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TMNT: Out of the Shadows |OT| What's wrong with your face?
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Who makes a game like this and sets the camera so close to the character that you can't see who and what is around him?
Who makes a game like this that doesn't create some sort of lock-on system similar to the Batman games?
I've only played the demo for about 15 minutes but that's enough to realize that having to control the camera during a battle and not being able to lock onto an enemy is something I'm not intersted in playing.
Who makes a game like this that doesn't create some sort of lock-on system similar to the Batman games?
I've only played the demo for about 15 minutes but that's enough to realize that having to control the camera during a battle and not being able to lock onto an enemy is something I'm not intersted in playing.
chris121580
Member
I brought up the first issue you mentioned months ago when they started showing gameplay. The camera looked way too close. Too bad they didn't fix it
Try demo first.
Combat doesn't have any real flow to it (maybe after you level up it will), camera is really tight to tie character too.
My 3 year old son has asked me almost every day for the past couple of weeks if this game is out yet (i showed him the trailer). I will be getting this game, regardless... I was going to get the PC version in the hopes of some good mods (come on new skins), but how is the performance? I noticed someone said that the framerate on 360 is not very good.
So I'm playing it now, and...
Oh god, this game is so not smooth. Timing on attacks and counters somehow feel both too early and too late, and the feedback you get (if you get it) doesn't really help let you know either. The training dojo doesn't seem to work completely right; in one of the countering lessons the Foot soldiers wouldn't even attack, so I had to find a way to trigger them "right" so they'd both attack at the same time so I could even try it, and if I didn't get it I'd have to exit training and go back into the lesson because they'd never attack simultaneously (let alone in close proximity) again. Then I'd have moments where I passed a trial accidentally and had no idea if I actually did it right. Even if I did, it probably didn't feel right.
The controls in this game are... weird. Mostly because of the responsiveness/feedback issue. It wasn't always clear if I was using a special attack until I hit somebody with it, and still seemingly only half the time then. I couldn't manage to figure out any team attacks (though Splinter said I used one at one point, still not sure why) and I only really got one special attack to work. I think.
All I really ended up doing was that training stuff and a bit of the Challenge mode, but after a short while I had to stop. It just did not feel right. It's definitely not the Arkham-style Turtles game I was hoping for, that's for sure. I'll return to it sometime, but damn, that was a really awkward first impression.
Oh god, this game is so not smooth. Timing on attacks and counters somehow feel both too early and too late, and the feedback you get (if you get it) doesn't really help let you know either. The training dojo doesn't seem to work completely right; in one of the countering lessons the Foot soldiers wouldn't even attack, so I had to find a way to trigger them "right" so they'd both attack at the same time so I could even try it, and if I didn't get it I'd have to exit training and go back into the lesson because they'd never attack simultaneously (let alone in close proximity) again. Then I'd have moments where I passed a trial accidentally and had no idea if I actually did it right. Even if I did, it probably didn't feel right.
The controls in this game are... weird. Mostly because of the responsiveness/feedback issue. It wasn't always clear if I was using a special attack until I hit somebody with it, and still seemingly only half the time then. I couldn't manage to figure out any team attacks (though Splinter said I used one at one point, still not sure why) and I only really got one special attack to work. I think.
All I really ended up doing was that training stuff and a bit of the Challenge mode, but after a short while I had to stop. It just did not feel right. It's definitely not the Arkham-style Turtles game I was hoping for, that's for sure. I'll return to it sometime, but damn, that was a really awkward first impression.
Confused101
Member
Well, with bad impressions rolling in and the art style not sitting well with me, this is an easy game to pass on. Which is a shame. I was really hoping it would at least play well.
Huge_Jackman
Banned
Thanks guys. You have saved me from spending 15 bucks on this dreadful piece of trash. I will now spend that 15 bucks at fuddruckers.
From the demo
-Turtles are ugly as sin. Voice-acting doesn't help
-Lots of variety in moves and traits for the Turtles
-Kind of a mess though. Sometimes feel blocking too late or too early even with the indicators, and it just does nothing. Combos seem to break too easily. And well I don't know
-Turtles are ugly as sin. Voice-acting doesn't help
-Lots of variety in moves and traits for the Turtles
-Kind of a mess though. Sometimes feel blocking too late or too early even with the indicators, and it just does nothing. Combos seem to break too easily. And well I don't know
Just played a bit of the first stage with my son and the game is not that bad. The combat is a bit slow and the voice acting is phoned in, but it's mindless fun to me. PC version looks nice and no framerate issues for me.
If you were interested in it, I think it's still worth a try.
If you were interested in it, I think it's still worth a try.
Performance on PC was good. I'm getting 60fps at all times. I will note however that I do have a HD 7970.
What I hate the most is that it does that thing where the game doesn't use the entire screen when you play coop. Not a fan of all the unused real estate on the screen:
Played the first chapter with my son.
The game is fun, but the feedback you get from pulling off moves is a bit off. You can press jump twice quickly and your turtle will jump, land, and then jump again a second or two after you pressed it twice, which is weird.
I think part of it is that they don't want you to button mash so they punish you for pressing attack buttons too many times. I think the game expects you to be more precise and deliberate with your button presses. I'll have to see how it feels playing by myself.
I don't like how small the split screen windows are. I have a 46" HDTV I have my PC connected to and even then, each window felt a little small.
The traversing stuff is pretty cool where you can do black flips off of walls, wall run, and vault over stuff and even go into attack moves from it. The comedic stuff feels very TMNT and the dialog is entertaining but the voice actors are hit and miss. One second they sound pretty good and other times they sound like they are reading off of a piece of paper.
Overall, I'm not sure if I can recommend it for $15. The game feels a little inconsistent. The combat looks like it could be fun though and there are TONS of moves and other combat things you can unlock so I'll keep playing and see if unlocking any of that smooths the rough edges out.
The game is fun, but the feedback you get from pulling off moves is a bit off. You can press jump twice quickly and your turtle will jump, land, and then jump again a second or two after you pressed it twice, which is weird.
I think part of it is that they don't want you to button mash so they punish you for pressing attack buttons too many times. I think the game expects you to be more precise and deliberate with your button presses. I'll have to see how it feels playing by myself.
I don't like how small the split screen windows are. I have a 46" HDTV I have my PC connected to and even then, each window felt a little small.
The traversing stuff is pretty cool where you can do black flips off of walls, wall run, and vault over stuff and even go into attack moves from it. The comedic stuff feels very TMNT and the dialog is entertaining but the voice actors are hit and miss. One second they sound pretty good and other times they sound like they are reading off of a piece of paper.
Overall, I'm not sure if I can recommend it for $15. The game feels a little inconsistent. The combat looks like it could be fun though and there are TONS of moves and other combat things you can unlock so I'll keep playing and see if unlocking any of that smooths the rough edges out.
Rodney McKay
Member
Wonder if there's going to be a LEGO TMNT game coming out eventually.
jadedm17
Member
I can't get past the art style choice either to actually buy the game - and boy do I love buying all things TMNT related, but I'll agree : Mikey's pizza topping rant was hilarious.
Thats a low bar.
Game couldn't even get saying "BIG APPLE, 3 AM" right.
Black Door
Banned
Arrrgh, wish someone would dig up the old Konami beat em up team and have them make the ultimate Turtle game
crimzonflame
Member
I was looking forward to this game despite the ugly ass turtles, but after hearing some of the feedback I am very disappointed.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
There are a few reviews out and they look fairly positive.
http://www.comicvine.com/articles/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-out-of-the-shadows-re/1100-147093/
That is one!
Here is another:
http://denofgeek.us/games/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-out-of-the-shadows/180577/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-out-of-the-shadows-review
http://www.comicvine.com/articles/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-out-of-the-shadows-re/1100-147093/
That is one!
Here is another:
http://denofgeek.us/games/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-out-of-the-shadows/180577/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-out-of-the-shadows-review
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
SO I was confused, I was thinking this is the cool-looking Turtles game that actually comes out full retail later this year. The one you can switch between 2d and 3d.
This one is not too good... Camera is wonky as hell, combat is alright, but the quality is pretty low...
This one is not too good... Camera is wonky as hell, combat is alright, but the quality is pretty low...
PK Strawstorm
Member
Does anybody know if these designs are based off an old comic or something?
In other words, I join my voice with the masses: What the hell.
Ugliest game protagonists ever?
In other words, I join my voice with the masses: What the hell.
Ugliest game protagonists ever?
WrenchNinja
Member
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
They look fine, people are obsessing over this too much.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
I don't understand why the game doesn't use the full screen during co-op.'
That is lame. Windowed co-op? Are you sure the settings are correct? There is no way to change that?
That is lame. Windowed co-op? Are you sure the settings are correct? There is no way to change that?
PK Strawstorm
Member
The real TMNT
These game characters do not look like that. It's all in the eyes, man. I know it's an opinion, but I formed this opinion before coming to this thread: These things are ugly as sin.
they graphics are quite nice at times. its the gameplay that kills it
the gameplay gets a bit repetitive, but i am enjoying the game. The first stage felt kinda long. The only time the framerate really hitched on me was during the travel portions of the game (running across levels). I am digging the banter between the turtles, the different types of attacks, the leveling system and more. Mikey is really fun to play. I didn't play the demo, so I don't know what content was in it, but I think some people are being pretty harsh.
Easter Egg in Level 1:
Look at the portraits in the Pizza restaurant
Easter Egg in Level 1:
Look at the portraits in the Pizza restaurant
I think its the game staff.... with ninja turtle noses! http://teenagemutantninjanoses.tumblr.com/
In case anyone wants to watch GI dump on this game for 20 minutes or so:
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/08/28/test-chamber-tmnt-out-of-the-shadows.aspx
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/08/28/test-chamber-tmnt-out-of-the-shadows.aspx
jediyoshi
Member
Rofl, I recognize those button prompt graphics. They're creative commons licensed
http://sinnix.net/
I think its more the shape of their head.
That and those damn nostrils.
SegaManAU
Gold Member
Yeah might do that tonight and give it a bash!
nobody in the twitch channels shut up about this for hours.
KojiKnight
Member
Thought I heard this was based on the Nick show which is actually very awesome.... see the images in the first post and I will gladly pass on this.
Outtrigger888
Member
First thing my 3 and 5 year old said when I started the game was "there faces look weird". The actual game though is a turd, just like the character designs. Sucks that activision won't do any good with the License.
mr teaspoon
Member
Just finished the demo. The voice acting and dialogue is terrible, but I actually like the design of the turtles. I like the style of the cut scenes, too.
So, poop game with sloppy controls. Which is a shame, because that title screen is pretty awesome. That fuckin great T-U-R-T-L-E POWAH song.
So, poop game with sloppy controls. Which is a shame, because that title screen is pretty awesome. That fuckin great T-U-R-T-L-E POWAH song.
HawksWinStanley
Member
Not sure if it's because I was expecting the worst or what but I'm actually having a good time with the demo. The combat takes a little getting used to but now I'm stringing together some great combos.
The camera is a bit annoying but that's really my only complaint for a $15 arcade game. It seems like it'll be a lot of fun in co-op.
The camera is a bit annoying but that's really my only complaint for a $15 arcade game. It seems like it'll be a lot of fun in co-op.
Bruce Campbell87
Banned
I'm almost ready, steam download is going to over. COWABUNGA!
FataIChoice
Member
These designs are horrifyingly creepy, they could have at least gone for the style of the latest cartoon.
Also, ALT+yabbayabba
Also, ALT+yabbayabba