cHaOs667
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I think I have just a different taste in terms of artstyle and graphics.
Transformers Devastation (Platinum Games) boss videos on Facebook
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What is possible technically is not a matter of tasteI think I have just a different taste in terms of artstyle and graphics.
I think the chosen graphical style will appeal the most to the fans who have fond memories of the 80's cartoon, but I could also see why others who don't would like it also. I've been wanting a cel shading Transformers game that mimics the original look for a long time now so Devastation really appeals to me.
I actually like the graphical style, but the environments are a bit too flat looking for my taste. That is more of a simple design decision (low effort in terms of designing the environments, probably budget/time related) than actual technical proficiency I feel. I just wish it all looked a bit more "organic" on that front. The action and bots/vehicles look ace though. And the color patterns are nice.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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I hope the reviews come out before launch. it will help me decide if I am going through with a preorder or not.
Messofanego
Banned
lol why is Platinum Games not credited as being the developer on the box art?!
Is this like ghost writing but for games?
Is this like ghost writing but for games?
Probably on the back. It's still not common for a dev to put on the front of the box, especially if they're not famous or don't belong to a publisher. Even From Software is neglected to the back, despite their games selling millions nowadays with great critical acclaim.
lol why is Platinum Games not credited as being the developer on the box art?!
Is this like ghost writing but for games?
Actually, MGR is the only time they've gotten cover credit in a game off the top of my head.
Which is kind of hilarious in retrospect considering this year's shenanigans.
Also Soundwave concept art!
We got our copies in today, and they are on the back.
But yeah, only the most financially successful developers get face time on the front, and even that's not a guarantee if the corporate culture isn't big on that, like in the case of Rockstar.
Tizoc
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Messofanego
Banned
It's just so weird!
I hope this game sells a fuckton of copies across all platforms.Then Activision might see reason to give Platinum Games the greenlight to begin work on a larger, more ambitious game built for current-gen only. Longer campaign. Multiplayer 5 vs 5 combiner battles, wide range of playable Autobots & Decepticons, etc. -- I'd also love a game scenario based on Scramble City.
Transformers Devastation cannot simply be a one off project and done.
Transformers Devastation cannot simply be a one off project and done.
I've been saying this for years now. A Platinum TMNT game would be godlike.
Glitchesarecool
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Let me stop you right there. The P* curse will live on forever, and we know this sad truth.
PeregrinSe7en
Member
but who knows when that will come. has development even started?
i just think mp would have extended the life of devastation.
but guess it wasnt meant to be
Zomba13
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Bayonetta 2 Multiplayer was amazing. Only issue was no vs mode. It was so good, multiple characters, so many verses, Boss fights etc. "betting" system where you wager halos on increased difficulty.
It was SO GOOD. More action games should have something like that and the net code was really good too! I don't remember a laggy game ever.
Messofanego
Banned
But it's Transformers! It would sell gangbusters on name alone, cause of the movies.
The curse really would be true if this game doesn't sell well.
I want to believe this is true, but when I look around on the game's Facebook, Steam forums, and various threads for the game all over the internet, including here, I see a lot of people who don't care for Platinum Games making comments about how the game looks crappy, there's no multiplayer, there are no playable Decepticons, too much melee, beatemups suck, where is High Moon, etc.
Makes me really sad.
With all the tmnt references in MGR and Activision having the publishing rights for tmnt games, the chances seem quite high for this to happen.
threelights
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I want to believe this is true, but when I look around on the game's Facebook, Steam forums, and various threads for the game all over the internet, including here, I see a lot of people who don't care for Platinum Games making comments about how the game looks crappy, there's no multiplayer, there are no playable Decepticons, too much melee, beatemups suck, where is High Moon, etc.
Makes me really sad.
Yup. I never thought the Michael Bay movies were that popular...
It's a shame, I hope it sells more than their usual stuff, but it's not gritty and it's not a shooter and it doesn't have quantity over quality in its content, so I kinda doubt it.
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BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!
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Friends, this will sell like shit. Just like all their other games. It is written.
Just enjoy the game, and ignore the sales. Less depressing that way.
Just enjoy the game, and ignore the sales. Less depressing that way.
This is true. My issue stems from the chances that it'd be like Korra in tone and style. If the gameplay is classic Platinum I'll still pick it up but a true TMNT with Kevin Eastman's blessing and a more grittier style and Platinum gameplay and set pieces would be something to behold.
Brian_FETO
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To be fair..... Starscream is the best :'(I want to believe this is true, but when I look around on the game's Facebook, Steam forums, and various threads for the game all over the internet, including here, I see a lot of people who don't care for Platinum Games making comments about how the game looks crappy, there's no multiplayer, there are no playable Decepticons, too much melee, beatemups suck, where is High Moon, etc.
Makes me really sad.
Regardless of Platinum's involvement, how much mainstream appeal does this game really have? Obviously Transformers are Transformers, but I think leaning on nostalgia might actually hurt it (despite it making for a far superior product)
The visuals are basically blowing the minds of those who grew up loving the original series in the 80's, and then the gameplay is for fans of character action (specifically, Platinum's take on it). Seems like the real targeted audience would be relatively small, despite the big name
The brand couldn't save the Cybertron series, so I doubt it would do much here.
Well, if we really want to use Amazon as an sales indicator, currently on Amazon.com
PS4 - 444th
One - 1,171st
PS3- 2,586th
360 - 3,423rd
The game is out next week.
So, yeah. Currently, it seems the only SKU which could sell anything is the PS4 version of the game, and even then, it's very, very low. Hopefully, it hugely increases in the next days (it's not unusual for games to climb Amazon rankings substantially right before the release).
PS4 - 444th
One - 1,171st
PS3- 2,586th
360 - 3,423rd
The game is out next week.
So, yeah. Currently, it seems the only SKU which could sell anything is the PS4 version of the game, and even then, it's very, very low. Hopefully, it hugely increases in the next days (it's not unusual for games to climb Amazon rankings substantially right before the release).
But Metal Gear Rising sold well.... and then... Kojima Productions died.
Kojima doesn't love Raiden, he only loves the sound of Miller's voice.
Messofanego
Banned
It's true...kids want to shoot things, not beat up stuff, it's not the 16-bit days anymore.
Now the movies are all about shooting and giving peoples faces to optimus prime.
I blame Duckroll
But there is shooting in this game.
There are over 150 different weapons supposedly! Different melee equipment as well as stuff like laser rifles, grenade launchers, missiles, etc.
Ragnorok64
Member
I'll be interested to see the impressions of this one. Is it a full price retail release?
I hope there's obscure stuff from the tv show.
A DLC addon for the main campaign that gives us a selection of five playable Decepticons, replaces the enemies with Autobots, and with the necessary adjustments to the cutscenes to reflect that you're playing on the opposite side, could be a really great addition to the game. I would pay money for that. Soundwave could have been such a great character to play as if they mixed in combat moves involving Laserbeak, Ravage and Rumble, etc. I'm setting myself up for disappointment thinking about this.
A DLC addon for the main campaign that gives us a selection of five playable Decepticons, replaces the enemies with Autobots, and with the necessary adjustments to the cutscenes to reflect that you're playing on the opposite side, could be a really great addition to the game. I would pay money for that. Soundwave could have been such a great character to play as if they mixed in combat moves involving Laserbeak, Ravage and Rumble, etc. I'm setting myself up for disappointment thinking about this.
Me too man, me too. :/
I really do hope people gobble this up. P* needs to add those in.
NumberThree
Member
150?! That's crazy, I'll have to assume a bunch of them are just reskins and stuff
Augemitbutter
Member
i will play this game. it's a childhood dream. and platinum are doing it. masterworks all, you can't go wrong.
I think a bunch of them might be higher level weapons of the same type. They mentioned that each weapon has a quality level or something, so there's probably a lot of padding lol.
You didn't think a series of movies that, until this year, had two of its four installments in the top 10 box office hits of all time, both of which grossed over a billion dollars worldwide, were popular?
I mean they're terrible movies, but they're some of the biggest blockbuster hits ever made.
GotchaForce
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It saddens me as well the lack of interest in this game overall. It was my favorite surprise out of E3, the sort of game I didn't know I was dying for and that rarely happens. I hope it doesn't dissuade a Platinum Spider-Man game being made if that actually is in the cards (the director of this said he wanted to make a Spiderverse game).
Ghost Slayer
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wait, i thought this is action, not action-RPG. Why would they add so many weapons in the game?
Tizoc
Member
Why not! It might be just for fun and for those with collection OCD or something.