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[WorriedCitizen]

Good to see that we have an official thread. Got the impression that i will come here often in the next coming weeks.

Is this a competent Oblivion clone?

It's not an Oblivion clone. Visualy it's much better. The world size is bigger i think. More like Morrowind size judging by the map. I spent the entire first 8 hours only on the tiny island (compared to the other islands) where the game begins. Melee combat and magic is much much better then in Oblivion.

The game itself is not completely as free and do whatever you want as Oblivion. It's very far from a linear RPG too tho. It's structured a bit like a GTA game for comparison.

melee combat feels kinda laggy to me....

That changed for me when i improved my character and crafted a kickass weapon. It feels much fluider now and i can take on multiple enemies at the same time without a problem.

 

[clashfan]

PC version looks great! What about console versions?

 

[Ceebs]

I caved last night and picked it up. Just played through the intro and was released on the first island. The game looks fantastic. If you were wondering about performance fear not. I am hovering around 45-65 FPS outside at 1440X900 on a X2 500 CPU @ 3.1 GHZ and a 4870 with all the settings in the menu at max. It heats my video card up like a sun however.

No Quick save option I can find when using a 360 pad though. Also the in game Vsync does nothing.

 

[loganclaws]

Crossfire is broken, turn off one of your GPUs and the fps will soar.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Jan. 1, 2011? That's gotta be a placeholder, right?

 

[Relix]

PC Purchase. Thanks for the link and instructions up there! Hopefully my midrange rig (lol Intel Core 2 Duo at 1.86) can run it well. Now if only my 360 Wireless Adapter arrived dammit :lol

 

[syllogism]

http://i54.tinypic.com/k33shy.jpg

 

[Diseased Yak]

Also the in game Vsync does nothing.

Really? I'm seeing no tearing at all with it turned on. Doesn't mean it isn't doing anything, though, I could just not be getting tearing. I'm super sensitive to tearing so I'd see it. Odd it doesn't work for ya.

Did anyone else get their asses handed to them the first time they encounter Varns? I ended up kiting them around with the bow. You really do need to level up and upgrade equipment, even on Medium, I'm finding. I can handle them fine now in melee range, but I'm finding that I like archery so much that I'm sticking with that. Nothing like taking fools out from so far away you can barely see them.

 

[ACE 1991]

So is there a distinct chance that this game will be great?


I could totally go for more open-world fantasy RPG's.

 

[Relix]

So is there a distinct chance that this game will be great?


I could totally go for more open-world fantasy RPG's.

Hey it received so much feedback I had to get it :lol What's the worst that can happen? Another GAF Hivemind fail? =P.

 

[Raide]

Really interested to see how the co-op works in this.

 

[Ceebs]

Really? I'm seeing no tearing at all with it turned on. Doesn't mean it isn't doing anything, though, I could just not be getting tearing. I'm super sensitive to tearing so I'd see it. Odd it doesn't work for ya.

Did anyone else get their asses handed to them the first time they encounter Varns? I ended up kiting them around with the bow. You really do need to level up and upgrade equipment, even on Medium, I'm finding. I can handle them fine now in melee range, but I'm finding that I like archery so much that I'm sticking with that. Nothing like taking fools out from so far away you can barely see them.

It's not frequent tearing, but I did catch it just a few times. Gonna force it through tray tools to see if that helps.

 

[wwm0nkey]

I was able to buy this game...having so much fun with it so far, the graphics are great and the gameplay is awesome. Only 3 hours in but I love it.

LOVE going into peoples houses and stealing everything :lol

Also I like how it doesn't tell you where some people are, makes it more interesting and makes you explore more. This so far is a 10/10 game for me.

 

[Santiako]

Any 360 footage on this game yet?

 

[C.Redfield]

EU date for ps3 is november 12 2010

http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0035FYXO6/

 

[ivysaur12]

http://i54.tinypic.com/k33shy.jpg

Oh my god.

Will buy when it comes to NA.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Oh my god.

Will buy when it comes to NA.

thats not even a fraction of the island, and even then he is still on the smallest Island for the moment

 

[UrbanRats]

Is the map in the limited edition only?

 

[Randy]

http://i54.tinypic.com/k33shy.jpg

I'm there too, but the damn ostriches don't drop the much-needed quest items...

Anyway, amazing game!

 

[syllogism]

I'm there too, but the damn ostriches don't drop the much-needed quest items...

Anyway, amazing game!

They only drop in a certain area, it's marked on your map

 

[Trickster]

I'm there too, but the damn ostriches don't drop the much-needed quest items...

Anyway, amazing game!

Need to kill the ones that are in a certain area, just set that quest as the active one and it'll show you where on the map.


Anyway, here are 4 screenshots

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee154/scwasp/SCREEN_0006.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee154/scwasp/SCREEN_0020.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee154/scwasp/SCREEN_0022.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee154/scwasp/SCREEN_0025.jpg

 

[Dennis]

You know you are playing on Hard when you have to run from a Warthog on the Savannah :lol

Also, what exactly are the Baboon enemies flinging at you? Maybe I don't want to know.....

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

Haven't done too much research on this game but it looks great. I'm all about the inventory; how is it in this game? I read a few things about crafting, but I usually like grinding to find the best items. Is there an epic/unique style or at least weapons that are really good without modifying them?

 

[Amir0x]

So I should get this game? Your shots look amazing Dennis2k4. The first Two Worlds was, like, one of the most painful gaming experiences of that year, so I need to really be convinced :lol

 

[koji]

Lol at thread title, picking up my retail Royal Edition in the store tomorrow. Drowning in good EUROrpgs, what is happening to the world... :lol

 

[Dresden]

The first Two Worlds was awful, but all the positive impressions--and the gorgeous screens--are making me consider it. Wow.

 

[vareon]

Sounds awesome. Can anyone talk about the character creation in the game?

 

[Raide]

So I should get this game? Your shots look amazing Dennis2k4. The first Two Worlds was, like, one of the most painful gaming experiences of that year, so I need to really be convinced :lol

:lol

I am in the same boat. The first game was painful to play. Seeing all these high scores still makes me sceptical but I am open to the prospect that the 2nd game might actually be damn good. :lol

 

[syllogism]

Sounds awesome. Can anyone talk about the character creation in the game?

You gain skill/attribute points when you level up and for doing things (lockpick, kill enemies, craft etc.), which you can then spend whenever you please, though you've to unlock the skill first by finding a skill book. Some of the skills don't appear all that useful, but I think there's no level cap and you'll get tons of skill points eventually so it's not a big deal.

 

[dak1dsk1]

OT! thanks.

 

[Htown]

Damn you, NeoGAF.

Stop putting awesome looking games on my radar. I'm trying to save some money here.

 

[ajf009]

never even heard of the first one, but this looks really impressive. Screenshot look downright sexy. But like someone else on here said, is it actually a good game?

 

[flarkminator]

What the hell, this is Jerry approved?!

The first one was AWFUL!

What is going ON right now. This looks amazing.

 

[wayward archer]

The multiplayer stuff might sell me on this game.

Need some more impressions, or video. Couldn't find any with a search for "Two Words II multiplayer" but I guess some will get recorded eventually after the game has been out for a bit longer than a few days.

Looks better than Gothic 4 in any event.

 

[Guenther]

Any impressions of the PS3 version?

 

[Ceebs]

The foliage is great and all but the most impressive thing so far for me is the lighting and how it effects shadows.

Take a look at this screen and look at the orc's shadow on the wall. It grows and changes position based on his movement relative to all the the lighting in the room. It's sorta subtle but it adds so much to the look of the game.

http://www.abload.de/img/tw2x6md.png

 

[ivysaur12]

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee154/scwasp/SCREEN_0025.jpg

I need this. Holy crap.

 

[Amneisac]

The foliage is great and all but the most impressive thing so far for me is the lighting and how it effects shadows.

Take a look at this screen and look at the orc's shadow on the wall. It grows and changes position based on his movement relative to all the the lighting in the room. It's sorta subtle but it adds so much to the look of the game.

http://www.abload.de/img/tw2x6md.png

The first thing I noticed was the sword clipping through the anvil.

 

[vixlar]

The first thing I noticed was the sword clipping through the anvil.

That orc is so strong that it blended the sword into the anvil, hehehe.

 

[Prophet Steve]

Are there also videos or screenshots from the 360 version, I guess it won't look as impressive.

 

[syllogism]

Cute

http://i52.tinypic.com/nx83rk.png

 

[Naeblish]

Wtf, my preorder(pc) just moved from 12/11 to jan 2011??? Im in the Netherlands btw.

 

[Haunted]

Beautiful game.

edit: who's Jerry?

 

[markot]

Just bought Risen >.< definitely my next purchase though...

 

[EviLore]

edit: who's Jerry?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HApSxWrfxOU

 

[Concept17]

Was watching a stream last night of it. Everything looks fantastic. Animations are the worst part of the game, but are passable. Stealth kills look extremely satisfying. I'll be picking this up on PC the day it comes out in the states. (or whenever it lands on Steam)

 

[Fersis]

I always wanted to try a WRPG, i wonder how bad the PS3 version is.

 

[chris-013]

My new pet. ^^

 

[Karak]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Kv9F_3Cdo

Trust me. That is a pale pale comparison to what you see later.

 

[WorriedCitizen]

I read a few things about crafting, but I usually like grinding to find the best items. Is there an epic/unique style or at least weapons that are really good without modifying them?

You still find the best items by grinding. Then you break up all the other loot into pieces and use them to improve your favourite gear even further. Some of the stuff that you find is already improved to some degree.

What you also can do is take out the crystals from a boss weapon if you don't like it and put them on your favourite weapon instead. Or you can melt multiple crytals to form even more powerful ones.