captain_skyhawk
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just bought it with out even reading the full opening post
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Virginia Review Thread - David Lynch: "My cow is not pretty, but it is pretty to me."
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RedSparrows
Member
Just finished it. Well, I say 'finished', cos i am not done with this: I got no idea what's up, and am interested in seeing if another play illuminates wtf is going on.
RedSparrows
Member
Remembrance
Member
The feathers are hidden collectibles, right?
So there's one concession to having a gamelike feature.
So there's one concession to having a gamelike feature.
xrnzaaas
Member
Same here. The game clearly is intended to be played again because I've only unlocked like 4 or 5 trophies.
Messofanego
Banned
Not saying this about any of you but I find it hilarious if collectibles are the only thing that are needed for something to be considered a game 
If only Depression Quest, 30 FoL, The Graveyard, or Proteus had collectibles, there wouldn't be an outrage
If only Depression Quest, 30 FoL, The Graveyard, or Proteus had collectibles, there wouldn't be an outrage
Summer Haze
Banned
Why do small, indie-type games like this almost always control poorly? I'm playing the demo on PS4 and the performance is stuttery, and the floaty controls are a nuisance. Combined it's like I'm controlling an alcoholic. Maybe they were intentionally going for the alcoholic detective stereotype. Lol.
I can look past it because it's only £7, it's short, and the premise has my interest, but still.
I can look past it because it's only £7, it's short, and the premise has my interest, but still.
VaultBoy101
Member
Welp, I'm insta-buying this. Especially at that very agreeable price point.
The thing that bothers me about Destructoid review is "It's a game, I guess?" That's tacky and rude. If the critic, don't think its a game, fine, the review is well written and trough all the review it is clear that the reviewer don't think that Virginia is a game. So why that tittle? That's not very professional. And why if she doesn't thinks Virginia isn't a game, she score it with the same standard that a video game? If for the reviewer Virginia is a "gaming mechanism that provides slightly more immersion than watching a movie", why the same rules apply? The classy thing to do (for me) if I had the same impression that hers is not giving a video-game review score but make a note or a disclaimer.
MiamiWesker
Member
Sounds like the destructoid review is for me. I think all these walking simulators are terrible video games, you want to be classified as a video game then you should be rated as one. If you don't offer any meaningful gameplay you should be destroyed, I play to interact, not watch a movie.
Summer Haze
Banned
Wow, the performance outside feels like it's in the teens.
Think I'm gonna pass.
Think I'm gonna pass.
Neuromancer
Member
Is this is an entire self contained thing or is it like one telltale game episode?
More_Badass
Member
Self contained
Neuromancer
Member
Great thanks. I'm definitely going to check this one out.
NeoRaider
Member
It's Unity so that... wouldn't be strange lol.
Performance on PC is good for me. I unlocked FPS btw. Can't play this with 30fps and that motion blur.
Seeing it was AV club actually reassured me of the use, and hyped me for this.
Man Called Aerodynamics
Member
Wow @ the reviews, and it's only $9.99? This just shot to the top of my list.
I tried the demo on PS4 and there was something that made me feel a bit uneasy while playing. It seems like a combination of low framerate, moving cursor while standing still, weird acceleration/deceleration while moving/stopping cursor and excessive head bobbing. It's a shame since the game looked rather interesting but i'm skipping this one.
Elven_Star
Member
It's $8.99 for the first week.
After Slain and Inside (PS4), there was hope. :|
xrnzaaas
Member
Yep. It's playable but often you feel like the engine is really struggling, especially when rotating.
It ran ok on my experience, only one area (which you visit more than once) had some clear big frame drops. Other than that I had no trouble tbh
The Jackdog
Member
all these "im finished and dont know whats going on" posts are talking me out if it.
im frankly tired of games without conclusions, even "lynchian" ones (stares angerily at mankind divided")
im frankly tired of games without conclusions, even "lynchian" ones (stares angerily at mankind divided")
Thanks guys. I guess that, if I was able to play through Firewatch on PS4 at launch and enjoy it, I'll be OK with Virginia.
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Alright, thanks... For 10$ I'll give it a shot.
Messofanego
Banned
It sounds like there is a conclusion, but it will make you think and ponder instead of "oh ok, I'll forget that in a week". One review (Game Debate) called it a "satisfying, thought-provoking conclusion" compared to something like Firewatch.
Summer Haze
Banned
This is worse than Firewatch performance-wise, even before it was patched. Controls are slightly worse (Firewatch has really strong acceleration too, and the vertical aiming is slower than the horizontal iirc). Download the demo and give it a try.
The Jackdog
Member
Messofanego
Banned
YoshiStrife
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NeoRaider
Member
Afaik no it doesn't.
Develooers said that game is "designed" to be played at 30fps. Something to do with animations i think. But together with that awful motion blur it looks disgusting. I am not sure why would anyone do that.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Even though most of these types of games aren't for me either, the rest of your post is complete and utter nonsense. Your definition of what constitutes a video game is extremely narrow and outdated.
freethoughtbubble
Member
Know what I'm doing on Sunday. Been aching for a game like this.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
If you're into gratuitous comparisons, it's struck me much more to share an atmosphere with Silence of the Lambs as I start to play it. The uncomfortably close emotional element of that movie for sure, the music is similar, and definitely it being about a female's perspective in the FBI. The Twin Peaks thing is something I just don't see here.
Bigrx1
Banned
cool story, well you go find something that you can "interact" with to your acceptable level and I'll enjoy this little 10 dollar experience for what it is and not worry if it fits exactly into some gray definition of "video game".
wanderingprostheyltite
Member
There's some pretty overt nods though, such as
the buffalo apparition being analogous to the white horse Sarah Palmer sees in her vision from TP, also the VERY on the nose lounge singer in the townie bar sounding quite similar to Julee Cruise (lounge singer in TP)
Overall I'd agree though, the general tone is kind of it's own thing blended with some X-Files, obv the Thirty Flights inspiration, and yeah some Silence of the Lambs for sure.
User 479360
Banned
There's an image of a guy who looks a lot like Mitch Pileggi (Asst. Director Walter Skinner) in one of the case files.
Bought already. The demo is still nowhere to be found on the NA store anyways. =)
Is anyone else getting horrible frame pacing when using a controller on PC?
I've tried DXTory, RivaTuner, setting the game to 30 or 60 fps... and moving the viewpoint around using the controller feels just awful. It almost feels like 10fps. What is going on with this game?
I've tried DXTory, RivaTuner, setting the game to 30 or 60 fps... and moving the viewpoint around using the controller feels just awful. It almost feels like 10fps. What is going on with this game?
They say that, but it is a crock of shit. They don't review that way consistently.