CrookedRain
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I think the game plays better on KB+M than on a gamepad. No need to learn how to play on a gamepad.Bufbaf said:
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine |OT| No mercy. No retreat. No remorse.
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SapientWolf
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Yeah, 40k Space Marine feels like a PC game that got ported to the consoles. Bravo Relic.CrookedRain said:
oktarb
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As part of the Emperors creed I have to throw out the fact that I am a huge Warhammer fan.
However, I think they missed a serious opportunity with this game. All that customization in the multi-player is completely omitted from the single player game. They force feed you weapons, choose when and where you use them and then limit ammo.
The areas seem like they just sucked out the geometry from Dawn of War II and blew it up in size. The textures seems 'large', expanded. They lack detail, flavor and rely on gaming idea's 10 years old. Exploding barrels, really?
I do like the feel of being a Space Marine. I feel powerful and executions and melee combat have a very satisfying bloody sploosh. Using a jet pack to hammer down "Death From Above" style feels great.
I truly hope that the game changes up later but I doubt it does. I groaned out load when I got on the Train. Another train? Didn't we see this in GoW? Complete with turret and a ship the flies by and shoots at me...
However, I think they missed a serious opportunity with this game. All that customization in the multi-player is completely omitted from the single player game. They force feed you weapons, choose when and where you use them and then limit ammo.
The areas seem like they just sucked out the geometry from Dawn of War II and blew it up in size. The textures seems 'large', expanded. They lack detail, flavor and rely on gaming idea's 10 years old. Exploding barrels, really?
I do like the feel of being a Space Marine. I feel powerful and executions and melee combat have a very satisfying bloody sploosh. Using a jet pack to hammer down "Death From Above" style feels great.
I truly hope that the game changes up later but I doubt it does. I groaned out load when I got on the Train. Another train? Didn't we see this in GoW? Complete with turret and a ship the flies by and shoots at me...
While I agree Darksiders probably has a lot more variety in the areas you explore, a lot of the variety in Darksiders are just things that Space Marines don't really do, and if it had you doing things like that, people would be confused why they are pushing crates around as a Space Marine.
The tile-sets probably could have been more varied, I don't know if a Forge World was the best place for visual stimulation(past the over-arching oppressive architecture). DoW2 has a ton of great tile-sets, I'm not sure why they didn't go for something more like that. Oh well, hopefully it will sell well enough to green-light Space Marine 2, and they can have you travel to different planets with all sorts of different environments.
But even with a ton of different environments, I am not sure what they could change up with the gameplay. I guess you could have some light RPG elements and squad control, sort of like the Deathwatch 40k RPG.
The tile-sets probably could have been more varied, I don't know if a Forge World was the best place for visual stimulation(past the over-arching oppressive architecture). DoW2 has a ton of great tile-sets, I'm not sure why they didn't go for something more like that. Oh well, hopefully it will sell well enough to green-light Space Marine 2, and they can have you travel to different planets with all sorts of different environments.
But even with a ton of different environments, I am not sure what they could change up with the gameplay. I guess you could have some light RPG elements and squad control, sort of like the Deathwatch 40k RPG.
From the demo, you couldn't have both schemes running at the same time and one would take over if it received input ... is it different on the release? Because I figured I would've liked to do mouse/KB for shooting but I actually enjoyed melee more with the gamepad (though IMO it was still pretty good on MKB)CrookedRain said:
Fiercely enjoyed the demo for the combat and overall aesthetic. I can believe in the mundanity of the actual level design (amazing art and skyboxes notwithstanding) hurting things. I'll wait for the game to drop in price before picking it up.
I'll also be interested to have an idea of how well maintained and populated the multiplayer will be a month or two out from release.
I'll also be interested to have an idea of how well maintained and populated the multiplayer will be a month or two out from release.
NullPointer
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I'm already hyped for a possible Space Marine 2 and hope Relic gets the chance to make it. Some varied environments and maybe a little bit of Dawn of War 2 thrown in could pay serious dividends.daedalius said:
Customization and wargear? Very light squad management? Maybe as simple as just bring down AI controlled reinforcements, turrets, using buffs, etc. It could work, and mix up the gameplay.
In my dreams though, this is a perfect candidate for Left 4 Dead's dynamic spawning. How awesome would it be on replays if you didn't know when and where you were going to run into another Ork horde?
bigdaddygamebot
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NullPointer said:
Yep...much potential if they're green lit for a sequel.
cleveridea
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I know they cut any RPG elements
but is weapon upgrading in there for single player? any depth or anything or every weapon is the same throughout the game?
but is weapon upgrading in there for single player? any depth or anything or every weapon is the same throughout the game?
FieryBalrog
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I'm surprised. Eurogamer generally has a huge hard-on for all things Warhammer.DaBuddaDa said:
Vigilant Walrus
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FUCCCCCCCKKKKK.
I choose this over everything else. I couldn't afford this game, but I bought it because I thought it would last a long time. It's fucked how a games success is so influenced by early reviews.
I don't think the multiplayer is going to compete with the big boys now
I choose this over everything else. I couldn't afford this game, but I bought it because I thought it would last a long time. It's fucked how a games success is so influenced by early reviews.
I don't think the multiplayer is going to compete with the big boys now
SapientWolf
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Reviews aren't everything. People still play Homefront online, for instance.Vigilant Walrus said:FUCCCCCCCKKKKK.
I choose this over everything else. I couldn't afford this game, but I bought it because I thought it would last a long time. It's fucked how a games success is so influenced by early reviews.
I don't think the multiplayer is going to compete with the big boys now
Vigilant Walrus said:FUCCCCCCCKKKKK.
I choose this over everything else. I couldn't afford this game, but I bought it because I thought it would last a long time. It's fucked how a games success is so influenced by early reviews.
I don't think the multiplayer is going to compete with the big boys now
Are you serious? Reviews barely affect purchasing decisions.
Duke Nukem Forever sold ridiculously well, got shit reviews all around.
Hype makes people buy games, not reviews.
FieryBalrog
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These comparisons are making me want to check out Darksiders.
FieryBalrog
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So from one very particular example (how many games are in DNF's position again?) you make a flying leap to the conclusion that "reviews barely affect purchasing decisions"?daedalius said:
Publishers are obsessed with metacritic scores for a reason - they have the metrics and the sales data.
Rodney McKay
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Dawn of War 3 should just be DoW2 only it should let me zoom in on your space marine and control him like in this game. 
Fallout-NL
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daedalius said:
DNF is an exception for obvious reasons.
Broadbandito
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Stahsky said:
Which version?
FieryBalrog said:
I didn't say good review scores don't help, but I still stand behind hype and advertising do more for sales than reviews.
Shadows of the Damned was reviewed well, sold shit.
Enslaved was reviewed well, sold shit.
I'll have to find a game that was reviewed poorly but still sold really well besides the aforementioned DNF.
bigdaddygamebot
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FieryBalrog said:
Darksiders is awesome but the they are two completely different genres of game.
Fine...same engine but beyond that, the similarities end.
MesserWolf
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Eurogamers seems to think that the story isn't great .... that would be a terrible waste !
What do the people who are playing it think about the story so far (no spoiler of course) ?
Because if there is a good story behind I really don't care if it becomes a little repetitive!
What do the people who are playing it think about the story so far (no spoiler of course) ?
Because if there is a good story behind I really don't care if it becomes a little repetitive!
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Actually, 40k would have lots and lots of material and background to make way, way better stories than thatKalnos said:
NullPointer
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True that. Darksiders is like if God of War 2 and Zelda had a glorious baby. Its a great time.bigdaddygamebot said:
Space Marine is like... is like... Hell, I don't even know what its like. Its definitely not like Gears. Its a really nice blend of melee and ranged against hordes of enemies. Its an action RPG with no RPG elements if that makes sense ;P
And this is random, but I like how calm your character is in Space Marine. He's covered in blood facing hundreds of foes and just has this nice zen like composure. It works.
FieryBalrog
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daedalius said:
That's not how you come to this sort of conclusion dude. You have to do a pretty complex study of how the game would have likely sold if the reviews had been different. It's not the absolute but the relative impact that matters.
Snkfanatic
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Hearing the negatives in reviews is not taking my excitement away. I adored the demo and if it is more of the same then I am completely happy with my purchase. Especially considering I only payed 30 for it.
Almost time to leave work and I shall be crushing my foes under my monstrous boots in no time.
Almost time to leave work and I shall be crushing my foes under my monstrous boots in no time.
MesserWolf
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The lore is pretty good .... and even the short stories you find on the manuals sometimes are not bad => ergo I expected a nice story.Kalnos said:
Well here's a PC multiplayer stream for people stuck at work like me.
http://www.teamliquid.net/video/streams/Catreina
http://www.teamliquid.net/video/streams/Catreina
That's the great thing about the setting: There's always been room for crazy awesome badass ultraviolence alongside the more serious, lore-heavy plotlines. When you've got a game squarely in the action genre, it's pretty reasonable to expect that the writers will defer to the former just because there are so many great ways to do it.Bufbaf said:Actually, 40k would have lots and lots of material and background to make way, way better stories than that
narcosis219
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Anyone else rage when you crash land on a devastator, do a full 4 slashes w/ chainsword, then die singlehandedly to his heavy bolter?
It's hard enough getting in close when hes camping down a hallway. Can't even finish him off with a full blown combo. Jeez.
Also, power axe almost always loses to chain sword for some reason.
It's hard enough getting in close when hes camping down a hallway. Can't even finish him off with a full blown combo. Jeez.
Also, power axe almost always loses to chain sword for some reason.
whatevermort
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FieryBalrog said:
And they say that, and say that the game isn't quite as awesome as the source material. 6/10 is a fine score, and will easily carry you through if you love the universe. The score has to be for everybody, not just fans of a particular franchise.
garath said:You basically just said you don't trust my two most trusted review sites. Interesting how perception is everything
I give Eurogamer and EDGE my full attention because they grade on the full scale, not just the 7-10 scale most other sites lean toward.
I often feel they review pretty much like other sites/magazines except at the end they deduct 2 points, so they seem more credible.
NullPointer said:
Space Marine is like God of War, it's pretty much a beat 'm up in 3D.
JoeBoy101 said:
I guess it all depends on how much you like the combat. I'm only a few hours, so maybe it'll still wear thin, but I'm loving it. I'm glad it doesn't have any filler like clunky vehicle missions or block-pushing puzzles, it's straight to the fuckin point. I don't want variety for the sake of variety, just give me some hoards of mean shit to kill and I'm happy.
The Antitype
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I already know I'm buying this game for the single-player, has anybody tried the multiplayer yet?
Is it active? Fun?
Is it active? Fun?
