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Watch_Dogs |OT| PS4 would probably melt trying to do this
- Thread starter Dawg
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Great to hear, thanks for the feedback! I suck at shooters anyway using the right stick to aim, so maybe at least this will give me an excuse!
I finished the last 3rd of the recent Tomb Raider via remote play and other than adjusting to the control scheme enjoyed it just as much, so this is great news.
Grief pls
Pestilence11
Member
Holy shit, that's a bad bug.
Definitely a classic. I still love San Andreas, the game just got almost everything right. I should replay it sometime soon.
And that bug, wow...
It's a good thing I don't go into other people's games anymore because I am the worst gamer ever and get killed every time.
John Caboose
Member
Hacking is hard. Any good shit I need to know? I've been trying to blend in in parked cars and as a regular NPC standing/walking around but the search area narrowing thing is incredibly overpowered. Should I use blackouts or something to try and even things out? I did the tailing mode and that was a lot easier to succeed at.
Any good shit I need to know? I've been trying to blend in in parked cars and as a regular NPC standing/walking around but the search area narrowing thing is incredibly overpowered. Should I use blackouts or something to try and even things out? I did the tailing mode and that was a lot easier to succeed at.
Basketball
Member
Three words Spider Tank Multiplayer
you're welcome ubisoft
you're welcome ubisoft
Kocolino67
Member
Hacking is hard.
The last time I hid in a dumpster. It was awesome. He had no clue while he was looking for me.
Psychoward
Banned
Shooting a civvy in the foot kills them.... Also is there a way to upload my own music from a USB or something?
Alsooo, how do I melee civilians? I just assumed there would be a way, but I can't figure it out.
Alsooo, how do I melee civilians? I just assumed there would be a way, but I can't figure it out.
Bahahahaahaha
John Caboose
Member
Did you press a button to get in or something? I had no idea you could do that.
off duty ninja
Member
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=113777242&postcount=10543
I don't know if it can be avoided other than not playing those modes, though.
WOW! I will be turning my multiplayer options off as soon as I get home. I haven't ordered any items off of uplay either luckily. Don't want to take the risk of losing all of my progress. I hope this gets fixed ASAP!
Here is a quick mod guide I wrote up for the game http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=113779159&postcount=19344
Bookmark it, then come back when you are ready to play some San Andreas. Most importantly, the base game doesn't render at wide screen resolutions without some mods. Those shots I posted are running at 1440p native.
That's South Chicago. Stay North and you're good to go.
LOL @ 0:56 seconds!
Ragingbegal
Member
This is true. I walked three blocks to my car this morning and got shanked twice. Unlucky day.
ieatzombies
Member
Almost wound up late to work playing the "Alone" digital trip. Well, guess I know what I'll be thinking about the whole time.
It's most likely on Ubisofts side. Uplay is shit
Liferebooted
Banned
Does this game require multiple playthroughs to plat?
EricTheRed
Member
Is there really not an in game timer or have I completely missed it?
I'm only about an hour into it but I'm shocked at how lively the city feels. That was one thing about the E3 2012 demo that impressed and, for once, Ubi delivered. Outside of the graphics, Ubi seems to have fulfilled the promises of that trailer. That's one area where I thought there'd be no way in hell they'd be able to deliver.
Doesn't seem like it. But there are online trophs.
Joel Was Right
Gold Member
This game isn't doing it for to be honest. I was bored within 20 minutes. Stopped after an hour. And I foolishly bought the digital version so I can't sell it on
Abstruse Moose
Member
This is the best motorcycle game ever.
Kocolino67
Member
It was a large, blue construction side dumpster. I just climbed in and waited.
Pretty sure there isn't one. I recall one of the reviews saying as much
Miles Quaritch
Member
Don't fucking......
Come on!!!
I'm out. I had my fill of this shit with Trials Fusion. Will pick this up in a couple of weeks as I cannot go through what I went through with Fusion again.
I just can't do it.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Bought a used copy at Gamestop today. Was very happily surprised they had one.
SniperHunter
Banned
yea uplay sucks. I couldn't even play Far Cry 3 cause of UPLAY!! Had to go offline in order to play the game
EricTheRed
Member
The lack of a timer is a bit ridiculous for an open world game. Apart from that am really enjoying this despite the fact that it's not exactly a "PS4 game" in the graphics department.
What did you save, $5?
Uplay integration means I wait until the game is $5 on Steam, then I think about it. Still haven't picked up Far Cry 3, Blood Dragon, or Blacklist at or near that price despite wanting them. I just have plenty of objectively better games to play that do not have garbage DRM associated with them.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Yup, but I doubt it will ever happen. If anything, they'll just double down at this point.
Probably but presumably the greater upside is that Gamestop lets you return used games up to a week later (unless they've changed that) which you can't do with new games so i imagine as someone who's cautious yet intrigued enough to pick the game up the day after it came out used that that's probably the reason why
Hacking is hard.
The trick is to fine a complex area to hack in, preferably multi level like a parking garage. Then have an escape plan for if they head towards your hiding spot.
I've won almost all my hacks lately. Streaming some hacking here if you want to watch: http://www.twitch.tv/gaz_rb
ComputerBlue
Member
Hacking is hard.
Hacking is easy when you don't do what the game suggests, hiding in cars, blending in a crowd. Ignore that because those are the first places people look, is in cars and at people. It's silly that you can't even sit on a bench or lean on a wall like AC games.
Anyway, when you get spawned into the world you have 5 minutes to start the hack, so you can either hope they go somewhere decent, or start right away given the location the game tossed you into. I say just go for it because they could get into a car and you're on foot and they'll be gone by the time you catch up.
First take a quick look at the surrounding area and find a decent spot you can hide, now hack them, this gives you 1 minute to initialize the hack, with that one minute find an area where you can crouch behind cover.
I've used a dumpster, a column, in between 2 houses and even a wall with some bushes in front of it. Now, if you're using something for cover and it has 4 corners, just move to cover away from your target, they'll be looking for people, not behind objects. Also pay attention to what they're phone is pointing at, if its on a camera make sure it can't spot you. That's it really, just use cover, stand in a dark corner even and chances are they'll be too panicked to notice you.
Now as far as getting hacked goes, the absolute easiest way to find the hacker (which is cheap, but if you have troubles, use it) leave the little circle, an icon will notify you of their location, when you get back in the circle the icon will disappear, but if you go to it's proximity you'll find them no problem.
TL
R - Don't use cars or crowds, use cover, one that you can circle and it's easy.Jimmyfenix
Member
That was my fault. I managed to avoid the blockers a few times then i guess my luck ran out
I must admit I've been very surprised by Watch Dogs so far. It's hard to describe but whilst the game obviously has a high tech world, with its hacking/CTOS being the big draw, in many ways it feels very understated and grounded as well. It doesn't feel as 'bombastic' and 'big' the way an Assassins Creed game is, I like that a lot. There was a moment where I was playing, it was night time and this synth music kicked in on the soundtrack, man it felt just like a Michael Mann movie. It was just one specific moment but it was great. Whilst the story is nothing special, as an uncle who's very close to his family and his nephew I empathise with Aiden quite a bit.
But the thing that's surprised me the most is the combination of player agency and the hacking system. Getting around areas by distracting guards and then sneaking your way about is a joy. Hell even in combat the hacking is a lot of fun. For example you get spotted and whilst the response can be a bit brutal and swift you can react quickly and deal with things in a manner of ways such as exploding pipes, letting off steam etc. Using those things in conjunction with your weapons is great. Of course you can be in a car chase and activating bollards or a bridge to raise can be fun as hell as well I like Aidens free run movement as well, it feels just right instead of feeling clumsy at times like in Assassins Creed. Now of course Assassins Creed is built around free running and climbing, so of course there's a lot more of it, but sometimes I would find the controls getting in my way. Actually limiting what Aiden can do makes things flow better IMO - just jumping over railings, cars etc. It just makes things that little bit more slicker.
The driving is also great and it feels like a 'not quite as good as Driver San Francisco but still fun' driving mode. It's much better than say Sleeping Dogs or Saints Row and the cockpit cam makes a big difference for my enjoyment as well. I guess that's something that's very particular to the player though, I don't mind Sleeping Dogs and Saints Rows driving but really don't like GTA IVs driving for example (obviously just my opinion!)
I've only tried the Spider Tank digital trip and that was surprisingly a lot of fun as well. Felt like something straight out of Saints Row but I like how they fit it into the world as 'digital game'
Now I guess the only complaint I have is how many collectibles there seem to be, as per usual, the Ubisoft 'trademark'. Now admittedly some of them look like a lot of fun, so we'll see how annoying and grindy they get. I have also no idea how good the missions will be later so they could turn to shit but I'm feeling pretty confident with it so far. It's a very promising start to the series but who knows how Ubisoft will treat it.
When Ubisoft obviously do a sequel I really hope they focus on improving the stealth, hacking and the interactions that the player can make and choices they have at their disposal. For me it's such a core part of the experience and something that actually helps the game standout I hope they just don't piss it away. I just hope they actually improve this element rather than just going 'SHIT MORE GAMES! HAVE THEM COLLECT 20 SSD DRIVES!'
But the thing that's surprised me the most is the combination of player agency and the hacking system. Getting around areas by distracting guards and then sneaking your way about is a joy. Hell even in combat the hacking is a lot of fun. For example you get spotted and whilst the response can be a bit brutal and swift you can react quickly and deal with things in a manner of ways such as exploding pipes, letting off steam etc. Using those things in conjunction with your weapons is great. Of course you can be in a car chase and activating bollards or a bridge to raise can be fun as hell as well
I like Aidens free run movement as well, it feels just right instead of feeling clumsy at times like in Assassins Creed. Now of course Assassins Creed is built around free running and climbing, so of course there's a lot more of it, but sometimes I would find the controls getting in my way. Actually limiting what Aiden can do makes things flow better IMO - just jumping over railings, cars etc. It just makes things that little bit more slicker.The driving is also great and it feels like a 'not quite as good as Driver San Francisco but still fun' driving mode. It's much better than say Sleeping Dogs or Saints Row and the cockpit cam makes a big difference for my enjoyment as well. I guess that's something that's very particular to the player though, I don't mind Sleeping Dogs and Saints Rows driving but really don't like GTA IVs driving for example (obviously just my opinion!)
I've only tried the Spider Tank digital trip and that was surprisingly a lot of fun as well. Felt like something straight out of Saints Row but I like how they fit it into the world as 'digital game'
Now I guess the only complaint I have is how many collectibles there seem to be, as per usual, the Ubisoft 'trademark'. Now admittedly some of them look like a lot of fun, so we'll see how annoying and grindy they get. I have also no idea how good the missions will be later so they could turn to shit but I'm feeling pretty confident with it so far. It's a very promising start to the series but who knows how Ubisoft will treat it.
When Ubisoft obviously do a sequel I really hope they focus on improving the stealth, hacking and the interactions that the player can make and choices they have at their disposal. For me it's such a core part of the experience and something that actually helps the game standout I hope they just don't piss it away. I just hope they actually improve this element rather than just going 'SHIT MORE GAMES! HAVE THEM COLLECT 20 SSD DRIVES!'
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Easily remedied on PS4 and XBox One by simply copying the cloud save onto your console. I don't game enough on PC to know if there's an equivalent.