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[pringles]

Closer to Fire Emblem. You play each mission with limited units who you can level up, but when they die, it's perma-death.

Interesting. Perma-death will make things so damn intense..

Bioshock thrives on its atmosphere and ambiance, which was fantastic. Dishonored matches that in spades, but from a gameplay perspective it is much better. From a mission/quest design perspective it isn't even a contest. At all.

You've already played through Dishonored? It all sounds good, so many extremely positive reviews can't all be wrong either. Love the style of it, the design. Gameplay has looked really janky in all the vids I've seen though. Guess it comes together in the full game in a way that doesn't come across in trailers/short gameplay demos. Will probably wait to buy it a little while, got a bit of a backlog and right now I'm feeling much more interested in a tactical game like X-com than another FPS.

Considering how mediocre Bioshock was (especially when compared to System Shock 2), I agree.

That's like saying Bach was mediocre compared to Mozart. Or something stupid like that.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

Interesting. Perma-death will make things so damn intense.. .

Remember: rookies are not comrades to be cherished but resources to be spent.

Spoiler

I never remember this ;-;

 

[Calavera520]

That's like saying Bach was mediocre compared to Mozart. Or something stupid like that.

NOPE. bioshock is indeed trash if you compare it to the actual shock series. bioshock is a decent game in its own right though..

 

[Wanny]

when do you get your keys from GMG? I have an amazon preorder that I might cancel if I can get the key and start preloading from GMG.

EDIT: hehe, as soon as I wrote this Amazon sent me an email informing me that my key was ready.

For other people, GMG preorder gave me instantly a key for steam (NA).

 

[whalleywhat]

Remember: rookies are not comrades to be cherished but resources to be spent.

Spoiler

I never remember this ;-;

Make yourself cold inside. There's a job we need to do.

 

[-tetsuo-]

In the middle of a UFO landing mission. Almost 10 turns in. Not one alien spotted yet. On the edge of my seat O.O

 

[Brashnir]

In the middle of a UFO landing mission. Almost 10 turns in. Not one alien spotted yet. On the edge of my seat O.O

you are already dead.

 

[piratepwnsninja]

when do you get your keys from GMG? I have an amazon preorder that I might cancel if I can get the key and start preloading from GMG.

EDIT: hehe, as soon as I wrote this Amazon sent me an email informing me that my key was ready.

I got the same email! BUT THERE IS NO KEY ON MY ACCOUNT! *sad*

 

[KaYotiX]

In the middle of a UFO landing mission. Almost 10 turns in. Not one alien spotted yet. On the edge of my seat O.O

GAME OVER MAN!!!!

 

[MrCompletely]

 

[KrM DeLorean]

Totally going to name my alpha squad after characters from "Aliens". Such a glorious time to be unemployed...

 

[-tetsuo-]

Rocket launchers are mans best friend. Also, run and gun is godlike.

 

[BlackJace]

So, I just played the demo on Steam.

Wow. Fucking bought.

 

[SuperSonic1305]

omg omg omg 3 hours

 

[RustySpoon]

Got excited because Amazon emailed to let know my key was ready... logged into account, key won't be ready until 9:00PST.

 

[JoeBoy101]

So, I just played the demo on Steam.

Wow. Fucking bought.

Here's the scary part: the demo was two scripted tutorial missions at easy difficulty. The game is 90% unscripted.

 

[Psychoward]

Hopefully Gamestop has copies with the pre-order bonus tomorrow. Hopefully I even have time to buy it tomorrow. I envy you who are getting it at midnight.

 

[piratepwnsninja]

Got excited because Amazon emailed to let know my key was ready... logged into account, key won't be ready until 9:00PST.

I know, right? Amazon, get it together!

 

[Tommie Hu$tle]

I am stuck between ordering the game on PC or X-Box. I like the comfort of playing in the living room where the wife can watch (her first time with X-Com) on the big screen but I know that PC is the classic way to enjoy the game. I know I can hook the PC up to the TV but I just can't get comfortabl I'm stuck GAF, help me decide!

 

[BlackJace]

Here's the scary part: the demo was two scripted tutorial missions at easy difficulty. The game is 90% unscripted.

I'm expecting great, great things.

 

[fluffydelusions]

I am stuck between ordering the game on PC or X-Box. I like the comfort of playing in the living room where the wife can watch (her first time with X-Com) on the big screen but I know that PC is the classic way to enjoy the game. I know I can hook the PC up to the TV but I just can't get comfortabl I'm stuck GAF, help me decide!

PC, you are welcome

Edit: mods, better res and graphics etc + most fellow gaffers will be playing there

 

[LProtag]

Alright, I caved. Can't play it much tomorrow because I have a lot of homework... and then class on Wednesday.

 

[Exuro]

I am stuck between ordering the game on PC or X-Box. I like the comfort of playing in the living room where the wife can watch (her first time with X-Com) on the big screen but I know that PC is the classic way to enjoy the game. I know I can hook the PC up to the TV but I just can't get comfortabl I'm stuck GAF, help me decide!

What do you mean can't get comfortable? Steam bigscreen mode with a controller should be pretty sweet.

2ish hours until decrypt starts. Cant wait!

 

[fin]

Can't wait to veg out all night playing this game. Is there going to be a room in mumble for this?

 

[Soi-Fong]

This or Dishonored???!!! Fuck!!!

 

[Tommie Hu$tle]

What do you mean can't get comfortable? Steam bigscreen mode with a controller should be pretty sweet.

2ish hours until decrypt starts. Cant wait!

The way my den is setup I don't have a table where I can setup a mouse & keyboard and sit properly. Sitting with a joystick is far more comfortable. I never thought about a joystick for the PC. I suspect I can go that route then I get the best of both worlds. From the demo it didnt seem as if I would need a full up keyboard for most of the action.

 

[Tommie Hu$tle]

Alright, I caved. Can't play it much tomorrow because I have a lot of homework... and then class on Wednesday.

I can't play much either. I plan on customizing my team tonight (naming them) and maybe going a few missions to get my wife accustomed to how intense the game is.

 

[Hargenx]

I can't, I have to sleep, tomorrow friends, tomorrow...

Add me on STEAM for some alien war!

raphael_hargen

 

[Soi-Fong]

Think I'll get this and save Dishonored for some other time. Is it better to buy from Steam or GMG? I'm in NA.

 

[inky]

This or Dishonored???!!! Fuck!!!

THIS!

 

[Rentahamster]

Oh boy oh boy oh boy.

2 hours.

Oh boy oh boy oh boy.

 

[Exuro]

The way my den is setup I don't have a table where I can setup a mouse & keyboard and sit properly. Sitting with a joystick is far more comfortable. I never thought about a joystick for the PC. I suspect I can go that route then I get the best of both worlds. From the demo it didnt seem as if I would need a full up keyboard for most of the action.

It has full gamepad support. I tried it out and it works really well. Tied with bigscreen mode so you can launch it/use steam features its a pretty nice experience. And don't forget about eventual mods.

 

[golem]

This or Dishonored???!!! Fuck!!!

Both! But I'm getting XCOM first.

If youre going to download GMG has the better deal I think $45 + 10 credit (preorder only).

 

[Tommie Hu$tle]

Thanks for the feedback everybody! PC it is, the gamepad and neogaf community support has won me over!

 

[Rentahamster]

Thanks for the feedback everybody! PC it is, the gamepad and neogaf community support has won me over!

You made the right choice.

 

[-tetsuo-]

My streak of no loss missions has come to a tragic, terrible end. That's XCOM.

 

[IblisGinjo]

The way my den is setup I don't have a table where I can setup a mouse & keyboard and sit properly. Sitting with a joystick is far more comfortable. I never thought about a joystick for the PC. I suspect I can go that route then I get the best of both worlds. From the demo it didnt seem as if I would need a full up keyboard for most of the action.

Have you ever looked into a $10 Lap desk? I'm using a 360 controller for X-Com but for everyone who has their PC hooked up to a TV a cheap lap desk usually bridges that gap when needing or wanting to use a KB+M. I use a mainstay lap desk.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Wait, what? When does it unlock Pacific time? Will I be able to play it tonight?!

 

[matt05891]

watching the live stream just one mission made me even more excited then the demo made me. This is definitely an XCOM game without a doubt. Hour and a half more guys!

 

[Tommie Hu$tle]

Have you ever looked into a $10 Lap desk? I'm using a 360 controller for X-Com but for everyone who has their PC hooked up to a TV a cheap lap desk usually bridges that gap when needing or wanting to use a KB+M. I use a mainstay lap desk.

Nope never considered it until now. I'll have to post pics of my living room so you all can get some perspective.

 

[Struct09]

Wait, what? When does it unlock Pacific time? Will I be able to play it tonight?!

Looks like 9 PM PST. Borderlands 2 also unlocked at that time the Monday night before it launched (also from 2K Games)

 

[GhostRidah]

Wasn't a huge fan of the Steam grid view image so I made a new one.

Thanks for this, much better than the stock one.

 

[Protein]

hhhhhhnnnnnnnnnnggggggggg 2 more hours hhhhnnnnnnggggggg

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Wait, what? When does it unlock Pacific time? Will I be able to play it tonight?!

One hour ten.

 

[-tetsuo-]

6 man squad now, all promoted at least once. Game is too godlike.

 

[VALIS]

Got excited because Amazon emailed to let know my key was ready... logged into account, key won't be ready until 9:00PST.

OK, good, so this is happening to everyone else.

 

[MiamiWesker]

Any PS3/360 quality differences

 

[XANDER CAGE]

Can't wait! Can't believe I'm really going to be playing a brand new strategy XCOM game.

Don't worry though, HP_Wuvcraft, I won't stay up all night!

 

[koryuken]

I just joined the Eather Defence Force!!!! Time to bleed for Earth!!

 

[Sanctuary]

Think I'll get this and save Dishonored for some other time. Is it better to buy from Steam or GMG? I'm in NA.

That's what I am doing. Actually, installed XCOM last night and downloading Dishonored right now, but I won't be playing it until I finish XCOM at least twice.