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Ashen |OT| A Phoenix Downed
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It's good that the reviews so far have been positive, but in any case I wouldn't trust reviewers with this genre, especially after what they did to Darksiders 3 (and the surge, for that matter).
Look forward to diving in. Wish I had an Xbox (so I could play it via gamepass). First time I've thought that in the last 5 years
Look forward to diving in. Wish I had an Xbox (so I could play it via gamepass). First time I've thought that in the last 5 years
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Does anyone recommend keeping the default Y for jumping? I'm assuming it won't matter much in this game since you won't be jumping much?
You'll be thinking it more in the future but by then you'll be able to join in off mobile using xCloud. ; )
Btw, what did reviewers do to Darkriders 3? Unfair and ridiculous scores? I haven't looked at any of them as to not spoil things.
I dislike that Ashen doesn't have swords btw
I don't really want to litigate any individual review, but in general Darksiders 3 got much lower review scores than I think it deserves. Same holds true for The Surge. Really -- anything that's not the standard crap -- they'll have a good chance of not understanding it. Alien Isolation got the D from several major outlets like Polygon and Gamespot despite being very nearly a masterpiece.
Ashen isn't something they can quickly toss in a box so it's totally up in the air whether they'll kneecap it. Signs are good so far, though.
Ah I had a feeling. It's always felt the Darksiders games have gotten an unfair shake from reviews, sales or both overall to me so I had a thought this would be the same. I can't wait to play it soon.
That's really good to read. I remember all the doubt people were giving this, and honestly every game in the series before they launched only for them to end up with egg on their faces when they played and loved them. I expect this to be no different. : )
Okay, I need to update my quick thoughts after beating my first boss: the game isn't cool, it's like hydro94530 said: absolutely incredible.
Exactly. It's currently better than 2 for me and getting up there where 1 one is. Unless it shits the bed later on, it's going to be a classic for me.
Also Ashen looks interesting. Never heard of it before (I don't think anyways) but the good reviews and what I've seen have my attention lol.
That's some good company if it's as good as 2 and 1. I think part 2 get's a bad rap from some but there are parts of it I loved more than 1 honestly even though I think they're both stellar games.
Everything about this looks SO damn good. Couldn't wait a single moment longer so downloading from Epic Store...
I totally agree. 2 was fantastic, I just didn't like the loot aspect (thankfully gone in 3) and the last couple of worlds were pretty barren. But yeah you're gonna love it if you love the first 2!
Nice. Can't wait. Thanks for the feedback. : )
Anyone play with the character creation in Ashen yet? If so, how deep is it? Is it fairly bare bones or can we create someone really unique looking?
Only got to play around an hour and ended up losing souls to a pretty cool enemy. Would keep playing if I didn't have work in the morning.
REALLY digging it so far.
Character creation is pretty simple Super Havoc
REALLY digging it so far.
Character creation is pretty simple Super Havoc
I guess that's about what I expected. Oh well. I can't wait to try it out soon. Thanks for the answer.
The game looks great on X. Great music, too. I like the AI partner you have in the beginning!
It is a bit distracting how derivative it is of Souls, but I guess that's fine. I think I'll play this more!
How do you tell your AI partner to follow you? After the first mission, he just kneels in camp. I accepted his side quest, how can I get him to follow me?
It is a bit distracting how derivative it is of Souls, but I guess that's fine. I think I'll play this more!
How do you tell your AI partner to follow you? After the first mission, he just kneels in camp. I accepted his side quest, how can I get him to follow me?
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Downloaded it right as TGA finished, will have to give it a shot this weekend if I find the time.
Any impressions of this on an Xbox One S? Having just finished Darksiders 3, I'd like to jump into another action game.
Just played it for a little bit. Runs fine as far as I can tell.
I've been curious since it was first revealed in... 2014? It was a while ago for sure. Happy to try it on Game Pass.
Played for about 4 hours and i like it. The world is way more open than i expected. I like how the town that you claim develops more as you progress trough the game and recruit town npc's. Reminds me of Dark Cloud. Can't comment on multiplayer as i have yet to come across other players.
Is it just me or the Epic Games app automatically tries to download Fortnite when I sign in? What the fuck.
Edit: can anyone playing on PC confirm if 21:9 is supported?
Edit: can anyone playing on PC confirm if 21:9 is supported?
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Looking forward to playing this with mates tonight, will be the first souls like duo for a few of us.
Wonder if they took the deal to have it in game pass and drop Play Anywhere to do so.
Seems like they have their foot off PA at the mo.
Wonder if they took the deal to have it in game pass and drop Play Anywhere to do so.
Seems like they have their foot off PA at the mo.
How does the coop work?
I seem to remember something about it being journey like? So you can't find freinds?
I seem to remember something about it being journey like? So you can't find freinds?
Just played a bit. game is awesome. Problem is I have so many good games now to play during XMas holiday that I am totally confused.
Pity that Epic hijacked this, would love to play on PC and my X1X. I guess for now it is X1X only.
Pity that Epic hijacked this, would love to play on PC and my X1X. I guess for now it is X1X only.
Played almost two hours.
- It's very good.
- It's Dark Souls if Dark Souls had quests and quest markers. The controls and combat are on point and both are extremely similar to Souls.
- The story is boring fantasy gobbledygook, but it doesn't waste much of my time with it so it's no big deal. Some of the VO is corny as hell.
- So far I always have some AI with me killing everything. It reminded me of Kirby on Switch with how the game wants to play itself. For me personally this is a negative (so far), because it removes some of the atmosphere of the experience and lessens my connection to the game because I'm not setting the pace. Everywhere I go some dude is with me just killing everything. I imagine this will be a positive for a lot of players, though, especially those unfamiliar with Souls. Make no mistake, the AI character is a beast and makes the game a lot easier than it otherwise would be.
- There's still some challenge if you stray off the main path, though. I wandered into a cave near the start where the enemies were one hit killing me.
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Hint: check the ingame multiplayer settings menu. Might see something you'd like relating the AI companions. :)
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This is really important for me - love the look of this game. Please have 21:9!
Dark Souls with map, objective markers and an AI companion that kills almost everything in your path by itself if you let it? oh I think most will lap this up alright.. why it's already got EG's Recommended badge..
..meanwhile poor Darksiders 3 :(
Lol if you are not dark sousl, an interconnected world is a malus for the reviewers.
Thats modern reviewing for you...
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