-
Ever wanted an RSS feed of all your favorite gaming news sites? Go check out our new Gaming Headlines feed! Read more about it here.
-
We have made minor adjustments to how the search bar works on ResetEra. You can read about the changes here.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey will offer 2 Gameplay Modes
- Thread starter dex3108
- Start date
The problem with these kind of things in general for me is if the map is as big as Origins it would be really annoying exploring trying to find where to go
But if it's a mode theoretically they designed around unlike something like turning off waypoints in witcher 3.
But if it's a mode theoretically they designed around unlike something like turning off waypoints in witcher 3.
Let's see how they handle it. Most games that let you turn off point of interest markers fail to offer a way of finding most things in the world. It's basically a wander around aimlessly until you stumble on to something mode. They end up being nothing like how Morrowind did it.
I wonder what that's like to play. It's such a massive world with such intricate detail, there surely must be some guidance?
I would've preferred a mode where the game completely ignores any and all Animus/future story crap and one that has it.
This seems interesting, I wonder how much work went into both modes because they seem like they could be completely different.
This seems interesting, I wonder how much work went into both modes because they seem like they could be completely different.
I'm sure there will be some guidance intelligently implemented, instead of bashing you over the head with it like previous entries.
I'm I'm very optimistic. Having subtle hints integrated into the incredibly detailed worlds Ubi creates could be a fantastic New direction.
Oh I'm sure they are going to be hints like the target is in that part of the region or that town etc.
Exploration mode needs the game's world design and visual language to be on point to pull off. Just because this is the way it's "meant to be played" from the developers doesn't mean I'm confident they can pull it off. Still, if I'm playing this game, it would be with exploration mode. Tentatively excited.
You mean my map won't be flooded with an ungodly amount of useless shit and I can just populate it with main quests, side quests and viewpoints? Hallelujah.
Pretty sure it doesn't remove your map or compass, and I imagine any tips or info guidance is still kept in your objective journal. "Told of a cave east of the waterfall where I can find the bandits"
Very interesting. I much prefer that way of uncovering the map.
The more I hear about this game, the more I want it day 1. I loved Origins, and this looks to improve upon that formula. Also, I hope the DLC is as quality as Origins.
The more I hear about this game, the more I want it day 1. I loved Origins, and this looks to improve upon that formula. Also, I hope the DLC is as quality as Origins.
I like that it has options. Depending on the size of the world will determine my path. If it's BoTW or Origins size or more or even close then I am doing guided as I will just get bored. Still glad the option is there just in case.
Morrowind was the pinnacle of this. The main reason being the fact that quest markers weren't a thing back then. They had no choice but to be descriptive in the dialogue and quest log.
Let's see how this pans out.
Oh now reading the this is the way it was meant to be played gives me more optimism instead of it being a throwaway mode that was haphazardly done
Would be really interesting if the map is constantly available, but you need to investigate and gather information, which then gives you a better idea of where you need to go. Further investigating eventually leads to a traditional waypoint of exactly where the quest is. This would still allow players to find or stumble upon the quest themselves.
Once you get close, the character plays a VO and you are prompted to use the eagle to unveil the objective. It's already visible in the gameplay videos popping around today as a press event occured last week in differente places.
Since they say it's designed to be played in Exploration mode, I'm interested to see exactly how it's handled. This has made me far more interested in the game than I was. If Exploration mode is pulled off in a way that works for me, then I may actually pick this up.
If they really designed the game to work this way it'll be intuitive and work well. Don't just turn off the map markers and give me zero way to find anything other than aimlessly wandering. Sure thats enjoyable for some things, but hopefully they also allow you to discover things through NPC conversations, literature in the game, etc. It sounds like this is the case, but I'm waiting for some previews showing it off before I get too excited.
If they really designed the game to work this way it'll be intuitive and work well. Don't just turn off the map markers and give me zero way to find anything other than aimlessly wandering. Sure thats enjoyable for some things, but hopefully they also allow you to discover things through NPC conversations, literature in the game, etc. It sounds like this is the case, but I'm waiting for some previews showing it off before I get too excited.
Given how massive the map is for this game im not sure how they do this right. I guess BOTW people liked how that worked.
"The user must investigate the world to uncover targets and quest objectives." Hmm, need to see this in action because it's too vague for me. Like, are we talking about using Eagle vision so it's more like using Witcher's sense? We already had to do that in Origins to spot targets. Or does this mean points of interest are only automatically marked on your map when you're close-by. Maybe a mix of both?
So I might actually play this one?
Origins was beautiful but I just couldn't shake the feeling I was following dots. And there wasn't any good hud less option (needed to see key items to pick up and health, but didn't want "GO TO ______" floating on screen the whole time.
Origins was beautiful but I just couldn't shake the feeling I was following dots. And there wasn't any good hud less option (needed to see key items to pick up and health, but didn't want "GO TO ______" floating on screen the whole time.
