The good thing is that you would be better not knowing those bits!
PC Gaming Era | August 2018 - Sponsored by QueenOfHunting
- Thread starter MRORANGE
- Start date
- Status
The good thing is that you would be better not knowing those bits!
Yeah, the game has an actual method of time-wasting that you'll encounter at the end. One of the reasons I find the sequel so much better (in addition to the stellar music, better puzzles, better combat, better traversal, better variety... better everything really).
The challenge rooms are just this weird thing that shows up early and then never gets used again (they were clearly unsure how far to take the DMC influence).
I never played the "remaster" version. The PC version of both games has always been sort of an afterthought.
David Adams did lament about it a bit when they were working on Deathinitive, so hopefully Darksiders 3 will be better—though I would have traded a good PC port for Jesper Kyd any day of the week. :(
But all 3 of the Witcher games are great whereas Peter has always been full of shitYou guys shouldnt forget:
But the final game didn't look as great as the early footage with the original graphics engine (which would have never run on 8th gen consoles), so burn it all down.
Having just finished Darksiders II for the first time last week: the first game has its problems (endgame fetchquest, too many gated kill rooms, particularly early on), but it's still better-paced and more focused in its design than the sequel.
The core gameplay mechanics of DSII - platforming/traversal, combat, puzzle-solving - are very good, and the first two are definitely superior to the original's, but ultimately DSII is just too fucking long and weighed down by extraneous RPG elements and general bloat. If it dropped the loot system and was a good third or so shorter, it'd definitely be the superior game, but by the end of the game, I just wanted it to end already.
Also, the third-person shooter section on Earth fucking sucks.
The core gameplay mechanics of DSII - platforming/traversal, combat, puzzle-solving - are very good, and the first two are definitely superior to the original's, but ultimately DSII is just too fucking long and weighed down by extraneous RPG elements and general bloat. If it dropped the loot system and was a good third or so shorter, it'd definitely be the superior game, but by the end of the game, I just wanted it to end already.
Also, the third-person shooter section on Earth fucking sucks.
Looks like I'll probably be building a new PC for cyberpunk. Better start saving now with how hardware prices are going!
Honestly though the demo didn't do much for me on a systems level. I understand it's really early so I'm not going to be too negative on it yet, but so much of it looked very basic and entry level stuff. Like having 2-3 dialog options and knowing 1 of them is the automatic non lethal route and another is the "fuck everything just kill everyone" button. That's not really all that different from most AAA games that are starting to implement basic dialogue options.
Honestly though the demo didn't do much for me on a systems level. I understand it's really early so I'm not going to be too negative on it yet, but so much of it looked very basic and entry level stuff. Like having 2-3 dialog options and knowing 1 of them is the automatic non lethal route and another is the "fuck everything just kill everyone" button. That's not really all that different from most AAA games that are starting to implement basic dialogue options.
Anyone else feeling sorta luke-warm towards Cyberpunk? Feels like the more they show of the game, the less interested I become.
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but it puts me off when games are just constantly swearing and trying to be 'edgy'. Also, not entirely sure if an FPS is really wanted out of the game... but oh wait, you can drive cars!
I think I'd rather just play Deus Ex or Witcher 3 some more tbh.
I didn't watch the full 48 minutes though. Just skipped around. Looks like I'm out of the loop once again.
I'm sure it'll be a great game overall. But idk, maybe not for me.
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but it puts me off when games are just constantly swearing and trying to be 'edgy'. Also, not entirely sure if an FPS is really wanted out of the game... but oh wait, you can drive cars!
I think I'd rather just play Deus Ex or Witcher 3 some more tbh.
I didn't watch the full 48 minutes though. Just skipped around. Looks like I'm out of the loop once again.
I'm sure it'll be a great game overall. But idk, maybe not for me.
Yeah it does sound kinda edgy and try-hard, but that is mostly due to the source material. They are following the pen&paper books closely which includes all the slang and profanities we're seeing so far. For fans of the source this is a dream come true, but I can see how others might be put off.
Get 3 of __, then 3 of __, then 3 of __. Are you there yet? Then 3 of __, sweetheart.
it just looks like Witcher 3 with guns
I might play through it when it's on sale though
now Streets of Rage 4, you'll see me getting my knuckles bloody day 1
I might play through it when it's on sale though
now Streets of Rage 4, you'll see me getting my knuckles bloody day 1
Yep, but it's still early and there could be more to the game that just that. Can't shake the GTA Dogs Ex vibe I got from it either though. Two of those games do absolutely nothing for me. Plus, is it really that hard to do first-person shooting of all things? That's like the most overdone mechanic yet, and it seemed very weak, which says a lot.
Looked nice graphically though I guess. Let the downgrading/culling commence.
Barring the fact that it's also first-person, instead of third...yep, just like.
I liked that section (and the first game had shooter sections too). It was a nice change of pace, and uncharacteristically short (though still probably twice as long as it needed to be).
Earth was worse in the release version, though. They had dueling spawn systems that led to ridiculous streams of enemies (it's all hand-tuned in Deathinitive to be more how it was intended to behave).
I prefer RPGs, so I found the additional gameplay systems to be welcome, but I understand the criticism from those who didn't enjoy them. And the game definitely sags in the middle.
Actually, they switch to 2 at the end.
But the first game also followed the Rule of 3. It was just short enough that it didn't get overwhelmed by it.
Heh, no, his name is in the game. And not a guy in a hat. Literally "someguyinahat".
Edit: ok, I'll put it here in spoilers in case people don't plan to play the game.
So a lot of people complained about the use of meme jokes in the first Guacamelee. In Guacamelee 2 there is a secret area you can go called "the dankest timeline" where they make fun of this. They take actual quotes people made about the game from the internet and have characters speak them.
Actually I don't know if it's the REAL someguyinahat but I'd be surprised if more than one person use that name :)
Actually I don't know if it's the REAL someguyinahat but I'd be surprised if more than one person use that name :)
Last edited:
It reminds me of a prettier but more guided Deus Ex MD with better shooting. I haven't seen much in the way of RPG elements yet that gives me a lot of hope for the game. Hope they can really flesh that stuff out in the next 2 years.
It's just everyone's guess really. End of next year could be possible I suppose but even if they announce that at some point I expect it to get delayed to early 2020. It just feels like a game that's going to get at least 1 official delay.
The Witcher games were edgelord in the most grating way possible. Only W3 dialed it down to more tolerable levels (and then managed to churn out two pitch perfect expansions). Disappointing to see CDPR regress, but not really surprised. More concerned with how scripted and floaty the poor-man's Deus Ex gameplay looks.
Ah, I played the original PC version; I tried playing Deathinitive, but ran into performance issues (I have a fairly dated gaming laptop). Maybe I would have enjoyed that section more there.
Sweet, I've been waiting on the last episode to start playing KRZ. Could be in the Nindies Showcase tomorrow, actually.
I finally managed to watch the trailer. I hope there are at least one more character besides Axel and Blaze.
Cyberpunk (the game) looks like cyberpunk (the genre) played completely straight. Looks like they took heavy visual inspiration from Deus Ex, and a little smattering of Every Other Cyberpunk Game Ever and forgot to come up with any personal flair. I guess the cyber fanatics with X's built into their face structure is kind of unique. The custom player character you see in a few cutscenes looks cool. Also noticed she's the only redeemable female character in the cast so far, hopefully she's the main choice if there aren't any others.
Also, why would they not show the gruesome eye implant scene? They are clearly not afraid of showing bloody action. I want to see the cool future-tech explanation for how eyeballaugmentationsimplants are done in the post-cyberpocalypse future, and then the character wakes up from anesthesia suffering no pain whatsoever, it would've been a good small moment of contrasting optimistic-futurism in the overall dystopia. What's the point of writing cyberpunk lore for every item if the coolest in-universe explanation you can come up with for technology is "overclocking chip, it's really good but it maybe causes nerve damage" (the spiderbot chip description).
Also, why would they not show the gruesome eye implant scene? They are clearly not afraid of showing bloody action. I want to see the cool future-tech explanation for how eyeball
I think you do see a difference but 1440p is less GPU intensive and allows for 120/144hz frame rates. 4K and 120/144hz monitors are still super rare and super expensive, and the GPUs often can't keep up either, e.g. AC Origins at 4K and max details won't even reach 60fps on a 1080 Ti.
PC Gaming ERA | September
Recommendations
- Life is Strange 2 - Uzzy
- Destiny 2: Forsake - SeanShards
- Cross Code - Mivey
- Dragon Quest XI - PC-tan
- Rune - Mr. Tibbs
- Pathfinder: Kingmaker - texhnolyze
- Zone of Enders - PC-tan
- Valkyria Chronicles 4 - Hektor
- Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk - Andres
- The 7th Circle - Andres
- ZeroRanger - Rayge
Monthly Challenge
- Rise of the Tomb Raider - Uzzy
Monthly Retro
- VVVVVV - Endruen
I implore all of you to write recommendations for any of the above and to send me a PM, I will post them in the next OP. Thank you for your support.
Recommendations
- Life is Strange 2 - Uzzy
- Destiny 2: Forsake - SeanShards
- Cross Code - Mivey
- Dragon Quest XI - PC-tan
- Rune - Mr. Tibbs
- Pathfinder: Kingmaker - texhnolyze
- Zone of Enders - PC-tan
- Valkyria Chronicles 4 - Hektor
- Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk - Andres
- The 7th Circle - Andres
- ZeroRanger - Rayge
Monthly Challenge
- Rise of the Tomb Raider - Uzzy
Monthly Retro
- VVVVVV - Endruen
I implore all of you to write recommendations for any of the above and to send me a PM, I will post them in the next OP. Thank you for your support.
Last edited:
Somebody write a recommendation for likely goty Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
Just skip one round of League.
Just skip one round of League.
Trying to watch the Cyberpunk gameplay but Starbucks wifi is like 50kb/s and I won't see the video in anything less than 1080p, this is going to take the whole day!:D Sounds though that it will be worth it.
Are you planning to stay at Starbucks for the whole day or am I reading it wrong?
I love the overly edgy dialogue in this, super trashy. Reminds me of something straight out of an early Gibson novel. I also assume you are mostly just talking about the Latino companion character, and he'll likely just be one of many. In fact, I'd be surprised if many quests allowed you to have companions with you. But then again, no idea, just seems easier to design the levels around just one character.
It was likely scripted in many places, to showcase what they are going for, as I assume many of the systems presented are nowhere "final" yet. They are prototyping what works, and what doesn't. This is just using one example quest (heavily polished with bespoke animation I assume), to showcase what they are going for.
Haha not really, just that with that wifi speed it would take the whole day to buffer the cyberpunk video, but found a faster open wifi. That said, I do often stay long time at Starbucks, being a member they have free refills to encourage people to have them as a "second home" as they call it.
going from the majima minigame to this trash feels real bad but i guess i'm close to finished with it (and the game too). the last story events that unfolded i didn't remember entirely so that's been pretty exciting
also wait there's a fist of the north star yakuza game
that's kinda rad
dude the whole point of this is saving myself the waste of time of watching a trailer so i can play more league
you need to pick up a sport or learn to play guitar or something
I would have watched more times but United vs Spurs was last night.
So apparently we have specs for the PC that the Cyberpunk demo at E3 and Gamescom was running on.
Source
Guess I'm getting a 1080Ti or equivalent confirmed.
I'm excited for the game, but there are aspects where I think its a bit too close to GTA V or generic. I think it looks good, though I wished it pushed the grittiness a little more and a bit more neon pop.
1440p is still not an easy resolution to get 60fps. Really at the moment, only something above 10TF like a 1080ti, 2080, 2080ti will do especially if you want high end graphics on pretty much every game.
- Status