Combat looks really repetitive and the character models look weird. This feels like it’s going to be one of those games you don’t play for the gameplay, and the amount of input you have on what Rook says doesn’t make feel like it will be particularly reactive. Very curious to see reviews for this but I don’t think this was a great showing, although the story sounds interesting.
All in all sounds pretty good. They’ve got a really solid foundation if the campaign delivers and they can do whatever they want with this title as it lends itself well to a variety of modes. Monetising cosmetics rather than the mode updates is also the way to go because 40k fans are definitely the type to spend on factional skins etc.
This looks crap. And I know this is a different timeline without Paul, but I really dislike some of the shortcuts they’re taking with the lore. Speeders? No Fremen? Gun fights over the sand?
@yazzika The story mode should be straightforward. You can forget about the other modes if you like. If the story is well written and engaging then that may be worth it on its own at some price. See how reviews go.
@Jacko11 I know right. Last of Us 2 was narratively fantastic. The more I’ve thought about the game after playing it the more I like it. Not sure what people wanted if they found it boring. It was dark, violent and dirty, in an upsetting way, but totally engaging and in-keeping with themes of both games.
@SeanOhOgain Do consumers have no right to complain? Just buy the product and accept it? I’ll never understand this. They bought the game, they can comment or review it poorly. I don’t understand how you want them to get the devs’ attention, particularly as reviews have proved to be the very best way to get a reaction from a dev. Sending a feedback form or @-ing them on Twitter doesn’t cut it. What exactly should people with a legitimate criticism do?
The use of language here is interesting. They say players felt more “engaged”, but what does that mean exactly? That they liked it? Or that when asked specifically about how involved they felt combat was with the main character, they responded “very much so”, because those are two different things in my mind. You can feel engaged, whatever that means, without really liking something.
Eyeing this with a mate. Rogue Trader has got me into 40k so I’m mostly looking forward to the story, but a PVE mode with the option for bots sounds great too.
@Doctor_BK Are you trolling because you’re bored or is that a serious comment? I’ve seen some like that on this site so it’s hard to tell if your brain is cooked or you’re just joking. There’s nothing “woke” about this game.
I hate this, just announce when you’re ready. Also roadmaps? Curious to see if they go the Owlcat route and show their plan for future story DLCs and dungeons over the next two years. I’d trust Owlcat more though right now.
@AK4tywill It is strange how powerful nostalgia is. I read all the Harry Potter books as a kid and was into them, but as I read more and grew up I’ve found far better worlds to explore in fiction. I don’t find this universe as interesting anymore, which is great since the author is horrific, but it triggers such a deep response to people so many years after. I’d say it’s a time and place thing but I don’t know. That said, I always thought quidditch was a poorly thought out sport so I’m mostly curious to see how this game makes it a proper sport. Will definitely read a review or two.
@Doctor_BK you may not be as permanently online as some of us. The car has a litany of horrific issues and is basically a cash sink for crypto bros who see it as a status symbol first. Plus Musk is a horrible person, there’s literally hours upon hours of videos, articles and podcasts detailing exactly why if you’re really interested.
Looking good, though bizarrely enough after playing Rogue Trader, I’m more interested in how well executed the story is. So much lore and potential in this universe, hopefully it sticks to be interesting.
Another check in Streamlining column, which seems to match the less control you have over your character in dialogue (from what we’ve seen). They have a lot more control over your character than previous games, or so it sounds. Honestly can’t wait for the game to come out so we can see reviews for ourselves.
Deserved better surely. That Dead Island trailer alone should put them in the cinematic hall of fame but it sounds like they’ve always done stellar work. Why were commissions so low?
This is why I always find it silly when people complain about review bombing. It’s to get the devs attention. Once something is addressed, the same “review bombers” will go back and change their review. Unless a game really is bad, it rarely stays that way, yet people always want to get on a high horse about decorum etc when these things happen.
@nessisonett Assuming you mean Taika? I still rather like him. His films still have his unique brand of whimsy, even if the last few have not been great.
On the main topic, I love stuff like this. Shows there’s a lot more effort put into the world building.
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Re: Helldivers 2 Illuminate Faction Sighted, Arrowhead CEO Calls Reports 'Fake News'
They need something to bring players back. In before their introduction comes with more nerfs..
Re: Ceramite-Armoured PS5 Looks Like a Worthy Space Marine 2 Relic
Glorious. Would love that but fat chance.
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC Hopes Reignited By Suspicious Steam Updates
Good expansion is what I’ve been waiting for. All reviews paint the base game as a rehash of the first. We need to see evolution.
Re: Enjoy 22 Minutes of Developer-Led Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay
Combat looks really repetitive and the character models look weird. This feels like it’s going to be one of those games you don’t play for the gameplay, and the amount of input you have on what Rook says doesn’t make feel like it will be particularly reactive. Very curious to see reviews for this but I don’t think this was a great showing, although the story sounds interesting.
Re: Random: Gearbox Founder, CEO Compares Company to The Beatles, Gets Roasted
@Drago201 Edibles would at least make him chill and maybe funny. He’s just an annoying ***** all the time.
Re: Promising Persona-Inspired RPG Demonschool Hit with Hefty Delay
I don’t mind spacing it out until they’re happy, especially if they’re adding things. Give me a steady stream of RPGs and I’m a happy carrot.
Re: Date More Beautiful Women Out of Your League in Ridiculous PS5 Romance Sim Superscout
Platinum incoming.
Re: An Eternity of War Awaits as Space Marine 2's Post-Launch Roadmap Is Revealed
All in all sounds pretty good. They’ve got a really solid foundation if the campaign delivers and they can do whatever they want with this title as it lends itself well to a variety of modes. Monetising cosmetics rather than the mode updates is also the way to go because 40k fans are definitely the type to spend on factional skins etc.
Re: Explore an Apocalyptic Britain in Atomfall on PS5, PS4 Early Next Year
@Black_Square Everything is political.
I have my reservations about how the story and narrative will work in this as it seems a lot more survival-based than I expected.
Re: Dune: Awakening Gets Gameplay Epic, 25 Minutes of Fremen Action
This looks crap. And I know this is a different timeline without Paul, but I really dislike some of the shortcuts they’re taking with the lore. Speeders? No Fremen? Gun fights over the sand?
Re: Surreal Turn-Based JRPG Bloomtown: A Different Story Begins in September
Wishlisted. Looked really good.
Re: Sony Highlights Unbeatable's Rockin' PS5 Rhythm Adventure Gameplay
Looks wonderful.
Re: Rockin' Cyberpunk JRPG Keylocker Sticks it to the Man in September
I kinda dig it, will keep an eye on this.
Re: Space Marine 2 Analyses Tactical, Sniper Classes from Aboard Imposing Gothic Battle Barge
@yazzika The story mode should be straightforward. You can forget about the other modes if you like. If the story is well written and engaging then that may be worth it on its own at some price. See how reviews go.
Re: Space Marine 2 Analyses Tactical, Sniper Classes from Aboard Imposing Gothic Battle Barge
Actually kinda hyped for this but will wait for full reviews. Looking great so far.
Re: Cancellation of The Last of Us Online Was 'Not a Bloodless Endeavour'
@Jacko11 I know right. Last of Us 2 was narratively fantastic. The more I’ve thought about the game after playing it the more I like it. Not sure what people wanted if they found it boring. It was dark, violent and dirty, in an upsetting way, but totally engaging and in-keeping with themes of both games.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3's Lae'zel Combat Stance Literally the Stuff of Ancient Samurai Dreams
Really liking these little BTS snippets.
Re: More Spicy Helldivers 2 Drama as Freedom's Flame Backlash Boils Over
@SeanOhOgain Do consumers have no right to complain? Just buy the product and accept it? I’ll never understand this. They bought the game, they can comment or review it poorly. I don’t understand how you want them to get the devs’ attention, particularly as reviews have proved to be the very best way to get a reaction from a dev. Sending a feedback form or @-ing them on Twitter doesn’t cut it. What exactly should people with a legitimate criticism do?
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Won't Let You Control Companion Characters
The use of language here is interesting. They say players felt more “engaged”, but what does that mean exactly? That they liked it? Or that when asked specifically about how involved they felt combat was with the main character, they responded “very much so”, because those are two different things in my mind. You can feel engaged, whatever that means, without really liking something.
Re: Space Marine 2 Serves Up Worthy Look at Meaty Multiplayer Modes
Eyeing this with a mate. Rogue Trader has got me into 40k so I’m mostly looking forward to the story, but a PVE mode with the option for bots sounds great too.
Re: Helldivers 2's Next Stratagem Seemingly Revealed During Dev Livestream
After they nerfed how fire works, may not be so great. 5 min cooldown too.
Re: Larian's Channel From Hell Kicks Off with Salute to Baldur's Gate 3 Fans
Pretty cool. Curious to see what they upload but the tribute to the fans and cosplayers was great.
Re: Concord's Animated Freegunner Adventures Continue as PS5, PC Launch Draws Closer
@Doctor_BK Are you trolling because you’re bored or is that a serious comment? I’ve seen some like that on this site so it’s hard to tell if your brain is cooked or you’re just joking. There’s nothing “woke” about this game.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom?
They nerfed fire and the flamethrower in the same update they added a fire theme war bond. Absolutely bizarre decision.
Re: Horrifying Extent of Helldivers 2 Game Master's Power Revealed
Last bit of editing in that was pretty good.
Re: Larian Studios' Next Two RPGs Sound Ridiculously Ambitious
I just hope one is a sci fi game. We need sci fi crpgs. I trust they’ll be quality regardless though.
Re: BioWare Reveals Release Window for Dragon Age: The Veilguard Release Date Announcement
I hate this, just announce when you’re ready. Also roadmaps? Curious to see if they go the Owlcat route and show their plan for future story DLCs and dungeons over the next two years. I’d trust Owlcat more though right now.
Re: Highly Rated, Choice-Driven RPG Wildermyth Quests to PS5, PS4 in October
Finally! Honestly been waiting ages for this to come along, October is shaping up.
Re: Quidditch Champions Is the PS5, PS4 Harry Potter Sports Sim You've Been Waiting For
@AK4tywill It is strange how powerful nostalgia is. I read all the Harry Potter books as a kid and was into them, but as I read more and grew up I’ve found far better worlds to explore in fiction. I don’t find this universe as interesting anymore, which is great since the author is horrific, but it triggers such a deep response to people so many years after. I’d say it’s a time and place thing but I don’t know. That said, I always thought quidditch was a poorly thought out sport so I’m mostly curious to see how this game makes it a proper sport. Will definitely read a review or two.
Re: Here's Your First Look at the Like a Dragon: Yakuza Television Show
I can’t see how this can’t be good. The main plots have always been fairly good, so surely they can’t mess this up.
Re: Date Everything in This Absurd Sandbox Dating Sim on PS5
JD Vance is gonna buy this and go straight to one house item in particular.
Re: Dragon Quest Creator Says Silent Protagonists Look Like Idiots
Depends on the POV, direction, tone etc.
Re: Fortnite Developers, Fans Team Up to Target Newly Added Cybertruck
@Doctor_BK you may not be as permanently online as some of us. The car has a litany of horrific issues and is basically a cash sink for crypto bros who see it as a status symbol first. Plus Musk is a horrible person, there’s literally hours upon hours of videos, articles and podcasts detailing exactly why if you’re really interested.
Re: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2's Heavy Bolter Is the Answer to the Tyranid Question
Looking good, though bizarrely enough after playing Rogue Trader, I’m more interested in how well executed the story is. So much lore and potential in this universe, hopefully it sticks to be interesting.
Re: Forget Battle Bus, Tesla Cybertruck Touching Down Tomorrow in Fortnite
Guessing you can only speed up since the accelerator gets stuck and it only lasts a round due to rust.
Re: Random: Larian's Attention to Detail in Baldur's Gate 3 Remains Unrivaled
Insane. Never even occurred to me to try to lose them.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Not the 'Right Game' for 'Nasty' Blood Magic
Another check in Streamlining column, which seems to match the less control you have over your character in dialogue (from what we’ve seen). They have a lot more control over your character than previous games, or so it sounds. Honestly can’t wait for the game to come out so we can see reviews for ourselves.
Re: Scottish VFX Studio Axis Goes into Administration, 162 Jobs Lost
Deserved better surely. That Dead Island trailer alone should put them in the cinematic hall of fame but it sounds like they’ve always done stellar work. Why were commissions so low?
Re: FC 25 Reveal Is This Week, Jude Bellingham's on the Cover
Bonmati is absolute class. Nice choice.
Re: Woo One of Six Beauties in Acclaimed Chinese Dating Sim Love Is All Around
@Rmg0731 Wow what a witty and insightful take. You truly understand the world and made up scenarios.
Re: Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Sets the Scene in PS5, PS4 Story Trailer
Looks super interesting. I just wish we got a demo as I believe one was released for Steam during the summer games period. Would have liked to try it.
Re: Take the Edge Off with 10 Minutes of Nobody Wants to Die Gameplay
If they nail the narrative, then let’s go. Very interested to read reviews.
Re: Lore Tome Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring Looks Absolutely Stunning
Would love to have, but a bit rich for me right now. Maybe would make an amazing present.
Re: Ubisoft Apologises for Using Re-Enactment Group's Flag in Assassin's Creed Shadows Art
@Kienda Is this bait? I hope it’s not what I think you’re thinking of, otherwise this place is becoming more like Twitter everyday.
Re: Party-Based Soulslike Deathbound Stunlocks PS5 on 8th August
A capoeira soulslike? Never knew I wanted it, but now I do.
Re: Golden Order Restored as Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree Recovers from Review Bombing
This is why I always find it silly when people complain about review bombing. It’s to get the devs attention. Once something is addressed, the same “review bombers” will go back and change their review. Unless a game really is bad, it rarely stays that way, yet people always want to get on a high horse about decorum etc when these things happen.
Re: The Emperor Protects? Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Dev Cancels Public Stress Test
Sounds like maybe wait to buy until a few months after launch then, as we probably should do for most new games these days.
Re: Final Fantasy 14's In-Universe Tural Tourism Board Invites You to Take a Tropical Holiday
@nessisonett Assuming you mean Taika? I still rather like him. His films still have his unique brand of whimsy, even if the last few have not been great.
On the main topic, I love stuff like this. Shows there’s a lot more effort put into the world building.
Re: DON'T NOD Delays the Promising Lost Records on PS5 to Avoid New Life Is Strange
Weirdly, I’m more interested in which game will have the better soundtrack. Hopefully we win twice.
Re: FromSoftware Open to Transmedia Adaptation of Elden Ring
@ear_wig You’re speaking my language.