MiamiWesker
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I don't think you understand what impressions are.
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Uncharted 4 spoiler free early copy impressions
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I don't think you understand what impressions are.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
100% Spoiler-Free impression of Uncharted 4: A Theif's End:
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is a video game released exclusively for the Sony Playstation 4.
I would tell you more like if the game has an option menu or music or fun chapters, but that will have to wait for the Spoiler thread.
Grade:
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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is a video game released exclusively for the Sony Playstation 4.
I would tell you more like if the game has an option menu or music or fun chapters, but that will have to wait for the Spoiler thread.
Grade:
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CrichtonKicks
Member
Wait, the fact that there is so far one negative impression on story in a sea of positive impressions should make many people worried? Maybe people should wait for more impressions or reviews before hitting the panic button.
The thread says spoiler free right in the title thread though...
It doesn't matter if it's little detail. That can be enough to figure out what will figure out what will likely happen next as you're playing through the game. The small details I've seen didn't even need to be mentioned in this thread at all.
And you haven't received a similar notification from the other retailer? Mind if I ask who it was?
edit: whoosh.
But is Nathan Drake in the game? Wait, don't tell me!
lukeskymac
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How to demonstrate your insanity in four sentences.
GwyndolinCinder
Member
Just got this, im assuming since they took our money early, they are saying we cant get refunds for something they gonna ship late
CrichtonKicks
Member
This is literally the first time I've seen someone praise the story in Mirror's Edge.
Thanks for all the early spoiler free impressions folks, much appreciated. Now I'm torn on wether to preorder the digital version or wait and see if I can grab an early retail copy.
What's the general consensus on the difficulty level? I usually start my games on hard but I'm seeing some people saying normal is the way to go.
What's the general consensus on the difficulty level? I usually start my games on hard but I'm seeing some people saying normal is the way to go.
Psychological Intellect
Banned
Downloading the patch right now!
Comrade Crunch
Member
That's not a spoiler though, a spoiler is outright telling someone what happens. If you have to do some legwork just to guess what might happen, it isn't a spoiler.
TR 2013 has not a good plot either.
Chalupa Batman
Member
Absolutely do not play on hard. It will kill your enjoyment of the game and you can't use the new mechanics effectively because you die too quickly.
redflamingolingo
Banned
I'm having a blast playing on hard and would recommend it heartily.
BouncyFrag
Member
How are the driving bits?
There are ways to give impressions without spoiling things. When you get out of giving thoughts ("I think the game can be too difficult at times") into details ("In chapter 8 you have to fight a helicopter and the difficulty really spikes") you're venturing into spoiler territory.
That said if you want to truly avoid spoilers you'll really have to stay away from impressions. An impression of the ending can be interpreted as reducing the possibilities of what that ending might be; "The ending made me smile" probably doesn't translate to the closing shot being one of Nathan Drake's tombstone, unless the person playing is me.
So yeah, as much as possible it's helpful to avoid details. "This happens, that doesn't happen" types of things. But even then "this is what I thought" impressions can be interpreted as spoilers, but at least then it stays in the eye of the beholder.
Too subtle.
That said if you want to truly avoid spoilers you'll really have to stay away from impressions. An impression of the ending can be interpreted as reducing the possibilities of what that ending might be; "The ending made me smile" probably doesn't translate to the closing shot being one of Nathan Drake's tombstone, unless the person playing is me.
So yeah, as much as possible it's helpful to avoid details. "This happens, that doesn't happen" types of things. But even then "this is what I thought" impressions can be interpreted as spoilers, but at least then it stays in the eye of the beholder.
Too subtle.
Sony just couldn't resist doing another delay. Gotta make sure everyone gets it at the same time.
Maybe.
Come on... dont answer this guys.
oh god. I seriously don't think I can play this if it's true and you're not just winding me up.
The answer would a spoiler either way.
Looks like I'm getting the fuck out of this thread now... See you all after May 10th!
dealer-
Member
So good.
I have no idea what happens, just saying for those worried about the tone that the other games had darker moments too.
It was with Gameseek who I understand often ship a little early too. They've just sent me a standard confirmation email but I don't know that they're that reliable that they will tell me otherwise. Their customer service is okay on the phone though so I might call them after work to check when their stock is in.
They're also open until 12 on a Saturday so there is a possibility it will ship then depending on where you are in their queue.
LOL
The answer to this is a spoiler....
Hype is deflating a lot reading about the lack of setpieces and attempt at being too serious with the story. I'm still looking forward to it, but I'm prepping myself to be disappointed, something I wasn't expecting. For me, the series has always been about over the top moments in an unrealistic adventure, merged with some great humor along the way. It doesn't sound like this is that game at all
I am going to comment a bit on this but mind you this is my opinion and bias so take it with the aggregate of other opinions if you wish to read.
Yeah the humor is okay, not its wittiest so far (U2 was the best), and it feels like it's there because we expect it but overall the tone is...I don't mean to upset, but brace yourself and take it with a grain of salt...is almost like every character feels too old and tired to be doing this treasure hunting shit again. So the tone is more serious and somber. Not bleak or morbid like TLOU but definitely not as peppy as U2.
And so far (Chapter 9, early) it seems that the previous games have the most unique and impressive set pieces, even compared to the other games' early chapters.
I don't think I mind too much yet. I'll revisit my opinion at the end.
I'm still getting used to Sully's model. It looks so different from previous Uncharteds.
XxRampage07xX
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I saw more than one though. But yeah I will be waiting for more impressions too.
I've seen a few people say the same and I certainly don't want my enjoyment of the game spoiled. Thanks dude.
And then we have this. I like a challenge but will it be frustrating? Thanks dude.
orthodoxy1095
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The fact that anyone could read my post and think it was serious tells us that spoiler-culture really has gone too far.
I think that person was joking
Business
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Kenzodielocke
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Naughty Dog never made a game with a great story.
They make games with amazingly well written characters, and that is what counts. That is, why I don't like the new Tomb Raider games at all, and they even have a worse story than the Uncharted trilogy.
Same goes with The Last of Us. It's a story that has been told many times, but never that good, at least in a video game.
Writing > actual plot.
They make games with amazingly well written characters, and that is what counts. That is, why I don't like the new Tomb Raider games at all, and they even have a worse story than the Uncharted trilogy.
Same goes with The Last of Us. It's a story that has been told many times, but never that good, at least in a video game.
Writing > actual plot.
I personally like the challenge balance in hard mode but it encourages stealth/not getting in enemy's faces. The gun fights will be more challenging. But if you want to feel flashy and powerful, hard mode may not be best.
Yeah, just to step back to this: WTF at this sentence.
Pratchett's work on Rise of the Tomb Raider was an improvement on TR2013's, and it is still often shit-tier. It's hilariously incomparable to any of Naughty Dog's output, even going back to Jak and Daxter IMO.
Mirror's Edge, too... What is happening
Nightengale
Member
Stop asking for specifics that isn't a broad opinion. It's a blurry line that easily falls into spoiler territory.
Eg. Asking if Elena is in the story a lot or not...the answer to that automatically sets some expectations and spoils story beats or how characters may be intertwined with the story.
Eg. Asking if Elena is in the story a lot or not...the answer to that automatically sets some expectations and spoils story beats or how characters may be intertwined with the story.
MiamiWesker
Member
This thread has gone insane, so jokes on me.
Primethius
Banned
This game just keeps getting more beautiful as you progress. It's really the art style, simply fantastic.
I'm on chapter 12 now and I really haven't seen the tonal disconnect mentioned by a few others.
Having some serious moments in light hearted UC-esque adventure isnt a tonal disconnect.
I'm on chapter 12 now and I really haven't seen the tonal disconnect mentioned by a few others.
Having some serious moments in light hearted UC-esque adventure isnt a tonal disconnect.
Story =/= plot.
Plot is a sub-set of story. "Story" is comprised of plot, lore/backstory, characters, themes and the narrative (how it is told). Some schools of thought believe that the only important element of a story is the characters, because stories are about people at their core so "a story is its characters". ND definitely believe that.
You're basically saying "Naughty Dog never make stories with great plots, just stories with great characters", which is fine, and yes that makes it 'a great story' even if the plot isn't brilliant. The way you've written it is a redundancy in your post.
I wish they would teach this stuff in school. Like, the actual nitty-gritty of how storytelling and narrative art works. School also fills your head full of lies about grammar and syntax
Has happened to me twice in the last week. Not joking. Don't sweat it
UpDownLeftRight
Banned
Yeah that's the vibe I've been picking up on a bit in the trailers. I won't let it ruin the game for me, but it's definitely going to hamper the experience a bit. I guess going in expecting an older Drake at the end of his treasure hunting days with a less bombastic tone overall will at least keep my expectations in check. But hey, the more open approach does appeal to me at least, especially if I can find some interesting sites and vistas as a reward for digging around the areas. I'm certainly pretty excited for touring Madagascar still.
Chalupa Batman
Member
Awesome. They control perfectly and are fun to play.
KINGofCRA5H
Member
emotion in a naughty dog game??? Why I never.
Kenzodielocke
Banned
I get what you're saying, but I hope you get also what I am saying, even though I am not great in expressing it.