[Chuck Norris]

They consistently added new moves, new magic abilities, different weapons. In GOW2 they added the swinging mechanic, the wings of Icarus. They added the grapple and charge abilities and changing weapons mid-attack for chaining combos in GOW3. Not sure what you're expecting them to radically change. Otherwise it would not be GOW.

I'd start with the structure. Move away from the linear single path that all the games follow. Give it some Zelda elements.

The combat isn't really the problem, its the fact that each game is trying to outdo the last by being bigger and more epic. And they already peaked. The game needs a new way to evolve

[Masaki_]

What? There's Dishonored, Far Cry 3, The Last of Us, Assassin's Creed III, Resi 6 and Watch Dogs coming. Personally I don't care about any of those, but saying there are no big games that aren't God of War, Halo or CoD makes no sense.

I wasn't talking about just those franchises. You get my point. Jesus.

And, yeah, I don't care about any of those either.

[shinobi602]

I'd start with the structure. Move away from the linear single path that all the games follow. Give it some Zelda elements. The combat isn't really the problem, its the fact that each game is trying to outdo the last by being bigger and more epic. And they already peaked. The game needs a new way to evolve

Maybe, but I'd be extremely wary with that. It could totally screw up the pacing, and limit the beautiful scenarios that the games set up...

[Combichristoffersen]

I wasn't talking about just those franchises. You get my point. Jesus. And, yeah, I don't care about any of those either.

So, you want big games, but not big games that are sequels, and seemingly not big games that are new IPs either? What exactly do you want then?

[Curufinwe]

Is there a thread just for the big games coming in February and March next year? It's getting out of hand.

[Glorified G]

this blew GoW3 away how can anyone think otherwise?

Yup. I don't even care about gow in general, but this was very impressive for me. best game sony showcased so far.

[bigace33]

I still don't understand how this became a series. Same game since 2005. Can't underestimate shiny graphics.

And fun game play. Game looks amazing.

[Chuck Norris]

Maybe, but I'd be extremely wary with that. It could totally screw up the pacing, and limit the beautiful scenarios that the games set up...

The pacing is already screwed. Its just constant adrenaline, to the point where its all uninteresting

Seeing that gigantic sea creature attack Kratos did absolutely nothing for me

At one point this sort of thing was amazing. I remember how amazing the Colossus battle was

But now. Its been done and done

[J-Rod]

It is going to take a lot to win me back over after Gow III, but the visuals were great as usual and the elephant man looked pretty rad.

[Onyx GhoZt]

Thought this looked fucking sick. Sure, it's familiar and blah blah blah...but God of War has always been a lot of fun, and Ascension looks to be no different. Can't wait for this!

[RustyNails]

[QUOTE=SunhiLegend;38545047]/QUOTE]

Best G T F O gif of all time. Someone do it :p

Also, anyone see a potential for controversy over using elephant man? I mean there are people who worship the guy.

[Masaki_]

So, you want big games, but not big games that are sequels, and seemingly not big games that are new IPs either? What exactly do you want then?

Possibly a game that couldn't have been done on a PS2 with less shiny graphics. Also for you to get off my nuts.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be in this thread.

And fun game play. Game looks amazing.

I disagree. How many times do I have to tickle these goatmen with my Blades of Whatever-They-Are-Now till they die? So unsatisfying.

Edit: And I just checked Dishonored. Looks interesting. Might buy during a sale if it's on PC.

[Marius_]

Can't wait

I cant stop staring at this gif, its just beautiful

[TheLight]

Kratos got the JUICE.

Honestly, I haven't really been blown away by GOW before, but that footage looked real buttery visually, and the gameplay looked less...sloppy.

[Loudninja]

@brad_re We'll be talking about it at E3. We will do a whole demo breakdown & show/talk about the new features. Glad you liked it ;)

https://twitter.com/ToddPapy/status/209879954438098944

Awesome.

[Yobalt]

Is Kratos a bit leaner this time? His tits aren't as impressive as I remember them.

[Scotch]

I had the same impression as I had when playing GOW3: it's like the blades don't really 'connect' when hitting an enemy. There's something about the sound-design or the animations that make the sensation of hitting an enemy less satisfying than in GOW1 and 2. It's especially noticable with the bigger enemies; it's like the blades just go straight through them.

This was my main reason why I found GOW3 disappointing, and I'm sad to see it hasn't changed.

[bigboss370]

god damn that footage was incredible. they've added bare handed combat to Kratos' arsenal which looks so satisfying, and the climbing looks cooler too. The artstyle/graphics are really nice, looks like what GoW 2 would look like if done on PS3.

[Glorified G]

It was abysmal. I was bored within 2 minutes of watching that. Nothing new in 7 years, same old same old. Is it that hard to bring new gameplay mechanics?

I'm really surprised you haven't been banned yet.

[Pai Pai Master]

Is Kratos a bit leaner this time? His tits aren't as impressive as I remember them.

He's younger. Not as insanely ripped.

[Cyberia]

Game looks amazing with even nine months away.

[acevans2]

I feel fortunate to be one of the (apparently) few who are still jazzed to see new GoW gameplay like this. I'm absolutely looking forward to this. It looked incredible, visually.

[The Chef]

I cant stop staring at this gif, its just beautiful

God damn this game looks so incredible. In the video when he lights on fire before that gif the impact noises he makes are much louder, like he is building up some kind of fury meter.

GOW is so freakin kick ass. Cant wait for this.

[UnblessedSoul]

Does anyone know who Kratos is fighting against yet? It looked nice but I'm not really sure story wise

[RustyNails]

I cant stop staring at this gif, its just beautiful

What I don't like is how all the enemies are frozen while Kratos does his little over 9000 rage

Does anyone know who Kratos is fighting against yet? It looked nice but I'm not really sure story wise

He's in service of Ares, so all the enemies of Ares and Zeus. Presumably lots of Titans.

[Loudninja]

I feel fortunate to be one of the (apparently) few who are still jazzed to see new GoW gameplay like this. I'm absolutely looking forward to this. It looked incredible, visually.

Yep looking so damn good.

I got into GOW this gen and I am hooked!

[Darkkn]

I wish they had done something to the core gameplay to spice things up. I used to like GoW, but now i'm a bit bored at the thought of a new one.

[darkwing]

Yep looking so damn good. I got into GOW this gen and I am hooked!

yup, I got into GOW first via the GOW 1/2 collection, so good

[The Chef]

What I don't like is how all the enemies are frozen while Kratos does his little over 9000 rage

Kratos screaming and slamming his blades into the ground is so bad ass. If you were surrounded by enemies and you had to wait for Kratos to finish that animation while everyone around you is attacking you/running away, then that animation now becomes a frustrating handicap. The have to be frozen for it to be worth it.

[Die Squirrel Die]

Does anyone know who Kratos is fighting against yet? It looked nice but I'm not really sure story wise

This is what's missing for me so far. Not that I think GoW has an amazing story or anything but I'd like to at least know the premise for why Kratos is out adventuring. Judging by the reactions I'm not the only one who needs more convincing that this isn't just an exercise in milking the franchise before the generation ends.

[Chuck Norris]

This is what's missing for me so far. Not that I think GoW has an amazing story or anything but I'd like to at least know the premise for why Kratos is out adventuring. Judging by the reactions I'm not the only one who needs more convincing that this isn't just an exercise in milking the franchise before the generation ends.

Its the story between the time he became Ares' servant up until the start of GOW1 I think

[RustyNails]

Kratos screaming and slamming his blades into the ground is so bad ass. If you were surrounded by enemies and you had to wait for Kratos to finish that animation while everyone around you is attacking you/running away, then that animation now becomes a frustrating handicap. The have to be frozen for it to be worth it.

I understand. The solution is to have enemies moving/attacking freely while giving the player option when to slam. Slamming earlier will just shove them away, while slamming after the rage meter is full will throw them away like rag dolls for massive damage.

[Drencrom]

Is it just me or is the the new sounds especially when using the chains and the heavy attacks so much more satisfying sounding?
Also I like that they added weapons that you can pick up and punch/kick attacks, looks so good.

[Loudninja]

Is it just me or is the the new sounds especially when using the chains and the heavy attacks so much more satisfying sounding? Also I like that they added weapons that you can pick up and punch/kick attacks, looks so good.

Yeah I notice that to sounds better than GOW3.

I am liking the new things they added to combat .

[hey_it's_that_dog]

I just noticed this when watching the gameplay video again. At about 3:58 he launches two enemies and then zaps them with the time-stone thing and they fall down in slow motion. So there's another new wrinkle in the combat and another use for the new item.

It's funny, I thought for sure they'd use the time powers from GOW2 in GOW3 and expand on them, but maybe they couldn't get those mechanics worked out in time and now they're revisiting them.

[godelsmetric]

Not here for brutal stabbing and 'awesome realistic head deformation' or whatever. Was watching the conference with pop gaf and we were pretty much all disgusted by that part.

[Loudninja]

I just noticed this when watching the gameplay video again. At about 3:58 he launches two enemies and then zaps them with the time-stone thing and they fall down in slow motion. So there's another new wrinkle in the combat and another use for the new item. It's funny, I thought for sure they'd use the time powers from GOW2 in GOW3 and expand on them, but maybe they couldn't get those mechanics worked out in time and now they're revisiting them.

It also seems that item is use to turn back time?

[MrOogieBoogie]

The animations in this game are remarkable.

The scene with Kratos running toward the Kraken and avoiding its tentacles at the end got me so pumped.

[RustyNails]

Not here for brutal stabbing and 'awesome realistic head deformation' or whatever. Was watching the conference with pop gaf and we were pretty much all disgusted by that part.

Looks like God of War: Ascension is doing it right

[hey_it's_that_dog]

Not here for brutal stabbing and 'awesome realistic head deformation' or whatever. Was watching the conference with pop gaf and we were pretty much all disgusted by that part.

Did pop gaf find it more or less disgusting than Ke$ha?

[hey_it's_that_dog]

It also seems that item is use to turn back time?

Yeah, that's why I said "another" use for the time stone. (I am calling his rewind power thing the "time stone" because I'm assuming he's holding a thing.) Sorry if I was unclear.

On the general subject: One thing I'm not thrilled about is that the big hammer enemies are back. I didn't like them much in GOW3, and it seems like they're the same here with the same finisher animation as well.

In fact, I think they could stand to improve most of the encounters with big enemies who do not flinch. There's something unsatisfying about hitting them. I know the whole point of big enemies is that you have to stick and move, but I'd like to see an innovation there.

I'm seeing lots of new animations in Kratos' basic combos, which is promising. I hope they've added some DMC style combos where pausing in the middle of a button sequence results in different attacks.

[Loudninja]

Yeah, that's why I said "another" use for the time stone. (I am calling his rewind power thing the "time stone" because I'm assuming he's holding a thing.) Sorry if I was unclear. On the general subject: One thing I'm not thrilled about is that the big hammer enemies are back. I didn't like them much in GOW3, and it seems like they're the same here with the same finisher animation as well. In fact, I think they could stand to improve most of the encounters with big enemies who do not flinch. There's something unsatisfying about hitting them. I know the whole point of big enemies is that you have to stick and move, but I'd like to see an innovation there. I'm seeing lots of new animations in Kratos' basic combos, which is promising. I hope they've added some DMC style combos where pausing in the middle of a button sequence results in different attacks.

I was saying it had multiple uses which I found interesting.Dont worry you were very clear :)

About the enemies,I though the Elephantaur was awesome looking.

[hey_it's_that_dog]

I was saying it had multiple uses which I found interesting.Dont worry you were very clear :) About the enemies,I though the Elephantaur was awesome looking.

I like the design. I kind of hope they change the finisher slightly to take less time. That kind of subtle pacing during combat matters a lot to me, and since the combat is faster all around, slow, drawn-out finishers will probably be cool the first time, but eventually get annoying.

I also thought he'd kill him with his own tusk. I don't think the exposed brain thing is that interesting or even that disgusting, just because of how simple and intact the brain looks. (Don't take this to mean I want to see flying brain bits. I don't play this game for the gore, though I have no problem with it.)

[AranhaHunter]

This game will be awesome, won't be surprised if it's the second GOW to break 5 million despite being a spin off, especially if multiplayer is fun.

[Marius_]

Not here for brutal stabbing and 'awesome realistic head deformation' or whatever. Was watching the conference with pop gaf and we were pretty much all disgusted by that part.

This is a lie
PopGaf was praising it, I believe you were the only one that brought up that issue ch...

[BladeoftheImmortal]

These graphics are fucking amazing.

[Jas]

Looks great! I'll be there day 1 for it.

[ced]

Not here for brutal stabbing and 'awesome realistic head deformation' or whatever. Was watching the conference with pop gaf and we were pretty much all disgusted by that part.

What a surprise, "pop gaf" being huge babies.

Looked awesome, and really like the environment and the satyrs and elephant man.

[SunhiLegend]

[Decado]

Fuck. Bodies still disappear :( They need to take a page from NG2...battle are so much more epic if all evidence doesn't disappear 1.5 seconds after you kill an enemy :|

I'll probably buy it, but I really wish they'd push the franchise a bit. Barely any evolution from GoW1.