When has that ever stopped kids?
Besides, it's not GTA levels of inappropriate, is it? Seems to be mostly cussing and gore.
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Sunset TV in-game message to reviewers
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When has that ever stopped kids?
Besides, it's not GTA levels of inappropriate, is it? Seems to be mostly cussing and gore.
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
Nope! That's completely subjective.
Considering however that many people DO find it funny I think your claim that if a game doesn't have subtle humour then it's trying to hard is a faulty premise.
Humour is subjective and saying the game is trying to hard comes off dismissive and not a good critique.
Freeman
Banned
You seem to miss the point that I was trying to explain to someone why people think it tries too hard, or at least my take on the reason.
I don't get why it is so hard to accept that some people don't find it funny, it's like everything needs to be a conspiracy against MS.
I really like GTAV for example but the game's humor does little for me when it is too blunt (that's most of the time I suppose).
MightyHedgehog
Member
Right, I get it, as with all things, especially humor, it hits people differently, like those comedies making some people feel uncomfortable and embarrassed...the cringe response many seem to be expressing. I'm just struck by the number of seemingly defensive reaction posts that seem to be more about waving it off because they don't like the humor or finding it 'try-hard' rather than seeing it as some kind of attempt to do something tonally different for a big action-shooter trying to break the mould of the typical dour power fantasy. That's fine, but I tend to tune out or consciously mock the epic movie-alike when it's in full Hollywood mode as it happens, anyway, and can still appreciate the other things it does despite its boring aping of hard-R action flicks. I'm sure people can do the same for a game going to a more irreverent or absurd take on things, or I would think they could. I'm putting it all down to the silly, game-logic skewering direction being a rarity among big games, so it comes with a bit of defensive resistance rather than yawns, so that's something better than boredom, anyway.
They didn't.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Realistically though, it'll be the bright colors and cartoonish art style that'll turn kids (well, pre- and early teens) off, not the M rating.
WHAT IS THIS KIDDIE BULLSHIT?
This has system wars fanboy written all over it. Also the guy thinks extroverts are less intelligent than introverts. In other words, why should Insomniac care about this douche's opinion?
Pretty clever little note for reviewers but I still can't get behind this game. The whole "Whoa! Aren't we crazy and zany!?" stuff doesn't do it for me. I think this will be a mediocre game with good traversal mechanics. Waiting for review scores but games like this and Bulletstorm just don't do it for me.
J
JoJo UK
Unconfirmed Member
Fun? On the internet? Surely you jest good sir?!Or maybe we're just having fun.
I'm going to be a little off topic here, but it seems like every Sunset Overdrive thread is filled with people saying "this game will be mediocre" or "this looks like nothing special". These threads should exist to discuss the material within them, not stating how you think the game is going to bomb/suck/whatever. I'm really excited for the game and it's the first Insomniac game I've been excited for since the first Ratchet & Clank game and personally, I think it's going to be pretty sweet (but of course, that's just me)
Now, for the topic itself, I think it's cool to that they have shown off the Sunset TV element somewhere in the review copies of the game (which this message is really trying to show) and I think once the actually game comes out, Sunset TV is going be a cool little feature
Now, for the topic itself, I think it's cool to that they have shown off the Sunset TV element somewhere in the review copies of the game (which this message is really trying to show) and I think once the actually game comes out, Sunset TV is going be a cool little feature
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
Oh good Lord, are you going to say there is a persecution complex next?
Fortunately, the gore and language can be turned off which will pretty much turn the game into "T for Teen".
Freeman
Banned
Why? Do you think there is?
With people going after other people post history I don't think I need to say anything the subject.
Haha, noticing that someone isn't being sincere in their criticism is much different from having a "persecution complex".
crazyturtle
Member
footage of real people in video games...
what is this NFS underground?
what is this NFS underground?
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
Yep.
It's becoming a recent trend in games. NBA 2K15 is doing it (NBA2KTV) and I believe Halo will too with the Halo network (or whatever it's called).
El-Pistolero
Member
Huh?
Catatafish
Banned
Are you sure about this?
Yep, confirmed by jstevenson in one of the Sunset Overdrive threads a while ago.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=131256473&postcount=182
Catatafish
Banned
Thanks! this is good news, this should help with game populartity among teens/kids
Exploratory
Banned
Parody right?
Exploratory
Banned
Edit: Woops I doubled up.
/dead
Anyway this guy who does the Sunset TV episodes has really grown on me. I tip my hat to him.
It doesn't bother me if they don't like it as long as they are willing to explain why they think that. One liner shit posts don't do it for me. I know I'm guilty of not explaining myself at times, but I always try to explain where I come from.
I only did that because I find it odd that someone who has on multiple other occasions in other threads dissed/completely written off the game/consistently insults the Xbox is in this thread doing it again.
Why are you here? If you want to discuss the game, do more then a one line shit post about how it's going to utterly fail. How is it going to fail? Why don't you like it? Yet they don't do that and so people like me will look up post history to call out those people for being trolls or something. You take the time to explain your stance, while people might disagree at least we are having a conversation. What has CoG added to this thread? Nothing.
He's posting in this thread. And he works for hat tips, so go for it.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
1. How do you know what happens to the main character over the course of the game? Do you assume no growth? Ratchet was kind of a jerk in RC1 as well at first! Part of his arc! Further - there are plenty of characters in the game, from Floyd and Walter, to the various factions and those characters. We have quite the cast. And most certainly wouldn't be within that one type you're arguing.
2. A huge variety of mutants. Multiple bosses (can you say Fizzie?). Robotic enemies, and human enemies.
3. A colorful, bright, open world city. It's a human story set in a slightly futuristic world. So the setting represents the story we wanted to tell and the game we wanted to make. It's certainly not a gritty gray / brown realistic city. It's original and there's lots of art love put into it.
4. All of the story missions have crafted and unique gameplay elements to them. There's a lot of pride in the world and the design and allowing you to approach situations in various ways. I don't see this complaint at all.
5. We have gore AND profanity filters if that bothers you. This is a game where you can launch bowling balls at enemies, or vinyl records, or fire out an acid Fizzie sprinkler, or freeze them or use a harpoon that spills an energy drink out... so I think our spirit is alive and well here.
Why not play through the game and let me know, eh?
I actually heard a sports radio guy in Philly read out a long as for Sunset Overdrive on the biggest sports station in Philly (WIP). They are definitely getting some good promotion out for this game. I'm happy for Insomniac. SO looks really cool. It will probably be one of my first purchases whenever I get an Xbox One.
That is NOT my post:
In the post you quoted, I said it was a quote from someone else. I love the idea for this game and I'm picking it up day one.
I have absolutely nothing but respect for you guys. Even when you were was PS only, I respected and loved your games.
Uh, what?
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
What?
They're adding bi-weekly events and challenges, so says the video. That leads me to believe they think people will play this game for months.
I'm sure it's gonna be great, but I don't know about its staying power. That's all.
Well, let's wait and see.
Personally a game with co-op (and matchmaking, which is huge) plus weekly events/community challenges would keep me playing for a while.
As long as it has some incentives, maybe costume pieces or amps, etc for completion then I think it might.
But like I said, we'll see when the game comes out. I can't say it will have longevity and at the same time tell you you're wrong for saying it won't.
Who knows? Only 10 days away
Well, let's wait and see.
Personally a game with co-op (and matchmaking, which is huge) plus weekly events/community challenges would keep me playing for a while.
As long as it has some incentives, maybe costume pieces or amps, etc for completion then I think it might.
But like I said, we'll see when the game comes out. I can't say it will have longevity and at the same time tell you you're wrong for saying it won't.
Who knows? Only 10 days away
I don't think it will, but I can't say it won't. I think a lot of people play the main mission, dabble in some side stuff, and play the multiplayer for a week or so then move on. And with the holiday season approaching with a gajjilion games, I'm just not sure.
Game looks really fun, though.
Poodlestrike
Banned
I think the idea is that by providing new stuff to do/earn week by week, they're hoping they can get people to stick with it. So sort of the other way around.
Hey, it's working for Destiny
Agreed.
The only reason why I'm hesitant to say it won't have longevity is because of how addicting R2's coop was.
I had NO intention of playing the co-op in R2, but then my 360 red ringed and then I decided to try it out... Man, I was hooked for weeks.
They know how to make a solid co-op experience.
I think the idea is that by providing new stuff to do/earn week by week, they're hoping they can get people to stick with it. So sort of the other way around.
Hey, it's working for Destiny
I definitely agree with you, but it's a tad different because Destiny has that innate, sub-conscious loot hook
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
Let's just say his and certain other people's posts in Xbox One threads lack so much subtlety it's not even funny.
=D
Ahhh, I see what you are saying now. It's more about competition in combination with you not knowing the full scope of the game that's giving you reservations about the longevity.
Well, this is one on those instances where we'd love to be proven wrong isn't it?
SlasherJPC
Banned
Waiting for that OT to launch on day one along with the game. Love the cartoon look and crazy action and mobility. Mutants... EVERYWHERE!
BuggeryBugz
Member
Great idea with sunset TV. Can't wait to pick this game up, even though reading through this thread was a mistake. There are some of the most ridiculous comments in here and in most, if not every SO thread.
nicely done!
btw. I don't get the witchhunt thing at all, witchhunt means hunting something that doesn't exist in the first place (witches) haters/fanboys do exist though.... should be called "fanboy hunt" on here if anything....
OT: Can't wait to play this, didn't know that Sunset TV would run inside of the game, but I like it
You've come back from the future?
Ah, should have said that then. We'll see. I loved Gears of War horde and played it for months. The multiplayer challenges seem very similar.
Icyflamez96
Member
I highly appreciate the profanity filter by the way. That was honestly a big deciding factor for me mainly because I don't like playing games with a lot of bad language thrown everywhere with my family around >_>
Edit: Well I don't have a XB1 but the chances of me getting one are infinitely higher than before with this and the MC collection
Edit: Well I don't have a XB1 but the chances of me getting one are infinitely higher than before with this and the MC collection
Retrocore9
Banned
Watched a few Twitch streams today and the game looks amazing. It really reminds me of something Sega would have released for the Dreamcast with that bright colorful arcade feel.
I'm glad there is a bundle for the game as this is a system seller for me personally. There needs to be way more hype as I was surprised the game was coming out end of the month.
I'm glad there is a bundle for the game as this is a system seller for me personally. There needs to be way more hype as I was surprised the game was coming out end of the month.
lonedigitalwolf
Banned
Don't know if you're joking or not but, that statement rings true to me honestly.
Jackbooted
Member
But I thought there were no console warriors on NeoGAF!?!?
On topic though, game looks pretty damn amusing. I know I'm going to be changing up my character on a frequent basis.