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Thief | Review thread
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I'd be interested to know too. It would be downright ludicrous not to include it, but who knows. In the pre-release vid the developer only mentioned broken glass and water puddles. Considering you can't jump anymore (and therefore can't jump from soft surface to soft surface) I wouldn't be surprised if they at least lessened the importance of surfaces.
Gintoki313
Banned
Watched the GT video review.
Seems like they enjoyed the game. I didn't like the part where he said Garret can't jump, that seems like a weird thing not to add to this type of game. I also wish they could have added more into the technical problems with the PS4 and Xbox One versions. Seems like something important to talk about, rather then just add at the end of the video.
I'm kinda interested in the game now. I won't be able to buy it now since I'm already tapped out for next month. It will definitely be on my watch list for now.
Seems like they enjoyed the game. I didn't like the part where he said Garret can't jump, that seems like a weird thing not to add to this type of game. I also wish they could have added more into the technical problems with the PS4 and Xbox One versions. Seems like something important to talk about, rather then just add at the end of the video.
I'm kinda interested in the game now. I won't be able to buy it now since I'm already tapped out for next month. It will definitely be on my watch list for now.
Don't really know what to do besides try the game myself. Sometimes GAF has some "off-tastes" (mostly in regards to viewing something negatively) as far as a majority of opinions I happen to come across even for some old games (Quite a few people want a new star tropic for example, I found the first one to be one of the shittiest games I've personally ever played).
Reviewers as well are sometimes a bit off too. I guess its a risk I'll take when the price goes down. I'll just move the preorder money to Yoshi's New Island.
Reviewers as well are sometimes a bit off too. I guess its a risk I'll take when the price goes down. I'll just move the preorder money to Yoshi's New Island.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
I don't recall there being much of a difference between stone and grass (for example), but there could have been. The main things to watch out for are broken glass and water.
Right. So there's no ultra sensitive/high risk surfaces like marble or metal? No low risk carpet? Ouch...
GameAddict411
Member
I remember watching a preview talking about it and how it's integrated into the game, so yeah it is in the game as far as i know.
edit: EatChildern answered you question better
.It sounds like there's some good stuff in there, if you're willing to ignore a number of missteps (QTEs, garbage storytelling, overabundance of resources). I trust the RPS guys and I found their review very helpful.
These reviews have basically reset my expectations and I'll be able to enjoy it as a mediocre stealth game. I'll buy it when the price comes down.
These reviews have basically reset my expectations and I'll be able to enjoy it as a mediocre stealth game. I'll buy it when the price comes down.
Human Revolution got pretty damn good scores across the board.
2spooky4me
Member
One of the developers mentioned that walking on carpet dampens sound a bit in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wATczNszWu8
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Not from memory. Or if they're there the sound difference is so trivial I never noticed.
Earthanoid
Member
The reviews I read seem to be pretty positive overall. The range of scores seems about right given the type of game this is; I always expect some low reviews for stealth games since some people hate stealth games. However, it sounds like they watered down the original to make it more accessible. They already did that a bit with Deadly Shadows, which was disappointing, so I guess it's predictable that they'd do it here. It sounds like anyone that has played through the originals will fly through this game without problems.
The comments on the economy and lack of surfaces is really disappointing though. I'll probably do what I did with Deadly Shadows, and wait until this goes on sale.
The comments on the economy and lack of surfaces is really disappointing though. I'll probably do what I did with Deadly Shadows, and wait until this goes on sale.
Well that's horrible.
indigo-cyclops
Member
This just seems like a game I have to try myself. I don't mind paying 30 bucks to do so, and if it's halfway decent as a game to that's good. I've already succumbed to the fact it will not be a full-fledged Thief game.
So later I will know...
So later I will know...
Oh wow, that's a lot of waiting
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Long and short of it is that I crouch walked/walked almost everywhere and only needed to slow walk whenever moving over water. Glass I'd just avoid or dash through and hide if the guards heard me.
Gamereactor UK - 7/10 http://www.gamereactor.eu/reviews/111124/Thief/
TyrantGuardian
Member
Wutttttttt, low reviews for a game? Pre-purchase regrets fading away slowly. It there's one thing I've learned, it's that the less mainstream reviewers like a game the higher the chances are that I will, and vice versa.
RPS and a few other writers/outlets are exempt from this, and seeing RPS and TB like the game makes me look forward to playing this. Fantastic PC options as well.
RPS and a few other writers/outlets are exempt from this, and seeing RPS and TB like the game makes me look forward to playing this. Fantastic PC options as well.
Actually, this topic has brought about a question I wanted to ask. Is there any review/press company that organizes it's reviewers? Like say they have someone who knows stealth games, play and reviews stealth games, someone who primarily plays RPG games review RPGs etc? I think it would be a little easier for me to get something out of reviews if I was looking at an "expert" opinion of the genre they are playing. Rather than some hyperbolic review complaining about story and other secondary stuff to game-play.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
I... will wait for a massive price drop.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
We at least try to have people play games they're interested in and genres they're familiar with. EG: The reason I reviewed Thief is because I am (I think) the only member of our team very familiar with the series. But it doesn't always pan out. Sometimes nobody is very familiar with a franchise/genre, or the best person is busy with another game and is unable to juggle two.
0coolclimate0
Member
I'm still really excited for it.
You shouldn't have to wait long.
Which site do you write for?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Rocket Chainsaw. Fairly small Aussie website born from the ashes of the once much larger (and now dead and buried) PALGN. About ~2 years ago a number of senior staff, myself included, left that site to start this one.
Mister Chippy
Member
On the plus side it seems like there haven't been too many changes made that would cause me to hate this.
Sadly one of the most consistent problems people have been having is with the level design, and since that was one of my favorite parts of thief it looks like I'm gonna pass this one up, at least until it goes on sale for the holidays.
Sadly one of the most consistent problems people have been having is with the level design, and since that was one of my favorite parts of thief it looks like I'm gonna pass this one up, at least until it goes on sale for the holidays.
Your voice is nothing like I imagined you would sound like.
Will watch. Do you give a score for the game?
whatevermort
Member
If you're in the UK and willing to preorder, it's already happened.
3rdamention
Member
Said nobody ever about a bogan accent
It's now a problem because the necessity to use additional tools has been diminished. You've got the tools but you rarely truly "need" them. The tools have shifted from essential equipment used by Garrett in risk/reward scenarios that require inventory economising, to high reward low risk tools that are easy to resupply. I didn't make my way through half the game without using water arrows because I felt I needed to economise them. I did so because I never felt the need to use them.
Yes. I advise everybody proficient with stealth games to play on Master Custom, where the AI is more alert and deals the most damage, but not so much that it's cheap. Under the custom option lock off focus (super powered ability, not needed at all). You can also try turning on "stealth takedowns only" disables vertical takedowns and requires AI not be in an alert state, which will lessen the easiness of blackjacking. You may also turn on other options, like more expensive resources and slower movement. I didn't, but in retrospect maybe should have.
You can turn on/off almost everything related to the hud. I advise turning off waypoint markers to make level exploration more interesting. Turning off guard status display also demands you pay more attention to their stance/audio.
Thanks for these tips. Sounds like with some settings tweaks, there can be a bit more enjoyment squeezed out of this game. I am going to try these when I pick it up.
jim2point0
Banned
It's the avatar. Doesn't suit his voice!
badblue
Gold Member
I just bought the game for $33 on Green Man gaming. 10% off for pre order, an extra 25% off with the code
O61269-BIMBGU-JRDM3J
Watching a couple videos and the I'm really taken aback by the amount of 'fuck's and 'shit's some characters throw around constantly. So jarring and unnecessary when they already have in-universe curse words that have been used for the last 3 games.
It really seems emblematic of the mindset behind most of the game's direction to me.
It really seems emblematic of the mindset behind most of the game's direction to me.
Dont forget the cock rings.Watching a couple videos and the I'm really taken aback by the amount of 'fuck's and 'shit's some characters throw around constantly. So jarring and unnecessary when they already have in-universe curse words that have been used for the last 3 games.
It really seems emblematic of the mindset behind most of the game's direction to me.
Apparently people talk about cock rings in this game somewhere
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
It's good. I don't see anything where the reviews scream horrible.
Exactly. I remember Tenchu Z scored even worse. And that game was a ton of fun, and had huge replayability.
Anticitizen One
Banned
I knew the game would suck. They should have made a faithful Thief game that was like the original series and not another COD Action game wannabe. It also rips off way too much of Dishonest. Be more original next time.
but it isnt a COD action wannabe, also, what's "Dishonest"?
I know some people are talking about how the story is far removed from the gameplay, but these script quotes and iffy voice acting complaints are what will keep me furthest away from this game. Dishonored, even though the main plot was lacking, had a very rich world that was worth exploring every nook and cranny for. If this is a bland, poorly-modernized interpretation of Victorian England I'll just steer clear thank you.