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[GlamFM]

Hey guys, I was at GC yesterday.

Here are my brief impressions.

Feel free to add yours.

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I only played 6 games this year.


FORZA 7.

Played it on XBOX X and PC. Looked just phenomenal. Played two tracks. One was almost at night really showing off that HDR, the other one was the Nürburgring with a heavy thunderstorm setting in after the first lap. Super impressive.
I´d say that the last 2 mainline Forzas were kind of unnecessary, but this one is the real deal.

Game of the show.

SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY.

Fantastic. Indeed the true successor to 64. More of an adventure game. Loved it.

THE CREW 2.

Remember how The Crew 1 was kind of amazing in concept, but was lacking in execution?
Well they fixed that. 2 looks fairly impressive when you consider the scale and finally controls fine. Super hyped.

PROJECT CARS 2

Left the demo early because it did not do anything for me after playing Forza 7.

DESTINY PS4

Just like the BETA, but with slightly lower TTK and a new weapon balance. Preferred the balance over the one in the BETA.

DESTINY PC

Looks and runs amazing.

 

[SprachBrooks]

In what sense was Project Cars 2 inferior to Forza 7. Really curious about this as they're coming out around the same time.

 

[Auctopus]

THE CREW 2.

Remember how The Crew 1 was kind of amazing in concept, but was lacking in execution?
Well they fixed that. 2 looks fairly impressive when you consider the scale and finally controls fine. Super hyped.

This is quite exciting. If the controls truly are improved, it could be a really great game.

 

[SPCTRE]

I only played 6 games this year.

Seems like you got to play quite a few games, so I take the lines weren't so bad?

 

[Irminsul]

Seems like you got to play quite a few games, so I take the lines weren't so bad?

Yesterday was the press day. Today and the following days it's open to the public. So expect lines to be mad (just as every year).

 

[GlamFM]

In what sense was Project Cars 2 inferior to Forza 7. Really curious about this as they're coming out around the same time.

Visually only.

I wont pass any judgement on the controls.

Especially because I was driving a F1 car.

 

[kami_sama]

FORZA 7.

Played it on XBOX X and PC. Looked just phenomenal. Played two tracks. One was almost at night really showing off that HDR, the other one was the Nürburgring with a heavy thunderstorm setting in after the first lap. Super impressive.
I´d say that the last 2 mainline Forzas were kind of unnecessary, but this one is the real deal.

Game of the show.

Might purchase it for Windows if it end up being as good as you said. But first i have to get a xbox controller.

SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY.

Fantastic. Indeed the true successor to 64. More of an adventure game. Loved it.

DAMN YOU! I am hyped to hell hand back for this game.
2 months

 

[Turkoop]

Played more than 12 games, gonna write my impressions later

 

[GlamFM]

Played more than 12 games, gonna write my impressions later

Hey man! Nice meeting you yesterday.

 

[Durante]

To be completely truthful the only impression I'm really interested in is of The Talos Principle VR

 

[speiky]

Thanks for the impressions. But hold on, the time to kill is even lower now in Destiny 2? I don't know how to feel about this...

 

[derFeef]

To be completely truthful the only impression I'm really interested in is of The Talos Principle VR

I would love to read that as well

 

[vareon]

I want to hear if somebody else played Biomutant other than one person on the Biomutant thread.

 

[Rodolink]

I waited 3hrs to play Monster Hunter World totally worth it since I managed to get a picture with the director

Also I was looking all around for Yu Suzuki, sadly couldn't find him to get a picture and tickets are sold out to try again

 

[maxcriden]

Thanks for the impressions! If you can answer a brief question about Odyssey without going into detail, I'd really appreciate it: even though it is more of an adventure game, is the game still focused on platforming? (I've been on media blackout since the January trailer, but I saw a quote from Koizumi indicating that its open world levels are smaller than BOTW in order to keep the focus on platforming, or something to that effect.)

 

[GlamFM]

Thanks for the impressions! If you can answer a brief question about Odyssey without going into detail, I'd really appreciate it: even though it is more of an adventure game, is the game still focused on platforming? (I've been on media blackout since the January trailer, but I saw a quote from Koizumi indicating that its open world levels are smaller than BOTW in order to keep the focus on platforming, or something to that effect.)

I only played a desert level. There was a lot of platforming. Even classic 2D platforming.

 

[maxcriden]

I only played a desert level. There was a lot of platforming. Even classic 2D platforming.

That sounds absolutely wonderful. Thanks for the info!

 

[GlamFM]

I want to hear if somebody else played Biomutant other than one person on the Biomutant thread.

met a few people who played it yesterday, maybe they´ll show up ITT.

 

[Moz La Punk]

AC Origins - really blew me away, the Memphis city was very diverse and beautiful. I saw some piramids on the horizon, went there, gained access to a piramid and it had some nice puzzles. Not a fan of the series at all but I loved to play this for an hour, although still quite a few bugs they have to work on until release.

SNES Mini - worked like you expect. Had fun playing Mario World, Street Fighter and Mario Kart. Even though I was behind closed doors I wasnt allowed to play Star Fox 2. Cable for controller is still too short for normal living room use.

Cuphead - hard as nails but even though me and my co op partner died all the time we still were psyched to try again and again go get a little big further. Style is off the charts but this isnt a game for mainstream.

Super Mario Odyssey - same gameplay as E3 (ice desert and new donk city) and still played great. Tried two seperated joycons instead of my usual pro controller set up and it works very well for throwing your hat. Feels much more like Mario 64 than Sunshine. Funny thing I fell off the temple platforms in the desert and expected to be game over but then I remembered this is an open world level and I could just walk back to the start of the temple section.

Anno 1800 - just a presentation, no playing. They seem big on letting fans influence the development process at least.

Crackdown 3 - just as fun as the first but very little progress ten years later. Was just jumping around and killing baddies but was a little bit bored after 20 minutes. Can see why its delayed. Hopefully it helps.

Super Luckys Tale - never played the Rift version and was pleasantly surprised by the charm and varied gameplay of this platformer, really reminded me of the Rare N64-platformers. Camera was a bit stiff to control though.

Metroid 3DS - aiming takes some getting used to but my god they nailed the vibe. Really felt like a 2D metroid prime, though the demo was a bit lineair but also short so who knows if it opens up.

Sonic Forces - tried 4 levels. Ehh. Feels like a bit of an identity crisis. Cheesy story and lame avatar characters. I prefer the Sonic Mania style gameplay.

Those are the most important games Ive played I think.

 

[GlamFM]

AC Origins - really blew me away, the Memphis city was very diverse and beautiful. I saw some piramids on the horizon, went there, gained access to a piramid and it had some nice puzzles. Not a fan of the series at all but I loved to play this for an hour, although still quite a few bugs they have to work on until release.

I knew I should have tried this... damn.

 

[mocoworm]

Hey guys, I was at GC yesterday.

Here are my brief impressions.

GlamFM annual update , Thank you.

Last year you psyched me up with your Gamescom hands on with Forza Horizon 3 if I remember correctly?

 

[SkyTurnsRed]

To be completely truthful the only impression I'm really interested in is of The Talos Principle VR

I didn't even know this was a thing until now.

/starts looking at the HTC Vive

 

[The Main Event]

SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY.

Fantastic. Indeed the true successor to 64. More of an adventure game. Loved it.

All I needed to hear!

 

[GlamFM]

GlamFM annual update , Thank you.

This is my jam! Nothing controversial this year though. (Remember when I said DriveClub was super rough and not ready for prime time? Or how The Order was crap?)

Last year your psyched me up with your Gamescom hands on with Forza Horizon 3 if I remember correctly?

Indeed!

 

[Tunesmith]

This is my jam! Nothing controversial this year though. (Remember when I said DriveClub was super rough and not ready for prime time?)

You're getting soft.

 

[Soul Lab]

I want to hear if somebody else played Biomutant other than one person on the Biomutant thread.

was my highlight besides Odyssey.
gameplay felt great

 

[nekkid]

GlamFM annual update , Thank you.

Last year your psyched me up with your Gamescom hands on with Forza Horizon 3 if I remember correctly?

Despite moaning once again about having to drive on the wrong side of the road? Damn, the rest of FH3 must have really pumped him up! ;-)

 

[GlamFM]

You're getting soft.

It´s an age thing.

 

[More_Badass]

AC Origins - really blew me away, the Memphis city was very diverse and beautiful. I saw some piramids on the horizon, went there, gained access to a piramid and it had some nice puzzles. Not a fan of the series at all but I loved to play this for an hour, although still quite a few bugs they have to work on until release.

Well, this kind of impression is promising. If a non-fan comes away impressed, that's a good sign for the state of the game

 

[SkyTurnsRed]

AC Origins - really blew me away, the Memphis city was very diverse and beautiful. I saw some piramids on the horizon, went there, gained access to a piramid and it had some nice puzzles. Not a fan of the series at all but I loved to play this for an hour, although still quite a few bugs they have to work on until release.

SNES Mini - worked like you expect. Had fun playing Mario World, Street Fighter and Mario Kart. Even though I was behind closed doors I wasnt allowed to play Star Fox 2. Cable for controller is still too short for normal living room use.

Cuphead - hard as nails but even though me and my co op partner died all the time we still were psyched to try again and again go get a little big further. Style is off the charts but this isnt a game for mainstream.

Super Mario Odyssey - same gameplay as E3 (ice desert and new donk city) and still played great. Tried two seperated joycons instead of my usual pro controller set up and it works very well for throwing your hat. Feels much more like Mario 64 than Sunshine. Funny thing I fell off the temple platforms in the desert and expected to be game over but then I remembered this is an open world level and I could just walk back to the start of the temple section.

Anno 1800 - just a presentation, no playing. They seem big on letting fans influence the development process at least.

Crackdown 3 - just as fun as the first but very little progress ten years later. Was just jumping around and killing baddies but was a little bit bored after 20 minutes. Can see why its delayed. Hopefully it helps.

Super Luckys Tale - never played the Rift version and was pleasantly surprised by the charm and varied gameplay of this platformer, really reminded me of the Rare N64-platformers. Camera was a bit stiff to control though.

Metroid 3DS - aiming takes some getting used to but my god they nailed the vibe. Really felt like a 2D metroid prime, though the demo was a bit lineair but also short so who knows if it opens up.

Sonic Forces - tried 4 levels. Ehh. Feels like a bit of an identity crisis. Cheesy story and lame avatar characters. I prefer the Sonic Mania style gameplay.

Those are the most important games Ive played I think.

Thank you for these!

 

[SomTervo]

Thanks for the impressions.

AC Origins - really blew me away, the Memphis city was very diverse and beautiful. I saw some piramids on the horizon, went there, gained access to a piramid and it had some nice puzzles. Not a fan of the series at all but I loved to play this for an hour, although still quite a few bugs they have to work on until release.

Got such good vibes about Origins. They've been moving in the right direction for four games.

 

[Moz La Punk]

Yeah no problem folks. I mean Ive played most AC games ofcourse but I was pretty much tired of the formula since AC2. Tbh only Black Flag since then has rekindled my interest. Its the change of setting. Was pretty tired of the european like towns. This is so fresh, reaaally cool setting with lots of interesting sights, hidden tombs and interesting pyramids. Combat is muuuuch deeper too, got my ass kicked a few times then decided I wasnt going to learn the new combat system in just an hour with pr folks breathing down my neck so went the sneaking route, which was still challenging. Flying with the eagle is awesome and gives you a great view as well. Like I said, they do have to fix the bugs on time though, but thats par for the course on a game event. Here's hoping.

And please don't sleep on Mario Odyssey. Lol, like any Nintendo fan would do that.

 

[paragonpro]

Great to hear about foza, that and mario odyssey are easily my two most anticipated games this year. More and more ive been getting excited for assassins creed origins. It looks seriously impressive and has me interested in a way i havent been in ac in years, so im thrilled to hear positive impressions. Game is giving me serious witcher 3 vibes

 

[Colbert]

Yesterday: (media day)

Today: (first public day)

And its not even weekend!

 

[Drewfonse]

Yeah no problem folks. I mean Ive played most AC games ofcourse but I was pretty much tired of the formula since AC2. Tbh only Black Flag since then has rekindled my interest. Its the change of setting. Was pretty tired of the european like towns. This is so fresh, reaaally cool setting with lots of interesting sights, hidden tombs and interesting pyramids. Combat is muuuuch deeper too, got my ass kicked a few times then decided I wasnt going to learn the new combat system in just an hour with pr folks breathing down my neck so went the sneaking route, which was still challenging. Flying with the eagle is awesome and gives you a great view as well. Like I said, they do have to fix the bugs on time though, but thats par for the course on a game event. Here's hoping.

And please don't sleep on Mario Odyssey. Lol, like any Nintendo fan would do that.

Can't freaking wait for AC Origins. I'm so glad that they did some serious revamping. What system did you play it on?

 

[Skyr]

Crackdown 3 - just as fun as the first but very little progress ten years later. Was just jumping around and killing baddies but was a little bit bored after 20 minutes. Can see why its delayed. Hopefully it helps.

Did you try out any of the environmental destruction? Or wasn't it implemented in the demo?

 

[Pennywise]

And its not even weekend!

Summer holidays are still running though

 

[Moz La Punk]

Today:
And its not even weekend!

Yeaaah thats why I just went one day with my colleagues this year, only tuesday. We're from the netherlands so its a 3 hour drive, manageble to do in one day. I mean, most appointments are in the seperate business center anyway (so much better than E3 where most big games have to be played on the show floor) but theres aaaaaalways this one appointment at gamescom that needs you on the show floor and it fucks up your entire scedule because you have to push (almost literally) through the thousands of consumers. One day was enough with a sizable team and E3 coverage. Just cherry pick the stuff thats new for gamescom. If you have that luxury ofcourse.

Can't freaking wait for AC Origins. I'm so glad that they did some serious revamping. What system did you play it on?

Xbox One X in 4K, well at first. Thing is, all the systems were connected to capture equipment which is fantastic of course, but some were buggy and made the tv screen go black, when they scaled back to 1080p it worked so most of the demo I played in 1080p. Still looked great. I want to underline that this was in no way Ubi's fault or the Xbox One X, probably shitty capture equipment that some company delivered and the guys even told me they were busy till 5 in the morning getting it to work, well kinda work. F'd up that stuff like that happens to those developers but again, par for the course on a game event.

Did you try out any of the environmental destruction? Or wasn't it implemented in the demo?

Ehhh... good point. Noticed nothing of the sort at least. Just shooting and hitting bad guys with bullets and cars :/

 

[Space_nut]

Great impressions!!

 

[Exploratory]

Destiny 2 - Just like the BETA, but with slightly lower TTK and a new weapon balance. Preferred the balance over the one in the BETA.

Mind explaining this a bit more? What do you mean by a new weapon balance?

 

[Deleted member 471617]

For those who played AC Origins, I have two questions -

1. Can you turn off the compass that's located at the top of the screen?
2. Are you required to use the Eagle in the game or can you pretty much ignore/avoid it?

 

[GlamFM]

Mind explaining this a bit more? What do you mean by a new weapon balance?

ARs seemed to have more impact. A lot more actually.

 

[HeliosT10]

Glad you enjoyed Forza 7 mate

 

[Fredrik]

Thanks for the impressions!

Forza 7, Mario Odyssey, The Crew 2, Assassin's Creed Origin, Metroid Samus Return all delivering like I hoped from the sound of it. Forza 7 as game of the show had me smiling, still can't believe we'll get a full-fledged Forza for the PC this time!

Worrysome Cuphead impressions, I hope they add an easy mode so we all can enjoy that beautiful art all the way through it.

Too short cable on SNES Mini is just crazy after all the complaints. :/

 

[Moz La Punk]

Worrysome Cuphead impressions, I hope they add an easy mode so we all can enjoy that beautiful art all the way through it.

Too short cable on SNES Mini is just crazy after all the complaints. :/

The boss levels in Cuphead have an easy mode but its still hard. I dunno, I had a lot of fun even though the game kicked my ass and by retrying it over and over again I managed to beat a few levels and bosses. Its not for the mainstream, again, but I at least liked it?

Yeah the cable on the SNES Mini is insane. Its 150cm (dunno what that is in feet). 100cm extra would mean a world of difference, but of course wireless would be even better.

 

[george_us]

Solid impressions. Can we get some Knack 2 info if possible? Not a joke lol. I really enjoyed the first Knack.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

Worrysome Cuphead impressions, I hope they add an easy mode so we all can enjoy that beautiful art all the way through it.

Cuphead has an easy mode. And a hardcore new Game+ mode for masochists like me, so it caters to everyone in that regard.

 

[Steve McQueen]

Thanks for the impressions guys! Can't visit Gamescom myself due to work 😞 so this thread is most welcome!

Ordered Forza 7 Ultimate Edition, Assassin's Creedence, Mario and Samus and according to the impressions that wasn't a bad idea 😉

Any impressions on Kingdom Battle, Wolfenstein 2 and South Park?

 

[tiebreaker]

Yesterday: (media day)

Today: (first public day)

And its not even weekend!

Oh wow, I guess I'll have to try for a wildcard next year.

 

[DouglasteR]

To be completely truthful the only impression I'm really interested in is of The Talos Principle VR

The true star of this show.