I mean Unity was barely raked over the coals by journo's. It was more the fans who were critical.
I'm sure this will review very well, like mid 80's, especially as technically it looks like it runs great.
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Assassin's Creed Syndicate |OT| Once more unto the glitch
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I mean Unity was barely raked over the coals by journo's. It was more the fans who were critical.
I'm sure this will review very well, like mid 80's, especially as technically it looks like it runs great.
PodcastFips
Member
While the OP might be funny, it's a shame for GAF. Someone open up a real OT, please.
check out this glitch lol already. Invisible Carriage & Under Map Glitch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NlEAxmf7z0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NlEAxmf7z0
OT is supposed to be open when the game is officially released, so friday.
Love the banner. People be salty. Actually makes me want to play the game now, lol.
Oh, on a serious note, the other topic that is shitting on the game seems a bit dramatic. I watched a hands on video and it looks like a lot of those complaints are nonsensical. For example, I saw people shooting the grappling hook just fine. It looks fun, almost like spiderman.
EDIT: I see OP changed the banner pic. At least save the original for another OT or as an alternate in a link. Too good to throw away.
Oh, on a serious note, the other topic that is shitting on the game seems a bit dramatic. I watched a hands on video and it looks like a lot of those complaints are nonsensical. For example, I saw people shooting the grappling hook just fine. It looks fun, almost like spiderman.
EDIT: I see OP changed the banner pic. At least save the original for another OT or as an alternate in a link. Too good to throw away.
FlutterPuffs
Member
Im with the OP. After all the clusterfucks I think it's fine to have some fun with the OT.
If it's good the OP will eat some crow. Actually many of us tbh.
If it's good the OP will eat some crow. Actually many of us tbh.
I have replaced the banner image with a generic promotion image. The original is still linked below so people understand what all this fuss is about.
It's up to you, the gamers, to let us know whether it's a good game or not. Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.
FlutterPuffs
Member
Its a shame for GAF? Really?
After Dragon Age 2's OT by evilore?
After Dragon Age 2's OT by evilore?
Tizoc
Member
I like the first banners a lot more TBH :X
Joke OTs are funny. But usually they start the jokes at OT 2, so I guess having the original be like that is upsetting. I think it's funny though, but I'm not super crazy about Assassin's Creed.
AnthonypUK
Member
Awesome OT, love the salt from the corporate/series apologists too, the series has earned the trepidation and lack of hype people have going into Syndicate, if it can turn the tide back, great we as gamers win, but lets wait for them to prove it, and have a little fun at their expense until they do.
upsetting? its a jokey OT title for a video game, if this gets people upset, they really need to examine their priorities in life.
upsetting? its a jokey OT title for a video game, if this gets people upset, they really need to examine their priorities in life.
The thread whining is insane in here.
The resentment for Ubi has been building for years and it's not crazy to see it bubble to a froth with the largely forgotten sequel to one of last year's biggest embarrassments.
This OT is pretty obviously meant as a slight to the horseshit pre-order insanity. The fact that people also dragged in the resentment for Unity is hardly surprising. Some of the offended are acting like this is the first sarcastic OT ever.
The resentment for Ubi has been building for years and it's not crazy to see it bubble to a froth with the largely forgotten sequel to one of last year's biggest embarrassments.
This OT is pretty obviously meant as a slight to the horseshit pre-order insanity. The fact that people also dragged in the resentment for Unity is hardly surprising. Some of the offended are acting like this is the first sarcastic OT ever.
Sevket-Erhat
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I am not happy with all this AC hate here
FlutterPuffs
Member
I thought the intro was good. It made fun of the glitches but all the necessary info is there.
After all Ubisoft did poking fun at Syndicate should be alright really.
Not to mention impressions have been mediocre.
fastballspecial
Member
Wow. Pretty shocked so many got bent out of shape about a header image. I liked it. Laughed a lot.
I'm not the biggest AC fan but will be buying Syndicate if the majority of reviews are positive.
I'm not the biggest AC fan but will be buying Syndicate if the majority of reviews are positive.
BouncyFrag
Member
I hope this turns out to be good entry to the series. If it can deliver a compelling Templar vs Assassins story, I'll give it a go. The soundtrack could be really good since Austin Wintory, who composed Journey's soundtrack, wrote it.
For sure. Because this series gets a pass that COD, Destiny, EA Sports, and the rest of the annual conveyor belt titles don't deserve!
I mean after Unity and the widely discussed Ubisoft open world formula (towers!), who in their right mind could be a skeptic? Add microtransactions and pre-order shenanigans along with an almost certainly shitty Ubi Kiev PC port and what's there to complain about?
From the description:
"This has only happened to me once in about 10 hours of gameplay."
Honestly had more funny glitches in first 10 hours of the GTA5 and Witcher 3. Not even mentioning Skyrim
MassiveNights
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A likeable protag would do wonders for the series. It's such a commonly overlooked issue but really helps narrative titles. Ezio's games were to an extent carried by good characterization.
Jimmyfenix
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That linked thread includes a range of impressions directly from Gaffers.
PrivateRyan
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Internet is borked until mid-November, so I'm going to have to brave this without a patch. Oh god. WHY DO I DO THIS TO MYSELF.
I know, I hope they can pull out a good story too. Unity was pretty meh and as great as Black Flag was it also wasn't that interesting. Some better Assassin personalities would be appreciated and Evie looks awesome in that regard.
I have zero expectations for the modern story, but then I'm like the 0.1% of people who enjoyed it and it's over arching plot.
BF was fun because of it's variety. The story was okish but seemed amazing compared to 3 and the new mechanics were fresh and fun. Combine that with new gen graphics and it makes sense it's so well regarded. The worst parts about it were the legacy AC stuff like the tailing junk.
Unity took all the wrong parts and ran with them.
Those are huge games and AC isn't known as a highly polished series. Doesn't excuse anything of course but at this point I expect a fair amouny of glitches before the first few patches hit.
I don't think I ever played an open world game where I didn't fall through the map at least once and I always love it, it looks cool seeing the world above. It was especially cool when it happened to me in GTA V and I was able to use the parachute.
Here's a PS4 frame rate test. Seems to run better than Unity.
PetriP-TNT
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Was Unity 1920x1080 native? What resolution does the Xbone version run at?
edit: 9:00 -> sub 30 constantly on crowded areas if you care about that kinda stuff
The video says 1600x900
Caayn
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Unity is 1600x900 on both consoles.
Gaffercake
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Since many people seem to have the game already, has anyone found out what resolution it's running at?
matrixman92
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flipswitch
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Same as Unity, 1600x900.
Kölsch Bloot
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Can't seem o find the corresponding sneak OT, but
"Will I regret my purchase?"
should have been the OT for this one.
"Will I regret my purchase?"
should have been the OT for this one.
Impulsor
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He specifically states it's version 1.00. I think that it also gets a point accross.
Since it runs well unpatched already, it seems.
WordsintheWater
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Way better then Unity which just goes to show how shitty performance in Unity really was
Seijuro
Member
Yep, these are my feelings exactly. I was always a big fan of the overarching story, even when it went to sci-fi. I even liked the parts in ACIV, as it felt like a breather/bridge between the first arc and a second, which obviously never came to in Unity. So I was pretty disappointed there, but I hope they make the modern day stuff relevant again in Syndicate.
I know it's quite funny but I was actually kinda impressed how London looked while she was flying through the air on 35 seconds.
I may pick this up once it's <£20 just for the setting TBH.
ricardo_sousa11
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilG35dD05s4
Looks teffible !
Sorry bout the off topic, but this guy is hilarious - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvV-ALYwZH8 "Nebah tuki one six" xD thats what ill call it now...
Looks teffible !
Sorry bout the off topic, but this guy is hilarious - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvV-ALYwZH8 "Nebah tuki one six" xD thats what ill call it now...
HP_Wuvcraft
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It's a video game, dude.
Looked like solid performance this time at first, but it still can't seem to handle too many NPCs on screen, drops down to 26: https://youtu.be/1XGr0qhzevw?t=553
That aren't even that many NPCs, are there still places with as much NPCs as in Unity?
was there anything other than the inital banner making fun of the game in the OP?
Norwegian_Imposter
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I am currently going through a really disinterested stage in video games and I know it sounds weird but I kind of blame metal gear solid. Mission 28 is where I am up to and it is a stupid mission and I just haven't had the urge to game because of it even though I have life is strange finale, witcher dlc and soma to play I just cant. I think MGS broke me a little and something so predictably enjoyable (I enjoyed the ones prior to this AC) is maybe what I need to get back on the horse as it were.
Yeah it runs much better than Unity.
Seems to mainly buckle under cutscenes, crowded market places and horse carriage pursuits.
The graphics look gorgeous what the hell. Doesn't look that bad as many people were claiming on the other thread...
Gemüsepizza
Member
Will wait for reviews. The game not being a buggy mess isn't good enough for me. I also want a better story than Unity has (especially for the modern part) and better gameplay.
Then tell Ubisoft they should stop making shitty games?
Then tell Ubisoft they should stop making shitty games?
RedAssedApe
Banned
Will be glad once the reviews come out and more people have the game and give impressions. The back and forth between "haters" and "apologists" lol sigh...