I read it, Bruce. I read it.
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God of War details, in-depth RPG systems, No load screens, plus more
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I read it, Bruce. I read it.
RespectThySole
Member
My thoughts exactly. Unless they absolutely nail the story like TLoU did, I doubt that this game will be enjoyable for me.
To be fair, I didn't want the same old God of War combat system, I was hoping for something a bit more complex like the games you mentioned. I knew it was unlikely, but damn I would've preferred that same old combat over this Ryse-like nonsense. I'm not really upset either as I wasn't a huge fan of GoW, but I expected a competent character action game filled with spectacle at the very least. Hard to imagine that when you're babysitting the son all game.
Scalebound's poor showing did no favors for my reception of this game either. I was like well at least God of War is something. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised, but nope. Ugh where is DMC5 Capcom?
LookAtMeGo
Member
So wait.. it has more depth than previous games? Lol
Hopefully 4 is to make sure people still buy it and then 5 will mix things up.
Primethius
Banned
So basically what a lot of us expected.
I'm excited!
The slice that they showed had a lot and I am betting it has a lot more we don't know about.
But yeah so far I think the combat will be more varied for sure. Typical GOW revolved around the many combo's you could do with your various weapons - a skill tree. Melee was relegated to grabs (which we'll probably have here too) + shoulder rush. I see melee here ala Uncharted but with a GOW touch of brutality. We do need clarification as to whether the melee is simply a button press (and everything else automated) or several button presses (2-3 + optional finisher) continuing a combo ala Uncharted/TLOU.
Good stuff for sure.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Lol yea right
bigboss370
Member
Kratos' design is so fucking on point, good god.
This is what I was thinking... but maybe that's because Kratos sounds a lot like Mufasa.
Magicgamer101
Member
Really excited for this new God of War, only worrying thing is after playing Uncharted 4 I'm not sure how much I'll enjoy the kid following you around as it's clearly influenced by tlou.
That being said, I'd understand why people wouldn't be happy with this. As someone who's a God of War fan, likes Kratos and weren't bored of a game that only has 3 main instalments, this seems like a completely different game with a completely new character. The slow methodical combat isn't for everyone, some people enjoyed the button mashing combat. And I liked angry Kratos a lot, but I know with his son in the game his anger will be much tamer.
I'm not sure how I feel about my favourite franchises becoming seriously narrative heavy. Hope the game turns out amazing though.
That being said, I'd understand why people wouldn't be happy with this. As someone who's a God of War fan, likes Kratos and weren't bored of a game that only has 3 main instalments, this seems like a completely different game with a completely new character. The slow methodical combat isn't for everyone, some people enjoyed the button mashing combat. And I liked angry Kratos a lot, but I know with his son in the game his anger will be much tamer.
I'm not sure how I feel about my favourite franchises becoming seriously narrative heavy. Hope the game turns out amazing though.
GOWA added some cool stuff like the temp weapons,the chain grab and the fists combos.
KeyChainDude
Member
This certainly is something fresh. I actually got Tomb Raider vibes from it, but better! Very excited to play this game with it's new direction.
Is there a Norse goddess of the hunt a la Artemis?
Orthogonal
Member
As if the reveal trailer wasn't hype enough, these gameplay designs sound amazing.
LookAtMeGo
Member
Yeah for sure. Im pretty sure they know how important the kombat was to the franchise. Im sure there are tons of crazy weapons, large scale set pieces, big combos ect. They just look like they may have got rid of the flashy trails behind your swings. Im sure there will be weapons with a longer reach as well. I liked GOWs kombat as much as the next guy but in reality it wasnt that deep and took nothing to pull off huge combos. I'll wait till I see a bit more before I start freaking out about the fighting in this game.
From Wiki:
- Odin, chief god and ruler of Asgard, associated with wisdom, war, battle, and death, and also magic, poetry, prophecy, victory, and the hunt
- Skaði, a jötunn and goddess associated with bowhunting, skiing, winter, and mountains
You are probably right and I will totally still buy it, at least it isn't annualized (yet).
Eppy Thatcher
God's had his chance.
Nothing more hilarious than a bunch of people worrying about SSM ... fucking SSM!!! ... getting the combat in a God of War game wrong :-D :-D :-D
I can't wait for the eventual "fuck shit up trailer". Blood and gore and smooth/easy combos are these guy's bread and butter. Ya'll are on heron if you think it's not gonna be godamned ridiculous.
Only thing i could see someone legit being concerned about is the new camera angle? Maybe? .. I personally love it. Fixed cameras were for when you needed to hide the limits of your engine/game design/hardware. Now is the time for making your OWN fantastic camera angles while you gouge a troll's eye out with your boot heel!!!
Hyped.
edit: Also how are ya'll not expecting the most rage filled psycho insane Kratos we have ever seen after like 4/5ths of the game is over and for a level or two they kidnap the boy or some shit? Dude is gonna go mental.
I can't wait for the eventual "fuck shit up trailer". Blood and gore and smooth/easy combos are these guy's bread and butter. Ya'll are on heron if you think it's not gonna be godamned ridiculous.
Only thing i could see someone legit being concerned about is the new camera angle? Maybe? .. I personally love it. Fixed cameras were for when you needed to hide the limits of your engine/game design/hardware. Now is the time for making your OWN fantastic camera angles while you gouge a troll's eye out with your boot heel!!!
Hyped.
edit: Also how are ya'll not expecting the most rage filled psycho insane Kratos we have ever seen after like 4/5ths of the game is over and for a level or two they kidnap the boy or some shit? Dude is gonna go mental.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
It's god of war! And I can only imagine amount of new people jumping on board.
Huh. I feel like Kratos assuming the kid knew how to hunt because of his mother and "he's raising the kid to be a god" points to the mother's identity being something along these lines. Thanks for the info.
Honestly Nier automata (even though it's sold as an RPG) is what i'm looking forward to the most, in that sense.
There's not a lot to choose from, if you enjoy those kind of games, nowadays.
LookAtMeGo
Member
Hmmm.. vewwy vewwy interesting.
Developer change the genre all the time (FF Tactics, Monster Hunter X)
so i don't get it when people think it should have new IP
although probably Sony need to put additional title to indicate this is new genre, example
God of War : new chapter
God of War : offspring
God of War : whatever i'm not good with names
so i don't get it when people think it should have new IP
although probably Sony need to put additional title to indicate this is new genre, example
God of War : new chapter
God of War : offspring
God of War : whatever i'm not good with names
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Haha I knew you would have read it Bum.
Killer Queen
Banned
Sitting beside chapter 3 of MGSV
Ninja Scooter
Member
I liked Austin Walker's suggestion of SON OF WAR but that probably would have been a little too on the nose. Maybe for the sequel?
NullPointer
Member
Psychoward
Banned
Slightly off topic but I tried replaying god of war 1 on psnow and I'm stuck at the Hydra boss because the circle mashing doesn't seem to work? Anyone know what's up with that? Didn't wanna create a brand new thread.
Lil'DigiOp
Member
Wow the skeptic gamers changed their tune because the developer had to tell them that their reenvisioned gameplay of a popular franchise is still going to be rather similar because of a 10 minute world premiere demo.
God of War looks amazing. I immediately thought of the combat when I saw the gameplay. It was kinda a letdown that people really thought the actual GoW devs were gonna make a watered down game on the PS4.
God of War looks amazing. I immediately thought of the combat when I saw the gameplay. It was kinda a letdown that people really thought the actual GoW devs were gonna make a watered down game on the PS4.
the dialogue in that game seem atrocious so far, lmao. I cannot believe it. There's no defense for that. Hire some fucking experienced writers.
Then they should've shown an area where the combat has opened up cuz I'm not feeling it combat-wise yet.
Ninja Scooter
Member
They have over a year left of development time. They aren't asking you to buy the game tomorrow.
SRTtoZ
Member
LookAtMeGo
Member
Maybe that will be the prologue.
Ok, ok
I hope the gore doesn't tone down one bit because of it and the kid doesn't become a nuisance.
Sure. I just think they could've done better for a reveal.
Shifty Capone1
Member
This is why I am so hyped
Honestly, this was probably the best surprise of the show for me. I just can't believe I'm feeling this hyped about a God of War game again. Like, throughout the trailer, I found Kratos straight up fascinating, and that's not supposed to be a thing that happens. Everything I've seen and read has been great.
The contrast is incredible. I loved the first couple games of each franchise, didn't have much interaction with them after those, and didn't feel much a pull toward them at all. Now I'm as indifferent toward Gears as I've ever been, and about as excited for God of War as I've ever been.
The contrast is incredible. I loved the first couple games of each franchise, didn't have much interaction with them after those, and didn't feel much a pull toward them at all. Now I'm as indifferent toward Gears as I've ever been, and about as excited for God of War as I've ever been.