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[Net_Wrecker]

No doubt, what killed a definite sale was the lack of co-op even though I've put in at least 10 hours + in the demo (did the time glitch and completed all towns 100% and all missions). But I need to save my money for all of the other games coming out this year. I was going to rent it but I have an exam and a paper due after it comes out, then I will have Conviction coming out after that. So right now I don't know what I will do yet.

If you put 10+ hours into the DEMO wouldn't the game be a easy "Buy" when it comes out? That wasn't even like 5% of the full game. If anything, Splinter Cell should be the rental here with it's rumored short length, and due to the linear nature of the game. If you're saving money for singleplayer games, compare them with Just Cause 2, and MAYBE 3 will compare in sheer size, and total hours you will be able to put into them. I say buy this, rent the other ones, or just wait for them to drop in price.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

If you put 10+ hours into the DEMO wouldn't the game be a easy "Buy" when it comes out? That wasn't even like 5% of the full game. If anything, Splinter Cell should be the rental here with it's rumored short length, and due to the linear nature of the game. If you're saving money for singleplayer games, compare them with Just Cause 2, and MAYBE 3 will compare in sheer size, and total hours you will be able to put into them. I say buy this, rent the other ones, or just wait for them to drop in price.

Like I said, it would of been an easy buy if it had co-op (it is a big thing I like in games like these, Crackdown and Saints Row 2 spoiled me). But I'm also replaying the Splinter Cell Demo like mad (probably around 5 hours with it so far), plus I have a few friends that are picking it up too so we can do co-op. So I have decided to pick up both, I can get SP:C on Amazon for around 45 with a gift card and their price drop, and I can pick this up for 45 bucks. It also depending on if my local K-mart has it (they are known for not knowing anything regarding games that they have or if they receive them). Thanks for the advice though.

 

[forgeforsaken]

Like I said, it would of been an easy buy if it had co-op (it is a big thing I like in games like these, Crackdown and Saints Row 2 spoiled me). But I'm also replaying the Splinter Cell Demo like mad (probably around 5 hours with it so far), plus I have a few friends that are picking it up too so we can do co-op. So I have decided to pick up both, I can get SP:C on Amazon for around 45 with a gift card and their price drop, and I can pick this up for 45 bucks. It also depending on if my local K-mart has it (they are known for not knowing anything regarding games that they have or if they receive them). Thanks for the advice though.

If you pre-order Just Cause 2 on Amazon you get a $15 credit towards your next game purchase which you could roll into Splinter Cell.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

If you pre-order Just Cause 2 on Amazon you get a $15 credit towards your next game purchase which you could roll into Splinter Cell.

Dang it, I hate you now, you have given me a choice on what I want to do.

 

[Billen]

The world seems great, but having played the demo a couple of times I find the gameplay severely lacking. The gunplay just isn't good at all, considering everyone can take one million bullets and the feeling is a tad bit off. Also, having ten thousand vehicles and helicopters pop up as soon as you bitchslap some common peasant takes some of the mayhem feeling away.

Edit: Yes, I know, better guns, dropping the bases into pits of lava but still...

 

[Snuggles]

Hopefully there will be some fun GTA-style cheats for this game, any word of them?

 

[UFRA]

Hopefully there will be some fun GTA-style cheats for this game, any word of them?

Yeah I'm totally hoping for this too.

Specifically, one to make the military ignore you sorta like GTA cheats where you could make it so you never get a wanted level.

This would make fooling around with military equipment much more enjoyable.

 

[Snuggles]

Yeah. That, invincibility and of course vehicle spawning would be great.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Yeah I'm totally hoping for this too.

Specifically, one to make the military ignore you sorta like GTA cheats where you could make it so you never get a wanted level.

This would make fooling around with military equipment much more enjoyable.

Read the spoiler in the OP

 

[Snuggles]

Read the spoiler in the OP

Ah, I'd rather skip the story all together and just play that.

Also, it's a long shot but I would love something like the keys to the city mode on Crackdown.

 

[V_Ben]

man i'm excited for this game. looking so forward to it :-D

 

[rexor0717]

I've played the demo too many times. I cannot wait to get this game.

 

[Wag]

Have you checked that K-Mart thread recently?

Turns out the coupon was a misprint, they corrected it, and if you try to use it now you'll probably get accused of fraud or something.

CD-Wow has the PC version for $39.99 shipped (I grabbed it during a sale for $38.99). Since it's a Steamworks title it doesn't matter where you buy it from. I didn't want to spend the $50 @ Amazon because then you get locked into buying another game with the $15GC within a month or so, possibly one you don't want or need.

 

[Ripclawe]

is the demo not optimized or my system not that great?

Core i3 530, 2GB ram and 9800GT

The demo is barely hitting 20fps with everything except shadows on the highest levels

 

[Wag]

is the demo not optimized or my system not that great?

Core i3 530, 2GB ram and 9800GT

The demo is barely hitting 20fps with everything except shadows on the highest levels

It's your setup- specifically your videocard and more ram might help too. Try lowering some of the graphics settings.

 

[Thunder Monkey]

I've been playing this demo like freaking mad.

I'm probably going to need to get it.

 

[HK-47]

I've been playing this demo like freaking mad.

I'm probably going to need to get it.

You shall fly away on a gas canister into the sunset.1

 

[Costanza]

wait, whats the time glitch for the demo?

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

I was going to gamefly it, but the demo was too convincing (and the amazon discount on the next purchase). Arg curse you amazon for getting me with these next game discounts! GOWIII chains to Just Cause 2 which leads to Splinter Cell (now at 36 bucks!)

 

[Wiggum2007]

Next time you play the demo hang around one of the propaganda trailers for awhile and listen to what Baby Panay has to say. :lol

I think I heard something along the lines of "in memory of the recent passing of my father Papa Panay, all hangings will be postponed today. To be replaced by floggings!"

 

[Net_Wrecker]

I was going to gamefly it, but the demo was too convincing (and the amazon discount on the next purchase). Arg curse you amazon for getting me with these next game discounts! GOWIII chains to Just Cause 2 which leads to Splinter Cell (now at 36 bucks!)

If only Splinter Cell could give me $10 off Red Dead Redemption, I would be in heaven, but as of now, there doesn't seem to be one with a SC preorder.

My gift card chain is more like GOWIII -> Just Cause 2 -> Red Dead -> ??? (maybe Crackdown 2)

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

If only Splinter Cell could give me $10 off Red Dead Redemption, I would be in heaven, but as of now, there doesn't seem to be one with a SC preorder.

My gift card chain is more like GOWIII -> Just Cause 2 -> Red Dead -> ??? (maybe Crackdown 2)

yea i figure SC has its included in the game price itself (being 51 bucks while Just Cause is full price). Its an effective strategy on their part though (same with their buy 4-for-3 on books). And you could chain to Alan Wake if its a game you're interested in.

 

[mysticwhip]

wait, whats the time glitch for the demo?

If your on the 360 just replace everything with the Xbox equivalent.

first of all, you can wait to hit Start until there is 1 second left rather than 2. Once you're in the start menu, you hit the PS button and Start at the same time. Since the game is quicker to respond than the XMB is to show up, the game unpauses for a brief amount of time until the XMB opens. When the XMB opens up, the game automatically pauses again. So, continue returning to the start menu from the XMB and hitting the PS button and Start at the same time until you see that the timer has fallen to zero (you can watch it in the brief glimpses you catch while the game unpauses). Then return to gameplay and you can play forever (until you die, actually).

 

[Veins]

is the demo not optimized or my system not that great?

Core i3 530, 2GB ram and 9800GT

The demo is barely hitting 20fps with everything except shadows on the highest levels

Turn off the nvidia only settings.

 

[Thunder Monkey]

You shall fly away on a gas canister into the sunset.1

That shit is fun!

I mean really from what I can tell every mechanic is used really well in this game and can be used in very interesting ways.

 

[Big-ass Ramp]

The demo has caught my attention in a huge way. This is really unprecedented for me, but I just can't put it down. When the timer runs out, I just reboot the demo and play through it again. Also the only game I've ever pre-ordered from Amazon. Can't wait for this!

 

[UFRA]

Read the spoiler in the OP

Oh wow cool. That's good enough for me.

 

[-DarKaoZ-]

OMG! I didn't know you could do that!!

NEED TO TRY IT ON DEMO NOW!!!! :lol

 

[Docpan]

I don't understand why the 360 version cannot support video recording. After trying the demos on both platforms, I find the controls to be more comfortable on the 360 pad, and the graphics to be slightly sharper.

It's fucking bullshit.

 

[Weenerz]

I don't understand why the 360 version cannot support video recording. After trying the demos on both platforms, I find the controls to be more comfortable on the 360 pad, and the graphics to be slightly sharper.

It's fucking bullshit.

The PS3 version allows you to upload to Youtube right? Thats probably why, MS has a closed network to that kind of crap. If the 360 could upload to youtube, no doubt it would be in the game.

 

[Mad Max]

The PC version doesn't support recording either, so it may be for some other reason. Although you can still use 3rd party software obviously.

 

[Thunder Monkey]

I don't understand why the 360 version cannot support video recording. After trying the demos on both platforms, I find the controls to be more comfortable on the 360 pad, and the graphics to be slightly sharper.

It's fucking bullshit.

At this point it's a feature that I wish was there, but this game is looking to be really good regardless.

 

[Risette]

I don't understand why the 360 version cannot support video recording. After trying the demos on both platforms, I find the controls to be more comfortable on the 360 pad, and the graphics to be slightly sharper.

It's fucking bullshit.

The PS3 has Youtube recording APIs iirc.

Besides, the recording might not work too well. This is one of the first games to do it I think.

 

[Man]

The PS3 has Youtube recording APIs iirc.
Besides, the recording might not work too well. This is one of the first games to do it I think.

Several games have it (the whole pixeljunk series for example) and in those it has worked without a hitch.

 

[Risette]

Several games have it (the whole pixeljunk series for example) and in those it has worked without a hitch.

I see.

How long did videos take to upload in those games?

Spoiler

I'm still undecided on which version to get

 

[Mr Vociferous]

OMG! I didn't know you could do that!!

NEED TO TRY IT ON DEMO NOW!!!! :lol

Game just keeps getting awesomer.

 

[Man]

It depends on the length of the recording as well as your upload speed. It uploads at the same speed as you upload videos to YT via a browser.

The Youtube recorder api also lets you pause the recording (and then get to a necessary point in the game..etc) and then you can continue the recording later on (creating one single, edited video as a result).

Also, some games have a YT recording quality option (SD, 720p..etc).

 

[Thunder Monkey]

I enjoy flying as high as possible in a heli and then just jumping out. You can get nearly 4 minutes of falling if you do it right.

And then just Spider-Gliding across the country side. This is a lot of fun.

 

[flipswitch]

I want to know if the car physics have been improved in the final game.You have to admit, they suck a bit in the demo.

 

[Thunder Monkey]

I want to know if the car physics have been improved in the final game.You have to admit, they suck a bit in the demo.

A little floaty but they do tricks real good

 

[Mechanical Snowman]

I see.

How long did videos take to upload in those games?

Spoiler

I'm still undecided on which version to get

You don't even have to upload via the PS3, you can record straight to your harddrive, then transfer to your computer to upload / edit. So it doesn't really matter how long it takes, you won't lose much playing time if you just save to HDD.

The PS3 has Youtube recording APIs iirc.

Besides, the recording might not work too well. This is one of the first games to do it I think.

It looks flawless. Here's a Video all about the feature. Simple User Interface for video capture, no noticeable FPS drop while recording, and the video quality looks good. What's not to like.

 

[Risette]

Tempted to switch my preorder now. That looks really good and easy to use.

Damn DS3 triggers though.

 

[Wessiej]

Tempted to switch my preorder now. That looks really good and easy to use.

Damn DS3 triggers though.

Buy some realtriggers.

 

[Always-honest]

Tempted to switch my preorder now. That looks really good and easy to use.

Damn DS3 triggers though.

works very well. wouldn't want without them.

 

[NIN90]

Tempted to switch my preorder now. That looks really good and easy to use.

Damn DS3 triggers though.

You can switch R1/L1 and R2/L2 in the options.

 

[Always-honest]

fuck.. if this game had co-op i wouldn't think twice..
but i think i still want it. so much fun..

 

[Risette]

You can switch R1/L1 and R2/L2 in the options.

That puts grapple on L2 though. Lose/lose.

 

[Snuggles]

Yeah if you're going with PS3 the real triggers are recommended. They're only like 5 dollars and they definitely make the L2/R2 buttons much more responsive and much less mooshy.

 

[Struct09]

http://www.kuite.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/realtrigger2.jpg
works very well. wouldn't want without them.

I can vouch for these. They're worth the low price of admission.

 

[Snuggles]

They're also nice for driving controls since they usually use R2 and LR for acceleration/braking.
Just do it, son, Best Buy sells them for $5.
My favorite thing about them is that they have flat asses so don't get pressed when you set the controller down. I accidentally killed a merchant in Demon's Souls because of that .