I also felt a strong resemblence to Ghosts n Goblins
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor |OT| One Title to rule them all
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I also felt a strong resemblence to Ghosts n Goblins
Char Aznable
Member
So...how many deaths guys? So far i've been lucky enough to survive 2 QTE
Inkvoterad
Member
With a 2gb vram card i think i'll be getting this on PS4. Jesus i really need to upgrade my pc soon ;_;
KojiKnight
Member
This thread (mixed reviews from some users and all) made me step up and buy the game. The whole nemesis concept alone intrigues me beyond belief. The thought of a much more thorough system down the line excites me a ton.
mejin
Member
My fellow brazilians friends.
Game is up on PSN BR: R$122, almost U$50.
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...ição/cid=UP1018-CUSA00725_00-SHADOWOFMORDOR01
Game is up on PSN BR: R$122, almost U$50.
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...ição/cid=UP1018-CUSA00725_00-SHADOWOFMORDOR01
Developers can choose to not use motion control in their games and that disables the only core motion based gesture when it is enforced, the ability to use gestures to go home.
Voice commands remain active.
This is what Destiny does and Forza Horizon 2 does, I don't think anybody uses that gesture anyway as it's unreliable and slow compared to voice commands or pressing the guide button once.
manny10032
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Xbox One people!!! is it sub 1080p 30fps?
BrassDragon
Member
I'm currently 5 hours into my walkabout across the Black Lands.
The combat is like ambrosia... you keep getting into interesting situations because there are so many variables in play, like captains with random special abilities, wildlife interferring, a random patrol walking by, archers in prime sniping spots etc.
It's hard to focus because there are so many distractions on your way to any one objective - weapon challenges, Nemesis-generated orc clashes, hidden runes etc. I had to get my head around the tiered progression system - at one point I was amassing ability points that I couldn't spend because I hadn't unlocked the ability tier by doing Nemesis-related mission (to gain 'Power' which is a separate skill gate from 'Experience'.)
Because the combat is flow based, framerate is everything. On PC, I could get a good average framerate with ultra detail but the average doesn't really count if you 'feel' the framerate dipping during hectic combat encounters. It still looks great and fluid but you immediately know something is off because the responsiveness goes down just a notch. In the end I settled for less distance detail (you're mostly focused on the medium and close range anyway) and that keeps everything running smooth at 50+ FPS.
Also, if the combat doesn't tickle you the way it does for me, you're going to be harsh about this game because there really isn't much else. The story is well-written, layered and susprisingly respectful to its lore but the main attraction is the Nemesis system and constantly evolving combat scenarios (with a steady and appreciable progression of abilities and enemy types.)
The game is definitely challenging. Maybe my twitch skills just aren't up to par but at no point did I feel I could just slack off during combat or stealth. This isn't Assassin's Creed with its low barrier to entry. In fact, it's been a while since I've played a AAA game that so blatantly caters to a more invested ('hardcore') style of gaming (but that's probably because I skipped the Dark Souls games.) I'm sure some posters here will scoff at my notion of difficulty but I find it's calibrated just right. Now, I haven't finished yet and there may be a 'tipping point' where my unlocked abilities make combat trivial but it seems unlikely at the moment.
Anyway, back into the fray.
The combat is like ambrosia... you keep getting into interesting situations because there are so many variables in play, like captains with random special abilities, wildlife interferring, a random patrol walking by, archers in prime sniping spots etc.
It's hard to focus because there are so many distractions on your way to any one objective - weapon challenges, Nemesis-generated orc clashes, hidden runes etc. I had to get my head around the tiered progression system - at one point I was amassing ability points that I couldn't spend because I hadn't unlocked the ability tier by doing Nemesis-related mission (to gain 'Power' which is a separate skill gate from 'Experience'.)
Because the combat is flow based, framerate is everything. On PC, I could get a good average framerate with ultra detail but the average doesn't really count if you 'feel' the framerate dipping during hectic combat encounters. It still looks great and fluid but you immediately know something is off because the responsiveness goes down just a notch. In the end I settled for less distance detail (you're mostly focused on the medium and close range anyway) and that keeps everything running smooth at 50+ FPS.
Also, if the combat doesn't tickle you the way it does for me, you're going to be harsh about this game because there really isn't much else. The story is well-written, layered and susprisingly respectful to its lore but the main attraction is the Nemesis system and constantly evolving combat scenarios (with a steady and appreciable progression of abilities and enemy types.)
The game is definitely challenging. Maybe my twitch skills just aren't up to par but at no point did I feel I could just slack off during combat or stealth. This isn't Assassin's Creed with its low barrier to entry. In fact, it's been a while since I've played a AAA game that so blatantly caters to a more invested ('hardcore') style of gaming (but that's probably because I skipped the Dark Souls games.) I'm sure some posters here will scoff at my notion of difficulty but I find it's calibrated just right. Now, I haven't finished yet and there may be a 'tipping point' where my unlocked abilities make combat trivial but it seems unlikely at the moment.
Anyway, back into the fray.
Peterthumpa
Member
Wait, what? Is this the average retail price for releases in Brazil now? I've been using the US PSN for ages, was thinking that they were still charging like R$ 200 for a brand new game.
Raven77
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One of the reviews I read basically said that all the game has going for it is the nemesis system and that outside of that the story, missions, and game world are pretty bland and boring. This basically made me hold off on picking it up at midnight.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2688097/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-review-seven-rings-to-the-dwarf-lords.html
In the review, they also mentions something about
For those that have some time invested in this, would you agree or disagree with their negative points?
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2688097/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-review-seven-rings-to-the-dwarf-lords.html
In the review, they also mentions something about
half way through the game it takes you to another separate game world map where you basically lose all your nemesis's that you were working on.
For those that have some time invested in this, would you agree or disagree with their negative points?
Stealthcobra
Member
spot on.. great impressions. I had to force myself to stop playing. great game.
MMaRsu
Banned
Yes.
What!? How is that possible? It was R$199,00 last time I checked.
Confusatron
Member
Has anyone tried it using the Vita's remote play? I'm out of town on business right now, tempted to pick it up on PSN today and try it remotely tonight.
Lanrutcon
Member
Dem's fightin words.
BrassDragon
Member
Hey guys how do you interrogate again? I can't see where it's explained in game and I've forgotten and I would like to stop killing the green guys with intel
Maybe you're making the same mistake I made: HOLD DOWN the grab button, don't just tap it... if you hold it, you get the options for a subdued enenmy.
VFX_Veteran
Banned
No. More like only a handful of people don't like the game and everyone else loves it.
Moff
Member
and something else I missed in the beginning:
you can interrogate EVERY enemy, not just enemies with intel.
intel will give you weaknesses and strenghts + location, normal enemies will only give you locations
VFX_Veteran
Banned
Not sure why people keep saying it's too easy when the game starts off very easy. Eventually the player is going to die and that's when the game starts to adjust the AI. It's quite obvious that the game won't be "too easy" from start to finish. I'd appreciate it if people who think the game is too easy to keep playing until they get their asses handed to them.. then comment about the difficulty.
jellies_two
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my ps4 keeps mucking around with the disc drive (nothing in it) and sometimes 3 beeps like it is trying to eject. After 3 or 4 hours of this game. Have not heard it do this on other titles.
mejin
Member
I know it's crazy. Dunno what happened but yeah, that's not the usual price.
Anyway, I bought it.
That is exactly right, thanks mang
Agreed. I started the game off by fighting a power level 10 chief which nearly 2-shotted me. The worst part was he had a shield and couldn't be grabbed or jumped over. So not only did I have to dodge perfectly(since you can't parry spears), but I had to maneuver myself around him just after he attacked to gain an opening.
That's not the best context to say the game is easy....
No sir, just runes for customization. However, if you notice in the upgrade tab, there's also upgrades to your health, focus and Arrow shot
The Last Wizard
Member
Just a few more minutes till I head out to gamestop to pick this up
The right bumper being tied to combat abilities and contextual stuff is so annoying. Picking up a rune in combat is frustrating. I got into a fight with 3 captains, killed one and was going to get the rune and just leg it.
Nope. Every time I got close to it, Talion would decide I wanted to charge an enemy instead of picking up this rune.
Really don't like how this game controls in general, to be honest.
Nope. Every time I got close to it, Talion would decide I wanted to charge an enemy instead of picking up this rune.
Really don't like how this game controls in general, to be honest.
Jimmyfenix
Member
There is a part in the Giantbomb quicklook where Brad hit a fly nest and hundreds of flies came and attacked everybody. It was amazing.
jim2point0
Banned
I should have taken off today. I'm looking forward to hacking in a free camera if possible for some nice screenshots
Just check the PSN store next time to see the install size. It's 26 GB. (There's no difference retail or digital, the whole game install on the hard drive).
Destiny has consumed my free time lately, figured I would pick up Mordor down the line...avoided clips for the most part, but stumbled across one, looked very cool. Read a couple reviews, might cave...so many games coming out soon though, not enough time!
Hopefully the reviews I read will come to fruition when playing...a game that can make you feel powerful, but not so powerful that it is boring/no fear of failure. It is really hard to pull that off, but gaming bliss when done properly.
Hopefully the reviews I read will come to fruition when playing...a game that can make you feel powerful, but not so powerful that it is boring/no fear of failure. It is really hard to pull that off, but gaming bliss when done properly.
Ugh this is why I kept asking people for confirmation for the 60fps claim on PS4. I had a bad feeling it wasn't true. Sad to hear that it is not even close going by some impressions here. I was really wanting to play it at 60fps, especially after having seen the PC stream at that framerate.
Already died twice
I guess it is a bit like Dark Souls then.
Doctor Hades
Member
I hope the developers add a 30 FPS lock then because I find wildly fluctuating framerates to be offputting personally. Assassin's Creed IV felt perfectly smooth on PS4 at 1080p30 so I would rather play at that resolution and framerate than have a game that is 60 FPS one second then 35 FPS the next.
From what I have played it seems like 900p 30fps.
Yeah if it really is like infamous second son where it keeps going between 30 and 40, I DEFINITELY want a 30fps lock. If it's like Tomb Raider DE, I wouldn't mind having it unlocked, though.
This game has good scalability. Don't know what specific 2GB card you have, but there's a good chance you're gonna get a better looking/performing game on PC still.
And you can use High textures on PC at 2GB. Those recommendations listed weren't entirely accurate.
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