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I wasn't a fan of some of the gameplay elements they focused on with Pigsy, but it was quite impressive in length and IIRC it was all unique areas from the main game too which is always a pleasant surprise.
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[Update: Confirmed for PS3/PC] Rumor - Enslaved: Odyssey to the West Releasing on PC
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I wasn't a fan of some of the gameplay elements they focused on with Pigsy, but it was quite impressive in length and IIRC it was all unique areas from the main game too which is always a pleasant surprise.
sixteen-bit
Member
Wasn't expecting the PS3 re-release.
TheFightingFish
Member
Cool, I'll probably be nabbing this when it's on a cheap sale on Steam. I'm guessing that I'll like it given that I enjoyed Heavenly Sword. It's odd actually, Heavenly Sword is one of those games that I normally wouldn't like, and when folks criticize it I can really refute any of the criticisms, but in spite of recognizing the many faults I still rather liked the game. Just had some unexplainable pull to it that I enjoyed.
Maybe the 360 version didn't sell as many copies as the PS3? Namco obviously doesn't see much merit in re-releasing the game on the platform.
SniperHunter
Banned
but you got our hopes up! You better deliver! >:-D
PeakPointMatrix
Member
I actually really wouldnt mind a PS4 port too. Just saying.
AgentOtaku
Member
Do we know if they're going back and optimizing the PS3 version?
They may be doing some tweaks, but my guess is they are doing this port as cheaply as possible.
PC/PS4/XB1 share x86/x64 architecture so it is not out of the question.
OMG this month!? I'm so damn hyped! Definitely double-dipping for PC master race. Can't wait for that 1080P 60 FPS goodness 
Also, has there ever been a delay this long for a GOTY/ Premium edition? 3 years seems pretty extreme. Wonder why it took so long or why they're even doing it all. I ain't complaining, just kind of curious.
Also, has there ever been a delay this long for a GOTY/ Premium edition? 3 years seems pretty extreme. Wonder why it took so long or why they're even doing it all. I ain't complaining, just kind of curious.
Because Alan Wake and Mortal Kombat were actually good
BruiserBear
Banned
This is such a strange, super late port, of a game that sold very poorly. Don't think I've ever seen anything like this before.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Good game. Glad more people will be able to play it.
AuthenticM
Member
I wonder what the price will be. I think it would be crazy if they priced it at 60$, considering how long ago the game came out and how poorly it sold. If they price it at 20$, I will buy it.
So as a person that literally bought this game yesterday, I shouldn't worry about missing out on new content or anything?
I could live with that.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Will play on PC for sure. Glad I ended up waiting on this one!
The recent SEGA Viking game (I enjoyed it though.)
The recent SEGA Viking game (I enjoyed it though.)
RPGCrazied
Member
PS3 again? Maybe they will fix the framerate and tearing by then. Doubt it though.
LQX
Member
It is ridiculous how that thing NEVER went on sale. At least I now have good reason to play the PC version.
Because Alan Wake and Mortal Kombat were actually good
Be that as it may (if memory serves, I didn't mind Enslaved overall when I played the PS3 version in early 2011), the point is moot as it's well known that Steam users will buy anything at the right price.
Because Alan Wake and Mortal Kombat were actually good
What exactly makes this game bad by your estimation?
I don't usually put any value in these things, but both the critic and user score on Metacritic is over 80%. So far in this thread, people have said how great the visuals, art design, and story are in the game. Most people seem to think the gameplay is pretty solid, though gets tiring.
I don't see how this game could be labeled as bad, flawed, sure, but not bad.
EDIT: Both Mortal Kombat and Alan Wake have similar metacritic user and critic scores.
Dragon1893
Member
Would be awesome if the PC port was as good as Alan Wake's. I'm keeping my expectations low though.
I remember reviews of the dlc being pretty underwhelming. I didn't get it back then because I didn't really care about the character.
I remember reviews of the dlc being pretty underwhelming. I didn't get it back then because I didn't really care about the character.
Perfect!
I got about half way through the 360 version, was really digging it at the time, it will look much nicer with a higher resolution and framerate.
Never got the chance to try out Pigsy's perfect 10, which was supposed to be very good as a dlc.
I love when games appear out of nowhere and get released almost instantly, a nice surprise indeed.
I got about half way through the 360 version, was really digging it at the time, it will look much nicer with a higher resolution and framerate.
Never got the chance to try out Pigsy's perfect 10, which was supposed to be very good as a dlc.
I love when games appear out of nowhere and get released almost instantly, a nice surprise indeed.
Don't start now.
Don't start now
LiquidSolid
Member
It's all style, little substance. Gameplay is about as solid as Assassin's Creed but with 100x the input lag.
Edit: Also, the writing is pretty good but it's all in the dialogue, not the story. The story did nothing a hundred other games haven't done.
I won't. I've never played the title so had to go 3rd party for an opinion.
I actually hated Assassin's Creed gameplay. I had to force myself to finish AC2, and that is apparently the best in the series.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
To be fair, that's most modern games. I think people have accepted that at this point.
batman2million
Member
This was a fun game. I wouldn't mind double dipping on PC. But would defiantly be under the, "don't have anything else to play."
I have accepted it, but I don't have to like it!
LiquidSolid
Member
Understandable. Before AC3 killed any interest I had in the series, AC was basically my end of the year catch up on podcasts/TV series time.
Sadly, yeah. I can often overlook it if the game does enough other things well enough to hook me (good story, good level design, good scenario design, etc.) but Enslaved didn't. The best thing I can say about it is that it has really good dialogue, both from a writing and voice acting perspective.
Because Alan Wake and Mortal Kombat were actually good
Enslaved is as good if not better than both Alan Wake and Mortal Kombat.
LiquidSolid
Member
Haha. To be fair though, maybe you'll get something out of it that I didn't. The problem with AC isn't just the gameplay, the entire design of the game is what makes it feel hollow and boring after 10 minutes. So maybe Enslaved's mediocre to bad gameplay will be fine to you while running down the very linear levels in the game.
I played AC2 and I'm finished.
They have been working on the port daily for a significant amount of time now, and it is UE3 which is a solid engine on the PC side.
Remains to be seen, but it could be quite solid.
ebullientprism
Member
Yeah but this one is a step further in that direction. Whoever mentioned AC is spot on. The platforming pretty much plays itself. The combat is shockingly bad due to input lag.
The story and the setting are quite good and its gonna look fantastic on the PC if nothing else. But I honestly could never recommend this to anyone who isnt in love with games like AC.
Is it just press one button for combat and platforming like AC? Or is there more depth to it?
casuallyhardcore
Neo Member
This is awesome, my last copy was destroyed by my ex.
I'll definitely pick this up on the inevitable steam sale.
I'll definitely pick this up on the inevitable steam sale.
I would say it is because they want to avoid a retail release, since those tend to cost more money, but the PS3 version would be an easy counter-argument to that point.
They may be pointing towards a next-gen version with this release. Both consoles would then share a similar architecture with the PC version.
Of course, if you look at Namco's recent strategy, they seem to want to get as many of their releases on PC as possible. Long tail sales on the platform are particularly lucrative, even a decade down the line.
ebullientprism
Member
There is no depth. At least none in platforming. Its not about traversal. Its not about chaining move together. Its not about reflexes or timing. Its almost impossible to fail since all you have to do is move to the edge and press a button. You cant even fall off edges IIRC there are invisible barriers preventing you from doing so.
Combat isnt quite as ........ "childproof" as platforming is but its not a lot better. The input lag doesnt help much, it never really feels fluid or interesting. Just mash your way to a better tomorrow. :/
Its ridiculously shallow. And the game is agonizingly long. If you are gonna have bad gameplay at least have the courtesy to make it 5 hours or so.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
Because Alan Wake and Mortal Kombat were actually good
Enslaved > Alan Wake