Mystic_Wanderer
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Everything I hear about this game makes me think enthusiasts will absolutely love it, but the general public will hate/ignore it.
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THE EVIL WITHIN is the real deal! (UK Demo impressions)
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SlasherJPC
Banned
That video itself expresses why playing a horror game at a con is very, very much a bad idea so to speak. Bright lights, horrible loud sounds coming from elsewhere, etc. But yes... I think I can tell the framerate looks better.
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That's more like it.
They nailed the balance, didn't expect less from Mikami and co.
You can't just melee your way out of multiple enemies.
The Xtortionist
Member
this fucking game
if OP, Dusk Golem, and Game Informer aren't bullshitting and the game maintains this level of quality for a reasonable number of hours, it's a fucking GotY contender. Full stop.
if OP, Dusk Golem, and Game Informer aren't bullshitting and the game maintains this level of quality for a reasonable number of hours, it's a fucking GotY contender. Full stop.
symphonask
Member
Also you are rushing. You never know when someone is gonna ask you to leave. I was lucky though I got to play it twice in long sessions.
Regarding framerate - I think the game is fine at it's current framerate, but I can see that 60fps will really benefit it also. The weighty aiming will feel better at 60.
From what I've seen of the game, one hit to die seems a little awkward. I'd imagine one death and you start from the beginning working better in this environment.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
At the very least, I hope it finds the same word of mouth success and cult following that Wolfenstein did.
They even share some similarities in terms of being developed by new studios comprised of industry veterans and Bethesda publishing.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
I'm not allowing myself to get excited by this game, the crushing disappointment will be too much for me if it turns out badly.
The last time I seen it was that hour long YouTube demo after E3 and graphically it looked really bad. Hopefully that was the last gen version.
The last time I seen it was that hour long YouTube demo after E3 and graphically it looked really bad. Hopefully that was the last gen version.
ArkkAngel007
Member
Take it that was Casual? Those Haunted were far less aggressive than what I've seen in Survival footage. Not about when they are sort of lounging in that room when the player came in, but in the middle of combat.
The player's bopping jog is always going to make me giggle like an idiot.
SlasherJPC
Banned
I believe that video was from the PS4 version and honestly I didn't see anything really bad about it. I think that is just a personal preference obviously with most people. I've loved the art and style of everything I've seen so far.
Like the way it's been for the past 3 to 5 fucking years. Or more.
symphonask
Member
I'd take the one hit and back to checkpoint system over starting from the beginning of the game. If you get hit, you are doing something wrong. Enemies should never be closer than 5 feet to you.
Do me a favor people that are playing, if you shot a leg, arm, head, what happens?
The leg gets cut off? so is the arms? I know heads explode but I want to know with how many bullets.
How many bullets to kill an enemy randomly?
Is there tearing?, slowdowns? Being this IdTech5 is there any aggresive pop in?
Is the ammo as scarce as in TLOU?
Thanks
The leg gets cut off? so is the arms? I know heads explode but I want to know with how many bullets.
How many bullets to kill an enemy randomly?
Is there tearing?, slowdowns? Being this IdTech5 is there any aggresive pop in?
Is the ammo as scarce as in TLOU?
Thanks
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
I know there have been a fair few extended gameplay videos since then (judging by the various threads created for them), I genuinely believe it was the 360 version I was looking at. I love the art style and atmosphere as well, no complaints on that front.
SlasherJPC
Banned
If anything I'm a bit happy that The Evil Within is still low key with it hype. Everything lately that has been off the charts, for example, Destiny, Titanfall, Watch_dogs, has lead people to massive dissapointment. So I'm rooting for a unexpected treat for most people on this one!
There is a perfectly good explanation for this. There is a few of us that are some pretty devote survival horror fans and this has been absolutely one of the biggest awaited titles for awhile now. The coverage on it has been less then favorable when it comes to actual terms of how mechanics work, what the story is about, etc so were just posting impressions, previews, etc to share the knowlege.
There is a perfectly good explanation for this. There is a few of us that are some pretty devote survival horror fans and this has been absolutely one of the biggest awaited titles for awhile now. The coverage on it has been less then favorable when it comes to actual terms of how mechanics work, what the story is about, etc so were just posting impressions, previews, etc to share the knowlege.
CyberPunked
Member
shhhh its a secret.
symphonask
Member
Honestly, I never tried shooting limbs. Really there is no point. You can spend a whole clip shooting an enemy in the abdomen and they won't go down. Always go for the head - ammo is scarce as it is. Wasting it on body shots is the last thing you want to do.
In the beginning outside the mansion there is some slowdown but there is a heavy DoF and mist effect. Once inside it felt smooth. No aggressive pop-in that I could see.
I haven't played TLOU.
Intheflorsh
Banned
Aw shit yeah, I was a fool for ever doubting Mikami.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
About a month or so left.
TheFeedingHand
Member
Any PS3/360 footage?
Quickly, hide ! We've been discovered.
I believe it's because it's a mikami horror game and the old-school RE fans don't feel like it's being hyped enough so everyone tries to contribute.
Heck, personally it dates back from my "ZWEI runs on Unreal Engine 3" thread from a few years ago.
SargerusBR
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symphonask
Member
Blame Bethesda for holding these events for people to play then. If you went to an event to play one of your most anticipated games you wouldn't post an impressions thread about it?
edit: I suppose if there was a lot more hype from the general gaming public and media, then my thread wouldn't look out of place
Hell, if someone wants to make my iFruit girl evil endorsed, I wouldn't mind one bit.
It's Mikami October! I stumble into each of these threads with hype from the same people- it's brings me happiness.
Messofanego
Banned
This often happens with badly marketed but potentially great games, the fans have to go harder. Which can be obnoxious but still worthy excitement.
symphonask
Member
Heh - yeah, same here. The more Evil Within threads, the better!
Dirk Benedict
Member
About a month or so left.
The wait is staggering for me. I haven't waited for a game with bated breath, since Bioshock Infinite.
revolverjgw
Member
It's probably going to be a Vanquish-type reaction. It'll do alright in Metacritic or whatever, dudebros won't be into it, but it'll have a devout cult following.
Fancy Clown
Member
Gonna have to disagree with you there (on the one thing I can accurately judge just by watching videos of it). The art direction seems fantastic, and very much in line with the art of REmake. Everything from the wallpaper patterns and portraits, to the colors and detailed grit makes the whole mansion feel like a perfect baroque horror setting. And, from what I've seen in trailers and concept art, the other settings seem just as creepily realized.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Quick and dirty to tide you over.
Welcome to the club
If mine wasn't already changed, I'd do it.
symphonask
Member
+1
The art is fantastic. I though the game looked really sharp. Very atmospheric and detailed environments.
Quick and dirty to tide you over.
Welcome to the club
Brilliant! Gracias! I'll add once I get off mobile GAF!
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it's true that the marketing has been lacklusting. shame it has to come to this but ive been excited since day 1. always looked great to me and would have been sold on the premise and people involved alone *shrugs*
heck the fact that they're doing the same RE4 widescreen "trick" is enough to get me pumped
heck the fact that they're doing the same RE4 widescreen "trick" is enough to get me pumped
TheFNEffecT
Member
Fuck yes, this game sounds better and better the more I hear about it.
symphonask
Member
A couple tidbits I forgot to mention:
- You can double tap the action button to quickly kick open doors rather than the one press for slow opening animations - yes this is identical to RE4, but I feel in TEW it takes new meaning as stealth and running away can play a big part in encounters. Kicking a door will alert any enemies in a room and they are quite aggressive.
- There were a bunch of crows hanging out outside the mansion. And yes, shooting them drops ammo
- You can double tap the action button to quickly kick open doors rather than the one press for slow opening animations - yes this is identical to RE4, but I feel in TEW it takes new meaning as stealth and running away can play a big part in encounters. Kicking a door will alert any enemies in a room and they are quite aggressive.
- There were a bunch of crows hanging out outside the mansion. And yes, shooting them drops ammo
If mine wasn't already changed, I'd do it.
Btw slasher I still need to add you on steam.
I'll leave this here: http://steamcommunity.com/id/Xpliskin
the defense/marketing force needs to scheme in secret
Nightmare. No idea why they would use the same name twice for separate modes, even with the Akumu mode being set aside for extreme difficulty (seemed like it would've made more sense to name the second-hardest setting something else).
Lucent
Member
Looking good. I laughed at how he went down though. Just kept swinging.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Ah damnit that all sounds amazing. I don't have the time for all these games.
Bless you Vita RP!
Bless you Vita RP!
Black Soma
Member
Game sounds better and better. Not that it's surprising. It's a Mikami game, of course it's gonna be great.
Messofanego
Banned
With this talk of stealth, can you do stealth takedowns or kills?
-MD-
Member
Yes you can.
symphonask
Member
Yeah. If you sneak up behind an enemy you can take them out with a button press. Problem is, getting close is dangerous and it's hard to know when they will turn around - the enemies have great twitch animations.
I didn't talk a lot about the burning mechanic, but it is really great. It is a better substitute for RE4's melee roundhouse kicks and suplexes. If you can get an enemy down, perhaps with a shot to the head or leg, you can sprint up and spend a match to burn them. This is useful for conserving ammo and taking enemies out quickly. Be wary though, you can only carry five of these at a time.
SlasherJPC
Banned
It is... DONE!