Same thing I was thinking. It's like the ps4's success is going to come down to The Order being the next TLoU or something..
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The Order 1886 | Impressions Thread of not shooting the messenger.
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Same thing I was thinking. It's like the ps4's success is going to come down to The Order being the next TLoU or something..
God yes. I'm itching for something atmospheric and cinematic. I know people don't usually like these kinda games but I love them.
Perfect. I have a huge backlog I'd like to get back to! Also, Bloodborne in March.
Yeah around that, I saw 31GB.
Doesn't seem entirely uncommon. The Destiny OTs were lousy with people screaming for the mods to ban anyone saying negative stuff about the game because it reduced their enjoyment.
farmerboy
Member
While we're waiting for the OT and review thread I'm thinking about going all Inception on your asses and making an impressions thread about this impressions thread.
It'd only be fitting.
OT, gaming as an art/industry/hobby/way of life - whatever you want to call it, has so many genres and sub-genres now, that I think there's room for whatever games devs want to make. I celebrate them all. I'm eagerly waiting for The Order and all that it offers.
It'd only be fitting.
OT, gaming as an art/industry/hobby/way of life - whatever you want to call it, has so many genres and sub-genres now, that I think there's room for whatever games devs want to make. I celebrate them all. I'm eagerly waiting for The Order and all that it offers.
TheWorthyEdge
Member
Please? At least PM them? Would love to hear.
WordsintheWater
Member
Sorry, didn't mean the game itself, meant the threads. They just become a shit show eventually, no problem with criticism, but there's been some posts that are seriously terrible. No one's opinion can affect my enjoyment of a game.
Dragonslayer_023
Banned
Most important question: how are the trophies???
Again, the problem (for me) with the Order is not it's length. The problem with the order is how it decides to balance it and what to do with it.Not a fair comparisons as all of these games, at their time, while having similar length, were either very creative with their gameplay at the time (usually offering something fresh) or offered variation in their design and basically worked well with what they set out to do.
Before I might get smash'd because the thread seems to get heated. I don't even dislike the order. I'm just mostly disappointed. What could've been for a GREAT game that would've lasted in my memory for a long time was a bit let down because it TELLS you about all these great concepts and ideas (The order itself and how the knights work, the werewolves, the weapons, the characters, and that thing that happens near the end) but barely does anything creative with them either in terms of level design, pacing, synergies and interaction. It's almost like the game doesn't care that you're here.
I really wish the devs will continue to support the game because it has huge potential. But my personal opinion is that they'll need to revisit maybe part of their core design if they wish for the IP to flourish. Because once the magic of the impressive visuals and polish goes away and we're more into the new generation, they won't be able to count solely on their cinematic presentation to attract more people. It doesn't seem very future-proof
I also think that the critic of length is ridiculous though. Like you pointed out, other games were the same length and were magistral. Some of my favs like Silent Hill 2, SotC, Vanquish and Bayonetta or even TloU aren't that longer. It's just how they work with that given time
Thanks for this post. Haven't had any lycan impressions so far and it sounds like this encounter is a lot better when it's not cut down as substantially as it was at E3.
ChasingComets
Member
The heart of the debate here is the cinematic linearity vs. gameplay divide, and the reviews, one way or another, are going to be major tent-poles for what the industry thinks.
This game should have new game plus, skippable cutscenes, and fun cheats for a second playthrough. That would make the length of the game a benefit. Spend 5-6 hours on first playthrough, then go back with all of your unlocked weapons and complete it in 3 hours. Throw in a scoring mode maybe. The strength of your weapons could increase with each playthrough. That would get me to go through atleast twice. The shooting looks good, so a horde mode might work as well.
LightofRohan
Member
Not a statement but a question.
How come games like Walking Dead, Gone Home and Life is Strange get a pass on the gameplay front but a game like the Order gets absolutely abused for it.
Is it due to the presence of weapons? The lack of dialogue options? The setting? Marketing?
I'm just trying to understand. While those games do get shit on at times by people that are like, "eh this isnt a game!" It never gets it to this level.
Any ideas or theories?
How come games like Walking Dead, Gone Home and Life is Strange get a pass on the gameplay front but a game like the Order gets absolutely abused for it.
Is it due to the presence of weapons? The lack of dialogue options? The setting? Marketing?
I'm just trying to understand. While those games do get shit on at times by people that are like, "eh this isnt a game!" It never gets it to this level.
Any ideas or theories?
I think most of them are unlocked based on how much you defend the game on neogaf.
The Mad Draklor
Member
I would like to hear your impressions. Is PM okay with you?
They are straightforward and nothing too challenging. Should be an easy Platinum for those interested in obtaining it.
WordsintheWater
Member
Share them dude, there are those of us who will appreciate them regardless of what they are.
Supposedly really good.
let's wait and see
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Its the fact that there are such extremes for a game no one has played that's so baffling. Once its out its more understandable.
Gun audio effects sounded pretty good from the YouTube gameplay that I watched.
It's simple. People think reviews will determine the success of The Order. Those people are earning money for each game and PS4 sold (I can only hope). This is serious business, and people have died for less.
You are scared I know I feel for my mod bros :/
Glorified G
Member
Exactly. I don't understand the reason to hold them back. It's not like giving impressions based off watching YouTube walkthroughs, which has no merit and deserves to get shit on.
If someone actually played the game and gives detailed, thought out impressions. No one is going to attack the poster, regardless if it is positive or negative.
Yeah but it could appear on GAF GOTY! I think your sense of GAF GOTY is pretty bad. Like a month ago when you said Uncharted 2, Gaf goty 2009, doesn't have many people singing its praises anymore only to have it whoop Mass Effect 2 in a GAF poll like later that week. I think ME2 was GAF GOTY 2010.
I keed, I keed.
boredandlazy
Member
Come on, man. Why even say that if you don't want to post impressions?
Just let them out.
Crossing Eden
Hello, my name is Yves Guillemot, Vivendi S.A.'s Employee of the Month!
One last quick and dirty gif for the anticipation of the review thread.
NateDrake please post your impressions.
NateDrake please post your impressions.
Yes. Let's hope so. I'll be glad when this game is finally released so this can all die down lol.
swazzyswess
Member
none of those games are $60 third-person shooters.
One last quick and dirty gif for the anticipation of the review thread.
NateDrake please post your impressions.
Just FYI I went to eat dinner and the thread shit itself so now there's like four of us watching.
The human AI on default difficulty - aka medium - has been non-threatening. I've been sitting back and pulling off headshots using pistols with ease. I've only died once so far and that was against the Lycan from the E3 demo during an insta-death QTE sequence. Hoping the challenge ramps up.
littlemagician
Member
What have I missed? seems like everyone is up in arms?
They have been advertising the hell out of this game on TV.
WordsintheWater
Member
One last quick and dirty gif for the anticipation of the review thread.
NateDrake please post your impressions.
hahah nice
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I went ahead and preordered the game. I had a lot of cash back from using Walmarts savings catcher app and taking advantage of the double Walmart bucks promo by Bluebird. I figured The Order was worth it day one for what little I would actually pay. Judging by the early impressions, I would have been fine paying entirely out of pocket.
XxRampage07xX
Member
Please share your impressions! I want to hear those
SolidSnakex
Member
This bullshit about Sony not marketing games always seems to popup. They were just pushing it last night during the NBA All Star challenge.
Just FYI I went to eat dinner and the thread shit itself so now there's like four of us watching.
Do you like to watch me?
One last quick and dirty gif for the anticipation of the review thread.
NateDrake please post your impressions.
Man, that's damn good!
I don't remember if this question was responded, but are there only that basic rebel enemy type?
Sony doesn't advertise things that are going to flop or have already flopped in the preorder market (like Vita) so the hardcore are like y u no advertise?
Their big games have always been well supported. Drake was holding a Subway sub if I remember correctly.
There are very finite dollars to go around and putting money behind games that have a potential really generate a return makes a lot more sense.
I'm in ur ceiling
Their big games have always been well supported. Drake was holding a Subway sub if I remember correctly.
There are very finite dollars to go around and putting money behind games that have a potential really generate a return makes a lot more sense.
I'm in ur ceiling
They've been marketing it a lot.
Just FYI I went to eat dinner and the thread shit itself so now there's like four of us watching.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Also none of those games have the insane visual details of the Order either. So pros and cons.
No doubt we'll see more commercials during the All Star Game tonight and Walking Dead.
That's about all they can really do at this point aside from increasing internet presence
alice_kiss_lara
Banned
heard this game has no "new game+"
disappointed
disappointed