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[bunkitz]

Oh my God. "Warmastered." It's so fucking stupid. I love it.

Graphically, though... Uhh, I guess I'll need comparison shots to be able to see the difference. Looks the same to me.

 

[Orpheum]

one of my favorite games from the previous Gen, truly a surprise Gem. I still hope for Darksiders 3 so i will gladly buy it

 

[Momentary]

Chromatic_Aberration = 0

Yeah... Just in case it can also be named

r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0

I just found that out trying to take CA off of Street Fighter V

 

[Antilurker77]

Hopefully they put real work into the PC port this time. DS2 DE on PC was a mess. Glad I got it for free.

 

[darth_infamous]

Just put dual protagonist Fury and Strife for Darksiders 3 a la AC Syndicate, and call it a day.

 

[FoxnHurley]

Just put dual protagonist Fury and Strife for Darksiders 3 a la AC Syndicate, and call it a day.

That's actually not a bad idea! Have them play differently to offer players a larger variety on how to solve the dungeons' puzzles -- keeps the game from becoming redundant. Perhaps even incorporate co-op to solve puzzles a la Portal 2 or Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light.

 

[Cronen]

For once, my memory didn't fail me.

Welp, I don't have the DLC of the vanilla version .

 

[zerokoolpsx]

For once, my memory didn't fail me.

Shit, could have gotten this for free. I remember taking a screenshot of all my DS2 licenses and even emailed to them to no avail. Oh well, got it for dirt cheap on a sale.

 

[BasilZero]

Oh nice though I wonder if they'll offer to upgrade for free like for DS2 on PC.


Gonna be interesting how since there was no DLC for DS1 lol

 

[Leks]

Hope the game will support 1440p without using Hex Edit.

 

[DieH@rd]

Just put dual protagonist Fury and Strife for Darksiders 3 a la AC Syndicate, and call it a day.

More budget [but still awesome] alternative would be an fast-paced isometric hack&slash loot-based game in the veins of Diablo 3 [but with more story], with all four riders being playable in coop.

 

[Head.spawn]

Everytime I see a thread for this game, my dumb brain goes, "Fuck yeah!! Darkstalkers!!". Then I click said thread, get disappointed.

I like the game and all, have both of them but Capcom isn't putting out and damn that to hell.

 

[Rizzi]

That's not even a good pun.

 

[TheMoon]

So Kaiko is doing the port again, had a feeling they'd be behind this. They also did the Legend of Kay Anniversary remaster.

@VG_Dave 52m52 minutes ago
Darksiders Warmastered Edition:
- PS4, Xbox One, Wii U
- 1080p/60fps on PS4, Xbox One
- 1080p/30fps on Wii U
- £14.99
- October 25, 2016

not sure what the source is, maybe separate press mails?

That's not even a good pun.

It is because the always theme it in accordance with the main character of the game.

 

[PetrCobra]

got that game on PC but might buy the Wii U version if it's good, just to have both parts on one machine.

Also, could this mean they plan to continue the saga on Nintendo platforms and want to keep in touch with the playerbase?

 

[Sylfurd]

So Kaiko is doing the port again, had a feeling they'd be behind this. They also did the Legend of Kay Anniversary remaster.



not sure what the source is, maybe separate press mails?




It is because the always theme it in accordance with the main character of the game.

Fixed

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Surprised Wii U version is 1080..

 

[frankie_baby]

So Kaiko is doing the port again, had a feeling they'd be behind this. They also did the Legend of Kay Anniversary remaster.



not sure what the source is, maybe separate press mails?




It is because the always theme it in accordance with the main character of the game.

15 squid???????????? sold

 

[TheMoon]

15 squid???????????? sold

Again not sure where that came from, at least we know the initial €20 info came from an actual Nordic person at an event.

Fixed

Nice, box looks next gen now.

 

[Aklamarth]

What is ..mmm....Kaiko ?

 

[frankie_baby]

anyone played the wii u version of legend of kay? how does it run? I remember reading they managed at the last minute to bump the resolution from the 720p originally planned to 900p so as its the same developer that did that port I'm cautiously optimistic of a good job being done here

 

[martino]

That's lame. I can somewhat accept it being hard to think of a good moveset for Famine but Pestilence? Just be a Death Knight from WoW and slap fools with diseases.

pestilence ? your reference is not the original one because the 4 are conquest,war,famine,death

 

[TheMoon]

anyone played the wii u version of legend of kay? how does it run? I remember reading they managed at the last minute to bump the resolution from the 720p originally planned to 900p so as its the same developer that did that port I'm cautiously optimistic of a good job being done here

->

48 minutes of the Wii U version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8fHuJi5FYs

Framerate seems somewhat choppier than what I remember of the PS2 version, but it has been a long time since I've played it so I could be wrong.

Got it on Wii U yesterday. Just giving it a go. Not had any framerate issues and it looks gorgeous. The characters are really crisp. Camera isn't great but it's far from the worst.

It's a shame more games like this weren't remastered.

An hour into the Wii U version. Had not had any frame dips at all. In fact, I'm surprised the game is as polished as it it. Almost all the dialog is voice acted which is nice as well.

+

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=206343201&postcount=34

I do own the Wii U game myself but haven't opened it yet.

 

[frankie_baby]

->







+

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=206343201&postcount=34

I do own the Wii U game myself but haven't opened it yet.

Thanks, might actually pick up Kay for my little boy looks like a game he'd like, sounds like my cautious optimism is justified then

 

[TheMoon]

Thanks, might actually pick up Kay for my little boy looks like a game he'd like, sounds like my cautious optimism is justified then

It's been frequently on sale on the eShop btw.

What is ..mmm....Kaiko ?

Kaiko was a veteran German game dev studio that closed and people went to Factor 5 (Chris Hülsbeck) and whatever and now they reformed (under original founder and lead programmer Peter Thierolf), reopened and are doing these remasters/ports for Nordic. Bonus trivia: their graphics guy from the original group of three is now managing director at Zenimax Germany).

http://kaikogames.com/games.html

Recent Games

Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Release : 2015
Platforms : XBox One
What we did : Help porting the game to Xbox One

Legend of Kay Anniversary Edition
Release : 2015
Platforms : PS4, Wii U, PS3, XBox 360, PC, Mac OsX
What we did : Ported the game from PS2, including vast quality improvements


Games of the Founder
With keen games

Sacred 3
Release : 2014
Platforms : PS3, XBox 360, PC
What we did : Technical direction, Programming.

TNT Racers
Release : 2010, 2013(Wii U)
Platforms : Wii, PSP, PS3, XBox 360, Wii U
What we did : Technical direction, Programming of the Wii U Version.

Anno Create a new world
Release : 2009
Platforms : Wii, DS
What we did : Technical direction, Lead Programming of the DS Version.

Dance Dance Revolution Disney channel Edition
Release : 2008
Platforms : PS2
What we did : Engine Programming.

Secret Files 2 : Puritas cordis
Release : 2008
Platforms : Wii, DS
What we did : Technical direction.

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery
Release : 2007
Platforms : DS
What we did : Lead Programming.

Secret Files : Tunguska
Release : 2006
Platforms : Wii
What we did : Lead Programming.


With NEON Studios

Legend of Kay
Release : 2005
Platforms : PS2
What we did : Lead Programming.

Tunnel B1
Release : 1996
Platforms : Playstation, Sega Saturn
What we did : Lead Programming (Sega Saturn).

Mr. Nutz : Hoppin' Mad
Release : 1994
Platforms : Amiga
What we did : Programming.


With KAIKO (Hülsbeck, Matzke, Thierolf GbR)

Turrican 3
Release : 1993
Platforms : Amiga
What we did : Programming, Additional Game Design.

Apidya
Release : 1992
Platforms : Amiga
What we did : Programming, Game Design.

The Adventures of Quik & Silva
Release : 1991
Platforms : Amiga
What we did : Programming, Game Design.

Gem'x
Release : 1991
Platforms : Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS, C64
What we did : Game Design, Programming (C64)


As Solo Freelancer

Antics
Release : 1987
Platforms : C64
What we did : Game Design, Programming, Sound, Music

 

[Sarcasm]

So do owners of it on PC get this for free or heavy heavy discount?

 

[stan423321]

"Deathinitive" was so much of a better pun than "Warmastered". I see why they didn't go with "reWARmed", but still.

 

[Veal]

confession: I kind of like CA

Me too. It's never as bad as people make it out to be.

 

[KeyChainDude]

Awesome, I've been waiting for this! Any chance they offer a good deal to the owners of the Franchise Pack on Steam again?

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

So do owners of it on PC get this for free or heavy heavy discount?

hoping for a heavy discount like the 2nd one but either way i'll jump in I think

 

[Daante]

One of my favorite games of previous gen!

Atmosphere, music and gameplay is top notch once you get out of the "boring starting zone".

Also, i had zero problem with motion sickness, like Darksiders 2 gave me.

 

[Son Of D]

15 squid???????????? sold

Do we know if it's £15 for all versions or just Wii U with PS4/XB1/PC at £25 or something?

 

[TheMoon]

Do we know if it's £15 for all versions or just Wii U with PS4/XB1/PC at £25 or something?

the tweet right there in my post and the Nordic guy saying "€20" at that event last week are the only sources for price right now.

 

[Easy_D]

Oh, not Gunfire doing this remaster? There goes all my hope of Darksiders 2 actually getting the patch that was promised months ago :\

 

[BY2K]

So Kaiko is doing the port again, had a feeling they'd be behind this. They also did the Legend of Kay Anniversary remaster.



not sure what the source is, maybe separate press mails?




It is because the always theme it in accordance with the main character of the game.

15$? Sold.

 

[TheMoon]

15$? Sold.

Read again.

£15 is not $15. Especially not in Canada

 

[Creamium]

15$? Sold.

Will probably be $/€20

Which is still a steal, definitely getting this now.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Was told by VG_Dave that the PR only mentions Kaiko as the developer, so I guess they are indeed on all versions?

https://twitter.com/VG_Dave/status/758618661494132736

 

[TheMoon]

Will probably be $/€20

Which is still a steal, definitely getting this now.

€20 is the price we got first. £15 is quite low. That's probably the retail price for the PC SKU, honestly. Legend of Kay Anniv was €20-25 on console.

Was told by VG_Dave that the PR only mentions Kaiko as the developer, so I guess they are indeed on all versions?

https://twitter.com/VG_Dave/status/758618661494132736

Of course, why wouldn't they be?

 

[Hero of Legend]

Boom! Wii U box and Kaiko confirmed also, thanks VG_Dave!

Edit: Added all boxes!

 

[NumberThree]

Warmastered isn't nearly as good as Deathinitive, but it's still ok.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Of course, why wouldn't they be?

Because for example, Kaiko only helped out on the XBO version of DSII, and Blitworks just did the XBO port of MX vs. ATV: Supercross Encore, a game by the revived Rainbow Studious on other systems.

 

[TheMoon]

Because for example, Kaiko only helped out on the XBO version of DSII, and Blitworks just did the XBO port of MX vs. ATV: Supercross Encore, a game by the revived Rainbow Studious on other systems.

Logo on the box suggested them spearheading this, though.

The release for all platforms is set for October 25th 2016, and it will retail for USD/EUR 19.99, and GBP 14,99, respectively. Darksiders Warmastered Edition is being developed by the experienced developers at KAIKO, who have already been involved with some of Nordic Games’ projects in the past, like the Xbox One Version of Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition and Legend of Kay Anniversary (all platforms).

Finally settling the price back and forth. (from the PR)

 

[Hero of Legend]

Logo on the box suggested them spearheading this, though.



Finally settling the price back and forth. (from the PR)

Where's the PR?

Edit: Reinhard told me on twitter that as the PR bit above shows, it is out on Oct 25th WW and it IS PC-bound.

 

[BY2K]

20$ US so something like 30$ Canadian.

Still sold.

EDIT: Off, same day as The Last Guardian, though?

 

[KevinCow]

Warmastered isn't as good as Deathinitive, but I'll take it.

Getting this on PS4 and Wii U day 1.

 

[BrunOz]

I've played the ps3 version I long time ago and the screen tearing was so annoying but I've never finished it.

I don't mind 30fps for this game, so if the performance is good I'm gonna get this on Wii U 'cause it's the only platform which I own DS2 (thanks humble bundle!) so I can have the full package in one console, offscreen gameplay while relaxing in bed is always a nice bonus too.

 

[killroy87]

Do these images look the same to you? You might have a superpower lol.

But in the Darksiders screens specifically, what are people looking at? I just see screenshots lol.

 

[Acorn]

As good a place as any, is deathinitive worth buying? I loved darksiders 1

 

[Palmer27]

Chromatic aberration toggle and under £10 and I'll take it!
I hope this means Darksider's 3 is still in the works?...