JordanN
Banned
Really? It looked all sorts of next gen to me. Environment detail could be better but it's a clear step up from PS3/360 in the right shots.
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Knack new gameplay
- Thread starter eddfromtheriver
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Whoa, those crap quality vids aren't doing the game justice.
zeopower6
Member
Yeah, it looks a lot better in the right caps. Also, there are people around the area during the town demo but they're all gated off. The running away that they do and the panning-to-where-they-are is also scripted to when you pass by them. It looked really odd when someone playing the demo triggered the camera to change and the citizens started to run... and then he walked back, lol.
Splash Wave
Member
Nothing I've seen looks terribly interesting, but I've convinced myself that the finished product will be well-received. We'll see!
crazygambit
Member
Ding, ding, ding. I agree, but it should look considerably better in all the shots and that's just not the case. Also gameplay wise it looks decidedly current gen, except again for the particle stuff.
ricardo_sousa11
Member
It seems they are playing safe, which leaves the end result bland and...boring. They could do so much more with the idea :/
not that i am a fan, but this is nothing like lego games at all... i got two for the kids, and it is completely different genre (plus their production values suck)
I agree, it does seem to be lacking quite a lot of stuff and the world does seem bland in sense.
Plus the objects that come off from enemies when you kill them disappear WAY too quickly, stuff like that, with the tech they have, really annoys me. Not like it is even a demanding game.
When I see this game, I see a game that looks decent but lacks SO much of that little detail you want to see.
$60 is just ridiculous.
PSN game is what it should be treated like.
REALLY hope I am wrong though, Cerny is awesome.
Plus the objects that come off from enemies when you kill them disappear WAY too quickly, stuff like that, with the tech they have, really annoys me. Not like it is even a demanding game.
When I see this game, I see a game that looks decent but lacks SO much of that little detail you want to see.
$60 is just ridiculous.
PSN game is what it should be treated like.
REALLY hope I am wrong though, Cerny is awesome.
I mean, doesn't this sequence kind of look platform-y to you?
Well, yeah. That's pretty much straight out of Crash Bandicoot, right there.
Looks good enough that I plan to buy it at launch. The only thing that has me concerned was the developer's comment about creating a game that "anyone can finish"....
Fortunately there are difficulty settings and such, although that doesn't bode well for any challenge coming from platforming segments.
Fortunately there are difficulty settings and such, although that doesn't bode well for any challenge coming from platforming segments.
A narrative reason is one thing, but that doesn't mean it would make it fun. Hope I'm wrong, though.
Wow, beautiful shots.
TheChillyAcademic
Member
Eh, lifeless. The levels look completely empty and without soul. I love Cerny and I'm sure I'll pick it up at Launch but, I expected a bit more.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
The character models are at least acceptable. The main offender to me is the Environment detail/design.
Everything I see has been plagued with barren, desolate levels. Emptiness wherever you turn. Whatever IS there, disappears in mere seconds. Enemies, debris, objects, everything is gone in an instant. The PS4 has 7 gigabytes of usable RAM for gameplay, retaining object data should not be an issue.
Even down to the level design, it almost seems robotic, sterile, uninspired. Empty lifeless parallel hallways and corridors, devoid of any detail. Yeah there are reflective surfaces, but that doesn't hide how unimaginative the design is. Then you have the camera, snapping to fixed angles at random. It was disorienting to play to say the least. The demo had massive framerate issues too, although I assume that will be ironed out by release.
Sigh, believe me there is no game I'm rooting for more, I'd love for this game to make a 180 and impress the hell out of me, but so far it's not looking good. At all. Please I hope the launch product proves me wrong.
IncandescentPrecept
Banned
Alright, just watched the interview and new gameplay. It looks fun. There's nothing wrong with simple gameplay and linearity.
I'm confused as well.. This game looks so lifeless and boring. I just don't see the appeal. I'm hoping it'll get better in time, really want ps4 to have some "Mascot" games
Phire Phox
Banned
Game looks boring and repetitive to me.
Schobeleth
Member
So hyped for this game. I preordered the PS4 launch bundle with this and KZ: Shadowfall separately.
3rdamention
Member
Looks much better than last time I saw it. Much more color and looks VERYclear and crisp..
I too would like to see enemies, that gel gun and other particles stay on the screen longer, maybe even permanently.
I too would like to see enemies, that gel gun and other particles stay on the screen longer, maybe even permanently.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
It looks better, but still doesn't dispel my fears. Whoever is exclaiming "incredible and amazing" is a high person with an objectionable opinion.
I see no platforming; uninspired, empty, linear level design; encounter arenas; simplistic combat and "puzzles." Top that with the aesthetic that doesn't push anything beyond physics and you've got a game that's hardly worth even $40-$30.
Whoever likened it to Unleashed's Werehog sections was right on the money.
I wanna like it but it's not giving me anything.
I see no platforming; uninspired, empty, linear level design; encounter arenas; simplistic combat and "puzzles." Top that with the aesthetic that doesn't push anything beyond physics and you've got a game that's hardly worth even $40-$30.
Whoever likened it to Unleashed's Werehog sections was right on the money.
I wanna like it but it's not giving me anything.
Looks like something me and my son can play together and have fun with. I like the idea of growth throughout the levels, and using different power-ups to level up will at least add some depth to the gameplay. That said I'm not expecting a "super deep" experience but something a bit more casual that kids and adults can enjoy together.
plagiarize
Banned
this is the only thing I have pre-ordered.
although that's because i'm a little skeptical of it, and want a physical version of it I can trade in if I don't like it, but still. looks fun and I have my fingers crossed.
although that's because i'm a little skeptical of it, and want a physical version of it I can trade in if I don't like it, but still. looks fun and I have my fingers crossed.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
I think they're referring to this section here, as well as Geoff's comment during the interview calling it a callback to Crash as Cerny confirmed it. Until I see any platforming though, I can't call this game Crash Bandicoot-esque at all. It's a straight up brawler at the moment.
Hell, maybe it's just simple fun. I do need to look into it more, as this is one of the more appealing launch/launch period games to me... but... launch period.
ChimpBottle
Member
Pretty boring to be honest. Combat has very little depth and progression seems to be a linear "go from point A to point B". I know this can be attributed to a lot of games but to me it's so much more potent here
Edit: graphics looks great though
Edit: graphics looks great though
Yeah needs more stuff to smash and put more emphasis on building knack bigger as part of gameplay. Not just breaking a couple small things making you bigger all of a sudden.
it reminds me of a slower paced rachet and clank with no guns and crash bandicoot flair to the gameplay. problem is, there arent many things on the screen attacking or breaking apart, so everything feels even more static.
I'm expecting it to have bolts/coins flying everywhere after taking out a giant horde of enemies. Not 1-2 types with not much else going on.
I'm expecting it to have bolts/coins flying everywhere after taking out a giant horde of enemies. Not 1-2 types with not much else going on.
zeopower6
Member
I think they're referring to this section here, as well as Geoff's comment during the interview calling it a callback to Crash as Cerny confirmed it. Until I see any platforming though, I can't call this game Crash Bandicoot-esque at all. It's a straight up brawler at the moment.
The open grassy area that we saw in the initial reveal trailer seemed pretty platformer-ish to me too. I'm hoping as info trickles out, the game looks less linear so people will at least be satisfied with that. (No hope for anyone who hates the art direction)
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
yep.
FairXchange
Member
Gonna pick this up so I can play with my nephew at launch, it's looking great and some of the gameplay elements mentioned sound very impressive.
DangerMouse
Member
I mean, doesn't this sequence kind of look platform-y to you?
As a huge Crash fan, seeing this out of nowhere really pleased me so much, I think they haven't shown a lot of these types of sections which will probably be scattered throughout the levels like in Crash I hope.
Also, the ice level looked really nice. I could totally see a more complicated area later in the game that takes advantage of the sliding he was doing. And I'm really curious about the mention of "Ice Knack melting in the sun", I think that's the second time we've heard that so I'd be surprised if they don't make an area where you have to figure out how to manage that or get through part of a level fast enough or something like that.
Same here, I was actually starting to flake a little due to all the negativity coming out from some vocal GAFfers, but now? Now my faith is back full force and IT SHALL NOT BE SWAYED.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
It should be, but based on the video I've seen dips and stuttering. So depending on what framerate is was running on during the show there might be a call for concern.
SnipeyMcGee
Member
I want to like Knack, but that video was boring.
JordanN
Banned
I imagine it's because he has to dissemble and reassemble himself on the fly though.
ya it does, im still kinda meh on it, looking forward to seeing more.
razgriz417
Member
As much as I love Cerny, I'm still not sold on this game yet :/
The levels do look too barren, and more platforming would give it a LOT more of a nostalgic mascot character game feel.
But this is the first time I've really seen the katamari-ish hook, which is actually a pretty awesome direction to go, assuming they really use the fact that you grow in the levels and don't get stuck on just making it a health bar.
That part of the game's core design is the first thing that's made me think about buying the game. Seeing how similar it is to katamari, the way he can get bigger in a few minutes of a short town level, and fences which used to be obstacles suddenly become tools you can pick up and throw -- that seems pretty unique and exciting.
Hope they liven up the levels in the next few months.
But this is the first time I've really seen the katamari-ish hook, which is actually a pretty awesome direction to go, assuming they really use the fact that you grow in the levels and don't get stuck on just making it a health bar.
That part of the game's core design is the first thing that's made me think about buying the game. Seeing how similar it is to katamari, the way he can get bigger in a few minutes of a short town level, and fences which used to be obstacles suddenly become tools you can pick up and throw -- that seems pretty unique and exciting.
Hope they liven up the levels in the next few months.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
You don't love him, you barely know him. Slow the fuck down, sister.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
I actually prefer that look. Makes him look more interesting and exotic.
The gameplay to me look unique and very original. Sure, it may not be the most robust gameplay, but it seems like it has a lot of variety in the level design. The 4 levels they showed each had a substantial amount of different situation for you to have to contend with.
It looks like a perfect "old school" game in the vein of the titles mentioned like Crash.
It should be a welcome addition to the launch. Not the most anticipated title certainly, but one worthy of attention in a busy launch.