Teasing_Pink
Member
That sucks. Sadly, it's happening to lots of folks. Think I might just shelve this until it gets patched; don't know if I handle losing progress, even with nightly save backups.
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Absolver |OT| Kick! Punch! It's All In The Mind!
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Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Shit. Did you get far?
For PS4 users, it might be worth ensuring Cloud Saves are enabled.
More_Badass
Member
Think of this game like SuperHOT. In that game, the campaign was more of a cool story-driven tutorial before getting into the meat of the arcade modes and modified challenges. This seems like the solo/story stuff is training for PVP and multiplayer; don't go into this if you want something with a single player focus
Luckily only had played for an hour, and the gameplay is fun enough that l don't mind just doing the early fights again. But yeah, sucks that I got to remake my deck now
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
That's a good way to look at it... but now I want to finish my speedruns on SUPERHOT!
Relearning moves too. That's balls.
I kind of expected teething issues. It's a fairly ambitious project for an indie.
Omegabalmung9
Member
What I like to do is the poke and run tactics lol. Do a few hits then back off and rinse and repeat until one dies.
More_Badass
Member
Worked a bit in my favor because I spent more time grinding the early tutorial enemies to learn their moves. Didn't do that last time
Thanks just found that out.
MadLaughter
Member
Bombcast mentioned Dark Souls/Journey in terms of MP for Absolver. Can you intentionally join up with your friends in this game?
More_Badass
Member
I saw an option to switch from encounters to invitations, so I assume so, but I haven't tried it out
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I like RPS' summation of the combat
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/08/29/wot-i-think-absolver/
Their concerns and criticisms, besides the technical issues
I saw a video where three people joined in the same game together, before release. I assume it was the PC version.
They wandered around picking fights and let one of them take on a group of NPCs while the others stood back doing emotes.
It was from a channel called Funhaus which is apparently very popular.
EDIT
Sp00ky's streaming it.
https://www.twitch.tv/teamsp00ky
ultrazilla
Member
Anyone know if this features PS4 Pro support? Thanks
Slightly more stable 30 fps
Played 'till now on PC, the game is legit
A lot of fun going around the world, the map is really complex. I need to figure out the deck system but even without having spent a lot of time in it I'm doing good thing in terms of combo and such
PvP is a blast
At 144FPS it is an higher refresh monitor seller honestly, just soooo good
A lot of fun going around the world, the map is really complex. I need to figure out the deck system but even without having spent a lot of time in it I'm doing good thing in terms of combo and such
PvP is a blast
At 144FPS it is an higher refresh monitor seller honestly, just soooo good
Baldwin_the_First
Member
Got in the servers for 2 pvp fights till the servers stopped working. Guess its a improvement? Thats 2 more fights since yesterday so far.
Berzerkiymc
Neo Member
anyone knows if this has ultrawide support?
Psycho-Typhoon
Neo Member
Managed to get in about 20 minutes of PVP before the servers went down again on PSN. I didn't level up enough to unlock school creation, which I really want to dig into. Currently at level 4 for Combat Trials.
Despite winning all of those matches, I despised the arena we fought in, which didn't change during our rematches. It was based off a library and had a set of stairs between the two spawn points on different levels. Stairs had no guard rails, and most of my kills were beating my opponent over the edge and having them fall. Felt like For Honor without edge throws.
Despite winning all of those matches, I despised the arena we fought in, which didn't change during our rematches. It was based off a library and had a set of stairs between the two spawn points on different levels. Stairs had no guard rails, and most of my kills were beating my opponent over the edge and having them fall. Felt like For Honor without edge throws.
I am having fun with this, quite a lot actually. Surprising kind of since I have yet to be able to connect to servers on PS4.
So, I knew a bit about the game, but it was the 'Should you buy it?' video that someone linked in here that pushed me over into getting it. This video: https://youtu.be/RzOjyuPIzw8
It's been pretty fun so far. I have beaten the first three named characters, and the boss (red dot on the map?).
Still messign with my deck, but really what I'd like some info on is... are builds a thing? I chose Kahlt, and currently am at around 11 STR, 10 VIT, 9 END and then 2 WIL and 3 DEX. Sitting on 5 points because I don't know what to do. Anyone point me in a good direction for info? I've heard diminishing returns start at around 20 in any of the stats. So am I just overthinking it here?
So, I knew a bit about the game, but it was the 'Should you buy it?' video that someone linked in here that pushed me over into getting it. This video: https://youtu.be/RzOjyuPIzw8
It's been pretty fun so far. I have beaten the first three named characters, and the boss (red dot on the map?).
Still messign with my deck, but really what I'd like some info on is... are builds a thing? I chose Kahlt, and currently am at around 11 STR, 10 VIT, 9 END and then 2 WIL and 3 DEX. Sitting on 5 points because I don't know what to do. Anyone point me in a good direction for info? I've heard diminishing returns start at around 20 in any of the stats. So am I just overthinking it here?
theDeeDubs
Member
Really loved everything I've seen about this game except the pvp focus of it. Just can't get into pvp games. Would've loved this to be a martial arts dark souls/journey love child, but guess it's not sadly.
Baldwin_the_First
Member
Anyone else got into their game and didnt have a mask on? Really like it that way even though it'll probably get patched in.
Added funds to my PSN account for this, not deciding whether to buy or not.
The capitalist in me doesn't want to support a product that isn't ready, but the enthusiast in me wants to try it and, to an extent, support small teams for trying something new.
Also, unless it tanks totally, it's probably not going to get a price cut for a few months, so is a spotty experience worth the money in the meantime?
Edit
Sod it, I'm in on PS4. It's the kind of game I've want to try for years. Now to face Sony's treacle-slow download servers.
The capitalist in me doesn't want to support a product that isn't ready, but the enthusiast in me wants to try it and, to an extent, support small teams for trying something new.
Also, unless it tanks totally, it's probably not going to get a price cut for a few months, so is a spotty experience worth the money in the meantime?
Edit
Sod it, I'm in on PS4. It's the kind of game I've want to try for years. Now to face Sony's treacle-slow download servers.
Baldwin_the_First
Member
Enthusiasm is always a better outlook to have than being pessimistic, but I might be a tad bit biaised since I gave in before the game came out by pre-ordering lol.
edit: glad you caved in.
Stiler
Member
Played for just a short time past the tutorial.
So far I am quite pleased with it, mainly the combat. The deck system and being able to pick your moves is something I hope more games borrow in the future.
The servers are getting hammered though and have been offline for me, so I am not playing a ton of it because I don't want to blow through it without experiencing the seamless player interactions that it has because of that.
I went with the windfall style of combat and am focusing more on dexterity and speed rather then brute strength.
I'd love if they had moves that had sounds to them, like some that'd have classic kung-fu screams and things to them, a la:
https://youtu.be/cS8ex1LlqpU?t=1m36s
So far I am quite pleased with it, mainly the combat. The deck system and being able to pick your moves is something I hope more games borrow in the future.
The servers are getting hammered though and have been offline for me, so I am not playing a ton of it because I don't want to blow through it without experiencing the seamless player interactions that it has because of that.
I went with the windfall style of combat and am focusing more on dexterity and speed rather then brute strength.
I'd love if they had moves that had sounds to them, like some that'd have classic kung-fu screams and things to them, a la:
https://youtu.be/cS8ex1LlqpU?t=1m36s
I've set up a PlayStation community called 'AbsolverNeoGAF'.
AbsolverGAF wasn't allowed.
I've not done it before, but I've set it up so anyone can join. I believe the game is region locked, but I hope this gives people a chance to play together.
If anyone spots glaring issues with the community let me know and I'll see if I can fix them or boot people if necessary.
AbsolverGAF wasn't allowed.
I've not done it before, but I've set it up so anyone can join. I believe the game is region locked, but I hope this gives people a chance to play together.
If anyone spots glaring issues with the community let me know and I'll see if I can fix them or boot people if necessary.
Nny7229
Member
I've only been able to play for about an hour due to having to move my PC, but I've loved it so far. My deck is going to take a lot of work to sort and some grinding to get new moves. Love the costumes and stuff you get.
I also had a ton of fun finding a random duo to join even though they where rushing through areas. I'll have to spend some more time revisiting them.
I also had a ton of fun finding a random duo to join even though they where rushing through areas. I'll have to spend some more time revisiting them.
terrdactycalsrock
Member
Does anyone know how long the single player is? Im interested, but have no plans to play the multiplayer stuff
Psycho-Typhoon
Neo Member
Took me about 3.5 to 4 hours.
terrdactycalsrock
Member
Thanks!
SlasherJPC
Banned
Glad I only did my preview video I linked on the first page and not a review right away. Felt like things could be rocky. Def seems like there are reasons to be concerned at launch. For example my game never got erased ever prelaunch and now that's happening. So odd.
Played for about an hour. PS4. Paid copy.
Frate poor, either in complex areas or with multiple NPCS on screen. One on one in small places it's fine.
Issues with lag and input delay. Toggling lock on on and off felt sludgy, not sure mechanics or lag. Made worse with frate drops.
Frate issues when entering new area and/or or players join sever in your location.
No introduction to systems at all. Can't understand the combat deck or sequence of moves. Annoyance compared to tech issues
When the combat worked, it did feel good. Learning attack strings and then figuring out you have to crouch or dodge. Good tension.
But with those technical issues, the game can't get out of its own way. I can feel like it's on the edge of greatness, but the performance is holding it back.
It shouldn't have these issues. Not at £25.
EDIT - also they need to anglicise the in-game text. A pony tail is listed as an 'attached' haircut and other information has clearly been written by somebody who speaks English well enough to get by, but not to write a technical manual, which is what the game neeeds.
Edit 2
There's an icon onscreen that shows what stance you're in and the moves to come next, but it feels like the icon is ticking through them counter-clockwise.
Anyone else getting that? I can't figure it out.
3. I was streaming on YouTube, so maybe that affected me. But my upload is something like 16mbps.
Frate poor, either in complex areas or with multiple NPCS on screen. One on one in small places it's fine.
Issues with lag and input delay. Toggling lock on on and off felt sludgy, not sure mechanics or lag. Made worse with frate drops.
Frate issues when entering new area and/or or players join sever in your location.
No introduction to systems at all. Can't understand the combat deck or sequence of moves. Annoyance compared to tech issues
When the combat worked, it did feel good. Learning attack strings and then figuring out you have to crouch or dodge. Good tension.
But with those technical issues, the game can't get out of its own way. I can feel like it's on the edge of greatness, but the performance is holding it back.
It shouldn't have these issues. Not at £25.
EDIT - also they need to anglicise the in-game text. A pony tail is listed as an 'attached' haircut and other information has clearly been written by somebody who speaks English well enough to get by, but not to write a technical manual, which is what the game neeeds.
Edit 2
There's an icon onscreen that shows what stance you're in and the moves to come next, but it feels like the icon is ticking through them counter-clockwise.
Anyone else getting that? I can't figure it out.
3. I was streaming on YouTube, so maybe that affected me. But my upload is something like 16mbps.
Baldwin_the_First
Member
Concerning your 2nd edit, it can go either way, depending on the strike you pick you can end up in one of the four stances.
OH. That's what "Attached" was. Since you cant rotate the camera when choosing hair, I've actually restarted the games a few times because I got annoyed at how something looked from the back.
This actually touches on another small problem I have, which is that I really want to be able to re-customize my character without restarting.
Durrzerker
Banned
Are the servers online on PC? I can't connect.
KCroxtonJr
Member
Yeah, the AI don't seem designed to work in groups, they all just come at you very aggressively with no thought to anyone around them. Also doesn't help that the Dodge in this game is way too short for how much distance most attacks cover, it's almost pointless to even try to dodge when there's multiple enemies.
fastballspecial
Member
I'm beating a named enemy and then I go to one of the meditation/save spots but the named enemy is there again if I go back after I respawn. Anyone know what's up with that?
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
I put in some hours last night. Despite a few technical issues, I'm really digging it. Fiddling with the Combat Deck is a-deck-tive ahahahaaaurgimsorry
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
I know this is a good game because I'm sitting at work thinking about how I can improve my Combat Deck.
How are you lot putting your Deck together?
I've made it so all my common stances are fast moves that string into each other; my alternatives string too, which means they kind of act as a fifth combo string of my higher damaging moves. I've also made sure my alternatives are the ones that predominantly have properties like guard break, interrupt or dodge, though the latter seems a little unnecessary given I'm using Windfall. Seems to work at the moment, but am I approaching it arse about face?
Also, Windfall dodging is much easier to implement than I thought it would be. The hit boxes are pretty good, so dodging looks awesome.
How are you lot putting your Deck together?
I've made it so all my common stances are fast moves that string into each other; my alternatives string too, which means they kind of act as a fifth combo string of my higher damaging moves. I've also made sure my alternatives are the ones that predominantly have properties like guard break, interrupt or dodge, though the latter seems a little unnecessary given I'm using Windfall. Seems to work at the moment, but am I approaching it arse about face?
Also, Windfall dodging is much easier to implement than I thought it would be. The hit boxes are pretty good, so dodging looks awesome.
Oof. Picked up this game after listening to Jason and Brad talking about it on the Bombcast. I wasn't very keen on the combat to begin with, but they made it so better than I had imagined. Ended up not liking it, specially in 2v1 or 3v1 scenarios :/
I would stick with it, but the locked framerate is just too noticeable for me. I don't know if it's tied to the physics or what, but it baffles me that they decided to lock the framerate at 60 FPS on PC. Maybe unlocking it impacted negatively in the timing of hits or whatever... but I just can't deal with it. Sorry
I would stick with it, but the locked framerate is just too noticeable for me. I don't know if it's tied to the physics or what, but it baffles me that they decided to lock the framerate at 60 FPS on PC. Maybe unlocking it impacted negatively in the timing of hits or whatever... but I just can't deal with it. Sorry
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah, I haven't got the hang of dealing with multiple opponents either. I think it's a case of positioning and getting them hitting each other.
I would stick with it, but the locked framerate is just too noticeable for me. I don't know if it's tied to the physics or what, but it baffles me that they decided to lock the framerate at 60 FPS on PC. Maybe unlocking it impacted negatively in the timing of hits or whatever... but I just can't deal with it. Sorry
Who are you apologising to?
Is the framerate locked on other fighting games? I'm a dunce, so I'm not sure if it would give a player an advantage to have a higher fps.
ultrazilla
Member
Thank you kind sir!
Was going to jump in but the reviews and impressions in this thread made me decide to wait to see what kind of post launch support
the game will get and whether there will be a healthy online community for it(since the main idea of the game is to be multiplayer based).
It's not you. It's the game. It's better offline. But still not quite good enough.
I've found out that you can shareplay the game on PS4, including handing over the controller so online friends can play. This is a good way to demo the game if need be.
Edit I also now really dislike the camera.
I like the concept of the Combat Deck and learning new moves by fighting enemies, but I feel like the time it takes to learn the moves is too long. Maybe it's because of the fighting style I chose but avoiding moves is hard to time and blocking them doesn't provide much move xp.
At the top of this page More Badass literally recommends against this (sort of), saying that the meat of the game is post-completion Arcade and multilayer.