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Darksiders II |OT| What starts with War, ends with Death.
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Wuthering_Heights
Banned
How is the Abomination Vault book, anyway?
Schweinehund
Member
I remember the portal dungeon being annoying the first time playing it, but the second time through it didn't seem as bad.
OOT Water temple is by far more annoying.
Can't wait to get my Necromancer Hard mode play through going.
OOT Water temple is by far more annoying.
Can't wait to get my Necromancer Hard mode play through going.
soulassssns
Banned
What is that?
Full of action, and great showcase of Death's character. He keeps better balance between all the major power players than anyone, but he pays a price for that. I cant wait to see more of him in DS2, he was awesome in the book.
Also, War was fucking brute force killing machine.
Its really shame they did not produce audiobook with Liam, Michael and the rest of the VA crowd giving voice to their characters.Wuthering_Heights
Banned
Regardless of graphical issues, can't wait. Being a huge fan of the universe they built in DS1, I'm excited to see them build on that and really flesh out the mythology of the game.
JumpingTheGun
Banned
The gunplay better have at least a little more depth to it. Very satisfying to lock on, maintain a good distance dashing in and out while firing relentlessly.
In DS2 you can fire only 10 bullets before reloading.
JumpingTheGun
Banned
well are there gun upgrades? Like, more than two?
Kabuki Waq
Member
anyone still having their preload suspended on steam? is this normal?
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
We don't know. Maybe you should play the mage version of death if you want a more distant combat.
Game is not out yet. The suspended part of it is the decryption key
It is suspended for all of us.
It is now. I guess they changed how their preload system works.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Die, what do you rate the book?
Sorry, it was my fault.
I have enjoyed it for what it was - videogame book that expands the universe and give us the closer loot to many characters. It will be a great read for those who like DS universe. Hopefully they will make more.
As for rating... It was good, but it was not "Thrawn trilogy good".
[thrawn trilogy is IMO the absolute highpoint for "expanded universe" type of books for any videogame/movie IP].QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
I have enjoyed it for what it was - videogame book that expands the universe and give us the closer loot to many characters. It will be a great read for those who like DS universe. Hopefully they will make more.
As for rating... It was good, but it was not "Thrawn trilogy good".
Sounds good to me.
The Necromancer skill tree has no range spells. It's mostly about summoning things to help you in large battles or casting spells that deal damage to anyone near you.
Heart of Black
Member
Well, I'd say that summoning crows that do ice damage and Ghouls that distract enemies are "range" spells.
No, but the guns aren't DMC style guns, though they are useful in combat at times.
Wuthering_Heights
Banned
Just got a call from Ivy, letting me know that I can pick up Darksiders 2 Monday night at Midnight!
Yeah, no. I'm gonna sleep!
Yeah, no. I'm gonna sleep!
soulassssns
Banned
It's a book!
DAYAM! I gotta get myself a copy. I assume it is out or coming out soon after the game?
I never saw how "Murder" works. It involves crows, so that must be ranged AOE spell.
It came out 3 weeks ago.
R
Retro_
Unconfirmed Member
Oh good shit then.
Not sure I could do another one like it.
and I didn't spend nearly close to 6 hours doing it. Probably close to two or three with breaks and interruptions.
It wasn't hard but fighting that robot 3 different times was pretty annoying. Especially the 2nd one where you have to wait for it to break pads and it just fucking looks at you for 2 minutes. Or worse it swings and misses(the pad. Not you of course!!)
Just got done with it just now. If there's really no secret finale 6 hour dungeon I'll probably finish the game tonight
DonMigs85
Member
Wasn't it originally due in May? The writer did some Magic books too.
And apparently the Darksiders World Bible is due to come out alongside the game.
There's a giant, run-around-the-world fetch quest, but if you found Vulgrim everywhere it's not too long, maybe 30 minutes.
Schweinehund
Member
You can also collect abyssal armor after the black throne. It looks awesome but makes the game way too easy.
R
Retro_
Unconfirmed Member
I'm ok with that. That's like par the course for games like this I figured. I want to go back and get some of the stuff I missed anyways.(with guide assistance of course.)
You can make both portals on one pad.
I mad two since I couldn't dodge the smash to save my life, so I'd zip away to the other portal to avoid a hit then jump back in to get on his head
But I swear I tried that and it wouldn't let me.
Atleast Straga was a pushover. Some of the mobs in the dungeon were more difficult and did more damage
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=40089433&postcount=463
My old post with all the skills in the game
My old post with all the skills in the game
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
You don't need a guide, get fury's embrace from the final dungeon. I believe it's in a bit squarish room that had a bridge type deal you walked across shortly after getting the portal gun. You look to the upper corner of the area and you will see a portal area you can shoot.
Once you get that item EVERY SINGLE CHEST AND TOKEN IN THE ENTIRE GAME will show up on your map.
edit: Fuck I double posted
R
Retro_
Unconfirmed Member
Unless I can get back in I missed that :x
RevolverFox44
Banned
That fetch quest is really short and piss easy, the map shows you exactly where each piece is and if you found all the Vulgrim locations there's nothing to it. I was disappointed it wasn't more substantial.
Yes. If you unlocked all Vulgrim locations, it can be done really quickly.
The portal to the black throne is available where Samael's Prison is. You can go back. I think the only place you get locked out of is
Eden
Also, the fetch quest in DS1 is the perfect time to take all of your toys and go collect all of the Life/Wrath Shards and the rest of your abyssal armor if you missed any of it.
Eden is where the last piece is, so if you don't complete the armor there, then you have missed one somewhere.
Surface of Me
I'm not an NPC. And neither are we.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EKeZITySe8&feature=channel&list=UL
This guy has the first 30 minutes of the 360 version, looks pretty good IMO. Absolutely loving the soundtrack.
This guy has the first 30 minutes of the 360 version, looks pretty good IMO. Absolutely loving the soundtrack.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Lets revisit glorious 60fps PC footage!
28min 30sec mark http://www.gameswelt.tv/29512/insert-coin/sendung-126.html
pooptacular
Member
Has it been mentioned anywhere if the pc version received graphical updates over the first game?
Not quite as irritating as people who start crying 20FPS and constant screen tearing after one users comments about a youtube video. Talk about hyperbole. Mountain meet molehill.
It sounds like there is some frame rate hiccuping and minor screen tearing. After being assured there wouldn't be any and that it was addressed, I'll agree it's a bit of a let down. I, however, seriously doubt it's at the level people have escalated it to over the course of a handful of posts.
Yes, the game will have more in game options for graphical tweaks compared to the first one , (so you wont need to force AA and AF trough the ati/nvidia control panels)
For me it is gonna be crit + life on kill [or some other health gaining technique].
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Wrath on hit/crit/wrath regen Necro build using Harvest as well