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Enslaved: Odyssey to the West |OT| I Die, You Die.
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revolverjgw
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The game's alright. I definitely feel like I'm getting my 15 bucks worth, it's a fun, easy romp through a beautiful world.
But the combination of the extremely detailed backgrounds and the slideshow framerate makes it hard for me to play more than 2 chapters in one sitting. My eyes can't take it. At a consistent 30, this would have been one of the best looking games of the gen. What a shame.
A little bit of ICO in the dual-person traversal mechanics (and the more picturesque areas, damn there's some nice looking vistas)... Uncharted's platforming, Prince of Persia-esque combat... nothing new but the mix of these gameplay elements plus the inspired setting make the game just interesting enough to be worth playing despite how HORRENDOUSLY it runs.
But the combination of the extremely detailed backgrounds and the slideshow framerate makes it hard for me to play more than 2 chapters in one sitting. My eyes can't take it. At a consistent 30, this would have been one of the best looking games of the gen. What a shame.
The Praiseworthy said:
A little bit of ICO in the dual-person traversal mechanics (and the more picturesque areas, damn there's some nice looking vistas)... Uncharted's platforming, Prince of Persia-esque combat... nothing new but the mix of these gameplay elements plus the inspired setting make the game just interesting enough to be worth playing despite how HORRENDOUSLY it runs.
snoopeasystreet
Member
Started playing the game the other night. I'm enjoying it but is it just me or is the image quality terrible?
snoopeasystreet said:
It is kind of low res, but the colours are pretty. It certainly doesn't hold a candle to Uncharted.
But unlike others here, I didn't experience framerate problems. Maybe a patch fixed that? I actually ran into very few glitches - only the part at the windmill glitched for me - despite all the horror stories I heard around launch that put me off the game. I was under the impression that it was so buggy that it was unplayable from what I heard, mostly from IGN.
Tizoc
Member
Hmm I seem to be enjoying the game more now.
I reached Chapter 9
, and up til then I think I got better with the game.
Wish there was more variation to combat since mashing Square 2-4 times then double Tri can get old.
I managed to get the trophy for finishing a stage without dying and for getting half the orbs (I was WTF at getting it, since even though I collected as many orbs as I can, was surprised that I got that much). Might not bother with getting all orbs though, but will get all masks using a guide (and if by finding all masks I end up getting majority of orbs...).
I reached Chapter 9
the windmill
Wish there was more variation to combat since mashing Square 2-4 times then double Tri can get old.
I managed to get the trophy for finishing a stage without dying and for getting half the orbs (I was WTF at getting it, since even though I collected as many orbs as I can, was surprised that I got that much). Might not bother with getting all orbs though, but will get all masks using a guide (and if by finding all masks I end up getting majority of orbs...).
TheVisualizer
Banned
I picked this up a week or 2 ago and have been playing it on and off. First off, I installed it to my 360 and haven't noticed these crippling framerate issues everyone seems to be bothered with.
This game has so much going for it, great graphics, likeable characters, great voice-acting, good mix of platforming and fighting, combat that has some variety and complexity available despite not needing to use it much, but there's just something about the game that just doesn't click for me.
I'm up to Level 9 or 10, (just finished the Windmill part) and I can only play the game in 1 or 2 level spurts before I lose interest. I intend on finishing it, but can't quite figure out why I don't like the game more. I guess it would have to be a combination of the story not being very interesting so far, as it's pretty much just a poor excuse to get from point A to B. Also, the combat can be a little repetitive, and the platforming is a little too straightforward and automatic.
This game has so much going for it, great graphics, likeable characters, great voice-acting, good mix of platforming and fighting, combat that has some variety and complexity available despite not needing to use it much, but there's just something about the game that just doesn't click for me.
I'm up to Level 9 or 10, (just finished the Windmill part) and I can only play the game in 1 or 2 level spurts before I lose interest. I intend on finishing it, but can't quite figure out why I don't like the game more. I guess it would have to be a combination of the story not being very interesting so far, as it's pretty much just a poor excuse to get from point A to B. Also, the combat can be a little repetitive, and the platforming is a little too straightforward and automatic.
The Praiseworthy
Member
Collecting them was huge pain in the ***.... oh god I remember missing 3 in chapter 9 which was soooo long, I almost cried going back to the start and check every inch again -.-"Mikey Jr. said:
I hope they don't make stupid annoying trophies like this ever again.
Just finished the game. I had played the first half a year ago, got stuck at the Windmill, then picked it up a few days ago.
This was a really good game, though it was definitely better than the sum of its parts.
Platforming was simplistic (Though later levels have more timing based elements). It just really bothered me that you literally could NOT fall off a platform. The game would have been harder, and more fun had they fine tuned the platforming and added depth. Combat was a bit clunky, but it was alright (Aside from the camera issues).
New York City was definitely the highlight of the game. It was easily the most polished, with a beautiful art style and wonderful vistas. Later levels preform increasingly worse, with huge frame rate issues, texture pop-in, etc. The village level also had way too much fighting. It picked back up again after the village. The later levels of the game have noticeable performance issues, but the level design picks back up. There were a ton of really exciting moments. However, those occasional stealthy moments from New York disappear almost completely by the end of the game, which is unfortunate.
The occasional cinematic moments were cool too. The cloud sections were fun, and featured more traditional platforming (Where timing actually matters).
The last level was awesome. I'm glad they didn't opt to do a final boss.
The ending was interesting.
I really hope they make a sequel.
This was a really good game, though it was definitely better than the sum of its parts.
Platforming was simplistic (Though later levels have more timing based elements). It just really bothered me that you literally could NOT fall off a platform. The game would have been harder, and more fun had they fine tuned the platforming and added depth. Combat was a bit clunky, but it was alright (Aside from the camera issues).
New York City was definitely the highlight of the game. It was easily the most polished, with a beautiful art style and wonderful vistas. Later levels preform increasingly worse, with huge frame rate issues, texture pop-in, etc. The village level also had way too much fighting. It picked back up again after the village. The later levels of the game have noticeable performance issues, but the level design picks back up. There were a ton of really exciting moments. However, those occasional stealthy moments from New York disappear almost completely by the end of the game, which is unfortunate.
The occasional cinematic moments were cool too. The cloud sections were fun, and featured more traditional platforming (Where timing actually matters).
The last level was awesome. I'm glad they didn't opt to do a final boss.
The ending was interesting.
I liked it, but it didn't really make sense - why would Pyramid kill people if he was trying to give them a better life? I don't really get that.
I really hope they make a sequel.
I beat the game on the hardest difficulty a few weeks ago, I didn't really have any issues with the framerate on 360.
Enjoyable game, and I really liked the art direction, despite some of the muddy textures (which I barely noticed), and animation. Combat wasn't the best, but serviceable for the hardest difficulty; hate some of those moments you get locked into a move.
I would buy a sequel if they put one out. I kind of want to get the DLC, but I don't particularly want to play as Pigsy, heh.
Enjoyable game, and I really liked the art direction, despite some of the muddy textures (which I barely noticed), and animation. Combat wasn't the best, but serviceable for the hardest difficulty; hate some of those moments you get locked into a move.
I would buy a sequel if they put one out. I kind of want to get the DLC, but I don't particularly want to play as Pigsy, heh.
Ben Morales
Member
Just finished this game, had a blast with it. Actually looking forward to orb hunting and getting the rest of the trophies.
This is kind of a shot in the dark, but does anyone have a Classic Monkey DLC code they aren't using? I really want to play in the Sun Goku outfit! I'm so angry that just because I wasn't there day one, I miss out on this costume! I would gladly buy it if they made it available.
This is kind of a shot in the dark, but does anyone have a Classic Monkey DLC code they aren't using? I really want to play in the Sun Goku outfit! I'm so angry that just because I wasn't there day one, I miss out on this costume! I would gladly buy it if they made it available.
I finished the game last week. While I thought that the gameplay was pretty average the
ending left me curious to where the story was headed. I don't know if I would play part 2 if Ninja Theory manages to convince Namco to release another, but I definitely would look up the plot on Wikipedia! Lol...
matrix
Just finished the game finally (I had it for a couple months and played it off and on). Overall, I liked the game a lot, and I really think that there is some good potential for this world to expand upon in sequels.
What was weird to me was that combat felt very standard when you would fight the typical three mech group, but would feel a lot better when you had to fight 5+.
I do hope to see some sort of followup in the future, but the sales have not been all that fantastic. Here's hoping.
What was weird to me was that combat felt very standard when you would fight the typical three mech group, but would feel a lot better when you had to fight 5+.
I do hope to see some sort of followup in the future, but the sales have not been all that fantastic. Here's hoping.
Para bailar La Bomba
Banned
daedalius said:
Really? Every 360 owner has said it's bad as it is on the PS3
daedalius said:
The DLC is surprising good.
Phonomezer
Banned
Gvaz said:
Nah, the game is pretty easy. Just enjoy
Steve McQueen
Member
Gvaz said:
I runs very good on 360. The PS3 version is not that great
BruiserBear
Banned
Para bailar La Bomba said:
If I recall correctly Digital Foundry's analysis suggested the PS3 version ran worse than the 360 version.
I picked up the 360 version on a deal a while back, and still haven't started it. I really plan to soon though, as it seems like it's worth my time.
Monty Mole
Member
So, finally completed this.
Good points:
- Good, interesting story.
- Colourful and beautiful landscapes, makes a refreshing change from the genericism out there.
- Great atmosphere in parts, especially at the top of the wind-turbine
Bad points:
- Broken and frustrating controls
- Riddled with game-breaking bugs (360 version), had to restart from checkpoint on several occasions due to get stuck in scenery, falling through floors etc
- Felt unpolished and somewhat rushed
- Combat is clunky and unsatisfying. Beyond night and day compared with something like Ninja Gaiden.
- Poor framerate and jaggies
- Very linear with little in the way of exploration
- A bit jarring just seeing random photos of the developers and their holiday-snaps throughout the game in flashbacks (even if this is explained somewhat at the end)
Overall, I did enjoy my experience with Enslaved and it was far better than Heavenly Sword. But i just feel it could have been so much more. Great idea, poor execution. Ninja Theory certainly know how to do the cinematic stuff (in a similar way to Naughty Dog), but they just can't seem to build a solid game around it. Will be interesting to see what happens with DMC.
Good points:
- Good, interesting story.
- Colourful and beautiful landscapes, makes a refreshing change from the genericism out there.
- Great atmosphere in parts, especially at the top of the wind-turbine
Bad points:
- Broken and frustrating controls
- Riddled with game-breaking bugs (360 version), had to restart from checkpoint on several occasions due to get stuck in scenery, falling through floors etc
- Felt unpolished and somewhat rushed
- Combat is clunky and unsatisfying. Beyond night and day compared with something like Ninja Gaiden.
- Poor framerate and jaggies
- Very linear with little in the way of exploration
- A bit jarring just seeing random photos of the developers and their holiday-snaps throughout the game in flashbacks (even if this is explained somewhat at the end)
Overall, I did enjoy my experience with Enslaved and it was far better than Heavenly Sword. But i just feel it could have been so much more. Great idea, poor execution. Ninja Theory certainly know how to do the cinematic stuff (in a similar way to Naughty Dog), but they just can't seem to build a solid game around it. Will be interesting to see what happens with DMC.
Haunted
Member
I'd like to see Ninja Theory as a grunt work studio. Let them design, let them model, let them create environments.
But dear god, let someone else design, implement and polish the actual gameplay.
It's a game of extremes, hitting highs in one level, then sinking super low in others.
edit: and then put it out on PC so I can play it in a proper resolution, smooth framerate and without tearing.
But dear god, let someone else design, implement and polish the actual gameplay.
It's a game of extremes, hitting highs in one level, then sinking super low in others.
edit: and then put it out on PC so I can play it in a proper resolution, smooth framerate and without tearing.
I bought the game for 9 bucks on amazon a little while ago. Actually enjoying it quiet a bit, seems longer than I expected too. I just finished Chapter 10 and there still seems to be a few left according to what I saw. I thought it was going to end up being like 5-6 hours, but it feels like I might be at around that time now. It's just nice to look at. Doesn't really feel too hard so it's kind of nice to relax too.
Got it for 10 bucks on sale and it was well worth it. The framerate was iffy but the art style sort of made up for that, the characters were few but likable and the story was good. The gameplay was fun, though kinda basic. I liked how movement wasn't a problem between the two since most of the time you could just get Trip on Monkey's back.
8/10
8/10