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Heavenly Sword demo dated.

I'm looking forward to this, but I do have concerns..

There seems to be a real lack of exploration, which is a real shame considering the beauty of some of the environmments.

Also, from the videos and walkthroughs we've seen, it seems like there is very little gameplay in comparison to the amount of cutscenes. I hope this isn't the case. As good as the story and graphics are, I really want to play a game - it's reminding me somewhat of MGS2
 
NinSoX said:
I'm not allowed to state my opinion? What was the point of your post other than sounding offended because of yet another differing opinion? I don't want to get personal but it seems your purpose lately has been fighting fanboys in message boards which I want no part of.

Well, stating an opinion is fine, but, coming to this thread just to say "wow, this game doesn't interest me at all" is a bit pointless.

I mean what's the idea ?

Unless you're the kind of person how would go, let's say, to a macdonald's just to say "Hello guys, I don't like burgers and fries" I think you'd pretty much get the same reactions.
 
This is perhaps the game that is going to make me buy a PS3.

I just hope it retains at least some of its omg-ness on my 27" SDTV. :cry:
 
pswii60 said:
I'm looking forward to this, but I do have concerns..

There seems to be a real lack of exploration, which is a real shame considering the beauty of some of the environmments.

Also, from the videos and walkthroughs we've seen, it seems like there is very little gameplay in comparison to the amount of cutscenes. I hope this isn't the case. As good as the story and graphics are, I really want to play a game - it's reminding me somewhat of MGS2

I have also fears that there isn´t any exploration.. What I have seen seems like battle-arenas linked by quicktime events and cutscenes.
 
Defuser said:
Finally,You guys better play it to see whether Bebpo's words are true or not.

didn't he said the game was horrid or something.

great week for us ps3 owners, heavenly sword demo (pending expectations) and background firmware update. :D
 
People are complaining that it's the Gamers Day demo which probably 97% of us have NOT played?!?

I have been salavating at playing that demo. So what if it's 10 mins, I'll be playing it over and over till the game comes out (stopping at times to play Lair and Warhawk =P)
 
jrricky said:
Though I am not interested in the game, I just wanted to ask, are you a gamer? I mean, do you actually PLAY games?

Yes I am a gamer, let me clarify. Obviously, gameplay is what makes something a game instead of a movie. I like being able to play parts of the story, instead of just observing it. It helps me get more immersed in the story if I feel like I have some control over it.

However, the actual depth, uniqueness, originality, and fun factor of the gameplay for me ranks way lower than the story. If you give me a choice between a game that has the best gameplay ever, but a crap story vs. a game with a great story, but painful gameplay, I would pick the great story. But some type of gameplay is a must for the immersion I mentioned earlier.

Make sense?

Obviously I do appreciate good gameplay, just saying it ranks fairly low for me.
 
dionysus said:
Yes I am a gamer, let me clarify. Obviously, gameplay is what makes something a game instead of a movie. I like being able to play parts of the story, instead of just observing it. It helps me get more immersed in the story if I feel like I have some control over it.

However, the actual depth, uniqueness, originality, and fun factor of the gameplay for me ranks way lower than the story. If you give me a choice between a game that has the best gameplay ever, but a crap story vs. a game with a great story, but painful gameplay, I would pick the great story. But some type of gameplay is a must for the immersion I mentioned earlier.

Make sense?

Obviously I do appreciate good gameplay, just saying it ranks fairly low for me.


So if I took blade runner and made you periodically press the X button --which sounds like horrendous game play to me -- that'd be a game too you?
 
Don't be dissing blade runner, that was a fun game.

But I too look forward to this game. But unlike the other poster, I feel a game is best when storyline and gameplay is at least acceptable. The game will probably not feel the same as God of War but, it should be a good first from NT. I just hope they provide a good demo, because a poor one can just shoo away fans.

But regardless of how it plays I'll probably still purchase it, it played well at E3 2006. If it hasn't improved since then I would be shocked.
 
Late to the party but.

HELL YES!!!

Gotta romote dl that from my PSP at work, I want it available as soon as i get home :)
 
Blimblim said:
Can't wait to play this. I still have some doubts concerning the gameplay of this game, so a demo is more than welcome :)

Blim! Where are the Halo 3 impressions that were supposed to go up last week? ;)
 
Dante said:
Late to the party but.

HELL YES!!!

Gotta romote dl that from my PSP at work, I want it available as soon as i get home :)
Wow, the PS3 owns. Never even thought of doing that. :lol

Good, now I can leave the house on Thursday. :P
 
I love the art design, atmosphere, animations, CG acting, etc.

But the gameplay...I hope it's good, if it's similar to GOW then I'm cool with it. It doesn't have to be Ninja Gaiden level of awesome combat to be fun. I've been cautiously optimistic about this game since the day it was shown, hopefully I enjoy the demo.
 
Linkzg said:
do you need a euro account for this?


No.

"IGN have also got word from Sony that the demo should hit all territories simultaneously."

Cant wait!
 
Typical every time something big comes up on PSN (except for las weeks little suprise) I am always leaving that dat to go out of town for the weekend.:lol
 
jjasper said:
Typical every time something big comes up on PSN (except for las weeks little suprise) I am always leaving that dat to go out of town for the weekend.:lol
Dont worry ill play it extra for you. ;-)
 
glaurung said:
That animated face in the menu is the new T-Rex head demo.

I look forward to staring at it for hours. And hours.

And hours.

Great shots.
It's not just the face, it zooms out to show her fully, she turns around to watch the options you're selecting, etc. And yes, it looks completely mesmerizing.
 
Marconelly said:
It's not just the face, it zooms out to show her fully, she turns around to watch the options you're selecting, etc. And yes, it looks completely mesmerizing.
Hopefully you can control her eyes/head with the sixaxis motion control :D
 
Strider2K99 said:
Time for me to rebuy the PS3 earlier than expected.
:lol Same here. I almost got one today, it's tough because everyday it's like "noooo...." because the games are finally starting to hit. But I hold out for the real value(I want my rumble controller!).

Does anyone know though if the WarHawk bundle will be permanent? I'd like to get it just for the headset.
 
Deepblue said:
Blim! Where are the Halo 3 impressions that were supposed to go up last week? ;)

There are none since they canceled the game, now lot's of ppl will put some lipstick on and cap themselves... Seriously, why post something like that which is COMPLETELY off-base to the topic at hand... Oh, wait, it's a Sony thread, and you're in it...

Glad to see more of the usual subjects are showing up, it wouldn't be a normal day without it...
 
J-Rzez said:
There are none since they canceled the game, now lot's of ppl will put some lipstick on and cap themselves... Seriously, why post something like that which is COMPLETELY off-base to the topic at hand... Oh, wait, it's a Sony thread, and you're in it...

Glad to see more of the usual subjects are showing up, it wouldn't be a normal day without it...

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I got an email from PSU listing HS demo as coming soon, so I guess it's coming to both the US and EU this Thursday simultaneously (hopefully).
 
I'm pretty sure the gameplay won't do it for me, but I'm happy to give it a try before release. If nothing else I'm interested in how good it looks outside of the HD trailer.
 
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