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[The Dutch Slayer]

Name: Hunted: The Demon's Forge
Genre: 3rd person action RPG
Developer: inXile Entertainment
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Engine: Unreal Engine 3
Year of first release: 2011
Platforms: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC
Players: 1-2
Co-op: Online, Splitscreen, lan/systemlink
Content: Single player camping, co-op camping (same as SP camping). unique "horde mode like mode" called Crucible.
Price: USA $59,95 UK "official" £39,95 EU 59,95 (No collectors editions)
Release dates:
NA May 31, 2011
PAL June 3, 2011
JP June 23, 2011

PC version of the game is: GFW (NOT LIVE) and its a STEAMWORKS GAME.
So this means you can buy the retail version and activate it on steam.
It also has steam achievements, matchmaking and friendlist integration.

Box arts:

PAL:

NTSC:

Hunted: The Demon's Forge - Achievements
Xbox360Achievements.org - Every Point Counts

There are 50 achievements with a total of 1000 points.

[spoiler]
 	Raise the Not Quite Dead (15 points)
Adventure Mode - Cooperatively kill 50 levitating enemies
 
 	Ice Queen (15 points)
Adventure Mode - Cooperatively kill 50 frozen enemies
 
 	All That and a Bag of Chips (15 points)
Obtain an Epic quality weapon
 
 	It's All a Top Priority (15 points)
Adventure Mode - Use the Deathstone to communicate with every spirit in the game
 
 	Don't Cry, Little Dragon (50 points)
Adventure Mode - Find all Dragon Tears in the game
 
 	Joined at the Hip (15 points)
Adventure Mode - Perform a Spell Link with your companion 20 times during the game
 
 	Pump YOU Up (15 points)
Adventure Mode - Battle Charge your companion 50 times during the game
 
 	God Complex (15 points)
Create your own Crucible level
 
 	You Broke It, They Bought It (15 points)
Shatter the shields of 50 enemies
 
 	Kaboom (15 points)
Kill at least 3 enemies with one explosion
 
 	Is Something Burning? (15 points)
Kill 20 enemies using explosive barrels
 
 	Like Butter (15 points)
Equip a Rare, or better, quality weapon in both inventory slots
 
 	Kung Fu Graphics (15 points)
Complete Chapter 3
 
 	Mr. Furious (15 points)
Complete Chapter 4
 
 	Whatever It Takes (15 points)
Complete Chapter 5
 
 	Cashews on The Counter (15 points)
Complete the Tutorial
 
 	The Iron Triangle (15 points)
Complete Chapter 1
 
 	Rockstar (15 points)
Complete Chapter 2
 
 	Sandy V. (30 points)
Adventure Mode - Defeat all bosses as E'lara
 
 	Situation (30 points)
Adventure Mode - Defeat all bosses as Caddoc
 
 	Crystal Clear (15 points)
Adventure Mode - Collect all possible crystals throughout the game
 
 	Business of Makin' Sausage (25 points)
Complete Chapter 6
 
 	Gold Finger (50 points)
Amass 100,000 gold
 
 	LF1M Dungeon Crawl (50 points)
Complete a 25 room map in Crucible
 
 	Late to the Party (50 points)
Adventure Mode - Free all bound prisoners throughout the game
 
 	Not on My Watch (15 points)
Kill a fleeing Wargar in the town of Dyfed
 
 	One Man Wolf Pack (15 points)
Unlock 1st piece of Crucible content
 
 	Dungeon Makeover (15 points)
Unlock 50% of Crucible content
 
 	Dungeon Master (50 points)
Unlock all Crucible content
 
 	Eye for an Eye (15 points)
Kill an Eye of Annuvin before it can summon reinforcements on the Road to Kala Moor
 
 	Razor Sharp (15 points)
Kill 15 enemies with the Forest flechette gun on the Road to Kala Moor
 
 	I'll Huff and I'll Puff... (15 points)
Trick a blind dragon into shooting down the weak tower in the depths of Kala Moor
 
 	Rampage (15 points)
Kill 20 Wargar before the crane platform gets to the bottom in the Dungeons of Dyfed
 
 	Catch! (15 points)
Escape the Collapsing Aqueduct without taking any damage
 
 	Bull in a China Shop (15 points)
Trick the Minotaur into destroying all the pillars in the Arches of Fire section in Llyr
  
Secret Achievements
  
	Life Support (15 points)
Adventure Mode - Revive your fallen companion 20 times during the game
 
	Piddlin' in the Porridge (25 points)
Adventure Mode - Finished a game where one player drank the Sleg
 
	Above the Influence (100 points)
Adventure Mode - Finished a game where neither player drank Sleg
 
	Arachnophobe (10 points)
As Caddoc, conquer your fear as well as the spider god in Chapter 2
 
	Cat Fight (10 points)
Kill the assassin at the docks in Chapter 3 as E'lara
 
	Basic Instinct (10 points)
Kill the assassin at the docks in Chapter 3 as Caddoc
 
	Hello Nurse! (10 points)
As E'lara, defeat the Infected at the end of Chapter 1
 
	The Dr. Is In (10 points)
As Caddoc, defeat the Infected at the end of Chapter 1
 
	Exterminatrix (10 points)
As E'lara, squash the spider god while holding Caddoc’s hand in Chapter 2
 
	Grounded (10 points)
As Caddoc, Put down the Blind Dragon at the conclusion of Chapter 5
 
	Femme Fatale (10 points)
Defeat Annuvin as E'lara
 
	Man Slaughter (10 points)
Defeat Annuvin as Caddoc
 
	Banished (10 points)
As E'lara, send the demon in the library back to hell at the end of Chapter 4
 
	Exorcist (10 points)
As Caddoc, send the demon in the library back to hell at the end of Chapter 4
 
	Boots and a Handbag (10 points)
As E'lara, kill the Blind Dragon at the conclusion of Chapter 5[/spoiler]

All Trophies in Hunted: The Demon's Forge.
From: http://www.ps3trophies.com

[spoiler]

Gold Finger
Amass 100,000 gold.

Business of Makin' Sausage
Complete Chapter 6.

Sandy V.
Adventure Mode - Defeat all bosses as E'lara.

Situation
Adventure Mode - Defeat all bosses as Caddoc.

Crystal Clear
Adventure Mode - Collect all possible crystals throughout the game.

It's All a Top Priority
Adventure Mode - Use the Deathstone to communicate with every spirit in the game.

Dungeon Master
Unlock all Crucible content.

Late to the Party
Adventure Mode - Free all bound prisoners throughout the game.

Cashews on The Counter
Complete the Tutorial.

The Iron Triangle
Complete Chapter 1.

Rockstar
Complete Chapter 2.

Kung Fu Graphics
Complete Chapter 3.

Mr. Furious
Complete Chapter 4.

Whatever It Takes
Complete Chapter 5.

Like Butter
Equip a Rare, or better, quality weapon in both inventory slots.

All That and a Bag of Chips
Obtain an Epic quality weapon.

Don't Cry, Little Dragon
Adventure Mode - Find all Dragon Tears in the game.

Life Support
Adventure Mode - Revive your fallen companion 20 times during the game.

Raise the Not Quite Dead
Adventure Mode - Cooperative kill 50 levitating enemies.

Ice Queen
Adventure Mode - Cooperatively kill 50 frozen enemies.

You Broke It, They Bought It
Shatter the shields of 50 enemies.

Kaboom
Kill at least 3 enemies with one explosion.

Is Something Burning?
Kill 20 enemies using explosive barrels.

Joined at the Hip
Adventure Mode - Perform a Spell Link with your companion 20 times during the game.

Pump YOU Up
Adventure Mode - Battle Charge your companion 50 times during the game.

God Complex
Create your own Crucible level.

One Man Wolf Pack
Unlock 1st piece of Crucible content.

Dungeon Makeover
Unlock 50% of Crucible content.

LF1M Dungeon Crawl
Complete a 25 room map in Crucible.

Not on My Watch
Kill a fleeing Wargar in the town of Dyfed.

Rampage
Kill 20 Wargar before the crane platform gets to the bottom in the Dungeons of Dyfed.

Catch!
Escape the Collapsing Aqueduct without taking any damage.

Bull in a China Shop
Trick the Minotaur into destroying all the pillars in the Arches of Fire section in Llyr.

Eye for an Eye
Kill an Eye of Annuvin before it can summon reinforcements on the Road to Kala Moor.

Razor Sharp
Kill 15 enemies with the Forest flechette gun on the Road to Kala Moor.

I'll Huff and I'll Puff...
Trick a blind dragon into shooting down the weak tower in the depths of Kala Moor.

??? (x14)[/spoiler]

About the game in general:

A co-op Action RPG that is set in a fantasy universe where you play as 2 characters called E'lara and Caddoc.
They are searching for a mysterious artifact which Caddoc had a vision about.
Through this world they encounter all kinds of creatures and monsters witch you as the player can fight solo or with a friend/partner.

Screenshots:

Videos:

Nice collection of video's on GT:
http://www.gametrailers.com/game/hunted-the-demons-forge/13036

Debut trailer:
http://youtu.be/Rb2bqb28zwM

Co Op trailer:
http://youtu.be/0TAfVwpmqV4

General trailer:
http://youtu.be/E0LroqUiiFg

Crucible trailer:
http://youtu.be/wSFoA621qjw

8 Minute gameplay walktrough:
http://youtu.be/VHd68nYcuas

Launch trailer:
http://youtu.be/4bsiaHggwD0

Previews:

TEXT:
Nice overview from the latest previews:

I really this one from VG247
http://www.vg247.com/2011/02/28/inxile-gives-hunted-play-time-confirms-map-generator/

And all the others you can find here:

http://bethblog.com/index.php/2011/04/18/hunted-at-bfg-gameplay-and-crucible-impressions/

VIDEO PREVIEW:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/preview-hunted-the/712089

Video Interviews:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/h...o/6308928?tag=embedded_video#generic_comments

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gameplay-basics-hunted-the/712963

Reviews:

Post as soon as I know them.

Thanks a lot to the people on http://hunted.wikia.com for their effort of putting a lot of things in perspective that is hard to find out their in the "general media"

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

The gameplay in Hunted the Demon's Forge is 3rd person based and plays a lot like Gears of War
Their is an cover mechanic and the player has melee and long range weapons.
You move through the world in the single player camping co-op or with an AI partner.
You can buy items in towns that are spread out in the world, in these towns you can also take side quest from the villagers.

Caddoc is a warrior that specializes in sword fighting, but he is also highly intelligent. When he was young, his impulsive act cost him the life of his lover, and therefore he made a vow never to make such mistake. He is a mercenary who tries not to get emotionally involved - he just does his job and moves on.

A hulking warrior and deadly swordsman, Caddoc considers his mind to be one of his sharpest weapons. He is cool and cautious, always preferring to have a plan before he charges in... but he never hesitates when action is called for. An impulsive act he took as a youth cost him the life of his lover and he's vowed never to make such a mistake again. Now, he lives the detached life of a mercenary. He does the job, he takes his pay, he moves along. And he never, ever, gets emotionally involved. Not until now...

E'lara, the last of the Elves and an excellent archer.

An expert marksman and one of the few elves left in the world, E'lara lives to fight. She’s a thrill-seeker—rash and impulsive. She is also incredibly dangerous. Her people were slaughtered by the Minotaur when she was young and E’lara is one of the only ones who survived the massacre. But she’s learned not to dwell on her past, nor to waste much time worrying about her future. She lives entirely for that rush of adrenaline and the thrill of the moment.

She is an adventurer-turned-temptress that appears to the main characters Caddoc and E'lara as a spirit guide.

Seraphine appears to Caddoc as a muse in his dream; haunted by the mystery of her identity, he seeks to find an answer for the reoccurring dream, and the ominous feeling that overwhelms him. As Caddoc and E'lara explore the Fountain of Elisha, they come upon the spirit Seraphine. As beautiful as she is mysterious, Seraphine explains to them that she is trapped in spirit form until her physical body is found. She offers the two the Deathstone; a magical crystal skull that grants the bearer insight into the lives of the recently deceased. With the Deathstone in hand Caddoc and E'lara must explore ancient ruins, booby-trapped dungeons, and besieged cities to discover the great mystery surrounding Seraphine and the disappearance of the local population.

Annuvin is one of the main antagonist in the game. He used to be a great warrior, until he was succumbed to the power of the sleg. Now, he has to hunt souls to sacrifice to the sleg, so he can grow stronger. After the deathstone was stolen, he tore out the eyes of the dragons and dipped them in sleg, transforming them. Now, they must constantly search for the deathstone.

Crucible is a unique "horde like" mode in Hunted that is best described in this video:
http://youtu.be/wSFoA621qjw

Crucible is a create your own dungeon craw end less game

You can play Crucible:
Single player with AI
Online
Splitscreen
Lan/Systemlink

 

[MMaRsu]

Maybe this could be okay, I could use a new dungeon crawler with awesome loot. Can you play this splitscreen? Probably not..

 

[Chromax]

Ordered the PS3 version today, I guess it's something to play before Dungeon Siege 3!

 

[Shanlei91]

Gah. Is it just me or was there a significant lack of co-op action rpgs for consoles this entire generation and now they're all coming out at once?

Edit: This one is definitely the prettiest of them all.

 

[Shurs]

Can you play this splitscreen?

You can!

 

[piratepwnsninja]

Maybe this could be okay, I could use a new dungeon crawler with awesome loot. Can you play this splitscreen? Probably not..

Apparently it's not really a loot game though, at least based on what I've been able to find. You do get upgrades, but I don't think they are randomized.

 

[Totobeni]

The co-op action RPG of 2011 that nobody sees coming

meh, should be

Gears of RPG ft. Xena Warrior Princess.

 

[Aaron]

Splitscreen is the only reason I'm buying this. The make your own levels feature could be great, but from what I've seen it looks too simplistic.

 

[Castor Krieg]

I guess it's something to play before Dungeon Siege 3!

But PSN demo is out June 6th, so why bother...

 

[daffy]

Should be fine, just add a wiki link at the end and we're good.

Nice banner OP

 

[TheApatheticOne]

Im buying this, but sadden by the no release date delivery from Amazon. Im sure its due to the holiday weekend, but I dont want to use free shipping and get it a week later. I guess im actually going to go out among the public and buy it at a Best Buy or Gamestop. Ewwwwwww.

 

[Totobeni]

Oh, thread is updated..

Im buying this, but sadden by the no release date delivery from Amazon. Im sure its due to the holiday weekend, but I dont want to use free shipping and get it a week later. I guess im actually going to go out among the public and buy it at a Best Buy or Gamestop. Ewwwwwww.

It seems that Amazon don't give a flying poop about this game, they didn't even matched TRU price ($45).

 

[Neuromancer]

Splitscreen is the only reason I'm buying this. The make your own levels feature could be great, but from what I've seen it looks too simplistic.

Yeah that's what I'm thinking (about the level editor). I'll be interested in hearing some impressions.

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

Bit ashamed to admit this but I'm trading in L.A. Noire for this if it's getting even remotely decent reviews.

Not ashamed because of THIS game.

Ashamed because I'm...you know...trading in a game.

 

[Raide]

I love SP Camping but the Co-op Camping is always more fun!

 

[Totobeni]

Bit ashamed to admit this but I'm trading in L.A. Noire for this if it's getting even remotely decent reviews.

Not ashamed because of THIS game.

Ashamed because I'm...you know...trading in a game.

Well L.A. Noire deserve to be traded in, what an awful game.

 

[DaBuddaDa]

This'll be one of those games you have to play co-op or else it's worthless.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Thanks for all the phrase this is my first OT still working on it
Will update ASAP but was not mend to be live yet so that is why

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

Well L.A. Noire deserve to be traded in, what an awful game.

"Awful" is a bit strong for a descriptor.


I just wasn't feeling it and didn't dig the repetitiveness.


As for Hunted...I'm assuming there's plenty of loot, yes?

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Added:

General info about the game.
Achievements
Media, videos, screens, previews etc.

To do:
More about the gameplay in general, the world, Crucible mode.
How co-op and sp works.

List of how is going to play and on what console/pc

!!! Clean up and suggestions are always welcome !!!

 

[Ken]

Preorder bonus at Amazon :

 

[cleveridea]

does anyone know if the pc version has xbox 360 controller option?

-edit oh fail

Stallion Free mentioned in other thread that answer is yes

 

[Deleted member 81567]

does anyone know if the pc version has xbox 360 controller option?

As someone said in another thread, Steam page says yes.

As for the game, I have mixed feelings. The Bethesda logo doesn't encourage me since Rogue Warrior was also published by Bethesda and it ended up being my worst game of all time.

 

[cleveridea]

As someone said in another thread, Steam page says yes.

As for the game, I have mixed feelings. The Bethesda logo doesn't encourage me since Rogue Warrior was also published by Bethesda and it ended up being my worst game of all time.

yeah just noticed answer in other thread

my concern is if single player is frustrating with dumb AI, like "That Level" on lost planet 2

 

[Deleted member 81567]

yeah just noticed answer in other thread

my concern is if single player is frustrating with dumb AI, like "That Level" on lost planet 2

It can go either way. It can also have decent AI like Alyx in Half Life.

 

[cleveridea]

Have to say I LOVE the sound effects for this game, as shown in the sound design dev video. Especially sounds for hitting enemies.

Very important part of an Action RPG for me!

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

Been keeping my eye on this for awhile. Gonna grab the PC version at Kmart... That's if they get the PC version. I have some gaming coupons that need to be used.

 

[Grisby]

Traded in LA Noire too for this. The only thing I want is the game to control smooth. Also, I have a fear that the content is going to be light and the loot too sparse.

 

[Ken]

Traded in LA Noire too for this. The only thing I want is the game to control smooth. Also, I have a fear that the content is going to be light and the loot too sparse.

People say it's not a loot game which makes me sad if true.

 

[cleveridea]

I'm a bit confused with all the different retailers having different unique content, eg for steam

http://cdn.steampowered.com/v/gfx/a...660cadab52d90ba7e3.1920x1080.jpg?t=1306522064

does that mean you can only fight the boss type (in crucible) if you have that preorder code? if so then it means they plan on DLC nickle and dime-ing people I imagine

 

[Khrno]

This game has no RPG elements are minimum, it's an action game, it actually reminded me of what Golden Axe would have been in 3D (not that awful game from a few years ago), very arcadish.

It is an enjoyable game none-the-less, with a few secrets to go looking for, but that's about it. Old-school mode will keep people coming for more, but it really wasn't what I was expecting months ago.

People say it's not a loot game which makes me sad if true.

You can only keep a single main weapon (two later on), a single sub-weapon, and a single piece of armor, you pick one up, you drop the other one. If your enchanted weapon runs out of power, then it turns into a below-average weapon and you are better getting a new one from the next enemy killed or from the weapon stashes.

 

[Totobeni]

No reviews two days before the release is just stupid.

As for the game, I have mixed feelings. The Bethesda logo doesn't encourage me since Rogue Warrior was also published by Bethesda and it ended up being my worst game of all time.

Bethesda do publish shitty games sometimes ( Wet, Brink, Rogue Warrior ) but also very good games (Pirates of the Caribbean, Call of Cthulhu) they are Hit and miss "publishing" wise.

Anyway, Rogue Warrior was made by Rebellion, one of the worst game studios ever with very bad track record ( Aliens vs Predator ,Shellshock 2), Hunted is developed by inXile , guys behind the good PC game Bard's Tale ( They also own the rights of Wasteland).

 

[sweetvar26]

Any reviews at all so far?

 

[Ken]

You can only keep a single main weapon (two later on), a single sub-weapon, and a single piece of armor, you pick one up, you drop the other one. If your enchanted weapon runs out of power, then it turns into a below-average weapon and you are better getting a new one from the next enemy killed or from the weapon stashes.

Does different armor change your character's armor aesthetically? Not talking about minor changes like getting a cloak or adding small shoulder armor but completely change your entire outfit.

By single piece of armor do you mean I can only equip a shoulder armor or a helmet and not both together?

 

[Stallion Free]

Quite looking forward to this with one of my friends.

 

[2real4tv]

Was planning on getting this but man the graphics are yuck imo...digging the enviroments tho.

I hope its not another Two Worlds.

 

[DevelopmentArrested]

Any reviews at all so far?

yeah, definetely a wait on reviews game

 

[Deleted member 81567]

No reviews two days before the release is just stupid.



Bethesda do publish shitty games sometimes ( Wet, Brink, Rogue Warrior ) but also very good games (Pirates of the Caribbean, Call of Cthulhu) they are Hit and miss "publishing" wise.

Anyway, Rogue Warrior was made by Rebellion, one of the worst game studios ever with very bad track record ( Aliens vs Predator ,Shellshock 2), Hunted is developed by inXile , guys behind the good PC game Bard's Tale ( They also own the rights of Wasteland).

I actually thought Shellshock 2 was good...

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

.

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

No reviews two days before the release is just stupid.



Bethesda do publish shitty games sometimes ( Wet, Brink, Rogue Warrior ) but also very good games (Pirates of the Caribbean, Call of Cthulhu) they are Hit and miss "publishing" wise.

Anyway, Rogue Warrior was made by Rebellion, one of the worst game studios ever with very bad track record ( Aliens vs Predator ,Shellshock 2), Hunted is developed by inXile , guys behind the good PC game Bard's Tale ( They also own the rights of Wasteland).

Hold the fuck on...this was developed by the guys that did the whole "funny" and "Ha Ha" Bard's Tale that came out a few years back?

I actually thought Shellshock 2 was good...

And I'm enjoying the hell out of Brink but to each his own.

 

[ArjanN]

Anyway, Rogue Warrior was made by Rebellion, one of the worst game studios ever with very bad track record ( Aliens vs Predator ,Shellshock 2), Hunted is developed by inXile , guys behind the good PC game Bard's Tale ( They also own the rights of Wasteland).

Hold the fuck on...this was developed by the guys that did the whole "funny" and "Ha Ha" Bard's Tale that came out a few years back?

AvP was a much better game than the new Bard's Tale IMO.

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

AvP was a much better game than the new Bard's Tale IMO.

You're not wrong...but I'm of the opinion that the new Bard's Tale was an abomination.

Fuck...I was REALLY hoping this was going to be something I wanted to play but even the scant information we've gotten about the game in this thread has me thinking my money is better spent elsewhere.

 

[Khrno]

Does different armor change your character's armor aesthetically? Not talking about minor changes like getting a cloak or adding small shoulder armor but completely change your entire outfit.

By single piece of armor do you mean I can only equip a shoulder armor or a helmet and not both together?

They are basically the same type, and now that you say it's more like a shoulder armor type than a body chest armor, and the aesthetic changes are minimum from one upgrade to another tho, but more noticeable if you form a normal armor to a high grade rare one. Basically you notice more changes in Zelda OoT than in this game, armor-wise.

But these armors are rarer and far between, so you won't be seen many changes as you'd do with the weapons, and forgot to mention but there's the shield slot as well, so the equip slots are: 2 main weapons (1 the first few chapters), sub-weapon, shield and armor.

 

[Grisby]

Nice thread btw Dutch.

I love the cover for the game, one of the better ones I've seen in a while. The coloring and the placement of the characters are ace.

 

[The M.O.B]

Very interested in this game, BUT will wait for impressions/reviews first.

 

[FloppyDelux]

Played this at PAX last year and thought it was alright.

 

[Pimpbaa]

First game I blindly pre-ordered (on steam) not having a clue how good the game will be. Probably cause of the elf chick with the big tits.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Nice thread btw Dutch.

Thanks! I know I can do better but for a first OT I think its ok

Can't wait until amazon says it has shipped my game!

 

[Slackbladder]

I've been eyeing this game up since E3 last year. Liking what I see so far. And although the Crucible may be a little simplistic I've always enjoyed making my own maps in games. I must've spent hours and hours making them in Timesplitters 3.
This is a definite purchase (PC).