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Sea of Thieves (XB1/PC) Gameplay Reveal - Xbox E3 2016
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Admiral Woofington
Member
Just realized do we not have a release date?
Oh wow, were you one of the guys in the video? If so, I apologize for my slightly sniffy comment. Glad you had fun
Yeah, my friends aren't into gaming so I won't have anyone to play with. Probably won't be able to play it, and I'm a huge Rare fan.
hydrophilic attack
Member
Ok. Seems I was wrong about the game then.
I maintain that this was not a good way to show off the game
Maybe this is why it felt off for me. I'm not really into multiplayer games and the vibe they were going for with this presentation was "look how fun this will be to play with your mates" which is not really for me.
Well when they reloaded the game they would either A) be on the sinking ship or B) back in town having lost everything that was on the ship. I don't think people will pull the plug.
Bits N Pieces
Member
This looks and plays exactly like I hoped it would. Cannot wait to set sail on the open water and hunt for buried treasure with a few friends on board
I usually hate when people comment over gameplay, but this was actually enjoyable.
Doesn't seem so and we got no real info except some random people playing the game. A whole year and we still know nothing much.
Would have love a a proper presentation explaining the main features.
I hope they are putting in good ways to communicate other than voice because this game will fail hard if voice chat is the only way to really communicate.
For real, I can't say that was the greatest way to debut gameplay.
MulderYuffie
Member
looks alright i'm hoping it'll be good.
hydrophilic attack
Member
I can imagine if you are invited to visit the devs and play a game you are really looking forward too you are a little more hyped then usual
I guess this is the reason the whole thing came off as a light version of PewDiePie
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
You know what else I loved when your patching your boat all up after the fight. That was just so cool.
justsomeguy
Member
100% not staged and not hyped up for the cameras. Can't say more because nda.
justsomeguy
Member
Ditto... And sink a few enemy ships on the way!This looks and plays exactly like I hoped it would. Cannot wait to set sail on the open water and hunt for buried treasure with a few friends on board
Always-honest
Banned
Looks pretty good. Curious to learn what more you can do.
serenewarfare
Banned
Is this the only game in the whole conference that didn't have a date/year attached to it? Seems odd.
I mean even the 2017 stuff (Scalebound, State of Decay, etc.) said 2017.
I mean even the 2017 stuff (Scalebound, State of Decay, etc.) said 2017.
Old Gimlet Eyes
Member
Why not just play with other GAFers who will be just as excited for the game? I'm sure there will be plenty of us here all over that game when it comes out, myself included.Yeah, my friends aren't into gaming so I won't have anyone to play with. Probably won't be able to play it, and I'm a huge Rare fan.
innervision961
Member
Best of show so far for me. This just looks like fun, period.
Obligatory "dat water".
Obligatory "dat water".
Here is the gameplay in high quality, but 720p resolution:
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_e3_sea_of_thieves_gameplay-17977_en.html
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_e3_sea_of_thieves_gameplay-17977_en.html
Tye The Czar
Member
This song was playing in my head the whole time I was watching that trailer:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GYnNpNfFsHQ
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GYnNpNfFsHQ
This and the first person view are what are deflating my hype. Will try to keep an open mind but so far it seems the farthest from a game made for my interests.
justsomeguy
Member
what a great write-up. It just sounds *fun*
It looks like so much fun.
Same here. I love playing supporting/medic roles, so I could see myself doing a lot of the maintenance on the boat.
Same here. I love playing supporting/medic roles, so I could see myself doing a lot of the maintenance on the boat.
LordBaztion
Member
I can see myself having a blast with my friends playing this game.
hydrophilic attack
Member
The way the competition selected players for the show-off may explain why it came off as forced. The kind of people that would willingly take part in a game's marketing for the publisher for free would certainly be the kind of people that would overreact a bit like this. Throw in the fact that some may have a Youtube channel they want to take off (so they deliberately or not try to appear more interesting/PewDiePie-like), and that some are probably Xbox diehard super-fans and it explains why it came off the way it did.
But Im just cranky and too old for this shit at 27 yo. For the people who love PewDiePie and similar content creators this is probably just the way to sell it. Im just out of touch.
But Im just cranky and too old for this shit at 27 yo. For the people who love PewDiePie and similar content creators this is probably just the way to sell it. Im just out of touch.
NervousXtian
Thought Emoji Movie was good. Take that as you will.
Looks freaking awesome. People want new experiences.. this is something new.
This is likely to be my game of the show.
I envision embarking with a crew of friends, fighting other ships on the sea, landing on islands, gathering materials for survival and ship upgrades. Maybe this is not what it is, but this sounds like a novel take on the survival genre, mixed in with some bridge commander.
I envision embarking with a crew of friends, fighting other ships on the sea, landing on islands, gathering materials for survival and ship upgrades. Maybe this is not what it is, but this sounds like a novel take on the survival genre, mixed in with some bridge commander.
it doesnt feel like an over reaction to me, you dont get amped while playing games? like if your ship was sinking, you wouldnt be freaking out? i would. they just edited in the parts that looked like they were having the most fun. im sure they werent overly excited the entire time they were playing it
id much rather see this than some scripted shit like The Division debut. bleh
daTRUballin
Member
So I'm assuming you didn't win the contest then.
Agreed.
I mean, Sea of Thieves looks fine. It's just disappointing that it was the only game Rare had to show this year. I feel like they should've shown another game alongside SoT.
TheDinoman
Member
Some impressions in here:
http://www.dkvine.com/interactive/forums/index.php?showtopic=12230&view=findpost&p=439122
http://www.dkvine.com/interactive/forums/index.php?showtopic=12230&view=findpost&p=439122
Final Verdict
Member
At first (despite the tailor being cool), I was disappointing because I thought they were gonna leave without showing any gameplay, but what came next was great!
While my judgement is still out on the game, I think that this was a brilliant way to show the game to make it more appealing to a mass audience (using the gamers and commentary).
But so far it looks like it could be a ton of fun to play.
I just hope I can find some friends to join along!
While my judgement is still out on the game, I think that this was a brilliant way to show the game to make it more appealing to a mass audience (using the gamers and commentary).
But so far it looks like it could be a ton of fun to play.
I just hope I can find some friends to join along!
Looks boring. No buzz. I predict it will bomb hard.
Seriously, why this? Why follow Rare Replay with something no one asked for or wanted? Why not throw us a goddamn bone with at least 1 sequel to Banjo or Conker before moving onto some risky new IP -- and I don't mean risky in gameplay, I mean risky as in taking the chance anyone will care about this type of thing...
Well, whatever. Hopefully in a couple years.
Seriously, why this? Why follow Rare Replay with something no one asked for or wanted? Why not throw us a goddamn bone with at least 1 sequel to Banjo or Conker before moving onto some risky new IP -- and I don't mean risky in gameplay, I mean risky as in taking the chance anyone will care about this type of thing...
Well, whatever. Hopefully in a couple years.
This video made it look a bit more interesting.
I just hope the game has something to offer for loner/hermit gamers like myself.
A lot of people want a game like this.
Love the art style and the game looks really interesting and fresh.
I wish for myself it didn't have such a focus on multiplayer but I can see why it is for the game it's trying to be.
It's really unique and hopefully gains a lot of traction and a nice following.
Also put me in with those wishing it wasn't first person. Third person with avatar customisation is much more fun than when you can't see them at all.
I wish for myself it didn't have such a focus on multiplayer but I can see why it is for the game it's trying to be.
It's really unique and hopefully gains a lot of traction and a nice following.
Also put me in with those wishing it wasn't first person. Third person with avatar customisation is much more fun than when you can't see them at all.