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[Durock]

I guess not

https://twitter.com/ansonmount

Not seeing where that says he isn't?

 

[myco666]

why would you want letterboxing...the first one only had it on consoles because it ran like shit no?

Because it looks good and gives the game unique feeling. I've tried to play it without it but it isn't the same.

 

[Autoignition]

Sebastian's character model resembles Anson Mount more than it did in the first game, even. I'd be shocked if they didn't bring him back.

 

[ProgenitorCastle]

3 years since the events of the first game.

Aah...thanks for that snippet of info

I still think his look in the CG trailer's off...like he's a different character entirely. However, the in-game model may more closely resemble TEW1's Seb...some more gameplay footage should help me determine that

This is already one of my favorite game screenshots ever ...especially without any context. This game looks way crazier than the first, and TEW had a pretty decent starting point as far as crazy is concerned.

It is indeed a cool screenshot

The crazier the game is, the better

 

[eXistor]

Totally in for this, looks great. That trend of shitty cover music in trailers has to die though, my god.

 

[NinjamicWZ]

Hell yeah. This year's off to a strong start, so let's hope for big things tomorrow and Tuesday. My rankings aren't too dissimilar.

1. DB FighterZ
2. TEW2
3. Weeb Souls/Code Vein

Yeah, I'm pretty into Code Vein too, went and put the Amazon pre-order in when CAG RT'd the link. Was glad to see more gameplay.

 

[ProgenitorCastle]

Because it looks good and gives the game unique feeling. I've tried to play it without it but it isn't the same.

Yup. Black bars 4 lyfe

 

[Error]

Totally in for this, looks great. That trend of shitty cover music in trailers has to die though, my god.

but i liked that cover

 

[LaNaranja]

This game looks like everything I wanted Resident Evil 7 to be. Hell, the trailer pretty much explicitly says "this is the real RE7."

As much as I loved RE4-6 they were never able to balance horror with the action as well as The Evil Within did. It seems like Tango are doubling down on both the horror and the action in this one which is fantastic.

 

[cripterion]

Why do they all look like plastic dolls?

EDIT : talking about the cinematic trailer, gameplay footage is much better.

 

[NinjamicWZ]

Because it looks good and gives the game unique feeling. I've tried to play it without it but it isn't the same.

Yup. Black bars 4 lyfe

There's so much about the environment and certain scenes that frame so perfectly with letter boxing, regardless of player control. I get people who just want their screen real estate and FOV, but I really appreciate what they were going for.

It's why I'm into A Way Out's split screen approach, changing frame sizes throughout, and being the same online as it is local.

If they drop it, whatever, but I had my reasons for liking it. I kept them on even after they patched in the option to disable it.

 

[Combichristoffersen]

Amazeballs. Day 1 <3

 

[Error]

Oh wow, so reading the PR, this sounds semi-open world. You're in a STEM city called Union and you can explore it freely. It's a mix of claustrophobic interiors like much of the first game, and more open/nonlinear sandboxes. Resource management is still key.

The game was at its best when it had a non-linear level design. More of Chapter 3 is what I want. If the semi-open world can give me more that, then by all means.

 

[SlasherJPC]

From the PR facts sheet:

From mastermind Shinji Mikami and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within 2 takes the acclaimed franchise to a new level with its unique blend of psychological thrills and true survival horror.You are Detective Sebastian Castellanos and at your lowest point. But when given a chance to save your daughter, you must enter a world filled with nightmares and discover the dark origins of a once-idyllic town to bring her back.Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around you. Will you face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak through the shadows to survive?

STORY:
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he is forced to partner with Mobius, the shadowy organization responsible for the destruction of Sebastian’s former life. Sebastian must descend into one of their terrible creations, the disturbing world of Union. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his last chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

STORY OF REDEMPTION. Sebastian must descend into the nightmare to win back his life and family.

DISCOVER HORRIFYING DOMAINS. Explore as far or quickly as you dare through a world where nothing is quite what it seems, though be sure to prepare wisely.

CHOOSE HOW TO SURVIVE. Attack from the shadows with the crossbow, run like hell, or go in guns blazing with very limited ammo.

FACE DISTRUBING ENEMIES. Survive encounters with sadistic enemies and meet characters who may lead – or mislead – you on your path to redemption.

VISCERAL HORROR AND SUSPENSE. Enter a twisted world filled with anxiety-inducing thrills and disturbing horrors around every corner.

 

[Lernaean]

The game was at its best when it had a non-linear level design. More of Chapter 3 is what I want. If the semi-open world can give me more that, then by all means.

Agreed. If it's not some bloated open world, but more like explorable areas like ch3, it will be great.

 

[SlasherJPC]

From what the fact sheet says, I get a striking feeling Ruvik might not be the focus here and instead on a failed experiment Mobious needs to control. I could see them planning a third game with Ruvik if he indeed isn't in this one.

 

[so1337]

There's so much about the environment and certain scenes that frame so perfectly with letter boxing, regardless of player control. I get people who just want their screen real estate and FOV, but I really appreciate what they were going for.

It's why I'm into A Way Out's split screen approach, changing frame sizes throughout, and being the same online as it is local.

If they drop it, whatever, but I had my reasons for liking it. I kept them on even after they patched in the option to disable it.

The reason why I turned it off as soon as I could was this: https://youtu.be/OkQr2IsHbO0?t=127

 

[F0rneus]

This game looks like everything I wanted Resident Evil 7 to be. Hell, the trailer pretty much explicitly says "this is the real RE7."

Fucking lol. If this game is a tenth as good as RE7, it'll be one of the best horror games in years. This is my most hyped game right now, and it'll be lucky to be half as good as RE7.

 

[NinjamicWZ]

The game was at its best when it had a non-linear level design. More of Chapter 3 is what I want. If the semi-open world can give me more that, then by all means.

The semi-open world makes me feel like:

...and if they can combine that with how the open area villages felt, almost like zoning? Which then leads to interiors with more linear pushes. Yeah, I can get with that for sure.

 

[Morue]

Never finished the first game (nor played the DLC) but I'll pick this one, sure looks cool.

Can someone explain how

Spoiler

Mobius and Sebastian's story (fire, wife, daughter) are connected ?

.

 

[Lernaean]

Never finished the first game (nor played the DLC) but I'll pick this one, sure looks cool.

Can someone explain how

Spoiler

Mobius and Sebastian's story (fire, wife, daughter) are connected ?

.

Gotta play the DLC I'm afraid.

 

[Cave Johnson]

It's like somebody forgot to turn off their Spotify playlist when they made that trailer. What happened to good ol' atmospheric music in trailers?

 

[Morue]

Gotta play the DLC I'm afraid.

I won't. Please, just a short summary will do...

 

[Autoignition]

I won't. Please, just a short summary will do...

Spoiler

1. House fire
2. Daughter presumed dead -- a body was buried
3. Wife reveals later to Seb that she doesn't think the fire was an accident
4. Wife goes missing, reveals she was working on a private investigation into this the whole time
5. Seb goes looking for her
6. Mobius decides to axe Seb for getting too close
7. Revealed that Myra is now working for Mobius

 

[Morue]

Spoiler

1. House fire
2. Daughter presumed dead -- a body was buried
3. Wife reveals later to Seb that she doesn't think the fire was an accident
4. Wife goes missing, reveals she was working on a private investigation into this the whole time
5. Seb goes looking for her
6. Mobius decides to axe Seb for getting too close
7. Revealed that Myra is now working for Mobius

Thank you ^^

 

[TheTylerRob]

Fucking lol. If this game is a tenth as good as RE7, it'll be one of the best horror games in years. This is my most hyped game right now, and it'll be lucky to be half as good as RE7.

Fucking lol. Resident evil7 was butts and you're butts.

 

[F0rneus]

Fucking lol. Resident evil7 was butts and you're butts.

One of the best reviewed games in the series was ass? You might have not liked it, but don't pretend it's ass. Shit I don't like The Last Of Us and I don't go around calling it shit. You sound like a 10 year old, who only owns an Xbox.

 

[shmoglish]

The first one was just okay, imo, but already had some intense moments. May give this one a chance.

 

[HelenKeller:BlindDeafDTF]

You guys know what letterboxing is right? It's leftover space from transferring widescreen content onto a standard format television. It's basically obsolete today with everyone using widescreen televisions/monitors. Wanting the black bars is basically the same as wanting a lower frame rate for a more "cinematic feel."

 

[Lernaean]

Thank you ^^

Spoiler

And by working he means she is apparently pretty high ranked btw.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Now that's how you reveal a game.

Goddamn am I excited. I also appreciate Bethesda not revealing games years in advance. Reveal - launch a few months later. It's how everyone should be doing things.

 

[Frillen]

Because it looks good and gives the game unique feeling. I've tried to play it without it but it isn't the same.

Hell no, keep black bars out of video games. Lord. I didn't buy a 65 inch television to have 33 % of it covered in black.

 

[-MD-]

I love that we only have to wait 4 months, the first game took 18 months from announcement to release.

 

[TheTylerRob]

One of the best reviewed games in the series was ass? You might have not liked it, but don't pretend it's ass. Shit I don't like The Last Of Us and I don't go around calling it shit. You sound like a 10 year old, who only owns an Xbox.

I was poking fun at you. Also reviews don't matter. Game was &#127825;

 

[chrono01]

But when given a chance to save your daughter, you must enter a world filled with nightmares and discover the dark origins of a once-idyllic town to bring her back.Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around you.

This sounds so much like the original Silent Hill, and I couldn't be happier.

 

[Morue]

Spoiler

And by working he means she is apparently pretty high ranked btw.

Interesting... Wonder how this will play out in the game...

 

[F0rneus]

I was poking fun at you. Also reviews don't matter. Game was &#65533;&#65533;

According to your Xbox Live profile you didn't even play RE7. You play RE5 and RE6 and that's it. I platinumed RE7. It's in my profile. Back your shit up, or shut up. Hell you didn't even play The Evil Within apparently.

 

[Crazy Diamond]

Now that's how you reveal a game.

Goddamn am I excited. I also appreciate Bethesda not revealing games years in advance. Reveal - launch a few months later. It's how everyone should be doing things.

I love that we only have to wait 4 months, the first game took 18 months from announcement to release.

Yup, that's how you do it. Don't mind games announced super early in advance but it's certainly refreshing when you get one right around the corner. Curious as to how standalone TEW2 will be. Played a bit of the first game but had performance issues so I called it quits. Got new specs since then so definitely going back to it after watching this new trailer.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Okay but really, they announced wolf was on idtech 6 and Dishonored is clearly on Void (idtech 5) still. They should clarify if this is unreal, idtech, or Cry.

 

[TheTylerRob]

According to your Xbox Live profile you didn't even play RE7. You play RE5 and RE6 and that's it. I platinumed RE7. It's in my profile. Back your shit up, or shut up. Hell you didn't even play The Evil Within apparently.

Uh you realize it's possible to own multiple consoles right? I played both on steam. Did I just accidentally post on gamefaqs.

 

[myco666]

Fucking lol. If this game is a tenth as good as RE7, it'll be one of the best horror games in years. This is my most hyped game right now, and it'll be lucky to be half as good as RE7.

Being better than RE7 isn't that hard tbh.

You guys know what letterboxing is right? It's leftover space from transferring widescreen content onto a standard format television. It's basically obsolete today with everyone using widescreen televisions/monitors. Wanting the black bars is basically the same as wanting a lower frame rate for a more "cinematic feel."

Not even close to same.

 

[CambriaRising]

According to your Xbox Live profile you didn't even play RE7. You play RE5 and RE6 and that's it. I platinumed RE7. It's in my profile. Back your shit up, or shut up. Hell you didn't even play The Evil Within apparently.

Daaaammnnnn

 

[F0rneus]

Uh you realize it's possible to own multiple consoles right? I played both on steam. Did I just accidentally post on gamefaqs.

So what's your Steam username? I'm Chern0bog. I want to see. Show me?

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

This is getting weird.

 

[myco666]

Okay but really, they announced wolf was on idtech 6 and Dishonored is clearly on Void (idtech 5) still. They should clarify if this is unreal, idtech, or Cry.

While not official confirmation the job applications asked for UE4.

 

[TheTylerRob]

I am not giving out my accounts to someone who is that quick to cyberstalk lol.

 

[Hazaku]

Can't wait. I need to grab the season pass for TEW and play through the DLC over the semester break though.

Thanks! I actually looked up the name as soon as I saw your post. &#128064; Watched the video as well. She seems to have a real knack for this sort of thing. I get the impression that the trailer was directed by someone with a real passion for art. It could definitely be her leading the way.

She also has a cool urbex blog - http://www.tomboy-urbex.com/

 

[F0rneus]

I am not giving out my accounts to someone who is that quick to cyberstalk lol.

All I needed to know lol

 

[-MD-]

This is getting weird.

Yeah...

 

[ProgenitorCastle]

Wanting the black bars is basically the same as wanting a lower frame rate for a more "cinematic feel."

I'm quite fond of survival horror games having 30fps "cinematic feel"