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Re: Video Games Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:08 am
Moltenfield
*starts recording Someguy, with Rare on his head, running around*
503 Re: Video Games Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:26 am
Jonny
Prince of the Squirtle Squad
Rare you are a catbug not a headcrab we talked about this
505 Re: Video Games Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:59 pm
Katls
There's a dirty joke in this that I will not tell.
508 Re: Video Games Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:09 pm
AwesomeMedic
Katls wrote:It doesn't take much to figure it out.
Oh. I get it.
509 Re: Video Games Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:27 pm
someguy3657
WE'RE NOT TALKING ABOUT THAT KIND OF HEAD
YOU DIRTY DIRTY BOY
YOU DIRTY DIRTY BOY
510 Re: Video Games Sun Apr 07, 2013 4:02 am
Hollyღ
Dove in the Moonlight
I don't know what Stef is thinking, I was talking about when I latched onto your ears in an attempt to take over Canada!
Pushing this thread back on topic now~
Pushing this thread back on topic now~
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512 Re: Video Games Sun Apr 07, 2013 4:29 am
Hollyღ
Dove in the Moonlight
Jonny wrote:Bioshock Infinite was kind of underwhelming on its first playthrough. I'll post my thoughts on it later.
Thoughts?
514 Re: Video Games Sun Apr 07, 2013 4:53 am
Hollyღ
Dove in the Moonlight
*Was in the middle of building a nest*
516 Re: Video Games Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:25 am
Jonny
Prince of the Squirtle Squad
Bioshock Infinite reflections, y'all! Spoilered for spoilers.
- Spoiler:
- Well, I don't think it had quite the same impact that the original Bioshock did. On the other hand, the ideas that it deals with are simultaneously a lot subtler and complex than the other games in the series...
Okay, let's start at the beginning. The city of Columbia is an amazing location aesthetically. When you get your first glimpse of it it really does take your breath away, and being able to wander amongst other people in the beginning is a big step up from Bioshock 1, and 2 to a lesser extent. The "modern stuff in 1912" such as the Beach Boys reference is great too: much of what Infinite is about is pretty much just lurking beneath the surface, manifesting properly when you get to the raffle. I tell you, the raffle has got to be one of the most unsettling scenes in a game I've come across for a long time. I guess the thing I'm trying to get across is that Columbia is just as broken a place as Rapture is but it's not as apparent why this is so from the beginning. Which meant I felt like I'd missed out on the subtler hints on my first playthrough. I think it's a shame much of the commentary on America was passed over on what sometimes feels like a shaky yet interesting sci-fi plot. By the end Columbia's setting and aesthetics felt entirely superfluous to the main story.
Elizabeth is great from a gameplay perspective. I love how she finds stuff for you in battle and the Tears mechanic is really interesting. However, I've been re-evaluating her in light of Eurogamer's recent Bioshock 2 retrospective. Whereas Eleanor Lamb is more empowered and willing to take matters into her own hands Elizabeth is fairly passive until the end when she takes on an (arguably) uncharacteristic intelligence. I guess Elizabeth is taking on a much more powerful enemy, however.
I guess my biggest bugbear with the game is that the combat in the game feels undernourished, and many people have questioned its validity in the game at all. I think the combat is an acceptable part of the game- after all, the whole point of Columbia is that it's flawed and going to fall apart sooner or later- but it just feels like many of the Vigors are redundant or too similiar in their effects, and I've seen some complaints raised about the shield system. I think it straddles the regenerating/non-regenerating health argument nicely but I also sympathise with accusations that it discourages caution in the player.
Also, that bloody Lady Comstock battle. And the fact she's, what, the conception of Lady Comstock by Elizabeth? Good grief. She's not so much a character as a bullet point in a study guide.
I also wondered about the ending, but I think I didn't really get all its implications the first time around and so I ought to revisit it before passing judgement. However, I wondered: is it a done thing to change your name in the way Booker did when he got baptised? The whole "Booker and Comstock are two sides of the same coin" thing just felt a bit shaky.
I think I've held off on talking about this game as it's an experience that demands multiple playthroughs and examination to really appreciate it. As it stands, I think it's a brilliantly imaginative shooter that doesn't quite capitalise on all of its different elements to be truly excellent.
I'm looking forward to playing it again, though.
517 Re: Video Games Tue Apr 09, 2013 5:32 am
someguy3657
If you preorder now on steam, you also get Borderland 2 and TF2 items, along with a copy of the first PNATI.
Oh, and that ending IS correct:
- Spoiler:
- GLADOS is dealing.
I am getting this fucking game. It's only 5 bucks
518 Re: Video Games Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:01 am
Tacoline
too bad i have no idea how to play pokersomeguy3657 wrote:
If you preorder now on steam, you also get Borderland 2 and TF2 items, along with a copy of the first PNATI.
Oh, and that ending IS correct:
- Spoiler:
I am getting this fucking game. It's only 5 bucks
519 Re: Video Games Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:57 am
someguy3657
Tacoline wrote:too bad i have no idea how to play pokersomeguy3657 wrote:
If you preorder now on steam, you also get Borderland 2 and TF2 items, along with a copy of the first PNATI.
Oh, and that ending IS correct:
- Spoiler:
I am getting this fucking game. It's only 5 bucks
I didn't either. Found out how in 10 minutes using Google
Also, on an unrelated but still awesome note, this is my 5000th post on this forum!
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520 Re: Video Games Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:27 am
Hollyღ
Dove in the Moonlight
Jonny wrote:Bioshock Infinite reflections, y'all! Spoilered for spoilers.
- Spoiler:
Okay, let's start at the beginning. The city of Columbia is an amazing location aesthetically. When you get your first glimpse of it it really does take your breath away, and being able to wander amongst other people in the beginning is a big step up from Bioshock 1, and 2 to a lesser extent. The "modern stuff in 1912" such as the Beach Boys reference is great too: much of what Infinite is about is pretty much just lurking beneath the surface, manifesting properly when you get to the raffle. I tell you, the raffle has got to be one of the most unsettling scenes in a game I've come across for a long time. I guess the thing I'm trying to get across is that Columbia is just as broken a place as Rapture is but it's not as apparent why this is so from the beginning. Which meant I felt like I'd missed out on the subtler hints on my first playthrough. I think it's a shame much of the commentary on America was passed over on what sometimes feels like a shaky yet interesting sci-fi plot. By the end Columbia's setting and aesthetics felt entirely superfluous to the main story.
Elizabeth is great from a gameplay perspective. I love how she finds stuff for you in battle and the Tears mechanic is really interesting. However, I've been re-evaluating her in light of Eurogamer's recent Bioshock 2 retrospective. Whereas Eleanor Lamb is more empowered and willing to take matters into her own hands Elizabeth is fairly passive until the end when she takes on an (arguably) uncharacteristic intelligence. I guess Elizabeth is taking on a much more powerful enemy, however.
I guess my biggest bugbear with the game is that the combat in the game feels undernourished, and many people have questioned its validity in the game at all. I think the combat is an acceptable part of the game- after all, the whole point of Columbia is that it's flawed and going to fall apart sooner or later- but it just feels like many of the Vigors are redundant or too similiar in their effects, and I've seen some complaints raised about the shield system. I think it straddles the regenerating/non-regenerating health argument nicely but I also sympathise with accusations that it discourages caution in the player.
Also, that bloody Lady Comstock battle. And the fact she's, what, the conception of Lady Comstock by Elizabeth? Good grief. She's not so much a character as a bullet point in a study guide.
I also wondered about the ending, but I think I didn't really get all its implications the first time around and so I ought to revisit it before passing judgement. However, I wondered: is it a done thing to change your name in the way Booker did when he got baptised? The whole "Booker and Comstock are two sides of the same coin" thing just felt a bit shaky.
I think I've held off on talking about this game as it's an experience that demands multiple playthroughs and examination to really appreciate it. As it stands, I think it's a brilliantly imaginative shooter that doesn't quite capitalise on all of its different elements to be truly excellent.
I'm looking forward to playing it again, though.
Aww, thanks for the input. I've been researching the game before dropping almost 60 dollars on it. Is it worth buying right away or should I wait until the price drops?
Also;
someguy3657 wrote:
If you preorder now on steam, you also get Borderland 2 and TF2 items, along with a copy of the first PNATI.
Oh, and that ending IS correct:
- Spoiler:
I am getting this fucking game. It's only 5 bucks
Oh my gawwwd. Taco if I give you the money can you buy this for me?
521 Re: Video Games Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:01 am
Jonny
Prince of the Squirtle Squad
Well, I got it right away because I didn't want to run into spoilers like I did with Portal 2. I think it's a good game, and it's certainly very edge-of-your-seat when you're going through it for the first time, but I don't think it quite lives up to the hype and as I said, the actual -game- aspects of it could use some work.
On the other hand, so far the Internet has been pretty good about not spoiling the game. Don't know how long that will really last, though: Bioshock 1 spoilers leaked out eventually because they were so OMG and I think this will happen here.
If you feel confident you can avoid spoilers (and you should avoid spoilers where you can, especially with this game) I'd say wait for it to come down in price. I got it at full price (and got pre-order items and Bioshock 1 on PS3 as a result) and I don't really regret it, but for what it is I'm not sure it's quite worth full price or all the acclaim it's getting, particularly when you consider it's meant to be an interactive experience. Also, we've got 3 DLCs in the pipeline, apparently, so I don't know if a GOTY edition or something similiar will turn up. I know Bioshock 1, 2 and all the extras were bundled together in one pack. I'm a huge Bioshock fan, though, so I wanted this sooner rather than later.
On another note, I found this:
Like I said, I'm really glad I was around and into the game at launch so I can really appreciate all this and the game is really holding my interest right now. I just don't think the game itself is necessarily as good as the reviewers talking it up. I'd give it an 8/10, I think.
On the other hand, so far the Internet has been pretty good about not spoiling the game. Don't know how long that will really last, though: Bioshock 1 spoilers leaked out eventually because they were so OMG and I think this will happen here.
If you feel confident you can avoid spoilers (and you should avoid spoilers where you can, especially with this game) I'd say wait for it to come down in price. I got it at full price (and got pre-order items and Bioshock 1 on PS3 as a result) and I don't really regret it, but for what it is I'm not sure it's quite worth full price or all the acclaim it's getting, particularly when you consider it's meant to be an interactive experience. Also, we've got 3 DLCs in the pipeline, apparently, so I don't know if a GOTY edition or something similiar will turn up. I know Bioshock 1, 2 and all the extras were bundled together in one pack. I'm a huge Bioshock fan, though, so I wanted this sooner rather than later.
On another note, I found this:
Like I said, I'm really glad I was around and into the game at launch so I can really appreciate all this and the game is really holding my interest right now. I just don't think the game itself is necessarily as good as the reviewers talking it up. I'd give it an 8/10, I think.
522 Re: Video Games Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:57 am
Tacoline
yeah but you dont have a computerRarebug wrote:Jonny wrote:Bioshock Infinite reflections, y'all! Spoilered for spoilers.
- Spoiler:
Okay, let's start at the beginning. The city of Columbia is an amazing location aesthetically. When you get your first glimpse of it it really does take your breath away, and being able to wander amongst other people in the beginning is a big step up from Bioshock 1, and 2 to a lesser extent. The "modern stuff in 1912" such as the Beach Boys reference is great too: much of what Infinite is about is pretty much just lurking beneath the surface, manifesting properly when you get to the raffle. I tell you, the raffle has got to be one of the most unsettling scenes in a game I've come across for a long time. I guess the thing I'm trying to get across is that Columbia is just as broken a place as Rapture is but it's not as apparent why this is so from the beginning. Which meant I felt like I'd missed out on the subtler hints on my first playthrough. I think it's a shame much of the commentary on America was passed over on what sometimes feels like a shaky yet interesting sci-fi plot. By the end Columbia's setting and aesthetics felt entirely superfluous to the main story.
Elizabeth is great from a gameplay perspective. I love how she finds stuff for you in battle and the Tears mechanic is really interesting. However, I've been re-evaluating her in light of Eurogamer's recent Bioshock 2 retrospective. Whereas Eleanor Lamb is more empowered and willing to take matters into her own hands Elizabeth is fairly passive until the end when she takes on an (arguably) uncharacteristic intelligence. I guess Elizabeth is taking on a much more powerful enemy, however.
I guess my biggest bugbear with the game is that the combat in the game feels undernourished, and many people have questioned its validity in the game at all. I think the combat is an acceptable part of the game- after all, the whole point of Columbia is that it's flawed and going to fall apart sooner or later- but it just feels like many of the Vigors are redundant or too similiar in their effects, and I've seen some complaints raised about the shield system. I think it straddles the regenerating/non-regenerating health argument nicely but I also sympathise with accusations that it discourages caution in the player.
Also, that bloody Lady Comstock battle. And the fact she's, what, the conception of Lady Comstock by Elizabeth? Good grief. She's not so much a character as a bullet point in a study guide.
I also wondered about the ending, but I think I didn't really get all its implications the first time around and so I ought to revisit it before passing judgement. However, I wondered: is it a done thing to change your name in the way Booker did when he got baptised? The whole "Booker and Comstock are two sides of the same coin" thing just felt a bit shaky.
I think I've held off on talking about this game as it's an experience that demands multiple playthroughs and examination to really appreciate it. As it stands, I think it's a brilliantly imaginative shooter that doesn't quite capitalise on all of its different elements to be truly excellent.
I'm looking forward to playing it again, though.
Aww, thanks for the input. I've been researching the game before dropping almost 60 dollars on it. Is it worth buying right away or should I wait until the price drops?
Also;someguy3657 wrote:
If you preorder now on steam, you also get Borderland 2 and TF2 items, along with a copy of the first PNATI.
Oh, and that ending IS correct:
- Spoiler:
I am getting this fucking game. It's only 5 bucks
Oh my gawwwd. Taco if I give you the money can you buy this for me?
523 Re: Video Games Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:58 am
Jonny
Prince of the Squirtle Squad
Details, taco, details!
525 Re: Video Games Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:06 am
Hollyღ
Dove in the Moonlight
I'm like a squirrel with games, I stash them for the winter until I can play them.
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