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Title: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and SHOULD HAVE PIRATED IT INSTEAD Thread
Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 06:03:13 PM: It came with a 8 song CD... the "soundtrack edition"
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Post by: Narag on June 24, 2008, 06:04:13 PM: Which is better? The game or the CD?
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Post by: cool breeze on June 24, 2008, 06:05:59 PM: Why?

I bought Army of Two and other shit, but I am holding off on Alone in the Dark.
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 06:06:47 PM: Because I have lots of money
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Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 06:10:06 PM: And it evens out my blatant DS and PSP and PC piracy
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Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 06:11:54 PM: No, I dont think so. It just says "Soundtrack Edition" in the corner
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Post by: cool breeze on June 24, 2008, 06:16:40 PM: Quote from: demi on June 24, 2008, 06:10:06 PM
And it evens out my blatant DS and PSP and PC piracy

And you didn't pirate the PC version?

I didn't know you had a thing for tall bald men.
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Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 06:22:21 PM: PC version doesnt have achievements
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Post by: Grecco on June 24, 2008, 06:22:40 PM: Lol what a waste of money. Should have just sent me 60 bucks.
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Post by: Brehvolution on June 24, 2008, 06:50:52 PM: Quote from: demi on June 24, 2008, 06:22:21 PM
PC version doesnt have achievements

*Achievement unlocked*

Forum Whore

Posting 17,681 times in the same forum.

+1000 worthless points

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Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: siamesedreamer on June 24, 2008, 07:51:10 PM: Impressions dude...
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Post by: cool breeze on June 24, 2008, 08:12:21 PM: http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/883/883633p1.html

3.5

Worse than Haze, still better than Operation Darkness.
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 08:22:29 PM: Just started...

The controls are pretty bad.
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Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 09:00:05 PM: Did the first episode. It controls so bad... lol.

Graphics look like crap.
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Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 09:01:35 PM: lmao

"I dont have your stone, and fuck you anyway!"

nicca is straight up rough, talking to demons of hell like that
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Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 09:04:34 PM: Oh god the combat :lol

Aaaaaggghhhh
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Post by: siamesedreamer on June 24, 2008, 09:11:51 PM: A 3.5? :lol

Shit...that makes this the worst IGN reviewed game I've ever bought. Dude says you won't even want to finish it. :-\
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Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 09:12:22 PM: :lol Dude hasnt met me... I beat Lair :usa
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Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 10:35:31 PM: oh god now i'm driving i want to dieeeeeee :'(
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Post by: cool breeze on June 24, 2008, 10:42:03 PM: Quote from: ParticleReality on June 24, 2008, 09:06:58 PM
It say's 7.0 right under that. What the hell?

4.5    Presentation
The story and dialogue are goofy, and both are delivered awkwardly. A DVD-esque menu system is good for skipping around, but otherwise it’s pretty useless when there’s little worth watching.
6.0    Graphics
Central Park looks adequately spooky at times, and the game runs smoothly. But most character models, enemies and environments lack personality.
6.5    Sound
The soundtrack is catchy, creepy and atmospheric. But the voice acting is cringe-worthy.
3.0    Gameplay
Glitchy, buggy, frustrating, boring and repetitive. The few truly interesting puzzles don’t balance out the annoying inventory system, controls and combat.
3.0    Lasting Appeal
You probably won't want to finish this game, let alone play it more than once. Since everything is open from the very beginning, there's nothing to go back and unlock.
3.5
Bad    OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: Bildi on June 24, 2008, 10:46:41 PM: I didn't look, but I presume the 7.0 is the IGN UK score (which I trust much more than normal IGN actually but at the end of the day it's still IGN so who gives a fuck).
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Post by: pilonv1 on June 24, 2008, 11:14:09 PM: Yeah UK scored it a 7.

IGN US is on a tear lately - Operation Darkness and Alone in the Dark get crucified while MGS4 and GTA4 get free passes.

I wonder why ::)
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Post by: cool breeze on June 24, 2008, 11:20:36 PM: Quote from: pilonv1 on June 24, 2008, 11:14:09 PM
Yeah UK scored it a 7.

IGN US is on a tear lately - Operation Darkness and Alone in the Dark get crucified while MGS4 and GTA4 get free passes.

I wonder why ::)

IGN UK scored MGS4 and GTA4 9.9 and 10 respectively.
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Post by: pilonv1 on June 24, 2008, 11:24:26 PM: Quote
IGN US is on a tear lately
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Post by: Joe Molotov on June 24, 2008, 11:28:06 PM: Just remember that this game originally began development as a tie-in for Uwe Boll's Alone in the Dark movie.
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Post by: demi on June 24, 2008, 11:33:42 PM: I never seen Uwe Boll's movie
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Post by: cool breeze on June 24, 2008, 11:42:34 PM: Quote from: pilonv1 on June 24, 2008, 11:24:26 PM
Quote
IGN US is on a tear lately

It is just saying that IGN US isn't the only one who feels things about stuff and stuff.
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Post by: Bildi on June 25, 2008, 12:59:01 AM: IGN US seem to love tearing into games that are actually OK, whereas IGN UK and Australia seem far more level-headed.

I don't know if they're just trying to gain back credibility or what. If I were them I wouldn't bother - plenty of 'tards still frequent their site along with Gamespot and 1UP I'm sure.
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Post by: pilonv1 on June 25, 2008, 01:03:07 AM: Bildi gets my point.

IGN US = bipolar, excessive highs and excessive lows
UK/AU are more level headed (usually)
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: cool breeze on June 25, 2008, 01:13:36 AM: Well, yeah.

If you even watch the video review for the game, the reviewer seems to like it.
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: The Sceneman on June 25, 2008, 02:36:37 AM: Im still renting this, the achievements look awesome
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Post by: pilonv1 on June 25, 2008, 02:41:10 AM: what are they
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Post by: The Sceneman on June 25, 2008, 02:43:48 AM: lots of story based and lots for killing beasts, and heaps for item customisation and stuff. They just sounded pretty fun...
why dont I just post a list

Xbox360Achievements.org - Every Point Counts

There are 49 achievements with a total of 1000 points.

    BLACKOUT (30 points)
Finish the episode without skipping any sequence.

    QUESTIONS (30 points)
Finish the episode without skipping any sequence.

    PAINFUL ANSWERS (30 points)
Finish the episode without skipping any sequence.

    FIGHT BACK AND LOSS (30 points)
Finish the episode without skipping any sequence.

    NOT ALONE ANYMORE (30 points)
Finish the episode without skipping any sequence.

    THE TRUTH (30 points)
Finish the episode without skipping any sequence.

    THE PATH OF LIGHT (30 points)
Finish the episode without skipping any sequence.

    THE LIGHT BRINGER (30 points)
Finish the episode without skipping any sequence.

    A Day in Central Park (150 points)
Complete the game.

    Flaming Roots (25 points)
Burn half of the roots of evil.

    Blazing Roots (50 points)
Burn all roots of evil.

    Basic Combination (5 points)
Tape up a bottle.

    Nuke (25 points)
Kill 3 Humanz at once.

    The Smart Fighter (5 points)
Kill any Humanz with the 'spray + lighter' combination.

    The Molotov Cocktail (5 points)
Insert a wick into a bottle with flammable content.

    Cocoon (20 points)
Burn a cocoon.

    The Air Bomb (5 points)
Throw a bottle filled with flammable liquid and shoot it mid-air.

    The Sticky Bomb (5 points)
Take a bottle filled with flammable content or a spray and combine it with an adhesive.

    Fire Bullets (5 points)
Make a fire bullet by pouring flammable liquid on it.

    The Glowstick Bomb (5 points)
Combine a taped bottle filled with flammable content or a spray with a glowstick.

    Useless! (10 points)
Combine an empty taped bottle with a wick and an emergency flare.

    Handyman Carnby (30 points)
Make all possible combinations in the inventory.

    The Sharpshooter (20 points)
Finish off a Humanz by shooting fire bullets at it's fissure.

    Demolition Expert (20 points)
Build the most destructive weapon.

    Fissure (20 points)
Burn a fissure.

    The Biggest of All (25 points)
Beat the Museum Monster.

    Goal! (20 points)
Kick 10 Ratz.

    Toasted Eggs (20 points)
Burn a Ratz nest.

    Vampirz (20 points)
Burn one of the Vampirz.

    Fisherman's Foe (10 points)
Shoot a goldfish.

    Unlimited Offer (10 points)
Call all contacts in your address book.

    Wired (10 points)
Hotwire a car.

    Car Thievery (10 points)
Unlock a car door after breaking the window.

    Free Gasoline (10 points)
Pierce a car gas tank and fill a bottle with the fuel.

    Never Leave a Key Here (10 points)
Find a car key in the sun visor.

    The 10 Mile Race (20 points)
Drive at least 10 miles with a vehicle.

    Eradication (50 points)
Kill 100 Humanz.

    Bloody Mary (10 points)
Bandage 5 deep bleeding wounds.

Secret Achievements

   Cockpit Addict (20 points)
Drive all the way down 59th street in Cockpit view.

   The Blind Man (10 points)
Finish the wake up sequence without blinking.

   Meet Again (10 points)
Meet Theophile in room 943.

   Revive (10 points)
Revive Sarah.

   Stuntman (10 points)
Jump across the gap using the tow truck.

   Purification by Fire (10 points)
Destroy the Vampirz' nest.

   Countdown to Death (10 points)
Stop your wound from bleeding.

   Burning Root (10 points)
Burn a root of evil.

   The Path of Darkness (15 points)
Kill Sarah.

   The Path of Light (15 points)
Don't Kill Sarah.

   Hidden Cave (10 points)
Discover the secret of Central Park.
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: Narag on June 25, 2008, 02:53:10 AM: Quote from: Borys on June 25, 2008, 02:52:34 AM
You pirate good stuff and buy this shit?

smh

I thought about this too and just assumed bad games don't have enough seeds. :dizzy
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Post by: demi on June 25, 2008, 02:55:58 AM: Cockpit Addict (20 points)
Drive all the way down 59th street in Cockpit view.

The Blind Man (10 points)
Finish the wake up sequence without blinking.

I missed these two... oops :omg
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: siamesedreamer on June 25, 2008, 11:05:19 AM: Alright, I played through the first episode last night. It must fall off a cliff quickly because I thought it was good. Lots of cinematic, high production moments. The fire looks amazing and its satisfying to put it out as you make your way down the halls. The puzzles were pretty easy, but they work well with the predicaments you find yourself in.

Yeah, the dude moves terribly. It was a horrible design choice. Slow and tank-like with his turns. And the camera doesn't work the way you think it should work (turning the camera left or right only gives you an extra 30 degrees or so view to the side - you can't look all the way to the sides without turning the guy's body that direction). However, I like what I've seen so far - granted there was no combat in the first episode. I can see how the combat will get frustrating having to go inside your jacket frequently coupled with the dude's slow movement. We'll see though.
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Post by: demi on June 25, 2008, 09:21:48 PM: OMG they made Edward Carnby immortal :lol

"You're over 100 years old according to this!"
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Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on June 25, 2008, 09:26:30 PM: I wrote some things for this game. Glad to see it's atleast not bombing in the writing :D
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: pilonv1 on June 25, 2008, 10:13:07 PM: Quote from: demi on June 25, 2008, 09:21:48 PM
OMG they made Edward Carnby immortal :lol

"You're over 100 years old according to this!"

what skills did you link?
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: demi on June 26, 2008, 03:37:43 AM: So they added a GTA-like overworld for Central Park. Great. The cars all drive for shit, and when a Humanz (yes with a z) jumps on, they just beat the crap out of you, and you cant even do anything about it, unless you jump out of the car, or slam into a tree.

Also, when using Fire Bullets, you cant just shoot them and expect them to die. You need to shoot the "cracks" in their body, for some reason. So I've found that just knocking them out with melee, and then just pegging them from there works easiest.

I'm on Chapter 4, btw.
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Post by: Tieno on June 26, 2008, 04:20:27 AM: So demi doesn't pirate 360 games?
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Post by: demi on June 26, 2008, 04:50:01 AM: Why would I? Console market is what keeps the industry alive. I must do my part.
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Post by: MCD on June 26, 2008, 09:06:43 AM: Quote from: demi on June 26, 2008, 04:50:01 AM
Why would I? Console market is what keeps the industry alive. I must do my part.
:bow :bow :bow
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: cool breeze on June 26, 2008, 02:45:34 PM: wtf. Edge and Gametrailers both game this game a 7 or so. Is it actually supposed to be decent? Watching gameplay videos, it looks like trash.
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Post by: demi on June 26, 2008, 04:25:14 PM: No, it's pretty bad. 7 is one of those "safe" numbers. They probably want to maintain relations with Atari. This game is below 5 material.
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Post by: siamesedreamer on June 26, 2008, 06:11:49 PM: At what point does the game start going bad demi?
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Post by: demi on June 26, 2008, 06:13:59 PM: Around 15 minutes in
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Post by: siamesedreamer on June 26, 2008, 06:29:44 PM: Quote from: demi on June 26, 2008, 06:13:59 PM
Around 15 minutes in

Come on dude...the first level was fine. Gonna play the second level tonight after Swingtown. ;)
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Post by: demi on June 26, 2008, 06:33:01 PM: Ok, you are right. The first level wasn't anything but pretending to be a fireman. You havent dealt with the horrible combat yet. Or the driving. Or the crappy item management.
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Post by: Bildi on June 26, 2008, 07:09:36 PM: Gametrailers have their review up? Sweet, they're the only reviews I usually like.

Edit: that was a great review. Unlike IGN's reviews which seem more focussed on melodrama and hyperbole, GT's review gave a really good impression and outlined the faults clearly without throwing a hissy fit over them.

I'll definitely pick it up cheap.
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Post by: CHOW CHOW on June 26, 2008, 08:45:03 PM: Why would you buy this game when you knew going in it was most likely going to be terrible and a 10x better game was releasing the same day (Bad Company)? It's like you did it just to be different. Basically threw your 60 into the trash. We could be having a blast playing Battlefield but instead you got this piece of shit.
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Post by: demi on June 26, 2008, 08:47:57 PM: I thought Battlefield was garbage too. But I preferred to play a survival horror instead of another FPS.
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Post by: siamesedreamer on June 26, 2008, 09:10:39 PM: Quote from: demi on June 26, 2008, 08:47:57 PM
I thought Battlefield was garbage too. But I preferred to play a survival horror instead of another FPS.

Word...the first Battlefield on 360 ensured it was the last one I ever buy.
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Post by: CHOW CHOW on June 26, 2008, 09:21:53 PM: Both of you have shit taste in games. It's the best multi-player shooter of this gen. Fucking incredible. The more you play it, the more you love it. The team-oriented gameplay is second to none. The enormous maps and variety of vehicles adds so much to the gameplay. Fuck right off.
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Post by: demi on June 26, 2008, 11:24:28 PM: Quote from: Genghis Cohen on June 26, 2008, 08:49:15 PM
Send this to me Demi. We can trade.

Sure ok, when I am done with it

I have LEGO Indiana and Lost Odyssey as well if you are interested in those
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: demi on June 27, 2008, 05:29:02 AM: I'm starting to warm up to the game, now. I have gotten a handle for the controls (just use first person the entire time), and a general "default" item management, making the game easier to deal with. The driving parts are few and far between, and completely optional in the overworld. I just finished Chapter 6, which was -really- short. Two more chapters left, I will finish it this weekend, then clean up the rest of the achievements I missed. Health doesnt seem to be an issue at all, I could get beat on constantly and I still wouldnt be in any immediate danger. The only times I've ever bled out is when I shot an explosive nearby and I was in the blast.
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Post by: siamesedreamer on June 27, 2008, 10:44:50 AM: Played Chapter 2 last night. Gawd the controls are clunky as shit, but I'd still enjoyed it. Driving down 59th Street wasn't as bad as everyone has made it out to be. Did it in first person view, so that may have helped. Died about 7-8 times. Still fun though.
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Post by: y2kev on June 27, 2008, 10:12:21 PM: Am I missing something with the melee combat? You just...basically waggle with the analog stick?

The game just feels really janky to me. It's like GTA4's turning radius for humanz (yes the game says humanz) but with the camera really tight in on Edward.

And the driving is giving me trouble. I'm episode 2 - scene 5.
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Post by: demi on June 27, 2008, 10:15:54 PM: Yeah, the combat is really bad. Just stick to plugging them with Fire Bullets (you have to shoot the cracks on their bodies).

You are supposed to emulate swinging it. So swoop the stick from left to right, and he'll swing accordingly. Then go from right to left to swing back.

The driving part took me a couple tries too, try not to keep it cranked to full speed, you can ease around corners and such.

Do it in first person entirely for an achievement :hyper
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and not pirated it Thread
Post by: demi on June 27, 2008, 10:19:52 PM: Here's what you should have in your inventory for best results:

Left Side:

Bullets
Lighter (you get this later, like Ch 3)
Bandages (in case you bleed out, plus can be used to make Molotovs, bandages burn slower)
Tape (to make sticky bombs)
Batteries (flashlight)

Eventually you'll get another story item (Lens) -- swap it with Tape

Right Side:

Two flammable bottles (glass or plastic, doesnt matter, used to make Fire Bullets, or blow open doors or group of humanZ)
Healing Spray
Anti Rust Spray or Mosquito Spray (used in conjunction with lighter to make flamethrower, destroys Humanz with extreme ease)

Dont bother using Glowsticks or Flares, or Blood Packs. Also dont bother combining. There are only certain situations where you might need to make a certain product, and when that happens, the game will simply stash a ton of items in a room nearby for you to fish through.

There's also an upgraded gun (Magnum) in the first fuzzy circle you see on the map (Chapter 3 I believe) -- these fuzzy circles are required for the best ending, I think. You have to burn all the roots of evil.
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Post by: demi on June 28, 2008, 05:27:41 AM: OH MY GOD THE ENDING :rofl :rofl :rofl

SO FUCKING HORRIBLE
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and SHOULD HAVE PIRATED IT INSTEAD Thread
Post by: Jansen on June 28, 2008, 06:13:52 AM: it's a shame aitd didn't turn out so well. i watched all the making of videos and the ideas going into this game sounded great. too bad they fucked up on execution.

the game is in my Q so i might still try it out. it can't possibly be worse than haze (which i played to completion).
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Post by: siamesedreamer on June 28, 2008, 01:58:49 PM: Quote from: y2kev on June 27, 2008, 10:12:21 PM
And the driving is giving me trouble. I'm episode 2 - scene 5.

Do that part in first person view. Its easier that way plus you get an achievement.
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Post by: Grecco on June 28, 2008, 05:12:13 PM: Batlefield isnt perfect. Has lots of things i would change/do different/ Needed polish

but fuck its fun as hell. See that sniper in that perch? Instead of getting owned. blow the perch the fuck out.

Batlefield hate is unwarranted imo.

Anyways i heard Kmart has AITD at 10 bucks so i might see if i can find a copy later today.
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Post by: siamesedreamer on June 28, 2008, 09:32:42 PM: The achievements in this game come like every 2 minutes. Level 3 gave me 15 achievements alone.
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Post by: siamesedreamer on June 29, 2008, 10:54:34 AM: The wheels completely fall off in level 4. The driving part at the beginning was the worst driving part of a game I've ever played.
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Post by: siamesedreamer on July 25, 2008, 01:13:06 AM: I finally got around to finishing this piece of shit for the achievements.

Worst fucking game I've played since I started gaming again in 2001.
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Post by: y2kev on July 27, 2008, 11:48:42 AM: i sent it back at the beginning of chapter 5 i think

TOTALLY ASS GAME

SHENMUE IS BETTER
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Post by: Jansen on July 27, 2008, 09:41:30 PM: i'm halfway through episode 6. gonna see it through to the end but i honestly dunno why i'm punishing myself like this...
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Post by: The Sceneman on July 27, 2008, 10:25:58 PM: Quote from: siamesedreamer on June 29, 2008, 10:54:34 AM
The wheels completely fall off in level 4. The driving part at the beginning was the worst driving part of a game I've ever played.

even worse than the vehicle sections in Enter the Matrix? Those were fucking appaling
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and SHOULD HAVE PIRATED IT INSTEAD Thread
Post by: Jansen on July 27, 2008, 10:32:42 PM: yes. you must play it to fully appreciate how utterly awful it truly is.
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Post by: y2kev on July 27, 2008, 11:22:37 PM: Quote from: demi on June 24, 2008, 09:12:22 PM
:lol Dude hasnt met me... I beat Lair :usa

wait how

i couldnt beat deadman's basin

i came close once though but i couldnt waggle fast enough on the dam
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and SHOULD HAVE PIRATED IT INSTEAD Thread
Post by: demi on July 28, 2008, 12:09:12 AM: I guess I'm good at jerking off... I'd show you but - oops - Lair doesnt support achievements or any form of online showcase
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Post by: Jansen on July 29, 2008, 11:49:52 PM: i beat it and now i feel this pain inside :(
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Post by: demi on July 29, 2008, 11:54:32 PM: I'M THE LIGHT BRINGER

I'M THE FUCKING UNIVERSE
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and SHOULD HAVE PIRATED IT INSTEAD Thread
Post by: Jansen on July 30, 2008, 12:12:48 AM: did they expect this game to do well enough for a direct sequel? cuz that's what the ending made it seem like.

either that or their time was up and they had to ship without an ending.

then again i guess there is the possibility that the distinguished mentally-challenged fellows never had an ending to begin with.
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Post by: y2kev on July 30, 2008, 12:15:07 AM: well it's at like 200k worldwide so no sequel
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and SHOULD HAVE PIRATED IT INSTEAD Thread
Post by: demi on July 30, 2008, 12:18:07 AM: [youtube=425,350]fnwwUvEcjh0[/youtube]

THE FUCKING UNIVERSE
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Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on July 30, 2008, 12:29:36 AM: You're wasting precious time playing this game.
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Post by: demi on July 30, 2008, 12:30:20 AM: The music is probably the best part

[youtube=425,350]nh2kSs89Xxw[/youtube]

Well, maybe I shouldnt say probably

This music + Driving on 59th Street probably the best level in the game
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Post by: cool breeze on August 04, 2008, 09:05:07 PM: For those who didn't have a moral lapse and buy this game, the demo is now up on XBL.
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Post by: The Sceneman on August 04, 2008, 09:11:40 PM: Quote from: demi on July 30, 2008, 12:30:20 AM
The music is probably the best part

[youtube=425,350]nh2kSs89Xxw[/youtube]

Well, maybe I shouldnt say probably

This music + Driving on 59th Street probably the best level in the game

omg, awesome, renting today maybe

you can get 1000/1000 in one playthrough?
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Post by: Jansen on August 04, 2008, 09:21:25 PM: dude.. don't do it.

the game has some maddeningly frustrating parts. spare yourself.
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Post by: The Sceneman on August 04, 2008, 09:23:07 PM: ...ok :( I was looking forward to playing this but if its actually that bad...

back to replaying Eternal Sonata, fucking awesome game
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Post by: demi on August 04, 2008, 09:52:39 PM: Scenester- yes you can get 1000 on one playthrough, if you miss one you can just load a chapter up and get it there. i'd say you wouldnt be doing any harm by renting it.

and AITD > Eternal Sonata

I fucking hate Eternal Sonata
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Post by: The Sceneman on August 04, 2008, 10:04:37 PM: lol, yeah I know ;)

I thought this sounded like a good rental, crappy survival horror/3d action is always good for a laugh, Stranglehold got panned (not as hard as AITD mind) and I had heaps of fun with that.

How long is AITD? Like 10 hours and a few more to get all achieves? My local store lets you rent 360 games for a week so that should be enough time? Also is it scary? I had problems playing Silent Hill games at night, mainly due to the sound, fucking terrifying stuff. I can handle Condemned and Bioshock ok
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Post by: demi on August 04, 2008, 10:05:59 PM: I dunno about scary, I've got a big dick so fear just doesnt come to me naturally
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Post by: The Sceneman on August 04, 2008, 10:06:48 PM: lol. Well theres a demo on xbl now so I can check that out
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Post by: cool breeze on August 04, 2008, 11:14:44 PM: That demo was awful. I don't know if I should be happy that it cuts off right before the driving segment or not. Controls are awful. Incredibly glitch filled. Terrible in-game cut scenes with broken transitions between them. Horrible controls (This time for the FPS stuff). I can't believe this game has come out already. The music is good, but other than that, I am honestly surprised that even Atari would publish this garbage.

And the script! my gosh, the fucking script! I think it was a requirement to have the main character say at least two curse words for every one normal word.
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Post by: demi on August 04, 2008, 11:17:48 PM: haha, yeah that part was sweet. FUCK YOUR MEDALLION
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Post by: trippingmartian on August 04, 2008, 11:49:27 PM: I really like the cut-scenes in the demo, but the gameplay angered me. This game and siren belong in last gen.
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Post by: dark1x on August 05, 2008, 07:58:46 AM: Quote from: trippingmartian on August 04, 2008, 11:49:27 PM
I really like the cut-scenes in the demo, but the gameplay angered me. This game and siren belong in last gen.
Eh?

Alone in the Dark was actually attempting a LOT of new ideas that really are forward thinking. As is common for such an ambitious project, however, they have failed. It tries a lot of new things and really doesn't get any of them right. It's similar to Trespasser in that regard. Nobody would have said that Trespasser was "rooted in 1994" when it came out. No, it was very clearly trying something totally new and just couldn't pull it off.

Siren is entirely different. It's a solid game, but isn't really trying anything totally new. That said, many of the ideas in Siren were forward thinking even on PS2. This new game executes them in a more solid fashion. The controls can still be a bit weak, but it actually adds to the experience. I mean, if you could move and shoot like Gears of Uncharted, the encounters would lose a lot of their tension. The controls aren't bad, per se, they simply don't allow you to perform all of the actions you could in a dedicated shooter.
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Post by: The Sceneman on August 17, 2008, 02:30:27 AM: so i finally rented this, lol

game is actually quite enjoyable. Buggy as fuck but I dont get all the driving complaints, its on par with GTA4 in terms of handling and realism. Im about halfway through now
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Post by: The Sceneman on August 18, 2008, 01:55:56 AM: this game brings the fucken lulz, thats for sure.

every cutscene is like "Fuck you! What the fuck is going on?! Fuck!"
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Post by: The Sceneman on August 20, 2008, 07:05:46 AM: I just got 1000/1000 :-X

I feel kind of gross now

THE FUCKING UNIVERSE wtf
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and SHOULD HAVE PIRATED IT INSTEAD Thread
Post by: cool breeze on October 30, 2008, 04:47:58 PM: The PS3 updated version is getting a demo later today. Chances of it being better are slim, but I'll still try it out.
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Post by: Joe Molotov on October 30, 2008, 05:29:53 PM: The PC version was $7 at Target a few weeks ago, so I deem that to be the superior version.
Title: Re: The Demi bought Alone in the Dark and SHOULD HAVE PIRATED IT INSTEAD Thread
Post by: cool breeze on October 30, 2008, 11:53:11 PM: Demo is slightly less shitty than the 360 one, but it's still shitty. The driving sequence is probably the most boring driving sequence ever.