Author Topic: Far Cry 2 > GTA4 (Read 6262 times)

MrAngryFace · « **on:** October 25, 2008, 01:40:32 AM »

bork · « **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:43:35 AM »

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:45:02 AM »

far cry 2 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ikkitousen eloquent fist

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:45:08 AM »

Sorry you hate good games

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:46:47 AM »

you say this like it actually means something

Jansen · « **Reply #5 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:48:44 AM »

what an accomplishment

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #6 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:49:29 AM »

NOOO! BACKFIRE! YOU ALL AGREE! If only this were GAF, this woulda RULED

bork · « **Reply #7 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:51:40 AM »

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Why don't you say what it is you like about it?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #8 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:52:10 AM »

No, its actually really fun. Its like Stalker + Africa + Insert Open World Game Here elements. The graphic effects really come together when its all in motion, and those screens ive seem like anything ive seen on my tv, even when giving them the benefit of the doubt and standing fuck still.

Yeah thats right Lyte, Stalker, another game you may want to start calling 'bad'

bork · « **Reply #9 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:54:29 AM »

Yes, damn it man SELL IT, SELL IT!! Convince me to boot it up again. You got me wanting to check out DS9 ferchristssake.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #10 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:55:30 AM »

You own it, its been sold, play it or dont. I just need to set the record straight, its at LEAST a solid game.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #11 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:57:41 AM »

i'm a big Stalker fan, but some of the design decisions I've heard in this game sound really annoying.
then again I did play through Stalker....

pilonv1 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 25, 2008, 02:12:42 AM »

glad i picked this up today

cool breeze · « **Reply #13 on:** October 25, 2008, 02:47:32 AM »

I bought it without the intention of playing through it right now, and I probably still won't, but I'm glad to hear it's good.

abrader · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2008, 04:45:18 AM »

Quote from: swaggaz on October 25, 2008, 02:47:32 AM

I bought it without the intention of playing through it right now, and I probably still won't, but I'm glad to hear it's good.

^^ ditto

bork · « **Reply #15 on:** October 25, 2008, 05:06:32 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 25, 2008, 01:52:10 AM

Yeah thats right Lyte, Stalker, another game you may want to start calling 'bad'

Never played Stalker but it seems a hell of a lot more interesting than this does.

abrader · « **Reply #16 on:** October 25, 2008, 05:11:50 AM »

The mysterie of it all had me go ahead and start the install.

Looks like about 2 minutes....then ill try it.

abrader · « **Reply #17 on:** October 25, 2008, 06:25:55 AM »

I played a bit of it.

I like it - it has a pace I will expect from fallout3.

It does do some sloppy ass stuff like when you use the scope to locate things on the map (WTF makes the sight turn green?) and the save points are metal boxes with a 3.5 floppy disk image on it that flash/glow blue ?

On my first go at it I had the brightness set too dark (trying to get max blacks for 3D pop)

Some part of the world look great - and some look last genish.

It makes MErcs 2 feel more like "Return Fire X"

Im gonna put it back in the cabinet for now - but im intrigued and feeling neutral about it at the moment.

AI seems pretty MErcs2ish. (which is OK for mercs 2 due to enemy number) but in this game being able to easily and not even sneak a round about circle around move on an enemy and shoot him form behind is kinda lame.

I think the driving is fun.

Does this game have multi co-op or what?

Oh well - back to DeadSpace.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 25, 2008, 07:22:58 AM »

stalker is an awesome idea but really flawed in execution, the gunplay in particular is fucking woeful

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2008, 08:57:35 AM »

Been playing it on the PC.

The outposts in the road are the lamest thing ever.

maxy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 25, 2008, 09:16:54 AM »

FC2 is boring...

Draft · « **Reply #21 on:** October 25, 2008, 11:13:24 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on October 25, 2008, 07:22:58 AM

stalker is an awesome idea but really flawed in execution, the gunplay in particular is fucking woeful

The gunplay is designed to simulate being a drunken Russian, and in that respect it is damn near uncanny.

Mrbob · « **Reply #22 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:20:37 PM »

What isn't better than GTA4.

I was surprised to see you playing this on 360 and not PC. I think I'll try to rent this after I return Saints Row 2.

cool breeze · « **Reply #23 on:** October 25, 2008, 01:39:22 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on October 25, 2008, 07:22:58 AM

stalker is an awesome idea but really flawed in execution, the gunplay in particular is fucking woeful

I don't know why everyone hates on the STALKER shotoing mechanics, I actually enjoyed it. I liked that I had to adjust my shot to factor in distance and angle of decent.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #24 on:** October 25, 2008, 03:20:51 PM »

Far Cry 2 is killer. People need to stop bitching about it and realize that if you play more than 20 minutes you get better guns and the thing turns out to be fucking awesome. So much to do.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #25 on:** October 25, 2008, 05:55:33 PM »

this game is fucking awesome. the lengths ubisoft montreal went to sustain immersion without making the game retardedly obtuse is awesome, and the gunplay is great. how can you like fps titles and hate this game?

Mrbob · « **Reply #26 on:** October 25, 2008, 06:27:22 PM »

Did you get the 360 version as well?

I'm itching for an open world FPS...this game is looking pretty exciting to be honest. I just wish it didn't have the typical UBI bugginess attached.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #27 on:** October 25, 2008, 06:43:29 PM »

yeah, i got the 360 version. i've played roughly an hour and seen no bugs; it seems really polished.

green: it usually pays to scout your target area with yer surveillance tools before rushing in guns blazing

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #28 on:** October 25, 2008, 10:11:24 PM »

Ah man. One of my buddies wasn't getting better with syrettes so I blew his head off. This game is so good.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #29 on:** October 25, 2008, 10:42:37 PM »

I don't like this game.

"Come to the other side of the map"

"Ok now go back to the other side of the map"

Me- "Motherfucker couldn't you've just said that shit on the phone? Man fuck you."

Boring and repetitive. Yikes!

bork · « **Reply #30 on:** October 25, 2008, 11:22:26 PM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on October 25, 2008, 10:42:37 PM

I don't like this game.

"Come to the other side of the map"

"Ok now go back to the other side of the map"

Me- "Motherfucker couldn't you've just said that shit on the phone? Man fuck you."

Boring and repetitive. Yikes!

Yeah I think it boils down to whether you like the open-ended game play style or not. I like it in games like Saint's Row 2 but not so much in this. The controls are fine but the game play itself just feels a little sluggish to me. It was particularly noticeable in multiplayer, which is my favorite part of FPS games; don't think it's all that great in FC2 and I'd like to hear what everyone else thinks about it.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #31 on:** October 25, 2008, 11:35:38 PM »

haha what

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #32 on:** October 26, 2008, 05:20:17 AM »

Trips don't take more than 2 minutes. Is your attention that hard to maintain?

Eric P · « **Reply #33 on:** October 26, 2008, 09:10:50 AM »

stalker comparisons eh?

hmmmmmm.

speaking of, i hit a wall in clear sky because it had me do a series of missions which wiped out my ammo. i had to re-load an old game and go back and actually, ugh, join a faction.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #34 on:** October 26, 2008, 11:27:36 AM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on October 26, 2008, 05:20:17 AM

Trips don't take more than 2 minutes. Is your attention that hard to maintain?

I drive as much, if not more, in Saints Row 2.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #35 on:** October 26, 2008, 11:59:15 AM »

far cry 2 is like being orally pleasured by a nubian queen while toto loops endlessly in the background

this might be my goty

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #36 on:** October 26, 2008, 12:00:31 PM »

What toto song?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #37 on:** October 26, 2008, 12:02:47 PM »

africa, of course, with a little rosanna thrown in

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #38 on:** October 26, 2008, 12:33:58 PM »

I was expecting "Hold the Line"

Mrbob · « **Reply #39 on:** October 26, 2008, 12:34:25 PM »

How are custom maps in the map editor?

This was highly touted before release...haven't heard much about it since then.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #40 on:** October 26, 2008, 03:13:12 PM »

Alright, you guys sold me. I'm downloading this shizzle.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #41 on:** October 26, 2008, 06:52:58 PM »

tom chick weighs in, and actually manages to sum up my feelings on the title: http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/far-cry-2/far-cry-2-review/1257574

Brehvolution · « **Reply #42 on:** October 26, 2008, 09:47:07 PM »

I've been playing the PC version. I'm digging it. My 7800gt is holding up well on medium settings though I'm half tempted to bust into my 360 fund and get an 8800gt. I can't imagine how good this would look with a better rig than I got.
I had to stop playing because the gunfire was "too loud" and turning it down even more kills it for me. I gotta gets some headphones I guess.

Overall, I can't wait to get into it more.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #43 on:** October 26, 2008, 10:24:21 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on October 26, 2008, 06:52:58 PM

tom chick weighs in, and actually manages to sum up my feelings on the title: http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/far-cry-2/far-cry-2-review/1257574

This is the only decent review of the game I've read. Every other review just bitches about driving and malaria.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #44 on:** October 26, 2008, 10:27:06 PM »

yeah, i'm surprised tom chick gets it, since he managed to miss the mark on mgs4 completely

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #45 on:** October 26, 2008, 10:27:37 PM »

both Gamespot and IGN liked it a lot too

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #46 on:** October 26, 2008, 10:28:13 PM »

1up sucked, though, as usual

cool breeze · « **Reply #47 on:** October 26, 2008, 10:47:16 PM »

1up hated it because of the malaria.

trippingmartian · « **Reply #48 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:39:45 AM »

Shit game. 1up's Ryan O'Donnell likes it. That is usually the kiss of death. I find the setting uninteresting and the gameplay repetitive. I might just be sick of the genre, though.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #49 on:** October 27, 2008, 02:40:27 AM »

you mean FPS? or open world? is open world a genre now?

I was looking at my shelf and i've got 4 sequels that are at least partially open-world games.

Mercs 2, Far Cry 2, Saints Row 2, Fable 2

TVC15 · « **Reply #50 on:** October 27, 2008, 02:44:40 AM »

This also runs like, phenomenally well on the PC, even in DX10 mode. It's rather pretty, as well. But I have everything maxed, AA on and vsync, and it's locked at 30fps, aside from rather infrequent stutters, which are (sadly) common in most high end games.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #51 on:** October 27, 2008, 02:45:12 AM »

Looks pretty great on 360 too.

trippingmartian · « **Reply #52 on:** October 27, 2008, 02:48:02 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 27, 2008, 02:40:27 AM

Mercs 2, Saints Row 2, Fable 2

All excellent games. Far Cry 2 is much different. It feels like a very traditional FPS at its core.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #53 on:** October 27, 2008, 02:57:02 AM »

It reminds me of Stalker, but a lot more forgiving.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #54 on:** October 27, 2008, 03:16:28 AM »

The online community kinda sucks. Everyone just plays the official maps and no one joins custom map games.

TVC15 · « **Reply #55 on:** October 27, 2008, 03:36:07 AM »

The framerate hitches get annoying when driving, where they appear to occur much more often. It's not game breaking, but I hope a patch can fix it.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #56 on:** October 27, 2008, 08:31:33 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on October 27, 2008, 03:36:07 AM

The framerate hitches get annoying when driving, where they appear to occur much more often. It's not game breaking, but I hope a patch can fix it.

You mean the stuttering?

You have to limit your FPS. For example, if i don't limit my FPS, the game goes north of 50FPS sometimes, but there's stuttering when driving and stuff. So i limit the framerate to 40 FPS (open console, gfx_maxfps**), and the stuttering is gone.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #57 on:** October 27, 2008, 11:20:28 AM »

The design of this game is slightly janky but it's interesting nonetheless

The voice actors all sound REALLY bored

The proximity thing took some getting used to. (Meaning, you have to stay close to a person to have them keep continuing the conversation -- if you move away they say something random and you're like WTF)

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #58 on:** October 27, 2008, 11:34:04 AM »

well if someone walked away from me id assume they were done talking, at which point I would begin talking to myself.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #59 on:** October 27, 2008, 11:51:46 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 27, 2008, 11:34:04 AM

well if someone walked away from me id assume they were done talking, at which point I would begin talking to myself.

I assumed it was like Half-Life where people keep talking if you're not 1 foot away from them

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Author Topic: Far Cry 2 > GTA4 (Read 6262 times)