Author Topic: That Infamous thread, now with less mongos talking about Prototype (Read 38380 times)

Purple Filth · « **Reply #180 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:25:45 AM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on May 21, 2009, 12:10:48 AM

Oh man, that trashmonster is awesome.

GT review. I don't think I'll watch it, I've already had enough stuff spoiled for me.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-infamous/49517

best thing to do is just listen to it and ignore the vid. Though it can have spoilers there also.

Thats what i started to do.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #181 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:20:12 PM »

Demo is up on PSN

pilonv1 · « **Reply #182 on:** May 21, 2009, 10:26:04 PM »

Tom Chick's take

Thumbs down - http://fidgit.com/archives/2009/05/top_ten_stupid_things_about_in.php
Thumbs up - http://fidgit.com/archives/2009/05/top_ten_cool_things_about_infa.php

The good things outweigh the bad things for me.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #183 on:** May 21, 2009, 11:47:01 PM »

That is correct.

I don't know, Tom Chick and Robert Ashley are really, really annoying game "journalists". They try to paint everything over as them being better than IGN and 1Up and the other ones, but time and time again they resort to the silly childish tactics that make them stand out as being nothing more than just paid schills.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #184 on:** May 21, 2009, 11:51:57 PM »

The entirety of the upper bits of that list is idiotic, but I assume it's supposed to be idiotic. If those are meant to be serious points of criticism, then he must have become an idiot in recent times.

Based on his #1, though, it seems like he has misunderstood something about the game, namely that the "new" gangs are basically old gangs that have been mutated by the blast. Cole isn't the only character that is given super powers, so this accelerated degradation makes a whole heap of sense.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #185 on:** May 22, 2009, 04:13:28 AM »

I enjoyed the demo. Though, to be honest, I just like to kill innocent people and blow cars up.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #186 on:** May 22, 2009, 11:50:15 AM »

There's apparently a flash mini-game coming, too

Rman · « **Reply #187 on:** May 23, 2009, 01:31:23 PM »

Had fun with demo.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #188 on:** May 23, 2009, 07:24:45 PM »

Bought it on amazon with 3 day shipping, using Coinstar $$$

Third · « **Reply #189 on:** May 23, 2009, 08:05:13 PM »

Ordered the LE for €45 from thehut.com (UK based)

I'll never buy games in Holland anymore. The LE costs €69,99 here.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #190 on:** May 23, 2009, 08:10:59 PM »

Preordered last night for in store pick up at Gamestop :/.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #191 on:** May 23, 2009, 08:13:01 PM »

There's an LE?

Third · « **Reply #192 on:** May 23, 2009, 08:20:32 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on May 23, 2009, 08:13:01 PM

There's an LE?

Yes. But will only be released in Europe.

Quote

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Limited Special Edition Contents

* Special ‘celebratory’ digipack packaging
* Includes an artwork book
* Includes a PSN promotional code giving players a bonus super-power in the game

Third · « **Reply #193 on:** May 23, 2009, 08:26:31 PM »

Quote from: Jinfash on May 23, 2009, 08:22:53 PM

A bonus superpower in the game? That's so unfair. Extras and bonuses should have nothing to do with the game itself unless they're accessories/costumes

Pretty strange indeed. But the artbook and better casing made me go for the LE edition.

And the LE was only €2 more expensive than the regular edition. But the regular edition comes with Uncharted 2 beta.

Bonus superpower >>>> mp beta

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #194 on:** May 23, 2009, 08:45:35 PM »

celebratory

FatalT · « **Reply #195 on:** May 23, 2009, 11:10:02 PM »

I'm gonna go pick it up at midnight at Wal-Mart. I checked today and we already have the games at my Best Buy in the back so other stores should have already gotten their shipments in too.

Draft · « **Reply #196 on:** May 23, 2009, 11:57:17 PM »

I liked the demo a lot.

But.

No troll, shadow of Crackdown looms large, and I miss those big jumps.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #197 on:** May 24, 2009, 12:32:59 AM »

I really don't think they are that similar, anyway. You get around the city at about the same overall clip if you know what you're doing, but the way you do it is unique to each game. We'll see where the final game lands it, but it will have to accomplish a lot to outright top something as deceptively basic as the Agency Tower. I also prefer the look of Pacific City to Empire City, but obviously that clean and flat style wouldn't work with the whole wire-grinding, climb anything thing they are doing with Infamous.

I guess essentially, Crackdown feels like there's a super-powered character thrown in a regular old city, whereas Infamous feels more like a comic book itself.

Now to wait for that damned BB credit card to appear so that I can actually buy the game.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #198 on:** May 24, 2009, 04:48:41 AM »

Quote from: dcharlie on May 24, 2009, 04:22:39 AM

I can jump down from any height, but i hope to god i can jump up a lot higher come the end of the game.

Then brace yourself for disappointment. You get a hover/float power-up, but I'm pretty sure the physical abilities of your character stays on a (super-agile) human level throughout the game. It's all about climbing and grinding stuff to get between rooftops.

By the way, did Crackdown really have "missions?" Unless you count the on-going mission to improve your abilities by way of finding orbs, the game seemed like one long assault mission.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #199 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:20:32 PM »

Just saw an ad for it during RAW. To my surprise the ad was very very good. Explained the plot behind the game and emphasized the comic book super-hero stuff.

Also I noticed that Sony has went back to the old "PLAY-STAY-TION" sound clip at the end of their ads.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #200 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:34:09 PM »

Fucking Gameshit still haven't sent me a email to pick it up tommorow afternoon :/.

Never pre-ordering from them again.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #201 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:47:31 PM »

[youtube=560,345]QBc7V_ZdhMU[/youtube]

Ple-i-stez'hon

Did Sony just like wake up or something?

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #202 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:48:11 PM »

That is a fucking boss commercial. Like possibly the best one for a game this gen.

Purple Filth · « **Reply #203 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:51:49 PM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on May 25, 2009, 10:47:31 PM

[youtube=560,345]QBc7V_ZdhMU[/youtube]

Ple-i-stez'hon

Did Sony just like wake up or something?

Holy shit at the old school playstation soundbyte at the end

duckman2000 · « **Reply #204 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:53:44 PM »

Seems like someone at Sony just remembered the brand they are sitting on. Then again, I guess it's fitting; Infamous seems to be the most playful game they have released so far this generation, so going back to the roots with an old jingle makes sense.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #205 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:55:42 PM »

Why the fuck doesn't youtube sound work anymore?

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #206 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:57:42 PM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on May 25, 2009, 10:53:44 PM

Seems like someone at Sony just remembered the brand they are sitting on. Then again, I guess it's fitting; Infamous seems to be the most playful game they have released so far this generation, so going back to the roots with an old jingle makes sense.

No, I just think they're done trying to cater to crowds who aren't buying the system, so now they're going back to the roots and doing things the Playstation way.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #207 on:** May 25, 2009, 11:45:37 PM »

Full spot

[youtube=560,345]q3W-50pyuuM[/youtube]

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #208 on:** May 26, 2009, 01:02:22 PM »

They never stopped using the "Playstation" sound bite at the end of commercials in Japan, nice to see it finally come back here.

Bebpo · « **Reply #209 on:** May 26, 2009, 07:49:21 PM »

So I was just told that this came out today? I figured it wasn't out until tomorrow like 99% of games.

To trek down to the store or not, that is the question.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #210 on:** May 26, 2009, 08:02:25 PM »

EB/Gamestop has it in today, not sure about anywhere else.

cool breeze · « **Reply #211 on:** May 26, 2009, 08:17:48 PM »

this game is awesome so far. I haven't done too many missions (only 3 or so) because I'm trying to find the blue orbs and audio logs, which is poor choice considering I'll be faster when I get the glide and grind powers.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #212 on:** May 26, 2009, 08:45:58 PM »

*processing*

:tbslol

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #213 on:** May 26, 2009, 10:23:53 PM »

How do you get the giga blades or whatever from the Gamestop pre order?

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #214 on:** May 26, 2009, 10:38:28 PM »

I'm glad I paid for 3 day shipping on Amazon, the delivery date is June 1st.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #215 on:** May 26, 2009, 10:41:13 PM »

Never ever buy games from Amazon. I thought that was common knowledge

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #216 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:00:25 PM »

I had a gift card. I didn't realize Amazon shipping was problematic.

Does anyone foresee a problem with picking up my gamestop preorder, playing it, then returning the sealed amazon copy to EB next week? barcode should be identical right?

FatalT · « **Reply #217 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:04:46 PM »

I 100%ed the first island (haven't collected all the blast shards though) and I'm on the second now.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #218 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:12:26 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on May 26, 2009, 11:00:25 PM

I had a gift card. I didn't realize Amazon shipping was problematic.

Does anyone foresee a problem with picking up my gamestop preorder, playing it, then returning the sealed amazon copy to EB next week? barcode should be identical right?

Shouldn't have any problems.

FatalT · « **Reply #219 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:16:59 PM »

Quote from: Jinfash on May 26, 2009, 11:12:17 PM

Quote from: FatalT on May 26, 2009, 11:04:46 PM
I 100%ed the first island (haven't collected all the blast shards though) and I'm on the second now.

Which route are you taking, good or evil? Either way, you're gonna enjoy the game more on the second island, from enemies, karma moments to story and (specific) side missions, the game just drastically improves from one island to the other. The pacing is excellent in this game.

I'm going through Good on normal. Gonna do Evil on hard my second playthrough. That bus mission on the second island was awesome! I just did that one.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #220 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:20:43 PM »

game is lovely.
i got to the train mission from the demo and decided to stop for today.

so far my favorite parts are actually the sewer levels. love how they're basically little platforming levels. also the lighting is omg.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #221 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:46:52 PM »

Can you guys post your game times with your progress?

Quote from: distantmantra on May 26, 2009, 11:12:26 PM

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on May 26, 2009, 11:00:25 PM
I had a gift card. I didn't realize Amazon shipping was problematic.

Does anyone foresee a problem with picking up my gamestop preorder, playing it, then returning the sealed amazon copy to EB next week? barcode should be identical right?

Shouldn't have any problems.

I might have to go for this if Amazon doesn't pull back their delivery estimation

rubber feathers · « **Reply #222 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:37:16 AM »

I'm surprised so many people are having problems with Amazon's shipping, I pre-ordered Infamous a week or so ago from them and chose release date delivery (it's $6, brings the total to $60) and I got it today. If you're going to buy unreleased games from Amazon and they offer release date delivery (they do it for most of the big titles), it's always best to choose just that, because if they don't deliver it on the release date they'll refund your shipping.

Oh, and Infamous is gud. I thought the Crackdown comparisons were silly initially, but after hunting down some blast shards I get serious Crackdown vibes. The platforming is pretty good, too. I'm really liking it so far, to say the least.

edit: no option to change the volume is utter bullshit, though. At least, I don't see one in the main menu – it could be buried and tucked in under something entirely unrelated, but then it'd still be bullshit. Sometimes (namely whenever there's a cutscene) the volume gets too loud, and I don't want to suffer through this for the next 10 or so hours.

cool breeze · « **Reply #223 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:13:44 AM »

I really like the game.

Graphically I still don't think it's that great, but at times it can have some nice things going on. The absolute worst is the few empty areas where the game feels like it's 60 fps and runs smooth. Other games do that do. It's a tease of how nice it could have looked, but then you pan the camera and it goes back to the normal acceptable level.

FatalT · « **Reply #224 on:** May 27, 2009, 06:57:32 AM »

Reputation: Hero
Completion: 45%
Powers and Upgrades: 35
Districts: 41 out of 84
Dead drops: 15 out of 32
Blast Shards: 56 out of 350
Stunts: 10 out of 21

It doesn't show your time played.

I just got to the 3rd island though. I've been playing pretty much all day and all night and all morning the next day.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #225 on:** May 27, 2009, 08:48:01 AM »

those missions where you gotta destroy the surveillance devices on the buildings are awesome. it's like the game is basically saying "hey, go climb on this building for a few minutes" so much fun.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #226 on:** May 27, 2009, 11:46:03 AM »

Quote from: rubber feathers on May 27, 2009, 02:37:16 AM

I'm surprised so many people are having problems with Amazon's shipping, I pre-ordered Infamous a week or so ago from them and chose release date delivery (it's $6, brings the total to $60) and I got it today. If you're going to buy unreleased games from Amazon and they offer release date delivery (they do it for most of the big titles), it's always best to choose just that, because if they don't deliver it on the release date they'll refund your shipping.

wtf, when I tried to do that last week they wanted like $11. I paid $6 for 3 day $:-\$

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #227 on:** May 27, 2009, 11:56:13 AM »

I have an extra gigawat blade code. First person to tell me EvilLores personal email gets it <3

Brehvolution · « **Reply #228 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:50:08 PM »

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #229 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:59:55 PM »

But yeah, actually if one ofy ou want to set up a new PSN account for the code you guys can all have it, im just too lazy to do it :/

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #230 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:34:29 PM »

It's sharable, but I got two codes, one from the actual store and one from an email. I used mine on my perosnal account and I have this other one just hanging around.

Just create a new account and PM your email address and i'll send you the code. Then you can share the account to whoever else wants it (I think 4 others)

dark1x · « **Reply #231 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:41:26 PM »

Quote from: Jinfash on May 27, 2009, 01:30:09 PM

This is so fucking true

I can't believe that this is the second PA comic made about inFamous, they seem to really dig it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_cage

Perhaps?

Still, no reason why Cole couldn't climb over the fences.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #232 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:59:49 PM »

Quote from: Jinfash on May 27, 2009, 01:35:51 PM

Thank you

There's no need to PM you my email, it's listed in my profile!

<---

spoiler (click to show/hide)
jinfash@hotmail.com
[close]

Don't bomb my house now that you know my real name, middle eastern fellow.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #233 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:00:23 PM »

So when I picked up Infamous, the guy at EB gave me a voucher for the Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta, but there was also one inside the game case. The weird part is that one is referred to as a Mutiplayer Beta that runs in early June, but the other one refers to it as a Multiplayer Demo for August. Anyone know what's up?

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #234 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:01:14 PM »

Probably a multiplayer demo you get when you reserve Uncharted 2, store clerk gave it out prematurely

Brehvolution · « **Reply #235 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:19:45 PM »

I'd take one of those Uncharted codes if you don't need both, distantmantra.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #236 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:49:59 PM »

I love Gamestop's incompetence.

it's what got me my demo voucher!

Jansen · « **Reply #237 on:** May 28, 2009, 05:56:16 PM »

my copy didn't come with a voucher for the uncharted 2 beta

how fucking lame

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #238 on:** May 28, 2009, 06:41:49 PM »

ok loll, I got it

pilonv1 · « **Reply #239 on:** May 28, 2009, 08:54:56 PM »

My copy arrived today

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