Author Topic: SHADOW COMPLEX (Read 9779 times)

demi · « **Reply #120 on:** August 21, 2009, 02:44:43 AM »

And how it's like 15 bucks? You drop at least 40 on anything with big eyes and a high pitched voice. Rolleyes dude.

tiesto · « **Reply #121 on:** August 21, 2009, 02:56:59 AM »

Quote from: demi on August 21, 2009, 02:44:43 AM

And how it's like 15 bucks? You drop at least 40 on anything with big eyes and a high pitched voice. Rolleyes dude.

I actually turn off voices when I play RPGs

I just don't understand why this is priced at 15 bucks when most other XBLA games are priced at 10.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #122 on:** August 21, 2009, 04:09:19 AM »

I'm sorry 5 extra bucks will drive you to the poor house.

twerd · « **Reply #123 on:** August 21, 2009, 04:54:10 AM »

because the production values are much higher than the average downloadable game? dumb question.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #124 on:** August 21, 2009, 06:25:39 AM »

Everything but the stupid instant death laser rooms was awesome in this game. I fucked up and missed the Hyperspeed across the lake achievement though

Brehvolution · « **Reply #125 on:** August 21, 2009, 09:55:13 AM »

Tried the demo.

Pass

OSC is a cigarillo

The Sceneman · « **Reply #126 on:** August 21, 2009, 10:45:15 PM »

games arent actually supposed to be this good OMG

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #127 on:** August 21, 2009, 10:59:33 PM »

Alright. I think I'm about done with Shadow Complex. I'm at level 20, I've collected all the pieces of armor, all 12 gold bars, and about 90% or more of all the other items. I went through the end game (which is ridiculously too easy when you have the helmet) and I don't think I want to go back to this for quite awhile. Fun while it lasted though.

Kind of wish it had some sort of teleporter system towards the end. Having to go back and forth for the umpteenth time was about to have me drive my head through the fucking wall. Teleportation should've been one of the power suit's abilities instead of that helmet that makes you invincible.

demi · « **Reply #128 on:** August 21, 2009, 11:01:18 PM »

You only get Level 20 if you play on Normal?

I hit 15 and I dont even have 15% items yet

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #129 on:** August 21, 2009, 11:07:29 PM »

That's 20 on normal with a whole lot of bullshit killing on the side.

I'm not starting over on insane and gunning for the level 50 achievement though. I can't take anymore SC.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #130 on:** August 21, 2009, 11:49:32 PM »

Yea, teleporters are a glaring omission.

I'm playing on Hardcore, I have like 65% of the map revealed and I'm already level 23. I haven't had the suit for very long and I don't think I got any of its bonus components.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #131 on:** August 22, 2009, 07:21:09 AM »

Should be a teleport to any save room like Red Faction.

I got to level 28 or something on Hardcore, it wasn't that difficult. Like Hitler said I'm not going to go back to this for a while, even though it was fantastic.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #132 on:** August 22, 2009, 04:42:28 PM »

Once you've gotten the Missle upgrade, is it possible to get all the other items in the game? I don't want to trigger that last boss fight and create an annoyance so I want to get 100% as early as possible.

Come to think of it I need something that lets me swim even deeper, don't I

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #133 on:** August 22, 2009, 05:21:13 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on August 22, 2009, 04:42:28 PM

Once you've gotten the Missle upgrade, is it possible to get all the other items in the game? I don't want to trigger that last boss fight and create an annoyance so I want to get 100% as early as possible.

Come to think of it I need something that lets me swim even deeper, don't I

No, the missile upgrade doesn't give you access to everything. You're still going to need to pick up the remaining powersuit components (or at least the hookshot and double jump) if you want to snag all the other collectables. And there's nothing out there that'll make you swim any deeper than the scuba gear. As soon as you get that you're set, you can swim as deep and as long as you want.

You can easily work around the end game too. The game will autosave right before the final battle begins so all you gotta do is stop going to the right. You can work yourself all around the map from there and if you accidently set the sequence off, just reload your last save.

demi · « **Reply #134 on:** August 22, 2009, 05:44:20 PM »

Just got the jetpack... level 16

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #135 on:** August 22, 2009, 06:08:32 PM »

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on August 22, 2009, 05:21:13 PM

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on August 22, 2009, 04:42:28 PM
Once you've gotten the Missle upgrade, is it possible to get all the other items in the game? I don't want to trigger that last boss fight and create an annoyance so I want to get 100% as early as possible.

Come to think of it I need something that lets me swim even deeper, don't I

No, the missile upgrade doesn't give you access to everything. You're still going to need to pick up the remaining powersuit components (or at least the hookshot and double jump) if you want to snag all the other collectables. And there's nothing out there that'll make you swim any deeper than the scuba gear. As soon as you get that you're set, you can swim as deep and as long as you want.

You can easily work around the end game too. The game will autosave right before the final battle begins so all you gotta do is stop going to the right. You can work yourself all around the map from there and if you accidently set the sequence off, just reload your last save.

OK. I heard there was some dome exploding cutscene that could affect your ability to get certain items. When does that happen? I have the hookshot and now I have the triple jump too. All I need is the last gun and the helmet.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #136 on:** August 22, 2009, 06:35:10 PM »

Im having so much fun with this game, gonna play all day today

Just collected the scuba mask. Playing through on Hardcore, so theres a bit of a challenge but not too tough. I can always bump it to Insane for a bit and see how I go

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #137 on:** August 22, 2009, 06:47:57 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on August 22, 2009, 06:08:32 PM

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on August 22, 2009, 05:21:13 PM
Quote from: AdmiralViscen on August 22, 2009, 04:42:28 PM
Once you've gotten the Missle upgrade, is it possible to get all the other items in the game? I don't want to trigger that last boss fight and create an annoyance so I want to get 100% as early as possible.

Come to think of it I need something that lets me swim even deeper, don't I

No, the missile upgrade doesn't give you access to everything. You're still going to need to pick up the remaining powersuit components (or at least the hookshot and double jump) if you want to snag all the other collectables. And there's nothing out there that'll make you swim any deeper than the scuba gear. As soon as you get that you're set, you can swim as deep and as long as you want.

You can easily work around the end game too. The game will autosave right before the final battle begins so all you gotta do is stop going to the right. You can work yourself all around the map from there and if you accidently set the sequence off, just reload your last save.

OK. I heard there was some dome exploding cutscene that could affect your ability to get certain items. When does that happen? I have the hookshot and now I have the triple jump too. All I need is the last gun and the helmet.

If you're to the point where your collecting stuff like the hookshot, go to the map screen and turn on the blue marker/trail thing. You should see an area in the gold section that has an icon in it pointing you where to go. That's the place with the dome event but that's not the final end game. But if you just stumbled upon it by chance, there's a save room right before the dome sequence and even if you miss that, just die in the fire and start from the last save point. Nothing to really worry about.

demi · « **Reply #138 on:** August 22, 2009, 06:58:41 PM »

Quote from: Scenester on August 22, 2009, 06:35:10 PM

Im having so much fun with this game, gonna play all day today

Just collected the scuba mask. Playing through on Hardcore, so theres a bit of a challenge but not too tough. I can always bump it to Insane for a bit and see how I go

Dude, Insane is EASY. I die sometimes but its not beat your dick in. Plus you keep your EXP so you can re-kill those guys and re-explore the map and get even more EXP. Why are people afraid of Insane? I just entered the factory and now at Level 20. That's 4 levels in a span of like 5 minutes.

Chussy Pacer · « **Reply #139 on:** August 22, 2009, 07:38:13 PM »

Yea I'm going to have to go back and replay this game on 'insane'.
I just played through the game on the normal setting and have to say that's waaaaaaaay too easy

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #140 on:** August 22, 2009, 08:09:09 PM »

I'm only level 29 and I already have infinite ammo for all my sub weapons. I thought you had to max out your dude to get this? Either way,

Oh, I guess it's from having all of the upgrades for a given weapon. I'm just missing 1 gold bar and 1 health upgrade. And the helmet.

Leveled up to 30, and it said I had infinite Foam. So I guess they do it both ways, but only one will carry to a NG+.

Third · « **Reply #141 on:** August 22, 2009, 08:37:44 PM »

will this come to PSN?

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #142 on:** August 22, 2009, 08:56:40 PM »

who cares

n e wayz, lol @ ending

ugh. In that part where you had to do speed jumps across electrified water, I turned it to casual so I wouldn't get one hit killed if I hung off the ledge. Well it counts your whole run as casual if you do that, even if you beat it on insane. My career score sucks. Next run will be insane beginning to end.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #143 on:** August 22, 2009, 09:07:45 PM »

I need help! I just got to the part where you're supposed to go back and see Claire, but you find her being dragged off by people again. Anyway, all the possible routes require missiles to progress, and I don't have one. Should I have the missiles at this point? Did I somehow accidentally sequence break in a way that has stopped me from progressing?

Third · « **Reply #144 on:** August 22, 2009, 09:11:52 PM »

my x360 hdd crapped out a few weeks ago. so I care.
oh well..

-edit

I see it's published by MS. fuck

Draft · « **Reply #145 on:** August 22, 2009, 09:15:25 PM »

Quote from: Third on August 22, 2009, 09:11:52 PM

my x360 hdd crapped out a few weeks ago. so I care.
oh well..

Never ever ever.

But hey, you can always go play Flower...

Third · « **Reply #146 on:** August 22, 2009, 09:17:10 PM »

Yeah, I've figured that out before you posted. See the edit in my last post...

Got all trophies in flower, btw.

demi · « **Reply #147 on:** August 22, 2009, 09:23:56 PM »

I'm at this one part where 4 gatling gun guys assault you and you have to hide behind 3 folding things. Good enough for a break. Level 25 right now

demi · « **Reply #148 on:** August 22, 2009, 09:29:37 PM »

Mustard all over our chest and face

Ninja · « **Reply #149 on:** August 22, 2009, 09:40:50 PM »

Just finished it with 100% Items and Map. Awesome game. Some of my upgrades made the last boss a joke though.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #150 on:** August 22, 2009, 10:36:50 PM »

I tried bumping it up to Insane but it was too annoying... I was on like level 19 at that bit with the gatling duders so you level up fairly quickly on Hardcore anyway...

I'll go for minimalist when Im done with my 1st playthrough but I'm not sure If I'll for those 100% speed runs... they sound tough!

Has anyone checked out the challenge rooms?

demi · « **Reply #151 on:** August 22, 2009, 10:42:59 PM »

Man card... turn it in

The Sceneman · « **Reply #152 on:** August 22, 2009, 10:53:06 PM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on August 22, 2009, 09:07:45 PM

I need help! I just got to the part where you're supposed to go back and see Claire, but you find her being dragged off by people again. Anyway, all the possible routes require missiles to progress, and I don't have one. Should I have the missiles at this point? Did I somehow accidentally sequence break in a way that has stopped me from progressing?

I dont think you did, the bit with lots of missile doors is round where you get the missles. You gotta sneak through some vents and shit, just check everything with the flashlight

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #153 on:** August 22, 2009, 11:57:43 PM »

Thanks man. I went back to take a look and noticed a vent I completely missed. I'm now going back and hitting all the items I missed. I feel so powerful now.

I'm playing Hardcore, but I kinda wish I had chosen Insane.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #154 on:** August 22, 2009, 11:58:46 PM »

Oh, and the challenge rooms are only ok. Most of them are very simple.

demi · « **Reply #155 on:** August 23, 2009, 12:01:59 AM »

Well so were Bionic Commando Rearmed... the point of them is for leaderboards.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #156 on:** August 23, 2009, 12:04:02 AM »

I suppose. I just wish they were a bit more challenging.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #157 on:** August 23, 2009, 03:47:22 AM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on August 22, 2009, 09:07:45 PM

I need help! I just got to the part where you're supposed to go back and see Claire, but you find her being dragged off by people again. Anyway, all the possible routes require missiles to progress, and I don't have one. Should I have the missiles at this point? Did I somehow accidentally sequence break in a way that has stopped me from progressing?

I had that bug, I ended up exploriong for an hour then walked back through a door I'd already been through and it triggered. Fucking annoying as hell

The Sceneman · « **Reply #158 on:** August 23, 2009, 03:47:54 AM »

Lol I beat the game by accident. I'd better go back and grab all them collectibles.

Then it's Minamalist and Level 50, then the challenge rooms. "Master Challenges" can suck it. I dont have time for that shit. (unless you unlock something really cool)

Bildi · « **Reply #159 on:** August 23, 2009, 10:36:37 PM »

I couldn't resist and bought on the weekend. Started playing on insane since I heard there's some level 20 cap or something.

Now that I'm getting some upgrades it's getting seriously awesome but I think my first playthrough is going to be huge in terms of time. I don't think there's any achievements for playing insane though?

demi · « **Reply #160 on:** August 23, 2009, 10:40:17 PM »

No but you gain levels much quicker

Bildi · « **Reply #161 on:** August 23, 2009, 10:44:37 PM »

The level-ups do seem to be coming thick and fast. Which feels great.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #162 on:** August 24, 2009, 06:09:42 AM »

I went back to get some more items and got bored in like 5 minutes. Looks like Im done with this lol. It was awesome while it lasted

Back to Splosion man (up to 3-1 on Hardcore)

Lucretius · « **Reply #163 on:** August 24, 2009, 07:35:49 AM »

Quote from: Scenester on August 24, 2009, 06:09:42 AM

It was awesome while it lasted

Just wait for the DLC where they add back in all the anti gay stuffs

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #164 on:** August 24, 2009, 08:01:07 AM »

is this coming for PC eventually?

dammitmattt · « **Reply #165 on:** August 25, 2009, 12:36:07 AM »

I love this game so much. I've already done 100% and minimalist, so all I have left is level 50. I'm 20 levels away...

archie4208 · « **Reply #166 on:** August 25, 2009, 01:16:25 AM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on August 24, 2009, 08:01:07 AM

is this coming for PC eventually?

no

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #167 on:** August 25, 2009, 09:15:27 AM »

wtf. lame.

Chussy Pacer · « **Reply #168 on:** August 25, 2009, 02:46:41 PM »

A shame I didn't play through on insane the first go round.

muckhole · « **Reply #169 on:** August 25, 2009, 03:45:30 PM »

Quote from: Chussy Pacer on August 25, 2009, 02:46:41 PM

A shame I didn't play through on insane the first go round.

As demi pointed out to me a bit back, you can switch the difficulties on the fly with no penalty, so if you haven't already blown through the game, you can still reap some of the XP benefits.

archie4208 · « **Reply #170 on:** August 25, 2009, 05:22:08 PM »

Beat the game in 1:02:42

I could have knocked off about 30 minutes if I didn't fuck up a bunch of jumps.

Quote from: muckhole

As demi pointed out to me a bit back, you can switch the difficulties on the fly with no penalty, so if you haven't already blown through the game, you can still reap some of the XP benefits.

When you beat the game, your multiplier is based off of the lowest difficulty you had throughout the whole game. Even if you went to casual for just a second, it would assume you beat the game on casual.

muckhole · « **Reply #171 on:** August 25, 2009, 05:34:53 PM »

Fair enough, but I was told that you get more XP per kill based on what difficulty you're currently playing on. Is that incorrect? If so, fuck me, because I only played about the first 10 minutes of the game on normal before making the switch. I was going to restart, but I figured I hadn't gotten far enough to bother.

demi · « **Reply #172 on:** August 25, 2009, 05:36:12 PM »

He means the multiplier when you beat the game for your campaign score. Nobody cares about Leaderboards.

muckhole · « **Reply #173 on:** August 25, 2009, 05:36:56 PM »

*phew*

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #174 on:** August 26, 2009, 01:55:57 PM »

this game sponsors homophobia, i can't support it

demi · « **Reply #175 on:** August 26, 2009, 01:59:55 PM »

Nobody cares PD.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #176 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:46:10 PM »

I would've thought not having a 360 and not playing games anyway would be a bigger factor in not being able to 'support' Shadow Complex.

Anyhow went back again and got some more items, I'm at like 92% now so I might as well finish it off

The Sceneman · « **Reply #177 on:** August 27, 2009, 05:00:59 AM »

got completionist and did the challenge rooms, now just need minimalist and level 50...

demi · « **Reply #178 on:** August 30, 2009, 07:37:02 AM »

Just beat it on Insane with 100% map / items. Broke 10 million score. #330 on leaderboard

demi · « **Reply #179 on:** August 31, 2009, 12:10:27 AM »

Did an Insurgent run, beat it around 43 minutes. 200/200 now

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Author Topic: SHADOW COMPLEX (Read 9779 times)