Author Topic: PC Games |OT| - "I'll never play any of these games, but they're just so cheap!" (Read 53995 times)

cool breeze · « **Reply #180 on:** April 28, 2011, 11:05:14 PM »

apparently Cargo: The Quest for Gravity is like Banjo Nuts and Bolts

I need to check it out eventually

pilonv1 · « **Reply #181 on:** April 29, 2011, 12:47:25 AM »

New Mount & Blade out next week too.

cool breeze · « **Reply #182 on:** May 01, 2011, 03:18:45 AM »

Capsized demo was, uh, it has nice ideas but the feel of the game is so loose. Nothing has impact. It is sad because it looks like Metroid, and you have a grapple and a jetpack, which is enough for make a game seem interesting.

etiolate · « **Reply #183 on:** May 01, 2011, 04:28:32 AM »

I'm at level 7 or 8 in Capsized. All the problems you may find in the demo never seem to go away. I actually got my character stuck in a spot while trying to move around objects. I was trying to open a passage, but theres so many physics based objects floating about that they trapped me in between two slabs and an elevator with no way to get out.

The game's problem is its excess of stuff on screen, be it too many physics based objects or too many environmental bits and plants that make it hard to tell friend from foe.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #184 on:** May 02, 2011, 03:33:47 PM »

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archie4208 · « **Reply #185 on:** May 02, 2011, 04:19:00 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on May 01, 2011, 03:18:45 AM

Capsized demo was, uh, it has nice ideas but the feel of the game is so loose. Nothing has impact. It is sad because it looks like Metroid, and you have a grapple and a jetpack, which is enough for make a game seem interesting.

Yeah it's a shitty game. I feel bad for being somewhat excited about it. $:-\$

etiolate · « **Reply #186 on:** May 02, 2011, 04:30:41 PM »

It's not shitty, it just has some persistent annoying design flaws.

Damian79 · « **Reply #187 on:** May 02, 2011, 11:12:50 PM »

Avadon is pretty good the demo is out. You will probably like it if you dont mind sub par graphics.

dicklaurent · « **Reply #188 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:52:38 PM »

avadon is out now for pc as well?!

pretty awesome week then. avadon and m&b!

dicklaurent · « **Reply #189 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:58:34 PM »

decided to be extra special nice to jeff this time. got the disc and the printed hint book :))

dicklaurent · « **Reply #190 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:01:20 PM »

http://forums.elementalgame.com/408299 update to elemental today. version 1.2 now, this should be excitzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #191 on:** May 08, 2011, 09:34:40 PM »

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bork · « **Reply #192 on:** May 08, 2011, 09:48:42 PM »

Has anyone played Sacred 2 on a Windows 7 PC? I wanted to get it, but see that it doesn't support Win 7 (WTF?) and found lots of people reporting issues getting it running.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #193 on:** May 08, 2011, 10:47:20 PM »

Hydrophobia is supposed to be pretty bad, right?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #194 on:** May 08, 2011, 11:08:24 PM »

I think the PC version contains a bunch of fixes they made to the console versions because they realised it sucked

edit: here we go

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-26-steam-ps3-hydrophobia-prophecy-revealed

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Downloadable action game Hydrophobia is coming to Steam and the PlayStation 3, Eurogamer can exclusively reveal.

Hydrophobia Prophecy is described as version 1.5 of the game that began life on the Xbox 360 last year.

It also follows the December 2010 release of Hydrophobia Pure on Xbox Live Arcade.

The game includes new levels – around 70 per cent of the game is new - and existing levels have been reworked.

The cover system has been improved, and combat is now possible from climbing points. The game is said to have a "proper, dramatic new ending", with an expanded storyline. There are new voice actors, too.

And the game has been augmented, developer Dark Energy Digital said, with feedback gathered from the Hydrophobia Listening Post.

"It's Hydrophobia 1.5, really," managing director Deborah Jones told Eurogamer.

"It's also not the original and it's also not Pure."

"The game is now hugely longer," DED boss Pete Jones added. "We've honed, refined and developed the stuff people liked, and we've added a bunch of new stuff that's gone down really well in usability tests."

The Steam version launches on 9th May, with a pre-order price of £7.64 / $10.19.

The PlayStation Network version, which launches shortly after the Steam version, supports the Move controller, and will be similarly priced.

Here, the navigation controller controls player movement, and the Move controller is used to control the camera and aiming.

Pete Jones said "the ultimate decision" on whether DED will bring Prophecy to the Xbox 360 is Microsoft's, but "it's our intention to do so".

The Steam version of Prophecy includes a developer feedback system, called Darknet, built in. It allows players to pause the game and send contextually augmented feedback to DED's servers in real-time.

Prophecy brings the Hydrophobia story arc to a close, but DED wants to expand on the concept with "other stories within the Hydrophobia universe".

"We want to be the first game and the first developer that truly has a one-to-one connection with the community," Jones said.

"We're a bit of a slow starter and we made mistakes in the beginning, but we've got there in the end. We've been committed heart and soul to this project. We believe in it completely. We've created something now we're all very proud of."

Screenshots of the Steam version are below, along with a list of Prophecy's many enhancements. These are on top of Pure's additions:

Graphics

Enhanced environmental lighting throughout the game
High resolution textures
Updated video texture work
Hugely improved particle systems throughout the game
Depth of field effects implemented
MLAA anti-aliasing
Improved lighting and shadowing solutions

HydroEngine Enhancements

Enhanced character DripMapping technology
Improved reflection and refraction mapping
Enhancement underwater visual effects
Underwater depth of field effect
Enhanced particle system and improved performance
New high resolution RippleMap simulation responds to characters and objects
Jump distance more accurate relative to movement speed
Added stationary jump
Speed of movement through vents increased and animations improved
Speed of movement with MAVI increased
Various animations refined to provide better feedback

Narrative and Backstory

Scoot character remodelled
Scoot character recast, now played by Oliver Vaquer (GTA: Liberty City Stories, The Warriors, Law & Order)
Characterisation improved with remastered voice acting and additional scenes
Mila characters role has been enhanced with compelling new scenes
Storyline enhanced and completed
Dramatic new plot points shed light on the back story and the Prophecy of Malthus
New in game video communications enhance the narrative without disrupting gameplay
Compelling new cutscenes and dramatic twists
New mechanics designed around the deeper narrative
Hydro Kinetic powers brought into the main story
Dramatic new ending completes the story arc

Wading and Swimming

Reworked Kate's bracing animation and responsiveness
Eliminated undesirable situations where the character was swept out of player control
Increased speed of recovery after being wiped out by water
Removed invasive reactionary animations after being wiped out by water

Art Direction

Improved environmental lighting
Re-designed locations add variety and drama
Spectacular new environments introduced
Reworked environmental assets

Audio

New and improved music tracks
Re-mastered audio and improved sound design
New SFX added to various feedback systems

Puzzles

Improved lock-on effect for electric cable puzzles
Added mini-puzzles to existing areas
Exclusive new environments introduce new physics based puzzles
Ability to manipulate floating objects to solve bouyancy based puzzles
New narrative based challenges

Combat and Cover Systems

Individual bone based enemy lock on feature (depending on difficult setting)
Improved aim assist functionality
Dynamic aim reticule adapts to different ammo types and combat behaviour
Destructable object system reworked for greater feedback and effectiveness
Greater variety of ammo earlier in the game
AI enhancements and performance improvements
Instant ammo collection features eliminates unneccessary button presses
Rebalanced Sonic Rounds for more effective combat
Reload times reduced for better combat flow

Cover System Enhancements

Blind fire functionality added
Turn corners while in cover and engage in flanking maneuvours
Cover animation improvements
More responsive and smooth cover transitions
All new Floating Cover system
Grab bouyant object to use as dynamic cover in water
Use floating cover on the surface or during underwater combat
New Climbing Combat system
Ability to shoot and engage in combat while climbing or hanging

Levels and Game Balance

Enhanced and redesigned levels
Exclusive new levels to explore throughout the game
All new mechanics, puzzles and combat added
Dramatic new end sequence using Hydro Kinetic abilities
Decrypting doors sequence shortened
Tutorial added for hack mini game
Improved feedback, waypoint design and tutorials
Better checkpoint design
Improved difficulty setting design
Rationalised waypoint system choice allows players to set their preference for how much hand holding they want independently of difficulty setting

Darknet

Contextual Dev Feedback System - bring up Dev Feedback from the pause menu at any time to comment on your experience
Your feedback is uploaded to Dark Energy augmented with contextual information about the gamestate
Dark Energy will continue to act upon gathered data from the playing community

GUI and Front End

Menus reworked
Front end menus re-designed
In game menus re-designed

Value

Pre-purchase the Steam version for just $10.19 / £7.64 (including 15% pre-purchase discount)
New locations, mechanics and narrative elements extend the lifespan of the main game massively

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #195 on:** May 08, 2011, 11:17:52 PM »

Ah, well that sounds promising. I really liked the look of the game, but then everyone said the console version was terrible.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #196 on:** May 08, 2011, 11:20:56 PM »

its nice that they're trying, but hydrophobia prophecy easily earns a spot among the most nonsensical titles ever

dicklaurent · « **Reply #197 on:** May 09, 2011, 04:01:44 PM »

Quote from: Good Day Sir on May 08, 2011, 09:48:42 PM

Has anyone played Sacred 2 on a Windows 7 PC? I wanted to get it, but see that it doesn't support Win 7 (WTF?) and found lots of people reporting issues getting it running.

even if you get it running. it's going to crash constantly. unless you've got a vista install/computer as well do not bother

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #198 on:** May 09, 2011, 05:06:48 PM »

Quote from: Good Day Sir on May 08, 2011, 09:48:42 PM

Has anyone played Sacred 2 on a Windows 7 PC? I wanted to get it, but see that it doesn't support Win 7 (WTF?) and found lots of people reporting issues getting it running.

i have. you need to make sure to run the launcher from outside steam and set it to xp sp3 compatibility mode. beat the game thrice this way. disabled physx, too. no crashes.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #199 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:11:12 AM »

GARSHASP

dicklaurent · « **Reply #200 on:** May 10, 2011, 05:34:42 AM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on May 09, 2011, 05:06:48 PM

i have. you need to make sure to run the launcher from outside steam and set it to xp sp3 compatibility mode. beat the game thrice this way. disabled physx, too. no crashes.

oh. actually I was thinking about sacred 2 with the expansion

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #201 on:** May 11, 2011, 09:43:25 PM »

Well, according to RPS, Hyrdophobia is still shite and a bad PC port to boot. Guess you can't polish a turd.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #202 on:** May 11, 2011, 10:28:43 PM »

G A R S H A S P

iran

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #203 on:** May 11, 2011, 10:58:01 PM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on May 11, 2011, 10:28:43 PM

G A R S H A S P

iran

Apparently the game was finished up at a studio in Texas. No idea if it was any of the same people who started the development though.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #204 on:** May 12, 2011, 06:19:12 PM »

Some new stuff on Steam:

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bork · « **Reply #205 on:** May 14, 2011, 01:43:13 PM »

PC Bore,

How are Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops online? I have Modern Warfare, but always get hit with this Punkbuster crap that NEVER lets me get into a game. I have tried updating Punkbuster but nothing ever works. I remember reading that MW2 was nothing but cheaters. Bullshit? True?

EDIT: Now Punkbuster works...but I'd prefer to play MW2 if it isn't shit online on PC.

archie4208 · « **Reply #206 on:** May 14, 2011, 03:27:06 PM »

Anyone heard of this game?

http://www.pathofexile.com/

F2P Diablo clone with the grimdark art style I crave. I hope I get into the beta.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #207 on:** May 14, 2011, 03:30:56 PM »

dem squid monsters

dicklaurent · « **Reply #208 on:** May 16, 2011, 06:24:03 AM »

Drakensang Phileasson's Secret is out!
on gamersgate at least http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DSPS/drakensang-phileassons-secret
probably other places as well

it requires River of Time, like a gay old expansion pack should

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #209 on:** May 16, 2011, 06:53:04 AM »

thread title needs updating, stat

Witcher 2 is coming out tomorrow omg

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #210 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:22:38 AM »

Quote from: dicklaurent on May 16, 2011, 06:24:03 AM

Drakensang Phileasson's Secret is out!
on gamersgate at least http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DSPS/drakensang-phileassons-secret
probably other places as well

it requires River of Time, like a gay old expansion pack should

It's also terrible.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

The expansion was unfinished when Radon Labs went bust. They got bought up by some browser game company and had to beg them to be allowed to get the expansion in working order, which was ALL they were allowed to do. In other words, don't even bother.

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Great Rumbler · « **Reply #211 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:23:31 AM »

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Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #212 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:34:07 AM »

also, Fable III PC

spoiler (click to show/hide)

LOL

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Great Rumbler · « **Reply #213 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:38:17 AM »

Quote from: Herr Mafflard on May 16, 2011, 10:34:07 AM

also, Fable III PC

spoiler (click to show/hide)
LOL
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Bebpo · « **Reply #214 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:46:20 AM »

I don't think I'll ever play Witcher 2. I want to play the first one before it, but I tried playing it this weekend and maaaaaaaaan was it janky. The combat was really bad and the animations running around and fighting were awful. I don't know if I can make it past all that euro jank.

archie4208 · « **Reply #215 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:50:18 AM »

The jank was seemingly removed from TW2. Go read a plot summary at Wikipedia and enjoy RPGOTY.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #216 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:52:54 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on May 16, 2011, 10:46:20 AM

I don't think I'll ever play Witcher 2. I want to play the first one before it, but I tried playing it this weekend and maaaaaaaaan was it janky. The combat was really bad and the animations running around and fighting were awful. I don't know if I can make it past all that euro jank.

The Witcher is one of the least janky Euro RPGs ever! Probably only second to Drakensang.

And the only thing "bad" about the combat is that it takes time to get used to what it wants from you and what it requires to win battles. Different fighting styles, different weapons, support magic, and various potions. It's all about figuring out the right combination.

Man up, bebpo.

dicklaurent · « **Reply #217 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:29:10 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on May 16, 2011, 10:46:20 AM

I don't think I'll ever play Witcher 2. I want to play the first one before it, but I tried playing it this weekend and maaaaaaaaan was it janky. The combat was really bad and the animations running around and fighting were awful. I don't know if I can make it past all that euro jank.

it's a completely new engine. and all new systems. you can't compare the two at all.

archie4208 · « **Reply #218 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:32:11 AM »

Also, TW2 is supposed to be hard as fuck, even on normal.

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Combat is hard. Even on normal. One on one you're going to be fine, two on one is tricky, three on one is a fight for your life, 4 or more you have no chance. Aard and Yrden are a must, as is blocking. Rolling is not good enough to spam it, better to position yourself correctly. You can't insta switch between swinging your sword and, say blocking, Geralt has to regain some balance beforehand so no kamikaze strikes or you're dead.

I can't wait.

bork · « **Reply #219 on:** May 17, 2011, 08:27:56 AM »

Anyone?

Quote from: lyte edge on May 14, 2011, 01:43:13 PM

PC Bore,

How are Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops online? I have Modern Warfare, but always get hit with this Punkbuster crap that NEVER lets me get into a game. I have tried updating Punkbuster but nothing ever works. I remember reading that MW2 was nothing but cheaters. Bullshit? True?

EDIT: Now Punkbuster works...but I'd prefer to play MW2 if it isn't shit online on PC.

cool breeze · « **Reply #220 on:** May 17, 2011, 08:42:35 AM »

I can't speak for the punkbuster issue (not sure if MW2 or Black Ops use it on PC, but Bad Company 2 does and I didn't have a problem there). But I had no issues with MW2 and Black Ops on PC. Granted, most of my time playing both was around launch and cheaters could have formed since then. many hours I played Black Ops, only ran into two people cheating. As for which is better, um, black ops has dedicated servers but I never had a problem with MW2 peer to peer stuff.

Personally I enjoy Black Ops multiplayer more, but that's just a personal preference than saying one is a better online experience.

bork · « **Reply #221 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:04:07 AM »

Is it pretty safe to assume that if MW and MW2 run well on my laptop that Black Ops will too?

cool breeze · « **Reply #222 on:** May 17, 2011, 11:38:02 AM »

CoD4 MW should run fine. MW2 actually looks a bit better than Black Ops, but I don't know if that has a big impact. I've only ever played them on my beat of a PC (circa 2009)

dicklaurent · « **Reply #223 on:** May 17, 2011, 04:23:05 PM »

are you guys talking about call of duty DURING WITCHER2 WEEK!

holy shit

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #224 on:** May 17, 2011, 05:32:56 PM »

witcher 2 is terrible how is that surprising

dicklaurent · « **Reply #225 on:** May 21, 2011, 04:19:11 PM »

what do you mean so far. who's going to try and port it to consoles?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #226 on:** May 24, 2011, 04:37:12 PM »

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brob · « **Reply #227 on:** May 27, 2011, 01:44:05 AM »

Frozen Synapse

Haven't played too much, just cleared mission three in the campaign I think, but shit is awesome.

cool breeze · « **Reply #228 on:** May 27, 2011, 12:07:54 PM »

http://www.shacknews.com/article/68600/futuremark-teases-space-dogfights-ufos

unfortunately you need to use the crummy flash player on the site, but futuremark (who made Shattered Horizons) is making a new space flight game for PC.

archie4208 · « **Reply #229 on:** May 27, 2011, 12:11:23 PM »

Quote from: Brobzoid on May 27, 2011, 01:44:05 AM

Frozen Synapse

Haven't played too much, just cleared mission three in the campaign I think, but shit is awesome.

Did the devs explain why they are charging $20 for a 2 pack instead of $10/each?

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #230 on:** May 27, 2011, 04:22:28 PM »

It's $20 for the game with a FREE copy, don'tcha know?

demi · « **Reply #231 on:** May 27, 2011, 06:06:06 PM »

Free copy of Hunted: The Forge for PC - have to be an employee of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, etc.

https://insiders.bethsoft.com/

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #232 on:** May 29, 2011, 01:43:44 PM »

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Bebpo · « **Reply #233 on:** May 29, 2011, 01:48:18 PM »

PC has so many good games

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #234 on:** May 29, 2011, 02:23:12 PM »

I got Hunted: The Demon Forge pre-ordered, gonna co-op it up with a buddy.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #235 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:46:46 PM »

Hamilton's Great Adventure is pretty sweet. It's on Steam today, on PSN someday.

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #236 on:** June 02, 2011, 01:58:28 PM »

just set up my GOG account and bought the first Gabriel Knight (haven't played them before), since the recent Gemini Rue reignited my interest in retro adventure games

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #237 on:** June 08, 2011, 09:25:02 PM »

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Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #238 on:** June 08, 2011, 09:34:49 PM »

Man, when I saw "Pride of Nations" I was thinking that it might be a new Rise of Nations game. *sigh*

Someone needs to bring that series back.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #239 on:** June 08, 2011, 09:38:51 PM »

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on June 08, 2011, 09:34:49 PM

Man, when I saw "Pride of Nations" I was thinking that it might be a new Rise of Nations game. *sigh*

Someone needs to bring that series back.

Not gonna happen now that Microsoft hates PCs.

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Author Topic: PC Games |OT| - "I'll never play any of these games, but they're just so cheap!" (Read 53995 times)