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echoesfromthepast on 13 May 2013
Talal said:
echoesfromthepast said:
Slimebeast said:
echoesfromthepast said:
Slimebeast said:
echoesfromthepast said:
I watched that game too - fairly decent as far as movies go

Do you often decide to watch the games on YouTube instead of playing them?


I didn't watch it on youtube, I played it. I was taking a jab at the game itself but apparently I attracted a lot of negative attention because of it

Ahhh... could you elaborate on that jab?

I hate cinematic games too, at least those who hold your hand. I really hope Bioshock Infinity isn't such a game.


Sure - I played the game on PC and here is my real-quick assessment.
It's extremely linear and extremely cinematic. Lots of people like that and I get that. But linear cinematic games make me feel like I'm just watching and not doing. I play video games to experience. Not to watch. Now, it was a beautiful game. But I value gameplay in my games and this one was just a room-to-room shoot-em-up with a four hour story painted on it.

It was a beautiful game though and had a high production value - the heroine was likeable - I think that might be what hooked a lot of people.


It's not that linear though. There is exploration, I guess you just chose not to explore. If you finished it in 4 hours then you must be some speed runner or something.

The combat was easy (I found it easy on hard). Other than that I loved the game.

I didn't finish it in 4 hours, I just guessimated that about 4 hours of it was me just watching the the 5ish hours was me shooting



     
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platformmaster918 on 13 May 2013

Squeenix would be disappointed




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nnodley on 13 May 2013
Slimebeast said:
echoesfromthepast said:
Slimebeast said:
echoesfromthepast said:
Slimebeast said:
echoesfromthepast said:
I watched that game too - fairly decent as far as movies go

Do you often decide to watch the games on YouTube instead of playing them?


I didn't watch it on youtube, I played it. I was taking a jab at the game itself but apparently I attracted a lot of negative attention because of it

Ahhh... could you elaborate on that jab?

I hate cinematic games too, at least those who hold your hand. I really hope Bioshock Infinity isn't such a game.


Sure - I played the game on PC and here is my real-quick assessment.
It's extremely linear and extremely cinematic. Lots of people like that and I get that. But linear cinematic games make me feel like I'm just watching and not doing. I play video games to experience. Not to watch. Now, it was a beautiful game. But I value gameplay in my games and this one was just a room-to-room shoot-em-up with a four hour story painted on it.

It was a beautiful game though and had a high production value - the heroine was likeable - I think that might be what hooked a lot of people.

Sad to hear this beacuse I had anticipated a fantastic experience with Bioshok Infinite, but I value gameplay in my games too.

I don't agree with him at all.  I beat it in around 12 hours and I didn't find it that cinematic at all.  I don't recall having control taken away from me that much.  I like cinematic games like Uncharted and stuff, but I just don't see how this game is cinematic.  As always to each his own.



green_sky on 13 May 2013
Slimebeast said:

Sad to hear this beacuse I had anticipated a fantastic experience with Bioshok Infinite, but I value gameplay in my games too.

You'll be fine with the gameplay Slimebeast if you were okay with Oblivion or well previous Bioshock games. 



Ail on 13 May 2013
Slimebeast said:
bananaking21 said:
so looks like it massively undertracked here

...or there are lots of unsold copies lying on store shelves.


That seems doubtfull as discounts have been scarced and the game is still selling for 50$ on Amazon



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platformmaster918 on 13 May 2013
Ail said:
Slimebeast said:
bananaking21 said:
so looks like it massively undertracked here

...or there are lots of unsold copies lying on store shelves.


That seems doubtfull as discounts have been scarced and the game is still selling for 50$ on Amazon

just stopped in to say time to update your gaps in your sig




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Player1x3 on 14 May 2013
Slimebeast said:
Quite bad for such a highly praised iconic game.


Almost 4 million in less than 2 months is bad?



Fifaguy360 on 14 May 2013
echoesfromthepast said:
Slimebeast said:
echoesfromthepast said:
Slimebeast said:
echoesfromthepast said:
I watched that game too - fairly decent as far as movies go

Do you often decide to watch the games on YouTube instead of playing them?


I didn't watch it on youtube, I played it. I was taking a jab at the game itself but apparently I attracted a lot of negative attention because of it

Ahhh... could you elaborate on that jab?

I hate cinematic games too, at least those who hold your hand. I really hope Bioshock Infinity isn't such a game.


Sure - I played the game on PC and here is my real-quick assessment.
It's extremely linear and extremely cinematic. Lots of people like that and I get that. But linear cinematic games make me feel like I'm just watching and not doing. I play video games to experience. Not to watch. Now, it was a beautiful game. But I value gameplay in my games and this one was just a room-to-room shoot-em-up with a four hour story painted on it.

It was a beautiful game though and had a high production value - the heroine was likeable - I think that might be what hooked a lot of people.


And that is what Max Payne 3 was too! Every 5 mins you get a 15 min cinematic. Graphics were awesome. Voice acting was awesome. Gameplay was great BUT SELDOM AM I PLAYING! It was linear and pseudo-on-rails experience.



Slimebeast on 14 May 2013
green_sky said:
Slimebeast said:

Sad to hear this beacuse I had anticipated a fantastic experience with Bioshok Infinite, but I value gameplay in my games too.

You'll be fine with the gameplay Slimebeast if you were okay with Oblivion or well previous Bioshock games. 

Great. Don't compare it to Oblivion though lol

I liked the first Bioshock very much. Or maybe very much is a stretch but it was a special game. I am hoping Infinite will be real special too, as people say it's one of those games that made them think afterwards and stuff.



Porcupine_I on 14 May 2013

I heard they received a mail from Square Enix telling them how sorry they are for them.



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