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I dont know sometimes you cant go by reviews.

I think this will be good.



 

 

 

 

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HappySqurriel said:
Shadowblind said:

1UP just gave the game a C-. I'm losing interest, and am very saddened considering I've been following the game for so long.

 

I was one of the people who was always warning people not to get their hopes too high for a game that has been in development for so long. The low scores for Too Human and it being "More than just a game" makes me think that maybe Dennis Dyack should have focused more on making a good game than trying to transcend videogames.

 

http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3169393 The review if some are interested:

Too Human is not a good role-playing game. The five available character classes (Berserker, Defender, Champion, Commando, and Bioengineer) initially offer some strategic gameplay differences because of their proficiency in certain skills -- the Berserker is better with melee weapons, while the Bioengineer has regenerative health. But beyond the first level, these differences become less substantial. Methods for defeating enemies are largely the same for all classes because almost every single enemy attacks with the same rushing-horde mentality.

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It also doesn't help that the skill tree is limited and doesn't offer much in the way of variety for combat or abilities. A few skills here and there are specifically tailored for a particular class, but these mostly function as buffs or bonuses for pre-existing passive abilities. The more interesting skills -- namely, those that determine whether your robotic spider helper is geared more defense- or offense -- act similarly regardless of class. There's something to be said for the fact that it's possible to respec the skill tree (allowing you to regain and redistribute points for a price) and explore other branches, but you never feel compelled to do so -- the other skills just aren't that alluring.

But the most disappointing thing, by far, is the loot factor. The game offers no shortage of weapons and armor -- which is good -- but the fact that you're always finding better equipment makes even crafted blueprint items seem ordinary. Nothing's worse than saving money and leveling up to craft a powerful weapon or sturdy armor only to go back into the inventory and see that you already have new blueprints for an even more powerful weapon or even stronger armor. Additionally, the whole process of sorting, equipping, and selling items feels tedious thanks in part to an inelegant inventory system. Even something as simple as managing Charms (items that unlock more buffs) is a major hassle and surprisingly confusing if you don't pay close attention.

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On top of all of this, Too Human is also not a good action game. While it deserves some applause for a reasonable translation of PC classic Diablo's mouse-driven controls, its reliance on the right analog stick as a means for attack only works at the most basic level. Attempting fancy aerial attacks exposes just how inadequate and unresponsive this control method is -- you repeatedly swing at nothing but air in midjump. Long-range attacks aren't any better; it's often a struggle to get the camera into an optimal tactical position and to manually select targets. And it's especially irritating when -- even after letting go of the trigger and pressing it back down to lock onto a new target -- guns continue to lock onto an enemy that's already dead.

Interestingly, multiplayer action fares a little better, as long as one player focuses on guns and the other on melee weapons. In fact, Too Human's cooperative mode as a whole is far more entertaining than the single-player experience -- not only does it involve a tiny bit more strategy when two players are going at it, but it also has the additional benefit of not having the horribly animated cut-scenes or rudimentary plot of the single-player experience.

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At the very least, the cyber-Norse concept of Too Human is a good one that's worth exploring further, just not in this context. The game is simply schizophrenic; it attempts to be all things to all people and never succeeds in executing any of them well. The end result is in dire need of polish and focus, and that doesn't solely apply to gameplay mechanics. There's absolutely no reason why a game released in 2008 should have a bug where characters can fall through solid ground and into some pseudoabyss.

 






Bad review.



 

 

 

 

One site sais Too Human is total garbage another sais it's more than a game.

What to believe :(.




Million said:
One site sais Too Human is total garbage another sais it's more than a game.

What to believe :(.

 

 My advice would be get the game if you fancy it.

 

You can't always depend on reviews imo.



 

 

 

 

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Million said:
One site sais Too Human is total garbage another sais it's more than a game.

What to believe :(.

 

You may listen to Reask but I would recommend you to rent it and for others aswell who are not sure if they will like it or not.






Niagara will do fine. It's a great tourist attraction and the casinos/resorts are the best in Canada. I love visiting that place. Not to mention they the city gets ALOT of money because they are so close to the U.S. and it's so convenient for Americans to visit on a short notice. And it's very clean aswell.



konnichiwa said:
Million said:
One site sais Too Human is total garbage another sais it's more than a game.

What to believe :(.

 

You may listen to Reask but I would recommend you to rent it and for others aswell who are not sure if they will like it or not.

I fully agree with you.

 

Sorry for seeming to hype up the game.

 

Your idea is a good one.

 

At least that way you can check it out.

 



 

 

 

 

konnichiwa said:
Million said:
One site sais Too Human is total garbage another sais it's more than a game.

What to believe :(.

 

You may listen to Reask but I would recommend you to rent it and for others aswell who are not sure if they will like it or not.

That's the beauty of demos. Go DL the demo and give it a shot... if you like it (I did), you will more than likely enjoy the full game.

 



Just kiss the tip.


bbsin said:

Niagara will do fine. It's a great tourist attraction and the casinos/resorts are the best in Canada. I love visiting that place. Not to mention they the city gets ALOT of money because they are so close to the U.S. and it's so convenient for Americans to visit on a short notice. And it's very clean aswell.

 

.... I prefer Diagara in the Armland system though.