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05/15/09
Is there something that the developers are missing as far as programming the network sections of the game? As someone who has hopes of getting into the industry within the next couple of years, this seems strange to me.
Honest Question: Does anyone know what part of these networked games seems to have the most trouble?
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Where do they use the Blind Guardian songs, and which ones are in?
I'm very curious about this aspect of the game, and if it's a solid Norrath/Dark Alliance style game, then this kinda' thing could seal the deal.
...provided I'm still functioning in the next couple of days or weeks...
05/15/09
The game definitely feels like previous hack and slash consoles games, but a bit more refined (not to say that it's "finished" but it's deeper) than the previous.
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[www.gamerevolution.com]
"That being the case, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, a series very much made in the Diablo mold, may just be a better game on consoles than it was on Windows-based platforms."
[cheatcc.com]
"I can hardly believe it. Sacred 2's interface almost universally works better on console than it does on PC. Maybe it's the extra development time, but everything from inventory management to potion usage and skill activation flows better on a gamepad."
[gameinformer.com]
"Holy cats, the console version is better?
Sacred 2 turns out to be a great couch game, largely because you can play co-op with a friend at your side. But the real surprise is that the folks at Ascaron managed to create a mostly great interface for the XB360 and PS3 controller, giving you faster and easier access to more combat abilities than you could use in the PC version."
[www.1up.com]
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And am i to understand this came out?
05/14/09
Only a couple of minor quibbles, first that the story is completely forgettable and felt like an after thought...but that has no real impact on the action. It's open world, so you are free to explore and do side quests for hours before even touching the main campaign quests, which is cool. It also has a ridiculously deep character development/skill system. While there aren't a lot of classes or powers, the ability to modify your character and those powers is a little overwhelming at first.
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Ditto. I've been told that you can't trade items between players on local co-op, which sort of limits the game. If that's true, we're waiting until that bit is patched out.
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Other than that, the local coop is great. :) Very little confusion on screen. Only part that sucks is inventory and character management. Only one person can do it at a time, and it basically pauses the game.
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The only way to get around it is really clunky. One of the players has to go online and meet up with someone. They can trade the item to that player. Then you have to log off of that account, log onto the other account where the secondary character is saved (the one you want to have the item) and then meet the online player and have them trade it back to you.
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Hopefully they get this patch done in the next few days so we can get to trading locally!
05/14/09
That said, I've really enjoyed the time I've spent in Sacred 2. The no trading in local coop has been a real downer, but news that a fix is coming makes it bearable...for now.
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It has drop in drop out 4 player co-op and you don't have to worry about the story cause it's a prequel to Sacred 1. Hope that helps. : )
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Every piece of armor, weapon or item, no matter how small, is unique in the game. It's a pretty awesome concept. If you're into looting Diablo-style, this game is for you.
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71? That's not too bad. I had guessed it was going to skew a lot lower.
@Jandlecack:
Hm, maybe I'll rent it then. I'm still praying for a console port of Diablo 3 though.
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Yeah, a Western RPG, which means it'll distract me for about three days until something with an actual story comes out.
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Are you seriously implying "western" RPG's lack stories? Have you played any of the games by Black Isle?
05/05/09
This generation, they're certainly not pushing any boundaries in storytelling. The last WRPG with a story I found even remotely engaging was KotOR (and, to a lesser extent, KotOR 2).
Never was a fan of the old Baldur's Gate games. The dialogue was clever and well-written, but the combat was so terrible I could hardly play them for 10 minutes at a time. I'm just not a D&D fan, so any game that plays like it drives me up the wall.
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I plan on getting this for PS3.
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That's always one plus for console games. No ass-backwards DRM "solutions" that make the games harder to play for legitimate customers without actually hindering piracy in any way.
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I would have liked to play the Witcher, as I had heard good things about the story as well. Sadly, the cancellation of the console version seems to have put the kibosh on that for the time being, as I'm a MacBook Pro owner whose 250GB external hard drive just went belly-up a month ago. Gotta LOVE when a $250 piece of hardware dies for NO reason whatsoever.
05/05/09
And they feature decent gameplay, and not random fight using repetitive battle systems D:
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"Best storylines" is entirely up to the player's interpretation. I don't like "create your own character" RPGs. I find them wholly unengaging because the character never actually develops, grows, or matures. The only barometer for the player's progress is their level. I like dialogue, and I like the player character to be part of that dialogue, not just endless swathes of text responses to be chosen from.
Also, If your game's battle system is based on or influenced by Dungeons and Dragons, I'm going to hate it. I vastly prefer menu based combat over dice rolls and area of effect spells.
Clearly, we have different criteria for what makes an RPG good.
@tk.:
Yeah, I'm way too broke to worry about wasting money on new PC hardware right now. Consoles will be where it's at until I can find full-time employment, or until OLC monetizes.
05/05/09
Oblivion, Mass Effect, GTA 4/L&D to name a few.
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None of those games had particularly captivating storytelling. Oblivion's narrative was painfully bog standard fantasy fare. Shivering Isles on the other hand was CONSIDERABLY more engaging because Sheogorath was such a well-written nutcase it was believable.
Mass Effect? Eh, it's Star Trek. Nothing special.
And GTA4? Really? Niko's characterization was some of the most inconsistent, wavering bullshit I've ever seen. He'd whine for 10 minutes straight about not wanting to kill anybody, but then someone could offer him two bucks and a hot dog and he'd shoot his own brother.
KotOR is the top of the line for Western storytelling, without question. I also hear good things about Planescape Torment, but alas, the Baldur's Gate combat style is about as approachable to me as a hooker with a penis. No matter how pretty the face might be, I'm not touching it.
05/05/09
Mass Effect?...Star Trek?...wow. Just Wow...
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You play a captain of a ship who traipses around the universe, pisses off all sorts of aliens, and has sex with blue women.
As far as I'm concerned, it's Star Trek without the license. It's definitely not a gold standard in terms of narrative writing like people are saying. Aside from Wrex, who I must admit is the man, none of the characters were relatable or even likeable (Ashley's racism was not charming, and I was GLAD to watch her die), the story itself was recycled sci-fi tropes out the wazoo, and it felt completely unfinished.
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I still think you are grossly generalizing.
Sure the writing isn't the best of the best...but it isn't a carbon copy of star trek either.
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It's not a carbon copy, sure, but it had enough in common with Star Trek that it didn't engage me at all. Seriously, the dialogues with Wrex were the best part of the entire game.
The combat and sidequests sure as shit didn't help it. =/
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yea...I'll agree with the sidequests being shitty...and the combat needed help...and maybe i haven't watched enough star trek...but i felt more engaged with this than any episode of star trek/star gate/etc..
maybe you just dislike sci-fi/d&d? :/
05/05/09
I'm definitely not a huge sci-fi fan, and I don't like D&D either. That really didn't help Mass Effect. I was able to forgive it in KotOR because the combat was better and I like Star Wars, but Mass Effect had very little to redeem itself, especially when I was forced to redo the Benezia fight FOUR TIMES IN A ROW due to UE3 glitches causing me to get Force Pushed INTO A WALL. X_X
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