I'll grant anyone the stealth kills for the alien/predator campaigns are really meaty, but the fact they reuse levels constantly (I can't wait for Helloween to realize this) is very cheap. Additionally, while AvP2 did reuse some levels it was often a very different take on them each time, while in AvP3 I think you have the same basic fight in the same area THREE damn times (one in each campaign).
I hope you realize that he is going to eventually read this.
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I'll grant anyone the stealth kills for the alien/predator campaigns are really meaty, but the fact they reuse levels constantly (I can't wait for Helloween to realize this) is very cheap. Additionally, while AvP2 did reuse some levels it was often a very different take on them each time, while in AvP3 I think you have the same basic fight in the same area THREE damn times (one in each campaign).
I hope you realize that he is going to eventually read this.
Yes, but it's when it actually pulls it on you in a major way that is when it gets funny (or tragic depending on your point of view).
Edit: I forgot to mention that you can't crouch as well. No crouching in an FPS should be a crime.
No, that's just debris flying around in that area. The predator is near towards where he goes towards the admin building, up on the top of the building. You can see his cloak if you're looking in the right direction/place.
Edit: Something else that is ripped off from a superior game, eg AvP2. They even copy another scene from AvP2 later on.
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edited April 2010
It will depend entirely on how you agree with the alien and predators control schemes. But in terms of pacing and atmosphere the marine campaign is the best by a long way.
It amazes me that so many people in this thread say that AVP2 is the better campaign game, while in the actual AVP3 thread, everyone bitched that AVP2 sucked
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It amazes me that so many people in this thread say that AVP2 is the better campaign game, while in the actual AVP3 thread, everyone bitched that AVP2 sucked
Ya I don't get that ethier. You'd think games like Bioshock and Mass Effect would show these people how to tell a good story in a game medium. AVP2 wasn't amazing, but it's alot better then the 30ish minutes of AVP3 i've now seen thus far.
It amazes me that so many people in this thread say that AVP2 is the better campaign game, while in the actual AVP3 thread, everyone bitched that AVP2 sucked
Ya I don't get that ethier. You'd think games like Bioshock and Mass Effect would show these people how to tell a good story in a game medium. AVP2 wasn't amazing, but it's alot better then the 30ish minutes of AVP3 i've now seen thus far.
Oh, Rebellion can't make a shooter story in this setting to save their life though. AVP1 lacked any kind of story besides "Kill aliens/predators/marines", and AVP3 seems to be little better
AvP's marine campaign tends to suffer from the problem that you're just too survivable to really feel all that vulnerable and scared.
Nevertheless, I found this game to be a fun little excursion with a number of amusing and atmospheric set-pieces and I'm looking forward to seeing Helloween stumble his way through it's many dark corridors.
I'm just looking forward to eating mans as Bruce NO.2
Dare I say it? Should that alien be named... Deuce?
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AvP's marine campaign tends to suffer from the problem that you're just too survivable to really feel all that vulnerable and scared.
Nevertheless, I found this game to be a fun little excursion with a number of amusing and atmospheric set-pieces and I'm looking forward to seeing Helloween stumble his way through it's many dark corridors.
I'm just looking forward to eating mans as Bruce NO.2
Dare I say it? Should that alien be named... Deuce?
Strictly speaking the alien is already named in game.
AvP's marine campaign tends to suffer from the problem that you're just too survivable to really feel all that vulnerable and scared.
Nevertheless, I found this game to be a fun little excursion with a number of amusing and atmospheric set-pieces and I'm looking forward to seeing Helloween stumble his way through it's many dark corridors.
I'm just looking forward to eating mans as Bruce NO.2
Dare I say it? Should that alien be named... Deuce?
Strictly speaking the alien is already named in game.
Is it named "Rookie"?
No, that's silly.
Is the Predator named "Rookie"?
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edited April 2010
Okay, now you mention it I don't think the Predator does have a name (he is referred to by rank) or at least I can't recall one.
Hey, at least the flashlight battery doesn't run out after 5 seconds
Shame I dont a glow in the dark gun, might give off more light :P
A set of tritium sights would probably give off more light.
And yeah, the flashlight doesn't cut off after 5 seconds, but the flare sure as hell does. What's the point? Do they at least scare off aliens or something cool?
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Hey, at least the flashlight battery doesn't run out after 5 seconds
Shame I dont a glow in the dark gun, might give off more light :P
A set of tritium sights would probably give off more light.
And yeah, the flashlight doesn't cut off after 5 seconds, but the flare sure as hell does. What's the point? Do they at least scare off aliens or something cool?
I THINK it does. During Da Clubbin' Scene, I think when he tossed a flare, one of the Aliens crawling on the walls towards him immediately climbed up towards the roof.
Or I dunno, I may have hallucinated that part. I found this wild patch of Liberty Caps in the forest and I've been playing Super Mario since like... Noon.
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edited April 2010
Actually they will sometimes run away and get stuck. This does oddly make them hard to deal with as they're entirely unpredictable. You can aim a grenade where you think they will go only for the AI to go in a completely unexpected and entirely random direction.
Actually they will sometimes run away and get stuck. This does oddly make them hard to deal with as they're entirely unpredictable. You can aim a grenade where you think they will go only for the AI to go in a completely unexpected and entirely random direction.
No, it's just the alien AI is highly spastic and sometimes they don't feel like attacking you and want to climb up a wall.
I seem to recall that it's deliberate.
I vaguely remember reading somewhere that since the marine's melee skills are pathetic and acid blood really hurts him, the Aliens are designed to move in, swipe at you a couple of times and then retreat before coming in again so you have a window where can shoot at them safely.
I'm not sure whether that's true or not though, so don't hold me to it.
No, it's just the alien AI is highly spastic and sometimes they don't feel like attacking you and want to climb up a wall.
I seem to recall that it's deliberate.
I vaguely remember reading somewhere that since the marine's melee skills are pathetic and acid blood really hurts him, the Aliens are designed to move in, swipe at you a couple of times and then retreat before coming in again so you have a window where can shoot at them safely.
I'm not sure whether that's true or not though, so don't hold me to it.
Because nothing says 'relentless murder-organism' like being coy.
Nice set as always, Helloween. The shotgun seems more effective than the pulse rifle.
I think Rookie typed "MART", whatever that's supposed to mean.
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edited April 2010
I honestly think that this game is too stupid for Helloween. There's novelty to it that Helloween brings, but in the end, it's just a thoroughly stupid game.
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I hope you realize that he is going to eventually read this.
Yes, but it's when it actually pulls it on you in a major way that is when it gets funny (or tragic depending on your point of view).
Edit: I forgot to mention that you can't crouch as well. No crouching in an FPS should be a crime.
OH SHI-!
I SAW IT!
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Oh. Nevermind.
Keep up the good work.
How did you guess? :P
Zoidberg, I'm enjoying it so far. It's no where near as bad as people were saying it was.
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:P
Surely its not better than eating mans?
edit: or skinning mans?
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I never did get this game. I tried the demo, but something about it just doesn't seem to do it for me. As an LP though...
From what I tried (all 30 seconds of it) it seems good. I'm looking forward to that
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Bruce will sing the song that ends the Earth.
And devour many mans.
Anyway, can't find the FEAR3 thread, but FEAR3 has apparently announced co-op with FearGuy and Fettel. I smell joint LP!
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Did you do a search for F3AR? Cause that's the thread title. Let me dig it up for you...
Here you go.
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=115334
I lied about the thread title.
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Also, I think Tequila is just her 'Marine' nickname. Her Last name is something like Aquila, and her first name starts with a T.
If you were a chick who's first name started with a T, and your last name was Aquila, what WOULD a bunch of Marines choose for your nickname?
Of course, this is assuming they're still following the precedent set by the movies. Where EVERYONE refers to everyone else by their last name only.
Well thats what I hope it is. :S
Well, I'll get a new set sorted for tommorow. Steam was being a buggy all day today for me.
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Ya I don't get that ethier. You'd think games like Bioshock and Mass Effect would show these people how to tell a good story in a game medium. AVP2 wasn't amazing, but it's alot better then the 30ish minutes of AVP3 i've now seen thus far.
Oh, Rebellion can't make a shooter story in this setting to save their life though. AVP1 lacked any kind of story besides "Kill aliens/predators/marines", and AVP3 seems to be little better
Dare I say it? Should that alien be named... Deuce?
Strictly speaking the alien is already named in game.
Is it named "Rookie"?
No, that's silly.
Is the Predator named "Rookie"?
A set of tritium sights would probably give off more light.
And yeah, the flashlight doesn't cut off after 5 seconds, but the flare sure as hell does. What's the point? Do they at least scare off aliens or something cool?
I THINK it does. During Da Clubbin' Scene, I think when he tossed a flare, one of the Aliens crawling on the walls towards him immediately climbed up towards the roof.
Or I dunno, I may have hallucinated that part. I found this wild patch of Liberty Caps in the forest and I've been playing Super Mario since like... Noon.
Just kidding.
They actually seem more dim than in AVP 2. Hopefully that was just the clubs flashing lights that spooked them into acting stupid.
Or more likely, they just like to go HURRRRR and run at you.
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Sounds good fun that.
Right, recording time.
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I seem to recall that it's deliberate.
I vaguely remember reading somewhere that since the marine's melee skills are pathetic and acid blood really hurts him, the Aliens are designed to move in, swipe at you a couple of times and then retreat before coming in again so you have a window where can shoot at them safely.
I'm not sure whether that's true or not though, so don't hold me to it.
Set 2 - A facefull
Part 2
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Because nothing says 'relentless murder-organism' like being coy.
I think Rookie typed "MART", whatever that's supposed to mean.
I also want to know what school these developers attended that promoted shitty lighting for games.
See: Monolith Games.
Yeah I can try.
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It's that, or a face full of Alien Wang.
So, yeah, in order to avoid people asking "hey. whats the game like" you'll need to go offline.
Bah, thats irritating
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