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[The Evil Within] Bethesda's new game from RE creator Shinji Mikami (AKA Project Zwei)

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    I would like a physical copy on this, but I have a 23% off coupon at GMG that is starting to change my mind. Too good of a deal.

  • WybornWyborn GET EQUIPPED Registered User regular
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Trying to decide whether to get this or Shadows of Mordor first.

    I'm excited for it but I am also a coward when it comes to horror games and would be far more likely to finish SoM.

    Well, I mean

    It is Shinji Mikami

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  • PeasPeas Registered User regular
    edited October 2014
    Dragkonias wrote: »
    Trying to decide whether to get this or Shadows of Mordor first.

    I'm excited for it but I am also a coward when it comes to horror games and would be far more likely to finish SoM.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-86ax7TYNM

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    edited October 2014
    I'm going to get both.

    Just that my monetary situation means I can't do it at the same time.

    Dragkonias on
  • BeezelBeezel There was no agreement little morsel..Registered User regular
    I hope sincerely that they allow us to preload this puppy. 40 GB install on ps4

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  • LanrutconLanrutcon The LabyrinthRegistered User regular
    Waiting until I get impressions on the PC version. Not playing this at 30 fps.

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  • BeezelBeezel There was no agreement little morsel..Registered User regular
    Some russian pirate has been streaming this all night. Just a heads up for people looking to not get spoiled

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  • wirehead26wirehead26 Registered User regular
    I only have a PS3 so the 30fps only thing doesn't bother me.

    I'M NOT FINISHED WITH YOU!!!
  • BeezelBeezel There was no agreement little morsel..Registered User regular
    Blog post stated that the game is defaulted to 30fps across all versions. They said they're leaving a debug in for PC so users can alter it, they stated it wasn't supported nor recommended you do so. Pre load for PS4 and Steam starts on the 12th

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  • DarlanDarlan Registered User regular
    I see that the PS4 version pre-order is six bucks off with PS Plus...of course, I'd rather wait for reviews, though. Does anyone happen to know when exactly such promotions tend to end? Any reasonable expectation of review/discount overlap?

  • BeezelBeezel There was no agreement little morsel..Registered User regular
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGKuCIYGWwU

    PSN: Waybackkidd
    "...only mights and maybes."
  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    It seems like there is some reality warping in this one. Like Silent Hill, they are leaning on psychological horror.

    It sounds like reality warping is the next big thing in horror games.

  • WybornWyborn GET EQUIPPED Registered User regular
    oh my Christ that trailer

    This game already looks too spooky I can't take it

    But Shinji Mikami is both my favorite horror and my favorite action director

    Maaaaan I gotta do this it's gonna be super good

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  • UselesswarriorUselesswarrior Registered User regular
    Disappointed there are no reviews yet. Alien Isolation already had a bunch at this point.

    Hey I made a game, check it out @ http://ifallingrobot.com/. (Or don't, your call)
  • BeezelBeezel There was no agreement little morsel..Registered User regular
    pre-load is up now for steam/PS4 if people are curious

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  • LilnoobsLilnoobs Alpha Queue Registered User regular
    Uselesswarrior wrote: »
    Disappointed there are no reviews yet. Alien Isolation already had a bunch at this point.

    Probably means there's an embargo.

    Also might mean the game is not that great.

  • BeezelBeezel There was no agreement little morsel..Registered User regular
    From what I gathered from the streams I had to pry myself away from, it seems the bulk of the game's tension is driven by never having enough of anything that "full on assault" is nothing more than a short term solution to your immediate worries. So it places a lot of emphasis on hiding, sneaking and using the environment to your advantage. Like do I dismantle this trap for parts to craft more crossbow ammo or do I lure something nasty into it. That sort of thing

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  • BeezelBeezel There was no agreement little morsel..Registered User regular
    so apparently there is a review embargo. The first review is out but since they didn't receive a review copy from Bethesda they weren't beholden to any NDA.

    They gave it an 8/10

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  • PrimePrime UKRegistered User regular
    Wow, love horror movies to pieces, but not played a horror game in AGES. Going to keep an eye on this.

  • Magic PinkMagic Pink Tur-Boner-Fed Registered User regular
    edited October 2014
    What is this GMG 26% or whatever off offer?

    d'oh found it n/m :P

    Magic Pink on
  • lodianlodian Coffee Grindhouse Titan VRegistered User regular
    The game just unlocked on Steam in NA several hours early.

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  • vamenvamen Registered User regular
    I wasn't at all following or interested in this game. Then I watched that story trailer. I am lustful now.

    Sometimes I stream but not often!.
  • lodianlodian Coffee Grindhouse Titan VRegistered User regular
    edited October 2014
    Booting this up on a 24" 16:10 computer monitor.. and the aspect ratio is 2:35:1.. it's just.. crazy. Virtually half of my screen space is empty black space. Will be playing this on my projector in an hour or so, ala 100" screen - hopefully that helps with this really crazy design choice.

    Unlocking the framerate with debug console is fine, but the game still feels sluggish. You can also manually adjust the aspect ratio, but it zooms in - so it's quite a compromise.

    lodian on
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  • PinfeldorfPinfeldorf Yeah ZestRegistered User regular
    This or Borderlands 2 Pre-Sequel?

    Guys, I only have two weeks of one of these games before Bayonetta 2 and Civ:BE drop. Help me decide the method that brings about the end of my free time.

  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    edited October 2014
    They also have a discount on the game + the season pass. The
    lodian wrote: »
    The game just unlocked on Steam in NA several hours early.

    Ah. I'll get that puppy.

    edit: Eh. It must have been an accident. It is just pre-load now.

    Krathoon on
  • lodianlodian Coffee Grindhouse Titan VRegistered User regular
    Krathoon wrote: »
    Eh. It must have been an accident. It is just pre-load now.
    It's still launching for me even though it says pre-load.

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    I got it pre-loaded, but I am still blocked.

  • DarlanDarlan Registered User regular
    edited October 2014
    It looks like the PS Plus pre-order discount is gone now, bwomp bwomp. They're really serious about not overlapping that with reviews, I guess.

    Edit: Wait, it's not up on my PS4 anymore, but I am still seeing it now on my the PSN through a browser yet.

    Edit 2: Aaaand it's gone there too.

    Darlan on
  • cooljammer00cooljammer00 Hey Small Christmas-Man!Registered User regular
    lodian wrote: »
    Booting this up on a 24" 16:10 computer monitor.. and the aspect ratio is 2:35:1.. it's just.. crazy. Virtually half of my screen space is empty black space. Will be playing this on my projector in an hour or so, ala 100" screen - hopefully that helps with this really crazy design choice.

    Unlocking the framerate with debug console is fine, but the game still feels sluggish. You can also manually adjust the aspect ratio, but it zooms in - so it's quite a compromise.

    It could be a style choice, but I know The Order on PS4 is letterboxed because it lets them make the game look better, since they don't have to render a bunch of the screen.

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  • lodianlodian Coffee Grindhouse Titan VRegistered User regular
    edited October 2014
    cooljammer00 wrote: »
    It could be a style choice, but I know The Order on PS4 is letterboxed because it lets them make the game look better, since they don't have to render a bunch of the screen.
    It doesn't come across as a style choice to me, because they don't really make any strides towards "cinematic" or immersion. There are all kinds of giant bright pop-ups and interactive objects, etc.

    If you actually mess with the debug console and try to force a tighter aspect ratio, you'll notice that the game is not actually running in 2:35:1 (actually I think it's simulated 2:50:1) - it's just zoomed in with letterboxing. If you fullscreen it, the game is basically just 16:9 with an extremely narrow field of view. I'm of the opinion they did this to try and cover up the fact that the game is poorly optimized, thus needing a tight FOV as you said to render more. There is truly nothing cinematic about the letterboxing, it's just incredibly annoying.

    I'm being a little dramatic here when I say this - but the 'cinematic aspect ratio' is basically a total scam.

    lodian on
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  • DarlanDarlan Registered User regular
    I dunno, having the edges of your screen can add a little bit to the claustrophobia sometimes, and if the alternative is even worse performance...

  • xfgjhdyuyjutxfgjhdyuyjut Registered User new member
    Is this that project that's going to be his last work as a director? 32.gif

  • cooljammer00cooljammer00 Hey Small Christmas-Man!Registered User regular
    Darlan wrote: »
    I dunno, having the edges of your screen can add a little bit to the claustrophobia sometimes, and if the alternative is even worse performance...

    First five minutes of the GB Quick Look, they're saying "Boy I wish it wasn't letterboxed. I'd sure like to see what's at the bottom of this ladder."

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  • lionheart_mlionheart_m Registered User regular
    Ok just stopped on Chapter 3. So far, it's...a different rhythm than I expected. Without spoiling too much, at least I'm interested in seeing where this is going. Also, damn, those recommended specs don't lie. I barely hold 30 fps with my old HD7700. I wanted to hold off my upgrade until Dragon Age Inquisition but I might jump the gun earlier.

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  • LanrutconLanrutcon The LabyrinthRegistered User regular
    The black borders are a fuck up, and obviously there to curb framerate issues (design choice my ass). The PS4 version can't even maintain 30 fps WITH the black borders easing the amount the console has to render.

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  • BeezelBeezel There was no agreement little morsel..Registered User regular
    "Put a blanket over it!"

    PSN: Waybackkidd
    "...only mights and maybes."
  • LilnoobsLilnoobs Alpha Queue Registered User regular
    I mean, it is Bethesda so their code being bloaty and shitty is like their trademark.

  • BeezelBeezel There was no agreement little morsel..Registered User regular
    The reviews for this game are all over the place, it's hilarious

    PSN: Waybackkidd
    "...only mights and maybes."
  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    edited October 2014
    It is like a more violent and less campy resident evil. I like how the game injures and limits the main character.

    It is like they took RE4 and polished the gameplay.

    Krathoon on
  • CorpekataCorpekata Registered User regular
    The first chapter (mainly the cinematics) put me off but the second chapter reeled me back in.

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