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[Quantum Break] Time Is Like An Egg.
Wraith260
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Kinda surprised there isn't a thread for this since it's coming out in just under a week, so I guess I'll bite the bullet and throw one up. Here we go.
A unique experience; one part hard-hitting video game, one part exciting live action show, featuring a stellar cast, including Shawn Ashmore as the hero Jack Joyce, Dominic Monaghan as Jack’s genius brother William, Aidan Gillen as his nemesis Paul Serene and Lance Reddick as Serene’s right-hand man Mr. Hatch. The actions you take and choices you make shape your experience in both the game and the show, creating a new and unique entertainment experience all in one package.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E087GDdXYl4
Wait that's not right....
There, that's better. Wow! I Guess time really does change things! What started off as a curiosity, Remedy expanding on their drive at narrative rich games has grown into something bigger and very exciting. Creating not just a game but also a live action show that will change around decisions you make in order to shape the story as you progress is a bold undertaking, and the inclusion of some familiar faces gives me much more confidence that they'll be able to pull it off. On top of that meshing 3rd person shooting/action with time stopping abilities should help set it apart from others in the genre as far as gameplay goes.
Due for release on April 5th(Yes that's this coming Tuesday!), it will be made available on PC* and Xbox One simultaneously. However, there is an added incentive to pre-order on the Xbone. Buying the game at anytime will net you a free backwards compatible copy of Alan Wake+DLC, and pre-orders through the Xbone digital store will also net you a code for the PC version and a BC copy of Alan Wake's American Nightmare. Personally, I think that's a pretty great deal. On top of that, you'll be able to transfer your saves between the Xbox and PC version of the game.
PC Specs: http://remedygames.com/quantum-break-pre-orders-and-previews-launch-windows-10-version-announced/
*PC version will require Windows 10 and will only be available through the Windows Store. No Steam version I'm afraid.
QUANTUM BREAK
A unique experience; one part hard-hitting video game, one part exciting live action show, featuring a stellar cast, including Shawn Ashmore as the hero Jack Joyce, Dominic Monaghan as Jack’s genius brother William, Aidan Gillen as his nemesis Paul Serene and Lance Reddick as Serene’s right-hand man Mr. Hatch. The actions you take and choices you make shape your experience in both the game and the show, creating a new and unique entertainment experience all in one package.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E087GDdXYl4Wait that's not right....
There, that's better. Wow! I Guess time really does change things! What started off as a curiosity, Remedy expanding on their drive at narrative rich games has grown into something bigger and very exciting. Creating not just a game but also a live action show that will change around decisions you make in order to shape the story as you progress is a bold undertaking, and the inclusion of some familiar faces gives me much more confidence that they'll be able to pull it off. On top of that meshing 3rd person shooting/action with time stopping abilities should help set it apart from others in the genre as far as gameplay goes.
Due for release on April 5th(Yes that's this coming Tuesday!), it will be made available on PC* and Xbox One simultaneously. However, there is an added incentive to pre-order on the Xbone. Buying the game at anytime will net you a free backwards compatible copy of Alan Wake+DLC, and pre-orders through the Xbone digital store will also net you a code for the PC version and a BC copy of Alan Wake's American Nightmare. Personally, I think that's a pretty great deal. On top of that, you'll be able to transfer your saves between the Xbox and PC version of the game.
PC Specs: http://remedygames.com/quantum-break-pre-orders-and-previews-launch-windows-10-version-announced/
*PC version will require Windows 10 and will only be available through the Windows Store. No Steam version I'm afraid.
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here's a look at how the game plays and how the show is woven into it. heavy spoilers for the first part of the game and the first episode of the show:
and a rundown of what to expect from the game:
Bonus old gameplay footage:
yeah, the combat in this looks like it will be a lot more varied than it was in Alan Wake, if only as a result of the time powers. though i can understand what they were going for in AW, between the character being someone inexperienced in that kind of thing and the whole horror vibe. not sure if it was any different in American Nightmare which i understand was more action/arcade-y.
still, 3rd person cover based shooting with time powers seems like it will be fun to me. throw in a (hopefully)decent sci-fi story with some pretty notable names from genre TV/movies and i can't imagine being disappointed.
I am this close to pulling the trigger for a pre-order on Xbox One.This is one of those AAA productions that it's very hard to picture being, at worst, "good to mediocre", simply because of the time investment. Furthermore, what I've seen of it looks darn fun.
I'm sure I would have done it if it weren't for the fact that 1) my gaming desktop isn't upgraded to Windows 10 yet and 2) I never finished Max Payne 3--I simply lost interest in it. But apparently Remedy didn't do Max Payne 3, Rockstar did? I also never played Alan Wake simply because I was busy at the time.
I'm...pretty sure I will. Eventually I'll need to upgrade to Windows 10, and that'll be a pretty new game to add to my collection then.
Yeah, Remedy weren't anywhere near Max Payne 3.
There has been some videos that make the combat look absolutely terrible, but what I've heard it is because those players actually suck at games/play this like your average cover shooter. So be aware when watching gameplay videos, and try to watch stuff from different players.
The game looks absolutely beautiful, and because all of the footage has been from XBOne so when we start getting PC version vids, oh boy oh boy...
Oh, and the show has gotten some praise too, some people say that it has pretty good production values and the acting is quite good. Lots of action too, not just talky talky soap opera thingy.
All in all pretty hyped, and because it has no horror stuff I might even get it. Love Remedy, those nightmare sections in MP never forget!
EDIT. Oh, and there seems to be nods to AW and I think that even to MP, they are all set in the same universe after all... Exciting.
And Max Payne 3 is not a proper Max Payne in my opinion. Rockstar just wanted to take a great IP/franchise/dunno and turn it to another Rockstar Experience... I'm so sad everytime I think about it.
Oh boy.
I'm looking forward to Quantum Break, but what really sold me was the free copy of Alan Wake+DLC because it's been just long enough since I last played Alan Wake that I'm starting to really jones for another go-around in Bright Falls.
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Same here. I jumped all over Alan Wake's American Nightmare as soon as it became backwards compatible. Having a digital copy of Alan Wake and its DLC is the best preorder bonus in the history of preorder bonuses, in my opinion.
For some reason Rockstar's games don't click with me--I haven't finished Grand Theft Auto V either. Though to be honest, I can't reasonably say "But Remedy's will..." just because I finished the first two Max Payne games at least once.
I can be damn sure I'll finish Quantum Break if I have it on Xbox One. Less likely on PC (where I also had Max Payne 3).
This close to pulling the trigger.
Game will get mixed reviews, that's for sure. Let's hope that it sells well so Remedy can continue making good games for good people.
So... "merely solid gunplay" is a negative thing? If you're going to say things like that why not just use numbers? /boggle.
(Kotaku review)
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True Achievements - 4.5/5
AR12Gaming - 9/10
Incredible: Quantum Break is a revolutionary entertainment experience, fusing the medium of video games and television as one. Time-amplified combat puts a new spin on the shooter genre, and will require some time to get used to. Choices made during Junctions in Time allows you to assume the role of the villain, making choices that not only impact you, but also that of hero Jack Joyce. This creates a unique experience, and something that hasn’t been done before. Quantum Break’s live-action episodes are dependent on these decisions, giving you a different narrative based on the choices you make. Overall, Remedy has crafted a truly gripping experience with Quantum Break, featuring an all-star cast that will immerse you in an enthralling storyline about the end of time.
Once you get in on it, you understand why Quantum Break is an unmissable, story-driven experience – and the killer franchise the Xbox One has needed. This is one of the best single-player experiences on console. Quantum Break is simply incredible, and I thank Remedy for crafting such an engrossing experience.
Windows Central - no numerical score
The gameplay is fresh and satisfying, the visual design is beyond anything we've seen, and the story is layered and engrossing. The pacing whiplash between its action-packed combat and lengthy TV breaks required a little adjustment on my part, but I'm glad it was Remedy who were the first to take plunge. They've not only proven it's possible, but desirable.
While Quantum Break exposes the Xbox One's technical limitations, Remedy has crafted a masterpiece that earns its place among the best that the console has to offer. Quantum Break is the first thoroughly unmissable, truly unique console exclusive the Xbox One has. Every single Xbox One and W10 gaming PC owner should pick up this game, and the big-budget publishers out there funding similar cinematic experiences should take note. Quantum Break has permanently altered the way I want to experience storytelling in games.
Girl Tribe Gaming podcast. hour long podcast reviewing the game, i have not listened to this one so no idea if its positive or no. spoiler contains a rundown of what's included in the review rather than a summery.
This episode Jen reviews Quantum Break on Xbox One. This is an in-depth review with the intention of not revealing story-based spoilers.
Quantum Break Review TopicsDiscussed:
Basic premise of the story.
Briefly mention the basic characters and the actors playing them.
Gameplay.
Graphics.
Explanation of how the live action show works.
General topics about the game and how it plays.
To be honest, though, I was always set to get it anyway because it's Remedy.
The writers obviously only have the most basic grasp of actual physics. It's pretty funny, almost 'Time Tunnel' esque..
The machine sort of looks like a real world Fusion Reactor prototype design though, so kudos to the art & design team for that at least.
I think I'm going to wait for a sale and pick this up later. I still have Tomb Raider to finish.
honestly, from the description i think they just watched Primer and then changed 'box' to 'tunnel/corridor'. but really, the point isn't so much how it works as much as its what happens when it all goes horribly wrong because of course it does.
because MS are really pushing their new OS/unified environment and store front, as well as taking another crack at the PC gaming market.
That is unfortunate.
So I guess the question is why W10 is necessary for DX12.
Cuz reasons.
Can be played on a Linux system.
https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=8117
I mean, to be sure, I'm running Windows 10 exclusively for all my shit, and after watching the Build 2016 keynotes, I think 10 is shaping up to be one of the best operating systems Microsoft has ever made (give me all that Linux stuff on Windows man give it to meeeeee).
but
but
Some of that shit is still uber dumb and blatant.
http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/quantum-break-review/1900-740/
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Do people really rely on the review of one person to decide whether or not they should buy a game? I like reviews, but I would never rely on a review to make my final decision on whether or not I will purchase a game.
If that one person most accurately reflects your gaming interests that's exactly what you should do.
Doesn't mean that's what those people are doing, of course.
Not really sure why you included "subjectivity!" in your post as reviews are, by their very nature... subjective. o_O