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| Halcyon+On+On |
Really, really smooth game so far. Seems right in between NWN2 and Diablo 2 so far as character depth/party tactics goes, and the UI/animations are about as smooth as World of Warcraft's (that's a good thing).
The story is sort of run-of-the-mill thusfar, but a lot of the dialogue/"moral" choices are really interesting. The writing is every bit as great as KOTOR's if you ask me.
The whole origins thing is interesting though - each class/race combination seems to have a different background story and likely plot development, though I am sure there are common story elements all throughout the game (there has to be!). Means I am tempted to play the game through as each class/race combination just to get all their stories. And then there's the fact that you can be good, evil, or indifferent - and this has its plot consequences at every turn it seems. I like it.
Bottom line is I think it's obvious Bioware put a lot of work into this - the extent of the lore and writing I have seen so far is every bit as elaborate as D&D's, if not the obvious derivative of it. But what isn't anymore? :p
I paid $65 for the CE and after just a few hours of playing it yesterday I feel like I've gotten my money's worth. In short, if you liked the game design for the KOTOR games and are a fan of bloody/dark fantasy swords and wizards bull, you'll probably like this one a lot. |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
| obviously gonna pick this up at some stage, but have just started playing Risen and not sure if i want to try and finish it first. hmmmm, decisions decisions. |
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| KiNeTiC ENeRgY |
| I'm picking up the PS3 version tomorrow. Can't Wait! |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
| quote: | Originally posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY
I'm picking up the PS3 version tomorrow. Can't Wait! |
do you have a PC to play it on? its just that there are a few options (like camera manipulation) that you wont get on the console.
picked up my copy this arvo. im hopeless. my credit card bill balance is getting out of control :/ |
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| KiNeTiC ENeRgY |
| quote: | Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
do you have a PC to play it on? its just that there are a few options (like camera manipulation) that you wont get on the console.
picked up my copy this arvo. im hopeless. my credit card bill balance is getting out of control :/ |
yea my machine is fine except I'm on a 7800GTX which is the minimal requirement. I played kotor on the xbox and didn't mind at all. Im looking at Graphics cards right now...the 285gtx or the hd 5850 :crazy: |
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| Fledz |
The game is fan-ing-tastic. I'll post more once I can actually drag myself away from it for long enough to make a post that will do it justice.
Suffice to say, go and buy it if you haven't already and clear your schedule....for the next month! |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
yeah, id have to agree fledz. Risen is a great game and all, but im glad i put it aside for this. there's a pretty big difference between piranha bites and bioware.
totally hooked. so close to calling in sick today so i could stay home and play.
only criticism is the camera control (wish it was more like demigod) and the fact that i can't manage to change the font (yet). playing on a tv and i have to hunch forward to read all the books etc. but, IM READING ALL THE BOOKS, which i ing never do in an RPG, but i love this world so i feel like getting right into it :)
only stopped playing last night because my eyes had started to have trouble focusing i was that tired.
am enjoying playing in a world that isn't Krynn or Faerun etc. bioware have really let themselves loose in the creativity department to create their own world.
i can't believe i have to work all day :( |
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| KiNeTiC ENeRgY |
| Picked up the CE PS3 version and I'm very pleased. It looks great and so far navigating through menus is np at all. |
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