NO! YOU LIE! THE LAST 14 YEARS OF MY LIFE WAITING FOR THIS MUST BE TOTALLY WORTH it... it...Russ Pitts said:
Why did I bet on Duke? :'(
Duke Nukem Forever Review
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Why did I bet on Duke? :'(
This - Bulletstorm mixed 90's run & gun with modern FPS mechanics very well.MiracleOfSound said:
OT: Surprisingly... I never played Duke 3D... so I was neither awaiting the release of DNF... nor disappointed by this review. Lucky me, I guess.
Though... I enjoy seeing some developers trying to recapture the magic of the old school 90's shooters like Doom. It's too bad they couldn't do it... Glad I didn't pre-order.
I don't get people complaining about he lack of maturity in this game. If you want a gritty brown shooter you have enough to choose from.
While not a masterpiece, I think after the flood of overly serious and realistic games, a game like this had to be done.
It's good as long as you don't take it too seriously and just have fun.
BTW, this game seems to be using the old Unreal AI, which can be pretty brutal if you play with a controller. This game is definitely intended to be played with a Keyboard and Mouse.
While not a masterpiece, I think after the flood of overly serious and realistic games, a game like this had to be done.
It's good as long as you don't take it too seriously and just have fun.
BTW, this game seems to be using the old Unreal AI, which can be pretty brutal if you play with a controller. This game is definitely intended to be played with a Keyboard and Mouse.
The Bandit said:
The "arbitrary number" is exactly what applies to ZeroMachine's interest in the game, which suggests to me that their 2-star score is pretty accurate, 1-star being an unplayable (as opposed to playable but not at all worth playing) game.
After reading this, I already know what I want. Instead of the ego bar starting maxed and lowers when you take damage, I'd say the ego needs to build up as you take damage and kill aliens. Any time spent pussyfooting around like a wuss lowers your ego, and in all likelihood, this controls either some damage multiplier or something along those lines that the higher your ego, the more badass you are. However, when you take damage AFTER your ego is maxed, you lose more health. This simple change could easily add a layer of strategy where you balance risk with reward by doing more damage or having better abilities when your ego gets maxed.
No matter. It looked like this would be a disappointment anyway, sooooo, ah well.
No matter. It looked like this would be a disappointment anyway, sooooo, ah well.
Hence the "and yet". It was more "I've never seen him or any other reviewer on this site (Yahtzee doesn't count as he doesn't review, he bitches in a humorous manner) bash a game this hard and yet it got two stars".The Bandit said:
That's why if I ever write reviews, my "arbitrary number" will be a price. "How much is this game worth?"
Good review, based on the comments in the whole review, it should have gotten one-star instead of two, but whatever. Also, to be fair, this game was in development at Gearbox for what? 8 months? They took over the project in August 2010 and the game was ready to release in June 2011. This implies that they took something semi-finished and added bits and pieces to it, for it to be release-able as soon as possible, to cash in on any of the hype that was left over. Theoretically, if Gearbox or any other developer worked on this from start to finish, it might have been more worthwhile, since you know too many chefs quite appartently spoiled the broth.
I can't say I expected much from this.
I want to know what warranted a second star, though.
Fuck, I can barely see what warranted the first.
I want to know what warranted a second star, though.
Fuck, I can barely see what warranted the first.
What's up with all difficulty complaints? It's not that hard. I've beaten it twice already. you would be surprised if you did so too - final boss is shockingly easy, in fact easier than any other boss in this game. I thought it was kind of reward for getting to the final battle.
@Sonicron: Are you serious? Turbine is just a decoration and octobabies are easily killed with pretty much any weapon. FFS they are all one-shot kills!
@Sonicron: Are you serious? Turbine is just a decoration and octobabies are easily killed with pretty much any weapon. FFS they are all one-shot kills!
Well said, like minded good sir.EcksTeaSea said:
I don't know, maybe I'll actually like it. I guess I can't say that I'm dissapointed until I've bought and played it, which I shall do tomorrow. I am actually attempting to keep a negative view on it, so if it's good, I'll be pleasantly surprised, but if it's bad, then I won't be dissapointed.
Well as painful as that was, I can't say I'm surprised seeing as how many developers had their hands on it, at least that turd saw the light of day, sadly though...
So, I take it I should be playing Bulletstorm over this then?
So, I take it I should be playing Bulletstorm over this then?
Ignoring for a moment that mature doesn't automatically equal "gritty brown," Duke's over-the-top nature alone shouldn't excuse it from being a mediocre game if that is indeed what it is, don't you think?Doom972 said:
Besides, it's not like DNF is one of a kind in its tone. Shooters these days may be pushing for "realism," but there are still a few ridiculous, dumb fun ones out there too. Bulletstorm, anyone?
