Game(s) you're excited for but also kind of meh about

[jamail77]

So, The Legend of Korra video game (the console/PC one, not the turn-based 3DS one) comes out October 21st, roughly a week and a half from now. I'm kind of exited for it, but also feel kind of meh about it as well. Anybody have a game like that they feel the same about?

You see, when it was announced in came the diehard Platinum fans saying how it'd be GOTY because Platinum and about time we got an Avatar game that wasn't like that subpar trilogy based on the old series that people got just to get easy achievements and hear the voice actors. Thousand something gamerscore in 5 minutes or whatever. Anyway, back to Korra. This was before it was announced it was a smaller title, a $15 downloadable. So, it was not the big adventure I was hoping for, but, hey I heard good things about Platinum. I certainly enjoyed the one game I played from them, Madworld. Plus, the game takes place between Books 2 and 3 when the series found its groove and is considered canon as it is written by the actual writers from the show.

Then, I saw the gameplay videos. A lot of people are still fawning over it, but I have become more skeptical. It is not just that I worry Platinum is put on a pedestal, that's something I cannot know for sure until I've played more of their games anyway. Nothing looked up to par compared to what my imagination had in mind. To quote something I said in a different thread

Looking at what it seems we're getting with the simplicity given to the fighting, I'm just not impressed. I mean I see some iconic moves, the Air Scooter and that water dome thing, but I don't feel a real sense of flow unique to each bending type. There is some match up to the real martial artist foundations of the bending, I suppose. You've got some properly set up punches and kicks to the very basic general attacks that would match what we've seen on TV. They have mentioned how each bending style has its advantages in terms of range, power, and versatility. That's about it though; it translates on too superficial a level for me. I mean when I see those finishing moves, especially the fire based one, I see an unfortunate prioritizing on style and flashiness over substance that would have actually translated into a higher quality game. I'm sure from Platinum's viewpoint that flashiness works fine here and helps give the fans a sense that it is still a Platinum title. And, I'm sure they think they've got the property down, yet, to me, it's because they don't have a grasp on the full idea of what this property is.

Then there's some more minor hiccups I've got too. In regards to the look, with the platforms this is coming out on, there's a bit of touch up they could have done and I'm not sure I understand how they couldn't have made the locations a little more dense. When a mecha tank is destroyed you see its remains after the smoke clears with all the parts scattered rather than getting a look at the actual destruction process [seeing the parts break apart as they're being broken]: It's just an automatic transition. [That just seems lazy] Again, it's not coming out on platforms that can't handle these things. [The glowing orbs and runner sections turn me off too]. These nitpicks in some way all contribute to this just feeling too "gamey" and with all the increased chatter on achieving minimalism and escapism in games that's a pity too.

I still want to get this game. I am just setting myself up for disappointment because while I am sure it will be good, I do not think it will be the magnificent adventure I was hoping for. I am excited for it to prove me wrong.

 

[Savagezion]

Shadow of Mordor for me. It released, looks awesome. However, my funds are tight so I did some digging to make sure it was worth a 60 purchase (would dominate my game time for at least 100 hours.) However, the more I dug, the more skeptical I became. It still looks good and I still want it, but I can see myself growing bored playing something else around 20 hours. I don't care about the story as I don't care about LoTR. It ain't my thing. A sandbox to kill orcs with a nemesis system looks cool though. However, the godlike power given to the player with a few upgrades has made me go 'meh'. It feels like how 'cool' the animations are, are more important than challenging gameplay. Something the Nemesis system had me thinking was the other way around.

"Oh you killed that Orc, well he's back and now he will be even harder to kill than the first time!" Problem is, he wasn't that hard to kill the first time and I can make sure he doesn't come back again.

I will still buy SoM down the road as I like me some HacknSlash. However, I expect to not have the game offer me what I originally wanted. I could buy it today and not be disappointed as I have learned what is in the package, but I will probably tire of it and go play something else before I ever get even 40 hours out of it. As such, I plan to pick it up down the road for around 30-40 bucks.

 

[Johnny Novgorod]

Arkham Knight and Kingdom Hearts 3. Excited, but... they're for current-gen only. So not playing them for a while anyway.

 

[laggyteabag]

Far Cry 4. I really like Far Cry 3, but 4 just looks like 3 again but with added mountains and Troy Baker.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. I got it because I have 3 other friends that are really excited for it, but it just looks like a big expansion pack for Borderlands 2.

 

[Mithcha]

Ass Creed Unity. I love the creed games, I even like the story - or at the very least I like watching the train wreck - but after so many of the damn things I'm starting to lose my admittedly misplaced enthusiasm for the franchise.

LOTR:SoM - it's fun sure but it also feels very been there done that, load it up and get excited but then playing it after an hour just go "yeah... a nice tree or something would be nice". Yeah yeah it's mordor but still...maybe that's the real reason nobody ever goes there, not the Orcs or the evil angel dude but the fact that place is bland as fuck.

DA: inquisition. It's DA, even DA2 had it's merits - but it's just going to be another copy paste fest.

GTA V but then GTA is -always- a overhyped lump, love them but they are very, very, very overhyped. It's like there's millions of people paid solely to kiss rockstars arse. Sort of hoping against hope the 'next gen' (is it still next gen if we're using the things?) version adds more to the game 'cause... outside of the name it's not got much going for it anymore as much as I enjoy it.

 

[Xman490]

The Wii U exclusives coming out this year: Bayonetta 2, Smash Bros. 4, and Captain Toad. I'm sure they will be good, but I don't like spending $40 or more on individual games unless they're in a Mario series. Sure, Bayonetta 2 comes with its predecessor, but who knows if that sequel will be far better?

 

[ObsidianJones_v1legacy]

Warhammer 40k Eternal Crusade [https://www.eternalcrusade.com/]

As a big fan of the universe, of course any venture into the franchise will get me tickled.

And I'm fully aware every livestream and vlog they show of the game is pre-alpha-even-considering.

But the more I look at this game, I keep wondering why wouldn't I just go back to Warhammer 40k Space Marine. The Combat looks exactly like it. From even the Jetpack Aerial Combat. Yes, they said it was directly 'inspired' from Warhammer 40k Space Marine... but you have time and money to devote to this IP. Branch. Out. Make me feel like I'm going to get my money's worth. The only thing the livestreams inspired in me was the need to download Space Marine again.

 

[jamail77]

Shadow of Mordor for me. It released, looks awesome. However, my funds are tight so I did some digging to make sure it was worth a 60 purchase (would dominate my game time for at least 100 hours.) However, the more I dug, the more skeptical I became. It still looks good and I still want it, but I can see myself growing bored playing something else around 20 hours. I don't care about the story as I don't care about LoTR. It ain't my thing.

LOTR:SoM - it's fun sure but it also feels very been there done that, load it up and get excited but then playing it after an hour just go "yeah... a nice tree or something would be nice". Yeah yeah it's mordor but still...maybe that's the real reason nobody ever goes there, not the Orcs or the evil angel dude but the fact that place is bland as fuck.

I know exactly what you two mean. I have similar feelings about the game. I added it to my wishlist after a friend introduced it to me via some Youtube videos. It looks really good, but I also get the feeling it is something I will exhaust fun out of really quickly. I do not have a system that can run the game right now anyway.

Arkham Knight and Kingdom Hearts 3. Excited, but... they're for current-gen only. So not playing them for a while anyway.

I am immeasurably excited for Arkham Knight even though I cannot run it. You would think that not being able to play it for a while, like you, would make me less excited, but it just makes me more impatient. Then again, there are a few things about the game I don't like so that lowers my excitement just a little bit.

Far Cry 4. I really like Far Cry 3, but 4 just looks like 3 again but with added mountains and Troy Baker.

Troy Baker makes everything better though!

GTA V but then GTA is -always- a overhyped lump, love them but they are very, very, very overhyped.

Yeah, I have never jumped on the GTA bandwagon. The problem I have always had with the series is they let you do so much, but none of it is in depth. It is just a big hodgepodge of all things third-person action (well, basic melee anyway)/shooty/drivey/flyey/boaty(?). I prefer either a minimum level of depth if they're going to give me so much to do or give me fewer things to work with, but go much deeper with them. Otherwise, I get bored. That is why I haven't played any beside III and San Andreas.

 

[Toblo1]

Even though it's going to be a while until they come out: Final Fantasy XV and Final Fantasy Type-0. I've seen several youtubers who have already shit on those games before they've even come out (Glares daggers at Jesse Cox). I know many FF fans are already on edge after the base breaker that was the XIII trilogy, but I'm remaining cautiously neutral about FFXV and Type-0.

 

[wadark]

Evolve. It looks awesome, but its also multiplayer, and I'm crap at multiplayer.

 

[Blacklight28]

Far Cry 4
I'm not quite Far Cry 3'd out yet and it's most likely going to be the same thing. That company's most recent games actually feel factory produced and because of their dedication to annual franchises their games have actually started to feel soulless. I have a feeling that it's going to be the last Ubisoft game I buy for a while.

 

[WhiteNachos]

Far Cry 4. I really like Far Cry 3, but 4 just looks like 3 again but with added mountains and Troy Baker.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. I got it because I have 3 other friends that are really excited for it, but it just looks like a big expansion pack for Borderlands 2.

After watching the intro for Far Cry 4 I fell in love with the villain, that alone makes me want to get the game.

 

[WhiteNachos]

The evil within. I got a PS4 at launch and I'm looking for more games to play. I've been intentionally avoiding info on it because it's a horror gae. The glimpses I've seen look meh but the tone and style and bloodiness look good

 

[Flammablezeus]

Shadow of Mordor for me. It released, looks awesome. However, my funds are tight so I did some digging to make sure it was worth a 60 purchase (would dominate my game time for at least 100 hours.) However, the more I dug, the more skeptical I became. It still looks good and I still want it, but I can see myself growing bored playing something else around 20 hours. I don't care about the story as I don't care about LoTR. It ain't my thing. A sandbox to kill orcs with a nemesis system looks cool though. However, the godlike power given to the player with a few upgrades has made me go 'meh'. It feels like how 'cool' the animations are, are more important than challenging gameplay. Something the Nemesis system had me thinking was the other way around.

"Oh you killed that Orc, well he's back and now he will be even harder to kill than the first time!" Problem is, he wasn't that hard to kill the first time and I can make sure he doesn't come back again.

I will still buy SoM down the road as I like me some HacknSlash. However, I expect to not have the game offer me what I originally wanted. I could buy it today and not be disappointed as I have learned what is in the package, but I will probably tire of it and go play something else before I ever get even 40 hours out of it. As such, I plan to pick it up down the road for around 30-40 bucks.

I don't know what their current vouchers are like, but on Green Man Gaming a Steam key costs $50. With one of their 25% off vouchers, I bought the game for $37.50 on release. It's also very well optimised.

 

[Loop Stricken]

Civilisation: Beyond Earth.

I mean, yeah, it's a Civ game, I know what I'm getting into. But at the same time... it's a Civ game, I know what I'm getting into.

[Next turn]

 

[Silence]

DA:Inquisition sounds exactly like your description.

Legend of Grimrock 2 maybe. But I still need to really get into the first game.

Somehow it seems like the stream of games from 2012/13 has dried up.

 

[Story]

Yeah, a few actually.
Shadow of Mordor is certainly one of them. I don't have time to play a game as long as that, nor am I really that interested in the Lord of the Rings universe, but the Nemesis mechanic is really appealing to me.

Fantasy Life for the 3DS, seems like a a fission of The Elder Scrolls series with Animal Crossing and that sounds like fun. I'm waiting for the reviews before I even think about buying it though, assuming I'll even have time to play it.

Bayonetta 2 is another one, never played the first one so I have no attachment to the franchise. The fact that the equal comes with the original along with all the fan raving about it at the moment has me intrigued.

 

[jamail77]

DA:Inquisition sounds exactly like your description.

It sounds exactly like the title of my thread or it sounds exactly like the game I feel this way about?

And Arkham Knight, again It's the god damned Batman, I know I'll love it, but I also know that It's just and updated Arkham City.

I think it will be more than just an updated Arkham City. Arkham Origins is the one that came off to me as an updated Arkham City honestly.

Arkham Knight on the other hand has a map that is 5 times bigger and the roads have been expanded to fit the Batmobile, so even the same areas from the last game are going to look, at least, somewhat different as a result. Speaking of the Batmobile...we're getting the freaking Batmobile. Heck, it looks crazy fun to drive (Though the offensive capabilities don't seem too innovative to me). That wasn't in the last game.

We can now use gadgets in midair: Throw batarangs from midair, instantly switch the direction of our glide with the grapnel gun, and maybe some other things they haven't revealed. While we're on the topic of gadgets, there's a batarang sensor that lets us gather intel now too.

Then, there's the multiple combat and movement system changes. Gliding has been made easier and sustains for longer. We can now combine attacks on prone enemies without interrupting the combat streak like before. The ability to throw enemies into each other that has not been seen since Arkham Asylum is returning. Batman can now get into grates from far away, rolling forward and getting in instead of having to be near or on top of them. There's the new "Fear Takedown". I don't really like it because it comes off as too cheap and more QTE-like than the game's combat/stealth system already gets sometimes. But, hey, it's new and is it is definitely very Batman like. We can now do more environmental takedowns and do them on purpose versus how scripted the few environmental takedowns were in the last games. We can steal items from our enemies and use them against them before they break. I also heard the countering counters system from Origins will be in Knight and its scope expanded a bit, but I'm not sure if that is confirmed.

There's also a new hacking mini game, which will hopefully be better than the cryptographic sequencing game of "line up the letters for easter egg related term". I really hated that stupid thing and we did it ALL. THE. FREAKING. TIME. It got so annoying.

That seems like a lot of things to add for "just an updated version of the last game". Of course, I am biased seeing as how the Arkham series is one of my favorite franchises.

 

[FPLOON]

A good chunk of the pre-orders I do every year[footnote]Inside joke is outside...[/footnote]... Then again, I lack any prior expectations beforehand no matter how much info I find out about the game in question... or how much I love love love the video game series in question...

Other than that, as of this year, it was South Park: The Stick of Truth and Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD ReMIX... The formal was due to how long that pre-order lasted[footnote]That poor 5 dollar bill... *shrugs*[/footnote]/all them setbacks and delays of said game... and the later is just in the trophy department, I guess[footnote]I honestly don't know outside of the fact that I would hate to "have" to play KH2FM in any difficulty lower than Proud Mode, trophy-wise...[/footnote]...