The Gaming Thread, part the third.

[Big King]

Nah mate, these things happen. Hey-ho.

Couldn't you at least get a little upset... you know... for me??

[Big King]

Can't believe I haven't mentioned this yet: Deus Ex: Human Revolution NEXT WEEK!

whats the game play like? ME2? Or is it a shooter? Or is it a Sandbox/Red Dead Redemption style game?

[Daboxbaby]

Was off my game today in TF2. 26 kills and only 16 headshots. Still managed to get mvp with 33 points but not enough headshots.

[Vivi22]

Have heard very mixed things about that game. Or rather, people seem to be saying the 'crazy dream sections' are great but the sections with the two girls (Catherine and Katherine, apparently) are boring. Doesn't seem to look like my thing, since half the gameplay seems to be similar to one of those anime dating games.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong there (or just being harsh); I haven't done too much research into the game myself.

Aside from deciding whether or not to talk to characters outside of the dream sequences and occasionally making a choice as far as what to say to them there's very little gameplay while awake. Most of it is watching the story unfold. Your choices in conversation do affect the outcome of the game though. By no means is it like a dating sim (somewhat surprising given half of Persona 3 was making and maintaining character relationships. It was an awesome game by the way. Easily one of the best RPG's I've ever played), but keep in mind a major reason to buy this game is to get into the story, even though the puzzle gameplay is far more compelling than I had expected. I'll even go so far as to say it's one of my favourite games I've played in the last year or so. The story is highly relatable, even if you've never actually cheated on someone and the gameplay is fun and challenging. It definitely treats the relationship subject matter with more maturity than most games ever manage which is also most welcome.

[Benji]

Can't believe I haven't mentioned this yet: Deus Ex: Human Revolution NEXT WEEK!

I mentioned it in the old thread a few days ago and no-one seemed to care. Myself included. I'm keeping an eye on the game though, it's pre-release reviews have been very positive, but I take those with a large pile of salt these days.

whats the game play like? ME2? Or is it a shooter? Or is it a Sandbox/Red Dead Redemption style game?

Out of the two games you've mentioned, the Deus Ex games are closer to ME 2, as they're shooters with RPG elements. But they don't bare many similarities to either game you've mentioned.

The new game, Deux Ex: Human Revolution is looking like a whole new kettle of fish though. I think the gameplay will be quite different from the two earlier games, since they're so dated now.

[RUSH_101]

Its my Half Life fanboyism that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8IRe...&feature=feedu

[TheDude]

Well up and coming games that RPG/MMO players should keep an eye on include Guild Wars 2 and Star Wars: The Old Republic. I've had a chance to play both and I'm definitely buying GW2 when it comes out (they are hoping for November) just because the game dynamics they have added really go outside the box as far as mainstream MMOs are concerned. Its also still going to be Free to Play so I encourage everyone to check it out if you get a shot.

[Maark]

Its my Half Life fanboyism that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8IRe...&feature=feedu

**** you private video.

[RUSH_101]

**** you private video.

Just wait. They're fixing a typo in the subtitles.

[Maark]

Waiting makes my rage level build.

[Mr. Hadouken]

Nope never, I'd be happier if it didn't have the RE name. Its a shame that in order to make somewhat decent sales you have to take a franchise that defined survival-horror and turn it into a rando TPS. Plus slant six is making it. Unforgivable what they did to socom.

Keep it the same, *****. Take a risk and change things up, *****.

[Muse FTW]

whats the game play like? ME2? Or is it a shooter? Or is it a Sandbox/Red Dead Redemption style game?

It's a blend of FPS and RPG with lots of...options. Like, you can stealth your way through a mission, shoot your way through, hack ****...etc.

I mentioned it in the old thread a few days ago and no-one seemed to care. Myself included. I'm keeping an eye on the game though, it's pre-release reviews have been very positive, but I take those with a large pile of salt these days.


Out of the two games you've mentioned, the Deus Ex games are closer to ME 2, as they're shooters with RPG elements. But they don't bare many similarities to either game you've mentioned.

The new game, Deux Ex: Human Revolution is looking like a whole new kettle of fish though. I think the gameplay will be quite different from the two earlier games, since they're so dated now.

Agreed. It's been getting REALLY good reviews so far, though.
Can't wait.