malek86
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Post by malek86 on Dec 31, 2022 10:22:06 GMT
Well, that's it for me. I just can't be bothered with BTs anymore. And I was also getting a little tired with those annoying people calling me all the time just to patronize me. Not sure if that's Kojima's style, I haven't played many of his games, but I vaguely remember MGS2 being like that, so maybe?
Anyway, I played for 9 hours, that's a pretty good run. Shame that, in modern games, 9 hours isn't even enough to get you out of the first region and kick the plot into a higher gear.
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Post by Danno on May 31, 2024 17:41:09 GMT
Good God the EXPOSITION
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Post by baihu1983 on Nov 7, 2024 11:44:41 GMT
Now on Xbox
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Frog
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Post by Frog on Nov 7, 2024 12:14:31 GMT
At least they came in at an acceptable price.
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Post by zisssou on Nov 7, 2024 12:27:02 GMT
There are very few games that completely hooked me and this was most definitely one that did. For that price is an absolute bargain.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Nov 7, 2024 12:34:54 GMT
For a punt it really is.
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Ulythium
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Post by Ulythium on Nov 7, 2024 13:15:21 GMT
Glad about this - it's an excellent game, and the more people who get to experience it, the better.
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Aunty Treats
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Post by Aunty Treats on Nov 7, 2024 13:32:01 GMT
There are very few games that completely hooked me and this was most definitely one that did. For that price is an absolute bargain. Did for me too. Built and maintained all the roads offline by myself. Hundreds of deliveries - just driving up and down the roads in my van like Postman Pat. Then abandoned it after the main location was done. Just never got into the story at all and wasn't interested in seeing what happened. Remember a scene with Reedus and the lady in the red dress running along a beach together in slow motion with Bridges all beat to shit after a boss fight that was hilariously stupid looking though
I know Kojima has a reputation for silly stories but I didn't find anything about it even entertaining. Stupid premise, characters, narrative, 'twists' - if they were suppose to be - were seen from a mile off and most character interactions were just weird and awkward (and boring)
I think playing it during lockdown was a big reason why it drew me in so much. It was basically a job. Tried replaying it later and just couldn't get into it again
Building a network of zip lines around the mountains was also all consuming though
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Post by paulyboy81 on Nov 7, 2024 13:57:23 GMT
Definite kudos on the price, I know it's a 5 years old game now so you wouldn't expect full price but with the likes of Rockstar asking £40 for the 14 year old Red Dead Redemption, my default mode is expecting to be fleeced.
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Post by baihu1983 on Nov 7, 2024 14:36:23 GMT
Surprised that it didn't leak.
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Post by Whizzo on Nov 7, 2024 15:02:36 GMT
It's a game I very much wanted to like, after spending a lot of time in MGSV, but other than the landscapes and the scenery I bounced off it.
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Post by paulyboy81 on Nov 7, 2024 17:30:02 GMT
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hedben
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Post by hedben on Nov 8, 2024 7:19:56 GMT
Thank you! Bought, can’t believe how easy that was I was jealous of PS players the moment I saw what the Death Stranding gameplay was about, it’s definitely my kind of vibe. And hopefully it will have a critical mass of players so the asynchronous multiplayer stuff (adding to other’s bridges, leaving care packages etc) works just as it did in the original. |
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Post by baihu1983 on Nov 8, 2024 8:14:33 GMT
Thank you! Bought, can’t believe how easy that was I was jealous of PS players the moment I saw what the Death Stranding gameplay was about, it’s definitely my kind of vibe. And hopefully it will have a critical mass of players so the asynchronous multiplayer stuff (adding to other’s bridges, leaving care packages etc) works just as it did in the original. Sure I saw it's tied to all the other platforms apart from maybe PS. |
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Post by zisssou on Nov 8, 2024 8:55:35 GMT
I'm just waiting for the flood of.. this is a glorified Royal Mail game. Oh yeah? like GTA going from A to B. Go wash your mouth out.
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Post by richyroo on Nov 8, 2024 9:08:57 GMT
I really thought this game looked terrible what I saw of it. Kojima had clearly outdone Sony in the 'walking simulator' genre.
However, 5 years on, lots of people saying its a great game, coupled with a cheap price, and now I am slightly tempted.
Oh what to do....
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Post by richyroo on Nov 8, 2024 9:17:51 GMT
Also, my top tip. Always check out xbox-now (I am not associated with this site, I just use it cos I like it). There are a few regions you can buy from (like Iceland as mentioned above). The site tells you the prices in all regions and also which region you can easily buy from without VPN and directly through the browser. Link below. www.xbox-now.com/en/game/23398/death-stranding-directors-cut |
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Post by zisssou on Nov 8, 2024 9:28:39 GMT
Sure you could see it as a glorified walking simulator. There is a huge pressure and anxiety, when you are delivering a huge amount. Or something time sensitive, when there are multiple enemies and terrain screwing you over. There isn't another game like it. When you are walking through a massive valley, then the music kicks in.. just absolute gaming joy.
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Post by richyroo on Nov 8, 2024 9:46:37 GMT
zisssouFFS. I am going to have to take the plunge then me thinks. Its only a tenner after all.
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Post by zisssou on Nov 8, 2024 9:54:06 GMT
There is also a real sense of community. This isn't someone messing around making big penis signs. Actually helpful ladders, vehicles, zip lines.
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Aunty Treats
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Post by Aunty Treats on Nov 8, 2024 10:37:40 GMT
Worst thing about Death Stranding is that I saw all the articulated lorries parked up at the bases and thought yeah I'm going to be delivering so much stuff when I get one. Fucking Parcel Force, mate. But no
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Post by zisssou on Nov 8, 2024 10:50:07 GMT
I did get annoyed a few times by loading a truck, then trying to ram it up a big mountain. COME ON YOU BASTARD. I can't stress how important zip lines are, especially going for the platinum!
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Post by gibroon on Nov 8, 2024 11:23:33 GMT
It's a bat shit, stupid concept, wtf am I playing kind of game but I absolutely love it for all those reasons.
The locations are stunning, the physics top notch and a very polished, completely bug free game on PS at least.
It's a mixture of strategy for delivering things, utilising trucks, bikes and good old leg power, making the locations more manageable. A bit like snow runner in that respect. A strangely tense game when treading through water with a stupid amount of shit stacked on your back.
It's not for everyone but maybe being a one time van driver irl and a space trucker in many games, it scratched an itch that I really enjoyed.
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Post by baihu1983 on Nov 8, 2024 16:44:05 GMT
A couple of games have had this bug
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Post by dangerousdave on Nov 9, 2024 9:08:07 GMT
Hardcore gamers don’t save their games. They see it through to the very end in a single sitting! Saving is for chumps that can’t hack a real challenge.
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Aunty Treats
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Post by Aunty Treats on Nov 9, 2024 9:12:03 GMT
Playstation casuals
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Post by baihu1983 on Nov 9, 2024 21:42:03 GMT
There is also a real sense of community. This isn't someone messing around making big penis signs. Actually helpful ladders, vehicles, zip lines. Only come across 1 ladder that lead to a dead end so far. Everything else has been helpful. |
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Post by darkling on Nov 12, 2024 8:11:10 GMT
I'm tempted to pick this up on Series X, having never played it before. Does anyone know if it has HDR on Xbox?
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Post by paulyboy81 on Nov 12, 2024 8:25:51 GMT
I'm tempted to pick this up on Series X, having never played it before. Does anyone know if it has HDR on Xbox? It does. |
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Post by darkling on Nov 12, 2024 10:05:27 GMT
Happy days! Thanks for the confirmation. I'm always disappointed when modern games don't include HDR. Games look dull on an OLED without it.
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