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Chronicles of Riddick is the best game of this gen!
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Hmm, I was originally going to ignore the game after the rather poor demo...
However, at the very least, I will likely rent it. Is it really as good as I'm hearing? The demo was really not all that good so I'm curious as to just how much different/better the final actually is.
However, at the very least, I will likely rent it. Is it really as good as I'm hearing? The demo was really not all that good so I'm curious as to just how much different/better the final actually is.
The Promised One
Banned
Great game, but no where near "best" game this gen. Not even best FPS this gen. Still, it's worth owning IMO.
Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
I didn't try the demo.
However, the game is great. It's one of the more memorable action/adventure titles I've played. I hesitate to call it a FPS as it's been billed because though it does have plenty of shooting moments, some of the most satisfying elements are the hand to hand combat and general exploration.
It looks amazing. There are hitches here and there, mostly in cut scenes, but it's one of the few console games I've played that compared favorably to better PC level graphics. It's all part of the package though as the sound, voice acting, dark DARK design come together quite well.
I'm not going to call it the best game this gen (or any game for that matter) but it's one of the most immersive experiences I've had this gen. A definite AAA title.
However, the game is great. It's one of the more memorable action/adventure titles I've played. I hesitate to call it a FPS as it's been billed because though it does have plenty of shooting moments, some of the most satisfying elements are the hand to hand combat and general exploration.
It looks amazing. There are hitches here and there, mostly in cut scenes, but it's one of the few console games I've played that compared favorably to better PC level graphics. It's all part of the package though as the sound, voice acting, dark DARK design come together quite well.
I'm not going to call it the best game this gen (or any game for that matter) but it's one of the most immersive experiences I've had this gen. A definite AAA title.
Pimpbaa
Member
Ugh, when will the overrating of this game end? The story and graphics in this game are great, but the gameplay blows. The "rpg" sections are mind numbing fetch quests, the stealth sections are fustrating (the moment you step out of a shadow, everyone sees you no matter where they are), and the shooting parts are ruined due to no auto aim (you need to compensate for the lack of precision of a gamepad).
LuckyBrand
Banned
I think the game is really good, but i think its going to be a victim of alot of hype for alot of people.. its being overhyped hardcore..
it is alot of fun, in some areas I got bored, in some areas I thought i was playing the best game ever..
i can see how people say they loved it and play through it 3-4 times...
it is alot of fun, in some areas I got bored, in some areas I thought i was playing the best game ever..
i can see how people say they loved it and play through it 3-4 times...
dark10x said:
Dark10x, I think I have similar taste in FPS as you (I pretty much felt the same way as you did about Far Cry and the Riddick demo). So coming from a similar perspective here's what I thought.
The game starts off good though the first thing you notice is the aliasing problem has not been fixed since the demo. The around 30% in the game takes a small dive in quality and makes you worry if the game is going to go downhill and you start to notice the lack of polish in areas and little things start bugging you. Then around the 50% mark the game really takes off and is completely fantastic for the entire 2nd half. You'll play from 50%-100% in one sitting and love every minute of it and then walk away happy. Also the anti-alaising problem seems to phase out by around 30% in as it seems like they became aware of it and were able to avoid the problem after that.
Overall IMO, I'd say the first 50% of the game is a 8, while the last 50% is a 9.5, so overall I'd put it around a 8.8 and if you don't really mind spending money on 2-3 day games I would definitely purchase it. Otherwise rent, enjoy, and then maybe buy when the price drops.
Drinky Crow
Banned
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Well I totally love Riddick (imported it), although I agree with the comments that the game sometimes looks like it's going downhill. It's definitely picked up ever since Double Max prison though, I'm currently at the point where I need to plant the bomb I got from Jupiter.
IMO the gameplay does rock, in fact in reminds me of what the action sequences in Deus Ex : IW could've been like. It's a solid action game that plays like a solid action film, and I just like how the game seems to offer a certain amount of freedom, while still obviously keeping the player on a pretty linear, plot-driven path. I do like it when games can pull that off.
So yeah, definitely a GOTY contender IMO, not only because it's an excellent game in its own right, but also because it's not a damn sequel to anything for once.
IMO the gameplay does rock, in fact in reminds me of what the action sequences in Deus Ex : IW could've been like. It's a solid action game that plays like a solid action film, and I just like how the game seems to offer a certain amount of freedom, while still obviously keeping the player on a pretty linear, plot-driven path. I do like it when games can pull that off.
So yeah, definitely a GOTY contender IMO, not only because it's an excellent game in its own right, but also because it's not a damn sequel to anything for once.
maximum360
Member
No it's not.
Good game but not a great game.
Good game but not a great game.
Mega Man's Electric Sheep
Member
If the reviews so far are any indication, the game is dramatically better than the movie.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/TheChroniclesofRiddick-1130966/
It's at 29% on the tomatometer, which is pretty awful. A sample quote "A sci-fi disaster on a par with the notorious John Travolta bomb Battlefield Earth".
It's great though that the game has its own hype which is based on quality and totally disconnected from the movie anyway.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/TheChroniclesofRiddick-1130966/
It's at 29% on the tomatometer, which is pretty awful. A sample quote "A sci-fi disaster on a par with the notorious John Travolta bomb Battlefield Earth".
It's great though that the game has its own hype which is based on quality and totally disconnected from the movie anyway.
Upper_Management
Member
Slight derailment here, but I thought I would chime in about the Halo auto aim. I could go into more detail about it, but if you fire up Halo and hover the aim cursor over an enemy the cursor slows down a bit, and allows for more subtle aiming. You can really notice it if you sweep from right to left (or vice versa) over an enemy.
Now back to Riddick, it's a fun game, and I like how the game ties into the overall story of the movies and the character. I like the combat, especially the hand 2 hand fighting mechanics. I'm only a hour or so into it, but so far I really like it.
Now back to Riddick, it's a fun game, and I like how the game ties into the overall story of the movies and the character. I like the combat, especially the hand 2 hand fighting mechanics. I'm only a hour or so into it, but so far I really like it.
Mega Man's Electric Sheep said:If the reviews so far are any indication, the game is dramatically better than the movie.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/TheChroniclesofRiddick-1130966/
It's at 29% on the tomatometer, which is pretty awful. A sample quote "A sci-fi disaster on a par with the notorious John Travolta bomb Battlefield Earth".
It's great though that the game has its own hype which is based on quality and totally disconnected from the movie anyway.
Damn, I was looking foward to the movie... AICN loved it
The Shadow
Member
Gattsu25 said:
Yes I've said this before but people don't believe me. If you're close enough to an enemy, the cursor will actually "stick" to the bad guys.
Also, Riddick doesn't really need an auto aim. I haven't had a problem aiming anyway. The bullet spread seems to be pretty lenient as far as accuracy goes. Maybe you just need more practice.
Apharmd Battler
Member
Pimpbaa said:
That in entirely a matter of opinion..............
Regarding Halo's autoaim, Bungie spent a lot of time testing the hell out of the aiming system and, quite frankly, I believe it to be the absolute best you'll find on any similar console title. The autoaim aids the gamer in such a way that allows the thumbstick to become nearly as playable as a mouse while still requiring skill.
Regarding Riddick, is it true that the image quality issues (frame buffer effects bugging out) remain in the final version? The demo was EXTREMELY ugly as a result of this problem and created some shockingly low-resolution images. You could often stand around and watch as the filter modified itself.
Regarding Riddick, is it true that the image quality issues (frame buffer effects bugging out) remain in the final version? The demo was EXTREMELY ugly as a result of this problem and created some shockingly low-resolution images. You could often stand around and watch as the filter modified itself.