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I'm ~8 hours in... does this game get any better? It's kind of boring with terrible story and voice acting. I'm feeling like giving up.
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Dying Light 2: Stay Human |OT| Hey GAF, wanna play a parkour game?
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Dusktildawn48
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Edit: just tested it, so much smoother. Definitely hovers between 80 and 100 pretty much the entire time.
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Phunkydiabetic
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I took a few screenshots that do a decent job showing off the raytraced shadows..
No raytracing..
With raytracing..
Overall a much more natural look to shadows. I still switch around modes but always end up coming back to quality. It just looks so much better, though resolution mode is tempting..
No raytracing..
With raytracing..
Overall a much more natural look to shadows. I still switch around modes but always end up coming back to quality. It just looks so much better, though resolution mode is tempting..
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I collect VHS tapes
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seems like the patches have greatly improved the experience on the xsx
this worth picking up for the full sticker price? never played dying light 1
also, how does co-op work? can it pair you with randoms if you don't have any friends with the game?
this worth picking up for the full sticker price? never played dying light 1
also, how does co-op work? can it pair you with randoms if you don't have any friends with the game?
ManaByte
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Warablo
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You answer distress calls, or call distress calls or just join from one of the menus, but only the host gets progress in the story. You get items and experience and quest rewards and stuff, but your own story won't progress unless you are the host.
I collect VHS tapes
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Inviusx
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Right, so if there's that much headroom at 1080p then we should be able to get a res boost in performance mode. Break the VRR mode out into performance plus and keep it at 1080. I am ready to buy if they're ready to act.
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I collect VHS tapes
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yeah I'm still very torn.
you can get xsx CD keys or ~$45 so that makes it somewhat tempting.
might be a fun way to kill time until Elden Ring
decisions decisions
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Inviusx
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What platform are you planning on playing?
I collect VHS tapes
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Xsx
Inviusx
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I think 80-120fps at 1080p is an acceptable trade off if you're really tempted. I can't accept a 1080p 60 lock which is why I haven't purchased yet (PS5) but if I'm given the choice of FPS above 60 I always go with that option.
So if I were you I would go for it.
plasmawave
Banned
This game is still very janky. The voiced dialogues and subtitles aren't working properly so you're just staring at cutscenes where you have no idea what people are saying.
DeaDPo0L84
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The crossbow allows you to make volatiles your bitch.
Also there's a mod that allows you to swap out Rosario Dawson's character with a different side quest character cause certain people can't stand her character model. Some even went further and straight up replaced her with a volatile lol.
Also there's a mod that allows you to swap out Rosario Dawson's character with a different side quest character cause certain people can't stand her character model. Some even went further and straight up replaced her with a volatile lol.
I collect VHS tapes
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Is there a post game or do you have to do all your exploring before it ends?
Hugare
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Anyone complaining about voice acting/dialogue should play Metro Exodus
I bought it on the PS5, tried playing it 3 times, but droped due to the terrible voice acting and dialogue. Tried it again today, and nope, still ass.
It may be the worst acted and written western videogame that I've ever played.
Makes DL 2 look like its being acted by Oscar winners and written by Aaron Sorkin
Anyway, glad to see the "blinking" gone from the PS5 version. Didnt bother me so much, but the image is much more stable now.
I bought it on the PS5, tried playing it 3 times, but droped due to the terrible voice acting and dialogue. Tried it again today, and nope, still ass.
It may be the worst acted and written western videogame that I've ever played.
Makes DL 2 look like its being acted by Oscar winners and written by Aaron Sorkin
Anyway, glad to see the "blinking" gone from the PS5 version. Didnt bother me so much, but the image is much more stable now.
Decontamination Silo
Banned
Can any chris avellone fans comment on the story? I was pumped to see him involved but I've only heard "meh" things. Maybe these people aren't fans of his?
What's up GAF?
What's up GAF?
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Have there been any impressions on the Series version after today's patch that unlocks the 60+ FPS and VRR ?
edit: I see that one tweet above.
Fuck me, if there's head room for 100+ FPS at 1080p, just give me a dynamic 1440p at 60 FPS and make me happy Techland.
edit: I see that one tweet above.
Fuck me, if there's head room for 100+ FPS at 1080p, just give me a dynamic 1440p at 60 FPS and make me happy Techland.
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Badlucktroll
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I need to try and finish this before horizon and elden ring drop. How far am i? I just
got the UV lamps and an waiting for a call from matt
TheDarkPhantom
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I'm now 54 hours in, still absolutely in love with the game. I'm doing every single side quest, often do the dynamic events I come across. I'm enjoying a lot of these side missions in particular, there is a very real, human pathos to many of them, the Book Club and Carrier questlines are multitiered and perfectly reflect this.
The big, main story missions with scripted set-piece moments are some of the coolest sequences I've experienced in a while, the entire Broadcast mission from top to bottom is spectacular. Though I'd agree voice acting can be hit or miss the VA of most of the main characters (Lawan, Matt Jack, Dodger, Hakon and many more) is amongst the best in the biz.
Downloaded the patch, no more black flicker!
The big, main story missions with scripted set-piece moments are some of the coolest sequences I've experienced in a while, the entire Broadcast mission from top to bottom is spectacular. Though I'd agree voice acting can be hit or miss the VA of most of the main characters (Lawan, Matt Jack, Dodger, Hakon and many more) is amongst the best in the biz.
Downloaded the patch, no more black flicker!
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Phunkydiabetic
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Agree Metro Exodus is horrible for many reasons, voice acting being one of them.
There is a post game from what i understand where you can free roam and di sidequest
Kacho
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Beat it today at 49 hours clocked. Still tons left to do in the post game.
The story is fine until the end when it just keeps going and going. Doesn’t help that the story is cringe eurotale nonsense lol.
Gameplay saves the whole package. Eager to play the loads of DLC that will inevitably come.
The story is fine until the end when it just keeps going and going. Doesn’t help that the story is cringe eurotale nonsense lol.
Gameplay saves the whole package. Eager to play the loads of DLC that will inevitably come.
struggler_guts
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33.3 hours in, first zone completely discovered and all side missions completed. Just did a couple missions jn next zone, love the glider especially after upgrading it to boost. Moving around the world is amazing and combat is fun with a variety of options but the zombies are pretty lacking in a few ways. Co op once again elevates it though and I do enjoy seeing the results of my aiding of the survivors.
I collect VHS tapes
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Downloading it, even if the story sucks I think based on the videos I watched I should have fun just exploring
I’m a sucker for open world games so I think me getting this was inevitable
Was going to wait but the newest patch for xsx made me pull the trigger
90-110 fps I can work with
I’m a sucker for open world games so I think me getting this was inevitable
Was going to wait but the newest patch for xsx made me pull the trigger
90-110 fps I can work with
captainraincoat
Banned
It hovers around the 90s by the looks of it on my tv
I collect VHS tapes
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Okay game downloaded , how do I enable VRR? Just by selecting performance mode? Not seeing VRR in options
captainraincoat
Banned
It doesn’t call out vrr on the game…as long as you have a vrr set…the xbox is set to vrr enabled and the game is set to performance mode u are set
Warablo
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I thought I wouldn't like her character, but I'm surprised I like her so far.
Classicrockfan
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Do zombies see your flashlight there’s some stealth parts and I’m wondering if they see it cause it’s pretty dark in areas.
GymWolf
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I rate this news 9 Rikys out of 10.
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SteadyEvo
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
HeisenbergFX4
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Sony just needs to give us VRR on our PS5sShould’ve got the Xbox version
assurdum
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I don't know. 60 FPS was already enough. The only game changer in this game would be a decent IQ at 60 FPS not just uncapped it. The blurriness it's really awful in a 4k TV.
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Forsete
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Attention all FSR users. Use this edit to get a better image quality.
Former Ubisoft dev says that Techland intentionally made AMD FSR look worse in Dying Light 2
Reddit's TheHybred (who is a former Ubisoft developer) said that Techland has intentionally made AMD FSR look worse in Dying Light 2.
www.dsogaming.com
assurdum
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Wait why they made intentionally FSR look worse?
Use this edit to get a better image quality.
Former Ubisoft dev says that Techland intentionally made AMD FSR look worse in Dying Light 2
Reddit's TheHybred (who is a former Ubisoft developer) said that Techland has intentionally made AMD FSR look worse in Dying Light 2.
Forsete
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Apparently due to nVidia, well at least in the mind of that Ubisoft dev.
Someone else claims AMD does the same by forbidding developers from implementing DLSS in games that they sponsor.
Scummy behaviour from both parties IMO.
Just give us FSR/DLSS/that-new-Intel-tech in all games PLZ.
Hey Blinkin
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Zombies, no. Human enemies do though. I've not quite figured out at what distance, but they will comment on seeing your light and will investigate.
Classicrockfan
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Cool thanks.
Antwix
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I really enjoyed the story although it's not some award winning masterpiece but I thought the first 1/3 of the game was pretty slow. It does get better imo but that's subjective of course. Do you like the gameplay, combat, and parkour at least? Once you get the 2nd part of the city unlocked along with the paraglider it really does get better. Plus as you progress you get new skills/abilities/upgrades that make the gameplay much better as well.
J3nga
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Finished the game. Overall I enjoyed the game, some dialogues are really WTF? You even question how someone in their right mind wrote that. I thought the story was fine and worked and kept me interested up until the epilogue came... Then I realised the whole plot makes no sense, has bazillion holes in it and I can't shake off the feeling that a massive chunk of explanation has been ripped off.
Why Aiden forgot everything but remembers about Waltz and Mia? Because.
Why wouldn't Waltz just tell him why he needs the GRE key and he tries to save Mia? Again, because..
Why would he try to kill Aiden instead explaining?
Why does he want to launch missiles on the city? because of because.
How did Hakon save Lawan if explosives have had to be detonated manually, wouldn't that make 2 casualties?
I got a good ending where Aiden leaves Villedor with Lawan but still ending and motivations are uber shit IMO. They probably fired Avellone and forgot that he didn't finish the script and realised after the game has been released.
Why wouldn't Waltz just tell him why he needs the GRE key and he tries to save Mia? Again, because..
Why would he try to kill Aiden instead explaining?
Why does he want to launch missiles on the city? because of because.
How did Hakon save Lawan if explosives have had to be detonated manually, wouldn't that make 2 casualties?
I got a good ending where Aiden leaves Villedor with Lawan but still ending and motivations are uber shit IMO. They probably fired Avellone and forgot that he didn't finish the script and realised after the game has been released.
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Yeah I actually really like the story overall but the epilogue is completely inane and almost nothing in it made any sense.