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RoryF 05-18-2011 12:18 PM

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UltraViolence? The Plutonia Experiment? TNT: Evilution? GZDoom? Skulltag? Doomsday?

UltraViolence is the 2nd hardest difficulty on Doom. Just before Nightmare!

The Plutonia Experiment and TNT: Evilution are levels combined to make Final Doom, which is basically an addon for Doom II since there's only a few new textures added.

GZDoom, Skulltag and Doomsday are source ports which all play Doom differently.

GZDoom is a full 3D renderer which enables you to look in all directions without the screen being distorted and it also enables billboarding. It uses OpenGL features for this, much like SW and MO on steam (I think).

Skulltag is basically the same thing, only it allows you to play online using a matchmaking program called Doomseeker. It doesn't allow HD gameplay or controller support (much) though...

Doomsday is the whole thing updated. HD textures, 3D models, 3D rendering, OpenGL, shaders, and any resolution you want. With all this, it's extremely laggy on standard PCs and laptops. You can turn some features off though.

Hope you understand now! :p

Dynamithix 05-18-2011 12:36 PM

Ok, thanks for explaining.

Ridg3 05-20-2011 04:55 PM

Let's talk about Brink. When I first heard of it I thought it was going to be good, I mean, it was made by Bethesda right. Wrong, the game was horrible and confusing as hell. I would be running for five minutes without a baldies notion on what the current objective is because I must have changed it about six times in the heat of battle by accident.

Also, can these fuckers ever die? Every time I'm struck down I could possibly bleed out for hours on end until someone throws me a syringe filled with make feel good. God, this game has so much potential but because it wasn't very linear it felt like a hash job in trying to give us choices but instead giving us a headache.

Daxter King 05-20-2011 05:20 PM

It seems you hate Brink for illegitimate reasons, as opposed to legitimate ones.

Ridg3 05-21-2011 04:35 AM

What would the legitimate reasons be? The opening cut-scenes make no relevance to the game at all and are incredibly boring to watch? How the AI is so fucking stupid and fails to at least try and work together leaving me fighting off an entire wave of enemies by myself because the AI are too focused on lesser tasks?

The game is broken like hell. The freerunning system was a nice feature but the only people that can take advantage of this properly is the light body types which are fucking useless in firefight situations. Actually check that, everything in the game is fucking broken.

DarkHoodness 05-21-2011 06:29 AM

Yesterday I bought Worms: Reloaded while it was on sale on Steam (as much as I love Worms, £8.99 is about as much as I'd like to pay for a 2D worms remake). It's as much fun as Worms Armegeddon was back in the day... Though why do the worms themselves look so crap compared to their older versions?

I already made a custom soundbank for it based on Portal 2's defective turrets, so it can't all be too bad. Again, OWF refuses to embed this for some stupid reason: http://youtu.be/0BOzrWBAbR8

Jordan 05-23-2011 04:36 AM

Started playing Lost Odyssey again. Fucking beautiful. I forgot why I stopped playing it the first time round.

MeechMunchie 05-23-2011 06:33 AM

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Yesterday I bought Worms: Reloaded while it was on sale on Steam (as much as I love Worms, £8.99 is about as much as I'd like to pay for a 2D worms remake). It's as much fun as Worms Armegeddon was back in the day... Though why do the worms themselves look so crap compared to their older versions?

Should've got World Party. Much better.

I'm worried now because I bought Brink but haven't played it yet.

Dynamithix 05-24-2011 12:32 PM

Holy shit, I got my copy of L.A. Noire today and that game is amazing.

The interrogations are really well made and the faces of the characters look so realistic. The chase missions are fun and I like the ranking system.

Could be GoTY 2011 if you ask me, but let's see what the end of this year brings us. (Skyrim, Arkham City, BF3.)

DarkHoodness 05-25-2011 03:22 AM

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Should've got World Party. Much better.


I have, and Armageddon, and 3D. WWP and Armageddon are superior to Reloaded, but I played them to death back in the day when they were new. As much as Reloaded doesn't bring anything new, it isn't a bad game and it is still fun.

@Dynamithix - I've been keeping an eye on L.A. Noire and watched the first 5 missions on YouTube - That game really does look amazing with a fuckton of detail and a massive, massive map, while also introducing game mechanics that haven't been done before (reading character's facial expressions and judging them accordingly based on their behaviour). I like what I see.

However, body movements are stiff in comparison to the natural-looking ones of the faces, since the motion capture quality for body movements isn't as high as that used for the faces. It's like a realistic face on a robot or so. Looks amazing, but somehow odd and I can't help feeling a touch of uncanny valley. Seems we still have a little way to go before we start seeing truly realistic characters, but we're getting there.

Disgruntled Intern 05-25-2011 08:19 AM

I rented Brink. Dislike. It's a shame, because I immediately fell in love with the customization and vaulting/free running elements of the game, buggy as they are. It's just the shit objectives that you have to complete over and over before they register as actually being completed that make me hate it with a passion.

Hobo 05-25-2011 09:52 AM

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I rented Brink. Dislike. It's a shame, because I immediately fell in love with the customization and vaulting/free running elements of the game, buggy as they are. It's just the shit objectives that you have to complete over and over before they register as actually being completed that make me hate it with a passion.

This. Wish I hadn't bought it :(

Disgruntled Intern 05-25-2011 01:39 PM

SOMEONE TAKE OUT THE GUARD

THE GUARD IS UP AGAIN

SOMEONE TAKE OUT THE GUARD

SOMEONE TAKE OUT THE GUARD

THE GUARD IS UP AGAIN

*ejects disc*

DarkHoodness 05-25-2011 05:50 PM

Yahtzee reviewed Brink this week:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...ion/3286-Brink

Considering how bad you two say it is, I find it strange that he wasn't more harsh with it. Then again I haven't played it/probably won't ever play it, so I can't judge for myself.

Mr. Bungle 05-25-2011 06:04 PM

My friend has been hyping Brink since it was announced, and he seems to love it. Then again, he's biased as fuck. He'll praise it 'til the day he dies.

Phylum 05-25-2011 08:07 PM

I was looking forward to Brink. Now if I buy it it won't be until there's a considerable price-drop.

Ridg3 05-26-2011 12:56 AM

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SOMEONE TAKE OUT THE GUARD

THE GUARD IS UP AGAIN

SOMEONE TAKE OUT THE GUARD

SOMEONE TAKE OUT THE GUARD

THE GUARD IS UP AGAIN

*ejects disc*

OH MY GOD YES! Seriously, this is the kind of obscure objectives that made me want to destroy the game. Take out the guard? I planted an entire clip into the cunt and he wouldn't die so I figured I had to help him reach the destination.

MeechMunchie 05-26-2011 06:00 AM

I see those complaints all the time and I think they could and probably will be fixed quite easily.

It really needs a proper SP campaign though.

Disgruntled Intern 05-26-2011 10:41 AM

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I see those complaints all the time and I think they could and probably will be fixed quite easily.

It really needs a proper SP campaign though.

Yeah, I read those complaints before I rented the game and thought the exact same thing. Then I put the game in and got the 'an update is available for this game blah blah blah' message, so I downloaded the patch. PROBLEMS ARE STILL THERE. So if they took the time to patch SOMETHING, why the fuck did they leave SO MUCH wrong with this horrible game? As much as I generally like Bethesda, this game is just...Arrogant.

Daxter King 05-26-2011 01:04 PM

Well, it isn't made by Bethesda, it was made by Splash Damage, and published by Bethesda's parent company. SD had made the enemy territory games, which I really liked, but Brink is pretty awful. I need to get around to selling it.

Disgruntled Intern 05-26-2011 03:05 PM

It has Bethesda's name on it. I blame Bethesda.

Jordan 05-27-2011 08:38 AM

Finally got Portal 2. MAGNIFICENT!

Dynamithix 05-28-2011 10:02 AM

I've been enjoying L.A. Noire a lot lately and I'm in the homicide cases now. I really like the interrogation system, makes me feel like a detective, hah. :p

I don't like it when the game gives you a new partner once you've completed a series of cases though.

Daxter King 06-01-2011 03:59 PM

Friend got me back into Reach, been playing a mic of customs and matchmaking, really fun.

Tried to play Brink again after a friend said that they got rid of the lag. While most of it is gone, there is still a noticeable delay between my input and the game. There is also a lack of actual players, mot games are just bots, not to mention the broken class system. Selling it tomorrow, surprised that I should be able to get $25 for it.

Also, looking for a good RPG on 360. Any suggestions?

jumper 06-02-2011 12:43 AM

Just started playing Prince of Persia, the one from 2008. It's... eugh, well, my opinion of it is made worse by the fact that any setting I have it on, the frame rate it atrocious. I bought it as part of the deal on Steam where you got five PoP games; I might skip to Sands of Time.

Mr. Bungle 06-02-2011 12:22 PM

Think I might start playing Chrono Trigger again. That game rules.

Disgruntled Intern 06-02-2011 12:30 PM

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Friend got me back into Reach, been playing a mic of customs and matchmaking, really fun.

Tried to play Brink again after a friend said that they got rid of the lag. While most of it is gone, there is still a noticeable delay between my input and the game. There is also a lack of actual players, mot games are just bots, not to mention the broken class system. Selling it tomorrow, surprised that I should be able to get $25 for it.

Also, looking for a good RPG on 360. Any suggestions?

There really aren't any solid RPG's for the 360. You might want to browse the arcade, though. I had a lot of fun with Deathspank. The sequel wasn't as good as the first because they added guns, but it's still a pretty fun hack and slash rpg-ish download.

Dynamithix 06-02-2011 12:50 PM

I finished L.A. Noire today. Took me a good 24hrs to beat it, including cruising through the city and completing some street crimes too. I'll keep this text as spoiler-free as much as I can.

It's definitely a very good game and the cases are quite interesting. Until the Arson desk.

The first desk is pretty much a basic tutorial, teaching you the interrogation stuff, finding clues and such. The second one, Traffic desk, is quite fun but nothing too special.

The third desk, Homicide, is (in my opinion) the best one. The cases in homicide are a bit repetitive but keeps you interested and the final homicide case, The Quarter Moon Murders, is perhaps the best case in the game. Was really fun to solve.

The Vice desk is good too but not as good as homicide (again, in my opinion). And your vice partner is such a douche.

The Arson desk is pretty bad to be honest, the cases are really similar and not that interesting. Your partner's okay though.

Anyways, then the ending...

WARNING: HUGE SPOILERS AHEAD, DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED L.A. NOIRE!
The final case pretty much ends up with Cole sacrificing himself to the floods to save Kelso and Elsa from the sewers. Pretty weird that they decided to just kill Cole with something so dumb, did they run out of ideas or something? A pretty bad ending to be honest.

Overall, a great game and I recommend it to everyone who wants a good singleplayer experience. However, don't buy this game expecting a 1940's GTA, you'll be disappointed if that's what you expect from it.

I'd give it a 8,5/10

Daxter King 06-02-2011 01:13 PM

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There really aren't any solid RPG's for the 360. You might want to browse the arcade, though. I had a lot of fun with Deathspank. The sequel wasn't as good as the first because they added guns, but it's still a pretty fun hack and slash rpg-ish download.

Witcher 2 was announced for it today, so I think I will just wait for that. Crimson Alliance is also a new dungeon crawler that was announced recently for XBLA, 4 player co op, so that should be good as well.

Disgruntled Intern 06-02-2011 03:36 PM

Oh, if you've got a few points laying around, check out Avatar Adventurers Online. It's an indie game that tries to be an MMORPG using the dashboard avatars, but each server only hosts like 16 players at a time, so you don't run into people very often. Still, it's a pretty fun old school-ish rpg. Reminds me of early final fantasy. If you get it, let me know. Me and Elvis play a lot.

Jordan 06-03-2011 03:04 AM

I just finished Portal 2. MY NEW FAVOURITE GAME!

Crashpunk 06-03-2011 04:07 AM

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I just finished Portal 2. MY NEW FAVOURITE GAME!

I'm glad you like it. It is one of the best games i've played in a long time.

Can't wait for the Summer DLC

Dynamithix 06-04-2011 11:29 AM

I've been playing some old PS1 games because I finally found a PS1 memory card (Yes!) at a local store that sells used games, albums, movies and such.

I also found Hogs of War in that particular store when I bought the memory card so I tried it out. Seems quite fun but I'll save it for later.

Anyways, so I've been playing Abe's Oddysee, Spiderman 1 and Crash Bandicoot 2: Wrath of Cortex.

Nostalgic!

Jordan 06-06-2011 04:08 AM

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I'm glad you like it. It is one of the best games i've played in a long time.

Can't wait for the Summer DLC

Aye I'm looking forward to it. Though I'm hoping it won't be too expensive and will last me quite a while. Also, HARDER PUZZLES. There were a few that baffled me towards the end, it was lovely, I want ones that really fuck with my brain, where I have to sit down and have a think about it before going back to them. :D

Dynamithix 06-06-2011 04:39 AM

It's gonna be free, they already confirmed it. :p

Jordan 06-06-2011 10:01 AM

I'm marrying Valve. It's official :tard:

Havoc 06-07-2011 09:21 AM

So... I'm a little late but when Mass Effect first came out I didn't want to spend money on 'another' shooter. Had no idea it wasn't a shooter at all. Just got it off Steam and enjoying it so far, pretty deep game. Kind of a mix between Halo and Fallout.

Dynamithix 06-07-2011 10:55 AM

I borrowed Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood from my friend and so far it's quite interesting.

(I'm only up to the 3rd memory thing.)

Mac Sirloin 06-07-2011 12:16 PM

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WARNING: HUGE SPOILERS AHEAD, DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED L.A. NOIRE!
The final case pretty much ends up with Cole sacrificing himself to the floods to save Kelso and Elsa from the sewers. Pretty weird that they decided to just kill Cole with something so dumb, did they run out of ideas or something? A pretty bad ending to be honest.

I knew they'd pull that shit. Rockstar has got to have the most overpaid, talentless writing team in the entire world.

Dynamithix 06-07-2011 12:30 PM

Yeah, the ending wasn't exactly the greatest but in my opinion, RDR's ending was good. Not in a "good good" way but it was a good way to end the game.