April 16, 200619 yr CoC:DCotE is finally out. I've played through the prologue, and it's been really atmospheric and scary so far, much better than resident evils imo. The voice acting has been solid and well, everyone loves lovecraft. Anyone else planning on getting this one?
April 16, 200619 yr Is it a shooter, a CRPG, or a hybrid? How does it compare to Oblivion? Edited April 16, 200619 yr by Judge Hades
April 16, 200619 yr Author Is it a shooter, a CRPG, or a hybrid? How does it compare to Oblivion? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's a horror game, not that much survival though. There's no GUI, you have to check how many bullets you have by opening the barrel and peeking inside. It doesnt really compare to oblivion at all, more like system shock 2. The visual effects are really cool, if you see bodies or anything scary, the screen will start to wave and the control will go sluggish. Like in that gamecube game, only more subtle.
April 16, 200619 yr Is it a shooter, a CRPG, or a hybrid? How does it compare to Oblivion? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's a horror game, not that much survival though. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Haha, just wait for the hotel chase, there you'll recognize that it is certainly a survival horror game.... or the Soggoth chase. Cthulhu is an interesting mix of action, investigation and survival horror, but gets almost destroyed by annoying and illogical puzzles and very unbalanced difficulty. The gameplay is generally slower, a'la Deus Ex, but certainly not comparable with Oblivion. I also like the fact that you have to beware of Jack's mental state, because if you're careless, he may kill himself. If you're seeking for a mature, very depressing (non happy-end for sure!) action adventure and can endure the annoying puzzles, you certainly will find your joy in this gem. Edited April 16, 200619 yr by Morgoth Rain makes everything better.
April 16, 200619 yr Author Is it a shooter, a CRPG, or a hybrid? How does it compare to Oblivion? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's a horror game, not that much survival though. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Haha, just wait for the hotel chase, there you'll recognize that it is certainly a survival horror game.... or the Soggoth chase. Cthulhu is an interesting mix of action, investigation and survival horror, but gets almost destroyed by annoying and illogical puzzles and very unbalanced difficulty. The gameplay is generally slower, a'la Deus Ex, but certainly not comparable with Oblivion. I also like the fact that you have to beware of Jack's mental state, because if you're careless, he may kill himself. If you're seeking for a mature, very depressing (non happy-end for sure!) action adventure and can endure the annoying puzzles, you certainly will find your joy in this gem. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you play it on the pc or the Xbox?
April 16, 200619 yr Is it a shooter, a CRPG, or a hybrid? How does it compare to Oblivion? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's a horror game, not that much survival though. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Haha, just wait for the hotel chase, there you'll recognize that it is certainly a survival horror game.... or the Soggoth chase. Cthulhu is an interesting mix of action, investigation and survival horror, but gets almost destroyed by annoying and illogical puzzles and very unbalanced difficulty. The gameplay is generally slower, a'la Deus Ex, but certainly not comparable with Oblivion. I also like the fact that you have to beware of Jack's mental state, because if you're careless, he may kill himself. If you're seeking for a mature, very depressing (non happy-end for sure!) action adventure and can endure the annoying puzzles, you certainly will find your joy in this gem. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you play it on the pc or the Xbox? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> PC. I already played through it last week. Rain makes everything better.
April 16, 200619 yr Author Is it a shooter, a CRPG, or a hybrid? How does it compare to Oblivion? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's a horror game, not that much survival though. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Haha, just wait for the hotel chase, there you'll recognize that it is certainly a survival horror game.... or the Soggoth chase. Cthulhu is an interesting mix of action, investigation and survival horror, but gets almost destroyed by annoying and illogical puzzles and very unbalanced difficulty. The gameplay is generally slower, a'la Deus Ex, but certainly not comparable with Oblivion. I also like the fact that you have to beware of Jack's mental state, because if you're careless, he may kill himself. If you're seeking for a mature, very depressing (non happy-end for sure!) action adventure and can endure the annoying puzzles, you certainly will find your joy in this gem. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you play it on the pc or the Xbox? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> PC. I already played through it last week. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How's the replayability? I've heard it's fairly linear.. Edited April 16, 200619 yr by Lare Kikkeli
April 16, 200619 yr Is it a shooter, a CRPG, or a hybrid? How does it compare to Oblivion? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's a horror game, not that much survival though. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Haha, just wait for the hotel chase, there you'll recognize that it is certainly a survival horror game.... or the Soggoth chase. Cthulhu is an interesting mix of action, investigation and survival horror, but gets almost destroyed by annoying and illogical puzzles and very unbalanced difficulty. The gameplay is generally slower, a'la Deus Ex, but certainly not comparable with Oblivion. I also like the fact that you have to beware of Jack's mental state, because if you're careless, he may kill himself. If you're seeking for a mature, very depressing (non happy-end for sure!) action adventure and can endure the annoying puzzles, you certainly will find your joy in this gem. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you play it on the pc or the Xbox? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> PC. I already played through it last week. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How's the replayability? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm currently playing it a second time, but only because there's nothing else to play right now. From a story perspective, there's no replayability.... but a few unforgettable moments plus the fact that I don't need to jump every 5 min to a walkthrough when I'm stuck now just lured me back. Enjoy it while it lasts! The game gets better, but also more stressful. Edited April 16, 200619 yr by Morgoth Rain makes everything better.
April 16, 200619 yr Is there a demo. It undoubtedly won't decide me, but I'm curious as to how the game looks and plays. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
April 16, 200619 yr Its out?! Damn, why didnt anyone tell me? DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
April 16, 200619 yr Author Is there a demo. It undoubtedly won't decide me, but I'm curious as to how the game looks and plays. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't think so, and considering headfirst went down, i doubt there will be.
April 16, 200619 yr He was a member before he was a moderator and has the right to spam every now and then like everyone else. Play nice with meta. He's our friend. It's too bad about the demo, but I was just being selfish anyhow. If the company is out of business, then there's not going to be any support, I suppose. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
April 16, 200619 yr Try setting a good example by PMing the mod rather than castagting him in the middle of your thread. Unfairly, I might add. The final verdict in regards to CoC is simple. If I'm convinced they've captured the atmosphere of the Lovecraftian universe, then I'm onboard. I might wait for it to go bargain bin, though, since it's not like I'm supporting the developer at this point. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
April 16, 200619 yr He's an example for all of us.. good example, bad example.. that part doesnt really matter that much. DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
April 16, 200619 yr Author Try setting a good example by PMing the mod rather than castagting him in the middle of your thread. Unfairly, I might add. The final verdict in regards to CoC is simple. If I'm convinced they've captured the atmosphere of the Lovecraftian universe, then I'm onboard. I might wait for it to go bargain bin, though, since it's not like I'm supporting the developer at this point. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well if being your friend or having a high post count (e.g. spamming a lot) gets you special priviledges, i guess i'll have to start brown nosing. As i said it's very atmospheric, and the it has the whole lovecraftian feel to it. Also the voice acting while not superb is at least immersive with accents and all.
April 16, 200619 yr I'm a Lovecraft fiend so I'll certainly be picking it up when I get bored of Oblivion. Shame the developer died, though like Eldar mentioned, I won't feel bad about not having bought it early if it is good .
April 16, 200619 yr Its out?! Damn, why didnt anyone tell me? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Because Bethesda have done a piss poor job in marketing it. Rain makes everything better.
April 16, 200619 yr Its out?! Damn, why didnt anyone tell me? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Because Bethesda have done a piss poor job in marketing it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> expected.
April 16, 200619 yr I'm a Lovecraft fiend so I'll certainly be picking it up when I get bored of Oblivion. Shame the developer died, though like Eldar mentioned, I won't feel bad about not having bought it early if it is good . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm not so sure about the NA release, but here in Europe the game already got released for a bargain bin price (30 Edited April 16, 200619 yr by Morgoth Rain makes everything better.
April 16, 200619 yr Its out?! Damn, why didnt anyone tell me? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Because Bethesda have done a piss poor job in marketing it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's kind of a shame too. A crazy person like myself might think with the way they released it right near Oblivion and didn't market it at all that they wanted it to fail.
April 16, 200619 yr Well if being your friend or having a high post count (e.g. spamming a lot) gets you special priviledges, i guess i'll have to start brown nosing. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Having a high post count does not give you special priviledges. I can tell you that by experience. If it did I would be a moderator and we all would be screwed!
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