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**AlmightyCushion** · 03-12-2011, 03:11

It looks similar to Deus Ex except more actioney and no stealth involved. Hopefully, it's as much fun as Deus Ex. I loved that game.

Fnz · 03-12-2011, 13:07

These trailers aren't getting me fired-up for the game. Have to remind myself that coop makes everything better.

This recent one makes a point of mentioning how special the sniper rifle is ("banned in all territories", don't you know?) before showing footage of some very run-of-the-mill sniping. Why should anyone care about this rifle, again?

Trailer spends a lot of time in slow-motion (stasis field adaptation?). Assuming that's in-game, I wonder how it plays out - in single player and coop. Player triggered or auto-triggered at certain events?

Grumpypants · 03-12-2011, 14:45

Wont know until it comes out but has some point that got my attention, built on the starbreeze engine which is quite good (as seen in Riddick). The co-op is a totally different story set a few months after the single player game and handle up to 4 players so that's good. the environment is meant to be pretty interactive as you can change how its perceived to the enemy so the AI needs to react and learn.

Quick little Interview i did with one of the developers if anyone wants to read it.

http://www.bone-idle.ie/index.php/sy...th-starbreeze/

gizmo · 03-12-2011, 15:31

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Originally Posted by Grumpypants

Wont know until it comes out but has some point that got my attention, built on the starbreeze engine which is quite good (as seen in Riddick). The co-op is a totally different story set a few months after the single player game and handle up to 4 players so that's good. the environment is meant to be pretty interactive as you can change how its perceived to the enemy so the AI needs to react and learn.

Quick little Interview i did with one of the developers if anyone wants to read it.

http://www.bone-idle.ie/index.php/sy...th-starbreeze/

Quote:

What engine is it built on?

That is our own Starbreeze engine, obviously it has been through a few changes and is constantly updated but it’s basically our own engine that we have spent many years building so that’s why it feels so good and the gameplay is so natural.

What I find worrying about that is that they're dumping it after Syndicate in favour of UE3.

*Sarky* · 03-12-2011, 21:34

That looked really, really dull.

super_furry · 11-02-2012, 00:47

The online co-op demo is really, REALLY good. Went from a 'no way' to a pre order. It's great, they've done wonders capturing the feel of the Amiga game and there's a real tactical edge to it.

Krieg · 19-02-2012, 12:30

The game is out 24th.

Anybody plan on getting it?

Looks good, but im going to wait for some reviews

Helix · 19-02-2012, 14:55

ill have a review up tomorrow

chin_grin · 19-02-2012, 15:07

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Originally Posted by Helix

ill have a review up tomorrow

Nice one. Your Darkness II review was a good read. Although I have a bone to pick with your MGS HD one. (Just cos I'm a fanboy......

).

Enjoying the demo all right (360). I like the onus on hacking as opposed to the run of the mill "run and gun" of most current fps's. I'm a sucker for cyberpunk too so I'm pretty much the target audience.

Helix · 19-02-2012, 15:12

i thought the mgs one was fair to be honest

people mightnt have liked the final score, but i dont think the actual words can be argued with

Grumpypants · 21-02-2012, 11:54

Reviews are starting to appear this morning seems a pretty solid 7.5 to 8.5 out of ten from most places. With Co-op trumping the single player mode.

hooradiation · 21-02-2012, 12:06

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Originally Posted by Grumpypants

Reviews are starting to appear this morning seems a pretty solid 7.5 to 8.5 out of ten from most places. With Co-op trumping the single player mode.

Good enough for me. fucking bought.

**Retr0gamer** · 21-02-2012, 17:45

Read a few of the reviews, seems as uninspired as I imagined. I've not much time for most 9/10 FPS games so got absolutely no time for this one. Pity.

gizmo · 21-02-2012, 18:29

This is pretty much what I expected unfortunately....

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If Starbreeze had snubbed convention and made a strategic co-op shooter with a global reach, it could have been amazing. As it is, it's the sort of almost-there effort that entertains for now but will likely be forgotten by Christmas. Pick it up for the highly enjoyable co-op, but just don't expect it to outlast its FPS rivals.

Taken from the EG review here.

**Maximilian** · 21-02-2012, 22:37

No surprise to me either. I'll be giving it a miss.

I wonder if Firaxis' X-com remake proves a success will EA maybe think about making a proper Syndicate game?

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03-12-2011, 03:11	#121
AlmightyCushion Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Blah blah blah blah. Thanks: -3,487 Posts: 26,195 Adverts \| Friends Mod: IT Sligo, Laptops, NI & GB Colleges	It looks similar to Deus Ex except more actioney and no stealth involved. Hopefully, it's as much fun as Deus Ex. I loved that game.

03-12-2011, 13:07	#122
Fnz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,555 Adverts \| Friends	These trailers aren't getting me fired-up for the game. Have to remind myself that coop makes everything better. This recent one makes a point of mentioning how special the sniper rifle is ("banned in all territories", don't you know?) before showing footage of some very run-of-the-mill sniping. Why should anyone care about this rifle, again? Trailer spends a lot of time in slow-motion (stasis field adaptation?). Assuming that's in-game, I wonder how it plays out - in single player and coop. Player triggered or auto-triggered at certain events?

03-12-2011, 14:45	#123
Grumpypants Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,631 Adverts \| Friends	Wont know until it comes out but has some point that got my attention, built on the starbreeze engine which is quite good (as seen in Riddick). The co-op is a totally different story set a few months after the single player game and handle up to 4 players so that's good. the environment is meant to be pretty interactive as you can change how its perceived to the enemy so the AI needs to react and learn. Quick little Interview i did with one of the developers if anyone wants to read it. http://www.bone-idle.ie/index.php/sy...th-starbreeze/

03-12-2011, 21:34	#125
Sarky Herpivore Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fort Kickass Posts: 19,391 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Ask Doctor Demento, Esoteric Order of Dagon, Legends of the Boards, The Cuckoo's Nest	That looked really, really dull.

11-02-2012, 00:47	#126
super_furry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 13,414 Adverts \| Friends	The online co-op demo is really, REALLY good. Went from a 'no way' to a pre order. It's great, they've done wonders capturing the feel of the Amiga game and there's a real tactical edge to it.

19-02-2012, 12:30	#127
Krieg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,333 Adverts \| Friends	The game is out 24th. Anybody plan on getting it? Looks good, but im going to wait for some reviews

19-02-2012, 14:55	#128
Helix Closed Account Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 17,662 Adverts \| Friends	ill have a review up tomorrow

19-02-2012, 15:12	#130
Helix Closed Account Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 17,662 Adverts \| Friends	i thought the mgs one was fair to be honest people mightnt have liked the final score, but i dont think the actual words can be argued with

21-02-2012, 11:54	#131
Grumpypants Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,631 Adverts \| Friends	Reviews are starting to appear this morning seems a pretty solid 7.5 to 8.5 out of ten from most places. With Co-op trumping the single player mode.

21-02-2012, 17:45	#133
Retr0gamer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brig City Posts: 30,206 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Game Development, Games, Japanese RPG, Nintendo, Resident Evil	Read a few of the reviews, seems as uninspired as I imagined. I've not much time for most 9/10 FPS games so got absolutely no time for this one. Pity.

21-02-2012, 22:37	#135
Maximilian Moderator Join Date: Feb 1998 Posts: 5,307 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Judges' Chambers [Legal Issues], Legal Discussion	No surprise to me either. I'll be giving it a miss. I wonder if Firaxis' X-com remake proves a success will EA maybe think about making a proper Syndicate game?