Deathloop

The Phantom Pain · 12-06-2019 3:48pm #1

This has to be my game of show. This trailer was bomb and I'm buying it day 1 to support a studio that is criminally underrated. Dishonoured 2 and Prey were some of the best games of current gen. This time loop concept infused with the immersive sim style they have perfected is totally Arkane and I can't wait to play it.

If I have to speculate, I think that circle thing we see is what keep the loop going and they're both trying to stop each other from reaching it.
People seem to think the two assassins are married a la Mr and Mrs Smith but I don't get that impression at all. The woman looks too young to be his wife and is clearly the villain wanting to keep the death loop cycle so she can do whatever crime she wants without the consequences of death. I think the guy is the noble type that wants to end the corruption of this city.

I believe in true Arkane studio style they're going to make us choose who to play as, and that both characters will have different skill sets like Dishonoured 2. Can't wait to platinum this!

Potential-Monke · 12-06-2019 4:56pm

Seems to me like they're either setting it up for 2 playthroughs as the 'good' and 'bad' character, or something akin to NieR: Automata where you need multiple playthroughs as different characters to get the full story. I am intrigued by it, but want to see more before getting too excited. I love seeing new IP's, there are not enough of them, but understandable due to the associated risk.

_CreeD_ · 12-06-2019 5:39pm

That trailer is just pre-rendered cutscene, no gameplay, why would anyone be talking pre-order at this stage? Not aimed at you personally OP, we see this year after year especially after E3 and it's a pet peeve, we need to stop perpetuating and feeding marketing vapour. I do like that studio also btw and will likely follow this but right now there's nothing here.

Cordell · 12-06-2019 6:13pm

Prey was for me a bait and switch kind of deal, although I enjoyed it a lot I was sold a shooter and I got a stealth survival horror.

The Specialist · 12-06-2019 7:19pm

Never got the fawning over Arkane to be honest, I found both Dishonoured games and Prey to be utterly forgettable games. This does look interesting though.

12-06-2019 7:55pm

The Specialist wrote: »

Never got the fawning over Arkane to be honest, I found both Dishonoured games and Prey to be utterly forgettable games. This does look interesting though.

I'd be the opposite. I've rarely been more immersed in games than when I was playing Dishonored. The level design and overall lore etc was top notch in my opinion. Prey was a different kettle of fish altogether but I still enjoyed it enough to get the platinum trophy!
Deathloop looks like an interesting concept and I can't wait to see how it turns out.

12-06-2019 9:21pm

The Phantom Pain wrote: »

You got the platinum for Prey? Impressive. You must have played it about 2 or 3 times? I still need to NG+ it before getting 100%.

Think it was three times alright, the no powers run was the toughest.

Mr Crispy · 11-06-2020 10:27pm

Very excited for this. The style is cool, and Arkane?

ERG89 · 11-06-2020 10:28pm

This game, right into my veins.

Vicxas · 11-06-2020 10:53pm

Actually really like the look of this

Arcadeheroes · 11-06-2020 11:04pm

Arkane Studios is probably the most underappreciated studio out there . Deathloop looks absolutely incredible . I will be there day 1

dreamers75 · 11-06-2020 11:11pm

Gameplay looks awesome.

But terrible graphics, its 2020.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 12-06-2020 9:55am

I like the look of it, but the worrying this is the combat is the weakest part of all of Arkanes games, its hard to quantify, but there's no 'meat' to it, the feel of their combat is too much like a deus ex or system shock.

Arcadeheroes · 13-06-2020 4:15pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

I like the look of it, but the worrying this is the combat is the weakest part of all of Arkanes games, its hard to quantify, but there's no 'meat' to it, the feel of their combat is too much like a deus ex or system shock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKyT19o-Nl8

Mr Crispy · 29-07-2020 11:55am

Video from a couple of weeks ago. Just snippets of interviews with the devs, but there are a couple of interesting tidbits.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXPyVL3JCMM

Mr Crispy · 18-08-2020 4:02pm

Delayed until Q2 of next year.

https://twitter.com/deathloop/status/1295722189203832843?s=20

Mr Crispy · 11-11-2020 7:20pm

Now scheduled for release on May 21st next year (from Gematsu).

Mr Crispy · 23-11-2020 10:38pm

Arkane talking a bit about how they'll utilise the DualSense's features in Deathloop (PS Blog).

pixelburp · 26-02-2021 3:30pm

New trailer out; it's looking pretty slick, complete with very Bond'esque theme(?) tune:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGd--oZUBlA

Cordell · 26-02-2021 3:33pm

No One Lives Forever-esque

pixelburp · 26-02-2021 3:36pm

Cordell wrote: »

No One Lives Forever-esque

Very. Though every time someone mentions that game, I shed a small tear we'll never see a remaster / re-release

Retr0gamer · 26-02-2021 3:39pm

pixelburp wrote: »

Very. Though every time someone mentions that game, I shed a small tear we'll never see a remaster / re-release

Blame Warner Brothers who are doing a great job of challenging 2K as the biggest arseholes in the games industry.

gizmo · 26-02-2021 5:49pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Blame Warner Brothers who are doing a great job of challenging 2K as the biggest arseholes in the games industry.

It's quite fascinating actually, one of the first cases of a company basically being offered money for as close to free as possible...and turning it down.

The Sad Story Behind A Dead PC Game That Can't Come Back

EoinMcLovin · 26-02-2021 9:36pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CLgXXlYBk8

Mr Crispy · 26-02-2021 10:14pm

Yeah, I'm digging this.

dreamers75 · 26-02-2021 11:55pm

dreamers75 wrote: »

Gameplay looks awesome.

But terrible graphics, its 2020.

Lol watch the 1st trailer then the latest, 100% different games

:D

Mr Crispy · 05-03-2021 4:59pm

The awesome Déjà Vu is now available on Spotify.

pixelburp · 09-03-2021 3:39pm

For anyone without Spotify, here's an embed; the song is, as the kids say, absolutely slaps:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4cIxjwM4hU

Mr Crispy · 15-03-2021 10:36pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y38qXY5kDQo

Mr Crispy · 19-03-2021 9:09pm

How Deathloop's Multiplayer Works And How Arkane Prevents It From Being Annoying - Game Informer

dreamers75 · 08-04-2021 3:45pm

Delayed until September.

https://twitter.com/pcgamer/status/1380166454729969667

EoinMcLovin · 08-04-2021 5:43pm

Good decision, especially with it going up against Mass Effect Legendary Edition and Resident Evil Village launching around the same time

EoinMcLovin · 19-05-2021 4:06pm

Some hands off previews
https://www.resetera.com/threads/deathloop-hands-off-preview-thread.428057/

Mr Crispy · 19-05-2021 4:09pm

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

Some hands off previews
https://www.resetera.com/threads/deathloop-hands-off-preview-thread.428057/

Yeah, lots of positive buzz around today it seems. Bulletstorm meets Dishonored meets Hitman? Okay!

EoinMcLovin · 19-05-2021 5:11pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ohc1BcqV4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9D2VTVkIMs

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/deathloop-is-building-on-dishonoreds-ideas-but-is-an-exciting-evolution/1100-6491687/

https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2021/05/19/deathloop-preview-assassinations-with-style

EoinMcLovin · 15-07-2021 10:55am

https://youtu.be/MrzzFjQZyk0

EoinMcLovin · 20-07-2021 5:43pm

https://youtu.be/XeKu8xxr3lY

EoinMcLovin · 05-08-2021 4:08pm

https://twitter.com/deathloop/status/1423297769524056064?s=19

At least this can't be delayed now

johnny_ultimate · 05-08-2021 4:23pm

“At least this can’t be delayed now”

I think CDPR delaying a certain game after it ostensibly ‘went gold’ shows that’s not always true 😅

Mr Crispy · 12-08-2021 3:09pm

Seems par for the course with a few of Arkane's games - they review well but don't necessarily get the sales they deserve. Assuming they haven't ballsed it up (which I very much doubt), it'll be a day one purchase for me albeit on PC.

marcbrophy · 12-08-2021 4:51pm

Being perfectly honest, it's main mechanic is one that I'd personally find frustrating and as such have no interest in the game.

That being said, because it is coming to game pass, I'll probably give it a try and if I like it that's a bonus in my mind. Pity about the long wait though!

EoinMcLovin · 19-08-2021 9:32pm

https://youtu.be/IbG1OOjlI9Y

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Mr Crispy · 26-08-2021 3:50pm

There are lots of hands on previews published today. I've only been scanning them as I want to go in knowing as little as possible, but impressions sound very positive.

EoinMcLovin · 26-08-2021 4:39pm

saw this impression on Era

"So far the only major issue I've faced has to do with how Deathloop handles saves. Colt uses a series of tunnels to get from location to location, and these serve as a kind of safe house where you can check over your gear, plot your next move, and save the game. Once you leave the tunnels, you'll go to a new district and time will move forward. But out in the world, you can't save at all, which can be frustrating when you're following leads that are complex with lots of moving parts that can take a while to finish. It's especially frustrating given that Deathloop is launching on the PS5, which doesn't have a quick resume feature. I've mostly been putting my console in rest mode mid-mission and crossing my fingers that it doesn't decide to turn itself off (which has happened in the past). It's an annoying design decision in a game that otherwise feels very thoughtful, and it's reminiscent of the controversy around another big PS5 game, the sci-fi shooter Returnal."

NOT AGAIN. Shakes fist.

Cordell · 26-08-2021 4:58pm

She was praising Cyberpunk 2077 before launch so I would be very careful making a decision based on what she says.

Cordell · 26-08-2021 5:58pm

It was the bait and switch side of things that really got me angry with Cyberpunk and with the reviewers that went for it, not that it wasn't good, but that's past now :)

marcbrophy · 26-08-2021 11:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117808271#Comment_117808271

Thanks for taking the time to explain that.

I'll have to admit, I'm a bit more interested now, but I'll wait and see how it plays.

Something about death being both the reward for passing and the punishment for failure is not really how I picture playing a game.

At the same time, I'll fully admit that I might be wrong about this and will try make a better decision from playthroughs as they become available 😊

EoinMcLovin · 31-08-2021 3:23pm

https://youtu.be/BsCivo9oR4U

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EoinMcLovin · 09-09-2021 3:50pm

https://www.powerpyx.com/deathloop-trophy-list-revealed/

https://twitter.com/deathloop/status/1435608186149560321?t=jdztpE89mIbUKmLIOEzqnA&s=19

Trophy list and PC specs

Mr Crispy · 09-09-2021 4:05pm

Nice. Should be a smooth experience. 😎

EoinMcLovin · 11-09-2021 4:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117876492#Comment_117876492

Waiting until reviews come out before preordering. Was the preorder dlc an actual download or was it already in the game. Stuck between buying from my main account or US PSN which is bit cheaper

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