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Destiny (Bungie)

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    #152
    DarkJager
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,960 ✭✭✭DarkJager


    I've only played about 20 minutes but I'm disappointed to say it hasn't grabbed me at all. I understand that it will probably require and hour or 2 of in depth play to get a good feel for it but my first impressions are decidedly meh. The controls are tight but the shooting feels completely lacking in any weight or kick, might as well be firing paintballs.


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    #153
    TeddyTedson
    Registered Users Posts: 10,758 ✭✭✭✭TeddyTedson


    After playing for a few hours I have to say it's really growing on me by the minute, not that I didn't like it to begin with.
    The campaign seems like a blast compared with the traditional linear games.
    The multiplayer seems like a sensible evolution refined version of Halo which is awesome. Some really cool stuff in there and the MMO aspects seem to be done to just the right level.
    Day one purchase for me :)


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    #154
    Rossi IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 8,369 ✭✭✭Rossi IRL


    Wasnt really sure about destiny when it was announced, but got the alpha the other day.

    Reached the lvl 8 cap and then went and pre ordeder it and got my beta code.

    I hope they up the lvl cap for the beta.

    Its now one of my most looking forward to games between now and the start of 2015


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    #155
    Josey Wales
    Registered Users Posts: 4,433 ✭✭✭Josey Wales


    I only played a few minutes last night (World Cup taking priority) but it seemed like a fairly standard FPS to me.


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    #156
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,064 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Looks good to me,have it pre ordered.


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    #157
    Kirby
    Registered Users Posts: 13,084 ✭✭✭✭Kirby


    So whats the verdict? I watch a bit of footage of the alpha but that's not the same as playing it. How does the gunplay feel?


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    #158
    Otacon
    Registered Users Posts: 6,721 ✭✭✭Otacon


    Kirby wrote: »
    How does the gunplay feel?

    Like Halo - and that is no bad thing.

    Overall, Destiny has gone from a 'probably day one purchase, depending on the gameplay' to a 'day one purchase'.


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    #159
    wes
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    Just wondering does anyone know if the online stuff be region locked. Thinking of pre-ordering from the US, to get it cheaper?

    I did a quick google and couldn't find any info on this.


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    #160
    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users Posts: 10,575 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    Alpha is actually still running for an extra few hours , Bungie <3 extended it as they are sound and wanna throw some mad **** in....

    Can't get over their code for such an unfinished game, its quality.....


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    #161
    jumbobreakfast
    Registered Users Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭jumbobreakfast


    Fieldog wrote: »
    Can't get over their code for such an unfinished game, its quality.....
    It would want to be: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_expensive_video_games_to_develop


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    #162
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    wes wrote: »
    Just wondering does anyone know if the online stuff be region locked. Thinking of pre-ordering from the US, to get it cheaper?

    I did a quick google and couldn't find any info on this.

    Usual rules would apply wrt buying games from the US and the dlc.


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    #163
    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users Posts: 10,575 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    jumbobreakfast wrote: »
    It would want to be: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_expensive_video_games_to_develop

    I know, what I meant was it doesn't feel any different when matchmaking, on Destiny Vs Halo, even on PSN.... :-)

    I wouldn't expect any less from Bungie tbh....

    Looking forward to this, the PVP needs improvement, just feels slow compared to Halo....

    (Yes I'm comparing everything in Destiny to all Bungie Halo games)


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    #164
    Benzino
    Registered Users Posts: 3,803 ✭✭✭Benzino


    wes wrote: »
    Just wondering does anyone know if the online stuff be region locked. Thinking of pre-ordering from the US, to get it cheaper?

    I did a quick google and couldn't find any info on this.

    No information on it yet, but I would be cautious about it alright. I know with the Last of Us it was region locked, so if you brought the US version of it you would be put up against US players online.

    I'm not sure if that's a standard thing in games though.


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    #165
    wes
    Registered Users Posts: 11,747 ✭✭✭✭wes


    F1ngers wrote: »
    Usual rules would apply wrt buying games from the US and the dlc.

    Sorry, I should have been clearer, I meant if I were to buy a US version of the game, would I be able to play using EU servers, or are you locked to the region you bought?

    I found out about the DLC, and thats no problem, can get pre-paid PSN cards for that.


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    #166
    wes
    Registered Users Posts: 11,747 ✭✭✭✭wes


    Benzino wrote: »
    No information on it yet, but I would be cautious about it alright. I know with the Last of Us it was region locked, so if you brought the US version of it you would be put up against US players online.

    I'm not sure if that's a standard thing in games though.

    Cheers thanks for the info, will hold off for the time being, as online will be a huge part of Destiny.


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    #167
    EoinMcLovin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,922 ✭✭✭EoinMcLovin


    PS3 and PS4 exclusive content revealed.
    Content includes:
    - co-op strike set on Mars
    -multiplayer map
    - armor for all three classes
    -assault rifle and hand cannon
    - three ships which look the same but with different skins


    http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2014/06/16/destinys-playstation-exclusive-content-detailed/


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    #168
    Kirby
    Registered Users Posts: 13,084 ✭✭✭✭Kirby


    I cant believe Sony and Microsoft pay real money for that sort of "exclusive" crap.


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    #169
    dmcg90
    Registered Users Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭dmcg90


    Had 2 hours with the game last night on PS4, pretty impressed!
    • Graphics - Disappointed, close up it gets pretty dodgy.
    • Controls - Really didn't like them, didn't feel as smooth as Halo. Feels heavier than it should.
    • MP - Fun, but it's really weighted towards snipers at the moment, if you've got a fully-auto machine gun you might as well not try.
    • Menu - Really nice! Loved the design and the mouse-like navigation works really well.
    • Hovercraft - IS AWESOME.


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    #170
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,082 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Is it just PvP in the beta, or can you play co-op?


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    #171
    Battleflag
    Registered Users Posts: 856 ✭✭✭Battleflag


    Kiith wrote: »
    Is it just PvP in the beta, or can you play co-op?
    Both


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    #172
    Captain Chaos
    Registered Users Posts: 11,174 ✭✭✭✭Captain Chaos


    Kiith wrote: »
    Is it just PvP in the beta, or can you play co-op?

    The beta will have more game modes than the alpha when it comes out in July.


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    #173
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,184 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    I wouldn't be too concerned about the graphics in the Alpha, they'll most definitely be improved for the end product. Alphas and betas are by their very nature unfinished, and likely compressed for a more reasonable download size. I'd be very surprised indeed if there wasn't a very noticeable bump graphically for the final game.


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    #174
    DeSelby83
    Registered Users Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭DeSelby83


    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    I wouldn't be too concerned about the graphics in the Alpha, they'll most definitely be improved for the end product. Alphas and betas are by their very nature unfinished, and likely compressed for a more reasonable download size. I'd be very surprised indeed if there wasn't a very noticeable bump graphically for the final game.

    Cant remember where i saw it but didnt one of the developers say recently that it already looks better than the alpha


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    #175
    Captain Chaos
    Registered Users Posts: 11,174 ✭✭✭✭Captain Chaos


    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    I wouldn't be too concerned about the graphics in the Alpha, they'll most definitely be improved for the end product. Alphas and betas are by their very nature unfinished, and likely compressed for a more reasonable download size. I'd be very surprised indeed if there wasn't a very noticeable bump graphically for the final game.

    I'd doubt it tbh. I have never played a beta or demo of a game in that the graphics were any better in the final release. Even for this "alpha" it looks very finished. It's the most finished feeling and looking alpha I have played too.

    The only difference in the Destiny alpha, beta and final game is content, game mode,maps,gear and level cpas and nothing more.

    It has been confirmed that the Xbox One version is getting a graphic boost for release due to the Kinect less SKU giving slightly more GPU performance but the PS4 version will still be at higher native resolution. But with no beta out yet we will have to see that in July.


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    #176
    Benzino
    Registered Users Posts: 3,803 ✭✭✭Benzino


    Captain Chaos wrote: »
    I'd doubt it tbh. I have never played a beta or demo of a game in that the graphics were any better in the final release. Even for this "alpha" it looks very finished. It's the most finished feeling and looking alpha I have played too.

    I would have agreed with you normally, but a Bungie artist has stated the graphics look better on the latest version.


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    #177
    Otacon
    Registered Users Posts: 6,721 ✭✭✭Otacon


    Captain Chaos wrote: »
    I have never played a beta or demo of a game in that the graphics were any better in the final release.

    Did you not play the Titanfall beta then?


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    #178
    EoinMcLovin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,922 ✭✭✭EoinMcLovin


    New gameplay video


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    #179
    Dermighty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,748 ✭✭✭Dermighty


    Looks like Borderlands.


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    #180
    Penn
    Registered Users Posts: 33,330 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Dermighty wrote: »
    Looks like Borderlands.

    Yeah a lot of what I've read from people who've played it has said "Borderlands with a bit of Halo".

    Not a bad thing though. Certainly made me more interested in it.


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    #181
    Davei141
    Registered Users Posts: 4,541 ✭✭✭Davei141


    Absolutely loved Borderlands so really excited for this.


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