Prototype - Page 11

Ham n Cheese · 06-16-2009, 01:29 AM

really it feels (and looks like) what city of villains should've been to a greater extent. The traveling in this game and the upgrade system is something CoH should've been thinking about

Sean · 06-16-2009, 01:34 AM

Imo, travel is missing something huge - the ability to move around like Spider-man. The whip-fist would be fucking perfect for it. It's pretty much like the symbiote suit.

I hope if they expand on this IP more they really expand the power range. There's some really obvious things left out like a whirlwind attack with the blades.

Duppin · 06-16-2009, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Soldaris

Yeah I guess, never really paid too much attention to it. However I did notice game get a bit more difficult now that I cant use any powers. It feels like the entire world is firing missiles all at the same time. Even trying to jump into a tank is somewhat taxing on me since i get knocked off. Where is the upgrade to steal heli's? I may have missed it but it would sure make some things a bit simpler.

I fully expected, but still hated, the part where you lose your powers. Why must so many games do this?

Luckily, it only lasts a few missions and then you're back to kicking ass.

Punko · 06-16-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Duppin

I fully expected, but still hated, the part where you lose your powers. Why must so many games do this?

This pisses me off also.

Along with games trying to incorporate gameplay elemenents that are done many times beter in games of the actual genre.

For example, I played & enjoyed crysis up until the part where I had to pilot the space ship. If I want to fly a spaceship which handles like a pregnant cow, there are plenty of games to do that.

Needless to say I lost interest in the game & never looked back beyond that.

Duppin · 06-16-2009, 01:42 PM

Yeah, I'm at a similar stopping point with Gears of War 2 right now.

That game is good enough at is it is, you don't need to give me "variety" by making me fumble with a poorly-controlling vehicle.

At least it isn't the Mako.

Desidero · 06-16-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Punko

This pisses me off also.

Along with games trying to incorporate gameplay elemenents that are done many times beter in games of the actual genre.

For example, I played & enjoyed crysis up until the part where I had to pilot the space ship. If I want to fly a spaceship which handles like a pregnant cow, there are plenty of games to do that.

Needless to say I lost interest in the game & never looked back beyond that.

While I completely agree with you about the spaceship part, you should really reconsider. I fucking hated flying the ship, but it was worth seeing the end of the game. The last boss is pretty badass, and it makes the alien shit worth fighting through.

AlexTheDictator · 06-16-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Desidero

While I completely agree with you about the spaceship part, you should really reconsider. I fucking hated flying the ship, but it was worth seeing the end of the game. The last boss is pretty badass, and it makes the alien shit worth fighting through.

Very true. The ending is pretty climatic. It's definitely worth finishing the game. The flying part is pretty short anyway.

jazser · 06-16-2009, 04:25 PM

This thread is full of all kinds of truth.

Completely agree that some things were missed - but as the title has garnered fairly decent reviews I see this as an IP that has legs. In general - I love the travel and powers. The story was bit weak, but I kind of expected that. But above all I just love moving around the city and wreaking havok. I can't remember a game that provided as much freedom of movement and god like powers (would compare powers to God of War I guess). But the only game I remember that allowed this kind of speed of movement I can recall was CoH - and I swear thats the only reason I played that game as long as I did.

If they can take the good things from this game and build on them - I think this could see long term success as a franchise.

Brikker · 06-16-2009, 04:47 PM

Er, is the spaceship in the Crysis expac or something? It's been awhile, but I don't recall flying a spaceship in Crysis.

Occido · 06-16-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Brikker

Er, is the spaceship in the Crysis expac or something? It's been awhile, but I don't recall flying a spaceship in Crysis.

You don't fly a spaceship in either Crysis or Warhead. You fly one of the carrier jets, but not a spaceship.

Surlok TP · 06-16-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by meStevo

The 360 you can write it off as just not having an engine tool or the performance overhead (which is still probably all due to optimization, engine), but to gimp the PC version is kinda lame.

http://www.gamezine.co.uk/news/game-types/action/prototype-ps3-graphical-feature-missing-from-360-and-pc-$1304073.htm

tldr:

360 - game locked at 30fps, 1120 by 640 no slowdown, screen tearing, no super shadows on debris (http://www3.telus.net/public/dhwag/Prototype360.jpg)

PS3 - 1120 by 640 screen tearing, some slowdown when action gets busy, but has super shadows on debris (http://www3.telus.net/public/dhwag/PrototypePS3.jpg)

PC - The only of the platforms to render at HD resolutions and beyond, but no spiffy super shadows.

Haven't tried Ambient Occlusion with this game yet to see if it works, I assume though that Nvidia will add it in the next driver version, or the developers could add it in via a patch? I dunno. Basically that's what you are seeing in the PS3 version, I think AO only started working in the last Nvidia drivers, I don't use it much because it does have some serious performance hits depending on the game.

Occido · 06-17-2009, 10:31 PM

So got this last night, been playing it for awhile now. Not too far into it I don't think. I enjoy the hell out of it. It reminds me of the new Wolverine but with the GTA free roam. I prefer this over Infamous, but then again I tend to favor the gorier, more violent games.

Zodiac · 06-17-2009, 10:35 PM

I'm pretty sure I'm over half way through the game, but I just want to make sure - there is no block or counter in game right? Just the dive roll?

Occido · 06-17-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zodiac

I'm pretty sure I'm over half way through the game, but I just want to make sure - there is no block or counter in game right? Just the dive roll?

The shield form blocks.

Vorph · 06-18-2009, 12:28 AM

I think I spent half the game with the shield toggled off because of the annoying 'feature' that deactivates your powers after every cutscene.

06-16-2009, 01:29 AM	#151 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese The sky calls to us Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 12,422 +58 Internets	really it feels (and looks like) what city of villains should've been to a greater extent. The traveling in this game and the upgrade system is something CoH should've been thinking about __________________

06-16-2009, 01:34 AM	#152 (permalink)
Sean <Team Ice> Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 5,991	Imo, travel is missing something huge - the ability to move around like Spider-man. The whip-fist would be fucking perfect for it. It's pretty much like the symbiote suit. I hope if they expand on this IP more they really expand the power range. There's some really obvious things left out like a whirlwind attack with the blades. __________________

06-17-2009, 10:31 PM	#162 (permalink)
Occido Don't get penisy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains Posts: 2,855 -126 Internets	So got this last night, been playing it for awhile now. Not too far into it I don't think. I enjoy the hell out of it. It reminds me of the new Wolverine but with the GTA free roam. I prefer this over Infamous, but then again I tend to favor the gorier, more violent games. __________________ When a man isn't busy killing another, he spends the rest of his time killing what resembles himself the most.

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06-16-2009, 01:42 PM	#155 (permalink)
Duppin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,714	Yeah, I'm at a similar stopping point with Gears of War 2 right now. That game is good enough at is it is, you don't need to give me "variety" by making me fumble with a poorly-controlling vehicle. At least it isn't the Mako.

06-16-2009, 04:25 PM	#158 (permalink)
jazser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 184	This thread is full of all kinds of truth. Completely agree that some things were missed - but as the title has garnered fairly decent reviews I see this as an IP that has legs. In general - I love the travel and powers. The story was bit weak, but I kind of expected that. But above all I just love moving around the city and wreaking havok. I can't remember a game that provided as much freedom of movement and god like powers (would compare powers to God of War I guess). But the only game I remember that allowed this kind of speed of movement I can recall was CoH - and I swear thats the only reason I played that game as long as I did. If they can take the good things from this game and build on them - I think this could see long term success as a franchise.

06-16-2009, 04:47 PM	#159 (permalink)
Brikker Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,405	Er, is the spaceship in the Crysis expac or something? It's been awhile, but I don't recall flying a spaceship in Crysis.

06-17-2009, 10:35 PM	#163 (permalink)
Zodiac Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 264 -5 Internets	I'm pretty sure I'm over half way through the game, but I just want to make sure - there is no block or counter in game right? Just the dive roll?

06-18-2009, 12:28 AM	#165 (permalink)
Vorph Fuck Art, Let's Kill Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 7,244	I think I spent half the game with the shield toggled off because of the annoying 'feature' that deactivates your powers after every cutscene.