|
Post by Cyno on Oct 20, 2022 20:15:44 GMT -5
So it's actually framelocked at 30fps? That's lame. I'm not even a framerate snob or anything, but there's really no excuse for that on a PS5 or Series X.
|
|
|
Post by Lizuka #BLM on Oct 20, 2022 20:22:34 GMT -5
Honestly the biggest reason I would have never preordered this thing is just that WB doesn't seem to give a f*** if a product launches in a state where it's actually playable. Take Mortal Kombat 11 where when the game first came out the grind was excruciatingly long to get even a single one of the severed head chests in the Krypt without abusing the glitch, the currency payouts were miniscule, and the Towers of Time were obscenely difficult. The game seemed to be rushed to meet a specific date with zero time to actually playtest it and then they just fixed all that shit later.
A secondary big reason, also related to MK11, is that WB games always rapidly tank in price and by January or so this thing'll probably be $30.
|
|
|
Post by Cyno on Oct 20, 2022 20:28:52 GMT -5
Honestly the biggest reason I would have never preordered this thing is just that WB doesn't seem to give a f*** if a product launches in a state where it's actually playable. Take Mortal Kombat 11 where when the game first came out the grind was excruciatingly long to get even a single one of the severed head chests in the Krypt without abusing the glitch, the currency payouts were miniscule, and the Towers of Time were obscenely difficult. The game seemed to be rushed to meet a specific date with zero time to actually playtest it and then they just fixed all that shit later. A secondary big reason, also related to MK11, is that WB games always rapidly tank in price and by January or so this thing'll probably be $30. Also look at that Lord of the Rings game that came out a few years ago (Shadow of War, I think it was called?). The game was loaded with microtransactions and then about a year or two later, the game not only removed them entirely, but completely reworked the game so it could actually function without being reliant on them.
|
|
|
Post by A Platypus Rave on Oct 20, 2022 21:20:15 GMT -5
the given reason for the framelocking was something about them focusing on the coop mode... but I have a feeling we'll get an update soon that unlocks it... have the game installing now... so I guess I'll find out shortly. Honestly the biggest reason I would have never preordered this thing is just that WB doesn't seem to give a f*** if a product launches in a state where it's actually playable. Take Mortal Kombat 11 where when the game first came out the grind was excruciatingly long to get even a single one of the severed head chests in the Krypt without abusing the glitch, the currency payouts were miniscule, and the Towers of Time were obscenely difficult. The game seemed to be rushed to meet a specific date with zero time to actually playtest it and then they just fixed all that shit later. A secondary big reason, also related to MK11, is that WB games always rapidly tank in price and by January or so this thing'll probably be $30. Also look at that Lord of the Rings game that came out a few years ago (Shadow of War, I think it was called?). The game was loaded with microtransactions and then about a year or two later, the game not only removed them entirely, but completely reworked the game so it could actually function without being reliant on them. What's weird is they gave you so many free unlocks and stuff in that game that it was really easy to not pay anything and get the best ending... so like what was even the point?
|
|
|
Post by A Platypus Rave on Oct 20, 2022 21:56:50 GMT -5
ok so far only finished the opening cut scene the framerate was mostly fine until the funeral scene where I think the rain messed with it.
I also think I called out a twist immediately from it...
edit: playing it for a bit the controls are a little stiff but I'm enjoying it. I do wish you could glide across the city instead of walking/grapple gun or taking the Bat Cycle but at least the Bat Cycle controls really well. (and I think the gliding is an upgrade later)
also I really hate Tim's weird Doublet and scarf cape. \
|
|
|
Post by Bang Bang Bart on Oct 21, 2022 10:42:32 GMT -5
Only downside I have so far is no dedicated jump button, which is a strange choice.
|
|
|
Post by A Platypus Rave on Oct 21, 2022 13:49:00 GMT -5
Only downside I have so far is no dedicated jump button, which is a strange choice. Yeah, that seems like a really strange choice, and I think it's part of what makes it feel somewhat stiff
|
|
|
Post by A Platypus Rave on Oct 22, 2022 3:39:27 GMT -5
Played it a little more... saw a lot of people complaining about "HOW LONG IT TAKES TO UNLOCK GLIDING" which makes me wonder what the hell game they were playing as I had it unlocked by the third mission...
also with the grapple jump and the Batcycle... there were only a few times before that where I really wish I could have glided...
laughed my ass off when I realized what song played during the end of the first Harley meeting too... (which would totally not work if you were playing as Batman >_>)
|
|
|
Post by Raskovnik on Oct 22, 2022 3:49:40 GMT -5
I know the reviews are mixed but I have been jonesing hard for this game and love Tim and Dick so much that there was no way I wasn't going to get it. I just want my download to hurry up already!
|
|
|
Post by A Platypus Rave on Oct 22, 2022 3:54:02 GMT -5
I know the reviews are mixed but I have been jonesing hard for this game and love Tim and Dick so much that there was no way I wasn't going to get it. I just want my download to hurry up already! it's fun... and some of the movement is a little stiff with the lack of a dedicated jump button but I'm enjoying it.
|
|
|
Post by Raskovnik on Oct 22, 2022 5:14:10 GMT -5
I know the reviews are mixed but I have been jonesing hard for this game and love Tim and Dick so much that there was no way I wasn't going to get it. I just want my download to hurry up already! it's fun... and some of the movement is a little stiff with the lack of a dedicated jump button but I'm enjoying it. Did the previous Arkham games even have a jump button? I can’t remember one, only running and gliding around.
|
|
|
Post by A Platypus Rave on Oct 22, 2022 14:04:14 GMT -5
Also in a kinda funny coincidence... Barbara is voiced by the Voice Actress for Barbie. America Young.
|
|
|
Post by zero744 on Oct 23, 2022 0:10:05 GMT -5
Just jumping in to say I’m enjoying the hell out of this game
|
|
|
Post by häšhtå.gdālėÿ on Oct 23, 2022 0:16:28 GMT -5
I’m really enjoying it. I’m cool with a little bit of a mindless gameplay loop from time to time. Also think it looks pretty good, even with the bit of disappointment in the frame rate.
|
|
|
Post by Bang Bang Bart on Oct 23, 2022 9:15:46 GMT -5
I’m really enjoying it. I’m cool with a little bit of a mindless gameplay loop from time to time. Also think it looks pretty good, even with the bit of disappointment in the frame rate. This game’s photo mode is surprisingly good. I enjoy taking pics with it.
|
|
|
Post by xCompackx on Oct 23, 2022 10:01:31 GMT -5
Eh, I might check Gotham Knights out when it's on sale. From what I've seen, the story mode is pretty short so I'll wait a bit.
|
|
|
Post by Mike Strike on Oct 23, 2022 13:37:49 GMT -5
30FPS is perfectly fibe and not something worth whining about.
The lack of local splitscreen co-op and that's it's not even a talking point with anyone is the sin.
|
|
|
Post by Raskovnik on Oct 24, 2022 5:26:36 GMT -5
I'm enjoying it mostly, I love these characters and spending time with them, but the gameplay honestly feels worse to me than the Arkham games, which is so weird because those games had such crunchy, fast-paced combat whereas this feels even simpler, yet not nearly as satisfying. Really clumsy and sluggish, regardless of which character. Also goddamn everyone has a gun when you're fighting. The actual gameplay loop is a really solid idea, I love how they split it up into nights and have investigation elements, but combat is so crucial and it's just not there for me in this game.
|
|
|
Post by häšhtå.gdālėÿ on Oct 25, 2022 23:21:58 GMT -5
Walking the streets as Robin is hilarious.
“Oh god, Robin?”
“…. Him?”
“Better than nothing…. I guess.”
|
|
|
Post by A Platypus Rave on Oct 26, 2022 0:09:34 GMT -5
Did a silent takedown as someone as Nightwing... one of the goons saw the downed body adn they all went into observation mode... and then I hear "You can't knock us out and go hiding in the shadows, that's a dick move."
I haven't played as Robin yet, but I've played as the other 3 and I do like how different they actually felt.
|
|