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Post by Ex on Jan 27, 2023 10:44:26 GMT -5
TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here's Hardcore Gamer's review: hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-dead-space/436266/"Closing Comments: Motive Studio has done the unthinkable with Dead Space. It has turned this iconic, incredibly memorable survival horror game from fifteen years ago into an even more immersive and engaging experience. This isn’t just a simple graphical upgrade, but an overhaul on a significant portion of the mechanics and storytelling, crafting a better and more gratifying universe to dive into. It perfectly straddles the line of nostalgia and feeling new. Whether it’s the new puzzles, additional ways to approach a combat scenario or simply the added storytelling elements to expand what happened on the mining vessel, Dead Space has never felt so complete. This is in addition to the Ishimura being an interconnected ship where players can go from one end to the other while exploring new areas with the metroidvania-esque keycard system. Whether you’re new or a longtime fan, there’s a lot here for you. Dead Space is up there with Resident Evil 2 as one of the best remakes ever made." 4.5/5I beat the original Dead Space on 360, it didn't do much for me, so I'll pass on this one. But I hope this remake proves a wonderful nostalgic rush for you.
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Post by Xeogred on Jan 27, 2023 23:08:17 GMT -5
They sum it up very nicely. I'm a little over 2 hours in now and can confirm all that. It's the Dead Space I love yet the subtle changes keep me on my toes and are super cool. Everything is an upgrade across the board, it's more atmospheric, Isaac talking is a plus, the characterization seems better for everyone, etc. Amazing stuff. Truly the REmake of Dead Space. It'll be interesting to see how RE4R approaches things. Since RE2R and RE3R remixed things a bit more and sadly in RE3R's case, omitted some huge parts. But I don't think they're messing around with RE4, nothing should be cut... hopefully it's also the "REmake" effect and an even better version of a classic. Ex: Hope you still give Dead Space 2 a look. Maybe it'll work better for you. It's more pure action, linear, etc, and just has a different flow. It's probably the most popular one. But I'm kind of here with glee in that I've always been partial to the first game because of its setting and slower chunky pace, now I have the Super version of it.
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Post by Ex on Jan 27, 2023 23:29:46 GMT -5
I own DS2 and DS3 on 360, so sure I'll give them a chance someday. Glad you're enjoying the DS1 remake, didn't expect you not to.
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Post by Ex on Jan 31, 2023 10:58:06 GMT -5
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Post by Moulinoski on Jan 31, 2023 11:10:55 GMT -5
Oh, I forgot about this! It looks neat, like a GBA Castlevania game. I haven’t played an Inti Creates game that didn’t pummel into cream and then laughed at me, though. I don’t mind a bit of challenge but I’m more apprehensive about a game in which I have a difficult time progressing past the first screen. Also, is this just Inti Creates? I don’t think I saw a Dangen logo so I think at least Dangen isn’t involved. I’d rather not give Dangen money for now for personal reasons (that I don’t feel at liberty to share now; let’s just say there’s some shadiness behind the scenes and the shadiness is affecting a friend of mine in a negative way).
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Post by Ex on Jan 31, 2023 11:21:11 GMT -5
Also, is this just Inti Creates? Internet's telling me Inti Creates developed the game, and PQube will publish it in the west. That's all I know. And yes this game is designed in the classic "metroidvania" aesthetic of the GBA style. I'm very much looking forward to playing this one. I'll get the Switch version.
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Post by Moulinoski on Jan 31, 2023 11:25:53 GMT -5
Also, is this just Inti Creates? Internet's telling me Inti Creates developed the game, and PQube will publish it in the west. That's all I know. And yes this game is designed in the classic "metroidvania" aesthetic of the GBA style. I'm very much looking forward to playing this one. I'll get the Switch version. Nice. I think I might still check out some reviews. If it’s not “bend over and let it come out of your mouth” difficulty, I might get it on Steam if that’s available.
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Post by Ex on Jan 31, 2023 11:33:02 GMT -5
I've played and beaten quite a few Inti Creates games at this point. The only ones I'd consider seriously difficult, would be the Mega Man Zero and Mega Man ZX games. Advent in particular is frickin' hard, felt good taking that one down legit. Grim Guardians: Demon Purge being made in the style of the GBA Castlevanias, leads me to believe it won't be focusing on difficulty so much as exploration. That'd be ideal anyway. Edit: And yes it'll release on Steam as well: store.steampowered.com/app/2081400/Grim_Guardians_Demon_Purge/
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Post by Xeogred on Jan 31, 2023 19:41:41 GMT -5
Yes I will be buying that game.
Inti Creates is damn good yet I just recently went through the sludge that was Azure Striker Gunvolt and then flushed 2 after an hour or two. I knew they'd be different than Mega Man, but couldn't have predicted they'd be like 5/10 material to me. I still want to give the later games a chance and Luminous Avenger, etc, they look promising and I dug up in some post a few weeks/months back that they have different directors. So hopefully that's a game changer.
Mega Man Zero 1-4, ZX Advent (don't recall caring for the first one), Curse of the Moon, and my favorite, the Blaster Master Zero trilogy. All amazing stuff.
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Post by Ex on Jan 31, 2023 20:54:49 GMT -5
Yep it's important to keep in mind that Inti Creates is a studio with a variety of directors/producers/writers. Meaning some games may be more appealing than others, given different tastes.
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