Bucketloads of atmosphere, but the quality of the pictures is awful. Tells nothing of the real quality. Why do they bother to release such a poor quality grabs, I wonder. However, as Condemned was such a great game, I believe that this one is going to be a on helluva game. According to the stories I've read, it improves on all the areas, that weren't so good in the original. Lookin forward to this very much indeed.
The quality aint aweful Ashe, it is captured in motion which shows this game has blur effect which is nice.
I liked the first condemned, but this is getting a bit more Silent Hill type of game.
The first one was like CSI meets Se7en but now its more like Se7en meets Silent Hill.
Nothing wrong with that of course, but they have lost the realism that the first one had.
Yhea, like everyone says, not a "Big" jump in terms of visuals over the first one, but seems more polished in Gore/Art Design, more solid in terms of gameplay adittions and...thank god, less shithole corridors over n' over(F.E.A.R. alike)
lack of visuals might actually mean awesome AI, have you ever thought about that ?
They might be putting the power else where, it still looks awesome though, but there are more to games than visuals ya know
What excited me the most about the first Condemned were the investigation and psycho/horror parts. Creepy, man.
What we saw of Condemned 2 were only gore screenshots. Why don't they show the non-linear investigation system? What's so fascinating about smashing someone's head through the whole game? And what are these strange monsters all about?
Until now, I'm not interested in this sequel, although I really liked the first one.
Commented on 2007-10-30 12:40:09 In reply to Ragism
Posted by Ragism
Why don't they show the non-linear investigation system? What's so fascinating about smashing someone's head through the whole game? And what are these strange monsters all about?
Until now, I'm not interested in this sequel, although I really liked the first one.
not shown, but confirmed by interview... the 1st one was a gimmick more than a actual CSI mecanic... the new-one is gonna be revamped and with much more depth/enjoyable. Said by the director... dunno is name... something greek i guess.
@ManThatYouFear: Exactaly my big fuckin' point. But nonetheless... no "Big" Step further and it shows. Oh, it Shows...
Commented on 2007-10-30 12:46:50 In reply to starfox14now
Posted by starfox14now
@ManThatYouFear: Exactaly my big fuckin' point. But nonetheless... no "Big" Step further and it shows. Oh, it Shows...
I think visually, its more than enough specially when its that dark most of it is covered and comes alive when the torch blasts it (bringing it all to life like halo 2-3 when you shine the torch on the wall it just booms to life, unlike when the torch is NOT on it :()
O, look at this - screen from the sequel of one of the most peacefull games ever.
But why they look like add-on to the original game? As for me - I do not need next-gen like that.
They did learn using motion blur. It'll be a lot scarier with the demon-ish beings in there. Plus the main character sometimes loses consciousness and has to fight that guy you saw at the end of previous game in some kind of dreams.
Commented on 2007-10-30 13:35:37 In reply to docLEXfisti
Posted by dburt
O, look at this - screen from the sequel of one of the most peacefull games ever.
But why they look like add-on to the original game? As for me - I do not need next-gen like that.
what ? and welcome :D
Posted by docLEXfisti
tearing in a newly released screenshot ... now I've seen everything ;)
the FEAR engine is even more outdated than the source engine. When it's not displaying tons of sparks it looks rather weak. Particle effects is the only strength of the engine IMO
its not the biggest jump in graphics ever, but blame the crappy engine, not the devs. the game itself looks great tho, it keeps the gamplay of the first with refinements and completely new stuff. has the same if not better AI (which was great to begin with) and seems to have the same atmosphere and tention of the first. im not liking some of the enemy designs, but i think it'll turn out good, we need a decent horror title, and this'll hold me over untill silent hill 5.
the first was amazing, best launch title for me on the 360. i just hope this has as many memorable moments (guy in locker, moving manakins etc)
Commented on 2007-10-30 14:36:46 In reply to ManThatYouFear
Posted by ManThatYouFear
And the 360 dont forget.
Do not agree.
Let's recall the F.E.A.R. for PC/PS3/X360 - the PS3 version is most ugly of all.
Condemned 2 based on the same engine, conclusion - result will be the same too.
But to base things on past is short sighted, they had very little time to work with the PS3 and it IS more complicated to work with so do not say they had same time with 360 because even so, we all know it is easier to develop for
This time they should have better luck, people should not jump to conclusions so fast
If it was X360 shots, I would say that it looks like shit, because I would compare it to another X360 titles. It is PS3 shots, so I only sad that it looks like a dinasour in 21 century - out of place on next-gen console, but PS3 owners will buy it due to games starvation.
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Commented on 2007-10-30 11:38:29I liked the first condemned, but this is getting a bit more Silent Hill type of game.
The first one was like CSI meets Se7en but now its more like Se7en meets Silent Hill.
Nothing wrong with that of course, but they have lost the realism that the first one had.
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Commented on 2007-10-30 12:28:32They might be putting the power else where, it still looks awesome though, but there are more to games than visuals ya know
Commented on 2007-10-30 12:31:33What we saw of Condemned 2 were only gore screenshots. Why don't they show the non-linear investigation system? What's so fascinating about smashing someone's head through the whole game? And what are these strange monsters all about?
Until now, I'm not interested in this sequel, although I really liked the first one.
Commented on 2007-10-30 12:40:09 In reply to RagismUntil now, I'm not interested in this sequel, although I really liked the first one.
@ManThatYouFear: Exactaly my big fuckin' point. But nonetheless... no "Big" Step further and it shows. Oh, it Shows...
Commented on 2007-10-30 12:46:50 In reply to starfox14now
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Commented on 2007-10-30 13:26:26But why they look like add-on to the original game? As for me - I do not need next-gen like that.
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Commented on 2007-10-30 13:35:37 In reply to docLEXfistiBut why they look like add-on to the original game? As for me - I do not need next-gen like that.
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Commented on 2007-10-30 14:14:36Game looks TERRIBLE and so does Project Orgins
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Commented on 2007-10-30 14:24:53 In reply to Doom_Bringer
Commented on 2007-10-30 14:31:00the first was amazing, best launch title for me on the 360. i just hope this has as many memorable moments (guy in locker, moving manakins etc)
Commented on 2007-10-30 14:32:34 In reply to KORNdogWhy does the 360 get slamemd for its launch line up, i thought Condemned blew everything out the water it was truelly awesome
Commented on 2007-10-30 14:36:46 In reply to ManThatYouFearLet's recall the F.E.A.R. for PC/PS3/X360 - the PS3 version is most ugly of all.
Condemned 2 based on the same engine, conclusion - result will be the same too.
Commented on 2007-10-30 14:40:32But to base things on past is short sighted, they had very little time to work with the PS3 and it IS more complicated to work with so do not say they had same time with 360 because even so, we all know it is easier to develop for
This time they should have better luck, people should not jump to conclusions so fast
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