Originally posted by stainboy
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Valve first did this with the free Source tech demo The Lost Coast, and apparently people liked it so much they're now doing it with all their releases. Episode One, Two and Portal - even Team Fortress 2 has some. You play the game as normal, only with invulnerability turned on, and there are little speech bubble icons floating around - use them to start an audio clip of a dev talking about some nearby feature (how they designed part of a level, or a character, or how some special effect works, or how they thought of a bit of the story, stuff like that). It's basically the same thing Starbreeze did for the PC version of Chronicles of Riddick, only Valve's commentary isn't quite so long-winded (Riddick's was fun, but some of the audio clips went on for ages). There's not much commentary on Portal - which is disappointing - but it's generally fun to listen to. -
I don't know, I think that works okay. Valve are rather unfashionable thesedays by letting you carry around enough guns to fill a truck, so it was always going to be a little clunky on a console.Originally posted by dvdmike View PostComment
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Do the guns still automatically reload when swapping to another gun and back again?Comment
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Just finished this now myself and I have agree with you, this was an amazing little game. There were some really great moments, can't really say what they are without ruining the plot but they will definately bring a smile to your faceOriginally posted by Spatial101 View PostJust finished Portal.
What a game. What an absolutely blinding, blistering little game. Short but very sweet, just like cake.
Right now this is one of my GOTY.
GOTY? Bioshock steals that for me, but Portal comes mighty close.
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started to play TF2 but found it quite hard to get into. lots of confused and aimless running around the map so far. i like the art style though and will have a game or two as soon as i am done with the single player games.
quickly checked Portal and have to say it didn't grab me at all. maybe not my cup of tea.
as for Half-Life 2: this is defintely not a port of the Xbox version like IGN stated in their review. the 360 version of HL2 features better textures, enhanced HDR lighting and dynamic shadowing. so the game still looks impressive in parts. but why the game has the same frequent loading times (up to 10-15 seconds) is beyond me and i wonder if Valve has ever heard of the 360'S HDD.Comment
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TF2 is total carnage as soon as you spawn; it's very fast paced and there's little room to try and figure out what's going on. However, it is really straight forward and each class is very simple to use. Stick with it, the maps are uncomplicated and small so there's little to learn. Just pick one class and stick with it for a while
Did I see bingowings on TF2 tonight? I did attempt to say high amongst all the mayhem but I got no reply. I was "help i am dead" just in case it was you but probably not huh
edit: If you're going to be a soldier, for the love of God learn to rocket jump XDLast edited by Commander Marklar; 13-10-2007, 23:40.Comment
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Just finished EP2 took the chance while my 8800 let me and rushed it thro
Loved it
? or is that unlocked with acheivements ?Comment
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Finished Episode 2 and it was superb, loved it to bits. Great suspense and atmosphere oozing out it's pores and superbly paced. It's definitely a contender for my game of the year, fantastic stuff and Valve again show why they are one of the best at making FPS's. The voice acting especially always stands out as being bloody great, never been disappointed with it yet.
Really really can't wait for Episode 3, bring it on!
Portal is also excellent, I was surprised at how laugh out loud funny it was with some great dialogue by the computer. Some tricky puzzles and some of the later ones were a bit perception bending. Unique and well worth a go.
Started on the original Half Life 2 and it definitely looks nicer than the Xbox version and runs pretty damn smoothly, haven't had any glitches yet or even noticed any framerate drops. It sure looks a lot nicer than when I played it on my PC and it doesn't seem like a lazy port to me (though I'm no technical expert). The HDR lighting especially makes it look nicer and overall I'm very satisified with it so far.
From what i've heardOriginally posted by dvdmike View Post
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TBH there's been so much quality stuff this year I don't think I could narrow it down to just one being in the top position.Originally posted by ezee ryder View Post
I've still to complete Episode 2 but after only two hours in I have a feeling that could be up there too.
And the years not even out yet
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Finished portal in 2.4 hours and I really wish it was longer, it was so much damn fun and it was actually funny! I must have that song from the ending credits! GeniusComment
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Just clocked the PC version of episode 2. I couldnt wait any longer and bought it via steam as a standalone thing.
Amazing game, The Orange Box deserves everything it gets. Time to sit back and wait for my 360 copy to turn up and play portal. It sounds like the most fun thing in the world from what you people been saying. (I didnt see the text just the sheer amount of emoticons)Comment
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When I get my Orange Box for 360 this week should I just jump straight into Ep 2 even though I havent played HL2 or Ep 1 for AGES or play through the whole lot again. I dont want to take away the amazingness that Ep2 is supposed to be by playing the rest of the series all over again first.
Cant decide!
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There's a video recap at the start of episode 2.Comment
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Was just about to say that, there's a nice length video reminding you what happpened in ep1.Comment
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