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Last edited by Golgo; 05-02-2021, 13:12.
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Originally posted by Cassius_Smoke View PostI have no doubt the combat improves, there is quite an exciting and extensive leveling system. But if a game is going to grab people it needs to feel engaging from the start, I shouldn't have to level up to unlock some of the more basic fun elements of combat. Other games (FF7R, Spiderman, Nier) have an open combat system that is then built on with more skills and leveling. GoW is an action game that feels like its holding you back.
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Originally posted by Golgo View PostI'm not aware of any other game that does such a good job of making it feel your character is actually hitting stuff very hard.
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It's still not tickling me quite as I would like to be tickled, but it's one hell of a spectacle and I'm enjoying myself enough to carry on. Combat remains the biggest bummer, which compared to other character action games just feels sloppy; attacks from other angles are a pain to manage given the lock-on isn't up to scratch, I'm still getting tool tips about bosses ten hours in, and the more regular encounters far too easily fall into a repetitive series of scripted take-downs.
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Trust me when I say, God of War would be a 10/10 GOAT if it wasn’t for the repetitiveness of battles and lack of variation on the enemies/combat, there I said it, I feel a bit better now.
Oh look giant ogre, pretty intimidating.....20 hours later, oh my god what’s this? Oh, it’s just an ogre but now they are glowing red!!! I’ll smash it in no worry.
Also I just have to say the worst thing about endgame challenges opening up after the story, in a story based game, is do you really give that much of a **** to even bother?
I killed 3 and was like how many more are there?! dropped it like a sack of rotten spuds after that.
Edit- Oh just have to say, amazing story, amazing acting, spectacular spectacular etc.
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Originally posted by Family Fry View PostTrust me when I say, God of War would be a 10/10 GOAT if it wasn’t for the repetitiveness of battles and lack of variation on the enemies/combat, there I said it, I feel a bit better now.
Oh look giant ogre, pretty intimidating.....20 hours later, oh my god what’s this? Oh, it’s just an ogre but now they are glowing red!!! I’ll smash it in no worry.
Also I just have to say the worst thing about endgame challenges opening up after the story, in a story based game, is do you really give that much of a **** to even bother?
I killed 3 and was like how many more are there?! dropped it like a sack of rotten spuds after that.
Edit- Oh just have to say, amazing story, amazing acting, spectacular spectacular etc.
this is a really interesting look form the devs on the enemy's and combat, i don't get whats not to like its fast it feels heavy and it rewards skillfull play with parry's and dodges
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Finished this up the other day. Went on a fair bit longer than I'd expected, but came away having enjoyed the story enough.
Still don't rate the combat, though; yes there are combos, dodges, and parries, but they're all very basic and I don't particularly like having to control a brawler like a third person shooter. The lock-on not being able to handle things too far away or off the sides enables more headaches than it solves, and having someone someone screeching "WATCH OUT!" is not a good audio cue. The lack of variety in larger enemies is really exacerbated by the length, too.
This is all to say it's certainly not a bad game, just there's a lot of polish and AAA sheen that doesn't mask the gaps in the fundamental stuff.
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Finally dragged myself away from Elden Ring. Playing on PS5, looks pretty cool. I'm struggling with the combat but that is my fault due to Elden Ring muscle memory.
Enjoying the story so far geez Kratos is a miserable git! I love how he yells boy! I call my my boy, Boy all the time. Now I can pretend I'm Kratos around the house.
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Woah recently got to the bit where
you get the blades of chaos back
a definite "holy ****" moment for me.
I'm enjoying exploring and have started to fight some Valkyries around the place & completed the Volcano map, that was a challenge!. Some of the puzzles are a bit annoying but I can overlook it. I still have absolutely no idea what the story is about apart from us wanting to spread the missus ashes of a mountain. Then again I haven't finished God of War 3 in case there is a clue from that game.
Overall I am really enjoying it.
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OK, this is my 3rd attempt at this game and I hate it. I think it's over rated ****e. If it didn't look so good I don't believe it'd get as much love.
The combat in this is ps2 level basic that at best is playable, and at worst doesn't respect your time. There is nothing clever about the combat, no strategy you need to use. It's just throw your Axe, punch them, press R3. Block if you need, or roll. That's it.
I gave it a considerable amount of time this time, probably 10 hours, and nothing changed. I'm pissed off that I wasted my time on it. Easily the worst Sony exclusive.
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Originally posted by Cassius_Smoke View PostOK, this is my 3rd attempt at this game and I hate it. I think it's over rated ****e. If it didn't look so good I don't believe it'd get as much love.
The combat in this is ps2 level basic that at best is playable, and at worst doesn't respect your time. There is nothing clever about the combat, no strategy you need to use. It's just throw your Axe, punch them, press R3. Block if you need, or roll. That's it.
I gave it a considerable amount of time this time, probably 10 hours, and nothing changed. I'm pissed off that I wasted my time on it. Easily the worst Sony exclusive.
I used to play games I thought I should play because everyone else was playing them, or because they were reviewed well, but the reality is there is not enough time to play everything so you might as well play what you want. I still do this on occasion but now I find myself mainly playing remake compilations of old games and racing games. They're just less demanding or your time and attention.
A lot of Sony exclusives are epic single player adventure games, that's their niche.
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