Anyone excited for Crackdown?
This looks like quite a good game, can't remember the last cel-shaded game I played.
It's a shame it will most likely be known as "that game that had the Halo 3 beta". The beta is really just a nice compliment to the package in my opinion.
For those who don't know, there is a demo available Jan. 23rd on Xbox Live Marketplace.
I'll be honest, I'll be buying Crackdown for the Halo 3 beta invite. The game was a definate "try before you buy" for me before they announced the Halo bombshell. But after seeing some gameplay footage im a little more excited about it.
How can you not be excited for a GTA clone...with super powers?
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The Halo 3 Beta is the only reason Crackdown is being reserved. The cool thing i guess is that the people invited for Halo 3 Beta will be able to offer their input/suggestions, and pros/cons of the game so it can be perfected for fans before it launches in november. I think the sword is getting traded out for a hammer...which is a great thing...god halo is lame.
Beta testers don't really have that much of a say, there responsible for finding bugs almost exclusively.Originally Posted by Habeeb Hamusta
Halo 3 beta or not, hell yes - I'm looking forward to this game.
And the demo coming tomorrow.
I'm getting it purely for the Halo 3 beta since I didn't make it in the first round (nor the second one which should be about to happen). I'd really not heard alot about the game (nor had paid it any attention) so I'm just looking forward to the 'bonus' of it. Just like alot of people that bought the original Zone Of The Enders for the MGS2 demo disc.
Because it makes no attempt to be great, it is therefore extremely great.
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Looking forward to it, absolutely. The demo will keep me busy until the game actually comes out.
...and no, I could give two shits about the beta. I'm buying this game for the game.
I am getting it for both, the game looks alright, and the beta will make the game more appealing, I have to download the demo tonight... anyone got it yet and have any thoughts on it?
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I think the game looks pretty cool, its on my to buy list. It might be a bit higher because of the beta but not much because I haven't liked halo 1 or 2 so I just want to try 3 for free.
I am excited to play the demo. I think it could be a good game. But I am glad there will be a demo.
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Best demo yet, easily. Extremely fun game too.
The demo is alot of fun. I've only messed around a little bit but it seems awesome.
I'm confused. Did you just miss out on signing up for the first round? Because they're emailing everyone who got in from that throughout the week. The second round is still a possibility to get in with :P
As interesting as a sandbox game with superpowers could be, I'm wary of the quality of this title.
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I'm finding the demo pretty bland. IMO, Just Cause was a WAAAAY better sandbox demo. The cel-shading is pretty amateur if you ask me.
yeah so far it is alot of fun.... I am looking forward to this more now.
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Now that I have played the demo for a while, I can now safely say this....
Grand Theft Auto and Saints Row have both been owned. Seriously. This demo kicks ass.
Jesus, I'm gonna have to replay it, because I was bored to tears. You guys are seeing something I didn't apparently.
I played the demo last night--and at first was totally hyped to play as a superhero in an open-world game. It just seems like a great concept that hasn't been done right yet.
My impressions:
-Average visuals, cell shading seems uneccessary for this game type. I wonder if it was used to make programming easier. From what I undertstand it is not very taxing on the system.
Visuals: 7/10
-THIS IS GRAND THEFT AUTO + Super jumps + Super Strength. I was woefully underwhelmed by the super powers available. I can't fly? WTF? I'm just really strong/really accurate/really agile and can kill ANYONE by kicking them? zzz. These are ALL of my powers? And the demo says that I'll have to level up (for much longer mind you) just to get these shitty powers? Have these guys ever read a comic book...ever?
Concept Implementation: 5/10
-Gameplay offers literally NOTHING new to the genre. There are seemingly limitless enemies thrown at you that you must kick, shoot or throw shit at. You can't walk 3 feet without being assaulted. How in the world do people even buy groceries in this city? Follow your map to the markers, kill said gang leaders and move on. Kill, jump, shoot, kill, drive, jump. The game technically plays well but offers nothing new (unless you include shitty underwhelming super powers).
Gameplay: 7/10
My #1 complaint (besides having felt I've played this before) would have to be the total underwhelming feelings I got from playing as a supposed Superhero cop. Does anyone else feel this way? I really thought there would be more to this game, and the average visuals just don't help. Maybe I should try co-op. But for now, this is a definite no-buy for me.
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Preach on brother. I haven't had this much fun in a long time. The game has some excellent textures too. Go take a close look at the giant pizza in the funpark and see what I mean.
And those of you who aren't having fun, go level agility or strength to max level. If you have NO FUN with that...well..
This game has the best visuals I've seen stylistically too. That also means excellent draw distance. Go get your agility to max and climb the agency building and look around.. wow. Between this and Just Cause, I haven't seen better.
Very satisfying game, I hope those of you buying it strictly for the beta at least check it out.
EDIT: Oh yeah, Co-op FUCKING owns in this type of game. No restrictions to where you both have to be either.
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