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| Author: | Satsuma [ Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Apparently, you pull up a map highlight where you want to go and then the world generates the red path for you on the scenery like before. And apparently it doesn't work as might as hoped. Mini quests involves: 1) get to this point as fast as you can 2) climb a building as fast as you can. The link above says that they're bland but I can't think of much else you can do with the core mechanics. If you make the running and jumping acebest then these mini games should be a pleasure to play not a chore. |
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| Author: | Dr Lave [ Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
The code generating a red path <<< A handcrafted red line. |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Thu Jun 18, 2015 12:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
well Burnout Revenge was "an entirely linear game. A to B. And finding the fastest, most elegant route between them." And Burnout Paradise was "an open world game [with] the majority finding the easiest route between A and B." Burny P was great (although I actually prefer Revenge for its linearity). |
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| Author: | Cras [ Thu Jun 18, 2015 12:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Bobbyaro wrote: Burnout Paradise was "an open world game [with] the majority finding the silliest route between A and B." FTFY |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Please don't be shite. Please don't be shite. Please don't be shite. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Tue Aug 04, 2015 11:36 ] |
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LewieP wrote: Please don't be shite. Please don't be shite. Please don't be shite. X2 |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Dr Lave wrote: ...Ya blew it, DICE, ya blew it.... That'll definitely learn 'em.
...(And I'll still buy it day one...) |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Grim... wrote: You’d have done that yourself in the first one if you were smart. Where was this "you don't have to shoot everyone to succeed" philosophy during our Splinter Cell sessions, Mr "Oh Look I Brought A Shotgun On This Stealth Mission"? HMMM? |
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| Author: | Satsuma [ Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
5 minutes of the game cut down from a mission in the game. The lens flare is off the scale and it looked a confusing mess to navigate. Plus I hate cut scenes. And people talking in your ear. |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
My thoughts as I had them: Punching. Good. Please tell me I did not just see a third person cinematic takedown. OK this is more like it. There's a few tweaks to some of the core moves, looks a bit more streamlined/automatic, but it's not inherently a problem. The new roll looks wrong though. It's a very shiny game, but what they are showing here misses the mark of the minimalist colourful beauty of the the original. Ah I guess the green is nice. Really I want to see daytime. These cutscenes won't just be the the trailer right? Seems like a mistake. I should never leave Faith's perspective. Combat clearly is improved, which they did need to do. I hope it's not going to be more combat focused. Combat should be the obvious solution, not the only one. Overall feelings are apprehension, reassured about some elements, and wishing they let me consult on it. |
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| Author: | Satsuma [ Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Yeah, what was going on with the roll? Seemed too quick or something. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:25 ] |
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Hopefully it will be more of the puzzley "How the fuck am I going to get there" than the annoying combat. I liked standing up high and tracing out courses in my mind.. Gotta say, it looks bloody good though. |
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| Author: | zaphod79 [ Fri Feb 05, 2016 17:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Beta announced - sign up now : http://www.mirrorsedge.com/news/announc ... losed-beta |
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| Author: | Bamba [ Fri Feb 05, 2016 21:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
I signed up earlier today. Although I don't usually bother with betas because I don't give a shit about online gaming the online component here is basically negligible so it's a way to get a free early shot at the single player game. |
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| Author: | Bamba [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 14:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
I just got an email welcoming me to the closed beta mentioned above, so that's nice. Though it finishes on the 26th and I'm away most of the weekend so might not get much time with it. They also gave me a code to get another person in on the PS4 so does anyone want it? |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 14:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Yes please I'll take a PS4 code |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 14:32 ] |
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DAMNIT MICHAELA YOU COST ME THE BETA KEY WITH YOUR STUPID WORK QUESTIONS |
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| Author: | Cras [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 14:43 ] |
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Yeah but Michaela |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 14:43 ] |
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Yeah. |
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| Author: | Bamba [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 14:44 ] |
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LewieP wrote: Yes please I'll take a PS4 code PM incoming... |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 14:49 ] |
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Bamba wrote: LewieP wrote: Yes please I'll take a PS4 code PM incoming... Got it, tah! I did apply for the beta, so in the event that my application was successful, I'll share my code(s) here. |
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| Author: | zaphod79 [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 14:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
If you read the email at the bottom it also says Quote: FRIEND CODE Invite one friend to join you in the Closed Beta on the same platform as you. Share the code below for access: So I have an extra PS4 code - given Grim...'s notes he can have first refusal on it |
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| Author: | Bamba [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 15:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
zaphod79 wrote: If you read the email at the bottom it also says Quote: FRIEND CODE Invite one friend to join you in the Closed Beta on the same platform as you. Share the code below for access: I did read the email and that's the code I've just given to Lewie. |
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| Author: | zaphod79 [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 15:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Bamba wrote: I did read the email and that's the code I've just given to Lewie. And I mis-read your email and through you could not use the 'normal' code and so were offering that up :-) Apologies. |
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| Author: | Bamba [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 16:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
zaphod79 wrote: Bamba wrote: I did read the email and that's the code I've just given to Lewie. And I mis-read your email and through you could not use the 'normal' code and so were offering that up :-) Apologies. Re-reading it I see how it's probably easy to get that impression.  And I'm a bit concerned that it'll somehow end up needing a PS+ sub to use which would actually lock me out anyway.
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 20:24 ] |
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Twitching it now! |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 21:15 ] |
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Hmm. Hmmmmm. More when I get to a keyboard. |
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| Author: | Bamba [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 21:42 ] |
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Grim... wrote: Hmm. Hmmmmm. More when I get to a keyboard. Those don't seem like good noises. |
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| Author: | lasermink [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 22:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
I've got an extra Origin code for anyone interested. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 23:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
lasermink wrote: I've got an extra Origin code for anyone interested. Please
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| Author: | lasermink [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 23:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
JohnCoffey wrote: lasermink wrote: I've got an extra Origin code for anyone interested. Please Done PM'ed! |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 23:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Woohoo thanks dude ! can't believe I'm actually going to be playing this. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 1:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Right, just played this for 45 mins or so, here are my thoughts. I don't like the "improved" graphics. I liked the style of the original far better than this. This one feels like they have tried to make it more photo realistic and it doesn't work for me. I really loved the anime sort of feel to the original.I kinda smell Battlefield 3  It is definitely Mirror's Edge and I already feel right at home. Can't say I care for the combat too much and found the tutorial rather boring as I would much rather be running. For some reason the thrill and element of danger thus far seems to be a bit lacking compared to the original. I did find one moment when I was standing really high (before a large slide) and that was pretty cool but yeah, definitely prefer the original. However, as I said it definitely feels identical to the original but I just think in this case the graphics really didn't need "improving" and certainly not like this. Obviously I have only played it for 45 minutes so my opinions are probably going to change I also found it annoying that I have my Origin username and "BETA" bouncing around the screen.The story seems sound enough though, and hey, it's definitely Mirror's Edge. *PC related stuff* There are some issues with the textures and Vsync and Freesync are not working, as the game is tearing no matter whether it's disabled or enabled. However, performance seems to be pretty good running it maxed out on a single Fury X (crossfire disabled). |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Ahhhhh there are a lot of bad things in the beta. The visuals are so messy. I loved the clean minimalist look of the previous game, but they've thrown it in the bin. They removed the backflip (unless I need to grind XP to unlock it because it's 2016). There’s a mission where I keep getting interrupted with “Mission Failed” because I’m running away instead of fighting. I didn’t think it would be possible for the writing to have less subtlety than the first game. I’m reserving judgement til I’ve played more, but I’m pretty sure they’ve fucked it. |
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| Author: | zaphod79 [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 11:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
My first 45 minutes I enjoyed the first game - however my biggest complaint about this one is i often die and then re-do the same thing multiple times then succeed with no real clue on what i did differently |
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| Author: | lasermink [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 11:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
JohnCoffey wrote: There are some issues with the textures and Vsync and Freesync are not working, as the game is tearing no matter whether it's disabled or enabled. However, performance seems to be pretty good running it maxed out on a single Fury X (crossfire disabled). Quitting and reloading the game fixed the vsync for me. Gameplay seems to run at a smooth 1080p @ 60 fps on Ultra on my GTX970. Cutscenes a very jerky, though. |
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| Author: | lasermink [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 12:43 ] |
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Well, I think it looks amazing. It doesn't look realistic at all, rather it has a more airbrushed look to it than the original, which I think is perfectly legit and fits with the sci fi setting IMO. |
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| Author: | lasermink [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 12:45 ] |
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I actually also quite like the combat, especially the ability to take people down while running. I never did figure out what that focus shield thingie was. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 13:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
lasermink wrote: Well, I think it looks amazing. It doesn't look realistic at all, rather it has a more airbrushed look to it than the original, which I think is perfectly legit and fits with the sci fi setting IMO. Airbrushed = fuzzy to me. The original was crisp and the clarity of the objects was fantastic mostly because they had not put on textures. Or had, but kept them simple (so performance was great). I dunno man, still think the original looked better. The original felt a lot more "Airy" too. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 14:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
LewieP wrote: They removed the backflip (unless I need to grind XP to unlock it because it's 2016). Yup. |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 14:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
I absolutely agree that the original is the better looking game. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 14:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
LewieP wrote: I absolutely agree that the original is the better looking game. I think I have worked out why Catalyst doesn't look anywhere near as good. Firstly I've noticed a pattern in the first game where they only seem to use so many colours for an entire level. Like this.  And this. This is much darker, but seems to follow the same trend.  As I also mentioned, the thrill aspect that the original had just doesn't seem to be there so far. I mean this, this was edge of your seat this.  There is absolutely no doubt, the original was far better looking. Whether that was by skill or fluke? I don't know. |
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| Author: | Dr Lave [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 15:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
The more I hear, the more my heart breaks.' I'll buy it so I can experience all the fun of the Prince of Persia sequels though. Thinking about it, this is why Dark Souls was so successful. They kept making the game they wanted until the public 'got it' rather than trying to make a game the public already 'get'. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 15:45 ] |
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Dr Lave wrote: The more I hear, the more my heart breaks.' I'll buy it so I can experience all the fun of the Prince of Persia sequels though. Thinking about it, this is why Dark Souls was so successful. They kept making the game they wanted until the public 'got it' rather than trying to make a game the public already 'get'. It's not a bad game dude but so far it's not a patch on the original. The original was really really tough to get to grips with and had a very hard learning curve. I don't know if it's because I played the original so much or whether I just know what I'm doing but this one feels a lot easier and I fall a lot less than I used to. That's good in some ways (I don't get annoyed and my heart rate doesn't go up) but part of what I loved so much about the original was the satisfaction I felt when I'd absolutely fucking nailed a set of obstacles. It was that "stop start" mentality that I really enjoyed. Having to stop and look around was wonderful. This one though? it just wants you to keep going. There really doesn't seem to be much to stop and look at tbh. |
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| Author: | Dr Lave [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 15:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Thanks for your attempts to reassure me, but I'm still so doubtful. Ironically, your first paragraph makes me worried and your second one reassures me! |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 16:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
It's very close to a Prince of Persia [2008] to the Sands of Time of the original game. |
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| Author: | lasermink [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 16:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
Hmm, looking at those images, might it be more of a level design issue? I would agree that the world in the new game seems more bland, but it seems to be more of a structural thing, if you know what I mean. |
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| Author: | Dr Lave [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 16:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirrors Edge 2 |
LewieP wrote: It's very close to a Prince of Persia [2008] to the Sands of Time of the original game. Faintest praise. |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 16:43 ] |
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Definitely not even slightly intended as praise. |
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| Author: | Dr Lave [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 17:06 ] |
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Yeah, I know. Fuck. |
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