The video game thread.

mca47 said:

WhatYouTaughtMe said:

mca47 said:

WhatYouTaughtMe said:

If anybody is into the assasins creed or batman games, the shadow of mordor game that came out yesterday is fantastic so far. I can't comment on too much of the story line because I have been running around executing monsters for the last two days. A cool feature is the enemies getting promoted if they kill you and becoming more powerful members of Sauron's army. This game is pretty violent and the combat seems a little smoother than AC. Just my two cents so far.

Picked it up today! Great game so far. Basically AC and Batman in a Lord of Rings setting. But it works! Probably 2-3 hours in and I can't wait to play more! The AI promotion thing is really cool. Right before I logged off I was attacked by 5 captains! It did not end well! Hahaha! Good game!

When they sound the alarm in their turf you are pretty much screwed. Hahaha.

Yeah, I've learned to just run for it when the reinforcements come. Can't really escape like in AC, but I just try to outrun them all and avoid the arrows! Haha
I still haven't quite figured out the "knocked down/last ditch effort thingy. I've done it a few times but I usually die not knowing what I'm doing!

The first time you have a little more time to get the cursor inside the circle. Just make sure you hit the button it displays. The second time is really tough, you have to be super quick and get the right button. I've only managed the second one a couple times. Just don't panic when it comes up. It's hard not to though.

Jason P said:

I played the opening of Shadow of Mordor and then it went to the "install" screen and I went to bed. PS4 games take forever to load. Basically I have to wait 24 hours to play a game the first time I put it in the PS4 which boggles my mind. I hardly have enough free time to play a game anymore.

That's weird. It took maybe 3-5 minutes once I put the disc in til I started to play. It had to dload an update and restart the game but it went quick.

cool so this shadow of mordor is an open world game?
I youtubed gameplay..looks cool. In the recommended viewing section of YT I see there is an open world Metal Gear game coming out. Looks badass.

I bought the game due to your recommendations.


If I wasted $59 Im hunting you all down

JonnyPistachio said:

cool so this shadow of mordor is an open world game?
I youtubed gameplay..looks cool. In the recommended viewing section of YT I see there is an open world Metal Gear game coming out. Looks badass.

Yeah, if you like AC games you'll like this. it's def a lot harder than AC games too! Hahaha, I pick one fight, turn my back and there is a whole fn army coming my way....

So far, I've been going after low level captains to rank up. I haven't found them to be too tough, it's only those who call in reinforcements where things get tricky. I should probably get back to the storyline a little more...

Idris said:

WhatYouTaughtMe said:

Jason P said:

The yearly releases of COD burnt me out many years ago but the new one looks promising. But I tend to prefer more futuristic games.

I actually skipped the last couple. I might pick this one up. Seems like enough of a difference to maybe make it worth it this go round.

Thinking the same thing, I may get this new one after avoiding the last 2.

Pretty sure that's because they copied Titanfall's strategy. Vertical, more jumping, diverse maps.

Idris said:

Rygar said:

I am all in for racing sims. Next gen wheel set ups aren't looking too good right now.
Fanatec just emailed me about a thousand-dollar wheel base and indicate they have plans for next gen wheels....but for that price they can keep them

The Crew for XB1 also has some potential, and Forza Horizon looks great. Played the demo and it's more or less the same as Horizon 1.

My last two wheels have been Logitech g25/27, I'll keep my eyes on fantec and see what they bring out next.

Not sure of DriveClub is more Sim than Arcade, I prefer more 'realistic' Physics, so hoping it's in line with Gran Turismo.

DC is sounding very much like an extremely frustrating experience if your buddies aren't playing it.
joystiq.com/2014/10/07/driveclub-review-the-stepford-drives/

I have a feeling that Forza 6 is going to sucker me into getting an xbox1 next year. I need my next gen racing fix!

MayDay10 said:

I bought the game due to your recommendations.


If I wasted $59 Im hunting you all down

Great game, incredibly fun, and a terrible ending.

haha, agreed on the title but wait and see, wait and see!