Останні рецензії користувача shadow2stealth

Only reason for downvote is devs need to learn to stop putting 1-hit kill bullsh*t in games. It is not enjoyable and shows zero creativity in enemy fights.

Is actually my second time playing through. Some elements can be frustrating like combat not as fine tuned as it could be in responsiveness. Feels like allies can work against you sometimes rather than with you.

But is a nice enough game to scratch the RPG itch if you like games like those kinds of games. World & lore looks pretty good; the visuals in clothing/armor as well as the city/ports does pull you in. Definitely not as light-hearted as some other popular ones from the genre.

Can't in good conscience give this a good review in its present form. Wanted to because of so much potential like:
- great use of twin-stick/WASD+mouse control
- great environmental feeling with art style & lore
- graphics superb complete with ray tracing lighting, etc
- combat feels engaging / 3-levels of aiming even from isometric view (over cover, normal, crouched) that allow ducking or blocking bullet storm.
- high risk, high reward trying to tackle areas above your own level just to hope enemy drops better armor or gun (feels rewarding) OR can play it safe and just stick to the story path
- cross platform coop
- nice diversity of powers, weapons, a tactics

...but the biggest thing plaguing this: BUGS, BUGS, BUGS...so many freaking bugs and no sight of them being addressed ever...feels abandoned by dev team in unfinished state.
- ~2 hour session time and freeze/crash
- single player session has moments where no enemies spawn at all in certain areas YET join coop game and worked fine.
- playing as non-host in coop game has numerous redraw/refresh issues where thinks look like they are there but really are not (mainly items drop & picked up by host stay on screen)

Definitely not worth full price. I got base game for $5 and barely feel I got money's worth out it instead of that discount feeling like great deal.

down-voting just for their pure laziness &/or stupidity in m+k/b controls...how is the dart mini-game NOT using the mouse? what genius made the as*nine decision to use WASD to aim a dart?

stupid anti-cheat prevents running on steamdeck...<sarcasm>way to take a game designed for handheld devices and not support on the PC handheld...retarded.

First the warnings (these are not negatives, but things I find new players don't realize when starting):
A) This uses an "Ironman" save file system that saves very frequently...meaning if you screw up or the games screws you over with a bug, there is no undo. For perfectionists that hate the thought of a character dying, this will drive you nuts OR you'll need to find a mod that let's you backup saves to another location

B) Repetitive - run out, grab supplies, run back...do the same two dozen random generated quests; if you can't stand this kind of gameplay loop, then stay away. To me, the random spawns of the "freaks" & playing on different maps makes it so even the most mundane task will bite you in the ass if you let your guard down & adds just enough variety that you will likely not approach even similar missions that same way twice.

C) Not a RPG - this is not a create the perfect character to represent "you" kind of game...while there are character stories/voice acting/etc,, they are there to provide life to characters & not the main focus. You play as the "Community" not a specific character...characters are just a means to an end of making the community thrive. Thus as the community, you are stuck with the personality quirks of characters you invite in (like real life)...you don't get to change their traits; you either accept them & try to customize their skills to benefit community OR you get tired of their crap/negative traits and kick them to the curb for someone better.

D) Bugs & bad spawn mechanics - with any game, there are going to be bugs...however, coupled with 'A' it becomes frustrating when a bug/bad mechanic screws you over...take my advice and get a save backup tool as a safety net.

That said, there is plenty to love about the game:

1) Character skills can be customized after they joined - even if they get an unwanted specialization, you can look for a respect manual to change it later (at an XP penalty)

2) Characters can be dressed in any clothes you've unlocked during any community playthrough (I'm partial to the rustic rancher/cowboy look for everyone)

3) Many different base layouts and the choice to build & tear down facilities (except built-in ones)

4) Different weapon styles - blunt, bladed, heavy melees coupled with Assault, Shotgun, Pistol, Semi-auto, bolt-action, crossbow, launchers, etc. leaves you free to decided how to outfit your community with weapons best suited to their specializations.

No where close to end of game yet, but I have to say I am really enjoying this.

The biggest appeal for me is the fact that almost every challenge, obstacle, etc. can be overcome more than one way, but it does challenge you to think unconventionally when it comes to your tools & abilities...

Examples:
When a big item blocks your path and says you need Leverage III to move it...that seems like roadblock early game when you don't have many neuromods yet, but it isn't...chuck a recycler grenade at it & it gets atomized into useful material AND now the way is cleared...double bonus OR find a different route around it.

Having trouble reaching an upper ledge? Gloo canon is for more than just freezing enemies, use it to build stairs along a nearby wall or extend a platform just under the ledge to make it easier to reach & pull yourself up.

Tough enemy that doesn't take much damage from weapons? look to your environment, find nearby corrosive or flammable pipes along the wall & blast them (use an explosive canister for compound damage & really atomize the enemy)...then you can use the Gloo canon to reseal the pipes and soak up fire patches so you can pass safely.

Broken electrical conduit keep killing you? EMP it for temporarily relief or use Gloo canon so you have time to permanently repair with parts.

As you can see, always a way around a problem in this game no matter what build you choose.

a shame because it looks beautiful, but when you put a game on PC and can't figure out that WASD is a staple for KB+M and movement controlled only by mouse is UNACCEPTABLE, then you've failed.

Another one that I don't recommend at full price, but I feel is totally worth it on sale.

I really liked most of the characters & have to say the story in both games is enjoyable (as long as you like cliche anime style stories...don't expect any in-depth writing here.)

GER felt good with its 3 story arcs.

Fair warning that GE2RB is very grindy with all the missions it has more than GER & all the extra squad characters.

Definitely feel some missions/bosses were not play-tested as they have very cheap mechanics...but the ability to design custom bullets really helps to balance things. The AI companions really needed work, but with proper abilities slotted, could at least be useful as temporary meat-shields/distractions...definitely use your flares to blind targets when you need some breathing room.

Crafting & builds were diverse enough to keep interest, but in no way holds a candle to say Monster Hunter

Overall, get it cheap & you'll probably get a lot of bang for your buck in hours of play time. If you are someone you bores easily on repetitive missions or scoffs and anime style story-lines, then you'll probably want to stay away.

I would love to give this a thumbs up...the lore, the characters, the combat (in general) all what I would expect from a Square Enix game.

What I can't forgive is the total lack of respect for a player's time & skill in the following forms:
A) Almost all boss fights are scripted so that no matter how skilled you are, the boss will only take <x> amount of damage & then you have to wait for the stupid battle dialogue to finish before you are allowed to damage him again...wouldn't have been that big a deal if not for 'B'

B) Stupid "multiple" endings wastes your time fighting the same dozen bosses repeatedly...Endings A & B were pointless where C should have just been the default one...then having D & E would have been cute way to tie up the story...instead, I was so bored by the time I got to D or E that I just didn't give a crap anymore & just watched them online.

C) Material grinding was poorly implemented in that certain materials could only be got at specific points in the game & some had the worst RNG rates possible.

Square has used the "multiple endings" gimmick before (Chrono Trigger comes to mind), but at least those endings had very unique triggering conditions & differences in ending. This was just a spit in the face to do the exact same steps & get rewards with a couple extra scenes that should have just been in the original ending anyways.

The game is good for a once thru, but take my advice & just youtube the other Endings.