<!--quoteo(post=1849718:date=Jun 3 2011, 07:22 PM:name=Monkfish)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Monkfish @ Jun 3 2011, 07:22 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1849718"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Where's the mighty boot. I was mashing Q and nothing happened.
But I drew a big red ###### on the monster.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So did I. You can be <b>certain</b> that gearbox are tracking what people draw on that, and they'll release an averaged composite of what everyone drew. Mark my words.
<!--quoteo(post=1849720:date=Jun 3 2011, 08:09 PM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ Jun 3 2011, 08:09 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1849720"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->There's a demo? Where?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Anyone who bought borderlands got a "special duke nukem club somethingorother" that you can redeem <a href="http://www.dukenukemforever.com/access/" target="_blank">here</a> for a code to activate the demo on steam.
<!--quoteo(post=1849712:date=Jun 3 2011, 12:36 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ Jun 3 2011, 12:36 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1849712"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->It's exactly what I expected. Consoleified, stupid as hell, puerile. There was a Half-Life reference.
Grinning like an idiot most of the way through. I'll buy it when it hits $20 on steam, not before.
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Pretty similar experience. The only other thing I will wait for is the mod that lets you carry all the guns at once. Screw you laziness on the interface for consoles and '2 guns' limit :/
<!--quoteo(post=1849751:date=Jun 3 2011, 06:57 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ Jun 3 2011, 06:57 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1849751"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I didn't buy the gotie, but I still got the code. Must've been because I bought borderlands a fair while ago.
--Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This. If you bought any version of the game (at least through Steam) before a certain date, they let you get the demo key. I sure didn't buy the GOTY too.
It's so adorable when a PC FPS game gives you the option of using an xbox controller. Yes, please, my mouse is just too responsive! This sucks, I can't go get a cup of coffee while waiting for my character to turn around!
Also, is it just me or does Duke sound a bit like Bullwinkle?
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<!--quoteo(post=1849823:date=Jun 3 2011, 11:52 PM:name=Drfuzzy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Drfuzzy @ Jun 3 2011, 11:52 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1849823"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The beginning screams 'I want to be Duke 3D'.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> And the petty 21th century handholding nonesense makes it crawl back under the rock from which it came. Duke Nukem is not feeling like Duke Ima guessing :(
<!--quoteo(post=1849816:date=Jun 4 2011, 12:19 AM:name=JediYoshi)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JediYoshi @ Jun 4 2011, 12:19 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1849816"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Looks like they left in a good chunk of the house to mess around with in the demo
After the urinal part, type dnweapons, all weapons get dropped in front of you, pick 2. Type dnclip until "Clipping: off" appears, aim down, press W until you see your feet, then type dnclip until "Clipping: on" appears, you will fall down and Duke will do this half assed "Aaah" yelp. After you've almost reached the place below, type dnclip until "Clipping: off" appears and fly into the window at the wall. You're now exploring the duke <strike>mansion</strike> penthouse!
Also, I broke the game: <img src="http://i.imgur.com/X4IFtl.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
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edited June 2011
<!--quoteo(post=1849859:date=Jun 4 2011, 09:46 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ Jun 4 2011, 09:46 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1849859"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->A game fourteen years in the making does not live up to people's hugely inflated expectations. I am shocked, shocked is what I am.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Well let's list up the things which have no place in a Duke game then :)
<ul><li>Regenerated Health as in hiding like a coward to regain health... NOT DUKE AT ALL, Medkits needed here!</li><li>Sniper rifle... Why?</li><li>Iron sights/Aim down sights. Duke doesn't need that, his manliness will guide the bullets!</li><li>Serious lack of the Mighty Boot (it's Duke's signature "weapon" FFS) Instead you get the pansy a$$ rifle butt to the face...</li><li>A maximum of 2 main weapons... Duke should be able to carry a bazillion of weapons if not more. And don't give me that console game interface nonsense...</li></ul>
Gearbox was probably too much of a wuss, to remove all additions. All newer hero's (nowadays gamers) will throw a tantrum when they're not present in a game... Duke doesn't need any of it man, none of them at all!
<b>The Good</b> <ul><li>It's Duke, right?</li><li>Reasonable variety of weapons that all handle pretty well, including some of the ol' favourties. Could probably have a lot of fun with these in multiplayer.</li><li>Suitably over-the-top sound effects (what did they do to the Ripper, though?).</li><li>The humour's still there, although sometimes misses the mark.</li></ul> <b>The Bad</b> <ul><li>It's not quite Duke. The way the lines are delivered are like someone's trying too hard to be Duke.</li><li>Riding along a minecart and <i>not</i> being able to shoot at enemies or do anything interactive?</li><li>Really simple AI routines without the sheer numbers of enemies in games like Serious Sam to justify such simplicity. This is one thing that hasn't changed since 1996 and it really shows. Enemies don't take cover or try to flank you; they just rush you head on firing their guns in frenzy.</li><li>Very linear level design, without the spit-'n'-shine scripting polish that other games (CoD, Half Life 2) have in abundance. The level design in Duke was never that linear; there were always multiple routes, making the levels more replayable and somehow more authentic. The demo felt like a long corridor, with the exception of the stadium fight.</li></ul> <b>The Ugly</b> <ul><li>Extradiegetic music. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrbIchTTbcM&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=1" target="_blank">The</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inXHgqowWZk&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=2" target="_blank">score</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_FOW23_ePI&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=5" target="_blank">in Duke</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl_1ioJBb1U&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=15" target="_blank">was</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ach04hbHu2E&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=16" target="_blank">one</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNKBWQcYP8E&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=21" target="_blank">of</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_0GQEHeyGM&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=32" target="_blank">the</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-gLv8vZf0o&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=34" target="_blank">best</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV5Y4qiszK4&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=42" target="_blank">bits</a> and the music during the demo, particularly the 2nd level, just don't live up to the original.</li><li>Some of the textures were a bit low res and the film grain effect had some unintended behaviour (e.g. with the water in the stadium level). That's with ultra settings, FSAA; GTX 460.</li><li>Use this! Use that! I'd like to have an option to turn off on-screen prompts. I really don't want to be told how to open a door every time I see one. And I don't want to be told to kick a field goal with the eyeball of the behemoth I just downed and watch a cutscene of me doing it when I press the 'use' key, I want to do that myself, with the foot that I can't use.</li></ul> <b>The Huh?</b> <ul><li>That weird 'homage' animatic.</li><li>Sprinting. Sprinting has been introduced to games that want to be a bit more real. The thing is I'm not sure if Duke is trying to be that kind of game. It's a bit conflicted.</li><li>Iron sight. Same thing as sprinting. It's a 'realism' thing that I'm not sure fits in Duke, and it makes me wonder what kind of game Duke's trying to be.</li><li>'Hide & heal'. Same as above. Health regen is a 'new' mechanic that doesn't fit in with the deathmatch heritage of Duke (the type of play where you need to fight over health pickups to survive). I can't totally dismiss it until I see how the multiplayer works out, which I'm looking forward to.</li><li>"Press the spacebar to continue.", "UO6" as an on-screen prompt for Mouse Button 6?</li><li>Driving sections. Didn't really do it for me. I'm hoping it's a bit more refined in the full game.</li></ul>
Overall I'm slightly underwhelmed and I had reasonably low expectations to begin with. I'd imagine if the single player is like the demo it's not going to be very fun, but the multiplayer probably has quite a bit of potential. I understand that demos are often incubated early on in a game's dev cycle and that I'm being fairly harsh on it by treating it as 100% representative of the game. The game could be much improved; I'll have more to say when my special ed pre-order gets unlocked (yes - big Duke fan here). I'm still very much looking forward to playing it.
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I played a little bit and was completely unimpressed with the controls for a game that's been in development for so freaking long. The controls should have been polished to a shine.
I'm getting the feeling DNF is just made as a parody on Duke3D. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Nukem_3D:_Reloaded" target="_blank">Duke Nukem: Reloaded</a> is something I'm looking forward to. Duke 3D was awesome as it was, a graphics update might be all it needs amidst all the console WW2/modern warfare games.
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<!--quoteo(post=1850076:date=Jun 5 2011, 07:30 PM:name=Zaggy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Zaggy @ Jun 5 2011, 07:30 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1850076"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Nukem_3D:_Reloaded" target="_blank">Duke Nukem: Reloaded</a> is something I'm looking forward to.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> As long as it isn't using Black Mesa release times :P
<!--quoteo(post=1850070:date=Jun 5 2011, 06:21 PM:name=Psyke)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Psyke @ Jun 5 2011, 06:21 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1850070"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I played a little bit and was completely unimpressed with the controls for a game that's been in development for so freaking long. The controls should have been polished to a shine.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->Can you be in any way <strike>more</strike> specific?
<!--quoteo(post=1850076:date=Jun 5 2011, 07:30 PM:name=Zaggy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Zaggy @ Jun 5 2011, 07:30 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1850076"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I'm getting the feeling DNF is just made as a parody on Duke3D. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Nukem_3D:_Reloaded" target="_blank">Duke Nukem: Reloaded</a> is something I'm looking forward to. Duke 3D was awesome as it was, a graphics update might be all it needs amidst all the console WW2/modern warfare games.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> What's going to be the difference between Duke Nukem Reloaded and using the High Res pack with the new gameplay mechanics and ######?
<!--quoteo(post=1849903:date=Jun 4 2011, 05:29 PM:name=Crispy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Crispy @ Jun 4 2011, 05:29 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1849903"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><b>The Bad</b> <ul><li>It's not quite Duke. The way the lines are delivered are like someone's trying too hard to be Duke.</li></ul><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> This is exactly how I felt it with the trailers. To some extend I understand they need to introduce the character to the new gaming generation, but the whole thing felt like Duke is trying way too hard. I was hoping that the trailers were just overblown, but looks like it isn't getting much better in the demo then.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><b>The Huh?</b> <ul><li>'Hide & heal'. Same as above. Health regen is a 'new' mechanic that doesn't fit in with the deathmatch heritage of Duke (the type of play where you need to fight over health pickups to survive). I can't totally dismiss it until I see how the multiplayer works out, which I'm looking forward to.</li></ul><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> What happenend to the ego system? When I first heard about it, it was probably my favourite feature of the whole game. Instead of hiding under the rock you'd do the total opposite and keep going manlier than ever to stay alive. Now it's just a standard CoD hide & heal system?
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<!--quoteo(post=1851214:date=Jun 9 2011, 05:58 PM:name=Bacillus)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bacillus @ Jun 9 2011, 05:58 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1851214"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->What happenend to the ego system? When I first heard about it, it was probably my favourite feature of the whole game. Instead of hiding under the rock you'd do the total opposite and keep going manlier than ever to stay alive. Now it's just a standard CoD hide & heal system?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> you have an ego bar which is basically a health bar... It doesn't fill up by doing manly things like shooting or dashing towards enemies under heavy fire, instead it fill up by hiding like a coward...
Demo, so I do hope they will adress this in the full game...
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But I drew a big red ###### on the monster.
But I drew a big red ###### on the monster.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So did I. You can be <b>certain</b> that gearbox are tracking what people draw on that, and they'll release an averaged composite of what everyone drew. Mark my words.
--Scythe--
Anyone who bought borderlands got a "special duke nukem club somethingorother" that you can redeem <a href="http://www.dukenukemforever.com/access/" target="_blank">here</a> for a code to activate the demo on steam.
--Scythe--
Grinning like an idiot most of the way through. I'll buy it when it hits $20 on steam, not before.
--Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Pretty similar experience. The only other thing I will wait for is the mod that lets you carry all the guns at once. Screw you laziness on the interface for consoles and '2 guns' limit :/
Borderlands: 19,99€
DLC pack: 23,99€
Total: 43,98€
Borderlands GOTY: 49,99€
Six euros for a demo?! Madness!
--Scythe--
--Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This. If you bought any version of the game (at least through Steam) before a certain date, they let you get the demo key. I sure didn't buy the GOTY too.
Madness...?
This is how you kick ass and chew bubblegum, while not having any gum!
Also, is it just me or does Duke sound a bit like Bullwinkle?
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Never.
The beginning screams 'I want to be Duke 3D'.
And the petty 21th century handholding nonesense makes it crawl back under the rock from which it came. Duke Nukem is not feeling like Duke Ima guessing :(
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Howto:
After the urinal part, type dnweapons, all weapons get dropped in front of you, pick 2.
Type dnclip until "Clipping: off" appears, aim down, press W until you see your feet, then type dnclip until "Clipping: on" appears, you will fall down and Duke will do this half assed "Aaah" yelp.
After you've almost reached the place below, type dnclip until "Clipping: off" appears and fly into the window at the wall.
You're now exploring the duke <strike>mansion</strike> penthouse!
Also, I broke the game: <img src="http://i.imgur.com/X4IFtl.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
Well let's list up the things which have no place in a Duke game then :)
<ul><li>Regenerated Health as in hiding like a coward to regain health... NOT DUKE AT ALL, Medkits needed here!</li><li>Sniper rifle... Why?</li><li>Iron sights/Aim down sights. Duke doesn't need that, his manliness will guide the bullets!</li><li>Serious lack of the Mighty Boot (it's Duke's signature "weapon" FFS) Instead you get the pansy a$$ rifle butt to the face...</li><li>A maximum of 2 main weapons... Duke should be able to carry a bazillion of weapons if not more. And don't give me that console game interface nonsense...</li></ul>
Gearbox was probably too much of a wuss, to remove all additions. All newer hero's (nowadays gamers) will throw a tantrum when they're not present in a game... Duke doesn't need any of it man, none of them at all!
<ul><li>It's Duke, right?</li><li>Reasonable variety of weapons that all handle pretty well, including some of the ol' favourties. Could probably have a lot of fun with these in multiplayer.</li><li>Suitably over-the-top sound effects (what did they do to the Ripper, though?).</li><li>The humour's still there, although sometimes misses the mark.</li></ul>
<b>The Bad</b>
<ul><li>It's not quite Duke. The way the lines are delivered are like someone's trying too hard to be Duke.</li><li>Riding along a minecart and <i>not</i> being able to shoot at enemies or do anything interactive?</li><li>Really simple AI routines without the sheer numbers of enemies in games like Serious Sam to justify such simplicity. This is one thing that hasn't changed since 1996 and it really shows. Enemies don't take cover or try to flank you; they just rush you head on firing their guns in frenzy.</li><li>Very linear level design, without the spit-'n'-shine scripting polish that other games (CoD, Half Life 2) have in abundance. The level design in Duke was never that linear; there were always multiple routes, making the levels more replayable and somehow more authentic. The demo felt like a long corridor, with the exception of the stadium fight.</li></ul>
<b>The Ugly</b>
<ul><li>Extradiegetic music. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrbIchTTbcM&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=1" target="_blank">The</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inXHgqowWZk&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=2" target="_blank">score</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_FOW23_ePI&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=5" target="_blank">in Duke</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl_1ioJBb1U&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=15" target="_blank">was</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ach04hbHu2E&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=16" target="_blank">one</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNKBWQcYP8E&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=21" target="_blank">of</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_0GQEHeyGM&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=32" target="_blank">the</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-gLv8vZf0o&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=34" target="_blank">best</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV5Y4qiszK4&feature=BFa&list=PLAC99A44BE97E6ECD&index=42" target="_blank">bits</a> and the music during the demo, particularly the 2nd level, just don't live up to the original.</li><li>Some of the textures were a bit low res and the film grain effect had some unintended behaviour (e.g. with the water in the stadium level). That's with ultra settings, FSAA; GTX 460.</li><li>Use this! Use that! I'd like to have an option to turn off on-screen prompts. I really don't want to be told how to open a door every time I see one. And I don't want to be told to kick a field goal with the eyeball of the behemoth I just downed and watch a cutscene of me doing it when I press the 'use' key, I want to do that myself, with the foot that I can't use.</li></ul>
<b>The Huh?</b>
<ul><li>That weird 'homage' animatic.</li><li>Sprinting. Sprinting has been introduced to games that want to be a bit more real. The thing is I'm not sure if Duke is trying to be that kind of game. It's a bit conflicted.</li><li>Iron sight. Same thing as sprinting. It's a 'realism' thing that I'm not sure fits in Duke, and it makes me wonder what kind of game Duke's trying to be.</li><li>'Hide & heal'. Same as above. Health regen is a 'new' mechanic that doesn't fit in with the deathmatch heritage of Duke (the type of play where you need to fight over health pickups to survive). I can't totally dismiss it until I see how the multiplayer works out, which I'm looking forward to.</li><li>"Press the spacebar to continue.", "UO6" as an on-screen prompt for Mouse Button 6?</li><li>Driving sections. Didn't really do it for me. I'm hoping it's a bit more refined in the full game.</li></ul>
Overall I'm slightly underwhelmed and I had reasonably low expectations to begin with. I'd imagine if the single player is like the demo it's not going to be very fun, but the multiplayer probably has quite a bit of potential. I understand that demos are often incubated early on in a game's dev cycle and that I'm being fairly harsh on it by treating it as 100% representative of the game. The game could be much improved; I'll have more to say when my special ed pre-order gets unlocked (yes - big Duke fan here). I'm still very much looking forward to playing it.
All that's left now is Serious Sam 3 and HL2c
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Nukem_3D:_Reloaded" target="_blank">Duke Nukem: Reloaded</a> is something I'm looking forward to.
Duke 3D was awesome as it was, a graphics update might be all it needs amidst all the console WW2/modern warfare games.
As long as it isn't using Black Mesa release times :P
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Nukem_3D:_Reloaded" target="_blank">Duke Nukem: Reloaded</a> is something I'm looking forward to.
Duke 3D was awesome as it was, a graphics update might be all it needs amidst all the console WW2/modern warfare games.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What's going to be the difference between Duke Nukem Reloaded and using the High Res pack with the new gameplay mechanics and ######?
<ul><li>It's not quite Duke. The way the lines are delivered are like someone's trying too hard to be Duke.</li></ul><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This is exactly how I felt it with the trailers. To some extend I understand they need to introduce the character to the new gaming generation, but the whole thing felt like Duke is trying way too hard. I was hoping that the trailers were just overblown, but looks like it isn't getting much better in the demo then.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><b>The Huh?</b>
<ul><li>'Hide & heal'. Same as above. Health regen is a 'new' mechanic that doesn't fit in with the deathmatch heritage of Duke (the type of play where you need to fight over health pickups to survive). I can't totally dismiss it until I see how the multiplayer works out, which I'm looking forward to.</li></ul><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What happenend to the ego system? When I first heard about it, it was probably my favourite feature of the whole game. Instead of hiding under the rock you'd do the total opposite and keep going manlier than ever to stay alive. Now it's just a standard CoD hide & heal system?
you have an ego bar which is basically a health bar... It doesn't fill up by doing manly things like shooting or dashing towards enemies under heavy fire, instead it fill up by hiding like a coward...
Demo, so I do hope they will adress this in the full game...
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Part of me still thought "this can't be real". Am I the only one?