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Post by J12 on May 17, 2011 21:01:06 GMT -5
Been playing for a little while now, just got off the Patrol desk so I figured that would be a nice, natural stopping point.
Loving everything so far. My only gripe is that it often takes a few tries when walking by evidence to actually get Phelps to take a look at it. Gets a bit annoying, but i'm sure get more used to it.
The sound is incredible, and the soundtrack adds an incredible element to the game. Just completed my first interrogation. Took me a few tries to get it, but once you get the hang of it, it's a lot of fun.
Even though Team Bondi technically developed the game, I still see and feel a whole lot of Rockstar elements. Plays like tighter, 1940's style Grand Theft Auto (minus the full blown sandbox, of course).
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Post by Captain d00m - Mr. 3000 on May 18, 2011 0:05:26 GMT -5
Ive played for an hour so far, and all I have to say is that this game is AMAZING. Aside from car handling, the physics are top notch. Voice acting is brilliant, location design is great, facial animation OUT OF THIS WORLD. I look forward to losing myself in this game.
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Post by Hitman Bono on May 18, 2011 0:14:16 GMT -5
I played from 12 last night 'till 8 this morning... one can not explain the greatness of this game!
it would be fun to run fro the cops on this map though = I'm not complaining, just pointing out how gun it would be to climb up some buildings to get away from the cops
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Post by Dexter Morgan on May 18, 2011 0:39:25 GMT -5
I'm taking my time with this. Turned off the spot clues assist and am just spending like 20-30 minutes looking for clues in one spot. Driving to all locations instead of letting my partner drive, etc. Loving this game. So far my GOTY hands down bar none.
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Post by "The Visionary" Eldniw on May 18, 2011 0:58:35 GMT -5
Game is getting better and better. I can't wait for the PSN Store to be back up so I can see what The Naked City and The Consul's Car cases are about.
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Post by Mr. PerpetuaLynch Motion on May 18, 2011 4:05:48 GMT -5
What a phenomonally addicting game. I can safely say I followed none of the development of this game and bought it solely on the fact I've seen a lot of headlines about this game on IGN. Needless to say I am incredibly impressed with everything about it. It's almost a shame to have to turn off my XBox to get some sleep, I could play this game non-stop.
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Post by 1992 on May 18, 2011 5:26:33 GMT -5
Man this game really sucks. I mean I've never been pulled into a plot faster in my life. Sh*t joke but whatever and kind of a lie(Red Dead and God of War). I'm in love with this game though. I'm about 6 cases in, just about to head onto my 7th and I'm really loving everything so far. The sub-plots are extremely intriguing too, with the war flashbacks and the newpaper Psychology story. I picked a terrible time to finally buy God of War III(Sunday). I love GOW to death also, and I'm SO torn in between these two now. I have to know what Kratos does with Zeus but damn it I just can't stop working on this case! I'll be sad to see the end of this game, which I'm sure I'll blow through in a day or two, but the beauty is I have those extra two cases sitting around(A Slip of the Tounge and The Consul's Car) and hopefully they'll release extra cases in the future via DLC.
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Post by Vitamin Z on May 18, 2011 7:57:40 GMT -5
This is THE most beautiful game I have ever played. The face mapping is just so amazing.
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Post by imperfection on May 18, 2011 8:03:46 GMT -5
I am never the one to get really wrapped up in games before they release but something about this game attracted me toward it imidietly maybe it's because I love a good detective story, anyway what can I say about this game that hasn't been said in this thread already the whole look of this game just draws me in from the title screen to how great the in game action is, and it is as said before kinda dissapointing when you have to turn it off to actually get some sleep. I think I know what I'm gonna be doing the next few days lol.
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Post by Lk™ on May 18, 2011 8:06:02 GMT -5
Only had the chance to play for an hour or so yesterday, but i'm extremely impressed so far. Very good stuff.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on May 18, 2011 11:24:11 GMT -5
Yeah, this game pretty much kicks all kinds of ass.
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Post by King of Kings on May 18, 2011 11:27:29 GMT -5
I'm loving this game. I was wondering, is anyone else finding the questioning kind of hard? I generally get more than half of them right (2/3, 3/4, etc) but I find it tough!
I also find it funny that on the Rockstar Social Club site, it says that the community has generally trusted females over males.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on May 18, 2011 14:05:50 GMT -5
I agree, some of the interrogations are a little tough but I've been doing really well. However, if I get even one wrong, I usually restart at the last save point because I'm a completest, but there were some cases that I got all the questions right without having to restart.
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Post by imperfection on May 18, 2011 14:37:36 GMT -5
So I just wanna say I love the missions you can to do in between going places.
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Post by MacReady on May 18, 2011 14:59:48 GMT -5
This is literally one of the 5 best games I've ever played.
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Post by jbarqu88 on May 18, 2011 16:24:16 GMT -5
The game looks really good to me. Visually. But based on trailers, I have no idea how it plays.
Does it play like Heavy Rain? Read Dead Redemption?
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Post by King of Kings on May 18, 2011 16:38:19 GMT -5
If you liked Red Dead, Heavy Rain, or both, you'll love this game. It feels kind of similar to Red Dead, but the entire basis of the game is different. You look for clues, interview/interrogate people, etc.
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Post by jbarqu88 on May 18, 2011 16:44:38 GMT -5
If you liked Red Dead, Heavy Rain, or both, you'll love this game. It feels kind of similar to Red Dead, but the entire basis of the game is different. You look for clues, interview/interrogate people, etc. Thanks, man. I thought it would play like RDR.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2011 17:21:49 GMT -5
I picked a terrible time to finally buy God of War III(Sunday). I love GOW to death also, and I'm SO torn in between these two now. I have to know what Kratos does with Zeus but damn it I just can't stop working on this case! I'm actually playing through GOW3 right now as it's been sitting in my cabinet since last year. So many "holy shit" moments in it and the graphics are top notch. Should be finished with it tonight or tomorrow, then I'll do a speed run with all my weapons/magic and then play L.A Noire.
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Post by imperfection on May 18, 2011 18:59:07 GMT -5
I'm having a hard time turning this game off, it is that addicting for me.
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