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Ak3mi · 2013-02-13, 22:54

That is too funny, hes going to be raging hard. The only problem I have with his reviews is that if a game is multi-platform (PC,PS3 & XBOX) he always chooses the console, don't get it. Any who still enjoy his rants

Edit: Here's his review, oooooh boy...

T-6000 · 2013-02-14, 17:49

The first 15 seconds sums up many people's reactions to Aliens: Colonial Marines. Including mine. Interestingly, in the 2011 demo that we were shown, the Xenos' animations and movements were actually alot better than in the full release. The Gunplay certainly feels alot better, too. In fact, a couple of reviewers, and Joe himself, said that this feels like a classic "Bait & Switch". Of course, this type of thing isn't new to me. I have seen E3 Demos that actually turn out to be better than the finished product. Most of the flaws Joe pointed out were the flaws I pointed out, and like myself Joe is extra disappointed because he was highly anticipated for this game (being a fan of the Aliens series).

With Aliens Colonial Marines being such a big disappointment, we may have to wait for a veeeeeeery long time before we see another Aliens based game. Hell, we may have to wait for another Aliens vs Predator for an Aliens game.

Ak3mi · 2013-02-14, 19:00

I love how humans become the main enemy for 3 of the missions and another 3 missions with a mix of Xenomorphs. So stupid the game should of been full focus on Xeno's.... Erghh

kenjiharima · 2013-02-14, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Ak3mi

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Edit: Here's his review, oooooh boy...

Aw dang it! Ya beat me to it.

FlareKnight · 2013-02-14, 20:02

I wasn't looking forward to this game that much, but too bad that it sucks.

Will say though, enjoyed the dancing alien part of the review

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Ithekro · 2013-02-14, 20:52

Wasn't Spore kind of like that. It looked really cool in the demostrations and early release stuff, but after release the game paly just bogged down when you got the the sandbox space age level. The creature creator being the legacy of that game.

Hooves · 2013-02-14, 22:23

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Originally Posted by Ak3mi

Oh god I knew he would express it this way. I'm a happy camper now for my own rage being vented like this. I even brought a plate of spaghetti, and a large bottle just to enjoy the show here.

kenjiharima · 2013-02-15, 01:38

I dunno now if I'd rent this on the week end or just play Hokuto Shinken 2.

Do you guys think it's worth the rent?

Ak3mi · 2013-02-15, 10:13

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Originally Posted by kenjiharima

I dunno now if I'd rent this on the week end or just play Hokuto Shinken 2.

Do you guys think it's worth the rent?

I am sure you will have fun playing it for a couple of hours so yeah worth a rent. Just play it on the hardest or second hardest difficulty, or you'll cruise through it in about 5 hours....

T-6000 · 2013-02-15, 15:16

Woah, this was fast! A mod for this game has just been released, which enables Direct X 10 Graphics and lighting effects.

http://www.moddb.com/mods/aliensdx10...afik-and-light

ReaperxKingx · 2013-02-15, 15:21

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Originally Posted by T-6000

Woah, this was fast! A mod for this game has just been released, which enables Direct X 10 Graphics and lighting effects.

http://www.moddb.com/mods/aliensdx10...afik-and-light

They are going to have to do more improvements than that.

Hooves · 2013-02-15, 15:25

They need to improve the story before I even touch this thing.

Kyero Fox · 2013-02-15, 15:56

They coulda done something awesome with the suit. Like have it show the suit but the guy or who ever runs past it then something starts up in the back behind it and a new more advanced suit comes up and slaps the yellow piece of junk outa the way.

ReaperxKingx · 2013-02-15, 16:00

What they are doing right now seems like a case where someone burns a pancake and is just piling the whip cream to make it taste better. This game been underdevelopment for a while, if it wasn't ready, it would have been better to postpone to make the game good.

Xagzan · 2013-02-15, 16:52

Sounds like Sega wasn't going to allow any more postponements.

T-6000 · 2013-02-15, 18:04

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Originally Posted by ReaperxKingx

They are going to have to do more improvements than that.

Too true, unfortunately. Gearbox will have to polish the hell out of this (fix many of the Animation problems, bugs, and terrible AI. At this point, I don't think they will since it'll require more work than they are willing to put in), or a *very* dedicated team of modders will have to improve some of the problems with the game (witch IMHO is quite unlikely. I hope to god I am wrong.).

From what I am reading, it looks like Gearbox turned over much of the work to Timegate Studios for the Single Player portion. Randy did admit that they "outsourced" some of the work on the Singleplayer Portion (20%-30%) to Timegate, but an "anonymous" poster online who claims to have worked for TimeGate claims they did most of the work (if not all). On one hand, I can claim to be almost anyone online just as anyone can. But on the other hand the poster's words seem true if you compared the 2011 E3 demo to the "finished" (I use that word lightly for ACM) product we have now. The E3 demo does look better (alot better IMHO).

TotalBiscuit gives a better overview on the first part of his video here over this outsourcing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6dtmWapwew

I can't help but wonder if Randy will admit that this game was a flop or if he will defend it like he did with Duke Nukem Forever?

kenjiharima · 2013-02-15, 20:57

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Originally Posted by Ak3mi

I am sure you will have fun playing it for a couple of hours so yeah worth a rent. Just play it on the hardest or second hardest difficulty, or you'll cruise through it in about 5 hours....

Thanks.

Will try it.

KleenexGhost · 2013-02-16, 01:57

What do you guys think of the treatment Randy Pitchford is getting? Seems like he's become public enemy number one.

Hooves · 2013-02-16, 08:10

He looks like a nice fellow. The only problem is with how many years passed from this, and us getting what we see now. Breaking the promises that were made, he sort of deserves it.

Waven · 2013-02-17, 06:40

As a developer or also publisher I don't think you can admit your game not to be "up to standards" so early after the release, otherwise there'll be (even more of) a flood of refund requests.

Gearbox just needs to stop taking lost causes and try to make passable games out of them, it damages their otherwise good reputation, which is the best marketing/PR for a developer in the industry.

Oh and this "patchwork development" was obviously a stupid idea. Too many developers spoil the game-broth.

2013-02-13, 22:54	Link #21
Ak3mi Tumble Rumble Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Imagination Land Age: 39	That is too funny, hes going to be raging hard. The only problem I have with his reviews is that if a game is multi-platform (PC,PS3 & XBOX) he always chooses the console, don't get it. Any who still enjoy his rants Edit: Here's his review, oooooh boy... <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/UGX2WE4QUw8">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________ Last edited by Ak3mi; 2013-02-14 at 09:43. Reason: Added Review

2013-02-14, 19:00	Link #23
Ak3mi Tumble Rumble Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Imagination Land Age: 39	I love how humans become the main enemy for 3 of the missions and another 3 missions with a mix of Xenomorphs. So stupid the game should of been full focus on Xeno's.... Erghh __________________

2013-02-14, 20:02	Link #25
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	I wasn't looking forward to this game that much, but too bad that it sucks. Will say though, enjoyed the dancing alien part of the review . __________________ Anime-Evo

2013-02-14, 20:52	Link #26
Ithekro Gamilas Falls Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 46	Wasn't Spore kind of like that. It looked really cool in the demostrations and early release stuff, but after release the game paly just bogged down when you got the the sandbox space age level. The creature creator being the legacy of that game. __________________

2013-02-15, 01:38	Link #28
kenjiharima Mizore-chan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moe Land Age: 43	I dunno now if I'd rent this on the week end or just play Hokuto Shinken 2. Do you guys think it's worth the rent? __________________ Vampire+Sisters

2013-02-14, 17:49	Link #22
T-6000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012	The first 15 seconds sums up many people's reactions to Aliens: Colonial Marines. Including mine. Interestingly, in the 2011 demo that we were shown, the Xenos' animations and movements were actually alot better than in the full release. The Gunplay certainly feels alot better, too. In fact, a couple of reviewers, and Joe himself, said that this feels like a classic "Bait & Switch". Of course, this type of thing isn't new to me. I have seen E3 Demos that actually turn out to be better than the finished product. Most of the flaws Joe pointed out were the flaws I pointed out, and like myself Joe is extra disappointed because he was highly anticipated for this game (being a fan of the Aliens series). With Aliens Colonial Marines being such a big disappointment, we may have to wait for a veeeeeeery long time before we see another Aliens based game. Hell, we may have to wait for another Aliens vs Predator for an Aliens game.

2013-02-15, 15:16	Link #30
T-6000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012	Woah, this was fast! A mod for this game has just been released, which enables Direct X 10 Graphics and lighting effects. http://www.moddb.com/mods/aliensdx10...afik-and-light

2013-02-15, 15:56	Link #33
Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 35	They coulda done something awesome with the suit. Like have it show the suit but the guy or who ever runs past it then something starts up in the back behind it and a new more advanced suit comes up and slaps the yellow piece of junk outa the way. __________________

2013-02-15, 16:00	Link #34
ReaperxKingx Emperor of the Expected Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Florida	What they are doing right now seems like a case where someone burns a pancake and is just piling the whip cream to make it taste better. This game been underdevelopment for a while, if it wasn't ready, it would have been better to postpone to make the game good.

2013-02-15, 16:52	Link #35
Xagzan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	Sounds like Sega wasn't going to allow any more postponements.

2013-02-16, 01:57	Link #38
KleenexGhost Riding the Ange Express Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunriseland	What do you guys think of the treatment Randy Pitchford is getting? Seems like he's become public enemy number one. __________________ "You know what these are, Mom? They're gazebos! They're BULLSH*T!" - Eddie Kaspbrak

2013-02-17, 06:40	Link #40
Waven Itadaki-nyaaa !! Join Date: Apr 2008	As a developer or also publisher I don't think you can admit your game not to be "up to standards" so early after the release, otherwise there'll be (even more of) a flood of refund requests. Gearbox just needs to stop taking lost causes and try to make passable games out of them, it damages their otherwise good reputation, which is the best marketing/PR for a developer in the industry. Oh and this "patchwork development" was obviously a stupid idea. Too many developers spoil the game-broth.