Disappointing Demo: Dated graphics and dull gameplay

[Cyg]

I played the demo and was disappointed. The graphics felt dated, like something from 2010 and triggered nostalgic but unwelcome flashbacks. The gameplay was dull and unengaging, so Im passing on this one. The character designs were a highlight and looked appealing, but that’s about the only positive.

Good day

[Linfried]

Originally posted by Cyg:

The character designs were a highlight and looked appealing, but that’s about the only positive.

That's what sold me the game. Why does everything have to be so complicated with some people?

[Cyg]

Originally posted by Linfried:

Originally posted by Cyg:

The character designs were a highlight and looked appealing, but that’s about the only positive.

That's what sold me the game. Why does everything have to be so complicated with some people?

Some of us prefer depth and complexity in a game.

[P07470]

Ok?

Some people rly hate seeing others having fun with something.

[AMABATUKAM]

Originally posted by Cyg:

I played the demo and was disappointed. The graphics felt dated, like something from 2010 and triggered nostalgic but unwelcome flashbacks. The gameplay was dull and unengaging, so Im passing on this one. The character designs were a highlight and looked appealing, but that’s about the only positive.

Good day

Damn, I'll let the US president know. Thanks for giving us such vital information.

[Linfried]

Originally posted by Cyg:

Some of us prefer depth and complexity in a game.

You want depth and complexity? Go outside. Get a girlfriend. Marry. Live life.

[Cyg]

Originally posted by AMABATUKAM:

Originally posted by Cyg:

I played the demo and was disappointed. The graphics felt dated, like something from 2010 and triggered nostalgic but unwelcome flashbacks. The gameplay was dull and unengaging, so Im passing on this one. The character designs were a highlight and looked appealing, but that’s about the only positive.

Good day

Damn, I'll let the US president know. Thanks for giving us such vital information.

Go ahead and tell the US president if you want, buddy. I couldnt care less about the US or your sarcasm, do whatever suits you.

[Acey]

People really coping hard for this game for some reason. Have to wonder if the defense would be so strong if not for the sex appeal and the likely fabricated controversy behind it.

I also played the demo and it seems like a pretty typical hack and slash with okay visuals. Its obvious from the skill tree that you get more tech as you unlock more abilities. The complexity will come from the harder fights and like much similar games once you get into the flow of dodges / parries and attack combos it should feel pretty great.

Overall though I wasn't really impressed by the demo either but for the gooners and the people who legit want the game play from this. Have at it. No sense in ruining the fun for others if they like the game.

[pinkfloydfan123]

"I don't like a hack and slash game for being a hack and slash"

[Havok]

Could have told you that when I played the demo on ps5 last year. It’s nothing special, but it plays well and looks decent with buttery framerates and frame time.

Worth the $80, no, I don’t think so. But worth playing for a casual adventure hack and slash, probably.

[P07470]

This is how nier automata started and that's literally one of the best games ever made. Exact same comments were made about it in the beginning.

[Havok]

Originally posted by P07470:

This is how nier automata started and that's literally one of the best games ever made..

Subjectively, not objectively

[Mayakii]

Just like for many others, the first main appeal for me was the character design and it being a souls-like game. Gave the demo a go, and I was very pleased with it.

As a huge souls fan, I found the combat fun & engaging, with qt events to spice up the pace and give a nice cinematic experience. From a quick look, the skill tree further pushes the gameplay to higher complexity while also encouraging different play styles with rewarding outcomes. Exploration seemed great, OSTs absolutely amazing and the hints of further character customization (both in stats & visual) got me hooked.

With all that being said, if you think graphics make a game, and the gameplay wasn't good enough for you, it is what it is. There's nothing wrong having a different taste or opinion about things.

[GentleLight]

How strong is a ps5? O right, as strong as a RX 6700 XT and you are complaining about a game ported from such a console? Dated? No., not at all.

Lets look at final fantasy rebirth on ps5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o5fHQOIERk

wow, look at those amazing rocks in the front when the game starts
wow, look at those amazing pop up textures. Oh, I heard they ported this issue over to PC too.

This is from a triple A company btw and stellar blade is a AA company.

[AMABATUKAM]

Originally posted by Cyg:

Originally posted by AMABATUKAM:

Damn, I'll let the US president know. Thanks for giving us such vital information.

Go ahead and tell the US president if you want, buddy. I couldnt care less about the US or your sarcasm, do whatever suits you.

You cared enough to reply ol buddy ol pal ol chum. All that's missing now are flowers and dinner.

[Solus]

Make sure to give this clown his clown award 🤡