The swarm of rats takes away the realism

[Germania516]

The game is great,and the graphics are wonderful but what really ruins the game and the realism is a swarm of rats following you around the whole game. During the dark ages the fleas from rats caused the plague but the rats didn't harrass a whole city or village like an annoying monster from a horror flick. Yes there was anarchy,yes there was despair,and yes people were harrassed by terrible people,and the church, but they didn't have a world of rats taking over their lives. Might as well throw in zombies,and those are annoying in games,especially if you appreciate history or realism. This game reminded me of some science fiction flick or the twilight zone.

[Marsson]

Well, to be fair the devs never claimed that their game would be 100% realistic. I'm fine with that.

[Germania516]

Originally posted by Marsson:

Well, to be fair the devs never claimed that their game would be 100% realistic. I'm fine with that.

Wouldn't you want to feel the past,and what really happened when you play ? Sure rats are attracted by death and poor living conditions,and I can understand that was the motive with a little exaggeration, but seriously it's very far fetched that millions are everywhere,and they are there wherever you are. The Black Death was a rushed game,and had potential but failed but it is more realistic than this "science fiction" copy,and yes this is more like Godzilla chasing a village through the streets of Tokyo than a survival game during the dark ages. It just ruins the medieval mood. If I wanted to play monsters take over a city I would of chosen Day Z.

[Marsson]

Originally posted by Germania516:

Originally posted by Marsson:

Well, to be fair the devs never claimed that their game would be 100% realistic. I'm fine with that.

Wouldn't you want to feel the past,and what really happened when you play ? Sure rats are attracted by death and poor living conditions,and I can understand that was the motive with a little exaggeration, but seriously it's very far fetched that millions are everywhere,and they are there wherever you are. The Black Death was a rushed game,and had potential but failed but it is more realistic than this "science fiction" copy,and yes this is more like Godzilla chasing a village through the streets of Tokyo than a survival game during the dark ages. It just ruins the medieval mood. If I wanted to play monsters take over a city I would of chosen Day Z.

Nah, I never expected to get 100% realism when I noticed this game. And they've shown the swarms since the beginning. If I want 100% realism in a game like this I go for Kingdom Come. This game wouldn't be as interesting or "game-y" if they only used humans as enemies.

[NuclearSnail]

actually they did. Once the people, the food and the live stock is gone, huge rat populations become highly aggressive and do swarm, eating anything organic they can find. Alive or not. Rats are jerks, and to this day eat people alive all the time under the right conditions. However, from the looks of this games vids, the swarms look like something out of the movie willard lol

[Zoie Shales]

The game isn't entirely about historical accuracy or realism, it has supernatural elements in it, focusing mostly on the story and atmosphere, that's just what kind of game it is.

[Germania516]

Originally posted by SpaceBones:

actually they did. Once the people, the food and the live stock is gone, huge rat populations become highly aggressive and do swarm, eating anything organic they can find. Alive or not. Rats are jerks, and to this day eat people alive all the time under the right conditions. However, from the looks of this games vids, the swarms look like something out of the movie willard lol

I am sure the inquisition {yes the church ran everything,and they would of never let rats get in their way for their mission} would of set fire to them a long time ago,and they would of been gone. All it takes is one group to flame them,and they are gone. They do not keep multiplying,and that's what makes it so far fetched.

[Blaze1961]

I'll never understand why people think a GAME needs to be realistic. No GAME or SIMULATOR will ever be 100% realistic as of this date in time.

SIMULATORS are the only thing that should strive to be realistic. GAMES are not confined to realism.

Immersion/realism is up to the developers to decide not the consumer. The consumer has the power to purchase that title or not based on what they are seeking. We all have different taste in what we prefer. If a title doesn't meet ones needs it is very simple DO NOT BUY IT.

The OP doesn't like the rats.........I do. I also know that if I didn't like the swarm of rats in a game I wouldn't have given my money to the developers. The last thing I would ever do is buy something I didn't like then expect the product to change based on my own desires.

[Nuka-Cola Zero]

Aren't the rats a supernatural element in the story on purpose? I don't think the game was aimed to be 100% realistic.

[Germania516]

Originally posted by Blaze1961:

I'll never understand why people think a GAME needs to be realistic. No GAME or SIMULATOR will ever be 100% realistic as of this date in time.

SIMULATORS are the only thing that should strive to be realistic. GAMES are not confined to realism.

Immersion/realism is up to the developers to decide not the consumer. The consumer has the power to purchase that title or not based on what they are seeking. We all have different taste in what we prefer. If a title doesn't meet ones needs it is very simple DO NOT BUY IT.

The OP doesn't like the rats.........I do. I also know that if I didn't like the swarm of rats in a game I wouldn't have given my money to the developers. The last thing I would ever do is buy something I didn't like then expect the product to change based on my own desires.

I got the game as a gift from my mate from Stockholm where I live :D I didn't pay one Euro.

[Blaze1961]

Originally posted by Germania516:

Originally posted by Blaze1961:

I'll never understand why people think a GAME needs to be realistic. No GAME or SIMULATOR will ever be 100% realistic as of this date in time.

SIMULATORS are the only thing that should strive to be realistic. GAMES are not confined to realism.

Immersion/realism is up to the developers to decide not the consumer. The consumer has the power to purchase that title or not based on what they are seeking. We all have different taste in what we prefer. If a title doesn't meet ones needs it is very simple DO NOT BUY IT.

The OP doesn't like the rats.........I do. I also know that if I didn't like the swarm of rats in a game I wouldn't have given my money to the developers. The last thing I would ever do is buy something I didn't like then expect the product to change based on my own desires.

I got the game as a gift from my mate from Stockholm where I live :D I didn't pay one Euro.

Have you tried to refund the game and give your mate the money back? They would probably appreciate the effort.

[JustComs]

I actually agree with you, but imo it's not the amount of rats but the overall realism that contrasts with over-the-top size of these swarms. I had a similar problem with The Division, but it fades away to some degree when you're immersed

[Germania516]

Originally posted by Blaze1961:

Originally posted by Germania516:

I got the game as a gift from my mate from Stockholm where I live :D I didn't pay one Euro.

Have you tried to refund the game and give your mate the money back? They would probably appreciate the effort.

No because I like the game, I just don't like the idea of the rats. I did say I enjoyed the game,and the graphics were nice so no I have no plans to refund it. I was just giving my opinion in how much it is over done with fantasy but doesn't mean I won't continue to play it. Even MOW has alot of non historical aspects,and Northgard has vikings with horns on their helmets but it doesn't mean I am not enjoying the games. All fantastic games :D

[Germania516]

Originally posted by JustComs:

I actually agree with you, but imo it's not the amount of rats but the overall realism that contrasts with over-the-top size of these swarms. I had a similar problem with The Division, but it fades away to some degree when you're immersed

I will still play the games np but they would be better without so much fantasy

[nihongin]

интересно до встречи с Николаем,а после читерные полупокеры...даже интерес пропал,а старый вообще Виталик совсем зачитереный...

[Fifty Shades of Hacks]

ye we forgot u was obviously there and know it too 100%