Lost Planet - Discussion and Hype Thread - UPDATE: Map Pack #3 Free Aug. 16th.

Is it safe to assume that all the people basing their decisions off of the review scores don't own 360s? You should already know if you're going to like the game since you can just download the demos.
 
[quote name='Foolman']Is it safe to assume that all the people basing their decisions off of the review scores don't own 360s? You should already know if you're going to like the game since you can just download the demos.[/QUOTE]


and to top it all off, 90% of the complaints about the demo have been fixed, thus making for a greater game.
 
[quote name='CAG 79']I'm going to skip this one and get Crackdown instead.[/quote]

Same, well, atleast until the crackdown demo comes out next week.
 
I've played a couple of demos that were nothing like the games in the end good and bad. They're like trailers, some times you don't know what the end result will be. One thing I've heard is that the game is annoying because you have to run around and collect objects to stay alive. Ahh hello how many video games have you played that you didn't collect "something" lol.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']The figures are in. Can't get them until you pick up the game though.[/quote]

my eb was reluctant to admit there was enough figures for me. but eventually told me i'd get one.

how many did you get compared to preorders?
 
[quote name='orntar']my eb was reluctant to admit there was enough figures for me. but eventually told me i'd get one.

how many did you get compared to preorders?[/QUOTE]
Not enough.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']The figures are in. Can't get them until you pick up the game though.[/QUOTE]

How big are the figures? I got a mighty mean orange and apple combo in my kitchen that need to be taken down a peg.
 
[quote name='Spybreak8']I've played a couple of demos that were nothing like the games in the end good and bad. They're like trailers, some times you don't know what the end result will be. One thing I've heard is that the game is annoying because you have to run around and collect objects to stay alive. Ahh hello how many video games have you played that you didn't collect "something" lol.[/QUOTE]


Yeah I would be extremely weary of any demo that comes out before the release of a game. Generally speaking, demos take about a month of development time away from the game for almost the whole development team. In a sense, demos before the release of a game hurt the end game because of that.

Demos really should be made after a games release, to insure the best game possible.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']Yeah I would be extremely weary of any demo that comes out before the release of a game. Generally speaking, demos take about a month of development time away from the game for almost the whole development team. In a sense, demos before the release of a game hurt the end game because of that.

Demos really should be made after a games release, to insure the best game possible.[/quote]
i disagree, especially in the case of lost planet. an early demo allows the developer get feed back and tweak the game, as they have done here with the online lobby and tiny text fixes. demo's (as long as the dev listens to the demo users) are always a good thing.
 
[quote name='orntar']i disagree, especially in the case of lost planet. an early demo allows the developer get feed back and tweak the game, as they have done here with the online lobby and tiny text fixes. demo's (as long as the dev listens to the demo users) are always a good thing.[/QUOTE]

I agree with ya.

Never would have preordered Saints Row if I hadn't tried the demo first. If it's good enough, why not put the demo out?
 
Well maybe we should have two demos, or just you know its one demo online but before the game is released they release the demo and then when the game is released they update the demo overwriting the old. Sure it's extra work for developers but think about it, the more people who play your demo through live will be more probable customers.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']Not enough.[/quote]

I called my Gamestop wondering whether I could pick up the game a little early, but they said nope. I asked about the figure, and they said that they have enough for every preorder. Whew! I hope they're not bsing me.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']Yeah, it depends on the number of preorders the store got. We got a lot. Pretty much everyone who got Gears rolled over to LP with us.[/quote]

How many figures did your store get? Is it a set amount for every store, or does it depends on preorders?
 
can't wait to pick up tmmrw... I was afraid I couldn't get it due to college bills, but I found out I was able to push the payment dates by two months, so I'll ave the LE of this tmmrw.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']Picked up the LE version from Gamerush today. Will post impressions tonight or tomorrow morning.[/QUOTE]

Gamerush got a game before anyone else? Hell must have just frozen over!
 
[quote name='orntar']i disagree, especially in the case of lost planet. an early demo allows the developer get feed back and tweak the game, as they have done here with the online lobby and tiny text fixes. demo's (as long as the dev listens to the demo users) are always a good thing.[/QUOTE]

In the case of lost planet, what was put on live was an E3 demo, which isn't very common to give out to the public.

All I know, is in the past games I have worked on, when we had to do demos, we had to stop working on the game for about one month to create and test and polish the demo. Knowing beforehand that we already have a release date to hit makes that frustrating.

So I guess it just comes down to a simple question: is a demo before a release worth losing one month of development, polish, work, adding cool stuff to the final game?

This is also the reason Epic resisted making a GOW demo. They would rather have one more month to make the game that much better.
 
Ok just played through the first mission. The introductury mission is fucking sweet. The "Green Eye" battle was awesome....you'll know when you get there.

I played in medium difficulty and it started out pretty easy, got to the boss battle (same as SP demo) and that was pretty tough, but I could never beat it in the demo anyway. Might have to jump up to Hard difficulty if lvl 2 turns out as easy as lvl 1.

Gameplay, its tight, the "Bionic Commando" hook is awesome. When you move around as a human, it seems kinda slow, its hard to move around and dodge attacks, but I may have not found the button to run or it may be just the way the game is meant to be played.

The mech's are as cool as in the demo. Didn't play a multiplayer match yet, but will start that up later tonight.

Final thought: if you played the demo and liked it, you will like the game so ignore the fuckheads at 1up.com and judge for yourself.
 
I want this game kinda bad , but no $$$ keeps me from owning a copy .:cry:
I have no idea how I'm going to buy Crackdown either .

[quote name='thrustbucket']
This is also the reason Epic resisted making a GOW demo. They would rather have one more month to make the game that much better.[/QUOTE]

Epic had a release date , carved in stone , they had to adhere to .
 
I like he fact that you level up in multiplayer... more online games need to integrate this.

I have a LE pre ordered, but I think I may switch it to normal since i'm short on cash and the extras aren't too worth it (other than the map, but everyone will have that map eventually).
 
Oh man I want this one so bad I'm gonna pop. :bomb:

And I concur, levelling up in online is where it's at. It does wonders for R6vegas' fun factor.
 
I suck at multiplayer, its so hard for me to kill someone. It seems like it just takes time to get used to. The leveling up is pretty sweet.
You also get to pick your online character, they have 4 different types with a 4 possible different outfits/camo's (2 you unlock as you level up). Some of the maps are huge but there's so many types of vehicles/mechs. There's this thing thats like a superfast go-kart, it has no weapons but it gets you around. There's a lot of cool stuff, but I still suck.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I suck at multiplayer, its so hard for me to kill someone. It seems like it just takes time to get used to. The leveling up is pretty sweet.
You also get to pick your online character, they have 4 different types with a 4 possible different outfits/camo's (2 you unlock as you level up). Some of the maps are huge but there's so many types of vehicles/mechs. There's this thing thats like a superfast go-kart, it has no weapons but it gets you around. There's a lot of cool stuff, but I still suck.[/QUOTE]


I think it's one of those games built for long term learning when it comes to multilayer... which is a good thing. the 90 degree thing is going to be a key in that as well as the VSs.
 
Man I have a 360 sitting here and no game...its so pricey! I dont have any 360 games yet...but this is the one I want the most!
 
I got it this morning, and just played through the first mission and a match in online play. The game rocks. As has already been said, if you played the demo you know what you're getting. I love it so far, and unless it takes a complete nosedive later on I don't see any reason not to buy it.
 
Has there been word of how "limited" the Limited Edition will actually be? I'm not so much worried about resale value as I just wanna make sure I'll be able to get it in the tin later down the line.
 
[quote name='Santurio']SO the LE isn't worth it?[/QUOTE]
Only if you like collecting LEs.

I'm loving the multiplayer. It actually feels like you're in the middle of a warzone.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']Where is the best deal on this game if I wanted it today?[/QUOTE]

I guess BB with the $10 off coupon. I bought it at Gamecrazy, and it pained me greatly to pay $64.64 for a game... I still haven't been able to bring myself to open it yet.
 
I took the plunge and got the LE... I'll say this is the first LE I've picked up and like the casing... it's not intrusive and isn't as much of an eyseore to almost every other Xbox and 360 LE.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']Only if you like collecting LEs.

I'm loving the multiplayer. It actually feels like you're in the middle of a warzone.[/QUOTE]
Have you played MP on the Bonus Map? Is the map a must have right now or do you think most people will wait?
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']I took the plunge and got the LE... I'll say this is the first LE I've picked up and like the casing... it's not intrusive and isn't as much of an eyseore to almost every other Xbox and 360 LE.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, the case is pretty nice. Hopefully this game has a good soundtrack since that's the bonus I'm most interested in. Maybe I should pop the game in.
 
[quote name='Santurio']Have you played MP on the Bonus Map? Is the map a must have right now or do you think most people will wait?[/QUOTE]
There's enough people playing every map. So you don't have to worry about everyone being on the map you can't use.

There's a lot of Japanese players. A lot of my games end up being me with 15 Japanese guys.
 
[quote name='DT778']cel from circuit city



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I think that's the same one given out with the Best Buy preorder...which reminds me, I gotta get my $5 + tax back since I didnt buy it there.
 
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