So... Deadpool.(again)
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I will probably wait till it hits the bargain bin before I purchase it, but I will buy it. From what I've seen of the gameplay, I think they really failed to capture the essence of Deadpool's combat, and they totally failed to make his bamf teleport interesting or useful (outside of counters) at all.
As for the writing, this is the slapstick Deadpool that Way is known for. Now as far as if you find that sort of thing entertaining or not, that is dependant on you. If you like Deadpool's character from any of the video games that have released in the past 5 - 10 years, then you will probably like this Deadpool, if you are a fan of the grittier more fatalistic Deadpool, maybe not.
Me personally I have a feeling that I will enjoy the game in small doses, but seeing as how that is how I play most of my games...
As for the writing, this is the slapstick Deadpool that Way is known for. Now as far as if you find that sort of thing entertaining or not, that is dependant on you. If you like Deadpool's character from any of the video games that have released in the past 5 - 10 years, then you will probably like this Deadpool, if you are a fan of the grittier more fatalistic Deadpool, maybe not.
Me personally I have a feeling that I will enjoy the game in small doses, but seeing as how that is how I play most of my games...
That's really disappointing to hear. I was kind of looking forward to playing another silly 3rd-person hacky-slashy game, only this time starring Deadpool.chimpzy said:
Still though, thank you for the information.
Thats toobad. I could tolerate a bit of mediocre cookie cutter hackin n shootin,chimpzy said:
but if they can't get the game balance right thats just bad.
In the Ultimate Alliance games he was voiced by John Kassir who did a much more hoarse voice, i prefer that one.
But since Mr. North voiced him in Hulk vs Wolverine he pretty much became the de facto deadpool voice,
focusing more on the wackiness and all that.
1. Half of the weapons and guns feel weak so you can build a higher combo, obviously.chimpzy said:
2. You can manually reload your guns. You probably missed it when the game tells you how.
3. You don't need to use the right stick when you lock-on. Touching it to exit lock-on is a good thing, in my book.
4. If indicators were to appear over enemies shooting at you, the game would be a one button spam fest, and it makes less sense for gunners to get an indicator consider how often they shoot.
5. You're probably getting owned because you're not making the best use of your arsenal. You haven't mentioned using "gadgets" ever.
6. It takes a while to regen health because the game would be too easy if health regenerated a a few seconds after being hit.
7. Death-machines and combos don't mix, and the game likes combos.
8. The game is funny. It has plenty of solid Deadpool humor.
9. The voice fits his comedic style, so I don't really care how it's "supposed" to sound.
Really, most of your complaints aren't all that warranted.
I'm not too far into the game, but I can say it's a real fun time. The kind of game one would want for pure Deadpool fun. That's the main reason one should get the game, and I recommend it to people who like Deadpool.
For me, the humor alone was worth the buy. Not as fast pace as darksiders 2, but the combos are far more entertaining.
This is such a great game, I really don't understand all the hate. Deadpool is AMAAAZING, the gameplay is decent, the other characters are... uh, present. Okay, they're somewhat under DP's shadow but that's only because he is such an amazing protagonist.
I love him <3 10/10 game of the year.
I love him <3 10/10 game of the year.
So I started playing last night, and I've got to say after the hour and a half or so that I played, I love the game so far.
It's immature and it knows it, and revels in it, and really I think that's good enough. As a person who doesn't read comics, I can't speak for it being a 'betrayal' of the character or anything, but considering how many games are so grimdark and super-serious these days, I adore the self-referential meta humor and the 11-out-of-10 they cranked the wacky, rude, or just plain random humor up to. If they keep up the same sort of jesting all throughout the game, I'm sure I'm going to love it through and through.
As for the gameplay, sure it's nothing particularly new, but it doesn't need to be. Innovative isn't always good, and the combat works gloriously. Melee swings feel like they have a ton of weight behind them but they're still swift and agile and the animations are beautiful and smooth, and switching to guns mid-combat is pretty easy. Deadpool's character model takes damage as he does, too, which heals back up as he regenerates health. Really, if I had any complaints at all about it, it's that the PC key-bindings are all over the place and the camera could have used a bit more work.
I could see how it might become repetitive for some people, but personally I really like the combat system.
It's immature and it knows it, and revels in it, and really I think that's good enough. As a person who doesn't read comics, I can't speak for it being a 'betrayal' of the character or anything, but considering how many games are so grimdark and super-serious these days, I adore the self-referential meta humor and the 11-out-of-10 they cranked the wacky, rude, or just plain random humor up to. If they keep up the same sort of jesting all throughout the game, I'm sure I'm going to love it through and through.
As for the gameplay, sure it's nothing particularly new, but it doesn't need to be. Innovative isn't always good, and the combat works gloriously. Melee swings feel like they have a ton of weight behind them but they're still swift and agile and the animations are beautiful and smooth, and switching to guns mid-combat is pretty easy. Deadpool's character model takes damage as he does, too, which heals back up as he regenerates health. Really, if I had any complaints at all about it, it's that the PC key-bindings are all over the place and the camera could have used a bit more work.
I could see how it might become repetitive for some people, but personally I really like the combat system.
Are there any extras or reasons to replay (besides humour)? Such as costumes, comic book covers, etc. It comes out here n the UK and I want to buy it for review purposes but at 5 hours long, I can't justify it even to try and advance my career as a critic.5ilver said:
Deadpool was best when he was not quite a villain/not quite a hero with a dark, sarcastic and cynical sense of humour. This game is based on Daniel Way's Deadpool which is "LOL TEH RANDOMZ", "LOOK AT TEH FUNNY MAYMAYS" and "ROFLMAO HE BROKE THE 4TH WALL AGAIN!". This is a pile o' shite.
To be honest, whether the game is good or bad, it does raise a very interesting thing.Yahtzee, the Caustic Critic reviewing a game about Deadpool, the dual wielding deadpan snarker. A Manc with a mouth reviewing a game about a merc with a mouth, who in turn is practically reviewing his own game as you play it.
(Yes, I know Yahtzee came from Birmingham area, not Manchester, but that last line was too good an opportunity to pass up)
I cannot wait to see what Yahtzee has to say about it.
(Yes, I know Yahtzee came from Birmingham area, not Manchester, but that last line was too good an opportunity to pass up)
I cannot wait to see what Yahtzee has to say about it.
It's (Deadpool) funny, but there are no costumes besides in challenge modes. "Win the gold medal in each challenge map to unlock Infinite Mode, where you fight endless waves of enemies with no time limit. While in Infinite Mode Deadpool will appear in an alternate costume, but the costume can only be used in that stage's Infinite Mode."ninjaRiv said:
I didn't find any secrets, and the combat is generic, I probably wont play it again. I wouldn't pay $70 on it. Maybe get it on a Steam sale if you need something to play and beat on a lonely night.
The game is good. Worth the $40 launch price. The combat is not bad, but it's not particularly good either. Doesn't drag the game down. But if you get wrong perks, it might become painful.
Hammers are very good with slow and momentum attacks. Pistols are good with their momentum attack for damaging bunches of ranged spread out attackers.
Ranged combat can be a bit painful.
If you really interested in this game you can pick it up now. Definitely worth picking it up on sale unless you really don't like 3rd person hack'n'slash games.
Hammers are very good with slow and momentum attacks. Pistols are good with their momentum attack for damaging bunches of ranged spread out attackers.
Ranged combat can be a bit painful.
If you really interested in this game you can pick it up now. Definitely worth picking it up on sale unless you really don't like 3rd person hack'n'slash games.