The idea is, they have a flashlight that has an operating energy source (that would be rather unrealistic) and they added a gimmick where you have to shake the controller. The issue is they decided to use a gimmick. The fact that people aren't labeling it as such, shows a lot of bias. Let's say MS did this with a new game they release, and rather than shake the controller, you have to wave your hands around and the Kinect picks it up. Thus, they are forcing a gimmick. People, especially those there, would be furious.
So, ND, uses a gimmick, that could have easily been something that added to the game (such as energy source management, which would fit in an type of game in that setting). Instead of doing that, they made a decision to force the six axis stuff.
if there is 1 thing i've learned since e3, it's that if you say anything about anything on sony platform that isn't 100% positive and dick sucking, then a huge deal will be made about it lol. this whole discussion came about because i mentioned that i didn't know what the icon on screen meant, then when i was told what it was, i said 'eh that is a lame gimmick not necessary' and the normal people are all up in arms now.
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AND BEFORE ANYONE CRIES I AM ONLY 1/4 SERIOUS!!!
yes i've played it, and the fact that it has happened like maybe 4 times in 6-7 hours or so doesn't really add anything to it. especially since clickers are blind and the light doesn't phase them.
we'll agree to disagree - i'm simply not a fan of gimmicks lol.
That is laughable. The entire Kinect is a huge gimmick and you will defend that until your dying breath
Dude you can have flashlights that run on a battery that recharges by shaking it. I have one. So you shake the controller a bit to simulate shaking the flashlight. Big friggen deal...
Find something more creative to whine about
And now you know how people feel when people endlessly defend MS whenever someone said "that sounds stupid"
i didn't want to talk about this more but i will give it another response.
1. it didn't build tension in any dark areas or hasn't happened often. it's happened about 4 times in 8 or so hours, and it's always when i'm just scavenging. it isn't annoying or anything i just had no clue why the graphic to tip my controller was showing up. like i didn't even notice that my light had died at any of those 4 times.
2. if you wanna get technical about the types of flashlights, well the type of flashlight is mounted to his shirt or backpack strap, so it's not one that you would be holding in your hand and shake to get it going again.
i personally found it very gimmicky and it didn't add anything. it didn't take away like it did in uncharted 2 in those instances you mention, but it definitely did not add to the experience at all other than being a novelty. neat i guess but just pointless.
Maybe it depends on how often you use the flashlight. Sometimes I watch a playthrough at work, and I've seen it go out several times in the dark when surrounded by clickers. And I dont think there is a reason why an L shaped flashlight couldnt be adapted to electromagnetic induction. You could probably use a cheap $10 shake light and put it in an L shaped housing. If society has collapsed and energy conservation is important, it's reasonable to me that someone would have crafted their own. It is a game after all, and it just has to be good enough that you dont have a WTF moment. Obviously thats different for each person. If you are OK with combining rags and alcohol to create med kits, and tape and a broken scissors to make a one time use shiv, the flashlight shouldnt be a problem. :biggrin:
I am generally a nit picking kind if guy when it comes to entertainment. I wouldn't have a huge problem with alcohol and rags being a medkit, because you'd have a bandage and a disinfectant. Scissors and tape wouldn't be that big of a stretch, if the scissors were pointed. I have seen the plastic around cigarette packs and a lighting be used to make a shiv. I'd be okay with someone taking an L shaped flashlight and putting the guts of a induction light inside it (as that wouldn't be terribly hard), but I have a problem with it lasting for a long time. The current induction lights I've used have awful life and need to be "charged" quite often.
Sweet Jesus we are really nitpicking at this point.
So, let's talk about the PlayStation 4!
What feature do you like the most about it?
What feature do you want to see?
What don't you like about it? (I better not see any "everything!" responses )
Do you think any features will end up being lackluster?
I'm rather unsure how complaining about minute aspects of a PS3 game really applies to a PS4 thread. You can attempt to talk about the PS4, but inevitably, the conversation will take a serious detour.
So, let's talk about the PlayStation 4!
What feature do you like the most about it?
What feature do you want to see?
What don't you like about it? (I better not see any "everything!" responses )
Do you think any features will end up being lackluster?
I'm rather unsure how complaining about minute aspects of a PS3 game really applies to a PS4 thread. You can attempt to talk about the PS4, but inevitably, the conversation will take a serious detour.
Just got this email from Gamestop. Kinda odd considering rumors say the PS4 won't be out until Novemember.
Features i like most ? Instant resume, can choose wether to download single or multiplayer first, and the abilty to watch gameplay videos and game at the same timeSo, let's talk about the PlayStation 4!
What feature do you like the most about it?
What feature do you want to see?
What don't you like about it? (I better not see any "everything!" responses )
Do you think any features will end up being lackluster?
I'm rather unsure how complaining about minute aspects of a PS3 game really applies to a PS4 thread. You can attempt to talk about the PS4, but inevitably, the conversation will take a serious detour.
Streaming to a Vita. I never get to game in front of the TV anymore and the PS4 is the only hope. I don't have a Vita yet, but will pick one up closer to launch. Really, really excited about this. The fact that the PS4 has the more powerful hardware, is just icing on the cake.
I have a Vita, and still don't understand how this is going to work. The vita only has an L and R shoulder button, and the analog sticks aren't buttons. I feel like the games I could play would be pretty limited because of it.
Touch pad support? *shrug* yeah though...not enough real buttons.
I have a Vita, and still don't understand how this is going to work. The vita only has an L and R shoulder button, and the analog sticks aren't buttons. I feel like the games I could play would be pretty limited because of it.
the main thing i don't like about the ps4 is the launch-window lineup. it has nothing that interests me that won't be out on another console.
the main thin that DOES interest me is the hope that the studios i do like are working on the franchises that i love (ratchet and clank, hot shots golf, uncharted, jak and daxter, god of war) and i don't see why they wouldn't be working on those games. i also hope to see some new things as well. knack does look interesting too though, and the production values in it seem very good as well.
i personally don't really care about any other "featues" of the consoles other than playing games.