Dark Souls Prepare to Die Edition for PC!

[mindcycle]

Awesome! I'd play this again on the PC. It would be even better if they ported Demons Souls as well, but i doubt that will ever happen.. Oh well, Dark Souls on PC is great news indeed.

 

[Daverino]

I played the hell out of Dark Souls on the PS3 and loved every moment (except PvP). But I can't seem to get excited about this. The gameplay seemed really optimized for controllers and I am having a hard time thinking what would be greatly improved on a PC. Graphics would be better, of course. But just playing the whole thing again but looking prettier? Not sure about that.

Someone sell me on this idea. Why is everyone so excited about the PC version?

 

[smackababy]

I played the hell out of Dark Souls on the PS3 and loved every moment (except PvP). But I can't seem to get excited about this. The gameplay seemed really optimized for controllers and I am having a hard time thinking what would be greatly improved on a PC. Graphics would be better, of course. But just playing the whole thing again but looking prettier? Not sure about that.

Someone sell me on this idea. Why is everyone so excited about the PC version?

New bosses, no slow downs in certain areas, possibility of fan made content (mods). I will surely be buying this day one. I'd even accept an Origin only release (please don't Namco!).

 

[Dankk]

Someone sell me on this idea. Why is everyone so excited about the PC version?

Because some of us don't have consoles, and aren't willing to buy one just for a couple of exclusives.

And most PC games do let you use a gamepad, btw. Dark Souls will almost undoubtedly have gamepad support.

 

[hans030390]

I played the hell out of Dark Souls on the PS3 and loved every moment (except PvP). But I can't seem to get excited about this. The gameplay seemed really optimized for controllers and I am having a hard time thinking what would be greatly improved on a PC. Graphics would be better, of course. But just playing the whole thing again but looking prettier? Not sure about that.

Someone sell me on this idea. Why is everyone so excited about the PC version?

I'll just plug in my 360 controller unless the KB/M controls are somehow excellent.

I'm excited because 1) I never finished it on PS3 and 2) I'm always excited to play PC games over console games, mostly because they look and run better. For those that don't have a PS3 or 360, it's fantastic news.

 

[TheSlamma]

I played the hell out of Dark Souls on the PS3 and loved every moment (except PvP). But I can't seem to get excited about this. The gameplay seemed really optimized for controllers and I am having a hard time thinking what would be greatly improved on a PC. Graphics would be better, of course. But just playing the whole thing again but looking prettier? Not sure about that.

Someone sell me on this idea. Why is everyone so excited about the PC version?

You do know you can plug your controller into a Windows 7 PC right?

 

[Daverino]

You do know you can plug your controller into a Windows 7 PC right?

Well of course. But that's not the audience of my post. I'm talking about all the people who played DS already and want to pick it up again on PC.

Obviously if you've never played DS you should run out and buy this immediately on PC when it comes out.

 

[smackababy]

So just saw some pics and it will be a GFWL game. Not sure if it will require it, but it's on the box.

 

[Dankk]

So just saw some pics and it will be a GFWL game. Not sure if it will require it, but it's on the box.

Can you post said pics?

Also remember: Games for Windows =/= Games for Windows Live.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

Make sure to sign the petition asking for GFWL to be stricken from this product.

Hey a petition got us the game on the PC, maybe it can save it as well.

http://www.change.org/petitions/nam...ls-pc-edition-without-games-for-windows-live#

 

[mindcycle]

Make sure to sign the petition asking for GFWL to be stricken from this product.

Hey a petition got us the game on the PC, maybe it can save it as well.

http://www.change.org/petitions/nam...ls-pc-edition-without-games-for-windows-live#

I signed it. This is terrible news..

If does end up being released with GFWL it's a no-buy for me. Fuck GFWL.

 

[KaOTiK]

We can only hope a petition will work, since it worked to actually bring the game to the PC. It is like they are trying to set it up to fail so they can just say that PC ports don't sell well next time people want one of their games ported.

 

[smackababy]

Can you post said pics?

Also remember: Games for Windows =/= Games for Windows Live.

It was posted on the Dark Souls Facebook page. Not sure if I can hotlink it.

 

[Maleficus]

Tfw gfwl

 

[Josh123]

By Zeus' beard!

 

[StrangerGuy]

Tfw gfwl

Seriously, GFWL can GTFO.

Of course devs can always start blaming piracy instead of admitting that their failures was caused by an unending list of shit decisions made over the last few years.

 

[PhatoseAlpha]

Given the game's unusual multiplayer, and that it's a console port, GFWL was probably a 'Use the system equivalent to XBL that we've already got mostly working, or spend extra money and maybe not get OK to port it."

 

[nyker96]

lol prepare to die edition ;]

how about prepare to kick some ass edition!

 

[darkewaffle]

I feel like if they called it "Prepare for Die" it would be much more amusing.

 

[-Slacker-]

Well of course. But that's not the audience of my post. I'm talking about all the people who played DS already and want to pick it up again on PC.

Obviously if you've never played DS you should run out and buy this immediately on PC when it comes out.

60 FPS. Blighttown

 

[jdelrio22]

Finished the ps3 version and was hoping to grab a PC copy.

GFWL = Never again.

Dealt with that when playing Dawn of War II and Dirt 3 and I don't ever want to have that again.

Have I mentioned how much I dislike GFWL?

 

[mindcycle]

Dark Souls devs say Games for Windows discussion 'ongoing'

Dark Souls: Prepare to Die is the long-awaited PC port of the hardcore console title, but PC fans were none-too-pleased by the "Games for Windows Live" logo that appeared with the announcement. Producer Daisuke Uchiyama seems at least receptive to change, claiming that the partnership talks aren't set in stone.

"[Live] is the established server that we used for the Xbox 360 version - that's the main reason we picked it," Uchiyama told Edge. "But the partnership decision is still ongoing. We might have another announcement soon regarding the platform we'll be using."

Marketing head Carlson Choi also remarked that since the game isn't due until August, "there is still a lot of time for marketing beats." That implies more announcements to come, which PC stalwarts hope means Steamworks.

Dark Souls: Prepare to Die will add a new chapter, two new bosses and various new enemies, a PVP matchmaking system, a new NPC, and additional weapons and armor. All those fancy extras should make the game easier, so we shouldn't feel that the subtitle is foreboding at all, right?

via:
http://www.shacknews.com/article/73386/dark-souls-devs-say-gfw-live-discussion-ongoing

 

[Juddog]

I will definitely buy this when it comes out, or is it already out?

 

[PowerYoga]

I won't if it has GFWL. Worst thing to ever happen to pc gaming.

 

[smackababy]

Even with GFWL, I'll still buy it. A Steamworks release would be the best case scenario. They get the feel good DRM and most fanboys will be happy.