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Lifer
- Oct 19, 2000
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Gunslinger08
Lifer
- Nov 18, 2001
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blurredvision
Lifer
- Oct 19, 2000
- 17,860
- 4
- 81
So I installed the beta this morning and played for about 15 minutes before heading off to work. I didn't get to see too much, but so far, I'm impressed.
Purbeast is right, the physics do feel a little floaty, but I don't mind it so much. I'll get used to it, and soon I won't even recognize it.
I love the voice-over. There were actually more than a few moments where I laughed out loud, because the wife was in the bedroom fixing her hair, and was asking me what I was laughing at. The dialog is pretty clever, and the voice is perfect for it. I also loved the opening romp through a level that showed everyone's names and pictures. It was very well done, the music was great, the small amount of interactivity was perfect...just a splendid job.
I was also pretty surprised by the extra personality you can give to your character by changing their facial expressions and using the sixaxis to change where they look. I don't know if these things are used in actual gameplay mechanics, but even if they aren't, they are welcome additions just to get a laugh by making your in-game character express your feelings. Like in the tutorial level where you call into big pit, so you put on your scared or angry face, then look up in desperation.
I also like the idea of collecting all of your "accessories" instead of just having a huge assortment from the very beginning. At first I was wondering where all the options were, but it didn't take long to find out why.
As far as the graphics are concerned, I think they are pretty much perfect from what I've seen so far. I'm running at 1080p, and while I've read some things about aliasing, I've not seen much if any of it. The beta runs smooth as silk.
In my short 15 minutes this morning, I think I may fall in love with this game. It seems to want to bring out my inner child
. Tonight I'll actually go through some tutorials and get into building a level and see how everything works.
EDIT: OP, you might as well make this the official LBP thread since it releases in 2 weeks. I'm sure we'll all need a place to post our crappy levels we make.
Purbeast is right, the physics do feel a little floaty, but I don't mind it so much. I'll get used to it, and soon I won't even recognize it.
I love the voice-over. There were actually more than a few moments where I laughed out loud, because the wife was in the bedroom fixing her hair, and was asking me what I was laughing at. The dialog is pretty clever, and the voice is perfect for it. I also loved the opening romp through a level that showed everyone's names and pictures. It was very well done, the music was great, the small amount of interactivity was perfect...just a splendid job.
I was also pretty surprised by the extra personality you can give to your character by changing their facial expressions and using the sixaxis to change where they look. I don't know if these things are used in actual gameplay mechanics, but even if they aren't, they are welcome additions just to get a laugh by making your in-game character express your feelings. Like in the tutorial level where you call into big pit, so you put on your scared or angry face, then look up in desperation.
I also like the idea of collecting all of your "accessories" instead of just having a huge assortment from the very beginning. At first I was wondering where all the options were, but it didn't take long to find out why.
As far as the graphics are concerned, I think they are pretty much perfect from what I've seen so far. I'm running at 1080p, and while I've read some things about aliasing, I've not seen much if any of it. The beta runs smooth as silk.
In my short 15 minutes this morning, I think I may fall in love with this game. It seems to want to bring out my inner child
. Tonight I'll actually go through some tutorials and get into building a level and see how everything works.EDIT: OP, you might as well make this the official LBP thread since it releases in 2 weeks. I'm sure we'll all need a place to post our crappy levels we make
.
Sadaiyappan
Golden Member
- Nov 29, 2007
- 1,120
- 4
- 81
USAtoday.com -- yes USAtoday was giving away 15,000 keys starting on the sixth. All you had to do was send them an e-mail, I e-mailed them on the 8th and they sent me 3 keys. But don't ask, I have given all of my extra keys away.
Gunslinger08
Lifer
- Nov 18, 2001
- 13,234
- 2
- 81
This game is definitely unique and very creative, but I do not see it being a huge seller. Especially when it comes out among Resistance 2, Motorstorm 2, Gears 2 etc., plus a lot of people will label it kiddie and not give it a chance.
MikeyLSU
Platinum Member
- Dec 21, 2005
- 2,747
- 0
- 71
started playing yesterday thanks to Beast.
Got a couple of questions, played I think 3 boards so far.
Is there an option to have 2 accounts so that my wife could play from the beginning instead of continuing my progress?
Also, how do you play online? Do you have to get through the beginning "tutorial" boards to do it?
I just got 2 new planets I think, had to go at that point to work.
Got a couple of questions, played I think 3 boards so far.
Is there an option to have 2 accounts so that my wife could play from the beginning instead of continuing my progress?
Also, how do you play online? Do you have to get through the beginning "tutorial" boards to do it?
I just got 2 new planets I think, had to go at that point to work.
Baked
Lifer
- Dec 28, 2004
- 36,052
- 17
- 81
blurredvision
Lifer
- Oct 19, 2000
- 17,860
- 4
- 81
That's awesome. I'm loving the characters they are putting into this game. Too bad the console world is so exclusive-happy, I'd love to see a little Master Chief or Mario sack boy.
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