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I was a big fan of Die Hard Trilogy for the PlayStation, so I really wanted to see what Bits Studios would do with Die Hard. I got a good deal of time with it in single player (I didn't check if there was multi), and this is what I've got to say about it.
The biggest problem the game has right off is the control. Yes, there are lots of options you can choose between the two major control styles (Goldeneye/Turok), and the standard extra toggles (auto aim, look spring, sensitivity), but two huge control problems just make the game almost unplayable. When trying to aim with the C-Stick normally, there's a good deal of cursor movement that takes place before the screen turns with your character, made worse by the fact that the cursor always springs back to the center of the screen, which you cannot turn off in the options. Even more appalling is the C-Stick's sensitivity; even the slightest movement of the stick at the lowest stick sensitivity will cause the aiming cursor to jump in the direction that you're pointing it in. It's not smooth in the cases where extreme precision is necessary, which unfortunately means that the only way you can get into this game is if they auto aim is turned on, and kept on. Even though there is an aiming button (hold L, move the Control Stick), this still relies on the cursor movement, which springs back. Disappointing.
After I figured out how to manage with the controls, I jumped into the game. There were two levels available to play in this demo: a weapons training level and what appeared to be the first level in the game, a mansion setup. The training stage is pretty straightforward, where you simply grab a gun and shoot at a target. (Hitting it is another story, since aiming is way too touchy.) The mansion stage has you talking to the policemen sitting outside it as they work to break their way in through the front gates, one of which is our good buddy Al from the first Die Hard movie, which was a nice addition.
The gameplay is pretty quick, but is severely hindered by the control. The auto aim radius is extremely generous, which helps the aiming problems immensely, but obviously takes a lot away from the game, making it more run and gun. Then again, that's what Die Hard is about.
The graphics are a bit suspect. Some things look pretty nice, but some things look like they were ripped from the N64. Some characters look like they've been cut and pasted into the game (or the game hasn't been cleaned up yet, which I doubt, with the release so close). It's a pretty bland visual package.
Die Hard: Vendetta is a huge letdown. I was expecting a lot more in the control department, because even if the game looks old, it could be more fun if I didn't need to struggle with the controls. Too bad.
Well I certainly won't be pre-ordering it until i've read some reviews, sounds to me like my predictions have come true and this game is going to well and truly stink.
I was a big fan of Die Hard Trilogy for the PlayStation, so I really wanted to see what Bits Studios would do with Die Hard. I got a good deal of time with it in single player (I didn't check if there was multi), and this is what I've got to say about it.
The biggest problem the game has right off is the control. Yes, there are lots of options you can choose between the two major control styles (Goldeneye/Turok), and the standard extra toggles (auto aim, look spring, sensitivity), but two huge control problems just make the game almost unplayable. When trying to aim with the C-Stick normally, there's a good deal of cursor movement that takes place before the screen turns with your character, made worse by the fact that the cursor always springs back to the center of the screen, which you cannot turn off in the options. Even more appalling is the C-Stick's sensitivity; even the slightest movement of the stick at the lowest stick sensitivity will cause the aiming cursor to jump in the direction that you're pointing it in. It's not smooth in the cases where extreme precision is necessary, which unfortunately means that the only way you can get into this game is if they auto aim is turned on, and kept on. Even though there is an aiming button (hold L, move the Control Stick), this still relies on the cursor movement, which springs back. Disappointing.
After I figured out how to manage with the controls, I jumped into the game. There were two levels available to play in this demo: a weapons training level and what appeared to be the first level in the game, a mansion setup. The training stage is pretty straightforward, where you simply grab a gun and shoot at a target. (Hitting it is another story, since aiming is way too touchy.) The mansion stage has you talking to the policemen sitting outside it as they work to break their way in through the front gates, one of which is our good buddy Al from the first Die Hard movie, which was a nice addition.
The gameplay is pretty quick, but is severely hindered by the control. The auto aim radius is extremely generous, which helps the aiming problems immensely, but obviously takes a lot away from the game, making it more run and gun. Then again, that's what Die Hard is about.
The graphics are a bit suspect. Some things look pretty nice, but some things look like they were ripped from the N64. Some characters look like they've been cut and pasted into the game (or the game hasn't been cleaned up yet, which I doubt, with the release so close). It's a pretty bland visual package.
Die Hard: Vendetta is a huge letdown. I was expecting a lot more in the control department, because even if the game looks old, it could be more fun if I didn't need to struggle with the controls. Too bad.
Well I certainly won't be pre-ordering it until i've read some reviews, sounds to me like my predictions have come true and this game is going to well and truly stink.
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the diehard films are all wicked no matter how many glitches in the story line you can pick out. die hard's fantastic final! even if die hard vendetta isnt a succes weve still got the likes of die hard next generation and nakotomi plaza to look forward to!
I thought die hard 2 was rubbish because:
The plane that was crashed was low on fuel, but when it crashed it blew up because all the non-existant fuel burnt up.
McLane went around in a blizzard with only a v-neck t shirt on but didn't get frosbite or go hypothermic.
When he landed on the wing all they had to do was open the door and shoot. The bullets wouldn't pierce the wing unless they were aimed directly at it.
I liked die hard 1 though and I haven't seen DH3 yet but it's on on Friday
The plane that was crashed was low on fuel, but when it crashed it blew up because all the non-existant fuel burnt up.
McLane went around in a blizzard with only a v-neck t shirt on but didn't get frosbite or go hypothermic.
When he landed on the wing all they had to do was open the door and shoot. The bullets wouldn't pierce the wing unless they were aimed directly at it.
I liked die hard 1 though and I haven't seen DH3 yet but it's on on Friday
Parr wrote:
> Die Hard 2 is on Tv now!
I watched it last night on ITV, I liked it when Major Stuart fell into the propeller, It was a bit sick though.
> Die Hard 2 is on Tv now!
I watched it last night on ITV, I liked it when Major Stuart fell into the propeller, It was a bit sick though.
Yeah thats what I am thinking...maybe I saw an early trailer..still though...Timesplitters 2 will wipe the floor with it...i think!
I don't know what your complaining about!
I just watched the trailer on Sierra's site. The graphics are fine, nothing special, but satisfactory, the animations were good, he asn't having any trouble with the aiming system, the death animations were fine, hell for the first time ever when he shot a guy on the stairs he actually fell down them.
Maybe you've seen an early trailer? But from the one I saw this game is still on my buying list.
I just watched the trailer on Sierra's site. The graphics are fine, nothing special, but satisfactory, the animations were good, he asn't having any trouble with the aiming system, the death animations were fine, hell for the first time ever when he shot a guy on the stairs he actually fell down them.
Maybe you've seen an early trailer? But from the one I saw this game is still on my buying list.
Well like X-box live, at least its a plan.
Hmmm well for some reason i hope it will be bad as then i can cross it off my must have list and increase my chances of getting games i want.
I hope so. With the Ingame footage i saw from IGN it looked like Goldeneye!
I hope the graphics get better!
I hope the graphics get better!
I'm not so sure. I still think this game is going to be good.
All of the screenshots in NGC a while ago looked very bland and un-interesting. But then in last months mag they looked detailed and impressive.
We keep seeing it as a bad game and then as a good game, but in the end I beleive it will turn out to be the latter.
All of the screenshots in NGC a while ago looked very bland and un-interesting. But then in last months mag they looked detailed and impressive.
We keep seeing it as a bad game and then as a good game, but in the end I beleive it will turn out to be the latter.
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