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I got a "free" key with my 5070Ti purchase a few weeks ago, have preloaded. Extraction/MP shooters aren't really my thing, but I've seen a couple gameplay vids and looks like it might be fun
 
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Interested to see genuine impressions. Sponsored videos from the likes of Jack Frags are so disingenuous. There doesn't seem to be a single game he dislikes.
 
Interested to see genuine impressions. Sponsored videos from the likes of Jack Frags are so disingenuous. There doesn't seem to be a single game he dislikes.
I mean most people have played the open test and the server slam… so nothing is hidden for impressions.

GAF is hyped, casuals are hyped, what specific info you want?

Why didn't you just try it yourself to make your own impression when these tests were going on?
 
I mean most people have played the open test and the server slam… so nothing is hidden for impressions.

GAF is hyped, casuals are hyped, what specific info you want?

Why didn't you just try it yourself to make your own impression when these tests were going on?
I did. It was quite good. I won't have a group to play with so will probably not buy it.

In terms of specifics, I'm waiting to see how sweaty it is and whether there's some skill segregation etc.

Hope there also isn't p2w mechanics.
 
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I did. It was quite good. I won't have a group to play with so will probably not buy it.

In terms of specifics, I'm waiting to see how sweaty it is.
I play solo in this and other extraction shooters. I just go about my actions different than a group, really be selective of engagements etc.

As for sweat? You know it'll be grimey.
 
You know what... Never played those kind of games, I pretty much suck at PvP and really enjoy coop pve.... But seeing everyone so positive about this game... I must say fuck it, I'll buy the game on Steam now and enjoy getting my ass kicked for a long time... You know sometimes it's good to force changes in your habits...
 
Preordered and downloaded. I enjoyed the first closed beta and the latest server slam. Anyone here that wants to team up and have fun, let me know. I don't think I've been this giddy for a release since Destiny 1. Eager to dig deep into this one.

Thanks to clarky clarky for the awesome OT and to Men_in_Boxes Men_in_Boxes for bringing all the info with this!
 
I was also thinking this will be the game that decides if I'm staying on pc gaming side or switch back to PS5. Already have a PS5 in the house, my kids use it, and sincerely if cheating goes rampant on pc (as sadly often happens) I might buy another PS5pro (disabling cross play) to play with the kids and call it a day on pc gaming. (Also using the same ecosystem could help spare some money when it's time to buy games to be played with them)
 
Those shop prices......come on Embark.



Lets get this party started and spread some love. See you topside...........................
 
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I played one raid in the server slam. Didn't make it to extract and got utterly shit on by a dude hiding in a corner. I have played 2000 hours of Escape From Tarkov, but haven't touched it much in the last year. In the short amount of time I had with this game I was convinced that I have to give this a shot when it comes out. Grabbing PC and Xbox versions.
 
I was also thinking this will be the game that decides if I'm staying on pc gaming side or switch back to PS5. Already have a PS5 in the house, my kids use it, and sincerely if cheating goes rampant on pc (as sadly often happens) I might buy another PS5pro (disabling cross play) to play with the kids and call it a day on pc gaming. (Also using the same ecosystem could help spare some money when it's time to buy games to be played with them)

The game costs money so I hope that deters many from cheating. I play delta force operations a lot and it's shitfull of cheaters because it's free and people just create a new account. Same issue with people cheating with low level accounts and trade expensive items for real money.

In delta force there is an item that you need to get the last stash upgrade and it's only available to find on a certain map. But that map is full of cheaters so it's almost impossible to get.

I'm still on the fence for this game. I hate all games with battlepasses etc trying to milk me for more money.
 
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Decent start.

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Pretty impressive I have to admit. Good luck to 'em.

For anyone who has managed to get on, please be truthful: did they revert the graphics back to how they were prior to the recent public test? The downgrade was too heavy-handed for my tastes, and I would hope they have at least improved on the quality of the visuals to get the final game back to a state which matched the old videos.
 
Pretty impressive I have to admit. Good luck to 'em.

For anyone who has managed to get on, please be truthful: did they revert the graphics back to how they were prior to the recent public test? The downgrade was too heavy-handed for my tastes, and I would hope they have at least improved on the quality of the visuals to get the final game back to a state which matched the old videos.
Should double at the very least I think as Europe knocks off work and the US gets their lazy asses out of bed.

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Falling off of Battlefield 6 pretty hard at the moment so am interested in hearing impressions, despite feeling like the gameplay loop in this is ultimately pointless (loot, extract, die and lose loot, repeat) from what I played of the server slam.
 
Falling off of Battlefield 6 pretty hard at the moment so am interested in hearing impressions, despite feeling like the gameplay loop in this is ultimately pointless (loot, extract, die and lose loot, repeat) from what I played of the server slam.
I don't know how long this gameplay loop will keep me interested but something about it just makes me want to go again

Honestly all games are ultimately pointless, just grind and upgrade/unlock shit

I get bored in this game I start going on naked loot runs while watching TV just looking for elite loot store it in the safe pack so if I die I don't even care :)
 
Falling off of Battlefield 6 pretty hard at the moment so am interested in hearing impressions, despite feeling like the gameplay loop in this is ultimately pointless (loot, extract, die and lose loot, repeat) from what I played of the server slam.
Live, shoot, die repeat. Tis the nature of videogames.
 
Im already noticing some nice UI improvements coming from the server slam. Game looks even better. I recommend using DLAA with CNN on PC since DLSS4 has some issues like ghosting on flying debris and such
 
Is there any performance differences between base ps5 and ps5 pro?
  • PS5: Scalability settings – High Quality; Dynamic Resolution range – 720p-1600p
  • PS5 Pro: Scalability settings– Epic Quality; Dynamic Resolution range – 720p-2160p
    • Scalability settings affect rendering quality in aspects such as Global Illumination, Shadows, Reflections, Post Processing, Texture resolution and filtering, VFX, View Distance, etc.
This isn't confirmed for the full release, the dev's said the other week they are still dialling things in.
 
Likely in the minority here but wish this game had a PVE mode of constant exploring and building a base and outposts deeper in the sectors

Love this world Embark made
 
Falling off of Battlefield 6 pretty hard at the moment so am interested in hearing impressions, despite feeling like the gameplay loop in this is ultimately pointless (loot, extract, die and lose loot, repeat) from what I played of the server slam.

Well it is about doing the missions and leveling you character & workshop. So this is progression you never lose. A little bit like a roquelike.
 
Got a few mates at work trying to pier pressure me into this game.

Hearing that you make progress you never lose sounds interesting. Ive never really played an extraction shooter, so not sure if ill like it lol
 
Clarky today:

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I think today should be recognized as the first NeoGAF holiday. The good vibes can not be denied.
Just been a long time coming. I've had a good week. Good watching the game come from basically nothing but the overworld to where we are today. Quite the journey, Glad its seems to working out for the dev's.

Had a quick mess around, going to eat then properly dive in shortly.
 
lol my first run was loading in, found a dead raider with full of loot within a minute, extracted with full inventory in like 5 minutes

Thank you stranger

Also the game definitely looks better and i dont remember the music playing when the raid started. So atmospheric already
 
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