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Outriders demo | impressions thread
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midasmulligan
Member
But they didn’t, and it’s not soooooo
Tickle My Tendies
Member
Super early impressions (PS5)
- I dunno if it is my display or the demo but something is off with the gamma/brightness. Blacks are crushed and at the same time areas of the imaged look washed out
- Visually it looks like a decent last gen game, nothing more or less (aleady knew this going in, but just saying)
- haven't noticed framerate dips in gameplay yet, but the cutscenes are a bit choppy
- Audio sounds great on my headphones. Sounds really good.
- I dunno if it is my display or the demo but something is off with the gamma/brightness. Blacks are crushed and at the same time areas of the imaged look washed out
- Visually it looks like a decent last gen game, nothing more or less (aleady knew this going in, but just saying)
- haven't noticed framerate dips in gameplay yet, but the cutscenes are a bit choppy
- Audio sounds great on my headphones. Sounds really good.
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Wunray
Member
Ok impressions so far is:
It runs pretty good on PC but some optimization is need.
Having to load a cutscenes at 30 fps everytime you wanna talk to someone isn't good.
The. VA is really good in the game, props to the male mc he's quite the charmer (no homo)
Controls kinda like gears of war
It's always online and that sucks
That's about it so far. I'm only 10 minutes in.
It runs pretty good on PC but some optimization is need.
Having to load a cutscenes at 30 fps everytime you wanna talk to someone isn't good.
The. VA is really good in the game, props to the male mc he's quite the charmer (no homo)
Controls kinda like gears of war
It's always online and that sucks
That's about it so far. I'm only 10 minutes in.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
I'm enjoying it but the lack of adaptive trigger support on the Dualsense is a bit disappointing.
01011001
Banned
the game is, as expected, absolute mediocrity of the highest order.
the controls on controller are shit, on mouse it's serviceable at best, it runs like absolute ass on my 1070oc while looking not half as good as Gears 5 which runs like a dream.
the gameplay is gears of war mixed with Destiny and not a single original idea in sight. even the inventory menu looks like a direct copy paste of Destiny.
absolutely dogshit, will probably die within 6 months.
it won't be as much of a disaster as BioWare's try at a Destiny clone, but it won't fair much better either.
this game looked mediocre when it was revealed, it sounded mediocre whenever they talked about it and now playing it it is confirmed mediocre to the point where I woild rather play a really bad but at least interesting game. nothing in this game is really bad, just copy/pasted from other games with not a single original concept and that is worse than having a badly made game with interesting mechanics or concepts
the controls on controller are shit, on mouse it's serviceable at best, it runs like absolute ass on my 1070oc while looking not half as good as Gears 5 which runs like a dream.
the gameplay is gears of war mixed with Destiny and not a single original idea in sight. even the inventory menu looks like a direct copy paste of Destiny.
absolutely dogshit, will probably die within 6 months.
it won't be as much of a disaster as BioWare's try at a Destiny clone, but it won't fair much better either.
this game looked mediocre when it was revealed, it sounded mediocre whenever they talked about it and now playing it it is confirmed mediocre to the point where I woild rather play a really bad but at least interesting game. nothing in this game is really bad, just copy/pasted from other games with not a single original concept and that is worse than having a badly made game with interesting mechanics or concepts
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CatLady
Selfishly plays on Xbox Purr-ies X
I agree with all your points although I would say the graphics look like a decent 360 game, very unimpressive.
I HATE the look of the character I made. Why can't I make one that looks like Shira instead of a female man-woman?
I really like the premise of colonizing a virgin planet, I'm a sucker for anything SciFi.
Gameplay is decent, similat to Gears and I like Gears.
Absolutely HATE that I have to make a stupid Square account, sign in and let Square have a shit ton of my personal info to play this. No interest in online or co-op, should be optional.
Timberwolf25
Member
It's the same on my 1X...at least on the intro vid. Very dark for some reason
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
That triggered me way more than it should have lol
Tickle My Tendies
Member
I wasn't sure if it was just me or if the aiming felt a bit off. I lowered the sensitivity a notch and it is better but still not perfect
Yeah, gameplay is decent. The combat is pretty good for me so far. I am enjoying Trickster. Up close and personal with a shotty, slowing enemies, teleporting behind them + shotgun to the face.
Looting seems alright so far. Pretty straightforward
Gonna play some more. As of right now I am probably in on day one, but we will see
Wonder if it is an HDR issue on the console version. Maybe game isnt outputting proper HDR?
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midasmulligan
Member
Fuck COVID
Allnamestakenlol
Member
Lack of cloth physics and clipping are both things rapidly rising the ranks of my pet peeves.
Timberwolf25
Member
There is a setting for HDR brightness. Mine was defaulted to 15 out of 60.
I turned it up to 25 to see if that makes it any better
Edit: Cutscenes are still very dark even after that
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N1tr0sOx1d3
Given another chance
Absolute crap. I’m sorry but it’s all too familiar formula. When are we ever going to get a different experience, it’s all much the same. Incredibly disappointed yet again.
The audio is shockingly poor, voice acting garbage and sometimes the characters look more plastic than a barbie doll.
The audio is shockingly poor, voice acting garbage and sometimes the characters look more plastic than a barbie doll.
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That is what I was trying to think of. Gears of War movement REALLY comes through in the beat-to-beat gameplay.
VFXVeteran
Banned
I started it but I can't get past the frame-pacing issues in the cutscenes. They have got to leave that unlocked for various hardware. The game looks like a typical UE game. I'll play a little more later on today.
Tickle My Tendies
Member
Hopped onto my backup PC to test it out there
3700x and OC'd 3060 Ti at 1440p/Ultra
Walking into the center of the town, by the vendors tanks the FPS into the 40s but outside of that, in normal traversal, I am averaging 100+ FPS . In the first few combat encounters I was averaging 80 fps. Did have one crash when I first got to the settlement.
I will do some 4k/Ultra tests on my 3080 build later.
That Thermal Bomb pyromancer skill packs quite a punch. Between Pyro and Trickster, I prefer trickster so far.
Also, comparing the PC version to my PS5 and it is clear to me that the console version's color/HDR/gamma is bugged. It just isn't right. Much better on PC.
3700x and OC'd 3060 Ti at 1440p/Ultra
Walking into the center of the town, by the vendors tanks the FPS into the 40s but outside of that, in normal traversal, I am averaging 100+ FPS . In the first few combat encounters I was averaging 80 fps. Did have one crash when I first got to the settlement.
I will do some 4k/Ultra tests on my 3080 build later.
That Thermal Bomb pyromancer skill packs quite a punch. Between Pyro and Trickster, I prefer trickster so far.
Also, comparing the PC version to my PS5 and it is clear to me that the console version's color/HDR/gamma is bugged. It just isn't right. Much better on PC.
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VFXVeteran
Banned
I have no issues with Cyberpunk's HDR output. Are you talking about the PC version?
Luipadre
Member
No, its shit on console too. SDR looks way better, atleast the colors
Timberwolf25
Member
This game has potential in the builds you can do later. I have a feeling once I progress more, it's really going to open up.
Also, I had 1 crash to the Xbox home screen so far. I will play it more later
Also, I had 1 crash to the Xbox home screen so far. I will play it more later
N1tr0sOx1d3
Given another chance
WTF is this!?!? 1996?? Even Craig was prettier than this!
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I wonder if you'll ever be able to Mix and match skills. I doubt it but it would open up builds; maybe for a sequel or DLC.
I went Pyromancer and am definitely going to have to learn to keep my distance like it says. Getting swarmed and not being able to focus fire on the enemy you have tagged with a debuff is rough.
Ogbert
Member
A mixed bag, but overall disappointing.
The game looks (mostly) average. Like an early PS4 game. The 60fps is nice and, in certain moments, especially during weather effects, the game takes off. Overall however, it’s no stunner. The art design is painfully generic.
Gunplay is ok, at best. This is the main worry. I’m not sensing a core gameplay loop that is addictive. Absolutely *has* to have adaptive trigger support. Criminal that this isn’t included at the moment.
Skills are ok.
Every now and then the game can feel very fun and you think there might be something here, but as an initial impression, it’s a 5 or 6 out of 10.
One other thing - getting in and out of cover is way too clunky.
The game looks (mostly) average. Like an early PS4 game. The 60fps is nice and, in certain moments, especially during weather effects, the game takes off. Overall however, it’s no stunner. The art design is painfully generic.
Gunplay is ok, at best. This is the main worry. I’m not sensing a core gameplay loop that is addictive. Absolutely *has* to have adaptive trigger support. Criminal that this isn’t included at the moment.
Skills are ok.
Every now and then the game can feel very fun and you think there might be something here, but as an initial impression, it’s a 5 or 6 out of 10.
One other thing - getting in and out of cover is way too clunky.
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Tickle My Tendies
Member
Yeah, with Trickster I just run at everyone and shoot them in the face. Tried that with Pyro and got ganked lol. Adjusted to usin cover more with Pyro and starting owning again. Definitely different style between the two.
Gonna try the Techno next
Hayabusabruh
Member
Lol. It looks like graphics doing a parody of graphics. As if to say. " character models be like..."
WTF is this!?!? 1996?? Even Craig was prettier than this!
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AnotherOne
Member
Another generic game, gears/division/destiny blended together and you get this absolute mediocre game.
Danteyke223
Member
I have no fucking clue why people say this plays average. Playing as a Trickster you are literally playing DMC Style crazy, just teleporting all over the place and one shoting enemies. Yeah the prologue is slow, but after you get the powers it becomes fun.
Aion002
Member
Just played on the Series S:
The good:
It runs at 60 fps with no apparent drops.
Gameplay is good, fast/fluid and the abilities are fun.
Close to none jaggies.
The bad:
The story bored me to tears.
The character creation is limited.
Too many cut-scenes (they are skippable).
The art goes from ok to bad.
Absolutely nothing new and original, everything already made on the PS360 gen.... Other than the graphics, it does feel like a game from that gen.
Overall it seems like an ok game, I don't know why but it reminded me of Red Faction Armageddon, a game that I enjoyed but in no way was remarkable and praise worth.
I might play it when it comes on Game Pass or is on sale for less than 15 usd.
The good:
It runs at 60 fps with no apparent drops.
Gameplay is good, fast/fluid and the abilities are fun.
Close to none jaggies.
The bad:
The story bored me to tears.
The character creation is limited.
Too many cut-scenes (they are skippable).
The art goes from ok to bad.
Absolutely nothing new and original, everything already made on the PS360 gen.... Other than the graphics, it does feel like a game from that gen.
Overall it seems like an ok game, I don't know why but it reminded me of Red Faction Armageddon, a game that I enjoyed but in no way was remarkable and praise worth.
I might play it when it comes on Game Pass or is on sale for less than 15 usd.
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N1tr0sOx1d3
Given another chance
For me it’s the fact that it’s very late to the party and does NOTHING better than Division, Warframe, Destiny, Anthem (traversal) and so many others. If you going to release a game similar to games of the same genre, you better damn we’ll best them!
Allnamestakenlol
Member
Looks like a recovering burn victim.
WTF is this!?!? 1996?? Even Craig was prettier than this!
midasmulligan
Member
N1tr0sOx1d3
Given another chance
Tickle My Tendies
Member
Trickster is indeed awesome
Danteyke223
Member
Division was so half-assed / bulletspongey
Warframe is not dubbed as not pay to win, and free to play but the missions and lore is ok
Anthem was fucking horrible
Destiny got a pass cause of Bungie and it has zero story
This is a competent story, with neat skills and diverse classes, and lots of enemy variety, and it doesn't force me to play 5 hour raids with bullshit drops.
M1chl
Currently Gif and Meme Champion
Cross-play?