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SkullMan

Anyone picking this up? After playing the demo last week I was sold, finally an original IP. I'm so sick of sequels lately...it seems that's all there...cash cows. It's nice to a see an original game come out that is getting good scores across the boards.

If you haven't considered it, give it a try.

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Ravage

It got pretty good reviews and seems like a pretty good combination of platforming and beating up robots. The combat looks cool, and seems fairly rewarding once you get towards the end. The story seems pretty good too. Also, if you want another good, original IP, play Alan Wake.

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I enjoyed the demo myself, gonna get it eventually

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LordJumpMad

Yeah, the Demo is geat
I may rent this one.

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BedCommando

Only thing that bothers me is the movement. The character looks freeflowing, but doesn't seem like it when you're controlling him and wanting to take quick turns. But I love the climbing/acrobatic parts, as it eliminates the bullcrap parts where you miss a ledge by a pixel.

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OldBoy

Played the demo last night and was strangley hooked.So much so that I've just gone and bought it.Gonna have to wait till tonight to fire it up though . Yes the gameplay seemed very easy but I fell in love with the style of the game and the characters seem cool.Being written by Alex Garland I'm hoping for a good yarn.Need to get the kidz to bed ASAP

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SkullMan

I'm on chapter 3 and enjoying it, it does some things really well...there are some flaws but the good outweighs the bad. The graphics aren't the best I've seen but the art direction and style is gorgeous and more than makes up for the technical shortcomings. The characters are well realized and fleshed out, very likable and relatable. The action can be a bit predictable, enter this area take out these enemies, etc.

The Good:

+Beautiful Art Direction
+Good story and Voice Acting
+Feels fresh and original

The Bad:
-Framerate issues
-Player can feel sluggish at times
-Some pop in and screen tearing

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OldBoy

Well I played up to Chapter 4 last night and have really enjoyed it thus far. I'm really liking the art direction,really beautiful game. I also was surprised by the gameplay, I like the idea of using the decoy and I think the jumping works really well.It does make things easy but it really helps the gameplay flow and when you string together lots of jumps it feels and looks great.The combat is good,apart from the sometimes irratic camera, and the upgrades should provide a bit more depth as the game continues.Looking forward to playing some more tonight!

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SkullMan

WaltzElf wrote:

Wait, how is this an original IP?

This story has been around forever. That's like calling Dante's Inferno an original IP.

I'm kinda keen to play it, but I must admit it's not #1 on my list. Looks and sounds great, though.

Just because it's influenced and inspired by certain re-envisioning and re-imaging of an old story doesn't mean the game itself isn't a original IP. It's a new game with no sequels and nothing really to base it on. there are hints of gameplay influences from Uncharted, Prince of Persia, and Heavenly Sword...but that doesn't mean it's not an original IP.

Dante's Inferno was a blatant God of War rip off, but reskinned.

There's a big difference.

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Bankai

SkullMan wrote:

WaltzElf wrote:

Wait, how is this an original IP?

This story has been around forever. That's like calling Dante's Inferno an original IP.

I'm kinda keen to play it, but I must admit it's not #1 on my list. Looks and sounds great, though.

Just because it's influenced and inspired by certain re-envisioning and re-imaging of an old story doesn't mean the game itself isn't a original IP. It's a new game with no sequels and nothing really to base it on. there are hints of gameplay influences from Uncharted, Prince of Persia, and Heavenly Sword...but that doesn't mean it's not an original IP.

Dante's Inferno was a blatant God of War rip off, but reskinned.

There's a big difference.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property

Ninja Theory has no rights whatsoever over the character of Monkey. Another developer can quite happily use the character and the story of Journey to the West for a completely different game, call it "Super Strong Dude that is a Slave of Cute Girl" and not owe Ninja Theory one whit.

That is what IP means - ownership of the characters and content within the game. Ninja Theory has come up with an original GAME not an original IP. IP has nothing to do with who ripped what off.

SkullMan

WaltzElf wrote:

SkullMan wrote:

WaltzElf wrote:

Wait, how is this an original IP?

This story has been around forever. That's like calling Dante's Inferno an original IP.

I'm kinda keen to play it, but I must admit it's not #1 on my list. Looks and sounds great, though.

Just because it's influenced and inspired by certain re-envisioning and re-imaging of an old story doesn't mean the game itself isn't a original IP. It's a new game with no sequels and nothing really to base it on. there are hints of gameplay influences from Uncharted, Prince of Persia, and Heavenly Sword...but that doesn't mean it's not an original IP.

Dante's Inferno was a blatant God of War rip off, but reskinned.

There's a big difference.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property

Ninja Theory has no rights whatsoever over the character of Monkey. Another developer can quite happily use the character and the story of Journey to the West for a completely different game, call it "Super Strong Dude that is a Slave of Cute Girl" and not owe Ninja Theory one whit.

That is what IP means - ownership of the characters and content within the game. Ninja Theory has come up with an original GAME not an original IP. IP has nothing to do with who ripped what off.

No, they designed their own monkey character. No one can rip off their design. They can own the character, because he is his own character. They made these characters up, they own the rights to Monkey, Trip, and all other characters from the game. They don't own the 'Journey to the West' rights, but they made the characters their own. Try using their 'Monkey' character in something of your own and not getting sued. I dare you.

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Bankai

SkullMan wrote:

WaltzElf wrote:

SkullMan wrote:

WaltzElf wrote:

Wait, how is this an original IP?

This story has been around forever. That's like calling Dante's Inferno an original IP.

I'm kinda keen to play it, but I must admit it's not #1 on my list. Looks and sounds great, though.

Just because it's influenced and inspired by certain re-envisioning and re-imaging of an old story doesn't mean the game itself isn't a original IP. It's a new game with no sequels and nothing really to base it on. there are hints of gameplay influences from Uncharted, Prince of Persia, and Heavenly Sword...but that doesn't mean it's not an original IP.

Dante's Inferno was a blatant God of War rip off, but reskinned.

There's a big difference.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property

Ninja Theory has no rights whatsoever over the character of Monkey. Another developer can quite happily use the character and the story of Journey to the West for a completely different game, call it "Super Strong Dude that is a Slave of Cute Girl" and not owe Ninja Theory one whit.

That is what IP means - ownership of the characters and content within the game. Ninja Theory has come up with an original GAME not an original IP. IP has nothing to do with who ripped what off.

No, they designed their own monkey character. No one can rip off their design. They can own the character, because he is his own character. They made these characters up, they own the rights to Monkey, Trip, and all other characters from the game. They don't own the 'Journey to the West' rights, but they made the characters their own. Try using their 'Monkey' character in something of your own and not getting sued. I dare you.

Nope. I can make a game with a muscle bound man called Monkey who has a circlet on his head and put him in a game, and not get sued. I promise you.

SkullMan

Whatever. They gave the character a personality on their own, it's their character now. You can't copy it. He's based on the story but he's Ninja Theory's character.

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Bankai

SkullMan wrote:

Whatever. They gave the character a personality on their own, it's their character now. You can't copy it. He's based on the story but he's Ninja Theory's character.

And once again that really isn't how it works. The guys who made the film adaptation of Beowolf don't own the character. Konami don't own Dracula. Visceral Games and EA do not own Dante, Death or the Devil, despite producing Dante's Inferno.

In fact, for probably the best comparison - Tecmo Koei do not own the warlords of China and Japan, despite giving them "their own personalities" in Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. That is why Capcom could come in and make Sengoku Busara, using the same list of historical figures. Like Journey to the West, the characters of the Dynasty Warriors games come directly from an ancient Chinese text: Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Tecmo Koei do not own it, and it is not their IP (only the title is, and that's more trademark than IP).

Sorry buddy, but you're wrong. Monkey is a character that is old enough to be out of copyright. No one can own him. The only thing that Ninja Theory own is the actual code in the game Enslaved, and the title, Enslaved. That is not an IP.

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LzWinky

SkullMan wrote:

WaltzElf wrote:

SkullMan wrote:

WaltzElf wrote:

Wait, how is this an original IP?

This story has been around forever. That's like calling Dante's Inferno an original IP.

I'm kinda keen to play it, but I must admit it's not #1 on my list. Looks and sounds great, though.

Just because it's influenced and inspired by certain re-envisioning and re-imaging of an old story doesn't mean the game itself isn't a original IP. It's a new game with no sequels and nothing really to base it on. there are hints of gameplay influences from Uncharted, Prince of Persia, and Heavenly Sword...but that doesn't mean it's not an original IP.

Dante's Inferno was a blatant God of War rip off, but reskinned.

There's a big difference.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property

Ninja Theory has no rights whatsoever over the character of Monkey. Another developer can quite happily use the character and the story of Journey to the West for a completely different game, call it "Super Strong Dude that is a Slave of Cute Girl" and not owe Ninja Theory one whit.

That is what IP means - ownership of the characters and content within the game. Ninja Theory has come up with an original GAME not an original IP. IP has nothing to do with who ripped what off.

No, they designed their own monkey character. No one can rip off their design. They can own the character, because he is his own character. They made these characters up, they own the rights to Monkey, Trip, and all other characters from the game. They don't own the 'Journey to the West' rights, but they made the characters their own. Try using their 'Monkey' character in something of your own and not getting sued. I dare you.

Nope. Absolutely wrong. If they can use it, then it's public domain which means they CANNOT lay claim to those characters

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OldBoy

Hmm.when I saw all of the replies I thought that there would be a bunch of people saying how great this game is ,but alas tis another pointless disagreement ah well ....THIS GAME IS FREAKIN' GREAT!! Up to chapter 8 now! WOOP!!

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Reala

it a game then, thought nl was forming some sort of group activity, oh well nvm, carry on.

Reala

SkullMan

Luigi78 wrote:

Hmm.when I saw all of the replies I thought that there would be a bunch of people saying how great this game is ,but alas tis another pointless disagreement ah well ....THIS GAME IS FREAKIN' GREAT!! Up to chapter 8 now! WOOP!!

Me too, just beat chapter 8. It's a little repetitive after awhile.

Plus Ninja Theory owns their characters, since they made 'em up.

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Bankai

SkullMan wrote:

Luigi78 wrote:

Hmm.when I saw all of the replies I thought that there would be a bunch of people saying how great this game is ,but alas tis another pointless disagreement ah well ....THIS GAME IS FREAKIN' GREAT!! Up to chapter 8 now! WOOP!!

Me too, just beat chapter 8. It's a little repetitive after awhile.

Plus Ninja Theory owns their characters, since they made 'em up.

sigh not going to argue again, since you all seem to think it's a "pointless" debate.

But you are wrong, according to the actual law, as opposed to your immagination.

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