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ELEX is one of the best RPGs of 2017
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I was slightly interested in this before watching the Giant Bomb QL and being put off by how sterile and generic the environment and characters looked. I admit that it's not really the sort of game that shows well with the goofs at Giant Bomb at the helm, but I just came away from the video distinctly unimpressed.
I just finished Divinity: Original Sin 2 and I'm looking for a new RPG so I think I'll pick this up tonight off the back of this thread's recommendation.
I just finished Divinity: Original Sin 2 and I'm looking for a new RPG so I think I'll pick this up tonight off the back of this thread's recommendation.
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WOOHOO I finished the game. So for those still on the fence I'd recommend the game. While the world doesn't hesitate to beat you down, you eventually get better gear and skills.
Didn't feel that close a connection to the faction I chose which was disappointing, but like other PB games the exploration was great, especially with the jetpack
Didn't feel that close a connection to the faction I chose which was disappointing, but like other PB games the exploration was great, especially with the jetpack
I get what you mean, but I feel that's kind of the point. They really wanted to avoid a "good vs evil" scheme for this one and portray a harsh and unforgiving world in which each of the factions struggles for survival no matter what. Combining both good and bad intentions. So if you want to join them, for each of the factions there will be assholes you will have to work with, or things that have to be done you don't really want to do.
Overall it feels quite natural in my opinion.
I'm a huge PB fan, so I'm pretty stoked to hear so many positive impression.
But I still had Risen 3 laying around. Never played it because I only had a shitty old laptop for the last years... and I was pretty disappointed in Risen 2 anyway (atmosphere was great, but the gameplay felt way too casual, the main story was laughably bad and all the retcons destroyed any sense of consistency in the lore)
And now I'm almost angry at myself for not playing it sooner. Risen 3 is a weird game. PB clearly realized they wrote themselves into a corner and decided to just ignore the titans that are supposed to be out there destroying the world. All the Gothic eastereggs feel like pandering. Most quests are pretty basic. But actually all that doesn't matter because the world design is just so great. I haven't had this much pure fun in a game in years.
Can't wait to check out Elex!
But I still had Risen 3 laying around. Never played it because I only had a shitty old laptop for the last years... and I was pretty disappointed in Risen 2 anyway (atmosphere was great, but the gameplay felt way too casual, the main story was laughably bad and all the retcons destroyed any sense of consistency in the lore)
And now I'm almost angry at myself for not playing it sooner. Risen 3 is a weird game. PB clearly realized they wrote themselves into a corner and decided to just ignore the titans that are supposed to be out there destroying the world. All the Gothic eastereggs feel like pandering. Most quests are pretty basic. But actually all that doesn't matter because the world design is just so great. I haven't had this much pure fun in a game in years.
Can't wait to check out Elex!
Them and their publshier had different views on how to develop games. They made Risen 2&3 to ride out their contract as far as I understand.
its a very german game, if you'd ask me except the polish. German polish is CRYSIS. why does this game look like ass?
except that, you can explore so many things and come across a lot of hilarious dialogues. get this game, since this is being sold already for less than 20€.
except that, you can explore so many things and come across a lot of hilarious dialogues. get this game, since this is being sold already for less than 20€.
These posts need to be bookmarked.
The game runs so much better on the X it's awesome. Almost feels like the frame rate is gong above 30.
Amen. It is a sad state of affairs if people really think that the combat defines rpgs. It is the least important part, in my opinion.
And Eurojank has nothing to do with a game being a buggy mess, it means that animations, UI etc. can be a little wonky. Like Gothics, Mount & Blade and others. Games that have soul and depth beneath the little average looking outside. Like those people who make the best partners and loved ones. They have unexpected beauty in them. If you only look at things superficially that makes yourseld a superficial being. Little wrinkles are alright and in fact are the thing that makes us appreciate the really important things.
I pick Eurojank always over these huge, plastic productions we keep getting from the US nowadays. Luckily there's more and more heartful games coming from America once again, for a while it was like Miami.
If you have time read through this thread. A lot of great advice from people with knowledge ;)
If you want to see someone playing the game as intended and check out the combat I suggest giving Cohhcarnage a look.
He also had a pretty strong opinion about the IGN review of the game: https://clips.twitch.tv/ImpartialEntertainingScallionRlyTho
Don't think I've ever seen him be so savage to be honest!
He also had a pretty strong opinion about the IGN review of the game: https://clips.twitch.tv/ImpartialEntertainingScallionRlyTho
Don't think I've ever seen him be so savage to be honest!
So a few things that annoy me a little bit:
- Playing the game on PS4 having only 4 quickslots is annoying. I Want Flamethrower, Sword+Shield, Pots and Meat at the same time, but can't.
- Still having problems with companios, sometimes they react pretty late.
- It also seems like they can't take aggro, or at least, monsters prefer attacking you instead.
- Had a fight with a person where i basically deceived her. In the end she hated me and even send people to kill me. All fine, but having the option to choose "Teach me something" and she goes "Yeah, sure", is not.
With that said im enjoying the game a lot! Just found the base of the separatists.
Anyone have tips on how to make easy money ?
- Playing the game on PS4 having only 4 quickslots is annoying. I Want Flamethrower, Sword+Shield, Pots and Meat at the same time, but can't.
- Still having problems with companios, sometimes they react pretty late.
- It also seems like they can't take aggro, or at least, monsters prefer attacking you instead.
- Had a fight with a person where i basically deceived her. In the end she hated me and even send people to kill me. All fine, but having the option to choose "Teach me something" and she goes "Yeah, sure", is not.
With that said im enjoying the game a lot! Just found the base of the separatists.
Anyone have tips on how to make easy money ?
I'm playing on PC, but with a pad and at least on PC i have 8 quickslots by pressing and holding L1.
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Easy money: animal trophies perk.
If you want to move aggro to your companion, try to jetpack away when the monster attacks you and keep hovering until it moves to your companion. You also have 8 quickslots, on an Xbox controller it's RB+LB.
Holy shit thanks! Didn't know that. Have to try the jetpack thing too.
Yeah knew about that but still, having to "farm" 15k to only buy one armor part takes sooo long. Although in the end, it's sooo rewarding when you are able to buy it.
The first voice I hear in the game is from Xardas himself. Just cheesed my first couple of fights, found an early amulet and nowI'm on the way to the first city, through the ruins. This is the first time I feel a similar Gothic vibe, since Gothic 2. Holy shit I already love it. I obviously haven't seen guns yet, so here is hoping the aren't unfun (to fight against). Everything else is golden.
Finally, i finished this game. It was not fun at the end with all that hack & slash against big groups of enemies. The start was promising. but after some hours the game lost its magic for me.
The player progression was stretched out to infinty to make the game longer. The world felt too big, too empty and samey. The more or less random placement of low and high level monsters was unfun. The combat was bad against multiple enemies and my "helping" companions were most of the time TOTALLY USELESS even with the group skill maxed. Oh, the stamina mechanic can die in a fire, the fights are already hard enough.
The UI is abysmal. Why are there no stats displayed? How many hitpoints / manapoints do i have? Where are my RPG stats? That UI looks like it was an afterthought.
I replayed all the Gothics and Risens several times, Elex will get no replay from me. I'm burned out after so many hours to "beat" the progression curve, making my char fit for the end game (35 h).
The player progression was stretched out to infinty to make the game longer. The world felt too big, too empty and samey. The more or less random placement of low and high level monsters was unfun. The combat was bad against multiple enemies and my "helping" companions were most of the time TOTALLY USELESS even with the group skill maxed. Oh, the stamina mechanic can die in a fire, the fights are already hard enough.
The UI is abysmal. Why are there no stats displayed? How many hitpoints / manapoints do i have? Where are my RPG stats? That UI looks like it was an afterthought.
I replayed all the Gothics and Risens several times, Elex will get no replay from me. I'm burned out after so many hours to "beat" the progression curve, making my char fit for the end game (35 h).
Just beat the game, had a blast with it. Really enjoyed the world and the quests.
Only thing that bothered me was the cold system. It locked me out of some dialogue choices which started to make me go down paths I really didn't want to towards the end of the game. Other than that it was every bit as fun for me as Risen and the good Gothic games.
Only thing that bothered me was the cold system. It locked me out of some dialogue choices which started to make me go down paths I really didn't want to towards the end of the game. Other than that it was every bit as fun for me as Risen and the good Gothic games.
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I was surprised to find out that I like the Outlaws most of all. Colourful cast of characters, nice clothing and a good looking camp. The lack of non-consumable skills is the downside I guess. Also major New Vegas vibes.
The combat looks so janky in all the videos I watched about this game... like, not even good jank but truly terrible looking jank...
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The combat is a mix of Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Nioh. It's really great.
No seriously, the combat is not as fluid as other titles but the great progression mechanics elevate it to being a really fun system.
No seriously, the combat is not as fluid as other titles but the great progression mechanics elevate it to being a really fun system.
By the time you are buying 15k armor, your Lvl 3 animal trophies should more than cover it (you did get Animal Trophies up ASAP right?). Also don't forget that high level armor has some serious attribute requirements. Even at lvl 30 I had to bump some up to equip it.
Also if you are so inclined, there is a list of amazing stuff you can get for free all over the world. So cash, isn't as much of an issue.
I like it that you can finish quests even before you accept them. And when you accept the quests, you can instantly report that it's been done. For example, fetching certain items, clearing some ruins or killing a group of enemies.
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Yes, that's really great.
Compare that to e.g. Assassin's Creed: Origins. Looted a tomb and killed all bandits inside. Then I accepted a quest in town which asked me to kill all bandits and their leader in the tomb. I had to go back and kill the leader, who now was magically there all of a sudden. Ugh.
Was annoyed by that to, I think there are some Cheat Engine tables online if you really don't like it.
Alright, you've sold me. Now I just need to know what version to go with. PS4? Xbox One? PC? Gonna get this and this will be the next game I make footage of and stream.
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I bought Elex yesterday - CONSTANT crashing.... locks the screen, but the music keeps playing... have to reboot every time.
GTX 1080 - 4930k
Crashing is something I rarely experience on this rig, which I use for gaming only. Super clean OS install. No idea what to do.
GTX 1080 - 4930k
Crashing is something I rarely experience on this rig, which I use for gaming only. Super clean OS install. No idea what to do.
That's definitely weird, 34 hours in and I've had 1 std, 1070, 4790k here.
Several possible fixes here. Hopefully you can get this sorted and start enjoying the game.
PC version is great. Holds 60fps with no issue with max graphics at 1440p. Cheat Engine is also a thing if needed. ;)
Others mentioned crashing, but I haven't had a single one so far, and I'm at 23 hours played. I'm running a GTX1080, i7 4790k, 16GB, Win10.
Guys is there a way to lower coldness and be a good person through potions? My character coldness says "synthetic". I'm still early on in the game I'm about level 10 haven't joined factions done some sidequests for berserkers but that's it. I got synthetic through using Elex potions for the trophy and to get ability points. Is it too late to raise it max for the other trophies associated with getting it higher?
Finally feel like I can hold my own in fights and not get utterly destroyed by anything other than a small biter.
At level 11 now, with Ray as companion. Using an upgraded broadsword 1 and cultivator bow 1. Randomly finding a flamethrower has been a game changer in being able to survive with the knock-back effect, as well as using grenades with the 'explode on impact' setting...such a massive difference in being able to go up against bigger foes or groups of enemies now.
Still haven't joined a faction yet, but feel like I'm leaning towards Outlaws. Ignadon still feels like a giant maze to me, though have spent the least amount of time there out of the other cities.
At level 11 now, with Ray as companion. Using an upgraded broadsword 1 and cultivator bow 1. Randomly finding a flamethrower has been a game changer in being able to survive with the knock-back effect, as well as using grenades with the 'explode on impact' setting...such a massive difference in being able to go up against bigger foes or groups of enemies now.
Still haven't joined a faction yet, but feel like I'm leaning towards Outlaws. Ignadon still feels like a giant maze to me, though have spent the least amount of time there out of the other cities.