Scored a copy early. I'm about 5-6 hours into the game on PS4 Pro in the US. Game received update 1.02 today which has improved overall performance.
Overall the game is fun. Combat is basically Doom 2016 combined with what Avalanche did with Mad Max. Doom definitely has the upper hand due to more iconic enemies and vistas but R2 has a great upgrade loop similar to Crackdown. However, R2 sadly does not deliver on its color palette used heavily in its marketing. Lots of tan, orange and purple that does not pop like advertised.
FPS combat improves once you've discovered a few Arks granting Ranger powers and weapons. There is a ton to do on the map. On top of that, there is a shitload of upgrades and enhancements for your Ranger and vehicles that you can customize as you progress. Even better, it looks as if most of the map is open from the start.
Visually it looks best during the 3rd person vehicle segments. Vehicles handle what you'd expect from a bulky post-apocalyptic car, but draw distance and random encounters combine for great visuals while driving across the map.
Overall I'd say the game is an 8. Biggest draw-backs being uninspired characters, narrative and performance issues(which might be fixed by launch.) On the plus side, combat is a blast once you've got multiple Ranger abilities and an upgrade vehicle.
Heavily recommended for fans of Doom 2016. It takes a few hours to become frenetic, but the few hours of upgrading is worth it. I think this is the best thing Avalanche has produced since JC2. Especially as an open world game with combat from Doom 2016.
My goodness this OT is absolutely majestic - one of the greatest I've ever seen. Shout out to that title! I hope it's wonderful, I'm jumping in!
This is quite possibly the best looking OT I've ever seen. Great job, Vestan!
I'm in awe at that OT. Great job!
Looking forward to this game more than I was before since I actually learned a bit more because of this thread.
Thank you, folks
No idea on length, but apparently the PS4 Pro version may have performance issues pre-patch. Also console versions have an FOV slider.Excellent OT, 'grats!
I'm already sold on the gameplay, tone and aesthetic of the game. I'm now hoping for the best when it comes to performance on consoles (PS4 Pro for me).
Any idea regarding the length of the game?
Saaaaaame. That one guy with the early copy saying it's basically a mix of DOOM (2016) x Mad Max and it being Avalanche's best game since Just Cause 2 has me pretty hyped 2bh
Yes. Day/Night cycle and dynamic weather (rain, fog, thunderstorms etc) are all in.
Awesome thanks.Yes. Day/Night cycle and dynamic weather (rain, thunderstorms etc) are all in.
Kinda par for the course with Avalanche really. Their 'stories' are really just an excuse to mess around in the open-world which is what I'm in it for.
Not my cup of tea unfortunately. The game looks great but i just find it hard to be invested if I don't care about the characters or why they are doing what they are doing.Kinda par for the course with Avalanche really. Their 'stories' are really just an excuse to mess around in the open-world which is what I'm in it for.
Yeah, I get that. It looks to be great, mindless fun though after replaying something as story-heavy as Red Dead Redemption.Not my cup of tea unfortunately. The game looks great but i just find it hard to be invested if I don't care about the characters or why they are doing what they are doing.
No, unfortunately. Might be something they'll patch in at a later date, though.
Saaaaaame. That one guy with the early copy saying it's basically a mix of DOOM (2016) x Mad Max and it being Avalanche's best game since Just Cause 2 has me pretty hyped 2bh
Not having any luck with it either.