Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning : Othor Games

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:20 am

First meeting Ken Rolston, now this. Where exactly are you getting your bottled Djinni from? :stare:

Being in the right place at the right time with the right knowledge :thumbsup:

» Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:49 pm

It honestly just looks like a Fable clone.

» Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:20 pm

I still like the general idea. 90s fantasy comic vibe, the kind of combat I always enjoy (when done right *stares at TFU*), someone who knows how to write heroic stories, and a capable lead designer. The components are right. We'll see how it turns out.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:23 am

Saw the video over here: http://kotaku.com/5801327/a-five-minute-guided-tour-of-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning

My impression:
- has all the basic of an action RPG
- seems to be dungeon-driven, aka don't expect much story
- unnecessary large UI

» Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:55 pm

I have to say it looks pretty bad. Worse than Skyrim by FAR, but the combat actually looks better (although it still has the kill movies =/).

Seems like it could be a good slash-em-up, and it reminds me a bit of Fable (the original). I don't expect much out of the setting or story, and the art style seems pretty bland to me.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:27 am

I just saw the 5 minute video, and I'm not too pleased about what I saw and it lowered my expectations of the game. Unfortunate.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:32 am

I like the art style, actually, and everything I've seen/read so far seems to indicate the world will be bright and colorful... and I like that in a gameworld. If they could just do something other than show us combat, however, I may be able to actually come up with some concrete ideas about the game. At the moment, I still think it is very likely that I'll wait for some reviews and, if they are good, get the game only a few days after release. Any large, open-ended action RPG is something for me to keep my eye on, so I have my eye on it.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:06 am

Doesn't seem like my kind of game. Seems like the combat would get boring.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:46 am

It looks interesting so far, I'm certainly keeping my eye on it.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:26 am

There is an interview with Ken Rolston about this game, with in game footage, on xbox live for anyone who as access to it. :thumbsup:

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:54 am

This looks like an xbox game.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:05 am

Watched the debut trailer, I think they might have watched the LOTR a few times. :tongue:

» Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:52 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56bU5FXPADA&feature=player_embedded

The tears. jk jk

EDIT: I only saw the races section so far, and there already seems to be more skills than in Skyrim. Looks fantastic!

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:32 pm

This looks like an xbox game.

It's for all three major platforms. By chance, were you referring to the graphics? Or was it the control scheme of the demo (obviously 360 demo footage, but not a 360 exclusive).

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:55 am

It's for all three major platforms. By chance, were you referring to the graphics? The control scheme?

Graphics.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:01 pm

Graphics.

Did you get a gaming PC, recently? Pretty much all multiplatform games look the same on both 360s and PS3s. Skyrim will be no different. Fallout 3 was no different. Most games aren't any different. I doubt this game will be different, but it IS 360 demo footage you saw.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:11 am

Did you get a gaming PC, recently? Pretty much all multiplatform games look the same on both 360s and PS3s. Skyrim will be no different. Fallout 3 was no different. Most games aren't any different. I doubt this game will be different, but it IS 360 demo footage you saw.

I actually meant an original xbox game, not 360.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 12:01 am

I actually meant an original xbox game, not 360.

I don't see what you're referring to. It looks very much like a current generation video game. Not every game can use the most advanced graphical techniques, but it's definitely making use of current generation technology.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:08 am

I don't see what you're referring to. It looks very much like a current generation video game. Not every game can use the most advanced graphical techniques, but it's definitely making use of current generation technology.

Just looks really "meh". Just my opinion.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 12:48 am

The combat looks awesome although it reminds me too much of Fable's combat. This is a game I may add to my want list.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:35 am

I think it looks awesome so far! I'm always up for some open-world RPGing on my PC, and the reviews so far have been really positive. The combat sounds really interesting, especially for those not playing your basic hack-and-slash classes. And the number of big names (in game, story and art) certainly doesn't hurt.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 12:24 pm

the reviews so far have been really positive.

Game doesn't launch until 2012?

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:27 am

Game doesn't launch until 2012?

He probably meant the previews.

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:59 pm

this game looks like a new and improved version of Fable 1, which is certainly fine with me. The only thing that worries me is how they're blasting those names on every video of the game. Makes me think they're just using the hot names to get sales, hopefully I'm dead wrong.

Can someone confirm for me if it got pushed back to 2012?

» Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:33 am

this game looks like a new and improved version of Fable 1, which is certainly fine with me. The only thing that worries me is how they're blasting those names on every video of the game. Makes me think they're just using the hot names to get sales, hopefully I'm dead wrong.

Can someone confirm for me if it got pushed back to 2012?

Yes, it is a 2012 title.