Not saying they shouldn't do it, but they really needed this product out by now. The steam deck created and owns this market, and steam os being open to other platforms is going to reduce the need for a Windows based handheld system. Steam os has had years of testing and polishing and I have a hard time believing microsoft can deliver a better handheld experience out of the gate.
I really adore this game. I think a lot of the reaction is from people expecting it to allow versatility in gameplay approach, but it really is primarily a stealth game at its core.
What frustrated me about season one is the props, sets, etc were all great, the acting was fine, but the story just spun it's wheels then entire time and went nowhere. They have all the ingredients to make a halo show, they just can't seem to do it.
Not surprising, it's disappointing but I think coop becomes less important when a game reaches 100 hours or more. I can't imagine being able to get someone to play through the entire game in couch coop.
It's not perfect but it's an improvement. I wish they would take the switch/steam deck approach and let us just keep scrolling to the right tho. The advertisements are pretty insulting with how much money most of us are paying, it cheapens the whole feel. Even amazon let's you pay $15 to remove the ads from a fire tablet ui, which is still garbage btw.
Still debating about trying it. The graphics and enemies look fancy and neat, but the horniness is really off putting and I hear the localization is way off in tone. Will probably play in Russian if I do end up trying it.
Maybe they should have made it a Saints Row game instead of whatever the hell it ended up as. Seems so weird to reinvent a niche series with a cult following.
It's okay. I'm not sure if I'm fond of the physics or drifting. I already have trouble switching between the drifting mechanics of mario kart and sonic racing, and my brain has a difficult time seperating three completely different styles of arcade drift.
I was rooting for the show all season but it didn't really go anywhere, felt like it was spinning its tires the whole time. I am hopeful the next season will be improved, they have everything there, the props and effects are perfect and the casting is great.
It feels like they could have edited the whole season down into 2 or 3 good episodes, there is just so much filler with no substance.
@Sakisa Came to the comments to say this. It's one of my least favorite sonic games, but it looks and plays so beautifully now. It has aged remarkably well.
Something I haven't heard anyone talking about is how bad the directional audio is in this game. Sounds are louder when you look at them but other than that it doesnt seem to change based on orientation. If someone is talking to you and you don't see them, it's difficult to know which direction the voice came from.
I'm enjoying the gameplay more than I expected, and I like about 30% of the humor which is also more than I expected. I think the humor and writing would have benefitted from being more spread out. The constant stream of jokes lessens the impact of all of them. I roll my eyes more often than laugh.
I have access to both versions so it doesn't really matter to me, but I'm still thinking the Xbox version will be superior if it has modernized controls with a right analog stick. The Switch version will be tied to the N64 controls in the emulator.
@InterceptorAlpha Okay. I was aware. I don't know why I can't be excited for it happening after 20± years when characters are more than then a block of pixels. And I stand by my original statement, it's about time, I'm sick of having to play male protags, let me enjoy things.
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Re: Five Things An Xbox Handheld Needs To Include When It Releases
Not saying they shouldn't do it, but they really needed this product out by now. The steam deck created and owns this market, and steam os being open to other platforms is going to reduce the need for a Windows based handheld system. Steam os has had years of testing and polishing and I have a hard time believing microsoft can deliver a better handheld experience out of the gate.
Re: Five Things We Spotted In Fable's Latest Gameplay Footage
The realistic art style is something I thought wouldn't work for the series but it does somehow. It looks great.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Director 'A Little Disappointed' With Aggregate Review Score
I really adore this game. I think a lot of the reaction is from people expecting it to allow versatility in gameplay approach, but it really is primarily a stealth game at its core.
Re: Ubisoft Brings Free Skull & Bones Dynamic Background To Xbox Series X|S
Looks about as mid as the game
Re: Xbox's New Indiana Jones Game Swaps Out Harrison Ford's Voice
He sounds great, with the visuals it's really about the best you can get with recasting.
Re: Halo TV Show Season 2 Locks In A Date, Season 1 Now Free On YouTube
What frustrated me about season one is the props, sets, etc were all great, the acting was fine, but the story just spun it's wheels then entire time and went nowhere. They have all the ingredients to make a halo show, they just can't seem to do it.
I'll watch season 2 but I'm not expecting much.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Confirmed For Xbox In 2023, Series S Version Ditching Local Co-Op
Not surprising, it's disappointing but I think coop becomes less important when a game reaches 100 hours or more. I can't imagine being able to get someone to play through the entire game in couch coop.
Re: It's Finally Here! The New Xbox Dashboard Has Arrived
It's not perfect but it's an improvement. I wish they would take the switch/steam deck approach and let us just keep scrolling to the right tho. The advertisements are pretty insulting with how much money most of us are paying, it cheapens the whole feel. Even amazon let's you pay $15 to remove the ads from a fire tablet ui, which is still garbage btw.
Re: 'Sword And Fairy: Together Forever' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 5)
I like it when attractive Asian people swordfight in loose fighting clothing so maybe I'll check this out.
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Achieves His First 100% Completion Of 2023
This is really funny to me for some reason
Re: Poll: What Score Would You Give 'Atomic Heart' On Xbox Game Pass?
Still debating about trying it. The graphics and enemies look fancy and neat, but the horniness is really off putting and I hear the localization is way off in tone. Will probably play in Russian if I do end up trying it.
Re: Saints Row's Disappointing Reboot 'Underperformed' For Embracer Group
Maybe they should have made it a Saints Row game instead of whatever the hell it ended up as. Seems so weird to reinvent a niche series with a cult following.
Re: Deals: Xbox Anime Sale Continues With Second Wave Of Deep Discounts (February 15-28)
@NEStalgia
Look, it's got katanas and colored hair! What more do you want? /s
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Hot Wheels Unleashed On Xbox Game Pass?
It's okay. I'm not sure if I'm fond of the physics or drifting. I already have trouble switching between the drifting mechanics of mario kart and sonic racing, and my brain has a difficult time seperating three completely different styles of arcade drift.
Re: Activision's Spyro Developer Posts Subtle Hint As Anniversary Looms
Please please please, been waiting my whole life for a Spyro game that matches up to the original trilogy.
Re: It Sounds Like Halo Was A Massive Hit For Paramount Plus In 2022
I was rooting for the show all season but it didn't really go anywhere, felt like it was spinning its tires the whole time. I am hopeful the next season will be improved, they have everything there, the props and effects are perfect and the casting is great.
It feels like they could have edited the whole season down into 2 or 3 good episodes, there is just so much filler with no substance.
Re: Random: Halo Infinite Forge Mode Is Home To Some Wild 'Mario' Mashups
Lol there's something eery about there being no music or fanfare
Re: 10 Backwards Compatible Games Transformed By The Power Of Xbox Series S
@Sakisa
Came to the comments to say this. It's one of my least favorite sonic games, but it looks and plays so beautifully now. It has aged remarkably well.
Re: High On Life Update 2 Now Live On Xbox Game Pass, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Something I haven't heard anyone talking about is how bad the directional audio is in this game. Sounds are louder when you look at them but other than that it doesnt seem to change based on orientation. If someone is talking to you and you don't see them, it's difficult to know which direction the voice came from.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Enjoying 'High On Life' On Xbox Game Pass?
I'm enjoying the gameplay more than I expected, and I like about 30% of the humor which is also more than I expected. I think the humor and writing would have benefitted from being more spread out. The constant stream of jokes lessens the impact of all of them. I roll my eyes more often than laugh.
Re: Sonic Frontiers 2023 Roadmap Includes New Modes, Characters And Story Content
@REAVERZINE
No Chao gameplay but there are references.
Re: Sonic Frontiers Update Fixes Xbox Series S Performance Issue
Finally, I've been holding off on playing more until this was resolved. Night and day difference.
Re: Poll: What Score Would You Give 'Scorn' On Xbox Game Pass?
It's good for what it is, it's closer to a point and click puzzle adventure than a shooter.
Re: Xbox Issues Statement About Lack Of Online Multiplayer In GoldenEye 007
I have access to both versions so it doesn't really matter to me, but I'm still thinking the Xbox version will be superior if it has modernized controls with a right analog stick. The Switch version will be tied to the N64 controls in the emulator.
Re: GTA 6 Reportedly Features Female Protagonist For The First Time
@InterceptorAlpha
Okay. I was aware. I don't know why I can't be excited for it happening after 20± years when characters are more than then a block of pixels. And I stand by my original statement, it's about time, I'm sick of having to play male protags, let me enjoy things.
Re: GTA 6 Reportedly Features Female Protagonist For The First Time
@InterceptorAlpha
Yes I know, and none since then.
Re: Path Of Titans, A Dinosaur MMO Survival Game, Is Now Available On Xbox
Kinda disappointing they look Jurassic Park style and not more scientifically accurate.
Re: GTA 6 Reportedly Features Female Protagonist For The First Time
It's about time.
Re: Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Officially Sets Sail On Xbox This November
Yeah, I'll play this
Re: Nacon's MG-X Pro Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Releases Today
Why make it Bluetooth when the phone physically connects to it? Input delay and lag for no reason.
Re: Xbox Fixes TimeSplitters Backwards Compatibility Aiming Issue
Guess that means it's finally time to split.
Re: Video: Here's Your First Look At Far Cry 6 Gameplay, Releasing This October
@Hexamex-Tex so you like when you play as a male protaganist but don't understand when people like to play as a female protagonist?