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Posted: Dec 12th 2007 1:21PM BananaBoat said
Mmm.. at 700mb this would have been a no brainer, but 1.7gb would take all day over Xbox Live. My power keeps going out because of the ice, so leaving my beloved 360 on for that long wouldn't be prudent. Anyone that has downloaded this thing, care to give a review?
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 1:52PM Brucie B said
Got it from Xbox.com. Sorry it's called background downloads, but there is another Auto download feature for arcade games only, which will download new arcade games.
*Shutdown*
Enable Auto-Off to automatically turn your console off after six hours of inactivity. The default setting is Auto-Off Disabled. Enable background downloads to let your console finish your active downloads after you've turned your console off. The default setting is Disable.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemuse/xbox360/console/settings.htm#Shutdown
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*Shutdown*
Enable Auto-Off to automatically turn your console off after six hours of inactivity. The default setting is Auto-Off Disabled. Enable background downloads to let your console finish your active downloads after you've turned your console off. The default setting is Disable.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemuse/xbox360/console/settings.htm#Shutdown
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 1:56PM NukeAssault said
Its been like 4 mins an its more then 50% done for me.
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Posted: Dec 12th 2007 1:28PM Brucie B said
Why don't you have Auto Downloading Feature On, So it downloads while the 360 is off?
Posted: Apr 2nd 2008 3:32PM (Unverified) said
Hey! it's another FPS for the 360!
Watch as I convulse in pure extasy...
Watch as I convulse in pure extasy...
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 1:48PM (Unverified) said
@1. You can also get the demo in the latest OXM disk, the one with RB6 Vegas 2 on the cover. The demo is worth a go it's fun.
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 2:02PM BananaBoat said
The 360 wouldn't be "Off" it would just be in somewhat of a standby mode. The point being that there would be data writing to the harddrive, and a power outage in the middle of a download could royally screw the pooch. So? Anyone? Demo any good?
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 2:38PM (Unverified) said
I just downloaded the demo and all I have to say is this. WTF? I thought I sold my PS2 on ebay like 4 years ago. I'm going back to COD4
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 2:57PM (Unverified) said
Great setting (intro anyway), but action just doesn't grab you. Areas feel clumsy, and the shooting/controls feel worse.
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 3:08PM (Unverified) said
I think its pretty decent. There are a nice selection of combat options (rooftop sniper rifles, rocket launchers, various controllable drones) which will have me replaying the demo. The graphics are a little glitchy, but they look pretty good (not spectacular, but good). The controls are pretty customizable, but there are a great deal of controls to deal with so you'll find yourself inadvertently dropping grenades or loading maps or unable to switch weapons, etc. The enemy AI is pretty dumb, I had guys run away from me as I was standing in the open reloading.
Overall, as a demo alone, I'd give is 3+/5.
Overall, as a demo alone, I'd give is 3+/5.
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 8:55PM (Unverified) said
Bill, you've been drinking again this morning haven't you?
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Posted: Dec 12th 2007 4:36PM BananaBoat said
If it's got PS2 graphics and dumb AI, I guess I won't be needing to download it. Thanks
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 4:44PM (Unverified) said
Are you seriously going to believe the PS2 graphic comment? WTH.
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Posted: Dec 12th 2007 5:09PM (Unverified) said
I think that post makes some good points. I think the game has a lot of potential though. I hope they keep tweaking. I'm definitely going to give the game a rent.
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Posted: Dec 12th 2007 6:15PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, that review is pretty good. I would add about the graphics that they are just rough. They clearly have a good lighting and particle system, and in HD the textures seem good, maybe a little bland. Its just not optimized yet: you can see detail textures rendering as you move towards them, detailed shadows pop in and out, there are some jaggies on straight edges etc.
I would also agree with the sluggish controls, the character moves pretty slow.
Never the less, I will be loading it up again to give it another play through. Its got a decent concept if they can tighten up the execution.
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I would also agree with the sluggish controls, the character moves pretty slow.
Never the less, I will be loading it up again to give it another play through. Its got a decent concept if they can tighten up the execution.
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 6:44PM BananaBoat said
No, I didn't believe the PS2 graphics comment (The thing is on Unreal III right?) but so far I've heard nothing but "Meh, it's got potential but...meh". Might put it on my gamefly queue whenever it's out, since it really is one of those games that you'd rent but never, ever buy.
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 7:46PM (Unverified) said
Honestly, OXM seems to be the way to go to get these "exclusive" demos, i had both this one and the GHIII demo weeks before it was released on live.
Anywho, the demo has a nice intro, but the graphics need serious refinement if these guys want my dollars. I destroyed a tank, and the effect was less than good. anybody remember those early 3d games where you'd blow something up, and you'd see like 5 stages of destruction?(like a slideshow)
Anywho, the demo has a nice intro, but the graphics need serious refinement if these guys want my dollars. I destroyed a tank, and the effect was less than good. anybody remember those early 3d games where you'd blow something up, and you'd see like 5 stages of destruction?(like a slideshow)
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 8:35PM (Unverified) said
Terrible framerate guys, it better be fixed before it comes out or its not worth buying... Also, the graphics look terrible...
Posted: Dec 13th 2007 2:37AM (Unverified) said
There's a thread discussing it over @ Unscripted360, as well. I contributed a couple of paragraphs there... I really thought it was a pretty good demo, and have high hopes for the game.
http://www.unscripted360.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2307
http://www.unscripted360.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2307
Posted: Dec 13th 2007 3:11AM (Unverified) said
The controls need to be reworked badly. Please let us set our own for starts.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 3:20AM (Unverified) said
Ah man I was so suckered in by that end of the world intro, then it all went south come game play time. Feels like a really early build or a really crappy game.
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