Maybe we've taken one too many cerebral bores to the head, but we've decided to feature Touchstone's Turokrelaunch as our game of the week. Since we didn't get the demo here in the states, (Ed: The demo is available, but only on PSN). We have no idea if it's a solid title or more of the dreck that the series devolved into. But we hate dinosaurs so much we want it to be awesome. Nay, we need it to be. Check the full list after the jump.
[Update: Though GameStop has the game set to launch this week, Turok's official site says Feb. 5. So don't go looking for it this week.]
the answer only partially explains the question. Had the demo been on live there is no doubt such an error would not have occurred. it also doesn't explain the obvious anti-sony stance this site has taken when reporting. any good sony news is actually...bad news.
Dark cave + gruff sidekick + fast moving dark dinosaurs + unfun. The engine seems fine and all, it just seems like nothing new compared to the 100,000 other FPSs that have come out recently.
We got that pre-order because we thought the included skull cap was funny. Still haven't played it yet though. Every time I see game footage, like in their commercial, the graphics look so bland and choppy.
You guys should really follow at least what demos are available on each system so you have something intelligent to say about those games..... although, to be fair, if you're going to skip a demo, Turok might be a good choice.
The demo was okay. This one looks much better than the last Turok game but I think a lot of people would agree that this series peaked with Turok 2 on the N64. Plus I don't think that the Cerebral Bore isame. even in this g
Honestly if you missed the demo for this game you didn't miss much.
In my opinion and some of you might think I'm being a bit harsh on the game, however, I feel the following hits this game squarly on the head.
I will admit that the raptors have some fairly good animations and jump out at you as fiercly as you might think, but they are lacking in the pack hunting mentality you would expect. The game is a series of running backwards while you wield two shotguns and blast wildly into the dinos (as thats really the only effective weapon you find in the demo). And in terms of visual style the game feels like a first person version of Gears of War and Prey with jungle environments.
Turok was always better on his own with a bow and arrow and bowie knife and only then finding things like pistols, etc. It really made you think he was a native american warrior in the wrong place at the wrong time. The only way I'll buy the game is if they have some outrageous weapons like the Cerebral Bore. Turok 2 Seeds of Evil holds a special place in the Turok series and this new version doesn't hold a candle to it, despite the high-poly models and textures.
That's a pretty good assessment of the demo. I'll admit, I really did enjoy the exceptionally brutal stealth kills but the other 90% of the demo I spent in that getting-knocked-over-by-the-dinosaur animation. Not fun. Still, I might consider renting this one if it's got some fun achievements.
I have absolutely had my fill of FPS's, even really great ones. Tried Turok and was disappointed, then Fall of Liberty, and was unimpressed with either one. Not to say they arent well made, but I am so tired of these types of games. Even COD 4 has barely held my interest, and that is a AAA title.
To many FPS available! Frankly, I've had enough with FPS for awhile now. It's getting pretty old and tiring at this point. I'll be spending my cash on DMC 4 instead.
Its seems like every other month we are getting a new FPS in NA. That's pretty lame...these developers needs to start being more creative.
Hey Justin. it's worth mentioning that there was an XBOX 360 demo in North America for Turok, but it was exclusive to the Official XBOX Magazine demo disc for February 2008.
That is probably why it hasn't shown up on XBL yet. There likely have an agreement.
Having played the demo, I would say it was the worst next gen game I have played. Shooting mechanic was as imprecise and the voice acting was painful, that and the sub Perfect Dark Zero graphics. It would take a miracle to make this one good.
I totally agree, I originally had hope for this title, now its been discarded before it even comes out. Come to think of it, I own all three consoles and have to say that overall I expected more from this generation. Thank god for free downloadable demos, thats one of the few things I appreciate from the new consoles.
This demo was so poor on so many levels, that I felt inclined to write about it on my blog for over an hour after playing 15 minutes. It's easily the worst game in recent memory, but thankfully that's apparent in the first 60 seconds of the demo. Thank God I didn't have to rent it see how much of a mess it is.
The demo reinforced why I don't like FPS games. I suppose I'm not qualified to comment on whether or not it is particularly well-executed by FPS standards...
But the "macho to the point of stupid" sidekick was a complete joke, the dinosaurs moved like they were having epileptic seizures, the environments were an eyesore, the level designs were boring, and the inclusion of a completely lame stealth segment (for which the game's controls were sadly inadequate) gave me all I needed to know.
Thank you, PSN! Thanks to the demo, I know not to waste my money!
Maybe Turok's just one of those games that falls in with Goldeneye. A game that was excellent for its time, but really can't compete in a changing environment
I wish OXM would just roll over and die already. They're just getting in the way of modern demo distribution by forcing people to buy their outdated dead trees.
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The demo was absolutely horrible too.
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"I find it hard to beleive the joystiq staff does not have a ps3."
Funny!!!
The Playstation Store on PSN has been having a Turok Demo for a while...
I knew it...Joystiq is just X3F.com big brother ;)
PS3fanboy.com is just the ugly step child.
Does that answer your question?
Seriously, jonondaspot - let that old lame ass argument go already. Head over to PS3fanboy is you feel so slighted everywhere else.
The demo was HORRIBLE! Big surprise there.
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That is all. It's gonna leave everyone board.
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Dark cave + gruff sidekick + fast moving dark dinosaurs + unfun. The engine seems fine and all, it just seems like nothing new compared to the 100,000 other FPSs that have come out recently.
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I thought Turok was good actually-
In my opinion and some of you might think I'm being a bit harsh on the game, however, I feel the following hits this game squarly on the head.
I will admit that the raptors have some fairly good animations and jump out at you as fiercly as you might think, but they are lacking in the pack hunting mentality you would expect. The game is a series of running backwards while you wield two shotguns and blast wildly into the dinos (as thats really the only effective weapon you find in the demo). And in terms of visual style the game feels like a first person version of Gears of War and Prey with jungle environments.
Turok was always better on his own with a bow and arrow and bowie knife and only then finding things like pistols, etc. It really made you think he was a native american warrior in the wrong place at the wrong time. The only way I'll buy the game is if they have some outrageous weapons like the Cerebral Bore. Turok 2 Seeds of Evil holds a special place in the Turok series and this new version doesn't hold a candle to it, despite the high-poly models and textures.
Just my 2 cents.
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Its seems like every other month we are getting a new FPS in NA. That's pretty lame...these developers needs to start being more creative.
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That is probably why it hasn't shown up on XBL yet. There likely have an agreement.
- Scott
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Sorry, had to.
For the win! This game sounds really, really nasty.
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Still, don't buy this unless you're desperate for a mediocre "run from point A to B" shooter.
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But the "macho to the point of stupid" sidekick was a complete joke, the dinosaurs moved like they were having epileptic seizures, the environments were an eyesore, the level designs were boring, and the inclusion of a completely lame stealth segment (for which the game's controls were sadly inadequate) gave me all I needed to know.
Thank you, PSN! Thanks to the demo, I know not to waste my money!
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Yes Ron, I get it. If I fall behind you're going to leave my ass. You don't have to tell me 10 times.
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