Dishonored has been mentioned in various places on the site, but I don't believe we have a specific thread for it - and I thought it was time we did
I got a copy yesterday (Its a PS3 copy that my son got me as a gift for taking him to Spain on holiday last week!) I played a bit last evening and again this afternoon, so I can only give some early impressions.
Essentially its a stealth-action game, set in a grimy, rundown city called Dunwall. The setting is quite interesting because its a blend of medieval elements (swords, crossbows etc), early armaments (guns), together with magic, runes, and mechanical gadgetry. Overall, it combines to give a 'steampunk' vibe that reminds me of a very ancient game called 'Arcanum' that I played many years ago (albeit with massively upgraded graphics)
I don't expect the graphics will win any prizes. in fact I can't quite decide if they've deliberately gone for the comic book look (veering towards that found in Borderlands) or whether the graphics are just not very good. There are also some noticeable graphical glitches, especially with water - but that might just be the typical PS3 issues that anything with the Bethesda name associated with it tends to have
The selling point of the game is that you can do things in many different ways. Quests have many ways to complete them - from going in all guns (and swords) blazing, through to a totally stealth play through where you don't even get seen. Apparently you can complete the game without killing anyone, but I'm far too clumsy with a PS3 controller to manage that, and end up whipping out my crossbow to fend off attackers!
As I say, its early days for me at the moment, but it looks like a game that I'll play through to a finish (the main quest looks relatively brief, although there are side quests too). It's a fun, enjoyable romp so far...
Anyone else playing this one?
I've completed it 4 times. 2 times in 3 days in my extended weekend 2 weeks ago :P
I suggest you try a 'perfect' playthrough sometime, it's the most awesome way to play in my opinion.
I got it on PC and I didn't notice anything wrong with the graphics, it's probaly just the PS3 again. Although you can't blame Bethesda this time, they didn't make it^^
I spend quite alot of time in Dunwall, done with it for now though, they'd better hurry up with that DLC.
Read this. Trust me, you want this game, and you'll play it not once, not twice, but atleast 3 times. If not, you don't deserve to call yourself a gamer.
I am getting more and more tempted into getting this game - although honestly, I will have to wait for a price drop. Questions (1) Is dead = dead a viable option? (2) I've heard that you want to keep your kill count low for the best ending. Does this apply to killing anything or just people? (3) How large are the zones?
I may have more questions later, these three just popped into my head.
They can't release Dawnguard and many patches because the PS3 just isn't capable of running a game as massive is Skyrim, they can't just cut away half their game to make it work right? No developer would ever do that. If PS3 players want to play Skyrim with everything that PC and Xbox get then well, they should get another more capable gaming system than a PS3.