Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning game discussion

[S00N3R FR3AK]

So instead of the online pass lets talk about the game. I am pretty pumped right now as I just checked back to their website and was able to get a special edition when just a few days ago they weren't letting anyone order even though it didn't say sold out. I really enjoyed the demo and that pretty much sealed the deal for me getting this game. Looking forward to more of the reviews coming out tomorrow but here is IGN's 9.0

[spaceelf]

Yeah I'm heading in to pick mine up as soon as I feel like moving (not a morning person.)

The demo felt a little bit unfinished so I'm glad to hear it wasn't based on current code/assets, but it was still fun once you got past the tutorial bit.

[S00N3R FR3AK]

Yeah I'm heading in to pick mine up as soon as I feel like moving (not a morning person.)

The demo felt a little bit unfinished so I'm glad to hear it wasn't based on current code/assets, but it was still fun once you got past the tutorial bit.

Yeah I got drawn into the quest pretty quick, it was also nice when Curt apologized for the buggy demo.

[trag3dy]

What sort of problems did the demo have? I played it for an hour or so and didn't have any problems that I remember. The pc/steam version that is.

[Pupik]

What sort of problems did the demo have? I played it for an hour or so and didn't have any problems that I remember. The pc/steam version that is.

Only had one problem with the demo using ATI's grpahic card. Unless you disabled post-proccessing, all you saw was black screen. Only the pre-recorded cutscenes were displayed.

Other than that, had no other problems. And hearing that the demo was built by a diffrent developer, gives me hope that such problem not going to happen in the final release.

[mattmatik]

Gotta wait until delivery later today but so looking forward to playing. Been pumped for this game for awhile now. Got my bonus unlock code email, just need the game!

I really cannot wait to use the combat in this game. The demo showed just a touch of it and I loved it.

[(Spork)]

played the demo on 360 and didnt notice any troubles should be picking up the game today . i read if you complete the WHOLE game all the side content its 200 hours to finish

http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/project-mercury/1217986p1.html

[S00N3R FR3AK]

Here is the GI review 8/10 knocked it for some of the lore, but loved the combat. As for the demo it was mainly some graphic glitches. Every time I fast traveled back to that main city there was a problem with the ground. But it would go away once I moved off.

[Muhammad Farrukh]

Everywhere on the web, they are saying that this game has set a standard for combat mechanics.

I might pick it up in a week or so

[Phouchg]

Soundtrack seems woot from what I keep hearing on Youtubes (and, uh, teh gamerip I lifted from teh internets). I won't get the game, though, but soundtrack yes, very well maybe.

[Dotdot]

Kinda on the fence with this. Skyrim and Dragon age were a bit "meh" for me personally. I loved wow`s art style and the fable series, which im told this is a lot like. But worried about long dialogue scenes and "choices". I dont mind one or two but Dragon age was zzzzz.... in a lot of parts due to the dialogue.

[compl3x]

Kinda on the fence with this. Skyrim and Dragon age were a bit "meh" for me personally.

:| :argue: Blasphemer! Shall have you drawn and quartered for saying such things! :p

This game looks good, but i have so much Skyrimming left to do. Might pick it up later on down the line.

[S00N3R FR3AK]

Ugh have to wait 72 hours for processing to get my CE...........this 3rd party place they are using sucks. 48 hours more to go to have it "processed"

[Amarok]

Downloading from Steam atm. Download is going pretty slow but I'm hyped for this game.

[Lighthalzen]

Gamebreaker.tv is doing a Live Stream for the Game, if anyone is interested to see what the game is like, should go http://www.gamebreaker.tv/live/ to see. But so far, the game is pretty great!

[shakey]

Well, I broke down and bought it... this month is going to be killer on the wallet. I'll give me impressions tomorrow if I get enough time to play tonight... but it seems cool.

[Buio]

Still waiting for Swedish (EU?) release on friday.

[compl3x]

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/02/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-levelled-up-considerably-during-the-review-process/

[shakey]

I'm enjoying it a lot, though I haven't gone past the first village. There seems to be a lot to it, and I really like the look of the world. Can't wait for the combat to open up more.

I've started both a Mage and a Swordfighter. Giving them both equal time through to see which I will enjoy more.

[(Spork)]

reminds me of fable on steroids lol

[shakey]

This game is just amazing after a few more hours put into it... It starts off slow as could be, but if you invest some time, it is great.

I played as my mage last night for about 4 hours straight. Haven't even touched the main story line quest after getting to the first little village. Just ventured off doing all the little side quest I could. Became part of the council of leaders for the Fea's, and found some neat gear. I'm only lvl 6, so I still haven't aquired more than 3 spells, but there is plenty to the fights now. Being a mage is tough though, as a lot of your moves leave you open for a second or 2 for the monsters to get in a hit, so you have to really be aware of where the enemy is, and how far you want to take your combo.

I can only see this game getting better with more time put into it.

[S00N3R FR3AK]

Man Curt loves his fans. A thread was started to discuss problems getting our CEs and he just posted apologizing for any problems and that he would get to the bottom of this,

[Andre S. Veteran]

Looks great, but I'm not buying games at 60$ (unless they're absolutely exceptional, i.e. SC2... basically just that game, yeah).

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

Looks great, but I'm not buying games at 60$ (unless they're absolutely exceptional, i.e. SC2... basically just that game, yeah).

I didn't have what I'd call a good experience with the PC demo. It really felt like a better-than-average console port. I can see myself enjoying it a little more with a controller though. But to be honest, I wouldn't even pay $30 for it. It's just one of those games that, for whatever reason, you can't enjoy. I had a similar level of dissatisfaction with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

[Yorak]

I first tried this game like every other game I play (with a mouse and keyboard). However, even though I generally despise using a controller, this game seems so much better with one. I only played about an hour or so into it, but it is really good. I am not going to compare it to Skyrim, because these are two completely different beasts while being in the same genre. It has a decent story, great graphics, fun combat, and somewhat of a dumbed down RPG feel, but not too bad that it makes it boring. If you want a very detailed game with a class that can be built in a thousand different ways, with a ton of different weapons/armor, play Skyrim. But if you just want more of a casual action RPG, try Reckoning. I love it.