official Dishonored

[Asrokhel]

I am thinking of buying this game, I've only got a PC, so is keyboard+mouse working 100%, or should I buy an Xbox controller?

[Knife Party]

no DX11 or 10 :o

[ViperAFK]

no DX11 or 10 :o

If the game looks and performs well, does it really matter?

[Nagisan]

I am thinking of buying this game, I've only got a PC, so is keyboard+mouse working 100%, or should I buy an Xbox controller?

I would argue that it plays better on keyboard+mouse, your powers seem to be (for the most part) aim-based....like blink it gives you a circle of light showing you where you will blink to and you aim that using the mouse (on a console by using the same joystick that you look around with). That specific power is 10x better when you can use it rapidly. I have been abusing it to escape enemies when I am detected, and without lots of time playing consoles I know I couldn't use it nearly as easily as I do with a mouse.

I suppose if you suck with keyboard+mouse but are good with controllers, then a controller is the way to go, but as a PC gamer (mostly), keyboard+mouse feels a lot better, at least for some specific actions, in this game.

[ViperAFK]

I am thinking of buying this game, I've only got a PC, so is keyboard+mouse working 100%, or should I buy an Xbox controller?

This game works perfectly with kb and mouse, definitely no need for a controller.

[AngelGraves13]

This game works perfectly with kb and mouse, definitely no need for a controller.

Funny, I was thinking of it the other way around.

I used to game with a keyboard and mouse for years, but recently got a controller. Couldn't get used to it at first. The mouse started giving me carpal tunnel so I switched to a controller by necessity. Now it's much easier playing with a controller for me. Go figure.

[spaceelf]

If the game looks and performs well, does it really matter?

Yes.

http://www.shacknews.com/article/76137/star-citizen-is-wing-commander-creators-next-game

"I feel like PC game players out there are like the Rodney Dangerfield of the industry. They're not getting any respect. What you get is a port of a 360 or PS3 game that's running on, now seven-year-old technology. A top-end gaming PC these days is about 10 times more powerful."

[Asrokhel]

Yes.

http://www.shacknews...ators-next-game

What does that have to do with "Dishonored"?

[Nothing Here]

Care to try Skyrim and get back to me?

What Minifig said.

[AngelGraves13]

This is probably Bethesda's smoothest launch. No issues.

Forced AA with nvinspector as well. MSAA 4X + 4X SGSSAA.

[spaceelf]

What does that have to do with "Dishonored"?

Assuming you're playing it on PC, exactly what it says. I'd rather have a PC game than a port.

(Note that I was also answering a question put forth in the thread which I quoted, so did you really need to ask?)

[theyarecomingforyou]

I am thinking of buying this game, I've only got a PC, so is keyboard+mouse working 100%, or should I buy an Xbox controller?

Even if mouse and keyboard is poorly implemented it's still better than using a controller. That said, Dishonored plays great on mouse and keyboard.

I really like the art direction of the game, as although it has similarities to games like Team Fortress 2 and Borderlands 2 it does things in its own style. It's a really compelling universe and I really hope the game sells well, as not only does it deserve to but I'd love to see a sequel. Here are a few screenshots I took earlier:

For anyone on the fence about this game: it's worth it!

[Slammers]

Finished the first assassination last night without killing anyone. It's not a bad. Unfortunately I don't think I will play it any further. Xcom comes out today, and im still not done with guild wars 2 or dark souls. Maybe next year when there aren't so many bangers to try finish I will feel like playing again, but for now I'm jut not feeling the urge to continue with this one.

[LOC Veteran]

Even if mouse and keyboard is poorly implemented it's still better than using a controller. That said, Dishonored plays great on mouse and keyboard.

I really like the art direction of the game, as although it has similarities to games like Team Fortress 2 and Borderlands 2 it does things in its own style. It's a really compelling universe and I really hope the game sells well, as not only does it deserve to but I'd love to see a sequel. Here are a few screenshots I took earlier:

This literally looks like a screenshot from Team Fortress 2, specifically 2Fort or some similar style map lol it's actually uncanny to me how 2Fortish it looks (to me).

And yes, I really hope it sells well. Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (probably sold ok, don't know though) was a pretty underrated gem of a game imo and Arkane certainly knows how to make compelling worlds and all that. I'd love to see a Dishonored 2 or something else set in that world.

[Asrokhel]

Assuming you're playing it on PC, exactly what it says. I'd rather have a PC game than a port.

And if you'd bothered to read my earliar post, then you'd know the answer!

[shakey]

I'm still on the fence about this....

I loved Theif games growing up, be recently after playing the new Deus Ex... I just couldn't get into it as much as I wanted.

Not only do I fear I wont get into this, I am still very much into Borderlands 2..... Maybe I'll just wait longer, though I want to play it lol.

[Twiddle]

Yes.

http://www.shacknews...ators-next-game

Just like in the guild wars 2 thread, your hang up is constantly directx... It must suck not being able to play tons of great games on PC, because of a silly reason.

[spaceelf]

Just like in the guild wars 2 thread, your hang up is constantly directx... It must suck not being able to play tons of great games on PC, because of a silly reason.

who said I wasn't able to play them? I just don't buy them right away. They're not worth as much as properly developed games.

I don't have Borderlands 2 yet either, but I plan to someday.

[ViperAFK]

who said I wasn't able to play them? I just don't buy them right away. They're not worth as much as properly developed games.

I don't have Borderlands 2 yet either, but I plan to someday.

Directx 9 doesn't mean its not "properly developed" Both borderlands 2 and dishonored have excellent pc versions so I'm not quite sure what the point you are trying to make is.

[spaceelf]

Obviously we have different views on the subject. At any rate, I think I've said all there is to say aside from pages of 'no it isn't yes it is' blah blah blah so I'm off.

[Muhammad Farrukh]

So there we were, me and my friend, getting XCOM: Enemy Unknown for him, adn just as we were about to leave the store, the shipment arrived.

:woot:

Installed it, and played for about 3 or 4 minutes. Had to do some study. :(

Looks like its going to be a long night.

[compl3x]

I'm still on the fence about this....

I loved Theif games growing up, be recently after playing the new Deus Ex... I just couldn't get into it as much as I wanted.

Not only do I fear I wont get into this, I am still very much into Borderlands 2..... Maybe I'll just wait longer, though I want to play it lol.

Borderlands 2 should keep you occupied for ages. By the time you're ready to get dishonored you'll probably be able to get it cheaper. lol :p

[shakey]

Borderlands 2 should keep you occupied for ages. By the time you're ready to get dishonored you'll probably be able to get it cheaper. lol :p

That's what I'm thinking. But I got that problem of money burning holes in my pockets :p

If I can just hold out for another week for the new BL2 DLC, I should be fine.

I'm just a sucker for new games lol

[compl3x]

I'm just a sucker for new games lol

I know what you mean :blush: :rofl:

[theyarecomingforyou]

This literally looks like a screenshot from Team Fortress 2, specifically 2Fort or some similar style map lol it's actually uncanny to me how 2Fortish it looks (to me).

Yeah. If I didn't know it used the Unreal Engine I would have sworn it was made using Source, from the graphics to the way you hold items in front of you.

It can look quite cartoony at times but I think it works really well: