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Kombo TGS 2008: Resistance 2 Preview

Kombo writes: "There was a long wait time to play Resistance 2, which unfortunately turned out to be wasted time. I liked the original and am a big fan of the storyline and concept but my first impressions of number 2 are not good. The graphics are of Halo 3 standard at their very best and of Halo 2 at their worst. I experienced a wall jutting out awkwardly from the side of a spider mech's leg, some horrible rough texturing and some very pixelated fireballs/bullets. Okay, I do sound a tad harsh and a game is about gameplay and not visuals so I will explain my experience with the demo."

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Silogon6448d ago (Edited 6448d ago )

Like anyone cares what these idiots think. They, to me, are of the Kotaku variety. I've seen Resistance 2 up close and personal and I've beat Halo 3, to even compare the 2 is an incredible stretch of the imagination.

I'm guessing Kombo's head was dizzy and a little weary from the Microsoft shaft thrustin' they recieved in their mouth. & if it was the longest line at a "TGS" then that speaks volumes, cause the Japanese hate FPS and would never give Halo that treatment.

Lanoire6448d ago (Edited 6448d ago )

We have seen R2 videos. Numerous. Even gameplay videos.

They all look gorgeous which proves that the pictures released are not bullshots unlike what Epic does.

We have seen IGN, 1UP, and others all say it looks GREAT.
There is also a beta running and people playing the beta are saying its absolutely ROCKS (both gameplay and graphics).

Kombo are idiots to contradict. This isnt January 2008 where information about Resistance 2 is scarce and noone knows anything about it. We just had a massive R2 blowout last month. The videos and pics dont lie.

Montrealien6448d ago

Kombo have a right to their Opinion, even though I don;t agree with them. No need to be name calling in the gamer zone. RE2 is a day one purchase for me no matter what.

Lanoire6448d ago

Calling them "idiots" is also my opinion. I did not offend anyone here and did not call people names here.

Unless...

unless, of course, you feel offended!
JUST ADMIT IT, ARE YOU THE GUY BEHIND "KOMBO" OR WHAT!

Montrealien6448d ago (Edited 6448d ago )

So you don't agree with their opinion, that's fair. No need to get all mad about it, just don't go to their site. I don't agree with their overly harsh preview, I am a firm believer that preview should be closer to overviews of what they played, but I wont get all mad about it. I didn'y even go to the site, it is clear flamebate. And as stated in a comment below, they do praise LBP and Motorstorm 2, where they Idiots then?

twoface6448d ago (Edited 6448d ago )

look at their preview of other exclusives ninja blade and SO4.
Look at their statement in this R2 preview with this quote "The graphics are of Halo 3 standard at their very best and of Halo 2 at their worst".

Think. Don't blindly defend. Acting like this is much more irritating than a fanboy. At least they are honest about their feelings, whereas some others act all righteous in this site to mask their true crappy selves. Shame! And i say again - idiots

Tarasque6448d ago

I can't believe you are going to sit there and make this quote. "They all look gorgeous which proves that the pictures released are not bullshots unlike what Epic does." Seriously you have the completely backwards. And IMO i have always thought with the videos i have seen RES 2 is average at best in the graphics department. But that is my opinion and please don't get mad and call me an idiot cause i have a opinion.

Kleptic6447d ago

it was a loaded article...without question...

the guy's opinion is fine...no one is saying the game is poised to set any visual standards (after all, killzone 2 is set to do that in spades)...its set to be an incredible jump in tech from the first game, of which it has easily done visually and gameplay wise...

but his comparison to Halo 3 is such a blatant attempt at fueling arguments between fanboys its pathetic...then to have the author go into his own comment section and start calling everyone 'idiots' is beyond ridiculous...

we've seen the videos of the exact level he is talking about...it is a huge improvement over the first one...and the first Resistance was easily as good looking as Halo 3...which is not a compliment to either game...they both lacked in major areas (resistance in lighting...halo 3 in character models...and both in animation)...I haven't seen enough up close looks at the particle effects, but do admit they weren't anything spectacular (as mentioned before, Killzone 2 is making every game look like pile in that area...so its a tough playing field right now)...

again...its not the best looking game...but to say its halo 2 at times is just blatant hit-seeking journalism on every level...all the credible media sources have said it looks great compared to the first, which is all fans of the series are worried about...

XSUP3R DRAKENX6447d ago

WOW... THE MOST OVERRATED GAME EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK GOD FOR GEARS OF WAR 2!!!!!!!

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sonarus6448d ago (Edited 6448d ago )

Resistance 2 doesn't look all that great. The problem comes from using the Ratchet and Clank engine. That engine simply isn't capable of rendering the kind of realism a game like resistance requires. They need to adjust the engine for both games and to do that they will probably need a bit of time.

That being said LOL @comparing R2 graphics 2 Halo 3. If it truly is Halo 3 graphics then i will play the game in tears:(. Halo has great art style and all that but if you compare the two graphically R2 clearly tops it.

beavis4play6448d ago

ted price said (in an interview a couple weeks ago) that they aren't trying to create "realism" in the games they make. i wasn't aware realism = good looking game?

CrippleH6448d ago

The author seems blind.

He thinks Resistance 2 graphics = HALO 3!

Kombo = no more hits from me with their bs.

Montrealien6448d ago

god forbid some one says something you don't agree with. lol

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Diamondwolf6448d ago

The Game does start off in Iceland

http://talkplaystation.com/...

http://ps3.gamespy.com/play...

Other than that, The preview is his opinion and if someone can praise a game in a preview, then someone else should be able to do the opposite. Still a day 1 for me and no preview/review (aka someone else's opinion) is going to change my mind.

Tarasque6448d ago

It is really sad that you are such....hmmmmm what word am i looking for. Well i won't say it, but if you are such a fanboy and you go to lengths with avatar and such. You really to take a break for while or maybe get some professional help. All joking aside i am serious.

tk6448d ago

Good analysis there bud. This article decided that R2 had to be downplayed before they started writing. The contradictions is just wildly stupid...

It is strange that the style the article was written. Not about reviewing R2 - from the start it was clear that it is a R2 bashing - in the opening statement. Not the "Let us find out how it plays" - straight into "it is a waste of time". Asif the author was afraid that he would not get the message through.

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Omega46448d ago

"The graphics are of Halo 3 standard at their very best and of Halo 2 at their worst"

That Halo 2 comment is quite worrying and odd, especially when so many fans of the series want the graphics to be at least as good as Gears of War 1

I still dont see what R2 has in singleplayer which makes it stand out from other FPS

Silogon6448d ago (Edited 6448d ago )

1up, Ign and even Joystick have all said Resistance 2's graphics are incredible. I've played the damn Multiplayer and it's better looking than Halo 3's sp, experience. Resistance 2's graphics are much better than the 1st, which was about on par with Halo3's.

I'm just speaking in absolutes and facts, as I always do.

Halo3Mgs46448d ago

halo2 will always be better than 3 don't know why people keep saying halo3 is was better than2

Firstkn1ghT6448d ago (Edited 6448d ago )

Uuuuuum no, Halo 3 is better than Halo 2. I challenge you to tell me why it's not.

micro_invader6448d ago

Well, one thing it has is a vast amount of weapons you can choose from. Also, huge bosses.

Omega46448d ago

Most FPS have loads of weapons to choose from in fact i think Crysis actually allows you to customize your weapons so that isnt too unique

As for huge bosses Halo 3 your had to take down scarabs which were pretty big, and what i've seen so far with that huge boss in R2 looks mostly scripted which isnt fun or innovative

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n4gzz6448d ago (Edited 6448d ago )

But Halo 3 is best rated game on 360 exclusive.
I will be enjoying this game anyway. In fact, can't wait to blast some chimera.

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Video Game Franchises in Danger of Being Forgotten

The gaming industry moves at such a pace that it’s not surprising we’ve seen countless franchises fall into obscurity over the years.

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S2Killinit575d ago

Im surprised that a game with a heritage of Medal of Honor is in this list.

cthulhucultist575d ago

There is a rumour that Driver 1 & 2 remasters will be released for Switch and presumably for other systems as well.

https://www.gamingbible.com...

Not sure however whether this results into new games in the near future.

HellspawnPR1981574d ago

Ninja Gaiden? Splinter Cell? Tenchu? Virtua Fighter? Killer Instinct? Killzone?

DefenderOfDoom2574d ago

I would very much enjoy
a new dedicated single player Killzone campaign. With a fun multi-player.

cthulhucultist574d ago

Tenchu and Killer Instict would be great indeed!

Unfortunately new Killzone game does not seem to be in the works

Virtua Fighter is going to receive a new entry!

https://www.dualshockers.co...

Splinter Cell is likely to be one of the remasters launching next year (not sure whether this has to do anything with the remake previously announced)

https://toronto.ubisoft.com...

HellspawnPR1981574d ago

Yeah, read the news about a new Virtua Fighter and I am so ready for it. Splinter Cell at this point I don't believe anything Ubisoft says plus I don't think modern day Ubisoft can make a decent stealth game. They will likely fuck it up.

Inverno574d ago

Basically everything at this point as companies have no concern with preservation.

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Ranking the Resistance Games From Worst To Best

While it's been on ice for as long as it was around, the Resistance franchise has no shortage of quality.

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Knushwood Butt1497d ago

My take:

Single player
3, 2, 1

Multiplayer
3, 1, 2

Overall
3, 2, 1

I beat the lengthy single player in 1 multiple times and spent hours in the online too. Plus 1 featured my home town! Special mention to the audio design in 1: playing that with surround headphones blew me away.

Note: I have the platinum for Resistance 2.

Eidolon1496d ago

Resistance 1 MP will always be my favorite. Call it nostalgia or whatever, but that was my jam, felt more balance, natural.

Miraak82 1496d ago

i have the platinium too , 10k kills in online ranked matches was no joke . Took me 3-4 months straight grinding but it was fun . To put it in perspective you only got like 25 kills per match if you were 1st place every match that's at Least 400 matches in 1st

Sciurus_vulgaris1497d ago

I only played the 3 main Resistance titles. My ranking would be;
1. Resistance 3
2. Resistance: Fall of Man
3. Resistance 2

GoodGuy091497d ago

Man I loved 3's campaign. Another gem stuck on the ps3 and who knows if insomniac will go back to the franchise.

fr0sty1496d ago

Resistance, Warhawk, MAG, Motorstorm, there's so many first party gems on PS3 that Sony has just left to die...

P_Bomb1497d ago

Never played Burning Skies but I still have Retribution.

monkey6021496d ago

Burning Skies was about 3 hours long and rather inconsequential. You haven't missed anything

porkChop1496d ago

Honestly, Burning Skies was shit. There's no two ways about it. At first I thought it looked terrible, then I second guessed myself. Big mistake.

darthv721495d ago

Retribution has this really cool feature where you could use a PS3 to link a controller to it and play. So if you had a 2000 or 3000 hooked to a tv, you can use a real controller. All of this predates the PSP Go's ability to sync a sixaxis to it via bluetooth.

Yui_Suzumiya1496d ago

Resistance 3 was shocking and brilliant. Loved it.

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Why Resistance Was So Incredible

While the studio is best known for Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet, and Clank, and Spider-Man back on the PS3 the studio broke from creating platformers and made one of the highest regarded science-fiction first-person shooters of all time. This was Resistance and it remains one of Sony's most acclaimed and dormant franchises.

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Jin_Sakai1853d ago

Really wish Insomniac would bring back Resistance!

darthv721852d ago

Agreed. Until they do a new entry, I'd love to get the two portable games remade into console versions. Maybe in a nice compilation with the mainline titles.

monkey6021852d ago

Burning Skies wasn't a great game.
It was only a couple of hours long and there was nothing memorable about it.

I'd love a new entry

darthv721852d ago

^monkey, hence why it should be remade into a better version.

SullysCigar1853d ago

Resistance 3's campaign was gorgeous for the time - and an awesome game to boot.

monkey6021852d ago

I remember being put off by it because McHale wasn't the MC but it turned out to be my favourite campaign

CBaoth1852d ago

by and large though the Resistance IP featured many protagonists (4 altogether I think if you include the portables). One of the reasons I enjoyed it was not being shackled to individual story arcs. Very rare for a major franchise.

Army_of_Darkness1851d ago

My favorite resistance game as well! It seriously had creepy, scary a$$ moments bro! It made me want an action horror game from insomniac!

Mr_cheese1852d ago

Remember playing this through online co op with the move controller and gun attachment! What a game!

BlackIceJoe1853d ago

I've said in the past I'd like to see this series return and have it take place years later, like in the present.

I'll give you an example if I'm not mistaken the last game ended in the 50s, so if it was to take place some time in the 2020s you'd have an opportunity to see how the world changed after the fall of Chimera and all the new technology that came out of that war.

Just like in our universe we all know WW2 happened, but we never experienced it, so if the next Resistance game takes place years later so too would people in that universe know a war look place against the Chimera, they just wouldn't know what it really was like.

So getting to see how that universe would respond to the Chimera reemerging would be interesting.

Imagine a little kid talking with his grandfather about the war and the kid just thinks it was just a made up bed time horror story and what was said was worse than what really took place, but now that the Chimera come back the kid will find out why years later the old timer adults were still waiting for the Chimera to return.

I think there is great potential for this series still and I really believe the best way forward for Resistance is make it have a time jump too.

So hopefully this series will return.

Dragonopolis1852d ago

Great Idea. I'd play that version.

Resistance was a great game and of all the remasters.... I would play a great remastered version of resistance series as well

waverider1852d ago

I was blown away when i played for the first time Resistance on the PS3. Great Game. Also liked very much an played for hundred of hours the Co-op of R2. The SP campaign of R3 is also excelent. I really hope that Sony and Insomniac annouced the Remaster of the Series and a new chapter. They got story to do that.

Jambola121852d ago

Resistance 2 was one of the first few games i played on ps3 and I loved it, would definitely finish that again :D

Chevalier1852d ago

I loved all the Resistance games. But part 2 online was amazing. The Marksmen for the Spec Ops type class when it was fully upgraded was such an amazing weapon. Oh man I wish they release all the games again and let us play part 2 online again.

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