Sméagol Posted November 9, 2017 Posted November 9, 2017 I just wanted to know, if anyone here happened to have played the game already, or knows of any reviews which mention it: What are the control options? This is one of the things that for me is a factor in deciding if I'm going to get it tomorrow / soon / at all. I specifically want the option to switch the stick functions. Oh here, Arlo's review (it's hilarious watching him play (and enjoy!) something like Doom:
Dcubed Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 Yeah I'm looking forward to this one. It was great fun on PC and it's very pick-up-and-play friendly, making it a great fit for on the go demon blasting fun!
Sméagol Posted November 10, 2017 Author Posted November 10, 2017 I've done some research, I (think I) finally found the info I was looking for. Although the control layouts aren't ideal, at least there's one that has the sticks switched. So I have decided to get this. I'm not sure if I'm able to get it today, but if I am.. Who's here getting it today? Maybe some multiplayer games tonight (or tomorrow) could be fun.
Kav Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 Bought it on the way into work this morning. Looking forward to giving it a blast as I’m getting a little bored of Mario.
Happenstance Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 Its a shame its capped at 30fps. Its one of the few games where I notice stuff like that with the speed that you play it. Were the other console versions also 30?
Hero-of-Time Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 8 minutes ago, Happenstance said: Its a shame its capped at 30fps. Its one of the few games where I notice stuff like that with the speed that you play it. Were the other console versions also 30? Nah. They were 60fps.
Kav Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Some argued that Destiny had a “cinematic feel” as it was 30fps... maybe this’ll be true of Doom too. Edited November 10, 2017 by Kav
Ronnie Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 IGN, specifically their new Nintendo guy, gave it a great review
Kav Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 Just hammered out the first section after the opening on my commute: it’s fast, frantic, mindless slaughter - great fun! Nice change of pace after Mario.
Hero-of-Time Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 7 minutes ago, Kav said: Just hammered out the first section after the opening on my commute: it’s fast, frantic, mindless slaughter - great fun! Nice change of pace after Mario. You'll have to try the online out. I'm intrigued to know if you can play against random players with your friends, as well as wanting to know just how easy it is join them in a game or lobby. 1
Happenstance Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 To be fair, the online isn’t really worth it on other platforms so if it’s limited on the Switch it won’t be a massive loss.
Sméagol Posted November 10, 2017 Author Posted November 10, 2017 Unfortunately I wasn't able to get it today. I'm hoping I'm able to get it tomorrow. Lookimng forward to some online battles though.
Hero-of-Time Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 15 minutes ago, Happenstance said: To be fair, the online isn’t really worth it on other platforms so if it’s limited on the Switch it won’t be a massive loss. Given the lack of shooters on the Switch, I'm hoping it can carve out a niche audience, similar to what the CoD games done on the Wii and Wii U. 1
V. Amoleo Posted November 11, 2017 Posted November 11, 2017 Really trying to convince myself I don’t need to pick this up yet and that if I want to get a third party game I should get Skyrim.
RedShell Posted November 11, 2017 Posted November 11, 2017 19 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: You'll have to try the online out. I'm intrigued to know if you can play against random players with your friends, as well as wanting to know just how easy it is join them in a game or lobby. https://www.resetera.com/threads/so-it-turns-out-ea-had-no-excuse-with-fifa-wrt-invites-switch-online.5451/ 1 1
Nolan Posted November 11, 2017 Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, RedShell said: https://www.resetera.com/threads/so-it-turns-out-ea-had-no-excuse-with-fifa-wrt-invites-switch-online.5451/ Well that’s enough of that forum for my lifetime.
Glen-i Posted November 11, 2017 Posted November 11, 2017 Ah, so I was right. EA didn't bother. Well then. Time to whack out this badly delivered line again. 1
dazzybee Posted November 11, 2017 Posted November 11, 2017 Damn it, was just going to say “but ea weren’t being lazy with fifa were they....?”
killthenet Posted November 11, 2017 Posted November 11, 2017 I never understood why Nintendo got as much blame as EA for the FIFA debacle, when games with development teams as small as five people had managed to implement playing with friends online. I'm really tempted to get Doom this weekend but can't really afford it, will have to wait until after I've got all my Xmas presents sorted.
Hero-of-Time Posted November 11, 2017 Posted November 11, 2017 Just watched the video and they are right, the port seems to be impressive but at the same time be a bit of a mess. On the one hand it's great they've managed to do what they've done but on the other hand it's shows just how rough 3rd party games are going to be if ported from the other systems. 1
RedShell Posted November 11, 2017 Posted November 11, 2017 I’m still undecided about which version to get. Part of me really wants to get it on Switch, but a more sensible part of me thinks I should get it for PS4. If the map editor wasn’t cut from the Switch version it’d be a slightly easier choice. Having said that, I’d also have to pick up a micro SD card right now to play it on Switch, obviously have to get one at some point regardless, but I’m trying to delay that purchase in order to get a better deal on a higher capacity card. At this rate I’ll just end up skipping Doom completely...
Hero-of-Time Posted November 11, 2017 Posted November 11, 2017 12 minutes ago, RedShell said: I’m still undecided about which version to get. Part of me really wants to get it on Switch, but a more sensible part of me thinks I should get it for PS4. If the map editor wasn’t cut from the Switch version it’d be a slightly easier choice. Having said that, I’d also have to pick up a micro SD card right now to play it on Switch, obviously have to get one at some point regardless, but I’m trying to delay that purchase in order to get a better deal on a higher capacity card. At this rate I’ll just end up skipping Doom completely... I suppose it depends on how much you want to play it undocked. Seems a bit daft buying it for £40 when you already have a console that can play a better version of the game for around £10.
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