A great read from these duders as always, nicely balanced and describing well the pros & cons: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-12-22-elite-dangerous-review
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Yep, summed it up well.
Well written I must say. I guess people who review sims usually know their stuff.
Hmmm. Very much like Frontier then, which could eventually get boring. Of course, Elite Dangerous holds the promise of really opening up via the expansions; by the sound of it, it has to otherwise there's only so far pretty graphics can take you. Just being able to swoop into a planet's atmosphere and land (I really hope they give the options of runway landings as well) would be a start and I guess will be the first of the expansions.
Exactly. There's nothing worse than hearing people babble on about pretty much everything that has nothing to do with a game - a real immersion killer and that has been the problem with every online game I've ever played, which is why when I finally do get the chance to take the plunge, I think I'll go the singleplayer route.
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1 thing i have issue with....
imo the sidewinder is a cracking little ship, with my B class thrusters I can out manoeuvre all but a pimped eagle and even my loaned lasers can take down all but a python or anaconda or a very heavily specced cobra on my own. The B grade shields help too.!
AND I can jump 16LY. It really is a jack of all trades ship for all occasions outside of trading imo.
That being said tho, other than that a decent review
imo the sidewinder is a cracking little ship, with my B class thrusters I can out manoeuvre all but a pimped eagle and even my loaned lasers can take down all but a python or anaconda or a very heavily specced cobra on my own. The B grade shields help too.!
AND I can jump 16LY. It really is a jack of all trades ship for all occasions outside of trading imo.
That being said tho, other than that a decent review
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I'm beginning to think that the game might have come too late. As it gets more and more complicated, how many working adults are actually going to be able to dedicate the sort of time that the game so obviously requires, even now in its unexpanded state? There are going to be a lot of unhappy wives/girlfriends...he he. 
Then again, only recently has the technology been available to make the game look as amazing as it does. Double edged sword really, the long wait. Sorry; went a bit Yoda there ha ha.
Another review, if not already posted:
http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/pc/2014/12/22/elite-dangerous-review/1
Then again, only recently has the technology been available to make the game look as amazing as it does. Double edged sword really, the long wait. Sorry; went a bit Yoda there ha ha. Another review, if not already posted:
http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/pc/2014/12/22/elite-dangerous-review/1
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A classy product demands a classy review.
I agree with the review, what we have is an excellent base for FDEV to build on. A gigantic sandbox with shiny white sand...now, all that's needed is to add the bucket and spade.
I agree with the review, what we have is an excellent base for FDEV to build on. A gigantic sandbox with shiny white sand...now, all that's needed is to add the bucket and spade.
+1.
I fully agree with the sentiments from the review, especially:
Is there a thread for the newbies to post to then get help from us more seasoned "vets"? you know like a flight school 101 (this is how you dock...this is how you scan the system using the scanner etc etc)?
I fully agree with the sentiments from the review, especially:
I've been on since beta, and obviously we've all had to learn that there is the RIGHT direction to land your ship in. I'm guessing a lot of the newbies aren't going to know this and will get frustrated the first few times they encounter this. I'm very pleasantly surprised that the game got an 8/10, but that shows that some reviewers ARE going into the game with an open mind. Yes the game has a steep learning curve, yes there are some gameplay aspects that MAY (if you let it) become a tedious grind, but its open world. you can let it become a grind or you can mix things up a bit...and that's why I love this game. If I'm willing to put in the hours to get a better ship then the quickest way is going to be to grind. However if i want to hit the combat then i can guarantee in about 5 mins of taking off from a port i can find myself a fight to get into. some fights I have been able to win fairly easily, some I've turned with my tail between my legs at 10% hull and limped back home with a lesson learned, others I've lasted 3 mins and have to invoke an insurance policy and had to start back at 100 credits with a loan to pay off. Yes I've thought "F@*K" and been P**sed about it, but not at one point have i thought "wheres that uninstall button"
Is there a thread for the newbies to post to then get help from us more seasoned "vets"? you know like a flight school 101 (this is how you dock...this is how you scan the system using the scanner etc etc)?
It's another sloppy, poorly written review, with an unrepresentative score. An 8/10 means a game is excellent, void of any significant shortcomings or bugs. ED is nothing of the sort. When you actually read the review, he focuses way too much time on things that may seem formidable to a noobe in his first 2 hours of play, but later, are insignificant (starport docking). He also mentions features that are currently not working (liveries - ship paint customization). And there's no indication of how long he played the game, if any at all. Like other glowing reviews out already, there is NO mention of the games current bugs, broken promises, and broken components (trading).
Matter of fact, in his "review" he seems to point out more negatives than positive, but gives it an 8/10. But this is consistent with what we've seen so far by other "professional reviewers": lazy, fanboy reviews, with little to no "meat" or facts in the review by which to base their excellent scores. I find the actual users reviews far more accurate.
Bottom line, these "professional reviewer sites" are anything but professional.
Matter of fact, in his "review" he seems to point out more negatives than positive, but gives it an 8/10. But this is consistent with what we've seen so far by other "professional reviewers": lazy, fanboy reviews, with little to no "meat" or facts in the review by which to base their excellent scores. I find the actual users reviews far more accurate.
Bottom line, these "professional reviewer sites" are anything but professional.
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Right on the money. I have spent hours this weekend learning the game along with my new X-55 Rhino. Practice docking to death now can do at least 3-5 times. Learned how to travel between systems and I swear sometimes I feel like my little ship is going to snap a cable or something as it speeds up/turns etc. I freaking love the sound done for this game. I have now invested $200 for my new X-55, plus I ordered about $100 for two arm chair grips for my new setup. I have a small man cave at home and changed all the lighting to red to further enhance the feeling of the game. I am not concerned at all of the repeat nature of the game as this is just the starting gate. From what I have read other things are coming for this game.
Regards to all.
neo1874
Regards to all.
neo1874
Spot on! I played the original Elite on my ZX Spectrum and I backed E: D during PB days, but I just don't get the handwaving of some members here: "it's supposed to be hard", "no need for X, use your imagination", "you're doing it wrong", "Braben wanted it this way so it's perfect". This attitude is damaging to the community, the game and its future.
Playing the game early on, I had the time to understand its mechanics, so this is not a problem for me. On the flip side, I burned out and the lack of variety has killed the interest for me.
I'm afraid E: D is condemned to a niche status. This may or may not be enough to allow for expansion. Personally I hope it gets expanded because I like its core.
Good balanced review. Good read.
Where are all the people that said this game would be crucified by the reviewers now I wonder?
Where are all the people that said this game would be crucified by the reviewers now I wonder?
I'm beginning to think that the game might have come too late. As it gets more and more complicated, how many working adults are actually going to be able to dedicate the sort of time that the game so obviously requires, even now in its unexpanded state? There are going to be a lot of unhappy wives/girlfriends...he he.
Another review, if not already posted:
http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/pc/2014/12/22/elite-dangerous-review/1
It will be interesting to see how the popularity of the game will evolve. While I can respect and understand why economic development in this game is a long process, this may eventually push dads and husbands away as life calls. Any game, to be successful, must cater to it's primary demographic, or suffer the consequences.
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No mentions of bugs, broken promises, and broken components, and you call the review "balanced"? Wow.
