Treebeard
Ranger of the North
About half way through this and I'm surprised to find that the hype surrounding it is mostly justified (after the slow start).
Its probably the most cinematic game I've ever played. In some respects its like Metal Gear Solid 4 but the transition between cut-scenes and gameplay is even more seamless and the cutscenes are not hours long . The script and voice acting is some of the sharpest I've heard in a game as well. At times its like playing a film but not in a bad, uninteractive way.
The combat and platforming do their job. Much like the first game its Tomb Raider meets Gears although the combat has been toned down. The gameplay is all very familiar with really nothing new.
Visually its everything I've heard it is. Its a real next gen moment. Every level is painfully detailed and its one breath-taking environment and set piece after another. The Tibetan village and train ride should be experienced by everyone.
Genre defining possibly in certain respects.
Its probably the most cinematic game I've ever played. In some respects its like Metal Gear Solid 4 but the transition between cut-scenes and gameplay is even more seamless and the cutscenes are not hours long . The script and voice acting is some of the sharpest I've heard in a game as well. At times its like playing a film but not in a bad, uninteractive way.
The combat and platforming do their job. Much like the first game its Tomb Raider meets Gears although the combat has been toned down. The gameplay is all very familiar with really nothing new.
Visually its everything I've heard it is. Its a real next gen moment. Every level is painfully detailed and its one breath-taking environment and set piece after another. The Tibetan village and train ride should be experienced by everyone.
Genre defining possibly in certain respects.