Enslaved- Anyone else think this one is going to be better than expected?

I have really been on the fence with this game, not knowing quite what to make of it. The hybrid gameplay kind of put me off a bit and it really has sort of failed to grab my attention... until tonight. I decided to download the demo and at first I thought that I was going to hate it. As I progressed and got a sense of what it was going to be like the game all of the sudden just clicked with me.

The platforming, while quite simplistic, still offered up some tense moments and had some great effects. However, the overall gameplay seems like it will be incredibly cinematic and will open up with a wide variety. All in all, this feels like it will be quite the refreshing adventure with two very likable characters. Looks like I may have to pick this one up after all.

Anyway, anyone else really come away surprised by this demo? I think that the reviews for this game are going to be higher than many are expecting. This is a quality game that sort of stands outside of the pack and is being really overlooked, in my opinion. I sense a sleeper on the way.

It reminded me of Sly, but I didn't like it, the combat was repetitive and simple, and the platforming wasn't much fun either and was overly simplistic, also I doubt I'll take much interest in the characters.

I played the demo, didn't love it, didn't hate it.The demo isn't a really good indicator on it's quality. It didn't move me either way.

Andy Serkis is fun as always though.

It reminded me of Sly, but I didn't like it, the combat was repetitive and simple, and the platforming wasn't much fun either and was overly simplistic, also I doubt I'll take much interest in the characters.

StealthMonkey4

The combat was repetitive because you only got to use the basic move-set. There will be plenty more abilities which you will unlock as the game progresses. Not to mention that it is also a platformer and third person shooter as well. Add in the cinematic flare, unique characters and high production value and you have a refreshing, quality game here. I think it will easily get around an 8.5.

I'll have to give the demo a try and see if I like it. I heard good things about it, but not sure about the games quality or fun factor.

Not really saying much. The original expectations were very low.

DLed the demo, loved every min of it.

Day one buy for me.

I thought the demo was impressive. The platforming reminded me of high-speed Uncharted platforming which is both awesome and a little wonky. I would have liked it more if you could interrupt animations and move a little faster while platforming.

As it was, I was mashing the X button a few times before the character would jump. That said, it was still very fun and the art style looks awesome. The characters have a ton of personality too (even though the girl looks soooo similar to Nariko from Heavenly Sword). Go Ninja Theory!

I enjoyed the demo but I did find some problems with the controls. I'm sure those problems will be fixed in the final retail version though.

Controls felt unresponsive, gameplay too simplistic (even more so than Heavenly Sword's), and camera was annoying. It's probably gonna get an A rating.

Not really saying much. The original expectations were very low.

dercoo

Indeed they were, but I am saying that I feel it will be a solid game and will exceed those low expectations. Opinions on the game itself aside, there is nothing low budget or lack-luster about it. It is very well made and is quite refreshing when put beside what else is releasing. I think it will more than likely fly under the radar of most, but will receive some very good reviews and will end up being a lot better than many are expecting.

It is great, I loved the demo because of the platforming and the combat was great too, the hit feedback feels so on point, you know you are attacking very hard when monkey attacks with strong moves.

And like you said it feels like a cinematic game and I love cinematic games, some real-time cinematic gameplay like Uncharted 2 so I know Im going to enjoy the game very much.

The story seems to be interesting too, I think it's way better than heavenly Sword, more of a game than an experiment.

Ninja Theory is going to be the next big developers in the future, Enslaved and DmC is going to prove that.

Wow... with all these possitive comments about it, I think I need to try that demo ASAP.

Didn't think it would be any good.

It is great, I loved the demo because of the platforming and the combat was great too, the hit feedback feels so on point, you know you are attacking very hard when monkey attacks with strong moves.

And like you said it feels like a cinematic game and I love cinematic games, some real-time cinematic gameplay like Uncharted 2 so I know Im going to enjoy the game very much.

The story seems to be interesting too, I think it's way better than heavenly Sword, more of a game than an experiment.

Ninja Theory is going to be the next big developers in the future, Enslaved and DmC is going to prove that.

HAZE-Unit

I agree. This game is a real breath of fresh air, and I must say, I love being taken by surprise like this by a game that I was just not quite sure about. A definite day one for me now. I'll be picking this one up right with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow.

It was a very nice surprise when I played the demo. Before the demo I just tossed it aside and thought nothing of it and I was mistaken. Now im very interested in it. I also like how the camra is during combat.

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It reminded me of Sly, but I didn't like it, the combat was repetitive and simple, and the platforming wasn't much fun either and was overly simplistic, also I doubt I'll take much interest in the characters.

ironcreed

The combat was repetitive because you only got to use the basic move-set. There will be plenty more abilities which you will unlock as the game progresses. Not to mention that it is also a platformer and third person shooter as well. Add in the cinematic flare, unique characters and high production value and you have a refreshing, quality game here. I think it will easily get around an 8.5.

I'm basing my opinions purely on the demo, while the full game may have more combat abilities, etc I doubt my opinion will change much.

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[QUOTE="StealthMonkey4"]

It reminded me of Sly, but I didn't like it, the combat was repetitive and simple, and the platforming wasn't much fun either and was overly simplistic, also I doubt I'll take much interest in the characters.

StealthMonkey4

The combat was repetitive because you only got to use the basic move-set. There will be plenty more abilities which you will unlock as the game progresses. Not to mention that it is also a platformer and third person shooter as well. Add in the cinematic flare, unique characters and high production value and you have a refreshing, quality game here. I think it will easily get around an 8.5.

I'm basing my opinions purely on the demo, while the full game may have more combat abilities, etc I doubt my opinion will change much.

That's cool. To each their own.

My brother had a 360 dev kit with Enslaved on the hard drive. It was pretty fun but the graphics and framerate needed improvement. That was like 4 months ago though. I haven't tried the recent demos yet but I'm pretty sure it has improved. With that said I think it will be a decent game.

[QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"]

It is great, I loved the demo because of the platforming and the combat was great too, the hit feedback feels so on point, you know you are attacking very hard when monkey attacks with strong moves.

And like you said it feels like a cinematic game and I love cinematic games, some real-time cinematic gameplay like Uncharted 2 so I know Im going to enjoy the game very much.

The story seems to be interesting too, I think it's way better than heavenly Sword, more of a game than an experiment.

Ninja Theory is going to be the next big developers in the future, Enslaved and DmC is going to prove that.

ironcreed

I agree. This game is a real breath of fresh air, and I must say, I love being taken by surprise like this by a game that I was just was not quite sure about. A definite day one for me now. I'll be picking this one up right with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow.

That's what Im doing, gonna switch between the two games, two action adventure games back to back gonna be an awesome time :D

I really liked the demo, and I love Ninja Theory's storytelling, but I won't buy it right away. I'm getting LOS instead, but I definitely will consider it for Christmas.

I thought the demo was meh. I didn't care for it in the slightest.

I liked the demo alot, amazing artstyle imo. I went from zero hype to must buy probably day one.

[QUOTE="dercoo"]

Not really saying much. The original expectations were very low.

ironcreed

Indeed they were, but I am saying that I feel it will be a solid game and will exceed those low expectations. Opinions on the game itself aside, there is nothing low budget or lack-luster about it. It is very well made and is quite refreshing when put beside what else is releasing. I think it will more than likely fly under the radar of most, but will receive some very good reviews and will end up being a lot better than many are expecting.

i had agood time with the demo. Yea , its kinda button mashy, and yea, it steals from other games.. But so what.. its fun, and it looks great.. It definitely deserves a rent

[QUOTE="StealthMonkey4"]

It reminded me of Sly, but I didn't like it, the combat was repetitive and simple, and the platforming wasn't much fun either and was overly simplistic, also I doubt I'll take much interest in the characters.

ironcreed

The combat was repetitive because you only got to use the basic move-set. There will be plenty more abilities which you will unlock as the game progresses. Not to mention that it is also a platformer and third person shooter as well. Add in the cinematic flare, unique characters and high production value and you have a refreshing, quality game here. I think it will easily get around an 8.5.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

[QUOTE="StealthMonkey4"]

It reminded me of Sly, but I didn't like it, the combat was repetitive and simple, and the platforming wasn't much fun either and was overly simplistic, also I doubt I'll take much interest in the characters.

Supabul

The combat was repetitive because you only got to use the basic move-set. There will be plenty more abilities which you will unlock as the game progresses. Not to mention that it is also a platformer and third person shooter as well. Add in the cinematic flare, unique characters and high production value and you have a refreshing, quality game here. I think it will easily get around an 8.5.

I liked the demo I can see it getting an 8.0-8.5 here at GS.

I didn't play the demo, so I don't like it.

I didn't play the demo, so I don't like it.

tmntPunchout

It always looked good but after that demo. It looks amazing :) Fused all the best mechanics from the respective genres into one :)

Edit : The platforming was waaaaaaaaaaaaay to simple though and way to scripted. But the stuff that played after in the mini movie looked awesome :)

Tried the demo and thought it was interesting. Saw some of the other vids and I think it will be a decent game.:)

played the demo and liked every Minute of it.lawlessx

I think it'd get an AA on here, but personally I think it'd be a fantastic game, story wise at least. Also, I can understand the complaints about the combat being simplistic, but it's not trying to be a deep combat system at all. It reminds me of action adventure games last gen like beyond good and evil and prince of persia(at least I don't remember the first game having a deep combat system), and those were actually great games.

I liked the character model for the girl. But the game felt highly automated

I really didn't like the demo, it felt very cinematic but at a high cost to the gameplay, which I felt was sloppy at best.

i like the animations

I didn't have high expectations when I first heard about the game until I downloaded the demo and tried it out. After I finished the demo, I have to say that any doubts of the game left and I am looking forward to it. The movement and combat felt pretty fun and simulative, as if you were controlling a real person. I was bummed out when the demo ended, but at least I was left with a positive view on the game.

it look pretty ugly i hate unreal engine, every game looks pretty much same :(

A curious rental and nothing more.