tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post4661637979678261308..comments2024-03-28T10:20:02.929+03:00Comments on Gnome's Lair: 10 minutes with the Mafia II demognomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-46468813580428353412010-08-19T18:25:27.144+03:002010-08-19T18:25:27.144+03:00@ Barts: That is probably the best sounding review...@ Barts: That is probably the best sounding review of GoW I have ever heard, actually want to play it now.Jonathon Wisnoskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384745589382334139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-53958447065287848362010-08-15T23:30:27.791+03:002010-08-15T23:30:27.791+03:00A masterpiece you say? And then go on to describe ...A masterpiece you say? And then go on to describe it in a most alluring way? Well, Barts, I'll probably give it a try then.gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-2810439721322728662010-08-15T21:04:05.966+03:002010-08-15T21:04:05.966+03:00Oddly enough, Gears of War is really good. While a...Oddly enough, Gears of War is really good. While at the core it is somewhat repetitive TPP shooter of the duck-shoot-duck-shoot variety and its story is that of machismo and evil aliens, it's the mood that it builds that makes it a masterpiece.<br /><br />The atmosphere of fighting a losing battle with overwhelming force when the only outcome is dying, the question only after how much time. The ambiance of waging a defensive war that is already lost on the ruins of civilisation is extremely well conveyed.Bartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216735685905305630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-31246517442055568062010-08-12T15:58:48.916+03:002010-08-12T15:58:48.916+03:00I guess I'll be buying it Marc. Provided it...I guess I'll be buying it Marc. Provided it's not ridiculously expensive that is. Oh, and I really can't recommend the original Mafia enough...gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-56350562710293399602010-08-12T15:52:24.888+03:002010-08-12T15:52:24.888+03:00So I guess you'll be buying the full release, ...So I guess you'll be buying the full release, yes?<br /><br />My ancient laptop doesn't stand a chance of running this (and my linux box even less) which is a shame as a mobster based GTA-style open world game could be buckets of fun.<br /><br />Perhaps the first one will be more to my lappy's tastes? Though I don't like the idea of playing a third-person shooter with no cover mechanism. Unless it's MDK, of course.StickHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222186359760273096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-44990346762837323702010-08-11T17:01:37.992+03:002010-08-11T17:01:37.992+03:00Great! Oh, and I'm sure I'm not aware of a...Great! Oh, and I'm sure I'm not aware of another Mafia or mafia-styled game I'm afraid. And yes, the fact that you got taught how to steal each car was a brilliant little idea.gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-66803074779661865432010-08-11T16:16:48.693+03:002010-08-11T16:16:48.693+03:00@ gnome: Yes, got it almost a week ago.
Unfortuna...@ gnome: Yes, got it almost a week ago.<br /><br />Unfortunately I played mafia right next to another mafia based game I cannot remember which is which. But I remember them trying to make the car jacking and road rules more interesting (if I am remembering the right game).<br /><br />I believe that every so often you would just be given the ability to steal new cars (by being taught how to steal them by some guy).<br /><br />The road rules seem similar to the first game, need to drive within speed limit and not go threw red lights (maybe?). But it would all depend on how well they implemented it. I remember speeding on the side walk was a pretty good way to get around the polices detection.Jonathon Wisnoskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384745589382334139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-40887723666541734012010-08-11T15:58:55.027+03:002010-08-11T15:58:55.027+03:00@ Rambo: I do know I was way past the racing bit (...@ Rambo: I do know I was way past the racing bit (especially that winning the race horror), but I just can't remember much. Was the airport after that? Oh, and haven't played CoD 4 either. Not much of a shooter person, really. Anyway. Good luck with running Mafia 2.<br /><br />@ Jonathon: Indeed it is! BTW, you did get the competition mail didn't you?gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-27009301288399866652010-08-11T15:52:38.272+03:002010-08-11T15:52:38.272+03:00The first Mafia was great, and I know I did finish...The first Mafia was great, and I know I did finish it. It is good to hear that the sequel might be good as well.Jonathon Wisnoskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384745589382334139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-18349754359077045802010-08-11T15:32:39.617+03:002010-08-11T15:32:39.617+03:00Thanks for the heads up!
I too loved the atmosphe...Thanks for the heads up!<br /><br />I too loved the atmosphere of the original and I know I didn't complete it. I was still trying to return the racing car if I remember correctly. Either that or it was just one of those difficult bits that is permanently etched on my brain.<br /><br />Can't say i've played GoW either. The last FPS I played was the original Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and loved it=) The introduction of a cover system sounds good though.<br /><br />I'm off to see if this will actually run on my system now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com