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Acason79
02-16-2007, 08:20 PM
Got home just a bit ago with the GoW2 demo disk I recieved at EB from preordering the game. All EB/GS have recieved them according to the manager here and all you have to place is 5 dollars down to preorder which gets you a disk btw. I am maybe 20min into the demo and have had my 1st encounter with the colossus. The game looks amazing with p-scan turned on and if I can get my camera charged I will take some off-screen pics to show yall just how beautiful the game plays.


There are 2 treasures unlocked. One is the "Road to E3" video and the other is the credit movie. The controls are spot-on but unfortunately you cant upgrade any of your powers but you start off at lvl 5 on your blades and seem to have a good ammount of health so I think they buffered it a bit to make the demo more bearable to beginners. I will post more impressions after I finish but be sure to call your local EB/GS and see if they have their demo disks in and go pick this up ASAP if you have 5 dollars!!!

Acason79
02-16-2007, 11:03 PM
The demo is breathtaking considering it was built for the PS2. There are subtle things that really impress me like dust hanging in the air near windows where moonlight comes in and the way light reflects off armor and objects. The colossus encounters are epic to say the least and the end of the demo leaves you frothing at the mouth for more. Kratos got some improved moves in this version and holding square,x or circle now is rewarded with some "oh shit" versions of his previous moves. I was able to rack up over 100+ point combos alot easier than in the 1st GoW and the grappling moves also have been redone in better fashion. I cant wait till March 14th to play the finished version and do yourself a favor and go get this demo!!

Nameless
02-16-2007, 11:20 PM
I'm calling my local EB right now! (+rep)

gnznroses
02-16-2007, 11:39 PM
free to preorder?

Raitei
02-16-2007, 11:55 PM
$5 i think he said.. hmm march the 14th.. i cannae wait

user friendly
02-16-2007, 11:56 PM
Yeah, posts some pics please...

Nameless
02-17-2007, 12:50 AM
I just got the demo!
I will post my thoughts soon...

Acason79
02-17-2007, 01:13 AM
Took about 40 pics, some are really bad due to me trying to snap a shot while fighting and such but I will post them as soon as I can get em on photobucket.

masteratt
02-17-2007, 01:14 AM
*sharpens up the +rep*

Sephiroth_VII
02-17-2007, 01:21 AM
It needs to get on the PSN for download... I guess I can't persuade any of you to mail one to me:uhh:

Acason79
02-17-2007, 01:30 AM
Im gonna need about an hour or 2 to upload these, gotta go eat dinner and will try to get back and get em on here before 10pm when my Resistance game starts.

Garfunkel
02-17-2007, 01:34 AM
take this +rep as a small token of our esteemed appreciation.

gnznroses
02-17-2007, 02:08 AM
i guess the $5 counts toward the purchase price?

Nameless
02-17-2007, 02:35 AM
I just finished the demo for the 2nd time the game looks amazing in SD or 480P! :shocked:
Honestly, this game has some of the best level design I have ever seen... Also, the graphics are absolutely amazing for the old PS2 the transition between cinema and ingame visuals is incredible. The only other team that has better art direction would be the guys at square, but this game is in a league of it's own with the art direction working seamlessly with the level design and story cinemas. I can't wait to play the final game...
I still wish the fighting mechanics had more depth, but it's a minor gripe considering the polished package being delivered on the PS2. Sony way to take the PS2 off in the sunset... Bravo! Peace

Acason79
02-17-2007, 02:56 AM
28 left to upload to photobucket then I will post. I agree with ya on the level design Nameless. The fighting mechanics will have way more depth once we get our hands on the new weapons and such. BTW dunno if its true or not but the manager at EB tonight told me something. It doesnt pertain to GoW2 but its interesting anyways. He said the engine for GTA4 is the exact same as Rockstar Tabel Tennis and also said he got the info from a trusted Sony Rep, shuld be interesting if its true. Oh well back to uploading :p

masteratt
02-17-2007, 02:58 AM
He said the engine for GTA4 is the exact same as Rockstar Tabel Tennis and also said he got the info from a trusted Sony Rep, shuld be interesting if its true.
It is true and was announced by Rockstar few months ago :)

Hurry with the screens man :pinky:

Acason79
02-17-2007, 03:24 AM
Here ya go with the first batch, I know they are pretty shitty but I was trying to snap em while I was playing. Will try to take some still shots tomorrow.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/acason/Picture040.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/acason/Picture038-1.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/acason/Picture019-1.jpg

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2nd batch


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/acason/Picture017-1.jpg


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LiquidEagle
02-17-2007, 03:33 AM
I believe the word you guys were looking for was omgfuckingincredibleIcan'tbelievethatshit

It's a weird word so I'm not surprised you didn't know it, but it certainly describes the feeling conjured by this demo :)

OmniCloud
02-17-2007, 03:40 AM
YO!!!! How's that TV? I'm debating on whether to get that one or a Samsung? Are the colors good?

Did you just get the free demo in the mail after you pre-ordered or you gotta pick it up?

Nameless
02-17-2007, 03:56 AM
^ For the 10th time get the Westinghouse 1080P man!
The 37" is a little under a grand if you can handle $400 more you get the 42", it has DVI & VGA for PC monitor support and HDMI for PS3, it's a great deal man!
http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__Westinghouse_LVM_37W3_37_LCD_TV,__18577153/search=LVM-37W3+37

You get the demo once you preorder the game at the point of sale.
I'm not sure if it's a EB/Gamestop only deal, because my local Gamecrazy did not have the demos.

Acason79
02-17-2007, 04:32 AM
The Polaroid is great, 720p native and all but I prefer my XBR or Aquos. CC has a great deal right now on the Olevia 32' for 599 btw. I plan to get an SXRD and sell my Polaroid and XBR as soon as I get my workers comp settlement :p

Garfunkel
02-17-2007, 04:33 AM
^^agreed, get the westinghouse.

GTA4 will use the RAGE engine (rockstar advanced graphics engine), AKA their table tennis engine.

Thanks for the screens man! I don't have a clue how the ps2 can render that statue of Athena with it's beauty. That's insane man!

OmniCloud
02-17-2007, 06:37 AM
But the contrast ratio is better on the Samsung! It's 4000:1...I've heard that's one of the most important features for gaming...The Polaroid one is 5 in. bigger, but only has 1000:1 contrast ration. You can see the difference side-by side in the store too...

Stupid HDTV...too many freakin choices!!! I just want my games to look AWESOME!!!!!:-(

gnznroses
02-17-2007, 07:19 AM
don't worry about contrast much:
http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/contrast-ratio.html

anywho, cana nyone tell me if GoW2 supports 5.1 audio. i think i'm gonna buy a system and i dunno if most ps2 games support 5.1 or not. i know a lot will say dolby digital or dts or something, but i dunno.

kevind360
02-17-2007, 07:25 AM
GoW 2 is going to be the best gaming eva........eva!!!!!!

masteratt
02-17-2007, 07:27 AM
was way off-topic, sorry

Acason79
02-17-2007, 07:48 AM
Yes it will support surround sound, the original one did as well.

edit: And Omni what you want to be sure of is the response rate btw, contrast isnt a big issue really and I have yet to evem mess with my contrast settings at all, everything looked great out of the box but I do need to calibrate sometime and get it absolutely perfect.

jako
02-17-2007, 09:38 AM
Were this photos taken on the PS2 or on the PS3.
I hardly beleive this is the PS2 version on the photos.

BTW +rep for the photos Acason

OmniCloud
02-17-2007, 09:45 AM
Ok...not going with the Westinghouse...My limit it a $1000 Nameless!!! But tks for the help man...it's really appreciated;)

It's either 37 in. Polaroid....
Or 32 in. Samsung

I'm hearing the Polaroid is awesome, but Samsung is a tad bit more quality but it's also smaller and $100 more expensive. So whichever way I'm feeling the day I go and pick it up. It'll be one of these two for sure. Again..I appreciate all the feedback fellas.

Awesome stuff Acason79

LiquidEagle
02-17-2007, 10:10 AM
An EB at a mall I was at put their demo in their PS3 kiosk and it looks absolutely breathtaking on the Bravias used in the PS3 displays... :shocked:


Wait, I'm not shocked at all -- We all should have known this game would be gorgeous to look at and a complete joy to play :-D

Red_Eyes
02-17-2007, 02:38 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/acason/Picture036.jpg

This looks like a next generation game already.
Anyway, Sony needs to put up a downable God of War 2 demo in the Playstation Store.

Acason79
02-17-2007, 06:49 PM
Were this photos taken on the PS2 or on the PS3.
I hardly beleive this is the PS2 version on the photos.

BTW +rep for the photos Acason


Yup its the PS3 version, glad you guys enjoyed my poor attempt at off-screen captures :p I will try to take some more still shots when I have time.
btw Omni the Sammy isnt a slim-fit is it? If so dont get it, they are notorious for cutting off the top and bottom of what should be on the screen due to the projection method used.

OmniCloud
02-17-2007, 07:03 PM
Dunno...but it looks freakin hawt to me...you tell me if it's slim-fit man:huh: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16889102046

Acason79
02-17-2007, 07:27 PM
Nope not slim-fit you are good and thats a great HDTV btw, the people at Ubisoft use em(or atleast did in the GRAW videos from last year) :p 2HDMI inputs, perfect and 8ms response is great and will really make black colors on that screen looks amazingI may look into buying one of these when I get my settlement, Sammy is known for their screen technology and clarity of picture. If you can afford this one go for it!

OmniCloud
02-17-2007, 07:46 PM
+Rep for your patience man...And once again awesome pics!! My girl just pre-ordered GoW2 for me and is gonna bring me the demo today...I fill like a little kid..lol

hyabusha
02-17-2007, 07:59 PM
I'm still trying to get used to the black boarder around the game playing on my PS3.....

Acason79
02-17-2007, 08:23 PM
Yea hyabusha it takes some getting used to but before you know it you wont even notice it.

luca29
02-17-2007, 09:50 PM
I would to try this demo but god of war 2 in europe will be avaible only in april :(
Someone know where I can find this demo in the net ??? Im crazy for this game please :(

Acason79
02-18-2007, 12:12 AM
You could try EBAY maybe luca.

VideoGame mania
02-18-2007, 12:21 AM
I wonder if PS Underground members will get the demo.

Acason79
02-18-2007, 12:36 AM
Thats a good point Video, would also be nice if they added it to a special edition PSM or something as well. If they did I would be more than happy to buy as many copies for our friends overseas :)

Sephiroth_VII
02-18-2007, 01:42 AM
Luca: It's on eBay, but you'll be competing with me!!

There are two of them up there currently which will ship to Europe.

Applefiend
02-18-2007, 04:47 AM
There's a bit torrent but....

a - Only want to give it out if it's OK with the forum mods

b - It's his third attempt at a tracker so I want to verify it works first so you don't all waste your time. Downloading 1.28GB of garbage might p*** some of you guys off! :)

bit torrenting games, very naughty. Free demos.... Grey area?

OmniCloud
02-18-2007, 04:51 AM
That was the worst gaming experience I've ever had!!! DO NOT PLAY THIS DEMO!!!

It was like awesome...and I was freaking ripping enemies apart...and this huge statue was throwing me all over the place...Then, He peeked at me through a window, so I stuck my blades in his eye and...and...

THE DEMO ENDED:-(

acousticvan
02-18-2007, 05:01 AM
That was the worst gaming experience I've ever had!!! DO NOT PLAY THIS DEMO!!!

It was like awesome...and I was freaking ripping enemies apart...and this huge statue was throwing me all over the place...Then, He peeked at me through a window, so I stuck my blades in his eye and...and...

THE DEMO ENDED:-(

:troutslap

gnznroses
02-18-2007, 05:38 AM
Yea hyabusha it takes some getting used to but before you know it you wont even notice it.


wha? why not tunre on Widescreen in the Options menu?...
anyone else have a prob tho with the video? i think it happened some in-game but it was really bad during the E3 vid. i was getting horizontal lines kinda moving up and down. i was playing in widescreen mode with progressive scan on.

luca29
02-18-2007, 06:46 AM
There's a bit torrent but....

a - Only want to give it out if it's OK with the forum mods

b - It's his third attempt at a tracker so I want to verify it works first so you don't all waste your time. Downloading 1.28GB of garbage might p*** some of you guys off! :)

bit torrenting games, very naughty. Free demos.... Grey area?

thanks boys but i have already found it on torrent site :D

Applefiend
02-18-2007, 07:11 AM
Hope you're getting better rates than I'm getting.

This torrent is a jaffa init? Seedless. :)

³ıı
02-18-2007, 07:40 AM
The torrent I have is just over 900 megs and not 1.2X gigs. Hmm.

Acason79
02-18-2007, 07:55 AM
That was the worst gaming experience I've ever had!!! DO NOT PLAY THIS DEMO!!!

It was like awesome...and I was freaking ripping enemies apart...and this huge statue was throwing me all over the place...Then, He peeked at me through a window, so I stuck my blades in his eye and...and...

THE DEMO ENDED:-(

LOL yes it leaves you dying for more but the bit it lets you play is epic and beautiful.

luca29
02-18-2007, 12:22 PM
my torrent is 1.78 giga and only one seed but strangely is very fast but this time im unlucky is very slow :(

OmniCloud
02-18-2007, 05:31 PM
LOL yes it leaves you dying for more but the bit it lets you play is epic and beautiful.Indeed it is, better into that the first one...The minute the game starts your getting thrown for miles! Polish and direction is everything man...Next-gen needs to catch up severely, too many devs are waiting about graphics first...

cliffbo
02-18-2007, 05:47 PM
Got home just a bit ago with the GoW2 demo disk I recieved at EB from preordering the game. All EB/GS have recieved them according to the manager here and all you have to place is 5 dollars down to preorder which gets you a disk btw. I am maybe 20min into the demo and have had my 1st encounter with the colossus. The game looks amazing with p-scan turned on and if I can get my camera charged I will take some off-screen pics to show yall just how beautiful the game plays.


There are 2 treasures unlocked. One is the "Road to E3" video and the other is the credit movie. The controls are spot-on but unfortunately you cant upgrade any of your powers but you start off at lvl 5 on your blades and seem to have a good ammount of health so I think they buffered it a bit to make the demo more bearable to beginners. I will post more impressions after I finish but be sure to call your local EB/GS and see if they have their demo disks in and go pick this up ASAP if you have 5 dollars!!!

you begin the game with a fully powered sword, lose that sword and begin to power it up again as the game progresses, much the same as the first game

Nameless
02-18-2007, 06:12 PM
^^Once again the level design and art direction is incredible...
The static camera takes a second to get use to, because most games control the camera with the right analog, but the camera placement is great so no need. (The static camera is yet another level design trick to allow them to push the visuals) It will be interesting to see where the title goes on the PS3, because I'm sure they can see the game hit it's "full" artistic vision! :shocked:

OT: Genji could have used some help from this team with camera placement.
The PS2 version of Genji is better than the PS3 version IMO...

Acason79
02-18-2007, 08:14 PM
I can only imagine what they will bring for the PS3 GoW. Hopefully grapple points all over so you can grapply and hang from a ceiling/wall and beat the crap outta enemies. Cory Barlog has the reins of GoW now and he has said he doesnt plan on having a life or family any time soon so im sure whatever they bring to the PS3 will be even more amazing. I wish I had a time machine so I could jump ahead to March 14th :p

mokmok
02-19-2007, 02:03 AM
Any parallax mapping on that statue or bump mapped textures in the demo? Being the PS2's swan song I was hoping to see some nice textures for a change!

Applefiend
02-19-2007, 10:22 AM
<*Finally plays demo*>

I dunno, all that violence, orchestral music, I don't like it. And that Kratos guy, he's just so agressive, maybe he just needs a hug. Just bad boys play games like that.

....

:)

22 days to go...!

Also means PS2 has 22 days to go, kinda scary. But that's what it's all about, all these guys who made these awesome games on PS2 upping tools and moving to big black shiny beast.

gnznroses
02-19-2007, 07:38 PM
i miss the old roll+triangle button cause it knocked them into the air and you jump up with them. i also think the L1+circle/square/etc moves are over-animated. takes too long for them to play out.

OmniCloud
02-19-2007, 07:56 PM
Just got my HDTV! Very nice...32 in. Samsung looks good...Standard cables look better than before...but I want the full HD experience. Any suggestions on HDMI cables? What's the best brand to go with?

Epix
02-19-2007, 07:58 PM
Here ya go! (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024002&p_id=2219&seq=1&format=2&style=)

Applefiend
02-19-2007, 07:59 PM
It's digital, it's all good.

No signal degrading problems like analogue.

TEEDA
02-19-2007, 07:59 PM
Well I managed to get it too.....It's really short but good enough.
Now I could' t escape any attacks from the colossus.
I find it wierd coz in the first GOW, you could evade any attacks in the middle of a combo , Now you can't , or I didn 't find how to cancel.
The special attacks are great with the blades of Athena, but the attacks like Poseidon's rage , is a little bit slower to get it working.
The difficulty is normal I think, I didn 't die during the demo but I took lots of damages from the colossus fight.

OmniCloud
02-19-2007, 08:09 PM
Here ya go! (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024002&p_id=2219&seq=1&format=2&style=)Looks like customers must've been satisfied with it...There's a friggin back order:(

cliffbo
02-19-2007, 09:31 PM
Also means PS2 has 22 days to go, kinda scary. But that's what it's all about, all these guys who made these awesome games on PS2 upping tools and moving to big black shiny beast.

no Applefiend its just going to go upstairs for the kids. which is why if you look at game stores there are dozens of cutesy kiddy games available for the PS2

LiquidEagle
02-19-2007, 09:48 PM
Burnout Dominator and MoH: Vanguard aren't out yet :-p

Leedogg
02-19-2007, 10:44 PM
Here ya go! (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024002&p_id=2219&seq=1&format=2&style=)

WOW the prices have gone up!

Back in November, I got a 6ft HDMI to HDMI cable for $7 from monoprice. ;) Thats still a pretty good deal Omnicloud.

gnznroses
02-20-2007, 12:03 AM
Now I could' t escape any attacks from the colossus.
I find it wierd coz in the first GOW, you could evade any attacks in the middle of a combo , Now you can't , or I didn 't find how to cancel.


i didn't notice that but that sucks. but yeah the bastard hit me almost every time.

Fredag
02-20-2007, 03:46 AM
GoW2 Complete Video (http://www.virtualdreams.fr/VDForum/viewtopic.php?p=57149#57149)

Applefiend
02-20-2007, 04:18 AM
Burnout Dominator and MoH: Vanguard aren't out yet :-p

I feel a thread on the PS2 forum coming on...

Yo MaMa84
02-20-2007, 05:37 PM
this demo is a tease......but i cant wait till it comes out...March will be great. GoW2 and 300 the movie. Good stuff

saxdawg00
02-20-2007, 06:49 PM
sorry, double post

saxdawg00
02-20-2007, 06:54 PM
Don't you guys remember how much more there was to the first GoW after the Hydra (in the demo)? I simply cannot wait to see what part 2 has in store for us after the colossus!

this demo is a tease......but i cant wait till it comes out...March will be great. GoW2 and 300 the movie. Good stuff

OT, but I remember when I first saw the 300 trailer in the theater (not knowing what it was), I thought it might have been GoW: The Movie when I heard the characters throwing around the word "Spartan!!!!" I almost exploded, but I'm glad I contained myself, because at the end "300" flashed on the screen, lol!

Yo MaMa84
02-21-2007, 01:42 AM
^^lmao!!!

LaLiLuLeLo
02-21-2007, 06:44 AM
gotta post this again:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Lalilulelo/GTFO.gif

PUNK em 733
02-21-2007, 08:27 AM
Anyone here think the cover art for the demo disc sleeve is like the best I have seen for any game?

saxdawg00
02-21-2007, 08:32 AM
Anyone here think the cover art for the demo disc sleeve is like the best I have seen for any game?

Yeah, it kinda takes me back to the Atari era the way the art looks, lol.

TEEDA
02-21-2007, 01:49 PM
Here' we' ve got a nice video too :
http://www.playfrance.com/news-ps2-tv-la-demo-de-god-of-war-2.html

dendj55
02-21-2007, 02:07 PM
I picked up this demo last night after work. I must say although short, it definitely shows some of the new in game features.

I do not own a PS2 anymore so I was relieved when I booted the disc up on my PS3 and found that again, progressive scan is an option.

The story line looks great. I would recommend this game to anyone, as if my opinion has any merit (everyone knows GOW is the best PS2 game of all time).

OG_Monkey
02-21-2007, 07:53 PM
sony should be mailing out demos fo rthis liek they did with GOW 1

gamesrgood
02-21-2007, 08:05 PM
i hope your right about sony mailing out those demos. Remember getting two of the god of war demo. Went and pre-ordered it today, but missed out on the free demo. Got my free mini guide for Oblivion for pre-ordering, along with the DVD case. Don't think i was sposed to get the case though.

OG_Monkey
02-21-2007, 08:15 PM
Yeah. But im not sure if its all PSu members who registered thier PS2 or just GAP members who could get the demo if sony starts mailing it out.

gamesrgood
02-21-2007, 08:19 PM
it's all good i'm a GAP member too. That would explain why i got 2 GOW demos then.

OG_Monkey
03-02-2007, 03:45 PM
i dont think they are mailing out demos fo rthey shouldve done so by now. Think its becuase OPM and those demo disc closed down?

<3frosty
03-02-2007, 05:18 PM
DAMNIT! I coulda been playing this demo weeks ago? :|

Epix
03-06-2007, 12:22 AM
OH...........MY.........GOD...

7 days
8 hours
19 minutes
49 seconds

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/052/932295_20070222_screen019.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/052/932295_20070222_screen011.jpg

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http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/052/932295_20070222_screen022.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/050/932295_20070220_screen002.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/052/932295_20070222_screen015.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/052/932295_20070222_screen004.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/050/932295_20070220_screen003.jpg


FYI: $39.99 + free shipping at Fry's online! (http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5129126)

PUNK em 733
03-06-2007, 08:09 AM
For the love of all that is holy, how in the hell is the PS2 pushing these graphics?? Looks like someone sold their souls to the devil.

frosty
03-06-2007, 08:19 AM
And why are they 720p...

Smokey
03-06-2007, 12:42 PM
And why are they 720p...
is it runnin through a ps3 does that make a difference? because i gotta tell ya its makin me want to buy it & ive never played the series

OG_Monkey
03-07-2007, 07:45 PM
How do you know its in 720p? I didnt know PS2 games can upscale that high.

Nameless
03-07-2007, 07:55 PM
The res is actually a little higher than 720P... (1280X1040)
The pics could be just high res promo shots; I have my fingers crossed for a 720P upscaled option...

Acason79
03-07-2007, 09:29 PM
Next week we will be playing this bad-boy!!!

Nameless
03-07-2007, 09:37 PM
^ I will more than likely complete this game before the late March PS3 patch is released... :(

Nameless
03-11-2007, 01:34 AM
The new official GOW2 website the new footage looks photorealistic!!! :shocked:
The PS2 is still amazing me with stunning visuals... ;)

http://www.us.playstation.com/GodofWar2/ (http://www.battleofthegods.tv/)

LiquidEagle
03-11-2007, 03:08 AM
I can't believe that impresses you, Nameless. Terrible motion-capture and voice acting, and it looks like the game still has severe balance issues.

;)

Nameless
03-11-2007, 03:10 AM
^ :lol:

Acason79
03-13-2007, 10:14 PM
The day of reckoning is here!!! Who got it today(I did) and who will be picking theirs up tomorrow?

Nameless
03-13-2007, 10:55 PM
Still waiting on EB to get the game...
I should have it today and until then I will continue to own on MotorStorm... ;)

Acason79
03-13-2007, 11:46 PM
Impressions after beating the 1st stage...

Wow, if you thought the first GoW was epic then this one makes it look like a small skirmish. After playign the demo numerous times it was good to finally get past the point where it left off.

I wont drop any spoilers or anything but the plot thickens fast and I cant wait to see what the rest of the game has in store. The cutscenes are breathtaking and it is absolutely insane to see what they did with the PS2 hardware as far as detail goes. You can see pores in the skin and this isnt even Heavenly Sword :p The bonus disk is LOADED with extra's and there is a lot of stuff to see on it.

I have yet to do anything but glance over the menu's but will watch some of it later. If you were a fan of the first or just like hack+slash or even action genre games you will be doing yourself a HUGE favor to buy this game.

OmniCloud
03-13-2007, 11:58 PM
I dunno where the heck those shots were taken from, but my demo doesn't look close? What the hell man?! My PS3 games look awesome, but PS2 titles look all grainy and stuff-especially if I set it to Progressive scan...

I guess I have to just play it in the PS2 or something...

Acason79
03-14-2007, 12:24 AM
It doesnt look grainy on my Polaroid 32' but there are deffinitely more jaggies on my TV playing PS2 games than those pics :p

curryking1
03-14-2007, 12:31 AM
Look at these LBP characters, pretending like they're talking to each other...

hahaha just playing ;)

hidex
03-14-2007, 12:58 AM
I haven't opened my cell phone yet. lol. They might have phone for me to pick up gow 2. But I have been reading that ebgame canada gets it tomorrow while futureshop and bestbuy sells it on thursday.

hidex
03-14-2007, 01:03 AM
lol I just checked my phone. Well I'm going to be going out now.

OmniCloud
03-14-2007, 01:30 AM
It doesnt look grainy on my Polaroid 32' but there are deffinitely more jaggies on my TV playing PS2 games than those pics :pYeah that's what I mean....

anyway-you use standard cables for your PS2?

Nameless
03-14-2007, 01:35 AM
The game supports 480P, but if you have a large display you will see Jaggies... I would suggest playing on a SD television for the best visuals.
The new firmware may allow upscaling and AA, but I will finish the game before the new patch is released... I'm sure even on hard the game should not last longer than 25 hours.

Acason79
03-14-2007, 01:38 AM
Yeah that's what I mean....

anyway-you use standard cables for your PS2?


I use component for PS2 and HDMI for PS3 but have been playing all my PS2 games on PS3 as of late. My PS2 is literally collecting dust :p

Nameless
03-14-2007, 01:46 AM
^ The last PS3 update addressed the HDMI issue no need to swap cords...

curryking1
03-14-2007, 01:50 AM
^He's only using one cord for the PS3 ;)

Acason79
03-14-2007, 01:53 AM
Aye I havent had my PS2 plugged in since I got my PS3 :p

9thPower
03-14-2007, 02:28 AM
The new official GOW2 website the new footage looks photorealistic!!! :shocked:
The PS2 is still amazing me with stunning visuals... ;)

http://www.us.playstation.com/GodofWar2/ (http://www.battleofthegods.tv/)

YEY for chubby Kratos!.... :doh:

Acason79
03-14-2007, 05:11 AM
LOL I cant believe they actually kept those awful costumes from the PS3 GAP contenst. The fish one you apparantly get for beating the game on any difficulty level :p I havent beat the game yet but I looked at some of the "treasures" in the strat guide which is very well done if I may add. They put the opriginal mythology behind all the standard fare of creatures you fight in game as you arrive to them in the strat guide.

Jay Gee
03-14-2007, 06:32 AM
I'll have this and Rogue Galaxy Friday after I give my car the well deserved oil-change it needs.

PUNK em 733
03-14-2007, 01:20 PM
This game has caused sexytime explosion in pants.

Yo MaMa84
03-14-2007, 05:48 PM
OKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!....ill go pick it up now then. Guess no gym for me today...