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    The Darkness II

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by andros_forever, Feb 18, 2012.

  1. andros_forever

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    Got this game last night and it's really impressed me so far! Haven't played the first one, so I don't know how it improves upon the last gameplay wise, but it certainly is a refreshing FPS mechanic.

    I love how you basically feel like you have 4 arms and the semi-cell shaded graphics are really neat. I run the game 1920x1200 maxed settings and it runs extremely smooth on my setup.

    The game is extremely gory and violent so I don't recommend for everyone, but a great game from what I've played so far.

    Share your thoughts on this game!
     
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    If they ever fix the FOV problem I might get it.
     
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    I just finished it and I enjoyed both the art style and gameplay. :D I also really like how the story turned out to be.
    Some say the game isn't long enough but for me it seemed perfect as I don't find the length short at all. :p
    I changed the FOV to 70 with "Widescreen Fixer" and it's perfect for me.
    All in all, it's a good game. :)
     
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    Eh, all the widescreen fixer does is distort the image to make the FOV appear larger. 70 is still too narrow IMO. Any company that cares about PC gaming at all will allow the option to change it in game. Campanies that don't won't get my support *cough*COD*cough*
     
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    heh the widescreen fixer is good enough for me, I didn't really feel the image being distorted at 70. I have tried setting it to 75 but there were some fish eye effects so I just go back to 70 and it feels way better than the original FOV. :)
    Although I do agree companies should always have the FOV settings available in game.