11-18-2019 04:15 PM
03-24-2020 10:53 AM
MowTin said:
Anywho, I had heard similar praises of the visual quality from players on FB. I am curious to know how you feel the visuals pair up against Lone Echo, which I consider to be quite stunning.
I"m not sure it's fair to compare with Lone Echo because I played Lone Echo on the cv1. I'm playing this on the Index. But I have tried Lone Echo on the Index a little.
HL:Alyx has such great textures and lighting that I sometimes feel like I'm there. I haven't seen anything like it before.
Zenbane said:
pyroth309 said:I think it's still the best headset to buy for a premium expensive but
it's hard to say it's $600 better than Rift-S or $700 better than O+ is
all I'm saying. I still feel like the system shoulda been $799ish.Yeah, that seems to be on par with what others have said. Like ShadowMask, who has tried practically every headset released and ended up taking the Reverb over the Index. It sounds like Reverb is the current overall winner (especially if visual quality is most important).It's not really about the amount of money itself. I spend $1000+ monthly on luxury quite regularly. But it's about value for money. I won't spend $1000 on an incremental update, when the only real benefit seems to be Internet bragging rights lol
03-24-2020 11:07 AM
bitzie said:
As much as Valve got 100% right with Alyx, they really dropped the ball on a few points:No meleeNo runningNo jumpingNo smooth turningMenu-based inventory systemThe lack of melee is absolutely ridiculous. What is probably the most iconic aspect of the Half-Life franchise? The crowbar. Smashing crates, windows, boards, and most importantly, headcrabs. Why Valve didn't include what is basically a core mechanic of the franchise is beyond me. It really sucks that we have such great physics and environments, and yet we can't just grab things in the environment to protect ourselves especially since the ammo can be somewhat scarce at times.Sure, the dash/jump mechanic works fairly well, but they totally break immersion. I guess there's a way to jump in real life and that makes Alyx jump? I haven't bothered. Just give me a button to sprint and jump.I'm hoping the no smooth turning is just a bug right now. The option is there to turn it off, but it doesn't work right now and you're stuck with snap turning.'TWD:S&S did the multiple weapon and tools system perfectly. Weapons and tools are on your body. The melee weapon is over your shoulder. It works so well and feels 100% natural. Yes, you can actually lose your weapon if you're not careful, but just learn to be careful! The menu system in Alyx works well, but just breaks immersion.Here's to hoping that either Valve or modders address these issues in the very near future. The game is near-perfect and simple changes could really make it pretty much perfect.
03-24-2020 11:17 AM
Zenbane said:
pyroth309 said:I think it's still the best headset to buy for a premium expensive but
it's hard to say it's $600 better than Rift-S or $700 better than O+ is
all I'm saying. I still feel like the system shoulda been $799ish.Yeah, that seems to be on par with what others have said. Like ShadowMask, who has tried practically every headset released and ended up taking the Reverb over the Index. It sounds like Reverb is the current overall winner (especially if visual quality is most important).It's not really about the amount of money itself. I spend $1000+ monthly on luxury quite regularly. But it's about value for money. I won't spend $1000 on an incremental update, when the only real benefit seems to be Internet bragging rights lol
03-24-2020 11:22 AM
03-24-2020 11:25 AM
Zenbane said:
Plus, most games are just a rehash of games that have already been made. There are very few original experiences. Which is why I took over 5 years away from gaming, and only came back because of VR. Yet 4 years in VR later, I'm finding the same problem. Lots of regurgitated experiences.
03-24-2020 11:30 AM
Mate, as soon as I heard Alyx was about to drop, I hurried up and got a divorce! :lol:
..J/K.
Well.. I actually DID get a divorce, but for other reasons.
03-24-2020 11:31 AM
MowTin said:I've always said the Rift-S is a better value but the Index is a far more premium product. You get a slightly wider FOV and slightly better pixel density. But the audio really shines.
That is called: monotony. Science and society wouldn't be where it is today if everyone took that advice. We wouldn't have Virtual Reality today if we took that advice. Because we'd all still be happy with the Atari 2600 lol
I would rather maintain my experience over time, and seek out the rare gems in the world. They exist, for those who go beyond having a mind like a child and seek the magnificent.
03-24-2020 01:40 PM
03-24-2020 01:50 PM
Zenbane said:
I would rather maintain my experience over time, and seek out the rare gems in the world. They exist, for those who go beyond having a mind like a child and seek the magnificent.
03-24-2020 01:53 PM