ELEX ELEX RELEASE THREAD

[JDR13]

55 hrs clocked in total, third way (tm) (C) . I think I did most of the secondary quests, but not so sure.

I'm guessing you missed a significant amount of content. I spent well over 100 hours on a single playthrough. I'm a very meticulous player though when it comes to PB's games, and I milk them for all they're worth.

 

[cvv]

In Gothic your stats don't increase your dmg either IIRC. But yeah the balance and diff. curve is p. bad in Elex.

 

[Israfael]

I'm guessing you missed a significant amount of content. I spent well over 100 hours on a single playthrough.

No idea, could be, but I also started using elex potions basically from the beginning of the game so I could use the sword I accidentally found in the toxic basement of the building where a zerker and his mutant brother hid. After that it was basically lawn-mowing everything in a very quick fashion, and it got even easier when i got a plasma gun and joined the Clerics for that damage boost.

What I forgot to mention earlier - it's kinda nice that PB always tries to create believable environments. What I mean, every citizen has his own timetable, they move around, do stuff, there's a food production chain in every major city, change of guards and so on. There are some anachronisms (like working radios), but it might be a cleric propaganda tool or a joke.

 

[Modron]

In Gothic your stats don't increase your dmg either IIRC. But yeah the balance and diff. curve is p. bad in Elex.

Strength did in fact increase the damage you did in gothic, I remember doing a full autist min-max 276 strength build and boy did that end boss die fast.

 

[cvv]

In Gothic your stats don't increase your dmg either IIRC. But yeah the balance and diff. curve is p. bad in Elex.

Strength did in fact increase the damage you did in gothic, I remember doing a full autist min-max 276 strength build and boy did that end boss die fast.

You're right, I thought it's only the weapon skill % that determines if you score a crit and stats only gate weapon requirements.

Still, crits is the only thing that matters in Gothic so weapon skill % is all important while stats have only a relatively small effect.

 

[MpuMngwana]

You're right, I thought it's only the weapon skill % that determines if you score a crit and stats only gate weapon requirements.

Still, crits is the only thing that matters in Gothic so weapon skill % is all important while stats have only a relatively small effect.

That's Gothic 2. In Gothic 1, Strength determines your damage, and weapon skill only determines your attack animations and speed I think (there is no % at all, the skills have just two tiers).

 

[JDR13]

Strength boosts your damage for most melee weapons in the Gothics. Dex boosts your damage for bows and a few dex-based swords. Dex also boosts damage for crossbows iirc, but strength determines which ones you can use.

 

[JDR13]

I'm guessing you missed a significant amount of content. I spent well over 100 hours on a single playthrough.

No idea, could be, but I also started using elex potions basically from the beginning of the game so I could use the sword I accidentally found in the toxic basement of the building where a zerker and his mutant brother hid. After that it was basically lawn-mowing everything in a very quick fashion, and it got even easier when i got a plasma gun and joined the Clerics for that damage boost.

What I forgot to mention earlier - it's kinda nice that PB always tries to create believable environments. What I mean, every citizen has his own timetable, they move around, do stuff, there's a food production chain in every major city, change of guards and so on. There are some anachronisms (like working radios), but it might be a cleric propaganda tool or a joke.

Yeah, I think Cleric has the easiest path combat-wise. That black hole skill is a little over-powered.

I agree about the environments. I've always loved the exploration in PB's games because of their attention to detail.

 

[Rahdulan]

Never doubted it for a moment.

 

[Lord_Potato]

Yeah, that's right.

Risen 1 is just a weaker, smaller Gothic 2 wannabe. Elex is a true masterful and bold development of the Gothic idea.

 

[Haplo]

I'm guessing you missed a significant amount of content. I spent well over 100 hours on a single playthrough.

No idea, could be, but I also started using elex potions basically from the beginning of the game so I could use the sword I accidentally found in the toxic basement of the building where a zerker and his mutant brother hid. After that it was basically lawn-mowing everything in a very quick fashion, and it got even easier when i got a plasma gun and joined the Clerics for that damage boost.

What I forgot to mention earlier - it's kinda nice that PB always tries to create believable environments. What I mean, every citizen has his own timetable, they move around, do stuff, there's a food production chain in every major city, change of guards and so on. There are some anachronisms (like working radios), but it might be a cleric propaganda tool or a joke.

Yeah, I think Cleric has the easiest path combat-wise. That black hole skill is a little over-powered.

I agree about the environments. I've always loved the exploration in PB's games because of their attention to detail.

Clerics are also great at melee, though. Those damage prevention and decoy abilities make them survive everything and keep on swingin'. The point blank shockwave is pretty cool to use.

 

[Jinn]

I wish there had been an ELEX 2 announcement of some sort at Gamescom this year. I'm waiting to replay ELEX until that happens. Looks like it's not going to.

 

[anvi]

Elex is a true masterful and bold development of the Gothic idea.

What is it you like about the gameplay? Everything I read says the combat is weak, so what else is there to be impressed by?

 

[Lord_Potato]

Elex is a true masterful and bold development of the Gothic idea.

What is it you like about the gameplay? Everything I read says the combat is weak, so what else is there to be impressed by?

All that was good in Gothic, but more and better.

Larger, more diverse world to explore, now with a jetpack! Interesting worldbuilding and post-apocalyptic atmosphere;
More ways to shape your character (you've got combat, magic, social skills to develop, plus dozens of spells/powers/drugs);
Difficult, especially in the beginning, combat against very strong and dangerous enemies;
3 major factions to cooperate and later join (which gives you 3 different mid-game and end-game experiences);
Lots of C&C, from the mid-game (Domed City!) to the very end;
Story that actually goes somewhere and manages to surprise from time to time.

 

[anvi]

Thanks I'm gonna try it eventually. The combat is the only thing that kept me away so far, but if they added a lot of spells/abilities then maybe I can make it work how I want.

 

[Lord_Potato]

Thanks I'm gonna try it eventually. The combat is the only thing that kept me away so far, but if they added a lot of spells/abilities then maybe I can make it work how I want.

Well if that is the case, you should join a faction ASAP (some people, me included, postpone faction joining to work for all factions and do their quests). The Berserkers will give you access to magic, the Clerics grant you their superior technology, futuristic weaponry and powers in a way similar to magic, the Outlaws teach you to create combat drugs, give you modern day weaponry and a strong Fallout vibe (you can even wear Power Armor!). So far I completed the game with the medieval dudes, but will propably replay it in a year or two to become a Cleric or an Outlaw.

 

[JDR13]

Imo, it's not better than Gothic (especially Gothic 2+NotR), but I do think it's better than any of the Risen games.

 

[Tuco Benedicto Pacifico]

I don't think it was better than Gothic (especially Gothic 2+NotR), but I do think it's better than any of the Risen games.

I liked Risen 1 far more than ELEX, at least when it comes to combat.

 

[Murk]

Risen 1's melee combat was better, but Elex's combat system isn't as bad as people make out -- especially compared to say, Gothic 3. It is "slower", but I don't mind that personally.

Anyway, if Elex's melee is indeed troubling, can always use guns, bows, crossbows, grenades, or magic. Or just have an army of stooges follow you around to do your dirty work for you while you smoke cigarettes in your coolguy sunglasses.

 

[typical user]

Wasn't ELEX quests handled in a way that you could just rush to your favorite faction, join them and still be able to do errands which are open for non-affiliated?

Gotta play Outlaws next time.

 

[Darth Roxor]

Never doubted it for a moment.

another comrade joins us

 

[fantadomat]

Tho it is not better than Risen 1,that game have one of the best melee combats i have seen in a game.

 

[Cyberarmy]

Obligatory SS s

 

[Bad Sector]

I really like ELEX and it is one of the few games released the last 5 years that i really like... but it *does* require me to shut down the bits of my brain that questions things, like...

...if there is enough air up there for those huge things to turn, wouldn't that air throw the chair down? Or you, for that matter?

 

[toro]

Yeah, that's right.

Risen 1 is just a weaker, smaller Gothic 2 wannabe. Elex is a true masterful and bold development of the Gothic idea.

First half of Risen >>>>>>>>> ELEX

There is no comparison. Unfortunately the second half of Risen and the sequels went full retarded.

But don't you fret about it: Elex 2 will be a piece of shit and the balance will be restored.