ELEX ELEX II - Jax is back

[HoboForEternity]

Well, there isn't any difference between the burst mode in plasma rifles which already exists in ELEX and actual assault rifles imo. It would just be a reskin.
You could balance the damage of the assault rifle of course which would make them ridicously weak (as effective as a bow).
That's kinda stupid, but in ELEX 1 you already have the same problem with plasma rifles at the moment.

Right.

I never played with guns in ELEX, just assumed that given the combat system, it made no sense from a gameplay point of view for there to be high rate-of-fire automatic guns. I guess PB shit the bed on that one.

It's because I feel ranged weapons kill the challenge in PB games that I never play them with such weapons, except as utility / occasional support gear. Dodging and timing attacks always seemed central to their design, which makes melee much more fun IMO. It's been like that since Gothic 1.

I played with the elex overhaul, the auto weapon problem can be solved with some tweaks to enemy behavior and the stun thing. Auto weapon with high rate of fire have very low stopping power, and enemies can easily counter by charging or shooting. Low rate of fire means more stopping power, and it should play the stagger animation more. The spread and accuracy could also be tweaked so burst fire can only be effective at certain distance. It's not perfect, for RPG, especially with melee as a big part of the combat. You'd just have the same problems bethesda style fallout have and the other shooting RPGs have.


But considering PB never have carefully balanced ranged combat, i don't expect they will put extra care in balancing guns

 

[cyborgboy95]

 

[Cunt Dickula!?]

Innuendo that clerics and albs reunited?

 

[1451]

Since it's so cold, why isn't the lava frozen.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

Since it's so cold, why isn't the lava frozen.

Lava is juiced on ELEX

 

[Justicar]

Since it's so cold, why isn't the lava frozen.

The whole studio is high on elexit (crack cocaine) dont expect any logic.

 

[BruceVC]

Well, there isn't any difference between the burst mode in plasma rifles which already exists in ELEX and actual assault rifles imo. It would just be a reskin.
You could balance the damage of the assault rifle of course which would make them ridicously weak (as effective as a bow).
That's kinda stupid, but in ELEX 1 you already have the same problem with plasma rifles at the moment.

Right.

I never played with guns in ELEX, just assumed that given the combat system, it made no sense from a gameplay point of view for there to be high rate-of-fire automatic guns. I guess PB shit the bed on that one.

It's because I feel ranged weapons kill the challenge in PB games that I never play them with such weapons, except as utility / occasional support gear. Dodging and timing attacks always seemed central to their design, which makes melee much more fun IMO. It's been like that since Gothic 1.

I played with the elex overhaul, the auto weapon problem can be solved with some tweaks to enemy behavior and the stun thing. Auto weapon with high rate of fire have very low stopping power, and enemies can easily counter by charging or shooting. Low rate of fire means more stopping power, and it should play the stagger animation more. The spread and accuracy could also be tweaked so burst fire can only be effective at certain distance. It's not perfect, for RPG, especially with melee as a big part of the combat. You'd just have the same problems bethesda style fallout have and the other shooting RPGs have.


But considering PB never have carefully balanced ranged combat, i don't expect they will put extra care in balancing guns

Great post and once again you have made a constructive post about ELEX where you provide a workable solution to a valid " design mechanic problem "

I am all about solutions to games I love to fix these types of problems which is why I use Mods in most Bethesda games. So thanks for suggesting the ELEX Overhaul

 

[Sykar]

Since it's so cold, why isn't the lava frozen.

Or because it looks nice in comparison to what happens in reality:


Amazing in its own way but for sure not "nice" looking.

 

[cruel]

I finally realized why Piranha didn't want to finish Elex II this year. The answer is easy: they didn't want such an easy way to get GotY awards. There is almost no competition this year, and it's not impressive at all to win against RE Village, Deathloop or some other crap. They delayed to 2022 on purpose, so they can grab 2022 GOTY award in all the glory, beating Elden Ring, God of War or new Zelda in the process.

 

[Wunderbar]

 

[Darth Roxor]

good, I should be able to finish my replay of ELEX by then

 

[zapotec]

They should have put some toilet paper considering it's one of the most precious things you can find in the first game while exploring

 

[Infinitron]

Wunderbar Unlisted video, where'd you find it?

 

[Wunderbar]

Infinitron https://dtf.ru/games/937672-elex-ii-ot-pyranha-bytes-vyydet-1-marta-2022-goda

 

[HoboForEternity]

I am afraid releasing it so close to elden ring is gonna hurt this game. Greedfall got some success cos it released on the time where they're no new RPG coming out.

 

[BruceVC]

I am afraid releasing it so close to elden ring is gonna hurt this game. Greedfall got some success cos it released on the time where they're no new RPG coming out.

You dont think these exciting RPG are fundamentally different meaning they will have different groups of fans who will buy one or the other first?

Elder seems to be more a Dark Souls gaming experience but ELEX 2 is open world, sandbox PB RPG?

I will play both but definitely ELEX 2 first

 

[HoboForEternity]

I am afraid releasing it so close to elden ring is gonna hurt this game. Greedfall got some success cos it released on the time where they're no new RPG coming out.

You dont think these exciting RPG are fundamentally different meaning they will have different groups of fans who will buy one or the other first?

Elder seems to be more a Dark Souls gaming experience but ELEX 2 is open world, sandbox PB RPG?

I will play both but definitely ELEX 2 first

I think some parts of the fambase do overlap (like me for example, though, i will prioritize Elex over ER if it comes out within the span of 2 month or less

 

[JDR13]

You're announcing a release date based on that? I would have waited for something a little more official. We've already seen at least 3 different dates at this pont.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

I am afraid releasing it so close to elden ring is gonna hurt this game. Greedfall got some success cos it released on the time where they're no new RPG coming out.

You dont think these exciting RPG are fundamentally different meaning they will have different groups of fans who will buy one or the other first?

Elder seems to be more a Dark Souls gaming experience but ELEX 2 is open world, sandbox PB RPG?

I will play both but definitely ELEX 2 first

I think some parts of the fambase do overlap (like me for example, though, i will prioritize Elex over ER if it comes out within the span of 2 month or less

Nah, gonna be fine.

 

[Cpt. Dallas]

They should have put some toilet paper considering it's one of the most precious things you can find in the first game while exploring

 

[Alienman]

Will the world even exist when march comes?

 

[ADL]

The fuck is this release date? Going up against Elden Ring can't be good. Also can't find collectors edition MSRP even though Amazon tends to sell THQ Nordic CEs
$149

 

[Infinitron]

https://thqnordic.com/article/time-book-your-spring-break-elex-ii-releasing-march-1st-2022

Time To Book Your Spring Break: ELEX II Releasing March 1st, 2022

Essen, Germany / Vienna, Austria - November 10th, 2021: Magalan is in dire need of a hero: The factions are inches away from starting an open war and the world is still haunted by monsters of all different kinds. A new force is rising, threatening to change the face of the planet forever. It's about time for you to return to Magalan, put on Jax's boots, and kick some ass. The survival of mankind depends on it. ELEX II, the science-fantasy RPG by Piranha Bytes, will release on the 1st of March 2022 for PC and consoles.

ELEX II will feature a special Collector's Edition, including:

• A 9.2-inch Alb Figurine
• The original soundtrack
• The official artbook
• A 2-inch "Cleric Amulett" key chain
• A Steelbook
• A concept album by Björn Pankratz, "Cassandra"
• and, of course, the game itself

The ELEX II Collector's Edition will release at an SRP of $ 149.99 / € 149.99 / £ 139.99.

Watch the Collector's Edition Trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tFqf48Jn8H0

ELEX II will release on March 1st, 2022 for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One™, and the Xbox Series S/X™. ELEX II can be wishlisted now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/900040

Follow ELEX II on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elex_Game
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elexgame
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/elex

 

[RapineDel]

I'm genuinely pumped to play this but guys, your publisher is letting you down releasing a week out from Elden Ring.

One part of me just wants it sooner rather than later but I wish PB all the success they can get, at least push it out until April so it can soak up everyone's attention.

 

[Peachcurl]

Elden Ring, huh? Never heard about it.