ELEX ELEX II - Jax is back

[rusty_shackleford]

Tweets are probably done by the same person responsible for the English translation.

A few typos and some translation mistakes arent really a big deal for me, the overall gameplay and fun factor is what counts

the english translation butchered the story, it's more of a rewrite in a lot of areas

 

[ADULF HITLOR FAN KLUB]

PB has a whole video about translating their games from German to English. As you can tell from the title, it isn't easy and they often run into problems.

 

[Dodo1610]

Tweets are probably done by the same person responsible for the English translation.

Even the German original text is full of typos.

 

[Anthedon]

There's lots of typos all the way back in Gothic I/II (in German).

 

[Mauman]

I mean, other than the "No wombyn PC", everything you listed there is valid criticism.

ELEX is liked despite, not because of, its user interface, visual presentation, combat system etc.

I have no problem with someone not liking a game, or even criticizing it. But the shit on Steam goes to the next level. It's like there's a group of people there who are VIRTUE SIGNALING how they absolutely hate it and that if you like it, you're empirically wrong and must be a PB fanboy.

It was that way when Elex one came out. Looks like it's shaping up to be that way now.

edit - honestly, I had no problem with stuff like combat, U.I, graphics, etc. I found the issues to be massively overblown.

Evidently, I'm a PB fanboy or something

 

[ADULF HITLOR FAN KLUB]

The criticism on Steam is pretty harmless compared to some other games.

Anyway, just ignore the troll threads Mauman and you'll be fine.

 

[Fargus]

So they uglified the ladies in this game too?

Caja in Elexjank 1

Caja in Elexjank 2

Not much of an improvement but still better than square jawed tranny she was in the first game.

 

[Ryzer]

Those dialogue options .

 

[lukaszek]

Those dialogue options .

thats how you talk with grillz

 

[Modron]

Those dialogue options .

Seems pretty standard end state npc party dialog options, 1 to engage in dialog, 2 for business time (i assume late game stage screenshot), 3 directions, 4 exit dialog.

 

[Ryzer]

Seems pretty standard end state npc party dialog options, 1 to engage in dialog, 2 for business time (i assume late game stage screenshot), 3 directions, 4 exit dialog.

Here is my prediction for Elex 3 dialogues options:
1 - Me talk.
2 - We sex?
3 - Me go.

 

[Fargus]

Leaked Elex 3 dialogue

 

[Justicar]

Dead game

 

[Justicar]

Most attractive german woman

 

[Ryzer]

You know people got dumber when the average dialogue options in RPGs are on the same quality as 1 INT dialogue options in Fallout 1.

 

[Roguey]

You know people got dumber when the average dialogue options in RPGs are on the same quality as 1 INT dialogue options in Fallout 1.

I know this isn't your first PB game. They're all like this.

 

[Sykar]

I mean, other than the "No wombyn PC", everything you listed there is valid criticism.

ELEX is liked despite, not because of, its user interface, visual presentation, combat system etc.

I have no problem with someone not liking a game, or even criticizing it. But the shit on Steam goes to the next level. It's like there's a group of people there who are VIRTUE SIGNALING how they absolutely hate it and that if you like it, you're empirically wrong and must be a PB fanboy.

It was that way when Elex one came out. Looks like it's shaping up to be that way now.

edit - honestly, I had no problem with stuff like combat, U.I, graphics, etc. I found the issues to be massively overblown.

Evidently, I'm a PB fanboy or something

Makes you wonder if they hate on games with female protagonists and no relevant male characters. I bet they don't.

 

[HoboForEternity]

using 1 screenshot as a staple for the entire conversation system of the whole game. but piranha bytes never really have that complex dialogue, but they still contain tons of choices.

 

[Mauman]

Makes you wonder if they hate on games with female protagonists and no relevant male characters. I bet they don't.

I've actually had that "discussion" once with someone.

Long story short, you're right.

 

[Cyberarmy]

Playing Piranha Bytes games for the branching dialogues

 

[Kem0sabe]

Yeah, all those skill checks in Elex 1 basicly amounted to +25 exp bonuses, which is ridiculously low reward for the investment in stats/skills.

 

[Dodo1610]

First review
https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/elex-2-test-steam-review,3377471.html
It's behind a paywall so here is a summary machine translated from a German forum

Positive aspects:

- First things first: you can now pick up items with a single click!
- Very bug-free and practically no bugs!
- Playtime between 60 and 80 hours. Perfect!
- Decisions have a noticeable effect this time.
- Destruction and the opposite even provide additional dialog options! Great!
- The jetpack and flying are supposed to be fantastic and integrate perfectly into the world.
- Exploration is probably as grandiose as ever.
- The character system is said to be much more motivating than in the predecessor, and attributes have an effect as well.
- The combat system is better than in the predecessor, but still doesn't win any prizes.
- Crafting is supposed to be fun and motivating.
- You can make your own markings on the map! Simply great!
- The graphics are on the level of five years ago, but the light atmosphere (e.g. at sunsets) is supposed to be terrific!
- High visibility, but few details in the distance.
- World design and character behavior are believable
- likeable companions
- fairer than the predecessor
- quests with several solutions
- gripping soundtrack

Negative aspects:

- bumpy staged cutscenes
- some badly chosen voice actors (these must be our "great" Let's Players!)
- some faces look artificial
- battles always play the same and a bit clumsy
- occasionally frustrating group fights
- degenerates into continuous fights towards the end of the game
- the story sometimes seems more unintentionally funny than gripping

Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

 

[Kem0sabe]

First review
https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/elex-2-test-steam-review,3377471.html
It's behind a paywall so here is a summary machine translated from a German forum

Positive aspects:

- First things first: you can now pick up items with a single click!
- Very bug-free and practically no bugs!
- Playtime between 60 and 80 hours. Perfect!
- Decisions have a noticeable effect this time.
- Destruction and the opposite even provide additional dialog options! Great!
- The jetpack and flying are supposed to be fantastic and integrate perfectly into the world.
- Exploration is probably as grandiose as ever.
- The character system is said to be much more motivating than in the predecessor, and attributes have an effect as well.
- The combat system is better than in the predecessor, but still doesn't win any prizes.
- Crafting is supposed to be fun and motivating.
- You can make your own markings on the map! Simply great!
- The graphics are on the level of five years ago, but the light atmosphere (e.g. at sunsets) is supposed to be terrific!
- High visibility, but few details in the distance.
- World design and character behavior are believable
- likeable companions
- fairer than the predecessor
- quests with several solutions
- gripping soundtrack

Negative aspects:

- bumpy staged cutscenes
- some badly chosen voice actors (these must be our "great" Let's Players!)
- some faces look artificial
- battles always play the same and a bit clumsy
- occasionally frustrating group fights
- degenerates into continuous fights towards the end of the game
- the story sometimes seems more unintentionally funny than gripping

Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

combat is shit, combat encounters are shit, endgame is shit, story is hilariously bad... but everything else is simply great!

 

[Anthedon]

The negative aspects apply to all PB games. Except for the faces, they really do look unique in ELEX II.

 

[Sykar]

Almost as unique as Oblivion NPCs.