The Angel of Darkness Celebration Thread - Page 3

SoraSakai · 04-07-21, 02:01

Man! I hope they don’t disappoint.

I’m really hoping for:

Stuff I’ve already seen + some fan art in the form of a YouTube video.

Do you think they’ll be able to deliver? I don’t wanna get my hopes up too high.

mizuno_suisei · 04-07-21, 04:51

Japanese flash game has caught my eye! Not on either two of my PCJ copies of AOD from EA and EidosJP. I'm guessing a website rip? Cool! Would love to try it

Nevermind- got it!

dirrtytomboi · 04-07-21, 07:12

This was my absolute favorite trailer from AOD.

Brendanlovesu1 · 04-07-21, 08:27

What I love so much about this month already is how much noise the fans and stans have made about AoD. We're 4 days in and all I see on Twitter is love and positivity about the game, this is how the community should be all the time

I've also seen people who haven’t tried it since 2003 (or at all) have actually picked it up to play and been pleasantly surprised that it isn’t as bad as some would have them think. The exaggeration of AoD being one of the worst games that was ever made is such an eye roll and it doesn't deserve that reputation.

Also graphically it's one of the better looking games on PS2 imho.

Greenapple968 · 04-07-21, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Raider8

Same. AOD lara rocks. Bold and beautiful.

If I had a coconut every time some lunatic said something like that...

redfox45 · 04-07-21, 11:54

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Originally Posted by Brendanlovesu1

I've also seen people who haven’t tried it since 2003 (or at all) have actually picked it up to play and been pleasantly surprised that it isn’t as bad as some would have them think. The exaggeration of AoD being one of the worst games that was ever made is such an eye roll and it doesn't deserve that reputation.

Whether it's as bad as people have heard isn't really that relevant. It deserves it's horrible reputation because of it's one of the older and most notable instances of a bad industry habit that has endured to this day, a game being pushed out long before it was ready to be.
It shows a complete lack of respect or consideration towards the consumer.
Releasing a game they know isn't finished because all they're interested in is how many units they can sell.
The fact that it's something gamers still tolerate is sickening.
If they were having development issues, that was their problem to deal with and pay for, not ours.

**ANoDE** · 04-07-21, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenapple968

If I had a coconut every time some lunatic said something like that...

... you'd be out of coconuts, because that's not something lunatics say.

Quote:

Originally Posted by redfox45

Whether it's as bad as people have heard isn't really that relevant. It deserves it's horrible reputation because of it's one of the older and most notable instances of a bad industry habit that has endured to this day, a game being pushed out long before it was ready to be.
It shows a complete lack of respect or consideration towards the consumer.
Releasing a game they know isn't finished because all they're interested in is how many units they can sell.
The fact that it's still something gamers still tolerate is sickening.

But would holding a grudge so many years later do anything good?
The practice of releasing unfinished game was and is still sickening, I can agree with that.
But this game was released in this state and the company who made it dissolved shortly after. Why shouldn't we see the positive the game has to offer? Yes, it's incomplete and clunky, but the art style was amazing and Lara's characterization especially was top notch. I prefer not to hate on it for the failures some CEO made years ago, but rather try to enjoy the fact, that we at least have something salvaged from this mess.

PinkyPromise · 04-07-21, 12:23

Worst TR game ever.

Greenapple968 · 04-07-21, 12:53

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Originally Posted by ANoDE

... you'd be out of coconuts, because that's not something lunatics say.

Move along ma cher, you make the place look crowded...

Soma Holiday · 04-07-21, 14:16

I still wish someone could convince Murti to write sequel novels. I know I'd happily pay alot of money to make that happen.

AOD is my favorite Tomb Raider. The story was so great and ahead of it's time that it makes up for all the negative things about it. For me story is the most important part of a game but I know alot of people feel differently.

Can't wait to see more this month!!

04-07-21, 04:51	#22
mizuno_suisei Relic Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,594	Japanese flash game has caught my eye! Not on either two of my PCJ copies of AOD from EA and EidosJP. I'm guessing a website rip? Cool! Would love to try it Nevermind- got it! Last edited by mizuno_suisei; 04-07-21 at 06:54.

04-07-21, 07:12	#23
dirrtytomboi Historian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: U.S. Posts: 263	This was my absolute favorite trailer from AOD. __________________ ...under the chemtrails over the country club...

04-07-21, 02:01	#21
SoraSakai Inactive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Tokyo Posts: 4,776	Man! I hope they don’t disappoint. I’m really hoping for: Stuff I’ve already seen + some fan art in the form of a YouTube video. Do you think they’ll be able to deliver? I don’t wanna get my hopes up too high.

04-07-21, 08:27	#24
Brendanlovesu1 Archaeologist Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,842	What I love so much about this month already is how much noise the fans and stans have made about AoD. We're 4 days in and all I see on Twitter is love and positivity about the game, this is how the community should be all the time I've also seen people who haven’t tried it since 2003 (or at all) have actually picked it up to play and been pleasantly surprised that it isn’t as bad as some would have them think. The exaggeration of AoD being one of the worst games that was ever made is such an eye roll and it doesn't deserve that reputation. Also graphically it's one of the better looking games on PS2 imho.

04-07-21, 12:23	#28
PinkyPromise Professor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 2,547	Worst TR game ever.

04-07-21, 14:16	#30
Soma Holiday Relic Hunter Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Onboard the Normandy Posts: 5,694	I still wish someone could convince Murti to write sequel novels. I know I'd happily pay alot of money to make that happen. AOD is my favorite Tomb Raider. The story was so great and ahead of it's time that it makes up for all the negative things about it. For me story is the most important part of a game but I know alot of people feel differently. Can't wait to see more this month!!