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Overlord Comments by Rob Fahey

7 June, 2007

If this is evil, I don't want to be good.

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07/06/07 @ 06:38
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Any multiplayer planned? Could be a lot of fun.
Rodigee
07/06/07 @ 06:55
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Looks like multiplayer is there, coop and competitive:

http://www.younewb.com/2007/06/06/overlo...
disc
07/06/07 @ 07:00
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Not bad at all.
Darren
07/06/07 @ 07:19
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Sounds very interesting to me... something a bit different for the Xbox 360 and that can only be a good thing.
Dizzy
07/06/07 @ 07:19
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I have high hopes for this!!! I just love these kind of games and I love the "european" fantasy feel as opposed to the US or Asian interpretation.
kmittal82
07/06/07 @ 07:28
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Really looking forward to this to satisfy my inner Dr. Evil.

Wonder if you can pick your own name as well, like in fable. Nothing funnier than villagers running away from "Lord Arseface"

Btw, anyone knows when its out?
rashes
07/06/07 @ 07:31
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the Eurogamer release date list just says June ?
It looks very interesting... more games with a good sense of humour please!
mazzl
07/06/07 @ 07:31
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looks nice, i like taking young madens back to my tower ;)
oerhört
07/06/07 @ 07:32
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I tried this some months ago, wasn't that impressed all in all. The concept is fine, but the gameplay got tiring after some hours, I thought. I can see this become a 7, but I fear it's more of a 4 or 5.

Maybe it's better now than the last time I saw it.
krudster [mod]
07/06/07 @ 07:32
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Codemasters says it's out June 29th.
Scimarad
07/06/07 @ 07:33
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Sounds excellent but I am SO crap at being evil - I always end up feeling sorry for everybody and wanting to right wrongs which is pretty difficult when you are supposed to be wronging rights...

The humour thing is key, I believe. Evil isn't fun when it's too serious.
Dezm0nd
07/06/07 @ 07:52
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June 29th is the same day as The Darkness, i think they need to readjust the schedule. It looks like pikmin to me, which is not a bad thing in the slightest
Tiiti
07/06/07 @ 08:03
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Oh nice.

Although I thought Pikmin was overrated shite
morriss
07/06/07 @ 08:11
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Sounds really good.
mattigan
07/06/07 @ 08:23
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Pikmin was awesome, I got all the pink flowers and everything!
Artemis_Matsas
07/06/07 @ 08:27
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I hope that it turns out to be great!!! I want to be evil once again after Dungeon Keeper and Black and White }:)
souljacker2000
07/06/07 @ 08:33
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Im so glad this is coming out this month im very excited
thedaveeyres
07/06/07 @ 08:36
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This look great. Nice to see a bit of variation hitting the shelves.
SBfistfun
07/06/07 @ 08:40
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"Leading a party of 20 minions away from an encounter with a graveyard full of zombies, all armed with skeletal zombie forearms and wearing a motley assortment of old helmets and the occasional skull as headgear is enough to raise a grin on the lips of even the most cynical old gamer."

W00t first time in a long time I've thought a game sounds interesting.

Now If I could only be arsed to shell out on the "nExT GeN"
brooza
07/06/07 @ 08:54
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Read about this is Edge or GamesTM, and I'm looking forward to this
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07/06/07 @ 09:19
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Goddamn, 4 months of nothing and then release the Darkness and this on the same day. Thanks guys.
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07/06/07 @ 09:28
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Pumpkin head escapades!

I just hope they have the same sort of voiceover introductions Dungeon Keeper had, dripping with sarcasm.

"The town of Niceville, in the shire of Lovely...."
JediMasterMalik
07/06/07 @ 09:33
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PC reviews say it's not evil enough, getting decent scores mind. 75% iirc.
Dizzy
07/06/07 @ 09:35
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It is not out.. how can you have reviews?
Rirekon
07/06/07 @ 09:36
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Looks like it could be good fun
Mechstra
07/06/07 @ 09:42
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I was really looking forward to this game, but the review in PC Gamer's latest issue cooled my ardour. Seems that it doesn't get the Overlord feel across as well as it could have, because you end up doing pointless quests and actually *helping* people quite a lot. With no choice in the matter.

Little scope to be truly evil, and the fact that your enemies are also bad robs it of its Dungeon-Keeper-evil potential.

Which is a shame.

If there's a demo, though, I'll definitely try it.
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JediMasterMalik
07/06/07 @ 09:45
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@Dizzy - Yeh, I'm lying... Just pick up a copy of PCGamer and see for yourself.

It got exactly 75%

It's - Cute/Repetitive/Too good
It's not - Evil/Terrible/Good enough

Their words.
BremXJones
07/06/07 @ 09:47
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Worth noting that despite Gamer's reservations, they still gave it 75%.

KG
posh_geordie
07/06/07 @ 09:57
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Demo due on Xbox 360 in the next few days, and on PC hopefully on Monday.
BremXJones
07/06/07 @ 10:12
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(Though actually reading the Gamer review at last... Christ, doesn't read like a 75%. Reads more like a 40%)

KG
Adam_T
07/06/07 @ 10:22
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Codemasters uuuuughghgr
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07/06/07 @ 10:50
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Oh FFS... Got really psyched about this on the basis of EGs preview, only to have my hopes dashed in the comments. Arseberries. :[
oerhört
07/06/07 @ 11:12
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(Though actually reading the Gamer review at last... Christ, doesn't read like a 75%. Reads more like a 40%)

KG

Are you even allowed to say that? Have you no honor? ;)
Artemis_Matsas
07/06/07 @ 11:15
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Well, 75% isn't bad at all. It's one of those "try before you buy" situations.

/waiting for demo
NthSimulachum
07/06/07 @ 11:35
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Well, this came out of left field! Woot!
patchbox360
07/06/07 @ 11:40
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Rob Fahey you sold me this game - good boy
figaro7
07/06/07 @ 11:47
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Any game which references pikmin has me interested? But does it have the charm and massive boss battles to match?
BremXJones
07/06/07 @ 11:53
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Oerhört: No honour among thieves and games journalists.

I actually like it from what I've played, and lean more towards Rob's preview position.

KG
NthSimulachum
07/06/07 @ 12:06
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Yeah, but you liked that game with all the ants and giant stompy robots...oh wait.

*undermines own position*
Krusty
07/06/07 @ 12:22
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Sounds brilliant... think this one deserves a pre-order!

/runs off to pre-order
bonker
07/06/07 @ 12:50
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Yup, this looks interesting - love the screenshots, nice art direction ...
bcolter
07/06/07 @ 13:00
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I'll be watching for the PC Demo... Looks like a fun game!
cyacomini
07/06/07 @ 13:06
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This looks excellent - don't know why, but every time I see videos or screenies for Overlord I instantly think it's a Bullfrog/Lionhead title.

Really looking forward to this on 360, and of course not forgetting the other big 360 story of the day....

http://www.xbox360wire.co.uk/2007/06/07/...
absolutezero
07/06/07 @ 13:26
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Really excited for this, a single player to sink my teeth into finally.
glaeken
07/06/07 @ 13:28
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This one has been on my list for ages. Nice to hear it sounds like its shaping up well.

Nice video on EG TV as well of the imps stealing things. I love the way they show you what they have stollen.
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wobbly_Bob
07/06/07 @ 15:05
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I WANT IT!!!!!!!!! :-)
Shrub
07/06/07 @ 15:06
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This does sound like it could be fun - I really do like the concept. Hopefully the game will live up to the promise
Machetazo
07/06/07 @ 15:09
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tee hee hee! This seems simply delightful. The release date can't (naturally) arrive soon enough. :D
Machetazo
07/06/07 @ 15:11
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"demo due on 360 in the next few days" \punches air! NotD whoooo!
Liggur
07/06/07 @ 16:38
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Ah ha! My Minionions will bring tears to their eyes!

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