Title: The Orange Box
Post by: Batch on October 13, 2007, 19:33:53 PM
Post by: Batch on October 13, 2007, 19:33:53 PM
I been reading a magazine for the 360 and came across a review of The Orange Box. This magazine, X360, gave it a whopping 10 out of 10 overall. Now that says something doesnt it?
It split the review into the games. The first review was for HL2 and Episodes 1 and 2 and they gave that 10/10. Then came Portal which was given 9/10 and then Team Fortress 2 which they couldnt give a score but on the page was the overall score of 10/10 in its entirety. Now, I was planning to get this when I first heard that this was to be released but now I am so excited to get it when it releases on Friday next week.
While I wait till Friday, I managed to get Counterstrike and my god that still is a great game, even a few years after release. Theres still people on there playing it online!!
Anyone else going to get The Orange Box and does anyone here still play Counterstrike?
It split the review into the games. The first review was for HL2 and Episodes 1 and 2 and they gave that 10/10. Then came Portal which was given 9/10 and then Team Fortress 2 which they couldnt give a score but on the page was the overall score of 10/10 in its entirety. Now, I was planning to get this when I first heard that this was to be released but now I am so excited to get it when it releases on Friday next week.
While I wait till Friday, I managed to get Counterstrike and my god that still is a great game, even a few years after release. Theres still people on there playing it online!!
Anyone else going to get The Orange Box and does anyone here still play Counterstrike?
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Serious on October 14, 2007, 03:41:43 AM
Post by: Serious on October 14, 2007, 03:41:43 AM
Quote from: BatchThis magazine, X360, gave it a whopping 10 out of 10 overall. Now that says something doesnt it?
They were well bribed? :D
I have seen several games get rave reviews and when people get the thing home it was rubbish.
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Eggtastico on October 14, 2007, 08:23:08 AM
Post by: Eggtastico on October 14, 2007, 08:23:08 AM
For what you get, it is 10/10. Wasnt halflife alone getting 9/10 scores? then you get the expansion pack thing & TF2 is just awesome
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: soopahfly on October 14, 2007, 08:39:13 AM
Post by: soopahfly on October 14, 2007, 08:39:13 AM
Bit-tech seem to rave about it too.
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: White Giant on October 14, 2007, 09:53:01 AM
Post by: White Giant on October 14, 2007, 09:53:01 AM
I still play CS:S every so often, only been playing on and off for the past year though.
I wont be getting the orange box, just waiting for the standard Episode 2 to be released. And it bloody well better be longer than Ep 1! :x
I wont be getting the orange box, just waiting for the standard Episode 2 to be released. And it bloody well better be longer than Ep 1! :x
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Eggtastico on October 14, 2007, 09:54:00 AM
Post by: Eggtastico on October 14, 2007, 09:54:00 AM
get it for TF2 - its the nuts
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: matt5cott on October 14, 2007, 11:22:47 AM
Post by: matt5cott on October 14, 2007, 11:22:47 AM
I got it for £24 delivered from, play-asia :)
Title: The Orange Box
Post by: neXus on October 14, 2007, 12:51:33 PM
Post by: neXus on October 14, 2007, 12:51:33 PM
Quote from: BatchI been reading a magazine for the 360 and came across a review of The Orange Box. This magazine, X360, gave it a whopping 10 out of 10 overall. Now that says something doesnt it?
It split the review into the games. The first review was for HL2 and Episodes 1 and 2 and they gave that 10/10. Then came Portal which was given 9/10 and then Team Fortress 2 which they couldnt give a score but on the page was the overall score of 10/10 in its entirety. Now, I was planning to get this when I first heard that this was to be released but now I am so excited to get it when it releases on Friday next week.
While I wait till Friday, I managed to get Counterstrike and my god that still is a great game, even a few years after release. Theres still people on there playing it online!!
Anyone else going to get The Orange Box and does anyone here still play Counterstrike?
Read a review for the game content and elements of the game and then play a demo or read a few, watch some videos and make your own mind up
The publishers of that mag actually run the 360 official magazine as well so will tend to be bribed and get told to like something
It is defiantly a great pack of games with variety and gameplay but a lot of other sites have gave it good results but fair reviews But it always boils down to if YOU like it and that is the only thing that matters
Title: The Orange Box
Post by: Goblin on October 14, 2007, 13:37:38 PM
Post by: Goblin on October 14, 2007, 13:37:38 PM
Must fire up HL2 again, I never got very far into it.
Title: The Orange Box
Post by: red on October 14, 2007, 16:49:08 PM
Post by: red on October 14, 2007, 16:49:08 PM
then you have about 36 hours of gameplay goblin, hl2, ep1, and now ep2.
my boxx should arrive next week :D im so looking forward to portal :D
my boxx should arrive next week :D im so looking forward to portal :D
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Cypher on October 14, 2007, 18:13:17 PM
Post by: Cypher on October 14, 2007, 18:13:17 PM
Its probably the deal of the century as far as game releases go.
The average review scores so far are....
HL2 (96%)
EP1 (87%) Which was slightly dissapointing imo.
EP2 (92%)
Portal (88%)
TF2 (93%) <- Worth the cost of the box alone...
Meet the demoman....
http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=game&AppId=997
Orange Box Commercial...
http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=game&AppId=995&cc=GB
The average review scores so far are....
HL2 (96%)
EP1 (87%) Which was slightly dissapointing imo.
EP2 (92%)
Portal (88%)
TF2 (93%) <- Worth the cost of the box alone...
Meet the demoman....
http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=game&AppId=997
Orange Box Commercial...
http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=game&AppId=995&cc=GB
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: soopahfly on October 15, 2007, 10:26:23 AM
Post by: soopahfly on October 15, 2007, 10:26:23 AM
Im going to spend some time on Orangebox in approx 31:20@2.4x
:)
:)
Title: The Orange Box
Post by: Leon on October 16, 2007, 00:11:26 AM
Post by: Leon on October 16, 2007, 00:11:26 AM
Got the TFC2 beta awhile ago and love it. Got the rest of the box eariler in the week but just been playing portal! It owns... I love the voices telling you what to do and how good you are :)
Ment to be worth playing through with the commentary after you have finished it once.
Ment to be worth playing through with the commentary after you have finished it once.
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: skidzilla on October 18, 2007, 04:24:56 AM
Post by: skidzilla on October 18, 2007, 04:24:56 AM
http://www.kfj.f2s.com/index.php/2007-10-15-gnome-quest :shock:
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Cypher on October 20, 2007, 15:01:53 PM
Post by: Cypher on October 20, 2007, 15:01:53 PM
Portal
Absolute Win. :o
Absolute Win. :o
Title: The Orange Box
Post by: Mardoni on October 20, 2007, 19:23:41 PM
Post by: Mardoni on October 20, 2007, 19:23:41 PM
Yeah I enjoyed Portal (on the 360). Not sure if I fancy trying to complete those puzzles for the gold medals though :o
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: soopahfly on October 20, 2007, 22:33:03 PM
Post by: soopahfly on October 20, 2007, 22:33:03 PM
Have you seen the achievement for sending the Gnome into space?
You have to pick him up at the start of EP2, and put him in a rocket at the end of the game.
Madness!
You have to pick him up at the start of EP2, and put him in a rocket at the end of the game.
Madness!
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Cypher on October 21, 2007, 13:55:30 PM
Post by: Cypher on October 21, 2007, 13:55:30 PM
Here are some non story spoiling screenshots. For a game that is still using some the texturing
As much as I would like to posts some more interesting screenshots, I would hate to spoil anything.
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5747/ep2outland01a0005dh9.th.jpg) (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep2outland01a0005dh9.jpg)
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5402/ep2outland06a0044le1.th.jpg) (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep2outland06a0044le1.jpg)
(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7192/ep2outland030012cx7.th.jpg) (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep2outland030012cx7.jpg)
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1391/ep2outland01a0002ot4.th.jpg) (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep2outland01a0002ot4.jpg)
I am so far blown away by the game in all departments. It really is making me realise how disapointing EP1 one was left feeling unsatisified.
Portal is something that should be played in one outing. Its short and doesnt outstay its welcome. I cant fault it, the story and the ending are top notch pitch black hilarious for which it should not be spoiled for anyone.
Ive only played on TF2 about 5 minutes but it it seems great. Did quite well as a pyro. 8-)
As much as I would like to posts some more interesting screenshots, I would hate to spoil anything.
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5747/ep2outland01a0005dh9.th.jpg) (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep2outland01a0005dh9.jpg)
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5402/ep2outland06a0044le1.th.jpg) (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep2outland06a0044le1.jpg)
(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7192/ep2outland030012cx7.th.jpg) (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep2outland030012cx7.jpg)
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1391/ep2outland01a0002ot4.th.jpg) (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ep2outland01a0002ot4.jpg)
I am so far blown away by the game in all departments. It really is making me realise how disapointing EP1 one was left feeling unsatisified.
Portal is something that should be played in one outing. Its short and doesnt outstay its welcome. I cant fault it, the story and the ending are top notch pitch black hilarious for which it should not be spoiled for anyone.
Ive only played on TF2 about 5 minutes but it it seems great. Did quite well as a pyro. 8-)
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: soopahfly on October 21, 2007, 15:16:19 PM
Post by: soopahfly on October 21, 2007, 15:16:19 PM
Youd have thought theyd have polished it a bit for the 360 though.
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Mark on October 21, 2007, 15:23:38 PM
Post by: Mark on October 21, 2007, 15:23:38 PM
profit.
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: neXus on October 21, 2007, 15:37:14 PM
Post by: neXus on October 21, 2007, 15:37:14 PM
Quote from: CypherHere are some non story spoiling screenshots. For a game that is still using some the texturing
As much as I would like to posts some more interesting screenshots, I would hate to spoil anything.
I am so far blown away by the game in all departments. It really is making me realise how disapointing EP1 one was left feeling unsatisified.
Portal is something that should be played in one outing. Its short and doesnt outstay its welcome. I cant fault it, the story and the ending are top notch pitch black hilarious for which it should not be spoiled for anyone.
Ive only played on TF2 about 5 minutes but it it seems great. Did quite well as a pyro. 8-)
What is your pc spec m8?
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Cypher on October 21, 2007, 16:38:00 PM
Post by: Cypher on October 21, 2007, 16:38:00 PM
939 AMD 64 3500+ (2.4Ghz)
1GB PC3200 Dual Channel
DFI Lan Party NF4 SLi-DR Expert
Geforce 8800GTS 320MB XT
It was an asus board & Geforce 4 Ti 4200. I recently decided to upgrade and spend about £200 on it. I knew my processor & ram was decent enough and I needed to give the graphics a kick after 3-4 years with that card.
I just didnt expect it to run that well. Everything on Max, 4xAA, Full Reflect, HDR, Motion Blur. 1440x900. Thats the reccommended settings by the game.
Not having rediculous resolutions helps I suppose.
1GB PC3200 Dual Channel
DFI Lan Party NF4 SLi-DR Expert
Geforce 8800GTS 320MB XT
It was an asus board & Geforce 4 Ti 4200. I recently decided to upgrade and spend about £200 on it. I knew my processor & ram was decent enough and I needed to give the graphics a kick after 3-4 years with that card.
I just didnt expect it to run that well. Everything on Max, 4xAA, Full Reflect, HDR, Motion Blur. 1440x900. Thats the reccommended settings by the game.
Not having rediculous resolutions helps I suppose.
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: skidzilla on October 21, 2007, 18:41:13 PM
Post by: skidzilla on October 21, 2007, 18:41:13 PM
Quote from: soopahflyHave you seen the achievement for sending the Gnome into space?http://www.kfj.f2s.com/index.php/2007-10-15-gnome-quest :)
You have to pick him up at the start of EP2, and put him in a rocket at the end of the game.
Madness!
Got my copy in the mail yesterday, HL2 looks amazing on the 360.
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: neXus on October 21, 2007, 19:44:01 PM
Post by: neXus on October 21, 2007, 19:44:01 PM
Quote from: Cypher939 AMD 64 3500+ (2.4Ghz)
1GB PC3200 Dual Channel
DFI Lan Party NF4 SLi-DR Expert
Geforce 8800GTS 320MB XT
It was an asus board & Geforce 4 Ti 4200. I recently decided to upgrade and spend about £200 on it. I knew my processor & ram was decent enough and I needed to give the graphics a kick after 3-4 years with that card.
I just didnt expect it to run that well. Everything on Max, 4xAA, Full Reflect, HDR, Motion Blur. 1440x900. Thats the reccommended settings by the game.
Not having rediculous resolutions helps I suppose.
Cool, Maybe you could give me some feedback then if things look that good
My system is better then yours bar the graphics card and I was thinking of doing something about it before going new zealand as I do not know any of the web shops like here yet to get cool deals
I have one of these:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Graphics+Cards/PCI-E/nVIDIA+GeForce+7+Series/+XFX+GeForce+7950GT+550M+512MB+DDR3?productId=25677
Now do I get another one of these for sli or get a Geforce 8800GTS?
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Cypher on October 21, 2007, 19:52:47 PM
Post by: Cypher on October 21, 2007, 19:52:47 PM
On the basis of how future games are slowly moving towards DX10. Go for a Geforce 8. When you later decide to SLI it, it wont be the case of beefing it up but being one step behind with its abilities.
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: neXus on October 21, 2007, 20:19:49 PM
Post by: neXus on October 21, 2007, 20:19:49 PM
Quote from: CypherOn the basis of how future games are slowly moving towards DX10. Go for a Geforce 8. When you later decide to SLI it, it wont be the case of beefing it up but being one step behind with its abilities.
Cheers, I will look at an 8800 and shift this card, if anyone wants it here it will be up for sale in a few weeks :)
I do not think I will get the orange box, no cash now and no computer for 2 months as well
EDIT: What would you recommend in terms of the under £200 ones then?
Title: The Orange Box
Post by: Leon on October 23, 2007, 13:40:59 PM
Post by: Leon on October 23, 2007, 13:40:59 PM
Completed EP2 and Portal over the weekend (on PC) and really enjoyed them both. Portal was something new and very very funny in parts and episode 2 was just great, couldnt of really asked for any more.
Both games looked stunning, was running at 1400x1028 (or whatever the 16:10 rez is for 1400x) high everything, VSYNC off.
Will post a couple screnshots later on if i remember :)
edit: I havent been on the forums for a week so sorry if Ive missed a post about it but... Value have said they will be releasing a Weighted Companion Cube toy before Christmas!!!!!11111oneoneone
Both games looked stunning, was running at 1400x1028 (or whatever the 16:10 rez is for 1400x) high everything, VSYNC off.
Will post a couple screnshots later on if i remember :)
edit: I havent been on the forums for a week so sorry if Ive missed a post about it but... Value have said they will be releasing a Weighted Companion Cube toy before Christmas!!!!!11111oneoneone
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Cypher on October 23, 2007, 19:16:19 PM
Post by: Cypher on October 23, 2007, 19:16:19 PM
LOL fantastic.
I was half tempted to buy a headcrab before tbh. :lol:
http://store.valvesoftware.com/productshowcase/productshowcase_HL2HeadCrabPlush.html
I was half tempted to buy a headcrab before tbh. :lol:
http://store.valvesoftware.com/productshowcase/productshowcase_HL2HeadCrabPlush.html
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: neXus on October 23, 2007, 20:24:47 PM
Post by: neXus on October 23, 2007, 20:24:47 PM
what make card is yours cypher? I am out the loop of which to get, cant afford the super expensive ones the gtxs but gts and heard gt are about now
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Leon on October 24, 2007, 10:25:48 AM
Post by: Leon on October 24, 2007, 10:25:48 AM
Quote from: CypherLOL fantastic.
I was half tempted to buy a headcrab before tbh. :lol:
http://store.valvesoftware.com/productshowcase/productshowcase_HL2HeadCrabPlush.html
omg how did i not know about those?! bastards made them limited aswell :(
Companion cube toy better not be limited, I always miss these damn release dates :P
Title: Re:The Orange Box
Post by: Cypher on October 24, 2007, 20:40:55 PM
Post by: Cypher on October 24, 2007, 20:40:55 PM
Quote from: neXuswhat make card is yours cypher? I am out the loop of which to get, cant afford the super expensive ones the gtxs but gts and heard gt are about now
XFX 8800GTS 320MB XT
The 320mb versions (of any brand) seems to outperform the 640mb except in some situations such as very high resolution tests.
The 8800GTS seems to be the midrange card atm.
Title: The Orange Box
Post by: skidzilla on October 25, 2007, 03:51:16 AM
Post by: skidzilla on October 25, 2007, 03:51:16 AM
Gah! Completed Half Life 2, but with only 34/45 Lambda caches found. I was really thorough too. :P
Title: The Orange Box
Post by: Leon on October 25, 2007, 08:26:15 AM
Post by: Leon on October 25, 2007, 08:26:15 AM
Most of them involve accidently blowing a hole in something and going... oooooo shiny stuff in there