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Microsoft, Dyack: "Ecstatic" at Too Human Demo Response

TheGameReviews.com got the chance to sit down with Silicon Knights CEO, Denis Dyack, to talk about their upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive, Too Human. One of the questions posed by TheGameReviews.com asked how the response has been to the Too Human demo that was released on Xbox Live to the general public this Monday to which he responded, by saying he is "ecstatic" about the response Too Human has had. He didn't give any specific numbers, but did ensure us that the demo has been downloaded "a lot."

You can find our Too Human demo impressions here at TheGameReviews.com very soon, but to give you a hint, we liked it. Be sure to check back to TheGameReviews.com for the full Denis Dyack Interview coming very soon.
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Published: 527 days 3 hours ago | News | E3 2008 | Xbox 360
 
 

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1 Morgan Douglas Jones | 527 days 4 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show
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TOM - 527 days 3 hours ago
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I personally had it preorderd before the demo and that didn't change after playing it.I enjoyed it in fact.But I truly enjoy alone in the dark as well,and cant understand why people have such an issue with that.I guess I have differnt tastes than the masses.
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Vecta - 527 days 3 hours ago
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I rather enjoyed the demo actually, recommended it to anyone that likes Diablo/Titan Quest style games mixed with a bit of DMC style combat.
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Gold3nStat3KID - 527 days 3 hours ago
1.3 - I playd the demo...
for like hour and a half, and now I kinda see what there tyring to do. So if the game is said to last nearly 60hrs, by the way they seemed like they made it, than im buying this game. It seems like the game is pretty epic, and the action is pretty INTENSE for an RPG game. I would rate it 8.0/10
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u got owned - 527 days 3 hours ago
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I loved the demo, this game will be mine on day one.
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kwicksandz - 527 days 3 hours ago
1.5 - i liked the demo
but no co op and only 1 class was a bad move.
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allexx_2 - 527 days 2 hours ago
1.6 - @ kwicksandz
Yeah i wanted to try out the co-op with a friend to have some sort of feel for it and also i wanted to at least try out another class to feel the difference of the classes or a taste of it. I guess will find out when it ships.
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HeroOfCows - 527 days 2 hours ago
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I had no hope for this game, but I figured I'd try the demo anyways. Completely surprised me. I'm really tempted to buy this now, since the only other thing coming out in August is BiA, and I've never been to big on that series.
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solidsnakus - 527 days 2 hours ago
1.8 - @kwicksandz
@ everyone (really)

HEY!! lol.

if you liked the demo google around cause theres alot of hidden easter eggs that will unlock ALL the classes!

watch this vid.
http://play.tm/wire/click/2...
1.9 Megatron08 | 526 days 23 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show
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The Lazy One - 526 days 23 hours ago
1.10 - @solid
holy crap thanks!

I enjoyed it a lot mroe than i expected. The combat took a lot of getting used to. So did the camera. Once you get used to it, it's actually a lot of fun. I'm probably going to buy this shortly after release.
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t-0_ot- - 526 days 22 hours ago
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Who's sayin? PS3 fanboys? No surprise there.

I rather enjoyed the demo. Played through it twice.. It takes some time to get used to the controls, but, once I got it down, it was really nice.
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Nevers - 526 days 12 hours ago
1.12 - Damn... still haven't
had the chance to check this demo out. Really wanna tho. I've heard people say the demo sukt but I've also heard people really enjoyed the demo after they got used to the controls. I'll just have to see for myself cuz the whole SciFi/Fantasy-Norse Mythos stuff really interests me.
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gaffyh - 526 days 9 hours ago
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I haven't played the demo, but ever since I first saw this game I thought it looked crap. I still am unsure whether to get it or not, maybe I'll try it out.
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cain141 - 527 days 4 hours ago
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I still like the concept and the cinematic nature of it; however, I'd yet to really get much time to sit down and play it hands on.
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Wildarmsjecht - 527 days 4 hours ago
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Just because it was downloaded alot, doesn't mean it's a game that lived up to its hype or was any good for that matter. Going by a myriad of forums, internet previews and demo reviews, the game is a love it or hate it, with the majority of players actually hating it moreso than they loved it. The concept and story however always interested me so who knows.
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cain141 - 527 days 4 hours ago
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I think Dyack's main point was it has been downloaded a lot...
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Gold3nStat3KID - 527 days 3 hours ago
3.2 - !!!Exactly!!!
The game is pretty much a love it OR hate it. I love trying any game, and after playing the demo im willing to buy the game. But the way I see it...it seems most will just kinda past over it. If player are willing to give it time, they will LIKE this game, because of the customization of your armors and powers.
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misterssippi - 526 days 4 hours ago
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I don't trust what an idividual 'player' post on the web. You never know what their angle is. Most of the people who say they've played the demo have not, and a large portion of those don't even own the system. They just do anything to try to diss that system.
Most of the previews I've read were impressed. Personally I'm gonna buy it because I like to try new IPs and the demo was fun and fresh.
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Nick2728 - 527 days 3 hours ago
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Excitement about a demo does not reflect excitement about a completed game. There has been a lot of interest, and concern, about how the game will look when it's completed especially since the initial previews have not been overly positive. It seems natural therefore that the gaming community would want to see what all the buzz is about.
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foodbox - 526 days 9 hours ago
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Like hell. The inital previews have been exceptional. People that have **played** the game in a Preview have been saying very positive things.

you're inventing an alternate, Sony-Defence-Force endorsed fiction.

All over the net (hell, goto the NeoGaf forum especially) are saying the Demo is just terrific.

Too Human is going to be **another** bust-out hit. Sorry for your petty fanboi fantasy.
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zethos56 - 527 days 3 hours ago
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Well I thought the demo was pretty fun. It'll probably sell a few hundred thousand copies and get around 7-9 reviews. Besides, even if it bombs MS said they will still support Silicon Knights and the game's sequels.
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wicked - 527 days 3 hours ago
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I liked the demo. Found the controls a bit strange, kept slashing with my sword when I was try to look around the room, but soon got used to it.
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allexx_2 - 527 days 2 hours ago
6.1 - Lol...
I did that too on my first play through...im sure everyone did that also. After you learn the controls it gets even more fun.
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FPS nut - 527 days 1 hour ago
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I did to, I even started tapping buttons like Ninja Gaiden trying to pull off combos.
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t-0_ot- - 526 days 21 hours ago
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Same here. I found myself doing that quite often, but once I got the controls down, it was all good.
7 eddierivera | 527 days 3 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show
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McDaygo - 527 days 3 hours ago
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Not that good, at least the demo. Strong 7 maybe. At best a renter.
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AclayPS3 - 527 days 3 hours ago
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The true test for Too Human will come when those reviews start rolling in.

I think that most of the scores from Too Human will be around 7.0/10-8.0/10.
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Sayai jin - 527 days 2 hours ago
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I think the true test is how and when each gamer wha buy this game feel bout it.
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foodbox - 526 days 9 hours ago
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I'm expecting the full-play through reviews to be about 8.7-9.2

The game is just massive, has many new features/elements that un-settle traditional action/adventure and RPG genre-games.

After playing the demo, and knowing how much **MORE** the game is going to be, I'm pretty confident this game is going to be very well reviewed.

Now, sales may be a different matter. Its a new IP and it is an obscure genre (RPG/Adventure). I expect it to sell moderate-to-good, but it wont be a super-massive seller.
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hamburgerhill - 527 days 3 hours ago
10 - This game is a day one purchase for me.
As soon as I had my 1st battle in the demo I was hooked. I seriously didn't expect to enjoy this game but after actually playing it I must say it is one of those games you just can't miss. I would give the game a 9.2 out of 10 based on the demo alone. This game just has a deep feeling to it that really has caught my attention and changed my opinions of it.
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OldParr - 527 days 3 hours ago
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the demo sucks...OMG u dont even know how crappy it is.the graphix,the gameplay..well, except for the plot it migh have a good story
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hamburgerhill - 527 days 2 hours ago
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Have you played the demo?
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t-0_ot- - 526 days 21 hours ago
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I highly disagree, I know that's your.. opinion. And, this is mine. I thought the demo was fantastic. The controls took a bit getting used to, but once I got it down, it was fun. The story intrigues me. And, yes, the graphics aren't great.. but, I don't care to much.

Am I the only person who favors game play over graphics, nowadays??
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mrnjl - 527 days 3 hours ago
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I enjoyed it. I spent an hour on the demo and collected all the lvl 5 purple gear. I do agree though this game is not for everyone and controls do take a little getting used too. But besides that a great demo.
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jollygoodchap8 - 527 days 3 hours ago
13 - I put my thoughts out on it before and...
I thought it was generic and meh TBH.

Controls were a little iffy, the framerate slowed down a lot, linear, and its kinda boring. I can't imagine playing it for more than a hour.

The story and the diabloish loot system isn't gonna save it for me.

In short I didn't like it.

*waits for Gears 2, Fable 2, and L4D*
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t-0_ot- - 526 days 21 hours ago
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Your complaining that a DEMO is.. linear? -.-
And, how is it.. generic? -.-
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allexx_2 - 527 days 2 hours ago
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True it is a love or hate game and i loved it. I loved everything they showed me in the demo and i was bummed out when the demo ended when it was getting even better. The story will be an interesting one and i actually liked the controls since they are trying something different and the sound was great. Also, i had fun just trying to get cool loot and customizing my character. Well happy gaming!
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Kigmal - 527 days 2 hours ago
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Here's my take. The actual game play is good. The camera is horrid. I would of stuck with this game and tolerated the awful camera if it weren't for the god awful controls.
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aiphanes - 527 days 2 hours ago
16 - This will be Xbox 360 equivalent to HAZE!
This game will suck...and if it gets higher that a 9.0...then we will all know the game reviews are rigged!
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hamburgerhill - 527 days 2 hours ago
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I never played Haze but will tell you that this game does not suck at all. If it gets less then an 8/10 I myself will say that game reviews are rigged.
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pumpkinpunker - 527 days ago
16.2 - this game is no haze
Haze was a generic FPS and there are a ton of great FPS's so when an FPS is bad all of its flaws are exagerated two-fold.

This game is actually something original-- like space marines meets Diablo in a hack n slashing, loot collecting extravaganza. I expect this to get a metascore in the 80's. The combat is entertaining and being able to level up to 50 with scaling loot and enemy strength combined with the ability to co-op and select from 5 different classes makes this game highly replayable. I played through the demo 3 times already and got different gear each time so I know the loot table is really deep.
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FPS nut - 527 days 2 hours ago
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Lot of people saying good things about this game, well accept Sony fanboys. My first playthrough was rough but my second time I GOT IT! this game goes real deep and the attention to detail will make you smile :) The graphics are not bad, maybe first year 360/PS3 good but they get the job done and the level design is spot on. It's does take a bit to get used to the camera and controls but once you figure out the scheme you will be dicing and shooting everything with ease. The sheer amount of custimation of your character's weapons/armor/skills is endless. That doesn't even count the special items you can invent or add to your armor and weapons to make them unique. Guess you can tell I liked this game, and yes... I pre ordered just on the demo being that freaking good.
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Ureval - 527 days 1 hour ago
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My impressions: wasnt sure but i started to get into it and depending on the length this may be a purchase for me. The graphics are subpar, but the areas are vast, the art style is good (very haloesque i think), and the music and dialogue are top notch. Ive never been a huge graphics whore (although i do like it when its shiny) and i think Too Human is a good example of a game that does everythng else well. Im guessing a solid 8 average.
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FPS nut - 527 days 1 hour ago
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I agree, but I always thought 7 was average and 8 above average. When in school I jumped for joy when I got B's because it ment I wasn't a failure, and A's got me paid.
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Deee187 - 527 days 1 hour ago
19 - the game is actually fun
The ones saying its horrible most likely havent played it and just got caught up with everybody hating on it.
Its far from perfect. Camera and Graphics could be a lot better. I actually like that the sword attacks are on the right stick, its just like in metal gear. Although it takes some time getting used to because you want to move the camera with that button but you cant.
The story is interesting enough and if the game is long enough Ill most likely buy it.
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Adropacrich2 - 527 days 1 hour ago
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Initially my first playthrough did not entirely convince, but having played the demo several times now i'll be very happily buying this
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Mr402 - 527 days 1 hour ago
21 - I played the demo.
I wasn't blown away by it. These types of games depend heavily on multiplayer and them not showing how that would look or play is to me a bad mistake. Cause as a solo experience it lacked something.
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WIIIS1 - 527 days 1 hour ago
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I enjoyed the demo quite a bit. I almost thought to let pass on this game after reading all those unfavorable previews about it, but the demo has defintely changed my mind. This is great stuff for Diablo style RPG fans.
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