Binary Domain

I don't throw this around, neither do I use it much or like it, but guys: [h1][b][u]It's peak.[/u][/b][/h1] I had a lot of fun playing this, I'm almost bummed that this flew under my radar back in 2012 when I was constantly on my Xbox 360 trying out random games from the arcade. But a decade and some change later and I'd say it still holds up to a degree. Story is a bit by-the-numbers, but it's what I expected. I could predict the story beats as they came but I felt satisfied none the less. Feels like a mid 2000's action movie or a Scyfy original movie they'd run on a Saturday evening. You're Dan Marshall, a small town Nebraska all-american-man and member of a paramilitary unit called a "Rust Crew", called in to investigate and apprehend a CEO of a robotics corporation in Neo Tokyo whose overstepped the New Geneva conventions by making robots that completely imitate human beings called "Hollow Children". Shoot, smash, and blow up whatever stands in your way to get your man with the help of your international group of friends that you can swap in and out of your squad (at certain checkpoints). I loved the writing and interactions of all the different characters in your squad, the dialog is top notch and the humor as dated as it is now still made me chuckle. I still think this game looks good graphically. It does look dated when you're in some of the wider areas, the roads to the tower look odd and empty, almost liminal. But the superstructures when you're inside of them look really neat, A La Mirrors Edge. It makes me sad that this didn't perform well back in the day! It was a lot of fun. I can also see the influences of Yakuza/Like A Dragon all over this game, being that it was written by the same guys. Game ends on kind of a cliffhanger as well, one that will probably never be fulfilled. Sucks, but that's life I guess. Maybe one day? Hopefully? Yeah... I wont hold my breath. Two big thumbs up, this game kicks ass and goes on sale for pennies practically, and runs well enough on modern hardware. I rate this "Funny French Robot Cain is my favorite character, I love and must protect him"/10

[b][h1] Inovador [/h1][/b] Um jogo único, especialmente considerando seu lançamento em 2012, mas vamos fugir do óbvio de dizer que ele é “graficamente muito bonito” e coisas do tipo. [b][h3] A ética da vida humana [/h3][/b] Não achei que o jogo se preocupou muito em expandir a história gradativamente conforme as missões avançam, mas, ainda assim, a narrativa é interessante. Ele trabalha muito bem o tema Humanos vs. Máquinas (IA), levantando aquele debate infinito sobre o que pode ou não ser considerado vida, além dos supostos benefícios de existir como uma máquina: resistente a doenças, fragilidades biológicas e limitações próprias do ser humano. Mesmo sendo um assunto complexo, o jogo consegue provocar uma reflexão genuinamente boa e incômoda, no melhor sentido possível. [b][h3] Gameplay [/h3][/b] Há vários bosses extremamente criativos (apesar de irritantes) e com um design realmente assustador. Porém, o que mais impressiona são os inimigos padrões do jogo. Você enfrenta apenas robôs, então cada tiro importa, então não é um combate raso em que qualquer disparo resolve. Se você destrói a cabeça, o robô começa a atirar nos próprios aliados; se atinge a perna, ele cai e passa a rastejar até você ou continua disparando no chão; se perde o braço armado, ele vai até uma arma caída para equipar com o outro braço. A lataria se deformando a cada tiro é simplesmente satisfatória. Não exagerei ao definir esse jogo como inovador. Você monta sua própria equipe para cada missão e usa o microfone tanto para responder às perguntas deles quanto para dar comandos táticos, como recuar, avançar ou oferecer cobertura. Em certos momentos, sua equipe sugere soluções para o conflito e você decide se apoia ou não a ideia. Mas cuidado, há um sistema de reputação, e se ela cair demais, eles podem começar a ignorar suas ordens. O microfone nem sempre funciona perfeitamente (cheguei a ver falas sendo acionadas mesmo em silêncio), mas ainda assim a proposta é excelente e acrescenta muito à imersão. Ainda dá pra ter uma sniper asiática como parceira, então realmente precisa de MUITO esforço pra achar algum defeito nesse jogo.

The only reason I played this game is because I had it in my library for so long and I had no idea what this is. I'm a bit sad that I waited this much to try out Binary Domain, it's such an underrated gem. Even though I had no expectations for this game it's a surprisingly a well made title. Graphics are still looking very decent to it's time, the gameplay is fun and barely slows down. Gunplay feels good and you can also order your teammate or even choose your teammates for some of the levels in the campaign. There is a trust system between your character and to your teammates, which effects to follow your orders and even the story, too. Story is surprisingly well written, and I really like the dialouges in the game. Each character in the game feels different and it's really good to observe the writing of the game. Although the game has a lot of "tough guy talk", it's not annoying to listen to. Music and soundtrack is also pretty alright, too. The only really annoying aspect of the game (at least for me), is the controls. It's not easy to get used and even configure it, as the game is a console port. Also, aiming with the mouse on my system atleast (Windows 10) behaved weirdly, as it randomly started to accelerate my sensitive sometimes. I had to mod the game to have proper mouse sensitivity and get used to the controls. Also, sadly the multiplayer is abandoned, but that's somewhat expect from a 10+ years old game. I can definietly recommend Binary Domain if you haven't played, you won't regret it. Getting it on sale is a good deal, but it easily worth 10€ even.

Underrated game. Characters are cool, story is great, and the gameplay is fun and smooth (Gears of War-like), although the PC port has an annoying mouse problem which can be fixed with a mod from PCGW.

Binary Domain is a cheesy third person shooter game from SEGA that pretty much came out under the radar. I first heard of this game when it was given for free as a monthly PS+ game on PS3. I've always wanted to play it and the Steam Deck has given me the option to play these older games, and let me tell you I had a great time with it. Firstly, this game plays great on the Deck, but expect deeps to the 40s if you are on the highest settings. Played through it on the Deck only. Now regarding the game, this is surprisingly a very solid TPS. The gameplay is fantastic, shooting is very solid, but it has a small amount of weapons. Pretty much 1 for every kind, except one or two, like the Assault Rifle where you have your main one and can sometimes pickup a 2nd different one as a secondary weapon. So no, there's not a lot of freedom to customize your weapon set, but you can change dynamics by changing your secondary weapon on the go. The game has these "nanomachines" which function as your passive perks, that you can equip on all the cast of characters, even the ones you don't control. There are a lot of characters that accompany you along the story, and to my surprise the game has some heavy hitters for the English VO like Laura Bailey or Troy Baker. These are two of my favorite all-time VAs, and was a nice surprise hearing them here. The story is pretty cheesy, cliche, but it has its surprising moments. Won't spoil it, but I enjoy it a lot. You get a lot of cutscenes, and a few optional conversations that give a little bit more info on the cast's personality, but don't expect a RDR2 level of narrative. It's just fun, and enjoyable. I liked it a lot. No comments on the MP modes, the game is dead at this point so only buy it if you want to experience the campaign. Pretty fun game, give it a try!

I mean ... ChatGPT or other AI may not like what happens in this game buuuuuut.. I do

Long Story-Short? it's a great cover shooter with giving commands to your teammates through your microphone, even if you don't want to use your mic can still do without it. a side note that this is made by RGG, yeah the same yakuza/LAD guys and it is a brain rot i will never escape.