While Enslaved: Odyssey To The West’s destroyed beauty has garnered many favourable reviews (including our own) it is not without its flaws. One of its slightly more peculiar ones is that the PS3 version only ouputs stereo sound over its digital optical link. Those using HDMI for the audio enjoy the full 5.1 surround sound experience.
Joystiq have spoken to a representative of the game’s publisher, Namco, who has conveyed the good news that the game will be getting a patch for that audio issue, but not yet:
“[The update] will be ready around the same time as the paid DLC, which will be available within the next couple of months. Details on that DLC will be announced soon.”
From a business perspective it makes complete sense to only put one patch through the lengthy Q&A process and as I imagine there would be a patch for the DLC, they have seemingly decided to roll the audio fix into that one. Unfortunately it does mean a longer wait for affected gamers. Of course, “within the next couple of months” could mean next week, but probably doesn’t.
Still, now we know that we can expect the patch and DLC before Christmas which will give you a reason to play some more of the game over the holidays. Or alternatively it is an excuse to delay your purchase until then if like me October and November have already emptied your piggy bank of gaming funds.
Raider197
Well I don’t have much money for games and what’s left will be spent on Move and money for a Plus subscription later today, so I think Enslaved will be put on the back-burner for Christmas. At least I’ll have the patch then.
TSBonyman
i’m not sure how much i’ve left to play now, on chapter 7 but a glitch with the windmill means i have to restart that section.
tonycawley
Are you sure it’s a glitch? Took my a while to figure it out. You have to do the first arm of the wheel from on top, then the next 2 from lower platforms. Stop the arm next to the lower platform, jump on, then start the wheel again til it’s at the top, then you can open the sails.
TSBonyman
i know what to do thanks tonycawley but i’m at base of tower having done 2 ‘wings’ and can’t climb up as piston/macinery near top(which has now moved) is blocking route. I guess i shouldn’t have jumped down. oh well, i think the checkpoint isn’t too far back anyway.
tonycawley
Third one was trickiest. Go onto the platform you did the 2nd one from and jump onto the one you did 2nd, then rotate around to the next low platform while you’re stood on it. Is tricky but you don’t need to climb up the main tower again at all. Don’t know if what i just said made sense, hope it did.
tonycawley
Third one was trickiest. Go onto the platform you did the 2nd one from and jump onto the one you did 2nd, then rotate around to the next low platform while you’re stood on it. Is tricky but you don’t need to climb up the main tower again at all. Don’t know if what i just said made sense, hope it did.
TSBonyman
yep that makes sense but somehow i managed to climb down after first 2 and can’t climb back up. I’ll give it another go later, cheers!
TSBonyman
Just to clarify, the pistons for some reason had stopped, blocking my way to the side platform. This didn’t happen on my second play so it had to be some sort of glitch.
Despite the many bugbears i’m having with this game i’m enjoying the overall experience.
tonycawley
Luckily, I’ve managed to complete the game with no glitches, just the odd graphics problem including stuttering, slowdown, screen tear and camera issues. Not enough to affect the experience too bad, and what an awesome game with an OUTSTANDING ending. Just wish we got to make the choice at the end, because the way it went was not the way I would have chosen it to go.
Dan Lee
I got that glitch too, and had to restart
T-82
Are they going to fix the screen-tear as well?
tonycawley
There are quite a few issues with the graphics and camera aren’t there? I’ve noticed quite a lot of issues, still, hasn’t stopped me loving it so far though. On chapter 9 i think, only had it 24 hours! Think it’s the best voice acting i’ve come across in a game.
Dan Lee
cant wait for the DLC!
kivi95
if it’s even coming a DLC to the game.The game has sold very poorly the first week.America:16000, Europe 22000.Even Reistance 2 sold better than the game in America.
Raider197
Ouch, really?
Harinero
Can’t wait for Ninja Theory to actually finish the game.
aerobes
I’m enjoying this a lot (It’s one of my favourite PS3 games so far actually, along with HS) and I’m trying to pace myself with it so I get the most I can from it. Any word on what type of DLC will be coming?
gernboes
hhmmm, guess ill be waiting then…
DJ-Katy
Thanks for the heads up Watchful. I haven’t taken this out of the shrinkwrap yet, there is no way I can be bothered to play if it is in stereo.
PriceKitty
Great. So it’s going to be updated probably after I GameFly it. :p