Well. I'm very surprised to say the least. Better reviews than House of the Dead (not that I thought that one's AMAZING, but I wasn't very interested in this)? I hope that's not EA's money talking. Other than this slight worry, I'm intrigued now, and I wasn't before. Starting with IGN's video review as videos make people look. It's funny to see some places call it packed with content and others bland and... We'll see which is closer to the truth as more impressions start popping up around the web I guess.

IGN's review seemed very positive. I am looking forward to this game actually; it seems to be more fleshed out than I previously imagined.

The embed of the video review doesn't work yet, in the usual IGN fashion, but it should work later without further edits. Just saying.

I'm surprised at the Eurogamer review the most.

Edge reviewed this with an 8 too. They can be harsh to Wii games. They gave the same to Metroid Prime Trilogy :S

Good scores, I heard it was reviewing well but I had not seen these until now. NVC was singing the games praises recently, they said some very positive things. 
 
I will get this for Christmas. 
 
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It sounds awesome.

 Another one... the game seems cool. 
 
  

7.9 purely because the game doesn't last too long? What kind of a complaint is that for an arcade shooter? I've played through OVERKILL and UC numerous times with different people, that's like downscoring a fighter for an arcade mode thats quickly over. 
The score didn't really match with the actual review, which made this sound like an absolutely awesome game - Although I was surprised that the multiplayer, which is one of the biggest selling points for this kind of game, didn't get so much as a 1 second mention.
I'm in my first playthrough of the original Dead Space at the moment, and this one is more than welcome.
 
Doesn't look like it'll be playable with the Overkill Hand Cannon, though. Bummer.

" 7.9 purely because the game doesn't last too long? What kind of a complaint is that for an arcade shooter? I've played through OVERKILL and UC numerous times with different people, that's like downscoring a fighter for an arcade mode thats quickly over.  The score didn't really match with the actual review, which made this sound like an absolutely awesome game - Although I was surprised that the multiplayer, which is one of the biggest selling points for this kind of game, didn't get so much as a 1 second mention. I'm in my first playthrough of the original Dead Space at the moment, and this one is more than welcome.  Doesn't look like it'll be playable with the Overkill Hand Cannon, though. Bummer. "

Good to see all the positive comments :-)

I wonder if Agent will give it another shot now.

 I think there might actually be support for the hand cannon since in one of the loading screen both the words Wii Zapper and Calibration are mentioned in the same sentence.

Solid review scores all around, I still don't have a Wii yet but will probably pick this up when I do get one. Now give me Dead Space 2!

Dood, I'll be honest:  if the reviews are all above 7 for an ON-RAILS SHOOTER...then I'm more than happy with it.  Seriously, what more can you ask for from a canned experience?

" Dood, I'll be honest:  if the reviews are all above 7 for an ON-RAILS SHOOTER...then I'm more than happy with it.  Seriously, what more can you ask for from a canned experience? "

Looks great. Not sure if money is the factor on reviews.

"

 I think there might actually be support for the hand cannon since in one of the loading screen both the words Wii Zapper and Calibration are mentioned in the same sentence.

 What are the controls, exactly? With the hand cannon, every wiimote button except the B-Trigger is out of reach for you. "

I'm going to get this when it's a bit cheaper. I really want it, but with the PSP Go already ordered I need to hold off, for now. Still I love light gun shooters (Wii has rocked for these!) and I love Dead Space on PS3. So I'm all over this.

" Dood, I'll be honest:  if the reviews are all above 7 for an ON-RAILS SHOOTER...then I'm more than happy with it.  Seriously, what more can you ask for from a canned experience? "

" @Meowayne: Just booted up the game to check and it indeed has calibration. "

The on-rails shooter is experiencing a real renaissance on the Wii.  House of the Dead:  Overkill is a blast to play through, Umbrella Chronicles is lightyears above Capcom's old Gun Survivor titles (and looks to be surpassed by Darkside Chronicles), and now Extraction is reaching the same level.  Who knew that this genre would get a breath of fresh air on the Wii of all consoles?

Don't forget SEGA's arcade ports, good value (especially hotd) =)

I'm not THAT fond of Overkill, not because I think it's bad, I just don't buy many games, and have others in priority, and couldn't find the bundle here, but I really want the handcannon to use with all these other games so I may shell out for it this week (if I find the bundle), alongside getting a portable HDD to use with the Wii so that I can free up the PSP (used as a flash drive currently) and use it to play stuff like the new MGS demo...

" @Maitre said:

" @Meowayne: Just booted up the game to check and it indeed has calibration. "

Ace, thank you. This and the control scheme make it perfect for the handgun! Oh, this will be absolutely sweet. Can you turn the crosshair off? "

" Don't forget SEGA's arcade ports, good value (especially hotd) =)I'm not THAT fond of Overkill, not because I think it's bad, I just don't buy many games, and have others in priority, and couldn't find the bundle here, but I really want the handcannon to use with all these other games so I may shell out for it this week (if I find the bundle), alongside getting a portable HDD to use with the Wii so that I can free up the PSP (used as a flash drive currently) and use it to play stuff like the new MGS demo... "

No clue, I'm a euroslut too.
 
I probably won't be getting it though, I can't find the bundle from a search on the prominent websites, while one of them that sold the stand alone gun had it for 25 euros. NOWAY I'll pay that... It was only a quick search just now but yeah, it's not looking likely...

Amazon US has a bundle. Edit: O wait, that's JUST THE GUN? WHAT THE FUCK @ THE PRICE. I guess you won't get it either. Maybe import? It's just a piece of plastic, no compatibility issues or anything I imagine. The stand alone gun that is, not the game.

I'm never comfortable with the limitations of a rail gun shooter as a full retail product, but if this game can deliver a true 8 hours of intense action without much filler (long sequences of little action), I'm at least a little interested.  The fundamental reason I ever buy any short action game is reply though.  If you told me I will only ever get 8 hours out of a game I would call that unacceptable (at full price).  I need reasons to replay, whether it be through multiplayer options, lots of secrets, or simply a drive to improve my own skills at the game.  Not saying this game lacks those, but I'm still skeptical.

Well given how cinematic it's touted to be I guess it doesn't qualify for you, I imagine there's a lot of downtime to tell the story.

It does however have higher difficulty modes to try and alternate paths through the levels from what I read.

Wow, that's quite a price for the ugly version of that gun. I got my OVERKILL with two hand cannons for €80.

Yeah, they've done a shitty job with Wii marketing here, it's not popular, stores don't stock much of anything for it... I never saw the bundle. It's ridiculous because I'm confident all it would take is ONE informed retailer to try and push the Wii on his own area alone and make a killing for himself, then slowly others would try to take a piece of the pie, and we'd finally become normal. Oh well, shitty Nortec (now Nintendo Greece).

" @jakob187 said:

" Dood, I'll be honest:  if the reviews are all above 7 for an ON-RAILS SHOOTER...then I'm more than happy with it.  Seriously, what more can you ask for from a canned experience? "

Have you played an on-rails shooter lately? They are magnificent. And from my experience with the X360-game so far, Extraction seems to be more true to its genre than Dead Space.
 
Back to topic:
 
  Dead Space Extraction is not only the biggest surprise of the year, for me, it is my personal favorite game on the entire system to date. (Gamechronicle)  Jesus. "

Strategic Dismemberment was laughed at, but now it's part of the video gaming legacy. I might have to find a way to buy this Guided First Person Experience with Strategic Dismemberment.

" I'm never comfortable with the limitations of a rail gun shooter as a full retail product, but if this game can deliver a true 8 hours of intense action without much filler (long sequences of little action), I'm at least a little interested.  The fundamental reason I ever buy any short action game is reply though.  If you told me I will only ever get 8 hours out of a game I would call that unacceptable (at full price).  I need reasons to replay, whether it be through multiplayer options, lots of secrets, or simply a drive to improve my own skills at the game.  Not saying this game lacks those, but I'm still skeptical. "

I liked that boss fight video where you basically had to use your stasis thing just as he was about to charge you, and then the character automatically went behind him so you could shoot at his weak spot etc, where if you failed he'd charge you and pummel you to the ground instead. Are other bosses like that, where even though you're on rails you still have to use some strategy and pattern recognition? It reminded me of Panzer Dragoon bosses (even though your character isn't on-screen and controllable in this game) and looked awesome.

" I'm never comfortable with the limitations of a rail gun shooter as a full retail product

@Alex: Have you played Umbrella Chronicles? The bosses there are like that - The path your character takes depends on the way you interact with the boss.
 
@Jakob: Sorry, I misunderstood your post then. :)

" I liked that boss fight video where you basically had to use your stasis thing just as he was about to charge you, and then the character automatically went behind him so you could shoot at his weak spot etc, where if you failed he'd charge you and pummel you to the ground instead. Are other bosses like that, where even though you're on rails you still have to use some strategy and pattern recognition? It reminded me of Panzer Dragoon bosses (even though your character isn't on-screen and controllable in this game) and looked awesome. "

Slight SPOILER: regarding the number of boss fights.

Aw. Well are there non-boss enemies that require similar behaviour at least?

Nah, I don't have any rail shooter for Wii yet Meo. I'm waiting to get "the one" first, with a good lightgun shell, and then get the back catalogue.

I think it will be this game, or Darkside Chronicles, then I'll go back to the likes of HotD 2 & 3, Overkill, etc.

That's something I don't quite get. In both Dead Space and Dead Space: Extraction, your job is to move from A to B, killing stuff and listening to / watching the story. In Dead Space, you control the path through each of the rooms on the way, while in Extraction that is done for you - in a narratively and cinematographically pleasing way - while you get to sit in front of your TV with a gun in your hand (and hopefully, a Co-Op player at your side) shooting directly at the screen.
Its not like one is better than the other, or more interactive than the other, or more engaging than the other. Its not like your interaction in the TPS is more meaningful or more cleverly used than the point-and-shoot mechanics in an arcade shooter. Its just different approaches to the same semi-interactive action story. If this is anything like the other Arcade shooters on the Wii (or any other arcade shooter for that matter), you will go through this at least twice. Because of the more "guided" experience, this is much more easy to replay (even in randomly chosen parts) than a traditional TPS. On top of that, it has great multiplayer.  I've lost count at how many times I played OVERKILL's "carny" stage, and I played through The Umbrella Chronicles three times with two different people.   Not being able to do the walking in a game yourself never bothers you when playing these games. Its not even an issue. "

Playing RE5 now, I can't say it feels much free-er than a rail shooter does (just got past the giant... crab... thing...). I'm very disapointed in this game, 4 was so much better. I'm more excited to see how Darkside Chronicles shapes up actually, I think I said that in another thread too.

Playing RE5 now, I can't say it feels much free-er than a rail shooter does (just got past the giant... crab... thing...). I'm very disapointed in this game, 4 was so much better. I'm more excited to see how Darkside Chronicles shapes up actually, I think I said that in another thread too.

Yes, it shows very much that they tried to gear it to multiplayer. Score screens and chapter ends almost every 10 minutes, clear area separations with the doors that take two to open, and you can't go back out from, etc. Really annoying. If they wanted to make L4D they should do that, not put it into my RE... 4 had some of the issues but nowhere near the extent they're seen in 5...

" Aw. Well are there non-boss enemies that require similar behaviour at least?Nah, I don't have any rail shooter for Wii yet Meo. I'm waiting to get "the one" first, with a good lightgun shell, and then get the back catalogue.I think it will be this game, or Darkside Chronicles, then I'll go back to the likes of HotD 2 & 3, Overkill, etc. "

@Meowayne:

edit bis: Looks like i was wrong about the A button. 

That sucks about the A button, how did they play with the zapper in that controls video? They could have had it so that you hold the stasis button down and B works like A, release it and it works like B again, and to actually use stasis you'd have to tap, not hold. Or the same with Z.

@Al3xand3r: I just played a bit with the wii zapper control type and looks like i was wrong. Z becomes the kinesis button and shaking the nunchuck will reload the gun shaking the nunchuck while pointing of screen does a mellee attack. The A button is not used. 

Sounds good then, tad messy, but workable :-P

Updated the 1st post. Funny which is the lowest score, and how it shuns a whole genre with several sub genres at the same time...

Even GameSpot gave an 8.

80

GameSpot

This story-focused on-rails shooter is a worthy follow-up to Dead Space that delivers the same sorts of thrills, chills, and kills, but in a whole new way.

It's obvious they were all paid to give it a good review :P 
Honestly though, I am shocked by the scores that are coming out. The game just seemed so weak in my playtime with it. Sure it was in a loud, crowded convention center, but I still expected the shooting mechanics to work well (I didn't think they did). I doubt it will ever be part of my collection, but if the opportunity arises I will give it another shot.  
BTW how can you say that RE5 felt like a rails shooter?

Did they have lightgun shells @ the showfloor? Did they at least let you calibrate it yourself? I imagine it plays best with one, and after careful calibration (according to Meo in Overkill you even have to experiment yourself a little because the guide is actually a little off if you follow it exactly). I don't have any lightgun shell yet and thus no lightgun games but I want to start buying the back catalogue of these games soon. I just can't justify 25 euros for that damn Overkill lightgun shell. It's just a plastic shell! I wish they had the bundle here...

I didn't say it feels like a rail shooter, I said "I can't say it feels much free-er than a rail shooter does" because there's almost no revisiting of areas and they tend to be very closed off and linear with many event triggers and what not, and you're also over and done with them pretty fast moving to the next closed off bit already, with score screens and chapter endings seemingly every 15 minutes max, unlike past RE games where the locations felt more natural and you had to go through them a few different times on your way to other places. The areas in 5 for the most part were even more restricted than RE4, save for a few more open scenarios like the boat parts, or when you triggered an event that sent a horde at you in a little urban-ish area, though even in those you could just sit and wait for them to come to you, since they stall in windows etc.