Quick Look: Star Trek: D-A-C (Video)
I played the demo of this for twenty minutes and it was bad. It was funny, but it was bad.
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Prince of Persia » Hmmm... I don't think I like this game.
I hate to necro a thread, but:
@ get2sammyb
I'm sure by now you've finished the game. I got around to playing it a few weeks ago and finished it in a few sittings. I'll agree with you, it's tiresome, repetitive and the story is non-existent, despite the overgrowth of its supporters.
On the other hand, I disagree with you in a few places. One, as far as pacing goes, it's as good (or bad, however you want to look at it) as most video game stories. The game's story pacing, which I assume you were referring too, is fine. I mean, from a creative writing standpoint, it's horrible. For a game, it's fine, it loosely connects the action, is slightly funny, isn't too long, and allows you to skip it if you don't care. I'd get into that you should care and that the developers should take time to make you care, but as a student of creative writing, I'm jaded, biased, and just plain bitter.
Again, I'm sure you've finished the game by now, but if you played the whole game without countering and counter-attacking, I feel bad for you. The game needs to remove the prompt to block so that you never hold it down indefinitely. At first I was waiting for a second to attack, but I felt like I was always holding block. Then I started timing my blocks to repel their attacks, giving me a clear shot. Once you get a combo that does a decent among of damage, each battle shouldn't take too long.
Which of course brings me to, oh dare I say it? The Warrior. The guy's a bitch. One poster here said what needed to be said, back up to the area you need to hit him into, defend, dash around, hit once, finished. The annoying part is if he grabs you and you go into a QTE that teleports you around him. Regardless, the best way to handle him is to counter his attacks so you can keep pushing him, though I found his attacks the hardest to predict. And although The Warrior is obviously a bitch, I think the best think to do when fighting him is remember that The Concubine is so cool.
Finally, your problems with Light Seeds is almost warranted, but falls short. There was only one time in the whole game I needed to backtrack for more than 5 seeds, and that was for the last power. Actually, I needed like 70. Yeah, that sucked, but it was my fault. To me, it seemed like the equivalent of having to grind in an RPG because you decided to avoid the enemies for a while, and I'll say the same thing I'd say to someone who didn't want to grind 'cause they skipped enemies, "The battles (or platforming, in this case) is the bulk of the game, if you dont like doing it, you bought and are playing the wrong game."
Now, I'll give you that the platforming is weak at time. However, when I finished the game I thought this:
The story is bad, the voice acting is good, the game is pretty boring, although it has some moments that shine bright enough to make me sad that there wasn't more moments like that. Those are the moments I hold onto with this game, just so I can remember at something worthwhile.
The debate over Prince of Persia doesn't surprise me. It's a bad game that's good. It's like Mirror's Edge. You'll hate it 'cause it's bad, but it's production values are good enough where you want to play it. It's weird.
Whatever though, I just took it upon myself to complete Mass Effect, and it washes away any negative effects of good/bad games. It's so good. It's like sex.
@ get2sammyb
I'm sure by now you've finished the game. I got around to playing it a few weeks ago and finished it in a few sittings. I'll agree with you, it's tiresome, repetitive and the story is non-existent, despite the overgrowth of its supporters.
On the other hand, I disagree with you in a few places. One, as far as pacing goes, it's as good (or bad, however you want to look at it) as most video game stories. The game's story pacing, which I assume you were referring too, is fine. I mean, from a creative writing standpoint, it's horrible. For a game, it's fine, it loosely connects the action, is slightly funny, isn't too long, and allows you to skip it if you don't care. I'd get into that you should care and that the developers should take time to make you care, but as a student of creative writing, I'm jaded, biased, and just plain bitter.
Again, I'm sure you've finished the game by now, but if you played the whole game without countering and counter-attacking, I feel bad for you. The game needs to remove the prompt to block so that you never hold it down indefinitely. At first I was waiting for a second to attack, but I felt like I was always holding block. Then I started timing my blocks to repel their attacks, giving me a clear shot. Once you get a combo that does a decent among of damage, each battle shouldn't take too long.
Which of course brings me to, oh dare I say it? The Warrior. The guy's a bitch. One poster here said what needed to be said, back up to the area you need to hit him into, defend, dash around, hit once, finished. The annoying part is if he grabs you and you go into a QTE that teleports you around him. Regardless, the best way to handle him is to counter his attacks so you can keep pushing him, though I found his attacks the hardest to predict. And although The Warrior is obviously a bitch, I think the best think to do when fighting him is remember that The Concubine is so cool.
Finally, your problems with Light Seeds is almost warranted, but falls short. There was only one time in the whole game I needed to backtrack for more than 5 seeds, and that was for the last power. Actually, I needed like 70. Yeah, that sucked, but it was my fault. To me, it seemed like the equivalent of having to grind in an RPG because you decided to avoid the enemies for a while, and I'll say the same thing I'd say to someone who didn't want to grind 'cause they skipped enemies, "The battles (or platforming, in this case) is the bulk of the game, if you dont like doing it, you bought and are playing the wrong game."
Now, I'll give you that the platforming is weak at time. However, when I finished the game I thought this:
The story is bad, the voice acting is good, the game is pretty boring, although it has some moments that shine bright enough to make me sad that there wasn't more moments like that. Those are the moments I hold onto with this game, just so I can remember at something worthwhile.
The debate over Prince of Persia doesn't surprise me. It's a bad game that's good. It's like Mirror's Edge. You'll hate it 'cause it's bad, but it's production values are good enough where you want to play it. It's weird.
Whatever though, I just took it upon myself to complete Mass Effect, and it washes away any negative effects of good/bad games. It's so good. It's like sex.
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Terminator Salvation Gameplay Movie (Video)
@ Everyone, except for MordeaniisChaos
Gears of War didn't invent cover.
@ MordeaniisChaos
Wanted definitely didn't invent cover... or anything interesting.
Gears of War didn't invent cover.
@ MordeaniisChaos
Wanted definitely didn't invent cover... or anything interesting.
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Quick Look: Red Faction: Guerrilla (Video)
They said, "It's shit!"
I saw, and now I know...
It's not shit.
It's totally awesome.
I'm ready to break some shit!
I saw, and now I know...
It's not shit.
It's totally awesome.
I'm ready to break some shit!
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StarCraft II Battle Report 2 (Video)
@ PapaLazarou
Starcraft multiplayer sucks? *cough* Let me try and guide you back to reality, sir.
Edit -
In reading everyone comments I'm confused about how little the GB community knows about Starcraft, Warcraft 3 and the RTS scene. It's pretty sad actually. I suppose I'm a bit biased, as I wrote for one of the largest fan based Warcraft 3 site for little over a year, and followed the game closely for nearly 4 years. Honestly though, I'd expect a little more from all you guys. I mean, making fun of the commentators is one thing, but I'm sorry, this isn't the NFL. It's not even a tournament, it's a gameplay trailer with some sprucing. Give them a break.
Anyways, my comment is mostly directed to those commenting that "they may actually buy this game" like it wasn't on their wishlist already. I mean, if you like RTS game you should already know a lot about this game and be desiring it more than the naked body of a woman. If you're not an RTS fan, your mind shouldn't be changed here.
Starcraft multiplayer sucks? *cough* Let me try and guide you back to reality, sir.
Edit -
In reading everyone comments I'm confused about how little the GB community knows about Starcraft, Warcraft 3 and the RTS scene. It's pretty sad actually. I suppose I'm a bit biased, as I wrote for one of the largest fan based Warcraft 3 site for little over a year, and followed the game closely for nearly 4 years. Honestly though, I'd expect a little more from all you guys. I mean, making fun of the commentators is one thing, but I'm sorry, this isn't the NFL. It's not even a tournament, it's a gameplay trailer with some sprucing. Give them a break.
Anyways, my comment is mostly directed to those commenting that "they may actually buy this game" like it wasn't on their wishlist already. I mean, if you like RTS game you should already know a lot about this game and be desiring it more than the naked body of a woman. If you're not an RTS fan, your mind shouldn't be changed here.
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Jumpgate Evolution Dev Diary (Video)
Did he say there wasn't a Sci-Fi MMO experience? I believe it's called Eve Online.
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Ghostbusters Shaky-Cam Interview (Video)
Who wants to take a bet that they'll add CO-OP DLC? Count on it, for real. This is a ploy (and I'm okay with it) to get the gamers who actually want CO-OP (i.e., hardcore gamers on 360 and PS3) to get upset about our lack of ability to play the Wii's CO-OP so we'll feel like we have to shell out the cash for CO-OP DLC.
Either that or there is some lame reason why CO-OP wont work. Personally, I would rather have CO-OP than some half-assed Deathmatch, CTF, or 'Ghost Capture" online experience. Games that are built around Single Player experiences don't seem to translate well to online fun. Recent examples? Dark Athena, Resident Evil 5, and another one, but my brain just stopped working.
I need more coffee, fuckers.
Either that or there is some lame reason why CO-OP wont work. Personally, I would rather have CO-OP than some half-assed Deathmatch, CTF, or 'Ghost Capture" online experience. Games that are built around Single Player experiences don't seem to translate well to online fun. Recent examples? Dark Athena, Resident Evil 5, and another one, but my brain just stopped working.
I need more coffee, fuckers.
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Quick Look: RE5 Versus Mode (Video)
Can't really complain. People wanted it, people got it. If you don't want it, you can go play another game. I'm aware you could say that for any game and subsequently negate a need for review sites, but that's not the point. Thanks to GIant Bomb for letting us know if we'd like it or not, but putting blame on Capcom for releasing this really isn't appropriate. It's not like a set of horrible maps half the community bought so now you have to. No, it's an add-on that you don't need if you dont want it. Luckily it doesn't look like a lot of work went into it.
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General Discussion » Gamestop potentially selling used games as new
Oh no, my disk was put in someone else's console. I can't use it now!
Who cares? We're not talking about virgins here, shit. Get a grip.
Who cares? We're not talking about virgins here, shit. Get a grip.
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Final Fantasy: Dissidia Trailer (Video)
PSP, lol.
All of the characters look really out of place together, especially Sephiroth. Squal, and Cloud. Actually, the whole thing looked sort of weird. Every time I hope that Square is going to do something I care about, they find a way to make themselves even less useful.
I'll try to remember the good ol' days.
All of the characters look really out of place together, especially Sephiroth. Squal, and Cloud. Actually, the whole thing looked sort of weird. Every time I hope that Square is going to do something I care about, they find a way to make themselves even less useful.
I'll try to remember the good ol' days.
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Nintendo DSi Unboxing (Video)
Now that I've experienced the three things I can do on my iPhone on a DSi, I can safely say I'm going to pass on this one. It's great, half of the time these videos (Quick Looks, the Endurance Runs, etc) allow me to experience the interesting gimmicks of a product without paying for it. Strange how that works.
