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Disaster: Day of Crisis Official Thread of bears, salmon and marketing DIZASUTAAAA!!!
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Hey, I just wanted to let everyone know I imported this game. It is pretty fun thus far. Some of the dialog is kind of bad, but that's okay. Gameplay mechanics are cool. Lots of variety thus far, and I'm only about an hour into it.
For people in the US looking for it, it isn't too expensive to buy online if your Wii is modded.
For people in the US looking for it, it isn't too expensive to buy online if your Wii is modded.
Hey! I just got through beating this one, too. I did a review of it for my Youtube channel, too.
Short version, I agree with you Dascu.
Short version, I agree with you Dascu.
Resurrecting this thread to ask a technical question...
Does anyone know if Disaster is built at least in part on Monolith's Xenosaga III engine? There's just something very familiar about the cutscene art and the "thank you" sequences when you rescue people, it reminds me a lot of the earlier game.
I rented this yesterday and I'm about halfway through I reckon. It's very cheesy, isn't it? The driving missions are a pain in the arse but it's pretty good fun.
Does anyone know if Disaster is built at least in part on Monolith's Xenosaga III engine? There's just something very familiar about the cutscene art and the "thank you" sequences when you rescue people, it reminds me a lot of the earlier game.
I rented this yesterday and I'm about halfway through I reckon. It's very cheesy, isn't it? The driving missions are a pain in the arse but it's pretty good fun.
Disaster is, surprisingly, using a third party engine originally built for the 360.
Unfortunately I can't remember neither its name nor who made it, but I think it was already posted somewhere on GAF.
EDIT: Oh yeah, it should be nFactor2, made by iNiS.
EDIT 2: Pic from some engine tech demo apparently running on a 360:
Unfortunately I can't remember neither its name nor who made it, but I think it was already posted somewhere on GAF.
EDIT: Oh yeah, it should be nFactor2, made by iNiS.
EDIT 2: Pic from some engine tech demo apparently running on a 360:
pakkit said:
They should market their engine using screenshots from Disaster instead. Technology-wise it's an extremely impressive piece of software (and massive fun to play!).
I can't wait to run it on WiiHD!
Dascu said:
Yeah, especially as the extended ending sets up a really wild premise for the sequel.
Come on GAF, if you're in America, write Reggie a letter. If you're elsewhere, buy the game! Don't be part of the problem!
Tell that to Wii Sports ;Ppakkit said:
I agree, but we both know there won't be a sequel, at least for a looooong time.Dascu said:
Actually, it's a blurry and jaggy mess. But it would benefit enormously from a higher resolution so yeah, it would look completely different on a WiiHD.Boerseun said:
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
DataBot said:
It is never, ever coming to America. Ever.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
DataBot said:
I dont think anybody gave a reason. But its never coming. Not now.
AceBandage
Banned
EatChildren said:
Actually, Reggie did.
Basically... it bombed in EU, so NA will never see it.
Well, I just finished up my copy. I think I really enjoyed it, apart from that late game driving mission. It did feel like a huge summer blockbuster movie. Its a shame it'll never be released in a US. I have no idea why this couldn't have been a hit if it was marketed effectively. Thanks, Reggie.
MidnightScott
Banned
I'm so glad I imported it over a year ago. Such a wonderful game. Stupid Nintendo of America, the game is set in the fucking US! >_>;
I never posted when I beat this game. One of the first imported games I've beaten. The mix of rail-shooter with adventure and Trauma Center style puzzles (tending to peoples' wounds, albeit rather simple) was fun and enjoyable. The stat-building mechanics were interesting too. I got it for super cheap on eBay, but I'm glad I played through it and I'm happy to have it in my collection.
Conrad Link
Member
I dunno why we're talking bout this again lol but, great game, I really loved it (<3 Monolithsoft).
Such a shame many people didn't get to play it, I'm just glad NoE released it in English for me. I find it hard to stick with games some times, I get bored easily but Disaster kept me interested and wanting to keep playing.
The thing people forget now is when it should have come out, we had shit all interesting Nintendo games that holiday season on Wii. WiiMusic and Animal Crossing. :|
Disaster isn't perfect but its a whole lot more fun than WiifreakinMusic and the next churned out still nothing much changed AC game.
Damn you Reggie, he even trolled it, their own game and he's like oh its crap, voice acting sux or something. >_>
Such a shame many people didn't get to play it, I'm just glad NoE released it in English for me.
I find it hard to stick with games some times, I get bored easily but Disaster kept me interested and wanting to keep playing.The thing people forget now is when it should have come out, we had shit all interesting Nintendo games that holiday season on Wii. WiiMusic and Animal Crossing. :|
Disaster isn't perfect but its a whole lot more fun than WiifreakinMusic and the next churned out still nothing much changed AC game.
Damn you Reggie, he even trolled it, their own game and he's like oh its crap, voice acting sux or something. >_>
JumpingTheGun
Banned
Somewhat of a big bump but...
In light of being completely cracked out on Xenoblade and a fan of Monolith since the first Baten Kaitos, Ive been looking into this game to be my second importing adventure. The whole premise sounds pretty interetsing and I like the idea of combining three different playstyles into one experience. As long as its fun to play and its got a cool soundtrack (and after playing BK & XC I dont doubt it) then Im in. Only problem Im having is finding a copy. Its out of stock at GAME and Im not going through Zaavi after RPGCrazied's fiasco. Id love to hear other GAFfers opinions on it as well as alternate Euro distributor options.
In light of being completely cracked out on Xenoblade and a fan of Monolith since the first Baten Kaitos, Ive been looking into this game to be my second importing adventure. The whole premise sounds pretty interetsing and I like the idea of combining three different playstyles into one experience. As long as its fun to play and its got a cool soundtrack (and after playing BK & XC I dont doubt it) then Im in. Only problem Im having is finding a copy. Its out of stock at GAME and Im not going through Zaavi after RPGCrazied's fiasco. Id love to hear other GAFfers opinions on it as well as alternate Euro distributor options.
Looks like Amazon has ONE copy in stock: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000FNJ0IK/JumpingTheGun said:
Quite pricey, though. Looks like finding a copy won't be as easy anymore.
JumpingTheGun
Banned
How do I order from Amazon.UK if Im in the US? Its not letting me order...
theyve got a bunch of used ones. I found a very good used copy for about 6 quid.
theyve got a bunch of used ones. I found a very good used copy for about 6 quid.
MidnightScott
Banned
Amazon doesn't ship outside of their respective territories.JumpingTheGun said:
Try 365games.co.uk, game.co.uk, renchi.com or EBay. Don't use Zavvi/The Hut or Toys n Joys.
Tried to e-mail or message a Marketplace dealer, if they ship it to the US?
EDIT:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B001EX1MW2/
They send it through Amazon's system, but the shipping costs will be 14.
EDIT:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B001EX1MW2/
They send it through Amazon's system, but the shipping costs will be 14.
Hey guys, late to the crisis!
Got the game from ebay, sadly they send me a German version >_<, I don't get a thing written in the box and instruction booklet heh.
Ok, I'm collecting tickets, I'm on mission 19, 2nd checkpoint, It's supposed find Eric behind the church to get the gatling gun ticket, but he doesn't appear =/
I think I bugged it somehow, It's the last ticket I need, maybe someone could help me out on this, thanks!
Got the game from ebay, sadly they send me a German version >_<, I don't get a thing written in the box and instruction booklet heh.
Ok, I'm collecting tickets, I'm on mission 19, 2nd checkpoint, It's supposed find Eric behind the church to get the gatling gun ticket, but he doesn't appear =/
I think I bugged it somehow, It's the last ticket I need, maybe someone could help me out on this, thanks!
Are you sure that you missed that one?
If I recall correctly, you are given all weapons in order - one weapon every time you find Eric SOMEWHERE. Which means if you got him at the church, he will give you 1 weapon - it doesn't have to be the gatling gun. It's the gatling gun, if you found him everywhere else. Maybe you missed him before?
If you are definitely sure, keep looking. The game isn't buggy.
Yeah, I missed Eric from behind the train in mission 6, thanks for your help! =)
JumpingTheGun
Banned
Bump. I just found a copy off ebay from Austrailia for 22 bucks (including shipping costs). The re-hype for Xenoblades NA release got me thinking about this game again. Very excited to play it.
Phoenix_Apollo
Member
I imported this last year and should really get around to finishing it.
I got stuck on that one boss battle on the train with the helicopter though. Any tips for that?
I got stuck on that one boss battle on the train with the helicopter though. Any tips for that?
JumpingTheGun
Banned
Hype slowly rising.
Bump! Finally got this before it disappears. The packaging clearly showed that it was in some warehouse for several years (full of dust).
The game itself is pretty fun even though the graphics don't hold up too well. I'd guess games such as Disaster don't get made these days anymore.
The game itself is pretty fun even though the graphics don't hold up too well. I'd guess games such as Disaster don't get made these days anymore.
The next Miiverse campaign after region locks should be for Dizastah 2.
I just finished level 18. You can easily see that the production values must have been incredibly low, and yet I love this game for its linearity and focussed gameplay concept. Shoot a few enemies here and there, then walk a bit around, then rescue a few people.
The story is just so bad that it's great again. I'm not even sure how this game was greenlit, I want to thank this person.
But one question: Do only I think this game is pretty easy on normal?
The story is just so bad that it's great again. I'm not even sure how this game was greenlit, I want to thank this person.
But one question: Do only I think this game is pretty easy on normal?
Fox Mulder
Member
I've been meaning to make my wii region free, what's the best version to import to the US?
Imbarkus
As Sartre noted in his contemplation on Hell in No Exit, the true horror is other members.
Why is this in danger of disappearing?
I also would like to know if I import the PAL version if I can get an NA Wii to output it to my TV in a way that works, NTSC or component?
bkfount I need to do the same thing, I have Fatal Frame 4 that I bought but never played...
Kind of a big bump but I didnt want to make a LTTP. Maybe I should?
Ive been replaying this recently. When I transferred all of my Wii stuff to my U, I lost all of my Homebrew/Gecko game saves so I had to start it all over again from scratch. (100+ hours of Xenoblade...gone)
This game is just purely preposterous, but thats why I love it. You have the mix of driving, Virtua Cop combat scenarios, exploration, mini games and the movie The Rock all blended into B movie goodness. The cheesy dialogue is completely spot on at some points: "If I dont make it, give this to my sister" etc. Plus, you get to fight a fucking BEAR which hasnt been done since what, Condemned 2?
Why on earth did this not get released in the US? Did NOA really think it was going to bomb? With the right marketing I think it wouldve done reasonably okay. Plus, this is Monolithsoft we're dealing with here. Monolithsoft. And I find this to be one of the their best games. I absolutely love the end of stage rating system and "achievements" you obtain due to how well you played.
Any other fans out there of this underrated Wii gem? An HD remake would be so rad.
Ive been replaying this recently. When I transferred all of my Wii stuff to my U, I lost all of my Homebrew/Gecko game saves so I had to start it all over again from scratch. (100+ hours of Xenoblade...gone)
This game is just purely preposterous, but thats why I love it. You have the mix of driving, Virtua Cop combat scenarios, exploration, mini games and the movie The Rock all blended into B movie goodness. The cheesy dialogue is completely spot on at some points: "If I dont make it, give this to my sister" etc. Plus, you get to fight a fucking BEAR which hasnt been done since what, Condemned 2?
Why on earth did this not get released in the US? Did NOA really think it was going to bomb? With the right marketing I think it wouldve done reasonably okay. Plus, this is Monolithsoft we're dealing with here. Monolithsoft. And I find this to be one of the their best games. I absolutely love the end of stage rating system and "achievements" you obtain due to how well you played.
Any other fans out there of this underrated Wii gem? An HD remake would be so rad.
LSauchelli
Member
For a second I thought there was some kind of announcement of an HD version for Wii U or something.
It was a really fun game that at times reminded me of 24. I think it would've been a good enough seller and NOA made a mistake.
It was a really fun game that at times reminded me of 24. I think it would've been a good enough seller and NOA made a mistake.