As a longtime NiGHTS fan I thought it looked decent. I didn't really understand what was up with that bird. Is that really necessary? And also I was hoping to see some combo action in the gameplay trailer but there wasn't much to be found. Some parts looked like they couldn't even be linked which has me concerned cause that is what the original is all about.
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NIGHTS: Journey of Dreams E3 Trailer & Gameplay Footage
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Flakster99
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Was a fan of the original, I wasn't a super fan, but the game was quite the unique experience for it's time.
I think the trailer fits the mood of the game quite nicely. Gameplay footage reflects the game's incompleteness, obviously, but what was showed, for me, looked very promising.
I think the trailer fits the mood of the game quite nicely. Gameplay footage reflects the game's incompleteness, obviously, but what was showed, for me, looked very promising.
DarknessTear
Banned
Hahaha... oh god... after seeing that trailer I just feel dirty. That's a pretty damn ugly game too.
Illuminati
Member
With this and Mario/Sonic Olympics you must have risen to heaven today.Segata Sanshiro said:
Segata Sanshiro
Member
Okay guys. First off, the rest of E3 doesn't matter to me now. I got what I wanted.
My favourite part... it's cliche to say everything but really, it's everything. It all looks like NiGHTS, it looks like it's moving like NiGHTS, paralooping seems intact. The boss is just a Puffy knock-off and it all seems a bit early on for a game that's going to be released in Fall of this year, but...
I'm in love. Ten years. Finally.
My favourite part... it's cliche to say everything but really, it's everything. It all looks like NiGHTS, it looks like it's moving like NiGHTS, paralooping seems intact. The boss is just a Puffy knock-off and it all seems a bit early on for a game that's going to be released in Fall of this year, but...
I'm in love. Ten years. Finally.
TheGreatDave
Banned
I'm going to be heartbroken when Segata turns out to just be a Sony fan's second account
tetrisgrammaton
Member
concern for lack of combos reiterated, otherwise its just ecco with wings
rollingstart
Banned
watching it again, I think NiGHTS and the clown-ball look nice graphically, the actual stages dont look that great. I like the way the camera is now also, atleast in the clown-ball stage (I dont remember what it was called) and the normal side scrolling like segments, the segment where you are moving NiGHTS from a rear view flying towards the screen look really clunky and bad (it looked good in the Saturn, but I expect it should look more fluid on the Wii).
Still, im excited for this game, NiGHTS was not only of the 3D Saturn games to still be playable, but it is one of the only games that gives you the sense of freedom when you fly in the sky.
I am cool with whatever choice they decide to make, but after 11 years, the sequel is starting to look like a port, but I support Sega in giving fans what they want. Now if Sega announces Shenmue 3 before 2012, I would support them even more.
Still, im excited for this game, NiGHTS was not only of the 3D Saturn games to still be playable, but it is one of the only games that gives you the sense of freedom when you fly in the sky.
Segata Sanshiro said:
I am cool with whatever choice they decide to make, but after 11 years, the sequel is starting to look like a port, but I support Sega in giving fans what they want. Now if Sega announces Shenmue 3 before 2012, I would support them even more.
Of All Trades
Member
Apparently the devs decided that the gameplay mechanics are what made Nights great, and not the tight level design that allowed the gameplay mechanics to shine. This is just... blah.
I also didn't see anything that looked like it would require the wiimote. The behind section appeared to be controlled by the pointer (based on how it moved), but the whole thing looked like it could be controlled by the analog stick.
I also didn't see anything that looked like it would require the wiimote. The behind section appeared to be controlled by the pointer (based on how it moved), but the whole thing looked like it could be controlled by the analog stick.
Segata Sanshiro
Member
Once they pipe the music in, the splash sound effect should get nicely drowned out.SCReuter said:
DarknessTear
Banned
angelfly said:
Well thanks for admitting you think it looks like a Saturn game I guess.
I don't really get the hype though... the game looks terrible and the trailer was like shitty new Disney movie-esque with bad voice acting.
Segata Sanshiro
Member
My guess is you never got it and you probably never will.DarknessTear said:
Pokeylongo
Member
You people are too cynical. I never played Nights for Saturn, but the Disney style trailer fit the game perfectly and it'll sell the game better than probably any other trailer style. It's aiming for kids, and that's kind of what you have to do with this game. Doesn't mean adults can't play it, but if they want any sales, that was the best way to do it. I mean, it didn't have to be quite that cheesy, but it's not gonna hurt anything.
Segata Sanshiro
Member
What really helps the gameplay trailer is to queue up some NiGHTS music from your private stash. Splash Garden is probably best, but Spring Valley works nice too.
Okay guys, it looks like it's time for me to turn this thread to shit.
For any old NiGHTS fans here that thinks the game looks similar, watch the original back to back with the new footage.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0danX6sjcsg
BACK TO BACK
Notice something?
1.) The game is slower
2.) The rings are spaced farther apart.
3.) The rings are arranged in straight lines, with few turns and loops.
4.) The rings are fewer.
5.) The game is bigger. This wouldn't be a problem if the three preceeding facts weren't true.
Clear the tears out of your eyes and take off the rose-colored glasses and do a real comparison. Sonic Team has screwed up yet again.
For any old NiGHTS fans here that thinks the game looks similar, watch the original back to back with the new footage.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0danX6sjcsg
BACK TO BACK
Notice something?
1.) The game is slower
2.) The rings are spaced farther apart.
3.) The rings are arranged in straight lines, with few turns and loops.
4.) The rings are fewer.
5.) The game is bigger. This wouldn't be a problem if the three preceeding facts weren't true.
Clear the tears out of your eyes and take off the rose-colored glasses and do a real comparison. Sonic Team has screwed up yet again.
Teknopathetic
Member
I'm glad I'm not the old one who noticed the speed + ring spacing, etc.
Bad news bears.
Also, this is Sonic Team USA. AKA: Shadow the Hedgehog.
Just saying.
Bad news bears.
Also, this is Sonic Team USA. AKA: Shadow the Hedgehog.
Just saying.
Segata Sanshiro
Member
annnnnnnnnnd that's my cue to leave the thread!
Teknopathetic said:
The biggest problem I see is that the levels look very large vertically. It dramatically slows down the pace of the game. I dunno. It needs tuning. I really want it to be good.
It will depend on how it controls with the Wiimote (I'm not using the analog pad again, it won't have the same impact as it did in 1996) and the level design.
AdmiralViscen
Banned
On NiGHTS:
On Darksiders:
On 360 repairs:
On de Blob:
On Zak and Wiki:
On Wii:
lynux3 said:
On Darksiders:
lynux3 said:
On 360 repairs:
lynux3 said:
On de Blob:
lynux3 said:
On Zak and Wiki:
lynux3 said:
On Wii:
lynux3 said:
super funk
Member
That trailer was hilarious and as one of the biggest skeptics of the game originally, I have to say it actually looks good. I hope that it turns out just as well as we all hope. But this thread will get ulgy(er), so this is my first and last post. Good luck with the bannings, etc.
BrodiemanTTR
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Segata Sanshiro said:
Segata Sanshiro said:
Segata Sanshiro said:
Segata Sanshiro said:
:lol :lol :lol
AniHawk said:
:lol
God I love you GAF.
Elfforkusu
Member
NiGHTS was/is a 2D score-attack game (the axis...es would occasionally shift) with brilliant, smooth controls. It's very quirky, but very good.RamzaIsCool said:
And part of me died during that trailer.
Is it just me, or did the gameplay video seem a little slow? NiGHTS played faster than that. (but then, maybe it's just the rather sparse level design)
richman555
Member
I have no problems with the trailer as it seems like it was made to be just like a movie trailer. I do hope though that the in game music is somewhat similar to the old music. I will admit, the original Nights music is so good, that it will be difficult to top. The graphics from what I saw looked very colorful. What will make or break this game is the feeling of flight and the fluid controls. Looks promising!
ElectricBlue187
Member
That clown voice is annoying
the rest looks good despite the horrible screenshots
the rest looks good despite the horrible screenshots
ToyMachine228
Member
As I said in the other thread, the game definitely looks pretty decent in motion. I don't really know if it'll be fun though. The gameplay in the trailer looked kind of boring. And what's with the voice in the trailer?:lol
Willy Wanka
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The narration in that trailer is just ridiculous :lol He would have sounded less out of place narrating a tampon commercial.
The gameplay does look fun but quite a bit slower than the original. It should be good fun with the Wiimote.
The gameplay does look fun but quite a bit slower than the original. It should be good fun with the Wiimote.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Segata Sanshiro said:annnnnnnnnnd that's my cue to leave the thread!
:lol