QuiteWhittle
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It's made by Platinum, directed by Kamiya, and people who have actually played it says it's great.
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It's made by Platinum, directed by Kamiya, and people who have actually played it says it's great.
TDLink
Member
It looks unlike any other game I have ever seen.
It is a superhero team up game that is oozing with super sentai style.
It is an action game made by the creator of Bayonetta and Devil May Cry, apparently with the system depth of those games as well.
It has almost universally positive impressions from those who have tried it out.
It has a 15 hour+ campaign with replayability plus a co-op mode for up to 5 players.
In all sincerity, what is a single thing in this game that "looks like utter shit"???
To be fair it's not part of the Tropes vs Women series, and looks like it's so bad she deleted it from her own account, which is cool of her to admit she was completely wrong, but she should've played it or at least watched part of a walkthrough video to know what she's talking about.
Outtrigger888
Member
Everything you aren't. It's a gift amongst us wonderful people.
Net_Wrecker
Member
1. Have you played a Kamiya action game?
2. That's why
Now your turn. Explain what looks so bad.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Fast, great gameplay alone isn't "utter shit" in my book.
Unless you hate action games, what's not to like???
Especially due the pedigree of the developer.
I hate the word "gimmick" but the gimmick or hook of this game is rather interesting and fun.
It'd be a somewhat interesting game made by Joe Schmoe developer but you almost know it'll raise the bar much more than that because Kamiya knows action.
The gameplay (from videos), the art style is unbearable, the voice acting is about as bad as you can get, the premise, the reliance on needing a tablet.
Outtrigger888
Member
I get a kick out of someone trying to stir the pot. All they do is help keep the thread bumped on the front page of one of the biggest gaming forums.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
First Pikmin and now this. Things are looking brighter fellas!
StreetsAhead
Member
Those don't actually explain why you dislike any of that.
Also, the game is fully functional without use of the 'tablet'. You can even play on a Pro Controller, without using the Game Pad.
Poimandres
Member
- Visually, it's pretty flashy. Bright colours, smooth and fast, with a rarely seen aesthetic in games
- Gameplay wise, it looks unique. I don't think there's anything else out there like this.
- The developers behind the game have proven themselves time and time again.
- Positive impressions from those who have played the game.
I don't necessarily think it's going to be the best game in the world, but it looks pretty fresh to me.
the gameplay looks like an interesting spin on an action game by kamiya (who people trust because he has a good record with them). the art style just looks like a saturday morning cartoon made with young adults in mind as well. it's quirky as hell, some people like that stuff.
Did you grow up on a diet of 1980s action cartoons? If not, you may be missing a key reference point. Viewtiful Joe is another - ever play that?
So many lil' critters running around!
OHOHAGAGAH they're all over me!
Not there HEHEHOHOHOHO I'm ticklish!
Is that true? Playing with the pro controller sounds amazing to me!
DarkLordMalik
Member
Seems like it. I just opened the link and it wasn't working. I hadn't checked the review before so seems like i missed it except for the summary in OP.
sakipon
Member
I'll give you that, I find the art style (especially the look of the characters) to be really annoying. A shame because otherwise the game looks great. I guess I'll survive but I do wish they went with something else.
Was there an embargo date for the review that they broke?
StreetsAhead
Member
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/acmj/detail/index.html
Yep, you can play with the Pro Controller, or the Classic Controller from the Wii.
DarkLordMalik
Member
There is a whole lot of time between the official release so i don't think the embargo is any sooner. He might have broken the date and then took the review out.
TheRedSnifit
Member
"LOL the Gamepad is a waste because no devs use it!"
"Boooooo! Games that use the Gamepad suck!"
Monocle
Member
Name one bad game Kamiya has directed. Name one below average title made by Clover or Platinum.
There's your answer.
You can even play it on the GamePad without using the touchscreen, as the right stick will serve the same purpose.
StreetsAhead
Member
New blog: http://platinumgames.com/2013/08/08/w101-blog-ep-10-wow-unite-morphs-are-the-coolest/
Some spoilers there though, maybe.
Some spoilers there though, maybe.
Rocket Ship Unite Morph
R
Retro_
Unconfirmed Member
Just need someone to drive by bash bayonetta and this thread is going off the tracks for atleast 2 pages
Touch fuzZy. get BizZay
Member
Just pre-ordered now.
Thankyou, Kamiya.
Thankyou, nintendo.
Thankyou, this thread.
Thankyou, Kamiya.
Thankyou, nintendo.
Thankyou, this thread.
thesolidshark
Member
Same here.
Definitely my first must-play WiiU game, even though it's not my first.
She may not like the character, but hopefully she'll enjoy the game, if she plays it.
Honestly I can't wait for her Bayonetta 2
over
(jk)
Game probably isn't for you if you don't like what you've seen so far. Most I can suggest is rent it or try a demo if one is available, so you know for sure that it's not a game worth playing.
I can't name a single thing for the fact that there's isn't just one thing that makes this game quality.
-60fps
-Cooperative group gameplay
-Utilizing the tablet or pro-pad
-Cool/stylized visuals
-PG pedigree (many games they've made that I've enjoyed)
-Probably lots of replay value
-Confirmation from others that the game plays well, so far
And to those talking about sales bombing, you might consider doing something about it if you don't want to see it bomb. A friend I know is buying the game full-price before buying the system, cause he thinks it's worth it; I'd be doing the same if I didn't already have it. A few others are trying to get word of mouth going. A lot of people doing something can mean a lot, if you can and if it matters to you.
Probably a poor substitute considering the drawing aspects
I believe a GAFer who has played it said he had better luck drawing with the stick and the touchscreen.
Freezie KO
Banned
I don't think the art style is very good (reminds me of Capcom's failed Spyborgs), and I also dislike Bayonetta's character design. But for me, these games are all about the action gameplay, and Kamiya knows what he's doing there. That's the reason to be excited. It's an action game with a blob of a main character that can transform into a bunch of different attacks.
You don't need the tablet to do the special moves. You can do them on the second stick. I was concerned about that, but I don't worry about juggling the tablet and top screen. Pikmin has you juggle both screens for some features (not required), and it works really really well.
I only played the build from Fall 2012, and I couldn't draw on the GamePad on that one, but it was :
- Fun
- Good looking, and recent videos are only making it seem better
- Tough to get a grasp of at first, and in my short time I got used to it better but new mechanics still required some practice a bit later in my session
- I'm sure I'll prefer drawing on the screen when I have the time, but I guess I'll find some use for the right stick. Especially if I get used to it. But in my short time it was tough to get good with it.
- Fun
- Good looking, and recent videos are only making it seem better
- Tough to get a grasp of at first, and in my short time I got used to it better but new mechanics still required some practice a bit later in my session
- I'm sure I'll prefer drawing on the screen when I have the time, but I guess I'll find some use for the right stick. Especially if I get used to it. But in my short time it was tough to get good with it.
R
Retro_
Unconfirmed Member
If it ain't broke don't fix it
Rising is actually a pretty great example on why you probably shouldn't be playing these games at the hardest setting initially.
I don't think anyone on gaf made use of that code.(Besides playing on very hard/revengence, dying a bunch, and then restarting on Normal/Hard anyways)
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
this is the 2nd time ive seen you show up in a W101 thread and say your not interested, clearly you're interested
Maybe Nintendo wants people who're still hungry for a similar experience to adopt this afterwards.
Air Zombie Meat
Member
Sounds great, really can't wait for this game. Only a couple of weeks away now.
Could be...could be...
Miles Quaritch
Member
Sounds amazing. Wii U killer app is finally here.
But I've been led to believe average gamers don't buy Nintendo consoles anymore. It's all one extreme or the other, Nintendo fanboys and grandmas, nothing "average" about the demographic. You may wish to define what you mean by "average".
It's not that odd. Most people got sold on the PlayStation brand by 3rd-party games. A 2nd-party title definitely has that power, just as ANY title can be. Yes, even on a Nintendo console.
They need more fuel to for the fire for their Wii U scapegoating narrative. Leave them be.
fabricated backlash
Member
Ok, I'm sold. Screw sales, this sounds exactly like the crazy imaginative stuff I've been missing in games lately.
Fimbulvetr
Member
My, how tsundere.
Ooh and I care about this. Why do people bring up sales so much...it's really sad
The game is the game. If its great its great. Just enjoy what you can get, be happy for some genuine originality people.
AbandonedTrolley
Member
I'm wondering if I should purchase Pikmin 3 digitally to get the 30% discount on this? Would I just be better going retail and giving myself some resale value?
Unconditional
Member
Gotta have it. Looks like a blast to play.