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Conker's Big Reunion - Teaser Trailer
- Thread starter Broken Joystick
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Fusilli Craig
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I can't believe all the blind butthurt in regards to this announcement, I'm in day one.
I view this as not being all that different than LittleBig Planet in that the campaign there is a playable series of levels crafted from the game's sandbox environment to demonstrate what is possible. This is the same idea but instead of sackboy you're getting conker as your avatar... seems like a fair trade to me.
If the developer puts some thought and care into the episodes than I see this as not only a chance to revisit the character but an opportunity for the community to take him even further than a more traditional release would ever allow for.
I view this as not being all that different than LittleBig Planet in that the campaign there is a playable series of levels crafted from the game's sandbox environment to demonstrate what is possible. This is the same idea but instead of sackboy you're getting conker as your avatar... seems like a fair trade to me.
If the developer puts some thought and care into the episodes than I see this as not only a chance to revisit the character but an opportunity for the community to take him even further than a more traditional release would ever allow for.
I really tried to like Project Spark. But most of the user-created games that I had tried are not fun to play, and I'm not expecting much from this.
Alx
Member
Seriously Project Spark is a great game/tool and there are many great creations available. It has a major issue though, that of discoverability. There is a lot of mediocre or uninteresting stuff to filter out. The devs make a good job highlighting the latest good games on the front page, but you can just show so many, and the older good ones just fall into oblivion.
It's a common phenomenon for software marketplaces, but if you want to get the different gems, you have to follow the community, a quick "let's see what that Project Spark is about" isn't really sufficient.
Of course you shouldn't expect full games with professional quality either. It's still a tool for hobbyists and enthusiasts, and that actually helps you realize the amount of work that is necessary to polish a good game. But it's a great way to share clever ideas, new designs or just show dedication to a given subject.
It's a common phenomenon for software marketplaces, but if you want to get the different gems, you have to follow the community, a quick "let's see what that Project Spark is about" isn't really sufficient.
Of course you shouldn't expect full games with professional quality either. It's still a tool for hobbyists and enthusiasts, and that actually helps you realize the amount of work that is necessary to polish a good game. But it's a great way to share clever ideas, new designs or just show dedication to a given subject.
I don't necessarily disagree with you in terms of what Team Dakota presented in the free portion of Champion's Quest but then again I don't know how the fuller episode plays. I'm tempted to buy the starter pack though since it has a little bit of everything as well as more of the TD developed content. Here's hoping they do a good job with the Conker episodes, I'll buy them on the spot if they're good.
Yeah it's further testing ground for Team Dakota as a fledgling developer and the Spark community to create Conker stuff on their own. I'm hoping it turns out to be a successful experiment.
Even with that blurry off screen footage I'm excited as hell. The Project Spark model animates better than I expected.
Try "Goblins Heroes 2 - The Necro's Maze", it's very well crafted.
I agree, but the ones made by Team Dakota are amazing.
Yeah... I said this earlier. I wish the game had more developer-made content.
Nice to see that there's more content on the way, though. I intend to play both the Conker pack and the next episode of the Champion's Pack.
Are you trying to view it in mobile?The Vine video doesn't seem to wanna work for me
It didn't work for my mobile browsers but it worked on my PC browser.
Yeah I was. Next time I go on my laptop I'll give it a look. Cheers for the advice *sticks thumbs up*
MixedUpzombies
Banned
I'm sick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGUaLTLiFLc
that was a load shit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4S-O1vXoZ0
But seriously looks like hot garbage that someone used as a bathroom. And yes based on what I have seen I would rather no more Conker then this. Though who knows maybe reviews will say it is good. psssssh.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGUaLTLiFLc
that was a load shit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4S-O1vXoZ0
But seriously looks like hot garbage that someone used as a bathroom. And yes based on what I have seen I would rather no more Conker then this. Though who knows maybe reviews will say it is good. psssssh.
GankzyMcfly
Member
Cuz when i said i wanted somebody to make a new Conkers game what i actually meant was that I wanted to make my own Conkers game...
Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
Watch CBR be absolutely fantastic.
Watching now. I really want to get into what TD are trying to deliver, so I'm hoping this convinces me they are doing more than just a Conker skin.
EDIT: Yeah, they are definitely doing more than just a Conker skin. I'm getting a little more hopeful this could turn out well.
Thanks for this. I'm definitely going to try other TD-made stuff.
EDIT: Tried several of their creations and I feel a little better about what they could do with PS. Here's hoping they raise the bar a bit with Conker.
Salty Hippo
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Is the game even getting reviewed? I really doubt that.
It's sad how clueless Microsoft is when it comes to handling and marketing their IPs. This could be a pretty big deal right now if it was a standalone Conker. Even if it was still an episodic low/medium budget game the whole perception from the fans and the media would be way more positive.
Hockeymac18
Member
Yeah, I'll take it, too. I would love a full-blown release of Conker on its own, but I'm realistic and know that's probably not happening (anytime soon).
Perhaps if this is received well (once it actually comes out, not by people judging on a teaser), it'll convince them to go forward with a more substantial release (I'd definitely take something along what's been done with Killer Instinct).
TheUnsunghero26
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They accidentally showed off the Tediz during the stream.
Stream quality was a bit weird at that point, so sorry about the fuzzy looking picture.
Stream quality was a bit weird at that point, so sorry about the fuzzy looking picture.
Actually, Conker is the only interest I have in project spark. Even if the premade campaign is shit, the main draw for me is seeing if there are any big fans out there who can also utilize spark well enough to make their own stories. And if the spark community shows enough interest in the Conker ip, then they may either add more ips to the game, or make a conker standalone
They accidentally showed off the Tediz during the stream.
Stream quality was a bit weird at that point, so sorry about the fuzzy looking picture.
Nice, makes me want a real Conker more
Rodney McKay
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I was never a huge Conker fan so I don't necessarily mind his inclusion in this game, but his character model looks really bad in that video.
I get that they probably need to keep him in line with Project Spark's graphical style, but I genuinely think looks worse than his model in the Original Xbox remake. Not sure if it's the lack of fur texturing, or the way he looks like he's sculpted out of rock, but I know I don't like it.
I get that they probably need to keep him in line with Project Spark's graphical style, but I genuinely think looks worse than his model in the Original Xbox remake. Not sure if it's the lack of fur texturing, or the way he looks like he's sculpted out of rock, but I know I don't like it.
Banjo-Kazooie
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So they stated on the stream that episode 1 was about an hour, but a "packed" hour.
I really hope that the price isn't too steep like their previous story packs, especially at that timeframe.
I really hope that the price isn't too steep like their previous story packs, especially at that timeframe.
dancrane212
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$5 would be perfect, I'd pick up without a second thought.
I'm looking forward to this add on and making a nice conker story. The conker gameplay can be done in PS easily.
A lot of good info in there. They based the conker model off of Bad Fur Day. They used kinect animations for some of conkers movement. I haven't messed with those yet.
A lot of good info in there. They based the conker model off of Bad Fur Day. They used kinect animations for some of conkers movement. I haven't messed with those yet.
In this case it's like being given monopoly money.
I mean technically it's money... but it's not the same.
BladeoftheImmortal
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Blow me, OP.
Troubled Bat
Member
I hope we can make great multiplayer maps.
Bad analogy. It's like people want this series to come back and when it does they don't give a shit. Think MS is going to make a multimillion dollar game for this long retired series out of nowhere?
I completely understand wanting the best, I would love a full fledged game but I actually understand it is unlikely to happen. It would be like people wanting to see a movie series come back and then getting pissed that the movie comes back as a short.
Small steps, can't expect Conker to go from being dead 10 years to a big priority.
Anyone snubbing this without giving it a fair chance is just putting nails in Conker's grave. If you don't like the game I understand, but everyone seems to instantly disregard it just because it isn't a full game.
What I really hope for this DLC is that it helps the other genres of Project Spark. I played Project Spark a bit and what I took from it is that creating beat up ems was very simple, fun and intuitive to make. Though other genres, such as platforming and FPS, felt poorly implemented and complex to make.
Specifically I hope they improve platforming elements with this content.
Specifically I hope they improve platforming elements with this content.
Alx
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Doing a platformer in PS is actually quite easy, no harder than a 3D action game really. The difficulty is doing a good platformer, which is mostly about level design and finding the right physics.
FPS can be done but the shooting part is hard to do right indeed. Most people try to shoot real physical projectiles in the direction of the reticle, but the geometry is off most of the time, so it's not very precise.
FPS can be done but the shooting part is hard to do right indeed. Most people try to shoot real physical projectiles in the direction of the reticle, but the geometry is off most of the time, so it's not very precise.
Yah I agree with that, though to me atleast there is a difference between how hard it is to make an action game and a platformer. Champions Quest and the auto world creator for example feel like useful tools that help make it easier for people to understand how to make games by reading the code of certain objects. Not to mention that default ai for all enemies is set to be used in an action gameplay environment. I also find there are not that many objects to be used for platforming, though with these last two complaints I imagine the assets from Conker will include elements.
Tntnico
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Am I the only one to think that Conker's Big Reunion is looking great ?
I really want to play it and I have tons of idea for projects with conker
I'm sure fans will do great things beyond episodes from Team Dakota !
EDIT : Is it bad to think that it would be great to have a Banjo Kazooie pack in Project Spark if gameplay from Big Reunion is great ?
I really want Banjo Threeie from Rare, but create my own one would be also amazing !
I really want to play it and I have tons of idea for projects with conker
I'm sure fans will do great things beyond episodes from Team Dakota !
EDIT : Is it bad to think that it would be great to have a Banjo Kazooie pack in Project Spark if gameplay from Big Reunion is great ?
I really want Banjo Threeie from Rare, but create my own one would be also amazing !
Vaughngief
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Keep twisting that knife, Microsoft...
No disrespect to the developers of Project Spark, but this isn't how anyone wants Conker to return. I'm confident we'll get another Banjo, Perfect Dark, and even Battletoads, but I have the least amount of faith in Conker.
No disrespect to the developers of Project Spark, but this isn't how anyone wants Conker to return. I'm confident we'll get another Banjo, Perfect Dark, and even Battletoads, but I have the least amount of faith in Conker.
No problem sir.
It's good stuff!
People have made really cool and interesting games with the engine/assets:
Goblins Heroes - The Beginning [Adventure]
Dark Betrayal [FPX, Horror]
Zombie FPS showcase vol.1 [FPS]
Astro Trader BETA [Resource management]
Scent of an Assassin [Stylized Stealth]
Astro Trader in particular must have been a koding nightmare since it a resource game but it's really interesting. They all have have either unique styles or solid game mechanics.
I had that happen to me once, it was hilarious. But yeah definitely support this Conker episode for Project Spark, the base game is free and the episode seems like it'll have a nice bit of content.
MixedUpzombies
Banned
Hence the pssh
It should be exactly what people want. If only other dead franchises got a cameo appearance as "disappointing" as this - input from Rare, Chris Seavor doing voices, mature humor, and multiple episodes? I really don't know what there is to complain about, aside from the fact that it's not a full Conker game. But we all know Microsoft wouldn't risk that, so buying this is our best opportunity to show that the series deserves another chance (and simultaneously get a fun little spin-off out of the deal, of course.)
Guess you would rather have the IP dormant indefinitely. It's hardly twisting the knife and your post is a huge exaggeration. Sorry but there was literally no way they were going to be green lighting a full on new Conker game any time soon.
So many people like myself wanted Conker back. I also hope for things like Star Tropics and Streets of Rage to come back as well, and never in my wildest dreams would I expect either to be a full on production. When a franchise is literally dead for so long, just having it come back is exciting for me.
While I can't judge the Conker pack till I've played it, it honestly looks they are are trying to do everything right.
I agree. The trailer looks awesome with Conker's original mature humor that looks a joy to play compared to all the other serious games out there. I expect a lot of the original cast of Conker characters too and as the title "Conker's Reunion" suggests, it looks to be a great teaser. It is better than nothing but people will still complain. Not to mention this Conker episode will probably be cheap. I expect it to be less than $10.
Sylverstone14
Member
It looks cool, but I am a little skeptical.
Very awesome that Chris Seavor's voicing Conker once more.
Very awesome that Chris Seavor's voicing Conker once more.
Project Spark: Chris Seavor on Voicing Conker
lifeexpectancy
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Good job OP. This thread was stealthy enough to:
1. Get past GAF's anti April-fool's policy, because it's a real thing but one heckuva troll title.
2. Troll the piss outta lots of folks hoping for a legit new Conker game.
I was already aware of this news thanks to TA so ya didn't get me, but ya got a fair few folks judging by all the "damn you OP" posts. ;p
Care to elaborate? Spark is actually a very robust set of tools. It's Minecraft to the next level, although it hasn't gotten the attention and credit it probably deserves because its tools require effort on the part of the user to learn and get the most of, which most of the mouth-breathers around the globe addicted to watching Minecraft videos on youtube don't care for. Or perhaps the folks creating said videos don't care to learn how to do BETTER videos in Spark, perhaps, because they're lazy and just want easy videos for dem youtube views.
You can create entire games within Spark's toolset, games from multiple genres. Hell, you could probably recreate Minecraft, and much better than the "minecraft within minecraft" thing floating around on YT. It's a pretty amazing thing actually but undervalued. I'd get into it more personally if I had the time, but sadly I don't.
1. Get past GAF's anti April-fool's policy, because it's a real thing but one heckuva troll title.
2. Troll the piss outta lots of folks hoping for a legit new Conker game.
I was already aware of this news thanks to TA so ya didn't get me, but ya got a fair few folks judging by all the "damn you OP" posts. ;p
Care to elaborate? Spark is actually a very robust set of tools. It's Minecraft to the next level, although it hasn't gotten the attention and credit it probably deserves because its tools require effort on the part of the user to learn and get the most of, which most of the mouth-breathers around the globe addicted to watching Minecraft videos on youtube don't care for. Or perhaps the folks creating said videos don't care to learn how to do BETTER videos in Spark, perhaps, because they're lazy and just want easy videos for dem youtube views.
You can create entire games within Spark's toolset, games from multiple genres. Hell, you could probably recreate Minecraft, and much better than the "minecraft within minecraft" thing floating around on YT. It's a pretty amazing thing actually but undervalued. I'd get into it more personally if I had the time, but sadly I don't.
Emperor Bohe
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the heat is on