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Soulcalibur Legends [Wii] screens
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IGN "Eyes On"
http://wii.ign.com/articles/800/800289p1.html
"It's clear that the game's putting most of its design attention on pure action as all of the emphasis was on swinging the Wii Remote around like a sword. Slashes and thrusts were recognized by the game, as were special moves that used sensors in both the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk. Maneuvering around was clearly placed on the analog stick, with quick sidesteps activated by a shove left or right on the nunchuk. Levels jam packed with enemies to hack and slash at, and we counted easily more than a half dozen on-screen enemies at any given time."
"Namco Bandai gave us a little taste of the game's multiplayer portion where two players can choose to cooperate with or compete against each other. These modes took place in a split-screen so that each player had the same view behind their character. Players could work together to wipe out the mobs of enemy soldiers, or attack each other in the same fashion."
http://wii.ign.com/articles/800/800289p1.html
"It's clear that the game's putting most of its design attention on pure action as all of the emphasis was on swinging the Wii Remote around like a sword. Slashes and thrusts were recognized by the game, as were special moves that used sensors in both the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk. Maneuvering around was clearly placed on the analog stick, with quick sidesteps activated by a shove left or right on the nunchuk. Levels jam packed with enemies to hack and slash at, and we counted easily more than a half dozen on-screen enemies at any given time."
"Namco Bandai gave us a little taste of the game's multiplayer portion where two players can choose to cooperate with or compete against each other. These modes took place in a split-screen so that each player had the same view behind their character. Players could work together to wipe out the mobs of enemy soldiers, or attack each other in the same fashion."
Co-op! **** YEAH!
There's a video interview as well:
http://media.wii.ign.com/media/827/827211/vids_1.html
There's a video interview as well:
http://media.wii.ign.com/media/827/827211/vids_1.html
a Master Ninja
Member
Ignoring the fact the screens are using a bullshot resolution, I'd say the visuals are at a Ninja Gaiden on Xbox level, which is good.
TheGreatDave
Banned
I could never look at those screens and be anything but satisfied. Hopefully this'll turn out well.
Chris Michael
Banned
Wii games are never going to look next gen. So graphically it still looks like a last gen game...
But what Wii games have to depend on the most (probably the only thing it can depend on) in order to look good is art direction. In that case, this game looks very good I think.
Of course good art direction is merely a matter of opinion, so I think in the future, if devs do figure out that Wii games need good art direction in order to look good, Wii games will look good to some and bad to some.
Just an observation. Hope the game turns out well.
But what Wii games have to depend on the most (probably the only thing it can depend on) in order to look good is art direction. In that case, this game looks very good I think.
Of course good art direction is merely a matter of opinion, so I think in the future, if devs do figure out that Wii games need good art direction in order to look good, Wii games will look good to some and bad to some.
Just an observation. Hope the game turns out well.
hyp said:
They describe it a bit in some of the previews..
It recognizes up, down, left, right and thrust.. According to the IGN preview, a quick jerk in either direction with the nunchuck will cause a sidestep in that direction and there are special moves that use special motions with both the nunchuck and the wiimote.
Sounds pretty advanced when you think about the way soul calibur works. It should feel pretty awesome.
virtuafightermaster
Banned
Are those 16:9 screenshot? Does wii support 16:9 in most games? I wonder how it will look on my 1080P 46" TV.
virtuafightermaster
Banned
Bildi said:
But those shots dont looke like 16:9, more like 4:3. If I ever going to get a Wii I wouldnt want to have to downgrade my TV to make it looks good.
1up Preview
http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3160685
"It's clear SCL is not exactly a glorified Edge Master mode or Chronicles of the Sword. It's much closer to being a Soul Calibur version of Tekken's Devil Within: a straightforward action game with a story based on one of the series' central characters. We have a hunch that it may last longer than anything in Tekken, though."
http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3160685
"It's clear SCL is not exactly a glorified Edge Master mode or Chronicles of the Sword. It's much closer to being a Soul Calibur version of Tekken's Devil Within: a straightforward action game with a story based on one of the series' central characters. We have a hunch that it may last longer than anything in Tekken, though."
The hell?
IGN says:
"The game looks great running at good frame rates, with good amount of details and lots of enemies on screen at the same time ..even 12 at the same time"
1up says:
"The game looks plain, not too detailed, enemies are scarce"
Do they pass their previews/reviews to each other, so one can post a positive one and anonther posts the not-so positive one...like the Brothers in Arms (DS) review?? :lol
IGN says:
"The game looks great running at good frame rates, with good amount of details and lots of enemies on screen at the same time ..even 12 at the same time"
1up says:
"The game looks plain, not too detailed, enemies are scarce"
Do they pass their previews/reviews to each other, so one can post a positive one and anonther posts the not-so positive one...like the Brothers in Arms (DS) review?? :lol
Gamespot preview
http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/...6173343&part=rss&tag=gs_previews&subj=6173343
"The work-in-progress version of the game we saw looked promising overall. The visuals in the game were clean and sharp, owing a tip of the hat to the previous entries in the series. Siegfried and Mitsurugi looked good and sported their familiar uniforms. Obviously the dynamic duo weren't quite as shiny as the character models shown off for Soul Calibur IV, but they were still impressive. The boss of the level, a floating coffin possessed by presumably angry spirits, was also something of a looker. The environment had a nice desert/Egyptian theme. The audio, though a bit hard to make out during our demo, hit the right beats. Combat had all the expected sounds of clashing swords with some voice peppered throughout.
Based on what we saw, Soul Calibur Legends has the potential to be a strong entry in the Wii catalog. The gameplay seems cool, though we're curious to see how responsive it is in the heat of battle. Look for more on Soul Calibur Legends from this year's E3 and in the months leading up to its release later this year. "
http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/...6173343&part=rss&tag=gs_previews&subj=6173343
"The work-in-progress version of the game we saw looked promising overall. The visuals in the game were clean and sharp, owing a tip of the hat to the previous entries in the series. Siegfried and Mitsurugi looked good and sported their familiar uniforms. Obviously the dynamic duo weren't quite as shiny as the character models shown off for Soul Calibur IV, but they were still impressive. The boss of the level, a floating coffin possessed by presumably angry spirits, was also something of a looker. The environment had a nice desert/Egyptian theme. The audio, though a bit hard to make out during our demo, hit the right beats. Combat had all the expected sounds of clashing swords with some voice peppered throughout.
Based on what we saw, Soul Calibur Legends has the potential to be a strong entry in the Wii catalog. The gameplay seems cool, though we're curious to see how responsive it is in the heat of battle. Look for more on Soul Calibur Legends from this year's E3 and in the months leading up to its release later this year. "
Night_Trekker
Member
This is looking damn good. Please Namco, make it work.
Sir Alemeth
Member
Looks f'ing awesome!!
...but why do all Wii games have poor ground textures? even though other textures look nice...
...but why do all Wii games have poor ground textures? even though other textures look nice...
virtuafightermaster
Banned
I sort of interested in buying a Wii for some of the third party titles like this one. But seriously, I did some search online, it seems there isn't alot Wii games support 16:9 and 480p. Is there a list of Wii games that actually support 16:9 and 480P? I heard that Nintendo is not encouraging developer to use widescreen mode, not sure if it is true tho, correct me if I am wrong.
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
Wow, it looks good! (Gameplay and graphics wise ) Graphics are slightly above Ninja Gaiden level with SCL having better quality textures and higher polygon characters with more detail, and impressions are nice and positive!
Faith in this game is increasing with every day, this could very well be the Wii's Ninja Gaiden
) Graphics are slightly above Ninja Gaiden level with SCL having better quality textures and higher polygon characters with more detail, and impressions are nice and positive!Faith in this game is increasing with every day, this could very well be the Wii's Ninja Gaiden
Pureauthor
Member
1up said:
1up really hates the Wii, huh.
Also, I noticed they're using the 'Assassin' model from SC2.
This game is probably one of the first serious efforts when doing the "wiimote as a sword thing". Horizontal and vertical slashing where it recognizes whether you slashed left to right or right to left(same for vertical slashing also). The ability to guard and parry attacks. It's the kind of control that all ground up wii offerings(action games with swords actually) should have and also the kind of control I've been waiting to try on the wii. I don't expect it to be 1:1 or anything, but they say the control works well and this will be the first of its kind.
No one is with me? I knew it, I'm an outcast among the wii fans.
No one is with me? I knew it, I'm an outcast among the wii fans.