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The Conduit Discussion Thread (Videos + Other Media)
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I like the look of the bigger alien enemies and the flying enemy type as well.
As long as the game turns out to be an above average, solid FPS with good graphics, smooth online multiplayer, impressive controls, adequate AI and offers some cool weapons, then that's all I really want. If The Conduit can do better than that, then great. Still, I don't expect it to be blow my mind on all aspects of its game design. However, I do have huge respect for the developer and the things it set out to accomplish including listening to the feedback its received from fans. and taking a risk on the Wii with its first original, big IP.
As long as the game turns out to be an above average, solid FPS with good graphics, smooth online multiplayer, impressive controls, adequate AI and offers some cool weapons, then that's all I really want. If The Conduit can do better than that, then great. Still, I don't expect it to be blow my mind on all aspects of its game design. However, I do have huge respect for the developer and the things it set out to accomplish including listening to the feedback its received from fans. and taking a risk on the Wii with its first original, big IP.
abstract alien
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Why would it have to look like a psp port if it ran at 60fps? If they are holding the standard to MoHH2, then their line of thought is severely flawed. Metroid Prime 3 looks leagues ahead of this and most other games while still running at 60fps.markatisu said:
That statement doesnt make any sense at all for me....
NintendosBooger
Member
This game is going to tank unless they provide it some serious marketing push --- I'm talking Brain Age type of exposure.
you kidding? quality is only a part of the overall sellability of the Wii. it could end up being better than CoD4, Halo 3, and Killzone 2 combined and still bomb if it isn't properly marketed. Wii game sales are based largely on marketing push and focusing on why a potential consumer would want to play the game. for example, Madworld failed in this respect with its marketing. it focused on the "gritty," "mature" parts of Madworld as opposed to why everyone liked it, the ridiculous amount of blood and gore and the humor. if they had a humor based ad campaign running, with lots of the corny blood splattering everywhere (but with the gore blatantly censored), and with a commentary by the two announcers, i guarantee that the game would have done much better. it would have interested them with the humor of it and not the "gritty" and "mature" stuff that only attracts 12 year olds.Kenka said:
this needs to get across 3 things: Shooting Aliens, Multiplayer, and fun to control. those are the important parts that people will buy the game for. heck, they only really need the first two to get anywhere. with it being rated Teen, and if they can get it right, they'll have a real sales hit on their hands. it'll burn longer, but it'll be good.
doomed1 said:
Nice post. Although I wouldn't say that Madworld has failed. It's doing decent numbers and should have legs like many other Wii titles.
You're right on the marketing though. The focus on gore and grit has really turned me off buying it. The reviews keep mentioning the great controls and humour, but I'm certainly not seeing it in the marketing push.
abstract alien
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I want the regular edition cover art myself...dont really care for the special edition one, which is what ill be getting :^/Rewrite said:
Maybe it will have inner art of the standard one on the back of the special edition cover.
abstract alien said:
What is not to understand, they are saying their engine could not make the graphics they want work good under 60fps, if they wanted to lower it to PSP levels they could. They lowered it to make it look good.
You keep comparing it to MP3 but that is Retro and Nintendo which means quite a large budget and high end artists and animators.
If its so easy why does CoD WaW look like ass, MoHH2 look like ass, QoS and every other FPS that has ever hit the Wii look like ass except for MP3.
The answer is because in order for those developers to get the 60fps high they had to make concessions on graphics.
Again what is hard to understand besides you obviously thinking that every studio can produce the same results that Retro and Nintendo have, if someone wants to fund them or funnel great talent and high budgets I am sure we would see more things closer to the quality of MP3 but this game wont be that.
Today's been our multiplayer online demo. My colleague hands-on impressions couldn't be better. I was expecting something worse. Some highlights in English:
http://www.revogamers.net/avances-434-The-Conduit---Impresiones-multijugador-online-1.html
If you have any questions, I could ask him.
We also got 6 new screens from multiplayer gameplay stuff
http://www.revogamers.net/screen.php?gameId=682-The-Conduit
And some video, which I'm checking right now.
http://www.revogamers.net/avances-434-The-Conduit---Impresiones-multijugador-online-1.html
If you have any questions, I could ask him.
We also got 6 new screens from multiplayer gameplay stuff
http://www.revogamers.net/screen.php?gameId=682-The-Conduit
And some video, which I'm checking right now.
EatChildren
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CaVaYeRo said:
Glad to hear the multiplayer is a lot of fun. I was worried it might be a real dud. Also...
New enemy type?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
I think if there were bots we'd have heard about them by now. Splitscreen was at the top of my local-play list, but bots would suffice. Sadly I believe it is multiplayer only.
Well, we're having some problems with Vimeo, so here we have pasted the Youtube version of the "online MP gameplay video":
http://www.revogamers.net/noticias-3601-25-rangos-para-ser-como-el-agente-Ford.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ST0LDKE7Ow
http://www.revogamers.net/noticias-3601-25-rangos-para-ser-como-el-agente-Ford.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ST0LDKE7Ow
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
That banned Nintendo blog has a developer interview up, where fans sent in questions. Worth a read, but for those who'd rather not here is a summary;
- 32 max friends saved. Tried to get 64 but fell into problems.
- LAN play cut because the Wii doesn't properly support it. When playing the Wii still wants to connect to Nintendo's servers, which causes problems when trying to play locally. Tried to work it out with Nintendo but no viable solution came up.
- Lobby allows for voting of weapon sets, map, etc.
- No 'classes', but character customisation does exist.
- No DLC.
- 6 to 8 hours for the single player, longer to unlock and find everything.
- Wanted to do custom soundtracks, but fell through.
- Five playable 'characters' for multiplayer with a wealth of skin altering options for further customisation.
- Lots of unlockables including cheats, concept art, achievements, and more.
- Multiplayer has 3 'Game Types' with 13 'Game Modes'. 8 weapon sets. 7 maps.
- Ranking system to show your skill level. No hint that anything is 'unlocked', just a ranking of skill.
- Five single player difficulty levels; Low, Guarded, Elevated, High, and Severe. Guarded is default. Claims to have only beaten the game twice on Severe.
- 32 max friends saved. Tried to get 64 but fell into problems.
- LAN play cut because the Wii doesn't properly support it. When playing the Wii still wants to connect to Nintendo's servers, which causes problems when trying to play locally. Tried to work it out with Nintendo but no viable solution came up.
- Lobby allows for voting of weapon sets, map, etc.
- No 'classes', but character customisation does exist.
- No DLC.
- 6 to 8 hours for the single player, longer to unlock and find everything.
- Wanted to do custom soundtracks, but fell through.
- Five playable 'characters' for multiplayer with a wealth of skin altering options for further customisation.
- Lots of unlockables including cheats, concept art, achievements, and more.
- Multiplayer has 3 'Game Types' with 13 'Game Modes'. 8 weapon sets. 7 maps.
- Ranking system to show your skill level. No hint that anything is 'unlocked', just a ranking of skill.
- Five single player difficulty levels; Low, Guarded, Elevated, High, and Severe. Guarded is default. Claims to have only beaten the game twice on Severe.
I must say the animation in multiplayer looks like ass. Mostly the walking animation. Looks nice in single player, looks like shit in MP. The MP stages seem kind of bland and empty too, but I'll reserve my judgement until I know more. The info from "that banned site" sounds good, though.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
Jaagen said:
Agreed. It's not MoH:H2 bad, but the models still look weird when walking.
Davey Cakes
Member
From what I've seen, it certainly looks like an enjoyable game. And yeah, that has a lot to do with the controls. Dual-analog actually sucks the fun out of FPS for me, a lot of the time, so I really can't wait to try out the fully-customizable and fluid controls that The Conduit seems to provide, even if it takes some getting used to. Ever since Metroid Prime 3 I've been on board with Wiimote FPS controls, but have also been holding out for something more catered to my exact specification. The effort High Voltage has been putting into the customization in their game is definitely going to make it a refreshing experience.
Also, it just looks like a shooter that doesn't take itself too seriously. And, the multiplayer doesn't look horrible either. Just seems like more of a "pure fun" kind of thing. I don't mind any unexpected graphical shortcomings or weird animation flaws as long as I'm enjoying myself.
Also, it just looks like a shooter that doesn't take itself too seriously. And, the multiplayer doesn't look horrible either. Just seems like more of a "pure fun" kind of thing. I don't mind any unexpected graphical shortcomings or weird animation flaws as long as I'm enjoying myself.
sevenchaos
Banned
Trailer does look good.
abstract alien
Member
This better air on television