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HL: Ep1
Brain-Age (don't laugh)
FFXII
NSMB
MGS3:S

...now that I think about it, I haven't <i>thoroughly</i> played much this year. stupid job. but I have played 25 to Life and Dirge, so I definitely have a grip on what's been <i>bad</i>.

ah kewl

so would you recommend FFXII to someone who's never played through a JRPG, let alone a FF game? i heard it's pretty different in terms of being a FF game and i like the art style so i figure i'll give it a shot?

 

[beelzebozo]

major <3ing.

hell yes

 

[skip]

ah kewl

so would you recommend FFXII to someone who's never played through a JRPG, let alone a FF game? i heard it's pretty different in terms of being a FF game and i like the art style so i figure i'll give it a shot?

it can be pretty complex and involving like an MMO, if you want it to be. but it essentially plays like an "old" FF game if you turn gambits (the macro A.I. system) off and set battle timer to "wait." much better than FFX, imo. can't say anymore, review embargo. :-/

 

[Amir0x]

it can be pretty complex and involving like an MMO, if you want it to be. but it essentially plays like an "old" FF game if you turn gambits (the macro A.I. system) off and set battle timer to "wait." much better than FFX, imo. can't say anymore, review embargo. :-/

 

[beelzebozo]

it can be pretty complex and involving like an MMO, if you want it to be. but it essentially plays like an "old" FF game if you turn gambits (the macro A.I. system) off and set battle timer to "wait." much better than FFX, imo. can't say anymore, review embargo. :-/

christ skip.
you're bringing the goods tonight.
making me a happy man.

 

[brandonh83]

it can be pretty complex and involving like an MMO, if you want it to be. but it essentially plays like an "old" FF game if you turn gambits (the macro A.I. system) off and set battle timer to "wait." much better than FFX, imo. can't say anymore, review embargo. :-/

Nice. Very very nice.

 

[ant1532]

it can be pretty complex and involving like an MMO, if you want it to be. but it essentially plays like an "old" FF game if you turn gambits (the macro A.I. system) off and set battle timer to "wait." much better than FFX, imo. can't say anymore, review embargo. :-/

Which way to you reccomend to play? Wait, or gambit on?

 

[skip]

Which way to you reccomend to play? Wait, or gambit on?

hmm. well, based on what I saw of the japanese version and various demos...I'd have to speculate that the general rule of thumb would be grinding = gambits on, boss fights = gambits off. unless you're uber-confident in your gambit setup. ymmv.

 

[Illuminati]

I'm getting a little nervous, robo-Gamestop woman didn't give me a call tonight. I usually get called the day before they start selling reserved games.

 

[keanerie]

She'll come around, just wait.

 

[Twilight Princess]

3~4 hours into the game. just got my

Spoiler

water lily ability

=D
spectacular so far. the navi thing really annoys me tho =[ wonder where i can turn the tips off and that big hint arrow ( ugh..)
the brush system is a bit disappointing, hopefully i'd get to draw shapes other than

Spoiler

lines and circles

later in the game.

<3<3

 

[xir]

Ok me be a stupid:

Can someone explain the traveler's charm that raises your godlevel or something?

 

[Mr. Spinnington]

3~4 hours into the game. just got my

Spoiler

water lily ability

=D
spectacular so far. the navi thing really annoys me tho =[ wonder where i can turn the tips off and that big hint arrow ( ugh..)
the brush system is a bit disappointing, hopefully i'd get to draw shapes other than

Spoiler

lines and circles

later in the game.

<3<3

I want to be you : (

 

[distantmantra]

game looks good stretched to widescreen: y/n?

Just say no to stretching 4:3 games!

 

[Robobandit]

Okay so today's the day. Who got their copies?

Sadly, my EB didn't have it yet.. they said that shipments usually arrive between 2 and 4 pm.. so I'll just have to check back after work

 

[dark10x]

Just say no to stretching 4:3 games!

I typically agree, but Okami looks great when stretched.

 

[pj]

My gamestop didn't have it yet either

On the positive side, I saw a guy who jumped to the top of my "weirdest people seen at a game store" list

 

[Ranger X]

OKAMI GET!

impressions later

 

[whatdidyousay]

Just picked it up now. $38 and no tax, followed by 30+ hours of gaming goodness. Ahhhhhhhhh...delicious!

 

[Musashi Wins!]

Damn, I want to wait until I have Yakuza finished (love it!) but...I'm weak

 

[Red Blaster]

Anyone buy this at Best Buy yet?

 

[itschris]

For those who were worried about a Canadian delay: I just got it this morning at EB in Winnipeg.

 

[teiresias]

Gonna pick mine up at Gamestop today, woohoo!!!

 

[Mr. Spinnington]

My girlfriend picked this up as soon as her EB Games got it in. She's loving it so much. I'm about to go pick it up, but what I've heard from her is that the animation is incredible and playing it is surreal.

Okay I'm going now to buy this freaking game. See you next week when I stop cumming.

 

[whatdidyousay]

Damn, I want to wait until I have Yakuza finished (love it!) but...I'm weak

Ha, I blazed through the last couple of chapters in Yakuza last night because I wanted to get it over with ASAP before getting into Okami.

 

[Cranehand2ndComing]

Gotta wait for my roommate to get home, then we're gonna go pick this up. CAN'T ****ING WAIT.

 

[Magicpaint]

Just ordered mine, should arrive my doorstep in a few days.

Better than waiting for the European release!

Ha, I blazed through the last couple of chapters in Yakuza last night because I wanted to get it over with ASAP before getting into Okami.

I wonder if I can finish off Yakuza before Okami arrives, I'm only on Chapter 5. :lol

 

[Jugendstil]

Man, 4 more hours of work and then I get to pick my copy, but I can't play it because I have to go work on a freelance project for most of the night. Coupled with the fact I'll be out of town most of the weekend, it might be a few days before I get to spend some time with it. Oh well, I've been waiting for what seems like years now. I guess I can wait a few more day.... *sob*

 

[lachesis]

I pre-orderd it a while ago, but I don't feel like playing any games these days... so I think I'll put it aside, just like Zelda: WW for a while. (Damn, I still have to finish any 3d Zeldas. I'm trying my best to like the game, but I just can't seem to be able to get into any of these 3D exploring zelda-eque games.)

 

[Amir0x]

Game is absolutely out of this world. I don't even mind the tutorial aspect so far, because even then everything is drop dead gorgeous.

 

[whatdidyousay]

Game is absolutely out of this world. I don't even mind the tutorial aspect so far, because even then everything is drop dead gorgeous.

Stop teasing me!!! I don't get out of work for a few more hours!!! Damnit, I'm not even sure I'm going to be able to play it tonight because I'm supposed to work on something...

 

[Mirimar]

Just picked up mine on my Lunch break, but sadly still stuck at work. Got the last Okami brush gift set as well ^_^ All is good with the world.

 

[jetpacks was yes]

Game is absolutely out of this world. I don't even mind the tutorial aspect so far, because even then everything is drop dead gorgeous.

What's that capcom box? Where'd you get it?

 

[Safe Bet]

What's that capcom box? Where'd you get it?

OH SNAP!

 

[Ghengis Cohen]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHWORKGETMEOUtOFHEREPLAYOKAMIAND MAYBEMEGAMANTOBALANCEOUTDIFFICULTIESIFREVIEWERSWERERIGHTBUT
HONESTLYWHNARETHEYEVERRIGHTOKAMIOKAMIOKAMI

 

[jetpacks was yes]

OH SNAP!

?

 

[djkimothy]

Woot! Just picked mine up 1 hour ago!

 

[Safe Bet]

?

The box...

OH SNAP @ The Box

 

[CO_Andy]

What's that capcom box? Where'd you get it?

It's obviously the Buddha board. I'm picking up my Okami tomorrow.

 

[brandonh83]

WHAT'S IN THE BOOXXXX //Brad Pitt

 

[djkimothy]

k.... the Intro to

Spoiler

Okami Amaterasu was kick ass.

The art direction is insane!

 

[Amir0x]

WHAT'S IN THE BOOXXXX //Brad Pitt

the Buddha board :lol

 

[Sabaku Ika]

Has anyone gotten theirs from Amazon yet? My order has a massively odd shipping date, but so does everything I've preordered recently, so I don't trust it.

 

[sammy]

got it, gave it a try on a friend's PS2 since i can't get home yet and use my save ----- so nice, the intro is so slow and melodic a very cool change of pace but the music keeps it all moving.

it's just so damn pretty, i'll have to put more hours into it past the tutorial to see how it picks up.

 

[S. L.]

just orderd mine from vg+
hope it arrives here next week

 

[Amir0x]

btw LOL @ Issun

Spoiler

"Don't make me use my prized sword, Denkomaru against you!"

 

[dark10x]

got it, gave it a try on a friend's PS2 since i can't get home yet and use my save ----- so nice, the intro is so slow and melodic a very cool change of pace but the music keeps it all moving.

it's just so damn pretty, i'll have to put more hours into it past the tutorial to see how it picks up.

You know, I forgot about the intro...

I absolutely HATE when developers handle intro sequences in that manner. When you first pop in the disc, that intro plays. My first time playing the game, I read the whole thing. Cool, it was a nice intro.

Then I hit start a new game and, guess what? The same intro plays. I never know whether or not I should skip the initial introductions as I don't wish to miss anything...but when you end up having to watch it twice, I feel that it is a tad annoying.

BTW - Did they leave the "sake" as sake? Or was it wine? I don't remember, actually, as it's been so long. Heh.

BTW2 - What do you guys think of the music thus far? I really enjoyed most of the soundtrack, but there are some particularly moving songs in there. Very good stuff, for the most part.

 

[Musashi Wins!]

You know, I forgot about the intro...

I absolutely HATE when developers handle intro sequences in that manner. When you first pop in the disc, that intro plays. My first time playing the game, I read the whole thing. Cool, it was a nice intro.

Then I hit start a new game and, guess what? The same intro plays. I never know whether or not I should skip the initial introductions as I don't wish to miss anything...but when you end up having to watch it twice, I feel that it is a tad annoying.

BTW - Did they leave the "sake" as sake?

haha, this is true. well, at least I know I can skip this one. Thanks.

 

[DarknessTear]

You know, I forgot about the intro...

I absolutely HATE when developers handle intro sequences in that manner. When you first pop in the disc, that intro plays. My first time playing the game, I read the whole thing. Cool, it was a nice intro.

Then I hit start a new game and, guess what? The same intro plays. I never know whether or not I should skip the initial introductions as I don't wish to miss anything...but when you end up having to watch it twice, I feel that it is a tad annoying.

BTW - Did they leave the "sake" as sake?

Woo, thanks for the warning. I'll skip that intro then.

 

[Alts]

Picked mine up. No Buddha Board. OUTRAGE!