Quote "It’s so different from the other consoles that we decided to reconsider everything…We believe in the Wii and building gameplay around the controller. So now we are designing Raving Rabbids specifically for the Wii. It’s not just an adaptation. It’s a very special project, because this is really a revolution for us. Now we have to focus on one version - the Wii version," said Michel Ancel.
Great news on many different levels!
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Post by: Donutt007 on July 23, 2006, 09:17:57 PM
Doah....didn't realize this was mentioned in the Nintendo Power September thread...feel free to delete
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Post by: Requiem on August 01, 2006, 07:25:02 PM
So here's a new screen
It seems like there will be many a mini-game. In the top picture it looks like you have to milk the cows (and pigs) before something bad happens. In the second, it looks like you have to close the rabbits stall doors or something.
Either way, the game is actually look very clean. I like the art style.
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Post by: Mario on August 01, 2006, 07:27:23 PM
Looks amazing. A god damned 'nother launch game i'll need to get.
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Post by: Kairon on August 01, 2006, 07:55:45 PM
This is actually, unbelievably, my most anticipated Wii launch title... AND IT'S FROM A THIRD PARTY! WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?!?!?!?
Zelda doesn't count because I'm trying to avoid spoilers and keep my hype meter low on that score.
~Carmine M. Red Kairon@aol.com
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Post by: SixthAngel on August 01, 2006, 08:17:01 PM
I never thought I'd say it but the Wii launch is too good. Good games are going to get lost in the rush.
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Post by: Kairon on August 01, 2006, 08:27:26 PM
Not if I can help it. I've been saving for the Wii for 3 long, grueling, life-sucking years, so I'm going to spend as much money on games as Johnny Fanboy will spend on his PS3.
Then I'll live on Ramen for the rest of my college life.
~Carmine M. Red Kairon@aol.com
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Post by: Requiem on August 01, 2006, 08:35:59 PM
Meh...
As much as I want to, I don't think I'll pick up the Wii when it releases. It would kill my social life, ruin my grades, and most likely get me fired from my job.
So...I'm going to wait till winter break to buy one (*heres hoping there's one left) so I can play for 3 solid weeks, and continue my life on January 9th.
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Post by: Zach on August 01, 2006, 09:52:07 PM
Requiem, in the second pic, yes you do have to close the stall doors. According to the NP article, the doors slowly open, and if you dont close them in time, the rabbid will scream and throw a plunger at you. The writer of the article said that he had trouble playing just because he was laughing so hard.
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Post by: Mario on August 01, 2006, 10:03:36 PM
HAHAHA oh man this game sounds so awesome. I'm with Kairon now, my most anticipated game.
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Post by: Smash_Brother on August 01, 2006, 10:27:55 PM
"As you complete the trials, Rayman's prison cell will become increasingly more luxurious."
That is too cool. They really did steal the story right out of Gladiator, but it sounds like it'll work very well...And the graphics look absolutely excellent!
I've had a theory for a long time now that 3rd party devs will make much better games when they only need to focus on ONE console. Looks like that theory will be put to the test with the release of RRR...
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 01, 2006, 11:31:38 PM
Quote Originally posted by: Kairon Not if I can help it. I've been saving for the Wii for 3 long, grueling, life-sucking years, so I'm going to spend as much money on games as Johnny Fanboy will spend on his PS3.
Then I'll live on Ramen for the rest of my college life.
~Carmine M. Red Kairon@aol.com
The main difference is that unlike the PS3 fanboy, you will be able to not only get the Wii but tons of games while the PS3 fanboy gets the system and no game. At least you will be playing something, instead of staring at the pretty lights on your new blu-ray player that also plays things called games.
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Post by: Ceric on August 02, 2006, 06:11:49 AM
Kairon welcome to the real college student club. Ramen is a meal of choice in college and White Rain is you shampoo. Yes I'm really looking forward to this. But I'm sort of sad that the Rabbids don't have the fur they have in the little videos and we haven't gotten a new one yet.
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Post by: Requiem on August 02, 2006, 06:34:02 AM
Do you guys think we might actually have to dance to "outwit those rabbids" as Ancel would suggest?
Cuz that's damn halarious!
"Hey! What are you doing over there" Says the blood thirsty, slightly dumb Rabbid
Requiem starts pop-lockin "Oh sh!t....oh......oooohhhhhh snap, I'm too good nigga. I'm too good! Get-the-hell-off-me! Get. The. Hell. Off. Me.! Oh, watch out now....I'm dancing my ass off, i'm dancing for my life son!"
"Hey! Stop it! Stop....Stop doing that!
*mezmerized*
Don't stop...."
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Post by: Bill Aurion on August 02, 2006, 08:26:38 AM
Oh no, I wasn't interested in this game at first, but now I am...I can't get this many games... ;_;
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Post by: couchmonkey on August 02, 2006, 09:24:43 AM
I was already interested in this game, it was actually probably in my top 5, but like a true Nintendo fanboy, the news that it's exclusive makes it that much more tasty. I need to start saving money for Wii!
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Post by: Ceric on August 02, 2006, 10:46:30 AM
You know, I hear theres a good trade in first born children now. Doesn't even matter the gender.
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Post by: Dirk Temporo on August 02, 2006, 11:24:39 AM
Quote Originally posted by: Smash_Brother "As you complete the trials, Rayman's prison cell will become increasingly more luxurious."
That is too cool. They really did steal the story right out of Gladiator.
You mean they stole the story right out of the American prison system, right? Work more, buy more comforts.
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Post by: Ceric on August 02, 2006, 11:31:57 AM
Great. That means Rayman's getting a college education, the best of Medical care, bad food, and a good library. Though I hear the internet is lacking but soon it should be every cell.
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Post by: Athrun Zala on August 02, 2006, 01:16:33 PM
I always liked Rayman, and this one is shaping as a MUST HAVE.....
so many games, not much money T_T
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 02, 2006, 05:00:17 PM
Rayman never had it better (attention-wise).
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Post by: Kairon on August 02, 2006, 05:56:07 PM
Sorta worked out well that Mario isn't at launch...
*GASP* WHAT HAVE I SAID?!?!?!
~Carmine M. Red Kairon@aol.com
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Post by: couchmonkey on August 03, 2006, 07:13:52 AM
Seriously, with this, and the news that Sonic Wildfire might actually be good, there is plenty of platforming for launch.
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 03, 2006, 08:34:21 AM
Well I thought it was funny, maybe I should have just posted it in the Funhouse....
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Post by: Requiem on August 03, 2006, 09:39:20 AM
Even more screens.
Now with real-time Cow-swinging ACTION!
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Post by: Ceric on August 03, 2006, 10:35:13 AM
lol
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Post by: WalkingTheCow on August 03, 2006, 01:04:45 PM
<----- long time Rayman fan whom has been stoked about this game for a while and is now more so than ever.
I'm glad to see that it's not going to be completely driven by the arena and mini-game concept.
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Post by: Kairon on August 03, 2006, 01:09:56 PM
Rayman Fan! You are an expert in the ways of Ubisoft! Please, tell us what golden treasures await us on the Wii!
... I've... never played a Rayman game before... except for focus testing Rayman 2...
~Carmine M. Red Kairon@aol.com
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Post by: WalkingTheCow on August 03, 2006, 01:30:53 PM
Oh you mean you want to finally learn the final secrets and essence of Wii. Well to quote Tom Waits (who has secretely been a development partner for years...)
it filets, it chops It dices, slices, never stops lasts a lifetime, mows your lawn And it mows your lawn and it picks up the kids from school It gets rid of unwanted facial hair it gets rid of embarrassing age spots It delivers a pizza and it lengthens, and it strengthens And it finds that slipper that's been at large under the chaise longe for several weeks And it plays a mean Rhythm Master It makes excuses for unwanted lipstick on your collar And it's only a dollar, step right up it's only a dollar, step right up
'Cause it forges your signature. If not completely satisfied mail back unused portion of product For complete refund of price of purchase Step right up Please allow thirty days for delivery don't be fooled by cheap imitations You can live in it, live in it laugh in it, love in it Swim in it, sleep in it Live in it, swim in it laugh in it, love in it Removes embarrassing stains from contour sheets that's right And it entertains visiting relatives it turns a sandwich into a banquet Tired of being the life of the party? Change your shorts change your life change your life Change into a nine-year-old Hindu boy get rid of your wife And it walks your dog, and it doubles on sax Doubles on sax, you can jump back Jack see you later alligator See you later alligator And it steals your car It gets rid of your gambling debts, it quits smoking It's a friend, and it's a companion And it's the only product you will ever need Follow these easy assembly instructions it never needs ironing Well it takes weights off hips, bust thighs, chin, midriff Gives you dandruff, and it finds you a job it is a job And it strips the phone company free take ten for five exchange And it gives you denture breath And you know it's a friend, and it's a companion And it gets rid of your traveler's checks It's new, it's improved, it's old-fashioned Well it takes care of business never needs winding Never needs winding never needs winding
Also I think it uses SD cards.
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Post by: couchmonkey on August 03, 2006, 02:01:03 PM
That picture where Rayman is looking into the toilet stall is just a little creepy...why is he smiling so much?
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 03, 2006, 07:19:49 PM
Quote Originally posted by: couchmonkey That picture where Rayman is looking into the toilet stall is just a little creepy...why is he smiling so much?
I dunno, but the picture you mentioned goes very well with the video I linked up above them
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Post by: Donutt007 on August 04, 2006, 10:53:17 AM
I have never played a Rayman game before. I will be buying this one for sure!!
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Post by: Mario on August 14, 2006, 03:28:05 AM
This looks better than Zelda, and i'm not even joking
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Post by: Requiem on August 14, 2006, 03:37:31 AM
Mario....
I might have to stab you...
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Post by: Smash_Brother on August 14, 2006, 08:06:06 AM
Quote Originally posted by: Mario This looks better than Zelda, and i'm not even joking
There's no need to compare them because they fill such different gaps in the lineup.
Zelda will be the epic storyline adventure game and Rayman will be the spoof humor action/party game.
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Post by: KDR_11k on August 14, 2006, 07:43:34 PM
Who says Rayman won't be epic and humorous, kinda like The Quest For The Holy Grail?
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Post by: WalkingTheCow on August 14, 2006, 08:30:58 PM
And who said Zelda won't be humorous. Remember the dancing guy on Windfall island? Stereotypes are always hilarious.
Seriouslly though, I agree that they'll end up being pretty different games and are both in my top 3 wanted for Wii.
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Post by: Smash_Brother on August 14, 2006, 08:55:38 PM
You want further differentiation?
Zelda will be a traditional action RPG where you navigate dungeons, solve puzzles and work your way toward surmounting a terrible evil force.
Rayman will be an action/minigame platformer where you attempt to complete various trials and work to earn a reputation greater than that of the Rabbid emperor.
Trust me, I'm pretty sure they'll offer very different experiences.
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Post by: Mario on August 14, 2006, 10:25:02 PM
Quote
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Post by: Smash_Brother on August 15, 2006, 08:27:55 AM
Show me the part where Rayman uses a sword to chop his foes off the backs of their mounts and I'll agree.
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Post by: KDR_11k on August 15, 2006, 10:19:27 AM
He uses his fists.
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Post by: Ceric on August 15, 2006, 02:45:59 PM
If Rayman 3 is any indication those might be from cutscenes. I like to see a video of both side by side and also like to play both first.
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Post by: Infernal Monkey on August 16, 2006, 06:03:44 PM
I haven't been this excited about a third party launch title on a Nintendo system since..
oh, Zoo Keeper on DS. PRECIOUS MEMORIES OF LAST YEAR.
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Post by: couchmonkey on August 17, 2006, 05:28:00 AM
I haven't been this excited about a third party launch title on a Nintendo system since...wow, ActRaiser? I don't think that was quite a launch title, but it did come out before Christmas the same year.
Though Super Monkey Ball and Feel the Magic deserve honorable mention.
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Post by: Mario on August 23, 2006, 06:07:49 AM
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Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 23, 2006, 07:47:11 AM
Oh man. I'm dying. Best. Ad Campaign. Ever.
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Post by: NWR_pap64 on August 31, 2006, 05:00:54 PM
Ok I am confused right now...Michel Ancel himself said that he was designing Raving Rabbids for the Wii, but just recently Ubisoft confirmed that it will be a multiplatform release...
So what's the deal?
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Post by: Bill Aurion on August 31, 2006, 05:09:19 PM
It means what it says: the game is being designed for the Wii, but it'll be ported to the other consoles...Of course, it also won't be nearly as fun on the other consoles...
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Post by: Mario on August 31, 2006, 07:31:34 PM
Yeah they aren't even thinking about the other consoles yet, well not the development team anyway. They shouldn't even bother, it'll be shit on anything else.
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Post by: couchmonkey on September 01, 2006, 05:12:11 AM
I'm sure they can make it reasonably fun on the other consoles, but it's not going to be as good. The great thing is that this is the best case scenario that I dreamed of months ago: Wii products are hard to port and wind up boring on other consoles, but developers want to make games for Wii first anyway. Sweet! I hope this is the beginning of a trend.
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Post by: Infernal Monkey on September 03, 2006, 03:38:22 AM
I hope the game will include all these cool advert things as a bonus feature. =x