Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 23, 2006, 01:57:01 AM
Post by: Ceric on August 23, 2006, 02:07:32 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 23, 2006, 02:09:33 AM
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Originally posted by: Ceric
I liked Battalion Wars but alas it was one of those games my Cube couldn't handle so I was going to play it again when I got my Wii. I haven't seen the video for this one but I think it's to soon for this to come out. Well at least their is multiplayer which will be great.
The water battles should make a great addition to the series as well (can't believe I forgot to mention those!).
Post by: Ceric on August 23, 2006, 04:08:18 AM
Post by: Kairon on August 23, 2006, 04:59:59 AM
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Post by: Nephilim on August 23, 2006, 05:15:27 AM
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Post by: KnowsNothing on August 23, 2006, 05:27:25 AM
It was partly because the controls were a little wonky, but still I just suck at shooters and strategy games so Batallion Wars was my worst nightmare...I might get this when it hits the bargain bin though, because even though I probably won't like it it still looks fun
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 23, 2006, 07:06:39 AM
HOOOO-RAHHH
KICK ASS AND TAKE NAMES BY LAND SEA AND AIR
Post by: JonLeung on August 23, 2006, 09:14:34 AM
Will it still have that hot Xylvanian chick?
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 23, 2006, 01:05:43 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 23, 2006, 02:12:01 PM
2005 was a DISASTER. People walked right past killer7 and Battalion Wars, and even RE4 had a lower-than-expected sales ceiling. Even throw StarFox in there. Nintendo had trouble selling games to its own EFFING loyalists.
What were the bigger sellers? Mario Baseball, Mario Party, and Smash Bros.? Nintendo set up 2005 for PHAYLE. [GENERALIZATION] Most of the sales came from late adopters who mostly bought the Player's Choice line-up. SMASH BROS. FER CRYIN' OUT LOUD, DIE. I didn't want to see it on the sales charts, accompanied by Mario Sunshine.
2005 had a strong budget line-up. Budget line-ups are good, they help attract new customers, but how could Nintendo let it take the forefront of sales? Why were the solid, decent, ORIGINAL titles ignored?
Nintendo is worst and best all in one package. Same goes for its audience.
oh yeah, i blame the DS and all of you.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 23, 2006, 02:22:41 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
The problem wasn't the flaws, the problem was the GameCube audience is HORRIBLE.
2005 was a DISASTER. People walked right past killer7 and Battalion Wars, and even RE4 had a lower-than-expected sales ceiling. Even throw StarFox in there. Nintendo had trouble selling games to its own EFFING loyalists.
What were the bigger sellers? Mario Baseball, Mario Party, and Smash Bros.? Nintendo set up 2005 for PHAYLE. [GENERALIZATION] Most of the sales came from late adopters who mostly bought the Player's Choice line-up. SMASH BROS. FER CRYIN' OUT LOUD, DIE. I didn't want to see it on the sales charts, accompanied by Mario Sunshine.
2005 had a strong budget line-up. Budget line-ups are good, they help attract new customers, but how could Nintendo let it take the forefront of sales? Why were the solid, decent, ORIGINAL titles ignored?
Nintendo is worst and best all in one package. Same goes for its audience.
oh yeah, i blame the DS and all of you.
Well I can't disagree with much there (I personally loved Battalion Wars) but I wasn't too found of Killer 7. Glad to hear Mario Baseball sold so well because I can't wait to see a Wii sequel!
Post by: stevey on August 23, 2006, 02:38:36 PM
BW! I cant want for BWii online play. (please be a launch game, please!)
Post by: Ceric on August 23, 2006, 02:41:04 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 23, 2006, 02:44:16 PM
>=O
[/angry traveling gnome]
Post by: Artimus on August 23, 2006, 03:49:02 PM
Post by: Kairon on August 23, 2006, 03:58:03 PM
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Post by: Arbok on August 23, 2006, 04:10:50 PM
http://www.jeux-france.com/news17093_battalion-wars-2-se-precise.html
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 23, 2006, 05:21:44 PM
Post by: Ceric on August 23, 2006, 05:29:23 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Not soon enough.
>=O
[/angry traveling gnome]
Around release? Should I have went to the future and bought them? Or maybe the past.
Post by: Artimus on August 23, 2006, 07:47:44 PM
http://www.jeux-france.com/images0_4_17093.html
http://media.cube.ign.com/media/676/676364/img_3031083.html
Post by: Hocotate on August 23, 2006, 08:34:19 PM
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on August 24, 2006, 03:26:32 AM
does this mean our Wiireless multiplayer is still an option!!?!? Nintendo has conquered American dormlife~!
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 24, 2006, 09:27:22 AM
STILL MORE ROOM TO SQUEEZE MORE AWESOME INTO
Post by: Strell on August 24, 2006, 09:34:56 AM
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Originally posted by: Stimutacs Addict
from IGN's preview: "While we didn't get a chance to check out the multiplayer mode today, we did see that two Wii consoles were connected via wireless LAN to allow for two player games without split screen. "
does this mean our Wiireless multiplayer is still an option!!?!? Nintendo has conquered American dormlife~!
Gotta QFT this one.
That would be an amazing idea.
People could bring their Wiis over to your house (it's tiny enough for portability) and hook up some mad multiplayer local proper.
Post by: Dirk Temporo on August 24, 2006, 11:51:44 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 25, 2006, 01:41:46 PM
Looks really sharp in motion...
Post by: eljefe on August 25, 2006, 01:50:18 PM
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Videos up at IGN!
Looks really sharp in motion...
qft
Post by: Mario on August 25, 2006, 01:54:19 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 25, 2006, 02:27:06 PM
Post by: Arbok on August 25, 2006, 05:26:36 PM
Post by: Spak-Spang on August 25, 2006, 07:17:36 PM
However, the controls themselves sold me on the game. Watching how easy it was to switch units, and move around in a 3rd person environment and fight looked effortless, and that is amazing to me. I immediately wanted to play and try it out.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 25, 2006, 07:59:56 PM
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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
I have to admit the graphics wowed me. I thought the atmosphere and the effects in the game were great. Yeah the game isn't ultra-realistic, but I wanted to play it more than any COD game.
However, the controls themselves sold me on the game. Watching how easy it was to switch units, and move around in a 3rd person environment and fight looked effortless, and that is amazing to me. I immediately wanted to play and try it out.
Definately, like I said what is most impressive is that appears the game was made on Gamecube development kits, should be interesting to see how things look when it is done. A game like that would lose so much if you pushed towards realism, so I believe when it is all done it will look quite amazing in its "cartoonish" design. I did forget to mention the controls, they were indeed responsive, much more so than the first. After watching the second video I think this game will have to go on my top 5 most wanted games list!
Post by: Spak-Spang on August 26, 2006, 06:26:00 AM
Post by: Ceric on August 26, 2006, 08:11:51 AM
That was a Cube devkit the only thing I can think of is that the size of the disc really did hurt them more then they implied to everyone.
Looks good. I'm glad they kept the lock-on.
Post by: Kairon on August 26, 2006, 08:54:11 AM
This is the first time I'ev ever seen something solid that has inspired me about how the Wii can pump new blood into traditional game genres.
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 26, 2006, 11:19:12 AM
The foliage in the videos looked sufficiently cartoony. If they can stick to their texturing style without falling into the bump-mapped FPS trap, I'm happy. The game visually looks great at this stage, especially with the extra objects littered along the paths. As long as they continue to EMBRACE THEIR ART STYLE in all areas, the looks will only get better.
"That was a Cube devkit the only thing I can think of is that the size of the disc really did hurt them more then they implied to everyone."
The first game had lots of variation in level design. The only obvious limitations were texture memory, polygon output, and AI CPU resources. The disc capacity has NOTHING to do with that.
I have seen the footage where the Remote is used as an onscreen pointer to select the units at bottom-roster. I'm indifferent on its usefulness.
I noticed the Dpad is used for digital selection of the units. That's an improvement over the C-stick since you won't be sliding and overshooting your unit icons.
I haven't seen footage on using the Remote as a pointer in a map or overhead view for squad controls. I want to see how it works.
I want to know if they'll improve the tiny indicators on their GUI. I'd like the indivisual soldier icons to be bigger/clearer. I want to see some kind of labeling system to display when I split up an individual unit, so i can keep track of their position on the field. Like, if i tell 2 tanks to sit at 2 different corners of a fortress, they should show up as "A Tank" and "B Tank", on the field and in the unit roster. The original icons were a little small and sometimes i would confuse "holding" with "idle" (holding = waiting for your command; idle = a specific soldier was told to do a specific job and finished it, so he's waiting to be manually returned to his parent unit).
Exciting stuff.
Post by: WalkingTheCow on August 26, 2006, 12:47:45 PM
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Originally posted by: Ceric
Frankly if the graphics get much better then they would have to get more realistic. Which would be a big no no for that series. They have a good fun art style that really lends itself to the feel of the original art style of its father series, Advance Wars. I wouldn't want it to be more realistic even if its just the backgrounds because the soldiers would look out of place. I already think they went a little overboard on the stars.
That was a Cube devkit the only thing I can think of is that the size of the disc really did hurt them more then they implied to everyone.
Looks good. I'm glad they kept the lock-on.
??? What? No, the graphics could be a great deal better and keep the style intact. What about just rounding out edges (yeah, yeah, I'm talking about polygon count), sharper textures, particle effects, advanced lighting effects ect ect. . . Don't get me wrong, I think the game looks good as it is but I just couldn't let that comment stand untouched.
Look at something like Viva Pinata to see how a game can be cartoony and stylistic but still be very technically impressive.
Post by: joshnickerson on August 26, 2006, 04:26:52 PM
Drop by Best Buy... they've got it marked down to $29.99.
Post by: Spak-Spang on August 26, 2006, 07:38:41 PM
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Originally posted by: Ceric
Frankly if the graphics get much better then they would have to get more realistic. Which would be a big no no for that series. They have a good fun art style that really lends itself to the feel of the original art style of its father series, Advance Wars. I wouldn't want it to be more realistic even if its just the backgrounds because the soldiers would look out of place. I already think they went a little overboard on the stars.
That was a Cube devkit the only thing I can think of is that the size of the disc really did hurt them more then they implied to everyone.
Looks good. I'm glad they kept the lock-on.
Finally someone actually gets it. Too often it is all about pushing too much graphical detail, too much stuff onscreen and effects. I saw the BWii videos and I was blown away. I felt the force of explosions in their game world. I loved the style of the guys, and there felt like alot of action onscreen at the same time. And the game had you focused on alot of different elements at the same time. The graphics are simple by design. The more complex you make them the more there is to process, and the more your attention is placed on the visuals instead of just the game.
I think people need to realize the importance of art design, and direction as being more important than anything else. To say this game is ugly is foolish. It is quite beautiful. Too many people just want games to look like Xbox 360 and PS3 games, which look boring to me personally.
Post by: Kairon on August 26, 2006, 07:57:54 PM
Art Style I get, I LURV the art style. And I'm gonna get the game (but not just for the art style!). But graphics (which I really don't care too much about as long as it gets the job done) and art are really totally different things.
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 26, 2006, 09:18:59 PM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
I lack a graphics whore's ability to notice things like volumetric fog or the type of ground textures a game has but ... I didn't see anything in the BWii videos graphics technology-wise that seemed convincingly impressive or outstanding.
Art Style I get, I LURV the art style. And I'm gonna get the game (but not just for the art style!). But graphics (which I really don't care too much about as long as it gets the job done) and art are really totally different things.
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
I found the graphics impressive because they looked decent and it ran at a silky smooth framerate. I've become so disugusted with companies focusing on graphical details over framerate (60 fps is almost a must now days).
Post by: ThePerm on August 26, 2006, 10:32:48 PM
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Post by: Kairon on August 27, 2006, 10:39:04 AM
please please PLEASE let this come out first half of 2007!
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Polyethylene on August 27, 2006, 10:59:41 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 28, 2006, 07:45:28 AM
Wake up and smell the WIND WAKER, foo'.
~~~~~
Here's how Battalion Wars plays when you're "experienced" with the squad controls. I basically fumble and self-correct with the C-stick at high speeds, and I expect Wii controls to be much smoother and more definitive than this. The levels ARE challenging, and getting good rankings means mowing the enemy like grass before they mow you. HARDCORE IT ALL THE WAY. HOOOO-RAH!
BE THE A-TEAM, OR BE THE ASS-TEAM. SUCKAS.
vid 1
vid 2
Post by: Kairon on September 01, 2006, 11:38:46 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
With any luck whatsoever, with hopes that the6y've started early enough, with hopes that the Wii development process is everything they say it is, and with hopes of Wii Online player sooner rather than later...
please please PLEASE let this come out first half of 2007!
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
ONM from the UK has fulfilled my wish. I shan't badmouth this mag like everyone else has as a show of my thanks.
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BWii is set for release in the first half of 2007.
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 04, 2006, 10:45:11 PM
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Post by: Kairon on October 16, 2007, 09:54:37 AM
Can anyone find confirmation for co-op for single-player levels? I only read about co-op versus online, and if that's all there is co-op wise, I definitely need to tell me bro not to buy the game.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 16, 2007, 10:07:25 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
So much for spring 2007 huh?
Can anyone find confirmation for co-op for single-player levels? I only read about co-op versus online, and if that's all there is co-op wise, I definitely need to tell me bro not to buy the game.
You must be insane even if it didn't have co-op single player the game will still rock. There could be a chance I am mistaken about the single player campaign co-op, wish I could find where I read that.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 16, 2007, 10:18:46 AM
EDIT: IGN's preview indicates that there are actual missions in multiplayer.
Post by: Ceric on October 16, 2007, 01:21:50 PM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenixQuote
Originally posted by: Kairon
So much for spring 2007 huh?
Can anyone find confirmation for co-op for single-player levels? I only read about co-op versus online, and if that's all there is co-op wise, I definitely need to tell me bro not to buy the game.
You must be insane even if it didn't have co-op single player the game will still rock. There could be a chance I am mistaken about the single player campaign co-op, wish I could find where I read that.
Agree.
Kairon you should be ashamed of yourself non-believer.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 16, 2007, 01:22:42 PM
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Originally posted by: insanolord
According to the October Nintendo Power there are 3 online modes, with two of them being competitive and one of them being two people teaming up against a CPU enemy. It doesn't specify whether or not that means the campaign is co-op. The way it's worded and the lack of mentioning the campaign in the Wi-Fi section leads me to believe it's not. Hopefully if we aren't getting the campaign co-op there will be some special scenarios specifically made for co-op, but I'm not holding my breath...
EDIT: IGN's preview indicates that there are actual missions in multiplayer.
Awesome, can't wait.
Post by: Kairon on October 16, 2007, 01:23:01 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 16, 2007, 01:24:34 PM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Hey! I played through the first Battalion Wars! I EARNED these wings mister!
This game looks like it will run circles around BW1. I think Kairon just hates me and doesn't want to play with me online.
Post by: Kairon on October 16, 2007, 01:27:49 PM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenixQuote
Originally posted by: Kairon
Hey! I played through the first Battalion Wars! I EARNED these wings mister!
This game looks like it will run circles around BW1. I think Kairon just hates me and doesn't want to play with me online.
Reading Comperhension 4TW.
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Can anyone find confirmation for co-op for single-player levels? I only read about co-op versus online, and if that's all there is co-op wise, I definitely need to tell me bro not to buy the game.
I'd have to tell my younger bro not to buy this if it's not co-op vs. computer because that's what we were planning to do. co-op versus only would change our plans.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 16, 2007, 01:29:23 PM
Post by: Kairon on October 16, 2007, 01:32:34 PM
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Now you are insulting me? Well I HATE you too!
Look, all I said is that I don't want my younger brother playing Batallion Wars II with you!
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 16, 2007, 01:33:43 PM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
Now you are insulting me? Well I HATE you too!
Look, all I said is that I don't want my younger brother playing Batallion Wars II with you!
Talk to the hand
Post by: Caliban on October 16, 2007, 02:05:14 PM
Even though I haven't played any Wii game in a month or so, I still have to beat MP3 and many other games, I am sure that I will make some time to play this game online with some of you.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 16, 2007, 02:09:48 PM
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Originally posted by: Caliban
And the hands says "D, stop looking at me like that".
Even though I haven't played any Wii game in a month or so, I still have to beat MP3 and many other games, I am sure that I will make some time to play this game online with some of you.
That makes two of us that haven't beaten MP3 yet!
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Post by: Ceric on October 17, 2007, 06:08:08 AM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenixQuote
Originally posted by: Kairon
Hey! I played through the first Battalion Wars! I EARNED these wings mister!
This game looks like it will run circles around BW1. I think Kairon just hates me and doesn't want to play with me online.
I could say the same to you GoldenPhoenix. Pale will be my friend on PSN but not you...
6... I have friends
Waiting to get a copy from Gamefly because well I don't have enough money to get it straight up, buying a house
Post by: Kairon on October 17, 2007, 06:12:39 AM
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Originally posted by: Ceric
buying a house
Does it come with a free Wii?
Post by: decoyman on October 17, 2007, 06:55:30 AM
In fact, if they add voice chat (which I'm doubtful of) and online co-op through the campaign mode (also doubtful), I would buy this over Galaxy, and I am not even kidding. (I have no idea why, but I just can't get excited about that game
) Heck, I might still buy it over Galaxy. I loved the first one, and can't wait to see how much better it controls with the 'mote/chuck combo.P.S. – Congrats on buying a house, Ceric! Hopefully I'll be joining you in the realm of home-ownership in a year or two. (cross fingers)
Post by: Kairon on October 17, 2007, 07:02:32 AM
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online co-op through the campaign mode (also doubtful)
Wait wait wait. Is this confirmed or NOT?!?!? I must know, because online co-op play was EXACTLY what my brother and I were planning!
Post by: Ceric on October 17, 2007, 07:21:36 AM
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Originally posted by: Ceric
buying a house
Does it come with a free Wii?
If only. I'm going to have to convince them to pay the closing cost and take a little off.
Decoyman: Not quiet yet but hopefully by January before my wife is unable to help move.
I will finish the first Battalion Wars once I find it from my earlier move...
Post by: decoyman on October 17, 2007, 08:09:36 AM
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online co-op through the campaign mode (also doubtful)
Wait wait wait. Is this confirmed or NOT?!?!? I must know, because online co-op play was EXACTLY what my brother and I were planning!
I thought all that was confirmed was "online co-op missions" or something like that. That could very well be something very different than the whole campaign. Think Pikmin 2 co-op – you have goals ("missions," if you will) to accomplish, and that's cool and all, but it's certainly NOT the single-player campaign.
I could very well be wrong, and I hope I am. But if I don't get my hopes up now, I won't be let down later.
EDIT: Crap, Ceric, how the heck did I miss that??? Congrats!
By the way, you can't have Claire, that name's taken for my daughter, whenever she decides to come along. And Timothy for a boy, you can't have that one either. 
Post by: IceCold on October 17, 2007, 10:43:00 AM
QuoteYou have no soul
I'm almost more excited about this game than Galaxy. /sacrilege
In fact, if they add voice chat (which I'm doubtful of) and online co-op through the campaign mode (also doubtful), I would buy this over Galaxy, and I am not even kidding. (I have no idea why, but I just can't get excited about that game )
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 28, 2007, 11:05:18 AM
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Am I the only one still excited about this game? It comes out tomorrow doesn't it?
Yep it sure does and I am also quite excited about playing it.
Post by: that Baby guy on October 28, 2007, 11:32:21 AM
None! It looks like Nintendo has that new marketing strategy down pat...
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Post by: Pale on October 30, 2007, 01:13:27 PM
Art style, though, is top notch, just like the first game on Cube. Pointer controls definitely add a bit, but you lock on so much it plays pretty much the same way as the Cube game too. I haven't tried out Online yet. I have to wrangle Karl up and get him to play some with me.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 30, 2007, 01:20:38 PM
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NWR got two review copies of this game. Karl and I are both playing it. So far it's quite fun. It happens to be the first Wii game I'm playing on my new 61 inch HDTV, so the graphics are standing out as being especially grainy, but that's most likely because I was used to standard def before (which hides so much of the flaws)
Art style, though, is top notch, just like the first game on Cube. Pointer controls definitely add a bit, but you lock on so much it plays pretty much the same way as the Cube game too. I haven't tried out Online yet. I have to wrangle Karl up and get him to play some with me.
So is it safe to say that the game is as good if not BETTER than BWii? What about one console multiplayer, is that in it?
Post by: Kenology on October 30, 2007, 03:13:23 PM
Friend code exchange, anyone!?
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Post by: Kenology on October 30, 2007, 04:22:54 PM
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YOU'RE ALL DEAD
Is that a threat, sir!?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 30, 2007, 05:33:48 PM
Post by: wulffman04 on October 30, 2007, 06:01:40 PM
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Surprisingly, there is NO standard multiplayer. The only way to play multiplayer is online.
Really, no offline multiplayer? That thoroughly sucks!
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 30, 2007, 11:31:18 PM
I enjoyed the first game too much. Such is what happens when the Rainbow Six series falls apart starting with the 2nd sequel and multiplatform strategies of unjustice & shame.
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Post by: Kenology on October 31, 2007, 04:09:46 AM
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Anyone else gone online with the game yet? I'm looking to duke it out against you guys.
I want to but I haven't found anyone willing to exchange codes yet.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 31, 2007, 04:49:48 AM
(Mine's the only one there right now)
Post by: Pale on October 31, 2007, 04:49:56 AM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/messageview.cfm?catid=38&threadid=22852
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 31, 2007, 05:32:43 AM
Post by: Kenology on October 31, 2007, 08:12:24 AM
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The link in my post is the same as the one Pale posted, so you can choose either one to click on, but if you don't choose mine I think that really says something about your character.
lol
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 31, 2007, 07:48:20 PM
BWii: Battalion Wars 2
Teaser footage
Post by: Dirk Temporo on November 01, 2007, 06:34:44 AM
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Zero local play, confirmed.
That's a bunch of bullsh!t. Intensely disappointing.
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Post by: Kairon on November 01, 2007, 12:18:22 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 01, 2007, 02:21:59 PM
EVERYTHING IS DONE THRU NINTENDO WIFI CORRUPTION TO TRACK YOUR PLAY HABITS AND INCREASE LAG
NINTENDO'S SHOCK & AWE CAMPAIGN OF LIES LIVES ON
Post by: ShyGuy on November 01, 2007, 02:27:04 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 01, 2007, 02:28:56 PM
Post by: IceCold on November 01, 2007, 02:54:57 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 01, 2007, 02:56:41 PM
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Originally posted by: IceCold
Where's PaLaDiN? This is a perfect example of online cutting into (normally) standard offline features, and making the game worse.
It is sad because I thought it could have been blast to play with someone in co-op at home and go against 1 or 2 people online like Strikers.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on November 01, 2007, 03:30:30 PM
Post by: Kairon on November 01, 2007, 04:14:03 PM
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Originally posted by: insanolord
Technically you could play multiplayer with someone in the same room, you both connect online and play each other that way. It's a horrible solution, but it would work. EDIT: Though that would probably work a whole lot better if at least one person were using a LAN adapter.
Just did that with my roommate. We had a bunch of fun with the co-op missions! ... but yeah, just too many hoops to jump through for the average person, and co-op just WOULDN'T work without voice... we were yelling almost all game!
Post by: Stogi on November 01, 2007, 05:03:32 PM
Seriously?
I might have to cut this from my list of games to buy.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on November 01, 2007, 05:19:55 PM
Post by: Chozo Ghost on November 03, 2007, 03:33:05 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on November 03, 2007, 03:47:52 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 03, 2007, 08:50:30 AM
Post by: Kairon on November 03, 2007, 12:12:27 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
This is NWR.
National Whining Radio.
Post by: Dirk Temporo on November 03, 2007, 03:48:56 PM
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Originally posted by: Chozo Ghost
If you guys need voice with your online opponents just use your phone.
Because lord knows that makes sense.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on November 03, 2007, 03:58:55 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on November 03, 2007, 04:39:04 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on November 03, 2007, 04:41:26 PM
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Originally posted by: insanolord
Everyone's complaining that there is no LAN multiplayer option.
As in no split screen multiplayer?
If that's the case everyone's overreacting a bit.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on November 03, 2007, 04:53:50 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 03, 2007, 08:49:40 PM
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Originally posted by: pap64
So, what's the issue that has everyone's panties in a bunch?
I am extremely disappointed by the lack of local multiplayer, as in split screen. This has been a staple for years and it is a travesty that it is being axed for online play, especially for a game I was anticipating to enjoy with my family, perhaps even against others online. BWii had a chance to be great, but it is almost like Nintendo didn't care enough about the game. What makes it even worse is this will probably be the last Battalion Wars game because it will sell like crap. It would be nice if the possible final game had a COMPLETE multiplayer mode, including one console split screen.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 04, 2007, 12:13:39 AM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on November 04, 2007, 01:33:21 AM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Split screen would be awful. Too much information and grafiks to fit onto pathetic half-screens. Performance would take a serious hit, and there wouldn't be enough real estate to view the landscape properly.
That equals truth.
Post by: Sarail on November 04, 2007, 01:49:50 AM
I'm horribly disappointed in Nintendo and Kuju for taking it out of the game. HUGE opportunity was missed. There's just something so fun about connecting three or four systems together via LAN and battling it out on your own personal screen -- all the while hearing taunting and yelling from the other rooms in the house.
Stupid Nintendo. Way to drop the ball on this one, guys.
Post by: Ceric on November 04, 2007, 01:53:08 AM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on November 04, 2007, 11:16:57 AM
Complaint, the fighters still fly like butt and I suck with them. Gunships fly great though.
Recommended everyone check this out and get in this different gaming experience.
The online is pretty good. You can choose what type of game you want, or you can choose "any". Then if you want to choose a level you can also choose "any". Nice feature
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 04, 2007, 11:21:35 AM
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Originally posted by: Ceric
Also consider how Multiplayer and Coop was indicated for the original but couldn't be worked out.
I really don't see how it couldn't be worked out, downgrade the graphics a bit and utilize split screen. It seems more like a cop out then a legitimate hurdle. In fact I would go as far as to say it is the same hurdle that kept them from making it LAN compatible, laziness!
Post by: NWR_insanolord on November 04, 2007, 12:09:31 PM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenixQuote
Originally posted by: Ceric
Also consider how Multiplayer and Coop was indicated for the original but couldn't be worked out.
I really don't see how it couldn't be worked out, downgrade the graphics a bit and utilize split screen. It seems more like a cop out then a legitimate hurdle. In fact I would go as far as to say it is the same hurdle that kept them from making it LAN compatible, laziness!
That would solve the performance problem but not the problem of too much going on and too many icons in the HUD for split screen to work. The lack of LAN play is a glaring omission, and there's no good reason why it shouldn't be there, but Splitscreen just wouldn't work.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 06, 2007, 06:14:09 PM
BWii is turning me into a believer. I played some co-op with Deguello, and experienced zero lag symptoms. Sweet, sweet combat. And we're on opposite coasts of the U.S.
But Wi-Fi won't work for Brawl anyway so they're delaying it for no good reason.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on November 07, 2007, 07:56:39 PM
Post by: Dirk Temporo on November 08, 2007, 08:49:31 AM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
But Wi-Fi won't work for Brawl anyway so they're delaying it for no good reason.
Stop being such a negative nancy.
Post by: decoyman on November 09, 2007, 04:19:53 AM
The good news is that she's fine. The bad news is that I get no games until I see how far in debt we've gone.
(Yes, we have insurance, but hospital stays with lots of tests and procedures and 911 calls are not inexpensive... even good insurance could leave us a healthy tab.)
edit: Dang, I killed the forum. I need 100ccs of virtual adrenaline in the form of SSB Megat0n announcements, STAT!
Post by: Spak-Spang on November 09, 2007, 05:31:07 AM
It is the reason I only have one system. That way I miss less. If I have two systems I will want more games and have to make tough decisions, which I already have to make about my Wii. This way, my decision making process is much easier.
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on November 09, 2007, 06:24:15 AM
Post by: decoyman on November 09, 2007, 08:01:50 AM
Post by: Ceric on November 09, 2007, 08:03:47 AM
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Originally posted by: decoyman
I wish I could pick up this game, but I'm not going to be able to buy any games for awhile. My wife just spent a ride in an ambulance and a couple days in the hospital... I'm a little scared of what the bill's going to look like. I guess I should apologize for being a negative nancy too.
The good news is that she's fine. The bad news is that I get no games until I see how far in debt we've gone.
(Yes, we have insurance, but hospital stays with lots of tests and procedures and 911 calls are not inexpensive... even good insurance could leave us a healthy tab.)
edit: Dang, I killed the forum. I need 100ccs of virtual adrenaline in the form of SSB Megat0n announcements, STAT!
I'm going to put it to you straight Decoyman. Its great you are being responsible but, if you wait for every single bill to come and be paid from the trip you might not be getting a game till next Christmas. I've had visits to the doctor that I thought I had paid send me a new fresh bill 1 year later.
Which is terrible. I rather like to know what the max I could pay leaving the hospital... Bah thats neither here nor there. I'm glad your wife's ok and best of luck with those bills.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 09, 2007, 11:13:39 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 16, 2007, 01:55:13 PM
Prologue intro FMV
Prologue mission
Prologue ending FMV
Campaign-1 intro FMV
Campaign-1 Mission 2
Post by: jakeOSX on December 18, 2007, 06:40:46 AM
so. how is the online stuff? how many people at once? just two? four?
reason I ask is that i played warhawk, and it reminded me of battalion wars 1... you know, without the strategy.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 18, 2007, 07:28:46 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 18, 2007, 12:10:54 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on December 18, 2007, 03:52:36 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 18, 2007, 06:08:34 PM
Post by: Plugabugz on December 18, 2007, 09:17:08 PM
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on August 20, 2008, 09:21:43 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 20, 2008, 10:34:31 PM
Adversarial doesn't work so well cuz it's like playing chess with only pawns on a really long board. You take each other apart quick.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on August 20, 2008, 10:37:58 PM
Adversarial doesn't work so well cuz it's like playing chess with only pawns on a really long board. You take each other apart quick.
I played Adversarial once, and never played online again. Because of that.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 21, 2008, 12:15:20 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on August 21, 2008, 12:51:49 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on June 25, 2009, 06:34:17 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 25, 2009, 06:38:35 PM
Some stores around me stopped carrying it. Not casual enough.
Post by: Mop it up on June 25, 2009, 06:39:32 PM
But if I recall correctly you don't live in North America...
Post by: Stratos on June 26, 2009, 12:18:21 AM
Post by: BwrJim! on June 29, 2009, 04:26:49 PM
as far as I could tell we were vs. each other,
i bombed and shot all the ships in the harbor
he hung up
any ideas? can anyone describe a typical scenario?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 29, 2009, 04:36:26 PM
2. We don't disconnect like weak children
3. We blow stuff up for 3-10min, depending on the mission
4. Have fun trying to get S ratings!
Post by: BwrJim! on June 29, 2009, 04:50:19 PM
Post by: Stratos on June 29, 2009, 04:53:58 PM
Also, I don't disconnect. I hate it when people do that. I prefer to man up and finish the fight, even if it is a losing battle. I believe in being honorable and letting the other player(s) get the points/wins they deserve. Unless they are hacking. Then I leave unless I am still beating them (which has happened in some games from time to time).
Post by: Mop it up on June 29, 2009, 06:00:04 PM
Mission 1: S
Mission 2: B
Mission 3: C
Mission 4: C
I can't remember if I stopped playing because I lost interest or because I couldn't complete mission 5.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 29, 2009, 06:18:29 PM
Everything before that is S.
Nearly all gaming stopped that semester cuz I was finishing up my Senior Project and graduating college.
Post by: BwrJim! on June 29, 2009, 06:21:28 PM
(back on topice)
Battalion Wars Wii, how many people can play in a scenario at once?
Post by: Mop it up on June 29, 2009, 06:30:44 PM
Battalion Wars Wii, how many people can play in a scenario at once?Just 2 total, unfortunately. A 4-player skirmish would have been madness, but maybe someday there will be a Battalion Wars III with an expanded multiplayer mode...
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 29, 2009, 06:32:36 PM
BWii is for up to 2 online players. There are 4 missions designed for Co-op, 6 missions for VS. Assault (capture/defend base), and i don't remember how many in VS. Skirmish (defeat enemies for points).
Both players never have the same units/roles. Wish there were more than 4 co-op missions, but once you're in, there's plenty to do, and always gotta be on the move to get a good rating.
