Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 14, 2006, 11:45:37 PM
Post by: wandering on September 14, 2006, 11:55:41 PM
Yeah, looks awesome. Definetly looking forward to this.
Post by: WalkingTheCow on September 14, 2006, 11:59:08 PM
Post by: WuTangTurtle on September 15, 2006, 12:02:13 AM
If so, I wonder if it is 100% non game, or is it more like a exploring game where you try to find things to complete a objective or something.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 15, 2006, 12:28:01 AM
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Originally posted by: ShaolinKilla
is that the game that is basically scuba diving or something?
If so, I wonder if it is 100% non game, or is it more like a exploring game where you try to find things to complete a objective or something.
I'm not sure what it will have, but it does look like it has a slick presentation and the multiplayer should make for an interesting experience (Hey it is Nintendo so it can't be THAT bad!). I hope it is one of those online enabled games.
Post by: Kairon on September 15, 2006, 07:43:29 AM
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Post by: vudu on September 15, 2006, 09:28:50 AM
Why hasn't anyone photoshopped a picture of Steve Irwin in this screen shot yet?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on September 15, 2006, 09:34:31 AM
QuoteIts too soon?
Originally posted by: vudu
Why hasn't anyone photoshopped a picture of Steve Irwin in this screen shot yet?
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on September 15, 2006, 09:53:37 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on September 15, 2006, 10:12:40 AM
I would like it if they made it both where there were clear objectives and goals but if you want you play in free mode where you just swim and explore the same areas without anything specific to do. It's like how in Wave Race you have the races but if you just want to goof around in one of the areas you can (or Tony Hawk for another example). That way non-gamers can enjoy this game but there's stuff to do for more experienced gamers as well.
One complaint about Electroplankton was that is was so thin on things to do. You couldn't even save the music creations you made. The idea was to simplify things for non-gamers but it simplied too much to the point where experienced gamers were turned off by the lack of depth.
I like this concept and I think if they do it right they can make a game that both groups will like. If it was a 100% non-game it would be a total waste of a cool concept. Logically there has to be some objectives or the game would have no replay value once you explored all the areas.
Post by: couchmonkey on September 15, 2006, 10:50:29 AM
I like it. You know what, my Grandad would actually consider buying this game. He's one of those people that I thought, "Oh, he'd NEVER buy a game system, Nintendo's plan is foolish." I still don't think he'd buy a system, but it's nice to see Nintendo coming up with products that aren't typical on the market.
Post by: Strell on September 15, 2006, 10:56:01 AM
There's a really tasteless Steve Irwin joke in there that I just don't have the heart in me to make.
Speaking of which, where's a link to info on this game? I'd love to learn more.
Also, now that I think about it, where's Miyamoto's new IP?
Post by: Kairon on September 15, 2006, 11:09:33 AM
Maybe Grand Theft Scuba should be built around taking film or photographs of these underwater visions for conservation's sake?
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Post by: WuTangTurtle on September 15, 2006, 11:19:35 AM
At first i was thinking more of a pikmin kind of exploration vs Grand Theft Scuba Diving but yeah good is good.
Post by: Ian Sane on September 15, 2006, 11:23:56 AM
I was thinking more like Pilotwings... under the sea!! Cue the music!
Post by: couchmonkey on September 15, 2006, 01:53:09 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 15, 2006, 04:24:02 PM
I'm sure there will be objectives, like "Find such and such fish" or "Find this wreck," which could make the game an adventurer's wet dream... ='D
Post by: Pale on September 15, 2006, 05:55:21 PM
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Post by: KDR_11k on September 15, 2006, 10:30:27 PM
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Originally posted by: couchmonkey
I was also thinking Pilotwings when you said it, because PILOTWINGS is the ORIGINAL sandbox game! Grand Theft Auto just steals all the credit.
1985 called, they'd like to remind you of Little Computer People.
Post by: King of Twitch on September 15, 2006, 11:25:07 PM
Post by: WalkingTheCow on September 16, 2006, 12:38:54 AM
What else? Treasure hunting could be something worth including. That adds the idea of currency in the game to buy things for your virtual scuba diver. Let's not just limit that to snorkeling fashion. . . How about things to add to your boat? Yeah. Boats!
You could upgrade it or yes. . . perhaps even make your own luxury yacht to host your own scuba diving parties.
I dunno. Just thinking.
Post by: IceCold on September 16, 2006, 12:51:39 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 16, 2006, 01:36:07 AM
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Originally posted by: IceCold
Which development team is working on it?
I was trying to dig that up and couldn't find anything, I don't think it has been revealed yet.
Update:
According to IGN it is made by the developer Arika, and apparently is a follow up to the Everblue series (I am not sure about this though, this is going by a gamefaqs post but Akira is the creator of those games) which was on both PS1 and PS2.
Here is what has been officially revealed:
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"Developed by Arika, this diving game uses the Wiimote for performing a variety of diving maneuvers. The ocean changes based on time and season. Using Wi-Fi, you and a friend can meet up in the ocean and dive together."
P.S. Apparently the Everblue games are in the love em/hate em category. I was reading through gamespot.com's review for EB2 and they gave it a 6.1 (but it appears from the gameplay videos for Wii you can do alot more), but hey if you are interested here is a link to the gamespot.com review
http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/launchreview.asp?reviewid=231980
Here is the link to the summary:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/732/732694p1.html
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 16, 2006, 05:37:42 AM
I just had chills all over my body...Can...not...wait...
Post by: Ceric on September 16, 2006, 05:45:57 AM
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Originally posted by: WalkingTheCow
Ok. I like the photo taking idea!
What else? Treasure hunting could be something worth including. That adds the idea of currency in the game to buy things for your virtual scuba diver. Let's not just limit that to snorkeling fashion. . . How about things to add to your boat? Yeah. Boats!
You could upgrade it or yes. . . perhaps even make your own luxury yacht to host your own scuba diving parties.
I dunno. Just thinking.
Personally I want research equipment, robots, subs, and Deep Sea Suits.
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Originally posted by: MJRx9000
If they made a waterproof cover for the remote I would play this in the bath tub. The built-in speaker would make it even more awesome. Fully "immersive" gameplay.
ZipLock Baggie or even better yet Vacuum Seal the bugger.
Post by: Kairon on September 17, 2006, 12:11:04 AM
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Post by: Infernal Monkey on September 17, 2006, 12:44:22 AM
.. Except you could get eaten and stuff. This is going to be great.
Post by: vudu on September 18, 2006, 09:45:10 AM
Post by: Kairon on September 18, 2006, 10:48:36 AM
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 18, 2006, 11:50:19 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Dead Sinking.
~Carmine M. Red
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Underwater with Zombies? I think you guys may hav an idea there, perhaps you can use seashell shopping carts or something as weapons?
Post by: Kairon on September 18, 2006, 12:05:18 PM
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 03, 2007, 08:59:19 PM
- Explore underwater at your own pace
- Explore with a friend via wifi
- Treasure-hunting mode
- Play with and study sea creatures
- Take pictures for a magazine
- Be a tour guide
- Explore ocean and find underwater sea ruins
Release date is August 21st, so I can't wait. This could be a really fun (and relazing) game, especially with the Wi-Fi co-op.
Also new pictures of the game are here. Those visuals look gorgeous in places.
Post by: Adrock on July 03, 2007, 09:02:24 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 03, 2007, 09:08:14 PM
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Originally posted by: Adrock
I don't know... I wouldn't pay $50 for that "game." Could be a nice collector's item though and I'm slowly turning into one of those videogame collector types. Save me from Ebay........
To each their own, I can see why it wouldn't be for everyone but personally I am ready for a (hopefully) good exploration game which is focused on exploration rather than fighting or trying to beat the game. Like Animal Crossing, this could be a fun getaway game even if it is for a few minutes each day.
Post by: Kairon on July 04, 2007, 08:37:15 AM
Oh, and some of those screens have dolphins. Can we play as dolphins?!?!
And is co-op only a two-player affair? I guess so.
Post by: Mario on July 04, 2007, 04:16:57 PM
Post by: 31 Flavas on July 04, 2007, 05:57:43 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 04, 2007, 06:59:19 PM
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Originally posted by: 31 Flavas
Someone needs to post a picture of Dr. Doom. I mean with graphics like that, oooo, Nintendo is so d000o0oomed.
The underwater visuals look amazing, though the above water pictures look average at best (Which doesnt' really matter considering the game takes place UNDERWATER).
Post by: Urkel on July 04, 2007, 07:10:28 PM
Post by: Requiem on July 04, 2007, 08:15:50 PM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Just think of it as Wii Diving. Don't you want to buy ten copies now?
Oh, and some of those screens have dolphins. Can we play as dolphins?!?!
And is co-op only a two-player affair? I guess so.
Yes.
Yes. (look at the screen with just the dolphin: it says, FRONT FLIP!)
And Yes.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 11, 2007, 11:14:51 AM
Post by: Requiem on July 11, 2007, 11:17:56 AM
Post by: Mashiro on July 11, 2007, 11:19:14 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 11, 2007, 11:27:35 AM
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Originally posted by: Mashiro
The new video was really nice towards the end. I don't think I will buy this game but visually its very nice.
Do you not like fun?
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 11, 2007, 11:28:31 AM
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Originally posted by: Requiem
I honestly am kinda disappointed. I thought this was First Person! I wanted to see the sea world through a wet suit....oh well....
You expected a Frist person view? I thought it was pretty clear from the pics and the early video it would be a 3rd person viewpoint (Maybe there is a first person camera choice though).
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Post by: Requiem on July 11, 2007, 11:43:51 AM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenixQuote
Originally posted by: Requiem
I honestly am kinda disappointed. I thought this was First Person! I wanted to see the sea world through a wet suit....oh well....
You expected a Frist person view? I thought it was pretty clear from the pics and the early video it would be a 3rd person viewpoint (Maybe there is a first person camera choice though).
I know I was probably wrong to expect it any other way, but it was just wish full thinking. Heres hoping to a camera choice
!Still, I wonder how it'll make use of the Wii.
Post by: Kairon on July 11, 2007, 12:03:39 PM
Post by: The Traveller on July 11, 2007, 12:33:29 PM
Post by: Mashiro on July 11, 2007, 12:47:48 PM
Not saying that it isn't beautiful and that swimming around and interacting in a wide immense ocean with its various creatures isn't interesting but I'm curious what else there is.
Is there a log book and data on all the wild life and stuff? That is something I could see myself getting into. Interacting and learning about what the creatures are....it'll be like MP without all the killing =)
Post by: Kairon on July 11, 2007, 12:49:18 PM
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Originally posted by: Mashiro
like MP without all the killing =)
That's a great line!
Post by: Requiem on July 11, 2007, 12:58:54 PM
I wonder if they will have some turbulent parts of the game where you are attacked by a group of sharks or jellyfish or whatever and have to some how use your environment to get to safety.
Post by: Kairon on July 11, 2007, 01:12:31 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 11, 2007, 01:16:25 PM
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Originally posted by: Mashiro
It's definitely good looking I'm just asking what the point is? What's the gameplay like? Is that all you do swim and interact with random animals?
Not saying that it isn't beautiful and that swimming around and interacting in a wide immense ocean with its various creatures isn't interesting but I'm curious what else there is.
Is there a log book and data on all the wild life and stuff? That is something I could see myself getting into. Interacting and learning about what the creatures are....it'll be like MP without all the killing =)
This is what the game play is like
Explore underwater at your own pace
- Explore with a friend via wifi
- Treasure-hunting mode
- Play with and study sea creatures
- Take pictures for a magazine
- Be a tour guide
- Explore ocean and find underwater sea ruins
Post by: Mashiro on July 11, 2007, 01:19:17 PM
Are you happier with me now GP =P
Post by: Nick DiMola on July 12, 2007, 12:03:36 AM
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Post by: Stimutacs Addict on July 12, 2007, 03:43:07 PM
Post by: Kairon on July 12, 2007, 04:45:54 PM
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Originally posted by: Stimutacs Addict
music in the trailer was performed by Hayley Westenra, song called "Prayer"
THANK YOU! Youtubed.
Edit: Hmm... I'll have to track down a whole bunch of artists with similar songs so I can put together a soundtrack for my Endless Ocean EXCITE!!!
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 19, 2007, 08:31:55 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on July 19, 2007, 09:04:55 AM
In all seriousness, the game looks really good, although it might be the type of game you play to chill, definitely not an audience game. I can see a lot of people getting bored by just watching (unless there are surprises, like shark attacks and butt ugly fishes).
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 19, 2007, 11:23:43 AM
Post by: cubist on July 19, 2007, 12:33:19 PM
Now imagine if they made an Adventure RPG based on Waterworld...an underwater Zelda...speed up the engine...add some killing and a huge radioactively evolved shark...and some sailing above water...I like it already...
....Nah...the game is fine as it is...my wife will probably enjoy this game a lot...
Post by: Kairon on July 19, 2007, 12:37:20 PM
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Originally posted by: cubist
Now imagine if they made an Adventure RPG based on Waterworld...an underwater Zelda...speed up the engine...add some killing and a huge radioactively evolved shark...and some sailing above water...I like it already...
I LOVED that movie!
Post by: ShyGuy on July 21, 2007, 10:02:31 AM
The user experiences movies for this game are increasing my interest. I think this could take the "casual" games in a new direction visually besides the Mii style graphical approach.
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 21, 2007, 11:29:06 AM
Sorry to break it to you, but you communicate online by choosing from a list of pre-set text lines...(Though it'd be cool if you could add in your own custom lines...)
Post by: Stogi on July 21, 2007, 11:34:54 AM
I was hoping I would be able to make up my own games up with friends. Something as simple as tag would still be really fun.
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 21, 2007, 11:41:46 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 24, 2007, 08:55:20 PM
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Endless Ocean - 10/8/9/8
Forever Blue
- feels a little like a simulation, exploring areas gradually
- clever production sucks you in totally
- with the change of camera view, you can get lost at sea
- you can explore the aquatic life as much as you want or you can go looking for events
- there’s lots of stuff you can do, play at your own pace
- production is great, you can feel the mystery and magnificence of the ocean
- thanks to the effects of the mysterious music, the game feels very real
link
Post by: Kairon on July 24, 2007, 09:41:39 PM
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Post by: Mashiro on July 25, 2007, 02:47:08 AM
Though they do love their simulation games, didn't Nintendogs get perfect 10's across the board?
Post by: cubist on July 25, 2007, 03:28:16 AM
Kairon...I'm with you...let's start and Endless Ocean Campaign.
Quick side story: I just got married and am having gaming withdrawals due to marriage. My wife just saw my 90+ GCN, DS, and Wii Collection 2 1/2 weeks ago. Last night, she just hit me with a bombshell saying that she beat Ocarina of Time in 1998 and loves Zelda. I played a little Twilight Princess and she's excited.
Relevance of side story: Endless Ocean may help to convert my wife into gaming and make it okay for me to play.
Buy Endless Ocean Campaign...I'm with it!!!
Post by: Nick DiMola on July 25, 2007, 04:09:42 AM
Side Note: I'm glad they changed the name of this game (in America). Forever Blue sounds too much like Lost in Blue, Endless Ocean works better, IMO.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 25, 2007, 07:54:56 AM
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Post by: Terranigma Freak on July 25, 2007, 10:41:59 AM
Post by: AzureNightmare on July 25, 2007, 06:09:35 PM
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Originally posted by: couchmonkey
I was also thinking Pilotwings when you said it, because PILOTWINGS is the ORIGINAL sandbox game! Grand Theft Auto just steals all the credit.
Pilot Wings isnt a sandbox game.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on July 25, 2007, 10:46:12 PM
Sorry, I had to get that out.
The graphics are another example, alongside Mario, Metroid, and a few others, that the lack of graphical quality in Wii games is not nearly as much about the console's hardware capabilities as it is the developers' lack of effort. Hopefully these will raise the bar for the future.
In any other year I would seriously look at this, but I have way too many other things I need to buy (anyone who says Nintendo doesn't care about traditional, hardcore games doesn't know what they're talking about; I dare you to find one year in the past decade where Nintendo has had a better traditional lineup than Metroid Prime 3, Battalion Wars II, Fire Emblem, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl). This is definitely something to look for in the occasional lulls in the release schedule that pop up.
Post by: King of Twitch on July 25, 2007, 11:38:11 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on July 25, 2007, 11:52:38 PM
Even with all your games, it would have been only a little better than what we are getting this year. I forgot to mention Strikers, the first proper online game for the Wii as well, and I wasn't even counting Super Paper Mario from earlier in the year. But for what I'm saying it doesn't really matter; I'm just fed up with all these people who think the world is coming to an end because Nintendo is broadening their target market. We are getting one of the best years ever in terms of first-party development and yet people persist in saying that Nintendo has completely changed and they don't care about traditional/hardcore games anymore.
Post by: Kairon on July 26, 2007, 08:11:03 AM
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Originally posted by: MJRx9000
2002. Replace BW and FE with Eternal Darkness, SFA, Animal Crossing, Doshin, Cubivore.
Whe...When did we get Doshin? GIMME GIME GIMME!
Also, Eternal Darkness was released much earlier in the year, more the time frame of SPM, SFA is a game that... we don't talk about that... and although I love both Cubivore and Animaql Crossing, those are more akin to Enbdless Ocean and MySims than actual, traditional, blockbuster, "OMG HARDCORE!" games.
I think Holiday 2007 may be Nintendo's best lineup in a long time indeed.
Post by: King of Twitch on July 26, 2007, 10:32:15 AM
Post by: Ceric on July 26, 2007, 10:46:59 AM
So you be a giant that swims in the ocean trying to make fish happy?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 26, 2007, 11:09:45 AM
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Originally posted by: KaironQuote
Originally posted by: MJRx9000
2002. Replace BW and FE with Eternal Darkness, SFA, Animal Crossing, Doshin, Cubivore.
Whe...When did we get Doshin? GIMME GIME GIMME!
Also, Eternal Darkness was released much earlier in the year, more the time frame of SPM, SFA is a game that... we don't talk about that... and although I love both Cubivore and Animaql Crossing, those are more akin to Enbdless Ocean and MySims than actual, traditional, blockbuster, "OMG HARDCORE!" games.
I think Holiday 2007 may be Nintendo's best lineup in a long time indeed.
You're on Koopa Krack. ED came out in June.
Post by: Kairon on July 26, 2007, 02:33:08 PM
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Post by: Kairon on September 23, 2007, 03:11:56 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 23, 2007, 03:13:21 PM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Nintendo just updated release dates... delayed into 2008.
That makes 0 sense to me, the game is finished.
Post by: Kairon on September 23, 2007, 03:16:27 PM
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Post by: Kairon on September 23, 2007, 03:20:53 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on September 23, 2007, 03:43:56 PM
I agree that Nintendo must have delayed it so that it can shine on a less crowded gaming schedule.
Post by: IceCold on September 23, 2007, 04:03:45 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 23, 2007, 06:06:11 PM
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Originally posted by: pap64
I hope you guys are being sarcastic as Endless Ocean looks like a neat distraction but nothing Earth shattering.
I agree that Nintendo must have delayed it so that it can shine on a less crowded gaming schedule.
Speak for yourself, I've been following the game ever since it was first announced. The game looks like the ultimate pick up and play game, where you can kill time exploring, not to mention it has what looks to be a really neat two player mode.
Post by: Mario on September 23, 2007, 06:09:49 PM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenixQuote
Originally posted by: Kairon
Nintendo just updated release dates... delayed into 2008.
That makes 0 sense to me, the game is finished.
The Japanese version had some bugs in it that they could be busy fixing, and apparently it has big load times so they could be fixing that too. Most likely they are just trying to find a nice place to put it though where another game wont overshadow it, but I highly doubt a place to breathe for Endless Ocean exists (haha get it).
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 23, 2007, 08:41:44 PM
Post by: vudu on September 24, 2007, 07:49:50 AM
QuoteExactly; maybe Nintendo will use the extra time to add features that people have been asking for (such as voice chat).
Originally posted by: IceCold
Oh well, it can only get better, eh?
Post by: Kairon on September 24, 2007, 08:04:33 AM
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Originally posted by: vuduQuoteExactly; maybe Nintendo will use the extra time to add features that people have been asking for (such as voice chat).
Originally posted by: IceCold
Oh well, it can only get better, eh?
But... you're UNDERWATER!!!
Wouldn't BWii be a better candidate for VoiceChat? That game is still holding strong to the Oct 29 release date.
Post by: Stogi on September 24, 2007, 11:49:08 AM
Post by: mantidor on September 25, 2007, 04:14:14 AM
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Originally posted by: IceCold
Oh well, it can only get better, eh?
I doubt they will touch the game.
Post by: Mario on September 25, 2007, 10:56:25 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on September 25, 2007, 03:58:22 PM
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Originally posted by: pap64
I hope you guys are being sarcastic as Endless Ocean looks like a neat distraction but nothing Earth shattering.
I agree that Nintendo must have delayed it so that it can shine on a less crowded gaming schedule.
Speak for yourself, I've been following the game ever since it was first announced. The game looks like the ultimate pick up and play game, where you can kill time exploring, not to mention it has what looks to be a really neat two player mode.
Not so fond of your own medicine, aren't you? :p
In all seriousness I think the game looks really cool and the fact that you can play with your friends online makes me excited for it. I just don't see it as a game that will make or break the Wii's holiday lineup. Like I said, the game is better suited for calmer months in which gamers have played all the killer apps to death and hype has died down.
Post by: Stogi on October 01, 2007, 07:13:05 PM
Jellyfish
Ocean Waltz
Why should I cry for you
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 26, 2007, 10:40:56 AM
Post by: Terranigma Freak on October 26, 2007, 12:05:07 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 26, 2007, 12:08:44 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on October 26, 2007, 12:10:28 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 26, 2007, 12:12:35 PM
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In this case, budget price and a delay almost guarantees a sale for me.
I have a feeling that is what Nintendo intended. The game is going to be a hard sell so they are hoping with the new release date and a lower price point that people are going to be more apt to get, perhaps selling enough to merit a sequel (I can dream).
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 26, 2007, 01:25:17 PM
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Good...I'd rather have the game released during a time that I can just play it, and only it...
I like how I pretty much jinxed myself...Now there will be Layton, No More Heroes, and SMASH BROTHERS right around the corner...
Won't stop me from buying this though...
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 26, 2007, 01:26:54 PM
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Good...I'd rather have the game released during a time that I can just play it, and only it...
I like how I pretty much jinxed myself...Now there will be Layton, No More Heroes, and SMASH BROTHERS right around the corner...
Won't stop me from buying this though...
Layton? I haven't even heard of that game.
Post by: ShyGuy on October 26, 2007, 01:37:43 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 26, 2007, 01:39:23 PM
(Oh dear, I was late...)
Post by: Stogi on November 09, 2007, 02:37:22 AM
And here's another post of his with some pictures as well as some pretty cool tidbits.
Unfortunately, you can only play 1 song at a time while diving, but this problem can be fixed by conjoining songs into one big file.
Post by: Kairon on November 11, 2007, 09:05:03 PM
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 16, 2007, 09:26:05 PM
Post by: Ghisy on November 17, 2007, 01:02:23 AM
Oh well, I don't think I'm gonna buy it anyway.
Post by: Mario on November 17, 2007, 11:40:04 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on November 24, 2007, 07:48:13 PM
There are missions and hints around to guide you to interesting spots and of course a completion list. Controls are reasonably easy though it took me a while to figure out that stroking is done with a shaking gesture instead of moving the pointer over the fish. Easier to navigate underwater than in Super Mario Galaxy.
When on deck you can sit in a chair and look at the sea, would have been nice if swimming to the surface also moved the camera above the surface so you could look around.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 24, 2007, 08:11:57 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on November 24, 2007, 08:29:34 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 24, 2007, 08:31:10 PM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Oooh, you're still bitter because I called your bashing of PH trolling? Cry some more please.
At least I'm not a German Troll! (It has been established in the past if you dislike a game or disagree with the majority that you are a troll). But for your information I'm laughing, not crying, I only cry when I'm sad. It is funny when goobers take what you say so seriously.
Anyway from EuroGamer, who had one of the harshest reviews of Endless Ocean. While they point out what they consider flaws quite clearly, visuals are NOT one of them.
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It's a good thing the fish, seals, penguins, dolphins, jellyfish, sharks, seahorses, whales and coelacanth of Endless Ocean are so exquisitely rendered. All the sea life is as believable and beautiful in its appearance as it is ridiculous in its diversity.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on November 24, 2007, 11:01:41 PM
Post by: Mario on November 25, 2007, 01:36:37 AM
KDR you get more options to do stuff as you progress through the first hour or two. 10 minutes is nothing in this game. Anyway I still have heaps of ocean to explore.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 25, 2007, 08:24:24 AM
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Originally posted by: Mario
Alright been playing for a few days now, and the game is definitely beautiful, the best looking game on Wii. (I haven't played Galaxy yet). It took a while for me to get into but now i'm starting to really enjoy it. While this pretty much defines "non-game" there's still sort of a set path and "missions" to do but at the moment i'm just exploring on my own and it's really satisfying seeing all the different types of underwater environments. The soundtrack as a whole is very good and immersive too.
KDR you get more options to do stuff as you progress through the first hour or two. 10 minutes is nothing in this game. Anyway I still have heaps of ocean to explore.
Does the game look like a low Gamecube game? Seriously I think Endless Ocean is getting unfairly treated in reviews by some publications, the game is meant to be a casual experience with a focus on exploration, I think it should be rated on how well it accomplishes that. It is like Nintendogs getting compared to the excitement of Mario Galaxy or something, the games SHOULD NOT be compared, though I see this happening with the Endless Ocean reviews with comments like "it is too simple".
Post by: KDR_11k on November 26, 2007, 01:21:17 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on November 27, 2007, 06:06:22 AM
Nice effect that the plants get pushed out of the way of the camera, would be nice if they reacted to the diver's body too though (instead of just clipping through...). Oh and I first encountered the zone limits. Bah, those are annoying. You see something interesting and can't go there because the zone doesn't include it. I saw the blue whale but couldn't reach it because of the limit. Some other invisible walls are there too. I think those are a horrible idea in a game for casuals, they aren't used to the concept of simply limiting the playfield without visible obstacles.
Post by: blackfootsteps on November 27, 2007, 10:38:29 AM
However KDR's dive zone complaint is an annoyance that I share, I assume it's so the game doesn't have to load the whole ocean every dive. Perhaps if the game explained the restriction better it would make more sense as it doesn't really provide a reason why you are restricted to a certain radius around the boat (Eg it could have said that you could only remain in communication with the boat within that area or something similar). The interactions are limited, your diver doesn't actually touch the fish/ marine life (with exceptions) but when you feed a fish and then it follows you around I find it quite magical. The only other complaint I would have is the text that is used in your 'logbook'. It's difficult to read, and reminds me of the terrible typography in games like ISS 64 and G1 Jockey. This is a pity because I love the facts that they do have about the creatures and the moving animations in the book are stunning.
That being said I really adore this game and it has been the only thing to drag me away from Metroid. Take my opinion with the knowledge that I do love the ocean and all things related so perhaps I am biased?
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Post by: Kairon on December 02, 2007, 07:38:15 AM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Dunno, has anyone ever played Pokemon Snap?
*shakes fist in anger*
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 15, 2008, 10:55:35 PM
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 16, 2008, 07:41:02 AM
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Originally posted by: Infernal Monkey
Mah early impressions! Short version: It's INCREDIBLE.
Does it look like a high end dreamcast game?
Post by: Mario on January 16, 2008, 10:21:44 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 16, 2008, 10:53:57 AM
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Stop it.
You stop it.
Post by: IceCold on January 16, 2008, 11:06:36 AM
QuoteThat was an actual thread, wasn't it?
Originally posted by: ShyGuy
That was awfully coherent for an Infernal Gurnal entry. I'm hyped for the fishes now.
Post by: ShyGuy on January 16, 2008, 11:18:57 AM
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Originally posted by: IceColdQuoteThat was an actual thread, wasn't it?
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That was awfully coherent for an Infernal Gurnal entry. I'm hyped for the fishes now.
That explains it.
Post by: TheFleece on January 21, 2008, 04:32:39 AM
If anyone wants to try the wifi feature here's my info: 3285-0635-2060 Send me a message and I'll add you back.
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 21, 2008, 04:54:03 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 21, 2008, 06:47:31 AM
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You people should be buying NMH, god dammit!
And Endless Ocean so we can get a sequel! Also who says you can't get both? Endless Ocean is only $30.
Post by: ShyGuy on January 21, 2008, 08:15:32 AM
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 21, 2008, 07:34:10 PM
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I have to wait for mine to come through the mail from Familyvideo.com so... late. T_T Sorry GP!
That is why small stores are creations of SATAN.
Post by: Kairon on January 21, 2008, 07:42:17 PM
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I have to wait for mine to come through the mail from Familyvideo.com so... late. T_T Sorry GP!
That is why small stores are creations of SATAN.
Don't say that! I'm only following the advice I got from this thread on pre-orders!
Post by: Rhoq on January 22, 2008, 12:51:59 AM
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I have to wait for mine to come through the mail from Familyvideo.com so... late. T_T Sorry GP!
That is why small stores are creations of SATAN.
I think you meant to say SATIN!
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 22, 2008, 12:15:54 PM
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Post by: Bill Aurion on January 22, 2008, 01:52:49 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on January 22, 2008, 02:06:58 PM
Impressions to follow.
Post by: NeoThunder on January 22, 2008, 02:37:24 PM
i didn't see myself buying this game, but i'm going to give it a rent and if it's somewhat enjoyable, I might buy it since it's only 30 bucks
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 22, 2008, 02:46:30 PM
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Originally posted by: NeoThunder
i didn't realize this game was only 30 bucks.....I wonder why so low
i didn't see myself buying this game, but i'm going to give it a rent and if it's somewhat enjoyable, I might buy it since it's only 30 bucks
Did you...just answer your own question? =)
Post by: NeoThunder on January 22, 2008, 02:48:00 PM
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Post by: ShyGuy on January 22, 2008, 04:24:15 PM
You can name your Dolphin. I, of course, named the dolphin Ecco. He's like the Epona of the Sea!
Post by: Maverick on January 22, 2008, 05:16:19 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 22, 2008, 05:23:38 PM
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What's the name of the talking Dolphin from SeaQuest? I'm sure that's high up there on the list of what to name a dolphin. Under Flipper and Ecco of course.
Darwin is the name of the dolphin I believe.
Post by: ShyGuy on January 22, 2008, 05:38:35 PM
Post by: NeoThunder on January 22, 2008, 05:58:38 PM
also...what does the online play do?
do you go diving together with a friend or something
Post by: ShyGuy on January 22, 2008, 06:11:04 PM
Naw, here's the IGN preview of the "online co-op" mode.
http://wii.ign.com/articles/846/846342p1.html
Post by: Gylldas on January 22, 2008, 06:28:27 PM
As for dolphin names...I've been thinking of Delphi. Delphinus=dolphin in latin (yay Skies of Arcadia)
Post by: King of Twitch on January 22, 2008, 06:29:52 PM
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on January 22, 2008, 06:55:33 PM
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Originally posted by: MJRx9000
This will be good with some pink floyd loaded up
ooooh good idea. You just totally sold this game for me.
Post by: 18 Days on January 23, 2008, 02:47:04 AM
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Post by: Smash_Brother on January 23, 2008, 05:53:55 AM
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Me and Mario just dived online together. He called some fish g@y I cried.
"Oooh look, g@y fish! G@y fish!"
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"Oooh look, g@y fish! G@y fish!"
Is that from something?
Post by: EasyCure on January 23, 2008, 08:19:45 AM
at least tonight while you're swimmin wit da fishes i'll be choppin people in half with my beam katana.. that makes me happy
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 23, 2008, 08:22:40 AM
Post by: 18 Days on January 23, 2008, 12:10:04 PM
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Originally posted by: ShyGuy
Can I play with Australians or are we WiFi segregated?
We should find out.
Post by: IceCold on January 23, 2008, 01:46:29 PM
QuoteMJRX is right, Comfortably Numb would be an awesome song from the videos I've seen of the game.
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After I've played the game a bit, I think I will make a "Top 10 Endless Ocean Songs" thread
Post by: King of Twitch on January 23, 2008, 03:34:44 PM
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Post by: Gylldas on January 24, 2008, 10:14:33 AM
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Just got the game today and I'm loving it. I find it funny that this $30 game is waay better than many full priced games on the system.
Isn't it though? The complexity curve is handled masterfully too, there is a fair amount of things to do, but they add them piece by piece.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 24, 2008, 11:19:41 AM
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ok....so you yet another game that supports mp3 playback yet the photo channel is still AAC......can someone explain this to me?
Three words: It is Nintendo
Post by: KDR_11k on January 24, 2008, 07:18:54 PM
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Post by: Gylldas on January 25, 2008, 04:13:08 AM
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The first Dungeon Mermaid Caverns is pretty sweet.
Yeah the last two rooms were pretty awesome. I just managed to get the False Killer Whale as my partner.
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Post by: mantidor on January 26, 2008, 02:25:41 PM
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familyvideo.com only charges 99 cents for plain 'ol 4-6 day shipping... but then again, Familyvideo hasn't been able to ship my copy of Endless Ocean yet. It's strange, I usually get my games from them within a week of release date.
thanks, but that isn't accesible to me. Sometimes I forget to mention I live around here and makes the shipping issue more difficult. However I think good old Amazon will be sufficient. I'll give it a try since apparently the game won't arrive here until late february.
edit: Actually good old amazon is not good enough, argh! I'll look elsewhere.
Also, you should download and play Pokemon Snap because is awesome.
Ok, actually, I think the game is probably not for everyone, but I sure loved it!
Post by: Kairon on January 26, 2008, 07:42:06 PM
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thanks, but that isn't accesible to me. Sometimes I forget to mention I live around here and makes the shipping issue more difficult. However I think good old Amazon will be sufficient. I'll give it a try since apparently the game won't arrive here until late february.
edit: Actually good old amazon is not good enough, argh! I'll look elsewhere.
I... keep forgetting about that. I'm sorry. Does PlayAsia ship to you?
Post by: Svevan on January 28, 2008, 09:59:37 AM
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thanks, but that isn't accesible to me. Sometimes I forget to mention I live around here and makes the shipping issue more difficult. However I think good old Amazon will be sufficient. I'll give it a try since apparently the game won't arrive here until late february.
edit: Actually good old amazon is not good enough, argh! I'll look elsewhere.
I... keep forgetting about that. I'm sorry. Does PlayAsia ship to you?
Apparently they do! now to wait for my copy. Even with the shipping prices and all is still cheaper than getting the game directly here
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 28, 2008, 10:38:50 PM
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Post by: Kairon on January 29, 2008, 06:15:04 AM
Why familyvideo? Why do you fail me NOW of all times? No no more heroes! No endless ocean! I can't dive with GP!!! T_T
Post by: ShyGuy on January 29, 2008, 06:39:37 AM
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 29, 2008, 11:05:37 AM
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I still haven't figured out how to access the passageways that have the current that kicks you out.
I may be wrong but besides that one instance where you break open the top of a building the currents are more like puzzles where you use currents to take you to different rooms.
Post by: Svevan on January 29, 2008, 11:26:01 AM
Post by: Svevan on January 29, 2008, 04:43:27 PM
I'd like to believe we really do live in a world where I am an amateur marine biologist who becomes wildly popular for petting lots of fish, and is occasionally visited via jetski by friends who go on dives with me and make fun of the animals. I also would like to believe that becoming a marine biologist does not make it wrong for me to write "shlt yeah" next to a manatee.
The shape on the right is Flynn's trace of the Man-t, underneath is the first ever underwater "lol." The shape up above is Flynn himself.
Post by: ShyGuy on January 29, 2008, 06:38:51 PM
I went for a dive with someone named Justin today, but as far as I know, I have no Justin's on my EO friend list. Such are the mysteries of Manoi Lai.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 30, 2008, 05:56:35 PM
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Post by: Gylldas on January 31, 2008, 05:29:27 PM
Anyhoo I just beat the main "story" of the game the other day. Now I just get to kick back and search for treasure.
Post by: ShyGuy on February 04, 2008, 07:40:10 PM
Best value at $30 on the Wii so far. This is a hard game to categorize. It's a sandbox game like GTA, but plays so different from any other sandbox game. I think the closest equivalent to this game is Animal Crossing.
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