Community Forums => I'M BACK => Topic started by: GoldenPhoenix on March 04, 2008, 05:16:29 AM
Title: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 04, 2008, 05:16:29 AM
It has been confirmed here http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/wii/review/R122293.html (http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/wii/review/R122293.html)
You really all should stay away from Brawl because:
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The Wi-Fi battle options are far from flawless: searching for players can take up to minutes (though there is a Sandbag you can perform your moves on to alleviate the waiting time); tedious friend code-entering is required to battle your friends (though this is a global complaint for Nintendo's Wi-Fi titles, not just Brawl); and there is sometimes a bit of lag during battle.
Or its pitiful modes:
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This time, the only bonus level is Target Smash. Snag the Trophies, Race to the Finish, and Board the Platforms are nowhere to be seen, and the few Target Smash stages are now shared amongst all characters, instead of each character having his/her own unique stage as in 64 and Melee. The varied, sometimes wacky bonuses that appear upon clearing each stage in Melee (and whose collection led to unlocking the most prized trophy, the Diskun) have also been removed: one's score is now entirely dependent on the time remaining and damage dealt.
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Simply put, many of the remixes, while arranged by famed composers, do not really do their originals justice. The fast-paced, cheery-sounding Ocarina of Time medley would have sounded out of place in the original game. The Song of Time in the medley lacks the ethereal, somewhat sorrowful mood within the Temple of Time. Saria's Song, which should evoke a melancholy feeling of a lost friend, is strikingly unfitting when played at such a fast tempo. .............. Nearly all of the music appears to be synthesized, not recorded by a live orchestra, as was the case in Super Mario Galaxy. Brawl's soundtrack is a prime example where nostalgia or quantity does not imply quality.
So in conclusion:
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For those who wanted a Melee 1.1, that's great, but I'd rather have stuck to the original instead of shelling out another $50 for a limited upgrade.
Please be smart and skip out on Smash Brothers Brawl, instead get an overlooked gem like Escape form Bug Island which is fresh! Heck get it and Miami Nights for the price of Smash Brothers Brawl. 1+1=2 not 1.1
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: Shift Key on March 04, 2008, 05:51:03 AM
Being a hater is always trendy
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 04, 2008, 06:02:19 AM
This is the internet, so I'm not sure, but I believe she was using the ancient art of sarcasm to mock the haters, which is also always trendy.
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: Nick DiMola on March 04, 2008, 07:31:26 AM
Old news, Crimm already filled us in (http://nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=23716.0).
Someone needs to tell gamerankings to start building in gamefaqs scores into their cumulative review score. How can I trust the cumulative score at game rankings when the most important reviews aren't even counted!?
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 04, 2008, 12:42:39 PM
Old news, Crimm already filled us in (http://nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=23716.0).
Someone needs to tell gamerankings to start building in gamefaqs scores into their cumulative review score. How can I trust the cumulative score at game rankings when the most important reviews aren't even counted!?
I think it is a conspiracy to be honest. This poor gamefaqs reviewer isn't getting paid off, so his score doesn't matter.
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: Crimm on March 04, 2008, 02:25:11 PM
gamefaqs are high comedy. I approve this continued mocking of gamefaqs reviews.
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 04, 2008, 03:45:13 PM
Just to show I'm fair, here is a quote from a professionally written pro-Brawl review
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What smash is all about really. This has been made bigger, better and just plain awesome. Pretty much every mode in the game has Co-Op modes but what stands out is the great as ever multi-player. Items to throw in for randomness if you please or a stock match in Final Destination with no items. Each is fun to watch, because no one match is ever the same. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll get drunk and watch Jigglypuff get ripped apart. It's just FUN. And you'll NEVER get tired of it. Ever.
Overall, a Fantastic game and a worthy addition to the series. VERY fun and sure to be stuck in your Wii for a while. And even longer if you have friends.
FUN, NEVER, and VERY how can you go wrong?
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 04, 2008, 04:20:53 PM
He means he never gets tired of no-item Final Destination Space Animal matches, amirite.
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: Shift Key on March 05, 2008, 06:49:23 AM
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 06, 2008, 04:29:34 PM
It makes perfect nonsense.
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: Plugabugz on March 06, 2008, 04:37:23 PM
Nongames meet nonsense.
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 07, 2008, 08:27:57 PM
This is your last warning now that Brawl is almost a day out.
Don't waste your time with this crappy slow game
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Unfortunately, this is where the game really suffers, and truly turns Brawl into more of a “party game” than a “fighting game”.
To put it simply, the game is just too slow. It's the slowest game in the series, and makes no attempt to hide it. The quick, edge-of-your-seat action from Melee has all but vanished, as all characters now move slower and take longer to return to the ground. Final Smashes, a new sort of "super-move" for all characters, also suffer from this; while they're cool to watch at first, eventually you get so sick of how much they slow the pace of the game down that you'll be reluctant to even pick them up at all (as flashy as they may seem).
From what I've read, these change were done to encourage more mid-air combat – and while it certainly does help that aspect, it doesn't do much for the game in general. And when there is something wrong with the core physics of the game, you can't help but feel bad for the developers, who have otherwise poured so much time and effort into the other aspects of the game.
Speaking of which, there are many other elements of the game which help redeem its poor mechanics. There are a wealth of gameplay modes (both single and multiplayer) to enjoy, as well as tons of things to collect. Personally, I'm big fan of Nintendo history, and for me collecting all the various pieces of memorabilia was probably my favorite part. However, if that's not your thing, you can also try your hand at the various other gameplay modes such as Event Mode, Multi-Man Brawl, or heck, even design your own stage! There is truly is a lot of different things to do in this game - the question is, do you actually want to do them?
And horrendous replay value:
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For a fighting game, this is where it really hurts. The core gameplay of Brawl just does not stand up to its predecessors, or most any game in the fighting genre. The physics changes make the game too predictable, and Final Smashes (Which admittedly are cool the first 15 or 20 times), slow the game down to a point where it's not even worth having them toggled on – which makes me question why they put so much effort into them in the first place.
Do NOT buy Mario Party 9 aka Smash Brothers Brawl:
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Don't let the genre fool you – Super Smash Brothers Brawl is not a fighting game. It is a party game, through-and-through; surprisingly similar to Mario Party, in fact. However, just like MP, its appeal will wear off after about a week of playing, and it's really doubtful that you'll ever find yourself coming back to it except for big occasions or some such.
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: Pale on March 07, 2008, 09:15:24 PM
While Brawl is slower than Melee, there is no way in hell it's slower than Smash 64.
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: that Baby guy on March 08, 2008, 02:05:27 AM
Hey, Pale, did you add my fc? Let me know when you want to take a beating.
Title: Re: Smash Brothers Brawl is Melee 1.1
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on May 14, 2008, 12:17:49 AM
Thought I'd bring back my loving adoration for gamefaqs.
