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It's our Eleventy-First episode, and thankfully, the Lord of the Rings references will end there. This week sees the regular crew doing what they do best. We aimed for a leaner, more succinct episode and found mild success with a 1:45 running time. It's all relative, people.
After a typically lengthy New Business, we answer some of your burning questions in Listener Mail. Included are Jonny praising/bashing Braid and James putting an official name to something he does every week regardless.
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This podcast was edited by James Jones.
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Well, I really like Braid and enjoyed playing through it a great deal. But I don't think it's the Second Coming as some people do, so I mentioned a few criticisms too. Mainly, I compared it to Nintendo-style platformers to put it in context for our listeners who don't have access to the demo.
I played the demo and at first I thought it was alright. The time controls were cool, but didn't see why people were going crazy over it. I played it a second time and had a lot of fun, especially when you figure out how to obtain the puzzle pieces.
I read a really good article about how game journalists and doing a poor job at reviewing games. It said that they were behaving like hyper teens who are quick to glorify any popular game or anything that is cool. The point of the article was to inform reviewers to take a neutral stance when reviewing games and stop trying to appeal to 13 years old, and criticize the game if they have to.
They used the GTA IV reviews as an example, but I think the logic applies to Braid. People are hyping it way too much and while its a great game people really do need to turn the hype down a bit.
I agree that there are a lot of writers out there who are quick to throw out "perfect," "awe-inspiring," and the tried-and-tired "innovative,"
I played the demo and at first I thought it was alright. The time controls were cool, but didn't see why people were going crazy over it. I played it a second time and had a lot of fun, especially when you figure out how to obtain the puzzle pieces.
I played the demo and at first I thought it was alright. The time controls were cool, but didn't see why people were going crazy over it. I played it a second time and had a lot of fun, especially when you figure out how to obtain the puzzle pieces.
The demo doesn't do much justice to Braid. The stuff you see in the demo barely even qualifies as puzzles compared to the rest of the game. If you are intrigued by the game, I definitely recommend paying for the full thing. It's one of the most creative and demanding puzzle games I've ever played, and the aesthetics are magnificent. Most of my complaints have to do with the story and how it is presented.
Toki Tori Review (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/reviewArt.cfm?artid=16346) :(
Toki Tori Review (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/reviewArt.cfm?artid=16346) :(
Toki Tori Review (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/reviewArt.cfm?artid=16346) :(
Yep, I realized that I was wrong about that shortly after we recorded. Sorry about that, Nick! It's a good review, although I like the graphics a lot more than you do.
Toki Tori Review (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/reviewArt.cfm?artid=16346) :(
Yep, I realized that I was wrong about that shortly after we recorded. Sorry about that, Nick! It's a good review, although I like the graphics a lot more than you do.
Ah I see, I thought they were ok, but there was just something about them that seemed crappy to me. I like the characters alot though, but all of it is pretty inconsequential as the game itself is awesome.
I wanted to provide a friendly correction in regards to the SNK Volume 1. It is 19.99 on PS2 and 29.99 on Wii, in addition to that from what i read the PS2 version is poorly optimized and has slowdown while the Wii version is virtually perfect when it comes to emulating the Arcade.
I haven't really even started yet. Been sick. I haven't done nothin' for nobody (work included) except kept my bed company.
I'm disappointed my surviving the Black Death isn't met with more joy.
Black death aka Playing Ace Combat 6 aka Playing Miami Nights
I'm also doing some stuff that will help me streamline the editing process.
I'm also doing some stuff that will help me streamline the editing process.
Dude, you quit the podcast?
I know a secret about 113.
There is, but it isn't listener submitted. It's review copy material.