Author Topic: Mario Galaxy (Read 240976 times)

MarioAllStar · « **Reply #700 on:** November 12, 2007, 04:11:23 PM »

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I'm not suggesting games jump back to immense levels of difficulty, but in the grand scheme of things, games just seem to be getting easier and easier.

I agree that games are getting easier, but one might argue that it is a natural progression away from the early days of arcade gaming, where games were engineered to wrestle one's hard-earned quarters out of his pocket. In an era where gaming is a one-time purchase, the focus naturally shifts to prolonging one's enjoyment with the game (so the consumer does not regret his purchase) rather than encouraging frustrated players to play (i.e., buy) again and overcome a system that is tilted in the machine's favor. Gaming is no longer an obstacle where the pleasure comes from winning, but an environment where simple interaction brings joy and victory--if present--is just icing on the cake.

I know I enjoyed just being in the overworld of the past 3D Mario games, and I expect Mario Galaxy to be no different. Still, nothing quite matches the feeling of defeating a boss you spent hours, days, or even weeks trying to overcome. Each system of enjoyment has its benefits, and surely the two can co-exist.

Tanookisuit · « **Reply #701 on:** November 12, 2007, 04:13:14 PM »

BTW, the Circuit City store here in Chicago aren't selling MG for that ridiculous $35. It's straight up $49.95.

IceCold · « **Reply #702 on:** November 12, 2007, 05:07:57 PM »

That's for Black Friday, I believe.

Tanookisuit · « **Reply #703 on:** November 12, 2007, 05:29:09 PM »

Chris1 · « **Reply #704 on:** November 12, 2007, 06:30:08 PM »

Aww nothing can replace the feeling of the anticipation of buying a new Mario platformer! I've been playing Sunshine this past week, as its a habit of mine to always replay the recent ones before the new one drops, and I still can't understand the hate this game garners! Its a pure joy to move Mario and somersault through isle delfino. So hopefully I can pick Galaxy up later on today, and play it for my entire fall break! Ha! now that's living! so in the FLUDD's words "the vacation starts now"!

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #705 on:** November 12, 2007, 06:35:16 PM »

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Aww nothing can replace the feeling of the anticipation of buying a new Mario platformer! I've been playing Sunshine this past week, as its a habit of mine to always replay the recent ones before the new one drops, and I still can't understand the hate this game garners! Its a pure joy to move Mario and somersault through isle delfino. So hopefully I can pick Galaxy up later on today, and play it for my entire fall break! Ha! now that's living! so in the FLUDD's words "the vacation starts now"!

Dang it, that was what I was going to do but I forgot!

Kairon · « **Reply #706 on:** November 12, 2007, 08:10:09 PM »

My roommate got this game this afternoon, but he's had strasight class and work from then till midnight. Now we're playing the game and our lvies are put on hold, and I'm his "co-star" second player.

The game floored me with a furious opening, and is so blisteringly fast-paced and crazy inventive so far that I haven't had a chance to breath. Amazing.

IceCold · « **Reply #707 on:** November 12, 2007, 08:35:26 PM »

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Originally posted by: Kairon - November 7, 2006
I don't understand the hype because I don't get what's so great about running upside down on a planetoid, nor am I necessarily amazed at using the wiimote to spin mario or to grab things for bubble mario to gravitate to.

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Miyamoto fanboy, indeed..

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #708 on:** November 12, 2007, 08:38:08 PM »

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Originally posted by: Kairon - November 7, 2006
I don't understand the hype because I don't get what's so great about running upside down on a planetoid, nor am I necessarily amazed at using the wiimote to spin mario or to grab things for bubble mario to gravitate to.

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Miyamoto fanboy, indeed..

Wow, lol.

Kairon · « **Reply #709 on:** November 12, 2007, 10:06:57 PM »

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Originally posted by: Kairon - November 7, 2006
I don't understand the hype because I don't get what's so great about running upside down on a planetoid, nor am I necessarily amazed at using the wiimote to spin mario or to grab things for bubble mario to gravitate to.

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Miyamoto fanboy, indeed..

Wow, lol.

I REPENT!!!

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #710 on:** November 12, 2007, 10:11:10 PM »

License revoked.

Ceric · « **Reply #711 on:** November 13, 2007, 12:21:34 AM »

Do not past Go Do not Collect 200 Coins.

NWR_DrewMG · « **Reply #712 on:** November 13, 2007, 12:34:57 AM »

So after I heard about the TRU gift card promotion, I decided to get the game from there. However what I did not realize is that TRU does preorders. I don't have one. Are they like Gamestop in that they only order enough for the preorders in the first shipment? I know they're not selling until 5 PM but I'm cool with that- I just want to know if I'm going to be screwed by not preordering.

Ceric · « **Reply #713 on:** November 13, 2007, 02:02:47 AM »

You know I bet you that they won't give you the $25 Gift Card if your picking up a Pre-order...

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Just called Toys'R'Us, they are being douches and telling me they won't sell it until 5:00pm. Flier says "by 5pm", by definition 8a, which is applicable here,

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8 a: in or to the amount or extent of <win by a nose>

These things are pet peeves of mine. using one word when they really mean another. In this case at.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #714 on:** November 13, 2007, 04:47:04 AM »

Just got the game at Fred Meyer! I will be playing it tonight.

Kairon · « **Reply #715 on:** November 13, 2007, 05:32:20 AM »

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License revoked.

It's true though. I am not worthy of worshipping the ground that Miyamoto floats above!

Edit: fixed.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #716 on:** November 13, 2007, 05:37:01 AM »

I think this statement by Nemo was far worse.

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I was caught off guard that Red Steel was the most innovative game shown.

Oh the horror!

Luigi Dude · « **Reply #717 on:** November 13, 2007, 10:14:45 AM »

I found the game last night at the local 24 hour Wal-Mart, was up all night playing.

All I can say is anyone that hasn't played it yet needs to play it now. Nothing else should matter to any of you, except this game. Anyone who doesn't play this game needs to have their hands removed because they no longer have the right to be considered a gamer.

That's how good this game is.

So get going, buy it, rent it or steal it if you have to. This is one of those games that everyone needs to experience PERIOD!!!

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #718 on:** November 13, 2007, 10:19:19 AM »

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I found the game last night at the local 24 hour Wal-Mart, was up all night playing.

All I can say is anyone that hasn't played it yet needs to play it now. Nothing else should matter to any of you, except this game. Anyone who doesn't play this game needs to have their hands removed because they no longer have the right to be considered a gamer. That's how good this game is.

So get going, buy it, rent it or steal it if you have to. This is one of those games that everyone needs to experience PERIOD!!!

I hate you people that get to play it before me, I have to WORK!

Luigi Dude · « **Reply #719 on:** November 13, 2007, 10:32:58 AM »

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I hate you people that get to play it before me, I have to WORK!

Just tell your bosses you have to take the day off to play Mario Galaxy. Since it's Mario, I'm sure they'll understand.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #720 on:** November 13, 2007, 10:33:51 AM »

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I hate you people that get to play it before me, I have to WORK!

Just tell your bosses you have to take the day off to play Mario Galaxy. Since it's Mario, I'm sure they'll understand.

I told my boss and he thought it was funny. Luckily tomorrow is my work at home day!

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #721 on:** November 13, 2007, 11:08:20 AM »

I find it interesting that on Gamerankings the USER rating is 8.7/10. That seems quite odd to me.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #722 on:** November 13, 2007, 11:10:03 AM »

To anyone that is upset about not being able to play the game right away: suck it up!

While I have the game reserved I probably won't be getting it till sometime next week. First off, my Gamestop is an hour long drive and I don't have a car so I need a ride. Second, I work till late in the afternoon so I have no time left to go out and get the game. Finally, my family is going through a hard financial situation so the little money that I have I am using it to help them out, since they have helped me greatly in the past. I am waiting to get paid as well as try to earn a little cash so I have enough money to buy the game and use the rest for groceries and such.

But whatever happens the fact remains; I will not get Mario Galaxy right away. So if all you have to wait is one day in order to fully get it, you are lucky! :p

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #723 on:** November 13, 2007, 11:17:06 AM »

Got it, love it! =D

12 stars in 2 hours, it's been absolutely fantastic!

nitsu niflheim · « **Reply #724 on:** November 13, 2007, 11:25:50 AM »

Played a little bit this evening, have 6 stars. Hate the Loopdeeloop Galaxy, but I finished it!

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Author Topic: Mario Galaxy (Read 240976 times)