Author Topic: Zack & Wiki (Read 65538 times)

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #175 on:** October 30, 2007, 03:30:09 PM »

GameStop had 1 copy left when I picked up BWii today. So I got it. Apparently they had a modest restock.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #176 on:** October 30, 2007, 06:25:19 PM »

Oh dear God in heaven is there no retailer around here with a shred of taste in games? Where do all these philistines come from and why do they start up game stores!

How much longer must I wait...

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #177 on:** November 02, 2007, 03:28:42 PM »

Loving the game, but I have some major gripes...

1) Capcom likes to kill off Zack...I mean, come on, some of the deaths are absolutely ridiculously trial-and-error...
2) The walking-around controls...I was killed multiple times in the bastardly Keeper of the Ice and Frost Breath levels because Zack walked somewhere other than where I was aiming at...Thankfully these times of need have been fairly infrequent, but it's still frustrating...
3) The music mini-games...I hate them...HATE THEM...

Other than that, I love the puzzles (when they aren't trying to kill you in a cheap way), love the music, love the characters, love the visuals, and love the theme...Very nice stuff...

ShyGuy · « **Reply #178 on:** November 02, 2007, 03:36:21 PM »

Really? I haven't had any real issues with Zack going the wrong place.

Strell · « **Reply #179 on:** November 02, 2007, 03:44:13 PM »

This is an amazing game.

I am urging everyone to recommend it to as many people as they can in the upcoming holidays.

I know I am. I think I might even buy a few extra copies for gifts/just because.

Urkel · « **Reply #180 on:** November 03, 2007, 09:09:08 PM »

Zack & Wiki is fan-f*cking-tastick. It's seriously about as good as any first party Wii game right now.

One thing I don't like about a lot of point and click adventure games is the lack of replay value. Usually once you've solved the puzzle, that's it. But with Zack and Wiki several puzzles have multiple solutions. I was just messing around on the first boss level and discovered a completely different way to beat the boss that I didn't even think of the first time around.

Great stuff. Don't dismiss it just because it's cartoony.

Crimm · « **Reply #181 on:** November 04, 2007, 06:56:52 AM »

God, I had to put this game down to finish work. It's mocking me right now.

Strell · « **Reply #182 on:** November 04, 2007, 07:49:06 AM »

Everyone encourage relatives to get it during the holidays for anyone and everyone you can.

Buy copies to give to friends.

That's what I'm doing.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #183 on:** November 05, 2007, 12:55:10 AM »

I rented this game, and after about 6-8 hours I am on World 4. This game really is brilliant and as great as they say it is. Though I wonder how many worlds are actually in this game, because it seems like it could be a short game...and is there any replay value in the game?

This is a brilliant game that everyone needs to try, and the puzzles really are the best puzzles I have played in a long time...very, very clever, and hard but in a fun I want to try it again way.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #184 on:** November 05, 2007, 06:35:48 AM »

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Originally posted by: UrkelUsually once you've solved the puzzle, that's it. But with Zack and Wiki several puzzles have multiple solutions. I was just messing around on the first boss level and discovered a completely different way to beat the boss that I didn't even think of the first time around.

If you don't mind, what did you do? (/spoiler it for the sake of others).

I finished the game the other day and I'm planning on lending it to my friend's sisters since this would be right up their alley.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #185 on:** November 05, 2007, 07:22:29 AM »

After all the hubub at launch, the game was extremely easy to find in my area.

It's rad, too. I was really dubious about this one because I'm not a point-and-click fan overall, but it's really good. I like that it's split into levels and that everything is so physical...I'm not spending my time talking to a dozen NPCs every time I pick up an item so I can figure out what to do with it.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #186 on:** November 05, 2007, 05:55:37 PM »

Fourth boss... gauntlet of traps.... bombs won't drop into colored circles!!! blarrrgh.

Urkel · « **Reply #187 on:** November 05, 2007, 07:41:05 PM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
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Originally posted by: UrkelUsually once you've solved the puzzle, that's it. But with Zack and Wiki several puzzles have multiple solutions. I was just messing around on the first boss level and discovered a completely different way to beat the boss that I didn't even think of the first time around.

If you don't mind, what did you do? (/spoiler it for the sake of others).

The first time through I beat him by scaring him off with a torch. There's a bit more you have to do after that, but I'm not going to get into it cuz I'm too lazy and assume it was the way most people would've gotten past him.

The second time through I was just running around the level ringing the bell to see if there were any hidden coins, and I found a couple of surprises. First, if you ring the bell a few times just outside the entrance to the underground area, he'll get pissed off and knock a bowl on top of the snake head statue which will save you some trouble.

Then I tried ringing the bell by the area outside just to the right of the bats. The boss will go and see what the sound was. If you run back into the cave before he sees you, he'll stay there with his back turned. All you have to do then is sneak up behind him and ring the bell until he "dies". For LOLs bring a lit torch with you before ringing the bell.

Pale · « **Reply #188 on:** November 06, 2007, 03:31:12 AM »

For Urkel in regards to the first boss level:

Interesting Urkel... I solved in kind of like that. I didn't realize there was another way to get passed the blowing snake besides getting the boss to drop the bucket on its head. What is the first way you did it?

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #189 on:** November 06, 2007, 04:21:25 AM »

I did it by going upstairs to get a pot, putting it on the snake head and then going up and scaring him away with the torch, then using the batbrella to slide down the line, using it to slow my fall, etc.

Pale · « **Reply #190 on:** November 06, 2007, 04:56:02 AM »

Interesting SB. I guess that makes sense. I think I was just ringing the bell like crazy anyway.

I have a new question. The areas have percentages complete in them. When something says, say 70%, and it seems like I've cleared all the stages... is that last 30 because i didn't get unpuzzelable in them all, or because i can somehow unlock more stages?

I just entered the third area if you are curious how far I am.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #191 on:** November 06, 2007, 05:30:42 AM »

I did it Smash Brothers way as well. I was afraid I would be attacked while getting the pot, but wasn't.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #192 on:** November 06, 2007, 05:37:27 AM »

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Originally posted by: Pale
Interesting SB. I guess that makes sense. I think I was just ringing the bell like crazy anyway.

I have a new question. The areas have percentages complete in them. When something says, say 70%, and it seems like I've cleared all the stages... is that last 30 because i didn't get unpuzzelable in them all, or because i can somehow unlock more stages?

I just entered the third area if you are curious how far I am.

As for the missing percentages...

After you beat the game, Barbaros tells you he has treasures hidden throughout the world. Now, when you go to a level, you'll see a picture of chests above the level banner, white if you haven't found them and gold if you have.

As for the chests themselves, it seems as though you make them appear in the level by performing a certain action, and this could be absolutely anything, as far as I've seen. I shook a tree on the pit of tragedy level in the jungle and a chest just randomly appeared after I did it. As you find these chests, the % complete will increase for the area.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #193 on:** November 06, 2007, 06:54:55 PM »

So I got all of Barbosa's "bones" Now I'm fighting the Squid tough stuff

ShyGuy · « **Reply #194 on:** November 10, 2007, 07:53:56 PM »

Made it to the final level, not really liking it very much. It changes two of the games conventions from previous levels and it just doesn't work as well.

1. It's about as twice as long as the next longest level, so running through it again and again is a drag.
2. It's has a lot of puzzles that are timing based which makes it more reaction based than thinking based.

Ghisy · « **Reply #195 on:** November 10, 2007, 11:56:51 PM »

I received the game a couple of days ago!
It's fun but seems kinda difficult at times. We'll see.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #196 on:** November 11, 2007, 12:31:17 PM »

The sword fighting is really getting on my nerves. I think this game may go from a 9.0 to 7.0 because of it.

JonLeung · « **Reply #197 on:** November 11, 2007, 03:47:50 PM »

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The sword fighting is really getting on my nerves. I think this game may go from a 9.0 to 7.0 because of it.

I was frustrated by that for a long time until I realized you should just do a sharp motion as opposed to an exaggerated one. You should practice on the one Hench Mummy that can't kill you, which is the one at the bottom that you have to face anyway. Get two slashes in, let him beat you, pick up your sword, and try again. When you have the motion right, then you can go back to the top guy to get the secret treasure, if that's what you're doing.

Anyway, I finished the game with 100% on a rental. Does this make me a bad person, because I want more games like this, but won't buy it because I no longer have any need to play it again?

Kairon · « **Reply #198 on:** November 11, 2007, 03:53:17 PM »

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Originally posted by: ShyGuyAnyway, I finished the game with 100% on a rental. Does this make me a bad person, because I want more games like this, but won't buy it because I no longer have any need to play it again?

Hmmm... *thinks*

ShyGuy · « **Reply #199 on:** November 11, 2007, 05:25:12 PM »

Okay, I finally beat it. The last few levels after [spoilers]after you get all of Barbaros' bones[/spoilers] weren't that great in my opinion. The final battle isn't that hard per say, but the style of game play is different than the rest of the game, which is a pet peeve of mine about final boss battles.

I'm a little puzzled out and I think the FPS action of MOHH2 next week is just what the doctor ordered.

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