Author Topic: The Conduit (Read 611781 times)

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #1325 on:** June 20, 2009, 12:30:17 AM »

Quote from: Ian Sane on June 19, 2009, 07:46:17 PM

The Conduit appears to be of no concern with those that own more than just a Wii.

I own a 360 as well as a Wii, and I'm more interested in The Conduit, even with these reviews, than every 360 FPS coming out this year combined.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #1326 on:** June 20, 2009, 01:00:01 AM »

Quote from: Stratos on June 19, 2009, 09:04:47 PM

I love broken street dates. I should go check if any places in my area have done so.

I don't think it ships until Tuesday, so we won't get it until Wednesday, so sadly no chance of broken street dates. Can't wait to try this out and play online with some of you guys!

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #1327 on:** June 20, 2009, 01:02:09 AM »

I have my WiiSpeak but haven't actually set it up yet. I guess I should do that this weekend.

Ghisy · « **Reply #1328 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:05:28 AM »

Wow, I didn't think my post would cause such a response! It's like WW3 in here! o_O

Quote from: bustin98 on June 19, 2009, 01:23:05 PM

That review seems pretty lame. The gameplay is great, but its linear, slow, and boring. Doesn't that contradict? They need to break 'gameplay' down. If they like the controls, they need to say 'great controls'.

I may have taken a shortcut here, let me translate parts of the review that deal with the gameplay:
- they say nunchuk+wiimote combination is pretty solid but it's limited when you have to do a hard turn in a corridor or aim at something above you (feels like you're "trapped in an invisible cube", as they say)
- they're not very happy with the way the enemies come onscreen: it feels like an "uninspired Time Crisis".
- they say enemy auto-lock even make things easier.

They do say that multiplayer experience brings something innovative on the Wii though.

(I hope my translation is okay, I'm not that good at translating things!

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BeautifulShy · « **Reply #1329 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:30:33 AM »

http://www.gogamer.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=73463542&extid=june1909

It is a little bit cheaper. $41.90

Jump at the chance now if you haven't preordered.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #1330 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:39:49 AM »

Considering how Halo 3 expected me to perform headshots with the aiming equivalent of a brick on wheels and by the time I've had the crosshairs even close to an enemy was already screaming at me to run away and take cover because the enemies had landed the three hits it takes to deplete the health bar I think motion controls are a massive selling point for an FPS. The lack of local MP will prevent The Conduit from getting close to Halo's success though.

Generally aiming in 360 xPSes is so clunky I tend to run up and punch enemies into the face because it's less fiddly than dealing with the aiming system and weapons that have their damage balanced so badly that headshots are absolutely mandatory. I got umpteen deaths in the Red Faction demo because I preferred using the sledgehammer over the stupid peashooters and running up to a bunch of enemies tends to get you killed. Similarily I've died many times in Halo because I was too close to the enemies after punching one or two of them to death just to skip the aiming process. On the other hand in Red Steel I use the pistol in close combat because it's easier to click on the enemy's head than to use that stupid melee gesture (and I think shooting is faster too).

ShyGuy · « **Reply #1331 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:42:11 AM »

I swear every time a game like this is reviewed, it is the first FPS the reviewer has ever played on the Wii.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #1332 on:** June 20, 2009, 11:15:26 AM »

Ok so I got Lindy to post a Wi-Fi night thread in MM&ST forum. It will be on the 24th at 3 pm PST.

D_Average · « **Reply #1333 on:** June 20, 2009, 12:20:30 PM »

Quote from: Ghisy on June 20, 2009, 07:05:28 AM

Quote from: bustin98 on June 19, 2009, 01:23:05 PM
I may have taken a shortcut here, let me translate parts of the review that deal with the gameplay:
- they say nunchuk+wiimote combination is pretty solid but it's limited when you have to do a hard turn in a corridor or aim at something above you (feels like you're "trapped in an invisible cube", as they say)

Thats the same issue I had with MOH 2 for the Wii. At times I would get caught in fits of endless spinning. Completely ruined the experience. Haven't played the game in over a year.

Its also worth noting that the game launches in 3 days, we've had what seems like 3 years of hype for it, yet none of the major or minor outlets have been given the go ahead to post their review yet. Just the Nintendo mags. Hmmmm.......

KDR_11k · « **Reply #1334 on:** June 20, 2009, 01:15:52 PM »

Quote from: Maxi on June 20, 2009, 11:15:26 AM

Ok so I got Lindy to post a Wi-Fi night thread in MM&ST forum. It will be on the 24th at 3 pm PST.

Bawww, it won't be released by then here...

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #1335 on:** June 20, 2009, 01:26:36 PM »

Well then we can do one for Europe in August.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #1336 on:** June 20, 2009, 02:18:15 PM »

I'm gonna get wii speak this weekend. How do I test it out?

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #1337 on:** June 20, 2009, 03:14:47 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on June 20, 2009, 02:18:15 PM

I'm gonna get wii speak this weekend. How do I test it out?

WiiSpeak Channel.

This game will be good. Trust me a already played it. It looks great, played well. I'm happy.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #1338 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:41:58 PM »

Quote

Its also worth noting that the game launches in 3 days, we've had what seems like 3 years of hype for it, yet none of the major or minor outlets have been given the go ahead to post their review yet. Just the Nintendo mags. Hmmmm.......

And why is this something to be concerned about? You see it happen all the time where maybe a couple of magazines get to review a game but the majority of the sites aren't given the OK to post their review until a certain time, it doesn't necessarily have to do with the quality of the game either. Heck some of the biggest titles around don't have reviews posted until launch day.

Stratos · « **Reply #1339 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:47:36 PM »

Nintendo cut all of the right deals to post reviews early.

Though I kind of assumed IGN would be doing the first one wince they and HVS are so buddy buddy. IGN did launch their game into the spotlight.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #1340 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:49:59 PM »

Quote from: Stratos on June 20, 2009, 05:47:36 PM

Nintendo cut all of the right deals to post reviews early.

Though I kind of assumed IGN would be doing the first one wince they and HVS are so buddy buddy. IGN did launch their game into the spotlight.

True but Sega is the publisher now. My guess is that they have a pretty big say in when the reviews come out. Also IGN hadn't even gotten the chance to try out multiplayer before Wednesday.

Stratos · « **Reply #1341 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:52:30 PM »

I'm pretty sure the've played multiplayer before Wednesday. Or was that just them showing off videos of it?

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #1342 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:54:39 PM »

Quote from: Stratos on June 20, 2009, 05:52:30 PM

I'm pretty sure the've played multiplayer before Wednesday. Or was that just them showing off videos of it?

They played it in a controlled environment, but they had yet to play the final product online (They talk about it on NVC that was released on Wednesday). They were going to play the HVS guys along with some others on Thursday I believe.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #1343 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:07:33 PM »

This stupid Wii Speak keeps failing its performance check. Is there a topic somewhere for Wii Speak already?

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #1344 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:32:18 PM »

Speaking of WiiSpeak, where can I get it cheap? It's $28 on Amazon.

Mop it up · « **Reply #1345 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:38:46 PM »

Do you have Animal Crossing yet? I've heard of people snagging the bundle for around $40 so maybe you could find a deal like that somewhere.

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #1346 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:40:25 PM »

Funny you should say that. Sweet mother of pearl, look at this deal on NewEgg!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16878190050

$34.99 for the bundle, and free shipping! In for one!

Mop it up · « **Reply #1347 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:42:44 PM »

I'm tempted to buy some and sell them on eBay...

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #1348 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:42:55 PM »

Quote from: Lindy on June 20, 2009, 06:40:25 PM

Funny you should say that. Sweet mother of pearl, look at this deal on NewEgg!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16878190050

$34.99 for the bundle, and free shipping! In for one!

Holy crap is Lindy going to actually play AC with all of us? A miracle!

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #1349 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:44:38 PM »

Quote from: GoldenPhoenix on June 20, 2009, 06:42:55 PM

Holy crap is Lindy going to actually play AC with all of us? A miracle!

Don't go getting all crazy now. Although I'm tempted to come to your town and cut down all of your trees.

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Author Topic: The Conduit (Read 611781 times)