Author Topic: Atari really need to get their act together.. (Read 18733 times)

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #50 on:** March 28, 2004, 07:14:52 PM »

I just rang up EB and asked them to switch my MGS pre-order over to Harvest Moon. Atari's ruined my lust for MGS. *HITLER EMOTICON*

Apparently Harvest Moon comes in tomorrow, and the dude confirmed the big lack of copies thing, Ubisoft are only going to send out enough to cover pre-orders + 1 or 2 left over. =/

Uncle Rich AiAi · « **Reply #51 on:** March 28, 2004, 09:44:31 PM »

Strange. My DVDCrave has my MGS: TTS order allocated already. They musta got it from Europe...methinks

Ocarina Blue · « **Reply #52 on:** March 29, 2004, 12:04:50 AM »

I got a copy of HM! My new credit card was checked and it was allocated in only a few hours time! I love DVDCrave.

Mario · « **Reply #53 on:** March 29, 2004, 05:50:05 PM »

Well Atari have updated their website and changed the MGS release date from OUT NOW to April 2nd.

Termin8Anakin · « **Reply #54 on:** March 29, 2004, 07:38:02 PM »

DVD Crave sent me an email saying that they shipped MGS:TTS today!!!!!!!!

I should get it on thursday or friday

You know the drill if I get it early

Shift Key · « **Reply #55 on:** March 31, 2004, 01:35:14 PM »

*remembers* Ahahaha.
And are you a multimillionaire movie star yet or what Termin8?

Uncle Rich AiAi · « **Reply #56 on:** March 31, 2004, 03:52:32 PM »

he got rejected!

Termin8Anakin · « **Reply #57 on:** March 31, 2004, 08:26:17 PM »

the show is back up again, though!
They rang me up on monday and said the show is back on air!
Me and my cousin got to the studio an hour late, so we're not hosting it this week =(
Oh well

And by 'the usual drill', i mean i post photos of my posing with the game, like I did with Wind Waker when I got it a day early.
Sorry to brag and all. It's just me

akdaman1 · « **Reply #58 on:** March 31, 2004, 09:33:17 PM »

BBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADDD NEEEEWWWSSS !!!

I just went to EB and they said April 4th. And that they arent getting many copies in and that if you dont have it pre ordered then your screwd !!!!

NOoOoNoOoOoO

Uncle Rich AiAi · « **Reply #59 on:** March 31, 2004, 10:34:47 PM »

Whoa? Again? There will be no surprise if it gets delayed till the 10th, then 30th, then into 2005.

I'm proud of you Atari!

Shift Key · « **Reply #60 on:** April 01, 2004, 02:13:04 AM »

Yeah, I got told the 4th as well today (which is a Sunday? Go figure).
But I am within easy distance of three EBs so I should be able to find one.

As for Mario Golf, I have seen it at EB. No-one else seems to believe me. ITS OUT! REALLY!

Termin8Anakin · « **Reply #61 on:** April 01, 2004, 02:35:36 AM »

Read my journal fools

akdaman1 · « **Reply #62 on:** April 01, 2004, 05:23:56 PM »

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Originally posted by: Shifty
Yeah, I got told the 4th as well today (which is a Sunday? Go figure).
But I am within easy distance of three EBs so I should be able to find one.

As for Mario Golf, I have seen it at EB. No-one else seems to believe me. ITS OUT! REALLY!

Yep I saw MarIO Golf as well ...I would pick it up but im a little povo at the moment.

Uncle Rich AiAi · « **Reply #63 on:** April 01, 2004, 09:22:16 PM »

I saw MGS: TTS at EB today........there were 2 copies on the shelf.

Oh yeah, they still had the Sonic Heros "Coming Soon" box. ;__________;

akdaman1 · « **Reply #64 on:** April 01, 2004, 11:35:37 PM »

I got it ...its seems to be released because both Game Rush and EB have it in.

My impressions so far -

The game is very much like the original with improved gfx. The gfx are awsome although the textures need some work and the frame rate in cut scenes jump a little.

The controls are ... HORRIBLE. It doesnt feel like MGS. I died like 10 times trying to crawl into a vent. The button layout is scattered all over the controller and takes quite a bit to get used to. The First person view is also a pain in the ass. I am slowly getting used to it. When shooting in FPS view I always take off my gun. Because I try to side step around by using the L and R buttons and I forget to take my hand off R ...and my gun gets put away.

I will update later.

Is this game a disspointment ? ....HELL NO. Do I love it ? Yes. From what I have played does it keep up with the original? Yes. Does it surpass it ? No

Mario · « **Reply #65 on:** April 02, 2004, 12:09:23 PM »

How can it 'not' surpass the original? That's stupid.

You'll get used to the controls.

Shift Key · « **Reply #66 on:** April 02, 2004, 02:24:47 PM »

*gets out oversized harassment hat and angst pants*
TIME TO GET ME SOME MGSNESS! CIAO!

EDIT: Zing! Success! It took me two EBs and a lot of walking, but I got my hands on one.

akdaman1 · « **Reply #67 on:** April 02, 2004, 06:56:27 PM »

O.K - Dont forget my original post was after a 2 hour play. Now I have played it a little longer ...here are my impressions.

The controls are infact not as bad as I made them out to be. The main problem with them is as most reviewers say. There is no in-between from walking and Running.

The GFX are what you would expect. The frame rate is really fluid for the most part. Except for in cut scenes where it is a little jumpy ( mostly at the start of the game ).

The cut scenes are a mixed bag. Some are Awsome really dragging you in while others make the gameplay look stale [ You will know what I mean before boss fight #3 ].

Right know I am around 1/3 or so through disk 2 and am having the time of my life.

P.S- One other problem is the MGS2 mechanics arent really used except for the FPS.

I will update more on the game later.

Uncle Rich AiAi · « **Reply #68 on:** April 02, 2004, 09:19:59 PM »

My impressions so far -

Still waiting to be shipped.....

Why it is only I have had the worst experience with DVDCrave? They stuffed up my order.....

Mario · « **Reply #69 on:** April 02, 2004, 11:31:28 PM »

I grabbed the last (and probably the first) copy of Twin Snakes from EB this morning, it was $110, of course, but that's fine with me.

My impressions of Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes so far:

Brilliant. It's good old Metal Gear Solid, coated with awesome (yes, awesome) graphics. I love it. I love the new controls. I love the updated cinematics and graphics. I love the classic gameplay. I have found no faults. One of the best games on GCN. It's been a long wait, thanks to Atari, but now i have it, and it was worth the wait. Now excuse me while i go back to playing it.

Termin8Anakin · « **Reply #70 on:** April 03, 2004, 04:34:07 AM »

I raelly have to disagree with you on the issue of the FMVs though Mario.

While they are REALLY well done and acted out VERY well, the quality just sucks. It's jumpy (even some in-game graphics ones), especially the FMVs and those real-life footage ones.
It's not something to mark the game down on in terms of presentation, but more a technical fault.

It's definitely something Nintendo needs to work on for their next console.

akdaman1 · « **Reply #71 on:** April 03, 2004, 01:05:58 PM »

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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
I raelly have to disagree with you on the issue of the FMVs though Mario.

While they are REALLY well done and acted out VERY well, the quality just sucks. It's jumpy (even some in-game graphics ones), especially the FMVs and those real-life footage ones.
It's not something to mark the game down on in terms of presentation, but more a technical fault.

It's definitely something Nintendo needs to work on for their next console.

Agreed.

I finished the game and am gonna go through and get all the dog tags.

Mario is right I got used to the controls and I love the game. But the FMVs are the worst I have EVER seen. Some made me scream ''THIS IF F******N METAL GEAR NOT MATRIX OR DRAGON BALL'' !!!.

In some you see Snake dodging bullets, flipping, jumping etc. Then when the game gets back to you - you feel cheated. Why cant I do a Cart-wheel and dodge a Hinds Missiles ? The most stupid scene has to be when Snake throws a grenade at that sheet of metal that was about to hit him. DUMBEST THING EVER !!!

Uncle Rich AiAi · « **Reply #72 on:** April 03, 2004, 03:48:11 PM »

Are the cutscenes/FMV (whatever) worst than the NSTC version? I don't remember complaints in the reviews.

Oh ya, I hate DVDCrave. I'm the only Aussie on the planet who pre-ordered & hasn't got it yet.

Shift Key · « **Reply #73 on:** April 03, 2004, 08:29:52 PM »

Akdaman: I've just been watching Matrix: Revolutions today. Great movie. I'm still disappointed that more wire-fighting wasn't used in the sequels, but its a great mind-bending trilogy anyway.

"I know Jujitsu."
"Show me."

Erm, yeah, go MGS! It's awesome how its still in its case and plays like some game I haven't played yet because it hasn't come out of its case yet! Figure that one out d00ds!

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #74 on:** April 04, 2004, 12:15:10 AM »

Still troubled by the complex puzzle of shrink wrap, Shifty?

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