Author Topic: The Conduit (Read 489603 times)

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #800 on:** January 30, 2009, 07:32:38 PM »

We'll be wii-speeking too.

WuTangTurtle · « **Reply #801 on:** January 30, 2009, 09:15:19 PM »

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 30, 2009, 04:33:40 PM

^ There's something wrong with that statement.

agreed.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #802 on:** January 30, 2009, 09:23:57 PM »

Great new editorial from HVS is up at IGN. It goes over the history of the game, the risks they took, and how they are still taking suggestions.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/949/949610p1.html

Termin8Anakin · « **Reply #803 on:** January 31, 2009, 10:11:09 AM »

Good read.
Definitely shows how dedicated they are to this project, and a great insight into the industry.

It's also good that Sega isn't trying to take a stranglehold on anything either, merely providing whatever resources are needed to get the job done the right way.

bosshogx · « **Reply #804 on:** January 31, 2009, 01:36:29 PM »

This may sound like a dumb question, but here goes:

Who here is REALLY going to buy this game at launch?

By that I mean buy it day one, no matter the reviews. It's kind of like how you have so much faith in a game that you will just take the plunge. I'm always interested in seeing just how often back up their talk.

It's funny that this generation of gaming for Nintendo fans has really set us back on our heels. Had motion control not been added, you'd know for a fact how games would play out. Case in point, how many of you are going to be a day one purchaser of the upcoming Punch Out!! game for the Wii. You just know it will be motion controlled and play completely differently from past versions. Does this change your position on purchasing it day one? Are you now going to wait and see the reviews first or charge in and hope for the best?

Me? I'm a day one purchase for The Conduit. These guys have put so much effort into their project and are really trying their best to prove that the Wii audience is for everyone, including the hardcore. I applaud and support their efforts, and to prove it I will buy their game day one. I don't even have to hope that they won't disappoint, I know they won't.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #805 on:** January 31, 2009, 02:13:07 PM »

I'm going to purchase it day one, I believe the game will be at least mediocre, because it was at least mediocre at PAX. heh

KDR_11k · « **Reply #806 on:** January 31, 2009, 02:35:31 PM »

Bosshog, that's not a matter of controls. There are tons of games that got hyped up like the next coming of whatever you're waiting for but turn out to be fairly mediocre or even terribly shitty games.

Thhat the developer is enthusiastic doesn't mean anything either. I've seen a video of the Turning Point: Fall Of Liberty designer (or whatever) talking about how much he liked how it turned out but the game is generally considered a total piece of ****. Every developer is enthusiastic about his gam but not every developer is capable of turning that enthusiasm into a great game.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #807 on:** January 31, 2009, 02:58:53 PM »

I plan on getting The Conduit and Punch Out!! Wii day one.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #808 on:** January 31, 2009, 03:03:31 PM »

Day One.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #809 on:** January 31, 2009, 03:34:40 PM »

The Conduit represents a 3rd party developer (a small one at that) taking a huge risk and developing a game out of a PASSION to do it right. Does that mean the game will be perfect? No I am expecting a pretty average story that probably uses traditional FPS game design elements and nothing really revolutionary or new in any way shape or form.

But I expect it to PLAY great, and to be a great bold step in the right direction. For that reason, I am buying this game...maybe not day one, it depends on my finances, but I will buy this game, and will be happy to support it...even if it is just average.

However, that said, I expect it to be the BEST first person shooter released on the Wii at the time it is released.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #810 on:** January 31, 2009, 05:10:18 PM »

I think The Conduit is really different from Turning Point, this is a game where a company's livelihood has been resting on for quite some time. In addition to that the developer has sought out ways to improve the game and taking it to heart. It shows that they are willing to accept that some things may not be for the best and are willing to adjust that based on critiques from those outside of the company, more so then most developers.

Termin8Anakin · « **Reply #811 on:** January 31, 2009, 05:45:50 PM »

This game was never going to be the second coming of whatever. HVS never said that it would be totally revolutionary or redefine FPSs.

All they have ever said is that they there is a lack of software catering to hardcore players on the Wii, and they hope to remedy that with The Conduit. Considering the extensive focus testing, research and openness to consumer feedback - namely, hardcore player feedback - they are pretty much giving us the greatest game they can possibly make. Nothing about this game appeals to the casual market at all, I reckon.

I will be buying this day one.

Kairon · « **Reply #812 on:** January 31, 2009, 06:00:40 PM »

I'll be pre-ordering this for day one, definitely. Also, my younger bro has told me he's getting his own copy.

Caliban · « **Reply #813 on:** January 31, 2009, 06:26:48 PM »

That article from HVS on IGN was great.

If I pre-ordered then no doubt it's a day one purchase.

bosshogx · « **Reply #814 on:** February 01, 2009, 12:40:26 AM »

Maybe they'll read all of our "Day one" passion and give us some free "Day one" swag. Oh, how about a free shirt that simply says, "Day one" on the front and "The Conduit" on the back.

Actually, I'll just be happy if their bold move encourages other 3rd parties to follow in their footsteps of making good hardcore centric titles.

Tanatoes · « **Reply #815 on:** February 01, 2009, 01:16:32 AM »

It should come as no surprise that I've already pre-ordered it on Amazon. Hope to see some of you online when it comes out!

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #816 on:** February 01, 2009, 01:19:46 AM »

I'll be there Tanatoes.

Quote from: GoldenPhoenix on January 30, 2009, 09:23:57 PM

Great new editorial from HVS is up at IGN. It goes over the history of the game, the risks they took, and how they are still taking suggestions.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/949/949610p1.html

Excellent Read. It's interesting to find out what happens behind the scenes.

King of Twitch · « **Reply #817 on:** February 01, 2009, 01:24:17 AM »

What's this Conduit thing? Is Sandra Bullock in it?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #818 on:** February 01, 2009, 02:21:21 AM »

Sandra Bullock plays crab spider alien #4.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #819 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:03:49 AM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on February 01, 2009, 02:21:21 AM

Sandra Bullock plays crab spider alien #4.

I would buy that DAY 0.

Tanatoes · « **Reply #820 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:15:04 AM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on February 01, 2009, 02:21:21 AM

Sandra Bullock plays crab spider alien #4.

And you can hit her for MASSIVE DAMAGE! (Or not)

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #821 on:** February 01, 2009, 01:38:33 PM »

I'm still on the fence about this one, the lack of local multiplayer hurts and the fact that High Voltage is hit and miss is a little discouraging however I'm still cautiously optimistic and I should probably get this eventually when I'm more stable financially(stupid economy).

Ian Sane · « **Reply #822 on:** February 02, 2009, 12:09:50 PM »

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Who here is REALLY going to buy this game at launch?

Well I do plan on looking at reviews so I guess it depends at what point most reviews have come out. With some games most of the major sites have reviews up on or shortly before release day. Some games take a few days before you get the reviews.

Living in Canada the game is hardly ever here on day one anyway. And I don't think I'll keep a close eye on the release date. It'll probably be a "oh it comes out tomorrow" game for me.

If it gets good reviews though I'll buy it right away. Probably technically not day one but close enough I guess.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #823 on:** February 02, 2009, 01:11:48 PM »

After seeing your game library I have to ask you for your definition of "good".

Ian Sane · « **Reply #824 on:** February 02, 2009, 01:47:43 PM »

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After seeing your game library I have to ask you for your definition of "good".

Depends on how much I'm interested in the game to begin with I guess. If I'm not really that interested you need a higher score. But something like the Conduit can make due with an average of 80% or higher. That would be the lowest I'd go though and on a console that isn't so starved for first person shooters I would be more picky.

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Author Topic: The Conduit (Read 489603 times)