Author Topic: Mario Kart Wii Mega Thread (Read 243822 times)

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #175 on:** February 20, 2008, 10:33:57 AM »

Quote from: Bill Aurion on February 19, 2008, 10:07:07 PM

Quote from: GoldenPhoenix on February 19, 2008, 07:52:34 PM
I am going to have to say I am not too happy about classic controller support. Why can't Nintendo utilize the Wiimote/nunchuck for a unique experience? I would think IR pointing would add quite a bit to the game if utilized correctly.

Because that would limit the ability of the remaining control options...When you have so many inputs to choose from, you have to make sure that they are all able to perform everything the game has to offer...

Not necessarily, I see no problem utilizing the nunchuck/pointer functionality/ and button functions to get all you need out of the game. Heck who says pointer functionality has to be used all the time.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #176 on:** February 20, 2008, 10:49:33 AM »

LULZ Daisy got kicked down to the minors.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #177 on:** February 20, 2008, 10:50:31 AM »

**** THE BABIES

Mario · « **Reply #178 on:** February 20, 2008, 03:03:33 PM »

EUROPE RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED

APRIL 11

PARTY TIME

*EN · « **Reply #179 on:** February 20, 2008, 04:24:07 PM »

I hope that they incorporate the MP3 playback feature like in Excitetruck!

Does anyone else like that idea?

Plugabugz · « **Reply #180 on:** February 20, 2008, 06:56:37 PM »

SUPER DUPER EXTRA CAMEL PARTY!

I = happeh.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #181 on:** February 20, 2008, 07:34:10 PM »

I'm no graphics whore, but why is Donkey Kong so low poly?

Darkheart · « **Reply #182 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:04:20 PM »

I can only guess that the graphics are low end to allow for a smooth frame rate for 12 racers online. . . .

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #183 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:07:10 PM »

The game looks far superior to Double Dash in every way...except for the DK model...

Seriously, I don't know what they did with it either! That shine effect is pretty awful...

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #184 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:15:19 PM »

I hate MP3 playback for games. It is an annoying feature that takes away from the work that the sound developers created for the game. There is almost no songs that truly fit the experience of the game like the original soundtrack. I even hate it when EA and others decide just to license music for their extreme sports games. To me it sounds shallow and does truly create ambient audio to the fullest.

This is a feature that Xbox 360 and PS3 herald as the big advancement in the audio experience for games, but in reality it is pointless and annoying.

Mod Edit: Really guys, was it necessary for all that?

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #185 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:22:48 PM »

Often times games look horrible in stills, because he models were designed to be animated and move fast.

I would not give it a second thought, until we see how it looks animated.

Smoke39 · « **Reply #186 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:51:23 PM »

Spak, I fail to see how an mp3 playback OPTION is so terrible. If you prefer the soundtrack created specifically for the game, just don't use the mp3 feature. :/

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #187 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:52:23 PM »

I for one love MP3 playback. It gives me a chance to pick music that'll get me pumped in the game, a way for me to feel more immersed in the style and design a new attitude.

With ExiteTruck I played the Scorpions for example

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #188 on:** February 20, 2008, 10:22:13 PM »

Looks like the character models have been untouched from DD, to allow for more players and beefier stages.

DK looks the same from DD. Most of you didn't notice cuz you all hate DD and didn't pay attention to the game.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #189 on:** February 20, 2008, 11:12:05 PM »

MP3 playback is fantastic. Excite Truck is an 8 without it, and a 9 with it. Same for Tony Hawk games and what not. Super Mario Galaxy, Zelda, Halo - it wouldn't make sense, but racing and sports games are a perfect fit for custom soundtracks.

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #190 on:** February 21, 2008, 12:02:36 AM »

This is the first time I have ever truly had to face the reality that Donkey Kong doesn't wear pants.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #191 on:** February 21, 2008, 12:20:35 AM »

He drives on the wild side.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #192 on:** February 21, 2008, 04:03:07 AM »

The MP3 thing is just my opinion. But, I am a purist.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #193 on:** February 21, 2008, 04:10:51 AM »

Quote from: Spak-Spang on February 21, 2008, 04:03:07 AM

The MP3 thing is just my opinion. But, I am a purist.

Being a purist or not being a purist so subjective is it not? That argument never ends.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #194 on:** February 21, 2008, 04:18:37 AM »

:^) I understand that it is my opinion. But i personally do not favor listening to other music when playing my games...and I know you can say, but they have that option so you should use it...that doesn't take away from your "purist" views.

But to me it does. But again it is only my opinion, and I am allowed to have it...even if it is wrong.

(But it isn't.)

IceCold · « **Reply #195 on:** February 21, 2008, 04:20:40 AM »

Well, Spak could also be worried that if there's an MP3 option, the developers might think they're allowed to be lazy with the original soundtrack, which he obviously doesn't want..

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #196 on:** February 21, 2008, 05:39:42 AM »

Quote from: Spak-Spang on February 21, 2008, 04:18:37 AM

:^) I understand that it is my opinion. But i personally do not favor listening to other music when playing my games...and I know you can say, but they have that option so you should use it...that doesn't take away from your "purist" views.

But to me it does. But again it is only my opinion, and I am allowed to have it...even if it is wrong.

(But it isn't.)

Don't take it as an attack, I sympathize with what your saying.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #197 on:** February 21, 2008, 07:00:11 AM »

Let's get this topic back on track with material actually related to the game itself... =3

NEW TRAILER!

Looks amazing in motion, no surprise there...And I'm glad that the Blooper item has returned!

Svevan · « **Reply #198 on:** February 21, 2008, 08:51:23 AM »

It's a bit different when your game is generic, like ExciteTruck; adding your own music flavors the experience. I don't think adding your own music would add much to Mario Kart, which has some fairly famous tunes.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #199 on:** February 21, 2008, 11:28:59 AM »

Why do some of the pics look fugly, like this one?

I personally can't wait to get it, but wow, I hope the models don't really look that bad!

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