Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: Bill Aurion on August 13, 2008, 07:50:32 PM
Title: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 13, 2008, 07:50:32 PM
An ALL-NEW game based off of the underrated gem for 360 and PS3!
~ Prequel to the original game ~ Designed from the ground up: new story, new characters, new gameplay additions ~ Same four minion types, but they will have new abilities
More info and screens here! (http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/898/898651p1.html)
I found the original to be a lot of fun, and I'll most likely get this one too thanks to it NOT BEING A BLOODY DIRECT PORT! =D
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NWR_pap64 on August 13, 2008, 07:57:07 PM
Heh, for a moment I thought you had posted this in the wrong forum.
So, are those Wii screens or 360 screens?
I find it funny how the game that is basically a take on Pikmin will be on a console that will have a third Pikmin game soon.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Kairon on August 13, 2008, 08:06:50 PM
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OMGOMGOMG I LOVE YOU BILL!!!!
What do you want from me Bill? What do you need? Overlord was one of those games that absolutely broke my ehart wasn't coming for the Wii! Oh I'm so happy right now!!!
Thank you Lords of Nintendo!
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Nick DiMola on August 13, 2008, 08:08:55 PM
Epic epic win.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: ShyGuy on August 13, 2008, 08:10:57 PM
ITS TEH DARK GAME TAKE THAT CASSAMASSANIS HATERS
I suprisingly liked Overlord, so I think I will definitely get this game
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 13, 2008, 08:13:01 PM
but doesnt ian dislike clones? and sequels? and nintendo? and genuine 3rd party wii effort?
His excuse: This is a PREQUEL to the main game. I am tired of third parties supporting Nintendo with half assed spin offs, prequels and off shoot titles based off of REAL games on the PS3 and 360.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: AV on August 13, 2008, 11:59:00 PM
Very cool. I was very curious about this game when it came out.
3rd parties are really getting things together . :-)
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stogi on August 14, 2008, 12:12:23 AM
This looks hilarious!
First Conduit, then Cursed Mountain, now this!
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Kairon on August 14, 2008, 12:20:03 AM
I think it's very interesting to look at the Publishers of the games you listed...
High Voltage Software, Deep Silver, Codemasters... these are mid-level companies making their moves on the Wii, an area where I think Nintendo should really focus on if they want to garner support. The big companies are too slow to shift strategies (well, Capcom is surprisingly nimble) and too inertially invested in the other consoles.
Nintendo should put effort into aggressively courting companies like Atlus, Eidos/SCi, NIS, Disney, Hudson, and other companies of similar size or market position. These companies are perfectly situated to, I believe, be sold on the concept of becoming the next big thing on the Wii without much competition from Squaresoft, Konami, etc.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NWR_pap64 on August 14, 2008, 12:48:48 AM
Kairon, you forgot Telltale Games. Even though their first game is a port of an existing PC series (Sam and Max) they did provide the Wii with an awesome game for WiiWare (Strong Bad), and with the first episode being a big success I see them collaborating more with Nintendo.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on August 14, 2008, 01:00:46 AM
Kairon, you forgot Telltale Games. Even though their first game is a port of an existing PC series (Sam and Max) they did provide the Wii with an awesome game for WiiWare (Strong Bad), and with the first episode being a big success I see them collaborating more with Nintendo.
I wonder if they are going to make a Wii port of Wallace and Gromit since they are working on that as well.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NWR_pap64 on August 14, 2008, 01:56:51 AM
Kairon, you forgot Telltale Games. Even though their first game is a port of an existing PC series (Sam and Max) they did provide the Wii with an awesome game for WiiWare (Strong Bad), and with the first episode being a big success I see them collaborating more with Nintendo.
I wonder if they are going to make a Wii port of Wallace and Gromit since they are working on that as well.
With Wallace and Gromit having a lot of fans in the animation world it would be dumb of them NOT to port it.
The game simply begs for it to be on the Wii.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: ShyGuy on August 14, 2008, 02:55:55 AM
Remember, this game has a long way to go while the 360 version is already out.
That is true, though the 360 one is hard to beat, it is actually really great looking game. Not like it really matters that much though if they stay to the spirit of the gameplay and get the framerate at a respectable level!
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: KDR_11k on August 14, 2008, 10:34:17 AM
The 360 game seems a bit brighter to me.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: ShyGuy on August 14, 2008, 10:55:13 AM
the 360 game had a ton of bloom but it fit with graphical syle. The characters were cartoonish and fairly low-poly so it looks like they are using the same character models on the wii game. The plot of the 36o game was reclaiming your destroyed Kingdom from corrupted fantasy heroes. I'm guessing this prequel will be the Overlord building his kingdom for the first time.
Few more screens: http://gonintendo.com/?p=52572#more-52572 (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k302/shyguy70/olord_dl_wii_019_logo.jpg)
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 14, 2008, 11:01:21 AM
Well Codemasters stated that they want there to be the feeling that there is a lineage of Overlords that came into power over time, so I doubt this will be the same Overlord as in the original...
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: redgiemental on August 14, 2008, 07:20:26 PM
I have to say I'm impressed by the closeness of the visuals between the two versions. The Wii interface should be a good match for this game too. I might buy the original for 360 to get ready for it. I never did get around to buying it.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: ShyGuy on January 03, 2009, 04:59:45 PM
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 15, 2009, 07:14:28 PM
A nice interview (http://Http://revogamers.net/articulos-377-Overlord,-Codemasters-y-Caperucita-5.html)
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: ShyGuy on February 05, 2009, 12:59:18 AM
More interview with codemasters, they talk a little bit about how they achieved the graphics on the Wii. http://www.revogamers.net/articulos-394-Dentro-de-Overlord:-Chat-con-Climax-------3.html
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 05, 2009, 01:08:27 AM
Hmm it interesting to find out how the developers push the Wii.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on February 07, 2009, 02:52:40 PM
Comic Con footage, watch it in Youtube HD or else it will be a blurry mess (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5it5O8RmJc)
The game is looking pretty good in motion and the graphics are good.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on February 07, 2009, 03:05:15 PM
Very impressive visuals. I like how they are making a new Overlord for Wii instead of just downgrading the 360 version.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on February 07, 2009, 03:28:01 PM
Jonny according to Climax they are fully taking advantage of custom coding from TEV, but games in 2009 really show what the Wii is made of if they actually take the time and do the TEV coding because it really shows.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BranDonk Kong on February 07, 2009, 04:24:34 PM
That's looking pretty great. When I saw actual shadows, I busted a nut.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Spinnzilla on February 07, 2009, 08:24:56 PM
goddamn, i'm going to be poor this year.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 07, 2009, 08:53:15 PM
A few Wii games use TEV. Sonic and the Black Knight,The Conduit, and this game. Its nice to see developers push the Wii.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Spinnzilla on February 07, 2009, 09:15:21 PM
Yeah, I was really impressed with S&TDK in motion.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stratos on February 08, 2009, 07:33:17 PM
Quote from: From Interview
We know that, ultimately, if we make an Overlord game that is really good, then it will find an audience. Games that is good tends to be the game that sells, that’s all we can focus on from the development side.
I'm glad somebody understands this. The game has a lot of promise, looking forward to it especially since we have no idea yet when Pikmin 3 is coming. I would guess at the earliest we will see a new Pikmin this Fall/'Holiday shipping window' but more realistically it wont come until 2010. Overlord will be out this summer so I don't too much competition with any of the Pikmins unless the 2nd Pikmin remake is released this summer as well.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: ShyGuy on February 09, 2009, 02:27:58 AM
Wow, that really does look nice. It honestly does look like the 360 game. I'm sure side by side you could see the difference but it still is impressive.
Like Jonny has said before, this is the kind of graphical performance we should expect from developers on the Wii, it is capable of much better graphics than most of its titles show.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 09, 2009, 02:34:02 AM
The game looks pretty stunning I almost thought it looked like the 360 one in places. What it is the best and most hilarious though is reading the comments on it at youtube.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stogi on February 09, 2009, 02:40:06 AM
For not begin graphix w4or3s, you guys are sure putting a lot of emphasis on the visuals.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NWR_pap64 on February 09, 2009, 02:42:14 AM
For not begin graphix w4or3s, you guys are sure putting a lot of emphasis on the visuals.
I really don't see what your point is? Is it wrong to be impressed with what they are doing with Wii? That it actually resembles the 360 game? Doesn't mean the game will be fantastic but the developer deserves credit for pushing the Wii more then most are.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NWR_pap64 on February 09, 2009, 02:46:54 AM
Like Golden said, the reason people are impressed with Overlord is that so far the game looks identical to the 360 version, without any sacrifices made and some real proof of effort being put into this game.
Its not really about graphics, its about the effort and that's what is making people take notice.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stogi on February 09, 2009, 02:47:20 AM
My point is simply an observation. Take it whatever way you'd like.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 09, 2009, 02:48:18 AM
A pretty strange observation I'd say. Personally I am GLAD to see it looking decent visually and it having a fluid framerate because I am quite sure the gameplay will be just as good as its predecessor which is an amazing game. The visuals show me they are trying with this and aren't slapping together a downgraded port of the 360 version like so many other games have in the past where you can tell from the visuals it was not built from the ground up.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stogi on February 09, 2009, 02:55:41 AM
Not necessarily. I just find it curious that when a game looks similar to something from a different console, everyone goes ape ****. I don't even see the point in comparing graphics. To me it seems like a superficial way to ramp up the value of the console you purchased. But hey, that's just me I guess.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 09, 2009, 03:07:48 AM
Not necessarily. I just find it curious that when a game looks similar to something from a different console, everyone goes ape ****. I don't even see the point in comparing graphics. To me it seems like a superficial way to ramp up the value of the console you purchased. But hey, that's just me I guess.
Must be why I own a PC with the best graphic card available, a 360 and a PS3 right? You are obviously missing the point about why people are excited, it isn't about the graphics but the fact it looks like they aren't just sloppily throwing it on Wii like so many other 3rd parties are but are instead are showing love and care via the visuals, which emphasize the fact that they are a 3rd party developer taking the Wii seriously. Not to mention it looks to be doing things others acted like Wii could not do, so in a way it shows how ridiculously lazy 3rd parties have been.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stogi on February 09, 2009, 03:52:31 AM
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Must be why I own a PC with the best graphic card available, a 360 and a PS3 right?
Even more curious....
There seems to be a double standard.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: KDR_11k on February 09, 2009, 05:37:13 AM
Why good graphics in a Wii game matter? Because of the presumption of equal effort: A dev who puts enough effort into a Wii game to make it look good (and even push past what was thought possible) obviously put a lot of effort into the Wii version and there's a good chance the other parts of the game will have received a lot of effort too.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NWR_pap64 on February 09, 2009, 01:33:22 PM
With the Wii being my main console I learned to not care so much about graphics and worry about the gameplay and controls.
That said, if I see a Wii game (especially a third party game) that looks and plays great I applaud the effort.
The problem with third parties on the Wii is that they downgrade their HD efforts very badly, making the game look really bad, and there's the chance the gameplay doesn't hold up as well as it should.
So once more, the reason we are going ga-ga over Overlord's visuals and gameplay is because this looks to be a well polished Wii game and the fact that its happening makes us very happy.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on February 09, 2009, 05:31:50 PM
The Overlord seems a lot more spry in this one, but he feels a little less imposing for it. It's good to see that exploding haystacks don't wipe out your minions in this game, too.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NWR_insanolord on February 09, 2009, 07:24:05 PM
I'm a little worried that this game, Little King's Story and the Pikmin (and possibly also Pikmin 2) Wii-make all coming out within a few months of each other might be too much of a good thing.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stratos on February 10, 2009, 12:52:25 AM
Not necessarily. I just find it curious that when a game looks similar to something from a different console, everyone goes ape ****. I don't even see the point in comparing graphics. To me it seems like a superficial way to ramp up the value of the console you purchased. But hey, that's just me I guess.
When you can't play the game yet, you don't have much to go on when looking at impending games. What else can we go on other than pictures, videos and interviews.
I'm a little worried that this game, Little King's Story and the Pikmin (and possibly also Pikmin 2) Wii-make all coming out within a few months of each other might be too much of a good thing.
Pikmin 1 will be out March 3rd if IGN is to be believed and do we even have a tentative date for #2? Is it even confirmed for US yet (I know its close to inevitable)?
The only competition that is assured will be King's Story if it doesn't get delayed again. 'Course, Pikmin 1 could go evergreen a la Mario Kart and steal everybody's sales.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stogi on February 10, 2009, 04:24:04 AM
Not necessarily. I just find it curious that when a game looks similar to something from a different console, everyone goes ape ****. I don't even see the point in comparing graphics. To me it seems like a superficial way to ramp up the value of the console you purchased. But hey, that's just me I guess.
When you can't play the game yet, you don't have much to go on when looking at impending games. What else can we go on other than pictures, videos and interviews.
I'm a little worried that this game, Little King's Story and the Pikmin (and possibly also Pikmin 2) Wii-make all coming out within a few months of each other might be too much of a good thing.
Pikmin 1 will be out March 3rd if IGN is to be believed and do we even have a tentative date for #2? Is it even confirmed for US yet (I know its close to inevitable)?
The only competition that is assured will be King's Story if it doesn't get delayed again. 'Course, Pikmin 1 could go evergreen a la Mario Kart and steal everybody's sales.
Your first question has a simple answer: nothing. Nothing's wrong with being a graphix whore, it's just hypocritical if you aren't.
And secondly, I'm not talking about looking at pictures and videos to get an idea of a game. I'm talking about the 360 vs. Wii comparison. I just find them ridiculous. This whole nonsense that simply because a game looks comparable to 360 equates to developers giving a **** about the Wii,, thus we must drool over the game even though we have no idea about the outcome. It's obnoxiously retarded.
What's really fascinating is the perception. It's right here in this thread; jaded and almost vagrant.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: KDR_11k on February 10, 2009, 05:22:58 AM
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This whole nonsense that simply because a game looks comparable to 360 equates to developers giving a **** about the Wii,, thus we must drool over the game even though we have no idea about the outcome. It's obnoxiously retarded.
Noone's saying the game is guaranteed to be good but that the chances are way higher than, say, the chances that a random Wii/PSP crossplatform game will be good.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: ShyGuy on February 21, 2009, 04:00:28 AM
The new videos up at IGN look pretty sweet. http://media.wii.ign.com/media/142/14273777/vids_1.html
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Kairon on February 21, 2009, 03:18:23 PM
I hear this game won't have the "evil mistress".
DARN.
That was guilty... umm... really guilty... pleasure in the first one...
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 22, 2009, 11:02:06 PM
Do you have a lot of things you need set on fire? A red one would be too dangerous. The green ones stink, so only the blue and brown ones are worth keeping as pets. It's too dry around here, so I could only keep a brown one. I wouldn't want to, personally, since the first thing he'd do would be to run into my kitchen and grab my biggest knife and put a pot on his head, and I'd never get them away from him.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 19, 2009, 08:03:00 PM
Do you have a lot of things you need set on fire? A red one would be too dangerous. The green ones stink, so only the blue and brown ones are worth keeping as pets. It's too dry around here, so I could only keep a brown one. I wouldn't want to, personally, since the first thing he'd do would be to run into my kitchen and grab my biggest knife and put a pot on his head, and I'd never get them away from him.
So the next time I need you to do something I should just threaten to mail you a brown minion? I wanted the red one because it had that cool sombrero. Though it sounds like the blue one would be best for me because I live in a very rainy region (since you say it likes damp places).
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stratos on May 14, 2009, 02:27:38 AM
Anyone seen the new Overlord trailer yet? You fight giant gingerbread men!
Whose bright idea was to put this up against Conduit on June 23rd? SENT TO DIE.
Not to mention Little King's Story.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 14, 2009, 03:36:16 PM
To be fair Overlord:Dark Legends had this date for awhile.Little King Story got delayed alot from November of last year.Conduit got pushed back a few months from its original March 2009 date.Conduit I believe was the last one to be pushed to this date.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: ShyGuy on May 15, 2009, 09:48:09 PM
It don't matter biggest title wins.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 15, 2009, 10:01:22 PM
You seriously have a good point.I mean why should a lesser known title stand out against such a big title.
I was being sarcastic. Lesser known titles deserve to be acknowledged.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stratos on May 16, 2009, 03:00:02 AM
I'll just buy all three if I can afford it. ;D
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Kairon on May 16, 2009, 02:39:53 PM
Oh god... I gotta start saving up now I guess.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stratos on May 17, 2009, 03:10:52 PM
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 21, 2009, 04:27:02 PM
ARRRGGHHH!!! DONKAYY, GETT OWWT OF. MY. HOUSE
>> Overlord: Dark Legend (http://sixsidedvideo.com/media/wii/oldl.html) February 2009 Gamers' Day trailer Fairytale trailer
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Kairon on May 22, 2009, 01:48:04 AM
Wow... it really does look great!
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 23, 2009, 12:37:30 PM
So the game is out today. I'm sure many of you will grab The Conduit.Don't overlook this game. Also about Little Kings story. I saw a interview yesterday that it would come out on July 21st.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: ShyGuy on June 23, 2009, 12:51:53 PM
This game will probably be pushed to July for me.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 23, 2009, 12:52:31 PM
Technically they're not out today, they're shipped today. It takes a day for the vast majority of stores to receive and display their stock.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 23, 2009, 12:55:04 PM
I just now watched a video of this game, and I hope it doesn't get over looked since I hear it plays better than the 360 & PS3 games. From what I've been hearing, the pointer controls & smooth frame rate really make the difference in this game vs the HD versions.
I also hear the humor is intact for the Wii version, and you can play it kinda like a RTS if you want.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on June 23, 2009, 12:59:38 PM
I just now watched a video of this game, and I hope it doesn't get over looked since I hear it plays better than the 360 & PS3 games. From what I've been hearing, the pointer controls & smooth frame rate really make the difference in this game vs the HD versions.
I also hear the humor is intact for the Wii version, and you can play it kinda like a RTS if you want.
That is why I'll be picking up the PC version, and looks like the Wii game as well!
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stratos on June 23, 2009, 05:01:59 PM
I just now watched a video of this game, and I hope it doesn't get over looked since I hear it plays better than the 360 & PS3 games. From what I've been hearing, the pointer controls & smooth frame rate really make the difference in this game vs the HD versions.
I also hear the humor is intact for the Wii version, and you can play it kinda like a RTS if you want.
That is why I'll be picking up the PC version, and looks like the Wii game as well!
I will not be overlooking this one. I am getting it along with Indy when I get Conduit today or tomorrow.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: ShyGuy on June 24, 2009, 11:01:13 PM
I wanna hear what Pro has to say about this game. Impressions PLZ.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stratos on June 24, 2009, 11:02:12 PM
I'm going to have to wait on this game. I just found out I am losing a week of work because my company lost a major client.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 25, 2009, 03:09:16 PM
I wanna hear what Pro has to say about this game. Impressions PLZ.
I'm impressed with the free Minion toy. Tho it's out-of-place among my anime girls, so he stays in the box.
Har Har. Have you noticed any game bugs or significant drops in frame rate?
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 25, 2009, 03:59:17 PM
I've never played it. =O
Was working on Tenchu videos while falling asleep in my chair, plus tonight marks the beginning of BWii Wiikend.
I'll give it a go on my day off tomorrow.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stratos on June 25, 2009, 04:15:58 PM
I have lots of days off...my job gave me no hours this next week :/ I may buy the game anyway because I do have some spare cash.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 26, 2009, 02:59:47 AM
The manual is printed in FULL COLOUR.
Good job, Codemasters. This is a sign that you care.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Tanatoes on June 26, 2009, 08:32:32 AM
Quick impressions after only completing the first two quests:
Graphics are simply astounding for the Wii. They've got some really impressive shader tech going on here with all the grass in the outdoor environments. I'm not seeing the silky-smooth 60 FPS I had been led to expect, but slight slowdown is hardly noticeable. (I only have 10 minions in my horde so far.. I'm looking forward to seeing how many their engine can handle simultaneously.)
I'm having a lot of trouble "sweeping" my minions over things. They have difficulty figuring out where it is I want them to go (even though the green "sweep" icon and blue target are pretty easy to manipulate using the Wii pointer) and often just clump up at the base of a ramp instead of streaming up it like I want them to. And strangely when you "sweep" your horde across treasure, potions or lifeforce they don't seem to want to pick it up. It's not until you release the B button and allow them some autonomy that they will gather anything up. It's better technique to simply order them to attack something with B then to try and sweep them over it.
The new "throttling" move that makes use of the Wii's waggle seems tacked on.. but I'll bet I need it in some boss battles later on. I'm reserving judgment to see how hard it is to execute in the heat of battle.
I'm enjoying the origin plotline and seeing where some of the characters from the first Overlord game came from. The humor and sickness of the first game are intact, and I'm enjoying the ability to furnish my castle by accomplishing side-quests. If you enjoyed Overlord then I think you'll enjoy Dark Legends. And I'm looking forward to seeing what other new features they've added in here. A worthy addition to the series.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 27, 2009, 12:57:39 AM
>> Overlord: Dark Legend (http://sixsidedvideo.com/media/wii/oldl.html) Launch trailer.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 29, 2009, 03:17:11 PM
Promising game so far. Climax is certainly talented in applying Wii graphics. And yes, the very beginning of the game gives you a false sense of hope when you run around the castle with 60fps, then everything drops to 30fps (maybe lower) once you go outside. Clear disappointment, and they'd better not mess up this same way on Silent Hill.
Minion gameplay and atmosphere is awesome awesome. Great sense of humor. I'm delighted a lot of objects are drawn in for the purpose of being destroyed.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 29, 2009, 03:32:38 PM
This game is on my Cheap Ass Gamer watch list.
Notify me when it hits a discounted price.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stratos on June 29, 2009, 03:34:53 PM
Too bad about the framerate switch. This is the first I've heard of it.
Have there been any reviews yet or is everything ground to a halt because of Conduit?
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 29, 2009, 03:37:44 PM
I'll look around Stratos.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 29, 2009, 03:47:32 PM
1up gave it a B+ (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3174900) Gamesradar gave it a 6 (http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/overlord-dark-legend/review/overlord-dark-legend/a-20090623103815162022/g-2008081416363587093) IGN Wii gave it a 7.5 (http://wii.ign.com/articles/997/997208p1.html)
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: Stratos on June 29, 2009, 04:08:31 PM
Wow, I was looking on IGN but I didn't see the review. A little crazy to see those scores. Time to do some reading, thanks Maxi.
Title: Re: Overlord: Dark Legend
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 29, 2009, 04:12:03 PM
