Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 06, 2003, 11:22:50 AM
Post by: the_zombie_luke on November 06, 2003, 11:36:55 AM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 06, 2003, 11:47:27 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 06, 2003, 12:11:07 PM
QuoteWhat the heck? So you don't like Mario games?
Originally posted by: the_zombie_luke
I just read your impressions and you said that platforming is a big part of the game. Does that mean that there are lots of jumping puzzles? I hate jumping puzzles.
Post by: the_zombie_luke on November 06, 2003, 01:04:10 PM
Post by: Ocarina Blue on November 06, 2003, 01:18:05 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 06, 2003, 03:49:26 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 06, 2003, 03:51:26 PM
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Originally posted by: Ocarina Blue
Is exploration an important part of the game? Are there many secret areas and sidequests?
Yep and yep. The game likes to tell you to do something but not give you any indication of where to go to do it, so you have to just set out and explore the environment. And there are tons of secret areas (most quite small), as I said in my impressions. Some of the combat tactics and really good items are hidden as well. There are also sidequests in every mission, which will earn you extra courage points (experience) and money.
Post by: nolimit19 on November 06, 2003, 05:51:20 PM
Post by: Swordsplay on November 06, 2003, 07:45:54 PM
Post by: Ocarina Blue on November 06, 2003, 08:06:04 PM
Sorry that I missed part of your impressions, I was half asleep when I read them.
Post by: Bloodworth on November 06, 2003, 11:15:36 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 07, 2003, 03:58:53 AM
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Originally posted by: nolimit19
do you interact with the dwarves at all, or gandalf....and do you know if the wood elves are in hte game?
The dwarves and Gandalf are usually standing around at the beginning and/or end of levels, and you can walk up and talk to them individually. They all have unique voice acting. Gandalf actually sounds a lot like Ian McKellen, though of course it's not.
I have also seen one short sequence in which I got to fight some goblins alongside Gandalf. Needless to say, he kicked a lot more hiney than I did. It was extremely cool looking.
I'm sure the wood elves are in the game, but I'm not to that chapter yet. I have seen one elf (hard to say if it was high or wood) that was injured in the troll cave, and I retrieved a healing draught for her in return for a quest item.
Post by: nolimit19 on November 07, 2003, 07:37:10 AM
Post by: The Omen on November 07, 2003, 12:27:00 PM
Post by: The Vich on November 07, 2003, 01:05:00 PM
1. What has been the best level so far?
2. Is Mirkwood cool?
3. What has been the most fun moment you've had so far?
4. Is it really a "kiddy" game like so many have said?
5. Can you compare it to the PC demo? You sound as though you are having a good time with it but a lot of people have been bashing the game based on the PC demo. Is it just better on GC?
Thanks!
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 07, 2003, 06:32:36 PM
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Originally posted by: The Vich
Ok, lots of questions for you:
1. What has been the best level so far?
2. Is Mirkwood cool?
3. What has been the most fun moment you've had so far?
4. Is it really a "kiddy" game like so many have said?
5. Can you compare it to the PC demo? You sound as though you are having a good time with it but a lot of people have been bashing the game based on the PC demo. Is it just better on GC?
Thanks!
1. I like the look and music of Hobbiton a lot. For level design, well, the one I just got done with ("Riddles in the Dark", located under the Misty Mountains) was ridiculously large and complex. These levels are seriously much bigger than Banjo-Tooie levels, and that is saying a LOT.
2. Just got into it. But so far it looks pretty cool.
3. Probably jumping around Hobbiton and just getting a feel for it. It's a very pleasant level. The coolest moment was the first time I put on the One Ring. Movies coming!
4. No, the game does not seem geared towards children. The puzzles are very simple, but the game as a whole can be quite difficult. There is some truly nasty platforming, and I mean that in a good way (mostly). I mean, the story is somewhat juvenile, but it's based on the book, which Tokien wrote for children in the first place. But I wouldn't call it a "kiddie" game, no.
5. Haven't played the PC demo, sorry. I think the GC game is pretty good, maybe very good.
Post by: CeiserSöze on November 08, 2003, 11:27:53 AM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 08, 2003, 04:28:22 PM
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Originally posted by: CeiserSöze
Does the game support progressive scan?
I believe it does, but I haven't tried it yet on my HDTV. I'll get back to you on it.
By the way everyone, check the Hobbit movies thread for a new video I just posted. It shows off Bilbo's movement, weapons, attacks, and even the One Ring. And unlike the previous video it has sound. Wait until you hear the sound of putting on the Ring! Also look for the change in colors in the environment with and without the Ring.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 11, 2003, 03:36:33 AM
Post by: The Vich on November 11, 2003, 05:54:32 AM
Post by: StRaNgE on November 11, 2003, 06:21:56 AM
quite creepy, especially for the time period it came out.
I know many people wondered why they skipped that one in the movie series as it does seem very incomplete without it.
But hey at least they made a game from it, does it follow the story Is it a new story completely?
Post by: DAVENEWMAN on November 24, 2003, 07:54:22 AM
HI I AM A BIG TOLKIN FAN AND I HAVE COMPLETED ALL 3 LORD OF THE RINGS GAMES WITH OUT CHEATS, DOES THE HOBBIT REALTE TO LORD OF THE RINGS IN ANY WAY LIKE THE CLASSIC OLD BOOK?
HAAAA HAAA HAAA
Post by: ghostVi on November 24, 2003, 09:40:13 AM
