Author Topic: Wii Launch Titles (Read 42819 times)

Requiem · « **Reply #125 on:** August 11, 2006, 08:54:02 AM »

oh....................kay.........................

Did I not just give you the to best examples?

Are you ignoring my posts or something?

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #126 on:** August 11, 2006, 09:10:06 AM »

Sorry, I was responding to the discussion in general, not just you.

And I mention it because, at launch, I'm not exactly 100% sure what the multiplayer experiences are going to be like at all.

MP3 might be like hunters, which would be cool, but Red Steel boasts 4 player split screen and some cryptic hints about vs. action going on somewhere other than on the screen. What the hell does THAT mean?

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #127 on:** August 11, 2006, 09:17:13 AM »

Personally when I see people say Wii doesn't have a strong launch lineup, I just laugh.

To me the two must own games...in fact to me the must own the console games are:

Metroid Prime: Corruption
Zelda: Twillight Princess

Each game you have design teams that have a mastery of their genre and artform working with a true passion to create the best experience possible...and two teams that have worked the longest with the actual Wii development kits.

After those games you have at list one game in every genre to choose from:

Puzzle,
Party Game,
First Person Shooter,
Sports,
Niche/Variety Game,
Platformer,
RPG,
Non Gamer,
Racing,
Extreme Sports

The list is incredible. I have a list of 5 games I must own for the Wii already. I can't think of a single game I must own that is on the Xbox 360. (I have very odd tastes.) And I don't have any interest in any PS3 game as of yet.

Then next year we will continue to have incredible games launching for the Wii. And the best part is. With Zelda launching at the beginning of Wii's life, they can take their sweet time and release another Zelda in 2-3 years that rocks our world all over again.

Ceric · « **Reply #128 on:** August 11, 2006, 09:19:32 AM »

I like to say that during E3 or so wasn't it mentioned that Retro wasn't going to focus on Multiplayer in MP3. If it happens it happens thats the gist I got from it... I'll have to see if I can find that but probably not.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #129 on:** August 11, 2006, 09:22:06 AM »

I've always thought that Zelda at the beginning of the Wii's life will likely help it more than anything, and of course MP3 is nothing to sneeze at.

It's funny: the GC launch was arguably one of the worst launches ever, Nintendo console or not, yet the Wii launch is shaping up to be the best ever, Nintendo or not.

Requiem · « **Reply #130 on:** August 11, 2006, 09:53:39 AM »

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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
Personally when I see people say Wii doesn't have a strong launch lineup, I just laugh.

To me the two must own games...in fact to me the must own the console games are:

Metroid Prime: Corruption
Zelda: Twillight Princess

Each game you have design teams that have a mastery of their genre and artform working with a true passion to create the best experience possible...and two teams that have worked the longest with the actual Wii development kits.

After those games you have at list one game in every genre to choose from:

Puzzle,
Party Game,
First Person Shooter,
Sports,
Niche/Variety Game,
Platformer,
RPG,
Non Gamer,
Racing,
Extreme Sports

The list is incredible. I have a list of 5 games I must own for the Wii already. I can't think of a single game I must own that is on the Xbox 360. (I have very odd tastes.) And I don't have any interest in any PS3 game as of yet.

Then next year we will continue to have incredible games launching for the Wii. And the best part is. With Zelda launching at the beginning of Wii's life, they can take their sweet time and release another Zelda in 2-3 years that rocks our world all over again.

Believe it or not Spak, if Nintendo releases that WiiDrums demo, I might buy that before Metriod. *ducks*

For real though...That game has MASSIVE potential. If they allow you to play all sorts of drums and even let you loop samples that you actively create, I'd buy it in a second.

So basically my first two purchases would be:

Zelda (single-player)
WiiDrums (multi-player)

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #131 on:** August 11, 2006, 10:19:28 AM »

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Originally posted by: Requiem
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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
Personally when I see people say Wii doesn't have a strong launch lineup, I just laugh.

To me the two must own games...in fact to me the must own the console games are:

Metroid Prime: Corruption
Zelda: Twillight Princess

Each game you have design teams that have a mastery of their genre and artform working with a true passion to create the best experience possible...and two teams that have worked the longest with the actual Wii development kits.

After those games you have at list one game in every genre to choose from:

Puzzle,
Party Game,
First Person Shooter,
Sports,
Niche/Variety Game,
Platformer,
RPG,
Non Gamer,
Racing,
Extreme Sports

The list is incredible. I have a list of 5 games I must own for the Wii already. I can't think of a single game I must own that is on the Xbox 360. (I have very odd tastes.) And I don't have any interest in any PS3 game as of yet.

Then next year we will continue to have incredible games launching for the Wii. And the best part is. With Zelda launching at the beginning of Wii's life, they can take their sweet time and release another Zelda in 2-3 years that rocks our world all over again.

Believe it or not Spak, if Nintendo releases that WiiDrums demo, I might buy that before Metriod. *ducks*

For real though...That game has MASSIVE potential. If they allow you to play all sorts of drums and even let you loop samples that you actively create, I'd buy it in a second.

So basically my first two purchases would be:

Zelda (single-player)
WiiDrums (multi-player)

No need to duck, I never really liked the Prime series either. I may wait until the price drops, personally I've found the Prime series pretty dry compared to the 2D sidescrolling games which I love.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #132 on:** August 11, 2006, 10:39:54 AM »

My buying MP3 depends on whether or not the amount of backtracking has been reduced.

40 hours of gameplay doesn't mean much when you spend 80% of it walking back through areas you've already come through, just like 80 hours of Xenosaga means nothing when 60 are spent watching cutscenes.

Louieturkey · « **Reply #133 on:** August 11, 2006, 10:57:24 AM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother40 hours of gameplay doesn't mean much when you spend 80% of it walking back through areas you've already come through, just like 80 hours of Xenosaga means nothing when 60 are spent watching cutscenes.

Hey don't knock Xenosaga. It never really tried to be more than a 3d anime with a few gameplay breaks inbetween chapters.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #134 on:** August 11, 2006, 11:02:53 AM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
My buying MP3 depends on whether or not the amount of backtracking has been reduced.

40 hours of gameplay doesn't mean much when you spend 80% of it walking back through areas you've already come through, just like 80 hours of Xenosaga means nothing when 60 are spent watching cutscenes.

I know what you mean, I never did beat MP1. I think I beat all the bosses I could then I find out I need to get those thingies to unlock the door (I think 12 were in it), so I gave up, I didn't feel like backtracking so that is where my game ended.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #135 on:** August 11, 2006, 11:04:18 AM »

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Originally posted by: Louieturkey
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother40 hours of gameplay doesn't mean much when you spend 80% of it walking back through areas you've already come through, just like 80 hours of Xenosaga means nothing when 60 are spent watching cutscenes.

Hey don't knock Xenosaga. It never really tried to be more than a 3d anime with a few gameplay breaks inbetween chapters.

What bothers me the most is games like that seem to be the most popular ::I'm looking at you MGS series::.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #136 on:** August 11, 2006, 11:05:03 AM »

Backtracking worked when the game was 2D and you could clear a room in seconds.

It doesn't work when it can take you 30 seconds to a minute to navigate a single room to reach the next door.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #137 on:** August 11, 2006, 11:25:11 AM »

There's no doubt the Wii launch lineup is great, anyone who says otherwise is nuts. It's easily the best launch lineup that I can recall. I've heard lots of good things about the Dreamcast launch lineup too, but in retrospect, I only remember a couple of games that really stood out, mainly Soul Calibur. If anyone cares to correct me, go ahead.

On Zelda, I may be underestimating it, but I just can't help but be suspicious that Nintendo is just shoe-horning Wii controls into it. It's still my most anticipated Wii game.

Ceric · « **Reply #138 on:** August 11, 2006, 11:41:02 AM »

I beat MP1 mostly because I already had those peices by shear luck. I haven't beat WW even though I got it when it was release because of the backtracking involved in getting the triforce peices. I almost didn't get around to beating Mario and Luigi if I didn't get lucky on its backtracking. Lets face it I hate backtracking and ... cards. I prefer a more Linear game. I like Sidequests and the like. I just don't like having to go back to places that aren't going to offer me a new experience in doing it.

Requiem · « **Reply #139 on:** August 11, 2006, 11:58:53 AM »

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Originally posted by: Requiem
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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
Personally when I see people say Wii doesn't have a strong launch lineup, I just laugh.

To me the two must own games...in fact to me the must own the console games are:

Metroid Prime: Corruption
Zelda: Twillight Princess

Each game you have design teams that have a mastery of their genre and artform working with a true passion to create the best experience possible...and two teams that have worked the longest with the actual Wii development kits.

After those games you have at list one game in every genre to choose from:

Puzzle,
Party Game,
First Person Shooter,
Sports,
Niche/Variety Game,
Platformer,
RPG,
Non Gamer,
Racing,
Extreme Sports

The list is incredible. I have a list of 5 games I must own for the Wii already. I can't think of a single game I must own that is on the Xbox 360. (I have very odd tastes.) And I don't have any interest in any PS3 game as of yet.

Then next year we will continue to have incredible games launching for the Wii. And the best part is. With Zelda launching at the beginning of Wii's life, they can take their sweet time and release another Zelda in 2-3 years that rocks our world all over again.

Believe it or not Spak, if Nintendo releases that WiiDrums demo, I might buy that before Metriod. *ducks*

For real though...That game has MASSIVE potential. If they allow you to play all sorts of drums and even let you loop samples that you actively create, I'd buy it in a second.

So basically my first two purchases would be:

Zelda (single-player)
WiiDrums (multi-player)

No need to duck, I never really liked the Prime series either. I may wait until the price drops, personally I've found the Prime series pretty dry compared to the 2D sidescrolling games which I love.

Whoa whoa whoa....I never said anything about NOT liking the Prime series. I loved the first one, but haven't gotten around to the second. Actually, Metriod Prime 1 might be my favorite single player game of this generation.

The only reason I would not buy MP3 at launch is because I am already buying Zelda regardless, and I don't need two single-player games at launch. However, if there isn't anything truly amazing in the multi-player category, then yes, I will buy MP3.

That's why I mentioned WiiDrums...It could be my exception.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #140 on:** August 11, 2006, 02:03:59 PM »

I have been having the hardest time trying to figure out what games to buy with my system.

If it comes out before November 17th I will most likely get just 2 games and 1 to 2 extra controllers.

Then on the 17th asking for games for my B-Day.

But, the deal is what games to get.

Zelda is an absolute definate. But then I want to get a solid fun simple game to show off the Wii to my friends.

That screams either:

Monkey Ball
Wii Sports
Wario Ware Smooth Moves
or
perhaps a good multiplayer FPS.

Too many games to choose from.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #141 on:** August 11, 2006, 02:39:22 PM »

"Bill, he's dissing the Pangya...little help here."

It's Prof, his opinion doesn't matter...

"Juan snubbed Mario Galaxy; he gets no support from Bill."

Oh whoops...

I doubt Loli Golf will be ready for launch, so I'll be going with Zelda and Prime 3...If I have any extra money I'll get Wii Sports and Excite Truck...I'll save 3rd party titles for Christmas!

Donutt007 · « **Reply #142 on:** August 12, 2006, 08:56:06 AM »

Not sure if I should update this or not, some other sites are claiming Avatar: The Last Airbender, Call of Duty 3, Excite Truck, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers are also Launch titles. Although IGN still has them listed has TBA.

Also IGN has the Motor Sports as a launch title and I haven't seen it pop up anywhere else.

Should I add those other 4 titles and remove motor sports or keep the list as is?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #143 on:** August 12, 2006, 09:40:05 AM »

27 "confirmed" launch games for Wii:

Avatar: The Last Airbender
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII
Blitz: The League
Call of Duty 3
Cars
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
Elebits
Excite Truck
Far Cry
GT Pro Series
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Madden NFL 07
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Metal Slug Anthology
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Monster 4x4 World Circuit
Need for Speed: Carbon
Open Season
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Red Steel
SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Wii Sports

source: nwizard

and these are launch window not launch day (launch window ends at christmas)

Donutt007 · « **Reply #144 on:** August 12, 2006, 09:48:16 AM »

That's one of the sources I was talking about. But they do claim them to be launch day titles

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If your worried about the Wii suffering from the lackluster launch day the DS did, you can put all those fears to rest.

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The PS3 is currently sitting at 15 confirmed games on it's November 17th launch day.

So they are referring to the launch DAY, of those games, 4 I can't find comfirmed on other sites, well maybe wikipedia, but IGN says no.

So should I update the list or not?

Ceric · « **Reply #145 on:** August 12, 2006, 09:54:49 AM »

Not to get off topic but what er the PS3's 15?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #146 on:** August 12, 2006, 10:16:52 AM »

I know everyone keeps saying launch day, but that is just too many titles to release on Day 1. THey have to spread that out otherwise they will have no games released between launch and christmas. I posted a release list in this thread(pg. 6) that had dates to most of the release list games.

And yes, update your list.

Neodymium · « **Reply #147 on:** August 12, 2006, 10:49:28 AM »

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Originally posted by: Ceric
Not to get off topic but what er the PS3's 15?

1. Madden 07
2. NCAA Football 07
3. NBA 07
4. NCAA Basketball 07
5. MLB 07
6. NHL 07
7. Madden 06
8. Call of Duty 2
9. Medal of Honor
10. Call of Honor
11. Shooter McGunsmack
12. Jak and Clank
13. Medal of Honor Featuring John Madden
14. Call of Duty 3
15. RIIIIIIDGE RAAAACER

Ceric · « **Reply #148 on:** August 12, 2006, 11:45:46 AM »

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Originally posted by: Neodymium
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Originally posted by: Ceric
Not to get off topic but what er the PS3's 15?

1. Madden 07
2. NCAA Football 07
3. NBA 07
4. NCAA Basketball 07
5. MLB 07
6. NHL 07
7. Madden 06
8. Call of Duty 2
9. Medal of Honor
10. Call of Honor
11. Shooter McGunsmack
12. Jak and Clank
13. Medal of Honor Featuring John Madden
14. Call of Duty 3
15. RIIIIIIDGE RAAAACER

So if memory serves 1-10 and 13(Well Madden is exclusive),14 All cross platform. Therefore we can deduce that the PS3 is really the super deluxe version of the XBox360 because Sony's Entertainment has secretly, like Apple, been infiltrated by Microsoft so they don't look like a monopoly. Capitalisim in practice. But really thats not the list.

Ceric · « **Reply #149 on:** August 12, 2006, 11:59:19 AM »

This is the best list I found. This bugger is more elusive then it should be.

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Source:IGN PS3 ***
1. Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War (KOEI)
2. Call of Duty 3 (Activision)
3. EA Sports Fight Night Round 3 (Electronic Arts)
4. Fatal Inertia (KOEI)
5. Full Auto 2: Battlelines (SEGA)
6. Madden NFL 07 (Electronic Arts)
7. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Activision)
8. NBA Live 07 (Electronic Arts)
9. Resistance: Fall of Man (Sony CE)
10. Ridge Racer 7 (Namco Bandai)
11. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 (Electronic Arts)
12. Tony Hawk's Project 8 (Activision)
13. Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom (Sony Online)

I bolded the ones I think are exclusive. Not sure about #4 and 5.

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