Author Topic: Battalion Wars II (Read 34410 times)

GoldenPhoenix · « **on:** August 23, 2006, 01:57:01 AM »

I thought I might as well create a discussion thread about Battalion Wars II, one of my most eagerly awaited Wii games. So far this game looks to surpass the original with leaps and bounds. Not only do the graphics appear MUCH better (hopefully framerate follows suit) but the multiplayer modes have alot of potential. This was one of the few games that I thought could be amazing on Wii and I am happy to see Nintendo support another iteration even with the lackluster sales of the original.

Ceric · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:07:32 AM »

I liked Battalion Wars but alas it was one of those games my Cube couldn't handle so I was going to play it again when I got my Wii. I haven't seen the video for this one but I think it's to soon for this to come out. Well at least their is multiplayer which will be great.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:09:33 AM »

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Originally posted by: Ceric
I liked Battalion Wars but alas it was one of those games my Cube couldn't handle so I was going to play it again when I got my Wii. I haven't seen the video for this one but I think it's to soon for this to come out. Well at least their is multiplayer which will be great.

The water battles should make a great addition to the series as well (can't believe I forgot to mention those!).

Ceric · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2006, 04:08:18 AM »

Yeah. I hope they keep the hard cut balance that they had inheritted from Advance Wars. Though I am sort of sad this probably means we won't get a full Wii Advance Wars... Battalion Wars can stand on its own and like there totally different games in the same universe. I like the seperation that they have. Though I would really like a RTS game for the Wii.

Kairon · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2006, 04:59:59 AM »

My mild distaste for the first game is more than outweighed by my fevering anticipation of announced online co-op play!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Nephilim · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2006, 05:15:27 AM »

Battalion Wars was awomse, bring on no.2

couchmonkey · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2006, 05:22:38 AM »

I haven't even played the first, but it's probably in my top 3 "to get" GameCube games...or it was until this was announced. Now I might just wait for this one. I'm looking forward.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2006, 05:27:25 AM »

The first game was too hard for me

It was partly because the controls were a little wonky, but still I just suck at shooters and strategy games so Batallion Wars was my worst nightmare...

I might get this when it hits the bargain bin though, because even though I probably won't like it it still looks fun

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2006, 07:06:39 AM »

BRING IT ON

HOOOO-RAHHH

KICK ASS AND TAKE NAMES BY LAND SEA AND AIR

JonLeung · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:14:34 AM »

I haven't seen much stuff about the sequel yet.

Will it still have that hot Xylvanian chick?

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2006, 01:05:43 PM »

One thing I really respect about Nintendo is that they will not dump a franchise if the first outting does not do so hot. I may be mistaken but I think Battalion Wars sold like crap, and yet they are willing to put resources into another sequel. It seems far too often that a promising game is released but is hampered by flaws which cause sales to be low and the company does not bother to resurrect it.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:12:01 PM »

The problem wasn't the flaws, the problem was the GameCube audience is HORRIBLE.

2005 was a DISASTER. People walked right past killer7 and Battalion Wars, and even RE4 had a lower-than-expected sales ceiling. Even throw StarFox in there. Nintendo had trouble selling games to its own EFFING loyalists.

What were the bigger sellers? Mario Baseball, Mario Party, and Smash Bros.? Nintendo set up 2005 for PHAYLE. [GENERALIZATION] Most of the sales came from late adopters who mostly bought the Player's Choice line-up. SMASH BROS. FER CRYIN' OUT LOUD, DIE. I didn't want to see it on the sales charts, accompanied by Mario Sunshine.

2005 had a strong budget line-up. Budget line-ups are good, they help attract new customers, but how could Nintendo let it take the forefront of sales? Why were the solid, decent, ORIGINAL titles ignored?

Nintendo is worst and best all in one package. Same goes for its audience.

oh yeah, i blame the DS and all of you.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:22:41 PM »

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Originally posted by: Professional 666
The problem wasn't the flaws, the problem was the GameCube audience is HORRIBLE.

2005 was a DISASTER. People walked right past killer7 and Battalion Wars, and even RE4 had a lower-than-expected sales ceiling. Even throw StarFox in there. Nintendo had trouble selling games to its own EFFING loyalists.

What were the bigger sellers? Mario Baseball, Mario Party, and Smash Bros.? Nintendo set up 2005 for PHAYLE. [GENERALIZATION] Most of the sales came from late adopters who mostly bought the Player's Choice line-up. SMASH BROS. FER CRYIN' OUT LOUD, DIE. I didn't want to see it on the sales charts, accompanied by Mario Sunshine.

2005 had a strong budget line-up. Budget line-ups are good, they help attract new customers, but how could Nintendo let it take the forefront of sales? Why were the solid, decent, ORIGINAL titles ignored?

Nintendo is worst and best all in one package. Same goes for its audience.

oh yeah, i blame the DS and all of you.

Well I can't disagree with much there (I personally loved Battalion Wars) but I wasn't too found of Killer 7. Glad to hear Mario Baseball sold so well because I can't wait to see a Wii sequel!

stevey · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:38:36 PM »

I

BW! I cant want for BWii online play. (please be a launch game, please!)

Ceric · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:41:04 PM »

Hey I bought all those games one way or another.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:44:16 PM »

Not soon enough.

>=O

[/angry traveling gnome]

Artimus · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2006, 03:49:02 PM »

BWii is the best name ever.

Kairon · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2006, 03:58:03 PM »

Or the worst, for the name-haters.

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Arbok · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2006, 04:10:50 PM »

Since no one else has posted a direct link to it, here is some more concept related pictures for the game:

http://www.jeux-france.com/news17093_battalion-wars-2-se-precise.html

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2006, 05:21:44 PM »

ONLINE CO-OP! That alone calls for purchase!

Ceric · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2006, 05:29:23 PM »

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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Not soon enough.

>=O

[/angry traveling gnome]

Around release? Should I have went to the future and bought them? Or maybe the past.

Artimus · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2006, 07:47:44 PM »

This game is actually quite a lot better looking than BW. It's a LOT crisper. Not a lot more polygons or textures (it's still early) but it is definitely better looking (quality of the shot advantage aside):

http://www.jeux-france.com/images0_4_17093.html
http://media.cube.ign.com/media/676/676364/img_3031083.html

Hocotate · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2006, 08:34:19 PM »

This does look interesting. I still need to beat the first one, I better get to it!

Stimutacs Addict · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2006, 03:26:32 AM »

from IGN's preview: "While we didn't get a chance to check out the multiplayer mode today, we did see that two Wii consoles were connected via wireless LAN to allow for two player games without split screen. "

does this mean our Wiireless multiplayer is still an option!!?!? Nintendo has conquered American dormlife~!

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2006, 09:27:22 AM »

There's word going around that the LGC demo was developed on the GameCube version of the Wii devkit.

STILL MORE ROOM TO SQUEEZE MORE AWESOME INTO

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Author Topic: Battalion Wars II (Read 34410 times)