Author Topic: Official Endless Ocean (Forever Blue) thread (Read 56477 times)

The Traveller · « **Reply #50 on:** July 11, 2007, 12:33:29 PM »

That music in the trailer was great

Mashiro · « **Reply #51 on:** July 11, 2007, 12:47:48 PM »

It's definitely good looking I'm just asking what the point is? What's the gameplay like? Is that all you do swim and interact with random animals?

Not saying that it isn't beautiful and that swimming around and interacting in a wide immense ocean with its various creatures isn't interesting but I'm curious what else there is.

Is there a log book and data on all the wild life and stuff? That is something I could see myself getting into. Interacting and learning about what the creatures are....it'll be like MP without all the killing =)

Kairon · « **Reply #52 on:** July 11, 2007, 12:49:18 PM »

Ah, I get what you're saying. This looks like the sort of game right up the alley of anyone who thinks that the best thing about MMORPGs are not the people, but the world design and sense of discovery.

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like MP without all the killing =)

That's a great line!

Requiem · « **Reply #53 on:** July 11, 2007, 12:58:54 PM »

Well there are treasure hunts, exploration of old sunk ruins, and yes, interaction with animals.

I wonder if they will have some turbulent parts of the game where you are attacked by a group of sharks or jellyfish or whatever and have to some how use your environment to get to safety.

Kairon · « **Reply #54 on:** July 11, 2007, 01:12:31 PM »

AHHHGH! I'm being CHASED by a FLOCK of ANGRY JELLYFISH!!!!

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #55 on:** July 11, 2007, 01:16:25 PM »

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Originally posted by: Mashiro
It's definitely good looking I'm just asking what the point is? What's the gameplay like? Is that all you do swim and interact with random animals?

Not saying that it isn't beautiful and that swimming around and interacting in a wide immense ocean with its various creatures isn't interesting but I'm curious what else there is.

Is there a log book and data on all the wild life and stuff? That is something I could see myself getting into. Interacting and learning about what the creatures are....it'll be like MP without all the killing =)

This is what the game play is like

Explore underwater at your own pace
- Explore with a friend via wifi
- Treasure-hunting mode
- Play with and study sea creatures
- Take pictures for a magazine
- Be a tour guide
- Explore ocean and find underwater sea ruins

Mashiro · « **Reply #56 on:** July 11, 2007, 01:19:17 PM »

Sounds pretty cool then, I am more interested in the title now =)

Are you happier with me now GP =P

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #57 on:** July 12, 2007, 12:03:36 AM »

This looks like a fairly interesting game, I just don't think I'd be willing to put up $50 on the game. I'll give it a few months and grab it in the bargain bin. August and September are already on lockdown for me anyway, MP3, BWii and Chibi Robo Park Patrol.

jakeOSX · « **Reply #58 on:** July 12, 2007, 12:31:02 AM »

N should make it so you can take your treasure and put it in your Animal Crossing home...

Stimutacs Addict · « **Reply #59 on:** July 12, 2007, 03:43:07 PM »

music in the trailer was performed by Hayley Westenra, song called "Prayer"

Kairon · « **Reply #60 on:** July 12, 2007, 04:45:54 PM »

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music in the trailer was performed by Hayley Westenra, song called "Prayer"

THANK YOU! Youtubed.

Edit: Hmm... I'll have to track down a whole bunch of artists with similar songs so I can put together a soundtrack for my Endless Ocean EXCITE!!!

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #61 on:** July 19, 2007, 08:31:55 AM »

A new relatively long gameplay video of Endless Ocean can be found here. Looks like it will be a really relaxing game, not to mention this video shows there is a first person view as well!

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #62 on:** July 19, 2007, 09:04:55 AM »

Oh boy, why do I see myself making a lot of "Finding Nemo" jokes and references throughout this game?

In all seriousness, the game looks really good, although it might be the type of game you play to chill, definitely not an audience game. I can see a lot of people getting bored by just watching (unless there are surprises, like shark attacks and butt ugly fishes).

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #63 on:** July 19, 2007, 11:23:43 AM »

Well there IS a two-player mode, you know... =)

cubist · « **Reply #64 on:** July 19, 2007, 12:33:19 PM »

What is the online mode for???...Nintendo should get rid of the friend codes and add voice chat so you can go scuba diving with your girl (or guy if that's how you like to swing it...or in this case swim it)...

Now imagine if they made an Adventure RPG based on Waterworld...an underwater Zelda...speed up the engine...add some killing and a huge radioactively evolved shark...and some sailing above water...I like it already...

....Nah...the game is fine as it is...my wife will probably enjoy this game a lot...

Kairon · « **Reply #65 on:** July 19, 2007, 12:37:20 PM »

How do you... voice chat... when you're.... underwater??? LOL. But yeah, I get ya. This'd be the perfect game to ease into voicechat with. Especially since it's coming out the same day as BWii, which also would benefit from voice chat.

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Now imagine if they made an Adventure RPG based on Waterworld...an underwater Zelda...speed up the engine...add some killing and a huge radioactively evolved shark...and some sailing above water...I like it already...

I LOVED that movie!

ShyGuy · « **Reply #66 on:** July 21, 2007, 10:02:31 AM »

http://wii.com/jp/movies/forever-blue-01-jp-b/

The user experiences movies for this game are increasing my interest. I think this could take the "casual" games in a new direction visually besides the Mii style graphical approach.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #67 on:** July 21, 2007, 11:29:06 AM »

"This'd be the perfect game to ease into voicechat with."

Sorry to break it to you, but you communicate online by choosing from a list of pre-set text lines...(Though it'd be cool if you could add in your own custom lines...)

Stogi · « **Reply #68 on:** July 21, 2007, 11:34:54 AM »

Well that sucks.

I was hoping I would be able to make up my own games up with friends. Something as simple as tag would still be really fun.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #69 on:** July 21, 2007, 11:41:46 AM »

One word: Improvise... =D

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #70 on:** July 24, 2007, 08:55:20 PM »

Promising news about Endless Ocean from Famitsu's review.

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Endless Ocean - 10/8/9/8

Forever Blue
- feels a little like a simulation, exploring areas gradually
- clever production sucks you in totally
- with the change of camera view, you can get lost at sea
- you can explore the aquatic life as much as you want or you can go looking for events
- there’s lots of stuff you can do, play at your own pace
- production is great, you can feel the mystery and magnificence of the ocean
- thanks to the effects of the mysterious music, the game feels very real

link

Kairon · « **Reply #71 on:** July 24, 2007, 09:41:39 PM »

omg... that's a VERY high score... this could be the critical darling of the fall! Maybe we can start a "Buy Endless Ocean" campaign?

Strell · « **Reply #72 on:** July 25, 2007, 02:33:45 AM »

High score = get, which means the dolphin humping is about to commence!

Mashiro · « **Reply #73 on:** July 25, 2007, 02:47:08 AM »

Wow, incredibly high scores from Famitsu. Not that I really go by their ratings but it will certainly help push sales.

Though they do love their simulation games, didn't Nintendogs get perfect 10's across the board?

cubist · « **Reply #74 on:** July 25, 2007, 03:28:16 AM »

Hmmmm...curious about these high scores...

Kairon...I'm with you...let's start and Endless Ocean Campaign.

Quick side story: I just got married and am having gaming withdrawals due to marriage. My wife just saw my 90+ GCN, DS, and Wii Collection 2 1/2 weeks ago. Last night, she just hit me with a bombshell saying that she beat Ocarina of Time in 1998 and loves Zelda. I played a little Twilight Princess and she's excited.

Relevance of side story: Endless Ocean may help to convert my wife into gaming and make it okay for me to play.

Buy Endless Ocean Campaign...I'm with it!!!

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Author Topic: Official Endless Ocean (Forever Blue) thread (Read 56477 times)