Author Topic: Obscure II The Aftermath. (Read 10042 times)

ShyGuy · « **on:** March 25, 2008, 03:01:06 AM »

Game comes out tomorrow (March 25th) NWRers, anyone picking this up?

Survival horror coop for $29.99, how can you miss?

Plus, JOSH HARTNETT GONNA SUE SOMEBODY

Kairon · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2008, 03:19:28 PM »

Been pre-ordered for forever from Familyvideo.com. Co-op means instabuy.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2008, 04:17:13 PM »

Is the game even decent?

Kairon · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2008, 04:47:08 PM »

Quote from: NinGurl 69 *huggles on March 25, 2008, 04:17:13 PM

Is the game even decent?

CO-OP. INSTABUY.

vudu · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2008, 03:23:48 PM »

Nintendo Power gave it a 3.0.

EDIT: I just checked Metacritic and apparently I was mistaken; it actually received a 7.0. Some other crappy game must have received a 3.0. I will be more careful about memorizing review scores for games I never intend to play next time I eat oat meal.

Pale · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2008, 03:25:51 PM »

I don't think any self respecting female would ever actually wear a sweater of that nature....

KDR_11k · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2008, 03:39:11 PM »

Quote from: Kairon on March 25, 2008, 04:47:08 PM

Quote from: NinGurl 69 *huggles on March 25, 2008, 04:17:13 PM
Is the game even decent?

CO-OP. INSTABUY.

Shall I point you at some reallyshitty Simple 2000 games that have coop?

walkingdead2 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2008, 03:54:41 PM »

Quote from: Pale on March 26, 2008, 03:25:51 PM

I don't think any self respecting female would ever actually wear a sweater of that nature....

yea but who wants to date a self respecting female.

Crimm · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2008, 03:55:29 PM »

Quote from: vudu on March 26, 2008, 03:23:48 PM

Nintendo Power gave it a 3.0.

Oh dear God.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2008, 03:57:18 PM »

They are off sometimes, they did give Puzzle Quest a 4.5.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2008, 04:18:09 PM »

I wonder if it will be better than Bug Island?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2008, 04:52:07 PM »

Now I must wonder if this is a worthy $30 co-op game like Ghost Squad was.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2008, 07:44:27 AM »

For clarification that 3.0 was for Baroque.

Rhoq · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:16:25 AM »

The game looks interesting. IGN gave it a 7.0 as well, but "Another Take" by Cassamassina seems to indicate the reviewer (Ryan Clements) gave it a higher score and he (Matt) lowered it before publishing the review.

"Another Take
from Matt Casamassina
I think Ryan liked the game a little more than I did, which is why we've lowered the overall score for the Wii version, even if it is better than the PS2 build. Fact is, much of the Wii's features are underused in Obscure, whether you're talking about 480p and 16:9 support or, more importantly, clever Wii remote-mapped gameplay mechanics. For $29.99, Obscure remains a respectable survival-horror alternative with some really campy moments. But it also feels like a survival horror game designed a decade ago -- same fundamental shortcomings as some of the originals, from a wonky camera to a story which makes little sense. If you're dying for a scare -- har, har -- give it a try. The price is certainly right."

Ceric · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:37:13 AM »

Quote from: Pale on March 26, 2008, 03:25:51 PM

I don't think any self respecting female would ever actually wear a sweater of that nature....

It was like the design process went.

Ok I designed this goth chick total upper covering and short skirt style.
Hmm... Its ok but boobs sell. Cut a hole in the middle of it to show some cleavage and we'll be good to go.

Which would be the opposite of Folklore which was:

I have these great costume designs.
Hmm... They are to revealing. We don't want to offend every religious demographic with this game. Have her bring her hand up like she's about to faint all the time and call it a day.

EasyCure · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2008, 01:06:42 PM »

LOL shyguys last sentance is priceless

Kenology · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2008, 10:52:46 AM »

I may pick it up. It's only $30 bucks... so what the hell.

vudu · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2008, 10:20:00 AM »

yeah what the hell

Kenology · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2008, 10:31:51 AM »

Anyone get it yet? Impressions? Where's ShyGuy...?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2008, 01:42:23 PM »

I WILL PURCHASE TODAY

EDIT: GAME PURCHASED DETAILS TO COME

ShyGuy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 30, 2008, 12:55:02 AM »

IMPRESSIONS

Survival Horror, TRUE survival horror, has come to the Wii (Not like that fake RE:UC stuff) Here are my quick impressions after playing for a few hours.

- The story is cheesy, Dialog is decently voiced but badly written. Running around reading bulletin boards is amusing. Different characters give different reactions to things to.
- Controls are seem a little awkwardly mapped, but it's not too big of an issue as most of the game (so far) is adventure mode running around rather than combat. Only waggle is shake nunchuck to reload and swing remote for melee weapon.
- Sound is good, some of the tunes are catchy.
- Graphics are suprisingly decent. A little rough in spots but the textures are well done and the enviroments are decent. Flashlights give off "real time lighting." Cars look ugly but who cares?

All in All, I recommend everyone stop playing brawl and pick this up for thirty bucks. Any questions?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2008, 01:20:03 AM »

It must be horror month.

Time to get Obscure + House of the Dudes 2

ShyGuy · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2008, 01:30:22 AM »

ProTip: the giant narcotic flowers are actually save points even though their poisonous black spores make you pass out.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 04, 2008, 07:15:33 AM »

I'm about halfway to three quarters of the way through, still enjoying the game. There is a decent coop puzzle in the middle, but I'm still not digging the combat. An enemy shows up and you flail around in terror as the camera goes every which way as you waste ammo and half your life bar. Maybe it's supposed to be that way, it is afterall, a survival horror game.

vudu · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2008, 02:16:44 PM »

Do you get to dress up Shannon?

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Author Topic: Obscure II The Aftermath. (Read 10042 times)