Nintendo Wii - Page 11

Sithro · 11-26-2006, 06:02 PM

I'm really glad the system is successfull at least. Hopefully this will push devs to make games with a little more emphasis on gameplay rather than graphics or just making run of the mill games.

Not saying I don't like nice visuals. Just saying that games lately seem to be clones of older games. : /

NoStem · 11-26-2006, 06:09 PM

You gotta wonder how much South Park helped impact Wii sales...

Nezarus · 11-26-2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sithro

I'm really glad the system is successfull at least. Hopefully this will push devs to make games with a little more emphasis on gameplay rather than graphics or just making run of the mill games.

Not saying I don't like nice visuals. Just saying that games lately seem to be clones of older games. : /

I agree. Aside from FF12, I've been playing mostly older games this year, mainly on the SNES emulator, or as of late the DS. Most of the newer games I've bought and played this year just felt like a rehash from something else, with the same old game play. I'm really hoping the Wii changes this, and that Sony and Microsoft catch on.

I say this to some guys at work, and their primary response is always something along the lines of "The games/systems are cool because their graphics kick ass."

Is it just me, or does it seem newer console players emphasize graphics over gameplay?

RiskyChris · 11-26-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nezarus

Is it just me, or does it seem newer console players emphasize graphics over gameplay?

I was playing gamecube a few weeks ago, Killer 7 I believe (go buy this game now), and someone walked into my room. He said, "playing Nintendo? I can tell from the shitty graphics."

First of all I was offended he would even write off a game solely based on graphics. Secondly, I wanted to tell him how PS2 pales in comparison to the Gamecube.

Argh.

Edit: Wii sold out all around my hometown over Thanksgiving break (NW Indiana). I was trying to score one for my little cousin.

Djaypally · 11-26-2006, 07:19 PM

I loved the original Nintendo...loved the Super Nintendo...hated the N64 and Gamecube. Nintendo has won me back with the Wii and I haven't even bought it yet. I have no problem waiting until a time when I can walk in and not worry about whether they're in stock or not, but I haven't been this anxious for a console system since the PS2.

Sithro · 11-26-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RiskyChris

I was playing gamecube a few weeks ago, Killer 7 I believe (go buy this game now), and someone walked into my room. He said, "playing Nintendo? I can tell from the shitty graphics."

First of all I was offended he would even write off a game solely based on graphics. Secondly, I wanted to tell him how PS2 pales in comparison to the Gamecube.

Argh.

Edit: Wii sold out all around my hometown over Thanksgiving break (NW Indiana). I was trying to score one for my little cousin.

I would have told him. I also would have told him that his PS2 will probably break in the near future.

Lyenae · 11-26-2006, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nezarus

Is it just me, or does it seem newer console players emphasize graphics over gameplay?

I don't care what a bunch of jock monkeys think to be honest.

Take a look at the top 10 games across all platforms on Gamerankings.com (a website that averages out rankings of all major review websites).

5 out of the top 10 are Nintendo.

Sithro · 11-26-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyenae

I don't care what a bunch of jock monkeys think to be honest.

Take a look at the top 10 games across all platforms on Gamerankings.com (a website that averages out rankings of all major review websites).

5 out of the top 10 are Nintendo.

Try telling them that at Gamespot's System Wars forums. :P I dare you.

I hate that place, yet love it. It makes me feel better about myself knowing that there are people out there who are dumber than myself.

Lyenae · 11-26-2006, 08:55 PM

Question to the hardcore Zelda People:

I dunno when I'm going to finish Twilight Princess, but seeing that Wii is backwards compatible with GC games, are Ocarina of Time and Windwalker worth picking up? I know they got awesome reviews, but did they age well?

BitterButter · 11-26-2006, 09:02 PM

Ocarina of Time was a N64 release and if it comes out on the Virtual Console then hell yes it's worth picking up if you haven't played it.

Windwalker I've never played so I can't comment on it.

Akileese · 11-26-2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BitterButter

Ocarina of Time was a N64 release and if it comes out on the Virtual Console then hell yes it's worth picking up if you haven't played it.

Windwalker I've never played so I can't comment on it.

windwalker was just like any other zelda except it was cel shaded. I recall a few MGS type parts (sneaking), but those were in OOT too. It's still a fairly decent game. Definitely pick up the metroids though. I'd even recommend picking up mario kart.

Lyenae · 11-26-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Akileese

windwalker was just like any other zelda except it was cel shaded. I recall a few MGS type parts (sneaking), but those were in OOT too. It's still a fairly decent game. Definitely pick up the metroids though. I'd even recommend picking up mario kart.

I got the Metroids already

Chamsie · 11-26-2006, 09:50 PM

Looking at my Gamecube collection, here the games I would recommend picking up for anyone looking for good Gamecube games:

Legend Of Zelda Collectors Edition (Zelda 1, 2, and both N64 games on one disc)
Windwaker
Killer 7
Viewtiful Joe
Metriod Prime 1 & 2
Resident Evil 4
Pikmin 2
Mario Sunshine if you like Mario 64
Ikuruga

Minus Ikuruga, you can prolly pick up the rest for under 100 bucks. Looking at around 150 with Ikuruga depending on the auction you bid on.

Akileese · 11-26-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chamsie

Looking at my Gamecube collection, here the games I would recommend picking up for anyone looking for good Gamecube games:

Legend Of Zelda Collectors Edition (Zelda 1, 2, and both N64 games on one disc)
Windwaker
Killer 7
Viewtiful Joe
Metriod Prime 1 & 2
Resident Evil 4
Pikmin 2
Mario Sunshine if you like Mario 64
Ikuruga

Minus Ikuruga, you can prolly pick up the rest for under 100 bucks. Looking at around 150 with Ikuruga depending on the auction you bid on.

See, I did not like sunshine. Too gimmicky for me. Viewtiful Joe was great, but meh. I'd eliminate sunshine all together and replace Joe with the Resident Evil redux for the GC

Also, that zelda collector's set will cost you an arm and a leg.

Chamsie · 11-26-2006, 10:02 PM

Wow, I just did an ebay search on that Zelda set, 35 bucks is kinda steep. Still worth it if you never played the 2 N64 games though. I bought it back in the day for like 15 bucks, prolly went up thanks to the Wii.

Sunshine is definitely not the best mario in the world, but we are talking 5-10 bucks now if you look around. Not like your spending 50 on a brand new game. If you want a good 3d platform game, I actually recommend Vexx over this. Its one of the most challenging and satisfying 3d platformers I've played.

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11-26-2006, 06:09 PM	#152 (permalink)
NoStem Support Tha Blackman Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 378 +0 Internets	You gotta wonder how much South Park helped impact Wii sales...

11-26-2006, 08:55 PM	#159 (permalink)
Lyenae Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,059 -50 Internets	Question to the hardcore Zelda People: I dunno when I'm going to finish Twilight Princess, but seeing that Wii is backwards compatible with GC games, are Ocarina of Time and Windwalker worth picking up? I know they got awesome reviews, but did they age well?

11-26-2006, 09:02 PM	#160 (permalink)
BitterButter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 81 +0 Internets	Ocarina of Time was a N64 release and if it comes out on the Virtual Console then hell yes it's worth picking up if you haven't played it. Windwalker I've never played so I can't comment on it.

11-26-2006, 09:50 PM	#163 (permalink)
Chamsie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 132	Looking at my Gamecube collection, here the games I would recommend picking up for anyone looking for good Gamecube games: Legend Of Zelda Collectors Edition (Zelda 1, 2, and both N64 games on one disc) Windwaker Killer 7 Viewtiful Joe Metriod Prime 1 & 2 Resident Evil 4 Pikmin 2 Mario Sunshine if you like Mario 64 Ikuruga Minus Ikuruga, you can prolly pick up the rest for under 100 bucks. Looking at around 150 with Ikuruga depending on the auction you bid on.

11-26-2006, 10:02 PM	#165 (permalink)
Chamsie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 132	Wow, I just did an ebay search on that Zelda set, 35 bucks is kinda steep. Still worth it if you never played the 2 N64 games though. I bought it back in the day for like 15 bucks, prolly went up thanks to the Wii. Sunshine is definitely not the best mario in the world, but we are talking 5-10 bucks now if you look around. Not like your spending 50 on a brand new game. If you want a good 3d platform game, I actually recommend Vexx over this. Its one of the most challenging and satisfying 3d platformers I've played.