kumquatq3 Posted November 14, 2006 Posted November 14, 2006 (edited) Gamespy: Zelda = instant classic IGN: Wii sports = 7.5 Trauma Center: Second Opinion = 8 New Wii in 2007 to Enable DVD Playback Edited November 14, 2006 by kumquatq3
ramza Posted November 14, 2006 Posted November 14, 2006 The more info I get about this Zelda game, the more i want to get a wii. Ouch my wallet! "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
astr0creep Posted November 14, 2006 Posted November 14, 2006 I'm so getting the Wii first and PS3 in 3 years... http://entertainmentandbeyond.blogspot.com/
ramza Posted November 14, 2006 Posted November 14, 2006 I think I will just wait till the Wii gets the DVD feature. I am not sure if its worth it though. We have so many dvd-players at home and we barely use them. "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
Diogo Ribeiro Posted November 14, 2006 Posted November 14, 2006 The more info I get about this Zelda game, the more i want to get a wii. Ouch my wallet! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Funny thing, today I had the chance to try out a Wii for the first time, along with a Twilight Princess demo. The demo was rigged to play two scenarios, a sort of training area and fishing. After selecting the manly option, I was tossed the newfangled thingy controller type. Whoa. It was kind of hard at first managing the two separate bits, but I managed somewhat. Making a swiping motion will have Link drawing his sword, while quick motions to the sides will make him slash forth in a combo style similar to Ocarina of Time. On the other hand, a frantic left and right wiggle will trigger his spin attack. The pointer portion, by the way, has a nice wrist holder so you can grab it without worring about it falling. I trudged on and was ocasionally interrupted by what seemed to be an Imp playing the part of Navi, that of the inquisitive and action-breaking reminder for those with short attention span. The lock on system and sword swipes were tested on a nearby scarecrow, with the bow being used against another one on a high place. There were some box lifting and throwing, swimming and minor combat. The combat was standard fare although to be honest I took one or two hits while trying to adapt to the pointer. It's all just a matter of getting used to since the blows were direct results of a different button placement than that of a standard gamepad. Unfortunately I couldn't try much else since I was in a hurry but it felt the same old familiar Zelda, with only the controlling device getting a bit used to. I can't say the sword fighting felt satisfactory, though: I tried swinging the damn thing quickly to see if Link would do the same but he was slow to respond, up to a point where he just stood there because he didn't register my motion. I suspect that I should move my hand in a preset speed so he can register them but if that is the case then it felt too slow. I may buy Twilight Princess for the Gamecube instead.
kumquatq3 Posted November 15, 2006 Author Posted November 15, 2006 In game you game switch the sensitivity of the remote and such
kumquatq3 Posted November 15, 2006 Author Posted November 15, 2006 Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz: 8.4
Darque Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 I can't wait until they start expanding the Wii's games into the survival horror zone of gaming. "
ramza Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 (edited) If I buy a wii, i will make sure to buy the classic gamepad too. I won't last long with that freakish remote control... Edited November 15, 2006 by ramza "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
astr0creep Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 If I buy a wii, i will make sure to buy the classic gamepad too. I won't last long with that freakish remote control... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Isn't it included in the Wii box? http://entertainmentandbeyond.blogspot.com/
Arkan Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 I can't wait until they start expanding the Wii's games into the survival horror zone of gaming. " <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You don't say. "Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger." - Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials "I have also been slowly coming to the realisation that knowledge and happiness are not necessarily coincident, and quite often mutually exclusive" - meta
Surreptishus Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 The classic gamepad is really just for the Virtual console. So one would be crippling oneself by trying to use it for a Wii game.
Deraldin Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 The classic gamepad is really just for the Virtual console. So one would be crippling oneself by trying to use it for a Wii game. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And Super Smash Bros. Brawl. )
Llyranor Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 Flashlight in one hand, gun in the other. Independant range of motion. These controls were made for the survival horror genre. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
kumquatq3 Posted November 16, 2006 Author Posted November 16, 2006 The classic gamepad is really just for the Virtual console. So one would be crippling oneself by trying to use it for a Wii game. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And Super Smash Bros. Brawl. ) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually, the Wii has slots for 4 GC controllers and memory cards. The next Smash Bros will be designed for the GC controller. if you have a gc controller, I doubt the classic controller will be needed.
Llyranor Posted November 16, 2006 Posted November 16, 2006 (edited) Much like what Nintendo offered up in Brain Age, Wii Sports has a Wii Fitness mode, where you can test yourself at a variety of sports. You're evaluated on your performance and given a fitness age based on your speed, stamina and balance. There's a monthly calendar that will plot your progress, and with time, you can strive to reach that optimal fitness age. Maybe Chuck Norris should be called in to endorse the Wii, since thirty minutes of boxing, golf and tennis every day could work wonders for improving the fitness level of your average gamer. Hahahhahahahhahahahhaa And when SSBB comes out is when I'll get a Wii. Right now Twilight Princess, Trauma Center and Metal Slug are interesting, but not to the point in investing in a new console. In any case, time is what will show how devs will actually harness the Wii's potential. Edited November 16, 2006 by Llyranor (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
Deraldin Posted November 16, 2006 Posted November 16, 2006 The classic gamepad is really just for the Virtual console. So one would be crippling oneself by trying to use it for a Wii game. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And Super Smash Bros. Brawl. ) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually, the Wii has slots for 4 GC controllers and memory cards. The next Smash Bros will be designed for the GC controller. if you have a gc controller, I doubt the classic controller will be needed. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, but I don't have any gamecube controllers...
kumquatq3 Posted November 16, 2006 Author Posted November 16, 2006 might as well pick one up, not sure if the classic controller is backwards compatible with GC games.
ramza Posted November 16, 2006 Posted November 16, 2006 I guess the Wii is well worth its money but if one waits for one year or so, he might get it cheaper (50 dollars-euros less) "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
Arkan Posted November 16, 2006 Posted November 16, 2006 Cheaper, maybe DVD playback, yes! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't you already have a DVD player or two or three? "Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger." - Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials "I have also been slowly coming to the realisation that knowledge and happiness are not necessarily coincident, and quite often mutually exclusive" - meta
Llyranor Posted November 16, 2006 Posted November 16, 2006 GC controller will play all VC games. Retro controller will do the same, but will be unable to play GC games. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
ramza Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3152902 that's it, I am outraged! How the heck am I supposed to play the new zelda now? Oh, WTH, I will buy myself a GC later in the next year... It will surely be cheap enough... "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
kumquatq3 Posted November 17, 2006 Author Posted November 17, 2006 http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155329 Zelda: perfect 10, best Zelda ever
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