witchedwiz
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think i'll be getting when i find this cheap :X
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Alice: Madness Returns |OT|
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RadioHeadAche
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I'm getting closer to the end, but ever since the first few chapters, I knew this was one of the most improved sequels I've ever played.
Finished the game last weekend on Nightmare difficulty and overall I have to say it was very enjoyable experience. Maybe a bit inconsistent at parts and I found a couple of buggy walls that you could jump through, but the game had very capturing world and good platforming. Maybe a little bit more variety to enemy types would've been good, but I don't mind. I should do a NG+ run one day and platinum it.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Ellis Kim said:
I thought the queen's face in Alice 2 is supposed to be her sister?
Didn't either of you play the first game that was included? Red Queen was
Guess I'll spoiler tag the above post too if you guys are being sensitive about it.
Also, I just watched the 2010 live action film.
Wow, McGee was right. The really take away focus from Alice through Hatter's sudden significance, and lol Jabberwocky colored lightning breath attacks. Total ripoff. Alice's dresses were okay, but they're nothing compared to the Madness dresses.
and always has been Alice's homunculus, in some sense. Its driven home by the fact that in the first game, its Alice's exact face, unlike Madness where she's more abstract. I can see how some of Red Queen's dialogue in Madness could be construed as representing her sister, though she's still too cherubic for that.
Guess I'll spoiler tag the above post too if you guys are being sensitive about it.
Also, I just watched the 2010 live action film.
Wow, McGee was right. The really take away focus from Alice through Hatter's sudden significance, and lol Jabberwocky colored lightning breath attacks. Total ripoff. Alice's dresses were okay, but they're nothing compared to the Madness dresses.
Ellis Kim said:
Game-play wise they make the game much easier than it already is. They also don't change appearance-wise as you upgrade them unlike the default weapons.
I bought them for the dresses which I think, for the most part, look very good. If you don't care for dressing up Alice or are content with the many dresses unlocked through normal game play, I couldn't recommend purchasing them.
RadioHeadAche
Member
I finished the game. I felt chapter five dragged on a bit much towards the end, but overall very good. Now I'm just finishing up the collectibles and I'll be able to start my "nightmare" playthrough. It will be nice to go through the game without having to worry about finding everything.
Just a heads up, CAG has a discount available through EA Origins that knocks the game down to $30 shipped.
http://store.origin.com/store/ea/search/?keywords=alice
Use this promo code to get it half off and free shipping: afdamr5ty7
I just ordered a copy myself, and I just have one question. Should I play the first Alice or can I just jump right into this one? I'm very familiar with the traditional story if that makes any difference.
http://store.origin.com/store/ea/search/?keywords=alice
Use this promo code to get it half off and free shipping: afdamr5ty7
I just ordered a copy myself, and I just have one question. Should I play the first Alice or can I just jump right into this one? I'm very familiar with the traditional story if that makes any difference.
ROBOKITTYZILLA
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mjc said:
Go ahead and jump into the new one. The old one has not aged well and you will not be missing anything (other than a fantastic soundtrack). There is a story recap of the events from the first game which can be accessed via the main menu.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Picked this up again after finishing inFamous 2, Dead Space and Dead Space 2. It's still my GOTY so far, but goddamn chapter 3 drags on foreverrrrrrr
its also available on Direct2Drive for $24.
i bought it off there and redeemed the code in Origin ...so i have two places that i can download the game from now.
http://www.direct2drive.com/
i bought it off there and redeemed the code in Origin ...so i have two places that i can download the game from now.
http://www.direct2drive.com/
RadioHeadAche
Member
I had no idea that those "shrink sense" flowers heal you if you stay inside them for a while. It really helped during my nightmare playthrough.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Finished chapter 3 and 4 today. Chapter 3 wasn't bad, but it was far too long. Chapter 4 was absolutely ace OTOH. Ordered the 'Alchemy' poster from the Alice 2 store, now I just need to get a frame so I can frame the poster before I put it on my wall.
I got the artbook in.... and I'm kinda pissed off. There's a small part of the bottom of the first few pages that have a weird manufacturing error tear that I'm tempted to have it exchanged for. :S
Also, I have to say that I'm a little disappointed. I REALLY wanted fully close ups and production artwork/notes that went into creating her various outfits in-game, particularly for her undersea and oriental dresses, both of which I'm very fond of.
They went for a thick glossy stock for the pages instead of something thinner like what's used in the Valkyria Chronicles artbook, which is a little lame (further compromised by the tear on the first few pages ).
Oh well, what can you do.
Also, I have to say that I'm a little disappointed. I REALLY wanted fully close ups and production artwork/notes that went into creating her various outfits in-game, particularly for her undersea and oriental dresses, both of which I'm very fond of.
They went for a thick glossy stock for the pages instead of something thinner like what's used in the Valkyria Chronicles artbook, which is a little lame (further compromised by the tear on the first few pages
).Oh well, what can you do.
Ken said:Every time I see this thread return to the front page, I keep hoping it's because there are new dresses (and weapons) being released.
Lolz, Spicy Horse is a web Browser/iphone developer now, so do not dream of Dlcs or Alice 3 or anything from them
Ellis Kim said:
From the Amazon 3DS thread ( it was even a replay to you )
http://neogaf.net/forum/showpost.php?p=29565691&postcount=141
So yeah, sorry bad luck, Amazon should really order new books instead of the damaged ones they have.
UntoldDreams
Member
Completed the game.
I'd say it was great fun overall. Its certainly not perfect and the pacing was off near the end but it was well worth playing.
I'd say it was great fun overall. Its certainly not perfect and the pacing was off near the end but it was well worth playing.
HadesGigas
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Persona7 said:
On Xbox 360 it was just an XBL marketplace code. Probably done the same way on PSN.
Pupi18 said:
I don't think the game needed many sales to turn a profit since it was made by a Chinese studio created by American McGee. Development costs must be a lot lower than western game/Japanese games.
RadioHeadAche
Member
HadesGigas said:
Yeah. Just enter the code on the PSN Store and download it.
Seth Balmore
Member
Just ordered this from Amazon UK (£24.99). As an obsessive fan of the original Alice, I'm psyched.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Still need to find the time to finish this. Still my GOTY. Got my Alchemy poster in the mail a few days ago, now I'm just waiting for the poster frame I ordered before I'll have Alice on my wall too.
Prince of Space
Banned
Wow.
Just finished the game last night and thoroughly loved nearly every minute of it (Chapters 3 and 5 dragged a little towards the end, the game could've used some boss battles, and I wish Chapter 6 was a full-fledged level). It baffles me that this game got such mediocre reviews; it's a joy to play, keeps you on your toes by mixing in various minigames and challenges, and is probably the most gorgeous game I've played this gen (from an art style perspective, anyway).
Bums me out that this may be the only full-fledged game from Spicy Horse -- their talents would be sorely wasted on iOS and social games only. Glad they got this out first, at least. Now to order dat art book!
Just finished the game last night and thoroughly loved nearly every minute of it (Chapters 3 and 5 dragged a little towards the end, the game could've used some boss battles, and I wish Chapter 6 was a full-fledged level). It baffles me that this game got such mediocre reviews; it's a joy to play, keeps you on your toes by mixing in various minigames and challenges, and is probably the most gorgeous game I've played this gen (from an art style perspective, anyway).
Bums me out that this may be the only full-fledged game from Spicy Horse -- their talents would be sorely wasted on iOS and social games only. Glad they got this out first, at least. Now to order dat art book!
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Prince of Space said:
The art book is awesome. I pre-ordered it from the official Alice store, so I got a signed copy *smug*
It's by no means a perfect game, but this is definitely one of the most enjoyable games I've played in years, much due to the twisted visuals and story. Got the art book, an Alice t-shirt, the Vorpal Blade replica (with stand) and the alchemy poster (just waiting for my frame to arrive so I can have it framed before putting it on my wall), so I hope EA realizes the franchise should still be viable despite reviewers having their heads up their asses when reviewing this game, and hire Spicy Horse to make an Alice 3.
Also; dat hair <3
LTTP but here is our review. I enjoyed it, but damn where some parts torture.
http://www.selectbutton.com/review/alice-madness-returns-review/
http://www.selectbutton.com/review/alice-madness-returns-review/
darkjedi187
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how do you change outfits? I cannot find and option to do so anywhere.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
darkjedi187 said:
You do it in the main menu. For the PS3 version you press square, can't remember what button it was for the PC version. Dunno about 360.
darkjedi187
Member
Combichristoffersen said:
Thank you. I thought i had checked in the menu.
Zimbardo said:its also available on Direct2Drive for $24.
i bought it off there and redeemed the code in Origin ...so i have two places that i can download the game from now.
http://www.direct2drive.com/
"This product is restricted to your country IP."
Fuu**** you, EA.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
I got this for $18 off at Origin thanks to a 40% off code! Really excited to start. What difficulty do you guys recommend to have a smooth play-through without much frustration, so I can enjoy the story, environments and stuff without raging? I know it gets harder and can get frustrating from reading the thread over the past couple months. Don't mind dying of course, just not 5-10 times at random parts because it takes you out of the game.
Also, I can't seem to scroll down in Alice's history notes under the extra content section.
Also, I can't seem to scroll down in Alice's history notes under the extra content section.
RadioHeadAche
Member
Heavy said:
Dying really isn't an issue because there are no real consequences. You just start at a previous save (the game auto-saves a lot). I would recommend Normal for your first time. It's not a terribly difficult game. In fact, even nightmare difficulty wasn't too bad.
It's October and Madness Returns still my GOTY (and I played the two super hyped games) I didn't expect this, shame that Spicy Horse is iOS/Web Browser crap dev now...oh well
Yeah, first time on normal then second playthrough on Nightmare ( unless you have the DLC weapons/outfit then it's nightmare from the start since they DLCs give you god mode)
XeroSauce said:
Yeah, first time on normal then second playthrough on Nightmare ( unless you have the DLC weapons/outfit then it's nightmare from the start since they DLCs give you god mode)
RadioHeadAche
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Dascu said:
Definitely. It's one of the most improved sequels I've ever played, and it's just a great game overall. I still don't understand all those mediocre reviews.
RadioHeadAche said:
We discussed this many times in this thread and no one knew for sure why the majority of reviewers went on an unholy crusade against this game like that, but I still think it's just because it's an old school style 3D platformer to the bone which nowdays games reviewers can't handle.
Saw American McGee's Little Red Riding Hood concept art yesterday..
it's sad that we will never get it.
Spicy Horse can make something really intresting with Red riding hood if it's like Madness Return but more darker and violent.
Enjoy it, it's pretty awesome.
it's sad that we will never get it.
Spicy Horse can make something really intresting with Red riding hood if it's like Madness Return but more darker and violent.
Sinthetic said:
Enjoy it, it's pretty awesome.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Totobeni said:Saw American McGee's Little Red Riding Hood concept art yesterday..
it's sad that we will never get it.
Spicy Horse can make something really intresting with Red riding hood if it's like Madness Return but more darker and violent.
Oh dammit EA, plz plz plz plz plz hire Spicy Horse to make this. If Visceral could make a.. um.. re-imagintion of Dante's Inferno, please let Spicy Horse make Little Red Riding Hood (or at least Alice 3). Why won't you give us more nice things, EA?
Because it's EA.Combichristoffersen said:Oh dammit EA, plz plz plz plz plz hire Spicy Horse to make this. If Visceral could make a.. um.. re-imagintion of Dante's Inferno, please let Spicy Horse make Little Red Riding Hood (or at least Alice 3). Why won't you give us more nice things, EA?