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[Patrick Klepek]

Seriously, wtf. How did Capcom screw up a an action game based around The Nightmare Before Christmas and make it completely boring? The story sucks, the music sucks (how??!?!? Danny Elfman's compositions are incredible, yet they decided to add NEW lyrics and replace some of the voice actors), and the combat is ridiculously simple to the point that you're yawning by the third chapter.

Devil May Jack Skellington this is not. I only hope the GBA game makes up for this. It's cool to play through a sequel to a film that will never receive one (at least, at this point, I hope not), but man, outside of the incredible, incredible animation and the really slick visuals, this game is a train wreck.

So sad.

 

[iceDragon7]

Seriously, wtf. How did Capcom screw up a an action game based around The Nightmare Before Christmas and make it completely boring? The story sucks, the music sucks (how??!?!? Danny Elfman's compositions are incredible, yet they decided to add NEW lyrics and replace some of the voice actors), and the combat is ridiculously simple to the point that you're yawning by the third chapter.

Devil May Jack Skellington this is not. I only hope the GBA game makes up for this. It's cool to play through a sequel to a film that will never receive one (at least, at this point, I hope not), but man, outside of the incredible, incredible animation and the really slick visuals, this game is a train wreck.

So sad.

:lol :lol I played this game for about 5 minutes at E3. Yeah the game sucked.

 

[Callo Merlose]

I played this game for about 9 minutes. I wanted to break the disc in 4 exact pieces. Everything about this game sucks, especially the use of the music.

 

[Bartman3010]

Ouch, that sucks. A little more detail though? Like how is the combat too simple? (Never played DMC)

 

[DarknessTear]

Nooooo! I was looking forward to this.

 

[belgurdo]

Capcom can only do Resident Evil right this gen, it seems

 

[DarknessTear]

Capcom can only do Resident Evil right this gen, it seems

Bullshit alert.

 

[Callo Merlose]

It's just very, very repetitive. There's a few combo attacks, but they're useless since they do just as much damage as mashinging away at the buttons. The should've just made him move around like he does in the part where he's in Boogie's lair in the movie. Instead, he uses some goo to attack (which is a stupid idea unto itself). A rapier seems more fitting for old Jack. The best thing about this game is his walk animation, I don't know why. They should've just based it off of the movie's story.

 

[Ponn]

Shit, I had high hopes for this game too.

 

[citrus lump]

But.....but...Play gave it an 8.5

 

[Musashi Wins!]

Capcom can only do Resident Evil right this gen, it seems

This is a very unreasonable one of your quips

 

[Ponn]

But.....but...Play gave it an 8.5

I learned along time ago never trust Play's scores. I still get it, but it's only for their interviews, articles, pretty pictures, design and anime section.

 

[CamHostage]

Heads-up -- the GBA version looks to suck as well.

 

[Varian]

Heads-up -- the GBA version looks to suck as well.

Wrong. http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=63686

 

[Prince of Space]

It's been well known this was a pretty subpar affair. Why all the looks of surprise?

 

[radios shipping overview]

Heads-up -- the GBA version looks to suck as well.

Yeah, it's pretty dull from what I tried of it. Boring level design, boring mechanics, overuse of animations that could otherwise be charming.

 

[Patrick Klepek]

oh, sorry. My 1UP review of NBC: Oogie's Revenge is up here --

http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3144475&did=1

 

[Comfort_Eagle]

Kinda sad as the game should have had some promise, but really, its not that big a surprise being a license and all.

 

[Suburban Cowboy]

its based off a movie that was largely targetted towards kids, why wouldnt they target the same audience with the game. Id expect it to be unchallenging and shallow

 

[SaucerEyedMurder]

Shouldn't it be Oogie May Cry rather than Devil May Jack Skellington? No, really, this is important.

And too bad the game turned out mediocre. On paper it looked like it couldn't miss.

 

[Truelize]

That sucks. I was really hoping this game would be good. I'm a huge fan on the movie.

I'll still rent it and try it out though. Can't resist.

 

[SaucerEyedMurder]

Kinda sad as the game should have had some promise, but really, its not that big a surprise being a license and all.

Capcom's old NES Disney games were fun.

 

[Speevy]

Capcom once released this game that was based on a comic too.

 

[C- Warrior]

Stop associating Devil May Cry with this game for god sakes.

Just cus it's a 3D action game by Capcom doesn't make it a "DMC killer"

Given, the very fact that every action game is compared to DMC is only a testament to it's superiority.

 

[Varian]

Stop associating Devil May Cry with this game for god sakes.

Just cus it's a 3D action game by Capcom (in fact, isn't it only 'published' by Capcom) doesn't make it a "DMC killer"

Given, the very fact that every action game is compared to DMC is only a testament to DMC's superiority.

C- Warrior you've GOT to play the GBA game.

 

[C- Warrior]

C- Warrior you've GOT to play the GBA game.

Of Nightmare Before Christmas? Why? Is it 2D (aknowledges GAF's undying love for 2D based games)

 

[Varian]

Of Nightmare Before Christmas? Why? Is it 2D (aknowledges GAF's undying love for 2D based games)

Yep, it's an AoS clone. Thread here.

 

[CO_Andy]

Play Score: 8.5

"Captivating visuals,stellar soundtrack, imaginative battle system, deep adventure-based gameplay, triple-A voicework." (Dave Halverson, Play Magazine)

 

[C- Warrior]

Yep, it's an AoS clone. Thread here.

Sweet, I'll look into it.

Although I should go on record saying my love for 3D action titles (DMC1,DMC3,NG,Shinobi) doesn't fully translate into 2D. When it comes to 2D games I'm just a casual fan, I'll look into it though.

There have been many instances where the 3D version of a game sucks, yet the 2D build is awesome. Most recent case and point: Astro Boy.

 

[jarrod]

Capcom didn't make this, TOSE did.

 

[Mr_Furious]

The game doesn't suck. It's average yet will score some extra points from big fans of the movie (like myself).

 

[Leatherface]

What a shame. Capcom could have made this game something special. bastards!

 

[Merlin]

What did you expect. Licensed games always suck.

 

[BuddyC]

What did you expect. Licensed games always suck.

Wrong.

 

[Patrick Klepek]

Capcom made the PS2 game, TOSE made the GBA one.

 

[Tain]

Just cus it's a 3D action game by Capcom doesn't make it a "DMC killer"

I'd say two games using the same engine is a pretty damn big tie. Less so now with stuff like the Unreal Engine, but it's not every day that you see the DMC engine in use.

 

[Dr_Cogent]

It's a shame it sucked for someone who you can obviously tell, through his avatar, loves the NBC.

 

[jetjevons]

Yep, it's an AoS clone. Thread here.

Seriously, what is up with the crazy acronymns on GAF. AoS? Attack of the Show?

 

[BuddyC]

Seriously, what is up with the crazy acronymns on GAF. AoS? Attack of the Show?

Aria of Sorrow, the thrid Castlevania title on GBA.