Dark Octave
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:lol :lolwindfish said:
I miss that show.
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The Official MADWORLD Thread of No Means Yes and Yes Means A--wesome!
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I miss that show.
BrodiemanTTR
Member
Just a big MadWorld banner at CBS Sportsline.
Plz don't bomb.
Plz don't bomb.
Eteric Rice
Member
BrodiemanTTR said:Just a big MadWorld banner at CBS Sportsline.
Plz don't bomb.
I don't think it will, honestly. It'll probably sell really well over time.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Eteric Rice said:
I think it will act like most other successful Wii games: not charting, but raking up very good sales under the top twenty for quite a long period of time.
Regulus Tera said:
I agree, I would expect if it charts to be in the upper half of the Top 20, the other blockbusters coming out as well as Nintendos own main titles (Wii Fit, Wii Play, etc) are going to take up a majority of the Top 15
The Wii and its games have never really been frontloaded, Wii Music took a month to get a 300% increase, CoD WaW took 2 months to show up in the charts despite launching the same time, Boom Blox took 2 months for EA to tell us it was doing well and ultimately prove it had legs.
It might do better than we expect, its being advertised on par with House of the Dead Overkill which is something 3rd party Wii games never get.
HiccupTruck
Member
bmf said:
Super Saver Shipping?
The only reason I'm getting it on Friday is because I paid for standard.
I'm assuming that this is the case for the other people scheduled to receive it on Friday.
That's true, though maybe I'm strange but it's the sheer amount of blood in MadWorld that bothers me more than what's happening to the characters. I've tried to avoid seeing too much of the game, but one move where Jack spins an enemy around his head and there's just a torrent of blood was a bit off-putting! Anyway, I'll see how I go in (hopefully) a few days.TheChillyAcademic said:
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
"Oh shit, Jack just got PWNED!"
"Pwned? Don't you mean OWNED?"
"I don't know... the kids spell it P-W-N-E-D"
"WTF, you're not a kid, your ancient. Shit like that just makes you sadder"
"Pwned? Don't you mean OWNED?"
"I don't know... the kids spell it P-W-N-E-D"
"WTF, you're not a kid, your ancient. Shit like that just makes you sadder"
BrodiemanTTR
Member
I can't help but think games like this would do better if Nintendo kept some bare minimum of quality control. When I was at Best Buy today to pick up MW I was taken aback by how inundated the Wii shelves are with pure crap (the last Wii game I bought in a store was probably Metroid Prime 3 or Zack and Wiki). I knew what I was looking for and I still had trouble finding it amongst just rows and rows of Ubisoft and DSI shovelware. It spilled over to near the registers and a separate kiosk.
I know those awful games are what's driving Wii's success among casuals, but it makes me wonder if a game like MadWorld, with its striking boxart, would have a better chance of getting into the average Wii owner's hand's via the "oh, what's this, looks cool" method if it wasn't buried by Imagine: Littlest Carnival Funfest: 20 Games in One!
I know there are plenty of Wii owners who bought it for "real" games like Mario Galaxy, Zelda, even Red Steel back at launch, but don't hang out at GAF all day sucking up every bit of gaming news. Several of my friends, for instance. If the internet hadn't sold me on MadWorld, I probably wouldn't even know it existed, because I'd be loitering around Best Buy checking out the games section, and I'd stroll past the Wii section and not even want to bother.
I NEED the rap from Asiantown.
"You die, I get paid...It's crazy, I get more money by killing these dudes now ain't that funny?"
I know those awful games are what's driving Wii's success among casuals, but it makes me wonder if a game like MadWorld, with its striking boxart, would have a better chance of getting into the average Wii owner's hand's via the "oh, what's this, looks cool" method if it wasn't buried by Imagine: Littlest Carnival Funfest: 20 Games in One!
I know there are plenty of Wii owners who bought it for "real" games like Mario Galaxy, Zelda, even Red Steel back at launch, but don't hang out at GAF all day sucking up every bit of gaming news. Several of my friends, for instance. If the internet hadn't sold me on MadWorld, I probably wouldn't even know it existed, because I'd be loitering around Best Buy checking out the games section, and I'd stroll past the Wii section and not even want to bother.
Volcynika said:I want the soundtrack so bad. Why no love for the US?
I NEED the rap from Asiantown.
"You die, I get paid...It's crazy, I get more money by killing these dudes now ain't that funny?"
Eteric Rice
Member
BrodiemanTTR said:
It's a double edged sword, really. If they start adding quality controls, third parties (lol) will just bitch and moan.
All I can say is tell people about this as much as you can.
BrodiemanTTR said:
And that is the reason why it takes good games longer to sell, eventually the people walking by see it and word of mouth by that time has spread.
To its benefit MadWorld is advertised in the Best Buy weekly ad so its not like you have to be part of GAF to know its coming out.
Posted earlier (didn't have the vid review when I checked it), but video review from X-Play is up now
http://g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1939/MadWorld-Review.html
http://g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1939/MadWorld-Review.html
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
The only thing I could think of that would work if Nintendo allocated specific 'quality control' titles to their own shelf display. A small display that hosts, I don't know, 12 different titles geared more towards gamers after something not marketed towards the casual audience.
Publishers could submit these titles to Nintendo's quality control and Nintendo could gauge whether or not these games deserve a place. If they do they get some centre stage, if not they go in with the sea of crap that's already there.
Of course, there are a million and one problems with this solution. Good idea in theory, bad idea in practice.
Either way I hope MadWorld performs well. I'm still not convinced it will, but I hope it does. I think the short length will go against it. People who rent before they buy could very well finish it in a night and have no desire to play it again.
Publishers could submit these titles to Nintendo's quality control and Nintendo could gauge whether or not these games deserve a place. If they do they get some centre stage, if not they go in with the sea of crap that's already there.
Of course, there are a million and one problems with this solution. Good idea in theory, bad idea in practice.
Either way I hope MadWorld performs well. I'm still not convinced it will, but I hope it does. I think the short length will go against it. People who rent before they buy could very well finish it in a night and have no desire to play it again.
Buggy Loop
Gold Member
Up to 2nd mission in china town, amazing game, very gory with awesome style and music.
Black & white is especially freaking amazing on a pioneer kuro 9G
Black & white is especially freaking amazing on a pioneer kuro 9G
AceBandage
Banned
Gamespot 7.5s Madworld.
http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/madworld/review.html
Yet again, giving a Wii game a MUCH lower score than the majority of sites, just to get hits.
Seems their main problems are that "it's too hard" at some points.
http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/madworld/review.html
Yet again, giving a Wii game a MUCH lower score than the majority of sites, just to get hits.
Seems their main problems are that "it's too hard" at some points.
Eteric Rice
Member
Volcynika said:
Nice.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
AceBandage said:
Higher than I expected.
BrodiemanTTR
Member
markatisu said:
Yeah Sega's been good about really pushing this trio of Wii games they've got. TV and web ads all over the place. I'm talking more about sent-to-die favorites like No More Heroes, Blast Works, Deadly Creatures, etc.
TheChillyAcademic
Member
AceBandage said:
To be fair, the criticisms they raise are a somewhat constant in reviewers. That being said, the constant 9's seem a bit high but a 7 is a bit low.
The_Dude said:
Sounds good.
AceBandage
Banned
TheChillyAcademic said:
But that's just it.
GS is known for giving some games much higher scores than other sites, and much lower scores for some games, JUST for hits.
And it's annoying to every degree.
whatdidyousay
Member
I'm sorry if I didn't like No More Heroes! I played Madworld for an hour now and I have to say it's a blast to play. It's probably the most violent game I've ever played.
Robobandit
Member
Buggy Loop said:Up to 2nd mission in china town, amazing game, very gory with awesome style and music.
Black & white is especially freaking amazing on a pioneer kuro 9G
Yep. It looks awesome on the Kuro, as does pretty much everything else.. I need to play more.
AceBandage
Banned
harSon said:
Besides the ambiance music, yes.
BrodiemanTTR
Member
harSon said:
I think the title track on the OST is a rock song, all the in-game is hip-hop from what I know.
AceBandage
Banned
scitek said:
I said the same thing about it on my LCD TV. It honestly looks gorgeous on it.
TheChillyAcademic
Member
AceBandage said:
Hmmm, I suppose given Gamespot's history, that doesn't surprise me.
I've put two hours into MadWorld and I've got to say, I'm a bit disappointed.
The combat system seems pretty basic, and I really dislike the controller layout. Who decided to map the A button to pick up items/people, and to punch? Why can't I dash with any reliability? Why does the lock-on suck? Whomever said that it was a problem of lack of buttons, that's some bull, they easily could've found some way around it, or, even better, given players the ability to change the controls themselves. I do like the story, even though it might not be the long epics that the writer may be famous for.
And for once a game's amount of violence actually revolted me a bit. It was the
that sent me over.
Despite all my criticisms, I really enjoy the game so far, it just seems to be a bit weak on the controls from a layout perspective, and not, ironically, from a waggle standpoint. I don't really mind the camera issues, it's not on the level of NMH.
Also, this game is the prettiest game on Wii, right there with Mario Galaxy.
I actually liked that GS review, even though I'd say the numeric score is a little low.
The combat system seems pretty basic, and I really dislike the controller layout. Who decided to map the A button to pick up items/people, and to punch? Why can't I dash with any reliability? Why does the lock-on suck? Whomever said that it was a problem of lack of buttons, that's some bull, they easily could've found some way around it, or, even better, given players the ability to change the controls themselves. I do like the story, even though it might not be the long epics that the writer may be famous for.
And for once a game's amount of violence actually revolted me a bit. It was the
Death Press
Seeing all of those mashed up bodies and blood leaking everywhere actually made me a bit nauseated.
Despite all my criticisms, I really enjoy the game so far, it just seems to be a bit weak on the controls from a layout perspective, and not, ironically, from a waggle standpoint. I don't really mind the camera issues, it's not on the level of NMH.
Also, this game is the prettiest game on Wii, right there with Mario Galaxy.
I actually liked that GS review, even though I'd say the numeric score is a little low.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Hmm, 8 min left. How do I get that dragon orb?
EmCeeGramr
Member
HOLY FUCKING CRAP
This game is so awesome. I'm not even blazing through it, I'm stopping every so often to replay past levels, just because I missed some type of killing tool or item the first time around, or to replay the Bloodbath Challenges. It's amazing. The time limits on levels are very lenient, so don't rush through the whole level. Take your time and explore each stage to the fullest, and you'll probably find several new environmental kills or combos that you totally missed the first time.
It's really easy to get caught up in it, too. The first time I got the neck snap finisher, I actually pulled out my Nunchuk cord I was pulling so hard. :lol Yeah, the camera and lock-on controls are a bit wonky at times, but you rarely ever need to lock-on as it is.
I'm amazed that there are actually people in here who think that this game is disgusting or who get nauseated by it. Did you guys faint when you passed by a Mortal Kombat machine or when you saw someone playing Doom?
PS:
Just get to the roof, then jump onto the dragon's back. Walk to the head, and hold down A.
This game is so awesome. I'm not even blazing through it, I'm stopping every so often to replay past levels, just because I missed some type of killing tool or item the first time around, or to replay the Bloodbath Challenges. It's amazing. The time limits on levels are very lenient, so don't rush through the whole level. Take your time and explore each stage to the fullest, and you'll probably find several new environmental kills or combos that you totally missed the first time.
It's really easy to get caught up in it, too. The first time I got the neck snap finisher, I actually pulled out my Nunchuk cord I was pulling so hard. :lol Yeah, the camera and lock-on controls are a bit wonky at times, but you rarely ever need to lock-on as it is.
I'm amazed that there are actually people in here who think that this game is disgusting or who get nauseated by it. Did you guys faint when you passed by a Mortal Kombat machine or when you saw someone playing Doom?
PS:
John Harker said:
Just get to the roof, then jump onto the dragon's back. Walk to the head, and hold down A.
AceBandage
Banned
Honestly, if we just spent the rest of the topic quoting the announcers, we'd get like 5,000 awesome posts.
How can Jack miss a target that big?
Maybe he;s on drugs? I know I am! At least... I think I am.
You think?
Don't you?
Maybe he;s on drugs? I know I am! At least... I think I am.
You think?
Don't you?
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
EmCeeGramr said:
Ha, that was so much easier than I was making it out to be. Thanks.
The other two were tricker so I thought this one was as well. Solid.
And I for one do not think this game is "so easy" ive died plenty of times aleady and I'm only on Asia Town! :lol
Reminds me so much of NMH its uncanny
First boss I died to: Rinrin. My god, WHAT IS THE STRATEGY WITH THAT BOSS? I spent 3 continues on that, and only beat her through luck.
First level of the thrid stage is... friggin' zombies. Always grabbing me, and getting me axed by the reaper.
=(
Fight with E. Honda was awesome though. SO much fun once I figured out what to do.
First level of the thrid stage is... friggin' zombies. Always grabbing me, and getting me axed by the reaper.
=(
Fight with E. Honda was awesome though. SO much fun once I figured out what to do.
EmCeeGramr
Member
Yeah, I've died about one or twice per level, and I just finished Asian Town.John Harker said:
AceBandage
Banned
Althane said:
Punch her right after she's thrown her blades, or hit her with an iron ball, then do a QTE.
Also, GT review is up.
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/46615.html
8.5
Stitch
Gold Member
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/46615.html
Gametrailers gave it 8.5
edit: bah beaten. i wrote this several minutes ago but forgot to post it :lol
Gametrailers gave it 8.5
edit: bah beaten. i wrote this several minutes ago but forgot to post it :lol