162 replies to this topic

[darthsauron]

I just finished the first dungeon in TP and I am happy to report that my fears of the Wiimote hindering the gameplay were unfounded. The Wii remote works great, although I wouldn't call it an improvement over a traditional controller (yet.) However, I found targeting (selecting targets with the boomerang, slingshot) to be easier and a lot more fun with the remote.

So if any of you are still holding out for the Gamecube TP because you're worried about the controls, you have nothing to fear.

[Showsni]

I preordered mine this morning. Amazon.co.uk were opeing preorders sometimes between 9 and 5, and closing them once they'd allocated all their stock. So I went on at 9am, and refreshed until it arrived (about 9:40). Then by 9:45 they'd sold out...

[SL the Pyro]

I just finished the first dungeon in TP and I am happy to report that my fears of the Wiimote hindering the gameplay were unfounded. The Wii remote works great, although I wouldn't call it an improvement over a traditional controller (yet.) However, I found targeting (selecting targets with the boomerang, slingshot) to be easier and a lot more fun with the remote.

So if any of you are still holding out for the Gamecube TP because you're worried about the controls, you have nothing to fear.

What? I had a feeling you'd have a Wii, but how on earth did you get TP so early?

[Twinrova]

.. Uh, probably 'cause it came out the same day as the Wii?

[SL the Pyro]

WHAT!? I thought it was coming out in January 2007...

[Selena]

You need to... go to Gamespot or IGN some time. They list release dates. Might help with your Metroid and Zelda confusion.

[Twinrova]

Or like.. y'know.. pay more attention to LA. o_o;

[Hero of Winds]

WHAT!? I thought it was coming out in January 2007...

If you live in Australia.

[SL the Pyro]

I've only been visiting the official Wii stie. Although they haven't given me much info...

[Selena]

Apparently.



Yes, IGN and Gamespot and dozens of other gaming sites would have release dates for you to check on, as well as reviews and scoring and what not. What did TP get, again? An 8.8? XP

[Reflectionist]

Feel lucky you guys are even going to be able to get a Wii.

There's no chance in hell of my Wiidom. My dictator Stepfather did the whole 'This is the last expensive thing I'm ever buying you / you're too old for video games" b.s.

He's 48, i'm 18.

He was a mario addict on NES ten years ago.

Asshole.

Edited by Reflectionist, 21 November 2006 - 07:34 PM.

[Selena]

So buy it yourself after saving up cash for a while? It's not like it's a PlayStation or anything, it won't take that long.

[Chikara Nadir]

...though at the same time, you ARE 18, and should be old enough to get a job and buy it yourself, at least in theory.

edit: Cursed Lena, posting at the same time as me.

[Reflectionist]

Ah, but in theory, my medical situation prevents me from getting a job.

my social security will get revoked... :-(

EDIT - it's not a big deal, I'll be able to scrape out the money from social security to get Twilight Princess for my cube I got from the skin of my teeth...and at this point, that'd be the only game I'd want to get at this point...

plus i'm put off by the wiimote, a little bit....

and the fact that we have videogames so we don't have to move.

EDIT2- I just got upgraded to Sorcerer!

Edited by Reflectionist, 21 November 2006 - 08:50 PM.

[Mad Scrub]

If you live in Australia.

The Wii version of TP will be available on the 7th of December in Australia which is the launch day. The GameCube version will be available in January 2007.

[Flint]

My wrist hurts

I abused my Wii too much.

You're doing it wrong!

[Green Goblin]

after years of masturbating, I don't think my wrists will ever tire of the Wii =P


I just beat he Forest Temple today (I know. I'm late as hell)


EDIT: Reflectionist. if you don't mind me asking, what's youre medical condition?

Edited by Green Goblin, 21 November 2006 - 11:35 PM.

[Skyreus]

My wrist hurts

I abused my Wii too much.

If you're playing Twilight Princess then my suggestion is to use your arm a bit more. Don't worry, there's not enough sword swinging to tire you out .

If it's not Zelda... then I honestly don't know which game would put so much emphasis on your wrist rather than your arms. My arms are actually quite sore after an hour of Rayman Raving Rabbids .

[Flint]

In my experience the Wii can be played with very minimal movement, except for Wii Sports. I keep my arms relaxed at my sides most of the time and make only slight gestures with the remote or nunchuck.

[Reflectionist]

after years of masturbating, I don't think my wrists will ever tire of the Wii =P
I just beat he Forest Temple today (I know. I'm late as hell)
EDIT: Reflectionist. if you don't mind me asking, what's youre medical condition?

Well, after 18 years involving 28 surgeries narrowing and narrowing down the problem...

I need a kidney transplant.... at this point, that's all that's left.

I've had the following though.
-kidney / bladder stones
-blown holes in my bladder (not pretty)
-there was some wierd bag thing when I was younger i don't remember...
-Failed kidney transplant in February of this year... well, didn't fail, technically, but it's a long story.

lots of stuff, that this really isn't the place to discuss... Thanks for askin though, it's no problem.

Edited by Reflectionist, 22 November 2006 - 01:49 AM.

[Ransom]

australia sucks. december 7th? what kinda puncy release date is that. I dont see whats so special about america anyway...

that sucks reflectionest. It must feel good to have gotten past the majority of all that crap though.
best wishes.

Edited by Ransom, 22 November 2006 - 07:24 AM.

[Wolf O'Donnell]

australia sucks. december 7th? what kinda puncy release date is that. I dont see whats so special about america anyway...

We get ours on the 8th. At least we'll get it within one month of the US. In the case of games, it's a lot more.

[SL the Pyro]

Ouch, Reflectionist.

1) You're father is both a jerk and a moron to not realize just how popular the Wii will become. I've heard that most adults want it, too.
2) You've had THAT many health problems? Lordy, that sucks...

Green Goblin: *smacks forehead* You're supposed to move the Wiimote around, not stroke it...

[Alardonin]

Apparently.
Yes, IGN and Gamespot and dozens of other gaming sites would have release dates for you to check on, as well as reviews and scoring and what not. What did TP get, again? An 8.8? XP

http://gstp.ytmnd.com/ .... Yeah, just so you know Dark Link this is Preatty much what has been happening in this last week.

[Ken the Wandering Soul]

I've just entered into the Goron Mines in TP. Game is still going pretty well. I had fun getting past rolling Gorons.

I've also progressed in Red Steel to the point of where I'm finally in Japan. The graphics seem to have been brought out more, and the sword fights are becoming more engaging. I also just learned the "Focus Time" technique, so I'm looking forward to more gun fights.

Edited by Ken the Wandering Soul, 22 November 2006 - 11:23 AM.

[dcLx]

I'm expecting to see somebody smash one of these too.

Doubt that would ever happen, everyone is buying the Wii as their 2nd console and who doesn't love the wii?

Hopefully I can get this by Christmas, already have $200 saved up

[Flint]

Doubt that would ever happen

http://smashmywii.com/

they do it to all three

[dcLx]

Lol that has to be the best one

[Kazi]

You're doing it wrong!

WHAT

[Rave Larrin]

"Word is circulating that ExciteTruck and Red Steel are both crap."

The very moment I set eyes upon Red Steel, I thought, 'That has got to be the worst looking game I've seen all year'.

Reviews and gameplay videos tell me that I'm probably right.

I want a Wii so bad. SO BAD! While everyone else is playing Zelda, I'm here, twidling my thumbs. And to add insult to injury, my hopes that the Wii version would be horrible have been thwarted. Everyone's raving about the controls.

Ah, Nintendo, why do you torment me?