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crazyD · 03-23-2012, 06:11 PM

I would say the Mako was far more boring than scanning. It took far more time, and played like shit. The scanning minigame was also pretty awful, but I feel like I have spent less time moving a cursor over a planet than awkwardly bouncing around boring and ugly landscapes.

Wolvie · 03-23-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyD

I would say the Mako was far more boring than scanning. It took far more time, and played like shit. The scanning minigame was also pretty awful, but I feel like I have spent less time moving a cursor over a planet than awkwardly bouncing around boring and ugly landscapes.

Oh CrazyD, you disagree with me and are therefor wrong. The Mako sections were awesome exploration awesomeness! I guess you like slow-boating between planets only to do a ultra boring sonar version of Where's Waldo?

I mean, if we're trimming fat, why even have planets? Just pick a system to go to jump straight to the next mission. THEN you could really trim some fat and get to the point! Hey, why not go further? Just make ME4 a level based game where you just pick the next mission you want to go to after your done with the current one? NO WAIT! Don't even give us a choice Bioware! Just have the story follow a set path. Like Call of Duty! Doesn't that sound like FUN!? And in no way make a game more cookie cutterish.
Man, I'm such a great idea man. So much fat could be trimmed here. I am so awesome.

/sarcasm

JayK47 · 03-23-2012, 06:44 PM

With the addition of multi this time around, I wouldn't be surprised if they did make it more like COD. A short single player campaign with the focus on multi with a season pass.

Wolvie · 03-23-2012, 06:47 PM

All joking aside, it wouldn't shock me. It seems the direction the game is heading in. They've been stream-lining it since ME2, by taking 'boring' stuff out. I wouldn't be shocked if we actually don't get to fly between systems in the next game. They'll probably cite system restraints on the 360 as the culprit if it comes out this gen.

crazyD · 03-23-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolvie

Oh CrazyD, you disagree with me and are therefor wrong. The Mako sections were awesome exploration awesomeness! I guess you like slow-boating between planets only to do a ultra boring sonar version of Where's Waldo?

No, the scanning was shit. It just felt to me like I had to do less of it. It was pretty easy to just find a fat planet, grab everything you see on your first pass, then move on. While still crappy, it was less tedious.

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Originally Posted by Wolvie

I mean, if we're trimming fat, why even have planets? Just pick a system to go to jump straight to the next mission. THEN you could really trim some fat and get to the point! Hey, why not go further? Just make ME4 a level based game where you just pick the next mission you want to go to after your done with the current one? NO WAIT! Don't even give us a choice Bioware! Just have the story follow a set path. Like Call of Duty! Doesn't that sound like FUN!? And in no way make a game more cookie cutterish.
Man, I'm such a great idea man. So much fat could be trimmed here. I am so awesome.

/sarcasm

I would be completely fine with them getting rid of any sort of intangible resource gathering shit in the next game. I don't need to see a planet if they can't find anything interesting to put on it. It's just filler content to artificially lengthen the game. Cut it down, make it do what it does well and get rid of the rest. I'm not saying make it COD. Resource gathering has never been a strong suit in the series, and it doesn't need it.

Wraith · 03-23-2012, 08:52 PM

Is Yahtzee's ME3 review spoiler-free? I don't usually care, but figure I'd ask first, for this game.

Codicier · 03-26-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Wraith

Is Yahtzee's ME3 review spoiler-free? I don't usually care, but figure I'd ask first, for this game.

I also want to know this. Close to but not quite done the game yet. And I know he often doesn't give a crap about spoilers.

Knightsaber · 03-27-2012, 10:20 AM

There are a couple, I'd say, after viewing it again. One about the end, even.

JayK47 · 03-28-2012, 08:24 PM

Carry on Twisted Metal.

boratika · 03-31-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JayK47

Carry on Twisted Metal.

From your post, I was expecting him to draw parallels between the game and bawdy 1970s hospital.

Wolvie · 03-31-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyD

No, the scanning was shit. It just felt to me like I had to do less of it. It was pretty easy to just find a fat planet, grab everything you see on your first pass, then move on. While still crappy, it was less tedious.

That's a funny way to spell awesome.

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Originally Posted by crazyD

I would be completely fine with them getting rid of any sort of intangible resource gathering shit in the next game. I don't need to see a planet if they can't find anything interesting to put on it. It's just filler content to artificially lengthen the game. Cut it down, make it do what it does well and get rid of the rest. I'm not saying make it COD. Resource gathering has never been a strong suit in the series, and it doesn't need it.

To be honest, I can totally see the next game going that way. It seems where they're heading anyways.

Spigot · 03-31-2012, 07:04 PM

I actually like the scanning stuff.

And I liked the Mako. My problem was that the planet design was utter crap in ME1 on anything that wasn't a main quest mission planet.

Dark Prince · 04-11-2012, 09:13 PM

This week is Ninja Gaiden 3

AntonThaGreat · 04-11-2012, 09:31 PM

I'm appropriating his quote from the Yakuza Dead Souls review...

"Why in the scrambled eggs on fucktoast..." hah!

Talanvor · 04-12-2012, 05:31 PM

It's pretty weird to hear Yahtzee complaining about a game being too easy.

Spigot · 04-12-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Talanvor

It's pretty weird to hear Yahtzee complaining about a game being too easy.

It makes sense in this case given the pedigree of the modern Ninja Gaiden franchise.

Talanvor · 04-14-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Spigot

It makes sense in this case given the pedigree of the modern Ninja Gaiden franchise.

Oh I know it makes sense that way, but considering how he usually gets frustrated by difficulty in games it's funny.

Dark Prince · 04-18-2012, 05:07 PM

The latest review on the docket is Silent Hill: Downpour

Wasson_ · 04-18-2012, 05:19 PM

Scary Things in Dirty Rooms

pretty much sums it up now don't it.

also...TimTam's rule. I wish i had some now...

Dark Prince · 05-02-2012, 10:45 AM

And the next games we have up are...

Fez and I Am Alive

03-23-2012, 06:44 PM	#2163
JayK47 On Ignore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: plymouth, mn Posts: 2,841	With the addition of multi this time around, I wouldn't be surprised if they did make it more like COD. A short single player campaign with the focus on multi with a season pass. __________________ Xbox No. No. Bad Xbox.

03-23-2012, 06:47 PM	#2164
Wolvie AKA JayBob Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,360	All joking aside, it wouldn't shock me. It seems the direction the game is heading in. They've been stream-lining it since ME2, by taking 'boring' stuff out. I wouldn't be shocked if we actually don't get to fly between systems in the next game. They'll probably cite system restraints on the 360 as the culprit if it comes out this gen. __________________ Youtube Channel LINK Xbox Live: Wolvie 619 PSN: Wolvie_619 Steam: Wolvie619

03-23-2012, 08:52 PM	#2166
Wraith Watch out for snakes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MN Posts: 7,699 Blog Entries: 19	Is Yahtzee's ME3 review spoiler-free? I don't usually care, but figure I'd ask first, for this game. __________________ Playing: Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS), Civilization V: G&K (PC); Watch List 2013; Gamertag: EasyToType Watching: Maron, Mad Men, The Office S3 that's what it's gonna make: bacon pancake

03-28-2012, 08:24 PM	#2169
JayK47 On Ignore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: plymouth, mn Posts: 2,841	Carry on Twisted Metal. __________________ Xbox No. No. Bad Xbox.

03-31-2012, 07:04 PM	#2172
Spigot Turn Me Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Acton, Ontario Posts: 18,851 Blog Entries: 112	I actually like the scanning stuff. And I liked the Mako. My problem was that the planet design was utter crap in ME1 on anything that wasn't a main quest mission planet. __________________ Like obscure games? Check out Turning The Spigot for hidden gems!

03-23-2012, 06:11 PM	#2161
crazyD Nothing to see here Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,583	I would say the Mako was far more boring than scanning. It took far more time, and played like shit. The scanning minigame was also pretty awful, but I feel like I have spent less time moving a cursor over a planet than awkwardly bouncing around boring and ugly landscapes.

03-27-2012, 10:20 AM	#2168
Knightsaber I threw it on the ground! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 307	There are a couple, I'd say, after viewing it again. One about the end, even.

04-11-2012, 09:13 PM	#2173
Dark Prince Get To The Chopper!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,915 Blog Entries: 4	This week is Ninja Gaiden 3 __________________ \|X360: Restless Devil \|PSN: MrDevil011 Now Playing: NHL 13

04-12-2012, 05:31 PM	#2175
Talanvor Hatredcopter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,887	It's pretty weird to hear Yahtzee complaining about a game being too easy. __________________ XBL - Talanvor \| PSN - Tralgore \| Steam - Talanvor

04-18-2012, 05:07 PM	#2178
Dark Prince Get To The Chopper!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,915 Blog Entries: 4	The latest review on the docket is Silent Hill: Downpour __________________ \|X360: Restless Devil \|PSN: MrDevil011 Now Playing: NHL 13

04-18-2012, 05:19 PM	#2179
Wasson_ The Last Starfighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: AREA 88 Posts: 3,809	Scary Things in Dirty Rooms pretty much sums it up now don't it. also...TimTam's rule. I wish i had some now... __________________ THE RUSSIANS SENT A TANK TO THE MOON! -O. Urungus Last edited by Wasson_; 04-18-2012 at 05:32 PM.

05-02-2012, 10:45 AM	#2180
Dark Prince Get To The Chopper!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,915 Blog Entries: 4	And the next games we have up are... Fez and I Am Alive __________________ \|X360: Restless Devil \|PSN: MrDevil011 Now Playing: NHL 13

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