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Posted by: Wiryu Nov 20 2006, 02:24 AM

It's awesome. I've been playing all day, and I was going to write a post about it's unexceedable awesomeness, but i'm wasting precious Wii time. I hope you understand my position here.

Posted by: Scan_Man Nov 20 2006, 02:56 PM

I'm enjoying mine myself. I'm geeking over the Wiiconnect functionality. Took me 2 seconds to set it up, and it immediately started downloading the system updates. I got my cellphone registered with my system and everything so I can send text messages between the two if I like. Big plus for me, since I like intergrating my cell phones with as many things possible.

Also, I like how Wii has a subtle "toy" feeling to it. By toy I mean in the techy fun gadget kind of way. Like you come in my room and its like "Oooooh what is that thing with the neon blue light!" Really neat machine. Neat interface. Shit the accessories are neat also. This is the first console launch where I've seen people load up a basket full with everything offered.

I just picked up the console and Zelda personally. But this weekend I'm going to pickup the Best Buy starter kit bundle (if there are any left), along with an extra remote and nunchuck and a classic controller. My co-worker said the silicone covers are awesome. I think a cover is a must with the smooth white color. I can seem my controller getting dirty fast.

Posted by: Crushinator Nov 20 2006, 07:37 PM

Stop making me want to buy one, you bastids. I just can'd justify it this year

Posted by: Sgt. Retehi Nov 20 2006, 07:51 PM

A wiiview by Wiiryu, who would of thought.

I actually want one bad now, haha. God damn Zelda looks tempting.

Posted by: AC9breaker Nov 20 2006, 08:05 PM

What are you talking about man? Zelda for Wii isn't reason enough to get one? The only system that can't be justifyed this year is Playstation 3! Everything is $$!

Posted by: Scan_Man Nov 20 2006, 09:05 PM

The best way I can describe Twilight Princess right is "freakin sick." You will be surprised that this one actually takes some time to get through, much like an epic rpg of Final Fantasy calibur. I been playing pretty much non-stop except I had to work today. My game time is at 16 hours or so, and I'm just now able to enter the 3rd dungeon (the early dungeons are way longer than any Zelda to date, and challenging). Much unlike Ocarina and Wind Waker where I blazed through 5 dungeons on the first day. For TP I played all day and got to half way point of the 2nd dungeon. Checking some forums right now, most people are no further than this. There is a lot of variety in gameplay too, so you never know what is going to be thrown at you to advance through the game, while you still have the classic Zelda quest layout similar to Link to the Past and Ocarina.

The game gives you way less hints on what to do than any other Zelda I have notice. I have been stuck many times, and from looking at forums the same applies to others. The game is very environmental/visual so some clues are remembering back to something subtle that happen in a cutscene hours back, or remembering passing something you saw.

Last thing before I get back to the game. I've found one secret cave, so far, and man that sucked up a good 20 minutes. It was worth it though to keep going through it even though I was on one heart left, no arrows, and down to my last drop of lamp oil(after two refills too). Really had my heart pounding. Thats another thing dont expect stuff to give you hearts back like they used to.

Oh man, third dungeon time.

Posted by: Wiryu Nov 21 2006, 04:04 AM

Ok, now that the batteries in my Wii remote have died, let me give you my take on some of the games I have played on this spectacular system.

Red Steel - Personally, I think red steel sucks. I got a little bit into the game, and throughout my play time I had a lot of trouble getting anywhere because the game has a bug where the shooter curser will reset to the middle at random. (during gun fights included.) The story is kind of weak, and the voice acting is very sub par. Conclusion? Dog shit. Enjoy the pre-played bin at gamestop.

2/10

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Incredible isn't enough to explain how excellent this game really is. For the first time in a Zelda i'm REALLY getting into all of the characters as opposed to the main characters. It has a lot of revisiting features towards Ocarina of time. (Specifically, the music. Some people may not notice, but a few certain parts have the dungeon ocarina songs.)

Graphically LoZ is really good for a gamecubes standards, I also realize this game wasn't intended to have Wii graphics since this game was originally meant to be a Gamecube game. (in other words, just added the control scheme.) I've already put in about 27 hours into LoZ, and I shall continue to do more tomorrow!

Edit: Oh yah, the water temple does it again!

10/10

Trauma Center: Second Opinion - Its just a remake of the DS game really, with a few extra missions. That doesn't mean it's not worth playing however! I think the game has much better handling on the wii than it did on the DS, as you aren't spending any time rushing back and forth to pick up your tools. (the nunchuck takes care of that.) Better visuals to see what you're doing, very fun game.

7/10


1-3: Crap. Congratulations on your new coaster.
4-6: Ok. Better for renting.
7-8: Good! Good for one play through, not always a whole lot of replayability.
9: Excellent game! Worth owning.
10: A must have. Nuff said.


I nearly forgot! The system itself is incredible. I was very pleased the way the system ended up the way it did, because I was very sceptic about it for a long time. It's like playing video games again for the first time, because it's an all new experience, and a fun one! My only pet peeve is what brought me here today. My Wii remote batteries have run out, so now I must wait until morning to get more. :(

Until a charger is released (if) this is going to get costly.

Posted by: Crushinator Nov 21 2006, 05:22 AM

Thanks for the impressions, dodes.

Posted by: Scan_Man Nov 22 2006, 02:30 PM

I agree. I cant wait this weekend, since I will be picking up more games and some virtual console games. I need to pick up an extra remote and nunchuck, and classic controller which will be difficult since they are sold out everywhere. Hopefully, black friday will bring a new shipment. Good thing I can use a gamecube controller with some of the Virtual Console games. I'm going to download Mario 64, Bonk, Altered Beast, and Sonic.


But I love the controller. It is so easy to pick up, and start playing. What I love is the remote and nunchuck is free floating. What I mean is it allows you to be more active while playing a game because each hand is not at rest while your fingers are doing work. That is why I stopped playing console games, I would be sitting down playing them and I would get too tired to finish the game because all I'm doing is pressing buttons with my hands and arms in the same position. Its a blood flow thing I believe. I'm in the same position for the duration of the game, and my body starts to relax. For me it really makes a difference that my left hand is free from my right hand when playing a game. T

he way you play games on the controller makes things simple so you just jump in and play without thinking about what you have to press. And the remote works just like a mouse that is in your hand.

As for Zelda, I can see myself playing this one over again. Hopefully there is some type of extra quest, or remix mode. If not Nintendo can always add it later through WiiConnect24. Oooo and I like the new villain, very different for a Zelda game. Dude reminds me of the Mouth of Sauron from Lord of the Rings.

Posted by: Riel Dec 7 2006, 07:42 AM

Still sold out everywhere around here....i got Zelda waiting though hehe...Best Buy is suppose to get a huge shipment tomorrow....hopefully there's no huge line up outside tomorrow before they open because i'm not going there at 5 in the morning to get one...

Posted by: Wiryu Dec 22 2006, 12:52 PM

posting this from my wii!

Posted by: Crushinator Dec 22 2006, 02:00 PM

Can you use a USB keyboard with it?

Posted by: DJ_Donkey May 31 2007, 07:40 PM

So I got my Wii a few days ago and I've been really enjoying it...
Especially Zelda.

I just beat it today (33 hours without side quests) and it was pretty epic.
Wiryu already got a good review here so I won't repeat it here.
What I will say though that it's way harder than Wind Waker. I died a few times and fell off countless of cliffs. The bosses, though really cool to fight, are still easy to beat.
Controls are great and easy to pick up after a few hours with it. I had some problems between the shield attack and the spin attack. Sometimes I would gesture a shield attack and it would trigger a spin attack. Not that big of a deal but when you really want to do a shield attack when some big ass knight guy is attacking you and you do a spin attack instead is somewhat annoying.

But yea, I would totally pick up a Wii for Zelda.

Gonna use a Disney term here:
It's a magical game.

I give it 5 SCU's and a megaman.

Posted by: unitself Jun 1 2007, 08:08 AM

we're supposed to be getting a Wii for work.
So we can mess around with the wireless thingy and see how it works.
How close AND how far away can you be in order for it to work?

Posted by: Scan_Man Jun 2 2007, 02:54 AM

Yeah. I'm trying to find the time to play through it again. The Sky Temple boss was so Shadow of the Colossus style. Epic. One of my favorite boss battles in the series.

Posted by: Wiryu Jun 2 2007, 03:25 AM

My favorite boss was totally the top/zipper dragon. So fucking cool. Glad to hear you dudes are lovin the wii. ;)

Posted by: Wheatpenny Jun 20 2007, 12:50 PM

Yeah I am digging my Wii also Zelda is more badass than conventional words can describe. I am picking up Resident Evil 4 for Wii today should be a blast.

Posted by: Wiryu Jun 20 2007, 01:34 PM

Ah yes, i'm pretty psyched about the RE4 Wii adaptation as well! After reading a few reviews on it, i'm all pumped to pay top play a game i've already played with new controls! :D

Posted by: Ellianna Jun 20 2007, 01:39 PM

so besides Zelda what other games on the wii are worth playing, been thinking about getting a new system and well ps3 at 600$ just isnt worth it..not to mention our tv isnt great and graphics probably wouldnt look near as good as they do in the stores on HDTVs...but we dont want to spend all that money just for 1-2 good games

Posted by: Wiryu Jun 20 2007, 01:45 PM

Well, you're still looking at a pretty new system right now. As is I would say because of the amount of games released, 360 is your best bet right now, but down the line? I can't really say.

Posted by: Wheatpenny Jun 20 2007, 01:56 PM

Well on thw whole RE4 I could see where people would not like to buy the same game again, But for those of us that bought the Gamecube version and did not get the whole seperate game as Ada and the other extras this is kind of a value. and we get the cool Wii targeting. I have to be honest thought the game I purchased the system for has yet to be released but when it does come out no one will see me for at least a week, and that game is SUPER SMASH BROTHERS BRAWL!!
**Edit** And on a side note the virtual console rocks. I have been playing Ninja Gaiden and being humbled by its insane difficulty and still enjoying it.

Posted by: Ellianna Jun 20 2007, 02:20 PM

guess i'll just wait a bit longer to see what else is coming out for games