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phalanges

phalanges
Since 1030 Days

2008-12-03 03:58:48

I may have to pick the game up to see what the fuss is all about. I've only heard good things about this game from every place I've read.

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jmd749

jmd749
Since 512 Days

2008-12-03 07:16:29 In reply to phalanges (2008-12-03 03:58:48)

Posted by phalanges
I may have to pick the game up to see what the fuss is all about. I've only heard good things about this game from every place I've read.
my gosh, your avatar is hypnotic.
POP FTW, my copy was dispatched yesterday, play.com has an exclusive version that's worth getting, especially at being sold at regular price.
Sath

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Since 1082 Days

2008-12-03 09:10:23 In reply to Driftwood (2008-12-02 23:38:11)

Posted by Driftwood
I just wanted to point out the fact that a character like Nathan is mostly inspired by Han Solo too, hence the similarities. So I don't think Ubisoft had Drake in mind when they created the new prince. :)
When the same scenario, same voice actor (not even a slight of change of voice being changed) same type of line is being used, its bound to happen that Nathan Drake was their main insperation.

If they didnt have Drake in mind, why is it that the new prince tries to act like the sarcastic, "funnyman" as Drake, and the same voice actor as well.
The way the new prince tries to say the jokes is definitely something I expect Drake to say them.

Its obvious Ubi wanted a Nathan Drake type character for the prince, and they sure got their wish.

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Bakutheswede

Since 1163 Days

2008-12-03 11:17:46 In reply to Sath (2008-12-03 09:10:23)

This looks fantastic both gameplay and graphichs are top notch, i can't wait to play it.

Posted by Sath
When the same scenario, same voice actor blah blah blah words blah whine blah blah words blah whine blah blah words blah whine Drake blah blah wah wah wah blah blah blah blah blah blah words Drake whine blah blah blah blah blah blah
Who cares? why are you trying to nitpick the game to death, just try (or not) it and play it for what it is, it's like you are trying so damn hard to get yourself to dislike the game.
Driftwood

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Since 1879 Days

2008-12-03 11:44:40 In reply to Sath (2008-12-03 09:10:23)

You can tell you're not used to having dubbed movies there.

If you knew how often we have the same voices for different actors in movies or worse, different characters in game (there's a guy who's actually in every possible game). Believe me, if the French guy playing Atlas in Bioshock is the same dude than the one doing your boss in Just Cause, it's not because Levine took his inspiration from him in the first place.

You know, there are very few different actors working for the video game industry. There may be more in North America but barely I think. Blame that.

And again, Ubi wanted their prince to be like Solo, not Drake. It's not their fault if Drake was inspired by Ford as well... But you know, you're right, they wanted the same voiceover so bad that they could stop at nothing to get the same guy... :p And tell me how similar the two scenarios are because I'm really having a hard time finding it myself.

It feels that you believe that Drake has invented the wisecracking character style... So basically what do we do? From now on, there should be no more characters making jokes in games because of Drake, is that what you think? Again the fact that the voice is the same may be unfortunate but you're making a big deal out of nothing. Marcus (Gears of War) is voiced over by the guy doing Al Pacino in French, it never bothered anyone here or else Gears of War would have been a flop.

I don't even know why I'm arguing, it's just so ridiculous to choose not to play a game because of such a thing. I could understand it if the gameplay and the artistic direction were bothering you but it does not seem like it so... :(

I really think you're trying to find reasons not to play the game when you should simply... not play the game. Unless you're just so hyped about Drake that you're not thinking clearly anymore. ;)

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2008-12-03 12:10:03 In reply to Bakutheswede (2008-12-03 11:17:46)

Posted by Bakutheswede
This looks fantastic both gameplay and graphichs are top notch, i can't wait to play it.



Who cares? why are you trying to nitpick the game to death, just try (or not) it and play it for what it is, it's like you are trying so damn hard to get yourself to dislike the game.
Are you kidding me?
I am FORCING myself to like it more than I am trying to nitpick.

But when a game like this is storydriven or have alot of dialogue and have deep chemistry between the prince and Elika, its hard not to notice.

Would you watch a movie with very bad acting and script if the movie had decent scenes?
Or would you want a good acting and good script with decent scenes?

Driftwood...I understand what you are trying to say, but I guess some people can let it go, some people dont...I cant.

I mean I recently played Uncharted last month for the first time, and it just feels very weird to have the prince have the same type of characteristic ways of Drake.

Its not about the lines or anything, its the way the prince says it that is annoying.

The gameplay is bothering me as well, but if you look at previous POP threads of my comments about the gameplay you would know.

I am trying to like it, but when I am even forcing myself to look pass that, I just can't.

The things I do like is because it got good art direction (dont like the cel-shaded stuff), fantasy theme, music, cool scripted looking combat and the animation looks pretty neat, stylized.
And...it reminds me of the Aladdin movie, which was my favorite cartoon movie when I was a kid.

But whatever, it seems some people get pissed when I comment on the obvious bad parts of the game, so I will stop and let you guys enjoy the title :)

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daikide

daikide
Since 304 Days

2008-12-03 19:46:00

Well yeah... this game does look like art! Any chances of XBLM Demo??
Sath

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2008-12-03 19:49:06 In reply to daikide (2008-12-03 19:46:00)

Posted by daikide
Well yeah... this game does look like art! Any chances of XBLM Demo??
They said there wont be any demo of the game.

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Enkeixpress

Enkeixpress
Since 163 Days

2008-12-06 17:48:56

The prince is awesome!

I am getting this game simply because it is so well-made. simply wonderful!

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blinx01

Since 660 Days

2008-12-07 09:42:46 In reply to Ronsauce (2008-12-03 03:43:37)

Posted by Ronsauce
Except for the d-pad, the 360's controller is probably one of the best. It's certainly more ergonomic than the alternatives and doesn't suffer from analog stick dead zones.

But I see that doesn't stop you from randomly trolling the 360.
Totally agree with you.
360 is the best controller I've experienced for along time. Just a real shame that it's d-pad stops it from being the complete package.
Lange

Lange
Since 34 Days

2008-12-07 18:08:53

This game was a diapointment to me.

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soccer7

soccer7
Since 183 Days

2008-12-11 02:33:54

Im gonna get this game. Im still playing gears of war 2
Driven1966

Since 27 Days

2008-12-12 00:43:14

you blokes who complain about the voice acting are so lame! i have been playing the game for a week now and it is a brilliant game. the characters are great and the conversations between the prince and elika are very good. it keeps you laughing.
the american accent is great. it is a video game not a history lesson and who wants to hear an arab accent anyway? those accents only remind you of terroists and agression. if the prince spoke like an arab it would detract from the game, well done ubisoft!
psy

Since 548 Days

2009-01-02 04:09:17

Hey blim, for your tv, do you use 720p/1080i?
JohnnyNeat

JohnnyNeat
Since 297 Days

2009-01-06 18:50:53

The game has some awesome art and level designs. My minor complaint is with the lame time consuming achievements, but what else could have been done you know? My MAJOR complaint is with the lame round about enemies. They look cool but because of the level designs are pretty whack. I hope by the time I beat it that it all will sit better with me. But again, Art and Level designs along with Animation are top notch stuff, PERIOD. Maybe being a comic artist and art lover makes it stick more but I doubt it because it is just awesome work.
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