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LET IT BEGIN Metroid Prime Hunters and Tetris DS online battle royals

Discussion in 'Archive: Games' started by Soontir-Fel, Mar 17, 2006.

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  1. Soontir-Fel

    Soontir-Fel Force Ghost star 5

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    MARCH 20TH....


    METROID PRIME HUNTERS

    Kick ass video

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    Experience the ferocious first-person action of the Metroid Prime universe on the Nintendo DS, Metroid Prime Hunters. Hone your skills against a slew of enemies in single-player training modes like Regulator, Survival and Morph Ball, then put them to the test when you compete in Death Match arenas with your friends over a wireless connection. Multiple control schemes take full advantage of the DS touch screen, giving all gamers an ideal way to play. With voice chat and bots over local connections.

    IMPRESSIONS

    From Zachstroum.com
    "For one thing, there�s no auto-aim. So unlike the Gamecube version, you can�t lock onto enemies and fire. You have to do it the old school way. Second of all, the enemies move around�a lot. You can�t hold still and fire at them or you�re a dead man (woman?).

    The first level�s got a few nasty surprises. All of which are designed to get you more used to the control scheme and play mechanics. But I was pretty stressed out by the end. Ghost Recon aside, it�s been a while since I�ve had to replay an early level several times to get the hang of it."

    Penny Arcade
    " I said that I would discuss Metroid: Hunters, and I will, but if you're interested in nut slash bolt information, I'd recommend you check out Jeremy's write-up here. I'm not very good at making previews, I'm afraid - but I can tell you if a game is fun or not. This one is. If you would like to know how it plays, cast your consciousness backward in time, and imagine this alteration to the world you know: that Nintendo approached id Software in 1994 with the rights to Metroid. Instead of Quake, with its mushmouth dimension hops and nonsense, Samus Aran and a catalog of rival bounty hunters put that technology showcase through its paces.

    When I say the game isn't very Nintendo, this is what I mean: it is a balls-out paean to skill-based, PC deathmatch. I don't understand what it is doing on the DS. No auto-aim, no lock-on. It is not a party game tarted up with go karts or some ****. You do not bury fruit in Metroid: Hunters. It is, for some reason, a portable, online capable shooter on Nintendo's defiant, two screen mutant handheld. The real alteration to the old formula is the addition of "alt modes," like Samus' morph ball. Every character has an alternate form with its own (sometimes) strange function: laser tripmines, a turret, all kinds of weird crap.

    If you have played any Mario Kart DS, you know that it can be difficult to settle on a hand position that is not excruciating after awhile. You may find that here as well, at least initially. There are several control options you can use, and settings to tune them further. The one I settled on was called "Dual Mode," one that features no stylus input: the four button quad on your right handles all look functions. It works surprisingly well. It's not what I think of when I picture the DS, and the sometimes unorthodox gamers that are drawn to the system don't seem like a good match for an unapologetic FPS experience. The renaissance gamer for whom the DS is part of a larger collection may well find something to adore. "

    TETRIS

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    IGN review 9.0.

    Each of the six modes of play features a theme based on a classic Nintendo game, such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda or Metroid. The traditional Tetriminos (falling blocks)
     
  2. FatBurt

    FatBurt Sex Scarecrow Vanquisher star 6

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    UK realease dates?



    I NEED RELEASE DATES......
     
  3. Soontir-Fel

    Soontir-Fel Force Ghost star 5

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    Release dates? In the UK?

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

    Good one.

    Reminds me, mods? Edit the first post to say release dates March 20th.
     
  4. Drew_Atreides

    Drew_Atreides Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    ...yes, release dates are March 20th, but every place i've called says to look for it on the 21st (the old "release date is actually ship date" deal).

    I am so stoked for Metroid.
     
  5. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    I'm looking forward to both of these a great deal- some of the new modes for Tetris sound really bitching, and Hunters should be pretty sweet.
     
  6. son_of_the_tear

    son_of_the_tear Jedi Master star 5

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    Did you just say "bitchin'"?

    [face_laugh]


    1985 called...

    ;)

    Sorry. Couldn't resist :p

    I say it too :D
     
  7. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    o_O That phrase has not fallen out of popular use in my experience.

    Now, had I said "gnarly", you might have a case.

    And if you wish to make an issue on my occasional use of "groovy", well I have a friend who'd like to speak to you- you can find him working in the sporting goods section at S-Mart.

    [image=http://home.swipnet.se/~w-12947/Gfx/AoD/army12.jpg] [image=http://www.evildeadites.homestead.com/files/boomstick.jpg]

    ;)
     
  8. Soontir-Fel

    Soontir-Fel Force Ghost star 5

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    They shop smart.
     
  9. Excellence

    Excellence Jedi Knight star 7

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    If Armies of Dead is so classic, why hasn't Campell made more movies?
     
  10. Soontir-Fel

    Soontir-Fel Force Ghost star 5

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    Yeah, all movies should have dozens of sequels! What the hell is up with this Citizen Kane crap? One movie? SUCKS!!!
     
  11. Drew_Atreides

    Drew_Atreides Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Our world was not ready for the greatness that is Bruce Campbell.

    Only the lucky few possess the faculties to fully appreciate his talents.
     
  12. moosemousse

    moosemousse CR Emeritus: FF-UK South star 6

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    How exactly does multiplayer tetris work?
     
  13. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    There's several modes- there's a basic competitive mode, but another that I find more interesting seems to be something closer to a sorta reverse tug-o-war- trying to push the bottom of your stack onto the opponent's side by clearing lines.
     
  14. Excellence

    Excellence Jedi Knight star 7

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    How will this double screen work, gameplay-wise?
     
  15. Soontir-Fel

    Soontir-Fel Force Ghost star 5

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    Which game?
     
  16. Excellence

    Excellence Jedi Knight star 7

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    Lets say Hunters. What purpose does each screen butler for you?
     
  17. SkyeLightrider

    SkyeLightrider Jedi Knight star 6

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    Top screen is the visor, just like in the Prime subseries.

    Bottom screen is your radar, as well as weapon selection and the "mousepad" for aiming (if you choose to use that control scheme)
     
  18. Drew_Atreides

    Drew_Atreides Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    ..well, i picked up my copy of Hunters, this morning..

    Didn't have a whole lot of time to play it, but i did manage to defeat my first hunter and make it to the first boss in Adventure mode.

    Probably won't be able to try out the online aspect until this weekend, but i'll definitely post my friend code once i have it! We're gonna have to get some tf.net games going! Find how who the PRIME HUNTER is....
     
  19. SkyeLightrider

    SkyeLightrider Jedi Knight star 6

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    I bought Tetris DS. Fun as heck, but that's expected. it's TETRIS!
     
  20. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Picked both up today- the new Tetris modes are pretty fun (especially the push and tower-sliding ones). Got killed when I tried online play, though I did ok in Push Mode. Hunters is very sweet- I beat the first boss, and I'll probably fire up the wifi later tonight. I'm also glad Hunters utilizes the DS Rumble Pak as well.
     
  21. Soontir-Fel

    Soontir-Fel Force Ghost star 5

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    Friend codes people. Otherwise how we gonna play each other?
     
  22. SkyeLightrider

    SkyeLightrider Jedi Knight star 6

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    Yet you don't post yours Soontir

    mine for Tetris DS is

    541505
    042972
     
  23. Soontir-Fel

    Soontir-Fel Force Ghost star 5

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    You silly fool, I have no money for games.

    /cries silently to self.
     
  24. son_of_the_tear

    son_of_the_tear Jedi Master star 5

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    My Tetris DS friend code:

    217695
    668171
     
  25. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    My Tetris DS friend code:

    389023
    073933

    Where do you find your friend code for Metroid? It doesn't seem to be listed in any obvious place.


    EDIT- Nevermind, you have to choose "add a friend code" to view yours.

    My MPH code:

    2277
    0117
    8495
     
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