That Guy

So it's not really an issue at all then. Exploration isn't annoying, like Crackdown you had to get near to a base before it was on your map. I just had it when you're searching around for hours for something. Think I'm going to give it a go, pick it up just before I finish work for the year.

How easy is it to know what your objective is? The one thing I really hate in games is wandering around not knowing what to do. Does this happen in AC?

Really like the look of this game. Thinking about getting it for the Christmas week I've got off work. How much stealth is in the game? I'm not a massive fan of stealth games, is that going to mean I'm not going to like this?

Someone posted it a few pages back.

I agree. I find the fact that there's more of a pattern to it makes it easier yet it's still challenging. Also it gets going a lot sooner than the original.

Don't really think it matters as you've still got the same amount of game to play, and I think it's better for more casual players who don't want to grab every star (I know thats not what you're saying) This way it gives you the option of missing out anything you don't like but you can still finish the game.

I still find those races and all the crap that isn't actually platforming to be boring and frustrating. Having played through Sunshine and am now 32 stars into this, I still haven't found a level I've really enjoyed that was one of those race things, or something like that sticky sling level I complained about earlier. They really annoy me and take some of the enjoyment out of the game for me. It's really something I hate about Mario games, I think I'm in a minority though, right?

Thank Christ for that finished that annoying level.

Yeah thats the one. I just don't think it's very fun. Still, I'm not forced to do it so I'm leaving it and carrying on with other galaxies.

Sling Pod Galaxy. Just can't do it. I didn't really have a problem with the racing one or Sweet Sweet Galaxy which are the ones people are saying are hard. Must just be me. Anyone else not like that level?

Yep, I've had moments but nothing game ruining. Apart from the one level I was moaning about (which I'm just leaving and not bothering with) I've loved ever second of the game.

Nah it's the sticky one where you fall and die if you don't aim quite right. Made me angry. Loved every other level apart from that one.

That second luma galaxy is extremely annoying. The first bit of the game I haven't enjoyed. I can't do it. I can't believe this is in this game. It's annoying me so much!!!!

I never really got into it, found it a bit boring actually. I much prefer Worms on the Live Arcade.

Indeed. Time to get some sleep so I can play it actually awake! I love the games hub music as well. Sort of reminds me of Viva Pinata, that had some really great music as well. I'd go back and play it if I was so totally into this. Will hopefully get a good few hours of play in tomorrow.

God that's good.

Excellent so far. After the initial learning of how everything works, and an initial concern about running around upside down I'm loving it. Played for just over an hour so far. Really excellent. Better than Sunshine, which I loved as well. Also the graphics are stunning, and I'm absolutely loving the music. Seriously, it's amazing. Such a high quality game. I'm really tired and I've had to force myself to stop playing and go to bed. Damn work. Also, Sweet Sweet Galaxy = Awesome.

Don't know if I'll bother. I've got HOTD2 on Dreamcast, which I do like but I don't love it.

Connect it to iTunes and click restore to factory settings. It should then have the iPod software reinstalled on it, and then it will just be a case of re-syncing your music etc. If this doesn't work then I would say return it.

Brilliant, well done to Gameplay and Royal Mail (for once) for getting the game to me a day early. About to play it now.

I'm considering Psychonauts and Fable. Hopefully Jet Set Radio and Panzer Dragoon Orta will eventually be released for it. I've already got Prince of Persia and Shenmue II on disc and there aren't many games I ever wanted for XBOX.

Mines been dispached from Gameplay. That means the only thing standing between me and some sweet Mario action is... Royal Mail Smeg.

Mario Galaxy The Orange Box (out now yes, but I wont have it until xmas) Fable 2 UT3 NiGHTs

The first nice thing my sister has ever done for me, shes offered to buy me The Orange Box for Christmas.