Posted February 11, 2009 Im hoping my copy arrives tomorrow, GAME still haven't sent word on whether its been shipped yet or not. I have been looking around the G-Faqs boards for some impressions from the people who have already got the game and here are a few. PROS---------- Okay, so to start out right away...if you are interested in this game, buy it. It's a really solid action/adventure game with fighting. Not to mention, the more people who buy 3rd party efforts like this, it will mean more good games like this that are not "mini-games" or "Mario". Now with that said, I would suggest reading IGN.com's Review - since I pretty much agree with it and it's a fair assessment of the game. If this game came out "last gen" on the PS2/Xbox/GameCube it would be touted as a great original I.P. It's very formulaic, but that's not the worst thing. I thought I'd try like 10 minutes of it and next thing I know an hour went by. There's a move UPGRADE system that keeps you wanting to see the next thing. Both the Scorpion and Tarantula are very cool, by the time you play through the 1st two levels you'll be hooked. Scorpion is the tank and his cinematic finishers are pretty great. The Tarantula is the stealth/ranged fighter, my personal fav, but it's close. Levels bring variety and suprised way more than I thought they would. I was worried everything was going to look like level 1 (the box art look), but the colors and locations are varied enough. It has this Metroid-ish thing where you get powers later in the game and then you can go back and access area you couldn't before. Very cool. Finally, huge props to the (2) button and the Arrow Pointer. This is a god-sent and this game would be broken without it. Because you can crawl walls and even upside-down getting disoriented is commonplace. The (2) button / Arrow feature fixes all that. COMPLAINTS --------------------- My complaints are about the game are mostly trivial, which is a compliment to the game itself. The Wii-Mote (like so many other games) is mostly unneccessary. Besides going into 1st Person mode with the Spider to shoot webs via pointer - all the waggle moves just aren't as responsive as a button push. This is frustrating when in a battle with 2 or more creatures. To the developers credit, they put an option in to adjust the waggle response. This is a pretty polished game, yet on the menu screen the only way to navigate is with the D-pad. You control the creatures with the nunchuck, but that can't select the options. It's not a big deal, but you'll notice how weird it is to needlessly switch. Why no pointer-select in menus either? The "Extras" are really weak. BIll Bob's Interview in Extras is pointless, he goes on and on about snakes? And it's pretty boring. Also, concept art (while cool to see) sucks as unlockable incentives. A 3rd creature to play as would have been killer, perhaps one of the bosses (they already have the animations done). The last is, and this is just a "fanboy" wish. They should have had some kind of "Creature-pedia" in the options. There are so many cool creatures and you can see them in the menus and what their worth, but no deeper info. That would have been a nice touch, but obviously if it was between that and polishing the game, then I'd choose polish. BOTTOM LINE ----------------------- A very good game, albeit short and minimal replay value. Sorry but collecting all the GRUBS won't make we want to go back and play it again, especially since it's never layed out what you get for it. Which to some then an 8-10 hour adventure might only merit a rental, especially considering the trade-in value of this game will be like $15 in two weeks. But if you are interested I wouldn't let that detour you from picking this up. It's an original idea that is well done. After playing it you'll already be thinking of all the cool possibilites for a sequel. Let's make sure they make one by buying this game! SCORE: 7.8/10 I have played through the first 3 chapters and i have to say i am enjoying this game very much. The graphics are really good. the fighting mechanic works really well. You earn different combo moves. you have different things to collect which open up different things throughout the game (not giving to much info. dont want people saying i spoiled anything). I really like the way the levels are made. It takes a minute or two of looking around before you realize what it is you are crawling on or around. In the short time i have been playing I have had two boss battles, which were done really nicely. Got it, and am about 2 hours in. And so far, am loving it. As mentioned, the atmosphere is done amazingly well. The ambient sound effects / music meld very well, and the graphics are by far the best I have seen on the Wii to date. This game finally proved to me that the Wii does have the potential for awesome, clean graphics. Very original, and very fun so far. And to answer the question above, you do not pick the animal you want, the game chooses for you. The levels are designed for specific creatures. You do end up playing thru certain levels switching off at certain points to the other bug. There are certain areas only either the tarantula or scorpion can reach, due to them each having different abilities (ie; the scorpion cannot jump, yet the spider can, the scorpion can bash thru weak barriers, the spider can't, ect.) This game is awesome! From Neogaf O.k. a few chapters in... - Visually this game is great, attention to detail everywhere. - Sound is excellent, really sets the mood for everything. - Combat is fun, it's a little Wii-basic (move remote this way or that) but it feels nice and the finishing combos are a treat. and no, I didn't shit my pants. Damn, this game doesnt waste any time in getting interesting...Im liking the hell out of it so far. I love the sound as well, as its setting the mood and flow of everything very nicely. Good purchase so far. To be completely honest, Im loving the hell out of this game, which i really didnt expect to do. I thought it would be a fun little thing to play through during a dry period, but fuck that...Right from the title screen, it sets a very serious mood. Ive gotta go to work, so i cant type up a really great impression yet(im sorry :^/ ) but ill say this....sometimes, this game looks like a sub-60fps metroid prime. The first thing i thought about when i walked into the semi-wide open desert was doing the exact same thing in metroid prime 1, looking at all the details and whatnot. No, its not as intricate, and no its not as technically impressive....but damn, sometimes you catch a certain camera angle while playing and you cant help but stop and take it in for a second. Not only does it look really nice(lots of geometry does the trick), but you actually see some pretty cool things which i wont spoil. Also, the animation doesnt look as "snappy" while you are actually playing it. It still has its issues at times, but for the most part, the animations look pretty decent, with some being a bit too convincing(such as walking slowly with the spider) The jump with the spider could have used a bit more work, as it doesnt really flow consistently, but it gets the job. I also like how the scorpion cant jump, but he can defend(unlike the spider). One more small note...before starting the game, id suggest going into the options and turning the sound effects up a tad bit. Its set at the same volume as the music, so sometimes they get a little smudged together and its difficult to understand the voicework. Im actually pissed that i have to leave...Id rather sit here and continue playing this gem Bring on the bug action! 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Posted February 11, 2009 I'm anticipating a review copy of this from THQ so as long as they deliver (it should be on it's way now) expect a review soonish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 11, 2009 I listened to them talking about Deadly Creatures on the Nintendo Voice Chat last night, and now with reading that collection of I'm pressions you've put together H-o-T, I'm kinda pumped about the game! I ain't getting it this week or anything (it would only be another unopened game to chuck on the pile), but I like the idea of it being a short but sweet experience and I look forward to seeing how you ones find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 11, 2009 Finish Pikmin. Play House Of The Dead until my eyes and hands bleed (and attract zombies). Play through Chrono Trigger. Buy Deadly Creatures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 11, 2009 Unfortunantly there's just too much coming out now/soon, so this is looking like something I'll get when I see it for cheap years from now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 11, 2009 ...this is gonna bomb! Unfortunately, its just not the kind of game that was destined to sell well. Though its the kind the deserves to sell quite well. Though I can see some people seeing it in shops and liking the look of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 11, 2009 We gotta rely on people like ashley (working at game and stuff) taking "imagine: crapz" from the mommies and kids hands and putting... well, this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2009 my game pre order is still stuck as a pre order play have it in stock wish i stayed with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2009 my game pre order is still stuck as a pre order play have it in stock wish i stayed with them. Yeah, mine is too! I wonder what's going on with it? This is the 1st time in a loooooooooong time that game have let me down. I wanted to play this more than HOTD aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2009 No idea whats happening with the review copy THQ are supposedly sending me either, I assume it's just got delayed in the post, but well... we shall see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2009 My game arrived today No House of the dead though :/ Can't wait to get home from work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2009 where did u order from m8? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2009 Yeah, mine is too! I wonder what's going on with it? This is the 1st time in a loooooooooong time that game have let me down. I wanted to play this more than HOTD aswell. Mine is still on preorder too! Thankfully i'm busy tomorrow and all of the weekend (well every weekend now! woop!) so i'm not too bothered..it's the principle though..you preorder for day of release and it's looking like that won't happen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2009 I would so get this if: a) I wasn't scared of spiders b) I had money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2009 I would so get this if: a) I wasn't scared of spiders b) I had money I'm scared of snakes and spiders..but it looks alot of fun to play..fingers crossed it keeps me interested while playing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2009 where did u order from m8? I work in a gamestore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2009 Ive just checked my order and its still down as preorder yet the site says the game is in stock. Wish they had a phone number I could call so I could get this sorted, you send them an email and they take about 2 weeks to reply! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2009 Ive just checked my order and its still down as preorder yet the site says the game is in stock. Wish they had a phone number I could call so I could get this sorted, you send them an email and they take about 2 weeks to reply!Mine hasn't been sent yet either, hmm... What's going on with this game then? Oh well, back to Overkill I go! :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 dam same here, wish i stuck with play.com oh well guess can try local game store tomorow if its £24.99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 Game have started processing preorders..should get it tomorrow! It's not day of release but i let them off this once! Can't play it till sunday evening anyway..probably monday now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 I really hope that this game gets the sales that it deserves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 ^ Don't think it'll do too well from what I've seen. I went to pick it up today from Gamestation and they didn't have it at all. Searched the entire Wii section and nothing. GAME had it but it was virtually hidden on the shelves. Shame really, and I was pretty annoyed with Gamestation as it was there I was going to have to buy it from (only had enough money to buy House of the Dead: Overkill and had £32 credit in Gamestation. Will be going out tomorrow in the hope of getting this because I really want to play it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 14, 2009 My copy just arrived from Game, my weekend is now sorted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
