Cybergoth Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hi there! I've never played the first (Should I?) but the sequel looks very promising: Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Yes you should play the first. Anyone who says you shouldn't is a big, fat tool. The only complaint that I ever see about the first game is that it is A) Not the most amazing FPS ever and B) doesn't have 1:1 sword fighting. Had this game not been a launch title for the much anticipated Wii, no one would have cared that it was more Halo 2 than Half Life 2, while were it released at any point after the first year of Wii releases no one would have expected 1:1 controls. Compared to the expectations from core gamers over what this game would be at the Wii's launch, the game comes up short. Compared to the games that have come out for the Wii, I'd say it's a pretty solid offering. Of course, it'll end up like E.T. for the 2600 because the internet has turned it into "worst game ever" because it was the 3rd party game most anticipated at the Wii launch, which was not the game's fault. Incidentally, if you played Red Steel first when the Wii came out and hated it, I'd recommend going back to it now. In light of what the Wii is and isn't, and in light of what the game is and not what you thought it would be before the Wii launched, I think you'll see exactly how much the game does actually have going for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) I really enjoyed the first game. Some aspects of the controls were wonky, but overall it was an enjoyable and at least somewhat unique FPS. I liked the setting, and the swordplay did get interesting near the end, once you learned a few moves. The graphics were inconsistent: some levels like the burning dojo and bamboo forest looked aweome, while others (the carwash) were awful. The VO for the main characters was great, but the one-liners from the "grunt" enemies were pretty bad. Despite these inconsistencies the game was pretty fun, and worth a play through. When I first heard RS2 was going to be "cell shaded" I was not in favor of it at all, but the trailer looks pretty cool. Definitely back on my radar. If they make the FPS controls work like MP: Corruption or MoH: Heroes 2 and the WM+ swordfighting works well they'll have a winner. Edited May 5, 2009 by BydoEmpire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Looks more like No More Heroes now. I actually was one of the few who liked the original style/graphics of Red Steel (besides the cut scenes). The control was way off though. It would constantly freak out on me, and zooming in was a nightmare. Metroid is much better in that respect, but it was still an ok game I guess. Now all it needs is a villain who sports a Virtual Boy headset, like No More Heroes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I thought the first one was excellent. The Sword fighting was the major complaint IIRC but I thought it was fun. If this is like the first one with even better controls, etc.. I will buy it BEFORE the price drop and I don't do that very often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 The swordfighting should drastically improve with WM+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I thought the control on the first one sucked and ruined the game. I was going to ask if this one was going to support the new controller add on. Looks like it is, is that right Cybergoth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I thought the control on the first one sucked and ruined the game. It sure did here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 I was going to ask if this one was going to support the new controller add on.Looks like it is, is that right Cybergoth? Last thing I heard they're even going so far and risk making WM+ mandatory for playing Red Steel 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Nintendo Power has a large preview article on it this month, I am even more excited now it looks pretty awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I thought the control on the first one sucked and ruined the game. It sure did here. When's the last time you tried it? Compare it to the bulk of Wii games and tell me the control is anything better than "above average for the Wii." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 When's the last time you tried it? Compare it to the bulk of Wii games and tell me the control is anything better than "above average for the Wii." Oh I agree with you completely. Many many Wii games control like crap. Still, better control than the usual crap, doesn't make it less sucky, maybe just not as a sucky as it be. Hopefully the WM+ will help this new game out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Looks cool! I dont think that is the actual gameplay tho...It looks too good for Wii! Maybe it will look different in fullscreen....that box is abit small to tell for sure.. I'd Almost get a we if it looks and plays well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Here's another cool Trailer from the game: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Looks cool! I dont think that is the actual gameplay tho...It looks too good for Wii! That's because most developers release games that wouldn't make a Dreamcast sweat. I like HIGH VOLTAGE's quote: “Developers and publishers kept saying the Wii was underpowered. We’re showing that it was underestimated.” Now that they've raised the bar with THE CONDUIT, others are starting to follow suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdub_bobby Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) @#$*#@ how do you embed video from gametrailers.com? Here's the link anyway: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/uk-wanna-red-steel-2/57419 Edited October 9, 2009 by vdub_bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdub_bobby Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) Try again! http://www.gametrailers.com/video/uk-wanna-red-steel-2/57420 Thanks, Al! And the video looks pretty cool, though I still wonder how the controls are going to work... For standard (The Conduit, Metroid Prime) Wii FPS: use IR pointer to aim and turn use analog to strafe/move. use various buttons for other stuff. But if you are using the Wiimote to swing your sword, how do you turn? Questions, questions... Edited October 9, 2009 by vdub_bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Another Trailer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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