Co-Opticast Episode 22: Buy Trine
Tuesday 30th of June 2009 11:39 AM
Co-Opticast Episode 22: Buy Trine
Co-Opticast Episode 22: Buy Trine
Believe it or not, this episode title is not a paid advertisement. Neither is the podcast. But for as much as we talk about the Trine demo and our enjoyment of it - well you might think Frozen Byte is kicking us a little something.
Mike and Nick dash at the latest co-op news, give impressions of Halo 3: ODST and a short review of Gunstar Heroes for the Xbox Live Arcade.
Finally there's a bit of demo discussion, and how a proper demo can be used to sell a game...like say...Trine.
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BigBadBob113 at 03:33 PM on 7.1.2009
Great cast guys. They have definitely been getting better as far as quality goes since I first started listening.I must say, you guys are some great pitchmen for Trine. You make it sound sooo awesome, but Im still wary of it (those concerns I brought up in the Trine thread). You are totally correct in saying that demos that have co-op in the actual game should have the co-op in the demo. Otherwise, its just silly. Also, I was totally turned off by RE5's demo but for different reasons (because I sucked at it), but when I gave in and tried out the game, it was totally awesome.
Great cast guys. They have definitely been getting better as far as quality goes since I first started listening.I must say, you guys are some great pitchmen for Trine. You make it sound sooo awesome, but Im still wary of it (those concerns I brought up in the Trine thread). You are totally correct in saying that demos that have co-op in the actual game should have the co-op in the demo. Otherwise, its just silly. Also, I was totally turned off by RE5's demo but for different reasons (because I sucked at it), but when I gave in and tried out the game, it was totally awesome.
smurphster at 03:59 PM on 7.1.2009
now i'm tempted to get it... maybe i'll wait a while yet and get a real bargain
now i'm tempted to get it... maybe i'll wait a while yet and get a real bargain
BigBadBob113 at 05:05 PM on 7.1.2009
Oh yeah, my friend and I had a blast playing through RE5. We had both Gamefly'd it, and we both plan to eventually purchase it, once there is a bit of a price drop. I definitely suggest checking it out. The demo did not give do it any credit whatsoever.
Oh yeah, my friend and I had a blast playing through RE5. We had both Gamefly'd it, and we both plan to eventually purchase it, once there is a bit of a price drop. I definitely suggest checking it out. The demo did not give do it any credit whatsoever.
smurphster at 05:22 PM on 7.1.2009
my wife and i didn't even make it through the demo... it might be a challenge to convince her to give it another try
my wife and i didn't even make it through the demo... it might be a challenge to convince her to give it another try
roland at 05:46 PM on 7.1.2009
I recommend it. I had a similar experience to both BBB, Nick and Mike. I played the demo with my daughter and she hated it. But I went ahead and got it when it came out, and we have both ended up loving it. The demo just did a horrible job selling that game.The game is much, much easier than the demo, since you can upgrade your weapons and replay levels to stockpile heals/ammo. I will replay some levels on easy by myself to get a ton of ammo, that my daughter is well stocked and not stressing that she's about out of shotgun shells.On the New Mombasa thing, I actually kind of like that they've set the game there. I feel like I've spent enough time in US and European cities over the years. Although architecturally, I'm not sure how a futuristic New Mombasa would differ from say a New York.
I recommend it. I had a similar experience to both BBB, Nick and Mike. I played the demo with my daughter and she hated it. But I went ahead and got it when it came out, and we have both ended up loving it. The demo just did a horrible job selling that game.The game is much, much easier than the demo, since you can upgrade your weapons and replay levels to stockpile heals/ammo. I will replay some levels on easy by myself to get a ton of ammo, that my daughter is well stocked and not stressing that she's about out of shotgun shells.On the New Mombasa thing, I actually kind of like that they've set the game there. I feel like I've spent enough time in US and European cities over the years. Although architecturally, I'm not sure how a futuristic New Mombasa would differ from say a New York.
pheriannath at 10:19 AM on 7.2.2009
If you're gonna set up a huge futuristic city in Africa, perhaps pick a city that people have a chance of having heard of? Cairo? Cape Town? Johannesburg? Marrakesh?
If you're gonna set up a huge futuristic city in Africa, perhaps pick a city that people have a chance of having heard of? Cairo? Cape Town? Johannesburg? Marrakesh?
smurphster at 10:27 AM on 7.2.2009
true, but none of those are close enough to the equator (see my 1st post above).
true, but none of those are close enough to the equator (see my 1st post above).
roland at 02:18 PM on 7.2.2009
I've heard of Mombasa Out of curiosity, I checked out the Wikipedia entry">LINK on it. In addition to Smurphster's point, there's this gem that also adds to why Mombasa is a good historical location to use:"...in Swahili it is called Kisiwa Cha Mvita (or Mvita for short), which means "Island of War", due to the many changes in its ownership."
I've heard of Mombasa Out of curiosity, I checked out the Wikipedia entry">LINK on it. In addition to Smurphster's point, there's this gem that also adds to why Mombasa is a good historical location to use:"...in Swahili it is called Kisiwa Cha Mvita (or Mvita for short), which means "Island of War", due to the many changes in its ownership."
Mrxknown_JG at 07:50 PM on 7.26.2009
How is Prototype designed for 15 year old boys?I like it, it does have rough spots, but as a concept and new IP, I fully support it. I think they just tried to do so much in a short amount of time.About Halo 3 ODST, Mombasa is a GREAT location cause it tempts people like me to look it up. I love learning new things.How odd would it be to fight in Finland? I know more about Africa then I do about Finland (I know its name, that's it).
How is Prototype designed for 15 year old boys?I like it, it does have rough spots, but as a concept and new IP, I fully support it. I think they just tried to do so much in a short amount of time.About Halo 3 ODST, Mombasa is a GREAT location cause it tempts people like me to look it up. I love learning new things.How odd would it be to fight in Finland? I know more about Africa then I do about Finland (I know its name, that's it).
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