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11/13/09
However, while Phoenix Wright's story is very well tied in to the gameplay and has enough twists and turns to keep you glued to the screen for hours, Hotel Dusks's story was extremely slow-paced, with a complete lack of suspense until the final chapter, and was complemented by "puzzles" that held no challenge whatsoever and were as related to the plot as the numerous interactive knobs and levers in Myst.
I still enjoyed the game as a storytelling experience, and I'll still probably buy the sequel, but I wouldn't consider it a classic adventure game.
11/12/09
Did I hear that right!? Hotel Dusk sequel!?
（￣▽￣）〜〜 Best. Cherry topping. To my awesome day today. EVAH. #hotelduskroom215
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One of these days... #hotelduskroom215
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It's shame, the game had some personality, but personality can't carry a game unless you're trying to be minimalistic on purpose, and making a minimalist adventure game sounds even worse than having to play it.
11/12/09
I quite found it enjoyable, but I agree with the devs needing to take the audience at first chance, rather than just forcing them to wait before getting to the punchline.
Also, while we're on the topic, how did you enjoy Etrian Odyssey and Trace Memory?
11/12/09
Incidentally, I liked grinding in Mother Zero. There were only a few areas that you really needed to grind in (I love you, Woodoh!).
Now, Etrian Oddysey is grindier than a Korean MMO. It's also the finest dungeon crawler made in many a year. Imagine Demon's Souls with more personality and a higher difficulty. And the second one is even harder! They are challenging games that you have to constantly play smart at to even stand a chance at survival. #hotelduskroom215
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I hope the sequel has more puzzles and less TALK TO PERSON A, NOW PERSON B, REPEAT 4 TIMES. #hotelduskroom215
11/12/09
Having said that, I'm really hoping for a PSPgo camera, if it hits about 5mp it could be really useful. #dsi
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Yeah I think that's exactly what he's saying. #dsi
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Touche, yeh, sorry about that then, I didnt pick up on that at all. #dsi
11/12/09
I didnt know they were that good either, The missus has one and the photo's are terrible on it, but her's is getting on a bit anyway.
also, whats the matter with having options? if they released a camera for it, you wouldnt be forced to buy it. #dsi
11/12/09
Outside of portable gaming (which a cell phone would have trouble doing due to the lack of a real and comfortable gamepad) a cell phone is going to be able to do everything you need. I wouldn't write papers on it, or try to use the internet and be relaxed, but for quick looking things up, checking up on Facebook, playing music, taking basic photos (still would want a real digital camera for things you care about), and just being a PDA - why care about anything other than a cell phone? It's the ultimate all in one device. If your phone has a Flash on it, it'll work as a flashlight too.
Get with the times. #dsi
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Some people dont want, or need a cellphone, why would I buy one, when I dont want a phone, I want a handheld games console, and having a camera for it would be quite a nice conveniance.
I dont text, facebook, or feel the need to call on the move, so tell me, why would I buy a phone? #dsi
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And, might I mention before being too late, my original post was alluding to the Luke of old, the unmarried Luke. #dsi
11/12/09
I bet a lot of old people who have never used the internet think they don't need it too. But once you get it, it's like ZOMG.
I live in Japan, where cellphones are ridiculous. The cell carriers here just announced their new lineup set for a release next month, and Softbank has a new one from Sharp coming out with a 12MP CCD camera, wi-fi, touch screen, etc etc.
I dunno man, I guess if I never had a phone for some reason, I might feel the same as you, but if you got one of these sweet phones, you might get all giggly like me. I change phones too often, cause I get all excited about the new ones.
This is the one I mentioned by the way:
[k-tai.impress.co.jp]
11/12/09
I'll buy it, after I get a DSi, and paint the pink with Gunmetal paint.... That's much more MANLY!
The bag will be lost in a fire that takes place shortly after I get it. This fire will take place in the fireplace at my parent's house to make sure nothing else is in danger... #dsi
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Could also make a replacement bag out of either some spare denim jeans or out of the skin of some sort of animal. #dsi
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Human babies are technically animals, right? #dsi
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I'm there. I'll use it to kill time until I get my hands on New SMB. #dragonquest
11/11/09
IV is quite good as well, as it tells its story in a unique chapter system, but lacks the character depth and plot twists that V has. #dragonquest
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PS Pick the dark-haired chick. She's all kinds of kinky. #dragonquest
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wish i knew what this studio was up to these days, though. #toejamearl
11/10/09
I wish they could port the spirit of that game to something today...
[xspblog.com] #toejamearl