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Shiryu
10/05/09

In reply to Spyborgs Review: Not-So-Heavy Metal
Only played up to the 1st epic boss fight, other games to finish first. It's pretty much what I was expecting, but it really should have dropped the whole wiimote waggling gimmick altogether. I can't put my hand on why beat em ups in 3D just never quite feel as good as 2D ones. Still... this is a good start, but I surely have quite a few ideas on how to make it perfect. Too bad no one at Capcom is listening. I bought it, I had to. But I suggest everyone else a cautious rent first. =)
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excel_excel
10/05/09

In reply to Spyborgs Review: Not-So-Heavy Metal
Looks awesome from some of the videos there are quite a few flaws from the reivews, I'll have to give it a rent
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Crash__Man
10/05/09

In reply to Spyborgs Review: Not-So-Heavy Metal
yea, ultimately this doesn't look like a game I will end up buying.

however, I think it's getting a lot of flak for essentially being a beat-'em-up.

I mean, hold these same critiques to Final Fight or Streets of Rage and see how those games fare... know what I mean?
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RockyRan
10/05/09

@Crash__Man: How old are those games again?

Standards change, buddy. Mindless repetition, even in beat 'em ups, is not acceptable anymore in present-day gaming.
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Ueziel
10/05/09

@RockyRan: Bullshit. Wolverine was loved by just about everyone and it's as mindless as can be. It's no better than Spyborgs. It just has blood and Wolverine with hype so they overlooked those exact same flaws. Standards haven't changed. People are just blind.
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RockyRan
10/05/09

@Ueziel: You calling bullshit is amusingly ironical.

Wolverine holds about a 75% on GameRankings and Metacritic, and the majority of the reviews did mention the repetitiveness of the game. Saying it was "loved" by "just about everyone" is a pretty big overstatement.

Come on, now. No need to try to defend a game that clearly has flaws, especially since your "evidence" does nothing to prove your "point".
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Ueziel
10/05/09

@RockyRan: Uh, yes it does. When the game came out, it was game of the week all over the place, including here I'm pretty sure. All the comments were very very positive. I'm not talking about only reviews. People overlooked the repetition because it had blood and Wolverine.

Your attempt to take the high road just makes you look like a total douche. Especially considering you have no actual argument against what I'm saying.

And I'm not defending just this game. I'm arguing against the idea that "repetition is not acceptable." It's in every game out there. It's in every shooter. Every game you have enjoyed in the last month, is very likely "mindlessly repetitive." Your tastes didn't "evolve" or "change," you just arbitrarily decided it was okay for some games and not okay for others.
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Striderhayasa - Can we get some damn m/kb support?!
10/05/09

@Ueziel: I have to agree with you there. Unfortunately even here at Kotaku there have been the "double standard" rule when one game will get slammed for a flaw but a "hyped" game will get a pass. One of the biggest offenders is Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Glitchy, buggy and with a inconsistent framerate and reviewers were loving it to the point I could see them on their knees ready to do the deed. But how many other games have we read reviews for that got blasted for those same exact flaws?

Another example...Street FighterIV...hyped, loved in the reviews and guess what, it's Street Fighter EX2 with better graphics, more characters and gameplay tweaks. What does Capcom do...announce Super Street FighterIV Turbo HD, Custom, Hyper, Solid, Fat Toad, Looks like your Mom, Edition... milking it for all its worth.

BlazBlue and KoF....er'...45 are the true fighters that should be held in high regard.
After playing Turtles in Time on PSN, I could go for Spyborgs...after I'm finished getting platinum in Batman: AA

Oh well
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RockyRan
10/05/09

@Ueziel: Look, I'm not going to dignify your ridiculously hostile behavior by continuing this meaningless argument. You know this game is flawed, I know it, the reviewers know it, we all know it. Nothing else needs to be said about it. I tend to be argumentative everywhere else but I try to keep it away from my comments on this site. I'm of the firm belief that starred commenters need to constantly set an example for the rest, and mindless bickering is not my idea of achieving that.
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shouryuuken
10/06/09

@Ueziel: and dont forget ultimate alliance. although some people hate on dynasty warriors, it still definitely has an audience.

"repitition" is not the problem, its poor design. ive said this time and time again, people wont have a problem with doing the same thing over and over, if what they are doing is really satisfying. streets of rage 2 is regarded one of the best beat em ups of all time for that reason.. sure you were going up against swarms and swarms of the same enemies, but the mechanics and design was so good, you had fun doing it.

i mean really, its like left 4 dead or horde/firefight in gears/halo. although those games had some campaigns ppl talk about.. most people say odst is worth it for firefight.

firefight isnt that much fun alone imo, but with a friend or 2 (or 3), its a blast. same thing with 99% of the old beat em ups.
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Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...
10/05/09

In reply to Spyborgs Review: Not-So-Heavy Metal
Sounds like a pass. I actually liked the original idea better. It looked more original and something akin to a cheesy 80 Saturday morning cartoon.
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GohanGVO
09/15/09

In reply to Spyborgs Webisode 2: Webisode Harder
That was certainly an improvement over the first episode, but it was still rather cheesy -- especially the dialogue.
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Outkastprince
09/15/09

In reply to Spyborgs Webisode 2: Webisode Harder
I saw some screenshots and game descriptions. It's like Ratchet and Clank meets Jak and Daxter, I'll give it a shot.
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GohanGVO
09/11/09

In reply to Spyborgs Shooting Bromance
The butt rock belies the overhaul the game received. In short, it sounds terrrrrrrrible.

I kind of wish some of the light-heartedness from the first pass had stuck around (almost like Uncharted). As it stands, it is a bit too "grrr, I am tough and might = right!" for my tastes.

Perhaps the end result will change my mind.
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Falsoman
09/11/09

In reply to Spyborgs Shooting Bromance
I'm loving the looks of this game!

Seems really fun. Hopefully it delivers.
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Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...
08/12/09

In reply to Spyborgs Gets Pushed Up, Celebratory Webisode Commence
Not sure what to think about this game. I was actually a fan of the original trailer/concept. This seems more generic but I hope I'm proven wrong.
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GohanGVO
08/11/09

In reply to Capcom Brings Dark Void to Gamescom, Shoots Gamers Into the Air
Is this the first public display of Monster Hunter Tri outside of Japan? I think it is.

Also, I hope they announce the new TvC characters at GamesCom.
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Ursus-Veritas
08/11/09

In reply to Capcom Brings Dark Void to Gamescom, Shoots Gamers Into the Air
I have no idea where you got that picture from Brian, but why the hell is there a photoshopped (or it at least looks photoshopped) image of the grim reaper in the bottom right!?
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Doctor2B
08/11/09

@Ursus-Veritas: AHH! I just noticed that....
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(Zombie) Goldwings
08/11/09

@Ursus-Veritas: Final Destination cameo?
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bakagaijin
08/11/09

In reply to Capcom Brings Dark Void to Gamescom, Shoots Gamers Into the Air
That has to be the coolest thing I've seen in awhile. I'd love to try that.
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Archaotic
08/11/09

In reply to Capcom Brings Dark Void to Gamescom, Shoots Gamers Into the Air
No Dead Rising 2, not interested.
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starmor
08/11/09

@Archaotic: you are near impossible to please my man
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Chaosrayne
08/11/09

@Archaotic: Tatsunoko VS Capcom, I'm interested.
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Archaotic
08/11/09

@starmor: I just want to kill some damn zombies with a chainsaw mounted on the front of a motorcycle. Is that too much to ask?

@Chaosrayne: Already played the Japanese version, not really a fan of Tatsunoko, so it did nothing for me.
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Yossarian
08/11/09

In reply to Capcom Brings Dark Void to Gamescom, Shoots Gamers Into the Air
Capcom blows.
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FP_slomo788
08/11/09

@Yossarian: Your mom blows.
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Yossarian
08/11/09

@FP_slomo788: Not at 180km/h, she doesn't.
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FP_slomo788
08/11/09

@Yossarian: Trust me :)
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Doctor2B
08/11/09

@FP_slomo788: Hey-oh! *raises hand for high-five*
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Yossarian
08/11/09

@FP_slomo788: What, do you have a pitot tube for a dick?
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FP_slomo788
08/11/09

@Doctor2B: *high-fives*
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FP_slomo788
08/11/09

@Yossarian: No, but my car goes pretty fast.
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mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
08/11/09

@Yossarian: the competition away.

/thread
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Can I Really Be the Hero?
08/11/09

@Yossarian: How could you not enjoy even ONE game Capcom has published?
You're probably mad because you can't get past the Yian Kut Ku in MH. ;)
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NeVeRMoRe666
08/11/09

@Can I Really Be the Hero?: Man, you blew it. His pun flew right over your head.
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Yossarian
08/11/09

@NeVeRMoRe666: OMG.. thank YOU!

At least one person realized it was a flippin pun based on the activity that Capcom has planned.

I guess I was subconsciously asking for this reaction, though. I knew I was just begging to be taken seriously, so I shouldn't have been surprised when I *was* taken seriously.

egads.
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mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
08/11/09

@Yossarian: Even with the 180 km/h and pitot tube reference, I thought I'd have to stalk this post all goddamn day for someone to say something.
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NeVeRMoRe666
08/11/09

@Yossarian: You're welcome! Of course I realized it. I knew no one could actually hate Capcom. While a lot of other companies are full of hot-air, Capcom always, always delivers on what they promise. After all, the world has deadrising because of them. I guess the Kommentators here have become too jaded from the flocks of trolls who hover over every minute of this site to realize a quality pun when one comes around. All in all they've become all too quick to cock back their commenting pistols and shoot their man-juice over anyone who opens their mouth......
....FELLATIO!
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Yossarian
08/11/09

@NeVeRMoRe666: Yeah, these replies really let the wind out the sails and brought me back down to earth.

Your intelligence is a breath of fresh air, though. Maybe with you explaining this to the masses you can bring about the winds of change that will carry us to new heights.

Who am I kidding... They'll figure it out when pigs fly...
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Mister_CrazyGuy
08/11/09

In reply to Capcom Brings Dark Void to Gamescom, Shoots Gamers Into the Air
...
I'd rather be shot in the air by Chun-Li's massive, sexy thighs...
But I guess this will be fun as well...
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globones (not a mark, but a smark)
08/11/09

@Mister_CrazyGuy: You're confusing men with women.What you mean is you are ok with Chun-Li as a friend, but prefer big sexy man thighs. Glad to help clear up that confusion.
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Mister_CrazyGuy
08/11/09

@globones (not a mark, but a smark): Chun-Li would like a word with you, Mister. ;P
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Sonira - Kojima-san doesn't have to make Metal Gear any more.
08/11/09

@Mister_CrazyGuy: Oh man, that is an adorable Chun-Li picture.
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mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
08/11/09

@Mister_CrazyGuy: HYAKURETSUKYAKU
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