High Voltage Teases The Conduit Sequel

LMAO that's what I trying to say. With shameful crappy poorly imitated Mass Halo Reach Effect artstyles like that, who do you think they're trying to appeal to. As much as I'm not a fan o Halo, at least I can identify the way in which its art would appeal to people.

N64 is REALLY pushing it. I can appreciate that you don't like the game, but that's utterly ridiculous. You need to go back and play a few N64 games I think ...

Who you talking to with this?

Considering the way the first game ends, setting the second game on the alien homeworld is not only likely, but a way for the artists to unleash their artistic visions and really pull this franchise away from monotony.

It's one thing to dislike the game, but it's another to blatantly lie. If you honestly believe The Conduit looks like an N64 game, you're either stupid, or blind. Or playing the wrong game.
And saying they didn't put any effort into it is pretty unfair, too. You have no idea, first off, and second, it was the studio's first independent game. It's not like HVS is Activision or Ubisoft. They don't have a huge hsitory of games that have helped them build a good team and gathered them a lot of money to work with. I think that for what they had, they did a good job. And they're at least TRYING to make decent games, which is leagues more than can be said for a lot of companies out there, right now; some of which DO have the funding and the following I've mentioned.
Not saying the game is perfect, but it's not so terrible as to warrant making things up that are clearly and completely untrue just to vent personal distaste.

I didn't say they looked like N64 graphics! I was saying that they aren't a huge step up from them. I felt like I was playing an early Gamecube game. There's no need for abuse for stating my opinion.



This looks better than..

..this But it's not a huge leap in graphics

I think this iphone game looks better.

I wouldn't even say "hardly a step up." And it looks far better than that iPhone game (which, I'll admit, is pretty impressive) but the jaggies pretty much kill that thing dead. Besides, you're comparing still shots, when most iPhone games look great in stills but once they get moving are absolutely poor, not to mention the average life of an iPhone game is a good two hours.
Early Gamecube game sounds more fair, but I still think you're way wrong. By the way, considering the Gamecube was at least twice as powerful as the N64, if you feel a game is on Gamecube level, saying it's close to N64 level is pretty inaccurate.

What I don't like about The Conduit is that while it looks great, it isn't diverse in the least bit. The aliens are pretty cool, but you're basically fighting the same four types throughout the game, with a few rare exceptions. There are literally three types of human bad guys. Mr. Ford looks great on the cover; but you don't see him a single time in the entire game. There are no cutscenes, everything is done with some nifty effects set to audio. The only character you get to see is Mr. Adams, and he appears as nothing more than a sillouette.
But again, it's their first independent game, and I think they did well with what they had. If, say, The Conduit 2 came out and there was no significant improvement, then I'd give you that they aren't trying. But I think currently, quite the opposite is true. They're one of the very, very few companies trying at all.

So it's a ripoff of both Halo AND Mass Effect? But I bet those games aren't ripoffs of each other to you, are they?
Besides, artistically, Halo doesn't do anything Metroid didn't do fifteen years ago.
But I guess I shouldn't expect a knowledgeable opinion from someone who has never played the game.

I thought it looked quite similar to goldeneye's indoor sections, as in low polygons and bland textures but the game play online with this is amazing. I do not think the should bother with a sequel on the wii due to the limited online service compared with other consoles. If they did do a sequel on the wii i would like to have the option to use wii speak with anyone or become friends with anyone that you play with.

Of I didn't play it, I don't pay for crap. I took one look and said meh, took a second look and added another two E's....Meeeh.

You're a bit defensive ain't you? Then again you have to justify your purchase somehow. Conduit fo' Lyfe nigger. LMAO you actually went to the shop, took out your wallet, gave cashier money FOR CONDUIT?

You're making this too easy. Too easy. I feel sorry for your mum.

GoldenEye is a 1st gen N64 title too, oh the shame HV the shame.

No, it's just that you're complaining about a lot of things you really have no idea about.
The other guy I was arguing with at least tried to clarify his point and provide evidence for it, and was respectful the whole time. You, my friend, are just being a complete fucking asshole about it. And you're calling ME defensive?
You made a BS point that wasn't true, I called you out on it. To defend yourself, you start making racist comments and 3rd grade insults? Sounds to me like you can't rely on your argument to defend itself because you know it was complete BS.

Sorry mate but I'm not sure if you know what racism is. I'm black you stupid shit. If I want to say nigger I'll say it. Also third grade insults c'mon you're American? That explains alot. Nevermind no point even talking to you carry on.

Good god girls, settle down.

First of all Simez, noone likes it when people say the word "nigger", especially in excess, it's not exactly necessary (like... ever), and it can be a bit offensive to read for a lot of people. How was he supposed to know you were black? Oh right, he's a stupid shit for not assuming that in the first place is he? Oh and also, where do you get off insulting his opinion and making such a big deal out of it? Christ, he likes an average-very good game and you're acting like it's a terrible awful crime.

Second of all justonesp00lturn, you calling Simez a "complete fucking asshole" isn't exactly helping your case and it makes you just as much the bad guy as he is.

Don't even start with the whole "lemme express my feelings what is this a police state blah blah blah" bollocks. Every site has rules, and insulting others just so happens to be against ours.
Either follow them or face my disgustingly cute wrath.
Oh, and in the future? Send a mod alert before "discussion" degrades to this level.

Good day.

( Edited 20.03.2010 23:21 by Lyra )

I have to play this game to know its garbage? I haven't seen all of Uwe Bolls movies but I know they're all complete garbage.

His argument is not very good. I have to play a game to know if it's good or not?

You know what I don't even hate the game, I just get a rise out of people like him who start typing essays explaining why crap isn't garbage. I get a good laugh at his misery, I'm still laughing. You think I care if I'm wrong? It is what it is.

Thanks Josh.

How is a game with an aggregate of over 70% (That means GOOD by the way) instant garbage that doesn't even deserve to be tried? 70 is usually in the regions of "aquired taste, it's not bad, heck, you might even really like it".

Absolutely not comparable to Uwe Boll's films in any way.
He's right, you don't know it's garbage if you haven't played it, especially if the reviews have been mostly positive.


His "misery"? What has he said to show any signs of misery? You're both getting your panties in a twist. Laugh at something actually funny, not an internet argument gone wrong.
If he has enough material to make an "essay", there's probably some truth in it, and the reviews reflect that.

( Edited 21.03.2010 00:37 by Lyra )

70% don't fly with me, and who are these reviewers, give me some good reasons why this game is even worth money. Also keep in mind that I have PS360. So as a owner of those consoles sell me the features of this game.

Did you buy this game SL?

( Edited 21.03.2010 00:55 by siMes. Bison )

Heard of Metacritic? They gave it 91% ONM gave a 76% and IGN gave it an 8.6. So don't try down the reasoning of 'unjustifiable' reviewers.

Sure, you may be a PS360 owner so titles like 'The Conduit' may not be for you, but for the Wii owners out there and also other multiplatform people like Myself, Found it fun. The single player was pretty decent, if a little bland at times and the online multiplayer was really wickedly fun, something that the Wii didn't have at the time per-se in terms of FPS.

You are looking at the whole situation with a completely biased and prejudice view point, and obviously that's not going to change, and even if you where to try it, you would be so sure of hating it that you wouldn't see the good points of a title like 'The Conduit'.

Never played it |(

@ Echoes

Yes I've heard of Metacritic and did you... really? just use... IGN of all sites to back up your point????


I'm a multiplatform user with all consoles and handhelds this gen too Echoes, I asked him to sell this to me and he... went to sleep or something.

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/conduit?q=the%20conduit

You guys were obviously up-playing this game it got a 69.

Users gave it a 8.4 but they're probably decent game starved people like JustOnes.
The top two reviewers sound scare to give it a good score, never heard of them either not sure if reliable.
All the sites I trust are under 70, even this site. CVG 59, 1UP 59, Eurogamer 50, GamesTM 50, Edge Mag 40

User Mike B gave it a 9 though so maybe there's hope











( Edited 21.03.2010 08:11 by siMes. Bison )

Definitely not a 9/10, it *could* scrape an 8, barely, but anyone who gives it higher than an 8 really needs to play a lot more shooters.

Yes Jorge-ba I totally agree with you. JB said play more shooters and I say buy a game because it's good not just to support the studios for future garbage like Grinder and Gladiator AD *cough Echoes*

Woops, used the wrong source for that, took it from a developer interview that I was reading at the time. And what's wrong with IGN? They are usually tough on their reviews, and are usually pretty true to their word.


Well you have to remeber also that there where literally no shooters on the Wii bar Metroid Prime 3 at this point, and regardless, it was pretty fun stuff. I'm not trying to compare it to the games that Treyarch and Ifinity Ward bring out, because that is in a different league generally. And what's wrong with supporting a studio that holds some of the most promise for the wii?


Don't give me that.

Posting lol smilies won't win you an argument Simez.

No I didn't buy the game, because I hate FPS. To me there is no difference between a 70% FPS and a 90% one.

If you think 70% automatically means "garbage", then your standards are far too high. You said you were interested in White Knight Chronicles? Too bad, the aggregate score is below 70%, you may as well just give it up and forget it exists. As for me I'll probably buy and enjoy it sometime because it's my kind of game.

I'm not saying it's worth your money, but classifying it as garbage and not wanting it are two different things.
I don't want Modern Warfare 2 or God of War III, partly because I'm a multiconsole gamer and I don't have the money for titles I'm not that interested in, but do I think they're garbage? YesNo.

Simez, if you choose to ignore review aggregates and you refuse to even play the game then what "proof" do you possibly have that it's garbage? I'm sorry, but it makes your argument sound about as pointless as the Wii Wheel. What good is an argument with absolutely nothing to back it up?

( Edited 21.03.2010 11:25 by Lyra )

troll

@ Echoes
One day when I have time I'll make a thread detailing what's wrong with IGN, also I read the interview, it's good that he's humble enough to admit the games wrong but he's looking to the future to address these things.

@ Superlink
I don't actually look at review scores as deciding factors when I want to buy a game. If it's good, it's good, if not then no. I can make my own decisions, haven't read a review since Resident Evil 4.

@ MK 0
It is what it is but nothing you say matters to me because you're not part of the C3 community. At least the other took time to draw up arguments, points and diss me and call me a third grader, you should take the time to fuck yourself.

How can you even begin to fairly judge a game you haven't played then? Are all those positive reviews.... wrong? Because that's a fair few positive opinions you're just disregarding, just because they oppose your own.

Dare I say it... you're stating your own opinion on a game you've never played with positive reviews you've never read... as fact?
*loud chatter within the courtroom*