The Computer/Console Gaming Thread

[Gutsman Heavy]

Finally got all the emeralds in Sonic 4 and got the extra ending, nice little teaser for the next game

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Got Sonic 4 for the Wii. Can't say I am terribly impressed to be honest. The graphics are nice and I like the 2-d gameplay again, but there seems to be more cons than pros to me...

I think my hardcore Sonic-ness is getting in the way of me liking this game. Sonic feels a lot heavier, I haven't managed a good skid outta the guy just yet, and this change in physics messes with the feeling. Feels more mario than sonic. He seems to lose a lot of speed after a jump, so you can jump and almost stop immediately. The homing jump I find irritating in some levels, especially the casino zone. When jumping from the flipping cards, I have a tendency to puch the jump button a fraction too early and he does the homing jump, only toland and run off the card.

I like the Megadrivey music, but none of the tunes are catchy. One of the ones in the Labyrinth zone is just plain annoying.

Eggman is not manacing at all. Why don't the bonus stages tell you how many rings you need until you open the way?

Too expensive as well. Not impressed to be honest.

[Gutsman Heavy]

I don't like to think of it as Sonic 4, it fails to live up to the old games. It's more like New Sonic the Hedgehog (ala New Super Mario Bros) imo.

[i_amtrunks]

Kirby Epic Yarn is soooo purty!

Easy to pick up and play, cant imagine it getting too much harder than the first few levels to finish (seeing as you dont die) but collecting 100% could be bothersome.

Finally got Eledees, but alas, no time to play.

Also trialled a Cookie Monster game for the Wii, its fun for the kids (very flash based in looks and play, not worth paying more than a few dollars for)

[Paulbot]

I tried to get Mew yesterday but my DS would not connect.

I couldn't get my DS to connect to the closest free wifi connection at two locations. It would fine the wireless. It would start setting up but whenever it tested the connection it would go from green to red and no bars and give me an error message.

I'm going to try to find another WiFi hotspot tomorrow. Any spots in Melbourne DS users would recommend?

[Golden Phoenix]

I'm going to try to find another WiFi hotspot tomorrow. Any spots in Melbourne DS users would recommend?

Last time I did that in the city it was at EBgames at melbourne central

[Paulbot]

Cool I'll give that a try. The recent Big W ones have been easier.

[Gutsman Heavy]

http://www.telltalegames.com/bttfoffer

get Back to the Future episode 1 for free!*


*when it comes out.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I don't like to think of it as Sonic 4, it fails to live up to the old games. It's more like New Sonic the Hedgehog (ala New Super Mario Bros) imo.

Yeh, I think of it that way as well. The moest annoying thing is that they haven't really added anough to really sex it up. I thought the Rush series on DS were pretty awesome and if that was like one of them, I would be singing from on high about it. Looking forward to Sonic Colours though. Looki slike it has the awesome Sonic levels from Unleashed without the crappy werehog levels!

Kirby Epic Yarn is soooo purty!

Easy to pick up and play, cant imagine it getting too much harder than the first few levels to finish (seeing as you dont die) but collecting 100% could be bothersome.

Mine is on its way! Can't wait, but I will have too maybe if its easy I can get the missus to play with me (on the game, its 2 player...)

Might go for 100% as well.

Also managed to get Mario 25th anniversary edition pack from Japan.
Blogged here.
Just a version of Super Mario Allstars on the wii, but with soem nice packaging and a soundtrack. Not really all that interested in the games, but the music and box are nice. just have to keep it away from my Sonic Adventure 2 15th anniversary set or there might be fisticuffs.

Who is an anal game collector then?

[Bartrim]

Oooh an old school friend has offered me his old SNES games including "The Firemen" An old fave