The Conduit

BreakABone · 06-22-2009, 10:23 PM

I couldn't find the most recent thread so this is the review/impression thread for anyone else who is getting it.

Video review from IGN.

Vampyr · 06-27-2009, 10:38 AM

Got a bad review from Gamespot.

http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/t...opslot;title;1

Not surprised, I never had a good feeling about this one.

Bond · 06-27-2009, 11:28 AM

It's probably a decent shooter for the Wii, but would be considered poor for the PS3 and 360.

BreakABone · 06-27-2009, 02:23 PM

I think it would be considered a decent shooter, no matter the platform it is on. And I mean that even for the Wii.

While I am having fun with the game, it does seem a little rough around the edges. That said I don't play many FPSes.. even with a 360... so it was nice to have a change in locale... There's a level set in the White House and one in the Pentagon.

That said, some things are still relatively basic... two levels have ended with... destroy X amount of X before time runs out, and you do run into run with respawning enemies (though they do explain that and you can shut it down)

There are ideas in here that would be ace in other shooters such as HUD placement (complete control over where everything goes and how much it shows up on screen) and of course control customization (again complete control over what buttons you map to what and your aim sensitivity)

I've actually been enjoying the online/multi element, it won't replace TF 2/ L4D in my routine but it is a solid 3rd/4th game in my line-up. Decent amount of options (levels, game type and weapon set) so it would be a cool mix and match.

And some of the weapons are pretty inspired if not a bit disgusting (there is one I swear you shove your hand up its arse)

Anyhow, that's the quick and dirty.

A fun, but only decent shooter.

Bond · 06-30-2009, 11:14 AM

I saw the best commercial for this game today. The announcer called it, "The best shooter." But if you read the quote from the review it said, "The best shooter on the Wii."

I laughed.

Angrist · 06-30-2009, 11:47 AM

It's getting mixed reviews. Some love it, some say it's not more than average.

BreakABone · 06-30-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond

I saw the best commercial for this game today. The announcer called it, "The best shooter." But if you read the quote from the review it said, "The best shooter on the Wii."

I laughed.

Well I think it says best shooter on the Wii or something along those lines.

But its no different than recut movie commercials

That said, I finished the single player game, and would say its a solid 7-8 effort for single player. A few things would have liked them to change, and maybe add in some variety.

But for a first effort, it has some interesting places to build on for a potential sequel.

Vampyr · 06-30-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BreakABone

Well I think it says best shooter on the Wii or something along those lines.

But its no different than recut movie commercials

That said, I finished the single player game, and would say its a solid 7-8 effort for single player. A few things would have liked them to change, and maybe add in some variety.

But for a first effort, it has some interesting places to build on for a potential sequel.

I think it looks mediocre.

BreakABone · 06-30-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Vampyr

I think it looks mediocre.

I will hurt you... you know.

Typhoid · 06-30-2009, 08:30 PM

I like the idea that the wiimote controls the exact location of the aimer.

This is what I've been waiting for, and it seems they've done it well. A mix between arcade/Decent FPS.