Aladuf's 13 1 0 G *May 25* A new challenger has arrived! - Page 2

Aladuf · 05-29-2008, 12:41 AM

That was how I felt at first but I think the things with those types of games are that usually you don't power through the entire game in one run. We played for a while and easily burnt us out. Sure, I can see its flare running out after the first run but I could keep playing it.

Renwood · 05-29-2008, 12:48 AM

An hour and a half shouldn't exhaust me on the game. The Jenga mode was where the game shone, but there were nowhere near enough puzzles or deviations on the formula. It was the same thing each time. The best part was the tactile response you got from the Wiimote. It was impressive. The throwing mode felt less responsive, but was still enjoyable.

The other modes were mediocre.

If the toolset is truly impressive, there may be more to this, but I am not someone who is good at setting up RUBE Goldberg machines. I respect those who do, but I want pre-made levels, especially on the Wii where the prospect of downloadable or shareable content is hazy at best. And in that respect, there just wasn't enough in the multiplayer competitive modes.

Co-op and the Boom Blox forge may prove more interesting. But after the amount of good things I heard about multiplayer and how addictive/endless fun it is, my expectations are low. Which is good. Its more difficult to be disappointed.

Dyne · 05-29-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

but I am not someone who is good at setting up Ruth Goldberg machines.

Do you mean Rube Goldberg?

Ruth Goldberg sounds like the version that would need knobs instead of switches. If you know what I mean.

Anyways, it's a shame. I heard there was a lot of little easter eggs in the game for Wii enthusiasts.

Renwood · 05-29-2008, 01:53 AM

officially up too late

GD rube

Aladuf · 05-29-2008, 01:54 AM

You said it at like 12:45 am wtf?! too late? psh!

Renwood · 05-29-2008, 02:04 AM

I have been up since 6:30, Buckley

Aladuf · 05-29-2008, 02:05 AM

Well maybe you should call it a night, no? You're approaching a solid 24 hours there... that's tough.

Oh, and to all of you Wii owners, if you haven't given Boom Blox a try. I definetly recommend it. Lots of fun!

Renwood · 05-29-2008, 02:06 AM

spoke when spoken to buckley

Aladuf · 05-29-2008, 02:08 AM

It's called physics my friend!

(Boom Blox lingo from tonight for all of those unaware, aka everybody)

Renwood · 05-29-2008, 02:11 AM

its still physics even if nothing moves GD

Aladuf · 05-29-2008, 02:13 AM

Regardless, it made for some very fun times. The lines and goofy things that came from playing BB was downright awesome!

Aladuf · 05-30-2008, 01:58 PM

Well a little update from last night:

Pre-LOST BaB and a few others were playing COD4 for a bit so I joined in when BaB invited me and soon thereafter BaB lagged out and everyone strayed about and I didn't get a chance to play.

After LOST I attempted to play a bit of COD4 again but I just wasn't feeling it so I went over to Gears where I played a couple matches but all together wasn't feeling it either really.

So I popped on the Wii and decided to take a shot at Boom Blox's single player. It was fun!

I love this game a lot and I definetly see myself buying it when I get a few extra dollars! I wish I had more Wii games right now, but payday is next week so I'll get some then.

*And on a side note, I feel like these blogs could get more attention if they were in their own separate Gaming Blog forum or something. Where people would notice the forum if they were on the main page. *shrugs* It just seems like the same couple of us doing the blogs.

Dyne · 05-30-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Aladuf

*And on a side note, I feel like these blogs could get more attention if they were in their own separate Gaming Blog forum or something. Where people would notice the forum if they were on the main page. *shrugs* It just seems like the same couple of us doing the blogs.

Yeah, that's the thing - this was just a way for BaB to keep track of my Paper Mario playing. If it flew, it would stick around. If I finish Paper Mario and it hasn't really flown, then it might get the axe.

We've tried general-purpose blogs before and they didn't really take off.

Aladuf · 05-30-2008, 02:23 PM

Aww that kinda sucks.

But maybe if for one week you make this its own forum (while you're still playing Paper Mario) and we could see if it picks up so it may be able to stick around?

Dyne · 05-30-2008, 02:29 PM

Unfortunately, I don't think visibility is the problem - and this is coming from the guy who's pushed to having just two forums on the main page. We used to have a ton of forums. The forum is so small that anyone who clicks Video Games is likely to see this anyways.