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Aquaria => General => Topic started by: Land Whale on February 20, 2007, 03:16:35 am
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Hi, guys. First of all, I've just heard of you through Gametrailers, which is why I join this hallowed forum. Love the "just mouse" idea, the 2D style and the sexy British voice of Naija (British voices are always sexy!)
And speaking of "just mouse," if this game does well, at least create a word of mouth buzz, you might consider putting this on the Nintendo Wii.
Maybe we peruse this thread to discuss Wii control possibilities.
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I'd love to port Aquaria to everything and anything possible, even your toaster!
Well maybe not everything, but there are a lot of systems that it would be awesome to play Aquaria on. I think we won't really be able to figure it out in any detail until after we finalize the PC version tho. We'll see!
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My toaster is dual core, I'm sure it can run Aquaria, seeing as it can toast two slices of bread at the same time!
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Quad Core!!
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Quad Core!!
Yeah? But it runs Linux, so it's not worth anything.
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Actually, you would think that Aquaria would do well on the 360 too. I think putting it on the ps3 is bad. ITd either make Sony fanboys jealous, or everyone else jealous, and nobody has the money for a Ps3.
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Why are people mentioning the big consoles? I can honestly see this game in a portable system than a home console. A while ago, I saw this video of a mini-game involving NiGHTS into Dreams (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miS0LUZy0Go) on the GBA (the GBA!) and when I saw the Aquaria trailer for the first time, it made me think about that NiGHTS video again. It seems to me that this game would be best suited for the Nintendo DS, that way the artwork could be shown in an even better light with the dual screens. We sure haven't seen voice acting on any portable game (that I know of...and that's not saying much), so it would be great for this to be the first (or at least one of the first).
-BGS
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Why are people mentioning the big consoles? I can honestly see this game in a portable system than a home console. A while ago, I saw this video of a mini-game involving NiGHTS into Dreams (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miS0LUZy0Go) on the GBA (the GBA!) and when I saw the Aquaria trailer for the first time, it made me think about that NiGHTS video again. It seems to me that this game would be best suited for the Nintendo DS, that way the artwork could be shown in an even better light with the dual screens. We sure haven't seen voice acting on any portable game (that I know of...and that's not saying much), so it would be great for this to be the first (or at least one of the first).
-BGS
The DS is a swell idea (yeah, I said swell... it was in a script I read today and it's been stuck in my mind... :P ). But, then, they might have to go through Nintendo's legal hoops and all that. As for now, I am completely up for a PC version. Bring it on! If it's brought to the DS one day, oh, yeah, sign me up.
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A game like this would sell like hotcakes on xbox live arcade i would not even be close to suprised to see microsoft approach you guys - plus there seems to be hype building up on this game on Xbox forums - Indie games are streaming onto live so i could see it happen
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Exactly, Xbox 360 Live Arcade is a perfect place for this game. People are always looking to download games from there to pass time, when they see Aquaria, it could become a huge hit. Something people would download for more than just passing the time, because it's an actual game with a story and progression, while being totally new at the same time. A first for XBLA.
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Why are people mentioning the big consoles? I can honestly see this game in a portable system than a home console. A while ago, I saw this video of a mini-game involving NiGHTS into Dreams (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miS0LUZy0Go) on the GBA (the GBA!) and when I saw the Aquaria trailer for the first time, it made me think about that NiGHTS video again. It seems to me that this game would be best suited for the Nintendo DS, that way the artwork could be shown in an even better light with the dual screens. We sure haven't seen voice acting on any portable game (that I know of...and that's not saying much), so it would be great for this to be the first (or at least one of the first).
-BGS
I wouldn't think so, because it'd be a pain to have the controls worked out, and then you got stuff like downbitting and stuff. We don't want to remove from that?
I'm babbling, I know, if you can understand me, you're lucky. I have a REALLY hard time with words.
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I think a DS version would be cool. It couldn't be a straight port; would have to be a pretty different version of the game. But controlling with the touch pad would be awesome. :)
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I think a DS version would be cool. It couldn't be a straight port; would have to be a pretty different version of the game. But controlling with the touch pad would be awesome. :)
Quoted for the ultimate truth! Aquaria on the DS would be great. Wii would be fun, also. As an aside, I played the Wii for like an hour a couple days ago and my arms are sore as hell still.
It's interesting that people are comparing the game to NiGHTS. I've never played NiGHTS, so I wouldn't know... but I have seen some video of it, and it's not the first game I'd think of. I think that's really cool, though! ^-^
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As an aside, I played the Wii for like an hour a couple days ago and my arms are sore as hell still.
Well, for one, you don't need to swing like a pro Batter. It's all in the wrists, for real here. I still have a hell of a time with boxing, even then.
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As an aside, I played the Wii for like an hour a couple days ago and my arms are sore as hell still.
Well, for one, you don't need to swing like a pro Batter. It's all in the wrists, for real here. I still have a hell of a time with boxing, even then.
It's so much more fun to swing like you've got a 2 x 4 in your hand and you're trying to cave in a skull. >:D
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As an aside, I played the Wii for like an hour a couple days ago and my arms are sore as hell still.
Well, for one, you don't need to swing like a pro Batter. It's all in the wrists, for real here. I still have a hell of a time with boxing, even then.
It's so much more fun to swing like you've got a 2 x 4 in your hand and you're trying to cave in a skull. >:D
I never thought of it that way. We need a reviews section, maybe?
I tried Wii Play, and loved it. They say it's crap, but it's pretty good. I liked playing Tanks just to shoot my partner and take all the glory.
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Yeah? But it runs Linux, so it's not worth anything.
;D Okay, that got me laughing.
But yes, I'd think the Wii and the DS would both be great places to port. I think Live Arcade is almost a given at this point. It's really doing well for itself, and it's surprised me quite a bit. I've got a 360 despite being a hardcore PC guy, and I've been almost weirded out to see the popularity of some of the indy games I've been playing for years now. It's a trip.
But I'd definitely like to throw my vote in here and say "yes!" to portability. I've been playing Castlevania: SOTN on my PSP lately, and it works so beautifully. Aquaria is starting more and more to make me think of Castlevania, and the impressions I'm getting are that it would work really well on a portable platform.
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Quad Core!!
Yeah? But it runs Linux, so it's not worth anything.
;D Okay, that got me laughing.
But yes, I'd think the Wii and the DS would both be great places to port. I think Live Arcade is almost a given at this point. It's really doing well for itself, and it's surprised me quite a bit. I've got a 360 despite being a hardcore PC guy, and I've been almost weirded out to see the popularity of some of the indy games I've been playing for years now. It's a trip.
But I'd definitely like to throw my vote in here and say "yes!" to portability. I've been playing Castlevania: SOTN on my PSP lately, and it works so beautifully. Aquaria is starting more and more to make me think of Castlevania, and the impressions I'm getting are that it would work really well on a portable platform.
I weould like to think nothing could ebat the original Ps1 goodness.
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Lol, i got the funny warning about this thread has not been replied in 120 days. Well, no point in making a new thread to expand on the Wii idea.
The wii lacks true value games. For me the Wii is not but full of mini games and beyond mario and some of the classics it lacks true luster that would complete the console. I honestly think Aquaria would be this. The only problem is with the Wiimote. There are some areas of Aquaria that require accuracy. Bosses and other items in the game. The Wiimote feels like a floating boat more then an accurate mouse.
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Shit post. Please ignore.
Edited: 22 March 2011
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I still think that PSN is the best option.
Think about it. With XBLA, it would indeed be possible, too, but every single mod (and I believe that Mods will play a BIG role in Aquria's future) would need to be put up there as approved DLC. So only the real top-notch quality mods approved by Alec, Derek and Microsoft would be up there, and probably cost 200 points :p
With Wii, you could be glad if you could download the game at all. The setup file for PC alone was about 200MB. That is almost half of the space the Wii has already. To that, what wingzero said about Wiimote controls isn't quite untrue. I mean, yes, they aren't a wobbly mess of craziness, and after some getting used to will work just as well as the mouse, but I can see it becoming a problem in hectic scenes, especially when there's a lot of accurate dodging required.
With PSN however, we'd have everything we need. The hardware requirements are easily met (360 and Wii do have that too, though), the space is there (even on the smallest PS3 version) and, most importantly, we'd have the ability to play mods quite easily, from what I can imagine.
Just put the mod on your USB stick, plug it in the PS3 and Aquaria can read them off there.
From my knowledge, the PS3 is the only console where this would work "just like that".
OK, granted, not many people have the PS3 and it's isn't the most popular of consoles either, but you can't deny its popularity is constantly rising and with the introduction of the 40GB model, more and more people are getting one.
In about one year, the PS3 will most likely be as widespread as the 360 is right now. And I don't think we will really see a console port anytime before then either.
So, yeah, not dissing any console here, I just worked out what appears to me to be the best solution :p
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The wii-mote is actually extremely accurate, but many people aren't using it properly. I recently got the Umbrella Chronicles and was having a lot of trouble making headshots, because you have to hit exactly in the center of the forehead. I thought it would be easy because i was using a massive HDTV, but i found that my sight would wobble and jerk around. I then realized that if i used the sensitivity calibration tool, it smoothed everything out. I suggest maxing out the sensitivity and bracing the wiimote on your leg. The sensitivity boosts the update speed on the remote, so it doesn't wiggle and jump. After calibration i went from about 5-10% headshots, to 70-80% headshots.
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Shit post. Please ignore.
Edited: 22 March 2011
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I think a DS version would be cool. It couldn't be a straight port; would have to be a pretty different version of the game. But controlling with the touch pad would be awesome. :)
Quoted for the ultimate truth! Aquaria on the DS would be great. Wii would be fun, also. As an aside, I played the Wii for like an hour a couple days ago and my arms are sore as hell still.
It's interesting that people are comparing the game to NiGHTS. I've never played NiGHTS, so I wouldn't know... but I have seen some video of it, and it's not the first game I'd think of. I think that's really cool, though! ^-^
I've not played NiGHTS either, but I can see the comparison- sort of a "flying" platformer, where motion isn't necessarily subject to gravity. and from what I've heard of NiGHTS, that comparison is one of the highest compliments you can recieve, at least coming from those who play it.
on a side note- What' s with your avatar Alec? did a few copies of JoJo's Bizzare Adventure fall into the ocean?
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The Wiimote feels like a floating boat more then an accurate mouse.
A few days training on Umbrella Chronicles fixes that, trust me :p
I mean you don't just need headshots in that game, you need "Forehead shots". Never before will your accuracy with a Wiimote be tested
'Course it helps if you like Resident Evil :D
Metroid Prime 3 also demonstrates how to capably replace a mouse and analogue sticks in a first Person Shooter environment (And works spectacularly. Honestly enjoyed it more than Halo 3). I will admit that The Wii's Best GAmes all same to be Nintendos own, which I'd put down to their reputation with 3rd party development (ie. Whar is it?)
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on a side note- What' s with your avatar Alec? did a few copies of JoJo's Bizzare Adventure fall into the ocean?
his avatar is Najia done in the same style as Cave Story, another fantastic indy game that i highly recommend, it's free too