Endless Ocean - Swim With the Fishes Online - $30

[Scrubking]

I think this game finally deserves it's own thread outside of the screenshots thread so here is the new info.

- January 21, NA release date
- Online co-op mode where you can explore the ocean with a friend
- Play with Dolphins and other marine life
- Take pics of fish and record your adventures (288 fish?)
- Play your own music via SD card
- Unspecified treasure hunt mode

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LINK (http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?url=http://www.jeux-france.com/news20726.html&lp=fr_en&tt=url)

[daroga]

Wow, my Dad would love this. It just so happens that he has a Wii too. Is it coming out here?

[Scrubking]

So far only a Japan release date has been announced. Hopefully it will come here.

[bmulligan]

This actually sounds really cool. One of my son's favorite things in Zelda was the bug collecting and exploring. Fish photo collecting and deep sea exploring would be a great educational activity. It's an aspect of video games that hasn't been exploited in many years.

[meerkatgamer]

This looks like a fun game so far and the screenshots looks great i'd buy this if it'd come to the US.

[Strell]

The moment I get humped by a dolphin, I'm breaking the disc.

[The Crotch]

Bad memories, eh Strell?

[Ikohn4ever]

itd be cool if they have real rare and strange aquatic life in it too not just the run of the mill stuff

[FriskyTanuki]

The moment I get humped by a dolphin, I'm breaking the disc.
Just don't rub its stomach and you'll be fine.

[hohez]

Just don't rub its stomach and you'll be fine.

"It happened to me too :cry: "
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5609/billkothmo6.jpg

[Magehart]

^^ wrong guy.

This game does look awesome. Pokemon Snap ftw!

[botticus]

Looks like it will allow a custom soundtrack a la Excite Truck:

http://gonintendo.com/?p=20732

[CouRageouS]

This is suposed to be related to the PS2 Everblue games so if anyone is interested, they could try to hunt down a copy. I thought it was okay. I'm quite curious as to what this online aspect will bring about since you just swim around and look at things.

[hohez]

^^ wrong guy.

I disagree, it happened to both Hank and Bill, and eventually the Dolphin handler as well.

Unless you were talking to someone else, in which case....:-\"

[buttle]

this game makes me really curious. i'm definitly be looking into it. there's got to be some kind of pull that makes me want to buy this game though. so far, i haven't seen it.
i had really good memories of playing ecco the dolphin on the dreamcast and just swimming around underwater. it made me very relaxed. i really loved it.

[supershammy]

I was stoned last night when I read about this and got REALLY excited. Like the dude before me, I had lots of fun in Ecco on DC just cruising around as a dolphin, and the concept of swimming around a beautiful ocean and exploring sunken ships and coral reefs while listening to Kruder and Dorfmeister makes me want to skin up a few Js in anticipation.

Hopefully, this game has what it takes to replace Jet Set Radio as my game of choice to fall back on when I'm high and want to play something that makes me smile!

[Cyb3-rr]

I was stoned last night when I read about this and got REALLY excited. Like the dude before me, I had lots of fun in Ecco on DC just cruising around as a dolphin, and the concept of swimming around a beautiful ocean and exploring sunken ships and coral reefs while listening to Kruder and Dorfmeister makes me want to skin up a few Js in anticipation.

Hopefully, this game has what it takes to replace Jet Set Radio as my game of choice to fall back on when I'm high and want to play something that makes me smile!

I like playing scary games because they freak the shit out of me. :D I use Wii sports to try and break the couch lock.

[Mr Unoriginal]

Game reminds me a bit of the old PC game Amazon Trail. You just clicked around the rainforest, took pictures and learned about animals. I'm actually pretty curious about this title.

[Tybee]

It has online co-op, so you just know people are going to use it to play out their underwater sex fetish.....with or without dolphins.

[Vinny]

Sounds boring...:-|

[sying]

Um, in first reading the topic I thought threre it was going to be a mobster game where you would eventually get whacked and "swim with the fishies"

[Ikohn4ever]

thinking about this, they would really need a microphone for it to talk to the other person

[guessed]

Um, in first reading the topic I thought threre it was going to be a mobster game where you would eventually get whacked and "swim with the fishies"

I think you mean "sleep with the fishes".

[Sofa King Kool]

Can you get killed by sharks? I'll buy it if you can get killed by sharks.

[Scrubking]

Here is another interpretation of the game's features from a Jgamer.

- Dolphin partner/friend. You can play games with him or catch a ride.
- Female supporter Katherine Sandy.
- Play with fish, feed them and take pictures! They will also follow you around.
- Catch, stroke, poke.
- Hand actions/gestures
- Aquarium with a encyclopedia with information on the fish you saw/caught
- Accept offers and give underwater tours, take pictures, communicate underwater,...
- WiFi diving with friends, you can visit a friend's ocean, or your friend can come and visit your ocean.
- Custom MP3 soundtrack option (!)

[bmulligan]

There are a myriad of possibilitites to spice up a game like this and would make for a deep gameplay experience (no pun intended). A random shipwreck, realistic geographic phenomenon, and rpg elements like buying differrent types of equipment, submersibles, cages, nets, cameras, light, etc.

I originally thought of Pokemon Snap as well, but if it ends up being Pokemon Snap with fish instead of Pokemon, I would pass. Next generation gaming should be evolving to take on a more complex scope instead of rehashing an old window with new curtains.

[Rocko]

This sounds like the Nintendogs of the Wii- a flashy tech demo.

Hopefully I'm proved wrong, but this sounds like a snore-fest to me.

[supershammy]

I like playing scary games because they freak the shit out of me. :D I use Wii sports to try and break the couch lock.

Haha, good times. I used to jump into Excercise mode in Wii Sports to do the same, but eventually the heightened heart rate and temporary lung capacity decrease would get to me.

You and me, we'll have to cruise the deep blue sea while high above the clouds!

[Cyb3-rr]

Haha, good times. I used to jump into Excercise mode in Wii Sports to do the same, but eventually the heightened heart rate and temporary lung capacity decrease would get to me.

You and me, we'll have to cruise the deep blue sea while high above the clouds!

Best of both worlds. ;)

[Chacrana]

While I'd like to put a positive spin on everything Wii... this looks unbelievably boring.

[Strell]

While I'd like to put a positive spin on everything Wii... this looks unbelievably boring.

Right. Because you've never done that before.

Or always done that before.

I can't tell which sounds more sarcastic.

Maybe it's 60/40.

[CouRageouS]

I originally thought of Pokemon Snap as well, but if it ends up being Pokemon Snap with fish instead of Pokemon, I would pass. Next generation gaming should be evolving to take on a more complex scope instead of rehashing an old window with new curtains.
Pokemon Snap was a lot more fun than PS2's Everblue. IIRC, you looked around and sold treasure you found for better equipment to make your diving experience better. Pokemon Snap as least let you interact by throwing crap at the things you're taking pictures off.

[bmulligan]

Pokemon Snap was a lot more fun than PS2's Everblue. IIRC, you looked around and sold treasure you found for better equipment to make your diving experience better. Pokemon Snap as least let you interact by throwing crap at the things you're taking pictures off.

Well, if they want to get my money for this new game, it has to be Snap, Everblue, and much more. There is so much that can be integrated into these simulation type games that are hardly ever done in order to shovel out a new title and make a fast buck.

[Greetard]

This thing better have battling turtles and octopusses (octopi?).

[blackjaw]

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0707/game070708a.shtml

I had the game on the PS2 and wished we wouldve gotten a sequel or something. I love this series.

[natureboy46]

I was a big fan of EverBlue 2 (the game helped to get my wife back into gaming) and this looks great. I might be the only one but unless it gets REALLY bad reviews then I'll pick it up at release.

[Corvin]

I think you mean "sleep with the fishes".

actually both phrases are interchangeable.

This game sounds intriguing. The box art is beautiful.

[FriskyTanuki]

If I'm looking at the right game on Nintendo's Press Site, this game's now called Endless Ocean and comes out 10/29/07, the same day as Battalion Wars 2.

[Scrubking]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsREx8IXGZM

Looks awesome!

[Corvin]

Nice. Hopefully it will be anamorphic.

*edit - N/M looks to be widescreen on IGN.

[Tybee]

"Not Enya, but a remarkable simulation!" ;)


But seriously, thanks for the video. This game looks really nice. I like relatively abstract concepts like this.

[buttle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsREx8IXGZM

Looks awesome!

from this video, i am tempted to pick this game up. i could see myself sitting there for hours exploring the water and looking for fishes and whales. it really did look very good.

[Scrubking]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rfbj/index.html

Official website with videos. Petting fishes and co-op shown.

[Snake2715]

Interesting looking now that I have videos... Some of the backgrounds/structures appear to be very repetitive... That could cause it to get old fast if true.

[Vegan]

I'm gonna have it play Under the Sea on a loop.

[Ikohn4ever]

this game would lend well to downloadable content if that was even feasible for the Wii. Getting new oceans/environments and whole new animals could really keep the game's replayability high

[Vegan]

this game would lend well to downloadable content if that was even feasible for the Wii. Getting new oceans/environments and whole new animals could really keep the game's replayability high

I wouldn't hold my breath. They've pretty much proven that Wii games can't be patched.

[Strell]

I wouldn't hold my breath. They've pretty much proven that Wii games can't be patched.

Wait, what?

[io]

Wait, what?

Seconded!

[Vegan]

Wait, what?

Zelda had a game-breaking bug, but was it patched? No. They made new physical discs and offered a voluntary recall. There are other examples. I'm taking this as confirmation that Wii games cannot be patched.

[Strell]

Zelda had a game-breaking bug, but was it patched? No. They made new physical discs and offered a voluntary recall. There are other examples. I'm taking this as confirmation that Wii games cannot be patched.

That doesn't preclude it from happening in the future. I'll agree it doesn't bode well for patches, but it's no absolute indication it can't be done.

If a game could have downloadable content, seems like it could be patched.

But I'm not the one running the backend show here so I have no clue.

[Vegan]

If a game could have downloadable content, seems like it could be patched.

Are there any games that have downloadable content?

[Strell]

Are there any games that have downloadable content?

Guitar Hero 3 has said it would.

Point is that no reason to judge the first 8 months as cold stone for anything after.

[Scrubking]

Guitar Hero 3 has said it would.

Point is that no reason to judge the first 8 months as cold stone for anything after.

Does that mean that we'll be running the content off our SD cards? If so more devs need to take advantage of that feature.

[Hush]

Does anyone else remember Aquanaut's Holiday for the PS1. I liked that game.

[CosmosTheMouse]

Any game where I get to team up with Sean Connery to go scuba diving is gonna win a gold star.

http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/56771520070704_113457_15_big.jpg


But seriously, it looks good.
BUT...(like above poster said) I also recall what I personally think of as one of the worst games ever made next to E.T. for Atari. "Aquanats Holiday (http://psx.ign.com/objects/000/000548.html)" for PS1. That was basically the same idea as this, so i'm pretty frightened and hope it turns out NOTHING like that.

[evilmax17]

35/40 from Famitsu. Pretty good!

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=174066

[Scrubking]

35/40 from Famitsu. Pretty good!

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=174066

Forever Blue got 10/8/9/8

I was just about to post it. A bit surprising, but good. I just hope the game lives up to those scores.

Forever Blue
- feels a little like a simulation, exploring areas gradually
- clever production sucks you in totally
- with the change of camera view, you can get lost at sea (pun?)
- you can explore the aquatic life as much as you want or you can go looking for events
- there's lots of stuff you can do, play at your own pace
- production is great, you can feel the mystery and magnificence of the ocean
- thanks to the effects of the mysterious music, the game feels very real

[supershammy]

WOW. I couldn't be happier to hear that! This game is gonna be wonderful.

[Strell]

Dolphin humping appears imminent!

[daroga]

My Dad is gonna love this game. He's big into fish (has a giant room in the basement just devoted to them) and has a Wii. If he doesn't buy it for himself, I'm gonna get it for him for Christmas. And then? I'll get to play it on his 60" screen ;)

[Corvin]

So did this officially get pushed back? It was set for Oct. but both IGN and 1up are now showing '08 for the US.

[botticus]

So did this officially get pushed back? It was set for Oct. but both IGN and 1up are now showing '08 for the US.Nintendo's E3 press release had it listed for October, so unless it's gotten pushed back in the last week or so, it's still good.

[Zen Davis]

Apparently Famitsu really likes this game.

It got a 8, 8, 9, and 10 from the magazine which roughly amounts to an 88% in terms of a rating.

[Snake2715]

Dolphin humping appears imminent!

Strell that avatar of your enhances your daily comments perfectly.

[arnoldrimmer]

I can't wait for this game now. It looks really cool and different. On a side note I know my wife will go nuts for this game so that makes it a must buy.

I do wish that we would hear something concrete about downloadable content though.

[Strell]

A new screen over at GoNintendo showed a sort of underground temple.

My anticipation for this title grows a little more every time I hear about it, like a rising bread dough.

[dallow]

Seems like a cross between the two PSN games Aqua Vita and Sky Blue.
And both of those incidently use the motion control (and sony eye)

If I haven't said it, I want to play this.

[Corvin]

A new screen over at GoNintendo showed a sort of underground temple.

My anticipation for this title grows a little more every time I hear about it, like a rising bread dough.

I know what you mean. Every time I watch that vid or see something new, it seems to jump a spot on my want list. It will probably tank, but it would be cool if it was a surprise hit of the Christmas season.

[botticus]

I know what you mean. Every time I watch that vid or see something new, it seems to jump a spot on my want list. It will probably tank, but it would be cool if it was a surprise hit of the Christmas season.It can't do any worse than Dewy in Japan. :-(

I still haven't made up my mind about this one yet. No rush, I suppose.

[Ikohn4ever]

i think the only thing that keeps me getting this day one, is that there is prob no way to communicate with the other person in online scuba diving.

[arnoldrimmer]

i think the only thing that keeps me getting this day one, is that there is prob no way to communicate with the other person in online scuba diving.
I have only just gotten a Wii so I admit that my knowledge of the inner workings is slim to zip but couldn't you use a Gamecube Mic for this?

[Tybee]

I have only just gotten a Wii so I admit that my knowledge of the inner workings is slim to zip but couldn't you use a Gamecube Mic for this?
Well, assuming the game supported it, you magically had enough bandwidth, you wanted to sit right up close to your Wii, you found a way to hear the other person, and you found some way to keep the unwieldly little thing near your mouth while holding the Wii controls, I don't see why not.

[Strell]

Tybee that smiley was just rude. You could have just said "no" and been done with it. :p

[Tybee]

Tybee that smiley was just rude. You could have just said "no" and been done with it. :p

Rude smiley omitted. Sarcasm left intact.

[Scrubking]

Surprised no one has posted the vids...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVdf-_f2onw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npPQiUL4c8w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkpEOsiKNKI

There is also an aquarium glitch that Nintendo is aware of and hopefully going to fix for the US version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjeCOrRdF4Y

In any case this game is a must have for me now. I can't wait to play it in the dark and calmly explore the ocean.

[Zen Davis]

The game will have support SD Card support for allowing mp3s ala Excite Truck.

[Strell]

The game will have support SD Card support for allowing mp3s ala Excite Truck.

Yes.

Best idea ever: Playing nothing but "Dire Dire Docks" from Mario 64.

Imma do it.

[Zen Davis]

Yes.

Best idea ever: Playing nothing but "Dire Dire Docks" from Mario 64.

Imma do it.
FAN-fuckING-TASTIC! :applause:

[Tybee]

Yes.

Best idea ever: Playing nothing but "Dire Dire Docks" from Mario 64.

Imma do it.

Actually, I was going to go with a nice Monkey Island medley.

[Strell]

Actually, I was going to go with a nice Monkey Island medley.

This is a good idea as well.

[Scrubking]

So this game is supposed to launch next month yet no one is listing it or offering preorders... WTF??

[PrarieD0G]

Man, this game looks awesome. I've always loved snorkeling, and I used to be really into fish (kept a 90 gallon aquarium). I'll be getting it for sure, as long as the reviews are halfway decent.

Hopefully it plays as well as it looks.

[DocRamon]

So this game is supposed to launch next month yet no one is listing it or offering preorders... WTF??

and we haven't seen boxart yet... despite having seen art for other nintendo games like bwii, dk, mario, smash...

i'm starting to accept that this has probably been pushed back to early 2008, assuming it'll actually get released here at all. anyone else agree?

[pittpizza]

You can play this game online too! Imagine virtua scuba diving in an endless ocean with a friend where you can talk about....NOTHING...and just follow one another around. Fun fun fun. GET MICROPHONES NINTENDO!!!! We shouldnt have to rely on xbox live chats to communicate while playing with our Wiis.

Bitching aside, ive been a certfied (PADI) diver since I was 12 and am really excited about this launch. I hope it is a deep game. Get it? deep! (like deep in that it has a lot of depth but deep also like the ocean is deep). Its a double meaning. Kind of a play on words. FUnny huh?

[dallow]

This plus Afrika should be a very nice way to relax on the weekend.

[daminion]

i look at those screens and that video and can't help by thinking how much better / more realistic this would look on a PS3 or 360.

*sigh*

[Vegan]

i look at those screens and that video and can't help by thinking how much better / more realistic this would look on a PS3 or 360.

*sigh*

Kids these days. No imagination.

[dallow]

i look at those screens and that video and can't help by thinking how much better / more realistic this would look on a PS3 or 360.

*sigh*Here you go.

Aqua.

HD version:
http://cdn.jp.playstation.com/4m/tgs07/sce_aqua.wmv

SD version:
http://www.gametrailers.com/game/5518.html

[LinkinPrime]

Wow I know someone that would totally love this game, I checked IGN.com and it says it comes out Oct. 29th here in the US but I couldn't find anyone that started preordering just as somoene posted above, I hope it makes it for the holiday season, this would be a kickass X-Mas present.

[PrarieD0G]

OMG. That Aqua game makes Enless Ocean look like crap.

We'll see how it actually plays though... that's what really counts.

[dallow]

The game has been pushed back from October release to Q1 2008.

Going head to head against Aqua now.

[ArthurDigbySellers]

The game has been pushed back from October release to Q1 2008.

Going head to head against Aqua now.

Of course no one knows whether Aqua is just tech demo/screensaver or if it is an actual game. There was a PS3 game by Artdink announced in 2005 called The Aquanuat's Holiday. Maybe it is the same game?

It does look amazing though.

[dallow]

Of course no one knows whether Aqua is just tech demo/screensaver or if it is an actual game. There was a PS3 game by Artdink accounced in 2005 called The Aquanuat's Holiday. Maybe it is the same game?

It does look amazing though.I remember playing the original on PSX. Aw.

I'm sure it's a full game, it's Artdink after all.
I trust them.

[CosmosTheMouse]

.....Aquanuat's Holiday.


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
NOT AGAIN!
*runs away crying*

[daroga]

Man, I was gonna get this for my Dad for Christmas :(

[electronicmaji]

For some reason besides the amount of fishes in the sea the fishes in Aqua don't look that much better than this...

[dallow]

For some reason besides the amount of fishes in the sea the fishes in Aqua don't look that much better than this...Get a bigger monitor. And the plural of "fish", is "fish".

[Ikohn4ever]

Get a bigger monitor. And the plural of "fish", is "fish".



ehhh maybe cause i watched the standard trailer, but it looked better, but not leaps and bounds better. Plus it looked liked they took a Endless Ocean trailer and just PS3'd it a lil

[electronicmaji]

Get a bigger monitor. And the plural of "fish", is "fish".

Im watching in hd resolution ...theres not enought of a difference to warrant paying 300 dollars more...sorry

[dallow]

Im watching in hd resolution ...theres not enought of a difference to warrant paying 300 dollars more...sorryProtip: People don't buy a console to just play one game.

And what the hell does HD resolution have to do with it if your screen is 19"?

[daminion]

Kids these days. No imagination.

I'll be the first to admit that gameplay > graphics. However in something like this realism would provide a more immersive experience.

Oh, and I haven't been a "kid" for 20 some odd years :)

[PrarieD0G]

Get a bigger monitor. And the plural of "fish", is "fish".

Actually, the plural of fish can be fish OR fishes. "Fish" refers to 2 or more fish of the same species, while "fishes" refers to a 2 or more fish of different species. So in fact the poster's use of the word "fishes" was correct, hehe.

[dallow]

Actually, the plural of fish can be fish OR fishes. "Fish" refers to 2 or more fish of the same species, while "fishes" refers to a 2 or more fish of different species. So in fact the poster's use of the word "fishes" was correct, hehe.Oh really?
Hehe, nice to know. Thank you!

[dmaul1114]

I'll be the first to admit that gameplay > graphics. However in something like this realism would provide a more immersive experience.


Same here. Seems like this type of "game" would be one place were the most realistic graphics possible would really be key...

[Zen Davis]

Actually the graphics work really well for this. The SD card support is really nice too but the fact you can only load up one mp3 at a time is poor decision.

[dmaul1114]

The graphics are good, but if I ever wanted an Aquarium sim, I'd definitely prefer a game with as close to photo realistic, HD graphics as possible as the whole point is to be as life like as possible.

[Strell]

This is an old bump, but question:

Gamestop.com shows this as 29.99. Has that always been the case?

[Scrubking]

I think it started at $50, but I don't know if that was the official price.

[UltimoRey]

Bump since it comes out soon. Is anyone still goning to get this?

[Strell]

I remember asking if it was indeed $30, and since it is, I'll definitely pick it up.

Even though I have some strange irrational fear about playing games underwater.

Ecco on the Dreamcast used to make me lose my breath. I have no idea why.

[LinkinPrime]

Bump since it comes out soon. Is anyone still goning to get this?

Coming out soon? I saw it at Target early last week.

[squid]

Coming out soon? I saw it at Target early last week.

really, are you sure you didn't confuse it for Sea Monsters? The covers look really similar.

I'm still going to pick it up. Ocean + Collecting = Win

[LinkinPrime]

really, are you sure you didn't confuse it for Sea Monsters? The covers look really similar.

I'm still going to pick it up. Ocean + Collecting = Win

No, I actually remember quite clearly since I never heard of Sea Monsters and I saw both on an endcap and thought that my daughter would really love both games since she's all into animals and sea creatures.

[rjung]

I'm seriously thinking of getting this; only my backlog of unfinished games (and lack of free time) stops me.

--R.J.

[meerkatgamer]

I'm getting it especially for $29.99 with being able to put music on the sd and listen to it is nice and from the videos I've seen it seems pretty fun also about it being out already i've seen two people post that they saw it I think the other person said bestbuy, so maybe some places put it out early which would be nice I'll probably call around later today hoping it's out early here.

[UltimoRey]

I'm getting it especially for $29.99 with being able to put music on the sd and listen to it is nice and from the videos I've seen it seems pretty fun also about it being out already i've seen two people post that they saw it I think the other person said bestbuy, so maybe some places put it out early which would be nice I'll probably call around later today hoping it's out early here.
You know you can only listen 1 song per dive right?

[Corvin]

where'd you see that info on the single track info?

[UltimoRey]

where'd you see that info on the single track info?
it was in some multiplayer hands-on review, which I can't seem to find now. They were talking about how it was weird playing this to Nine Inch Nails. They sadi before each dive you can pick a song, but your stuck with it for the whole dive.

found it: http://wii.ign.com/articles/846/846342p1.html
"On another note, the title does enable the ability to listen to your own MP3 music while you dive. Going from a slow, melodic tune to Nine Inch Nails really changes the whole experience, we can tell you. Unfortunately, you can only select one song per dive and it simply repeats over and over again -- maybe the dumbest decision ever. (Obviously, songs don't translate to the online experience; you will still be able to listen to your Nine Inch Nails locally, but your friend won't hear it.) "

[Strell]

Suitable choices for music, as discussed previously in the thread:

Dire Dire Docks from Mario 64

Any Monkey Island music, notably the theme, or a medley (Tybee's idea)

I wonder what the size/length limits for the mp3 are. Because then, there would not be a lot stopping me from making a huge mp3 full of various songs.

[Tybee]

Suitable choices for music, as discussed previously in the thread:

Dire Dire Docks from Mario 64

Any Monkey Island music, notably the theme, or a medley (Tybee's idea)

I wonder what the size/length limits for the mp3 are. Because then, there would not be a lot stopping me from making a huge mp3 full of various songs.

Additional suggestions:

- Any ambient music from Disney World, especially The Living Seas at Epcot or Pirates of the Caribbean

- Debussy's "La Mer"

[Corvin]

Here's what I plan on diving to:

Moodswings - Horizontal

any Enigma album.

[Puffa469]

Pink Floyd's 'Echoes'

[Doomed]

Water level music from Super Mario Galaxy. Mostly Beach Bowl Galaxy. Whenever that song starts playing on my computer I crank it up really loud.


Or any water music from any mario game.

Or any water music from any game.

Fuck it, any music period.

[Zen Davis]

I'd use this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEdvqLF1Tq8

[dallow]

Saw it a week ago at Target.

I guess I'd play Boards of Canada, and some Eno.

[mephitical]

Portishead must be played underwater and a little Lamb for good measure. Something about spooky ambience and nasal female vocals mixed with water just works. Probably the new Magnetic Fields as soon as I get it.

All that said, is there any point to being able to play the music from the game itself? I don't know what that would be, but I could be missing something. With most games, I just turn off the included music anyway, and leave the sound effects through the TV and play my own music through the receiver. This eliminates any stress over the supposed one-song limit for me.

[bmulligan]

The Life Aquatic Soundtrack. Ping Island Lightning Strike Rescue !

[rjung]

Is this in stores yet? Didn't see it at Target yesterday.

--R.J.

[mephitical]

Is this in stores yet? Didn't see it at Target yesterday.

--R.J.
It shouldn't have been there yesterday - today is the release date. I just came from Target and didn't see it, but sometimes smaller games at bigger stores aren't stocked immediately.

[Snake2715]

i saw it at best Buy and thought its out alreadsy eh? So its out, just look around.

*Edit This Best Buy had Wiis in stock too though!

[Ice2Dragon]

This looks... so boring. I can understand how it might be fun for some.. but I think even with the 29.99 price tag it wont sell..

[mephitical]

This looks... so boring. I can understand how it might be fun for some.. but I think even with the 29.99 price tag it wont sell..
I've been waiting for this "game" forever and I'm totally excited about it, but I have to agree with you. The first two games in the series didn't sell on the PS2 either.

[UltimoRey]

Its the only wii game besides galaxy I've payed fullprice for besides Galaxy.

[CosmosTheMouse]

Keep in mind that only one music track can be played per dive, and it's set to repeat. No picking on the fly or anything. You have to go back and dive again to pick another song.

[lilboo]

As cool as this looks (in it's own, weird way) I still find $30 way too much. Maybe, just MAYBE for $15 or less.

[InnocentSinner]

Yes yes yes to Portishead

[UltimoRey]

Having played some today, it might not be worth the $30 bt if you're a Marine Biology freak like me, it might be worth it. The developers do have some work to do to make a game feel smooth though.

[Zen Davis]

The Jaws soundtrack.

[RelentlessRolento]

didn't realize how fun this looked till I watched the 9min video of it:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/90351.html

oddly I like the music. normally I'm not into this stuff.


I'm talking about this song... prayer:

http://www.carpetcleaners.nl/prayer.mp3

[mephitical]

Having played some today, it might not be worth the $30 bt if you're a Marine Biology freak like me, it might be worth it. The developers do have some work to do to make a game feel smooth though.
thanks to the SSB Wal-mart fiasco, I happily screwed them out of $10 for this.us OF course, they got $20 more out of me than normal and i have to wait a week to play.us P S typing on the wii sucks.us

[PrarieD0G]

thanks to the SSB Wal-mart fiasco, I happily screwed them out of $10 for this.us OF course, they got $20 more out of me than normal and i have to wait a week to play.us P S typing on the wii sucks.us

Hah, I did the same thing :D.

[Tybee]

thanks to the SSB Wal-mart fiasco, I happily screwed them out of $10 for this.us OF course, they got $20 more out of me than normal and i have to wait a week to play.us P S typing on the wii sucks.us

You know you can use a USB keyboard, right?

[benjamouth]

Just ordered this and Ghost Squad from Amazon, it looked interesting. I like the idea of exploring oceans and not killing anything.

Hope it's decent.

[Bretters]

Just shipped from GameFly! :D

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Ah, the $10 Wal-Mart coupon, good call! Endless Ocean is a great use for that.

[ma]

Ah, the $10 Wal-Mart coupon, good call! Endless Ocean is a great use for that.

I did it too, but they sure are taking their sweet time shipping it.

[mephitical]

You know you can use a USB keyboard, right?
Yeah, but then I'd have to spend money to get one. Money that could be used for more important things, like buying a game where you mostly stare at a blue screen and obsess over what music you will listen to.

[mephitical]

I did it too, but they sure are taking their sweet time shipping it.
No kidding! I pre-ordered Endless Ocean from them and No More Heroes from Barnes&Noble/Gamestop (using up all my gift cards) and neither one has shipped.

[h3llbring3r]

I was real into scuba diving for about 10 years. I might get Aqua or rent it, if possible. Looks cool.

Has anyone played that pre-historic monster game that's under water for the Wii yet?

[Judge Groovyman]

Anyone played this thing yet? Thanks.

[RelentlessRolento]

Anyone played this thing yet? Thanks.


wonderung the same...

I got no more heroes today so I can't even spend time on getting this.

[UltimoRey]

Anyone played this thing yet? Thanks.
I played an hour or two yesterday. It takes a bit to get used to the slowness (listen to podsast to distract myslef). The "cusomiztaion" is like 2 choices each for sex, tan, hair. Out of the water the animation is not smooth. One part i hadn't heard of is you get to pick what goes in the nearby area aquairum and then you can swim in there. The dolphin training is neat so far. If you are diving late in the day it's easy to get a little lost. Its still a fun game though.

[Shivy]

I just played this game for the first time today.

I have to say, it's refreshing to see a game of this type. After an hour or so of this relaxing excursion, I leaned back and took a nap.

Honestly, it's been a long time since I've played a game that just relaxes me. No goals, really, no distractions. Just a game for exploration's sake.


Oh, and I'd like to to give the friend-code thing a try with someone. It'd be fun to explore together. 2390-6403-9605 is my code.

[Tybee]

It'd be fun to explore together.

You sound like my uncle. Next thing I remember is a court psychologist holding an anatomically correct doll and asking me to point to where my boom boom is.

[mickeyp]

any one else try it yet, I just bought it and have not opened it yet

[Scorch]

I'm with Shivy. There's no goals, no time limits, no bosses, no anything. You get an order to do a topological study (I think), and at the end, the guy even says "there's no hurry on this".

On the deck of the boat, there's a lounge chair. You can sit in it and just watch the ocean. I've been sitting in this chair for probably about an hour now while I got on the computer, checked CAG, etc. It's gone from day to night twice, the music is so relaxing.. clouds floating by.. just so.. peaceful. The daytime had clouds floating by, the nights seem to always be clear skies with a great view of the stars. No rain or other weather effects. If there were a view sitting on a beach staring out into the ocean, I would leave this game on 24/7.

It's just really unbelievable how stress-less this game is. And I haven't even gotten to the diving portions yet!

Oh, and you can play custom soundtracks, which is awesome. I need to find some relaxing music.

//edit: GREAT call on the dire dire docks theme!!!

[Ice2Dragon]

The Jaws soundtrack.

Didnt that soundtrack just have 70 minutes of the same damn song repeating?

Dun na na.. dun dun.. dun dun.. dun nanananananan

[Strell]

If anyone needs Dire Dire Docks, I can maybe help you.

[Zen Davis]

Didnt that soundtrack just have 70 minutes of the same damn song repeating?

Dun na na.. dun dun.. dun dun.. dun nanananananan

That's just the main theme and it only came when the shark was around. The rest of the score would fit the game perfectly.

[SpazX]

Sounds pretty awesome, I want it for $20.

[Zen Davis]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/music/wma-pop-up/B00004XSP5001012/ref=mu_sam_wma_001_012

http://www.amazon.com/gp/music/wma-pop-up/B00004XSP5001015/ref=mu_sam_wma_001_015

http://www.amazon.com/gp/music/wma-pop-up/B00004XSP5001016/ref=mu_sam_wma_001_016

http://www.amazon.com/gp/music/wma-pop-up/B00004XSP5001017/ref=mu_sam_wma_001_017

I think I'm going to make you guys a hour long mp3 for you guys to use with the game and not have to keep changing.

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/music/wma-pop-up/B00004XSP5001023/ref=mu_sam_wma_001_023)

[benjamouth]

I played Endless Ocean for about 30 mins last night and I really enjoyed it, it's very relaxing not to have any pressure on you to actually do anything. I found the games control scheme worked pretty well to, something I'm always a bit nervous of with Wii games.

There's a lot of nice touches in the game like being able to sit on the lounger and look out to sea.

An unusual title but well worth $30 IMO.

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Can you play this game in FPS mode the whole time?

[CouRageouS]

Has anyone who's played Everblue (2) on PS2 have any comparisons to make with this? I'm curious as to how close it follows.

[Zen Davis]

Here is a 46 minute soundtrack/score I made for you guys using the music of Supercar.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/buqycb

Try it out and tell me what you think.

The file is 105 mb.

[crystalklear64]

CoB, Norther, Kalmah, Imperanon, Mors Principium Est, Wintersun

[mephitical]

CoB, Norther, Kalmah, Imperanon, Mors Principium Est, WintersunThat would be my nightmare dive. I am still waiting for mine, but building a list. I'm leaning towards Bardo Pond, The Silver Apples and maybe some Coltrane "Om". I'm getting this game way too built up in my head; I'm going to be so dissapointed when I finally get to play.

[Ice2Dragon]

That would be my nightmare dive. I am still waiting for mine, but building a list. I'm leaning towards Bardo Pond, The Silver Apples and maybe some Coltrane "Om". I'm getting this game way too built up in my head; I'm going to be so dissapointed when I finally get to play.

Probably.

[rapsodist]

Can you play this game in FPS mode the whole time?

First-person, yes. Shooter, no.

[rjung]

FPS = First-Person Swimming. :)

--R.J.

[Puffa469]

Here is a 46 minute soundtrack/score I made for you guys using the music of Supercar.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/buqycb

Try it out and tell me what you think.

The file is 105 mb.


I just ripped a bunch of Pink Floyd albums, each one as a single mp3. I also have a bunch of trip-hop/ambient dj sets, some as long as 5 hours! Now all I need is the game.

Im scared to walk into a store to but this cos its gonna be hard not to also pick up NMH.

[seanr1221]

I need help on the shark boss. I just leveled up to 45, but he is STILL killing me with his tidal wave attack.

TEE HEE

[alison]

Picked it up yesterday for $20 using $10 of RZ certificates. I'm enjoying it thus far - it's by far the most relaxing game I've played in quite some time (if ever).

In case anyone wants to go diving, my friend code is 9540-5601-1425. Just let me know when/if you add it (along with your friend code) so I know to add you :)

[leveskikesko]

I'm getting this game soon. Can't wait!

It's a shame this game will be shunned by most elitist gamers. Just shows you that casuals can sometimes be better than hardcore gamers

[Lan_Zer0]

I've been hearing really good user impressions from this game, I'll definitely pick it up sometime in the future. But right now, I have too many wii games to play through, and I told myself I would not develop a backlog for this system...

[Shivy]

After playing this game a bit more, I'm proud to admit that it has toppled Mario Galaxy as my new favorite Wii game.

There is just so much to explore down in the ocean they've created in the game, and I find myself amazed at how quickly the time seems to pass. I found some undersea ruins, and it was almost 3 hours before I realized how long I had actually been playing.

This game comes with my highest reccomendation. It's different from what most consider a traditional game, but I think that just about anyone will be pleasantly surprised once they give it a chance.

Finally got a chance to go diving with a friend. I was surprised that it worked as well as it did. The two of us explored some dark caves and found all sorts of neat fossils. As with many Nintendo Online games, communication was a problem, but in this game's case, it adds to the effect, since you really wouldn't be able to communicate beyond hand signals to another diver below the surface.

Also, I put together a series of music from my own collections. There's some Shadow of the Colossus, ICO, and Uru: Ages Beyond MYST, in there.

Also, Zen Davis, as much as I didn't think that you're "soundtrack" would fit my sensibilities, I have so say that it strangly works in a way.

[cgarb84]

Picked it up yesterday for $20 using $10 of RZ certificates.

Nice me too, getting it for $21 is pretty sweet. So far I really like it, there is actually more to do than I thought going in. The ocean is bigger than I was expecting and there are more species of oceanic life than I expected. Fun game, nice and relaxing.

[CosmosTheMouse]

After playing this game a bit more, I'm proud to admit that it has toppled Mario Galaxy as my new favorite Wii game.

WOAH....
Let's not go crazy now...

:shock:

[Zen Davis]

Also, Zen Davis, as much as I didn't think that you're "soundtrack" would fit my sensibilities, I have so say that it strangly works in a way.

Nice to hear.

[cgarb84]

Damn I tried to copy my save onto my SD card but it wouldn't let me. Can anyone else copy it to an SD card?

[CouRageouS]

I may pick this up this week, still have some Christmas giftcards to spend.

Downloaded that mix Zen made. Good stuff, I can see how it'll go with this game. I suggest "Air - Pocket Symphony" after browsing through my iTunes looking for songs that would go with this.

[leveskikesko]

Just ordered this game from Prize Rebel. I have a feeling I won't regret this one, and at 30 dollars I won't feel too bad if I do.

Can't wait!

[lordxixor101]

I'm on the fence about this one. Part of me loves these quirky sorts of games. The other part of me thinks this is a game that might be fun for a couple of hours, and maybe another hour or 2 of showing friends, but that's it.

That being said, I wonder how easy the controls will be in this. My almost 3 year old nephew loves fish (going to get him a fish tank pretty soon), and loves playing games. He might really get a kick out of swimming around and taking pictures of fish (when he just turned 2, he would go to sleep playing Tony Hawk 4, I would just put it on infiite practice, and he would skate around until he fell asleep on the chair. I let him play other games now, but most are too complicated for him to get any timing down. That leans me towards buying.

I think I'll wait for a few reviews and re-evaluate.

[UltimoRey]

I'm on the fence about this one. Part of me loves these quirky sorts of games. The other part of me thinks this is a game that might be fun for a couple of hours, and maybe another hour or 2 of showing friends, but that's it.

That being said, I wonder how easy the controls will be in this. My almost 3 year old nephew loves fish (going to get him a fish tank pretty soon), and loves playing games. He might really get a kick out of swimming around and taking pictures of fish (when he just turned 2, he would go to sleep playing Tony Hawk 4, I would just put it on infiite practice, and he would skate around until he fell asleep on the chair. I let him play other games now, but most are too complicated for him to get any timing down. That leans me towards buying.

I think I'll wait for a few reviews and re-evaluate.

You don't actually take pictures, you catalogue them by petting them, it is then entered into a book that can be veiwed onthe boat. Its a pretty slow game, that can either be the perfect spped for a kid, or too slow for short attenion span kids. The controllers are super easy, you just point and hold the b to swim. YOu use a and shake the wii mote to pet. Occasionally you use the d pad and the + button.

[alison]

You don't actually take pictures, you catalogue them by petting them, it is then entered into a book that can be veiwed onthe boat. Its a pretty slow game, that can either be the perfect spped for a kid, or too slow for short attenion span kids. The controllers are super easy, you just point and hold the b to swim. YOu use a and shake the wii mote to pet. Occasionally you use the d pad and the + button.

To add to what you said, you can also set your diver to "auto swim" where you still have to point in the direction you want to go, but you don't have to hold down the B button. I agree - the controls are incredibly easy.

The game is worth $30 for the relaxation factor alone. After my first cave dive last night, I couldn't recommend it more :drool:

[CouRageouS]

Do you still collect treasure in this to upgrade your equipment and stuff? IIRC, thats how it worked on PS2.

[Snake2715]

I'll keep a watch on this one. Too many games right now but soon maybe.

[rjung]

I'm only about 3 hours in, but it seems to me you get upgraded equipment by taking clients on dives and basically making your bosses happy. I've gotten some new gloves and a depth regulator already, but I'm really itchin' to do some night dives and don't know what I need to do to get the gear for that.

--R.J.

[pittpizza]

I'll definitely pick this up, but probably need to decide between this and NMH.

Can you think of two games that are more different?

[Doomed]

I think this will drop slower/not at all compared to NMH.

[UltimoRey]

Correcting myslef:
There is a camera in the game. I was wacthing a video from Wiifolder on GoNintendo.com. It shows a camera being used to take a pic of a penguin.

[DocRamon]

Damn I tried to copy my save onto my SD card but it wouldn't let me. Can anyone else copy it to an SD card?

nope, the game prevents it.

this is my biggest (only, really) complaint about the wii... they restrict what stuff can and cannot be copied to SD cards. there's actually quite a few games that won't copy over, as well as a few VC save states. it's awful. i want to be able to back up everything, not just the stuff that nintendo/developers let me.

it's the online games, mostly. if it has any NWFC stuff, it doesn't copy to an SD card, to keep online data from duplicating... endless ocean, ghost squad, guitar hero 3, pokemon battle revolution...

and then some stuff that doesn't make any sense like meet the robinsons and splinter cell

[mephitical]

My copy finally arrived last night and I played for three hours without noticing the time passing. The suggestion of Air - Pocket Symphony was a good one, and I really enjoyed pairing the game with Luna albums. It's hard to describe the strange elation that comes from petting a fish and poking a penguin.

[leveskikesko]

Just got my copy last week!

Just got it and it's a great game.

I definitely don't regret however here are some things that really annoyed me:

horrible hub world - when you're above the ocean suddenly everything looks like crap. The land by you lacks much needed depth, and as result you're reminded you're playing a game. Things could've been better....

Graphics overall - Some great very atmospheric graphics and nice animations, but none of it really wows me graphically. With Galaxy even though the graphics weren't on par with ps3 games I was still wowed, I can only imagine being wowed by this game if it came out in 2004 or earlier.

Collision detection - I hate seeing fish go through whales. It really ruins the feel for me.

Besides that great game, love my explorative gameplay.

[ArthurDigbySellers]

I'll definitely pick this up, but probably need to decide between this and NMH.

Can you think of two games that are more different?

LOL. Well if it makes you feel any better, once I beat NMH, I am probably going to trade it in for EO.

[UltimoRey]

I don't want to spoil anything, but i actually discovered a plot.

[lilboo]

So there IS a point to this game..?

[CosmosTheMouse]

So there IS a point to this game..?

I got mine today.

Oddly enough sometimes there IS a point to it. The ship cabin has an email where you get instructions on various tasks that can be completed and areas to look in, etc. Some missions are about taking photos of various fish, escorting other divers, following dolphins, stuff like that. None of the missions are actually necessary if you want to ignore them, but some lead to collectable items and such.

When I bought it I was SERIOUSLY worried this was going to be like Aquanots Holiday for the PS1 (If you know me that's one of my #1 most hated games), but it's actually very nice. And I enjoy teh exploring aspect of the whole thing.

[UltimoRey]

I got mine today.

Oddly enough sometimes there IS a point to it. The ship cabin has an email where you get instructions on various tasks that can be completed and areas to look in, etc. Some missions are about taking photos of various fish, escorting other divers, following dolphins, stuff like that. None of the missions are actually necessary if you want to ignore them, but some lead to collectable items and such.

When I bought it I was SERIOUSLY worried this was going to be like Aquanots Holiday for the PS1 (If you know me that's one of my #1 most hated games), but it's actually very nice. And I enjoy teh exploring aspect of the whole thing.
Oh there's more than that.

[CosmosTheMouse]

Oh there's more than that.


SHHHHH!
Do not reveal the great underwater crab battle of Japan scene.

[Ikohn4ever]

anyone reccomend a cheap way of getting music onto an SD card?

[UltimoRey]

anyone reccomend a cheap way of getting music onto an SD card?
are you looking for cheap sd, cheap music, or cheap SD reader?

[Ikohn4ever]

are you looking for cheap sd, cheap music, or cheap SD reader?

sd reader



also, i am a lil peeved at the game. I played the game for like 3 hrs with a buddy finding all sorts of new animals, but apparently that doesnt do squat for single player cause all of my work didnt show up on the encyclopedia

[UltimoRey]

sd reader



also, i am a lil peeved at the game. I played the game for like 3 hrs with a buddy finding all sorts of new animals, but apparently that doesnt do squat for single player cause all of my work didnt show up on the encyclopedia

I have no clue on quality

http://dealnews.com/8-in-1-150-x-USB-Memory-Card-Reader-for-6-shipped/210831.html

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820609205

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820162014

[Ikohn4ever]

thanx

[Doomed]

sd reader
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.7244
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.7230
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11

Takes about 2-4 weeks from order placement to being at your house.

[CouRageouS]

I played this for like an hour this morning. Is there an eventual treasure hunting element added? That gave you somewhat of a goal in the PS2 one.

I need to throw some more mp3s on my card before I play again, the ones I have on there for Excite Truck are not acceptable :lol:

[rjung]

Is there an eventual treasure hunting element added?
Nothing as mundane as treasure, but there are a number of unique, jaw-dropping OMGWTFBBQ things you can find in the game by achieving certain goals.

--R.J.

[UltimoRey]

I'm not sure if this has been said. If you dive wiht a partner, your partner can point out fish and items you may have overlooked. It will squeal and point to something for you to focus on. It's quite handy when looking for small pieces.

[bmulligan]

Okay, my kid went over to a friend's house yesterday and played this game for 2 hours. Now he won't shut up about it.

All last night and today I had to hear: "Dad- you should really think about taking that game you just bought back and switching it for Endless ocean." And this one: "Dad, if you ever wanted to suprise me, or something, just get me that Endless Ocean game."

What kind of kiddie crack did they put in this game?

[UltimoRey]

What kind of kiddie crack did they put in this game?
Beyond being really pretty, I didn't think they did. I thought the game play would be too slow for kids.

[CouRageouS]

Beyond being really pretty, I didn't think they did. I thought the game play would be too slow for kids.
Well I guess if kids just like pointing and touching things they really shouldn't touch. Like sharks.

[pittpizza]

also, i am a lil peeved at the game. I played the game for like 3 hrs with a buddy finding all sorts of new animals, but apparently that doesnt do squat for single player cause all of my work didnt show up on the encyclopedia

Holy crap, this happened to me too! What a coincidence...that fact really does suck becasue it dissuades you from playing multiplayer. It really is quite frustrating when you find something new in multiplayer (besides trinkets and treasure, which you do store for good) and you know you will just have to find it again when playing alone.

[ma]

Okay, my kid went over to a friend's house yesterday and played this game for 2 hours. Now he won't shut up about it.

All last night and today I had to hear: "Dad- you should really think about taking that game you just bought back and switching it for Endless ocean." And this one: "Dad, if you ever wanted to suprise me, or something, just get me that Endless Ocean game."

What kind of kiddie crack did they put in this game?

It's weird. I played it for an hour and found it somewhat boring, and thought maybe I shouldn't have ignored all the reviews. Then i played it for a few more hours, and it's incredibly rewarding to find rare stuff, either by chance, or by looking places you've never looked before. It's really a great game, and honestly my only complaints are the lack of speech--I have no problem with this in games like Zelda, but in a game like this that I allow my daughter to play, it get super old having to read everything out loud--and the fact that the otherwise beautiful graphics are totally jagalicious.

[lilboo]

I have this thread suscribed, and I like to come read it every so often to see what people are saying. I really am surprised about all the good things people are saying about this game. When I first heard of it, I thought "LOL?????". Really good to see this is a chill & pretty enjoyable experience.

[CombatCraig]

Should I just go ahead and get this for my wife? She loved Nintendogs for a couple months but then got bored with it (school didn't help). I keep debating on getting this because I don't want her to get bored with, but she does love animals.

Just checking

[pittpizza]

Yeah like I said it really is a must buy for people into the ocean, fish, marine biology. The names of the fish are accurate and real, and as a PADI cert. diver myself, it is amazing how much of the look and feel of diving and underwater exploration they recreate.

It is jagalicious though (and brave of you to say considering the prevalence of Wii fanboys who like to flame as soon as someone says the Wii's graphic could be better) but overall I'd say it is one of the better looking Wii games, at least when you're underwater.

When you're above water on your boat, it is hands down the worst graphics I've seen on the wii (and this includes VC games...just kidding...kind of). The boat graphics are really bad. Luckily this is a very small minority of the time spent in game.

Has anybody else set up voicechat via XBL to communicate while playing? It works well. Are we going to have to do with with Smash bros?

[lilboo]

What would you need voice chat for this game?

"Look! A flounder is nibblin at my balls! Tee hee!"

[pittpizza]

What would you need voice chat for this game?

"Look! A flounder is nibblin at my balls! Tee hee!"

Exactly!

Seriously though just to shoot the shit: 'come over here and check this out" "want to move the boat?" "look at my stupid dolphin!" Just for whatever. It's more fun to be able to talk and being restricted to the stuff they give you "wait" "follow me" just sucks.

[lilboo]

"want to move the boat?"

:rofl: I'm kinda aroused :rofl:

[CouRageouS]

:rofl: I'm kinda aroused :rofl:
You remind me of the guy who I took on a dive and he was amazed at the Humphead fish. I must be 12 because I was cracking up.

[pittpizza]

The maturity level in this thread.....





...is right where it should be.:applause:

[CosmosTheMouse]

I have a question.

I have an SD cad with about 12 songs on it, and I can play them all via the deck radio, but when I dive I can only select the song that's playing and the 2 default songs. The rest are labeled "??". Is there a way to set the other MP3 tracks so I can use the D-pad right at the dive screen to select what song I want?

[pittpizza]

I think while diving you find stuff that unlocks more songs. I really am not too fond of the ones with lyrics, I like Manoai embrace or whatever its called but the ones with women singign are a little too...umm..monkish/yoga for me.

[Tybee]

Anybody tried co-diving using the Wii60 voicechat work-around?

[pittpizza]

Anybody tried co-diving using the Wii60 voicechat work-around?

Yeah, i just posted about it on the last page. It works.

[lilboo]

I don't feel like reading/looking so I'll ask.

Can you do co-op local?

[ArthurDigbySellers]

I don't feel like reading/looking so I'll ask.

Can you do co-op local?

From what I can gather, there is no local co-op.

[pittpizza]

By co-op local you mean splitscreening right? If so the answer is NO!!

NO NO NO! Ha ha.....NO!

On a side note this is the first game I've played online on the Wii ever. It worked well with no visible lag and a pretty navigable menu system. I'll just go ahead and make a cameo to all the typical pain in teh ass friend code exchange complaints (must go both ways and they give you a new different freind code for each game).

[bmulligan]

Isn't there another diving adventure game that just came out a few days before this one? I seem to remember seeing it in Target maybe? For the life of me I can't remember the title and I'm having no luck finding it on IGN or 1up.

[mephitical]

I haven't played online yet - there's no anonymous matching, right? You have to be friends to dive with someone?

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Isn't there another diving adventure game that just came out a few days before this one? I seem to remember seeing it in Target maybe? For the life of me I can't remember the title and I'm having no luck finding it on IGN or 1up.

You may be thinking of that Sea Monsters game. It is nothing like EO as far as I know.

[ma]

Isn't there another diving adventure game that just came out a few days before this one? I seem to remember seeing it in Target maybe? For the life of me I can't remember the title and I'm having no luck finding it on IGN or 1up.

Are you talking about the Sea Monsters game?
http://www.amazon.com/Destination-Software-10123-Sea-Monsters/dp/B000RW3V70/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1202155087&sr=8-2

It is complete and utter trash.

[pittpizza]

Yes you have to be freinds with someone to play online. THe bitch is you can't even know what your code is until you fire up the game. It's a different friend code than the one for your Wii Console which makes no sense to me.

Oh well, minor gripe. I'm looking forward to playing tonight.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL????

Mine is: ....drumroll please...................THE.......Green Mandarin Goby! Either that or something called Fingerlips.

[rjung]

What kind of kiddie crack did they put in this game?
Finding different marine life is sorta reminiscent of Pokemon.

Befriending diving partners is sorta reminiscent of Nintendogs.

Exploration is fun in any game.

Add in the no-pressure gameplay and the sheer novelty of a game that doesn't involve blowing things up, and you have a winner. :)

(Got the camera last night, and now I'm finding underwater photography to be fun as heck)

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL????
Right now, the false killer whale. Have to go back tonight and befriend it. I'd like to find an orca, though.

--R.J.

[pittpizza]

How do you go back to befriend the (minor spoilers about 2 hours into game)false killer whale? Just repeated visits? If so that sucks b/c it's a bitch to get to.

[mephitical]

Right now, the false killer whale. Have to go back tonight and befriend it. I'd like to find an orca, though.
I am so compelled to befriend that false killer whale. I must've whistled to that thing a hundred times last night and still no love. My favorite animal was the guitarfish, but after last night I'm really taken with the swimming penguins, or any of the swimming birds. They move so quickly and make everything feel even more unreal.

[CosmosTheMouse]

I think while diving you find stuff that unlocks more songs. I really am not too fond of the ones with lyrics, I like Manoai embrace or whatever its called but the ones with women singign are a little too...umm..monkish/yoga for me.

Ah ok, so 1 at a time with the MP3's (unless you tie them together).
I just made a small but decent playset of diving songs.

63.8mb File here (http://www.sendspace.com/file/xim8b9)

They seem to work pretty good. Only a few with lyrics, and the rest are instrument songs.

[mephitical]

Ah ok, so 1 at a time with the MP3's (unless you tie them together).
I just made a small but decent playset of diving songs.

63.8mb File here (http://www.sendspace.com/file/xim8b9)

They seem to work pretty good. Only a few with lyrics, and the rest are instrument songs.
Cool - thanks! I've been wanting to do something like this for everyone too but haven't had the time. Do you have a "tracklist"?

[CosmosTheMouse]

Cool - thanks! I've been wanting to do something like this for everyone too but haven't had the time. Do you have a "tracklist"?

http://i29.tinypic.com/2iadk4n.jpg

[UltimoRey]

Can someone recomend a good program for combining mp3's. If its wma, how do i do it.

[rjung]

How do you go back to befriend the (minor spoilers about 2 hours into game)false killer whale? Just repeated visits? If so that sucks b/c it's a bitch to get to.
I believe you just need to visit it more than once (get two or more "notes" in the animal's information log). You can only get one note per animal per day, so you need to schedule a return trip on a second day.

--R.J.

[pittpizza]

Ah ha, thanks rjung.

It really is disappointing you can't store the fishyou learn during co-op? Anybody experience this? know of any way around it?

So far my favorite area was the brackish one with the barracud and seals. I think its called either secret lake or green garden.

[rgd2blck]

It is jagalicious though . . . . When you're above water on your boat, it is hands down the worst graphics I've seen on the wii (and this includes VC games...just kidding...kind of). The boat graphics are really bad.

There are times on the Wii when I can excuse a game's terrible graphics if there are immersive motion controls. And then there are times when the jags make me want to waggle my component cables into a noose around my neck and then throw my HDTV off the roof, with me attached.

So regarding the jags in Endless Ocean, are you playing on component cables? Are the jags bad enough to take away from your enjoyment of the game?

I'm interested in this game, but I'm also afraid of cutting my wrists to sweet release on the jags.

[pittpizza]

Yeah I'm playing on component cables. The thing is, the graphics are only bad on the boat and for every half hour spent in teh game, you're only on the boat about 5 minutes. Once you go into the cabin, or train the dolphin or whatever area you go to on the boat, the presentation improves, but walking around on the boat is really atrocious.

I think they put it best in teh IGN review where Cassamasina basically said something like "It looks like there were two developers, one for underwater and one for the boat" It really does suck balls compared to the underwater elments.

Is it completely crazy to think that they might have intetionally made the boat portions suck so that the underwater parts seem better?

Ironically, (think I've said this but I'm not sure) I am a PADI Diver and can attest to the fact that, while prepping for a dive on the boat, IT SUCKS!!! Putting a wetsuit on, a BCD (Bouyancy Compensator Device), a weight belt, etc... sucks balls until you get into the water, then it is a whole new world (you love Aladdin, admit it).

So while the boat parts suck especially the graphics and walking, (walking around is just completely fuckin ridiculous. It's like they intetnonally made it horrible just to fuck with us) ALL of that makes up a VERY small minority of the game.

So not getting Endless Ocean b/c the graphics/gameplay of the boat parts suck is akin to not getting Twilight Princess b/c you don't like the start screen.

To answer your question, YES the graphics and walking mechanics suck bad enought hat they take away from the enjoyment of the game for a VERY SMALL MINORITY of the gameplay (above sea level), but NO, at the end of the day it really is a non issue. You won't cut your wrists b/c you won't be dockside long enough to go crazy over it.

Much more problematic for me is the fact you can't store species info while playing co-op.

[mephitical]

There are times on the Wii when I can excuse a game's terrible graphics if there are immersive motion controls. And then there are times when the jags make me want to waggle my component cables into a noose around my neck and then throw my HDTV off the roof, with me attached.

So regarding the jags in Endless Ocean, are you playing on component cables? Are the jags bad enough to take away from your enjoyment of the game?

I'm interested in this game, but I'm also afraid of cutting my wrists to sweet release on the jags.
I'm also playing on component cables on an LCD and nothing graphically has drawn me out of the game. I don't have the boat/overworld problem with the game that everyone else seems to either. The controls on the boat are exactly the same as in the water, it just feels clunky because you're walking and not gliding (which I think only helps to enhance the feel of the underwater segments). I don't think the overworld graphics are terrible either; they retain the feel of the game for me, which is that of a PC game circa 1992.

[pittpizza]

I tried to cut a corner and give the reporter a photo with a blue tang, but the fish was sort of in the corner. Anyway the bastard didnt accept it. What does this mean? What did I miss out on? will another blue tang request come or is this gone forever? Basically I'm trying to find out what negative consequences there are.

[rjung]

Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get other photography requests later. Just make sure to try and get a quality shot, with the subject nice and big in the center.

And the on-ship graphics don't bother me at all; it's not like I spend a lot of time on the deck watching my guy waddle around...

--R.J.

[RollingSkull]

DAMMIT WOMAN YOU'LL SEE A GODDAMN BOWER'S CLOWNFISH WHEN I FIND A GODDAMN BOWER'S CLOWNFISH YOU STUPID DIPSHIT

WHY COULDN'T YOU WANT TO SEE A DUALFIN TANG THEY'RE FRIGGEN EVERYWHERE

OTHER FISH MUST SHIT THEM THAT IS THE ONLY EXPLANATION

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGH



Relaxation games make me rage.