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Amazon - Dead Head Fred (PSP) $14.99


#1 Professor Oreo   I paint pretty pictures CAGiversary!   1115 Posts   Joined 10.6 Years Ago  

Professor Oreo

Posted 29 January 2008 - 04:24 PM

A fun little game now 5 bucks cheaper than you'll generally see it elsewhere.

http://www.amazon.co..._ecc_rvi_cart_1

#2 canedaddy   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   278 Posts   Joined 8.8 Years Ago  

Posted 29 January 2008 - 05:14 PM

Actually that's half the price that everyone else seems to have it ($29.99). Thanks!

#3 Callisto   CAG Veteran CAG Veteran   13 Posts   Joined 7.3 Years Ago  

Callisto

Posted 29 January 2008 - 05:21 PM

Be cautious. This game is so-so in the gameplay dept. At least it has John C. Mcginley doing Freds voice.

#4 TwelveVolt   Nobody from Nowhere CAGiversary!   2136 Posts   Joined 7.5 Years Ago  

Posted 29 January 2008 - 05:23 PM

This game has intruigued me. At $15, it might just make me bite....

#5 bmachine   somewhat damaged CAGiversary!   5579 Posts   Joined 9.4 Years Ago  

Posted 29 January 2008 - 05:27 PM

Be cautious. This game is so-so in the gameplay dept. At least it has John C. Mcginley doing Freds voice.


I second every point here. Exceptionally mediocre, redeemed only by the presence of Doctor Cox.

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#6 TrunksSSJ23   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   157 Posts   Joined 7.2 Years Ago  

TrunksSSJ23

Posted 29 January 2008 - 06:14 PM

This game has very good gameplay, what are you guys talking about?

#7 Callisto   CAG Veteran CAG Veteran   13 Posts   Joined 7.3 Years Ago  

Callisto

Posted 29 January 2008 - 06:22 PM

Punch, Punch, Punch, Block. Rinse and Repeat.

#8 AwRy108   AwRy108 CAGiversary!   1974 Posts   Joined 10.3 Years Ago  

Posted 29 January 2008 - 06:26 PM

Punch, Punch, Punch, Block. Rinse and Repeat.


Well said.

Not to mention that the quest structure is way too vague for a handheld game, and the "world map" is basically worthless.

I got this game out of pure excitement, played it for like 2 hours, and then got rid of it on ebay.

Great presentation, but not so great that it'll make you look past the other irritating flaws. If you're looking for a great platformer on the PSP, snag a copy of R&C Size Matters and/or Daxter and/or Gurumin.

#9 Professor Oreo   I paint pretty pictures CAGiversary!   1115 Posts   Joined 10.6 Years Ago  

Professor Oreo

Posted 29 January 2008 - 06:59 PM

It has a metacritic rating of 75/100 with 11 ratings and IGN gave it a 8.3

That combined with the $15 price tag was enough for me to bite.

#10 Hibiwa   Blue Exorcist CAGiversary!   1139 Posts   Joined 8.9 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2008 - 03:17 PM

Heads up that it's likely a drop across the board. Amazon, BB, GS/EB have it at $14.99 retail.

Got mine during the 2 for 30 at BB. Not a real loss, but I wasted the savings on a game that got a reduction the following week.

Haven't opened it yet, but I read about the first boss being a pain but the whole game gets a lot better after the initial frustration.

#11 canedaddy   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   278 Posts   Joined 8.8 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2008 - 03:25 PM

Hmmm... didn't realize it had dropped to $14.99 even at EB/GS. Guess I'll pick it up there rather than ordering it online.

#12 Hibiwa   Blue Exorcist CAGiversary!   1139 Posts   Joined 8.9 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2008 - 03:31 PM

Ooh, don't forget the 10% OFF email coupon if you're going to EB/GS.

#13 dragonjud   Got games, but no time CAGiversary!   3303 Posts   Joined 9.8 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2008 - 03:35 PM

The game is decent, but as others have mentioned is very easy to get lost. The voices are great, but the actual gameplay and lack of polish will drive you mad.

Worth about $10.00 if you really want to try it.


#14 Apathy   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   83 Posts   Joined 7.2 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2008 - 04:18 PM

Yeah, so-so game. I played a fair amount until it ate my save file. It wasn't good enough to draw me into replaying and trying to finish.

#15 jer7583   only 5 can ladder CAGiversary!   11971 Posts   Joined 10.9 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2008 - 04:23 PM

remember guys, AAA or no play

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#16 bmachine   somewhat damaged CAGiversary!   5579 Posts   Joined 9.4 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2008 - 05:08 PM

remember guys, AAA or no play


What does the American Automobile Association have to do with this?

#17 Hibiwa   Blue Exorcist CAGiversary!   1139 Posts   Joined 8.9 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2008 - 10:14 PM

Geez, all these mehs are pooping on my enthusiasm.