Lost Planet - Discussion and Hype Thread - UPDATE: Map Pack #3 Free Aug. 16th.

Anyone going to the Lost Planet launch party in San Francisco?


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[quote name='thrustbucket']Because it's very difficult to implement. Microsoft provides a great API for the most part when it comes to making a game for Xbox 360. However, one of the few things that's left very difficult to implement is implementing the convoluted guest system.

I know of developers that tried to implement it and eventually removed it because it was holding up the certification process and was just taking too long to get right.[/quote]

I would imagine the 2-player "Guest" online option is pretty hard to code for and it also rips into MS's pockets because why pay for XBL when dorm roommate and closest buddy has it? I understand leaving that part out for monetary purposes. But to totally disregard the split-screen and/or system-link option? For a monster machine like X360, that's an embarassment and a bad move. N64 was certainly hard to code for, including the split-screen slowdown and texture stripdown. But even that didn't stop the N64 developers. I think developers are just getting lazy or Microsoft is really pressing hard on "no multiplayer" agenda so that it pushes hardware purchases. It made so much sense to do split-screen deathmatch for this game and R6 Vegas. I am dumbfounded.
 
[quote name='nintendokid']I would imagine the 2-player "Guest" online option is pretty hard to code for and it also rips into MS's pockets because why pay for XBL when dorm roommate and closest buddy has it? I understand leaving that part out for monetary purposes. But to totally disregard the split-screen and/or system-link option? For a monster machine like X360, that's an embarassment and a bad move. N64 was certainly hard to code for, including the split-screen slowdown and texture stripdown. But even that didn't stop the N64 developers. I think developers are just getting lazy or Microsoft is really pressing hard on "no multiplayer" agenda so that it pushes hardware purchases. It made so much sense to do split-screen deathmatch for this game and R6 Vegas. I am dumbfounded.[/quote]

well...at least R6V has split screen coop i guess...
 
[quote name='orntar']any word on the vs figure at eb/gamespot from someone that works there?

how many will there be, etc...[/QUOTE]
Still haven't gotten them in.
 
[quote name='swetooth9']well...at least R6V has split screen coop i guess...[/quote]

Yes and now. It only allows the first signed on player to get achievments. 2nd person can't sign on.
 
[quote name='swetooth9']just because you have bias in favor of the game (and Capcom) doesn't necessarily make it a bad review ;)
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No, coming from IGN makes it a bad review.
 
[quote name='terribledeli']No, coming from IGN makes it a bad review.[/QUOTE]


You can't spell ignorant without IGN.
 
Really on the fence about this one. I could see myself enjoying it a ton, and I've got $70 in credit to use at Best Buy.. ugh.

It'd only be $50 with that gamepro coupon. But all those recent 360 price drops have me tempted to pick up Prey, Condemned, and Burnout. I could get 3 games or 1 new shiny one.. hmm.
 
IGN pretty much summed up my fealings for the game exactly.. just beat it the other day and while the story was confusingly stupid the gameplay more then made up for it... action was intense and if if it wasn`t for that slow get up (and apparently dust your shoulders off) animation and limited Anchor function it would be a AAA game...

3 functions i wish the grappling hook (Anchor) had

1) Mid air firing- it would have been awesome to jump off a ledge and fire that thing off to another The "I am Batman" moments would have been uber cool

2) Weapon retrieval -it would be awsome to grab that shotgun across the room with the grapppling hook yank it towards you as you drop your current weapon then unload on a that giant bug bearing down on you... KICK ASS comes to mind

3) Quick enter VS's -i wished for this so many times while being bombarded by enemies how cool would it have been if i latched on to that empty VS suit slammed the B while being pulled to it and have Wayne slide into the drivers seat in one smooth motion then proceed to kick ass in mechanized form
 
[quote name='brokelikejoke']IGN pretty much summed up my fealings for the game exactly.. just beat it the other day [/QUOTE]

Is this from the japanese version? Would you still reccomend it as a $50 purchase?
 
[quote name='brokelikejoke']
1) Mid air firing- it would have been awesome to jump off a ledge and fire that thing off to another The "I am Batman" moments would have been uber cool
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That is by far my biggest gripe from my time with the demo. It seems like such a ridiculous hindering aspect of game speed. You would think with putting in 90 degree turn buttons, they would allow for this.


I also hate despise the d-pad method for zooming in.

They may be small problems, but they are enough to make me hold off for a price drop or patch.
 
[quote name='jer7583']Is this from the japanese version? Would you still reccomend it as a $50 purchase?[/QUOTE]

It's probably the leaked version floating around the net.

I still think, for whatever reason, this game has been hugely overhyped and is going to disappoint alot of people.
 
I think the fact that I'm so conflicted should be a sign to wait. But I'm so succeptible to that new release fever.

Go Go CAG level headed purchasing power!
 
[quote name='Roufuss']It's probably the leaked version floating around the net.

I still think, for whatever reason, this game has been hugely overhyped and is going to disappoint alot of people.[/QUOTE]


I still think it can pull a gears of war, just not as big.
 
[quote name='Roufuss']It's probably the leaked version floating around the net.

I still think, for whatever reason, this game has been hugely overhyped and is going to disappoint alot of people.[/quote]

:whistle2:s How the hell do you play cracked 350 games already?
 
1up has even less credibility than IGN imo.

1up is notorious for letting one aspect of a game give it a 10 (gears - graphics) or a 5 or 6 (lost planet - AI).
 
youve gotta be fuckin kidding me.
so i cant lan a few 360 together and play multiplayer in this?
ms just lost 4 copies sold if thats the case.
damn fuckin pissed, ive been really really looking forward to this for the lan. makes me feel like i just watched my dog get run over.
 
[quote name='jer7583']Is this from the japanese version? Would you still reccomend it as a $50 purchase?[/quote]

Yeah its the Japanese version, dont have the balls to mod my xbox 360 yet.. and its kinda pointless since it doesn`t add any cool features like emulators and Divx support... And i say its worth the $50 purchase... im gonna play through a second time and give the multiplayer another shot... they're suppose to fix the lobby system, right now its kind of a mess...if your having doubts then rent it.. either way its a must play kinda game... the battles are intense, quite a few "oh shit " moments
 
Thanks for the impressions. I am opting out at release. I'll wait for a price drop/sale, and rent it first.

I just really hope that I'm in the minority in this decision and the game sells well. If this game had come out in december I probably would have put aside some other purchases to get it, but january makes it a tough choice. I hope Capcom doesn't base too much of their 360 support on Lost Planet's success/failure.
 
I'm still really on the fence about snagging this at launch. I really want the online to be hugely popular for a long time since I enjoy the demo more than GoW online ... hmmm...
 
Well it's one of the few games coming out for the next 3 months so I'll get it.
It seem's the reviewers like it but aren't crazy about it.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']1up is notorious for letting one aspect of a game give it a 10 (gears - graphics) or a 5 or 6 (lost planet - AI).[/QUOTE]
Huh? The AI is not the only thing they complained about in the review.
 
I know this has been asked to death, but is Lost Planet going to be available on Friday?

I started seeing lots of commercials for it the other night and was wondering if that was a ship date (1/12).
 
[quote name='asianxcore']I know this has been asked to death, but is Lost Planet going to be available on Friday?

I started seeing lots of commercials for it the other night and was wondering if that was a ship date (1/12).[/QUOTE]
Yeah. Should be.
 
I enjoyed both demos, so I already have the CE reserved, will be picking it up along with the super nerdy action figure on Friday.

The GS I reserved at already had the action figure yesterday, but wouldn't let me have it early. They said they will have the game Friday when they open.
 
[quote name='seanr1221']Im picking it up with the Gamepro coupon...if I loved both demos why wouldn't I buy it?[/QUOTE]
Exactly. I have my CE reserved, and can't wait to pick it up Friday.
 
[quote name='fraggedbylaggers']Did 1up.com really 6.5 this game?[/QUOTE]

Nope, hackers hacked your computer only and made it show a 6.5 on your screen.




Again, what Gamepro coupon are you guys talking about?
 
I've been talking with some friends of mine that have been playing it and they really make me question if its going to be worth it. I hope its not the first disappointing game of the year.

Up next on my most anticipated: MotoStorm and The Darkness...I don't think either of these will disappoint though.
 
It isn't going to live up to the hype, so it will be disappointing in that way. I'm not really sure why it got all the hype because I wasn't really all that impressed with the E3 demo to begin with.

I have only spent about 45 minutes with the final version, but it seems like a solid 7.5-8.0 / 10 to me. It looks great. Plays okay, kind of slow. The mechs are cool. But all in all it is a fairly standard third person shooter. I'll have to see how multiplayer is tonight or tomorrow.
 
[quote name='zewone']I knew this game would be overhyped and mediocre (Dead Rising). Rental for me.[/quote]

how, exactly, do you know?

unless you have an import or a burn, in either case there is no reason to rent.
 
I also saw the 6.5 at 1up but I think they're just mad that after all they've seen it wasn't what they expected (and they're really picky). I'm still looking forward towards my copy which I preordered from Best Buy since it gave me 10 bucks off Carbon^^
 
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