A fresh take on Waggletech® as Alone in the Dark for Wii developer, Hydravision Entertainment, proves its penchant for virtual charades in this new trailer. Seriously, the "flasher" maneuver? Brilliant! Who knew the Wiimote and Nunchuk could be used to mimic the parting of a trench coat? Still, there's nothing quite as immersifying as the overhand bludgeon. Classic.
Reader Comments (24)
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 3:03PM (Unverified) said
Meh. It's for Wii so it's garbage.....................
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 3:20PM (Unverified) said
Sarcasm FTW eh! Anyway, it doesn't look good. Not even close to RE4 on GC good.
Bummer.
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Bummer.
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 3:27PM (Unverified) said
ATARI. I can't emphasize that enough.
Thank the lawd for companies like Capcom.
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Thank the lawd for companies like Capcom.
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 4:00PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
BECAUSE GRAPHICS TOTALLY DETERMINE WHETHER A GAME WILL BE GOOD AMIRITE?
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Posted: Jun 13th 2008 4:04PM (Unverified) said
Yes Vegeta we get it.
AND WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU YELLING AT?!!!
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AND WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU YELLING AT?!!!
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 4:04PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
I DON'T KNOW, I'M JUST MAKING LOUD NOISES!!!
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Posted: Jun 13th 2008 4:11PM (Unverified) said
OR MAYBE YOU JUST FORGOT TO TAKE THE CAPS LOCK OFF?!!! MINE IS INTENTIONAL!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! IM SO MAD BECAUSE WAR HAS CHANGED!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
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Posted: Jun 13th 2008 3:06PM (Unverified) said
I now know what that $50 Best Buy gift card I have sitting around will be used on.
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 3:09PM Dummy00001 said
another Waggle game...
I'm tempted to believe that control scheme would work. But something tells me that in time critical situation, pulling one of those waggle gestures from first attempt would be nearly impossible. On one side. On another side, if they would make waggle too permissive, then chances of hitting wrong gesture are great too.
Waggle...
[ Disclaimer: DS/Wii owner. PC gamer. ]
I'm tempted to believe that control scheme would work. But something tells me that in time critical situation, pulling one of those waggle gestures from first attempt would be nearly impossible. On one side. On another side, if they would make waggle too permissive, then chances of hitting wrong gesture are great too.
Waggle...
[ Disclaimer: DS/Wii owner. PC gamer. ]
Posted: Jun 15th 2008 8:53AM (Unverified) said
The factor isn't the accuracy of the controls.. motion controls will never be as accurate as pressing a button (binary state, instant response).
The issue is how forgiving it is. If it misinterprets one of your gestures in combat and you die then its very annoying. If it doesn't cause a problem then its not.
In general i'll take immersiveness over accuracy anyday... but not if the lack of accuracy leads to frustration.
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The issue is how forgiving it is. If it misinterprets one of your gestures in combat and you die then its very annoying. If it doesn't cause a problem then its not.
In general i'll take immersiveness over accuracy anyday... but not if the lack of accuracy leads to frustration.
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 3:15PM Girricane said
I'm not usually one for waggle effects in games, but at least this seems like a step in the right direction. And to be fair, when something's coming at your face, frantically waving the Wiimote seems to do the job of smacking it fair well.
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 3:18PM (Unverified) said
look - if motion controls weren't around then this game and everygame would just get blasted as same old same old
atleast this tries to spice it up.. in a few years it should get better... everyone wants to hit the streets running with something new. Why not go back to Doom and overly blast that for not being Call of Duty 4 from the get go??
atleast this tries to spice it up.. in a few years it should get better... everyone wants to hit the streets running with something new. Why not go back to Doom and overly blast that for not being Call of Duty 4 from the get go??
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 3:30PM (Unverified) said
That music reminds me of the Farscape theme just enough to get it stuck in my head.
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 3:47PM Ridgecity said
I love all those moves. Too bad all these hardcore kids prefer "press A to swing your bat!" lol
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 3:53PM Mr Khan said
The controls seem inspired my MP3, in that they pull of specialized little moves in specific situations that involve realistic movements, but they don't bog it down in specifics
The graphics look pretty neat, too. Some of the textures look like ass (like the inside of that car when he hotwires it), but otherwise its pretty solid
The graphics look pretty neat, too. Some of the textures look like ass (like the inside of that car when he hotwires it), but otherwise its pretty solid
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 4:01PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
I'm actually interested in the Wii version and may end up picking up this version instead of the 360 version if the controls turn out to be good.
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 4:25PM (Unverified) said
At least it's a step in the right direction, in terms of motion controls.
Even if it isn't pulled off cleanly in this game, someone else could perfect it, thus, setting a new standard.
I'm looking forward to buying it.
Even if it isn't pulled off cleanly in this game, someone else could perfect it, thus, setting a new standard.
I'm looking forward to buying it.
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 5:14PM (Unverified) said
wow... i might have just been sold. those motion controls look GOOD. like MP3 good.
it's ALL gonna depend on reviews, and whether or not the controls *actually* work like they make it seem in their marketing trailer.
-"superfan" tactics.
it's ALL gonna depend on reviews, and whether or not the controls *actually* work like they make it seem in their marketing trailer.
-"superfan" tactics.
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 5:56PM (Unverified) said
Those motion controls actually look decent. But those graphics are quite lacking. And I'm not even a graphics whore.
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 6:03PM Shagittarius said
That video is a big load of crap. AQuit trying to justify your purchase of a Wii now beacuse of what the games might be like 3 years from now.
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 8:23PM dr steve brule said
those motion controls do look good but the graphics seem worse than what we saw before for the wii
...i dont know maybe its just fat fonzie who's playing the game that's throwing me off
...i dont know maybe its just fat fonzie who's playing the game that's throwing me off
Posted: Jun 13th 2008 10:00PM (Unverified) said
I'm too lazy for this shit. I'd rather have really crisp/nice graphics and lay back on my bed, relaxed, without having to worry about sitting upright and waggling the god damn controller.
Yes, I am that lazy...
Yes, I am that lazy...
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