No split-screen multiplayer in The Conduit to preserve visuals

Other shooters on past Nintendo consoles have handled split-screen multiplayer without a problem. Everyone knows the graphics are dumbed down somewhat when playing this way, but so what?

I'm looking forward to this game, but I wish the designers would just admit that they didn't have time, rather than pretend they bumped up against some limitation that is exclusive to their title.

I'm still getting this game...
...I'm still getting two of this game.

I just wish I didn't have to just to play with my gf.......

Dammit everything time I read news or watch screens for the conduit it freaking disappoints me more and more, I just hope they release it soon before I loose all interest.

can't imagine split screen would work very well with Wii pointers anyway.

I'm personally somewhat disappointed, as I was hoping it would support some manner of coop, and not the stupid "the second player means you have four arms!" bit some other shooters have done.

I'm still gonna get it...but that feature was pretty important to this being "the next Goldeneye 007," in my opinion.

A game like that would be pretty difficult with the Wii pointers though, as Feba says above...

Well if there is online co-op i'm not really concerned. I don't really care for couch co-op.

Noooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
While I understand High Voltage Software's point of view, I still can't help but think of the concepts of creating a game that has great graphics but lacks gameplay to accompany said graphics versus creating a great game that is tons of fun even if the graphics are not top of the line. I am not trying to attack HVS, but a good game should strike a balance between enjoyability and visuals. Red Steel, for example, may not have the best graphics (although they are not terrible either), but it's a blast. Even though the graphics in its multiplayer do suffer, it is still wicked fun with two to four players. While The Conduit, simply due to its modus operandi, should fix the majority of the problems FPSing has had on the Wii, I can't help but wonder if HVS has a very good excuse/feature to justify losing split-screen.

It still looks like it could be pretty good. But in all honesty, I picked up a Wii because I was getting a bit tired of every high production value game on PS360 being a shooter.

LAME. Nobody expects graphics to stay 100% the same in 4 player or 2 player split screen.

I don't see why 4 wimotes will be a problem. you can change the controls on the fly so that shouldn't be a problem.

Cue the complaints that The Conduct graphics are looking worse and worse and that the game is disappointing with every new article.

No split screen MP? Whateva.

Looking forward to buying a copy.

*We're only leaving out one of the key components of a good FPS, but hey, we're doing it for YOU!*

facepalm

Didn't they announce a long time ago that there'd be no split-screen multiplayer for the Conduit? Or am I imagining things?

I trust their good judgement and look forward to playing their product.

"The Conduit will ship without split-screen -- but Nicholls said it is a possibility for future titles."

Split-screen confirmed for The Conduit 2!

We are still waiting to hear back from Sega. They should be sending us some new snap shots. So be sure to visit us (http://hdwarriors.com) for updates.

Why is this shocking for everyone? This was told like months ago. >.>

Besides, get out of the cave and brace the wonders that is ONLINE multiplayer.

I don't care about split screen. I dont even have anyone I could play it with so as long as the online is good I couldn't care less.

COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAIL.

No split screen, wow and They have the lamest reason ever, I mean they didn't make split screen cuz they would hav to lower graphics so lame. I think this is so gay, the wii really needs a good split screen shooter game. omg I'm so mad