Author Topic: Am I missing something with Splosion Man? (Read 3773 times)

pilonv1 · « **on:** July 22, 2009, 09:02:00 AM »

Seems ok but not great. Maybe I'm getting old

archie4208 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2009, 09:43:18 AM »

Go back to your strategy games pops. This game OWNS.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2009, 09:48:49 AM »

im guessing the non-demo levels are better then

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2009, 09:51:55 AM »

I never saw the appeal of the game either.

explosion jumping just seems distinguished mentally-challenged

archie4208 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:01:34 AM »

It's just regular jumping with an explosion effect. The platforming is really solid and considering the dearth of 2D platformers recently, I am in no position to complain.

cool breeze · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:30:30 AM »

I want to buy it but I need points. Any deals out there? the two sites posted in the BF1943 site are gone.

I read some of the impressions on gaf and they seem distinguished mentally-challenged to say the least. Maybe it's just so good that it makes people seem distinguished mentally-challenged. Same thing happened to Braid, Flower and World of Goo, except, you know, the being so good part.

archie4208 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:41:34 AM »

The deals dried up. Apparently the resellers were using fake CC numbers to get points from Amazon and reselling them.

I enjoy the game alot. The closest game I can compare it to right now would be N+, except with much longer levels and no controller smashing difficulty. There are hidden cakes in each level akin to the golden coins in New SMB. Time attacks require you to find the hidden cake and beat the time under par to maximize your score.

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:47:11 AM »

is it really alot like N+?

because I brought that and only played it for about an hour before I got bored

I might give this a chance if the impressions here remain positive

demi · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:52:42 AM »

No pilonv you arent missing anything. The Maw is garbage and these distinguished mentally-challenged fellows think this developer is actually competent.

archie4208 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:53:19 AM »

Kinda sorta. It is a flimsy comparison, since N+ is about short stages with ball busting difficulty and SM is more about longer, but easier, stages. Both games seem to emphasize obstacle maneuvering and getting past roadblocks and shit. I personally don't think it is as good as N+, nor will it have a fraction of the replay value, but I still enjoy it.

Quote from: demi on July 22, 2009, 10:52:42 AM

No pilonv you arent missing anything. The Maw is garbage and these distinguished mentally-challenged fellows think this developer is actually competent.

The Maw is garbage, but that is because there is no gameplay to speak of.

cool breeze · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2009, 12:14:16 PM »

Quote from: archie4208 on July 22, 2009, 10:41:34 AM

The deals dried up. Apparently the resellers were using fake CC numbers to get points from Amazon and reselling them.

well that sucks

The demo was pretty fun. The little trailer at the end that shows off co-op and later levels looked great.

archie4208 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2009, 12:15:25 PM »

The co-op is pretty fun. You have to time jumps to fling each other to different parts of the stage to bring down platforms and the like.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2009, 01:49:13 PM »

This video is what sold me on it:

[youtube=560,345]2HcP18bpZjg[/youtube]

I'll probably get it later today.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2009, 05:38:45 PM »

This seems like one of those titles I'll pick up when it's on sale. Saving my points for Fallout 3 stuff, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Turtles in Time and (maybe) Shadow Complex.

demi · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2009, 05:50:37 PM »

Bubble Bobble on August 5th btw, goty

cool breeze · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2009, 07:10:55 PM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on July 22, 2009, 01:49:13 PM

This video is what sold me on it:

[youtube=560,345]2HcP18bpZjg[/youtube]

I'll probably get it later today.

yeah, videos of later levels look way better than what was in the demo.

I would buy it if I had the points, which I don't, but I don't really mind it too much. The only one of these summer games that I really want is Shadow Complex.

actually, that video makes me think of the PS3/360 Prince of Persia game.

FatalT · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2009, 07:14:25 PM »

I'm up to Level 1-16 (a boss) and it's kicking my butt!

dammitmattt · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2009, 07:42:01 PM »

It's awesome, but I can already tell that it's the kind of game that I'll get frustrated with about 2/3 of the way into the game due to the long strings of perfectly-timed jumps that are expected of you.

The demo doesn't even begin to show how crazy the game gets. I'm not sure what they were thinking.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2009, 08:22:45 PM »

Quote from: demi on July 22, 2009, 10:52:42 AM

No pilonv you arent missing anything. The Maw is garbage and these distinguished mentally-challenged fellows think this developer is actually competent.

thanks for the confirmation

archie4208 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2009, 08:48:05 PM »

The first boss was a piece of shit. That fight drug out waaaay to long. The platforming get really good in stage 2. There is one section in 2-3 that feels like it was lifted directly from N+.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #20 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:19:34 PM »

I'm really enjoying it, in single and local co op. The demo levels don't even scratch the surface.

chronovore · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:34:05 PM »

I looked for a specific N+ thread to necro, but there is none I can fince and since it's already namedropped here:

WTF is with the ramp jump on ep. 3-0 or 3-1? It's the first of ep. 3, with the two skater ramps. I can NOT time that jump to save my life. I can wall-crawl to flip the switch on the left, but the same technique to get to the door results in a wet splash on the level floor. I've scoped the solution on YouTube but can't time the jump. I've reviewed the motion tutorial for tips to no avail. What is the timing?

Enl · « **Reply #22 on:** July 23, 2009, 12:59:56 AM »

For a main character that's so lively, the level designs are really bland. I'm all for tricky platforming but running through sterile, metal corridors in a 2d game bores me quickly.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2009, 01:45:36 AM »

This game is AWESOME. I haven't played any of the single player campaign yet, but the co-op campaign is brilliant. It demands an incredible amount of co-operation and timing. Only play with really good friends, because you will flip out at each other.

Jansen · « **Reply #24 on:** July 23, 2009, 09:10:56 AM »

itt shit taste brigade assembles

splosion man is AWESOME

cool breeze · « **Reply #25 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:27:57 AM »

Quote from: Jansen on July 23, 2009, 09:10:56 AM

itt shit taste brigade assembles

splosion man is AWESOME

losing interest

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on July 23, 2009, 01:45:36 AM

This game is AWESOME. I haven't played any of the single player campaign yet, but the co-op campaign is brilliant. It demands an incredible amount of co-operation and timing. Only play with really good friends, because you will flip out at each other.

the co-op is different from single player? do those levels have cakes to collect too?

I ordered a cheap point card last night to buy this. I'm still hoping for a deal before Shadow Complex.

archie4208 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:44:41 AM »

The gameplay is the same in co-op, but you have to work together to time explosions correctly to boost your partner up to higher platforms and the like. And yes, there are cakes in co-op.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #27 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:56:35 AM »

Any tips for the first boss? He sucks.

wait lol, it's a joke. you don't need to use the platformes to block the lasers, you can just hide in the extreme corners.

Jansen · « **Reply #28 on:** July 23, 2009, 12:33:06 PM »

Quote from: swaggaz on July 23, 2009, 11:27:57 AM

Quote from: Jansen on July 23, 2009, 09:10:56 AM
itt shit taste brigade assembles

splosion man is AWESOME

losing interest

why? it's a genuinely good game and miles above most of the trash that permeates xbla.

you can trust me as i have impeccable taste

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #29 on:** July 23, 2009, 03:28:34 PM »

Quote from: swaggaz on July 23, 2009, 11:27:57 AM

Quote from: Jansen on July 23, 2009, 09:10:56 AM
itt shit taste brigade assembles

splosion man is AWESOME

losing interest

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on July 23, 2009, 01:45:36 AM
This game is AWESOME. I haven't played any of the single player campaign yet, but the co-op campaign is brilliant. It demands an incredible amount of co-operation and timing. Only play with really good friends, because you will flip out at each other.

The co-op campaign and single player campaign are completely different.

the co-op is different from single player? do those levels have cakes to collect too?

I ordered a cheap point card last night to buy this. I'm still hoping for a deal before Shadow Complex.

The singleplayer campaign and multiplayer campaigns are completely different.

cool breeze · « **Reply #30 on:** July 23, 2009, 06:25:59 PM »

Quote from: Jansen on July 23, 2009, 12:33:06 PM

Quote from: swaggaz on July 23, 2009, 11:27:57 AM
Quote from: Jansen on July 23, 2009, 09:10:56 AM
itt shit taste brigade assembles

splosion man is AWESOME

losing interest

why? it's a genuinely good game and miles above most of the trash that permeates xbla.

you can trust me as i have impeccable taste

I thought you were being sarcastic in that first point

demi · « **Reply #31 on:** July 23, 2009, 06:33:53 PM »

Quote from: Jansen on July 23, 2009, 12:33:06 PM

Quote from: swaggaz on July 23, 2009, 11:27:57 AM
Quote from: Jansen on July 23, 2009, 09:10:56 AM
itt shit taste brigade assembles

splosion man is AWESOME

losing interest

why? it's a genuinely good game and miles above most of the trash that permeates xbla.

you can trust me as i have impeccable taste

You really wow'd us with your Star Ocean 4 impressions though

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #32 on:** July 25, 2009, 11:03:30 PM »

Beat it. Game rocks.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #33 on:** July 26, 2009, 04:58:24 PM »

this game is fucking annoying. the game play is fine, it's the OMG SO CRAZY music and HAHA WOW THEY EXPLODE INTO MEAT artstyle and HEY LOOK AT THIS MASCOT HE'S A MASCOT HE'S SO CRAZY AND WILD NOTHING LIKE BUBSY THE CAT AT ALL MASCOT MASCOT MASCOT SEQUEL MASCOT.

Gamer trash probably find it appealing though.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #34 on:** July 26, 2009, 05:06:31 PM »

Custom soundtracks.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #35 on:** July 26, 2009, 05:09:01 PM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on July 26, 2009, 05:06:31 PM

Custom soundtracks.

yeah, I gotta get that going. Sucks that you can't just hook up an iphone to a 360 and play music (like you could with the ipod when the 360 launched.) Fuck Apple/MS/Whoever's responsible (i think it's apple...those fuckers)

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #36 on:** July 26, 2009, 06:19:45 PM »

iPods got blocked? That's pretty stupid.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 26, 2009, 07:53:45 PM »

no ipods work but iphones dont i think

chronovore · « **Reply #38 on:** July 27, 2009, 05:02:39 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on July 26, 2009, 07:53:45 PM

no ipods work but iphones dont i think

Correct. iPhones and iPod Touch uses a different directory structure than classic iPods, thus breaking everything. Blame The Steve.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #39 on:** July 27, 2009, 06:41:14 AM »

I'll try the demo soon. I got 250/250 in The Maw $:-\$

demi · « **Reply #40 on:** July 28, 2009, 04:16:21 AM »

I just got a free one from Rlan @ GAF's tweeter page.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #41 on:** July 28, 2009, 06:47:59 AM »

I saw in the achievements that The Maw himself features in this game. I'll probably get it, but Ive already got too much shit to play.

Need to 200/200:

Monkey Island
Phantasy Star 2
Magic the Gathering

before I get anything else on XBLA

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #42 on:** July 28, 2009, 10:07:31 AM »

I need 3 more cakes. I really pared down my cumulative times a lot in this second runthrough, even though I didn't replay every level. 3-5 in particular gets a shitton easier once you've done it.

demi · « **Reply #43 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:08:21 AM »

The co-op is unplayable. I couldnt even get to the 4th stage with a friend because it was completely unsynchronised.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #44 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:09:45 AM »

It's trash online for sure. I tried to finish off the co-op cakes with online people and it was a disaster.

demi · « **Reply #45 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:11:23 AM »

Does the cakes count for everyone, or just the person who nabbed it?

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #46 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:11:46 AM »

Everyone.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #47 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:05:51 PM »

I got 3 or 4 levels of co op before the lag set in, but after that it's unplayable.

I already got to 1-7 with people in person, so I'll just have to continue that way.

demi · « **Reply #48 on:** August 01, 2009, 05:12:25 PM »

2-11 is some epic glitchshit. Am I the only one having trouble just getting past the first bit where you have to bounce in that little room? The canister doesnt launch me over, it pushes me back out of the room.

demi · « **Reply #49 on:** August 02, 2009, 12:04:13 AM »

I beat it... that ending was amazing. Maybe I was wrong about this game, lol. Now I am doing Hardcore mode.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #50 on:** August 02, 2009, 05:38:15 AM »

yeah, I'll have to get this. Achievements do-able? Local co-op is fine right?

demi · « **Reply #51 on:** August 02, 2009, 05:45:44 AM »

Yeah you can do local, the online is just really laggy and shit. Hardcore mode is pretty brutal. You have to do each level in one go, no checkpoints, one hit kills. I only have like 15 levels left.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #52 on:** August 02, 2009, 05:50:17 AM »

goddamn hard mode aye. The Maw was piss easy to 100% so I was expecting more of the same.

demi · « **Reply #53 on:** August 02, 2009, 05:51:17 AM »

This is a huge step above The Shit(ty fucking game)

Hardcore Mode is a pretty good badge to put on your wall.

archie4208 · « **Reply #54 on:** August 02, 2009, 12:47:16 PM »

I didn't see that ending coming.

demi · « **Reply #55 on:** August 02, 2009, 05:31:44 PM »

Finished Hardcore Mode. Not remotely difficult... had a choke spot a few times though due to those stupid ass flying robots that shoot lasers.

My reward? A pop up that said I'm awesome. I'll take it.

archie4208 · « **Reply #56 on:** August 02, 2009, 05:43:14 PM »

Did you find out what unlocks the avatar clothing yet?

demi · « **Reply #57 on:** August 02, 2009, 05:47:04 PM »

Nothing does yet. I hope it's for Hardcore Mode, though.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #58 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:48:59 AM »

Got the co-op cake achievement. The rest of the achievements should be a breeze. I'm going to 200 this one.

demi · « **Reply #59 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:50:33 AM »

I want to co-op why does it have to be shitty broken : (

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Author Topic: Am I missing something with Splosion Man? (Read 3773 times)