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rutter 22 Jul 2009 11:21:52 1,918 posts
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Yeah, I just scheduled up the demo. This one has really caught me by surprise.

After reading the review and watching the gameplay demo UG linked to - I'm really quite excited about it!

Syrette 22 Jul 2009 11:22:47 51,181 posts
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Still can't get connect to Live so no 'Splosion Man for me just yet.

Paperghost 22 Jul 2009 14:22:20 1,702 posts
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um, does anyone know how to get past the bit on level 1-1 where you have to get across a ledge that pops up a huge tip about being able to explode 3 times?

i feel a bit thick for not being able to work it out but ah well.

BinaryBob101 22 Jul 2009 14:24:43 27,756 posts
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Yeah, jump on the machine thing in the middle and it will hurtle you forward. Nice demo.

mad_caddy 22 Jul 2009 14:32:06 3,751 posts
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It's well worth it, the character anims are fairly good for a laugh and the gameplay is simple yet rewarding. the levels get challenging at times, some of the checkpointing is a little up and down (some big gaps for 'complicated' areas) but all in all, a cracking game.

Nemesis 22 Jul 2009 15:01:14 20,312 posts
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Pretty good demo; doesn't outstay it's welcome. It seemed pretty damn fast once you really get motoring in a Sonic kinda way, not sure if I want 50(?) levels of it though.

Think I'll wait on you lot before dropping 800 points on it...

Kay 22 Jul 2009 15:12:03 21,321 posts
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I've loved the look of this ever since I first saw it. I'll try the demo and, unless I hate it, most probably buy - 800 points seems like a fair price.

What's also great is the game has unlockable gamerpics/themes/avatar clothing, just like with The Maw. Other developers should take note.

AvoidDaNoid 22 Jul 2009 17:47:34 1 posts
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I have played this for a few hours already. It is a fantastic game so far. Once you get past the 1st 3 levels (the demo levels) it really picks up. I haven't had this much fun since SMB3

sanctusmortis 22 Jul 2009 18:05:21 9,914 posts
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Having just gained another 4200 MSP, might drop some on this... and then save the rest for Trials and Shadow Complex, natch.

duttyri 22 Jul 2009 18:09:40 8 posts
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Some of the achievements are great, stupid but they make you laugh. Also don't choose the way of the coward because they humiliate you for it

don't know where eurogamers getting a 7 from easily an 8 for what you get for the price, i'd give it a 9 personally but there you go.

Paperghost 22 Jul 2009 18:10:03 1,702 posts
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finally got past the first level, and its wonderful stuff. reminds me of sonic before they turned him into a werehog with a big sword or whatever the hell they did to him.

sanctusmortis 22 Jul 2009 18:13:32 9,914 posts
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duttyri wrote:
Some of the achievements are great, stupid but they make you laugh. Also don't choose the way of the coward because they humiliate you for it don't know where eurogamers getting a 7 from easily an 8 for what you get for the price, i'd give it a 9 personally but there you go.

I hear it's very short, and they hate that.

duttyri 22 Jul 2009 18:17:57 8 posts
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sanctusmortis wrote:

duttyri wrote:
Some of the achievements are great, stupid but they make you laugh. Also don't choose the way of the coward because they humiliate you for it don't know where eurogamers getting a 7 from easily an 8 for what you get for the price, i'd give it a 9 personally but there you go.

I hear it's very short, and they hate that.

I don't know how 50 (challenging) single player levels 50 co op over live or local, time trials well worth my �10. Not even half way through and its taken me 4-5 hours just on the singleplayer (screw you 2-6)

DanMW 22 Jul 2009 19:19:25 824 posts
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You get extra value with some gamer pictures and a theme that you can unlock as you progress. Every game should have this option.

Great game, only finished a couple of levels so far.

Paperghost 22 Jul 2009 19:56:26 1,702 posts
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i love the utterly random nonsense - like there's a bit of music that seems to be ripped right out of a bruce lee film at a certain point, even though it has no connection to what is happening on screen. quite a few laugh out loud moments so far, that one included.

i love his aeroplane run too.

WinterSnowblind 22 Jul 2009 21:33:36 1,278 posts
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sanctusmortis wrote:

duttyri wrote:
Some of the achievements are great, stupid but they make you laugh. Also don't choose the way of the coward because they humiliate you for it don't know where eurogamers getting a 7 from easily an 8 for what you get for the price, i'd give it a 9 personally but there you go.

I hear it's very short, and they hate that.

Someone already covered it, but just to emphesis that point.. The game is most definitely not short. 50 levels, and 50 totally different co-op levels which progressively get more difficult..

Free gamer pics, premium theme and avatar accesories also make the price well worth it.

GloatingSwine 22 Jul 2009 23:56:58 3,916 posts
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This is utter fucking mayhem.

I love it!

GloatingSwine 23 Jul 2009 00:02:59 3,916 posts
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Nemesis wrote:It seemed pretty damn fast once you really get motoring in a Sonic kinda way.

Someone needs to strap Sonic Team down with a copy of this game. This is what a "fast" game should be.

Jimbob89 23 Jul 2009 13:57:29 118 posts
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I'm getting my ass kicked by the giant robot on 1-16. I'm doing well then all of a sudden i get launched to the screen without any warning. Does anybody know what to do? I don't want to use "way of the coward". I'm a man damn it! Cheers

pjmaybe 23 Jul 2009 13:59:28 70,666 posts
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No someone needs to strap the sonic team down and not let them make any more sonic games.

This is rather good though, plays superbly.

Syrette 23 Jul 2009 14:01:11 51,181 posts
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So how does the Maw related achievement work then?

Inquisitor Moderator 23 Jul 2009 14:05:38 14,558 posts
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I really enjoyed the demo. The lead character is just hilarious, his animations are so over the top and insane. I can tell it will get quite tough by the end, but then it is sort of puzzle gamey as well as being a platformer. Reminds me rather a lot of sonic as others have said. Speed plus puzzle elements.

Page1 23 Jul 2009 14:07:22 2,628 posts
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Love this game so far.
But is it me hearing things or are there random movie quotes at times?

pjmaybe 23 Jul 2009 14:10:25 70,666 posts
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I dunno what you mean

(get your aaaahs to maaaahs)

Page1 23 Jul 2009 14:21:26 2,628 posts
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lol

Just checked and my partner is playing this at the moment, so I'll be giving the co-op a go later by the looks of it.

MrTomFTW Moderator 23 Jul 2009 17:38:56 47,501 posts
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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay CAKE!

Also: The doughnut song rocks :-)

Inquisitor Moderator 24 Jul 2009 04:08:47 14,558 posts
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Bought it a few hours ago and can't stop playing it. Some classic nods to some of my favourite movies too. Best so far was after defeating a giant robot it clung to a cliff edge for a moment. Mr 'Splosion comes out with "See you at the party Richter" just before the robot falls classic stuff. Great fun. Unfortunately it can be a little frustrating at times. Collision detection with the explodable barrels being my main gripe.

Super_Zee 24 Jul 2009 04:56:41 2,105 posts
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The demo is making me laugh so much that it would be rude not to buy the full game. It's great, and the running plane noises will never, ever get old.

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