tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625171860671748699.post4107463642253519113..comments2024-01-30T18:06:40.312-08:00Comments on Up late talking games & writing? You're...: Teething, Risen, and Perfect Dark ReduxBrad Gallawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09452185302281177580noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625171860671748699.post-15071185474052737332010-03-17T01:42:16.574-07:002010-03-17T01:42:16.574-07:00Thanks for the comments, JS!Thanks for the comments, JS!Brad Gallawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452185302281177580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625171860671748699.post-18940685688581261582010-03-16T16:37:46.065-07:002010-03-16T16:37:46.065-07:00Judging by your past comments on Goldeneye, you...Judging by your past comments on Goldeneye, you're really not going to be engaged by PD. The gameplay is very similar to the Bond game, but the atmosphere and intensity are significantly weaker. It does have the merit of being very balanced and challenging, though, and some of the levels are brilliant.<br /><br />The plot is solid, albeit at times a little difficult to follow, but most of the characters are bland, which detracts from the overall experience (and may just be the reason why the missions themselves feel a bit void of pathos). Avoiding too many spoilers, the plot concerns two private corporations in contact with two different alien civilisations who are at war with each other. As an agent for the corporation allied with the 'good' aliens, you're involved in a number of missions of remarkable variety to sabotage the machinations of your adversaries. The plot does take an impressive number of twists and turns, so it's gripping; I wouldn't say it holds any great artistic or dramatic merit, though, nor did it do much to advance the medium, so I don't think it's worth revisiting in its entirety.<br /><br />Personally, I think that PD stands to Goldeneye the way that Donkey Kong 64 stood to Banjo Kazooie: bigger and weightier in every way, but more dispersive, more derivative, and not nearly as charming.The Judgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911072587886208028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625171860671748699.post-20346748711814532142010-03-16T02:10:36.125-07:002010-03-16T02:10:36.125-07:00Erm, I would say that the remake may fare better i...Erm, I would say that the remake may fare better in your view. Obviously the controls will be very different and it will look and move better than the N64 classic.<br /><br />In terms of story and character, I'm a fan of Joanna Dark, sexy and tongue in cheek. The story is both sensible and quirky. Overall, I think the game stands out for being a tight shooter, rather than a tour de force of story telling.<br /><br />Of course, it's hard to say how it will all translate to the remake though.Daniel Lipscombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151874418130377973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625171860671748699.post-57965033932664208882010-03-16T01:50:31.310-07:002010-03-16T01:50:31.310-07:00Daniel: To tell the honest truth, I'm actually...Daniel: To tell the honest truth, I'm actually not a Goldeneye fan.<br /><br />I couldn't stand the control scheme back in the day, and I've never been one for vs. multiplayer outside of fighting games. Never finished the game, although I tried to several times. It holds up even more poorly today than I remember it back then (on the N64, anyway) and I've given it up as a lost cause. One of those ‘just not for me’ things. <br /><br />Do you think PD would strike me the same way, or would the upgrade to 360 make enough of a difference? <br /><br />I'd love to hear a bit about the story and characters, BTW. Substantial and worth mentioning, or no?Brad Gallawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452185302281177580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625171860671748699.post-80890248253096752442010-03-16T01:43:28.654-07:002010-03-16T01:43:28.654-07:00If you are a fan of Goldeneye, then you'll lik...If you are a fan of Goldeneye, then you'll likely be a fan of Perfect Dark. I've played the latest remake briefly and I was impressed. Just downloading review code now, I will give you a proper verdict later today.Daniel Lipscombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151874418130377973noreply@blogger.com