Dead Space... On the Wii!!!

[InternalPrimate]

Here's an article on the announcement and possible qualities of the upcoming release.

So is there anyone else here crazy excited about this game? Besides Mr. Matthews of course (I'm assuming ) With the way Capcom ported RE4 to the Wii, I have really high hopes for this release. The unique Wii controls seem like a perfect fit for this game, but of course there's some major differences between this and RE4.

RE4 wasn't originally released in HD, and the Wii version of the game was actually the best looking. Dead Space was not only developed in HD, but it also heavily relies on its amazing atmosphere. Will the major limitations in both visuals and sound hurt the game for the Wii?

As a business decision, I like what EA is doing. PS3 and Xbox360 Dead Space combined sales is a little under 1.5 million, which RE4 for the Wii outsold on its own. Of course, that was a much more popular title. So we'll see if the decision works out. I sincerely hope it does, because I truly think that survival horror games are a perfect fit for the Wii.

[MrMatthews]

Excited about this game? Not so much. By the time it comes out for the Wii, I'll probably be able to get the 360 version for $20 or less.

But . . . I like what this game represents. This is just one of many (hopefully) quality titles coming out for the Wii this year. Maybe by the end of 2009 the Wii's reputation as a junk console for old people will have softened and gaming snobs & developers alike will begin taking it seriously.

Here's a crazy idea, though . . . how about developers don't wait six months or so to port 360 and PS3 titles to the Wii (and no more PS2 ports, while you're at it). Even better - why don't you develop some original mature content for the console, huh?

[AD2101]

bah, EA might as well put a bib on it and call it dead space light. it will still probably be a passable port but what made the game was the atmosphere, something wii users will almost certainly NOT find in this bastard of a port.

[MrMatthews]

Yeah, because the Wii doesn't have an "atmosphere chip."

No offense AD, but that was a pretty stupid comment. It's mainly because I hate that kind of ignorance that I have a reputation for loving the Wii in the first place.

[InternalPrimate]

Excited about this game? Not so much. By the time it comes out for the Wii, I'll probably be able to get the 360 version for $20 or less.

But . . . I like what this game represents. This is just one of many (hopefully) quality titles coming out for the Wii this year. Maybe by the end of 2009 the Wii's reputation as a junk console for old people will have softened and gaming snobs & developers alike will begin taking it seriously.

Here's a crazy idea, though . . . how about developers don't wait six months or so to port 360 and PS3 titles to the Wii (and no more PS2 ports, while you're at it). Even better - why don't you develop some original mature content for the console, huh?

I was so sure you'd be excited! The big question with this game is whether or not it's going to be a direct port. IGN seems to think otherwise, and I really hope they're right. It's not EA's style, but one can hope, right?

I think, more than anything else, this represents a possible change in which games are selected for the Wii. The console is by far the leader in units sold, and no matter how many grandpas and grandmas own the console, there is still a giant hardcore user base that needs to be catered to. The market is waiting to be filled, and EA may be one of the first to oblige.

[MrMatthews]

Well, I wasn't excited about the game until I actually read the article and heard it compared to RE4. Is it that similar? If so, I might just hold off getting the 360 version after all and see what the reviews are like for the Wii version later this year.

And what's that other "hardcore" game coming out for the Wii? The survival horror in the mountains one.

[InternalPrimate]

It's similar in a lot of key ways, but I'd say that it fits a little more into the "Survival Horror" genre than RE4. Whereas RE4 focussed on action and story, Dead Space focusses more on atmosphere and tense moments. The devil is in the details. It gets compared to RE4 so often because of the control system. Over the shoulder shooting just like RE4 (except you can now move while shooting). The enemies are a bit faster, and it's all about how you take each type out. Outside of RE4, I'm not really a big fan of the genre, but I found Dead Space to be brilliant. I'm really glad I only rented it and got through a third of the total game

Cursed Mountain is the other Survival Horror title. It looks a bit boring to me, but hopefully it turns out great. The Wii needs more games like this to balance things out.

[AD2101]

Yeah, because the Wii doesn't have an "atmosphere chip."

No offense AD, but that was a pretty stupid comment. It's mainly because I hate that kind of ignorance that I have a reputation for loving the Wii in the first place.

Woa, didn't mean to hit a soft spot there. I'm not trying to be "ignorant," I'm just trying to say that a little something is more than likely going to get lost in translation here. For most people that little something is what took the game from "meh" to the great game that it is. Sure the Wii version will get some new control scheme which may or may not be worth sticking with, but the main draw of this game was the atmosphere, or lack thereof, throughout the game.

You did play the 360/PS3 version right? There's a lot to miss if your not rocking out with a HDTV and awesome sound. Hell I have a SDTV and found myself nearly dying in the airless environments because I would just stare out into space, really impressed with all the details, like the individual water molecules dropping out of the ripped water lines in the ship, and the muffled sound. I'm by no means a graphics whore but it was really quite stunning.

But if you really thrive on other peoples hate for the Wii and lackluster ports, then I hope this port blows (Only trying to help).

Plus I was typing that post on my PS3 and didn't want to spend the time making a completely coherent post

[MrMatthews]

Well, to say that a game's atmosphere is tied to the capabilities of the hardware is comparable to judging a film's acting by the sound system in the theater you saw it in.

What about the Silent Hill series or the Resident Evil series? The Playstation and the GameCube aren't as powerful as the 360 - does that mean those games don't have any atmosphere, either?

It's up to EA. They'll either port it lazily and it will turn out crappy, or they'll do it right and the spirit of the game will remain intact.

[AD2101]

Well I would say its more like judging a film's (game) acting by the capabilities of the actors (console) involved. The TV and sound system your playing the game on would be more alike to the picture and sound in the theater you saw the film in but i catch your drift.

As for RE and Silent Hill, up until Silent Hill: Homecoming came, the GC and the PS2 were the ONLY/top consoles you could get those games on. The 360 wasn't even on shelves yet when the RE4 came out. I can't really talk about atmosphere in those games in comparison to Dead Space, because I still don't know if you've played the game. If you haven't then I guess wait for the Wii version if that's the route your leaning towards, but I think its too late for people like me.

The only real solution is to wait for the game to come out, play that alongside the 360/PS3 version, and see if holds it own and brings anything new to the table. Personally, I already beat Dead Space 4 times, gathered all the trophies for it, and is up there with MGS4 as game of 2008 IMO, so that's why I'm more than a little skeptical about it getting the "Wii touch."

[MrMatthews]

As for RE and Silent Hill, up until Silent Hill: Homecoming came, the GC and the PS2 were the ONLY/top consoles you could get those games on. The 360 wasn't even on shelves yet when the RE4 came out.

The point I was trying to make is that even (comparatively) primitive consoles like the Playstation can create atmospheric games. The Wii may not be much more powerful than than the GameCube, but let's not forget that the Resident Evil games for the GCN were . . . well, we know what they were.

I can't really talk about atmosphere in those games in comparison to Dead Space, because I still don't know if you've played the game. If you haven't then I guess wait for the Wii version if that's the route your leaning towards, but I think its too late for people like me.

The only real solution is to wait for the game to come out, play that alongside the 360/PS3 version, and see if holds it own and brings anything new to the table. Personally, I already beat Dead Space 4 times, gathered all the trophies for it, and is up there with MGS4 as game of 2008 IMO, so that's why I'm more than a little skeptical about it getting the "Wii touch."

I had only a mild interest in Dead Space until very recently. I was actually waiting for the price to come down significantly before I bought it. I do intend to own it in some fashion (I may very well get the Wii version, depending on what the reviews are like. In my opinion, the Wii version of RE4 is the definitive version, so I try to keep an open mind about Wii ports), so I appreciate you being sensitive about spoilers (I assume that's what you were doing, anyway).

To be honest, though, when it comes to non-exclusive games, I'll almost always lean towards the 360 version. If the game is going to cost $60 either way, I might as well get the best-looking/sounding/playing.

Sorry if I was short with you this morning. Wii-bashing is a bit of a sore spot of mine, not because it's my favorite console, but mainly because I think much of its criticisms are somewhat undeserved.