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Yes you read It right.
Jeez what a serious let down!
Ever since I had my system since the famous Price drop the days of disappointment continued to gain momentum, day after day.
At first I said, hell, not a bad system. But urghh, the 'Supposed' gaming greats really showed what this system is really worth!
Ive quite a healthy selection of Title's now and I have to ask one thing: "Where on earth are all the wonderful games?" "Where on earth is the wonderful Dreamcast beating visuals?"
Yes I have to say Many of the Dreamcasts games surpass anything I have seen on PS2!
Take a look at Skies of Arcadia, wonderful visuals, wonderful game and yet there is nothing of it's type on PS2 a year in!
Sonic Adventure 2 and Even the Shenmue series would put all the PS2 title's to utter shame.
Simply being the reason that we where all promised a 'Super-Duper' visual machine coupled with the oh so supposedly lovely 'Emotion engine', but darn have I saw any evidence of visual splendour! Where Is It?
Even Metal Gear Solid 2 going by the Demo doesn't even surpass the visuals of Shenmue 1 or 2!
And don't argue that It does, because I have the games and It doesn't!! Full stop!!. MGS2 Demo is good yes, but weren't we expected better from the Great PS2?
And thats just the visual side that Disappoints, theres the problem with the 'oh so many great AAA games' too.
Ive my fair share of the supposed PS2 greats and boy have I grown tired of them! I didn't at first mind you, but then I realised, 'Dreamcast could do all that! But with the PS2 We where promised better'!
And so we where!. I know what I'm talking about too, Im a true PS Fan with a Gigantic library to put many to shame.
On the let down's, one example Iv'e seen In recent days Is Crash Bandicoot on PS2, to be totally honest I didn't see much difference in this game from It's PS counterpart!
Why Is this? Come on PS2 Developers! give us something with a bit of oomph!!, give us what we where promised!!, visuals in next gen style!!, GTA3 was recently a prime example too of great gameplay but lacking in the promised Next Gen Visuals.
And you know what? Can you really blame Sony giving a statement in releasing a successor to the PS2 within 2 years? After seeing the visual might and technology of Gamecube and X-box?
Who can blame them, In my opinion, the PS2 is a BIG let down and thats that, Iv'e changed my opinion yes, but then I have givin the system long enough to prove its worth and It hasn't!
(I'm expecting to see the Zealot's quoting part's word for word, yawn!)
Jeez what a serious let down!
Ever since I had my system since the famous Price drop the days of disappointment continued to gain momentum, day after day.
At first I said, hell, not a bad system. But urghh, the 'Supposed' gaming greats really showed what this system is really worth!
Ive quite a healthy selection of Title's now and I have to ask one thing: "Where on earth are all the wonderful games?" "Where on earth is the wonderful Dreamcast beating visuals?"
Yes I have to say Many of the Dreamcasts games surpass anything I have seen on PS2!
Take a look at Skies of Arcadia, wonderful visuals, wonderful game and yet there is nothing of it's type on PS2 a year in!
Sonic Adventure 2 and Even the Shenmue series would put all the PS2 title's to utter shame.
Simply being the reason that we where all promised a 'Super-Duper' visual machine coupled with the oh so supposedly lovely 'Emotion engine', but darn have I saw any evidence of visual splendour! Where Is It?
Even Metal Gear Solid 2 going by the Demo doesn't even surpass the visuals of Shenmue 1 or 2!
And don't argue that It does, because I have the games and It doesn't!! Full stop!!. MGS2 Demo is good yes, but weren't we expected better from the Great PS2?
And thats just the visual side that Disappoints, theres the problem with the 'oh so many great AAA games' too.
Ive my fair share of the supposed PS2 greats and boy have I grown tired of them! I didn't at first mind you, but then I realised, 'Dreamcast could do all that! But with the PS2 We where promised better'!
And so we where!. I know what I'm talking about too, Im a true PS Fan with a Gigantic library to put many to shame.
On the let down's, one example Iv'e seen In recent days Is Crash Bandicoot on PS2, to be totally honest I didn't see much difference in this game from It's PS counterpart!
Why Is this? Come on PS2 Developers! give us something with a bit of oomph!!, give us what we where promised!!, visuals in next gen style!!, GTA3 was recently a prime example too of great gameplay but lacking in the promised Next Gen Visuals.
And you know what? Can you really blame Sony giving a statement in releasing a successor to the PS2 within 2 years? After seeing the visual might and technology of Gamecube and X-box?
Who can blame them, In my opinion, the PS2 is a BIG let down and thats that, Iv'e changed my opinion yes, but then I have givin the system long enough to prove its worth and It hasn't!
(I'm expecting to see the Zealot's quoting part's word for word, yawn!)
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Tiltawhirl wrote:
> Ant wrote:
And Roque Leader's not detailed! They all just do the same thing
> over
> and over!
What all just do the same thing over and over?
How
> the heck is Rogue Leader not detailed?
All the 'looping' ships in the background and other characters-they do the same thing over and over. Well, that's according to someone who has played the game.
> Ant wrote:
And Roque Leader's not detailed! They all just do the same thing
> over
> and over!
What all just do the same thing over and over?
How
> the heck is Rogue Leader not detailed?
All the 'looping' ships in the background and other characters-they do the same thing over and over. Well, that's according to someone who has played the game.
Or†ega wrote:
> Ant wrote:
> I've really got too much other stuff to do (such as wiping my
> ar*e), than argue
> with this topic
but you still went ahead and argued
> huh?
Yeah, but that was after we had some better arguments.
So shush, before I come and steal your sugar.
> Ant wrote:
> I've really got too much other stuff to do (such as wiping my
> ar*e), than argue
> with this topic
but you still went ahead and argued
> huh?
Yeah, but that was after we had some better arguments.
So shush, before I come and steal your sugar.
Ant wrote:
And Roque Leader's not detailed! They all just do the same thing over
> and over!
What all just do the same thing over and over?
How the heck is Rogue Leader not detailed?
And Roque Leader's not detailed! They all just do the same thing over
> and over!
What all just do the same thing over and over?
How the heck is Rogue Leader not detailed?
"PLAYSTATION2: The Biggest Disappointment in Gaming History."
No. I don't agree with this.
The Virtual Boy was a far greater disappointment.
And besides, the Playstation hasn't disappointed the majority of people that bought one, has it?
I think it's fair to say the the Playstation2 has struggled to live up to some of the claims made about it, but that's the trouble with hype. I've said that there are only 2 games that would make me buy a Playstation2, if I had the cash, and the time to play it.. Those games are Grand Theft Auto3 and Silent Hill 2. These games both look amazing, and your reports certainly make them out to be fantastic. But that doesn't mean that if I had a PS2 I'd only get those 2 games (let's ignore my terrible financial situation for this post, I'm talking hypothetically). There are many, many decent games. These games don't necessarily sell consoles to the masses, but they're great fun. There are plenty of very good games out there.
I've seen many, many people write that the PS2 is finally living up to it's promises, and the like. This is good, I like to see plenty of good games out there. Now that developers have got the hang of things it's quite apparent that th equality of the games on the Playstation2 is rising.
Admittedly many of those games are not for me. I'm not a big fan of games that have realistic settings, gloomy graphics and the like, and it takes something really special to make me want such games. Many, many people, however, love this type of game, and would see a wide range of great games for the PS2 that they WANT to play.
For me, the types of games I want most are on the Gamecube. Simple fact, I looked at what was coming out and made a decision, that's not even up for discussion.
But I HAVE persuaded my brother to get a Playstation2. Well, almost. He hasn't completely been convinced yet, but he wants a DVD player, and already has a few PSX games. I like the PS2. I know that there are decent games, games that he will enjoy more than I would, and games that he can play without having to please little children.
So he get's a PS2, I get to play some of it's games, but still go home to my 'Cube, a console that offers me and my family more. I get the best of both worlds, and can't see myself getting disappointed.
No. I don't agree with this.
The Virtual Boy was a far greater disappointment.
And besides, the Playstation hasn't disappointed the majority of people that bought one, has it?
I think it's fair to say the the Playstation2 has struggled to live up to some of the claims made about it, but that's the trouble with hype. I've said that there are only 2 games that would make me buy a Playstation2, if I had the cash, and the time to play it.. Those games are Grand Theft Auto3 and Silent Hill 2. These games both look amazing, and your reports certainly make them out to be fantastic. But that doesn't mean that if I had a PS2 I'd only get those 2 games (let's ignore my terrible financial situation for this post, I'm talking hypothetically). There are many, many decent games. These games don't necessarily sell consoles to the masses, but they're great fun. There are plenty of very good games out there.
I've seen many, many people write that the PS2 is finally living up to it's promises, and the like. This is good, I like to see plenty of good games out there. Now that developers have got the hang of things it's quite apparent that th equality of the games on the Playstation2 is rising.
Admittedly many of those games are not for me. I'm not a big fan of games that have realistic settings, gloomy graphics and the like, and it takes something really special to make me want such games. Many, many people, however, love this type of game, and would see a wide range of great games for the PS2 that they WANT to play.
For me, the types of games I want most are on the Gamecube. Simple fact, I looked at what was coming out and made a decision, that's not even up for discussion.
But I HAVE persuaded my brother to get a Playstation2. Well, almost. He hasn't completely been convinced yet, but he wants a DVD player, and already has a few PSX games. I like the PS2. I know that there are decent games, games that he will enjoy more than I would, and games that he can play without having to please little children.
So he get's a PS2, I get to play some of it's games, but still go home to my 'Cube, a console that offers me and my family more. I get the best of both worlds, and can't see myself getting disappointed.
March/spring 2002 for Gamecube?
Its exactly what all "Nintys" would like to believe, and I`m sure Nintendo won`t be exactly pleased to advertise to the contrary, but did anybody read Digitiser last night? The clearly Nintendo biased group were actually talking about the delay possibly extending to september 2002.
Even if that report is just a rumour, the number of rumours going around are certainly beginning to suggest a large delay could occur.
Its exactly what all "Nintys" would like to believe, and I`m sure Nintendo won`t be exactly pleased to advertise to the contrary, but did anybody read Digitiser last night? The clearly Nintendo biased group were actually talking about the delay possibly extending to september 2002.
Even if that report is just a rumour, the number of rumours going around are certainly beginning to suggest a large delay could occur.
Ant wrote:
Well perhaps that's because
> Nintendo decide to bring their console out 2 years after the PS2.
The gamecube was released in the US only a year after the PS2 launch. You cant really compare SONY europe with Nintendo Europe as we all know Ninty dont give about us.
Well perhaps that's because
> Nintendo decide to bring their console out 2 years after the PS2.
The gamecube was released in the US only a year after the PS2 launch. You cant really compare SONY europe with Nintendo Europe as we all know Ninty dont give about us.
Ant wrote:
>Wave Race?? I can just play Splashdown.
Lol @ the fact that you are even comparing Splashdown with Wave race. I've seen Reviews of Splashdown as low as 60%.
>Wave Race?? I can just play Splashdown.
Lol @ the fact that you are even comparing Splashdown with Wave race. I've seen Reviews of Splashdown as low as 60%.
Ant wrote:
> I've really got too much other stuff to do (such as wiping my ar*e), than argue
> with this topic
but you still went ahead and argued huh?
> I've really got too much other stuff to do (such as wiping my ar*e), than argue
> with this topic
but you still went ahead and argued huh?
How could you say this?? i will ask again how could you say this??
This is foolish, how more wrong could you be?? This is like saying Mystique isn't a girl!! Or Sheepy is actually human!! It is complete and utter madness. ARGHHHHHHHH.
*Calm yourself, don't get carried away. Breathe in, Breathe out*
Ok, in my honest opinion, i believe that the PS2 hs lived up to it's expectations. It has got some quality games and great functions. it plays like a dream.
You compare all this to console that aren't even out yet or even worse a console that has been out alot longer. It is like comparing a fully grown man to an unborn cild, you just can't.
There is one point you have missed though, this that the PS2 has only been out a year, so i think your expectations are a bit too high for a technically new console. In a year or so there will be alot of great games just be patient.
You know the saying "Patience is a virtue", use it.
This is foolish, how more wrong could you be?? This is like saying Mystique isn't a girl!! Or Sheepy is actually human!! It is complete and utter madness. ARGHHHHHHHH.
*Calm yourself, don't get carried away. Breathe in, Breathe out*
Ok, in my honest opinion, i believe that the PS2 hs lived up to it's expectations. It has got some quality games and great functions. it plays like a dream.
You compare all this to console that aren't even out yet or even worse a console that has been out alot longer. It is like comparing a fully grown man to an unborn cild, you just can't.
There is one point you have missed though, this that the PS2 has only been out a year, so i think your expectations are a bit too high for a technically new console. In a year or so there will be alot of great games just be patient.
You know the saying "Patience is a virtue", use it.
Cold Night, Isn't It?
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