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Post by paulofthewest on Aug 2, 2020 10:52:06 GMT -5
While I want that zapper, I know I'd play it for 5 minutes and then put it away.
Heh, I couldn't find the zapper on ebay.
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Post by Ex on Aug 2, 2020 10:57:37 GMT -5
Yep, released May 18th, 2010 on 360 and PS3. I'm kinda surprised it's never been ported to PC by now. I personally beat Red Dead Redemption back in 2015. These were my thoughts at the time: In 2005 Rockstar set out to create an epic western tale of unprecedented proportions. Five years later, with the aid of over 800 development staffers, and a budget approaching $100 million, Rockstar succeeded in producing exactly that. Mission absolutely accomplished.
What is Red Dead Redemption? It is the ultimate cowboy and/or outlaw western fantasy, encapsulating everything that is great about the genre. Huge and magnificent vistas await your exploration, with graphics that are absolutely convincing. Seedy outlaw towns, brothels and saloons are there for your amusement as well. Danger, excitement and thrills await at every bend of the horizon. If you've seen it done in a western, chances are RDR will let you do it too.
Not that RDR doesn't have its own ideas for a story, because RDR has a fantastic plot, with one of the most daring and best endings I've seen in a video game. (Stellar voice acting and cutscene direction aid in the delivery of this aspect.) Wicked combat with guns and action galore keep the pace exciting. Riding wily horses is a thrill of its own. From treasure hunting, to poker playing, to throwing horseshoes, to arm wrestling, to fighting cougars, and so much more... boredom is a word seldom heard. The dynamic soundtrack fully fits the atmosphere and it's outstanding. And tarnation ain't these graphics pretty!
There's so much stuff crammed into RDR, I could write ten paragraphs and still only scratch the surface. I'll just say this; if you enjoy westerns, moral freedom, and epic adventure, Red Dead Redemption is an experience you simply cannot miss. Grab your six shooter, a steed you can trust, and tip your Carlsbad to the sunset. Once you ride out on this range, it's gonna take a posse to bring you back.
I put 29 hours 54 minutes into the game, and rated it 10/10.
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Post by toei on Aug 2, 2020 13:53:20 GMT -5
I don't think light gun games really got good until Virtua Cop in 1994 - it's a genre that really benefits from 3d, because in 2d it always felt like a simple shooting gallery. This was an interesting read, though. I knew about electro-mechanical light gun games, but I'm not sure if I'd read about one using live footage. The sprites in the port are pretty cool, too, and as usual, Japan got the cool accessory, but the game itself sounds more like a novelty.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2020 3:33:14 GMT -5
I'm admittedly not a big Old West fan and the only game so far that seemed any cool to me was Red Dead Revolver, but I couldn't emulate it properly (got low FPS). It's a Rockstar game, but Capcom was initially overseeing the project and the game was going to be a spiritual successor to Gun.Smoke. In any case, this does sorta feel more like a Capcom than a Rockstar game.
Regardless of emulation issues, I could see myself enjoying much more a game like this through a straight PC port - which is not going to happen.
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Post by Ex on Aug 3, 2020 9:33:05 GMT -5
This is on my list to play this month too. I've had a copy of the Xbox version forever, but have never booted it up. A fellow gamer long ago told me he only enjoyed the portions Capcom created, and the quality suffered once Rockstar took over. Well we'll see.
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Post by Xeogred on Aug 3, 2020 12:13:55 GMT -5
I think Rockstar is one of the most overrated company in the business... but I'll spare everyone the rant.
I gave RDR a shot but it bored me quickly. I know some people that hate GTA and still loved it, but yeah.
I'm warming up to Western movies over the years, at least.
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Post by Sarge on Aug 3, 2020 13:28:16 GMT -5
I tried some Cowboy Kid on NES. It's heavily influenced by Konami's Goemon NES games. I have my doubts that I stick with it, though - I don't find it all that fun, and it's got some of the wonkiest hit detection around.
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Post by Ex on Aug 4, 2020 9:51:59 GMT -5
I tried some Cowboy Kid on NES. / I don't find it all that fun, and it's got some of the wonkiest hit detection around. Pity that's the case, it was on my "to try on NES" list, along with Gun.Smoke and The Lone Ranger. I'm pretty sure you already beat Whomp 'Em. There's a bunch of other western games I plan to sample, and maybe beat for this theme. This particular first week of August is not particularity generous with free time for me though. After the 10th however, I think I'll have more time for Club Retro gaming. I'll try to squeeze another simple game in this week though.
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Post by Chema on Aug 4, 2020 9:55:41 GMT -5
Though I should focus on finishing Quake II (and starting Gargoyle's Quest), I feel compelled to try Gunple: Gunman’s Proof for the Super Famicom because I am interested in the combination of Zelda dungeons and shooting mechanics.
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Post by toei on Aug 4, 2020 9:58:03 GMT -5
Though I should focus on finishing Quake II (and starting Gargoyle's Quest), I feel compelled to try Gunple: Gunman’s Proof for the Super Famicom because I am interested in the combination of Zelda dungeons and shooting mechanics. It's a cool little game. The dungeons are more NES Zelda than SNES, and there's a dash of Earthbound in there too.
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