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Title: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: DesmondThe3rd on December 28, 2010, 04:12:51 AM
I loved the TG-16 and Genesis originals and still do so when I saw that Namco was doing a new Splatterhouse game after decades of nothing I just had to play it! It was crazy too because I got the game before I saw any mainstream reviews by Gamespot or IGN first, which ironicly both gave it below average ratings. Good thing I didn't though cause the game is one of the best action games I played this year in my opinion. I wanna hear different opinions out there though to see you agree or am I just crazy? I even did a review on it recently for YT:
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Mathius on December 28, 2010, 05:53:51 AM
I haven't even seen any reviews of it in EGM or GameInformer. It's like they want it to fail! I am going to buy this game anyways. :wink:
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Arkhan on December 28, 2010, 10:03:55 AM
What the hells wrong with it!?
I thought it was the same blend of carnage as the originals, only in 3D.
goodstuff
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: nodtveidt on December 28, 2010, 03:07:58 PM
I don't know anything about the new Splatterhouse but there's one thing I know about modern-day gaming in general... if your game isn't uber-complex to the teeth or marketed for braindead blowhards or "family", you're going to get low marks. Action games that don't need 100 buttons automatically get ridiculed nowadays. So if the new Splatterhouse is just good old fashioned carnage without a lot of button-work, then game magazines are going to be all kinds of stupid about it.
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Post by: Emerald Rocker on December 28, 2010, 03:39:59 PM
It's a fun game. I don't think it's bad, but I don't think it's particularly awesome either. It's a concept that got lost in the past -- the whole "OMG you play as a nutjob and bloody things up" isn't as shocking as it used to be... and it's not as daring as the original game, anyway.
Here's my review: CLICKIE (http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/1074/ps3-splatterhouse.html)
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Post by: rag-time4 on December 28, 2010, 03:45:48 PM
It's a fun game. I don't think it's bad, but I don't think it's particularly awesome either. It's a concept that got lost in the past -- the whole "OMG you play as a nutjob and bloody things up" isn't as shocking as it used to be... and it's not as daring as the original game, anyway.
Here's my review: CLICKIE (http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/1074/ps3-splatterhouse.html)
Thanks for sharing that review!
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: TR0N on December 28, 2010, 04:09:36 PM
I don't think people hate the "new splatterhouse" it's mostly any major site that does.Any time i've watch a indie review on yt the person enjoys the game.
Have you seen retrogamer3 review of splatterhouse desmond ?
Then again when most sites such as gametrailers,ign etc give it low scores.It could be the reason why nobody is buying it.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Duo_R on December 28, 2010, 06:35:44 PM
It was on sale on Amazon for like 25 today. Pick it up!
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Arkhan on December 29, 2010, 12:33:11 PM
I don't think people hate the "new splatterhouse" it's mostly any major site that does.Any time i've watch a indie review on yt the person enjoys the game.
Have you seen retrogamer3 review of splatterhouse desmond ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtu79Y3khYQ
Then again when most sites such as gametrailers,ign etc give it low scores.It could be the reason why nobody is buying it.
Big name sites bash every game that isnt like.... Rock band, Halo, or one of the other big-franchise games.
most of the people reviewing on those sites are dipshits.
GamePro's magazine reviewers are the worst of the worst.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Tatsujin on December 29, 2010, 01:04:33 PM
I think it's an uberstinkt.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: TheClash603 on December 29, 2010, 03:38:25 PM
I did the $25 Amazon deal, thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Arkhan on December 29, 2010, 04:16:24 PM
I haven't even seen any reviews of it in EGM or GameInformer. It's like they want it to fail! I am going to buy this game anyways. :wink:
Is EGM still around? I don't really like them since they screwed me out of my prizes for getting the High Score on Air Zonk years ago. Anyway, your right about there not being too many reviews out there at the moment.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: DesmondThe3rd on December 29, 2010, 04:39:29 PM
I don't think people hate the "new splatterhouse" it's mostly any major site that does.Any time i've watch a indie review on yt the person enjoys the game.
Have you seen retrogamer3 review of splatterhouse desmond ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtu79Y3khYQ
Then again when most sites such as gametrailers,ign etc give it low scores.It could be the reason why nobody is buying it.
Yeah, that was really the review that made me drop the 60 bucks originally and he was right: it did kickass!
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Mathius on December 29, 2010, 06:06:40 PM
I haven't even seen any reviews of it in EGM or GameInformer. It's like they want it to fail! I am going to buy this game anyways. :wink:
Is EGM still around? I don't really like them since they screwed me out of my prizes for getting the High Score on Air Zonk years ago. Anyway, your right about there not being too many reviews out there at the moment.
Wow! You and Chris Bucci both were screwed out of your high score prize. I actually got a code published in EGM for the 3DO version of Need for Speed bitd. They sent me some cheapie 3DO puzzle game as a prize.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: TR0N on December 29, 2010, 06:29:16 PM
I don't think people hate the "new splatterhouse" it's mostly any major site that does.Any time i've watch a indie review on yt the person enjoys the game.
Have you seen retrogamer3 review of splatterhouse desmond ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtu79Y3khYQ
Then again when most sites such as gametrailers,ign etc give it low scores.It could be the reason why nobody is buying it.
Big name sites bash every game that isnt like.... Rock band, Halo, or one of the other big-franchise games.
most of the people reviewing on those sites are dipshits.
GamePro's magazine reviewers are the worst of the worst.
Pretty much most sites wanting some thing new and the new,splatterhouse was made to cater to the original.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Arkhan on December 29, 2010, 06:35:06 PM
I don't think people hate the "new splatterhouse" it's mostly any major site that does.Any time i've watch a indie review on yt the person enjoys the game.
Have you seen retrogamer3 review of splatterhouse desmond ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtu79Y3khYQ
Then again when most sites such as gametrailers,ign etc give it low scores.It could be the reason why nobody is buying it.
Big name sites bash every game that isnt like.... Rock band, Halo, or one of the other big-franchise games.
most of the people reviewing on those sites are dipshits.
GamePro's magazine reviewers are the worst of the worst.
Pretty much most sites wanting some thing new and the new,splatterhouse was made to cater to the original.
They are dumbass hypocrites if you ask me.
They knock new games that come out catering to the oldschool ways, but then the second some retro collection comes out theyre like
f*ck YEAH RETRO GAEMS JUST LIKE THEY USED TO BE THEY DONT MAEK THEM LIKE THIS NO MOAR MAN. THIS IS HOW YOU DO.
idiots.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: DesmondThe3rd on December 30, 2010, 07:27:17 AM
It's a fun game. I don't think it's bad, but I don't think it's particularly awesome either. It's a concept that got lost in the past -- the whole "OMG you play as a nutjob and bloody things up" isn't as shocking as it used to be... and it's not as daring as the original game, anyway.
Here's my review: CLICKIE (http://www.unlimitedzigworks.com/1074/ps3-splatterhouse.html)
Yeah, the blood and gore shock value isn't there anymore but I do still like that Rick is killing all these monsters so he can save his girl and he's not some demented maniac like in Manhunt or something like that.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: ceti alpha on December 30, 2010, 05:40:17 PM
If I had a 360 or PS3 I'd definitely pick it up. The only thing that put me off with what I've seen of it so far is the speech. The speech should be taken down a notch, removed altogether, or at least be given the option to turn the speech on/off. Rick just never struck me as much of a talker. heh
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: DesmondThe3rd on January 01, 2011, 08:42:18 AM
If I had a 360 or PS3 I'd definitely pick it up. The only thing that put me off with what I've seen of it so far is the speech. The speech should be taken down a notch, removed altogether, or at least be given the option to turn the speech on/off. Rick just never struck me as much of a talker. heh
To be fair I didn't think the dialogue was all that bad. They even got the dude who plays Darkwing Duck to be the Terror Mask and surprisingly he's still creepy as hell.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: ceti alpha on January 01, 2011, 11:12:55 AM
If I had a 360 or PS3 I'd definitely pick it up. The only thing that put me off with what I've seen of it so far is the speech. The speech should be taken down a notch, removed altogether, or at least be given the option to turn the speech on/off. Rick just never struck me as much of a talker. heh
To be fair I didn't think the dialogue was all that bad. They even got the dude who plays Darkwing Duck to be the Terror Mask and surprisingly he's still creepy as hell.
Ha. That's pretty interesting.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Duo_R on January 01, 2011, 11:40:05 AM
ok I am on level 4 and having a blast with this one. Splatterhouse 2 almost unlocked. :D
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Duo_R on January 02, 2011, 06:57:11 PM
Still having a blast with this one. I think for the price i got the game for, totally worth the admission.
Oh and I downloaded the retro mask couple days ago for a buck:
Oh, I don't know. When you said the 'original' mask I thought you meant the Jason (Friday the 13th) mask from the arcade/PCE version. The TG mask was purple and had a different design and the PCE/Arcade version had the white hockey mask.
I've been watching gameplay of this game and it just looks sweet. I want. lol
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Mathius on January 04, 2011, 10:35:45 AM
That's a good question though. You can unlock the three classic Splatterhouse games, but will the first one be the arcade version, or the Turbografx/PCE version? The second and third one should obviously be the Genesis games, because I am pretty sure there wasn't an arcade version of either.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Duo_R on January 04, 2011, 11:29:36 AM
Splatterhouse 1 is arcade.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Duo_R on January 04, 2011, 01:06:09 PM
That's really interesting, I didn't know 2 or 3 was a Genesis exclusive (well I mean never released in arcade). But I started to suspect because the music really sounds like Genesis hardware. Playing Splatterhouse 1 really shows me what a good port the Turbo version was. Of course it is cool to see alot of the extra animation (like zombies on the floor twitching).
Has anyone played that "cutsie" Splatterhouse game on the Famicom? I actually really want to check that one out now.
That's a good question though. You can unlock the three classic Splatterhouse games, but will the first one be the arcade version, or the Turbografx/PCE version? The second and third one should obviously be the Genesis games, because I am pretty sure there wasn't an arcade version of either.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Mathius on January 05, 2011, 04:12:08 AM
Schweet! :D
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Post by: SuperDeadite on January 05, 2011, 04:22:56 AM
That's really interesting, I didn't know 2 or 3 was a Genesis exclusive (well I mean never released in arcade). But I started to suspect because the music really sounds like Genesis hardware. Playing Splatterhouse 1 really shows me what a good port the Turbo version was. Of course it is cool to see alot of the extra animation (like zombies on the floor twitching).
Has anyone played that "cutsie" Splatterhouse game on the Famicom? I actually really want to check that one out now.
That's a good question though. You can unlock the three classic Splatterhouse games, but will the first one be the arcade version, or the Turbografx/PCE version? The second and third one should obviously be the Genesis games, because I am pretty sure there wasn't an arcade version of either.
The famicom's Splatterhouse is a fun little game. Cartoony, but it's actually a prequel to the original arcade game. Well worth playing. As for PCE Splatterhouse, it was a good port for it's time, but the arcade is far better. I can deal with the graphics downgrades, but the PCE's sound effects suck. Arcade's sound effects are just awesome, (I have the original pcb). Splatterhouse 2 is a nice game, but the sound effects are still weak as hell compared to the first arcade game. Original arcade game is still the best of the series IMO.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Duo_R on January 05, 2011, 04:36:31 AM
Awesome what is a fair price for Famicom Splatterhouse?.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: ceti alpha on January 05, 2011, 05:24:51 AM
Ah. The Famicom Splatterhouse. I always forget about that one.
I've only played Splatterhouse 2 on the Genny, but it is definitely not as good as the original. The original just has that certain something. But I agree with deadite - as good as the PCE/TG conversion is, the original arcade sound effects are just too good. heh
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Duo_R on January 05, 2011, 05:31:47 AM
Yeah I played 2 for a big, was interesting then the level with the elevator was kinda driving me nuts.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: TheClash603 on January 05, 2011, 11:53:59 AM
I got my CIB Splatterhouse Famicom for $25 shipped. Not a big fan though.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Duo_R on January 05, 2011, 03:50:35 PM
didn't like it? I saw a Youtube video and it looked pretty cool.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: TR0N on January 05, 2011, 07:14:13 PM
didn't like it? I saw a Youtube video and it looked pretty cool.
I like splatterhouse wanpaku grifftti on the famicom.The,game itself is a parody of the serise beside plenty of injokes with movie references.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: TheClash603 on January 06, 2011, 10:48:11 AM
Unfortunately I think watching the game on Youtube is about as fun as playing it, that's how I got suckered into buying it. The game looks great, and it definitely has a lot of charm. However, the controls are really wonky, and it isn't much fun to play at all. Compared to the Splatterhouse 1-3, it plays like junk.
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Post by: SuperDeadite on January 06, 2011, 11:22:33 AM
I thought the controls were fine in Fami Splat myself.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Arkhan on January 07, 2011, 12:15:47 PM
I think the famicom splatterhouse might be my favorite one just because of how corny it is on purpose. Its a comical game.
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Post by: Duo_R on January 07, 2011, 07:47:25 PM
yeah it looks like alot of fun. So far sounds like one worth checking out. I am buying my first famicom game, and this thread got me thinking it should be some more splatterhouse? =)
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Post by: TheClash603 on January 08, 2011, 03:06:01 AM
yeah it looks like alot of fun. So far sounds like one worth checking out. I am buying my first famicom game, and this thread got me thinking it should be some more splatterhouse? =)
Goonies and Wai Wai World 2 are probably my favorite Famicom exclusives.
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Post by: TR0N on January 08, 2011, 07:47:29 PM
yeah it looks like alot of fun. So far sounds like one worth checking out. I am buying my first famicom game, and this thread got me thinking it should be some more splatterhouse? =)
Try Akumajou Special-Boku Dracula-kun also know as dracula kid.
Title: Re: The New Splatterhouse is AWESOME... so why does everyone else hate it?
Post by: Mathius on January 09, 2011, 04:57:10 AM
yeah it looks like alot of fun. So far sounds like one worth checking out. I am buying my first famicom game, and this thread got me thinking it should be some more splatterhouse? =)
Try Akumajou Special-Boku Dracula-kun also know as dracula kid.
I just picked up Dracula Kid a few months ago. Pretty cool game. :)
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Post by: rag-time4 on January 09, 2011, 06:20:13 AM
yeah it looks like alot of fun. So far sounds like one worth checking out. I am buying my first famicom game, and this thread got me thinking it should be some more splatterhouse? =)
Why not grab Keith Courage for Famicom?
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Post by: Duo_R on January 09, 2011, 06:35:06 AM
Keith for Fami? Is it very similar? If so I might hold off but that is interesting.
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Post by: rag-time4 on January 09, 2011, 06:43:38 AM
So that seems to be the very best thing on that whole disc. After all.
Assuming it's emulated properly. Splatterhouse in MAME is a poor emulation of the real hardware. Your typical MAME player wouldn't be able to tell the difference of course, but after spending a lot of time with the original PCB, the differences are very obvious.
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Post by: TheClash603 on January 09, 2011, 02:23:17 PM
I only played the first stage so far for my Splatterhouse on PS3... it was pretty meh. Camera was terrible, controls were pretty bad, the humor was not funny... I guess I am in the minority here. I am going to really have to fight to put this one back in the system, especially with NBA Jam coming in at the same time.
BTW, just to prove I am not always talking crap, I really do enjoy Kid Dracula on Famicom.
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Post by: Tatsujin on January 09, 2011, 05:04:58 PM
Your typical MAME player wouldn't be able to tell the difference of course, but after spending a lot of time with the original PCB, the differences are very obvious.
I know, I had he PCB myself back in the 90s. Respectively I still own it, but ain't able to play it for a long time.