TMNT: Smash-Up - Page 89

*Bry* · 12-29-2009, 10:58 AM

I got the game for Christmas, and I have to say... I'm really not getting the hate this game is getting from some people. I've played it a few times so far, and it's a lot of fun. It may not be all it could have been (as far as the roster goes, anyway), but the characters used are well-represented, and the gameplay is solid. I'm enjoying it a lot.

I know it gets some scorn for just being "Smash Bros with the Ninja Turtles"... but those are two of my favourite things! What's not to like?

*Anarchistguy* · 12-29-2009, 03:06 PM

I'm pretty sure people hate this game due to the lack of the fanservice promised by the developers.

*The Stryker* · 12-29-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Anarchistguy

I'm pretty sure people hate this game due to the lack of the fanservice promised by the developers.

I hate the game because it's f*cking bad.

Dejablue · 12-29-2009, 06:49 PM

I pass it. I rented it and played it with some friends tournament style. For that it's pretty good but lousy to play alone.

But thats how I feel about most fighting game personally.

*oldmanwinters* · 12-30-2009, 12:08 AM

Ok, quick question...

In the bottom right corner of the "turtle base" stage, is that April on the TV reporting a news story on Nightwatcher?

I noticed this on a 46-inch HDTV, but can't really make out if its supposed to be April, although Nightwatcher looks pretty obvious. The reporter is wearing a yellow jacket and has orangish hair.

*Anarchistguy* · 12-30-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

I hate the game because it's f*cking bad.

Is...is it worse than Mutant Melee?

*oldmanwinters* · 12-30-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Anarchistguy

Is...is it worse than Mutant Melee?

It's A LOT better than Mutant Melee, which I actually enjoyed, BTW.

*Bry* · 12-30-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

I hate the game because it's f*cking bad.

Superman 64 is "f*cking bad". Smash-Up may not be game of the year material, but come on, it's a hell of a lot better than that.

*The Stryker* · 12-30-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bry

Superman 64 is "f*cking bad". Smash-Up may not be game of the year material, but come on, it's a hell of a lot better than that.

So just because it's not as bad as one of the worst games of all time, it's good?

The controls are bad, story is horrible and it's really really REALLY shallow. When you can get 85% of the game done in an hour and change, there's a problem.

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Originally Posted by Anarchistguy

Is...is it worse than Mutant Melee?

Never played it.

The Shelf · 12-30-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

When you can get 85% of the game done in an hour and change, there's a problem.

That's most fighting games. Fighting games aren't meant to get "done." Story and content are only tacked on to keep people occupied when they can't play competitively against another person.

TurtleGuy · 12-30-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Shelf

That's most fighting games. Fighting games aren't meant to get "done." Story and content are only tacked on to keep people occupied when they can't play competitively against another person.

True. It's the same thing with shooters.

The real meat is in the multiplayer.

*The Stryker* · 01-01-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by The Shelf

That's most fighting games. Fighting games aren't meant to get "done." Story and content are only tacked on to keep people occupied when they can't play competitively against another person.

Ok then. I still unlocked a bunch of **** in no time at all.

Gameplay is still terrible as far as I'm concerned. Playing multiplayer only made it more awkward because then it's 4 people playing a terrible game.

*Bry* · 01-01-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

The controls are bad, story is horrible and it's really really REALLY shallow. When you can get 85% of the game done in an hour and change, there's a problem.

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Originally Posted by Stryker

Gameplay is still terrible as far as I'm concerned. Playing multiplayer only made it more awkward because then it's 4 people playing a terrible game.

Not expecting to change your mind or anything, but I still don't see why the gameplay is so "terrible". It's basically a more grounded version of Super Smash Bros Brawl, and I think they both control pretty well. A bit hectic, yes, but that's due to the nature of the game design, not some flaw in gameplay.

If you're comparing this to something like "Fallout 3" or "Batman: Arkham Asylum", then yes, it is shallow. It's a fighting game! Fighting games, by nature, are pretty shallow. The story modes in fighting games are almost always rather short, but they're a lot of mindless fun and have a ton of multiplayer replay value. "Smash-Up" isn't breaking any new ground or anything, but it's a good fighter as far as I'm concerned. I've had a lot of fun with it so far.

*The Stryker* · 01-01-2010, 11:28 AM

I've played other brawlers in the same vein as Smash Up. Even the first Smash Brothers had a lot more to offer in terms of things to do. Don't try to educate me on how certain types of games are.

Everything in the game feels clunky and unresponsive. Everyone moves like they're running through sand. Getting up off the ground is a chore, GETTING OFF THE GROUND. Overall, it feels really really cheap. Like it was made in 2 months and put out just to get the dollar of most sheep turtle fans. Good thing the price will eventually drop to match the quality.

Raphael555 · 01-06-2010, 06:16 AM

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jaymq · 01-06-2010, 03:01 PM

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Good thing the price will eventually drop to match the quality.

I was looking in Walmart ads a couple weeks ago. $20. Down from $50something that it was at originally.

Oh and to clarify. I'm on the 'I feel like I got ripped off' bandwagon.

SwordofTengu · 01-06-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by moosandra

I was looking in Walmart ads a couple weeks ago. $20. Down from $50something that it was at originally.

Oh and to clarify. I'm on the 'I feel like I got ripped off' bandwagon.

I feel ripped off too, I payed $50 for this game.

*The Stryker* · 01-06-2010, 06:59 PM

I got it as a gift and I still feel kind of ripped off.

GreasyBoi · 01-06-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Ok, quick question...

In the bottom right corner of the "turtle base" stage, is that April on the TV reporting a news story on Nightwatcher?

I noticed this on a 40+ inch HDTV, but can't really make out if its supposed to be April, although Nightwatcher looks pretty obvious. The reporter is wearing a yellow jacket and has orangish hair.

nice find. I can't really make out what the picture is of but im assuming its the stuff you said.

I also have a question about that stage, if you pause during the battle, doesn't part of the song match the OT theme song?

*Zachatello00* · 01-06-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bry

I know it gets some scorn for just being "Smash Bros with the Ninja Turtles"... but those are two of my favourite things! What's not to like?

Amen Dude!

12-29-2009, 03:06 PM	#1762
Anarchistguy Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada (This country is too peaceful, Something's up...) Posts: 2,137	I'm pretty sure people hate this game due to the lack of the fanservice promised by the developers. __________________ M.D.K. Maim! Destroy! Kill!!! "When my time comes, I wanna be buried face down, so those who don't like me can kiss my ass!"

12-29-2009, 06:49 PM	#1764
Dejablue Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the USA Posts: 637	I pass it. I rented it and played it with some friends tournament style. For that it's pretty good but lousy to play alone. But thats how I feel about most fighting game personally. __________________ ^^^^ SHELLHEADS Inc.- A TMNT Discord! Last edited by Dejablue; 12-29-2009 at 06:58 PM.

12-30-2009, 12:08 AM	#1765
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,460	Easter Egg? Ok, quick question... In the bottom right corner of the "turtle base" stage, is that April on the TV reporting a news story on Nightwatcher? I noticed this on a 46-inch HDTV, but can't really make out if its supposed to be April, although Nightwatcher looks pretty obvious. The reporter is wearing a yellow jacket and has orangish hair. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items! Last edited by oldmanwinters; 01-06-2010 at 07:48 PM.

01-01-2010, 11:28 AM	#1774
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	I've played other brawlers in the same vein as Smash Up. Even the first Smash Brothers had a lot more to offer in terms of things to do. Don't try to educate me on how certain types of games are. Everything in the game feels clunky and unresponsive. Everyone moves like they're running through sand. Getting up off the ground is a chore, GETTING OFF THE GROUND. Overall, it feels really really cheap. Like it was made in 2 months and put out just to get the dollar of most sheep turtle fans. Good thing the price will eventually drop to match the quality. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

01-06-2010, 06:59 PM	#1778
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	I got it as a gift and I still feel kind of ripped off. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

12-29-2009, 10:58 AM	#1761
Bry So Long, Stinktown! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,463	I got the game for Christmas, and I have to say... I'm really not getting the hate this game is getting from some people. I've played it a few times so far, and it's a lot of fun. It may not be all it could have been (as far as the roster goes, anyway), but the characters used are well-represented, and the gameplay is solid. I'm enjoying it a lot. I know it gets some scorn for just being "Smash Bros with the Ninja Turtles"... but those are two of my favourite things! What's not to like?

01-06-2010, 06:16 AM	#1775
Raphael555 Thug Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 74	check out my raphael combo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx-AwuDQhb0