EGM December Wii/PS3 Comparisons

[tyl3r_durd3n]

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crazybone12002 on GameFAQs found the next issue of EGM in the ProQuest database (those in universities/colleges might know about this). He has some reviews and comparisons from it.

PS3 vs Wii
Motorstorm vs Excite Truck
Resistance: Fall of Man vs Red Steel
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PS3) vs The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
Call of Duty 3 (PS3) vs Call of Duty 3 (Wii)
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (PS3) vs Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Wii)
PS3 Downloadable Games vs Wii Downloadable Games
PS3 Controller vs Wii Controller
Madden 07 (PS3) vs Madden 07 (Wii) :shock:
Tony Hawk's Project 8 (PS3) vs Tony Hawk: Downhill Jam (Wii) TIE

ps3 - 4
wii - 4

TIE!

[flameboy]

hmmm would be interesting to see why they marked what they did and why. Seems abit of a cop out though having the two tony hawks games tie as a decider, unless they don't appeal in the order given.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I'm really not surprised about Madden Wii. I'm not even an American Football fan, but i've been reading up about this a fair bit. To me, i think it sounds fantastic, and there's some marvellous innovation going on at the moment.

Bit of a cop out with the tie, though.

[Konfucius]

Wow tie between both THPS. Didn't expect that. But I think there's a little mistake:

PS3 vs Wii

it should read: PS3 vs Wii

--> Wii 5
PS3 4

:D

[flameboy]

I'm really not surprised about Madden Wii. I'm not even an American Football fan, but i've been reading up about this a fair bit. To me, i think it sounds fantastic, and there's some marvellous innovation going on at the moment.

yeah they do seem to have innovated here. if they get cracking cracking a new graphics engine, by the time next years is out, it will have even better a game with hopefully good graphics, i don't think the graphics for it are too hot at the mo. im just hoping they create something unique for fifa aswell.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I'm a bit shocked about Downhill tieing with project 8, especially as everyone was writing off downhill before we got any concrete info. Could this mean that project 8 is not what its cracked up to be, or does it mean that Downhill is a much better game than we anticipated? Maybe both?

[Bluejay]

Wow tie between both THPS. Didn't expect that. But I think there's a little mistake:



it should read: PS3 vs Wii

--> Wii 5
PS3 4

:D
Nuh uh. 5 - 4 to PS3. Project 8 looks better than Downhill Jam, surely?

[Stocka]

I hate comparisons, they're not possible, especially not in this case.

[The Bard]

Motorstorm > Excite Truck?? Get the fuck out.

[The3rdChildren]

Even if a comparission was silly, the fact they tied was sure nice.

[Phube]

I hate comparisons, they're not possible, especially not in this case.

Surely comparing COD3 and Marvel is completely valid, as long as they do it on each games merits. Not just on teh graphics!

[Fierce_LiNk]

Motorstorm > Excite Truck?? Get the fuck out.

Is Motorstorm a finished title? It would be a little unfair to make this comparison, especially as how i don't think Excite Truck is anywhere near finished yet. We've got to wait til January before we get it.

[Kurtle Squad]

The Wii wins...The same Elder Scrolls, CoD3 & Marvel UA are on 360 too, so Wii60's the way to go.

[blender]

Envy of your friends (PS3) vs Envy of your friends (Wii)
Approval of mother (PS3) vs Approval of mother (Wii)

[Fierce_LiNk]

No one on this board has played all the games in the list

All opinions are invalid

Opinions made are pure Fanboyism.

I don't know if you've read the whole thread, but as far as i see, there is only one post which fits in with yours. (the bards about motorstorm being better than excitetruck)

As far as i see, we've mostly been saying that comparisons themselves are not valid, that there is clearly some good innovation going on with Wii titles, such as Madden, and not much else.

[mike-zim]

Envy of your friends (PS3) vs Envy of your friends (Wii)
Approval of mother (PS3) vs Approval of mother (Wii)

????

maybe you should be called bender?

[Patch]

The Madden comparison is the most interesting one there. Madden has been around for centuries (ancient Greeks loved nothing more than to punt a 40-yarder) and the gameplay is obviously a little too familiar and stale now.

I think the Wii wins this one easily because it has breathed new life into it.

R:FOM versus Red Steel is a different kettle of fish. R:FOM is probably a breathtaking experience in full HD and will be more comfortable than Red Steel in the hands of players used to traditional controls.

[Tyson]

No one on this board has played all the games in the list

All opinions are invalid

Opinions made are pure Fanboyism.

Yes, saying the Wii and the PS3 are as of now equal is fanboyism. Do you like that word? Fanboy? Make you feel secure with your opinion?

[ShadowV7]

Ah well,doesnt bother me that much but it would of if Zelda lost :heh:

[Patch]

All opinions are invalid

That's your opinion...
Wait, that means it's invalid. So all opinions being invalid is invalid. But this is also invalid. So . . . *Head explodes*

[Dante]

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz (Wii)

James L: Wrapping your head - or should I say wrists? - around this puzzley game of monkey-stuffed balls takes some getting used to. Holding the Wii-mote horizontally, you carefully maneuver the course to keep your precious ball from rolling off the edge. But since my motor skills are about as skilled as those of a thumb-sucking primate, it was hard to get a grip on all the monkey s*** going on. Halfway through the story mode, the stages get insanely difficult, and I had a tough time making myself continue the balancing act with the controller. It doesn't help that when you clear a level, you're awarded with repetitive boss fights. For me, boredom in the story mode set in quicker than my average time of death: about 30 seconds. Thankfully, dozens of minigames keep the arm-flailing party going, covering events like boxing (which has you literally punching the air) and Frisbee golf (be sure to release the A button, not the controller, after making your toss motion - like I nearly did).

Michael: Frustration - that's the feeling that kept me from squealing like a poo-throwing banana eater. Like Jimmy says, Banana Blitz's levels range from somewhat simple to dumbfoundingly difficult. Mastering the tricky Wii controls doesn't help, either - performing simple actions (like turning around) is a chore using the Wii Remote. But while the main stages slipped, the 50 multiplayer minigames held it steady. Not only are the games fun (well, most of them, at least), but they also make good use of the wacky Wii controls. So long as you stick with the multiplayer, this game is a decent monkey-filled ball.

Jeremy: I think young James missed the point. Sure, you've got a single-player mode here (and it's pretty good, if unreasonably hard in the latter half), but the meat of this ballgame is multiplayer. Wii, like the DS before it, will be glutted by minigames until developers come to terms with the unique controller - and Monkey Ball has 50 of the bad boys, making it the Wii's 800-pound minigame gorilla. Sure, they're not all winners, but some of them (like monkey bowling) are addictive, creative, and fun.

The Verdicts (Out of 10)

James L: 6.0

Michael: 6.5

Jeremy: 7.0

The Good: Some innovative mini-games, mostly simple controls

The Bad: Single-player difficulty, not all minigames a ball

The Story: Bizarre but amusing Publisher: Sega Developer: Sega Players: 1-4 ESRB: Everyone

DBZ Tenkaichi 2 review:
Quote: Richard: Virtual On's dual sticks taught me the wonders of being ambidextrous. EyeToy: Play's Boxing Chump gave me a Tae Bo workout. And now, Tenkaichi 2's Wii Remote setup has turned me into a Kamehameha-acting roleplayer. At first, it was funny - and embarrassing - to mirror the same attack moves performed by Goku, sending my arms through air with the controller as though unleashing a powerful beam attack in real life. But this overzealousness offers a refreshing take on the seldom-deviated fighting formula. And it doesn't seem too ridiculous when you're fighting in memorable environments. Hide behind a rock to avoid fireballs, execute your ultimate superattack to unleash the apocalypse on Earth - these immersive qualities fit the fidelity of the show.

Too bad blocking is a pain. Sure, the motion sounds simple (move the remote upward), but it wasn't reliable. Otherwise, my childhood fantasies of sending a spirit ball from my hands are finally fulfilled. Cosplaying is out of the question, though.

Shane: Tenkaichi 2 isn't one of those immediately instinctive Wii games poised to redefine the genre with its simple, motion-based gameplay. Nope, this 3D fighter forces you to wrap your head (and hands) around a shockingly deep control system utilizing nearly every button on the Wii-mote and Nunchuk. Once you ascend this steep learning curve, the input system works rather well - spastic fireball free-for-alls feel newly visceral and three-dimensional. Plus, dedicated DBZ fans will surely dig the 100-plus unlockable characters.

Michael: Richard is right - this game slaps away your self-esteem as you goofily pantomime devastating fireball attacks with a...uh...plastic remote. But while you'll look like a frazzled fanboy at first, by the time you master the motions, it becomes surprisingly fun in an I-swear-I-won't-ever-do-this-in-public way. Richard didn't mention the robust story mode: Chronicling the entire DBZ saga, it's essentially the however-many-million TV episodes condensed into a bunch of drama-dripping fights.

The Verdicts (Out of 10)

Richard: 7.0

Shane: 6.5

Michael: 7.0

The Good: New fighting-game feel, environments

The Bad: Steep learning curve

Supple Wrists: Long bouts may cause carpal tunnel syndrome Publisher: Atari Developer: Spike Players: 1-2 ESRB: Teen

[Hellfire]

I just played Yoshi's Island and its awesome, so those guys suck major ass. Also, I read on GAF that TH DJ won.

[The fish]

Motorstorm > Excite Truck?? Get the fuck out.

Similar applies to Resistance > Red Steel.
Anyone else read Edge's hands-on? "Shallow", "overly-buoyant controls", "repetitive", "predictable" and "poor-quality weapons" are a few choice quotes.

[raven_blade2006]

If both of those games had online play, maybe things would be a bit different? Thats one major reason that is holding Wii back at the moment. When the service is good to go and games are using it, the console will be complete.

[The Bard]

Is Motorstorm a finished title? It would be a little unfair to make this comparison, especially as how i don't think Excite Truck is anywhere near finished yet. We've got to wait til January before we get it.

Yeah, neither title's finished, but from what I've heard, the IGN editors on the podcasts etc, they all said they were far more impressed with Excite Truck, seeings as the controls for Motor Storm were so laggy.

[xernobyl]

They forgot to compare the price... that would give at least two points more to Wii.

[Kaeporagaebora]

Geez, I hate things like this. They did it so people on the street would see
PS3 vs Wii Comparison!
Buy this issue now or we'll break your knee-caps!
And people would say, "Hey, I do want to now which is better!"
And the magazine editors carefully chose the list so as not to play favorites and offend any fanboys.
And people said, "OMG! WTF their teh 5am3!!! LOL!" When they read the list. I don't care about this magizine or it's opinions. Shouldn't they have something better to do, like comparing similar systems, like 360 and PS3? God, sometimes I hate people. Scratch that, most of the time I hate people.

[solitanze]

Similar applies to Resistance > Red Steel.
Anyone else read Edge's hands-on? "Shallow", "overly-buoyant controls", "repetitive", "predictable" and "poor-quality weapons" are a few choice quotes.

Thats Resistance right?

It only got 8.25/10 from Famitsu, 33/40.

[SpinesN]

The Bad: Single-player difficulty, not all minigames a ball


That's right about where I would discredit this source.

[Jasper]

To be honest, those reviews Dante posted are stupid. I've only heard positive responses on Super Monkey Ball. But even so, I won't buy it. and the comparison, well, it's bein said: it's a sales-issue. Poor.

[Domstercool]

Wii60, god I hate that name. Such a fanboyish title.

The comparsions can only really be made with the same game. I can understand why CoD3 would be better on PS3. I have the game on 360 and the graphics really do add to the whole World War 2 Experience. It makes a fantastic atmosphere.

[solitanze]

Wii60, god I hate that name. Such a fanboyish title.

The comparsions can only really be made with the same game. I can understand why CoD3 would be better on PS3. I have the game on 360 and the graphics really do add to the whole World War 2 Experience. It makes a fantastic atmosphere.

PSWii is even worse :woops: . Comparisons aren't that bad, not suprised with the Monkey Ball scores, i'm expecting generally negative review scores all round, due to the fact the WiiMote is a deviation from traditional control and gamers are heavy resistors to change, they'll like it more over time.