• 21Jan 07

  Phoenix Wright 2 Impressions

  Well, after months of hoping, months of hyping, and weeks of hyperventilating, the sequel to my favorite game of all time is finally here. Despite getting mixed reviews, Phoenix Wright 2 is still an amazing game that manages to use the witty dialogue of the first game and add on to the compelling story. Here are my impressions of the first two cases... keep in mind I'm not all the way through Case

  Warning major plot points and spoilers of the first tow cases lie within!

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  The first case was good. Phoenix getting hit on the head and getting amnesia was kinda lame... but it added allot to the plot since you had to resolve the case using information about Phoenix's reactions. It made for an interesting case that was quite fun. I was shocked when Maya showed up since I didn't expect the next case to be a flashback. It does take away allot from the next case since you know that Maya turns out fine, especially since AA depends allot on suspense, even if you always know that things will turn out alright in the end.

  The new characters are a mixed bunch. Some good, some lame. Pearl is definitely he standout so far. She manages to be adorable without seeming corny, and is truly cute to watch. Her mother is also a good character, not really note worthy,  but she has her moments.

  The other characters are so good. The girl int he first case wasn't really the great, and it didn't seem realistic that she would be so happy when she was on trial, especial if her lover was just killed. Ine Miney is without a doubt the most annoying of the bunch. Her dialogue stretches on much longer than it should and the joke sarts getting old really fast. Fransiska is surprisingly stale. Granted not much has been shown about her yet, but even then she lacks the fierceness that made her father and Edgeworth so intimidating. She objects every now and then, but its nothing really to hard, and her arguments are easily shot down. I know that more will be shown soon, and I'm sure it will give her a better background, but she should still seem at least capable of giving you a challenge. Part of what made the first game so great was the tense action that aways felt like you were one misstep from a guilty verdict. Phoenix is the ultimate underdog hero, and taking that away makes things allot less exiting.

  The character development thus far has been amazing. We get to hear some tidbits of Phoenix's view on the law when he mentions that there aren't any good prosecutors. This shows how much he believes in his clients innocents, but it also shows his naivete. Edgworth made similar statements regarding prosecutors motives in the last game. Its interesting to see the contrast between the two. Phoenix also showed his soft side when he asked Pearl to channel Mia so she would have to see her mother go against Maya. It was a nice look into Phoenix's compassion that's rarely seen.

  Mia got allot of time so far. ts nice to see her back in action since she had so little to do in the first game. There were some touching moments where we got to see some of Mia's personality such as when she mentions that she misses Maya, or when she lies to try and protect her aunt. Its nice to see her tag team with Phoenix in court. Once again, this takes away from the underdog feel, but its still cool to see, if only for a while.

  The mention of (major spoilers) Edgeworth's death was a shocker. I had heard a little about it before, but I had no idea it would be so soon. After Case 5, and that note he left, it makes me wonder if he didn't..... Well, I'm sure it'll be explained soon enough. Or maybe in that Fourth Case every one's talking about.

  Overall, Phoenix Wright 2 is amazing. It's sad they didn't do much with the actual game play, but I'm willing to wait till Ace Attorney 4 for that. Now off to play some more....
  

  • Posted Jan 21, 2007 8:54 pm PT
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• 11Nov 06

  Top Ten Fall / Winter Games Wish List 2006

  Wow, it's been over a year since I wrote my last one. My how things have changed. i ended up getting 5 out of the ten games on my list, #8 ended up becoming my favorite game of all time, and I didn't even buy 2 out of the top 5.

  So, since I haven't bought any games in a while, I think it's safe to do this again. This year isn't as heated as last year, mainly due to my lack of money to buy games, and there's just not many that I want this year. But still, there are some stand out games that I can't wait to play! As per the rules last year, only games after Sept count, no 360 or PS3 games since I don't plan on buying either of them, and no 07 games.

  10. Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Wii)

  Alright, I'll admit it. The first game was so hard I returned in to GameFly so it wouldn't own me any more. Maybe Ill have better luck with the Wii version. I hope so, since it includes voice acting, new cases, and more gameplay options. My guess is that the Wiimote in your hand feels allot more realistic.

  9. Wii Sports (Wii)

  I know what IGN and co have been saying about it's lack of depth and cheap moves, but you know what, I don't care. Ever since I saw Reggie and Miyamoto play on stage at E3, this game has been on my wish list. This is the game that will put the Wii to use. ...and I don't really have a choice on buying it.

  8. Sneak King (Xbox)

  Every time I drive by that huge poster of "The King" a feeling of absolute terror comes over me. I can only imagine what that would be like when taken into the immersive world of video games. This game looks like it's going to redefine survivor horror games, and for only a couple bucks, I'm sold already.

  7. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (PSP)

  You know that feeling in your gut that tells you that a game probably won't be very good? Well I tend to ignore my gut when ever possible. Sure this game has all the tell tell signs of a watered down side story to the main console series, but I'll buy it anyway. I tend to play portable games much more than I play console games. They're just easier to pick up and play rather than have to sit down for hours to get past one part. I'm not a big fan of MGS, but if the series is on a handheld, I'm much more inclined to play it.

  6. Gunstar Heroes (Wii VC)

  Since I loved the GBA port (see number nine on my last list), why not experience the original. I never owned a Sega Genesis, so my only experience with the game was on GameTap, I'm more than ready to pay $8 for this gem.

  5. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (Ds)

  I loved DoS for the short time I rented it, so there's no better time to actually buy a Castlevania game then when the next one comes out. Not much else to say about this game. You fight vampires and that's good enough for me.

  4. Bully (PS2)

  From what Ive played so far in my all too short time renting it, its an absolute blast! A school is the perfect setting for a GTA like game, and I'm surprised it took someone this long to make a game about it. he sheer variety was what really got me. Bike races, arcade games, classes, and a ton of other tasks make the game seem fresh ever day. Its also just plan easy to make your own "missions". Go egg the jock after practice if you want to. Sneak into the girls dorm. Plant a stink bomb in the toilet. Just be ready to deal with the consequences.

  3. Elite Beat Agents (Ds)

  I always wanted to get Ouendan... or what ever its called, but the trouble of importing was never worth it to me. Now thanks to Nintendo, I don't have to. Sure the song list may not be the greatest, but I'm willing to look past a couple flaws. Heck, if it's good I may even import the Qoeunadnes..... or what ever.

  2. The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess (Wii)

  It's been so long since this game was announced that I can't even remember what I thought when I saw it first. I do remember being in compleat disbelief however. This was the Zelda that I had been waiting for. Despite delays, and more delays, this still was always ready to amaze me each time new information came out. Now with Link back and better than ever, it's finally time to experience a true Zelda epic, the likes of which we haven't seen since OoT.

  And number one is....

  1. Wii

  Yeah, its not a game, but it plays games! And that's got to count for something, right? At first I wasn't even going to buy a Wii this year. I wanted Super Smash Bros, Metroid Prime, and Mario Galaxy. I could get Zelda on the Game Cube if I wanted to. But the more I saw, the more interested I became. Maybe, it's pure curiosity, but I can't wait to get the controller in my hand and start waving it around like an idiot! Sure I regretted buying a Ds at launch, and maybe I will regret buying a Wii, but I think it's worth the risk. After all, isn't that what the Wii is all about?

  • Posted Nov 11, 2006 3:21 pm PT
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• 28Sep 06

  YellowPik: Internet criminal at large!

  The unofficial autobiography... coming soon!

  But really, I've been kicked out of so many things lately I'm starting to wonder if I'm not on some kinda internet black list.

  First there was GameFly. One day they just canceled my account with no notice. Only after asking customer support was I able to find out why. Apparently my account had lost too many games in the mail. I guess they do need to protect their games, since they lose about $40 each time I report a shipping fee, but I can't help but feel a little cheated, since it really wasn't my fault anyway.

  My Digg account also was closed. For "abuse" apparently. Thanks for telling me why Digg. Not that big of a lose though. I'll just have to make a new one soon.

  And finally my sig was deleted for "flaming". I only quoted what someone said. I've been quoted several times. If they said it, how is it flaming? At least I get to make a new sig. I was thinking something like several different Phoenix Wright characters each with a quote, that would change each time you hit refresh. Now I just need to figure out how to do it.

  Fortunantly, I think I'm starting to get the hang of school this year, so I'll probably have some more time to spend pwning cow n00bs.

  Well... not much else going on. Like usual.

  • Posted Sep 28, 2006 7:05 am PT
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