Conduit is NOTHING SPECIAL! In fact, it's a passion project of no-talents!

Everything about the game screams "cliche"- from the character designs to the dialogue. Watch the trailer from IGN.
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14248157/the-conduit/videos/conduit_trailer_051608.html

The conversation in the beginning is a rip-off of every special-agent story ever told (ok, that's forgivable as it establishes the setting). The graphics are average and the character designs are generic (the main character looks like any emo anime character with shades and random armor body plates- oooh never seen that before!)
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14248157/the-conduit/images/the-conduit-20080417032645817.html

THEN the main character goes off to say, "I'm probably the only one left who knows the truth- I know it because I was there." OMG... so cheesy! Then he tries to sound badass by saying "... about damn time" to the death match authorization.

THERE IS NO CREATIVITY OR ORIGINAL THOUGHT IN THIS GAME!

The apparent great graphics are laughable too. There is nothing in the game that differentiates it from other Wii games like MP3 and RE4; in fact, the Conduit looks worse than those games!

http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14248157/the-conduit/images/the-conduit-20080417032657973.html

okay i see your point.....But the game isn't even done yet.also alot of things can change, remember this game comes out next year don't expect everthing to sound the same or even look the same.

How can you rip off a game without even playing it? At least wait and play to make a judgement.

I agree it doesn't look like the most amazing game ever, but it doesn't look horrible either. But hey, all we have is a one minute vid, which is not enough to make a statement on the quality of the game.

HEEEELLLOOOOO!!!! The game's in pre-alpha, which means it will look better when finished, since those levels were only TEST levels to test the engine and the controls. I agree about the dialogue though. And the reason High Voltage's previous games were lacky is because they didn't put effort into it, but now it seems they are! The Conduit, Gyrostarr and Animales de la Muerte look promising.

Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. And welcome to GameSpot;)!

You say there is NO creativity or Orignality, yet you've heard 2 or 3 phrases describing the story. The only things we know at this point are that you are in Washington D.C., aliens are invading, and your character knows whats going on. Since that's obviously the whole story of the game, let's flush it down the crapper right now lol. Your whole post is saying how the story is cheesy. Would you mind telling me the full story? Don't judge a gameover a couple of phrases lol. The game is still in the DESIGN stages. Of course the graphics won't be as good as MP3 in the design stages.

PEACE lol:D

LOL. Yeah and Halo was a completely original idea too. :lol:

Yeah, I don't really expect it to be as great as a lot of people were hyping it up to be.

However, I expect that this will be better than a lot of their previous efforts simply because it's a real game that they actually care about, rather than a cheap licensed cash in that their developers probably couldn't care less about.

If they are going to show some talent I expect this to be the game that they'll do it with.

I'm not saying I expect this game to be great, or even particularly good, but I do expect it to be better than their usual work.

LOL. Yeah and Halo was a completely original idea too. :lol:

Unkoil666

ohh and has the TC actually played the game? pleese tell me

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The game is special.

It's a new IP FPS that isn't being rushed.

That's special as hell.

For a start you can't bash the game this early. The thing about deathmatch has been authorised is simply a spoiler for online play.

And the graphics are currently so poor as its only in alpha stages. Ever heard of the quantum3 engine, it'll boost the graphics above that of some 360 games

For a start you can't bash the game this early. The thing about deathmatch has been authorised is simply a spoiler for online play.

And the graphics are currently so poor as its only in alpha stages. Ever heard of the quantum3 engine, it'll boost the graphics above that of some 360 games

Wii101

Early XBox360 games to be exact.

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LOL. Yeah and Halo was a completely original idea too. :lol:

legend26

ohh and has the TC actually played the game? pleese tell me

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:lol: Legend26 that was almost sig worhty.

The Conduit is way too early to be judged yet. I see a game that has great potential. They've already confirmed online play and claim they're using a new type of engine design.

I'm saving my judgements until I either play the game or see the final version.

Even if it is mediocre, some effort is put into it, which is more than I can say for alot of games that are brought to the Wii.

The Quantum 3 Engine. THAT is why everyone is hyping this game. This engine will bring Wii games' graphics, as said above, better than those of some early 360 games. Checkout this Video on the Quantum 3 Game Engine.

LOL. Yeah and Halo was a completely original idea too. :lol:

Unkoil666

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LOL. Yeah and Halo was a completely original idea too. :lol:

xXTalismanXx

Like?

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LOL. Yeah and Halo was a completely original idea too. :lol:

Unkoil666

Like?

You know, the game might not be special to us, but The Conduit is special to High Voltage.

Let a company break out of their shell, like with Telltale and the reclaimed Sam & Max liscence. Are those games more than average adventure follies? NO. But they are well designed games with humor and style that just don't happen anymore.

LET COMPANIES MAKE GAMES, that's the only way to keep the business running. High Voltage is happy, let them be.

I don't understand why people are complaining. This is the first Scifi Shooter with Online the wii is getting, I think it deserves better than a slap on the face from crazy fanboys. You know what I think I'll start the Buy The Coduit campaign and it will have updates on development and cool banners for your sigs.(though I need someone to make a banner for peoples' sigs cause i do not have photoshop) I would like to hear what you guys who are going to buy the game and not bash it think.

You know, the game might not be special to us, but The Conduit is special to High Voltage.

Let a company break out of their shell, like with Telltale and the reclaimed Sam & Max liscence. Are those games more than average adventure follies? NO. But they are well designed games with humor and style that just don't happen anymore.

LET COMPANIES MAKE GAMES, that's the only way to keep the business running. High Voltage is happy, let them be.

SirSpudly

That first sentence really says it all.

Some devs finally acknowledge the very core problem long time Nintendo fans have with publishers like Ubisoft who ignore the mature Wii audience, said devs commit to a new engine and promise to finally deliver a full blown FPS with online and all, and yet fanboys find a reason to complain.

Jeez, who cares if you don't think it is anything special, sure the game may turn out mediocre, but the ambition and will to finally give the mature Wii audience what they want it there. If this game is even remotely solid it's extremely important sales are high for the future of the Wii when it comes to such games.

you're off your rocker son.

this game looks good to me, especially since it isn't being released until next year.

HEEEELLLOOOOO!!!! The game's in pre-alpha, which means it will look better when finished, since those levels were only TEST levels to test the engine and the controls. I agree about the dialogue though. And the reason High Voltage's previous games were lacky is because they didn't put effort into it, but now it seems they are! The Conduit, Gyrostarr and Animales de la Muerte look promising.

Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. And welcome to GameSpot;)!

lancea34

Honestly, you don't need to defend the game. If he wants to bash is ok. We have the material plubished and that's all. I DO like the graphics, I think they look very good, and the trailers runs pretty well. I also have doubts but I don't need to "vanish" all hope just because I'm afraid to be disapointed.

I'm looking for this game and ready to see so much "Experts" criticizing something that doesn't even exists yet.

There are people who love to say there are no 3rd party support, but tgey are SOOO ready to bash any one who tries...

I don't understand why people are complaining. This is the first Scifi Shooter with Online the wii is getting, I think it deserves better than a slap on the face from crazy fanboys. You know what I think I'll start the Buy The Coduit campaign and it will have updates on development and cool banners for your sigs.(though I need someone to make a banner for peoples' sigs cause i do not have photoshop) I would like to hear what you guys who are going to buy the game and not bash it think.

fleig_man

Tatally I'm in. I can make some stuff with Photoshop or GIMP if you want. PM me and we'll talk.

ign's got new screenshots. You can already see some improvement in the textures in your characters hands and weapons since the first few screenies came out.

And its only going to get better!

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LOL. Yeah and Halo was a completely original idea too. :lol:

Unkoil666

Like?

it had its own Soda Drink..........

as for the TC, maybe he is from the future if not, from the xbox360/ps3 boards.....

at least theyre PUTTING EFFORT in this game unlike some big time company that I know (yes, Im talking about you Ubisoft, you and your stupid "nintendo like quality")

There is no doubt that The Conduit has potential, but in essence, all unreleased games have potential, so at this point, The Conduit is nothing more than a game with unwarranted hype. The developer has no credible history and the new screenshots look terrible. Wait until a hands-on preview from a respectable journalist before getting excited.

I agree with everyone else, there's no point in bashing a game this early. I shouldn't even be posting this, there is no point in talking about something like this...Picklechugger

people complain about a lack of 3rd party support, and when we finally get some, these same people critisize the 3rd party developers. it amazes me.

but i think everyone agrees that its way too early to judge this game,

so thread = broken.

it looks good enough for me if the story is right and the gameplay !

Reminds me of Perfect Dark quite bit. If it has a good arsenal of weapons, good gameplay, Good single player and mutliplayer then this will be a big hit. Graphics look good for a 3rd party developer especially as its nowhere near release i expect it to look abit more polished by then, overall i think it looks impressive.

It sounds like High Voltage are putting alot of care and consideration into this game. I hope there hard work is shown with a quality FPS title. Theyre going to want to exploit the Quatam 3 engine as best as possible to show how solid of a engine it is! Selling this game to public is half the batle for High Voltage, Getting other developers to want to use there engine is the other 50% of the battle, This is why i expect this game to be top notch.

There is no doubt that The Conduit has potential, but in essence, all unreleased games have potential, so at this point, The Conduit is nothing more than a game with unwarranted hype. The developer has no credible history and the new screenshots look terrible. Wait until a hands-on preview from a respectable journalist before getting excited.

thebisonx

Yeah, the screenshots don't look "terrible". The graphics still need some polish, but as I said, if you look at some of the textures on Fords hands and weapons, the new screenshots show improvement over the first few that were released. The enemies and environments still need some work, but they have plenty of time to clean it all up and get it running at the full 60FPS they're striving for.

I agree wholeheartedly with your comment about them having no credible history, but thats why this game is important to them and why they are putting so much effort into it. They NEED this game to establish themselves as a true developer and not just some company people can go to to make licensed shovelware.

Unwarranted hype? I completely disagree with you on that point. Sorry, its not a port, a remake, or a party game. It's a completely new IP, aimed at this so-called "hardcore" crowd, that the Wii desperately needs. That alone warrants the hype. Then you add in the online multi-player. Which is yet another area that has barely been touched upon for Wii save for a minor sprinkling of titles here and there. They are also boasting controls to match the quality of Prime 3 and MOHH2, which are some of the best damn controls this side of a PC FPS. If they can pull those two points off, twist the cliche invasion story in some unique way, plus give the enemies decent AI, have a good physics system in place, AND clean up the textures a bit more, then this game is worth ALL the hype.

I'm not going to sit here and say whether it will be great or not, because NOONE KNOWS. It could turn out to all just be bull[expletive] postering on HV's part. But then again, it could be a game to rival the greats. All points so far are leading to it being a title EVERY Wii owner should, at the very least, take a look at based on the merits I just talked about.

Yes, they are an underdog company, but they are taking a risk that most of the big name developers are too chicken**** to even bother with. THAT is the reason for the hype.

I remain cautiously optimistic and if it sucks? At least they did what no other dev would and gave it their best shot. Maybe that will be enough for a "credible" developer to step up, do what they should have been doing all along, and create all-new IP's strictly focused on Wii's unique control scheme and architecture.