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Post by honsou on Nov 22, 2007 12:49:40 GMT -5
Got the game last night and this is certainly not disappointing. Once you get used to the controls(it only took me a match or two which surprised me) matches are really fun. The CAW system is really rewarding, especially when you send him out on his own match and hes doing exactly what you wanted him to do. I found my self actively cheering for him in matches.
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Post by imnotbooked on Nov 22, 2007 12:51:13 GMT -5
OK, I've just discovered you can have 2/3 falls rules for tag, 6 man and 8 man matches. 2/3 falls 8 man matches. Probably in a cage or barbed wire as well if you want. CHIKARA's Campeonatos de Parejas can be recreated in full force, since you can do 2/3 falls tags. Greatest wrestling game ever. When I get it I am so doing a 4 vs 4 2/3 falls exploding barbed wire landmine deathmatch, Team NOAH Legends vs Team NJPW Legends. Yeah it is amazing... I love doin' 4 on 4 elimination matches, they usually last about 45-55 minutes game time and are amazing when ya' get a bunch of friends and a multi-tap. Not to mention, with the CHIKARA edits kickin' around, you can pit Quack and the Technicos (Lince, and even Worker, Fire, and Soldier Ant!) against Kingston and the rest of BLKOUT!
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Post by viscera on Nov 22, 2007 12:57:02 GMT -5
Blast it... I don't know what happened to my copy, but I've yet to recieve it. I'm pretty sure they won't deliver it today, so it'll be either Friday or... if they really want to torture me, Monday.
DAMN YOU AMAZON.COM!!! DAMN YOU UPS!!! GIVE ME MY FRIGGIN GAME!!!
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Post by Tea & Crumpets on Nov 22, 2007 13:58:48 GMT -5
OK, I've just discovered you can have 2/3 falls rules for tag, 6 man and 8 man matches. 2/3 falls 8 man matches. Probably in a cage or barbed wire as well if you want. CHIKARA's Campeonatos de Parejas can be recreated in full force, since you can do 2/3 falls tags. Greatest wrestling game ever. When I get it I am so doing a 4 vs 4 2/3 falls exploding barbed wire landmine deathmatch, Team NOAH Legends vs Team NJPW Legends. Yeah it is amazing... I love doin' 4 on 4 elimination matches, they usually last about 45-55 minutes game time and are amazing when ya' get a bunch of friends and a multi-tap. Not to mention, with the CHIKARA edits kickin' around, you can pit Quack and the Technicos (Lince, and even Worker, Fire, and Soldier Ant!) against Kingston and the rest of BLKOUT! Where did you find these CHIKARA edits? I must have them.
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Post by Indigocrates on Nov 22, 2007 20:01:24 GMT -5
YES! YES! YES! I'VE PURCHASED MY COPY TODAY! MY LIFE IS COMPLETE!
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Post by imnotbooked on Nov 22, 2007 22:45:03 GMT -5
Yeah it is amazing... I love doin' 4 on 4 elimination matches, they usually last about 45-55 minutes game time and are amazing when ya' get a bunch of friends and a multi-tap. Not to mention, with the CHIKARA edits kickin' around, you can pit Quack and the Technicos (Lince, and even Worker, Fire, and Soldier Ant!) against Kingston and the rest of BLKOUT! Where did you find these CHIKARA edits? I must have them. Head on over to the FPC at www.fireproclub.com/forum and then to the American Saves sub-forum. They are all in the Aheps ROH/TNA Save... I personally got rid of the older members of the CHIKARA roster due to space on my save, but they are ALL there if you want 'em! EDIT: One more important thing, you will need a Action Replay Max with a USB thumb drive or similar device. Sorry, I probably should of mentioned that first!
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Post by Caglar13 on Nov 23, 2007 2:59:10 GMT -5
Played this for 2 hours just now and this is the most fun I've had with a wrestling game in a long time. I'll probably buy action replay so I can get some of the saves I've spotted.
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Post by Alucard on Nov 23, 2007 3:28:53 GMT -5
Had my new thanksgiving tradition just now, a Survivor Series style 8 man match with a team of my choice.
It was supposed to be USA v. Canada, but I noticed, hrm, there sure ain't a helluvalot of Canadian wrestlers on the roster. Soooo...
I basically ended up with (totally goes against the original idea)
Team One: AJ Styles Brian Danielson Low-Ki Muta
Team Two: Petey Williams Bret Hart KENTA Kenta Kobashi
Team two wins the first match.
Team one turns heel in the second round and starts beating the holy hell out of everyone in sight with weapons. Cheap beat down eliminations, easy win.
And then basically, part 2 in the second round. Match ends with AJ beating down Kobashi with a sledgehammer after the bell.
*shrug*
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Nov 23, 2007 11:36:02 GMT -5
Unfortunately, I haven't had as easy a time getting used to the controls as everyone else. I can occasionally hit weak grapples and strikes, but otherwise I get completely dominated. I've played about ten matches and won one, which was the only match I actually got in a decent amount of offense.
I spent most of the time in edit mode creating wrestlers. I was confused at first with the shading, but I got used to it.
But still, I've only had the game for a couple of days, and hopefully I'll get used to it.
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Post by honsou on Nov 23, 2007 13:05:13 GMT -5
I really expected there to be a larger learning curve, i found my self after about 10 or 15 matches completely dominating guys like Misawa and Kobashi. For the hell of it i fought Misawa on 10 and semi gave him a run for his money. That being said, I LOVE THIS GAME. recreated Misawa vs Kawada and it was almost as good as their real life match, it was absolutely insane how good the match was.
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Sajoa Moe
Patti Mayonnaise
Did you get that thing I sent ya?
A man without gimmick.
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Nov 23, 2007 13:42:15 GMT -5
I really expected there to be a larger learning curve, i found my self after about 10 or 15 matches completely dominating guys like Misawa and Kobashi. For the hell of it i fought Misawa on 10 and semi gave him a run for his money. That being said, I LOVE THIS GAME. recreated Misawa vs Kawada and it was almost as good as their real life match, it was absolutely insane how good the match was. Great. As if I didn't have enough reasons to feel stupid.
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Post by viscera on Nov 23, 2007 14:26:20 GMT -5
Well, I finally got my copy of this and I'm going to go try it out. It's about time!
The question is... what do I try out first?
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Post by Matt Rogers on Nov 23, 2007 15:29:53 GMT -5
Well, I finally got my copy of this and I'm going to go try it out. It's about time! The question is... what do I try out first? I find doing an Exploder in an Exploding Cage match is very explosiony.
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Post by Fundertaker on Nov 23, 2007 16:16:52 GMT -5
Especially when the cage, you know... explodes.
Yeah, nothing more to had, other than PUT THIS IN EUROPE SOON!!!
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Post by Error on Nov 23, 2007 17:40:20 GMT -5
Hot damn it finally arrived! Now to just get through my school work and I finally get a chance to play this bad boy!
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Post by honsou on Nov 23, 2007 19:38:57 GMT -5
Just got done with a 32 man tournament for the world title(yes i know you cant put the title on the line in a tournment but you all know what im going for). Chono beats Mohammad Yone(Yone had a crazy run to the finals, beating morishima, Kobashi, Marufuji and Hiroshi Hase) I cant say how much i love this game.
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Post by forgottensinpwf on Nov 23, 2007 19:51:18 GMT -5
i rented it today.
i find it hard as hell to do alot of stuff in it, and actually do grapple moves on people but i may just have to get used to it.
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Post by Caglar13 on Nov 23, 2007 20:15:26 GMT -5
Just finished doing a 8 man battle royal with Joe, Angle, Jericho, Lance Storm, Styles, Lyger, Kenta, and Punk. Lasted almost 30 minutes. I love this game.
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Post by Indigocrates on Nov 23, 2007 21:15:02 GMT -5
GRRRAHHH! My parents won't let me play this game until I get an 80% on a exam (As in, I've had 80%'s before, but none recently). It's still in the wrapping, IT'S TORTURING ME, DAMNIT!
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Post by Alucard on Nov 23, 2007 22:56:39 GMT -5
I downloaded an ECW pack of goodies, classic roster from 98-2001, and various ring apron textures (Anarchy Rulz, Hardcore Heaven, etc), it's friggin great. I'm gonna try to find an ROH set later.
I also downloaded the rename patch. Screw manually renaming everything! Woot.
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