Alter Echo

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26 Jun 2003, 01:14 AM
Will

Alter Echo

This game already has tv commercials and it looks interesting. Its coming out for PS2 and X-Box. PSM also has a video of it in the preview disc it comes with.

It looks sort of like MDK meets DMC/Halo or something. There are also certain combos you can perform by entering certain symbols chained together which goes into a Matrix type slow mode and he unleashes some awesome looking stuff. It looks kind of weird though so it will be interesting to see how it works within the game. The main character can also transform into a big canon monster:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen006.jpg

And a crawling one:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen020.jpg

And here's more screens from gamespot

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen001.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen007.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen008.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen013.jpg

Gamespot also has a good preview on it http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/a...w_6030108.html
26 Jun 2003, 01:29 AM
MechDeus

Damn Kazaa Lite conflicts with Gamespot's image setup. I get nothing but red x's.
26 Jun 2003, 01:31 AM
Will

So free up some resources :P
26 Jun 2003, 01:37 AM
MechDeus

Quote:

Originally posted by Will
So free up some resources :P

It's not the resources, it's something to do with the way Gamespot does their image code that conflicts with a Kazaa Lite driver (from what I understand, it certainly works that way in practice in any case). If you install Kazaa Lite, wave goodbye to ever seeing a GS pic again.

Hence, I see dead pictures.
26 Jun 2003, 01:55 AM
Will

*sigh* You poopyface.

Here's a pic and another hands on.

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/al..._061903_05.jpg

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/422/422155p1.html
26 Jun 2003, 02:10 AM
Lhadatt

Quote:

Originally posted by MechDeus
It's not the resources, it's something to do with the way Gamespot does their image code that conflicts with a Kazaa Lite driver (from what I understand, it certainly works that way in practice in any case). If you install Kazaa Lite, wave goodbye to ever seeing a GS pic again.

Hence, I see dead pictures.

Kazaa Lite driver? No.

Kazaa Lite gives you the option to install what they call the "Supertrick" -- a hosts file that has tons of addresses of ad servers listed. A hosts file is simply a file with lots of server addresses pointed to another location. Example: a line could read "127.0.0.1 www.the-nextlevel.com" -- this would block TNL from your system, since 127.0.0.1 is the IP recognized by your machine as "localhost" (i.e. itself). When installed, it replaces your old hosts file that is part of windows (actually renames the old one and puts the "supertrick" in its place) so those servers will be blocked.

To solve this: Open up your hosts file (could be under \windows\system32\drivers\etc\ or search for "hosts" -- no extension) and open it with Notepad. Search for "image.com.com", which is gamespot's image server. Delete that line. Save the file, quit your web browser and restart it.

BAM! Problem solved.
26 Jun 2003, 02:15 AM
MechDeus

Word, thanks Lhadatt. Time to try.

[edit] Worked like a charm. Thanks a million.
26 Jun 2003, 02:22 AM
Lhadatt

http://www.nerv.us/nerv_images/misc/skipper.jpg

:D
26 Jun 2003, 02:45 AM
TobalRox

I got a demo in the mail. Haven't really played it much, but it seems like it would be fun, but I wouldn't pay too much for it.
26 Jun 2003, 10:56 AM
Videodrone

hmmm...havn't recieved my demo yet...for those interested i believe you can still sign up for one on the official site...
26 Jun 2003, 11:20 AM
Werewolf

Quote:

Originally posted by Videodrone
hmmm...havn't recieved my demo yet...for those interested i believe you can still sign up for one on the official site...

Unfortunately they closed the signup for demos for this game, they giving out Spinx demos now though :)
26 Jun 2003, 11:32 AM
Reno

Alter Echo = one of my favourite games from the past two E3 shows. I remember two years ago seeing this game thinking it was near completion when it was only 30% finished, heh. The big cannon guy is okay, but the real fun is with the main form and the stealth mode, since both of them can use the combo system.

The combo system in the game is unreal, it's so much fun. You basically have to time button presses a la rhythm games to build up stronger and stronger combos. The stealth combos are fun because you actually have to go through a maze of obstacles in order to complete the stealth kill, it's really cool. I'm definitely going to pick this up as soon as it's out.
26 Jun 2003, 01:40 PM
Clash!

I am very interested in this game, I watched a video of it and I think it looks really great. But by the time I found out about the Free Demo they were out. It has such a cool and original look.
26 Jun 2003, 01:58 PM
Regus

I want to play this one, just like Primal, I'm getting a Soul Reaver style vibe from this one, and that's a good thing.

Only thing is, whenever I see a screenshot, I usually don't know what the hell I'm looking at.
26 Jun 2003, 03:26 PM
frostwolf ex

i have been lookign at this one with some interest. I dont like how he took of the "hood" for the sword form, but over all, i am definitly going to try it on x-box, at least as a rent.
26 Jun 2003, 04:53 PM
EvilMog

I predict average to poor ratings. That is all.
26 Jun 2003, 09:04 PM
Captain Vegetable

I'm looking forward to it.
27 Jun 2003, 12:08 AM
TobalRox

I think this game will be a bargain game soon after release, in which case it may be a good time to pick it up.
27 Jun 2003, 01:44 AM
Will

Quote:

Originally posted by EvilMog007
I predict average to poor ratings. That is all.

Quite pessemistic eh? I doubt judging from all the cool stuff so far that it will be low rated across the boards.

I predict 7-8.0
27 Jun 2003, 01:46 AM
EvilMog

lame boring levels = lame boring game.

BARGIN BIN FODDER!

your right on the 7.0 Will. That about as high it will get. Unless Play rates it. Then it will be the greatest thing ever.
27 Jun 2003, 01:53 AM
Will

Heh, but you haven't played it yet have you? :P
23 Aug 2003, 01:27 AM
Captain Vegetable

The game is decent. I rented it thinking it would suck and fail to draw me in, just like most of my recent video game outings, but was pleasently supprised!

It doesn't really do anything that hasn't been done before, but it's a neat game. I like it.

It sucks that Outrage was killed like that. :(
23 Aug 2003, 01:35 AM
Will

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Vegetable

The game is decent. I rented it thinking it would suck and fail to draw me in, just like most of my recent video game outings, but was pleasently supprised!

It doesn't really do anything that hasn't been done before, but it's a neat game. I like it.

It sucks that Outrage was killed like that. :(

Thanks for the impressions Captain. Worth maybe 30 and under?

I was going to buy it but I'm low on cash and I already bought Twisted Metal Black/VF4 Evo GH titles. Hopefully I'll uhhh get an X-Box by then....
23 Aug 2003, 01:37 AM
Captain Vegetable

Definitly not a $50 game. But if it ever drops to $30, pick it up. ;)

And I wouldn't call what I posted "impressions." I'll be back with more though, if you like.
30 Nov 2003, 02:22 AM
Master

I just bought this game from Circuit City for $9.99!!!

This game is AMAZING for ten bucks. Run, don't walk to circuit city and get this great game!
30 Nov 2003, 03:09 AM
Will

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master

I just bought this game from Circuit City for $9.99!!!

This game is AMAZING for ten bucks. Run, don't walk to circuit city and get this great game!

Word? For what system?
30 Nov 2003, 03:16 AM
mindfield

i have mixed feeling about this one. Every screenshots shows empty level design. I mean sure it looks like a weird spacey acid trip, but there's besically nothing but a bunch of ennemies in an open canyon type level with repetitive textures.

But the main character seems to steal the show here. I've seen videos of combo attacks and morphs. The game looks fun, but bland to look at.
30 Nov 2003, 03:31 AM
frostwolf ex

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master

I just bought this game from Circuit City for $9.99!!!

This game is AMAZING for ten bucks. Run, don't walk to circuit city and get this great game!

I saw it for 20 at eb, but 10 you say, looks like i hit cc monday then.
30 Nov 2003, 12:25 PM
Master

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

Word? For what system?

PS2 and Xbox. There are TONS of cheap games that are mis-marked at CC. Go to cheapassgamer.com forums for the info...
30 Nov 2003, 02:47 PM
TobalRox

I'll have to check that out... The game isn't that old to be so cheap already... guess it wasn't selling at all.
30 Nov 2003, 08:22 PM
Master

And Murakamo for Xbox is 5 bucks. Talk about a price drop.
01 Dec 2003, 02:00 AM
TobalRox

I never even heard of it.
01 Dec 2003, 06:31 AM
Calvin

Nothing I've read or heard about this game makes me feel like picking it up. Even if it's cheap, I would rather put that money towards other games.
01 Dec 2003, 06:35 AM
Tracer

Alter Echo is a pile. Murakumo is too, if only because it could have been so much more.
01 Dec 2003, 02:37 PM
Master

For ten bucks, it is a steal.