Fzero GX vs. Soul Calibur 2

[Will]

Well to further add I think while SC2 definitely has more depth due to its system of play, F-Zero is the better single player due mostly to challenge and mastery of the courses.

The A.I. racers can get pretty rowdy but jumping and aligning your ship just right with the track while at the same time heading off the opposition, banking, bumping off other vehicles, managing your shared turbo/energy, trying to stay on track all factor in for a crazy ride.

They both have a ton of stuff to unlock and all but I don't have too many people around to play SC2 much let alone letting them play by themselves to get the nuances of the game. Again I love them both but due to the nature of the games and the GC in need of quality racers makes F-Zero GX more deserving of my attention right now.

[TaekwondoNJ]

Why are you guys giving SpoDaddy so much shit for starting this thread? I don't see why games have to be in the same genre to be comparable. And since I'm sure there are a lot of people who are trying to decide between which of these two titles to buy first, I think this topic is completely legit.

I went ahead and decided to buy F Zero GX over SC2 (heh, one of the hardest purchasing decisions I've made in awhile). The only reason I had for this was that I wanted something completely fresh (I don't have any high tech futuristic racers, so F-zero seemed like a nice place to start). I've played some of SC2 when my friend brought over the Xbox version the other day. And while I can definitely see a lot of improvements (more moves, buyable weapons, several new characters, better graphics, new locations, higher difficulty in getting a ring out), it DOES still play extremely similair to the first SC in almost every way. That doesn't make it bad or anything. Its just that I could wait longer for SC2, BECAUSE its so similair to the original SC. I'm very glad I purchased F Zero first. Its sucked up my hours and my life in the three days I've had it like nothing else has in months (I assume Zelda WW was the last game I played this much, and that was 5 months ago). I would say go with F Zero first, you won't be dissapointed. Unless of course you never played SC, in which case one should definitely snatch SC2 up first. I still plan to get SC2 next weekend though, it looks amazing as well.

[FuryFox]

Why are you guys giving SpoDaddy so much shit for starting this thread? I don't see why games have to be in the same genre to be comparable. And since I'm sure there are a lot of people who are trying to decide between which of these two titles to buy first, I think this topic is completely legit.

But...you bought F-Zero and then you're getting SC2 next week? I don't there needs to be a thread to help me decide which game to buy a little bit sooner than the other.

The way I see it, anyone who likes fighters should buy SC2. Anyone who has a Gamecube should buy F-Zero. Those who fit both categories will inevitably buy both, making this thread redundant.

[Calliander]

Why are you guys giving SpoDaddy so much shit for starting this thread?

I think they're just jealous that he thought of the Alf avatar before they did.

Come to think of it, our avatars don't really get along that well.

*laughs nervously*

Meow?

[Will]

But...you bought F-Zero and then you're getting SC2 next week? I don't there needs to be a thread to help me decide which game to buy a little bit sooner than the other.

The way I see it, anyone who likes fighters should buy SC2. Anyone who has a Gamecube should buy F-Zero. Those who fit both categories will inevitably buy both, making this thread redundant.

I understand your reasoning but both being so close to each other in release and especially for GC owners, and limited budget they will definitley have to make a tough decision as to which game to buy first if they are interested in buying one of them. They pack a 2-for-1 punch in giving GC owners 2 great games to play after the summer drought.

While I would actually liked for him to have done an official VF Evo vs SC2 thread(someone start one fast!), I don't mind this thread and I think its unfair to flame him on just trying to start new conversation between games.

[FuryFox]

I understand your reasoning but both being so close to each other in release and especially for GC owners, and limited budget they will definitley have to make a tough decision as to which game to buy first if they are interested in both. They pack a 2-for-1 punch in giving GC owners 2 great games to play after the summer drought.

While I would actually liked for him to have done an official VF Evo vs SC2 thread(someone start one fast!), I don't mind this thread and I think its unfair to flame him on just trying to start new conversation between games.

Fair enough. It's more that he started this thred right after his other SC2 thread, which really could have encompassed both.

-also: Every SC2 or VF4 thread is a SC2 vs VF4 thread. Haven't you read them?

[Will]

Fair enough. It's more that he started this thred right after his other SC2 thread, which really could have encompassed both.

-also: Every SC2 or VF4 thread is a SC2 vs VF4 thread. Haven't you read them?

Heheh yeah I know, its wierd seeing a VF4 Evo thread turn into a SC2 talk then right back into it but it would be cool to have vs thread seeing people's comparisons all in one thread.

Check out Gamspy's VS feature its interesting.
http://gamespy.com/articles/august03/millennium/day7/
I personally think they went a bit too much in favor of SC2 but otherwise its cool.

[TaekwondoNJ]

But...you bought F-Zero and then you're getting SC2 next week? I don't there needs to be a thread to help me decide which game to buy a little bit sooner than the other.

What the hell kind of logic is that? Just cuz I'M buying both doesn't mean everyone will.

[Mzo]

Yes they will. One doesn't substitute for the other in any possible way. If you have a GameCube, you should buy F-Zero. If you like fighting games, you will also buy Soul Calibur 2 on your system of choice.

[TaekwondoNJ]

Well I still think this topic is legit. I know I would have liked this topic to be up before I chose which one to buy first. And I know of plenty other people who ARE just planning on buying one, simply because they can't afford to buy both any time soon.