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Title: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 09 May, 2008, 02:09:27 PM
Reef brings Rogue Trooper® to Wii

Reef Entertainment has confirmed it has agreed an exclusive deal with the UK Developer Rebellion to launch their 2000 AD character Rogue Trooper® videogame globally on Wii�.

For those who donâ??t know the character, Rogue Trooper® is a genetically engineered soldier of the future, and is unique in videogames as he has an distinct armoury; a rifle, helmet and backpack, which contain the â??personalitiesâ?? of his fallen comrades, providing him the capabilities of 4 soldiers in one. A â??biochipâ?? is installed within each â??Genetic Infantrymanâ?? or â??GIâ?? from birth which then records their personalities and training upon their death. These biochips are then removed and can then be inserted within energized slots on a fellow GIâ??s rifle, helmet or backpack to secure them for their return to base and re-cloning.

Rogue Trooper®: The Quartz Zone Massacre is the story of how Rogue Trooper® and his comrades are betrayed by a traitor general on their first mission to an area on Nu Earth known as the Quartz Zone. Only Rogue survives, and joined by his fallen comrades within his equipment, he begins a journey across Nu Earth to find the general and unleash his revenge!

Rogue Trooper® is one of the 2000 ADâ??s most endearing characters. First appearing in 1981, he was created by Gerry Finlay-Day and Dave Gibbons of Watchmen fame and was intended to run only a few years, but fans continually demanded more adventures. Rogue Trooper® has also enjoyed many reincarnations as a videogame throughout the last 20 years, most recently as the critically acclaimed and BAFTA nominated 3rd person shooter on PS2, Xbox and PC.

The Wii version promises to provide even greater immersive gameplay with the unique Wii control interface where kill shots are more accurate and certainly more creative than its console forebears.

In addition, Rebellion has provided additional tweaks and polish to the overall game so ensuring the Wii version of the game is the very best yet.

Peter Rezon, CEO of Reef said; â??Rogue Trooper®:The Quartz Zone Massacre is one of the best games Reef has been involved with, and to win this contract for the Wii version is fantastic. Were taking a hit game to a unique console where we believe the exciting elements weâ??ve added will make this 3rd shooter a hugely successful Wii title.â??

Rogue Trooper®: The Quartz Zone Massacre will be released in Q4 2008


A late port, but interesting news nonetheless. Hopefully Rebellion & Reef will fix some of the issues with the original â?? the difficulty level, for example â?? and polish the game up graphically for the more powerful Wii hardware (though given the history of PS2-to-Wii ports, I hold out little hope).
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Post by: radiator on 09 May, 2008, 02:24:50 PM
I never got round to getting this on original release, but I'd definitely pickup up a Wii version.
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Post by: ThryllSeekyr on 09 May, 2008, 02:30:41 PM
Hmm, but will this be the exact same game.

No doubt there amy be some new features this time around.

Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone...
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 09 May, 2008, 02:45:28 PM
No doubt there amy be some new features this time around.

"Additional tweaks and polish" sounds more like correcting minor gameplay issues etc., not new features or content.

Given the general pattern of PS2/GameCube-to-Wii ports, I suspect this is a low-budget affair being handled by a pretty small team, so at the moment Iâ??m not expecting anything more than the PS2 running on the Wii with pointer controls and some limited motion control. Frankly, expecting anything more is a bit too hopeful â?? given that major third parties like Capcom arenâ??t putting anything but the bare minimum of effort into their ports, why should we expect more from Reef & Rebellion?
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Post by: Keef Monkey on 11 May, 2008, 04:02:53 PM
Been thinking about rebuying this for a while now (traded it in when I finished it) and as long as they don't break it by throwing on motion control gimmicks all over the place then this might be the version to go for. It was a great game in my opinion.
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Post by: ukdane on 11 May, 2008, 04:37:30 PM
The idea of getting a Wii is getting more and more appealing.
(Mainly for the kids don't you know, but the wife could play wii-fit, and I could play with the kids).
My main concern is that my bro' just bought a PS3, and wants to play online. I'd rather go for a Wii (sorry, it still makes me smirk)!
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Post by: Tiplodocus on 12 May, 2008, 12:44:25 PM
tHE BITS WITH THE MORTARS AND BAZOOKAS MIGHT BENEFIT FROM A  bit of "Wii"ing up - I really enjoyed pretending to crank handles in Call of Duty 3 (changig elevation of martar and field guns).  Honest I did.

I had this for teh XBX but only got to play about 3 levels (some unfeasibly breasted Nort is the last bit I remember).

I'll pick it up for the Wii though as I'm missing having a shooter to play with.
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Post by: dweezil2 on 14 May, 2008, 05:12:33 PM
Great news, seeing as it bypassed the Gamecube.
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Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 14 May, 2008, 05:20:12 PM
Oh my God, I'm going to have to buy a bloody Wii now.
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Post by: Something Fishy on 14 May, 2008, 09:14:19 PM
Already have this for my PS2 (have a 60 gig ps3 so can still play it) but might just get this for Wii as well.

Dane: Wii is a really great family console, well worth a go.
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Post by: Tiplodocus on 14 May, 2008, 09:31:58 PM
I've never had much luck getting the Missus to pick up a game controller but she's more than happy playing on the Wii.  She's into the DS as well.

Nintendo really tapped into a seam with this TOUCH: GENERATIONS idea.

But she still leaves the room when I put on Resi Evil 4.
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Post by: Roger Godpleton on 14 May, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
I'll buy it so long as it's not above £30.
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Post by: Keef Monkey on 14 May, 2008, 09:54:05 PM
Mine too, she hardly ever plays the 360, but can happily spend a day on mario galaxy. she did discover the puzzle game in gta4 tonight though, which is going to be her new obsession I think.
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Post by: Something Fishy on 14 May, 2008, 10:15:21 PM
Mine plays XBLA a fair bit on 360 but doesn't play many full games on it (Tomb Raider and Viva Pinata being about it).

She plays DS mostly but also likes to join in on the Wii.  Boom Blox being popular right now and Wii Fit also appealing as she loves Yoga.

I must try that GTA puzzle game.  Does it get unlocked following a certain mission? (i've only just got to the middle island).
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Post by: Roger Godpleton on 14 May, 2008, 10:26:45 PM
You can find it in almost any bar, club or clothes shop.
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Post by: ThryllSeekyr on 15 May, 2008, 02:55:56 AM

Link: Wii's are now really cheap

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Post by: TordelBack on 15 May, 2008, 08:24:04 AM
Ach, I wouldn't spend a penny for a Wii.
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Post by: ukdane on 15 May, 2008, 11:20:23 AM
The trouble I have at the moment, is that over here, Wii is about 1½x the price it is in UK.
As are most games and accessories.

I don't know if the Wii DK is the same as Wii UK- apart from a different power adapter, will it work on a DK-tv? If it's just an adapter question, I guess I could use an adapter plug.

Some (FA)Q's I'd like answering.
Does Wii have HD?
Can I play DVDs on a Wii? (If not I guess I'll need to buy a new DVD player too, as the PS2 will have to be moved!)
If I want to play two player games, I'll need an extra controller.
What do I need the nunchuk (sp?) for?
Is it possible to buy a separate stearing wheel so two players can play Mario Kart?
Do I need the controller charger? (if not why is it sold- if so how do I recharge a controller if I don't have one?)
Will UK/US games work on a European machine? (Or are they coded for specific regions?)



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Post by: Satanist on 15 May, 2008, 11:37:31 AM
Does Wii have HD? - Not as far as I know

Can I play DVDs on a Wii? (If not I guess I'll need to buy a new DVD player too, as the PS2 will have to be moved!) - No it doesnt, not even CD's

If I want to play two player games, I'll need an extra controller. - Yes you will

What do I need the nunchuk (sp?) for? Its for the finer controls that the pointer cant do. Think of it as similar to a normal controller with buttons and stick, but it also has motion control too. You need it but one comes in the box. Some two player games require 2 pointers and nunchucks.

Is it possible to buy a separate stearing wheel so two players can play Mario Kart? - Yes they are about £5 here.

Do I need the controller charger? (if not why is it sold- if so how do I recharge a controller if I don't have one?) - Rechargable batteries are what I use.

Will UK/US games work on a European machine? (Or are they coded for specific regions?) - The cant be used but you do get a disc that will bypass the region protection. I expect Nintendo to fix this with a patch though.

Hope thats a help.
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Post by: WoD on 15 May, 2008, 11:44:00 AM
Some (FA)Q's I'd like answering.
Does Wii have HD? YES 480p
Can I play DVDs on a Wii? (If not I guess I'll need to buy a new DVD player too, as the PS2 will have to be moved!)  no DVD player on Wii
If I want to play two player games, I'll need an extra controller.  YES  you will
What do I need the nunchuk (sp?) for?  different games - pretty essential actually
Is it possible to buy a separate stearing wheel so two players can play Mario Kart?  YES Argos for example - get the official one not the others available
Do I need the controller charger? (if not why is it sold- if so how do I recharge a controller if I don't have one?)  batteries work
Will UK/US games work on a European machine? (Or are they coded for specific regions?)  YES for UK (no for US) We're part of europe you know...!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone...
Post by: Wils on 15 May, 2008, 11:47:50 AM
We're part of europe you know...!

YOU LIE!

As far as batteries go, we're likely to get a charging station at some point in the future, but at the moment, the Kodak batteries from Poundland are doing the job just fine.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone...
Post by: ukdane on 15 May, 2008, 12:06:30 PM
Does the recharger come with "special" batteries then?
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Post by: dweezil2 on 15 May, 2008, 12:10:53 PM
I simply bought a battery recharger with batteries included and that has served me well.
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Post by: Floyd-the-k on 15 May, 2008, 12:31:51 PM
hi Europeans!

Never mind the Wii, when are they going to develop 2000AD games for the Nintendo DS, so my son can play them without me having to buy another machine?

yours self-centredly,

Floyd
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone...
Post by: The Amstor Computer on 15 May, 2008, 01:08:45 PM
Never mind the Wii, when are they going to develop 2000AD games for the Nintendo DS, so my son can play them without me having to buy another machine?

Dunno - Western developers seem pretty hands-off the machine, aside from a few gems and a bundle of licensed shovelware from the usual suspects.

I still think using the IP that Rebellion have in some smaller, more inventive, lower-budget games for the various digi download services and handhelds would be more interesting than the current approach of having one comparatively big-budget, traditional game every few years.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone...
Post by: ukdane on 15 May, 2008, 01:32:12 PM
2000ad Top Trumps for the DS
;-)
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Post by: Keef Monkey on 15 May, 2008, 07:27:09 PM
Fishy, I normally pop down to the pool hall on the first island in GTA when I fancy killing far too much time on the block game!
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Post by: Roger Godpleton on 15 May, 2008, 07:36:23 PM
What we really need is for someone to do a Dredd version of Target Terror.

Link: http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.nwiizone.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/Target-Terror-Wii-031.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.nwiizone.com/nintendo-wii/nwii/target-terror-wii-new-images-2/&h=280&w=400&sz=37&hl=en&start=18&um=1&tbnid=2rph

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Post by: Something Fishy on 15 May, 2008, 09:27:46 PM
Thanks Keef. I'll go seek that, I missed it when i went there (just got drunk).
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Post by: Something Fishy on 15 May, 2008, 09:30:05 PM
WOD: 480p isn't hd.  HD is a minimum of 720p.  It's SD in progressive scan.

Simp: cheers for that.
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Post by: WoD on 15 May, 2008, 11:08:01 PM
OK - Still looked pretty(ish) though.
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Post by: Something Fishy on 16 May, 2008, 05:21:59 PM
WOD: yeah, very much so on the more cartoony games.

Some, like No More Hero's look gash when they try tobe realistic but it's not about the visuals.  I have 2 other consoles for that.  The wii is for waggly family fun.
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Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 23 May, 2008, 04:21:34 PM
Right that's that bought now (for my son) now all I have to do is wait for the release date.
Last quarter you say, :(
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: dweezil2 on 02 September, 2008, 12:15:13 PM
Anyone heard of a more definitive release date on this yet? I'm getting an itchy trigger finger!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 02 September, 2008, 02:53:28 PM
I went in Game (or what ever it's called) last week and they couldn't find it on their release date guide and that went up to Christmas.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: w3bz on 02 September, 2008, 06:22:58 PM
Was playing it a couple of days back as wanted to see what it was like on the Wii (did QA on the PS2 version) and it's adapted really well which is cool :) still lovin' that game!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 02 September, 2008, 06:26:24 PM
That doesn't answer the question. When's it coming out??????????
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: w3bz on 02 September, 2008, 07:23:13 PM
Wow, damn, with that many questionmarks how could I not answer?

...oh wait I did it again  :shock:
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: ThryllSeekyr on 04 September, 2008, 02:30:34 AM
Is thsi just aslightly better version of the PStwo game.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: GordonR on 07 September, 2008, 11:38:11 AM
Quote from: "ThryllSeekyr"Is thsi just aslightly better version of the PStwo game.

I imagine it'll be a straight port of the PS2/X-Box version - ie. translating the game from one console to another.   That doesn't automatically make a game 'slightly better', just the same game on a different format.

I'd be very surprised if there was any new game content in it, if that's what you're really looking for here.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Keef Monkey on 07 September, 2008, 02:56:50 PM
Quote from: "GordonR"
Quote from: "ThryllSeekyr"Is thsi just aslightly better version of the PStwo game.

I imagine it'll be a straight port of the PS2/X-Box version - ie. translating the game from one console to another.   That doesn't automatically make a game 'slightly better', just the same game on a different format.

I'd be very surprised if there was any new game content in it, if that's what you're really looking for here.

I'm guessing with it being the wii though they'll throw in some motion control for some of the aiming and whatnot. I still haven't found that sort of wii gubbins to improve things though, a button will always be more responsive than some arm waggling. The Xbox version is now compatible with the 360 so might grab that (am trying to replace my PS2 games now that I'm all next-gen), unless the wii version turns out to be the definitive experience.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: WoD on 07 September, 2008, 09:24:08 PM
I play the Xbox version on the 360 and it runs nicely.  Would hope that there is some optimisation for the Wii though.  I actually like the controls, not just the motion stuff (that has its place though) but the nunchuck connection makes it pretty ergonomic.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Keef Monkey on 05 October, 2008, 10:28:19 AM
There's a one page preview in the new issue of GamesTM. The tone was very positive, they were impressed with the graphics (which apparantly are much improved in terms of effects and textures) and they also said the use of the motion controls is great. Nunchuck moves him about, the wii-mote aims your weapon (they said the accuracy is great) and you shake the nunchuk to throw grenades. Also the multiplayer is now 4 player split-screen (but given the cost of wii controllers I'm not buying another 3). I've been meaning to rebuy the game for a while and this looks like it'll be the version to go for.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Tiplodocus on 05 October, 2008, 11:08:22 PM
I picked this up previously for the XBOX (about 7 quid I paid) and enjoyed the couple of levels I played but then Teenage Tips pawned it (probably to buy drugs or prostitutes) so I never got to finish it.

So I think I'll put it on my Christmas list.  I like the Wii controls for shooty games; Nunchuk to steer, Remote to Aim and Shoot seems most natural control method I can think of.

Stak!  Nain! Etc.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Proudhuff on 06 October, 2008, 11:16:20 AM
I've just revisited the Rogue PS2 game and rattled through it, great fun, now back to Dredd vs D'eath, but still can't kill all those damn vampires, what am I doing wrong? Tips anyone?
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Buddy on 06 October, 2008, 12:16:27 PM
QuoteTeenage Tips pawned it (probably to buy drugs or prostitutes)

At least he's not squandering the money on frivillous things.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Keef Monkey on 06 October, 2008, 01:02:49 PM
Quote from: "Proudhuff"I've just revisited the Rogue PS2 game and rattled through it, great fun, now back to Dredd vs D'eath, but still can't kill all those damn vampires, what am I doing wrong? Tips anyone?

They are pretty hard to kill, really strong and fast. Depending on how ammo is going keeping on the move and using hi-ex from a distance is pretty effective, and armor-piercing rounds take them out much quicker than rapid fire I find. Wears down your ammo fast mind.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: dweezil2 on 20 November, 2008, 11:17:46 AM
Anyone know if this is still out in time for Christmas?
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Tiplodocus on 09 December, 2008, 01:33:26 PM
*Bump*

Anyone know if this is out for Christmas?
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Bouwel on 09 December, 2008, 04:35:36 PM
Best bet is probably to give Rebellion a ring and ask. The number's on thier website.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

-Bouwel-
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: dweezil2 on 19 December, 2008, 12:23:42 PM
Finally a release date according to Play.com.

http://www.play.com/Games/Wii/4-/856207 ... oduct.html (http://www.play.com/Games/Wii/4-/8562077/Rogue-Trooper/Product.html)
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Bouwel on 19 December, 2008, 04:38:25 PM
I wonder if the Wii version will be nunchuck enabled?

Take that, Nort! *thwack*

-Bouwel-
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 19 December, 2008, 07:02:08 PM
Brilliant, I've just put my order in for £24:99.
Roll on 27th February ;)
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Tiplodocus on 19 January, 2009, 01:01:21 PM
There's a quite ridiculously garish advert for this on the back of this month/quarters DEATHRAY* magazine.

Strangely, with hundreds of pages of outstanding Gibbons and Kennedy artwork to choose from, they've picked a picture that looks like it was drawn by Buttonman** as an entry for the art competition - except rendered without as much passion, love or humour.

*(which also has a Kev O' Neill article - they do seem to be 2000 AD fans).

** No offence Buttonman - your entries are a highlight of the art competition for me.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Mardroid on 24 January, 2009, 02:05:42 PM
There's an ad on the back of next week's prog too.

Makes me almost want to get it...

'Cept I've got it already on the PS2. (And I don't have a Wii anyway. If I got another console it'd be a PS3 or Xbox 360.)
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Something Fishy on 25 January, 2009, 10:49:39 AM
I'm tempted to get this, having seen the new ad but I shoud probably just play it again on the PS3 and save me some money.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 25 January, 2009, 03:20:51 PM
I can't wait to play it and make a fool out of myself in front of the family as I kill all the Norts in the strangest ways that I can think of!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: dweezil2 on 04 February, 2009, 01:05:53 PM
Play.com has now got this down as a June release! Has there been a delay? Strange since there are ads running for its imminent release.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 04 February, 2009, 05:57:10 PM
Jesus Christ. Does nothing 2000ad/Dredd related ever come out on the day of it's supposed release (except the comics) :angry:  :angry:
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: ukdane on 04 February, 2009, 08:31:57 PM
Quotewhich also has a Kev O' Neill article - they do seem to be 2000 AD fans

I might have missed the ironic wink, but don't Rebellion own Deathray now?
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Tiplodocus on 04 February, 2009, 10:47:35 PM
No wink at all - if Rebellion do own Deathray then it's news to me.

But for I do have a rather shocking lack of attention to detail.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 04 February, 2009, 11:48:38 PM
Yes, they own it!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: WoD on 05 February, 2009, 02:38:45 PM
GAME and PLAY have it down as a 27/02/09 release date.  £29.99 but down to £24.99 - which is a good price for the game me thinks.  Hope it gets some good reviews and sells well.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Bouwel on 05 February, 2009, 04:37:55 PM
I am guessing we've all seen this?

http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php?d=20060619 (http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php?d=20060619)

-Bouwel-
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: TordelBack on 05 February, 2009, 05:10:49 PM
Ah, finally a reason to use one of those 'hip' internet acronyms that the young folk love so:  ROTFLMAO!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: dweezil2 on 08 February, 2009, 02:33:17 PM
It's back on as 27/02/09 on Play! Weird. Just in time for the Birthday too.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Something Fishy on 08 February, 2009, 07:17:31 PM
Same day as Killzone 2 and Halo Wars so i'll have to wait for a while to get this.

Think I might play through the PS2 version again for now.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Devons Daddy on 15 February, 2009, 07:49:10 AM
i will await the reviews posted here on the game.
but i am tempted to up the purchase date for a WII based on this i must admit.

currently got a 360 but the idea of trying to get the financail controller(wife) to agree to a WII is never going to be an easy task.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 February, 2009, 02:47:36 PM
If you have a child it's easy. Just say you are buying the system for him/her and then when the Rogue Trooper comes out and you just happen to see it you are only really spending £25 on yourself.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 February, 2009, 02:50:54 PM
Just checked my Play.com account and my order status has changed from, Preordered to Order Placed. It's that little bit closer to me battling on Nu Earth, sorry in my front room!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 18 February, 2009, 04:36:37 PM
Just had an email from Play.com saying it has been posted.
It looks like I'll be fighting the Norts this weekend............ :angry:
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 19 February, 2009, 04:49:38 PM
This arrived this morning and I'm enjoying it quite a lot. Only one small problem though, the wife has said I'll have to stop when tea is ready :angry:
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Keef Monkey on 19 February, 2009, 10:07:41 PM
How are the motion controls Commando? I've never got along with the wii-mote so I'm hoping there's not lots of needless arm-waggling. Really hoping this is the definitive version, if so I'll pick it up!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Tiplodocus on 19 February, 2009, 10:18:40 PM
My purchase of this (and HOUSE OF THE DEAD: OVERKILL) have both been put back by at least six months because my mate has just announced his Stag Do is in April in Amsterdam.  

So I'll have to start saving for a trip to the Coffee Shops and Van Gogh Museum - he is the last of my group of International Playboys to get hitched - no more Stag Dos for me after this one. (UNtil Teenage Tips and Tin Tps get hitched, I suppose but I'll be sent home early on those).

(Me and Tiny Tips are still thoroughly enjoying METROID PRIME - Gamecube on Wii - though - graphics are outstanding for a five year old game).
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 20 February, 2009, 06:25:34 AM
I'm finding the controls excellent (I don't do much gaming so I'm not getting any cofusion with other games and their layouts) but the weirdest bit is using the Nunchuk to throw your grenades, as it says that you have to flick it to throw one. Also it feels a lot easier to move around than from what I remember from the PS2 when I last played that version.
The aiming is spot on and flicking from weapon to weapon is easy.
 I shall be having a large session on it later today just to really get used to the controls (as with all real men I never looked at the instructions but waded straight into the gameplay until I couldn't do certain things and then had a look) but from my initial couple of hours play I am very impressed with what Rebellion have done to make it Wii compatible.
One last thing, after watching the cinematic start to the game again, it really makes you want to see cartoon versions of the House of Tharg's characters but alas one can only dream!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Tiplodocus on 03 March, 2009, 12:47:44 PM
Spotted in Game in the St James Centre in Edinbugger at lunchtime but not in HMV.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Bad Andy on 17 March, 2009, 07:40:07 AM
I have it on the Xbox, but might have a Wii tickle. Getting my Xbox out is a pain.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: dweezil2 on 24 March, 2009, 10:15:47 AM
I've been playing this rather a lot recently. It's really rather good!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Bouwel on 24 March, 2009, 10:55:12 AM
It's actually a fair game and I would say the music fits it to a 'T'. I think I may try the cuddly wrestling of getting it to work on Vista later. Or maybe not.

-Bouwel-
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Proudhuff on 24 April, 2009, 01:58:51 PM
Quote from: "Tiplodocus"Spotted in Game in the St James Centre in Edinbugger at lunchtime but not in HMV.


Thanks for the Tip Tips...

picked it up today as a 2 for £30 deal
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: bluemeanie on 08 May, 2009, 12:03:32 PM
Started playing this on the wii this week... really been enjoying it.
Cool story in with all the action and the contol system is kinda good too. Does capture the big battle feel really well

Do have to admit its taken a slight back burner to Wolverine Uncaged though since yesterday. I'm a sucker for blood and guts.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Bolt-01 on 29 December, 2009, 01:36:54 PM
I got a copy of Rogue for the Wii for X-mas, which made it even nicer that we'd got a Wii as well.

Only played some Multi-player with Dan so far- but it looks fine compared to the PS2 version, my only gripe so far being that I don't seem to be able to detonate the Micro-mines remotely.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 29 December, 2009, 04:26:31 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 29 December, 2009, 01:36:54 PM
I don't seem to be able to detonate the Micro-mines remotely.

Off the top of my head I can't remember exactly but I think you shake the nunchuk thing and that explodes the buggers (or you pull it up vertical) :-\
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Keef Monkey on 02 January, 2010, 05:29:42 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 29 December, 2009, 04:26:31 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 29 December, 2009, 01:36:54 PM
I don't seem to be able to detonate the Micro-mines remotely.

Off the top of my head I can't remember exactly but I think you shake the nunchuk thing and that explodes the buggers (or you pull it up vertical) :-\

I seem to remember turning the nunchuk on it's side for a second or two to blow them up, but that might be wrong.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Tiplodocus on 06 January, 2010, 07:34:33 PM
Keef Monkey speaks the truth.

I got this for Christmas and am really enjoying it so far.

Sniping is such fantastic fun - really satisfying.  The cut scenes and story are also a bundle of fun re-imagining and the overall design and feel is great.

I'd prefer bigger Gibbonesque suits on the southers though.

And I'd prefer to be able to complete the level on the hover train. Is it bastard hard or am I missing an obvious trick?
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Devons Daddy on 07 January, 2010, 04:38:58 AM
got it on the WII as it was there and i HAD TO HAVE IT.

love playing a 2k character, not a wow wonderful, but a solid enough enjoyment.
worthy of your money.

like!
and price wise, not high, not low, so a decent buy.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 07 January, 2010, 07:21:46 AM
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 06 January, 2010, 07:34:33 PM
And I'd prefer to be able to complete the level on the hover train. Is it bastard hard or am I missing an obvious trick?

It's hard but not as hard as when you finally meet the Traitor General and his millions of soldiers, now that was a bugger.
The way I got round the hover train was, shoot the lead scammell's and let the rest run into your sustained fire. Once all gone get onto the top gun and start taking the mortar teams and gliders out. Keep going between the two and don't hang about, once the targets are gone get to the next firing position so you are ready.
Also shoot the fuel dumps that the scammells run towards and the soldiers are stood near. The explosions help take them all out.
When the train meets the hover ships (can't remember the name) take the nearest out with sustained fire and repeat, you should kill them all before the gliders appear again.
Once you have done this you will have enough life to fight through the last part of the train journey when the hover ships and gliders come at you from all over.
Always let them fly into your line of fire and then just track them and move onto the next target.
Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: ThryllSeekyr on 07 January, 2010, 08:08:31 AM
Thsi was the game I was referring two when some one very important person asked me what meant by the new Rogue Trooper Game.

Is this one much different from the first.

Worth getting?

I've got stuck on the train level as well.

Right after you come out out the tunnel.

I may restart it one day.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Proudhuff on 07 January, 2010, 11:52:32 AM
Your right royal worshipfulness...I've not noticed much different from the 'first' having played both, PS2 to the end and Wii till about halfway through.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Tiplodocus on 09 January, 2010, 03:22:08 PM
Never had a problem with the blokes on Stammell's (or off them) or the Hoppas, it was using the flak cannon against the gliders that was the problem.  Just couldn't seem to get a bead on them or move the cannon quick enough.

In the end I left it to Tiny Tips and he managed it on about his third go.

Next level was Petrified Forest which was brilliant fun, especially with the proper sniper at the end.  He was a bit of a bugger to see but I finally popped him.

This really is a jolly enjoyable game; I recall EDGE gave it a good 7/10 (which is pretty good for one of their reviews as they think 5/10 is average) but then those twonks in the Nintendo Magazine only gave it 5/10 (and they think 7/10 is average) based just about solely on the fact that "it's a year old port".  I think I'll write them a letter. 
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Professor Bear on 09 January, 2010, 03:40:51 PM
A current-gen refurbish of this game would rock ass.  I've never had any trouble with the train - I thought that was a fun level!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Tiplodocus on 14 January, 2010, 01:04:44 PM
yay - finished it.

Which means I'll add the minor criticisms

TOO SHORT - I could have done with another couple of levels (but not much more) and

SLIGHTLY DISAPPOINTING ENDING - I liked the way the game wasn't obsessed with Boss encounters at the end of level but would still like to have dealt with the Traitor General myself rather than as a cut scene.  Apart from this, the last level was great fun though;  four or five different threats coming at you at once that you had to prioritise and deal with in different ways - very good.

SCENERY WAS TOO STICKY - possibly just the Wii controls but I learnt not to get too close to scenery or cover because before you know it, you were crouching down and trying to blind fire.


Definitely an above average game though - much better than Dredd vs. Death.

Well done Rebellion.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Keef Monkey on 15 January, 2010, 07:48:51 PM
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 14 January, 2010, 01:04:44 PM
yay - finished it.

Which means I'll add the minor criticisms

TOO SHORT - I could have done with another couple of levels (but not much more) and

SLIGHTLY DISAPPOINTING ENDING - I liked the way the game wasn't obsessed with Boss encounters at the end of level but would still like to have dealt with the Traitor General myself rather than as a cut scene.  Apart from this, the last level was great fun though;  four or five different threats coming at you at once that you had to prioritise and deal with in different ways - very good.

SCENERY WAS TOO STICKY - possibly just the Wii controls but I learnt not to get too close to scenery or cover because before you know it, you were crouching down and trying to blind fire.


Definitely an above average game though - much better than Dredd vs. Death.

Well done Rebellion.

Yeah, I might be mis-remembering but I'm sure the PS2/Xbox versions had a button to lock you into cover, Gears of War style. Pushing automatically into cover always seems a bit flimsy and weird to me. Otherwise a great game though!
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: mechanix81 on 04 February, 2010, 12:20:06 PM
There was reference to this game on the recent ign nintendo podcast where they alluded to RT Wii only selling about 4000 copies, and that a member of the development team had contacted them to suggest that ign not reviewing the game contributed to the sales.

Can anyone shed any light on this?
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Tiplodocus on 06 February, 2010, 11:32:07 PM
It's a crime if that's all it sold.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Keef Monkey on 07 February, 2010, 04:45:30 PM
Quote from: mechanix81 on 04 February, 2010, 12:20:06 PM
There was reference to this game on the recent ign nintendo podcast where they alluded to RT Wii only selling about 4000 copies, and that a member of the development team had contacted them to suggest that ign not reviewing the game contributed to the sales.

Can anyone shed any light on this?

I dunno if it's true, but I can readily believe it. Dead Space Extraction was a really good game, reviewed great and had the Dead Space name attached and EA's muscle behind it. That apparently sold just over 10,000, so I wouldn't be surprised if RT struggled (despite being a cracking game).

Wii games in general sell pretty poorly as far as I'm aware, there's a massive user base with consoles but none of them seem to be buying much in the way of games (outside of the same small handful of casual titles), and anything aimed at more mature gamers bombs massively because there just isn't an audience for it.

It's a real shame though, because it is a good game.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: mechanix81 on 08 February, 2010, 10:20:52 PM
Went back and finished this off tonight. Still love the Robocop/Transformers references during the climactic battle. I guess I'm the only guy buying traditional games for the Wii. Also, it's not only casual game that sell for the Wii, first-party Nintendo stuff tends to do excellent numbers - Mario Kart & New Super Mario Bros being prime examples.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: radiator on 09 February, 2010, 10:38:22 AM
The thing is, Wii owners who like this kind of game will most likely own an Xbox or PS3 as well, and will only buy shooty action games on the more powerful consoles to which they're more suited.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Mardroid on 24 February, 2010, 10:53:16 PM
My version of this game on PS2 refuses to load any more. Even after a wash.

I know that sounds funny, but it worked on another game I recently bought from Gamestation! It wouldn't load, and I gave the disk a wipe with some water and washing up liquid and now it loads fine. It had what looked like a deepish mark on it, which washed off... Just goes to show.  Terminator 3: The Redemption. Apart from the superfluous 'the' in the title, a pretty good game so far.
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: WoD on 25 February, 2010, 09:45:39 AM
You know to wash 'around' the disc and not 'in-and-out' from the edge to the centre...
Title: Re: Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre (Wii)
Post by: Devons Daddy on 27 February, 2010, 10:00:08 AM
i bought it for my WII based on the fact i wanted to own it,

enjoyed every moment, used it with my assault rifle, i truly felt i had gunner in my hands as time.
worthy of the money.
yes i have plenty of shooters for my 360, but this was a fun game to play.
well done rebellion.