iainl Posted September 10, 2003 Report Share Posted September 10, 2003 For some reason (probably a masochistic desire to be laughed at) I felt the need to admit this. I bought Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction on Sunday. Whats more, I'm enjoying it. I know, the control system is dire, with its singular lack of subtlety in turning, its inability to stick left/right on the left stick and forward/backward on the right, rather than vice versa, and its PS1-quality graphics. Yes, I can see that its a horrible cash-in. But for some bizarre reason I can't help enjoying the game. I'm enough of a fan to actually see the new series being shot a fortnight ago (well, its actually that we were taking our friend's 10-year-old, who adores the show), and the fact that you get to design the robot you compete with (from a selection of parts) is brilliant. Basically, imagine if Gran Tourismo had crap handling (so, thats Sega GT then ) but you were a complete petrolhead, and nothing like it really existed. Am I terminally sad? Or does someone else out there not think it totally sucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted September 10, 2003 Report Share Posted September 10, 2003 Ooo! I would totally make fun of you if only: A. I had ever heard of this game & B. I knew why ownership of said game is supposed to be embarrassing Is this like the guy who admitted to owning (and liking) Britney's Dance Beat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted September 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2003 Ah. It occurs to me that its possible, nay probable, that this didn't make it out of Europe, since you guys call the TV show Battle Bots or something equally inferior. But then we're back into the whole Scrapheap Challenge / Junkyard Wars argument... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 10, 2003 Report Share Posted September 10, 2003 It didn't make it out over here. We do actually get the UK Robot Wars, complete with oh so yummy Flippa on TechTV though, which is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted September 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2003 Ah, yes. Challenge time: Trying not to look too disappointed in front of wife when you find out that they've replaced the radiant Philippa with Jayne Middlemiss in the new series while you're wandering around backstage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Mmmmmm, Phillipa...... Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Idea: you fly me to England so I can absorb the vibe surrounding this title. I enjoy my time across the pond then return to the states to author a post making fun of your purchase in proper fashion. Sound good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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