So what's the goddamn deal with Prehistoric Isle 2? Does it suck?

jro · Dec 15, 2005

There's only about one review for this game on both this site and Kazuya's site combined, and it's not overly detailed.

I really haven't ever seen much info on it, really. All I know is that it was done by much the same team that did Blazing Star and Pulstar, but that Saurus had a pretty big hand in it. Or maybe that's not correct, either.

Opinions? Worth the price that the MVS commands?

bUs · Dec 16, 2005

Did you see Kiken's review-movie-thingie?

billd420 · Dec 16, 2005

I thought it was pretty lame. I am a big shmup fan too...

jro · Dec 16, 2005

bUs said:
Did you see Kiken's review-movie-thingie?

Is it linked to one of the threads in the shooter forum? I tried to download that when he first posted it and I couldn't get it to work right.

I'll give it another shot, good idea.

Electroman · Dec 16, 2005

If you are a schmup fan, AND like dinosaurs, then yes it is a must buy and does not suck.

But for any other reason you can think of, it probably is not worth more than spending $50-$75 on.

But does it suck? Not a chance. Graphics are still very impressive. Gameplay is much simpler than Blazing Star.

Its worth a whirl if you ask me.

BIG · Dec 16, 2005

I think PI2 is great,although a few people may say otherwise.

I really like the rescue concept. Very old-school and Choplifter-esque.

If you're into the more traditional,straight forward shmups,do give it a try.

B-

jro · Dec 16, 2005

BIG said:
Choplifter-esque.

B-

This is actually the thing that first got me interested in the game. I have very fond memories of the original Choplifter, so to rescue people and shoot dinosaurs? Sounds pretty good.

Jack Burton · Dec 19, 2005

I don't know, I like it. The dinosaurs are animated really well too. I guess I'm a sucker for any shooter that involves cool enemies. I like Sol-divide on the playstation mainly because of the bosses.

BBH · Dec 19, 2005

it's okay. Waaaaaaaaaayyyy too easy though, I finished it on one credit on my... third try ever, I think?

brightangel · Dec 19, 2005

BBH said:
it's okay. Waaaaaaaaaayyyy too easy though, I finished it on one credit on my... third try ever, I think?

One cred????

I'm going to have to check with my neurologist...my reflexes aren't fast enough then.

But to answer the topic: it's an okay game. They tried to make the graphics a bit pretty, but it just doesn't inspire me very much. The only interesting angle is the rescue element. I would much prefer it, though, if those little people clinging onto my rescue cable got smeared on the asphalt as soon as I fly low.

Fran · Dec 19, 2005

great game

always thought it was shit for no reason really

easy ?

maybe

but it's all about the score,yeah ?

it's all about not getting hit while carrying hostages and not dropping them off until the end of the stage

and the x 16 bits

great game with a cool vibe to it

shame it never came out for the domestic neo

Fran · Dec 19, 2005

Jack Burton said:
. I like Sol-divide on the playstation mainly because of the bosses.

had to quote this bit

sol divide is cool,nice "original" game

people bash it because simply they don't know anything about it

Jack Burton · Dec 19, 2005

Fran said:
had to quote this bit

sol divide is cool,nice "original" game

people bash it because simply they don't know anything about it

I remember seeing this game for like $8 brand new and thinking it looked interesting. I didn't have high hopes for it, but it was really good. Besides the bosses, the next best thing is the new quest mode.

I think the thing that pisses most people off about this game is the severe weakness of your projectile shot. People don't realize these are just to inflict some damage to enemies until they get close enough to be slashed by your main weapon. Once you get into the rhythm the game is fun. If you try to play it like a "normal" shooter (just shooting) you're gonna die fast and be sent to the hell of the upside down sinner.

jro · Dec 19, 2005

Well, I'll be playing PI2 soon enough- buying a copy from DevilRedeemed as soon as his house remodel is finished.

Been interested for quite some time, and the opinions in this here lil' thread have convinced me that it would be worth a shot.

BBH · Dec 20, 2005

brightangel said:
One cred????

I'm going to have to check with my neurologist...my reflexes aren't fast enough then.

it's not THAT difficult, really. I was just expecting it to be much harder since Blazing Star was a bitch of a game, but there isn't any real bullshit that gets thrown at you in Prehistoric Isle 2... and if you do get in trouble, at least there's a bomb button.

SNKJorge · Dec 20, 2005

It's not that bad, it's not the best out there either. I also came close to 1ccing
it, but I kinda got bored of it. I got to stage 4 with about 18million points. Ok
game.

brightangel · Dec 20, 2005

BBH said:
it's not THAT difficult, really. I was just expecting it to be much harder since Blazing Star was a bitch of a game, but there isn't any real bullshit that gets thrown at you in Prehistoric Isle 2... and if you do get in trouble, at least there's a bomb button.

Ahhh, so you're coming off the end of a Blazing Star session, were you?

I actually think that Blazing Star's first two stages is easier than the first two stages of PI2.

After that BS hands my family jewels to me on a kidney bean stick...

So what's the goddamn deal with Prehistoric Isle 2? Does it suck?

jro

Gonna take a lot

bUs

Zero's Secretary

billd420

Genbu's Turtle Keeper

jro

Gonna take a lot

Electroman

, ,

BIG

sony fanboy

jro

Gonna take a lot

Jack Burton

Loyal Neo-Disciple

BBH

1cc my ASS!,

brightangel

Crazed MVS Addict

Fran

today forever

Fran

today forever

Jack Burton

Loyal Neo-Disciple

jro

Gonna take a lot

BBH

1cc my ASS!,

SNKJorge

Collection Gallery Keeper, CD Price Guide Analyst,

brightangel

Crazed MVS Addict