Well. Guess I should finish what I was saying... Where was I? Ah yes...

I think when PSO was released all those years ago it exploited a hole in the market, a genre of gaming that was relatively new. Merely in it's infancy on consoles, the world of online gaming. I think they really made it work and the game was a lot of fun with a lot of achievement to be had in finding a new weapon/rare/etc. A huge part of the fun was teaming up with others and making friends. I know a lot of that magic we all remember is purely nostalgia, however, I think when the game was released, it was trying something new and did it well.

This partly the problem with PSU. Since PSO was released, the bar for online gaming has risen exponentially. Very few companies foray into online gaming or MMO's because of the huge risk and costs involved. The only way to make an MMO or online fee paying game these days work, is to have an incredible vision, massive budget and very dedicated team willing to drive the game forward relentlessly. This game simply has none of that. While the core gameply is fun and works well, the whole game is very shallow and uninspiring. This game in my opinion has massive potential but SEGA have deemed it unworthy of more resources. I'm positive there are only 2 developers working on this game one day a week...

I am disappointed. I was with this game from the start and decided to leave with the many frustrations in it's first incarnation (meseta, grinds, mission deaths, drop rates) The problem is that the game hasn't moved forward in any way. The occasional new mission here and there, new weapons etc... what they have neglected is the actual gameplay and content aspects. There are many things they can do with this game but it will never happen. It simply doesn't have the depth to grab people for long periods of time. There seems little achievement. As I said, back in the day this would have been solid, but now? No. Games have evolved and this game is stuck in the past.

Coming back I have noticed improvements in the gamplay to be fair... but worthy enough of a full blown expansion? sadly not... I'm still wondering really what new content I got for my money. A handful of new missions and weapons doesn't really warrant the price.

Anyway, I do love this game but it frustrates me as it's heading in no particular direction. This game doesn't even focus on perfecting one single aspect of it's gameplay, Everything is just adaquate. There's nothing about this game that particularly stands out in an already overcrowded genre... Anyway.. That's it for now.. More later hehe.

I have to say this because it's been itching on my mind since i saw it on DeZ's computer yesterday but that 'Program DF' is sh!t. Utter sh!t. Not gonna sugar coat it and go "ooh, look at that. how neat!". It's the biggest let down i've seen from Sega in a while. What was stupid was they actually made you WORK to get this thing....and it's not even Dark Falz. They had dressed this event up so much to make it seem like they were giving you little homages to PSO..... and everybody had worked their asses off to get that 100 Million milestone prize and we were ALL expecting Dark Falz. Instead we are insulted by a cheap shitty recolour of De Rol Le.

So the end of the boss stage 'looks' sliiightly like the final area of the original PSO Falz fight. Ooooooh. WOW! Holy sh!t! We went three weeks playing this game and getting those kills just so the final area of a crappy boss fight with a recoloured De Rol Le looks like an area that we fought the original Dark Falz in. That, to me, is more of an insult. They should have given us the original Dark f*!*ing Falz. It wouldn't have killed them to program a boss fight with Dark Falz in it.

Personaly, i feel really let down by this. Some of you will probably try and see the good side to this and probably enjoy it for what it is but this, to me, is the biggest way Sega could have possibly shat on the heads of those fans who wanted old skool PSO action on their PSU games...and to be given a recolour of De Rol Le as the 100 Mil milestone is bollox. Pure bollox. Sega really REALLY have become one lazy company. They should be ashamed of themselves for this.
Which ever sodding fat cat had been sitting in his high and mighty chair and gave the thumbs up to a recolour of a boss we've already got on PSU should be sacked and shot downstairs in the lobby.

Well... I have to say I agree with me bro' here. I didn't really have all that high expectations based of current Sega form but... damn was I disappointed. There is nothing memorable about this boss at all. To call it Dark Falz is a joke and a slap in the face along with that damn treasure box...

In general this event has been a huge disappointment. I love PSO and PSU has incredibly fun gameplay, but I can't help but feel cheated at the lack of content. Almost everything we get has been available for ages on the disc in the offline portion of the game. We all pay a fee and for that fee I actually expect new content. Not stuff that is already on the disc that we paid for... What really are we paying for?

Anyway. I'll add a bit more to this post in a bit.

This is gonna be something special that's for sure Dear god I miss the old PSO areas.

Almost tempted to take day off work... but they would prob hunt me down and kick the door in Let's hope that doesn't happen and I'm off anyway

You'll make 50 easy bro. Like lvl 48 already. catching me too lol.

It's not if we're ready for MAG... it's is MAG ready for us? Bring on the pain!

Yes mate. Btw... Chips ain't burnt and you know it

Yo Thought I would chime in and make an effort to be on this site more... Sorry guys lol.

Aye, kinda sucks can't get online... get some lovely days off and can't jump on... Slightly annoyed to say the least. Anyway, just a quick message. Gettin moaned at by Trip and the D-Man about burning chips... I GOT IT UNDER CONTROL, KK?

God, and I thought I was being rude. Oo' Um... DiGi, I know you're probably not one to give respect to people just because they're over twenty years older than you, and I know you feel a little defensive, and I KNOW I have no real right to split this up since I don't know any of you and all, but please take a breather, calm down a little, and voice your concerns in a calmer manner. ^^; *gets ready to get her butt kicked*

EDIT: *refreshed the page before she posted and saw that DiGi's gotten off at least this thread* ..... My advice still stands, so I won't change the post. ^^; *hopes to god she doesn't get on tomorrow to find herself banned or anything*

Anyway, in regards to the 'getting on' thing several posts up, I apologize if I make ya feel old; I just think you're old for a NiGHTS fan, and I appreciate that there're people like you out there. ^^; *bows again*

Thanks you for your insight and kind words He was being rather rude and I only came here to make new friends and share experiences with people that have something in common. Don't worry about the old comments. I'm young at heart hehe.

Can we be Scottish Beard Brothers ?

I'll even make a platformer of it, where we battle the evil Barber King and save Princess Eyebrow from various different castles.

Hehe. Hi Jof. Sorry I missed your post. Of course we can hehe. A full beard is a sign of masculinity.

Lol. Jokes on you.... and grandad, here. I bet he listens to that WitchDoctor song. XD Bloody "ooh ee ooh ah-ah. Ting tang wallawalla bing bang"

I beg your pardon? Are you making fun of my musical tastes now? I've just about had enough of your disgusting, snide comments. I have nothin to say to you. You are an ass. I do not wish to converse with you anymore.

Well, if he apologises to me I will be ok with that. What a pompous chap.

And i don't appreciate your wind

Listen you. I'm not putting up with this. I find your attitude rather offensive.

Yeah, you've got to watch your bones at your age.

What area of Edinburgh do you live in? Is it nice?

Yes thank you I live in the Granton area. Some very nice people here. I'm here most of the time but travel back up north to visit my family when I can.

I'm not that old btw. I'm still very fit and active.

Er... ....... .... .. i was asking if you were married because i doubt you would be if you're playing sh!t like Tonshinden.

...and NOW you're hitting on me and my fiancee. I don't like that, sir.
By the way, it's spelt 'DiGi', grandad.

Come on now. No need for that is there? I was just trying to be friendly. I don't appreciate your tone.

Good on you hehe. We have competitions in my area. I never really compete. Some very impressive facial hair though. They even have a woman and child category. Under 16 that is.

We don't really do the traditional dances. We have started learning some Freestyle dancing I think it's called. Some of the younger ones can do some amazing acrobatics! I'm a bit more reserved lol. not quite as fit as I used to be.

Hehe! Some say I look like one but they are just teasing. Probably my big hairy face. Proud of my bushy facial hair Kinda a family tradition in this part of Scotland. So you're Scottish too? Nice to meet a fellow Scot!

Hi Meggiemaccat Thanks for the warm welcome. Guess I am getting on a bit lol but only as old as you feel I say.

Dreamcast that's it. I was close hehe. Not many games really take my fancy but those few you mentioned I had hours of fun with

My avatar? Some say I look like this hehe. I think they are joking

Hello Dili. You liked Toshinden too? I'm not married btw that an offer hehe!

Hehe. It's a tough old game. Used to practise for hours on end every day just so I didn't let the guys down lol. "The Kingnussie Cannon". Going back a bit now...

Actually I have played those games. I liked them a lot Still got my copies and wouldn't part with them for anything. I still sometimes boot up the old Dramcost? and have a whirl on G-Kaiser Timestalkers was also a great game. The main character, Sword I think, had a lot of class and the characters were well thought out. The story was highly entertaining.

.... OMGAWD You play shinty too?

Why yes I do been playing for a long time now. Played for Kingnussie in my hayday nasty injury meant I had to give it up though. Used to have huge crowds of 200-300 spurring us on Still play for fun from time to time though.

Heya all

Thought I would finally pop in and say hi.

My name's DeZ or some people like to call me Brutus. I'm 57 and I live in Edinburgh. I'm a City of Edinburgh Council Environmental Engineer and enjoy my job greatly. Been doing this line of work for about 20 years now and still loving it

In my spare time I like to jam on the Harmonica and Kazoo. Love the sound they produce Also I like to play sports such as Shinty and Darts.

I've been a fan of NiGHTS for a while now. Since the pre-release in the game back in '96? The game I find rather refreshing and entertaining. A change of pace from the usual console variety. Been hearing things about the sequel on the Wii and it kinda renewed my interest. Only other games I had any real interest in were Blam Machinehead and Battle Arena Toshinden ("Diddly Ray!" ) so it's nice to rekindle my love for one of the true great games that has brought me joy in my later life

Stay safe kids