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September 29, 2008: Wallet threat level green
This was supposed to be a pretty exciting week for new games, with the release of Rise of the Argonauts, a promising RPG set in Ancient Greece; Sacred 2, the sequel to the cult hit German action RPG; and Project: Origin, Monolith's sequel to FEAR. All three have been delayed.
That leaves Silent Hill: Homecoming. After playing ten minutes, I spent another ten minutes in the same four rooms, running along the walls slapping the space bar (figuratively, of course, since I'm playing on the 360). I have no idea what I've missed, but let's just say the obstacle to my progress is a surly kid who wants a stuffed bunny. Wonderful. Time to utterly stuck: less than ten minutes. If you're looking for Silent Hill to get a new schtick, don't look to Homecoming.
Also, there's no way to play with inverted camera controls. Nice going, Konami.
The other notable release this week is a new Harvest Moon for the Wii, Tree of Tranquility. This has been out in Japan for a year, and it doesn't seem any different from the last Harvest Moon for the Wii, Magical Melody. Plus, I have a hard time imagining any Harvest Moon game satisfying a Harvest Moon jones better than Viva Pinata.
By Fraz at 3:50 PM ON 09/29/08
No comment on Hinterland, which will also come out this week?
By Tom Chick at 6:11 PM ON 09/29/08
Wait, Hinterland is supposed to be out this week? I thought it was delayed?
By Persona7 at 7:22 PM ON 09/29/08
Yeah, there is tons of negativity towards the US developed Silent Hill, I kinda wish that Konami would have left it to the remaining members of the Silent Hill team.
Sigh, I will probably rent it or wait for the price to drop.
By malkav11 at 7:36 PM ON 09/29/08
Please tell me that the problem isn't just *finding* the stuffed rabbit. Because, um, it's in the bathtub in your screenshot. ;)
By Tom Chick at 8:10 PM ON 09/29/08
Great, now tell me where to find that bathtub! :)
By Tom Chick at 8:12 PM ON 09/29/08
Oh, and by the way, I've fixed the error, but it's worth noting that Silent Hill: Homecoming is indeed available for the PC. Thanks to Andrew for the correction!
By Zimmitti at 8:28 PM ON 09/29/08
Hinterland was delayed, but these days (w/o a publisher) "delayed" doesn't mean "DELAYED".
From http://www.tiltedmill.com/
"Friday, September 26th 2008
Hinterland Slated for Release Monday
We're excited to announce that Hinterland is about to go gold, and we expect it to be available through Steam (for $19.99) early next week!"
Zimmitti:
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