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    alexjlopez
    Published on 06-25-2010 08:11 AM
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    This Sunday, June 27, Sin and Punishment 2: Star Successor sees it's long awaited debut on retail shelves in the US. The sequel to the cult classic Sin and Punishment on N64, Star Successor continues the tradition of the original with fast-paced arcade shooter action accompanied by a fantastic pulse-pounding original soundtrack.

    To get you prepared for launch, we've compiled everything you need to know about Sin & Punishment 2 in one central place. Nintendo fans love their Sunday morning 1st-party releases, and we'll help you get the most out of this one with our guide.

    Sin and Punishment 2: Star Succesor at MonroeWorld's Nintendo Game Manager:

    http://nintendo.monroeworld.com/data...hp?gameid=1386

    Sin and Punishment 2: Star Successor "Official Discussion Thread" at the MonroeWorld forums:

    http://www.monroeworld.com/forums/sh...r-Launch-Guide

    Game Features and Information:

    * Players can take to the skies with a jetpack or hovering skateboard-like device to dodge enemy attacks or get a better lock on their targets. Get an extra bonus for staying grounded while avoiding injury. Various stages require understanding intricate patterns as players’ characters side-scroll, race on vehicles or zip in every direction through a devastated post apocalyptic world. Players can fire at targets in the distance or for close-range targets use sword attacks.

    * The precision pointing abilities of the Wii Remote™ controller make targeting enemies a snap. Players have the option of controlling their characters using the Wii Remote-Nunchuk combination, the Classic Controller, the Classic Controller Pro™, Nintendo Gamecube™ controller or the Wii Zapper™.

    * Choose from two playable characters with unique combat abilities.

    * It’s all about the score multiplier. The better a player’s skills, the more multiplier points are earned, and the higher the overall score. Players will want to play the game again and again to beat their personal best on each level.

    * Created by TREASURE, the developers behind Ikaruga, Radiant Silvergun and Gunstar Heroes, the game pushes the boundaries of the shooter genre with horders of enemies, massive bosses and explosive graphics.

    * Endless waves of enemies got you down? A second player can join the fight to dish out twice the punishment.

    * An online international leaderboard lets players see how their scores stack up against players from other countries. Players will play again and again, and try to unlock even more points by figuring out and performing coin and medal-achieving tricks, in order to get an international-caliber score.


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    Launch Information and Deals:

    Best Buy - Buy One Get One 50% off on all Wii games 6/27 - 7/4.

    Toys R Us - Buy Sin & Punishment 2, get a $10 Gift Card 6/27 - 7/4.

    Newegg.com - Sin & Punishment 2, $46.99 with free shipping, regular $49.99.

    Fry's - Sin & Punishment 2, $39.99 (store or website), regular $49.99.


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    Comments 26 Comments
    1. alexjlopez's Avatar
      alexjlopez - 06-25-2010, 09:35 AM
      Moved to CMS discussion.
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      alexjlopez - 06-27-2010, 09:30 AM
      More deals added!
    1. alexjlopez's Avatar
      alexjlopez - 06-27-2010, 09:51 AM
      Heading to pick up Sin & Punishment 2 this morning, Best Buy seems to have the best deal. Anyone else getting in on S&P2 today?
    1. Tally's Avatar
      Tally - 06-27-2010, 06:46 PM
      Looks like a Space Harrier Clone with a ability to slash things with a sword.. but yeah. I want to play a game like Starfox. I would be interested if this was multiplayer however and had big areans to fly around in.
    1. Brian's Avatar
      Brian - 06-28-2010, 01:53 AM
      I picked it up this morning. Tons of fun.
    1. Shane R. Monroe's Avatar
      Shane R. Monroe - 07-06-2010, 08:09 AM
      How is that? I haven't had a chance to take a look ...
    1. Flare's Avatar
      Flare - 07-06-2010, 08:20 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Shane R. Monroe View Post
      How is that? I haven't had a chance to take a look ...
      Ah... unbelievable. Incredible game. Best on-rails shooter on the Wii easily.
    1. alexjlopez's Avatar
      alexjlopez - 07-06-2010, 09:27 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Flare View Post
      Ah... unbelievable. Incredible game. Best on-rails shooter on the Wii easily.
      It's fantastic--perfectly suited for the Wiimote IR pointer, nunchuk combo.

      It's different than typical on-rails shooters like Dead Space Extraction and Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles though, so it's hard to compare. It's more like a third-person SHMUP than an on-rails shooter.

      Top shelf stuff though, I love it.
    1. Flare's Avatar
      Flare - 07-06-2010, 09:31 AM
      Moved to proper thread.
    1. Nectar's Avatar
      Nectar - 07-06-2010, 05:43 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by alexjlopez View Post
      It's fantastic--perfectly suited for the Wiimote IR pointer, nunchuk combo.

      It's different than typical on-rails shooters like Dead Space Extraction and Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles though, so it's hard to compare. It's more like a third-person SHMUP than an on-rails shooter.

      Top shelf stuff though, I love it.
      This is actually a real rail shooter whereas the others are "shooting games" (or lightgun shooters). It falls into the same category as Star Fox and Panzer Dragoon. Anyone who criticizes this on the same grounds as Dead Space Extraction and Resident Evil Chronicles is ignorant.
    1. alexjlopez's Avatar
      alexjlopez - 07-06-2010, 05:57 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by Nectar View Post
      This is actually a real rail shooter whereas the others are "shooting games" (or lightgun shooters). It falls into the same category as Star Fox and Panzer Dragoon. Anyone who criticizes this on the same grounds as Dead Space Extraction and Resident Evil Chronicles is ignorant.
      Yup, you're right--I was struggling for the right term and it seems I had it backwards hehe.
    1. Shane R. Monroe's Avatar
      Shane R. Monroe - 07-06-2010, 09:33 PM
      WTF ... I LIKED Dead Space Extraction ... AND RE Chronicles ...
    1. alexjlopez's Avatar
      alexjlopez - 07-06-2010, 10:11 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by Shane R. Monroe View Post
      WTF ... I LIKED Dead Space Extraction ... AND RE Chronicles ...
      Well, yeah, me too! I was just pointing out that the game mechanics are different--not better or worse.
    1. Flare's Avatar
      Flare - 07-07-2010, 07:23 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Shane R. Monroe View Post
      WTF ... I LIKED Dead Space Extraction ... AND RE Chronicles ...
      I don't think Nectar is saying those are bad games. They're just not in the same category.

      I am the ignorant here for initially saying it was the best "on-rails shooter" on the Wii. The truth is, this is different. It's more like a "scrollable" Cabal or Zombie Panic than Dead Space Extraction, where you move a character around the screen while aiming with the Wiimote or the second analog.

      Regardless, Sin & Punishment 2 is a fantastic game. It's typical Treasure, pure mayhem and insanity. The stages are super long and it starts from level 0 (currently I'm on level 2 and I've been playing it for almost 2 hours). The game is a little forgiving because you always restart from the last checkpoint, and you get them rather frequently, but I think the appeal of this game is that this is a thrill ride, the experience of fighting the over-the-top bosses, one after the other.

      Granted, I'm only playing in NORMAL mode, perhaps when I move on to HARD, it will become more challenging.

      Goes without saying this title is absolutely recommended. One of my favorite Wii games this year.
    1. Brian's Avatar
      Brian - 07-07-2010, 12:53 PM
      This game is so incredible. I'm debating posting my high score.
    1. Flare's Avatar
      Flare - 07-08-2010, 06:02 AM
      Boy, the more I play this, the better it gets.

      You know, this game reminds me a lot of Space Harrier. I guess this is how that franchise could have evolved.
    1. Nectar's Avatar
      Nectar - 07-08-2010, 07:21 AM
      I don't know why people are getting defensive here. I was referring to criticism along the lines of "Oh great, another rail shooter for the Wii".
    1. Flare's Avatar
      Flare - 07-08-2010, 08:02 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Nectar View Post
      I don't know why people are getting defensive here. I was referring to criticism along the lines of "Oh great, another rail shooter for the Wii".
      Who's getting defensive in this thread? And who's saying that rail shooters for the Wii are bad?
    1. Womp's Avatar
      Womp - 07-08-2010, 08:10 AM
      I totally forgot this was out, I need to snag it ASAP.

      Dead Space Extraction was awesome.
    1. Flare's Avatar
      Flare - 07-08-2010, 01:32 PM
      I love how you engage in these insanely epic battles and at the end, the both characters act so nonchalant about the boss they just defeated. It's almost comical.
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