Topic: ModNation Racers

[Dexter Dexter]

I think you have to build up your meter, IIRC...

[Copy X]

By storing your attack item and going over another attack box it goes up one level. I forgot to mention that in this game there are "properties" of certain attacks as well such as losing weapons and deleveling. haven't spent the time into to tell you all the details but thought I'd mention that.

[Bueno Excelente]

By storing your attack item and going over another attack box it goes up one level. I forgot to mention that in this game there are "properties" of certain attacks as well such as losing weapons and deleveling. haven't spent the time into to tell you all the details but thought I'd mention that.

Pretty much just like in Pure/Burnout then.

[Protoman Blues]

Like Burnout and Pure, then.

Yes!

Now, been wondering about this for awhile. Are the items balanced? Any blue shell-like crap? Can anyone here give a small description of the items?

The items are completely fair, well thought out, and balanced IMO.  I'll give a little more info on the weapons...

Missiles
LVL1 - Missile shoots straight ahead, does not lock on, ricochets off walls about 2-3 times before exploding into wall.
LVL2 - Two missiles shoot out, lock on to opponent ahead of you.
LVL3 - Macross missiles shoot out, missile targets every opponent in front of you.

Lightning
LVL1 - A bolt shoots out straight ahead of you, does not lock on, slightly stuns opponent
LVL2 - Chain bolt shoots out, locks on to opponent ahead of you, will stun opponent plus person right next to him as well (not sure if it's everyone or just 1 person)
LVL3 - A missile shoots into the sky, sky goes dark, a lightning bolt comes down and strikes every opponent in front of you, stunning opponents even more

Sonic
LVL1 - A small sonic ring appears around your cart, stuns opponents next to you
LVL2 - 3 sonic mines launch in front of you, unleashes sonic bombs, slightly stuns opponents
LVL3 - A sonic wave fires in front of you, stunning all opponents in front of you

Boost
LVL1 - Limited boost forward
LVL2 - Longer boost forward
LVL3 - Creates a warp tunnel in front of you, you warp forward and appear several racers ahead of you depending on your position, opponents behind you can also use warp tunnel if drafting behind you (last part is according to Lou)

Weapons are leveled up like Copy X said.  Also, weapons can be lost as well.  I know the Sonic definitely gets rid of weapons, but I'm not sure about the Lightning & Missiles.  LoL, up till 4:30AM playing last night and I forgot! 

I do know that sideswiping your opponent lowers the level of your weapon as well.  That much I do remember.

But like I said, the items are completely fair and are not cheap in any way.  This is where the beauty of the strategy aspect of the game comes in.  You can hold onto your weapon to level up, but then you run the risk of losing it.  You can store up your shields, but they can still run out.  To me, THIS is what Mario Kart lost after MK64, and what I miss about the game the most.  This is why I love the game so much.  It actually brings challenge, strategy, and effort back into kart racing games, instead of just blind luck.  Although, some of the challenges in Career Mode definitely give you the MK A.I. out to get you aspect!   

[Bueno Excelente]

Yes!

The items are completely fair, well thought out, and balanced IMO.  I'll give a little more info on the weapons...

Missiles
LVL1 - Missile shoots straight ahead, does not lock on, ricochets off walls about 2-3 times before exploding into wall.
LVL2 - Two missiles shoot out, lock on to opponent ahead of you.
LVL3 - Macross missiles shoot out, missile targets every opponent in front of you.

Lightning
LVL1 - A bolt shoots out straight ahead of you, does not lock on, slightly stuns opponent
LVL2 - Chain bolt shoots out, locks on to opponent ahead of you, will stun opponent plus person right next to him as well (not sure if it's everyone or just 1 person)
LVL3 - A missile shoots into the sky, sky goes dark, a lightning bolt comes down and strikes every opponent in front of you, stunning opponents even more

Sonic
LVL1 - A small sonic ring appears around your cart, stuns opponents next to you
LVL2 - 3 sonic mines launch in front of you, unleashes sonic bombs, slightly stuns opponents
LVL3 - A sonic wave fires in front of you, stunning all opponents in front of you

Boost
LVL1 - Limited boost forward
LVL2 - Longer boost forward
LVL3 - Creates a warp tunnel in front of you, you warp forward and appear several racers ahead of you depending on your position, opponents behind you can also use warp tunnel if drafting behind you (last part is according to Lou)

Weapons are leveled up like Copy X said.  Also, weapons can be lost as well.  I know the Sonic definitely gets rid of weapons, but I'm not sure about the Lightning & Missiles.  LoL, up till 4:30AM playing last night and I forgot! 

I do know that sideswiping your opponent lowers the level of your weapon as well.  That much I do remember.

But like I said, the items are completely fair and are not cheap in any way.  This is where the beauty of the strategy aspect of the game comes in.  You can hold onto your weapon to level up, but then you run the risk of losing it.  You can store up your shields, but they can still run out.  To me, THIS is what Mario Kart lost after MK64, and what I miss about the game the most.  This is why I love the game so much.  It actually brings challenge, strategy, and effort back into kart racing games, instead of just blind luck.  Although, some of the challenges in Career Mode definitely give you the MK A.I. out to get you aspect!   

Aaaaaah, that sounds much better. And the items seem more balanced. As long as there's no blue shell-like weapon, that targets one single person who's got the best position, I'm okay with it. This does seems like you're hit with weapons alot, though.

[Dexter Dexter]

Less items=less hassle, I guess.

[Copy X]

^ Someone was definitely playing up all night yesterday. lol
Good stuff on the better descriptions.  

You do get attacked a lot in this game which is why there are different ways to build up shields. More than makes up for it, but there are instances where it still fails.

I'm finally come to the conclusion that the best way to summarize Career mode: You'll hate it... but you'll love it at the same time. Does that make sense?  



Who got some Third Strike in my Racer?  

[Protoman Blues]

Aaaaaah, that sounds much better. And the items seem more balanced. As long as there's no blue shell-like weapon, that targets one single person who's got the best position, I'm okay with it. This does seems like you're hit with weapons alot, though.

That's why shields are so important!  And even then, they won't always save you.

[Bueno Excelente]

That's why shields are so important!  And even then, they won't always save you.

Well, GOOD. Because shields are only useful 5% of the time when you get them in other games.

[Protoman Blues]

Well, GOOD. Because shields are only useful 5% of the time when you get them in other games.

They are 75% useful in this!

[Sapphire Knight]

Once I get this, I'm gonna want to add people to my friend list so I can race them...

[Dexter Dexter]

Can someone enlighten me as to what feature to try out first when I get this game?

[Protoman Blues]

Can someone enlighten me as to what feature to try out first when I get this game?

I'd say Creation Station. Make your character first.

[TheOnly]

I GOT IT AT LAST! OHHH MYYY GOOOdNESSS, this game reminds me a lot when I played Crash Team Racing, only ModNation is wAaaayyyy better. The character custom thingy this GREATNESS, the kart maker is also very very awesome, and how funny the game is as well, I have never had any more fun with a racing game like ModNation, soooo, anybody still playing this game?

[Sapphire Knight]

I do! I still play!

[TheOnly]

I imagine you have your tag at the PSN topic right? I'll add you when I get home.

[Sapphire Knight]

That it is. *nod nod*

[Dantonumanoa Ongdolota Amycronicon]

Cool. Alive and kicking again.

Also, I still play. No one will download my stuff, though. [tornado fang]

[Dexter Dexter]

I GOT IT AT LAST! OHHH MYYY GOOOdNESSS, this game reminds me a lot when I played Crash Team Racing, only ModNation is wAaaayyyy better. The character custom thingy this GREATNESS, the kart maker is also very very awesome, and how funny the game is as well, I have never had any more fun with a racing game like ModNation, soooo, anybody still playing this game?

ME. It's so damn addicting because of motherfuckin' Creation Station.

[TheOnly]

I will DL your stuff Idylleaus Euclidea!

[Dantonumanoa Ongdolota Amycronicon]

I will DL your stuff Idylleaus Euclidea!

It doesn't have to be everything, if that's what you're thinking.

My PSN is in the thread, the second last post.

[TheOnly]

Aahh,ok, so I got some tracks last night, dang, really really really great minds out there.

[Rayl]

I'm still awaiting the region unlock before i play it seriously again =/ I've got too many american friends and too many other games to play.

If i want to play a racing game i can actually play the majority of my friends against then i'll play Mario Kart =/ Modnation is a good game don't get me wrong but they've been saying "Oh the region unlock is coming in the next update" and then backpeddling and claiming they never said anything like that >_>