[Falk]

I don't even want to imagine what a clusterfuck a typing game on iOS would be, what with the 'skill curve' (lol) vs staring at a touchsscreen like a chimp because there is no haptic/tactile feedback.


(Yes, I read the thread. This is a late offhand comment replying to earlier in the thread)

[Aerosol]

Thank. You. Jebus. Now I don't have to hunt down anyone.

[Shadow Hog]

IIRC there actually was a Typing of the Dead variant on iOS in Japan... The Flick of the Dead. I have no idea what exactly they did with it, though. It seems to be oriented around a hiragana input system for iOS, and wouldn't translate into English well at all.

[Bobinator]

So I've actually been playing this, if anybody's curious. I really shouldn't be spending money right now, but it was only $10, and I REALLY liked the original game.

First off, there's no real cosmetic alterations like Typing of the Dead did. Nobody carries Dreamcasts and keyboards around, and the zombies don't get silly weapons. That said, Overkill was pretty silly in the first place, which helps. This is the Director's Cut version, so you get slightly improved graphics and new levels. There's also a 'traditional' mode where you can use the mouse or a controller to control a crosshair, just like the original game. No idea if you could plug in a lightgun and play that way, but I kind of doubt it, sadly.

There's supposedly a multiplayer mode "Coming Soon", although I'm not sure if that's hotseat or online, and apparently they're going to put up new word dictionaries as DLC, for some reason?

[TimmiT]

Bobinator, on 30 October 2013 - 12:55 PM, said:

There's also a 'traditional' mode where you can use the mouse or a controller to control a crosshair, just like the original game. No idea if you could plug in a lightgun and play that way, but I kind of doubt it, sadly.

Grab Wiimote, make it work on your PC through bluetooth magic, make your computer see the Wiimote as the mouse, there's your lightgun game.

[Jason]

Bobinator, on 30 October 2013 - 12:55 PM, said:

This is the Director's Cut version, so you get slightly improved graphics and new levels.

It's the Extended Edition. It's kind of confusing, but the Director's Cut is the elongated levels mode that has extra stuff in each level. Unfortunately, the Typing Overkill does not have the Director's Cut mode available for typing, but does for mouse pointer. I've gone up to Carny, and the boss battles are not quite as creative as the original Typing of the Dead (like the Hydra boss fight where you answer questions the boss asks). Kinda lame, but the typing is still about as fun. Twerking is a word I typed, if you want to know how modernized the game is.

This post has been edited by Jason: 30 October 2013 - 02:07 PM

[Shadow Hog]

That is all.

[Dark Sonic]

Meat Miracle, on 29 October 2013 - 05:11 PM, said:

Fuck I laughed.

[Jason]

Modern Dream confirms Online Multiplayer.

[ICEknight]

So it's a Typing of the Dead sequel that just happens to include the full enhanced version of Overkill?

Why in the world are they marketing it as just "The Typing of the Dead Overkill", again?


EDIT: Also, they mistakenly mention that it includes the PS3 port of "The House of the Dead" (no Overkill) in the Steam description. What the...

This post has been edited by ICEknight: 30 October 2013 - 05:37 PM

[Covarr]

ICEknight, on 30 October 2013 - 05:32 PM, said:

Why in the world are they marketing it as just "The Typing of the Dead Overkill", again?

Because Typing of the Dead is better. On-rails shooters with a mouse are one of the boringest things.

[TimmiT]

Yup, for PC it's a better game when played in the Typing of the Dead mode, unless you get your Wiimote to work as a mouse.

[Jason]

I love me some Toasters references. Even though it should be ground not got.

This post has been edited by Jason: 30 October 2013 - 07:33 PM

[Tets]

Damn this is a fun game! And at half off for the Halloween Steam sale, it's a pretty good deal. Can't wait for online co-op.

[Billy]

I wonder where they got the phrases you have to type from. In a video I saw someone had to type "Move ZIG."