MsLedd on 23/6/2009 at 21:01
(http://www.overlordgame.com/us/homepage) OVERLORD II is shipping today in the US. So, tomorrow I will be dropping by my local Gamestop to pick up my pre-ordered copy and my
BONUS MINION!![CENTER]
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Q: How do I clean my Minion?
A: For best results, treat your Minion like a rug: Hang them over a rail and beat them until no dust or dirt remains.
Q: Are Minions child-friendly?
A: That depends on how fast your child can run.
Q: I have a cat; can I have a Minion too?
A: Minions will have no problems with any other pet you may have. Please note this may not work the other way round.
Q: How long do Minions live?
A: We're not really sure as no Minion has ever died due to natural causes.
Q: How can I tell the gender of my Minion?
A: You should never try to do that. Ever.
Q: Should I neuter my Minion?
A: Only if you think it's funny.
Q: How many Minions do I need?
A: That depends on what job you need done. A single Minion can easily mutilate the postman, but you need at least a dozen for world domination.[/INDENT]
ohhh.... but, which one to choose?
I swear, OVERLORD (and the expansion pack, RAISING HELL) has been my favorite game since I got it 2 years ago. Probably because there is absolutely, positively nothing in it that I could relate to real life - a true escape!
The game takes the standard fantasy (Tolkien) characters (Halflings, Elves, Dwarves) and makes them the bad guys (even unicorns are bad!). And you, are of course the baddest of them all... the evil overlord bent on total domination. And... you get MINIONS!
In the first game, things you kill leave behind "life essence" which you gather to increase your available cache of minions, starting off at the beginning you kill sheep to gather essence for your brown minions (said sheep are constantly reproducing throughout the game, ready to be mauled by minions). Now, I'm guessing that PETA, or some similar group gave the developers some shit about this (or the constant killing of just about anything that can be killed, the burning of forests etc...) Because (and this makes me love them even more) they decided that in the sequel, your initial/core resource for brown minion essence is...
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Clubbing Baby Seals!Inline Image:
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I would have LOVED to have been a fly on the wall in the room when they decided to take it so far past the line for the sequel. I mean, can you think of anything more blatantly in-your-face defiant to guys like PETA than clubbing baby seals? Clearly, these guys thought
"Fuck off you fuzzy tree hugging idiots! This is a GAME, a fantasy, make believe game... and besides, you are supposed to be EVIL - that's the whole point. Ergo: Killing things is baad, mmkay?" Plus, from the demo I saw that the elves in this one literally have that annoying
"all the world's creatures are beautiful, and should live in harmony let's group hug and sing Kumbaya and bask in the gloriousness of nature" voice (I'm not saying these ideas are bad, but I
know you know the voice/attitude I'm talking about). They even have dreadlocks and wear tie-dye design berets... Practically have signs on them saying:
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KILL ME NOW.
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[INDENT]Q: I'm looking for some Next Generation evildoing, can you hook me up?
A: Check out Overlord 2 for some seriously cinematic depravity. You haven't lived until you've stained the snow with some High Definition seal brains, trust us.
Q: What sort of stuff will I get to kill?
A: Your main source of victims will come from the brave and highly flammable ranks of the Glorious Empire, a sinister regime that gained power after the fall of the previous Overlord. You'll be hacking your way through entire battalions at a time, but to keep the blood on your sword varied we've also thrown a few Yetis, Elves, villagers and annoyingly cute indigenous species into the mix, just to name but a few. Don't say we never do anything for you.
Q: I've always wanted to enslave the human race, is this the game for me?
A: You've come to the right place! With the Domination style Overlord humanity, can become your plaything. Village by village, you'll reap the benefits of an unwilling workforce as you drive the Glorious Empire from your lands.
Q: I'm more of a "watch the world burn" kind of guy, can I still get my rocks off?
A: We've got your pleasure, sir. With the Destruction style Overlord you can ravage the land like a moody Tsunami; raising cities, forests and Imperial camps to the ground just because they looked at you funny.
Q: What can my minions do?
A: Minions are angry little Swiss army knives of pain: They can ride into battle on wolves and other magical creatures, loot the best weapons from stomped enemies, pillage houses for treasure, operate fearsome war machines, infiltrate enemy camps and polish your armour so thoroughly you'll blind passing wildlife.
Q: What types of Minions can I rule?
A: This new batch of minions is smarter, faster, deadlier and wittier than the sorry sacks of skin you used to rule. Minions now come in four fantastic flavours: Browns are brutal brawlers that solve their problems with teeth and fists. Reds are the surly artillery who love to play catch, as long as it's with fireballs. Greens are the stealthy assassins. Silent and deadly, like a fart on legs. Blues are no use in a fight but can resurrect fellow Minions who've tried to stop a sword with their face.[/INDENT]Is it tomorrow yet? :ebil:
Zerker on 23/6/2009 at 22:21
I'm late on the Overlord train, but I'm thinking of picking up the first game on Steam as my next gaming purchase. I played the demo recently and had a great time; I'm a big fan of Pikmin (which has somewhat similar gameplay), and Triumph Studios as a whole (Yay, Age of Wonders!).
Of course, this means that It'll be a little while before I get Overlord 2. Hopefully there will still be fun left when I get here :D
MsLedd on 23/6/2009 at 22:31
I don't think you can get Overlord on Steam anymore (I could be wrong, though). I remember reading on the Codemasters Overlord forums that there had been many problems with Steam, so they had decided to discontinue that avenue.
But you can get the original, and the Raising Hell expansion pretty cheap. (
http://product.half.ebay.com/Overlord_W0QQprZ54592931QQtgZinfo) Brand new for $8.94 at Half.com. I have frequently bought used & new games on Half.com, and never had a problem.
EvaUnit02 on 23/6/2009 at 23:05
The PC version of the Raising Hell expansion was a digital distribution exclusive.
Pidesco on 23/6/2009 at 23:35
The problem with original was that they completely botched the whole evil schtick. What's the point of being evil if the ones you kill are all worse than you?
So my question is: Are they doing a properly evil game, this time?
EvaUnit02 on 23/6/2009 at 23:40
Quote Posted by Pidesco
So my question is: Are they doing a properly evil game, this time?
From what I understand, the morality ranges from evil to super evil, or something along those lines.
MsLedd on 23/6/2009 at 23:47
Quote Posted by Pidesco
The problem with original was that they completely botched the whole evil schtick. What's the point of being evil if the ones you kill are all worse than you?
I kinda thought the same thing at first. I don't think any of them are
worse than you, but they are definitely not good guys. And the main thing is that they are in your way... of treasure, of land, of masses of potential worshipers. And have invaded your turf. So naturally they must be destroyed, leaving no doubt who is the boss.
Pidesco on 24/6/2009 at 00:20
Quote Posted by EvaUnit02
From what I understand, the morality ranges from evil to super evil, or something along those lines.
Well, I may play it to enjoy the awesome minions and gameplay, in general. But I'm betting it will be a lost opportunity, again.
Imagine if they made a game where you played a purely good paladin who just goes around killing marginally less good people. It's missing the point. I want to kill and maim My Little Pony, not some sort of evil unicorn.
Killing wide eyed, nature loving, cute hobbits would be have been so awesome.
Matthew on 24/6/2009 at 09:56
Clearly the correct answer is the adorable green one that looks like the Dilophosaurus that ate Dennis Nedry.
