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Re: Review: Super Mario 64 DS (DS)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:55:46 GMT

Great review! 7/10 fits perfect. I love the original, just started the DS version but it is okay so far, just trying to get used to the controls.

By Brennan

Re: Donkey Kong World Record Smashed

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:44:45 GMT

ugh...so much drama

By ninji

Re: Review: Super Mario 64 DS (DS)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:31:47 GMT

Well at least they tried the idea (virtual 3D stick)
I liked it personally, but the majority obviously didn't so...

Point of consideration: I was playing with the thumb strap that came with the original DS. The stylus does NOT work in this way at all.

By JimLad

Re: Gangstar 2: Kings of LA Coming to DSiWare

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:07:54 GMT

@WarioFan63: It doesn't matter dude - the PSN has retail games for download, so you gotta count 'em. The DSiWare shop DOES suck compared to the PSN and App Store. I mean, not everyone's Wayforward. Hell, most of the content is from these losers. And Gameloft doesn't make good games. They just make obvious ripoffs of much better games that really, obviously suck.

Man, I hate Gameloft...

By Vinsanity

Re: Review: Super Mario 64 DS (DS)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:02:49 GMT

I really wish that this version of Mario 64 would release on a console with a damn analog controller. The touch controls here are TERRIBLE. Whoever thought it was a good idea to have the "virtual analog stick" (never a good idea anyway; look at the iPhone) slide around while you play is stupid and should've been fired from Nintendo. At least lock it in place - frickin' Rayman 2 DS had the good sense to do that (and worked a lot better; poor Rayman 2 DS got critically slammed. I don't know why. It's at least as faithful a port of that excellent game as the PSX version). But Mario 64 DS is incredibly unpleasant to play because of the controls.

Still, the core game somehow manages to shine. And it looks better than ever and has way more content and bonus features. The extra characters are awesome. But the best thing about the cart is the multiplayer mode; all the minigames here are super, super fun and - unlike the main game - WORK with the touch screen. A good launch title.

By Vinsanity

Re: Review: Super Mario 64 DS (DS)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:59:07 GMT

I enjoyed it when I first got it on launch day and found the controls to be okay. Then I stopped playing it for ages. When I eventually came back to it, I found the controls to be horrible and I just couldn't enjoy playing the game at all leading to me selling it.

By Bass X0

Re: Review: Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth (DS)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:54:39 GMT

i can't fully comment on the plot because i haven't beaten the game yet (i do think this will be the first Ace Attorney series game i won't wind up replaying, though, if that says anything), but guys, this game's been out for what, a month so far? Watch the spoilers in the comments, please. :(

By theblackdragon

Re: Review: Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth (DS)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:45:22 GMT

Clearly, the best new character in the game is a certain new detective from case 4.

By Drake

Re: Win a copy of Flipper for DSiWare

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:26:01 GMT

Ah,,,,,,,,, welcome to Nintendo life GammaGames. Hope you enjoy your stay with us. :)
on topic-no printer for me so count me out.

By cheapogamer4life

Re: Review: Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth (DS)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:20:26 GMT

I loved this game. Playing the demo of this is what inspired me to go download Phoenix Wright on the WiiWare then purchase Trials and Tribulations and Miles Edgeworth on DS. I'm on the last case of Trials and Tribulations now then I have to download the fifth chapter on the first game when it is released. Not having played that chapter, I didn't know what Ema Skye did so her appearance was lost on me in Ace Attorney Investigations.

Were the stories pretty weak compared to the Phoenix Wright games? Not really I think. I think the Phoenix Wright games may have had some more defining memorable moments but I wouldn't call the stories in Ace Attorney Investigations pretty weak. However, I didn't think (spoiler), (spoiler) and the murderer in the fifth case to be good antagonists for Edgeworth. Manfred Von Karma is still my favorite antagonist in the whole series.

Is it worth an 8? Yes. But I think I would say its a low 8 while the Phoenix Wright games would be a high 8.

By Bass X0

Re: Castlevania Judgment

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:20:04 GMT

Not a great game, but there sure are some big knockers in it.

By occipital

Re: Review: Super Mario 64 DS (DS)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:09:44 GMT

Hey guys, thanks as always for your passionate comments! I'd just like to say I played this game all the way through to completion, sinking hours and hours into it, so I think I got a good handle on how the controls work.

As for my bias against 3D platformers on DS, I play all kinds of games on all systems, and I certainly wouldn't consider myself biased against any kind of game. However, I do value a good control system above other areas, for sure. This game for N64 revolutionised game controls: here they let it down.

Again, thanks as always for every response whether you agree or disagree, and thanks for not making it too personal ;)

By Prosody

Re: Review: Globulos Party (DSiWare)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:03:00 GMT

8/10 here http://www.gogaminggiant.com/2010/03/10/globulos-party-review/

By globulos

Re: Review: Super Mario 64 DS (DS)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:59:37 GMT

I wasn't too impressed when I first played this on the DS but I didn't want to spend Wii points on a game I already owned in a different form. Eventually I gave in on a bored afternoon and got the original from the VC and it was like a different game - even stuff like the race with the penguin just felt so much better on the N64 version.

Still a decent port but the original is better.

By Warioware

Re: Review: Phantasy Star Ø (DS)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:35:02 GMT

My Review: 7.9

PS0 class system and ability to create different types of characters is always fun. Online mulitplayer is where the big deal of this game lies. It's where it can be one addictive game. The only thing id say bad about this game is the signle player isnt as interesting and the game overall has a archaic (sp?). feel to it.

By advance_melee

Re: Alien Havoc

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:26:27 GMT

When is this gonna hit the DSiWare store? its been too long now. anyone knows any new news about this? this game fits my 30% of 80's persona, i have to have it.

By ninji

Re: Space Invaders Extreme Z

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:22:24 GMT

ohh!! Do we really have to wait?!
i want this long time

By ninji

Re: Pop Island

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:18:02 GMT

bought this game since dec, its AWESOME. It's still is!!
Anyone tried the Insane play? my DSi just flew out of my hand once...my fingers just rejected it, haha.

By ninji

Re: Last Ninja 3 Refunds Going Out Now

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:03:40 GMT

How come there is no footage of this glitch?

By Storm Owl

Re: Final Fantasy II

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:03:57 GMT

While Final Fantasy Legend is related to the FF series, it's not really a Final Fantasy game, but a SaGa game. It got the Final Fantasy title slapped on it in America to sell more copies, but that doesn't mean anything.

By Adamant