Feature: How We'd Like to See amiibo Used in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Love this game so beautiful

I thought those were real for a minute.

inb4 Amiibo is used just for unlocking costumes in Captain Toad.

@FishieFish I thought that as well ;_;

I'd like to see amiibo unlocking a puzzle and a character to play as - with unique traits, as you stated in the article.

Getting this game for Christmas from the GF, can't wait.

I said before and I'll keep saying it.

Minecraft/landmark/infinty hybrid but with nintendo characters and items and stuff with each amiibo unlocking both characters and their set pieces (ex: Samus unlocks her in the game and give you Metroid themes like computers, elevators, stell walls, etc. Link unlocks his character plus ancien walls, floors, treasure chest, etc.)

a) I can not wait to play Treasure Tracker. Seems like a fun, relaxing puzzle game.

b) I have to say the Yoshi, Samus, and Fox MK8 mii outfits look rather cool.

I really wish that amiibo could read and write for multiple games at a time. This would make them so much more capable. What Nintendo should do is automatically save the amiibo data onto the Wii U whenever it is done being used and delete the game data from the amiibo. Then when playing the software and using an amiibo it automatically loads the data onto the amiibo. This could cause problems though when wanting to take amiibo to a friends house as the data wouldn't be present on a friends console. To fix that you could go to the amiibo settings and write game data onto it. Nintendo could also grant the ability to save amiibo data to SD cards/hard drives. That would be cool.

Here is how it should work:
Software loaded>Load data onto amiibo when used>Save amiibo data onto Wii U when finished using an amiibo>Delete data from the amiibo

Note: I'm not really sure if this is how they currently work. If so that is cool. If not this would require an extreme amount of programming and the current amiibo hardware might not even support this idea.

Also I really wish that the amiibo would automatically unlock all of the custom moves for that character, for the player to use, in Super Smash Bros.

I'll probably pick up Captain Toad's Treasure Tracker in the next week or two. The levels, gameplay, and characters look awesome!

I preordered mine, but it hasn't shipped yet...

Played 6-7 levels of Captain Toad last night. It's unbelievably charming and polished in appearance! I'm loving the gameplay very much as well.

It's too bad that this is the kind of game that will only sell to a minority of Wii U owners. And compared to the broader industry, it's like it won't even sell at all.

Toad amiibo should have been packaged w/ the game, Nintendo is clueless.

Amiibo should be playable, or a skin that gives Toad the ability to jump, shoot, swing a sword. Kind of easy to figure out which characters could unlock which.

Nintendo will probably just forget all about it.

For me, it's either a costume for Toad/ette or the (selected) amiibo character itself taking the place of Toad/ette as the playable character.

Dang it I thought those were real for a second!

I want my Shy Guy amiibo! Don't let me down Nintendo!

Yeah. I hope to see some interesting ideas used. Whatever they're trying to pull with Mario Kart 8 doesn't cut it.

I haven't played the game yet, so this idea might not work. But here's the idea.

Could this game be approached like a Time Trials in Mario Kart? Amiibo could save ghost data so you and friends could compete for best completion scores.

Eh, that would probably take up too much memory anyway.

I think it would be an interesting option to unlock post-launch DLC stages either via monetary purchase or scanning already owned amiibos. The latter would encourage the idea of amiibos benefiting multiple games and even reward current owners, while the former is an open option for those who cant/wont buy amiibos.

With this route across multiple games, amiibos will essentially pay for themselves (or at least increase their value).

I hope there is amiibo support for Splatoon, even if it's just costumes. I would love to see a Samus costume in Splatoon.

How did you guys get that amiibo picture with all the MK8 miis.

@Hero-of-WiiU http://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/ways-to-play/

I know I'd run straight to EB Games if Nintendo started selling Toadette amiibo.

Captain Toadette... Nintendo, take note! Also, on a different note, don't completely forget Doshin, please.

@suburban_sensei I just wish my Mii didn't sound like Julia Child while racing or I'd use the Fox and Yoshi costumes more.

I've been using Pikachu on Hyrle Warriors and have been getting what I believe are 3 star weapons, just like the Zelda figure gives.

This game is way good. Get this game. If you thought those mini levels were kinda meh in 3d world like I did . Then you will miss out I got this as a gift and I am so pleasently surprised . The graphics, sound effects, music, and gameplay are superb. It's more than just a puzzler. I can't wait to use the Amibos when they come out. It is really a charming game. The replay value is really high. And those mine caves what ridiculoussly good.

I've got an idea! If you scan an Amiibo in it removes the perma-tutorial plastered on the bottom 1/3 of the screen explaining how to move an analog stick! That would be the best use of an Amiibo yet!

@rjejr ??? Kinda lost on that one- the ability to jump and swing a sword would break the game. It would be akin to to letting MK8 racers drive through walls and fly across gaps.

I think what everyone wants is unlockable characters. To play as a different character in a given game. But they'd have to have the same move set so as to not break the game.

Cant wait for this game

I feel that Nintendo should make compatibility from one franchise to another. It would be a neat workaround for the "one save only" limitation. Imagine an endurance test in Mario Party 10 based around how you updated the toy in Smash.

They could all have a similar update menu to Smash Bros. to keep compatibility consistancy and parity.

Am I wrong or these Amiibo only unlock something that an update added to the game software? I mean, Toad seems perfect for themed DLC, but why should I need to buy those expensive figurines for unlocking extra levels that I can simply buy on the eShop? I'm sure Amiibo will only be used for little extras as costumes.

@brandonbwii Exactly what I was thinking. It's strange that people think of only having room for one set of data means that the amiibo are locked from doing anything substantial in multiple games.

The data could be consistent across multiple games. The amiibo could offer better assistance as a cpu ally or a larger challenge as an opponent in varying genres, depending on their level. Anything that has multiplayer can use the Smash save data for similar purpose.

The true question is, how willing are Nintendo to put all of these extra characters in their games? It could, again, be template data that they write once and use in all of their future titles. Post-patching outfits and rewards should not exemplify their plans going forward if they develop from here on out with amiibo in mind.

Toad has joined the battle. I really wish these amiibos unlocked dlc.

@JaxonH - "To play as a different character in a given game. But they'd have to have the same move set so as to not break the game."

What's the point in that? There's no reason to replay a puzzle game w/ a different skin if it doesn't do anything different.

"??? Kinda lost on that one- the ability to jump and swing a sword would break the game. It would be akin to to letting MK8 racers drive through walls and fly across gaps."

Or it would be akin to making Luigi Levels for NSMBU where Luigi can run faster and jump higher so the game plays different. Disclaimer - I haven't played the Luigi levels but I've heard Luigi plays differently, he is not just a skin. My apologies if I'm wrong.

And yes, it would "break" the game, which is why the game is coming out in 2014 but the amiibo support isn't coming out until 2015, they don't want people playing the game w/ the amiibo beofore finsihing all the puzzles w/o the help of a gun or sword first. Jumping may be a stretch but what's the difference bewteen having a gun like Samus or throwing turnips, the result is the same, bullets or turnips, same result. Or a sword vs turnips, same result, dead bad guys. I don't think it makes it as broken as you think, just a different game play experience, which is what the amiibo need to justify their experience to get people to replay a puzzle game.

@rjejr You're right about Luigi jumping higher, but as you said, they had to make levels specifically for him as a result.

And ya, the sword wouldn't be that big a deal. A little Kirby running around with a sword probably wouldn't be an issue. I was more thinking of the jumping when I said it would break the game, because the entire game is designed around a character that can't jump.

Having a character's trademark move set can work, but not always. It just depends on the type of game and the move set in question. Look at the morph ball and all those other moves in Bayonetta 2, and it didn't affect the gameplay negatively.

But for a game like Captain Toad, you'd have to be careful so as to not interfere with the core mechanics. Idk, maybe they could have a set of 3 levels designed around each character, and do it for 4 characters (that's 12 levels extra total if you owned all 4 amiibos). Maybe have one with magnetic rails and morph ball tunnels for Samus, have one for Luigi with the Poltergust 5000 and ghosts set around a haunted mansion, have one for Marth where your moves are grid based, and take turns with the enemies moving around the level, and if you encounter them and don't have a turnip (or item) you take a hit, stuff like that.

But the levels would have to be designed specifically with the move sets in mind. Other than that, Idk. Besides predetermined unlocks I'm not sure there's much more you can do with the memory capabilities of RFID.

@JaxonH - I'd buy a Luigi amiibo for Poltergust 5000 levels. Have I mentioned I really want to play Luigi's Mansion 2 on my tv? Or a Gamecube VC of the first game? Or an HD remake of the first game? I'll give ya credit for the Samus ball, that never even occurred to me.

Have you played it yet? I feel kind of weird discussing what can or can't be done w/ the level design when I haven't even played it yet. Not that it's ever stopped me before. I'll get back to you after Christmas. I wonder how long it will take to play 70 levels?

SPOILER - did you see the vid of the bonus levels? They could probably do alot on those w/ any amiibo they wanted, they weren't built w/ this game in mind.

Going to go try an DL the Godzilla demo from Japan. Godzilla is coming! I'm so excited.

@rjejr Yeah I'm playing it right now in fact. Gotta squeeze in some play time, cause tomorrow it's back to Minneapolis for another week- always right when good games release too :/ When I get back that guide should have arrived too (eBay is not the most reliable for prompt shipping).

So far I've played like 6 levels, and they can take 5-10 minutes each, depending. Me, I gotta get all 3 gems before the star, and I always replay a 2nd time to do the bonus challenge. Not too thrilled about the 3D World levels. I mean, those were designed for fast running and jumping and, well...Mario mechanics. I prefer the fish tank-like puzzle levels- that's where the true fun comes in. And, the game is great, it really is. Excellent level design (as usual).

I can't be the only one who thinks this amiibo thing is kinda lame. I pay thirteen dollars for a toy that can only be used for trivial things in select games. The reason figures work with Skylanders and Disney Infinity is because you have the motivation to buy them for a specific purpose. I'm not going to drop thirteen dollars on a toy that may or may not have any use in the future. Amiibo represents Nintendo's unfortunate problem nowadays; jumping the gun and releasing things without enough support. Example: Zelda U not coming out until after Starfox U, which comes out after Majora's Mask 3D. It should have been a launch title like Twilight Princess was for the Wii.

I see two possible ways Amiibo figures can be used.
1. New Stages: I see this as the most likely choice, basically how it works is it allows you to play bonus levels based on the Amibio's game, such as a Zelda themed level for Link, a Kirby themed level for Kirby, etc.
2. Costumes: This one would be very similar to Mario Kart 8, where Amiibo's unlock costumes. I think that some costumes will be exclusive to Toad or Toadette, like the Peach outfit, which would only work for Toadette.
Alternatively, I can see the Amiibo figures unlocking new stages where your character wears an outfit.

@jjmesa16 Just save the data on the amiibo for multiple games, it's simple. You're only saving the tiniest info that the software then interprets, it's doesn't need to do all this saving transferring deleting stuff.

In the original NES games, you could enter your save data, which included all of your items, upgrades, locations, levels, whatever in a string of like twenty numbers and letters. That takes up almost no space by today"s standards. This response I'm typing right now takes up more data than what the amiibo needs. So I'm sure it can hold tons of info from multiple games.

A bit late to the party, but swiping Zelda could give you a Zelda costume, let you swing a sword, and unlock a couple DLC levels. A sword to defeat certain enemies like Shy Guys and stuff wouldn't break the game, even if it made a few of the levels feel a bit cheap.