Add voice acting and cut out the padding (fetch quests, slow over-world travel). Had to force myself through about the last 10 hours of the game.

This "episodic" (maybe the wrong word- think more like OoT/MM and SMG1/2 in terms of using the existing engines to make new games/stories) could work well if the games were more refined.

It would be ideally suited to some the 2D Zelda's, IMO.

Whenever I think of Kirby, this is the game that comes to mind. Great fun.

Can't really comment until I get to actually hold the thing.

@James - thanks for that. It worked. Will be playing it shortly.

Nice review. Looking forward to playing it.

Now, for me the visuals aren't working (sound is fine). Do I need to change the cables, or can I just change some settings on the Wii/TV? Not sure if I know where my original cables are.

Already got RO on PS3, but I'm interested to see what it looks like in 3D. Haven't played KDL2 for years, so might give that a go too.

Good week again.

VVVVVV got a run from me this weekend. So much fun. Finally got the Veni Vidi Victi trinket after about 100 deaths. Worth it.

@JonWahlgren - nah, they're still selling them in cosmo black.

Went to download VVVVVV, not in the Aus eShop.

Came on here to see what the go is, see talk about changing region settings. Credit Card didn't work last time, but works this time.

Ended up with VVVVVV and Shantae.

Best week in a long time.

Monster World IV! I so can't wait for that to come out over here.

Price seems really good too, compared to the "work" they put into other import titles.

Yeah, my parter wanted to get MP9, and her and I have enjoyed it, despite the changes made. It's quite fast-paced this time around, which is very refreshing.

I do agree that the mini games are quite good, but the luck on the boards get a bit frustrating sometimes.

Donkey Kong Land 3DS. Do it.

It's a start. At least my menu looks a lot tidier now.

I just wish when you moved a tile that it didn't replace the one you dropped on, and just added it between the two tiles (like when you move around tiles on an iPhone), if you get what I mean.

This is a game that I always meant to pick up, but never got around to it.

I never get too excited for these 2D Mario games, but I always eventually pick it up and enjoy it. The P-Bar will be a welcome return. Hopefully they also have secret exits ala-SMW (with a good overworld also).

Picross DS, Retro Game Challenge, Monster Tale, Mega Man Zero Collection. 4 cheap games I've picked up in stores that I've really enjoyed.

Lovely. I've been looking for something to put my coffee table book on.

Yeah I'll be up for a sequel.

Great update. It's been a pain keeping the menu in order.

Looks good. Will definitely be picking this up.

Girlfriend will love this.

Nice work.

Really interested to see how they implement the new controller into this game.

Nice little novelty there. Would be amused if somebody came onto stage with one of them.

@theblackdragon - that would be interesting when they're applying for adoption:
"Why would you like to adopt a child?"
"To fight in war!"

Making my way through the first game at the moment. Enjoying it so far, and will probably move onto this next.

Now that looks interesting,

Forgot about his game. Bring it on.

Peggle is fun for short bursts, but I wouldn't put it in front of 3D Land. Haven't played LBP2, so can't really comment on that one.

Mystical Ninja and StarTropics for me. But it's always interesting to see what they do with a series that has been dormant for a while. Do they try and keep it like the originals, or try and innovate?

EDIT: Also what @NintyFan said. A WiiWare Ice Climbers would be a good fit. Also, another Adventure of Lolo would be great.

DKCR without the waggle?

I'd buy that.

What a week.

@Zach - Number 9, number 9, number 9...

Just the game would do please.

Do want.

I am without speech.

Analogue sticks please.

These types of games are pretty fun for quick bursts, but they could have been a bit more imaginative with the theme.

Iwata doesn't want Seaman coming out.

Finally.

Toki Tori. Sweet.

Awesome.

Don't see the point in having one? I would have thought the point is pretty clear...

Anyway, I'll download this and give it a look: anyway thing that can my times better is good for me. Saying that, I've got a lot of improvement to go before I can become anything near competitive.

Seeing as the sign says it's a Mario Kart 7 tournament, my guess would be that it was in Mario Kart 7.

Also, imagine getting a world record, only for it to be beaten 5 days later. You'd be spewing.

Started it up today. Loving it.

8 Mega Memory.

Surprised he couldn't sensor the danger in that...

"Basketball. I've got a killer hookshot!" Oh no you didn't...

Some of your best work here Brutus. Great work again. I bet it's a lot better writing when you haven't been forced through a 1* game.