@RupeeClock you nipped this one in the bud as far as I'm concerned.

I guess this just means Microsoft is eight years behind with their market research; which is why they should be watching their competitors (Nintendo) instead!

@Funny_Moblin
The GameCube was just released, can you explain what you mean by this?
Or maybe you have been living in a time loop.

Thank You! For those first two sentences.
He speaks the truth.

@GameLord08 - you don't read the Sun, I take it.

@PvtOttobot
This makes no sense to me either; not making the connection between 'online gaming' and being bribed for personal information...

I didn't know that was a requirement for patent suits, a sort of 'proof of commercial intent.'

Very good for Nintendo.

@theblackdragon
Picked it up for similar reasons and indeed, it wasn't fun at all!

@bunnyking
1776 called, it wants your name on 'le document'.
In quill tipped pen, naturally.

@Morphtorok - I agree
The first game was mildly enjoyable, but too limited. A puzzle game core should make this a more robust and replayable package.

@SwerdMurd you've got me all wrong man.
I'll admit to being irked, but from the article I take it this gentleman is just sitting on his hands, 'woe is me.' To say that he has development kits collecting dust, well, that indicates a lack of effort on his part. That's my feeling.

Quit whining and make a Wii U game, I mean they have the dev kits...

@k8sMum - LoL

@k8sMum - haha, well you have every right to be disappointed! Especially if the GameCube AC was your introduction to the series. Personally I found City Folk to be an aimless rehash; while I can appreciate the graphical improvements I ultimately felt some charm was lost. So I stick to the Game Cube.

I believe you quoted the wrong price for Art Style: AQUIA

Here it is listed at 100 coins:
https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/36004.do

@StarDust - "bricking the game?"
Nice try but there's a very easy solution - you simply boot up the game, create / select a different character (who lives in a different house), grab the hatchet--

Unless you are saying the cherry trees were so dense you walled off the neighborhood, which I'm not sure is possible. But even in that case you could start a new town on a separate memory card, and travel to the first town and chop down the trees.

@k8sMum - the version of Animal Crossing on Game Cube was not City Folk, you must be mistaken!

'Merica! _...'merica?
sob

I don't see how moving 20,000 copies of anything in a full year qualifies as massive surges or whatnot.

Well, I still think you are on shaky ground by defining the word 'fun', but your message comes through. And I think this discussion was worth it for clearing up some initial confusion. The point you raise didn't cross my mind in reading the article because: a 7 indicates that the title will require specific expertise, and I also felt that the review took a very honest approach to revealing the flaws.

I appreciate you responding. While the technical issues you've identified would affect a score it's not enough to pan a game because it isn't "fun" in your opinion. Ultimately enjoyment is going to be a function of many factors, and it might take a seasoned old salt like @Philip_J_Reed to appreciate the unforgiving challenge despite cumbersome controls. Personally I would rather have an honest and positive rating for a divisive game because it will encourage that certain audience to go out and try it for themselves.

@HeatBombastic you know @Philip_J_Reed took the time to review this game - he even responded to your criticism in the comments. All you did was look at the score, say "nah man it's overrated," without ever providing concrete reasons for those feelings. But then it's rather trite to offer your opinion in place of a knowledgeable review... I wouldn't open my mouth except that you also fell into the trap of awarding Super Metroid and "Mario" God status, when I'm sure there are plenty of games you consider timeless classics that would be revealed as flaws by the weight of time.

People are still butt-hurt over this game many years on...
The difference is a review like this grants me enjoyment on the basis of how warm and fuzzy Nintendo's legacy is, no matter the grievances of the present.
But it seems like a nice in depth review just opens old wounds of battle worn gamers, why does it matter that your experience with the game differs? Stop being so insecure people!

@cgh another user posted the following, so you aren't alone:

@theperson said:
Any chance of shadow the hedgehog 2?

@Barbiegurl777 the saying that other people's opinions don't have an impact, clearly doesn't address the fact that negative comments can become hurtful. A lot of folks on the Internet will brush past an emotional exchange partly out of immaturity, and also because it feels safer to make harsh judgements from an anonymous position.

Every person on this website has a right to a voice, protected (or limited, in extreme cases) by the community rules. And I think yours rings loud and clear - even distinct as you point out. So your contributions are valuable for their insight, and you shouldn't hesitate to speak your mind!

Oh PJ how I cherish your reviews!
Lol

@zipmon your enthusiasm came through just fine.
Thanks for the reply!

@zipmon
You can take this criticism with the proverbial grain of salt, but it would be nice if you avoided the enthusiastic writer's tendency to show off their vocabulary. Obscure words have their place, and perhaps I'm showing some ignorance, still when faced with two contrived words in the same number of opening sentences...

@Williaint - that's a wrap!
That sounds like a decent advertisement, I wouldn't be surprised if it moved consoles.

I don't think the tone of this article serves to amplify as much as distract from what should be an overall uplifting message. The 3DS has been referred to negatively in past discussions, but only to establish its merit with specific game applications. It is my feeling that in this particular article the 3D effect is being undersold as a "gimmick" in order to lend further emotional weight. It's a trivial vision trick? Well look how it changed a man's life! Surely those of us who leave the 3D slider firmly ON can also appreciate this unforeseen consequence.

@SirQuincealot
"When is my card charged?

If the project you’re backing is successfully funded, your card will be charged when the project reaches its funding deadline. If the project does not reach its funding goal, your card is never charged. That's why we call them pledges."

Source: http://www.kickstarter.com/help/faq/backer+questions#BackAProj

@JogurtTheYogurt 's wording was a little unclear, but in actuality Kickstarter makes a distinction between a pledge and the final transaction. The latter will not take place unless the project is funded in total. For this reason backers can donate with confidence; the creator is responsible for achieving their goals based on that budget.

Ambiguous in theme and design, overly ambitious; in a word the game looked bad.

I'm a huge fan of Kickstarter for the excitement their projects bring to the game community, but at a glance this campaign seems misguided.

Not bad, not good...
_{just sexy}

Lol I have to agree with @CanisWolfred

Although I do kind of regret not acquiring Meloetta regardless of venue.

@Faruko - damn, you're right!

That's not the controller it's a camera.
_right?

Homeworld? Holy Crap!
This could be really good news.

@Retro_on_theGo - Me too!

Never got around to playing the original.

SCAR you have to stop with these apples to oranges comparisons, you're stifling my logic circuits! Let the PS3 owners enjoy that fantastic game without you being the troll under the bridge that urges them to buy a 3DS when 'er they this way pass.

So... Nintendo's overall strategy is revealed: a retreat from the home console market! xD

I guess they've forgotten where their install base is, the Nintendo Channel is quite an important tool in publishing the 'good word' of Nintendo. And of course many have noted the slashing of Nintendo Week's archives as an unfortunate sideeffect. This is a sign of the times (and a low blow to loyal customers) when features of intrinsic value to the console can be dissolved. Why not just brick all the old consoles? I'm sure we would all adopt Wii U then... :F

Fighthing
Spelling looks good from here!

@BakaKnight

Thanks for the second opinion. You rock!

@cornishlee
That explanation is the most reasonable; too bad the article left it up to you to connect the dots.
There is so much conspiracy theory in the comments section, even without @AbeVigoda. Haha!

@YouKnowofWhomiSpeak

I honestly never knew they even existed... still just a gimmick until I can run multiple applications of my choosing.

If people really don't care about this game it makes me wonder: why be so ecstatic at its demise?
There is literally no upside to this news, it means:

• One less game on Wii U
• Literally zero sales (almost every game has an audience, however small)
• (speculation) Rather than this being an act of mercy on SEGA's part it could represent a withdrawal from Wii U development
  See @misswliu81 (post 94)

What it doesn't mean:

• A high quality third-party game will be announced to take its place.

@SetupDisk

Rofl!

Bringing Pioneering

Surely the flow of that headline can be improved.

While the game looks fun (I hope it succeeds!) the appeals made in their video fall flat. The pacing was too quick to develop the premise, the developer commentary seems rushed, and the problem of tiny DS footage limited the immersion.

Also this might just be me but, why are they including a fee for rewards in their final asking? I always thought rewards went to either extraordinarily generous backers or came out of pocket, frankly.

EDIT Their most immediate concern should be raising the backer cap on each of the reward tiers; math must not be a strong suit for the creators of a geometry game!

They pay their interns: ... (Dollars)
Ha... haa?

False, Nintendo would never disrespect games they sell.

April Fools or not, personal feelings don't come into a decision like this.

@rayword45 Agreed.

The real missed opportunity is inter-connectivity with the main games. Seriously, that boggles the mind.