My biggest disappointment is Mario Kart Wii.
I loved MK64, Double Dash!!, and MKDS, but the unbalanced control differences in the Wii version break the game for me, especially the horrid motion sensing which Excite Truck got down perfectly.
Samba de Amigo and Pop'n Rhythm have broken controls as well. Great rhythm games that have been destroyed on Wii. They shoud've stayed true to their original controllers, just like Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution.
Another disappointment was Sid Meier's Pirates! The Wii port of a great Xbox remake of a classic NES/C64 game with added gameplay and some motion controls released for a bargain price. However, the Wii version is a very lousy 2005 Xbox port with way too many loading screens. It's breaking the flow. I wish it would run on a better engine.
PANGYA! Golf with Style - The original is famous for its online multiplayer but without it it's being robbed by it's substance. Unusual long loading sequences bring it further down.
Sonic and the secret rings - The on-rails thing didn't work that well and the rings system was rubbish.
Mario & Sonic at the olympic games - Got bored after about a week of playing.
Animal crossing: Let's go to the city - I learned from this game that lifestyle sims aren't well suited to home consoles and before anyone points out the other flaws with this game, I am aware of them but it just didn't seem suited to be a home console game to me as Animal crossing is the sort of game that you want to be able to play at anytime of the day which is harder to do on a home console so I won't be buying anymore AC games on home consoles.
Lostwinds - It was too short, even for a game that was supposed to be the first part of a longer story. The gameplay itself wasn't as good as a lot of people were saying anyway.
Animal Crossing: City Folk. If Wild World hadn't been made, it would feel a lot more fresh, but it felt pretty much the same. Not to mention it removed animal pictures and recycled the music and that awful grass mechanic. Don't get me wrong, it's great, but there's no need for it with the far superior Wild World.
Epic Mickey and Xenoblade. To be fair I haven't played much of either but so far both seem HUGELY overhyped.
I agree with most of the complaints you have except for air dodging. There's a very good reason why it was changed from Melee. It was what caused wave dashing in the first place (which is not what the developers intended). Sure there could be better ways to do it, but seeing as how one man did all of the balancing in Brawl that's hardly surprising.
I was disappointed to find that Excitebots didn't have an option for 4 player local multiplayer. Not too much of a fan of New Mario Bros CG based art style. Everything looks a little too "clean".
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Xenoblade Chronicles for sure. It's good, but not nearly as good as I was hoping.
Madworld and No More Heroes left me feeling cold.
Okami kind of got boring.
Donkey Kong Country Returns didn't really do it for me in terms of platforming. It had excellent level design, but controlling DK just didn't feel right compared to Mario.
De Blob was the same tedious thing over and over again.
That Rockstar Table Tennis game kind of sucked.
Probably many more that I can't think of.
@Waveboy, Besides visuals, the NSMB games have all differentiated themselves from each other in significant ways. NSMB 2 looks especially unique. Plus, we've only been able to play through two of them. Have a little faith!
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The 'same' worlds, and music(MOST of it) which have remained identicle and THAT is my beef with the series. I've heard the main theme in NSMB2 which 'is' the same as the main overworld theme in NSMB DS and Wii, except it has a different tone thrown into which actually sounds pretty great, but it's the same stuff over and over.
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Okay, I'll give you that. I do wish they'd mix it up with the worlds a bit. The first world in NSMBU looks like they could be heading in a new direction, so that's good.
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The gorgeous HD backgrounds do make a world of difference especially in making the levels stand out from older games. But aside from having boring graphics and music, NSMBW wasn't such a bad game, overall it was just fun. I'ts good that NSMBU is trying to be different in the world themes because NSMB2 looks like the same old again. The stage select map is looking fantastic as well.
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Sin & Punishment 2: Star Successor.
I wanted to like it, but the gameplay was so boring... and don't even talk to me about the story >.> A really bad way to try and revive a series. Though Kid Icarus followed up with a similar experience, it managed to make the game fun and unique while Sin & Punishment felt lazy.
Punch Out!
I heard so many good things about the original, and thought I'd try the series in it's newest entry... and after doing research and playing through more than halfway of the game myself. It left me feeling like I played an HD version of the original. Another lazy way to reintroduce a series by Nintendo. Though I did love the characters. It's a shame they had to be put in such a shallow game.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles the Crystal Bearers.
Another game I wanted to like! But sadly the dullness of the characters, feeling lost on what was going on story wise, slap on a poor control system and you have the worst Final fantasy I've ever played. Maybe if they added the option to use the CPP I would have tried to play more than about 3 levels of the game before shutting it off and selling it for $3.25 at my local game shop. It was well worth it!
blast works build trade destroy.
Some call it the little big planet of space shooters. and that may be true, but doesn't excuse the boring gameplay and the terrible customization tools. even at $3.00 I feel like i got ripped off.
Super smash bros brawl.
Loved melee, but brawl just ruined the challenge of the game. Though of course the Wii trying to please all ages I can see why they went for a more balanced and less challenging game. And the additional characters this time around feel so bland... could be the fact that they spoiled every character before the game even launched but meh. Just felt like a step back from Melee.
New Super Mario bros Wii.
I like this game. But I nowhere near love it. It felt like the old mario games, but again with the wii pleasing the whole family thing, toned down the challenge of it to low for my liking. and also it felt very bland next to Mario bros. 3 and World. But for a 4 player game it is quite fun I love watching my nieces and nephews rage while playing it.
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I guess that's better than getting one every day from Tech.
Super Mario Galaxy- Sure its fun for one player, but when you play the 2-person mode, all the second player can do is jump, and throw the star thingies. Keep in mind that the 2nd Player is the first player. They just help the first player by jumping, and throwing the stars.
Monkey Mischief- I think of it as boring and a waste of money. No fun games that you can play, and horrible graphics.
M&M's Kart Racing- Pretty hard to steer your kart, SHARP turns, limited amount of karts, bad graphics, and just a horrible game.
Cooking Mama- Is fun at first, but with a Wii-remote, not all of your actions are recorded. Just like the DS game, WITHOUT new recipies, and the competitions are pretty challenging
Animal Crossing City Folk- Not much you can do, besides talk to your city (And do whatever like in the DS game), and the city is disappointing. You can never particapate in the auction, some of the stores are disappointing, and everything sells at a high price. No way to meet other players, really. Just out of place like TysonQ7 said.
Super Mario Galaxy- Sure its fun for one player, but when you play the 2-person mode, all the second player can do is jump, and throw the star thingies. Keep in mind that the 2nd Player is the first player. They just help the first player by jumping, and throwing the stars.
Monkey Mischief- I think of it as boring and a waste of money. No fun games that you can play, and horrible graphics.
M&M's Kart Racing- Pretty hard to steer your kart, SHARP turns, limited amount of karts, bad graphics, and just a horrible game.
Cooking Mama- Is fun at first, but with a Wii-remote, not all of your actions are recorded. Just like the DS game, WITHOUT new recipies, and the competitions are pretty challenging
Animal Crossing City Folk- Not much you can do, besides talk to your city (And do whatever like in the DS game), and the city is disappointing. You can never particapate in the auction, some of the stores are disappointing, and everything sells at a high price. No way to meet other players, really. Just out of place like TysonQ7 said.
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Sin & Punishment 2: Star Successor.
I wanted to like it, but the gameplay was so boring... and don't even talk to me about the story >.> A really bad way to try and revive a series. Though Kid Icarus followed up with a similar experience, it managed to make the game fun and unique while Sin & Punishment felt lazy.
Punch Out!
I heard so many good things about the original, and thought I'd try the series in it's newest entry... and after doing research and playing through more than halfway of the game myself. It left me feeling like I played an HD version of the original. Another lazy way to reintroduce a series by Nintendo. Though I did love the characters. It's a shame they had to be put in such a shallow game.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles the Crystal Bearers.
Another game I wanted to like! But sadly the dullness of the characters, feeling lost on what was going on story wise, slap on a poor control system and you have the worst Final fantasy I've ever played. Maybe if they added the option to use the CPP I would have tried to play more than about 3 levels of the game before shutting it off and selling it for $3.25 at my local game shop. It was well worth it!
blast works build trade destroy.
Some call it the little big planet of space shooters. and that may be true, but doesn't excuse the boring gameplay and the terrible customization tools. even at $3.00 I feel like i got ripped off.
Super smash bros brawl.
Loved melee, but brawl just ruined the challenge of the game. Though of course the Wii trying to please all ages I can see why they went for a more balanced and less challenging game. And the additional characters this time around feel so bland... could be the fact that they spoiled every character before the game even launched but meh. Just felt like a step back from Melee.
New Super Mario bros Wii.
I like this game. But I nowhere near love it. It felt like the old mario games, but again with the wii pleasing the whole family thing, toned down the challenge of it to low for my liking. and also it felt very bland next to Mario bros. 3 and World. But for a 4 player game it is quite fun I love watching my nieces and nephews rage while playing it.
Punch Out is a fantastic game... but really? Super Smash Bros Brawl? That's the best Wii game ever made!
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@Waveboy I agree with most of what you said about Punch-out Wii but I love the cell-shaded graphics in it but I love cell-shaded graphics in general. I also really liked the soundtrack. My favourites are Major circuit, Major circuit title bout, Von Kaiser's theme, Disco Kid's theme, Super Macho man's theme, Mr. Sandman's theme and the head to head theme. I haven't played De blob either but I agree with what you said about it.
I agree with RainbowDash and Malkeor about SSBB being the best game on the Wii too but LKS is amazing!
Sin & Punishment 2: Star Successor.
I wanted to like it, but the gameplay was so boring... and don't even talk to me about the story >.> A really bad way to try and revive a series. Though Kid Icarus followed up with a similar experience, it managed to make the game fun and unique while Sin & Punishment felt lazy.
*Punch Out!
I heard so many good things about the original, and thought I'd try the series in it's newest entry... and after doing research and playing through more than halfway of the game myself. It left me feeling like I played an HD version of the original. Another lazy way to reintroduce a series by Nintendo. Though I did love the characters. It's a shame they had to be put in such a shallow game.*
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles the Crystal Bearers.
Another game I wanted to like! But sadly the dullness of the characters, feeling lost on what was going on story wise, slap on a poor control system and you have the worst Final fantasy I've ever played. Maybe if they added the option to use the CPP I would have tried to play more than about 3 levels of the game before shutting it off and selling it for $3.25 at my local game shop. It was well worth it!
blast works build trade destroy.
Some call it the little big planet of space shooters. and that may be true, but doesn't excuse the boring gameplay and the terrible customization tools. even at $3.00 I feel like i got ripped off.
Super smash bros brawl.
Loved melee, but brawl just ruined the challenge of the game. Though of course the Wii trying to please all ages I can see why they went for a more balanced and less challenging game. And the additional characters this time around feel so bland... could be the fact that they spoiled every character before the game even launched but meh. Just felt like a step back from Melee.
New Super Mario bros Wii.
I like this game. But I nowhere near love it. It felt like the old mario games, but again with the wii pleasing the whole family thing, toned down the challenge of it to low for my liking. and also it felt very bland next to Mario bros. 3 and World. But for a 4 player game it is quite fun I love watching my nieces and nephews rage while playing it.
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What!?lol Punch-Out!! is easily thee' deepest P-O!! in the entire '3 only'(Not including the Arcade game) franchise. Title Defense says high! Also it was basically a remake/tribute to the original, not a straight up sequal in the same tune as Super Punch-Out!! and i think that's what a lot of old school Punch-Out!! fans wanted, to see the return of their favorite characters in this new era of gaming which haven't seen the light of day since the late 80's....
After all, Super P strayed a bit too far from the rythem and forumla of the original and i guess they wanted to bring that some tone and feel from the NES classic that started it all. My only Beebop beef with the game were the jazzy orchestrated track renditions, the dirty beat down colorless exibition beginnier rings and menu/presentation. I also prefer my Punch-Out!! sprite based instead of 3D!
Lol that's basically what I said: an HD of the original "Punch out featuring mike tyson". and while yes it did pay a great tribute to the original and was geared towards the fans, it just felt like it deserved better you know? Like pull in more people to the series (kind of like Kid icarus did with KI:U) like give us a hub type town to walk around in. Train in different gyms? Ride your bike wearing that awesome pink workout outfit , and just giving it more variety but still keep the great boxing aspect.
I don't know maybe I just expected too much going in. Just seemed like they didn't give it enough heart. :/
None of the games are bad but I felt like I pained way too much what what they were worth
AC CF too little to pay $75 for
Punch-Out like the original not completely worth the $10 off coupon I used to buy it NEW
excite Truck paid full price and didn't really play much of it until I demoed Bots at that point this game was about $20
radiant Dawn, paid.full price but I suck at FE games
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De Blob I don't even have to play it to know that it's dissapointing.
Looks soooooo generic-indie, i can't stand the terrible art direction and the core gameplay looks so mind numbing repetitive.
You might want to play the game. It's quite solid. The music element is clever and builds to reflects what you are doing and with which colors. The multiplayer game is also fun; nothing like following a pal around and repainting everything he paints without him realizing it until he gets to the end of a row of buildings. De Blob was a game I picked up on a whim from a bargain bin and found a pleasant surprise.
As for my Biggest disappointment, that was probably Madworld. I loved the art style and over the top violence/humor, but the gameplay was too repetitive and unoriginal. Well, to be fair, the first few impaling were nice....and the first body through a jet engine was a good time....
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