Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker was a surprise announcement during E3, spinning off the basic principles of the bonus levels in Super Mario 3D World for a full release. It's the first time that the captain and his brethren have been the stars of their own game, and we were rather impressed in our first impressions article.
While the release has fallen into early 2015 in Europe, Nintendo of America has confirmed that the title will arrive in its region on 5th December with a recommended price of $39.99; that's the 'budget retail' price bracket. It's a title that promises to go well beyond the basic ideas of those original bonus levels, while making good use of the GamePad's various capabilities. It'll also support amiibo, but this won't be available in the game until 2015.
Are you planning to pick this up for the Holiday festivities in North America, or simply waiting impatiently in Europe and PAL territories? Let us know.
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Glad it's not coming till 2015 in Europe. I have too many games to play!
Whoah NA getting Smash and Toad waaaaay earlier.
@readyletsgo Amazing accomplishment.
@BensoUii Yeah that's a nice Holiday treat for us Americans.
I was actually worried there people spreading rumors got to me. Glad I never fully wavered and a nice gift to play inbetween Smashing.
Gutted its not coming till 2015 to the EU. Presumably January?
@LEGEND_MARIOID I think it is January, yep
Wow…we went from being in the dark for so long and now getting so many answers! I dont want to complain about anything else for the rest of the year cause with DKCTF, MK8, Shovel Knight, Pushmo World, Armillo, Teslagrad, Scram Kitty, Hyrule warriors, Bayonetta 1 & 2, Smash & Capt Toad this year is just incredible for Gamers!!!!
When it hits europe, I'm going to be all over this. Unless I'm still playing hyrule warriors, which seems increasingly likely. Yet this game seems too fun to pass on.
I'm hoping this will be like Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for me. I wasn't at all hyped about that game, then I had a friend heartily recommend it to me, decided to give it a try, and ended up absolutely in love.
In Captain Toad's case, I just don't feel like playing an entire game full of those SM3DW minigames. Let's hope it ends up being much more than that.
"It'll also support amiibo, but this won't be available in the game until 2015."
Dam. I figured we'ld get the date as soon as SSB U was dated they were just waiting to date them both at the same time, but w/ 18 amiibo to sell I really thought CT would make use of them day 1. I mean they only announced them working w/ 5 games and this was 1 of them. And I'm sure not everybody w/ a Wii U wants to be performing updates all the time. Oh well, today was going so well, had to be a couple of hiccups along the way I suppose. And $40 practically makes it a stocking stuffer. Really wanted a Captain Toad amiibo though. Maybe when the update releases next year.
So lets see, SSB U on release, then CT and LBP3 as Christmas gifts, yeah that could work.
Aside from Bayonetta 2 and Smash Bros (and the new Zelda game, I guess), Captain Toad is comfortably my most anticipated Wii U game. So yup, I sure am impatiently awaiting it's PAL release in January.
Waiting until I can buy it second hand. Can't bring myself to give Nintendo money after delaying it in Europe.
Awesome. My GOTY is finally dated. Could not care less about Amiibo, so I can wait.
@rjejr
You see? Smash won't miss BF and CT won't miss Xmas.
Waiting impatiently in Europe and PAL territories!! Day 1 buy for sure. I always hoped they would make this game when I played the levels in SM3DW. So glad they did!
@ricklongo - "SM3DW minigames"
I think that could ultimately be this games downfall. People don't complain about Kirby or Donkey Kong or Yoshi b/c they are "just 2D platformers", only that we get too many 2D platformers and not enough variety. They buy each of those games for $50 b/c that's what they're known as. Now we get some variety, this beautiful looking game comes out that's a 3D world w/ camera movement and boss levels and minecart FPS levels and who knows what else is in there, but everybody is so stuck on it originating from a minigame that we don't realize there's more to it than most of Nintendo's well known and loved 2D platformers. If there was no SM3DW minigmes before this released I think people would be more open to all that's in there. But 1st impressions are very hard to change.
@sinalefa - I should have never doubted you But now I wish I hadn't spent that $20 on the HW DLC This may have to wait to Christmas, and my kids don't care b/c Pokemon comes out on Nov 21, same day as SSB U in the US, and after a month of SSB on 3DS they'll be ready for a month of Pokemon. I bought Brawl at the midnight release but this may have to wait until Christmas. CT:TT is perfect where it is, that's an easy choice Christmas gift.
I'll tell ya though, I'm just so relieved we finally got the dates I don't care when they are. I always knew we'ld get SSB U and CT dates at the same time, so at least I was correct about that.
Cant wait ! the WiiU is finally getting all the love it deserved, Bayonetta 2 in a few weeks, Smash after that, Captain Toad... Hyrule Warriors was just released
hope Nintendo pair this with a couple of great VC games (both Castlevania are already a very good showing ) & some eShop titles
OH yeah, stoked!! Since I probably won't get Smash right away im glad its not far after.
Very much looking forward to this. The fact it's delayed to early 2014 makes me concerned the first 6 months of 2015 will be nothing at all. Xenoblade to come holidays next year and I bet zelda goes 2016
Day 1. The price tag is just icing on the cake for me.
@DESS-M-8 @FritzFrapp FWIW: Yoshi's Wooly World, Mario Maker, Splatoon, Project Giant Robot are currently 1st half 2015 according to NoA. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse seems to be a pretty early 2015 title as well, according to some German marketing material.
Now that we have a release date, I can pre-order it.
I'll do that tonight.
Instant purchase in the US.
A whole month? Are they freaking serious? That's it. I would get it on launch but (like Shovel Knight) because of the long delay in Europe i will only get it on-sale, not full price!
Yep. This will be mine. eShop.
@rjejr That's exactly why I said I'm expecting to be surprised by this game. I'm not sure if I'll get in on release, since I'll probably be quite busy with Smash U/Watch Dogs/Fantasy Life, but I'm expecting it to get a great reception both by dedicated websites and by my own friends, which will likely compel me to give it a go. That's pretty much what happened in my Luigi's Mansion example.
@whodatninja There are plenty of games that come to Europe before. Just imagine how hard it was for me to wait three entire months for Bravely Default to come to the Americas. It would obviously be better if everybody got the chance to experience games at the same time, but it really shouldn't be this big of a deal.
As for Shovel Knight, for what it's worth, I'd get it day one if I were in your shoes. It's just a fantastic game.
@rjejr
I am also happy to have the dates, beyond not having to read your comments about it Honestly I get your point of planning your budget and having release dates helps a lot with that.
But you can't deny that Nintendo's secrecy sometimes work in their favour. As you mentioned in other article, we got a lot of news today and it is just a bunch of release dates, nothing big.
I never had a doubt. My game of the year for sure!
@sinalefa - " beyond not having to read your comments about it"
No where near as happy as I am not to be writing them I can promise you that
Besides giving me an ulcer their timing could work out, it was all about Skylanders this week adn Disney Infinty a couple of weeks ago so announcing now means retiaelrs can prepare to advertise the game and the amiibo going forward. IF, and I say IF, parents and children haven't already spent their entire toy allotment of money on DI and Sky figures b/ they didn't know about the amiibo coming out. So the late date could cost them selling some of those figures b/c there is only so much money to go around, and DI and SKy are big big big. SSB U will sell, but I'm wait and see on the amiibo sales. Even you don't seem to want them so I think they have a hard fought battle ahead of them convincing others.
The price is much better than what I anticipated; I'm so glad it isn't $60!
Even if ol' Captain Toad has to share the spotlight with Bayonetta and Smash. There's no way he's missing the Christmas season.
@rjejr
I want the Amiibos for the figurines they are, not for their virtual bells and whistles. Still I have read comments of people skipping the other two (DI/SL) but not Amiibo because they like Nintendo. And since BF and Xmas bonuses are still ahead of us, I guess parents can make some money for them.
Nintendo just needs to make up for the lost time by advertising a lot now. Not their biggest strength, I know.
Seems like my Christmas list just got a bit longer. Granted with that price I'm likely to just buy it myself.
I am glad to see that Nintendo of America is bringing back the "budget" retail price point on their consoles. It is helpful when you are a family on a strict budget. Now they just need to revive and revitalize the Nintendo Selects program with some Wii U/Wii goodness ($20 Wii and $30 Wii U titles). Make it easy and appealing to get either the Wii U or Wii Mini and play the best each has to offer without having to scrounge in used bins.
While I am wishing for unicorns, let's get Metroid Prime Trilogy re-released as an eShop title that launches from the Wii U menu.
Dammit, I gotta get this game too! I loved those levels on Super Mario 3D World. That, Bayonetta 2, The Evil Within, and Smash Bros. My backlog is getting up there. Still hooked on Destiny and haven't even touched Shadow of Mordor yet. It's funny, people keep sayin Nintendo has no games yet I have more games for them than I thought I would. Mostly great games. Can't wait for Toad's game though
Man I am stoked for this.....homestly I am not much of a beat-em up or fighting game fan......so the holiday release schedule of HW, B1&2 and SSB really didn't do that much for me. This was the game I was looking forward to the most as puzzle/platformers from large devs are a rarity now a days.
@electrolite77
Why?
I need review scores to see whether or not to get it.
Thankfully this is not 2015 for US, there is just too much money saving to do for all of next years games.
$40 sounds quite reasonable
@rjejr
Yay! Release dates! When is Zelda coming out though!?!?!
I already told my kids that we are on toy hiatus as Xmas approaches. They have to make due with what they've got. Those SSB sales helped a bit though. Couldn't pass some of that up. That and Minecraft on computers.
I'm wrestling with the Disney Infinity 2.0 release which is meant to cater to many types of gamers but is just confusing as its spread out over the months. The best way to get things is to buy BOTH starter packs (Marvel and Originals) which gives me two more base stations I don't need. :/ I think I'll be taking some toys back from the launch... and then there's Amiibo!
I'll probably be getting it for christmas
My family and I wanted to play this game at Christmas, but I guess Nintendo started the localization process to late so Europe has to wait...again.
Yes, I was going to buy it at $60.
@aaronsullivan - I'm a big Marvel fan but those toys are ugly and my kids don't want them so I'm spared Disney Infinity. I will probably pick up a Tinkerbell though. Not entirely sure why, maybe some embedded subliminal message left over from the 70's. And if it helps you any Disney Infinity Toy Box 2.0 is a download only $30 title so you may not need another base.
From somewhere in the middle of this long confusing page:
https://infinity.disney.com/compatibility
"*If you already own Disney Infinity and want to play Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition), you can download the Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) Video Game Software and immediately unlock the Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) Toy Box! A console compatible Disney Infinity Figure and Base are required. See "Disney Infinity Base" above for console compatibility details. Digital Download available November 4th on PS3™, PS4™, Xbox 360, and Wii U™."
My son will probably get Skylanders Trap Team for his birthday in Jan. Which will give everyone he knows a chance to pick up figures as gifts in the after Christmas sales
I just don't know about amiibo right now. I'm reserving judgement until after we see the next ND and some game play footage. My kids don't seem all that impressed either way. I guess owning 50 Skylanders has jaded them. I can't say there's any of the 18 I want but would buy the Mario pack in if it releases in the US just to try it out. A Captain Toad pack in Captain Toad would make me happy though. He could hang out on my shelf w/ Tinkerbell.
There needs to be a Wii u bundle with Super Mario 3d World and this game.
i didnt like the toad bonus levels in mario 3D world, so i dont think i will like this
I spent WAAAAAY too much time on this game at last E3.
"a recommended price of $39.99"
Good. As much as this game looks pretty fun, I'd have a hard time dropping $60 on it unless there was a ton of content not revealed...playable Toadette!!!!? What? Her role in Paper Mario should make her more loved than Waluigi or Bowser Jr...
@rjejr
Hopefully if it's good enough, the word of mouth will boost sales and fan acclaim a bit.
It'd also help if Nintendo really showcased the new stuff up to release.
Can't wait to get this game. $40 is a great price which I wasn't expecting.
@rjejr
Wow. That was a very insightful statement, and I agree 100%.
Even if this game was just Captain Toad levels, the same as in 3D World, and for $60, I'd still buy it. Cause they were that fun. But is more than that. A full, diverse game BUILT ON THE PREMISE and EXPANDED UPON, with FPS levels on mine carts (best part of DKC btw, love mine carts), and huge bosses to battle and, AND, it's $39.99.
But whatever. I know it's gonna be a great game,and it sounds like you do too. All said know is I will be enjoying this game come December, and it sounds like you will too
@rjejr
Wow. That was a very insightful statement, and I agree 100%.
Even if this game was just Captain Toad levels, the same as in 3D World, and for $60, I'd still buy it. Cause they were that fun. But is more than that. A full, diverse game BUILT ON THE PREMISE and EXPANDED UPON, with FPS levels on mine carts (best part of DKC btw, love mine carts), and huge bosses to battle and, AND, it's $39.99.
But whatever. I know it's gonna be a great game,and it sounds like you do too. All said know is I will be enjoying this game come December, and it sounds like you will too
$39.99 is definitely the retail sweet spot for this game. Giving it a budget price will probably help to convince many skeptical gamers (myself included) to take the plunge on this one.
I really want this game. However, I don't think I can justify buying Bayonetta 2, Smash, and Toad all within 42 days. Especially since Bayonetta 2 comes with the original. The Toad levels in 3D World were awesome and I looked forward to playing each one when I saw them on the over-world map. I may end up buying all three but not playing Toad until deep into winter. I really need to finish Windwaker HD soon!
@HyperSonicEXE - "showcased the new stuff"
New stuff, old stuff, any stuff I don't care which stuff as long as it's shown. That box art itself is awesome.
@JaxonH - "Wow. That was a very insightful statement, and I agree 100%."
Are you being sarcastic Mr. Weisenheimer, sarcasm doesn't suit you. I know you agree w/ it b/c its the same conversation we had about a month ago so half of that is probably from you, but I thought it was worth repeating in case the other guy hadn't seen it.
And yeah, looking forward to playing this 1, but late Dec, after Christmas. Might even wait until the amiibo support gets patched in next year b/c as my wife says "it doesn't look like it has much replay value". So I might not want to play it twice. Plus still holding out hope for a Captain Toad amiibo.
It's funny how there are multiple people, including myself, basically saying that there are too many games coming out for the Wii U; and yet there are people in the world who say that the Wii U is lacking games!!!!! CRAZY
The more I think about what's coming out and when they're coming out....and how much money my family has to spend on games, I may end up skipping Bayonneta 2 until later. There might be a better time throughout 2015 that makes better sense to pick up either Bayonneta or Toad. We'll pickup Splatoon on day 1, whenever that turns out to be. I've been wanting a FPS that is family friendly to come out to introduce to my boys. But after Splatoon, there's not much else I'm excited for as I've never been a fan of Kirby or Yoshi games.
@DiscoGentleman - Thanks. I have a feeling you'll be buying the game no matter what anybody says
Maybe we can start 1 of those Twitter hashtag things:
#OperationCaptainToadamiibo
This looks so much fun (^_^)
@rjejr
DI 2.0. I really like the Disney Infinity style figurines myself, including the Marvel set, but to each his own.
Thanks for the suggestion and I'm aware of the digital option. What happens as you add up what you (might) want is that the Starter packs are a better deal even if you leave the base out of the price. For instance the 4 extra games that come with the Marvel starter and Originals starter would cost $40 if you wanted them all ($20 per pack of 2). I'm starting to think about going more piecemeal though anyway. The toy box is the biggest attraction for my kids, so... maybe some returns are in order.
Looking forward to Captain Toad too! As much as the $40 comes from expectations I bet that it's a bit short, too. No problem for me though! Some of the great games I haven't finished are making it hard for me to justify buying any new games as it is. I can spring for a short but sweet one!
@aaronsullivan - Man, I'm really glad my kids aren't into DI sounds way too complicated.
I was in Target yesterday messing around w/ the Skylanders display and my 9 year old is going to LOVE those captured bad guys. They say some seriously funny stuff. Not quite Kid Icarus Uprising, but close. I'm even looking forward to playing it, and it seems like a lot less toys this time around.
Nobody I talked to who works at Target has any idea what amiibo are, I asked around Still 2 Wii Mini boxes on the shelf though, no joke.
@rjejr Disney Infinity isn't really complicated. It's just complicated when you don't want to pay full price for anything and are trying to find the very best deals. I never bought a single item at full price or without getting something else I wanted with it for free.
Also, in such a short time since the last one, there seems to be a tremendous amount of attention paid to improving things people didn't like about the first. Of course, they still want all your money if you'll give it to them.
@aaronsullivan - "Disney Infinity isn't really complicated."
I'm sorry, but when companies have to resort to line charts to explain things, it's too complicated for me
You know, the fact that they even have an entire webpage dedicated to "Compatibility" probably means its too complicated for me. (There's a redneck joke in there somewhere)
https://infinity.disney.com/compatibility
And way, way way too expensive. 3 new $35 play sets in addition to the $75 game is a bit much. And Classics 2.0 Toy box is coming next month? I'm crazy about my calendar for Christmas shopping, you know that, but I don't want to have to start building equations into a spreadsheet as well. And the 6 old $35 play sets don't even work in 2.0? Skylanders are a bit expensive, but not that expensive. And when I bought my kids the Spyros Adventure play sets for $10 a year later they worked perfectly fine in Giants.
OK, sorry, kind of went off there. It's all good.
Big question - being Nitneod owned do you think amiibo will have the usual B1G1 40% off like all the other NFC toys constantly get? Yeah, I try not to pay full price for Skyaldners either. At launch my kid bought the Legendary 3 pack w/ his birthday money, but that was 3 years ago. Should have kept it in the package, it'd be worth $80 now
http://www.amazon.com/Skylanders-Spyros-Adventure-Character-3-Pack-Legendary/dp/B005WDDT1M/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1412890466&sr=1-2&keywords=skylanders+legendary
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