For those of you with long memories, Super Meat Boy was actually set to release for the WiiWare service back in 2009. After a lengthy series of delays, it finally got canned in 2010; likely as a result of the miniscule file size restrictions for WiiWare. Indeed, this was difficult news for many, and it was made especially disappointing given how passionate Team Meat seemed to be for Nintendo consoles. All hope may not be lost, however.
Super Meat Boy recently launched as a freebie for this month's Playstation Plus program and Team Meat recently made a blog post on their site expressing their excitement for this new release. Interestingly enough, they included a line at the very end of the piece that said,
To the fan's we're still excluding I'll leave you with this: Wii haven't forgotten about U.
If that's not a thinly veiled announcement of a Wii U port, we don't know what is.
What do you think? Would you like to see Super Meat Boy come to Nintendo consoles? Do you think it'll actually make it through development this time? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Thanks to Ryan Millar for the tip
[source supermeatboy.com]
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Better late then never right?!
It'd have to be cheap to get me to dip again.
I've been waiting a very long time for this! I'm tempted to get it on my Vita but I think I'll wait now
@Spoony_Tech Apparently so.
I tried it on Xbox and didn't much like it - but hopefully this news pleases some of you guys and besides, the more games the merrier.
Anyone remember when this was going to come out on Wii? Yeah, it never happened. I'm pretty certain everyone who wanted to play this game already has one way or another.
I'd buy it in a heartmeat.
@EXP I haven't and will buy day one
No thanks. The whole "yeah we'd work with Nintendo if they put our character in Smash" not being the only factor in my stance, but it didn't get in the way of it either.
Yes! I do believe that it will come to Wii U and I'm way excited for it. Hey maybe even a 3ds port.
Does this mean MeatBoy is coming to Smash as an assist trophy?!
Super..
A sweet end to SMB's Nintendo story. Sure, why not?
Now that games can be larger than 40MB I'd say get it on the eShop
...huh! Well okay then. I guess they want to be in Smash one day, huh?
4 Confirmed Smash Boy Meat super Is!!!
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Yeah, if that statement isn't a full-blown hint of the game's arrival to Wii U in particular, then I don't know what is.
I have it on PC from a Humble Bundle I got years ago, but even if I didn't, I have no desire to support this developer after the Meat Boy Wii debacle and the creation of BoI. So yeah, not interested.
well, it is going to be in the PS+ promotion so I may get it for free.
I'd prefer 3DS.
I got it a long while back so it would have to be somewhat of a low price for me to buy it again. I am happy its coming to Nintendo consoles though!
Awesome!!!
I still haven't played it, so yeah I would definitely buy it on Wii U.
@TrueWiiMaster I thought the whole "debacle" was that Nintendo was limiting the size of files to be downloaded. I haven't played this game, but from what I'd heard of the content, it'd never fit on the Wii shop. We would have had a gimped port at best, if not some completely different game.
I'll be buying this.
It's a great game. But what's the point now, when we've played it on Xbox 360 for over 5 years?
I never got this game, so this will be new to me. I don't quite understand it, though. It got really popular, but why was it great? What did it do, other than show you all of your attempts at once?
I have it on Steam but haven't played it since I find it hard to play games on my laptop when I have my gaming consoles. I'd play it on my Wii U though. I'm currently watching Super Beard Bros.' playthrough of it. I just wondered yesterday if they'll ever put it on eShop.
Why only now? I'd rather give my money to another game that was released concurrently (if that's the right word) on the Wii U.
I've already got it on PC, so there's no point in me buying it again, but it's great for those that want it.
@Nicolai Super Meat Boy was popular partly because of its insanely tough difficulty, but was never unfair. Also, the controls were smooth and responsive.
Good, now they are one step closer to getting Super Meat Boy eligible for Super Smash Bros. 5 for NX and Nintendo 4DS.
@EXP I remember ONM being very enthusiastic about it coming to Wii. Obviously that never happened, and I've never played it. If it comes to Wii U, count me in
I think Team Meat must've realized just how ridiculous their request for Meat Boy to be a playable character in Smash 4 was, and decided to throw us Nintendo gamers a bone. Whatever the reason, I'm really happy to finally get to play Super Meat Boy. Day one buy, whenever it is!
Sure it's free with psn this month, so....
Unless it includes any sort of ninty exclusive, I might get this,
I already played it twice on PC.
Heard good things about this.....hope it's cheap though, I'm skint!
They need to make a sequel. I enjoyed the first one on 360. It was recently put on ps4, but the game is so old and ps+ holders like myself really didn't care that its available.
Couldn't they give us a sequel instead? I mean it's been 5 years since the game originally came out.
That game is gold, but devilish
Yes, please.
I already 100%ed it on 360 years ago so I will have to pass on it assuming it comes to Wii U, though I highly recommend it for those who haven't played it. It is highly challenging without being frustrating thanks to the ability to instantly respawn when you die, and you will, alot.
Hey, what about 3DS? I'd love to rescue Bandage Girl on my New XL..!!
@Trikeboy It is in the 'PS+ promotion'. It was added to the Instant Game Collection yesterday. I played it on my Vita for a good two hours straight.
In fact, it's so good, I wouldn't hesitate to grab it on Wii U (and 3DS) as well. Then again, I'm a mahoosive indie nut!
having never played it but having watched "Indie Game:The Movie" I'd totally buy this
If it's priced like I think it will (around $20), it's gonna be a pass.
I have access to it on my Vita via PS Plus. Haven't downloaded it yet b/c it isn't my style of game.
I kinda hate them for not bringing it earlier but yeah I'll buy it. Just because of the bit trip references for completion.
I was super interested in this back on the Wii. I would certainly snatch it up if it came to Wii U.
@TomKnows
Nintendo had the file limit in place from the beginning. Team Meat knew about it, and promised the game would come out on the Wii. They then proceeded to surpass the file limit, and blame Nintendo for not bending the rules for them when it couldn't come out.
Subtle guys, subtle.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RVAhW4ToLFI
Us die-hard Nintendo fans are used to waiting........ You can't be a nintendo fan and not have patience. I'll get this game if it comes out on Wii U.
I didn't realise it was on Vita, might get it for that instead.
" Wii haven't forgotten about U "
You're only 5 years late. But no biggie....
I'm tired of "maybes" and speculation. Unless there's progress being made, or better yet, a solid release date (since release windows can't be trusted where third parties are concerned), I don't want to hear about what theoretically could have been.
I'm tired of "maybes" and speculation. Unless there's progress being made, or better yet, a solid release date (since release windows can't be trusted where third parties are concerned), I don't want to hear about what theoretically could have been.
I think 3DS would make a lot of sense, honestly. I mean, McMillen probably doesn't need to worry about sales all that much, since he's doing quite well financially, but I could easily see a scenario where the game wouldn't be profitably unless it was ported exceptionally cheaply. I see it's on the Vita, so it wouldn't be the only handheld version (making it an easy buy for many), but given the small base for the Vita, having it on 3DS would reach a whole lot more people, and considering the stereotypically younger crowd the 3DS skews toward (who may not know their way around PC gaming to have encountered the title before), and the larger install base, would be way more likely to be profitable and keep his games coming to us. I love McMillen and would love to see anything he makes coming to Nintendo systems. I'd also love to see Fingered making its way over on the cheap, or The Basement Collection (anything for actual controller support on that one...), but, I doubt that'll happen.
I played it on PC, but it's so good I'd definitely double dip to play it on my Wii U. It has a new soundtrack now, so it wouldn't be a completely redundant experience.
@EXP Not me! I'm excited.
I'll buy it.
I hate "free" PS Plus games because I don't really own them. So I always skip downloading them and wait for a sale.
Guess I'll just wait for this now.
Supremely awesome game. I already have it on PC, though.
I honestly don't know if I really care...
Hopefully it won't be to expensive!
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