Wii U title Yoshi's Woolly World is getting a new lease of life next year thanks to the 3DS port Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World, and according to Game Informer, it could offer existing 3DS owners another reason to consider upgrading to the more powerful New Nintendo 3DS.
The magazine is reporting that the title runs at 30fps on "old" 3DS consoles, but boasts silky-smooth 60fps performance on the refreshed version of the handheld.
Game Informer also gives details about the Yoshi editor included in the game, which will come in basic and advanced modes. As you might expect, the former keeps things simple but if you want to create really complex designs, you'll have to use the latter.
Finally, it is also confirmed that the 3DS port won't feature multiplayer.
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World hits Japan on January 19th 2017, with the North American and European releases coming on February 3rd.
[source nintendowire.com]
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Why no multiplayer? What about amiibo functionality? Has that been confirmed?
@Nik-Davies Considering they're packing in a Poochy amiibo with it, it would make sense
@martynstuff Oh yes. I forgot about that yarn-y bundle of joy. Nevermind, silly question
...and cue all the original 3DS owners complaining of a conspiracy against them
@BensonUii Yep, should be fun!
Shoot, that reminds me, I still need to find a New 3DS sale for my brother for Christmas, the last sale passed before I had any chance of getting one
No MULTIPLAYER?!?! Is Nintendo even trying with these ports?!?!
Well, if you still love your older 3DS, don't sell it. Add more with New 3DS model so you can have some benefits: Easy Streetpass, Easy Town Visit/ Villager Trading (For ACNL), Share to your friend for playing multiplayer sessions (For older games), You can treat your older 3DS as NDS while for New 3DS for playing 3DS games, etc.
@LegendOfPokemon
That's very shocking. Are Nintendo try to make us playing Yoshi Wooly 3DS alone, no partnership (Multi Yoshi from Multiplayers) but the Poochy ? Sure, Nintendo want to make us pay attention most on amiibo. Look at that amiibo, buy them, we don't really care multiplayer, just buy our amiibos. I thought like that.
I don't think I have to tell anyone how excited I am for this game. The username speaks enough.
Both of these were expected. The Old 3DS can only run single-player in 30 FPS. If they did multiplayer, it would go down to around 15 FPS. They don't really deter me from buying this for the portability.
I only have my old 3DS so no thanks , I'll stick with my HD 60fps Wii U version that has multiplayer
I only have my old 3DS so no thanks , I'll stick with my HD 60fps Wii U version that has multiplayer
Did get Mario maker 3ds but I'll stick to the HD Wii u version.
@LegendOfPokemon I'm guessing you forgot about the custom Yoshi skins, Poochy Dash, and 30 slop-motion shorts that come with the game.
So yes, I would say they're "trying".
@Nik-Davies
Forgot about this lil' guy?
I just want the poochy amiibo. Still working on the game on wiiu, don't want to start over.
That's good news, but not ground-breaking. I'm glad they're doing it like this and not lockibg games only for the New model.
Honestly I'd probably get this if it were to come out this month, but a February release is way to close to the Switch release. At that point I'd rather use that money towards a Switch game or an extra controller.
@Mega_Yarn_Poochy That Poochy amiibo is the sole reason I'm glad this game exists.
I might grab this. Yoshi games have always struck me as being perfect for handhelds. I'll keep the Wii U version for multiplayer with my nephew (AKA ignoring the levels and turning eachother into eggs over and over).
This is exactly what I was hoping for. Definitely gonna dip on this version now.
Plus, that poochy amiibo is so adorable.
@Mega_Yarn_Poochy Do you have a non butt shot of your namesake? We wanna see its adorable face.
Al of you archaic standard 3ds players killed multiplayer!
That is the new trouble of this console generation. Different powered models have just made games not be able to take full advantage of the new enhancements. Same thing is happening on Xbox and Playstation.
Eh 30 FPS is more cinematic
@Ryu_Niiyama
@gcunit I KNEW IT!
Eh, it's nothing I'd lose sleep over. It's a flippin' console game being crammed onto a handheld and somehow gaining even more content by means of those video shorts. 30fps is fine as long as it doesn't plague itself with slowdown
3ds still lags with Pokemon Sun/Moon, Hyrule Warriors and Xenoblade though.............
I wish Sony woulda just partnered with Nintendo and make the 3DVita
I've already got this on the Wii U but that Poochy Amiibo tho lol.
@MetaRyan Are the $99 dollar standard sized New 3DS models still available? Not sure if you are in the US or Europe.
Need that poochie amiibo and I don't know why.
@Mr_Zurkon Nope, the $99 has been out of stock across the US with no news on when they'll come back in stock.
Makes sense. Donkey Kong Country Returns ran at 30 FPS on the 3DS, and that was a Wii port. The frame rate boost is a welcome addition.
I will be getting Yoshi's Woolly World for Wii U later this month, I don't know if it's worth getting the 3DS version for my N3DS XL so soon after getting it on the console. ;-; I love Yoshi!
I will definitely be getting this.
Just in time too, since I gota New 3DS last week.
Also, excited for the Poochy amiibo.
Am I the only one who things the Poochy levels are the worst? (Even if he is cute)
@speedracer216 We've seen about 10 seconds of them. Don't judge them until we get the full idea on how they work.
@Mega_Yarn_Poochy
haha sorry I didn't mean from this game I'm thinking of past yoshi games. just don't love the mechanic. love the character though. it's a confusing relationship
@speedracer216 Oh, I thought you were talking about the Poochy side mode in Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World. Yeah, Poochy has a lot better AI in Woolly World.
@LegendOfPokemon
Porting this down from Wii U while still having the game look nice is a notable feat. It would've been very hard to keep a good framerate and lag low in multiplayer.
Besides they are adding a fair bit of new content. Pattern Editor, Poochy Run and animated shorts.
Every single Wii U to 3DS port has lost some form of content in the transition and gotten some new content as well.
Also as I side note I hope 3DS continues to Rob Wii U of its games.
Wii U has a lot of games that never got to shine.
Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
New Super Mario Bros U + New Super Luigi(they have the NSMBU engine running for super Mario maker after all)
And more could all work well enough on 3DS or N3DS.
I wonder if the amiibo designs will still be there or if the editor is considered a replacement for that?
@Pikachupwnage
I think that's the Switch's job.
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