Gave this a chance due to It being cheap and was pleasantly surprised. Just the right amount of dPaint tools (the old Amiga paint program) to make me feel at home and drawing with the stylus works great.
Only minus is that there is no save to SD card option (they are considering it). Exporting using the screenshots method gives you artifacts (as is standard with that trick).
@Freelance So The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks would also count? How strange. Google 'train sim' and watch the 1st 3 pages. See any non train driving sims in the results? Have a look at the Wikipedia result just to be sure. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_simulator
I made the PC example just to prove my point that there is not much else to do in a Train driving sim. The reviewer keeps implying that there is more to it and that's nonsense.
@Freelance thats an economics / management sim that features trains. Not a simulation of driving a train. The Japanese Rail Sim line is a realistic depiction of driving a train. What more do you expect? Sure in real life there are a few extra gauges and lights to check and you need to operate a dead man's switch but that's it.
For something a little more involved you need a steam engine simulator. Then you would need to keep the boiler under pressure and operate the regulator valves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VZSiJJKo4s
"That being said, this niche genre is not best represented by this fairly half-baked train sim"
So please tell us which other train sims on the 3DS do you prefer.
But hey not all is lost because every Rail Sim 3D review you do the text gets better. Now just take that silly 3 score and give it a 6 (except Kyoto that gets a 7). Only took you 4 reviews to get here but it's been a great journey we took here with you. 😏
On the other hand I guess this is Nintendo Lifes form of click bait as it seems most of us like trash talking games that are out of our own interests. So wel played NL.
Wel at least your reviews are getting better. Gone is the 'you are a conductor' (now that would be a strange sim concept) and you do mention that you have to judge the speed according to slopes and curves. I'm still wondering what complex extra controls you miss that a real train driver would have (unless you have a thing for pushing the dead-man's switch every few minutes but no I guess that would be really boring).
So after 3 reviews I get it. You don't like trains and are not able to see the merit of niche titles. Still, technically your reviews are getting better so yes a slight improvement from your last review.
Much of the nuances during play come from the lay of the track. There is more to it than just release the brake and set a speed. Sure you need to like the train sim theme but if you do this is a nice game/sim to have.
My main gripe with this 'review' is this. This game does not simulate being a conductor. Even compensating for American English it does nor make sense. Wikipedia defines conductor as follows:
A conductor (American and Canadian English) or guard (Commonwealth English) is a train crew member responsible for operational and safety duties that do not involve actual operation of the train.
I played Hyrule Warrior Legends on my new 3DS and on my old 3DS XL. The game is slower on the old hardware but with 3D mode of it's still very playable.
@kensredemption so recognize able. I was there the first weeks of the EU launch. Wish I could relive that time again. I envy you. Happy hunting and don't forget to pick up a RPG 32. Those fortresses will improve, The RPG 32 will be handy as a door knocker and you will earn crazy points destroying strongpoints.
@manu0 I'm sorry for you that you got in late. Those early days where every week a new region was opened where magical. Decent sized clans where battling it out every night discovering the game little by little. It was great and it would have been better if the reviewers (most of which never played proper multiplayer) hadn't scared potential players away.
Game is good. Had a few incredible months with the online part while the player count was decent. Will never forget it. For me it was the best online shooter ever. Single payer is fun too.
The current review climate is asinine and lots of reviewers feed their options of each other (at least NL did it a bit better then the rest). Also games will get slaughtered for small technical inconsistencies. Small dips in frame rates get presented as huge problems (mostly digital foundry on ps4 and XBone releases).
People have forgotten that games are meant to be fun. For me Devils Third was the funnest game I picked up in 2015. It gives me what I want in an action game / online shooter. I will forever be bitter about the reviewers frenzy that kept this games from EU players and I'm mad about how Nintendo US handles their release.
Like @SanderEvers says Shovel knight amiibo's are on the shelves here. I wondered if the amiibo craze was over when I didn't see the usual sold out everywhere chatter on the forums. So should I get one?
Love digital and I'm known to double dip when there is a discount on the digital game that I have on disc. It so easy to start up the Wii u and just select any game I want to play. No searching for the right disc. Instant bliss.
With the truly unique games I do get the urge to get a boxed limited copy. Project Zero and Xenoblade Chronicles are ordered. If I ever get my hands on a Bayonetta collectors edition I will buy it. Also ordered Rodea the Skysoldier to get the Wii game. I do feel this signals the end of an era. We are shifting to digital ownership. The NX will bring it even closer
The gamepad makes the Wii U expensive to make and any gain of selling more units will be offset by Nintendo taking a loss on the hardware.
Also having a few extra sales to consumers unaware that the NX is about to be announced? You will only create some mad customers. It's better to use the funds to keep existing customers happy and try to get them on board for the new console.
Preordered the physical edition. The lack of mainstream success for the Wii U pains me but I think that this game would never have been released on a successful Wii U with lots of western 3rd party support.
Honestly I have such a large backlog of games that a little delay won't hurt. I don't think anyone still on the fence about Wii U will be won over by a Christmas Star Fox release.
@MagicEmperor. Did you try the game for yourself or do you prefer that someone else makes al the decisions for you? I will never decline a free game and I will always try it for at least a for a few minutes to form my own opinion.
Having a blast with this game and I'm playing (and liking!) the multiplayer more then I ever did in the COD's that where released on Wii U.
What makes a good game. Do you score an online shooter on how well it emulates established titles like CoD and BF (on PS4 or XBone) or do you look at it as an separate experience and how much fun it provides.
If you play the multiplayer you will level up pretty consistent (even when you are a bad shot like me). Leveling up will provide you with plenty of golden eggs. The golden eggs are mostly spend on fun costumes. I really love the colorfull and outlandish things you can put on to intimidate your opponents.
I recommend you find someone with the game and play it for a while before you take the published reviews as gospel. Sure this is not a new AAA franchise but it is a d*mn fun game that has some unique gameplay. Try and maybe buy!
I had to have this game and yes I know the review scores. Being prepared for the worst I started it up with low expectations and 2 hours later I had trouble laying down the gamepad. There must be something wrong with my gaming tastes because I enjoyed every minute of it.
I played mostly single player and tried one online match. I'm happy with the game. It's way prettier the ZombiU (played it earlier this week). I'm having more fun with this single player then I had with both Call of Duty games (Might be my B movie preference acting up). So I join @ToxieDogg and @Tate24 in saying this is fun. Try it before you dismiss it based on all the bad scores and 'turd' jokes.
@Grumblevolcano region lock is just the usual excuse but once the exploit is out in the wild 90% will use it to pirate games.
Don't get me wrong. I think you and I could use such an exploit to play Jap games with fan translations and other wonderful stuff but the pirates that also get in on it will ruin the 3ds games market and there will be fewer good games in the future.
This review has the same issues as the previous one. I would buy this in an instant if it gets released in Europe. Thank god we get more than just games on the 3DS.
As someone that converted early to digital releases I'm glad seeing Nintendo further committed to a digital future. It gives more certainty to my existent digital games. Not that here is anything to complain about. My old Wii eShop purchases where recognized and I have no problem with paying a small fee to get an upgraded Wii U version.
2015 is an exciting Nintendo year. We will get a new account system and we might get more information about what will be in store for us with the NX. I hope Nintendo will use the current purchase info from the eShop to set up a software as a service system. Converting eShop purchases to licenses to use the game on any of their current or future devices would be great.
@MitchVogel this application is not 'deserving of a 3' it is a 'game' targeted a a small niche group of users. To those users it is the best they can get on 3DS.
Some of the high scoring indies on Nintendolife have terrible glitches and slowdowns compared to other platforms but they still score 8's and 9's. There is nothing wrong with warning potential buyers of the limited production values but for a small target audience this is accepteble.
In the '80's I played Sprinter on the C64 (see link). Even with those graphics that game was great. Imagine the upgrade that this title represents to me.
I'm even tempted to try that Wii U suspension railroad sim. O and of course I still want pilot wings 64. I want my sims! (Not the little computer people though)
1st day buy when it comes out in Europe, Seriously!
I like sim 'games'. If they would make it more gamey that would put me off. I have played the old MS train sim and Trainz on the PC. What controls are missing? I don't see any difference between the controls shown & mentioned and the controls in the PC train sims. When you control steam trains in those it gets more complicated but otherwise the only thing missing is a dead mans button (or pedal) and I'm pretty sure you would not like it when they added that feature.
I'm buying 1st day its available. It's kind of sad that there are few games out on Wii U but it does have the effect that we get the more obscure Japan centric titles translated and available in the west. I love this one and Fatal Frame. Add the more main stream Mario Maker & Yoshi's wooly world and I'm still pretty happy with the Wii U lineup.
I can't rember the last time that a game grabbed me like this one. I played 2 nights in a row and it I just could not put it down. I had to see the end. Totally satisfied with this. Worth the asking price. This game is fun!
Just ordered mine. I tried to order yesterday but my Credit card was denied. Today I got an email from Nintendo that stated they had some technical problems, they made there excuses and indicated that it would now be possible to order.
I understand when people that didn't get the invite are bitter but I think it all has to do with if you fit their criteria. I was a first day adapter of the original 3DS, I registered everything via Club Nintendo. Because of the price drop I got Nintendo Ambassador status, I downloaded all the ambassador games and the Ambassador certificate. Later I got a 3DS XL and I transferred all the games and my certificate to that machine. Most importantly of all (I think) I gave Nintendo permission to send me their newsletters. If you opt out of those you will never get any of these deals.
I think the only other perk I got from the ambassador thing is the limitless Super Smash Bros. demo codes for 3DS. At least that is how it worked for me in the Netherlands.
Even if Nintendo has more bundles available than there are interested ambassadors it would be hard to come up with extra criteria who to include next. Also bear in mind that the official launch price for the new 3DS is estimated to be around 170 EUR. So Nintendo is still up to its old tricks of getting extra money from their most loyal fans .
The game just came to late. I wasn't even aware that it was out until I read about de DX update. It's nice of him to update the Wii version and this statement put to rest the do I buy it on Wii or do I wait for the Wii u update uncertainty.
I had some club Nintendo stars that expire at the end of the month so I exchanged those for Nintendo points and got the game. I can't imagine playing this on a 3DS. Some of the sprites are tiny!
I have the game (eShop version) and sure sometimes there is slowdown, especially when you like DF create a gigantic pileup of police cars and then use your grenade launcher to create havoc. But in normal use the game is very playable. Playing the game on the gamepad the frame rate somehow feels faster but I'm assured by more technically minded people that 'm seeing things that are not there. In my personal experience the only other open world game on the Wii U Lego City Undercover has more frame rate problems then Watch_Dogs.
Up til now I have clocked more then 22 hours playing the game. I like it beter then Assassins Creed (III & IV) and while GTA V (played on PS3) is technicaly overall the beter game I prefer the Watch_Dogs play style. The great thing in Watch_Dogs is the on foot combat and the way you are totally free to solve the missions any way you like. Most people go in guns blazing shooter style and will quikly go back to GTA V but when you like the stealth approach you wil learn to appreciate the way this game works. Hacking the environment. Taking down guards one by one. Planing an ambush on a criminal convoy. I love this stuff.
Lets put it very simple. When I finally buy a PS4 I will get Watch_Dogs immediately. I will buy GTA V eventually but that will be after I have finished play Watch_Dogs for a second time. The game play in Watch_Dogs is underrated and I will not get a cheaper PS3 version the has a slightly beter frame rate at the cost of lots of screen tearing.
But on a more serious side I'm really happy with my Wii U. A lot of the games released this year are ' my kind of games'. Love Hyrule Warriors. Eagerly waiting for Bayonetta.
On top of that the eShop promotions are interesting. Just upgrade DC (had it on Wii so just 1,25 to upgrade!) and then proceed to buy the digital version of Tropical Freeze with a nice discount. Somehow this system works, the Hyrule Warriors promotion left me with more old school Zelda games then I would otherwise buy.
Sure we're missing out on 3rd party releases and we always want more AAA Nintendo releases but form me money's no problem if PS4 or XBone have a truly great game I can buy it in an instant but uptil now there is no system seller release for me on those platforms. I rater consolidate my game library of excellent past en present games on the Wii U.
De demo does a good job of teaching you the basics and gives a great taste of the first part of the game. I will treasure my 15 times startup limit. Damn you Nintendo I can only start this once every day I have to wait for the full game
I think 7 Euro for a GBA title is very reasonable. I already bought Advance Wars an Golden Sun while I have the original carts and a system to play them on (even have a Gamecube and GBA player so I could already play them on my TV).
The save point system, control options, digital manual & conveniance are worth it. Beats searching the internet on shady sites and mucking about with emulators .
I sold 4 of my disc versions. When I include the Premium points 'cash back'. My switch to digital costs me 11 Euro for 4 games (AC III, AC IV, Rayman and Splinter Cel). Feels good.
DAYUM! Still know the titlesong from this game. And poor Dana Plato. I played this on the Sega CD. Ground Zero: Texas is a similar game but is way better then Night trap. But games are atrocious by todays standards. Nobody needs a remake of this.
Oh dear. My external 2TB HDD was just waiting for these discounts. I have the disc versions for a lot of these but at these prices! You can't beat the convenience of having it al available in the Wii U menu.
Going to need a Wii U menu update soon. Bring us folders! The menu is getting too cramped.
@AtlanteanMan "[IF] your original just "bricked" on you, then you're out of luck anyway (and presumably, there go your Virtual Console and eShop purchases...buh-bye). So basically this news DOESN'T CHANGE A THING."
Not true, you would need to contact Nintendo and supply them with details of your original hardware an your Nintendo ID. They will transfer your games and credit to a new machine.
Great to know I can switch Wii U's iff my original starts acting ' funny'. Who knows maybe there are som nice special Wii U's on the horizon to make upgrading worthwhile.
The best feature IMO is that you can simply switch your external HDD after the transfer. I have a large external HDD so I won't need to re-download any content.
Okay its not 100% like Sony and Microsoft do it but we now have cross buy (EU / Squids Odyssey) and can use our Nintendo ID's to switch machines keeping all our content. Only problem left is if the original hardware dies in which case you need to contact Nintendo. We made a lot of progress these last few months. It will only get better.
I don't have a PS4 and its because I have a PS3 and more then 1 year PS+ membership behind me. That gives you a backlog of AAA games (Sony and multiplat) that will take hours to game through.
Now when I look at the PS4 in the stores here and I look at which games are available there is absolutely no reason to get a PS4 now. I buy new games for the Wii U. Play the PS+ free titles on the PS3. And I have a few select PS3 games (GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption, GT6). The PS4 - at the moment - has nothing going for it.
Looked like a nice game so I went ahead and bought it to encourage Nintendo to offer more cross buy titles. I'm guessing that digital distribution is more important in Europe. Nintendo is losing shelf space in the brick and mortar stores here. Tomodachi Lives is not available in stores here and I live in a big city. Last month I added a USB hard-drive to the Wii U and my 3DS XL got a larger SD Card. I wished Nintendo was further with the catchup to the digital age. Can't wait till Cross Buy and game binding to accounts are the norm. I'm ready and Nintendo has the games I like. Just wish they would hurry these changes.
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Re: Review: PixelMaker (Wii U eShop)
Great little program. Painting with natural tools is all fine and great but when you grew up with dPaint this is the drawing program you want.
Re: PixelMaker
Gave this a chance due to It being cheap and was pleasantly surprised. Just the right amount of dPaint tools (the old Amiga paint program) to make me feel at home and drawing with the stylus works great.
Only minus is that there is no save to SD card option (they are considering it). Exporting using the screenshots method gives you artifacts (as is standard with that trick).
Max canvas is 720p.
Re: Review: Freedom Planet (Wii U eShop)
Never heard of it. Got it in the humble bundle and I'm amazed. What a great game. Smiling from ear to ear here. Pure fun.
Re: Review: Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in suburbs #1 Vol.4 (3DS eShop)
@Freelance So The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks would also count? How strange. Google 'train sim' and watch the 1st 3 pages. See any non train driving sims in the results? Have a look at the Wikipedia result just to be sure. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_simulator
I made the PC example just to prove my point that there is not much else to do in a Train driving sim. The reviewer keeps implying that there is more to it and that's nonsense.
Re: Review: Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in suburbs #1 Vol.4 (3DS eShop)
@Freelance thats an economics / management sim that features trains. Not a simulation of driving a train. The Japanese Rail Sim line is a realistic depiction of driving a train. What more do you expect? Sure in real life there are a few extra gauges and lights to check and you need to operate a dead man's switch but that's it.
For something a little more involved you need a steam engine simulator. Then you would need to keep the boiler under pressure and operate the regulator valves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VZSiJJKo4s
Re: Review: Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in suburbs #1 Vol.4 (3DS eShop)
"That being said, this niche genre is not best represented by this fairly half-baked train sim"
So please tell us which other train sims on the 3DS do you prefer.
But hey not all is lost because every Rail Sim 3D review you do the text gets better. Now just take that silly 3 score and give it a 6 (except Kyoto that gets a 7). Only took you 4 reviews to get here but it's been a great journey we took here with you. 😏
On the other hand I guess this is Nintendo Lifes form of click bait as it seems most of us like trash talking games that are out of our own interests. So wel played NL.
Re: Review: Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in suburbs #1 Vol.3 (3DS eShop)
Wel at least your reviews are getting better. Gone is the 'you are a conductor' (now that would be a strange sim concept) and you do mention that you have to judge the speed according to slopes and curves. I'm still wondering what complex extra controls you miss that a real train driver would have (unless you have a thing for pushing the dead-man's switch every few minutes but no I guess that would be really boring).
So after 3 reviews I get it. You don't like trains and are not able to see the merit of niche titles. Still, technically your reviews are getting better so yes a slight improvement from your last review.
Re: Review: Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in suburbs #1 Vol.2 (3DS eShop)
Much of the nuances during play come from the lay of the track. There is more to it than just release the brake and set a speed. Sure you need to like the train sim theme but if you do this is a nice game/sim to have.
My main gripe with this 'review' is this. This game does not simulate being a conductor. Even compensating for American English it does nor make sense. Wikipedia defines conductor as follows:
A conductor (American and Canadian English) or guard (Commonwealth English) is a train crew member responsible for operational and safety duties that do not involve actual operation of the train.
Re: Digital Foundry Breaks Down The Improved Performance of New 3DS
I played Hyrule Warrior Legends on my new 3DS and on my old 3DS XL. The game is slower on the old hardware but with 3D mode of it's still very playable.
Re: Weirdness: North American Devil's Third Copies Sell for Silly Money on eBay Due to Stock Shortage
@kensredemption so recognize able. I was there the first weeks of the EU launch. Wish I could relive that time again. I envy you. Happy hunting and don't forget to pick up a RPG 32. Those fortresses will improve, The RPG 32 will be handy as a door knocker and you will earn crazy points destroying strongpoints.
Re: Weirdness: North American Devil's Third Copies Sell for Silly Money on eBay Due to Stock Shortage
@manu0 I'm sorry for you that you got in late. Those early days where every week a new region was opened where magical. Decent sized clans where battling it out every night discovering the game little by little. It was great and it would have been better if the reviewers (most of which never played proper multiplayer) hadn't scared potential players away.
Re: Weirdness: North American Devil's Third Copies Sell for Silly Money on eBay Due to Stock Shortage
Game is good. Had a few incredible months with the online part while the player count was decent. Will never forget it. For me it was the best online shooter ever. Single payer is fun too.
The current review climate is asinine and lots of reviewers feed their options of each other (at least NL did it a bit better then the rest). Also games will get slaughtered for small technical inconsistencies. Small dips in frame rates get presented as huge problems (mostly digital foundry on ps4 and XBone releases).
People have forgotten that games are meant to be fun. For me Devils Third was the funnest game I picked up in 2015. It gives me what I want in an action game / online shooter. I will forever be bitter about the reviewers frenzy that kept this games from EU players and I'm mad about how Nintendo US handles their release.
Re: Video: Check Out the Opening Cinematic that Introduces Linkle
Love it.
Re: GAME and Official Nintendo Store Delay Shovel Knight amiibo Pre-Orders in the UK
Like @SanderEvers says Shovel knight amiibo's are on the shelves here. I wondered if the amiibo craze was over when I didn't see the usual sold out everywhere chatter on the forums. So should I get one?
Re: Poll: The Tricky Issue of Retail Games as Download-Only Releases
Love digital and I'm known to double dip when there is a discount on the digital game that I have on disc. It so easy to start up the Wii u and just select any game I want to play. No searching for the right disc. Instant bliss.
With the truly unique games I do get the urge to get a boxed limited copy. Project Zero and Xenoblade Chronicles are ordered. If I ever get my hands on a Bayonetta collectors edition I will buy it. Also ordered Rodea the Skysoldier to get the Wii game. I do feel this signals the end of an era. We are shifting to digital ownership. The NX will bring it even closer
Re: Editorial: A Wii U Price Cut is Still Worthwhile Despite Its Ongoing Woes
The gamepad makes the Wii U expensive to make and any gain of selling more units will be offset by Nintendo taking a loss on the hardware.
Also having a few extra sales to consumers unaware that the NX is about to be announced? You will only create some mad customers. It's better to use the funds to keep existing customers happy and try to get them on board for the new console.
Re: First Impressions: Taking A Shot At Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water
Preordered the physical edition. The lack of mainstream success for the Wii U pains me but I think that this game would never have been released on a successful Wii U with lots of western 3rd party support.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
Honestly I have such a large backlog of games that a little delay won't hurt. I don't think anyone still on the fence about Wii U will be won over by a Christmas Star Fox release.
Re: Itagaki Accepts "Fair" Devil's Third Criticism But Feels Online Modes Haven't Been Reviewed Properly
@MagicEmperor. Did you try the game for yourself or do you prefer that someone else makes al the decisions for you? I will never decline a free game and I will always try it for at least a for a few minutes to form my own opinion.
Re: Itagaki Accepts "Fair" Devil's Third Criticism But Feels Online Modes Haven't Been Reviewed Properly
Having a blast with this game and I'm playing (and liking!) the multiplayer more then I ever did in the COD's that where released on Wii U.
What makes a good game. Do you score an online shooter on how well it emulates established titles like CoD and BF (on PS4 or XBone) or do you look at it as an separate experience and how much fun it provides.
If you play the multiplayer you will level up pretty consistent (even when you are a bad shot like me). Leveling up will provide you with plenty of golden eggs. The golden eggs are mostly spend on fun costumes. I really love the colorfull and outlandish things you can put on to intimidate your opponents.
I recommend you find someone with the game and play it for a while before you take the published reviews as gospel. Sure this is not a new AAA franchise but it is a d*mn fun game that has some unique gameplay. Try and maybe buy!
Re: Review: Devil's Third (Wii U)
I had to have this game and yes I know the review scores. Being prepared for the worst I started it up with low expectations and 2 hours later I had trouble laying down the gamepad. There must be something wrong with my gaming tastes because I enjoyed every minute of it.
I played mostly single player and tried one online match. I'm happy with the game. It's way prettier the ZombiU (played it earlier this week). I'm having more fun with this single player then I had with both Call of Duty games (Might be my B movie preference acting up). So I join @ToxieDogg and @Tate24 in saying this is fun. Try it before you dismiss it based on all the bad scores and 'turd' jokes.
Re: Nintendo Removes Ironfall Invasion From 3DS eShop Ahead Of Ironhax Exploit Release
@Grumblevolcano region lock is just the usual excuse but once the exploit is out in the wild 90% will use it to pirate games.
Don't get me wrong. I think you and I could use such an exploit to play Jap games with fan translations and other wonderful stuff but the pirates that also get in on it will ruin the 3ds games market and there will be fewer good games in the future.
Re: Review: Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey to Kyoto (3DS eShop)
This review has the same issues as the previous one. I would buy this in an instant if it gets released in Europe. Thank god we get more than just games on the 3DS.
Re: Talking Point: Fatal Frame's Trial Version and Limited Edition Highlight Nintendo's Shifting Approach to Retail
As someone that converted early to digital releases I'm glad seeing Nintendo further committed to a digital future. It gives more certainty to my existent digital games. Not that here is anything to complain about. My old Wii eShop purchases where recognized and I have no problem with paying a small fee to get an upgraded Wii U version.
2015 is an exciting Nintendo year. We will get a new account system and we might get more information about what will be in store for us with the NX. I hope Nintendo will use the current purchase info from the eShop to set up a software as a service system. Converting eShop purchases to licenses to use the game on any of their current or future devices would be great.
Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Passes Away Aged 55
Shocked! Rest in peace Iwata.
Re: Video: Capcom Shares Footage of Resident Evil 0 N64 Prototype
I got myself the 2 archives editions. They where pretty easy to find 2nd hand, also cheaper then the HD remakes.
It would be nice if Nintendo released them as Wii VC titles on Wii U. They could even add RE 4 Into the bargain. That would be awesome.
Re: Review: Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in Suburbs #1 (3DS eShop)
@MitchVogel this application is not 'deserving of a 3' it is a 'game' targeted a a small niche group of users. To those users it is the best they can get on 3DS.
Some of the high scoring indies on Nintendolife have terrible glitches and slowdowns compared to other platforms but they still score 8's and 9's. There is nothing wrong with warning potential buyers of the limited production values but for a small target audience this is accepteble.
Re: Review: Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in Suburbs #1 (3DS eShop)
In the '80's I played Sprinter on the C64 (see link). Even with those graphics that game was great. Imagine the upgrade that this title represents to me.
http://www.gb64.com/game.php?id=7254&d=18
I'm even tempted to try that Wii U suspension railroad sim. O and of course I still want pilot wings 64. I want my sims! (Not the little computer people though)
Re: Review: Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in Suburbs #1 (3DS eShop)
1st day buy when it comes out in Europe, Seriously!
I like sim 'games'. If they would make it more gamey that would put me off. I have played the old MS train sim and Trainz on the PC. What controls are missing? I don't see any difference between the controls shown & mentioned and the controls in the PC train sims. When you control steam trains in those it gets more complicated but otherwise the only thing missing is a dead mans button (or pedal) and I'm pretty sure you would not like it when they added that feature.
Re: Fresh Details Emerge For Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem
I'm buying 1st day its available. It's kind of sad that there are few games out on Wii U but it does have the effect that we get the more obscure Japan centric titles translated and available in the west. I love this one and Fatal Frame. Add the more main stream Mario Maker & Yoshi's wooly world and I'm still pretty happy with the Wii U lineup.
Re: Ryu, Roy, New Stages and More Now Available in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS
Bought the full package. Great content at a great price. Love the way Nintendo builds up to this E3.
Re: FAST Racing NEO Details Finally Exit The Garage
Shut up and take my money!
Re: Review: Affordable Space Adventures (Wii U eShop)
I can't rember the last time that a game grabbed me like this one. I played 2 nights in a row and it I just could not put it down. I had to see the end. Totally satisfied with this. Worth the asking price. This game is fun!
Re: New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Editions Already In The Hands Of Lucky Buyers
Just ordered mine. I tried to order yesterday but my Credit card was denied. Today I got an email from Nintendo that stated they had some technical problems, they made there excuses and indicated that it would now be possible to order.
I understand when people that didn't get the invite are bitter but I think it all has to do with if you fit their criteria. I was a first day adapter of the original 3DS, I registered everything via Club Nintendo. Because of the price drop I got Nintendo Ambassador status, I downloaded all the ambassador games and the Ambassador certificate. Later I got a 3DS XL and I transferred all the games and my certificate to that machine. Most importantly of all (I think) I gave Nintendo permission to send me their newsletters. If you opt out of those you will never get any of these deals.
I think the only other perk I got from the ambassador thing is the limitless Super Smash Bros. demo codes for 3DS. At least that is how it worked for me in the Netherlands.
Even if Nintendo has more bundles available than there are interested ambassadors it would be hard to come up with extra criteria who to include next. Also bear in mind that the official launch price for the new 3DS is estimated to be around 170 EUR. So Nintendo is still up to its old tricks of getting extra money from their most loyal fans .
Re: Developer of Retro City Rampage Explains, Again, Why a Wii U Release Won’t Be Happening
The game just came to late. I wasn't even aware that it was out until I read about de DX update. It's nice of him to update the Wii version and this statement put to rest the do I buy it on Wii or do I wait for the Wii u update uncertainty.
I had some club Nintendo stars that expire at the end of the month so I exchanged those for Nintendo points and got the game. I can't imagine playing this on a 3DS. Some of the sprites are tiny!
Re: Digital Foundry Gives Its Take on Watch Dogs for Wii U
I have the game (eShop version) and sure sometimes there is slowdown, especially when you like DF create a gigantic pileup of police cars and then use your grenade launcher to create havoc. But in normal use the game is very playable. Playing the game on the gamepad the frame rate somehow feels faster but I'm assured by more technically minded people that 'm seeing things that are not there. In my personal experience the only other open world game on the Wii U Lego City Undercover has more frame rate problems then Watch_Dogs.
Up til now I have clocked more then 22 hours playing the game. I like it beter then Assassins Creed (III & IV) and while GTA V (played on PS3) is technicaly overall the beter game I prefer the Watch_Dogs play style. The great thing in Watch_Dogs is the on foot combat and the way you are totally free to solve the missions any way you like. Most people go in guns blazing shooter style and will quikly go back to GTA V but when you like the stealth approach you wil learn to appreciate the way this game works. Hacking the environment. Taking down guards one by one. Planing an ambush on a criminal convoy. I love this stuff.
Lets put it very simple. When I finally buy a PS4 I will get Watch_Dogs immediately. I will buy GTA V eventually but that will be after I have finished play Watch_Dogs for a second time. The game play in Watch_Dogs is underrated and I will not get a cheaper PS3 version the has a slightly beter frame rate at the cost of lots of screen tearing.
Re: Nintendo UK Executive Says Wii U Has Had "Quite a Good Year So Far"
Not dead yet!
But on a more serious side I'm really happy with my Wii U. A lot of the games released this year are ' my kind of games'. Love Hyrule Warriors. Eagerly waiting for Bayonetta.
On top of that the eShop promotions are interesting. Just upgrade DC (had it on Wii so just 1,25 to upgrade!) and then proceed to buy the digital version of Tropical Freeze with a nice discount. Somehow this system works, the Hyrule Warriors promotion left me with more old school Zelda games then I would otherwise buy.
Sure we're missing out on 3rd party releases and we always want more AAA Nintendo releases but form me money's no problem if PS4 or XBone have a truly great game I can buy it in an instant but uptil now there is no system seller release for me on those platforms. I rater consolidate my game library of excellent past en present games on the Wii U.
Re: Bayonetta 2 Demo Now Live In The European Wii U eShop
De demo does a good job of teaching you the basics and gives a great taste of the first part of the game. I will treasure my 15 times startup limit. Damn you Nintendo I can only start this once every day I have to wait for the full game
Re: Wii U Version of Watch Dogs to Miss Out on DLC
In other related news Wii U users telling Ubisoft they will mis out on having any customers for their 'new' Watch Dogs game....
Re: Wii U Version of Watch Dogs to Miss Out on DLC
Not interested in playing a bad port that will cost more than the game currently costs on other platforms and as an icing on the cake no DLC.
Watch Dogs will sell really really bad on Wii U and the only party to blame in this debacle is UBIsoft.
Re: Watch Dogs Stares at a November Release Date on Wii U, According to Ubisoft Mexico
If they launch for 40 euro or less I might buy it. Otherwise I will wait for the inevitable price drop.
Re: Talking Point: A Virtual Console Revival Could Be Just a Pricing Revolution Away
I think 7 Euro for a GBA title is very reasonable. I already bought Advance Wars an Golden Sun while I have the original carts and a system to play them on (even have a Gamecube and GBA player so I could already play them on my TV).
The save point system, control options, digital manual & conveniance are worth it. Beats searching the internet on shady sites and mucking about with emulators .
Re: Fire Emblem Bringing The Battle to the Wii U in Europe This Week
Damn you Nintendo. I have the GBA cart but at that price I will also buy it for Wii U.
Now if they also release it on 3DS I can buy it a 3rd time. I have the ambassador Fire Emblem (the sacred stones) and it needs company 😉
Re: Nintendo Download: 14th August (Europe)
I sold 4 of my disc versions. When I include the Premium points 'cash back'. My switch to digital costs me 11 Euro for 4 games (AC III, AC IV, Rayman and Splinter Cel). Feels good.
Re: The Console Wars Live On As Night Trap Remake Team Holds a Grudge Against Nintendo
DAYUM! Still know the titlesong from this game. And poor Dana Plato. I played this on the Sega CD. Ground Zero: Texas is a similar game but is way better then Night trap. But games are atrocious by todays standards. Nobody needs a remake of this.
Re: Nintendo Download: 14th August (Europe)
Oh dear. My external 2TB HDD was just waiting for these discounts. I have the disc versions for a lot of these but at these prices! You can't beat the convenience of having it al available in the Wii U menu.
Going to need a Wii U menu update soon. Bring us folders! The menu is getting too cramped.
Re: Latest Wii U System Update Allows Console To Console Data Transfer
@AtlanteanMan
"[IF] your original just "bricked" on you, then you're out of luck anyway (and presumably, there go your Virtual Console and eShop purchases...buh-bye). So basically this news DOESN'T CHANGE A THING."
Not true, you would need to contact Nintendo and supply them with details of your original hardware an your Nintendo ID. They will transfer your games and credit to a new machine.
Re: Latest Wii U System Update Allows Console To Console Data Transfer
Great to know I can switch Wii U's iff my original starts acting ' funny'. Who knows maybe there are som nice special Wii U's on the horizon to make upgrading worthwhile.
The best feature IMO is that you can simply switch your external HDD after the transfer. I have a large external HDD so I won't need to re-download any content.
Okay its not 100% like Sony and Microsoft do it but we now have cross buy (EU / Squids Odyssey) and can use our Nintendo ID's to switch machines keeping all our content. Only problem left is if the original hardware dies in which case you need to contact Nintendo. We made a lot of progress these last few months. It will only get better.
Re: Sony: PS4 Is "Welcoming Back" Wii Owners Who Skipped PS3 And 360 Last Gen
I don't have a PS4 and its because I have a PS3 and more then 1 year PS+ membership behind me. That gives you a backlog of AAA games (Sony and multiplat) that will take hours to game through.
Now when I look at the PS4 in the stores here and I look at which games are available there is absolutely no reason to get a PS4 now. I buy new games for the Wii U. Play the PS+ free titles on the PS3. And I have a few select PS3 games (GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption, GT6). The PS4 - at the moment - has nothing going for it.
And don't get me started about the X-Box One...
Re: Review: Squids Odyssey (3DS eShop)
Looked like a nice game so I went ahead and bought it to encourage Nintendo to offer more cross buy titles. I'm guessing that digital distribution is more important in Europe. Nintendo is losing shelf space in the brick and mortar stores here. Tomodachi Lives is not available in stores here and I live in a big city. Last month I added a USB hard-drive to the Wii U and my 3DS XL got a larger SD Card. I wished Nintendo was further with the catchup to the digital age. Can't wait till Cross Buy and game binding to accounts are the norm. I'm ready and Nintendo has the games I like. Just wish they would hurry these changes.