@Henric - My thoughts exactly. I like the game, but I could probably beat any given level without looking (until the last part, of course). Speaking of that, it also seems that the last bit of every timed dive can occasionally be impossible to solve. I'd give an example, but I can't think of one at the moment.
@dimlylitmonkey - You nailed it, I completely agree. Nintendo had to dumb it down for us Yanks and just call it Mario Strikers Charged, but yes, I agree.
@Dazza - Wouldn't you know it... my best one came to mind right after I posted the first. They always told me he who hesitates is lost. That's the last time I listen to the voices in my head.
@dimlylitmonkey - I'm not sure if you were being sarcastic, but I think Galaxy is an easy bid for first in the Mario series, perhaps only behind World or Mario 3.
I'm with KS8 and Darknyght. There's really little reason to get this if you have the game in any form... or at least that's my interpretation from this review.
Nice review, sir. I once again think I'll pass on a WiiWare game. I honestly haven't been excited by the service recently, but I might finally pick up Bubble Bobble and Nyx.
I love this game. That said, this (somehow) was the first Zelda I ever played, and I thought it was brilliant. I have to say, Ocarina or LttP are probably better, but TP is still great.
Oh... my God. I finally climbed out of the catacombs of hell (miss me?) for this? Very nice! Welcome back, Travis. This game looks incredible. The trailer reminded me a lot of a movie trailer. Well done.
@Damo - "I'm not so sure that the Rare of today lacks talent; Nuts and Bolts is a lot of fun and if Viva Pinata was on the Wii, I'd guess that people would make a LOT more fuss about it. Also, the DS version was brilliant.
I think the problem is that Rare is still making Nintendo-style games on the 360, and the sad fact is that most 360 owners ignore them."
I agree 100%, the 360, as much as I like it, is a console that is absolutely saturated in FPS fans. Most unfortunate. Oh, and Nuts & Bolts is fantastic.
On to my own comments: Let me make one thing clear: Microsoft owns Rare, Rare owns the intellectual properties behind BK and BT, therefore, by extension, Microsoft owns Banjo-Kazooie. Why don't people get this? I've read at least a comment or two that displayed absolute ignorance to the mere concept of ownership. So, here's my list of responses: @MegaMX4- Nope, MS owns Rare, so that's not going to happen. Handheld releases are the exception because MS is not in that business. @Betagam7- Well... I'm not targeting you. I agree with you. I bought the 360 for SFIV, GTAIV, and Rare products. There are lots of other games I ended up playing, though. @TwistedVivid - Nope. @Cheesy - They were sold. @yoda87960- No, none of them own the rights to Bond; that's why it wasn't released. @HARDCORE-NINTENDO-FAN - Chill on the caps. Also, it's spelled traitor. Additionally, have you tried any of their other games, or are you just too insecure... ahem... I mean grown up to play Banjo?
In closing, would it kill any of us to just get a 360? Just this one game wouldn't justify it, but there are plenty that would.
@Ricardo91 - I became a member in 2007 (I started reading VCR in 2006), but I started reviewing the other day. You can expect another review soon. Probably an NES game.
E3 '08 was abysmal for N. If they reveal a new F-Zero, my life will be complete. On a related note, why no Captain Falcon RPG (yes)? Okay, that would be ridiculous, but he's such an awesome character that we need a game with him outside the Blue Falcon. No SSB doesn't count.
@J.K.- The $800 bit was simply a conversion factor. If a Wii game costs $50 and awards you 50 coins, then the two values are in a 1/1 ratio, making a coin worth approximately $1. You could go into petty details about feedback coins, et cetera, but the point was to emphasize that the game will set you back quite a bit if you plan to invest in that many Nintendo products.
Furthermore, in regards to the comment about coins eventually being void... is there any reason why you couldn't just hold on to your product reg codes until you need them? Absolutely not. The oldest Wii codes don't expire until Nov. 19, 2010 (I believe), so if you registered them the day before, you'd still have another two years to hold out. If Nintendo still doesn't release something else by then, I will withdraw my review, go into hiding, and never be heard from again.*
@Objection_Blaster - Probably about the same. That's a really high price for such a small package, but it's easier to get that way than spending $800 on Nintendo.
@Objection_Blaster - Tingle's Balloon Fight and Exclamation Warriors have both seen release on Club Nintendo in Japan. I can't say that I know if either one is better, but it certainly foreshadows the release of more exclusive games here.
@Adam - Agreed. World and 3 are better than 64, but that could be because I prefer 2D gameplay. It's all subjective, though, so what does it really matter?
I'm really looking forward to this game in hopes that they don't mess it up. The trailer shows good potential, so I'm hopeful. Once again I'm tasked with deciding between the Wii version or 360 version.
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Re: Review: Rampage (NES)
@warioswoods - I love MK. I shall, out of spite, positively review Mortal Kombat one of these days. Just you wait .
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii) E3 Trailer
I couldn't help smiling while watching this. This looks great.
Re: Review: Art Style: AQUITE (DSiWare)
@Henric - My thoughts exactly. I like the game, but I could probably beat any given level without looking (until the last part, of course). Speaking of that, it also seems that the last bit of every timed dive can occasionally be impossible to solve. I'd give an example, but I can't think of one at the moment.
Re: Suda 51: I'd Love Travis Touchdown to Star in Smash Bros.
Travis would be an incredibly easy character to implement. The only thing to figure out would be jumping, I suppose.
Let me clear this up...
Noun: Bias
Adjective form: to be biased.
Get it right.
Re: What Capcom games do you want to see on the Virtual Console?
Duck Tales, Mega Man X.
Re: Game & Watch Games to be Released on DSiWare
Very nice. My few Game & Watches are dying off, so this will be good.
Re: Nintendo Download: Cores, Bubbles, Chariots, Sports, Numbers and Cars (US)
I might get Base10, but I still want Boxlife...
Re: Konami Announces WiiWare Plans for Europe
Want Contra.
Re: No More Heroes Outgrowing Wii
I have a 360 as well, so that shouldn't be a problem.
Re: Capcom Wants To Know Your Favorite TvC Characters
Okay...
Re: Review: Mario Kart DS (DS)
@dimlylitmonkey - You nailed it, I completely agree. Nintendo had to dumb it down for us Yanks and just call it Mario Strikers Charged, but yes, I agree.
Re: Top 20 WiiWare Games in USA (1st July)
Haven't checked this in a while. Amazing to see how many older WW titles are still holding their own.
Re: Competitions: More Twitter Fun
@Dazza - Wouldn't you know it... my best one came to mind right after I posted the first. They always told me he who hesitates is lost. That's the last time I listen to the voices in my head.
Re: Competitions: More Twitter Fun
@Terranigma - I was wondering the same thing.
Re: Review: Mario Kart DS (DS)
@mjc0961 - I meant it doesn't use the touch screen, which isn't necessarily a problem, just a fact.
Re: Review: Virtual Boy Wario Land (Virtual Boy)
I really, really want this game. I love the series.
Re: Review: Space Squash (Virtual Boy)
I need a VB to complete my Nintendo console collection. Perhaps now is the time.
Re: Sega Not Giving Up On Mature Wii Titles Just Yet
That's good to hear. I got MadWorld, and I just might have to look into House of the Dead.
Re: Review: Mario Kart DS (DS)
@dimlylitmonkey - I'm not sure if you were being sarcastic, but I think Galaxy is an easy bid for first in the Mario series, perhaps only behind World or Mario 3.
Re: Bit Boy!! Coming to Europe July 3rd
Wow.... this looks cool. I can't wait for this to hit the States.
Re: Review: Water Warfare (WiiWare)
@apocalypse217 - Good to hear.
This actually interests me a little. I just might have to download this one.
Re: Review: Silver Star Reversi (WiiWare)
I'm with KS8 and Darknyght. There's really little reason to get this if you have the game in any form... or at least that's my interpretation from this review.
Re: Review: Reel Fishing Challenge (WiiWare)
Nice review, sir. I once again think I'll pass on a WiiWare game. I honestly haven't been excited by the service recently, but I might finally pick up Bubble Bobble and Nyx.
Re: Rumor: Nintendo Prepping More Non-Games For DSiWare
MEH! Who's with me?
Re: Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
I love this game. It's really cool. The only other one I've played is the first, and this is rather different.
Re: Retro Game Championship Contest Details
Aww... too bad I'm broke.
Re: Review: Super Smash Bros. (Virtual Console / Nintendo 64)
I always thought this was a good game, but I agree with the score wholeheartedly.
Re: Nintendo Download: Fantasies, Fishing, Warfare, Reversi and Sudoku (US)
Hmm. Looks like a decent week. Nothing in recent memory has really had me interested except for maybe Boxlife.
Re: Tingle Gets a New DS Adventure, and a Surprise DSiWare Game
I'm speechless. Weird...
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
I love this game. That said, this (somehow) was the first Zelda I ever played, and I thought it was brilliant. I have to say, Ocarina or LttP are probably better, but TP is still great.
Re: Review: Art Style: AQUITE (DSiWare)
This is a fun game, but I can't get into it as much as some of you. I personally like Pictobits better. Anyone agree?
Re: Review: NEVES Plus (WiiWare)
Guh-WHAT? A seven? Impossible. It's time to intervene.
Re: Review: Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (DSiWare)
Got it. Good game.
Re: Watch The No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle E3 Trailer!
Oh... my God. I finally climbed out of the catacombs of hell (miss me?) for this? Very nice! Welcome back, Travis. This game looks incredible. The trailer reminded me a lot of a movie trailer. Well done.
Re: Prepare To Gnash Those Teeth: Perfect Dark May Be XBLA-bound
@Damo - "I'm not so sure that the Rare of today lacks talent; Nuts and Bolts is a lot of fun and if Viva Pinata was on the Wii, I'd guess that people would make a LOT more fuss about it. Also, the DS version was brilliant.
I think the problem is that Rare is still making Nintendo-style games on the 360, and the sad fact is that most 360 owners ignore them."
I agree 100%, the 360, as much as I like it, is a console that is absolutely saturated in FPS fans. Most unfortunate. Oh, and Nuts & Bolts is fantastic.
On to my own comments:
Let me make one thing clear: Microsoft owns Rare, Rare owns the intellectual properties behind BK and BT, therefore, by extension, Microsoft owns Banjo-Kazooie. Why don't people get this? I've read at least a comment or two that displayed absolute ignorance to the mere concept of ownership. So, here's my list of responses:
@MegaMX4- Nope, MS owns Rare, so that's not going to happen. Handheld releases are the exception because MS is not in that business.
@Betagam7- Well... I'm not targeting you. I agree with you. I bought the 360 for SFIV, GTAIV, and Rare products. There are lots of other games I ended up playing, though.
@TwistedVivid - Nope.
@Cheesy - They were sold.
@yoda87960- No, none of them own the rights to Bond; that's why it wasn't released.
@HARDCORE-NINTENDO-FAN - Chill on the caps. Also, it's spelled traitor. Additionally, have you tried any of their other games, or are you just too insecure... ahem... I mean grown up to play Banjo?
In closing, would it kill any of us to just get a 360? Just this one game wouldn't justify it, but there are plenty that would.
Re: Review: Game & Watch Collection (DS)
@Ricardo91 - I became a member in 2007 (I started reading VCR in 2006), but I started reviewing the other day. You can expect another review soon. Probably an NES game.
Re: Review: Mixed Messages (DSiWare)
@KnucklesSonic8 - You're making it very hard for me not to say anything, man... very hard.
Re: Reggie: We’ll Be Better at E3 This Year
E3 '08 was abysmal for N. If they reveal a new F-Zero, my life will be complete. On a related note, why no Captain Falcon RPG (yes)? Okay, that would be ridiculous, but he's such an awesome character that we need a game with him outside the Blue Falcon. No SSB doesn't count.
Re: Review: Samurai Shodown Anthology (Wii)
Hmm... I'm trying to try out new fighters (I'm painfully attached to just a few, but I love the genre). This is definitely worth a look for me.
Re: Review: Game & Watch Collection (DS)
@J.K.- The $800 bit was simply a conversion factor. If a Wii game costs $50 and awards you 50 coins, then the two values are in a 1/1 ratio, making a coin worth approximately $1. You could go into petty details about feedback coins, et cetera, but the point was to emphasize that the game will set you back quite a bit if you plan to invest in that many Nintendo products.
Furthermore, in regards to the comment about coins eventually being void... is there any reason why you couldn't just hold on to your product reg codes until you need them? Absolutely not. The oldest Wii codes don't expire until Nov. 19, 2010 (I believe), so if you registered them the day before, you'd still have another two years to hold out. If Nintendo still doesn't release something else by then, I will withdraw my review, go into hiding, and never be heard from again.*
*Probably not.
Re: Review: Game & Watch Collection (DS)
@KS8 - Many thanks. It's good fun, but it's just really hard to justify that kind of price.
Re: Review: Contra 4 (DS)
I actually bought this at an airport before flying to Italy. Greatest idea ever.
Re: Review: Game & Watch Collection (DS)
@Objection_Blaster - Probably about the same. That's a really high price for such a small package, but it's easier to get that way than spending $800 on Nintendo.
Re: Review: Game & Watch Collection (DS)
@Objection_Blaster - Tingle's Balloon Fight and Exclamation Warriors have both seen release on Club Nintendo in Japan. I can't say that I know if either one is better, but it certainly foreshadows the release of more exclusive games here.
Re: Review: Game & Watch Collection (DS)
@jones2929 - Agreed. I already have DK G&W, but downloadable G&Ws would be great.
Re: Review: Game & Watch Collection (DS)
@Dave82481 - Nice. I like the game, but it is definitely a little lacking in content.
Re: The N64 and Nintendo’s Fall From Grace
@Adam - Agreed. World and 3 are better than 64, but that could be because I prefer 2D gameplay. It's all subjective, though, so what does it really matter?
Re: Review: Conker's Bad Fur Day (N64)
@xDlmaoxD - It wasn't out on the PS1... ever.
Re: Dan Aykroyd is Loving His Wii-based Alter-ego
I'm really looking forward to this game in hopes that they don't mess it up. The trailer shows good potential, so I'm hopeful. Once again I'm tasked with deciding between the Wii version or 360 version.
Re: id Chief: "Show Me Why I Should Develop For Wii"
Isn't this ultimately why there exist multiple platforms?