I've played through the Mac version several times (and even the now-collector's item WiiWare version that will likely never see the light of day) and I love it! Can't wait to see it in 3D!
I still don't get the Epic Yarn hate. Fantastic game and still captured the cute personality of Kirby and had some amazing gameplay ideas. That being said, after playing this baby at E3, I was pretty impressed with it. Two great Kirby games for the holidays! Win-win!
I added the E3 trailer. It should give you an idea of how the game is played. But you can't fully appreciate this one until you see it in 3D and play it for yourself.
The version I played at E3 had you pressing the jump button to jump and then pressing it again in mid-air to hover. It felt very intuitive and really was one of the best parts of the game.
All I was told was that the sampler that comes in this preorder bonus is the same soundtrack that comes with BIT.TRIP COMPLETE. Now what all that entails, I have no idea. :
Maybe they don't want to spend too much time and money sorting out minor flaws for potentially no benefit in the number of sales of their games.
That is not the kind of company I want to support with my money if that was indeed their attitude towards this game, or any of their games for that matter. You don't see a developer like WayForward taking that approach, no matter how low they expect sales to be.
I logged over 600 hours on the original Hot Shots Golf on PSP. There is probably no game in my 30 years of playing that I've put more time into than that one. But I'd love to see a new Mario Golf, not matter who develops it, at least as long as it's good.
I shall wait for Hot Shots Golf Vita then. I tried this briefly the other night and it just felt entirely too clunky. Come on Nintendo, bring us Mario Golf on 3DS. PLEASE!
Most of the Vita games I played looked very near completion at E3, so I don't get the feeling they're rushing the system. And as much as I loved getting my hands on the 3DS in March, I still think it too would have been better suited for a September or October launch. At least Nintendo are making adjustments to give the 3DS system every opportunity to succeed during the upcoming holiday season with the price drop and the amazing games on tap, Vita or not.
Like what Sony looks like when they decided to release in October instead of early next year, very desperate and arrogant.
Actually, I think October is probably the best time of year to launch a console and I'm hoping that Nintendo fights the urge to launch the Wii U in the spring/summer next year and instead waits until October/November 2012.
I think much of the backlash has more to do with gamers who go out and support the systems on launch day and then turn around and watch the companies drop the prices so quickly after launch. And this pertains to not just Nintendo, or even the video game industry, but companies of all types of products. Perhaps in this economic time, people are just getting fed up with the practice. But what did we expect Nintendo to do with sales lagging - stick to their guns and not try anything to rectify the situation?
Yeah, nice touch with the GBA games. I do hope eventually they make them available to everyone who owns a 3DS. And possibly release even more on the eShop.
I think the price drop is a good idea to help get the system selling heading into the holiday season, but there's also a part of me that feels like it makes Nintendo look a bit weak having to drop the price so significantly and so soon after the system's launch. Of course, if it gets the 3DS sales going again and gives them a strong showing during the holiday shopping season, it will all be worth it.
Yeah we just have to hope that the price drop and the amazing first-party games coming this holiday will inject some new life into the system's sales. I think it will.
I believe the original versions won't come with emanuals and perhaps bug fixes will be built into the later eShop releases that ambassadors will be able to download for free.
I'm curious to see how many people run out and buy a 3DS before the August 11th date to get the free games. I'd advertise that on TV if I were Nintendo.
@Mully - You have read my preview of the 3DS games from E3, right? And to my knowledge, other than the few 3DS bugs I've experienced, I haven't said anything bad about the 3DS system. I think we have some touchy Nintendo fanboys around here is what I think. LOL And just because I like the VITA, doesn't mean I hate Nintendo.
Strange titles, but I kinda like them. I was hoping they'd release a bit earlier than that, but it should provide good sales for Nintendo since many people shop late.
Okay I feel a little better, but it still worries me that Nintendo is dropping the price by $80 less than 6 months after the system launched. Makes them seem a bit desperate.
Wow, how nice for those fans who went out and bought a 3DS at launch. Just for that, I hope the VITA kicks the sh*t out of 3DS. I knew Nintendo was getting scared, but an $80 price drop less than 6 months after the system's launch...they must be terrified! LOL
Update: Okay we get some free games. I take it back Nintendo. Now I just hope the VITA kicks the 3DS a little bit.
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Re: Review: Magical Whip: Wizards of the Phantasmal Forest (DSiWare)
True, but this isn't Final Fantasy we're talking about.
Re: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Limited Edition Details
Nice touch!
Re: Review: Magical Whip: Wizards of the Phantasmal Forest (DSiWare)
You guys ever put your system to sleep? I just kept my system in sleep mode off and on until I finished the game.
Re: Aliens Infest North America on 11th October
Wow, I've never even met anyone that didn't love the Alien movies. Wow! Just WOW!
Re: Aliens Infest North America on 11th October
I'm all over anything WayForward develops. Can't wait to take this one for a spin.
Re: NightSky Coming to 3DS eShop
I've played through the Mac version several times (and even the now-collector's item WiiWare version that will likely never see the light of day) and I love it! Can't wait to see it in 3D!
Re: Kirby Makes His Return to Dreamland on 24th October
I still don't get the Epic Yarn hate. Fantastic game and still captured the cute personality of Kirby and had some amazing gameplay ideas. That being said, after playing this baby at E3, I was pretty impressed with it. Two great Kirby games for the holidays! Win-win!
Re: More Xenoblade Chronicles Let's Play Videos Join the Fray
/troll = /banned
Re: More Xenoblade Chronicles Let's Play Videos Join the Fray
Why don't you come over to my house and kick my dog as well. Maybe give me a paper cut and pour some salt into the wound.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Preparing Dual Analogue 3DS Revamp
Hmmm. Massive price drop of 3DS only 6 months after launch. All of these third party publishers delaying projects. Could be interesting.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Readying Big Announcement Next Month
Gonna be the 4DS! Four analog sticks, twice as powerful as Playstation 3, and 50 hour battery life! Mark it down!
Re: Feature: 20 Years of the Super NES
Greatest video game console ever and nothing else has ever, or will ever, come remotely close to it IMO. The best of the best!
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th August 2011 (North America)
Yes, it's that bad.
Re: More Mutant Mudds Screenshots
I added the E3 trailer. It should give you an idea of how the game is played. But you can't fully appreciate this one until you see it in 3D and play it for yourself.
Re: Talking Point: The Great Nintendo 3DS Price Drop Debate
I agree. Get the games flowing and the sales will pick up. Just dropping the price isn't going to be enough.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th August 2011 (North America)
Wow Kyotokei is just basically a horizontal version of Ikaruga with cute characters. Interesting.
Re: Walmart Already Selling 3DS for $169.99, But Be Quick
Well so much for that reward to loyal Nintendo gamers. LMAO Back to square one.
Re: Flare Red 3DS Reaches North America on 9th September
Yep, red is nice, but I love my blue one.
Re: Feature: Staff Roundtable - Metroid's Past, Present and Future
I too would love to see Metroid return to 2D for 3DS. Maybe keep the gameplay on a 2D plane, but use the 3D layers to give it depth. One can dream.
Re: Interviews: Renegade Kid - Mutant Mudds
The version I played at E3 had you pressing the jump button to jump and then pressing it again in mid-air to hover. It felt very intuitive and really was one of the best parts of the game.
Re: Gamestop Offers BIT.TRIP SAGA Preorder Bonus
All I was told was that the sampler that comes in this preorder bonus is the same soundtrack that comes with BIT.TRIP COMPLETE. Now what all that entails, I have no idea. :
Re: WayForward Releases New Mighty Switch Force Screenshots
You didn't like Mighty Flip Champs? Wow!
Re: Iwata Writes Open Letter to 3DS Owners to Say Sorry
Bring Pandora's Tower to North America and we'll call it even.
Re: Iwata Writes Open Letter to 3DS Owners to Say Sorry
I want my cocky and arrogant Nintendo back! NOW!
Re: Iwata Writes Open Letter to 3DS Owners to Say Sorry
What's next, Iwata going door to door giving early 3DS customers a hug. Sheesh.
Re: Review: Let's Golf! 3D (3DSWare)
Maybe they don't want to spend too much time and money sorting out minor flaws for potentially no benefit in the number of sales of their games.
That is not the kind of company I want to support with my money if that was indeed their attitude towards this game, or any of their games for that matter. You don't see a developer like WayForward taking that approach, no matter how low they expect sales to be.
Re: Twinbee is Your Next 3D Classic on 3DS
I still love the Twinbee games and this first one should be pretty cool in 3D. Bring it on!
Re: Review: Let's Golf! 3D (3DSWare)
I logged over 600 hours on the original Hot Shots Golf on PSP. There is probably no game in my 30 years of playing that I've put more time into than that one. But I'd love to see a new Mario Golf, not matter who develops it, at least as long as it's good.
Re: Review: Let's Golf! 3D (3DSWare)
I wouldn't mind another developer doing the Mario Golf game. Heck, let Retro do it.
Re: Review: Let's Golf! 3D (3DSWare)
I shall wait for Hot Shots Golf Vita then. I tried this briefly the other night and it just felt entirely too clunky. Come on Nintendo, bring us Mario Golf on 3DS. PLEASE!
Re: Koizumi has "Too Many Ideas" for Mario on Wii U
Let's stop thinking of ideas and start making the games.
Re: Rumour: Kirby's Amazing Mirror for 3DS GBA Virtual Console
Me too NetrackSteven64. Man I hope that game shows up in the batch.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Makes Bold Move with the 3DS
Most of the Vita games I played looked very near completion at E3, so I don't get the feeling they're rushing the system. And as much as I loved getting my hands on the 3DS in March, I still think it too would have been better suited for a September or October launch. At least Nintendo are making adjustments to give the 3DS system every opportunity to succeed during the upcoming holiday season with the price drop and the amazing games on tap, Vita or not.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Makes Bold Move with the 3DS
R-L-A-George wrote:
Actually, I think October is probably the best time of year to launch a console and I'm hoping that Nintendo fights the urge to launch the Wii U in the spring/summer next year and instead waits until October/November 2012.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Makes Bold Move with the 3DS
I think much of the backlash has more to do with gamers who go out and support the systems on launch day and then turn around and watch the companies drop the prices so quickly after launch. And this pertains to not just Nintendo, or even the video game industry, but companies of all types of products. Perhaps in this economic time, people are just getting fed up with the practice. But what did we expect Nintendo to do with sales lagging - stick to their guns and not try anything to rectify the situation?
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Makes Bold Move with the 3DS
Yeah, nice touch with the GBA games. I do hope eventually they make them available to everyone who owns a 3DS. And possibly release even more on the eShop.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Makes Bold Move with the 3DS
I think the price drop is a good idea to help get the system selling heading into the holiday season, but there's also a part of me that feels like it makes Nintendo look a bit weak having to drop the price so significantly and so soon after the system's launch. Of course, if it gets the 3DS sales going again and gives them a strong showing during the holiday shopping season, it will all be worth it.
Re: Talking Point: The NES Games You Want on 3DS Virtual Console
Zelda II
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Kid Icarus
Dragon Warrior
Karnov
Kid Niki
Mega Man 1-5
Castlevania 1-3
Contra
Re: From April to June, Nintendo Only Sold 700,000 3DS Consoles
Yeah we just have to hope that the price drop and the amazing first-party games coming this holiday will inject some new life into the system's sales. I think it will.
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th July 2011 (North America)
Well I tried to resist for the time being, but I went ahead and downloaded the Let's Golf! 3D game. I was weak, I know.
Re: FAQ: Nintendo Ambassador Program and Free eShop Games
I believe the original versions won't come with emanuals and perhaps bug fixes will be built into the later eShop releases that ambassadors will be able to download for free.
Re: 3DS Drops to $169.99 from 12th August
I do wish Nintendo would make the GBA games available to everyone, even those who buy the 3DS system after August 11th.
Re: FAQ: Nintendo Ambassador Program and Free eShop Games
I'm curious to see how many people run out and buy a 3DS before the August 11th date to get the free games. I'd advertise that on TV if I were Nintendo.
Re: 3DS Drops to $169.99 from 12th August
@Mully - You have read my preview of the 3DS games from E3, right? And to my knowledge, other than the few 3DS bugs I've experienced, I haven't said anything bad about the 3DS system. I think we have some touchy Nintendo fanboys around here is what I think. LOL And just because I like the VITA, doesn't mean I hate Nintendo.
Re: 3DS Mario Titles Land in November and December
I'm a bit like J, I see them coming up with something else for Mario Kart 7. That one just seems a bit too generic.
Re: 3DS Mario Titles Land in November and December
Strange titles, but I kinda like them. I was hoping they'd release a bit earlier than that, but it should provide good sales for Nintendo since many people shop late.
Re: NES and Game Boy Advance Games Coming to 3DS Virtual Console
I don't see a mention of codes, it says that it logs your 3DS system if you log into the eShop before August 11th.
Re: NES and Game Boy Advance Games Coming to 3DS Virtual Console
Okay I feel a little better, but it still worries me that Nintendo is dropping the price by $80 less than 6 months after the system launched. Makes them seem a bit desperate.
Re: 3DS Drops to $169.99 from 12th August
Wow, how nice for those fans who went out and bought a 3DS at launch. Just for that, I hope the VITA kicks the sh*t out of 3DS. I knew Nintendo was getting scared, but an $80 price drop less than 6 months after the system's launch...they must be terrified! LOL
Update: Okay we get some free games. I take it back Nintendo. Now I just hope the VITA kicks the 3DS a little bit.
Re: 3DS Gets Big Price Drop in Japan Next Month
Update: Okay we get some free games. I take it back Nintendo. Now I just hope the VITA kicks the 3DS a little bit.