I am offended. Why am I not eligible? I have many games and consoles registered and yet I'm left out. I don't think this is being handled right. Pissing off costumers is not the way to go.
I don't think four hours aren't enough for a $10 game.
What actually strikes is that you highlight the troublesome controls the way you do and yet the game gets a very high grade. Since Mutant Mudds got an even stronger recommendation and I found it just enjoyable I won't buy this one right away when it comes out in Europe (if it does). I'll get it discounted or if user reviews are glowing.
Anyhow, I read all the review and besides what I've outlined I liked it. Good job, although I'd have liked to hear about the music and sound fx (pun intended).
I've never played the old Mega Drive games, just some of the 21st century and I didn't like any of them, including GBA's Rush. I was close to buying Colours and that's probably as close as I'll ever be until they release a truly good game, one with universal acclaim. And that probably will never happen.
The Best Buy WiiU deal is awesome. If that doesn't sell WiiUs nothing will (and sadly it looks to be the case. It's going to end up way below the GC total sales).
Sorry Morgan. I appreciate the effort but the article is too long and too thorough. I don't think it is good to explain every little detail. This is an analysis, not a review. I just couldn't read till the end because of it, it bored me
I'll pass on this game. I'm not a fan of the chibi looks nor the Etrian Odyssey gameplay. I'm very disappointed with Atlus' releases on 3DS, there's no variety. I want something like Radiant Historia or at least different from the first person dungeon crawling.
I enjoyed a lot but it is really short. It took just short of 2 hours and that's because I got stuck twice. Nice experience but not for those that care about how many hours they get for their money.
I'd obviously be happier if it was cheaper but I believe it's a fair price, specially taking into account how good the game is. Buy it and find out yourselves.
Another mediocre game at best. They don't learn their lessons. And the 3DS game demo hints that the portable game won't be good either. Gameplay was rather boring and the graphics very lackluster for a supposedly AAA 3DS game.
@WinterWarm I obviously didn't mean that. When you are in a hurry and writing in a language that is not your own these things can happen. I already corrected it.
Sounds great, too bad they put two skins and one new character instead of three new characters. Oh, well... the tracks look terrific so I won't complain much.
This is how DLC should always be. A lot of content for a fair price.
Nintendo shouldn't allow all working games on the eShop, some quality control should be in place. It's bad for everyone except the developers of this kind of crap.
@Kirk You know, people evolve. Maybe he wasn't aware before and the actual poopoocadoodlestorm has opened his eyes, or thought differently and changed his mind.
If we thought the same about everything throughout all our lifes we'd be fools. Perception, knowledge... are not carved on stone. Or do you think exactly the same way as you did ten years ago?
As for the matter of sexism, I don't quite understand the denial of many gamers. It is there, everywhere and there's nothing wrong about pointing it out. I'm a straight, white, well-off male and I don't like that 99% of women in this industry are depicted the way they are and a big part of it is because there are women in my life I love and feel that are being constantly diminished just because they are not men. And I don't like it.
I don't want all games to represent a perfect (and subjective) world but it wouldn't hurt to have more true women around. And of course, I don't want to have them make what I want (in that case Platinum would be making Scalebound for WiiU and Metroid would be on 3DS, among many other things) but we can't and shouldn't have this level of sexism.
@odd69 The developers made the game they wanted and now people can criticize it. I don't see the problem, why do people always put free speech as a one way street when talking about these things? I believe it is good to mention the issue because MAYBE there are people with kids that don't want them to experience this kind of views yet, which is fine by my books. Information isn't bad. The lack of it is.
@ALEC_EIFFEL Actually if they make them all like MK8 I might be ok with it but there are things like Fire Emblem: Awakening that tell us they might screw it like everyone else.
I love this game. My friends and I played it for hours and hours. Each of us had chosen a character and played always with it. Mine was Samus, the others were Link, Kirby, Jigglypuff, Luigi and Pikachu although the one who played with the yellow mouse also played with DK, Mario and C. Falcon, trying to stop being the one with less kills.
I certainly hope Bayonetta 2 isn't their last game on the system. The Wonderful 101 is amazing, one of the best games I've played in many years and Bayonetta is, well, BAYONETTA.
@readyletsgo No, the tradition here is to give them that day as a conmemoration of the arrival of the three kings to Belen to give Jesus their presents.
But we celebrate Christmas as all christians. It's just not that usual to give presents thay day.
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Re: Interview: Grendel Games Discusses Underground's Blend of Entertainment and Medical Training
Pretty cool.
Re: New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Edition Promotion is Suddenly Available to More Club Nintendo Members
I am offended. Why am I not eligible? I have many games and consoles registered and yet I'm left out. I don't think this is being handled right. Pissing off costumers is not the way to go.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2015
Zelda and Xenoblade for me. And Metroid please, it's about time Nintendo.
Re: Feature: A Year in Development - Image & Form
I'm eager to see what you're doing with Heist. You can count with my money.
Re: Level-5 Confirms Some Handsome 3DS eShop Festive Discounts
Weapon shop de Omasse for me! And my Guild collection will be complete (Bugs vs Tanks doesn't interest me).
Re: Review: Xeodrifter (3DS eShop)
I don't think four hours aren't enough for a $10 game.
What actually strikes is that you highlight the troublesome controls the way you do and yet the game gets a very high grade. Since Mutant Mudds got an even stronger recommendation and I found it just enjoyable I won't buy this one right away when it comes out in Europe (if it does). I'll get it discounted or if user reviews are glowing.
Anyhow, I read all the review and besides what I've outlined I liked it. Good job, although I'd have liked to hear about the music and sound fx (pun intended).
Re: Shovel Knight Digs For Victory With 300,000 Copies Sold
I am! I bought it on 3DS and it is Awesome. Go buy it!
Re: Review: Alphadia Genesis (Wii U eShop)
Pier Solar is more appealing to me and I'm not sure if I'll end up buying it so Alphadia will probably never be an option.
Re: Soapbox: Sonic, It's Time to Talk
I've never played the old Mega Drive games, just some of the 21st century and I didn't like any of them, including GBA's Rush.
I was close to buying Colours and that's probably as close as I'll ever be until they release a truly good game, one with universal acclaim. And that probably will never happen.
Re: Guide: The Best Black Friday Nintendo Deals in the US
The Best Buy WiiU deal is awesome. If that doesn't sell WiiUs nothing will (and sadly it looks to be the case. It's going to end up way below the GC total sales).
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th November (Europe)
Runner 2 and The Keep for me
Re: Review: Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth (3DS)
Sorry Morgan. I appreciate the effort but the article is too long and too thorough. I don't think it is good to explain every little detail. This is an analysis, not a review. I just couldn't read till the end because of it, it bored me
I'll pass on this game. I'm not a fan of the chibi looks nor the Etrian Odyssey gameplay. I'm very disappointed with Atlus' releases on 3DS, there's no variety. I want something like Radiant Historia or at least different from the first person dungeon crawling.
Re: Review: Mario Kart Super Circuit (Wii U eShop / Game Boy Advance)
It is the MK I like less along with Super MK. The controls, the feel, the graphics... they aren't as I'd like.
Re: Eiji Aonuma Discusses Changes On the Way to Majora's Mask 3D
Ugh, fishing. I don't like it in any game. Always dull or boring or broken.
Re: Interview: Curve Studios on the Unique Charm of Thomas Was Alone
I have it on steam and it is a very good game but I'm not gonna buy it again on WiiU, I don't have cash to spare
Re: Feature: Our Predictions For The Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2
I don't really care, after seeing hoe good thr first flc is they have all my confidence. It will be great.
Re: Review: Tengami (Wii U eShop)
I enjoyed a lot but it is really short. It took just short of 2 hours and that's because I got stuck twice. Nice experience but not for those that care about how many hours they get for their money.
Re: Feature: What We Want to See in the November Nintendo Direct
@MrBecker @Wouwter Thanks, I have 10€!
Re: Video: Five Vital Tips for Conquering Shovel Knight
15 € for at least 4h is too much? Really?
I'd obviously be happier if it was cheaper but I believe it's a fair price, specially taking into account how good the game is.
Buy it and find out yourselves.
Re: Teaser Tweet Suggests Binding of Isaac on the 3DS
I hope it is true, I'd certainly buy it.
Re: Video: Early Sonic Boom: Rise Of Lyric Footage Hints At Game-Breaking Bugs
Another mediocre game at best. They don't learn their lessons.
And the 3DS game demo hints that the portable game won't be good either. Gameplay was rather boring and the graphics very lackluster for a supposedly AAA 3DS game.
Re: Nintendo Download: 13th November (Europe)
@BensonUii Yep, the third one is a DS game.
Re: Nintendo Download: 13th November (Europe)
Tengami and MK8 DLC for me, but first (today or tomorrow) Shovel Knight!! _
Re: Review: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (Wii U eShop / Game Boy Advance)
@KeeperBvK Care to explain? Thanks
Re: Review: Flapp & Zegeta (Wii U eShop)
@WinterWarm I obviously didn't mean that. When you are in a hurry and writing in a language that is not your own these things can happen. I already corrected it.
Re: Preview: Power Sliding Around The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8 DLC
Sounds great, too bad they put two skins and one new character instead of three new characters. Oh, well... the tracks look terrific so I won't complain much.
This is how DLC should always be. A lot of content for a fair price.
Re: Review: Flapp & Zegeta (Wii U eShop)
Nintendo shouldn't allow all working games on the eShop, some quality control should be in place. It's bad for everyone except the developers of this kind of crap.
Re: Anouma Confirms Majora's Mask 3D Has Been In Development Since 2011
So, they've worked a lot longer on the remake than on the original? Weird.
Re: Feature: A Look at the Many Bat Suits in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
Mmm... too many suits.
Re: Talking Point: The Majora's Mask 3D Reveal Showed Nintendo Can Still Surprise and Delight
Good direct although, where's Metroid 3D? It's about time.
Re: The Man Behind Sega's Wonder Boy Series Hates The Controls In Super Mario Bros.
I don't mind, everybody has their tastes. Although, I think he didn't achieve those tight controls he strived for with Adventure Island.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Confirmed For Spring 2015 Nintendo 3DS Release
Awesome! _
Re: Feature: What We Want to See in the November Nintendo Direct
I have spent around 50 € on the WiiU eShop and I haven't gotten anything. Promotion? What promotion?
Re: Expect To See More Spin-Off Titles Like Hyrule Warriors In 2015, Says Miyamoto
Sounds good but it wouldn't hurt if they make more new IPs. Splatoon is not enough.
And give me some Metroid. 1080° would be nice too.
Re: Walmart Display Shows Us Which amiibo Are Compatible With Mario Kart 8, And More
Mario (Mario Kart), Link (Hyrule Warriors) and Samus (Smash Bros.) will be first. I don't know if I'll buy anyone else.
Re: Tengami is Coming to the Wii U eShop in November
I'm glad it's 8 €, I really want the game but if it had been more expensive I would have waited until it was discounted.
Re: Poll: Should Nintendo Follow Microsoft's Lead With A Wii U Price Cut?
Sadly, I'm sure it will struggle.
Re: Review: Shantae And The Pirate's Curse (3DS eShop)
@Kirk You know, people evolve. Maybe he wasn't aware before and the actual poopoocadoodlestorm has opened his eyes, or thought differently and changed his mind.
If we thought the same about everything throughout all our lifes we'd be fools. Perception, knowledge... are not carved on stone. Or do you think exactly the same way as you did ten years ago?
As for the matter of sexism, I don't quite understand the denial of many gamers. It is there, everywhere and there's nothing wrong about pointing it out. I'm a straight, white, well-off male and I don't like that 99% of women in this industry are depicted the way they are and a big part of it is because there are women in my life I love and feel that are being constantly diminished just because they are not men. And I don't like it.
I don't want all games to represent a perfect (and subjective) world but it wouldn't hurt to have more true women around. And of course, I don't want to have them make what I want (in that case Platinum would be making Scalebound for WiiU and Metroid would be on 3DS, among many other things) but we can't and shouldn't have this level of sexism.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Country (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
Got it on the Wii, great game. Such an awesome trilogy, or bi-trilogy counting the excellent GB games.
Re: Review: Shantae And The Pirate's Curse (3DS eShop)
@SparkOfSpirit Right because all women are feminists, oh, wait...
Re: Review: Shantae And The Pirate's Curse (3DS eShop)
@odd69 The developers made the game they wanted and now people can criticize it. I don't see the problem, why do people always put free speech as a one way street when talking about these things?
I believe it is good to mention the issue because MAYBE there are people with kids that don't want them to experience this kind of views yet, which is fine by my books. Information isn't bad. The lack of it is.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Land 2 (3DS eShop / Game Boy)
Just a 7? I've always thought of it as a 9 or 10. One of the best games of the handheld.
Re: Feature: Five 'New Things' We Want in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
@ALEC_EIFFEL Actually if they make them all like MK8 I might be ok with it but there are things like Fire Emblem: Awakening that tell us they might screw it like everyone else.
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd October (North America)
Wow, Shantae is $20? A bit too much for a dl game, ain't it?
Re: Nintendo 64x64: Super Smash Bros
I love this game. My friends and I played it for hours and hours. Each of us had chosen a character and played always with it. Mine was Samus, the others were Link, Kirby, Jigglypuff, Luigi and Pikachu although the one who played with the yellow mouse also played with DK, Mario and C. Falcon, trying to stop being the one with less kills.
Great memories.
Re: Feature: Five 'New Things' We Want in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Really? DLC is what people most want? Clearly we get what we deserve. Then the crying and outrage, but we brougt (bought) it over ourselves.
Re: Talking Point: Platinum Games Has Secured a Golden Wii U Legacy
I certainly hope Bayonetta 2 isn't their last game on the system. The Wonderful 101 is amazing, one of the best games I've played in many years and Bayonetta is, well, BAYONETTA.
Re: Captain Toad's Joined by Toadette in Treasure Tracker as European Release Date is Confirmed
@readyletsgo No, the tradition here is to give them that day as a conmemoration of the arrival of the three kings to Belen to give Jesus their presents.
But we celebrate Christmas as all christians. It's just not that usual to give presents thay day.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Land (3DS eShop / Game Boy)
I loved this game (and its sequels).
Re: Nintendo Confirms Retro Halloween Scares for the Virtual Console
Awesome, I've waiting for Demon Crest and it is finally coming.