Got this game cheap in a steam deal. Did finish it, but the whole experience was kinda meh. It felt like if Wind Waker had generic and unmemorable items, characters, dungeons, puzzles and overworld. The soundtrack was ok.
Just to clarify all the "Why did they buff xxx?": They didnt simple buff individual pokemon. They changed the formula that determines the attack stats in PoGO using the stats from the main series. Alakazam for example has very high special ATK, but very low physical ATK. The old formula took an average of these two stats - thats why he had such low Atk in PoGO. Now the higher stat gets weighted ~86%, giving specialists like alakazam (high special attack) or rhydon (high physical attack) their role in the game back.
When i was a kid i had somr tapes with a Sonic story. In the end Dr. Ivo Robotnik was a dragon (thats what the Dr. stands for) called Ovi Kintobor ( his name backwards).
@ollietaro You can take on every monster as a cat. Prowler is basically a new weapon class with a unique moveset, sligthly lower damage output, its own Items like groupwide buffs and 9 instead of 3 lifes.
I love picross since Mario Picross on the Game Boy, but i feel they don't make any challanging games anymore. What are the biggest puzzles in this one, 15x15? Where are the 20x25 from Picross DS, i really liked those.
Even if MHX or MHXU comes to the west this armor will never be available here. Just like the One Piece armor in MH4 and Tessaiga from Inuyasha in MH3 there will be problems with different rightholders in the different regions.
My first puzzle level! Have been building it from Day 1, polishing, fixing and revamping parts of it again and again. More than 30 hours went into this already!
If you know how to jump on shells and pick them up, dropping or kicking them, this level is perfect for you at a medium difficulty.
If you are new to Mario games this level might be too hard for you, but the first 3 test chambers have been made easier to learn shell handling and the basics of this level. Just be patient, there are no trolly jumps or cheap deaths - all you need is good observation as well as some timing and precision.
As you can see the inspiration came from Portal and the idea of it's Companion Cube test chamber to bring an object with you to get through. Try to make it trough to the end, but don't forget your faithful Companion Shell!
After finishing all test chambers return and try to find the easter egg path leading to a hidden exit referencing some parts of Portal! Ratman might have a hideout in an abandoned maintanance tract of the Koopa Science Enrichment Center...
*** CHANGE LOG ***
The Companion Shell version 1.7 [current]
Completely revamped chamber 6, no more hidden blocks! It's a completetly new puzzle, but still easier than chamber 4 and 5.
Chamber 4 Shell Sanctuary got one more save block added.
Chamber 5 Shell Sanctuary has been made easier.
Chamber 6 Shell Sanctary has been made more interesting.
Chamber 5 final jump again has been made easier since perfecly timed jumps are not part ot this test.
4 more mushrooms have been added to the test chambers to give test subjects more chances to fail.
Chamber 1 got one brick removed to make replaying less repetitive.
The starting room has been made larger to make room for player comments.
Some visual updates.
Added comments to teach players how to stop/drag/kick and drop the shell.
Known issues in v1.7:
There is a second way to access the secret exit, but i won't change it since very few people seem to find it.
Very rarely the shell despawns in chambers 3 and 4.
Be careful when entering chamber 4, the shell sometimes accellerates too much and needs some time to reach the shell sanctuary.
You can clear chamber 5 by not breaking the bricks or by putting two trampolines on top of each other.
The Companion Shell version 1.6
A lift in the easter egg level wouldn't spawn sometimes, making it impossible to proceed. This should now work, Ratman's hideout is accessible again.
The Companion Shell version 1.5
Chamber 5 has been revamped! Due to chamber size trampolines might have been despawning after falling down from the second conveyor belt. Removed trampoline question blocks and added trampoline pipes to get new trampolines if they despawn.
Adjusted chamber 5 difficulty - final jump and catching the shell is now slightly easier. Catching the shell in the shell sanctuary is now slightly harder.
Improved shell pathing in chamber 4 by adding a block.
The Companion Shell version 1.4
removed a shortcut to the easter egg level - you can now only access it the intended way
revamped the transition from chamber 5 to 6 due to the shell being to fast and despawning
added a hidden Power Mushroom to chamber 6
The Companion Shell version 1.3
The first chambers are now sligthly easier by giving the test subject more room to get used to handle the shell
made chamber 1 sligthly bigger
chamber 2's shell sanctuary is now 1 block higher
removed some burners from chamber 3, but made the sawblade rail shorter
added one more save block to chamber 4's shell sanctuary
removed invisible power mushroom blocks, added some visible power mushroom question blocks.
revamped the easteregg level, it also leads now out of bounds and to the end of the level
replaced to last two muchers in chamber 4 with spikes due to consistency
removed the first piranha plant from the ending of chamber 6 to prevent the shell from despawning
The Companion Shell version 1.2
This version is still available: 5698-0000-004B-4681
Added an easter egg referencing some parts of Portal - try to find Ratman's Hideout!
revamped chamber 6 and the ending
replaced all munchers with spike traps due to despawning munchers glitch * fixed some glitches the prevent despawning shell in chamber 4 and 5
fixed some unintended shortcuts in chamber 4 and 5 by adding sawblades
added emergency exit in chamber 3's shell area if you accidentally jump in
lowered difficulty of some precision jumps and shell handling
added more mushroom decoration
gave all shell sanctuaries a unique and consistent look
The Companion Shell version 1.1
There is a small glitch due to technical limitations: If you move more than 29 blocks away from your Companion Shell it may despawn. Test chambers should now be smaller than that and should not have this problem, but don't run too far away after sending your Companion Shell to the next test chamber.
made Chamber 4 and 5 sligthly smaller due to despawning shell.
made all background graphics in shell areas consistent
chamber 4's shell lift now takes a small detour to prevent Mario sacrificing the Mushroom taking the lift
added invisible blocks with power mushrooms in chambers 4 and 5
added some sawblades into shell areas to prevent shortcuts
My first level! As you can see the inspiration came from Portal and it's Companion Cube test chamber. Try to make it trough to the end, but don't forget your trusty Companion Shell!
My first level! Took me a while to finish. As you can see the inspiration came from Portal and it's Companion Cube test chamber. Try to make it trough to the end, but don't forget your beloved Companion Shell!
My second level. My first one seemed to be too hard for casuals, this one is for everyone who grew up with Super Mario Bros. - a blast from the past with a twist.
My first and only level. As you can see the inspiration came from P0rtal and it's Companion Cube test chamber. Try to make it trough to the end, but don't forget your Companion Shell!
There is a small glitch due to technical limitations: If you move more than 29 blocks away from your Companion Shell it may despawn. Test chambers are smaller than that and should not have this problem, but don't run too far away after sending your Companion Shell to the next test chamber.
Added an easter egg referencing some parts of Portal - try to find it!
@JaxonH There is no High Rank White Fatalis. White Fatalis = Old Fatalis, just two different names since most items crafted from Old Fatalis materials are called "White Fatalis".
Too bad there are no surprises. All this content is already in the game since Day 1, Capcom is just gating it out to give "free DLC" over time. Good that it's possible to bypass that nonsense and get the DLC from the japanese servers (where all the DLC is out already) and get access to everything immediatly =)
BTW: I want a Pokemon crossover DLC "Hunt a Charizard"
@ReaperX30 They speciffically said that you have to choose if you want Mario or Luigi with the hammer. But don't worry, the hammer is pretty weak and gets replaced in early high rank - just like the Mario/Luigi armor :/
@Cross296 The weapon can be upgraded to Rare10, with Awaken it's the best fire SnS. Has 3 slots, but a little weak on sharpness though.
The armor is only Rare7 High Rank, too bad it has bad skills.
This looks terrible. The ~120dpi(?)screen is just not enough for this. This is 2015 Nintendo! And the New3DS has this screen too? Same Problem with MH3U/4U and to a small degree with the Zelda remakes.
The idea of this game is really good, but the crafting is too random (It's better to ignore the rhythm for better weapons) and the quests too easy, you don't really need perfect weapons to finish this game.
Awesome collection, i had all of them (except of Mario Golf, Hockey, and jap. Mario2 ofc) on NES when i was little and loved them, also had lots of fun with most of the games featured in Remix vol.1, so i'll pick this up.
Still sad that this was the most exciting announcement on Nintendo Direct for me.
I think it's awesome that he still improves Crossover, it's one of my favorite flash games since it came out.
@ Five-seveN I doubt the style will chnage all the time. Check the recent version of the game, you can set your preferred style before you start the game and while playing in the options menu.
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Re: Monster Hunter Stories x The Legend of Zelda Free DLC is Live This Week
@janfritz Sadly not. All DLC has been released in JP already, here the list (in japanese): http://www.mh-stories.jp/dlc/
Re: Pokémon GO Cheaters Get A Nasty Surprise In The Latest Update
So they know which Pokemon are caught by cheating... why not ban the whole account?
Re: Zelda-Inspired RPG Oceanhorn Re-Confirmed for Switch
Got this game cheap in a steam deal. Did finish it, but the whole experience was kinda meh. It felt like if Wind Waker had generic and unmemorable items, characters, dungeons, puzzles and overworld. The soundtrack was ok.
Re: Niantic is Rebalancing the Combat Power of Some Pokémon in Pokémon GO
Just to clarify all the "Why did they buff xxx?":
They didnt simple buff individual pokemon. They changed the formula that determines the attack stats in PoGO using the stats from the main series.
Alakazam for example has very high special ATK, but very low physical ATK. The old formula took an average of these two stats - thats why he had such low Atk in PoGO.
Now the higher stat gets weighted ~86%, giving specialists like alakazam (high special attack) or rhydon (high physical attack) their role in the game back.
Re: Head of Sonic Team Explains Why Dr. Robotnik Started Going by "Eggman"
When i was a kid i had somr tapes with a Sonic story. In the end Dr. Ivo Robotnik was a dragon (thats what the Dr. stands for) called Ovi Kintobor ( his name backwards).
That's my Sonic canon forever. No eggman!
Re: Preview: Over-Sized Swords and Athletic Finesse in Monster Hunter Generations
@ollietaro
You can take on every monster as a cat. Prowler is basically a new weapon class with a unique moveset, sligthly lower damage output, its own Items like groupwide buffs and 9 instead of 3 lifes.
Re: Monster Hunter Generations is Heading to 3DS This Summer
MHX High Rank is the same difficulty as MH4U G-Rank. So it's just less grinding to reach end game.
Re: Bravely Second "Tomahawk" Costume Change Confirmed For The West
As a native cowboy i feel offended by this change.
Re: Rumour: Super Smash Bros. Planned as NX Launch Title, Bandai Namco Working on "Several" Games
So the next Smash will be "Super Smash Bros for WiiU for NX"?
Re: Legendary Former Rare Character Artist, Kev Bayliss, Joins Playtonic to Work on Yooka-Laylee
Now let's ask the Stampers and the Gory Detail guys to join them and the Rare team will finally be reunited.
Re: Mercedes-Benz Representative Explains the Company's DLC Deals with Nintendo
Really, her name is Caroline Pilz?
Pilz is the german word for "mushroom".
Re: Review: Pokémon Picross (3DS eShop)
I love picross since Mario Picross on the Game Boy, but i feel they don't make any challanging games anymore. What are the biggest puzzles in this one, 15x15? Where are the 20x25 from Picross DS, i really liked those.
Re: You'll Be Able To Dress Up Your Felyne Palico As A Yu-Gi-Oh Dark Magician In Monster Hunter X
Even if MHX or MHXU comes to the west this armor will never be available here. Just like the One Piece armor in MH4 and Tessaiga from Inuyasha in MH3 there will be problems with different rightholders in the different regions.
Re: Analysts Talk About Nintendo's Upcoming Mobile Release Strategy
No Pach? But i like him
Re: There's a Free Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate 3DS HOME Theme Coming to Europe
Got the theme already
Re: The Deer God Will Bring Gorgeous Pixel-Based Nature to the Wii U eShop This December
I have the Alpha on Andorid already through a Humble Bundle, didn't play it yet.
Re: The Companion Shell v1.5
My first puzzle level! Have been building it from Day 1, polishing, fixing and revamping parts of it again and again. More than 30 hours went into this already!
If you know how to jump on shells and pick them up, dropping or kicking them, this level is perfect for you at a medium difficulty.
If you are new to Mario games this level might be too hard for you, but the first 3 test chambers have been made easier to learn shell handling and the basics of this level. Just be patient, there are no trolly jumps or cheap deaths - all you need is good observation as well as some timing and precision.
As you can see the inspiration came from Portal and the idea of it's Companion Cube test chamber to bring an object with you to get through. Try to make it trough to the end, but don't forget your faithful Companion Shell!
After finishing all test chambers return and try to find the easter egg path leading to a hidden exit referencing some parts of Portal! Ratman might have a hideout in an abandoned maintanance tract of the Koopa Science Enrichment Center...
*** CHANGE LOG ***
The Companion Shell version 1.7 [current]
Known issues in v1.7:
The Companion Shell version 1.6
The Companion Shell version 1.5
The Companion Shell version 1.4
The Companion Shell version 1.3
The Companion Shell version 1.2
The Companion Shell version 1.1
Re: The Companion Shell v1.4
My first level! As you can see the inspiration came from Portal and it's Companion Cube test chamber. Try to make it trough to the end, but don't forget your trusty Companion Shell!
OUT OF DATE! NEW VERSION AVAILABLE: https://www.nintendolife.com/super-mario-maker/levels/831B-0000-008C-0800
Re: The Companion Shell
OUT OF DATE! NEW VERSION AVAILABLE: https://www.nintendolife.com/super-mario-maker/levels/831B-0000-008C-0800
My first level! Took me a while to finish. As you can see the inspiration came from Portal and it's Companion Cube test chamber. Try to make it trough to the end, but don't forget your beloved Companion Shell!
Re: Coward! Luigi runs back home!
My second level. My first one seemed to be too hard for casuals, this one is for everyone who grew up with Super Mario Bros. - a blast from the past with a twist.
My other levels: https://www.nintendolife.com/super-mario-maker/users/DrVollKornBrot
Re: The Companion Shell
My first and only level. As you can see the inspiration came from P0rtal and it's Companion Cube test chamber. Try to make it trough to the end, but don't forget your Companion Shell!
Re: Size Matters in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's September DLC
@JaxonH There is no High Rank White Fatalis.
White Fatalis = Old Fatalis, just two different names since most items crafted from Old Fatalis materials are called "White Fatalis".
Re: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's August DLC Ramps Up the Challenge
Too bad there are no surprises. All this content is already in the game since Day 1, Capcom is just gating it out to give "free DLC" over time. Good that it's possible to bypass that nonsense and get the DLC from the japanese servers (where all the DLC is out already) and get access to everything immediatly =)
BTW: I want a Pokemon crossover DLC "Hunt a Charizard"
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tourney Mode?
Came way too late, already lost interest in Smash.
Re: Amazon Confirms Sale Window for Palutena amiibo in North America
Found her today, she looks creepy. Didn't buy.
Re: Video: Capcom's Monster Hunter X Livestream Gets Analysed, Fighting Styles Investigated
Can't wait to get this game in 2017 when "Monster Hunter X Ultimate" releases in the west...
Re: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's July DLC Brings Great Gear and Fan Favourites
Starknight for everyone! Awesome Set.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Defends Star Fox Zero's Controls
@Grumblevolcano Has been confirmed already.
Re: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate June DLC Brings Animal Crossing, Devil May Cry and Awesome Designs
OMG, that Starknight Armor teaser for july!
Re: This GameStop Advert May Have Revealed Next Month’s Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate DLC
Still sucks female hunters can't get Varia Suit :/
Re: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Free DLC, Including Link Equipment, Due 6th March
@ReaperX30 They speciffically said that you have to choose if you want Mario or Luigi with the hammer. But don't worry, the hammer is pretty weak and gets replaced in early high rank - just like the Mario/Luigi armor :/
@Cross296 The weapon can be upgraded to Rare10, with Awaken it's the best fire SnS. Has 3 slots, but a little weak on sharpness though.
The armor is only Rare7 High Rank, too bad it has bad skills.
Re: Nintendo Shows Off Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's Story and Fan Reactions
I was at the MH3U fan event in Frankfurt, sadly didn't make it this year. Too bad, would have been great to meet Tsujimoto-san.
@Tsuzura Expect the same in 4. Virus bla bla go kill some monsters.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Launches Exclusively On New Nintendo 3DS This April
This looks terrible. The ~120dpi(?)screen is just not enough for this. This is 2015 Nintendo! And the New3DS has this screen too? Same Problem with MH3U/4U and to a small degree with the Zelda remakes.
Xenoblade is an awesome game on Wii though.
Re: Lucadian Chronicles is the Latest Free-to-Play Game Coming to Wii U
Still waiting for Hearthstone on WiiU... would be perfect with the Gamepad!
Re: Nintendo's Quirky amiibo Video Shows How They're Used in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Can you use your Amiiboo as a second player in Classic mode/All-star mode?
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st August (Europe)
Another week without Shovel Knight
Re: This Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Box Art May Get Its Claws Into You
Gore Magala, really? Why no new flagship monster?
Re: Review: Weapon Shop De Omasse (3DS eShop)
The idea of this game is really good, but the crafting is too random (It's better to ignore the rhythm for better weapons) and the quests too easy, you don't really need perfect weapons to finish this game.
Re: NES Remix 2 Will Bring Even More 8-Bit Favourites To Your Wii U
Awesome collection, i had all of them (except of Mario Golf, Hockey, and jap. Mario2 ofc) on NES when i was little and loved them, also had lots of fun with most of the games featured in Remix vol.1, so i'll pick this up.
Still sad that this was the most exciting announcement on Nintendo Direct for me.
Re: BIT.TRIP SAGA Will be Just $5 in the North American eShop From 1st September
Got it for 3€ on amazon a couple of weeks ago =)
Re: Fresh Pokémon X And Y Details Emerge: New Pokémon, Cover Art, Gameplay Trailer Revealed
Still looks boring, especially the combat. Nothing new since Red/Blue
Re: Weirdness: Just How Much Cash Do You Need To Buy The Legend Of Zelda's Hyrule Castle?
What the hell is a sqft?
Re: Nintendo To Reveal Retro's New Wii U Game "In The Not So Distant Future"
F-Zero. Online. 30 cars. Oh, and lag-free.
Re: Super Mario Bros Crossover Hitting Version 3.0 This Year
I think it's awesome that he still improves Crossover, it's one of my favorite flash games since it came out.
@ Five-seveN
I doubt the style will chnage all the time. Check the recent version of the game, you can set your preferred style before you start the game and while playing in the options menu.
Re: These Are The 10 NES Ambassador Games in Japan
I hope we will get Mario 3 and Kirby's Adventure...
Re: Pachter to Operation Rainfall: "I Agree"
I following Pach-Attack since beginning and he NEVER said anti-ANYTHING comments. He is always neutral.
Re: Zelda's Timeline is Simple In the Hands of Dr Emmett Brown
This is heavy O_O
Re: Okay Australia, Your Zelda 3DS Pre-Order Bonus Beats the Rest
Wow, looks great. Germany gets a crappy 3DS-Case with Zelda logo on it...
Re: Star Fox 64 3D is a Newly-Arranged Classic with Motion Controls
I still cant see motion controls and 3D work together.
Re: Nintendo Confirms New Console
Fake?
