I am playing it now on my Wii U and have gone through it multiple times over the years since getting it when it first came out on the Wii. My advice though is to find a physical copy. I got one for about £5 recently, which is far better than £17.99 on the eshop.
A 4/10 seems a bit harsh. I enjoyed it from start to finish. It did seem easier to get 100% than previous Lego games, and the gameplay hasn't changed much at all. However, it plays pretty good and was fun. I personally would give it a 6/10.
I have never purchased anything from these type of games and I am not about to start now. They are throw away games that can be played for a while and then ignored. Clash of Clans, Candy Crush, Farmville etc... can end up costing people more than an average off-the-shelf game. In short, they're a rip off.
Really enjoying the gameplay and graphical style. Really enjoying the strategic play from a new perspective. Not enjoying the waiting for enemy moves. Lets hope the final game cuts down on this.
Spend a small fortune on figures to get a new design on a plane that has no effect on gameplay. Rip off. All these types of games that rely on or make use of figures are a con. I for one refuse to buy them.
I'm yet to see an advert for Mario Golf so it's hardly surprising that sales are low. It's a shame really because it's a great game. Xbox and Sony are constantly advertised all over the place. Why don't Nintendo start doing the same? They need to wake up and realise that their strategies are failing.
This game is brilliant. I got a little bit lucky too. I got TWO holes-in-one and an eagle on my very first round. Seriously! For the doubters I put the proof on Miiverse (name BuffaloDyl).
It does seem like a stupid idea. Why pre-order something that isn't going to run out of stock. However, the price for nintendo football is £10.49 when pre-ordered and it shows £13.49 on the eshop. So your saving £3 and the small developers get a return for their game a bit quicker. So everyone is happy. Without the price drop though, it would be pointless.
At the end of the day it's a game of two halves and they look to have given it 110% and given it their all. So long as you keep your eye on the ball and don't make silly mkstakes the 3 points are there for the taking.... enough thick footballer cliches.... this game looks pretty good. I reckon I might give it a whirl.
Big fail for the 3DS version. Poor camera that won't move. White pieces can be virtually invisible on white spaces. Pointless DLC. Worst version of them all. 3/10.
Really looking forward to this game. I love the mario golf games and have missed having a portable golf to play since everybody's golf on the psp. The eshop golf game (lets golf?) was very forgettable.
@Ichiban That's how I read it too. I couldn't help laughing when I read it and imagined the instruction manuals saying something like "insert it in the slot at the rear of your gamate" when explaining the game cards.
@sgotsch Same here. Otherwise it's a pretty uninspiring selection as can be seen in the fact that almost 80% of votes are for the 'nothing this week' option. You would think that Nintendo / other developers would try and fill the quiet periods of the year with something good. People still want to buy games.
Good luck to him. I used to get ONM and it went downhill when he left the first time. Then it got good again when he returned. He should do well... even if he does look daft.
2/10 ! That's a bit harsh isn't it? Sure, it is a bit lame compared to the other Lego games, of which I have played many, and yes it does have long loading times and a repetitive play style. However, my little girl enjoys it and she is exactly the type of person who it is aimed at. She's an 8 year old Girl who doesn't spend hours playing video games. She plays them to fill the occasional bit of free time. This game isn't aimed at grown ups or even adolescents. I think you need to remember that when writing your reviews. My score - 7/10 for young girls 4/10 for everyone else
Nintendo changes into its regular alter ego... Nintendoffline. Useless. I wonder why so many gamers prefer the other main consoles... mmmm... could it be that their online systems are more reliable. I love my 3ds but hate the way that unreliable Nintendo change things / delete things and then do a pathetic half assed job of the replacement.
This is a fantastic game. The sp points thing is a rubbish idea but 40 hours into the game I have yet to actually use it. It's just not required. So to those who are yet to play this great game, don't worry.
@DESS-M-8 Not everyone can be as perfect as you. What about anyone playing that is new to the game and is frustrated at being pummelled within seconds of starting a fight. Are video games to be made only for an elite few, and online play restricted to those that have the time / skill to get really good? Stop being so big headed and wake up to the fact that games are for EVERYONE!
I think I'll stay in the real world instead of this. Sounds a bit naff and more suited to sad individuals that get their "romantic" release from digital characters.
Whoop de doo!
Can't imagine that I'll ever use it. Why bother when it's quicker and better on my phone? A few people may find it useful but I'm sure that most people won't bother.
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Yep... tried it and it's rubbish. It works but it looks terrible. A waste of time really. Nintendo would be better off trying to create something new and worthwhile instead of joining the party after everyone else is moving on to the next party.
Cool idea but VERY expensive for a figurine that is less than 4 inches tall. My axe murderer, blood splattered, exposed brain, hockey mask wearing character would look good sat on my desk... but not at that price.
I used to get a streetpass hit every couple of months or so. Since the streetpass relay thing was brought in I've had loads of hits. It's a massive change for me. It means I have plenty of animal crossing hha model homes and can actually get somewhere on the streetpass games finally.
So are they going to investivate Colors 3D and remove that from the eshop? Anyone can download that and the online gallery is full of "inappropriate" material. Nintendo really are useless when it comes to the online side of things.
"Unfortunately, there appears to have been instances of children posting their Friend Codes to online forums..."
So this has only just started happening has it?
Come on Nintendo, sort yourselves out properly instead of making yourselves look like complete fools.
Nope. They've left it too long. I would have downloaded it if they had released it at roughly the same time as everywhere else. However, the length of the delay is taking the pi55 and a physical copy will probably mean more expensive. I would rather give my money to a games company that shows a little more care to gamers instead of their bank balances.
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Re: Here's a Breakdown of All That Swapdoodle DLC
Too little.
Too late.
Too expensive....
Re: Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition is Creeping Up On the European eShop for Halloween
I am playing it now on my Wii U and have gone through it multiple times over the years since getting it when it first came out on the Wii.
My advice though is to find a physical copy. I got one for about £5 recently, which is far better than £17.99 on the eshop.
Re: Review: LEGO Jurassic World (3DS)
A 4/10 seems a bit harsh. I enjoyed it from start to finish. It did seem easier to get 100% than previous Lego games, and the gameplay hasn't changed much at all. However, it plays pretty good and was fun. I personally would give it a 6/10.
Re: Surprise eShop Sale Discounts Up To 30% Off Dozens of Wii U and 3DS Titles
Anyone that pays for the starfox 3d download must be dumb. You can buy a second-hand copy for about a tenner.
Re: Pokémon Shuffle Available to Download Right Now, for Free, in Europe
I have never purchased anything from these type of games and I am not about to start now. They are throw away games that can be played for a while and then ignored.
Clash of Clans, Candy Crush, Farmville etc... can end up costing people more than an average off-the-shelf game.
In short, they're a rip off.
Re: Impressions: Nintendo Made The Right Call With Its Code Name S.T.E.A.M. Demo
Really enjoying the gameplay and graphical style. Really enjoying the strategic play from a new perspective.
Not enjoying the waiting for enemy moves. Lets hope the final game cuts down on this.
Re: No Protests Against this Holiday-themed Citizens of Earth Trailer
Looking good. I'll download it.
Re: Bandai Namco Announces Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Plus For 3DS
Spend a small fortune on figures to get a new design on a plane that has no effect on gameplay. Rip off. All these types of games that rely on or make use of figures are a con. I for one refuse to buy them.
Re: Another Minecraft Clone, Cube Creator 3D Coming To 3DS eShop
I'm interested but it depends on how smoothly it runs and whether each time you want to build or destroy something it takes ages to do so.
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th August (Europe)
Wow!
The 3DS has nothing good recently. It's very disappointing.
Re: British Tabloid The Sun Brands Gaming "As Addictive As Heroin"
The article loses all credibility as soon it is mentioned that The Sun newspaper instigated it. It is an absolutely atrocious publication.
Re: Stats Suggest That UK Kids Are More Likely To Game On A Tablet Than A Nintendo 3DS
And they needed to carry out a survey to find this out?
Wherever you go there is a good chance that there are kids playing games on tablets / phones.
Re: Miiverse Update Adds Post Embed Option, Activity Feed Customisation and More
Still not overly keen on miiverse and still wish we still had swapnote.
Re: Review: Alien On The Run (3DS eShop)
Might give it a go. It sounds pretty good.
Re: Mario Golf: World Tour Swings Into 18th Place in UK Single Format Chart
I'm yet to see an advert for Mario Golf so it's hardly surprising that sales are low. It's a shame really because it's a great game. Xbox and Sony are constantly advertised all over the place. Why don't Nintendo start doing the same? They need to wake up and realise that their strategies are failing.
Re: Guide: Getting Into The Swing Of Mario Golf: World Tour
This game is brilliant. I got a little bit lucky too. I got TWO holes-in-one and an eagle on my very first round. Seriously! For the doubters I put the proof on Miiverse (name BuffaloDyl).
Re: Review: Sea Battle (DSiWare)
Why bother to create this? What next, DS snakes & ladders... possibly DS Twister?
Re: Nintendo Shows Off New Courses for Mario Golf: World Tour
The demo is great fun even if it is very limited. Really looking forward to the full game.
Re: Cave Story is Finally Coming to the 3DS eShop in Europe and Australia
Too late. Not buying it because it has taken them FAR too long.
Re: Nintendo Tees Up Mario Golf: World Tour Online Tournament Details
Tried the demo and it makes me even more eager to get my hands on the final game. It's great fun. Can't wait.
Re: Rising Star Games Confirms Hometown Story European Release Date and Enhancements
Bummer. It's the same day as Mario Golf. Oh well, Hometown Story will have to wait.
Re: You Can Now Pre-Order eShop Games Via Nintendo UK's Online Store
It does seem like a stupid idea. Why pre-order something that isn't going to run out of stock. However, the price for nintendo football is £10.49 when pre-ordered and it shows £13.49 on the eshop. So your saving £3 and the small developers get a return for their game a bit quicker. So everyone is happy. Without the price drop though, it would be pointless.
Re: Video: This Nintendo Pocket Football Club Trailer Goes For Silverware
Looks good. Back of the net!
Re: Review: Nintendo Pocket Football Club (3DS eShop)
At the end of the day it's a game of two halves and they look to have given it 110% and given it their all. So long as you keep your eye on the ball and don't make silly mkstakes the 3 points are there for the taking.... enough thick footballer cliches.... this game looks pretty good. I reckon I might give it a whirl.
Re: Pure Chess
Big fail for the 3DS version. Poor camera that won't move. White pieces can be virtually invisible on white spaces. Pointless DLC. Worst version of them all. 3/10.
Re: Pokémon Battle Trozei
@Poketendo
RCR is pretty awesome. Try get both if funds allow it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th February (Europe)
Meh! Nothing this week. Still having fun with Retro City Rampage from last week though, so that's OK.
Re: You'll Be Able To Customise Your Mii In Mario Golf: World Tour's Swanky Castle Club
Really looking forward to this game. I love the mario golf games and have missed having a portable golf to play since everybody's golf on the psp. The eshop golf game (lets golf?) was very forgettable.
Re: Feature: Meet The Gamate, The Handheld Which Tried To Take On The Game Boy And Failed
@Ichiban
That's how I read it too. I couldn't help laughing when I read it and imagined the instruction manuals saying something like "insert it in the slot at the rear of your gamate" when explaining the game cards.
Re: Nintendo Download: 6th February (Europe)
@sgotsch
Same here. Otherwise it's a pretty uninspiring selection as can be seen in the fact that almost 80% of votes are for the 'nothing this week' option.
You would think that Nintendo / other developers would try and fill the quiet periods of the year with something good. People still want to buy games.
Re: Recently Departed Official Nintendo Magazine Editor Chandra Nair Turns Up At Nintendo UK
Good luck to him. I used to get ONM and it went downhill when he left the first time. Then it got good again when he returned. He should do well... even if he does look daft.
Re: Review: LEGO Friends (3DS)
2/10 !
That's a bit harsh isn't it? Sure, it is a bit lame compared to the other Lego games, of which I have played many, and yes it does have long loading times and a repetitive play style. However, my little girl enjoys it and she is exactly the type of person who it is aimed at. She's an 8 year old Girl who doesn't spend hours playing video games. She plays them to fill the occasional bit of free time. This game isn't aimed at grown ups or even adolescents. I think you need to remember that when writing your reviews.
My score - 7/10 for young girls
4/10 for everyone else
Re: Nintendo Download: 30th January (Europe)
Rubbish!
Nothing this week.... again.
Re: Pokémon Bank Withdrawn From 3DS eShop in Japan as Nintendo Network Issues Continue
Nintendo changes into its regular alter ego... Nintendoffline. Useless. I wonder why so many gamers prefer the other main consoles... mmmm... could it be that their online systems are more reliable. I love my 3ds but hate the way that unreliable Nintendo change things / delete things and then do a pathetic half assed job of the replacement.
Re: Video: Bravely Second Teaser Trailer Goes Live
This game is brilliant. I'll definitely be getting the sequel.
Re: Bravely Default North American Demo To Include Unique Quest and Hours of Exclusive Content
This is a fantastic game.
The sp points thing is a rubbish idea but 40 hours into the game I have yet to actually use it. It's just not required. So to those who are yet to play this great game, don't worry.
Re: Miiverse on 3DS Expands Its Collection of Communities With More Favourites
@DESS-M-8
Not everyone can be as perfect as you. What about anyone playing that is new to the game and is frustrated at being pummelled within seconds of starting a fight. Are video games to be made only for an elite few, and online play restricted to those that have the time / skill to get really good?
Stop being so big headed and wake up to the fact that games are for EVERYONE!
Re: New LovePlus Launching With Limited Edition 3DS Consoles Next Spring
I think I'll stay in the real world instead of this. Sounds a bit naff and more suited to sad individuals that get their "romantic" release from digital characters.
Re: The 3DS YouTube App Has Finally Gone Live
Whoop de doo!
Can't imagine that I'll ever use it. Why bother when it's quicker and better on my phone? A few people may find it useful but I'm sure that most people won't bother.
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Yep... tried it and it's rubbish. It works but it looks terrible. A waste of time really. Nintendo would be better off trying to create something new and worthwhile instead of joining the party after everyone else is moving on to the next party.
Re: Turn Your Animal Crossing Character Into A Custom Figurine
@Gioku
€35- €53. That's a price tag for people with more money than sense.
Re: Turn Your Animal Crossing Character Into A Custom Figurine
Cool idea but VERY expensive for a figurine that is less than 4 inches tall. My axe murderer, blood splattered, exposed brain, hockey mask wearing character would look good sat on my desk... but not at that price.
Re: Review: World Conqueror 3D (3DS eShop)
That's a shame. I had hoped that this was going to be a good game. Oh well. Carry on with Fire Emblemfor my strategy fix.
Re: Poll: As the PS4 Arrives, What Do You Think of the 'New Gen' Environment for Wii U?
Too little too late from Nintendo. Sony and Microsoft will probably wipe the floor with the Wii U.
Re: StreetPass Relay Point Improvements and Free SpotPass Content Announced
I used to get a streetpass hit every couple of months or so. Since the streetpass relay thing was brought in I've had loads of hits. It's a massive change for me. It means I have plenty of animal crossing hha model homes and can actually get somewhere on the streetpass games finally.
Re: Nintendo Download: 7th November (Europe)
Wow! ... Nothing!
Re: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Passes 6 Million Copies Sold Milestone
That's great... However, they had best turn off the in game chat function when playing online just in case someone types a swear word. (Sarcasm)
Re: Flipnote Studio 3D Friends Gallery Disabled in Japan
So are they going to investivate Colors 3D and remove that from the eshop? Anyone can download that and the online gallery is full of "inappropriate" material. Nintendo really are useless when it comes to the online side of things.
Re: Nintendo Disables Swapnote's SpotPass Service Due to Online Safety Concerns
Nintendo doing what they do best. .. annoy gamers. No wonder they are losing a huge share of the market.
Re: Nintendo Disables Swapnote's SpotPass Service Due to Online Safety Concerns
"Unfortunately, there appears to have been instances of children posting their Friend Codes to online forums..."
So this has only just started happening has it?
Come on Nintendo, sort yourselves out properly instead of making yourselves look like complete fools.
Re: Nicalis Quizzes Fans Over Potential For a Physical Release of the Cave Story 3DS eShop Version
Nope. They've left it too long. I would have downloaded it if they had released it at roughly the same time as everywhere else. However, the length of the delay is taking the pi55 and a physical copy will probably mean more expensive. I would rather give my money to a games company that shows a little more care to gamers instead of their bank balances.