Don't panic, maybe they can solve this issue via an update that includes a 50/60 setting.
If I could, I'd trade my NTSC version for a PAL one; I'd rather play Balloon Fight 17% slower.
I'm with the others that would rate this an 8. I haven't experienced framerate issues in gameplay, just an occasional stutter on saves. As for backtracking, what about games like Zelda etc. that are almost wholly backtracing at times?
@welshland did that have a cassette storage system? I remember those on the Commodore64/Vic20; 'press play on tape'... wait 5-10 minutes and play a clone of Space Invaders! XD
I just cancelled my pre-order from Amazon because I'm not certain that I'd get the booklet and there is a notice that shipping for pre-orders might be delayed. I'm just going to download it, FE:A will be a good game to always have on my system.
This game sounds horrible... in a technical sense.
If it were an actual hunting simulation, then it would have been a lot better.
Just think of the beautiful locales that the Wii U could render, ones that you could appreciate because you don't "run and gun" like in this title.
I look at a hunting simulator the same way I would one for one depicting a sniper; not much action, mostly stalking and waiting for the right moment to shoot your target.
I've heard of a study that video games may help with ADHD, and the use of Wii-motes for physical therapy in nursing homes.
Now it's the Wii Fit being used to help children affected by a disorder to move coordinately...
The stock battery in the gamepad is just about perfect; if it weighed too much more, the extended life wouldn't be worth it. I've never had the battery run out while I'm playing, so I wouldn't need this anyway.
I found Dementium II when I bought an ambassador 3DS. I found it by searching for DS horror titles. I didn't have a DS, so my purchase don't figure into release sales figures.
I swear it advertised Download Play in the eShop (before it released), that was why I put it in my wishlist. Without that, no sale for me.
Edit: Was this a review of the cartridge version?
The eShop say "Nintendo 3DS Retail/Download" and "supports download play". Maybe there is a difference between the two.
My friend was at a GameStop to buy a Wii U for her daughters for Xmas. The employee told her that it won't play any of their Wii games or sync the Wii peripherals/controllers. She didn't buy one (at least she bought a couple 3DS XLs). GS might need to put their employees on comission (to be able to make sure to make the company some money), then fanboys won't be able to wreck sales of consoles they are "too cool" for.
I noticed the 3DS eShop was in maintenance for a few hours and then... a really short update when I connected. I'll have to D/L the Wii U update tomorrow and see if it helps with the freezing (I've only had it happen a couple times) and slow-ish OS load times.
I wasn't even going to buy this, but the over-the-top craziness of the posts here drove me to purchase it. Not a bad game for the price.
A call to peta is ridiculous, no animal are harmed in the execution of this eShop download. It's an arcade style shooting gallery game folks, not a trip to Africa to poach animals.
6/10 is just about right. The controls take some time to get used to and you can't use the circle pad. Decent graphics and fast gameplay. Loads of levels.
I actually picked up some hints for playing the game from the review, I was really just playing on the top screen.
Definitely fun to re-learn some of the commands I've forgotten after all these years. I found a couple of my old programs, but the POKE command don't work. I wrote a dumb little number guessing game and have scanned a few off the Japanese site (some very good examples of what PetitCom can do there).
"Time-limited add-on content and add-on content with a limited number of uses purchased on the target system will be lost." Does this mean those cool little demos I've DLed will be lost? (I believe they were "purchased" although free) I have a few more plays on them and seeing how they would look on a bigger screen might persuade me to buy the retail games.
Of course I'd rather just play GC discs I already have but I'd buy Eternal Darkness (awesome game), Killer7 and a few others again. Killer7 for motion controlled aiming.
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Re: Balloon Fight On Wii U Reportedly Running At 50Hz in Europe
@skjia Ha! It so is XD
Don't panic, maybe they can solve this issue via an update that includes a 50/60 setting.
If I could, I'd trade my NTSC version for a PAL one; I'd rather play Balloon Fight 17% slower.
Re: Review: The Cave (Wii U eShop)
I'm with the others that would rate this an 8.
I haven't experienced framerate issues in gameplay, just an occasional stutter on saves. As for backtracking, what about games like Zelda etc. that are almost wholly backtracing at times?
It's does need a setting for gamepad only though.
Re: Aonuma: Wii U Zelda Is All About "Rethinking Series Conventions"
I hope that 'Multiplayer' means something like having wiimote swordsmen and 3DS archers.
Re: Wii U System Updates Due In Spring And Summer
@welshland did that have a cassette storage system? I remember those on the Commodore64/Vic20; 'press play on tape'... wait 5-10 minutes and play a clone of Space Invaders! XD
Re: CIRCLE Entertainment Details Its Upcoming Releases
@KnightRider666 me too. I ran out of DSI system memory long ago.
Re: Frozenbyte - Boxed Retail Release Of Trine 2: Director's Cut Is "A Possibility"
I would consider this if there is extra content, levels or commentary and such.
If Nintendo fixes their account system, more people would download games.
Re: Developer Interview: Fuzzy Wuzzy Games Talks Armillo And Developing For The Wii U eShop
@SamSan37 Hello
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This looks like a fun game. It sounds like the devs are putting some love into it.
Looking forward to this and other indie releases for the Wii U.
Re: Zen Pinball 3D DLC Still In The Works
I'll have to see what tables the 3D DLC are, because I want to get some tables when the Wii U version finally gets released.
Re: Fire Emblem: Awakening Download Takes Up Almost 8,600 Blocks
I just cancelled my pre-order from Amazon because I'm not certain that I'd get the booklet and there is a notice that shipping for pre-orders might be delayed.
I'm just going to download it, FE:A will be a good game to always have on my system.
Re: ZombiU Now Populated By Over 300,000 Undead Players
Update with online co-op and turn the 300,000 undead players loose!
Re: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Receiving Day-One Keyboard Update
@justin6d I believe that what is meant by 'soft keyboard' in the quote.
Re: Nintendo of America Outlines Upcoming Q1 eShop Releases
Zen Pinball, the Cave and maybe RE: Mercenaries (if it is at a discount, doesn't seem like a full game to me).
Re: Still No Solid Release Date For Aliens: Colonial Marines On Wii U
I agree with all of what @PinkSpider said.
Re: How Did GameStop's 500,000 Wii U Reservations Become 320,000 Actual Sales?
Sounds more like they offered a 'wish list' than a reservation...
Re: Review: Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 (Wii U)
This game sounds horrible... in a technical sense.
If it were an actual hunting simulation, then it would have been a lot better.
Just think of the beautiful locales that the Wii U could render, ones that you could appreciate because you don't "run and gun" like in this title.
I look at a hunting simulator the same way I would one for one depicting a sniper; not much action, mostly stalking and waiting for the right moment to shoot your target.
Re: Evidence Indicates Wii Fit Is Beneficial For Children With Movement Difficulties
I've heard of a study that video games may help with ADHD, and the use of Wii-motes for physical therapy in nursing homes.
Now it's the Wii Fit being used to help children affected by a disorder to move coordinately...
Gotta love science!
Re: Mutant Mudds Deluxe Details Revealed
A horror FPS on the 3DS? Is it really gonna happen? I hope so!
I liked the controls on Dementium 2, it was similar to keyboard + mouse (the best way to play FPSs, IMHO).
Re: Rumour: Fire Emblem: Awakening Bundle Coming To North America
Looks nice! Too bad it's not an XL model.
Re: The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct Coming To Wii U
@Lopezdm Haha!
Re: Fire Emblem: Awakening Demo On Its Way to North America
I think I might have to get this, I liked the GBA version.
Plus, free extra content is always welcome.
Re: The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct Coming To Wii U
Darn, I was hoping it was the nice looking, episodic, cell shaded, "point and click" choose-your-own-adventure one.
Re: Hacker Combines Game Boy, Wii Remote and Android To Create Portable Nirvana
^ sad Game Boy makes me sad
Re: Police Recover Vehicles Used In Wii U Heist
I wonder if Nintendo can brick these stolen Wii U's if anyone tries to go online with them...
I think that would be hilarious
Re: Review: Mass Effect 3 (Wii U)
@Banker-Style Me too
Re: Zen Pinball 2 Dev Working With Nintendo To Ensure Smooth Launch
@LittleIrves You read my mind!
No need to download the tables from the 3DS version, but they do look nice on the eShop video
Re: Mighty Switch Force: Hyper Drive Edition Gets 30% Discount in North America
I downloaded the 3DS version when it was on sale last summer, maybe I'll have to get this one on sale too. The eShop video looks gorgeous in HD.
Re: Nyko Power Pak Boosts Wii U GamePad Stamina By Three Times
@Burning_Spear #4 I thought of added weight too.
The stock battery in the gamepad is just about perfect; if it weighed too much more, the extended life wouldn't be worth it. I've never had the battery run out while I'm playing, so I wouldn't need this anyway.
Re: Review: Unchained Blades (3DS eShop)
Well, I had to give it a go (I kept thinking of this review ), and so far (~1 hour) it seems very promising.
Edit: the downloaded size is 4173 blocks.
Re: The Big Wii U Survey
I completed the survey from my 3DS
Re: 3DS RPG Fantasy Life Already Sold Out In Japan
I'd rather play this than Animal Crossing. Sounds like great fun
Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate Demo On The Way
It's always nice to demo a game, try-before-you-buy.
Re: Review: Unchained Blades (3DS eShop)
@Strongo9 I have to second your suggestion.
Re: Troubled THQ To Be Picked Apart By Rivals
@DePapier I was thinking that too!
Re: Renegade Kid Clarifies 3DS Piracy Comments
I found Dementium II when I bought an ambassador 3DS. I found it by searching for DS horror titles. I didn't have a DS, so my purchase don't figure into release sales figures.
Keep 'em coming RK!
Re: Review: Air Battle Hockey 3D (3DS eShop)
I swear it advertised Download Play in the eShop (before it released), that was why I put it in my wishlist. Without that, no sale for me.
Edit: Was this a review of the cartridge version?
The eShop say "Nintendo 3DS Retail/Download" and "supports download play". Maybe there is a difference between the two.
Re: Rumour: 3DS Cartridge Could Allow Handheld to Function as Wii U Controller
^^ yep, a bundle. not the first time Nintendo has done that
Re: GameStop Sales of Wii U Are Reportedly "Slightly Disappointing"
My friend was at a GameStop to buy a Wii U for her daughters for Xmas. The employee told her that it won't play any of their Wii games or sync the Wii peripherals/controllers. She didn't buy one (at least she bought a couple 3DS XLs). GS might need to put their employees on comission (to be able to make sure to make the company some money), then fanboys won't be able to wreck sales of consoles they are "too cool" for.
Re: Nintendo Hires Pop Group To Promote 3DS In Taiwan
@Lobster I had the same problem. I found the qr code from
http://www.siliconera.com/postgallery/?p_gal=265486|1
works.
Re: Review: Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward (3DS)
hmm, interesting.. maybe if NA gets the demo I'll be able see if I would like this.
Re: Wii U And 3DS Firmware Updates Go Live
I noticed the 3DS eShop was in maintenance for a few hours and then... a really short update when I connected. I'll have to D/L the Wii U update tomorrow and see if it helps with the freezing (I've only had it happen a couple times) and slow-ish OS load times.
Re: Father Gender-Bends Link For The Benefit of His Zelda-Loving Daughter
The general response to this is really quite sad.
Why wouldn't a father want his daugter to more easily relate to the hero of the story?
Also, he is reading the dialogue to her, so she is quite young.
Re: Fractured Soul Confirmed For NA eShop Launch September 13th
The price is a little steep for a download, but if it's a full legnth game.. it looks pretty cool.
Re: Feature: The Rik Mayall Nintendo Adverts You Totally Forgot About
oh my, too funny!
Re: Outdoors Unleashed: Africa 3D Hits North American eShop This Week
^wholly agree with MrAndrewJ.
I wasn't even going to buy this, but the over-the-top craziness of the posts here drove me to purchase it. Not a bad game for the price.
A call to peta is ridiculous, no animal are harmed in the execution of this eShop download. It's an arcade style shooting gallery game folks, not a trip to Africa to poach animals.
Re: Review: Dot Runner: Complete Edition (3DS eShop)
6/10 is just about right.
The controls take some time to get used to and you can't use the circle pad.
Decent graphics and fast gameplay.
Loads of levels.
I actually picked up some hints for playing the game from the review, I was really just playing on the top screen.
Re: Escape! Zombie City
@undead_terror Thank you.
Re: Petit Computer
Definitely fun to re-learn some of the commands I've forgotten after all these years. I found a couple of my old programs, but the POKE command don't work.
I wrote a dumb little number guessing game and have scanned a few off the Japanese site (some very good examples of what PetitCom can do there).
Re: Guide: 3DS XL System Transfer
"Time-limited add-on content and add-on content with a limited number of uses purchased on the target system will be lost."
Does this mean those cool little demos I've DLed will be lost? (I believe they were "purchased" although free)
I have a few more plays on them and seeing how they would look on a bigger screen might persuade me to buy the retail games.
Re: Feature: The Future of GameCube on Wii U
Of course I'd rather just play GC discs I already have but I'd buy Eternal Darkness (awesome game), Killer7 and a few others again. Killer7 for motion controlled aiming.
Re: Escape! Zombie City
Anyone know if this is a 3D enabled release? The trailer is great, just 'mindless' fun!