Have kept meaning to get this game but never got around to it. But now I've picked up a New 3DS XL, I think I may finally get it. Have enjoyed the previous versions.
Probably gets a B- from me. I don't get to play nearly as many games as what I used to (when I was a student), so I haven't really been too bothered with the lack of releases. The controller still feels like a gimmick to me.
Games like Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Hyrule Warriors and Wind Waker HD have kept me more than busy, and not to mention games like Bayonetta 2, Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country that I haven't gotten around to. A couple of Wii U Store games like Toki Tori and the Virtual Console. Would love to see Twilight Princess released, so I can play it on a proper controller (fairly expensive to buy the GCN version these days).
The game prices are probably still a little too high for my liking, which prevents me from purchasing too often. I can still pretty much buy and PS3 game for cheaper than any first party Wii U game. But I guess that has been one constant for as long as I remember.
The thing I feel with Nintendo these days is that they are more of a secondary console, so I do most of my gaming on my PS3, and just use the WiiU solely for exclusives. Will probably give Smash Brothers a miss, so I'm waiting for the new Zelda. I feel the main failure of Nintendo in the console market over recent years is that it hasn't tried to make it so that a Nintendo console is that only console you need for a generation. It's always felt you've needed a Playstation of XBox in addition to a Wii/Wii U to get the most out of a generation.
So yeah, overall I'm getting some good enjoyment out of it, but without getting too enthusiastic about the console.
Have always wanted to play Twilight Princess without waggle (GC version was hard/expensive to track down), so I would love to see TP released on the WiiU store.
Want to play through it again, just not on the Wii.
I know I've played this and the Michael Jordan one (thought it was pretty good at the time, not sure about now), but I can't remember what this one was like.
Doesn't sound like he's hating on Nintendo, just saying that Nintendo just developing software may be a possibility that N would have to think about in the future.
A lot of defensive, unwarranted hate for one guy IMO.
"is easier than falling off a log." Ha, never heard of that saying before.
Anyway, I bought a DS quite late in either '09 or '10, but quickly amassed a good collection of games (both DS and GBA, which I had never played before then). I think I liked the DSi more, but the DS Lite was an impressive handheld.
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Re: Reaction: Key Early Lessons We Learned About The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
This looks amazing.
Re: Poll: Are You Still a Miitomo Regular, or Has The Great Mii Q & A Lost Its Charm?
Used it to get Zelda Picross, then deleted it. Was a boring and slow app.
Re: An Impressive 1.79 Million Players Have Crossed Swords With Fire Emblem: Awakening
Have kept meaning to get this game but never got around to it. But now I've picked up a New 3DS XL, I think I may finally get it. Have enjoyed the previous versions.
Re: Theatrhythm Dragon Quest Demo Coming To Japanese 3DS Next Week
Loved the first Theatrhythm, and being a bigger DQ fan, I would definitely pick this up if it was localized.
Re: Eiji Aonuma Discusses Changes On the Way to Majora's Mask 3D
Looking forward to playing this again.
Re: Feature: The Wii U is Two Years Old, But How's it Doing?
Probably gets a B- from me. I don't get to play nearly as many games as what I used to (when I was a student), so I haven't really been too bothered with the lack of releases. The controller still feels like a gimmick to me.
Games like Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Hyrule Warriors and Wind Waker HD have kept me more than busy, and not to mention games like Bayonetta 2, Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country that I haven't gotten around to. A couple of Wii U Store games like Toki Tori and the Virtual Console. Would love to see Twilight Princess released, so I can play it on a proper controller (fairly expensive to buy the GCN version these days).
The game prices are probably still a little too high for my liking, which prevents me from purchasing too often. I can still pretty much buy and PS3 game for cheaper than any first party Wii U game. But I guess that has been one constant for as long as I remember.
The thing I feel with Nintendo these days is that they are more of a secondary console, so I do most of my gaming on my PS3, and just use the WiiU solely for exclusives. Will probably give Smash Brothers a miss, so I'm waiting for the new Zelda. I feel the main failure of Nintendo in the console market over recent years is that it hasn't tried to make it so that a Nintendo console is that only console you need for a generation. It's always felt you've needed a Playstation of XBox in addition to a Wii/Wii U to get the most out of a generation.
So yeah, overall I'm getting some good enjoyment out of it, but without getting too enthusiastic about the console.
Re: Preview: Felling Titans in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Looks good. Hopefully the new elements mix it up just enough.
Re: Capcom is Holding a Weapon Design Contest for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Would love to enter this contest, designing either a Hunting Horn or a Lance, but probably wont get around to it.
Re: Bit Boy!! Arcade Expected to Launch on North American 3DS eShop on 17th April
This will be interesting.
The review, not the game.
Re: Two Tribes Development Studio Shuts Down and New, Smaller Company is Formed
Sad news
Re: UK Champion Sami Cetin Breaks World Record Barrier On First Ever Mario Kart Track
Top stuff. Still my favourite Mario Kart.
Re: Signed EarthBound Cartridge to Be Auctioned Off for Cancer Patient
Great story. Hopefully it sells for a large amount to help out James.
Re: Reboot Of Gross 16-bit Platformer Boogerman Could Be Coming To Wii U
Haha. Used to rent the original heaps back in the day. Wouldn't know how it holds up these days though.
Re: Nintendo Tested Two Other Zelda Titles in HD on the Wii U
Have always wanted to play Twilight Princess without waggle (GC version was hard/expensive to track down), so I would love to see TP released on the WiiU store.
Want to play through it again, just not on the Wii.
Re: Rumour: "Pyroar" Pokémon Leaked Online
The battles seem to have a Dragon Quest vibe.
Re: WayForward Fought "Many, Many Battles" to Keep Shantae as a Lead Character
Good on them for sticking to their guns. Shantae is a great character.
Re: You'll Be Able To Choose Bulbasaur, Charmander Or Squirtle As Additional Starters In Pokémon X & Y
Mega news.
Re: Weirdness: This 1DS Spoof is Remarkably Well Done
Haha. Nice one.
Re: Weirdness: It's a Nintendo 64 Controller Pillow, Which Looks Rather Comfortable
Make it even bigger and you could have a two-seater gaming cushion.
Re: Ocarina of Time Speedrunner Explains How To Beat the Game in 22 minutes
Impressive.
Re: SNES Platform Hero Plok Makes A Long-Overdue Return
Loved this game when I was a kid. But never finished it.
Would love for it to be released on the WiiU VC.
Re: Review: Vegas Stakes (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
Nice review. I played this a heap when I was younger. Finally got into the high rollers area after many losses.
Re: Video: Yoshi's New Island E3 Trailer
Awesome
Re: Link to the Past Sequel Officially Named The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Looking good
Re: Don't Look Now, But There Could Be A New Shaq Fu Game Inbound
I know I've played this and the Michael Jordan one (thought it was pretty good at the time, not sure about now), but I can't remember what this one was like.
Re: Monster Hunter 4 Release Date and 3DS Systems Confirmed for Japan
Awesome!
Re: Feature: A Brief History of Pokémon - Part One
This was the only version I really played (Blue Version), and had a lot of fun with it at the time. So many hours....
Would probably pick it up if it came to the 3DS VC for a bout of nostalgia.
Re: Oh Snap, Now Rayman Legends Is Coming To PS Vita With Exclusive Content
Was always going to happen.
Re: Review: Swords & Soldiers 3D (3DS eShop)
Darn. Was going to look into this.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (3DS)
No waggle. No problems.
Re: The Monster Hunter Tri Servers Will be Shutdown Today
Good times.
Re: Video: Luigi Defeats All Characters On Super Smash Bros. Melee By Doing Absolutely Nothing
Haha.
Re: New Mode And Items Confirmed For Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
Will definitely pick this up.
Re: Believe, People - EarthBound Is Coming To The Virtual Console At Last
Awesome news.
Re: A New Yoshi's Island Title is Coming to 3DS
Looking forward to it.
Re: Review: Super Pang (Super Nintendo)
Really liked this game at the time. Would love to play it again.
Re: Review: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Wii U)
Can't wait. Might download it before bed, ready for the morning.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Swings Into a Release on 24th May
DKR without waggle? Sold.
Re: Review: Legend of the River King (3DS eShop / Game Boy Color)
Interesting.
Re: Two Tribes: Toki Tori 2 Development is Complete
Looking forward to it.
Re: Update to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate To Bring Off-TV Play and Cross-Region Online Multiplayer
Great to hear.
Re: Cliff Bleszinski Sees A Future Where Nintendo Is Out Of The Hardware Business
Doesn't sound like he's hating on Nintendo, just saying that Nintendo just developing software may be a possibility that N would have to think about in the future.
A lot of defensive, unwarranted hate for one guy IMO.
Re: Hardware Classics: Nintendo DS Lite
"is easier than falling off a log." Ha, never heard of that saying before.
Anyway, I bought a DS quite late in either '09 or '10, but quickly amassed a good collection of games (both DS and GBA, which I had never played before then). I think I liked the DSi more, but the DS Lite was an impressive handheld.
Re: Monster Hunter 3 G on 3DS to Go Online Via Wii U Adapter
Might be handy.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st February 2013 (Europe)
60Hz F Zero, Monster Hunter demo, and Night Sky. Awesome week.
Re: No Off-Screen Play For Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate On Wii U
It's the way it should be.
Re: Sony Trolls Nintendo Ahead of PlayStation 4 Announcement
Relax.
Re: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Bundles Soaring Into Europe For Wii U and 3DS XL
Wouldn't mind the 3DSXL bundle.
Re: The Darksiders Series Looks To Be Over
Bad news.
Re: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Online Play Will Be Region Locked For Wii U
So annoying, but not surprising. Would have been good to have one big thread on here where everybody could get involved.
Why do some people here always assume that another region purely means another language?