This actually looks...ok. Much better than I was expecting with that name. And it looks like the levels are actually unique, rather than randomised like those in AlphaBounce. Still not enough to persuade me to get it, but it at least looks like a fair amount of effort was put into this.
Great work guys! Fantastic to see nlife getting the recognition it deserves, I've been following you guys since before the vc-reviews days (You were called vc-archives, right?). I'll buy Gargoyle's Quest now because of this. Keep up the great work!
I've been able to download them in Australia. For some reason they appeared on the 2nd page of the 'Titles You've Downloaded' tab. Nintendo really needs a better way of distributing these so everyone they're available to knows about them.
You will need to find the product within the eShop, follow the process as if to purchase and you will notice that the download button now says ‘Re-Download’
Or in the settings section of the eShop, there is a button which takes you to all the games you have bought.
Not really sure why this is using sliding circle pads rather than proper analogue sticks. The circle pad is fine as a compromise for the 3DS, but why the heck are they using it here when it isn't needed?
How are we meant to get these 'AR markers?' Does Nintendo expect us to buy then? I hope not, but not really sure that would work anyway cause there isn't anything stopping anyone from just posting an image of the code on the Internet.
Is the DS version of Chrono Trigger notably better/ worse than the original? My local games store is selling it for cheap, only about twice the price it'll cost me to download, and I've always preferred having physical copies of games. Which should I go for?
Yeah, and it was the most interesting part of the podcast. It was more of an interview than a discussion though, what I'm suggesting is to get several NL staff and users to participate in a structured discussion of recent Nintendo news. I've had experience running podcasts before, if you get the right mix of people it can make for a really entertaining listen. This is just a suggestion though of course, you guys are doing a fantastic job as is but I can't help but think a disussion section could really add to the podcast..
Any chance you guys could cut the music when you're talking? I find it to be very distracting. Also, you're doing a great job but I think a non-scripted discussion section could make the podcast more interesting. Get a couple of NL staff and a couple of members and then just run through a list of discussion points, I think that'd work great. And all you need to do it is Skype....
There's a lot of content, so I'd say if you like the game it's definitely worth it. And it's certainly a very enjoyable game when played under the right conditions, which thankfully seem to be easier to find than other DSi camera games.
It's actually very decent. The handheld play works a lot better than the table top play, and while it's not perfect, under the right conditions it does a very good job. There's also a nice sense of progression, with a very Mario 64 esque way of doing things (a few different objectives for each level, completing enough unlocks another level). Overall, better than I thought. Also I'm pretty sure the Island level is a very basic representation of Wuhu island, which I think is awesome.
Hmm...mixed feelings about this. I've been waiting ages for a new PilotWings game, but this is just set on the Wii fit/ Wii Sports Resort island, which you could already fly over in WSR. Ehh..
Argggh, Tales in a Box didn't come out in Australia. I even loaded up 1000 points this morning to get it! Definitely should've checked if it had actually come out here first, lesson learned. I wonder if there's any chance of it coming to Australia in the future..
I actually think the iPhone version is overrated. It's repetitive, slow, badly translated and has a pretty poor inventory system. I haven't played the sequel but I hear it's better...I wonder if that will come to DsiWare?
Ren, I believe the game has all major international teams, although I believe players not from England or Australia have their names spelt incorrectly.
I'm really artistically challenged, so for me, this is good. It's only 5 seconds long but it took me around 8 hours to make it...hopefully you've seen the show '24' before.... [flipnote:9671E110CC726857:726857_090A7BBDEA7CA_011]
Hmmm....Guitar Rock Tour has a 'premium' badge in the store, but it costs 500 points. Strange, maybe it was supposed to be put up for 800. I downloaded it and unfortuantely I don't think it is even worth 500....there aren't even vocals in the game!
It's about time, damnit. I think this year has been NOAustralia's weakest year for releasing games in a long time...for a while there we were getting nearly all games at the same time as the UK, some even before. It's dissapointing.
I like the game a lot, but I think it could really have done with online leaderboards. Also, the ability to save and continue from a specific stage would have been nice...
I hated this the first couple of times I played it, then I realised you have to centre the remote after every shot. Now I absolutely love it, probably the best tennis game I've ever played. It definitely does have its faults though, so a sequel could be even better.
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Re: Nintendo Download: 14th February 2013 (Europe)
What's the purpose of re-reviewing Castlevania for the 3DS eShop? That's very thorough of NL but shouldn't the original review still apply?
ps. I think you should add the ability to select multiple options in the poll. Obviously a free title will skew results massively.
Re: Australia Gets Chance to Win Mario 3DS Consoles
Yeah, I've registered 2 eligible games and no banner appeared. Little help here?
Re: Feature: Bizarre Emails Sent to Nintendo Life - Volume 4
Totally agree with 31. Every speed a horse moves at needs its own game. Trotting, galloping, walking, trundling, etc. No exceptions.
Re: How Many Levels of Breakout Is Enough?
This actually looks...ok. Much better than I was expecting with that name. And it looks like the levels are actually unique, rather than randomised like those in AlphaBounce. Still not enough to persuade me to get it, but it at least looks like a fair amount of effort was put into this.
Re: Review: Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (3DS Virtual Console / Game Boy)
I still think the first Wario Land is the best in the series, but this is close.
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life's eShop Appearance
Great work guys! Fantastic to see nlife getting the recognition it deserves, I've been following you guys since before the vc-reviews days (You were called vc-archives, right?). I'll buy Gargoyle's Quest now because of this. Keep up the great work!
Re: NES Ambassador Games Available in Europe Now
I've been able to download them in Australia. For some reason they appeared on the 2nd page of the 'Titles You've Downloaded' tab. Nintendo really needs a better way of distributing these so everyone they're available to knows about them.
Re: Fox Flies Into a New Trailer for Star Fox 64 3D
Who is Katt? Don't go messin' with the best game in the series now, Nintendo.
Re: GameCube to See New Downloadable Life on Wii U
I get the feeling she might be talking about the 'new play control' series on Wii.
Re: Nintendo Video Application Launches in Europe This Week
@70
Don't waste your time, it's going to be available in the eShop, not as a system update.
Re: 3DS Screenshot Site Does What It Says On the Tin
Vektor tank looks amazing, all 3DS game should look this 3d.
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd June 2011 (North America)
@3- Actually the US got radar mission at launch, so the two 3DS VC software libraries are identical. Hopefully things will stay this way now!
EDIT: Didn't realise we were getting double dragon as well! Never mind.
Re: Reggie Demos Kid Icarus AR, Skyward Sword and More on TV
Haha, Jimmy Fallon is awesome. Reggie seems to always be in PR mode though.
Re: 3D System Update Addresses Ridge Racer Issues
My charge light turns off when my 3DS has finished charging again, so that issue has been fixed as well
Re: Guides: 3DS eShop Update FAQ
You will need to find the product within the eShop, follow the process as if to purchase and you will notice that the download button now says ‘Re-Download’
Or in the settings section of the eShop, there is a button which takes you to all the games you have bought.
Re: This is the Wii U Controller in All Its Glory
Not really sure why this is using sliding circle pads rather than proper analogue sticks. The circle pad is fine as a compromise for the 3DS, but why the heck are they using it here when it isn't needed?
Re: 3DS eShop Has Officially Opened Its Doors
@cnm_nintendo, I'm having the exact same problem! A problem with the store here in Australia perhaps? Let me know if you find a solution!
Re: More Details on Pokedex 3D Come into Focus
How are we meant to get these 'AR markers?' Does Nintendo expect us to buy then? I hope not, but not really sure that would work anyway cause there isn't anything stopping anyone from just posting an image of the code on the Internet.
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th May 2011 (North America)
Is the DS version of Chrono Trigger notably better/ worse than the original? My local games store is selling it for cheap, only about twice the price it'll cost me to download, and I've always preferred having physical copies of games. Which should I go for?
Re: New Video Explains the Differences in Pokemon Black and White
Any chance you guys could embed your videos in YouTube format? Would make it a lot easier for us iPhone users to view
Re: New Elements Planned for Mario Kart on the 3DS
Haha, just noticed from the screenshots that one of the tracks is set on Wuhu island. Neat!
Re: Podcast: Episode 17 - E3 Roundup!
Yeah, and it was the most interesting part of the podcast. It was more of an interview than a discussion though, what I'm suggesting is to get several NL staff and users to participate in a structured discussion of recent Nintendo news. I've had experience running podcasts before, if you get the right mix of people it can make for a really entertaining listen.
This is just a suggestion though of course, you guys are doing a fantastic job as is but I can't help but think a disussion section could really add to the podcast..
Re: Podcast: Episode 17 - E3 Roundup!
Any chance you guys could cut the music when you're talking? I find it to be very distracting. Also, you're doing a great job but I think a non-scripted discussion section could make the podcast more interesting. Get a couple of NL staff and a couple of members and then just run through a list of discussion points, I think that'd work great. And all you need to do it is Skype....
Re: Nintendo Files Patent for Wii Hard Drive
Yeah, I'm pretty sure this patent is for demo Wii's in stores. I'd doubt it'll be commercially available.
Re: Face Pilot: Fly With Your Nintendo DSi Camera!
There's a lot of content, so I'd say if you like the game it's definitely worth it. And it's certainly a very enjoyable game when played under the right conditions, which thankfully seem to be easier to find than other DSi camera games.
Re: Face Pilot: Fly With Your Nintendo DSi Camera!
It's actually very decent. The handheld play works a lot better than the table top play, and while it's not perfect, under the right conditions it does a very good job. There's also a nice sense of progression, with a very Mario 64 esque way of doing things (a few different objectives for each level, completing enough unlocks another level). Overall, better than I thought.
Also I'm pretty sure the Island level is a very basic
representation of Wuhu island, which I think is awesome.
Re: PilotWings Resort
Hmm...mixed feelings about this. I've been waiting ages for a new PilotWings game, but this is just set on the Wii fit/ Wii Sports Resort island, which you could already fly over in WSR. Ehh..
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th June 2010 (Europe)
Argggh, Tales in a Box didn't come out in Australia. I even loaded up 1000 points this morning to get it! Definitely should've checked if it had actually come out here first, lesson learned.
I wonder if there's any chance of it coming to Australia in the future..
Re: Mario's Second Galaxy Romp Coming to Australia in July
Yay, I was worried we'd have to wait til June for a minute there
Re: Make Beautiful Music, Win Nintendo Points with this Rytmik Contest
Is this contest for Aussies too? Wait...did this even come out in Australia?
Re: DSiWare to get Hacked and Slashed by Zenonia
I actually think the iPhone version is overrated. It's repetitive, slow, badly translated and has a pretty poor inventory system. I haven't played the sequel but I hear it's better...I wonder if that will come to DsiWare?
Re: Review: PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff (DSiWare)
I'd try to follow that last comment up, but I'm flush out of puns!
Re: The Stars Catalogue Gets More New Things
The Australian club Nintendo hasn't had one update since the site went live over half a year ago...I'm jealous.
Re: Read Your Horoscope with the Today and Tomorrow Channel
Chibi link, I'm in Australia and I downloaded it last night...
Re: Review: Ashes Cricket 2009 (Wii)
Legend Marioid, this is published by the same people as Brian Lara cricket, so essentially it's an extension of the series.
Re: Oscar in Toyland on DSiWare This Friday
Wow, great find Zak. I used to love the trolls game back in the day, so that just piqued my interest...
Re: Ashes Cricket 2009 Still On The Cards For an NTSC Release?
Ren, I believe the game has all major international teams, although I believe players not from England or Australia have their names spelt incorrectly.
Re: Competitions: Flipnote Studio - Amazing Giveaway
I'm really artistically challenged, so for me, this is good. It's only 5 seconds long but it took me around 8 hours to make it...hopefully you've seen the show '24' before....
[flipnote:9671E110CC726857:726857_090A7BBDEA7CA_011]
Re: Review: Guitar Rock Tour (DSiWare)
Actually, I believe DSiWare has a 20 MB limit....which is just ridiculous. You thought Nintendo would have learnt their lesson from Wii.
Re: Nintendo Download: Driift Mania, The Three Musketeers, Monkey Island and Guitar Rock Tour (EU)
Hmmm....Guitar Rock Tour has a 'premium' badge in the store, but it costs 500 points. Strange, maybe it was supposed to be put up for 800. I downloaded it and unfortuantely I don't think it is even worth 500....there aren't even vocals in the game!
Re: Wii System Update 4.1 Available
I wonder if SDHC cards run any faster now? Last I checked they loaded really slowly.
Re: Punch-Out!! Gets Date Down Under
It's about time, damnit. I think this year has been NOAustralia's weakest year for releasing games in a long time...for a while there we were getting nearly all games at the same time as the UK, some even before. It's dissapointing.
Re: Competitions: More Twitter Fun
@Dazza: Damn, I guess I have no chance of winning then . How about 2 tweets per user?
Re: Competitions: More Twitter Fun
Submitted. My twitter is 'ptar'. http://twitter.com/ptar
Re: Review: Mario Kart DS (DS)
In '06 it was VC-Reviews I believe. I'm sure NLife has only existed since the DSi launched?
Re: Review: Mario Kart DS (DS)
Damo, hasn't NLife only been around since the launch of the DSi, a couple of months ago?
Re: Review: Puzzle Bobble Plus! (WiiWare)
I like the game a lot, but I think it could really have done with online leaderboards. Also, the ability to save and continue from a specific stage would have been nice...
Re: Review: Grand Slam Tennis (Wii)
I hated this the first couple of times I played it, then I realised you have to centre the remote after every shot. Now I absolutely love it, probably the best tennis game I've ever played. It definitely does have its faults though, so a sequel could be even better.
Re: First PAL Screenshots of LIT
Are you guys going to re-review it for the PAL version? Because these changes sound like they may improve the score..?
Re: Top 20 WiiWare Games in USA (17th June)
I still think this should be merged with the DSiWare top 20. And why not add the VC top 20 to the same article?