@Dreamcaster-X Hey, since they're not releasing first-party gems on VC every week, maybe they're trying to emulate the rate of games being released on SNES.
3DS owners whining about Wii U owners getting GBA games first? That's new. I wonder if Ninty will confirm GBA games for non-ambassadors in the next Nintendo Direct to surprise everyone like they did with Eathbound.
@RupeeClock The BearShark animation is horrible? I looked absolutely awful, and it has no appeal or talent? That's harsh. I don't fluid animations that have a similar plot to Tom & Jerry can't be that bad. I find BearShark charming, and it's a sad thing to know that the game was bad.
I've been really looking forward to this game! I'll get it on my Wii U, and if it doesn't make it, I'll get it for my 3DS, and if that doesn't make it I'll get it some way or another.
I hope they do well. Even though I don't like the "normal weapons don't work, so we have to make something new" type of thang, that shouldn't instantly make it a bad narrative.
@WaveBoy Just because it was phenomenal back in it's day, does not mean it's phenomenal now. I do love the classic charm, but it's aged, the gameplay's depth is stale compared to newer games.
@PinkSpider If we are to compare games to anything it should be to all. Why? Because the buyer still has a choice if he/she hasn't bought it before.
@Optimist_Prime My definition of "fun" comes from an episode of Extra Creditz called "Moving beyond fun". Blame them if I'm wrong, but I do know the definition of "fun" is abused similar to how "literally" is.
please, we can talk about games without making the arguments personal. thanks in advance! — TBD
@Optimist_Prime When I say something is fun, I'm not saying fun for me, I'm saying fun in general. Fun is lighthearted pleasure. The intense feeling you and I get when you play a difficult game like Megaman, isn't fun, but rather focusing on the challenge. Some of us like reflex challenges in the form of entertainment, most probably can't appreciate it. I usually expect reviews to be objective, so when Phillip says it's fun (as in intense focus on a challenge, not the definitive meaning of fun), I don't think that your average Joe would be able to enjoy it unless he spent much time on an entertainment medium that he most likely isn't experienced with. Even if we were to say Megaman's gameplay was lighthearted pleasure, your average guy would prefer to play something different or mainstream to find lighthearted pleasure in.
I don't know what I was leading up to since I'm one of those "think as you write" sort of guys. If I write too much, I'll start to forget my thesis. I was never good at English class, anyways. I hope what I said made sense.
I have to apologize about something, I forgot that numbers for reviews mean different things for different people. Even though I disagree with some loosely stated terms in this review, I realize the 7 you read, may have not been the 7 I read.
Still think it's overrated though, far too many say it's the best game of all time, but that's simply not true XD
@Jaz007 True, but I was never actually was worked up about those problems due to limitations. I still play Megaman even though I think it is very overrated, it has a certain charm to it and the difficulty adds to that charm.
@Optimist_Prime Yes, I read the review, and his reply. I've played the game in my gamecube collection and the other Megaman series (i.e. battle network).
Not providing concrete reasons for those feelings? No one has provided concrete reasons for why it's "fun". I've played it, it's not fun. It's a gruesomely challenging game that has crazy retro charm. The physics are sloppy, and combat is unfair with many bosses (if not all). It's trial and error, and I can't write a counter-review in one comment, so I apologize.
I said the gameplay isn't nearly as "fun" as Mario and Super Metroid. I haven't reread my comments, so forgive me for not quoting. It's not as fun as those two, it's just hard (I don't own Super Metroid, I just played it at a friends house, so if it's not fun, forgive me). Games don't have to be fun, they can be poetic, inspiring, frightening, but people don't play platforming shooters for any of those reasons.
Megaman hasn't aged well. You have to do trial and error to learn get used to the physics, enemies, and levels. People say it's fun going through painful, repeating action. And I ask, how is that fun? Fun is lighthearted pleasure, and I don't expect to have a good time repeating and memorizing how to beat levels with poor physics (e.g. you encounter tiny moving platforms, but you fall too fast) over and over if it's fun. Yes, it's rewarding to beat the game because of the difficulty, but not everyone has the reflexes to do that in days or even weeks, and those people will quickly tire of it soon enough. Unless they're extremely passionate.
@undead_terror I'm not complaining. I'm going to say "Oh boy, I wish Nintendo life fixed their reviews ((((". It's overrated, not as good as the sequels, and the early megaman games still have bad gameplay. It's trial and error. Yes, it can be bearable and charming for you and me, but reviews are supposed to apply to everyone.
I'm not going to complain about something that I can do something about. I can go to another site, or make my own review. I won't do either because I don't find it much big of a deal.
@undead_terror Let me start this reply off saying I don't play Minecraft, or Call of Duty. Now that that's settled let's move on.
Old games shouldn't just be compared to old games, because we're not in that era anymore. Secondly, games only get better and better as the possibilities grow and new games get released. The older games stay like that, and only if they have timeless, classic gameplay would they be able to stand with the new ones that are released (Mario is still great, Megaman, not so much).
Whenever you review something you usually informing the consumer if it's worth the purchase, if you just compare it to other old games, how does the consumer know if he/she should buy a new game, or an old game?
Lastly, it should be compared to Minecraft, Call of Duty, and the such. Minecraft has much more refined and complex gameplay than Megaman. Yes, it was held back by its hardware, but that shouldn't matter since everyone says it's all about the gameplay.
7/10? A little too much if you ask me. Sure, it has the awesome retro-charm, but the game just isn't as fun or good as modern games today. Yeah, it was limited by hardware, but it still isn't good.
I don't hate Megaman, I'm a big fan, but this one's overrrated.
@MetalKingShield Fire emblem does have "Mild Suggestive themes" on its rating. If it's suggestive themes, that means they're going further with it. And then there's Sexual content, which I think means going all out with the "boingy bits"
@MrGawain Actually the Avengers movie is vaguely like the comic. I'm certain that the ORIGINAL doesn't concern Loki. Either way, there are tons of different story arcs they could've done.
Like how people say the movie wasn't close to the book, it goes the same way with comicbooks, too.
EDIT: It's still closer to the comic than what Mario Bros. did.
Fatso has lost all his respect from me. Obviously, he waited for it to have made enough dough for him to strike. I never knew meme creators were so stuck-up.
I'll either pick up something from Tank! Tank! Tank! or get the discounted Zen Pinball Dlc. I just bought a Panorama tour, maybe I should've used that money for TTT?
@superwiiman September isn't a Christmas launch, neither is August. Yeah, they might have unveiled games delayed til Christmas (maybe for bundles), but there really is no point to delaying games we already know about til Christmas. Does it make a difference if Nintendo releases Pikmin 3 in August then in December? When you pick up a console, for many it's hard to afford games in the first place. Delaying it to November instead of releasing in September won't boost sales, at all.
@kyuubikid213 Woah, you must know EVERYTHING about an install-base /=U
If anything I could be C. 2nd party titles like Lego City ain't too bad, and 3rd party titles like MH and NFSMW:U are great. I just got Injustice a few days ago on my Wii U. I have some interest in Cod because I know it's not the worst game ever, and my friends keep playing it, so I am somewhat curious. But if I had to choose between any Wii U exclusive and CoD, I'd choose the first.
@superwiiman What makes you think they're pushing back games on purpose to make it launch near Christmas? That would be traitorous.
Nintendo never "promised" anything. Reggie just predicted what he thought the launch would be like.
I'll give you some advice. Something someone says or a mistake that was made can't hold that person accountable for what he thinks and does today. People change, people learn, and people grow. The action you do and can do, is more important than what has been, and what could have been.
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Re: Super Ubi Land Is Set For A Name Change
Makes sense.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U Virtual Console Has Started, But Not With a Bang
@Dreamcaster-X Hey, since they're not releasing first-party gems on VC every week, maybe they're trying to emulate the rate of games being released on SNES.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U Virtual Console Has Started, But Not With a Bang
3DS owners whining about Wii U owners getting GBA games first? That's new. I wonder if Ninty will confirm GBA games for non-ambassadors in the next Nintendo Direct to surprise everyone like they did with Eathbound.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U Virtual Console Has Started, But Not With a Bang
@UgliestSoup Disgusting? Says the guy who's name is UgliestSoup
Re: Violent Video Games Blamed for Knife Attack in Scotland
A similar thing happened recently http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGltxv1-Xnw If you ask me, that kid couldn't have been stopped, not even if he didn't have a gun.
Re: Feature: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Has Atrocious Fish Puns
I must have a weak sense of humor X)
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Helping Developers to Convert Smartphone Games to Wii U
@Farmboy74 Didn't Kung Fu Rabbit tweak and add plenty of things to the Wii U port?
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Helping Developers to Convert Smartphone Games to Wii U
Let's beg Square Enix for a port of FINAL FANSTASY ALL THE BRAVEST!
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th May 2013 (Europe)
@ThomasBW84 People are cheapskates, and they could be referring to that they're not in Europe.
Re: Review: BearShark (3DS eShop)
@RupeeClock The BearShark animation is horrible? I looked absolutely awful, and it has no appeal or talent? That's harsh. I don't fluid animations that have a similar plot to Tom & Jerry can't be that bad. I find BearShark charming, and it's a sad thing to know that the game was bad.
Re: C-Wars Developers Officially Approved for 3DS, Stretch Goal in Sight
I've been really looking forward to this game! I'll get it on my Wii U, and if it doesn't make it, I'll get it for my 3DS, and if that doesn't make it I'll get it some way or another.
Re: Capcom Bringing More SNES Goodness To The Wii U Virtual Console
Capcom knows old games sell.
Re: Video: The Latest Resident Evil Revelations Developer Diary Focuses on Virus Infestations
I've heard that you have a higher chance to get a virus than winning the lottery, should be pretty obvious though.
Re: Yuke's Has A Pacific Rim Game In Development
I hope they do well. Even though I don't like the "normal weapons don't work, so we have to make something new" type of thang, that shouldn't instantly make it a bad narrative.
Re: Review: Mega Man (Wii U eShop / NES)
@WaveBoy Just because it was phenomenal back in it's day, does not mean it's phenomenal now. I do love the classic charm, but it's aged, the gameplay's depth is stale compared to newer games.
@PinkSpider If we are to compare games to anything it should be to all. Why? Because the buyer still has a choice if he/she hasn't bought it before.
@Optimist_Prime My definition of "fun" comes from an episode of Extra Creditz called "Moving beyond fun". Blame them if I'm wrong, but I do know the definition of "fun" is abused similar to how "literally" is.
please, we can talk about games without making the arguments personal. thanks in advance! — TBD
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Staff Favourites - Miiverse Illustrations
I've soon most of these posts
Re: Review: Mega Man (Wii U eShop / NES)
@Optimist_Prime When I say something is fun, I'm not saying fun for me, I'm saying fun in general. Fun is lighthearted pleasure. The intense feeling you and I get when you play a difficult game like Megaman, isn't fun, but rather focusing on the challenge. Some of us like reflex challenges in the form of entertainment, most probably can't appreciate it. I usually expect reviews to be objective, so when Phillip says it's fun (as in intense focus on a challenge, not the definitive meaning of fun), I don't think that your average Joe would be able to enjoy it unless he spent much time on an entertainment medium that he most likely isn't experienced with. Even if we were to say Megaman's gameplay was lighthearted pleasure, your average guy would prefer to play something different or mainstream to find lighthearted pleasure in.
I don't know what I was leading up to since I'm one of those "think as you write" sort of guys. If I write too much, I'll start to forget my thesis. I was never good at English class, anyways. I hope what I said made sense.
Re: Review: Mega Man (Wii U eShop / NES)
I have to apologize about something, I forgot that numbers for reviews mean different things for different people. Even though I disagree with some loosely stated terms in this review, I realize the 7 you read, may have not been the 7 I read.
Still think it's overrated though, far too many say it's the best game of all time, but that's simply not true XD
Re: Review: Mega Man (Wii U eShop / NES)
@Jaz007 True, but I was never actually was worked up about those problems due to limitations. I still play Megaman even though I think it is very overrated, it has a certain charm to it and the difficulty adds to that charm.
Re: Review: Mega Man (Wii U eShop / NES)
@Optimist_Prime Yes, I read the review, and his reply. I've played the game in my gamecube collection and the other Megaman series (i.e. battle network).
Not providing concrete reasons for those feelings? No one has provided concrete reasons for why it's "fun". I've played it, it's not fun. It's a gruesomely challenging game that has crazy retro charm. The physics are sloppy, and combat is unfair with many bosses (if not all). It's trial and error, and I can't write a counter-review in one comment, so I apologize.
I said the gameplay isn't nearly as "fun" as Mario and Super Metroid. I haven't reread my comments, so forgive me for not quoting. It's not as fun as those two, it's just hard (I don't own Super Metroid, I just played it at a friends house, so if it's not fun, forgive me). Games don't have to be fun, they can be poetic, inspiring, frightening, but people don't play platforming shooters for any of those reasons.
Megaman hasn't aged well. You have to do trial and error to learn get used to the physics, enemies, and levels. People say it's fun going through painful, repeating action. And I ask, how is that fun? Fun is lighthearted pleasure, and I don't expect to have a good time repeating and memorizing how to beat levels with poor physics (e.g. you encounter tiny moving platforms, but you fall too fast) over and over if it's fun. Yes, it's rewarding to beat the game because of the difficulty, but not everyone has the reflexes to do that in days or even weeks, and those people will quickly tire of it soon enough. Unless they're extremely passionate.
Re: Review: Mega Man (Wii U eShop / NES)
@Stuffgamer1 This guy. He pretty much says what I think.
Re: Review: Mega Man (Wii U eShop / NES)
@Melkaticox Are you implying that older games can't be as good as newer games, and therefore shouldn't be compared with newer games? That's BS.
Look at Mario, Super Metroid, and tons of other titles. I'm hoping you didn't mean what I'm inferring, because I don't expect you to be that stupid.
Re: Review: Mega Man (Wii U eShop / NES)
@undead_terror I'm not complaining. I'm going to say "Oh boy, I wish Nintendo life fixed their reviews ((((". It's overrated, not as good as the sequels, and the early megaman games still have bad gameplay. It's trial and error. Yes, it can be bearable and charming for you and me, but reviews are supposed to apply to everyone.
I'm not going to complain about something that I can do something about. I can go to another site, or make my own review. I won't do either because I don't find it much big of a deal.
Re: Review: Mega Man (Wii U eShop / NES)
@undead_terror Let me start this reply off saying I don't play Minecraft, or Call of Duty. Now that that's settled let's move on.
Old games shouldn't just be compared to old games, because we're not in that era anymore. Secondly, games only get better and better as the possibilities grow and new games get released. The older games stay like that, and only if they have timeless, classic gameplay would they be able to stand with the new ones that are released (Mario is still great, Megaman, not so much).
Whenever you review something you usually informing the consumer if it's worth the purchase, if you just compare it to other old games, how does the consumer know if he/she should buy a new game, or an old game?
Lastly, it should be compared to Minecraft, Call of Duty, and the such. Minecraft has much more refined and complex gameplay than Megaman. Yes, it was held back by its hardware, but that shouldn't matter since everyone says it's all about the gameplay.
Re: Review: Mega Man (Wii U eShop / NES)
7/10? A little too much if you ask me. Sure, it has the awesome retro-charm, but the game just isn't as fun or good as modern games today. Yeah, it was limited by hardware, but it still isn't good.
I don't hate Megaman, I'm a big fan, but this one's overrrated.
Re: Review: Gummy Bears Magical Medallion (3DS eShop)
BEARS.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Planning a 3D Mario Release on Wii U Before October
@SpaceApe 2.5 million out of 3.5 million Wii U's? I don't think that's bad sales.
Re: Talking Point: Censoring Boingy Bits, Bums and Gore
@MetalKingShield Fire emblem does have "Mild Suggestive themes" on its rating. If it's suggestive themes, that means they're going further with it. And then there's Sexual content, which I think means going all out with the "boingy bits"
Re: Rex Rocket Developer Keen To Bring Zelda-Style Blossom Tales To Nintendo Systems
It looks like Rex Rocket's Kickstarter will easily make it.
Too bad I'm too young to back projects.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twelve
I'll be playing Rayman Legends: Challenge App, Zen Pinball, Injustice, and Tank! Tank! Tank!, maybe some Brawl and TvsC.
I might be able to squeeze in some FE:A, LoZ:SS, and MH3U.
Re: Free-To-Play Tank! Tank! Tank! Gives You Club Nintendo Coins and Stars
I'm almost at 1200 to get the game and watch!
Re: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Getting a 20th Anniversary Screening In LA
@MrGawain Actually the Avengers movie is vaguely like the comic. I'm certain that the ORIGINAL doesn't concern Loki. Either way, there are tons of different story arcs they could've done.
Like how people say the movie wasn't close to the book, it goes the same way with comicbooks, too.
EDIT: It's still closer to the comic than what Mario Bros. did.
Re: The Image Of Tharja In A Swimsuit Nintendo Of America Didn't Want You To See
@Jaz007 I was confused in the first place when this was announced for Japan.
They were probably experimenting to see if this would be profitable. If it was, I expect to see link topless in WWHD.
Re: Multiplayer Sandbox Title, Rawbots, Coming to Wii U if Kickstarter Goal is Met
Do want. Hopefully it makes its goal. I'd love to play it!
Re: Nyan Cat, Keyboard Cat Meme Creators Suing Over Appearance in Scribblenauts
@Gridatttack What happened with that? I'm only active in the video game communities on the internet, not the internet itself.
Re: Capcom Announces Two More Wii U Virtual Console Titles In May
I do hope Sega jumps in, and hopefully releases Saturn and Dreamcast games.
Re: Nyan Cat, Keyboard Cat Meme Creators Suing Over Appearance in Scribblenauts
Fatso has lost all his respect from me. Obviously, he waited for it to have made enough dough for him to strike. I never knew meme creators were so stuck-up.
Re: This "Printing Miiverse" Art Show Gives a Glimpse of the Network's Potential
@Dev If you use one of the big stylus peripherals for the DS, it makes it a lot easier to draw.
Re: Mighty Switch Force 2 Development Moves Onto Testing
I haven't actually got to the Hyper Edition on my Wii U yet
Re: Crash City Mayhem Hits the 3DS eShop in Europe on 9th May
So Ghostlight is the Xseed of Europe?
Re: Video: Rayman Legends has the Eye of the Tiger, Mariachi Style
Fantastic!
Re: Nintendo "Didn't Know What To Do" With The Wii Vitality Sensor
Horror and dating sims could benefit from a heart-rate measurer, well, maybe not dating sims.
Re: Nintendo Download: 2nd May 2013 (North America)
I'll either pick up something from Tank! Tank! Tank! or get the discounted Zen Pinball Dlc. I just bought a Panorama tour, maybe I should've used that money for TTT?
Re: The Denpa Men 2: Beyond the Waves Diving Onto the 3DS eShop On 30th May
@andreoni79 I'm not complaining, and I'm American, who would've guessed?
If a game is too pricey for you, don't buy it. If everyone is buying something else they'll fix their practices.
I think the price is reasonable, but I'll save that for another time.
Re: Video: The Many Control Schemes of Call Of Duty: Black Ops II
Great video!
Re: Game & Wario Gets Crazy in Europe on 28th June
I'm glad it's just $40
Re: Talking Point: Lessons to be Learned, Again, From the Wii U Games Drought
@superwiiman September isn't a Christmas launch, neither is August. Yeah, they might have unveiled games delayed til Christmas (maybe for bundles), but there really is no point to delaying games we already know about til Christmas. Does it make a difference if Nintendo releases Pikmin 3 in August then in December? When you pick up a console, for many it's hard to afford games in the first place. Delaying it to November instead of releasing in September won't boost sales, at all.
Re: Nintendo Discounts More 3DS eShop Titles in North America
The more sales the better!
Re: Activision Reveals Call Of Duty: Ghosts, Doesn't Mention Wii U Version
@kyuubikid213 Woah, you must know EVERYTHING about an install-base /=U
If anything I could be C. 2nd party titles like Lego City ain't too bad, and 3rd party titles like MH and NFSMW:U are great. I just got Injustice a few days ago on my Wii U. I have some interest in Cod because I know it's not the worst game ever, and my friends keep playing it, so I am somewhat curious. But if I had to choose between any Wii U exclusive and CoD, I'd choose the first.
Re: Talking Point: Lessons to be Learned, Again, From the Wii U Games Drought
@superwiiman What makes you think they're pushing back games on purpose to make it launch near Christmas? That would be traitorous.
Nintendo never "promised" anything. Reggie just predicted what he thought the launch would be like.
I'll give you some advice. Something someone says or a mistake that was made can't hold that person accountable for what he thinks and does today. People change, people learn, and people grow. The action you do and can do, is more important than what has been, and what could have been.