@darth2d2 I actually cover way more ground with my Jr. than I can with my roller or a Squelcher. (I've gotten over 1500 pts in Turf Wars with it.) You just have to know how to splat and quickly squid up and continue to do that. It's actually incredibly efficient and I feel like the rollers kind of have a ceiling as to how efficient they can be at covering ground. I for sure think they're easier but not as good if you know how to handle the Jr. But yeah, I'm at A rank and I won't take my Jr. into ranked battles because it's not specialized for combat. Although it isn't as bad as you say. All you really have to do is get in close and turn on your bubbler once they start firing at you. Guaranteed kills unless your aiming is off or you didn't get in close enough.
But I can definitely understand it not being your thing if you're more into fighting over covering ground.
@darth2d2 not all of the weapons are designed for the same thing. Weapons that have a better spread but shorter distance are clearly designed to cover ground and not attack power. Weapons like the Splattershot Pro and .96 Gal are better at killing but leave covering ground as a secondary. Naturally, some weapon sets will be better than others in different modes. I prefer Splattershot Jr. for Turf Wars, Krak-on Splat Rollers for Splat Zones, and Slosher for Tower Control. And when you consider the secondary and special weapons, I actually find that all of the sets are pretty balanced and all useful in at least one mode.
More likely that it'll just lock off the other path when you choose. Still a win though! This way you can play a bit and get some of the story before deciding. Hopefully NoA follows this.
@Yosher I've always said one of the biggest improvements this game could easily implement is adding in some really great alt. costumes for regular Fighters. So many missed opportunities. I'd pay like $10-15 for a bundle of 1 or 2 new alts for each fighter.
@SeepMan Lloyd is from the much beloved Tales of Symphonia. Lots of people really love that game! Tried it myself and couldn't get too into it, but I understand.
I've thought about this before and I really like it. I'm so okay with it! I love the gameplay and mechanics of this latest Smash and actually want it to stay for a long time. So yeah, give it a makeover and add in some new characters and I'll give you all of my money.
@jjmesa16 Awakening is on sale in the eShop right now. You should scoop it up, it's a phenomenal game and my first FE. My favorite 3DS game, I highly recommend it.
I think if you took off the nostalgia goggles, it really looks like an average game. The visuals look kind of lacking and the gameplay seems decent. I'll probably wait for it to go on sale on Amazon or pick up the 3DS version.
@LordGeovanni you need to chill, homie. Like it said in the article, "Rollers are extremely useful when popping out of ink to surprise a hapless foe." I definitely found this to be true, as I consistently got the best or 2nd best KDR in a match with my roller. It's actually incredibly useful to have one on a team. You just gotta step your game up. @Peach64
Those voices are so annoying. Also, "ban" doesn't seem like the right word for this. The players are being kicked, which is a much smaller deal than they're making it seem.
Even if they do make Mii Fighter amiibo, they'll more than likely be the generic Brawler, Swordfighter, and Gunner. I wouldn't expect any kind of customization.
This is actually pretty cool. A lot of people getting games that use specific amiibo have been complaining they can't get that game and the amiibo. But this ensures they can get both. Great bundle if you ask me. Also STEAM is a really great strategy game! 8.5/10, IMO.
I really hope they let us play around with customization in the demo. Is anyone else already obsessing over what gender, skin tone, color, outfit, weapon, etc. that you want? Or is it just me?
I have a feeling they'll probably do another Testfire next weekend as well. This will be a preliminary one to test the waters and then they'll stretch it out next week. Hopefully.
I kinda wish they just did teams of the same color/faction a la Mortal Kombat X. The cats v. dogs thing is too childish for me. Perhaps choose different mascots each time that are the color of your team.
@Kaze_Memaryu I agree. The costumes don't look bad, they just used creepy eyes to show them off. I think my Mii will look good as an Inkling. I'll probably switch my preorder from Amazon to Gamestop so I can go pick it up as soon as the store opens and get free swag.
I'll probably play through the White Kingdom first and then play again through the Black Kingdom. And THEN get whatever that 3rd path is going to be and play through that.
Wonderful game at a fantastic price! I was also surprised NL only gave it a 6. Maybe it would be a 6 if it were a $20 game or some other premium price, but it's not. This is one of the eShop gems, along with the Gunman Clive games, that you can pick up with your pocket change. Must buy!
@andyg1971 @DarthNocturnal if you watch the GamExplain video on the trailer, they actually point out a lot of Fire Emblem aspects that I hadn't noticed. As a FE fan, it got me really pumped for it!
I can see this doing well in Japan since they're so mobile-centric. But I don't see it succeeding in the west. Such a huge shame too, I was incredibly excited for a true sequel. Fantasy Life is one of my favorite 3DS games.
Want to wait for a sale, but I think it's much more important to support this title at release because it's the type of work that the game industry really needs.
Y'all need to chill. This sounds fantastic! $40 for a full game and then ~$15 for a full game minus 6 chapters. Assuming that the full game is at least 12 chapters (which it will be) this is a savings. You don't NEED to play both versions of the story, like you don't need to play both ORAS. Definite buy for me, along with the DLC.
1. Incredibly excited for a new FE game!
2. Gonna miss the marriage system as it seems that isn't coming back.
3. With two different paths to choose from, I'm excited for the replay value here!
4. I LOVE that they're finally representing some Japanese culture, or anything that isn't the usual Euro-Renaissance-inspired world. I love that stuff, but it's gonna be great to have some change.
5. Is Intelligent Systems devoting all of their time to this and that's why FExSMT seems to be devoid of any trace of the FE series at all?
This is incredibly exciting! Hopefully it does well and convinces Nintendo to bring over more Japan-only games. I'll definitely be supporting and getting this when it releases, looks like fun!
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Re: Poll: We Want Your Views on Splatoon Version 2.0
@darth2d2 I actually cover way more ground with my Jr. than I can with my roller or a Squelcher. (I've gotten over 1500 pts in Turf Wars with it.) You just have to know how to splat and quickly squid up and continue to do that. It's actually incredibly efficient and I feel like the rollers kind of have a ceiling as to how efficient they can be at covering ground. I for sure think they're easier but not as good if you know how to handle the Jr. But yeah, I'm at A rank and I won't take my Jr. into ranked battles because it's not specialized for combat. Although it isn't as bad as you say. All you really have to do is get in close and turn on your bubbler once they start firing at you. Guaranteed kills unless your aiming is off or you didn't get in close enough.
But I can definitely understand it not being your thing if you're more into fighting over covering ground.
Re: Nintendo NX Could Get A Port Of MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
I'd buy an NX bundled with all of these Square Enix games, hopefully including FFXV
Re: Poll: We Want Your Views on Splatoon Version 2.0
@darth2d2 not all of the weapons are designed for the same thing. Weapons that have a better spread but shorter distance are clearly designed to cover ground and not attack power. Weapons like the Splattershot Pro and .96 Gal are better at killing but leave covering ground as a secondary. Naturally, some weapon sets will be better than others in different modes. I prefer Splattershot Jr. for Turf Wars, Krak-on Splat Rollers for Splat Zones, and Slosher for Tower Control. And when you consider the secondary and special weapons, I actually find that all of the sets are pretty balanced and all useful in at least one mode.
Re: Fire Emblem Fates Looks Set to be a Single Release in the West, According to Amazon
More likely that it'll just lock off the other path when you choose. Still a win though! This way you can play a bit and get some of the story before deciding. Hopefully NoA follows this.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Tackles Criticisms of Bonus Features in Games
Smash Tour really is a lot of fun! The problem there is finding the friends that want to play it with you.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Tackles Criticisms of Bonus Features in Games
@Klimbatize pray for DLC
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Tackles Criticisms of Bonus Features in Games
Some of y'all be trippin'. I can't wait to play Face Rubbing Simulator 2K16.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Version 1.1.0 Update is Now Live
@Yosher I've always said one of the biggest improvements this game could easily implement is adding in some really great alt. costumes for regular Fighters. So many missed opportunities. I'd pay like $10-15 for a bundle of 1 or 2 new alts for each fighter.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Version 1.1.0 Update is Now Live
@SeepMan Lloyd is from the much beloved Tales of Symphonia. Lots of people really love that game! Tried it myself and couldn't get too into it, but I understand.
Re: Editorial: Super Smash Bros. Should be Integral to Nintendo's NX Future
I've thought about this before and I really like it. I'm so okay with it! I love the gameplay and mechanics of this latest Smash and actually want it to stay for a long time. So yeah, give it a makeover and add in some new characters and I'll give you all of my money.
Re: Assault Android Cactus Brings Mega Weapons and Neat Camera Angles Into the Battle
Tried it out earlier this year and loved it
Re: Ubisoft Launches Its eShop Summer Sale in North America
@ThomasBW84 thanks for the advice! Picked up Shadow Wars
Re: Ubisoft Launches Its eShop Summer Sale in North America
Cloudberry Kingdom is a ton of fun, especially with friends! I recommend picking it up if you don't have it yet.
Re: Pokkén Tournament Launch Brings Hype and Début Trailer for Blaziken
I want to see Chesnaught in this
Re: Poll: How Excited Are You About Nintendo's E3 Games?
@jjmesa16 Awakening is on sale in the eShop right now. You should scoop it up, it's a phenomenal game and my first FE. My favorite 3DS game, I highly recommend it.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's E3 Digital Event?
That was incredibly awful. Anyone that said they loved it are seriously lying to themselves and all of us.
Re: Splatoon’s Kelp Dome Multiplayer Map Is Now Live
@Uberchu all of the maps are in SP. This one is so dope tho!
Re: Hyrule Warriors Is Slashing Its Way to 3DS
@Grumblevolcano actually, the King of Red Lions is only in Wind Waker. Link travels on Linebeck's ship in Hourglass. God I love that game.
Re: Reggie Has Been Pushing For Binding Of Isaac To Come To Nintendo Consoles Since 2012
This is a buy for me on my 3DS. Was never really interested for this on PC, but I'm more of a handheld gamer so I should be able to finish it there.
Re: Mighty No.9 Looks Rather Neat in This 60fps Trailer
I think if you took off the nostalgia goggles, it really looks like an average game. The visuals look kind of lacking and the gameplay seems decent. I'll probably wait for it to go on sale on Amazon or pick up the 3DS version.
Re: Humble Nindie Bundle Adds Three New Games
Yes! I tried out Sportsball at PAX South and I've been meaning to get it ever since!
Re: Hands On: Checking Out Splatoon's Freshly Unlocked Ranked Battle Mode
@LordGeovanni you need to chill, homie. Like it said in the article, "Rollers are extremely useful when popping out of ink to surprise a hapless foe." I definitely found this to be true, as I consistently got the best or 2nd best KDR in a match with my roller. It's actually incredibly useful to have one on a team. You just gotta step your game up. @Peach64
Re: Video: GameChap Shows Us Five Ways to Get Banned From Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Those voices are so annoying. Also, "ban" doesn't seem like the right word for this. The players are being kicked, which is a much smaller deal than they're making it seem.
Re: Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Palico Village DX Heading to Japan This Year
@ollietaro I'd buy so many Palico amiibo!
Re: Assault Android Cactus is Blasting Its Way to Wii U This Summer
I played this at PAX South and it is a blast to play with friends! Will definitely be picking this up.
Re: Rumour: Customisable Mii Fighter amiibo Could Be On The Way
Even if they do make Mii Fighter amiibo, they'll more than likely be the generic Brawler, Swordfighter, and Gunner. I wouldn't expect any kind of customization.
Re: Fire Emblem If Changes The Traditional Weapons Triangle
We won't have to memorize the magic triangle so that's good! I'm really excited to see some dark weapons.
Re: Video: Nintendo Releases a Showcase for Wii U Exclusive Affordable Space Adventures
Wonderful game, well worth the price!
Re: Official Nintendo UK Store Bundles Fire Emblem amiibo with Code Name S.T.E.A.M.
This is actually pretty cool. A lot of people getting games that use specific amiibo have been complaining they can't get that game and the amiibo. But this ensures they can get both. Great bundle if you ask me. Also STEAM is a really great strategy game! 8.5/10, IMO.
Re: Splatoon Global Testfire is Confirmed for One More Round
@tsukipon what GameStop event tomorrow? O.o
Re: Fullblox Is Available To Download On The European 3DS eShop Right Now
I'm getting it! These games are hella challenging.
Re: Don't Worry Colour-Blind Gamers, Splatoon Has Got Your Back
This is actually really awesome.
Re: Reaction: The Splatoon Global Testfire Demo Is a Clever Nintendo Direct Highlight
I really hope they let us play around with customization in the demo. Is anyone else already obsessing over what gender, skin tone, color, outfit, weapon, etc. that you want? Or is it just me?
Re: Reaction: The Splatoon Global Testfire Demo Is a Clever Nintendo Direct Highlight
I have a feeling they'll probably do another Testfire next weekend as well. This will be a preliminary one to test the waters and then they'll stretch it out next week. Hopefully.
Re: Pick A Side And Represent It In Splatoon's Themed Event, Splatfest
Also, hunting for new armor sets in MH4U has gotten me excited to try to collect as much swag in Splatoon as I possibly can! I'm way too excited!
Re: Pick A Side And Represent It In Splatoon's Themed Event, Splatfest
I kinda wish they just did teams of the same color/faction a la Mortal Kombat X. The cats v. dogs thing is too childish for me. Perhaps choose different mascots each time that are the color of your team.
Re: Splatoon Mii Fighter Outfits Coming to Super Smash Bros. in the Summer
@Kaze_Memaryu I agree. The costumes don't look bad, they just used creepy eyes to show them off. I think my Mii will look good as an Inkling.
I'll probably switch my preorder from Amazon to Gamestop so I can go pick it up as soon as the store opens and get free swag.
Re: High Strangeness is Out Now on Wii U in North America and is, Well, Strange
That looked really good! I'll wait to see some reviews on it.
Re: Fire Emblem's Two Versions Will Offer Very Different Challenges
I'll probably play through the White Kingdom first and then play again through the Black Kingdom. And THEN get whatever that 3rd path is going to be and play through that.
Re: Interview: Bringing Together the 3DS and Game Boy in BOXBOY!
Wonderful game at a fantastic price! I was also surprised NL only gave it a 6. Maybe it would be a 6 if it were a $20 game or some other premium price, but it's not.
This is one of the eShop gems, along with the Gunman Clive games, that you can pick up with your pocket change. Must buy!
Re: Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem’s Character Designer Speaks Of New Challenge
@andyg1971 @DarthNocturnal if you watch the GamExplain video on the trailer, they actually point out a lot of Fire Emblem aspects that I hadn't noticed. As a FE fan, it got me really pumped for it!
Re: Video: A Closer Look at Classic Mode in Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight
This definitely has me interested.
Re: Reminder: Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Out Now for the New Nintendo 3DS XL in North America
Got this in the mail today. Incredibly excited to start it up!
Re: Fantasy Life 2 Is Skipping 3DS In Favour Of Smartphones
I can see this doing well in Japan since they're so mobile-centric. But I don't see it succeeding in the west. Such a huge shame too, I was incredibly excited for a true sequel. Fantasy Life is one of my favorite 3DS games.
Re: Review: Etrian Mystery Dungeon (3DS)
Was a big fan of EO4, but I didn't like Pokemon MD at all. So I'm pretty torn on this.
Re: Review: Affordable Space Adventures (Wii U eShop)
Want to wait for a sale, but I think it's much more important to support this title at release because it's the type of work that the game industry really needs.
Re: New Fire Emblem on 3DS Takes Shape as Two Separate Releases in Japan
Y'all need to chill. This sounds fantastic! $40 for a full game and then ~$15 for a full game minus 6 chapters. Assuming that the full game is at least 12 chapters (which it will be) this is a savings. You don't NEED to play both versions of the story, like you don't need to play both ORAS. Definite buy for me, along with the DLC.
Re: It's Not An April Fool, The Binding Of Issac: Rebirth Really Is Coming To The New 3DS And Wii U
Depending on the price point, will get this for N3DS.
Fans should check out the Game Theory on it:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=avCB6HOjsG4
Re: The New 3DS Fire Emblem Will Force You To Pick A Side
1. Incredibly excited for a new FE game!
2. Gonna miss the marriage system as it seems that isn't coming back.
3. With two different paths to choose from, I'm excited for the replay value here!
4. I LOVE that they're finally representing some Japanese culture, or anything that isn't the usual Euro-Renaissance-inspired world. I love that stuff, but it's gonna be great to have some change.
5. Is Intelligent Systems devoting all of their time to this and that's why FExSMT seems to be devoid of any trace of the FE series at all?
Re: Wii U Horror Title Fatal Frame Confirmed For Western Release Later This Year
This is incredibly exciting! Hopefully it does well and convinces Nintendo to bring over more Japan-only games. I'll definitely be supporting and getting this when it releases, looks like fun!