@KoiTenchi: It's kinda similar to Shantae in some ways, but there are some big differences.
I would say give it a shot, though. I loved every second of this game, and I was on the edge myself before I bought it.
Basically, if you like platformers at all, you'll enjoy this.
EDIT: In response to your question, you buy items with gold (like swords, shields, and armor) and they stay in your inventory forever until you buy a different piece of equipment (if you buy a new sword, you lose your old sword, but you can almost always buy your old one back for cheaper.).
This game is also very straightforward I thought. In actual dungeons there are many branching paths, but you go straight to the dungeon, finish it, and then straight to the next. There are also many points of no return in this game. Once you finish a dungeon, you can't go back.
I love Mario games to death, but yeah, I can see it.
Just look at the Club Nintendo prizes, most of those are Mario too.
Honestly, I don't mind getting all these Mario games, but I also like Zelda, Star Fox, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pokemon, StarTropics, Kid Icarus, Kirby, etc., etc. And I want some more of those.
By the end of this year, if you add Luigi's Mansion 2, Paper Mario, and Mario Tennis Open to my 3DS games, I'll have 5 games from the Mario franchise on it already, out of a total of 10 games.
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Re: Angry Birds Trilogy Takes Aim at 3DS
I can't stand Angry Birds, but even if I did, I wouldn't get this, especially when they said something like this: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/03/angry_birds_dev_calls_nintendo_games_usd49_pieces_of_plastic
Re: Site News: James Finds a Warp Zone
Congrats James, we'll miss you around here. I wish you all the best at NOE!
Re: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Pre-Order Bonus is Golden
That's pretty cool...
Re: Super Smash Bros. Needs A 'Change of Direction'
I would love online to actually work for me, I never finished a game because I was always getting kicked out.
Love Brawl anyway, I still played it a lot, and the same will be said for the next one.
Re: July's Club Nintendo Rewards are Up
I think Mario Tennis is worth it, if anyone was wondering about getting it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th June 2012 (North America)
Meh, nothing for me. VVVVVV only mildly interests me.
Re: Talking Point: Another Look at the News - 22nd June
I thought the 3DS XL looked kinda ugly. I'll stick with my small 3DS.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st June 2012 (North America)
I wish Nikoli would go away.
Re: Let Camelot Know If You Want Another Golden Sun
Yeah, I'll take a new Golden Sun!
Re: E3 2012: Ding Dong, Friend Codes are Dead on Wii U
Make it with 3DS, and I'll be ultra happy.
Re: Game of the Month: May 2012 - Monster World IV
@KoiTenchi: It's kinda similar to Shantae in some ways, but there are some big differences.
I would say give it a shot, though. I loved every second of this game, and I was on the edge myself before I bought it.
Basically, if you like platformers at all, you'll enjoy this.
EDIT: In response to your question, you buy items with gold (like swords, shields, and armor) and they stay in your inventory forever until you buy a different piece of equipment (if you buy a new sword, you lose your old sword, but you can almost always buy your old one back for cheaper.).
This game is also very straightforward I thought. In actual dungeons there are many branching paths, but you go straight to the dungeon, finish it, and then straight to the next. There are also many points of no return in this game. Once you finish a dungeon, you can't go back.
Re: No, There Is Not a Star Fox & Metroid Crossover Game
Reggie sprouting wings actually sounds pretty likely.
Re: Review: Monster World IV (Wii Virtual Console / Mega Drive)
This game is amazing.
Re: Order Up!! Demo On the Back Burner Until Next Week
Eh, didn't really miss it.
Re: Feature: Our Favourite E3 Memories - Part One
Go Reggie! YEAH!
Re: Talking Point: Should Zelda Go Episodic?
No, I hate anything that is episodic. I want the whole game, and I want to pay for it all at once.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th May 2012 (North America)
Got Kirby, my first download in a while. I'll probably get the Rayman demo, too, even though I already have it for 360.
Re: Sakurai Won't Make a Kid Icarus: Uprising Sequel
Shouldn't that be another 21 years?
But still, wish there would be another. Loved Uprising.
Re: Sakurai: Dual Analogue Control in Kid Icarus: Uprising Was "Technically Impossible"
I think it works just fine with the stylus, can't speak for lefties, though.
Re: Nintendo Download: 3rd May 2012 (North America)
Another bad week. I want some VC Handheld.
What baffles me is why put Kirby's Block Ball as coming soon on the eShop and then take weeks to release it?
Re: PEGI Rates Rayman for 3DS Virtual Console
If this comes to America, I will buy it. Loved this game on GBC, wouldn't mind having it on my 3DS.
Re: Nintendo Download: 26th April 2012 (North America)
I don't get it. Why put Kirby's Block Ball in the Kirby section, tell us it's coming soon, and not release it this week?
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th April 2012 (North America)
Nothing again, this week.
What baffles me is why anyone would want a sequel to that doll thing. The first looked horrible.
Re: Talking Point: Is Nintendo Over-Reliant on Super Mario?
I love Mario games to death, but yeah, I can see it.
Just look at the Club Nintendo prizes, most of those are Mario too.
Honestly, I don't mind getting all these Mario games, but I also like Zelda, Star Fox, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pokemon, StarTropics, Kid Icarus, Kirby, etc., etc. And I want some more of those.
By the end of this year, if you add Luigi's Mansion 2, Paper Mario, and Mario Tennis Open to my 3DS games, I'll have 5 games from the Mario franchise on it already, out of a total of 10 games.
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th April 2012 (North America)
Meh. Nothing for me again.
Re: Nintendo Gives Mario a New Website to Call Home
The memory game and quizzes were fun.
Re: Nintendo Download: 29th March 2012 (North America)
Pretty horrible week.
Re: Mutant Mudds Demo Coming This Week
Ok, I'll try it. See if it's worth the $9.
Re: Feature: Obscure Series That Should Return on Wii U
Honestly, I'd rather see a StarTropics 3 on 3DS, but I just really want a new StarTropics.
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th March 2012 (North America)
Guess I'll download Sonic. Hopefully Kid Icarus comes soon.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th March 2012 (North America)
Nothing for me this week.
Re: Talking Point: The Inevitability of Digital Retail Games
Do not want this. At all. The only thing this has going for it is convenience. I would much rather have the disc or cartridge.
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. (3DS eShop / NES)
As much as I love Super Mario Bros. I have it on like 5 or 6 other consoles...
Re: Nintendo Download: 1st March 2012 (North America)
A game I already have on Wii, don't need it again...
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th February 2012 (North America)
Must not buy Super Mario Bros. again. I won't do it.
Re: Welcome to the New Look Nintendo Life!
I actually liked both, so can't complain.
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th February 2012 (North America)
Wanted Kirby's Block Ball, or Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters..oh well.
Re: Can You Complete Super Mario Bros. In Under Five Minutes?
My best is around 8-10. Doubt I could ever do this.
Re: Deep Silver Signs Back to the Future for Europe
This game was amazing, just finished it recently.
Re: Talking Point: NFC and the Latest Wii U Wizardry
Want it.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life Presents... Pullblox Levels
I've only made one so far, and that's the Shantae level I posted.
Re: Sakurai: Next Smash Bros. "May Take a While"
He can take all the time he needs to make a great game.
Re: THQ Has Two Secret Wii U Titles In the Works
Spongebob games. Spongebob games everywhere.
Re: Review: Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island (Game Boy Advance)
Absolutely love this game. I hope they make another sequel sometime in the future for 3DS.
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th January 2012 (North America)
Bleh, nothing again for me.
Re: Review: Zombii Attack (WiiWare)
I hope 3DSWare has better quality control.
Re: Majora's Mask and Dr. Mario Join Club Nintendo Rewards
I can't justify getting one of these. Honestly to get 100 coins I spent roughly $80-$100 in video games.
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th January 2012 (North America)
Nothing for me this week...
Re: Charts: 3rd January 2012 (North America)
Mario Clock? Really? I wonder why that is so high up.
Re: Review: Chronicles of Vampires: Origins (DSiWare)
These all seem like facebook games you have to pay for...