I was gonna hold off on getting this for a little while, but after reading this article, I wanted to do my best to support the developer, so I went and bought it from WiiWare today! And it's a really great game! I really hope that enough people buy this that it will meet the threshold.
This game is fantastic! There's only one nitpick I have with it: My high scores are removed and replaced by my lower high scores. Say, for instance, I played a level and got a high score. Then I went and played it again but didn't score as high. My old high score is gone and now replaced by my new high score. What's that all about?
So let me get this straight. Ubisoft pulls Rayman Legends, a guaranteed Wii U system-seller, to way until September. And he's complaining about Wii U sales?
That's what you get for making it available on the Wii as well. Why would parents get a brand new system when they're already gonna invest a lot in a new game + toys? Suddenly, keeping their Wii around makes a whole lot more sense.
But if it was released just for Wii U and not Wii, this could wind up being a system-seller.
Well, I can't call myself a nostalgia addict, because this is my first time ever really getting into the game. It deserves way more than a simple 5. The only thing I could see it getting docked for is the noises from the first two modes. But Mode C, Balloon Trip, is pure bliss. The whole game is quite addictive to me.
(Edit: I could also understand it being docked for 50hz or whatever that is, but this is the US version being reviewed. I disagree with the reasons in the review.)
I was interested in the game, but the price has kept me from checking it out. It's too much of a gamble. That's what happens when you don't provide a demo. I think it's their own faults for it not being as successful as they had hoped.
The bottom ones are easy to do. In fact, I've done Mario, Bowser, and Wario. There's a website called Zombie Pumpkins or something like that, where you download the print. Print it out, tape it on your pumpkin, then punch little wholes around the outlines, making it easy to cut out in a "connect the dots" kind of way.
"As long as Nintendo doesn't make games for smartphones." - some person near the top of the comments.
Excuse me, why not? I don't see a single reason why Nintendo shouldn't. It will only reach out to people with smartphones and help bridge the gap, not to mention that it could help them develop an interest in other Nintendo games. Sounds like a win-win to me.
Also, remember all the mini games for New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario 64 DS? Nintendo could fix those up for smartphones, sell them individually, and make a killing.
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Re: Review: BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (Wii U eShop)
What I got from this review:
"Runner 2 is better than its predecessor in every way! Yet Runner gets ten stars and I'm gonna give this one nine!"
Um. What.
Re: Does The JXD GamePad 2 Remind You Of Anything?
A really crappy copy at that.
Re: Nintendo Download: 7th March 2013 (Europe)
No Shantae yet?
Re: Crytek CEO: "The Notion Of A Single Player Experience Has To Go Away"
I felt a disturbance in the Force-feedback. As if millions of gamers cried out in anguish, then threw their controllers in disgust.
Re: Vblank Entertainment: Retro City Rampage on WiiWare is a "$20,000 Gift to the Fans"
I was gonna hold off on getting this for a little while, but after reading this article, I wanted to do my best to support the developer, so I went and bought it from WiiWare today! And it's a really great game! I really hope that enough people buy this that it will meet the threshold.
Re: Gaijin Games: Runner 2 Fix is On The Way
I haven't experienced this problem at all. o_O
This game is fantastic! There's only one nitpick I have with it: My high scores are removed and replaced by my lower high scores. Say, for instance, I played a level and got a high score. Then I went and played it again but didn't score as high. My old high score is gone and now replaced by my new high score. What's that all about?
Re: Review: Picdun 2: Witch's Curse (3DS eShop)
@RantingThespian Huh? They'd have to have access to the Internet in order to grab this game.
Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Stopped reading after I scanned and saw "UK". Dang it all...
Re: Video: Vblank Entertainment Shows You How to Make a Game for the NES
Awww yeah! I must get this!
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th February 2013 (North America)
@Mr_Trill281 Kirby's Dream Collection, yo!
Re: Runner 2 Confirmed For This Week On North American Wii U eShop
On their website in the blog they say that it will only play with the GamePad and not the Pro Controller. A bit of a shame, but I'll get over it.
Re: Rumour: Rayman Creator To Part Company With Ubisoft
This would certainly teach Ubisoft a lesson in which developers are people that you simply cannot cross and get away with it.
Re: Review: Yoshi (3DS eShop / NES)
"This Video Does Not Exist."
Re: Ubisoft CEO Not Satisfied With Wii U Sales
So let me get this straight. Ubisoft pulls Rayman Legends, a guaranteed Wii U system-seller, to way until September. And he's complaining about Wii U sales?
Does anyone else catch the irony?
Re: Activision's Bobby Kotick Is Disappointed With The Launch Of The Wii U
That's what you get for making it available on the Wii as well. Why would parents get a brand new system when they're already gonna invest a lot in a new game + toys? Suddenly, keeping their Wii around makes a whole lot more sense.
But if it was released just for Wii U and not Wii, this could wind up being a system-seller.
Another day in bad business decisions.
Re: Chances Of Strike Suit Zero Wii U Port Jettisoned Into Deep Space
@Mattiator sounds an awful lot like the unreleased Star Fox 2.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Nine
Black Ops 2 on Wii U. I'm addicted to its online multiplayer. I might also get Darksiders II with the money I was gonna use on Rayman Legends.
Re: Review: Super C (3DS eShop / NES)
@undead_terror Wait. What?
Re: Here's What The Next Mario Kart Looks Like
I wish Nintendo would make these arcade MK's available on console. It's the only way I'll ever get to play them.
Re: GPU Images Reveal Wii U Graphical Power
Haha, my HD TV only outputs in 720p anyways. S'all good...
Re: Rockstar Has "Nothing New" To Report On Grand Theft Auto V Wii U
It would be great to see this on Wii U. If not, well, they don't get my money. That simple. Also, I'll be enjoying Lego City: Undercover.
Re: Review: Ice Climber (3DS eShop / NES)
Stopped reading after the first paragraph. Nintendolife reviews have been really disappointing as of late.
Re: Two Tribes Explains Toki Tori 2 Delay
Still gives me time to play the first Toki Tori then!
Re: Trine 2: Director's Cut Update Hits North America
Voice chat using the GamePad microphone! Sweetsauce!
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops II Wii U Update Hits A Rocky Patch
@Svengoolie How wrong you are. I very much care about this game.
Re: Hyrule Historia Is The Number One Best Selling Book In The US
I'm hoping for a Kindle Fire edition.
Re: Review: Balloon Fight (Wii U eShop / NES)
Well, I can't call myself a nostalgia addict, because this is my first time ever really getting into the game. It deserves way more than a simple 5. The only thing I could see it getting docked for is the noises from the first two modes. But Mode C, Balloon Trip, is pure bliss. The whole game is quite addictive to me.
(Edit: I could also understand it being docked for 50hz or whatever that is, but this is the US version being reviewed. I disagree with the reasons in the review.)
Re: Travellers Tales: LEGO City Undercover "Would Definitely Lose Something On Other Platforms"
Day one purchase for me!
Re: Review: Balloon Fight (Wii U eShop / NES)
Why do people whine about others whining? It's just others sharing their opinion about a review, which they are fully entitled to.
Speaking of which, you can also get to the save state screen by pressing ZR. Kind of useful since the Pro Controller doesn't have a touch screen.
I wonder how you get there with the Wii Remote...
Re: Review: Balloon Fight (Wii U eShop / NES)
Games like this should be applauded for their simplicity. Balloon Trip is my favorite mode and the crud it receives in this review makes no sense.
Re: Review: Balloon Fight (Wii U eShop / NES)
I can't believe how negative this review is. I disagree with a five-star rating 100 percent.
Re: Crystal Dynamics Explains Why Tomb Raider Isn't Coming To Wii U
Cop-out. Plain and simple.
Re: Satoru Iwata Announces 3DS Save Data Transfer Tool
nope.avi
Re: Bowser Is Officially The Greatest Video Game Villain Of All Time
Baldy McNosehair only gets #43? HAHAHAHA! xD
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th January 2013 (North America)
I still think you guys were unfair with the review for The Cave. It's an excellent game.
Also, I very much love Super C! Hopefully it makes it to the Wii U VC.
Re: Publisher Dream
Haha, I fell for Bookstore Dream and was severely disappointed. Not gonna fall for this one.
Re: Review: The Cave (Wii U eShop)
A strongly disagree with this game's rating. It needs to be an 8 at the very least. Great game!
Re: 3D Super Mario Title In Development For Wii U
Super Mario Galaxy 3, please!
Re: Rumour: Today's Nintendo Direct To Focus On Wii U Virtual Console
GBA VC? Oh sure, now that I no longer have a job and it being difficult to find a new one. Just my luck. >_>
Re: Broken Rules "Had Higher Hopes" For Chasing Aurora
I was interested in the game, but the price has kept me from checking it out. It's too much of a gamble. That's what happens when you don't provide a demo. I think it's their own faults for it not being as successful as they had hoped.
Re: Disney Infinity Developer Would Like to Include Star Wars And Marvel
Don't forget the possibility of Indiana Jones being in it as well.
Re: Analyst Firm Concerned That Wii U Will "Lack Broad Appeal"
All I know is that my Wii U is friggin' awesome.
Re: Indie Hit FEZ Is Finally Shaking Off XBLA Exclusivity In 2013
If it comes to eShop, it will be a day one purchase for me!
Re: Feature: Time to Vote For Your Game of the Year
I don't see why people are complaing when the post merely lists suggestions of games.
Re: Feature: The Mushroom Kingdom's Letters to Santa
This is hilarious! And way to play on Peach's Stockholme Syndrome. XD
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Live Streaming Confirmed, But Not on Wii U
I'm so looking forward to getting this for the Wii U!
Re: New Super Mario Bros. 2
Easily the best game for 3DS in my opinion.
Re: These Video Game Pumpkins Are Ghoulishly Effective
The bottom ones are easy to do. In fact, I've done Mario, Bowser, and Wario. There's a website called Zombie Pumpkins or something like that, where you download the print. Print it out, tape it on your pumpkin, then punch little wholes around the outlines, making it easy to cut out in a "connect the dots" kind of way.
It's really fun!
Re: Wii U Comparison Video Shows How It Sizes Up Against Other Nintendo Hardware
He has a Game Boy Player. I'm so jealous right now.
Re: Iwata: We Must Make Smart Devices Our Allies, Not Our Enemies
"As long as Nintendo doesn't make games for smartphones." - some person near the top of the comments.
Excuse me, why not? I don't see a single reason why Nintendo shouldn't. It will only reach out to people with smartphones and help bridge the gap, not to mention that it could help them develop an interest in other Nintendo games. Sounds like a win-win to me.
Also, remember all the mini games for New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario 64 DS? Nintendo could fix those up for smartphones, sell them individually, and make a killing.