@mushroomer That review is, at best, inaccurate. It hardly touches on many key points of the game, and reads as if the reviewer played the game for an hour or two and scrapped it because he didn't like the controls. Compared NLife's review, it is a terrible excuse for journalism and I give it no credibility.
@warioswoods Yes, I used the Tanooki power-up as frequently as it was presented to me in-game, which was nearly every 10 steps. I suppose I should try without it, I really would like a challenge.
@sinalefa If there is no difficulty, it ruins the sense of fun for some gamers. Mindlessly running through levels is not very satisfying for me.
The first run through of SM3DL is beyond easy, and after beating Bowser I have no incentive to get past the first 4 worlds of the "more difficult" run through that I completed in only 3 hours.
The level design of the game is absolutely brilliant, but I could hardly enjoy it when I beat nearly every level in one quick playthrough. Even most of the Star Coins were easy to pick up on the first run through each level.
I don't know much about the overall Japanese game industry, but I almost exclusively play Japanese games. I always notice a great quality. Don't know what games this dude is playing.
If the R/S remakes (which i didn't really want) are included with this game, I'll probably cave. Pokemon has some sort of hold on me. Just looking at the new Pokemon makes me want the game, even though I am disappointed it isn't for 3DS.
I passed on Platinum, but if these are different games than B/W I may not be able to skip them.
@black-kyurem And how do you know this isn't Game Freak just sticking to the same formula? Just because it isn't called Grey version doesn't mean it won't be exactly like every game in the series. And it also doesn't mean it won't be different.
I don't like achievements. I don't hate them, I just think they are artificial "fun" and only work in arcade-like games. I would not like some notification popping up whenever I do something pointless and minor when I'm playing Zelda. And most of them are just that: pointless and minor.
I love RPGs such as Chrono Trigger and Radiant Historia, but I have never played a cinematic action RPG such as this with voice acting, etc. I'm not sure I would enjoy it, but this has me very much intrigued, if anything. When this gets announced for NA, my quest for information will begin.
It will take a large difference from B/W to make me buy it. And I'm not talking 1 new Pokemon or area. @Highwinter: I agree completely. As much as I loved Gold and Silver, I couldn't get into HeartGold. I am just tired of the same game, which I honestly never expected as I am and have been a huge Pokemon fan.
The only thing I dislike so far is that the recent forum posts on the main page are somewhat hidden. I use that box quite often. A simple slide upwards would probably do the trick. Canning the flags is a good move IMO, potential bias/prejudice is nearly eliminated. I really love the new position of the NLife logo, as simple as it may sound.
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Re: Review: Kid Icarus: Uprising (3DS)
@mushroomer That review is, at best, inaccurate. It hardly touches on many key points of the game, and reads as if the reviewer played the game for an hour or two and scrapped it because he didn't like the controls. Compared NLife's review, it is a terrible excuse for journalism and I give it no credibility.
Re: Nintendo Leaves BAFTA Empty-Handed
I'm not used to avoiding specific power-ups at all, so I guess I'll have to change that and stick to normal Mario.
Re: Nintendo Leaves BAFTA Empty-Handed
@warioswoods Yes, I used the Tanooki power-up as frequently as it was presented to me in-game, which was nearly every 10 steps. I suppose I should try without it, I really would like a challenge.
@sinalefa If there is no difficulty, it ruins the sense of fun for some gamers. Mindlessly running through levels is not very satisfying for me.
Re: Nintendo Leaves BAFTA Empty-Handed
The first run through of SM3DL is beyond easy, and after beating Bowser I have no incentive to get past the first 4 worlds of the "more difficult" run through that I completed in only 3 hours.
The level design of the game is absolutely brilliant, but I could hardly enjoy it when I beat nearly every level in one quick playthrough. Even most of the Star Coins were easy to pick up on the first run through each level.
Re: Kingdom Hearts 3D Director Promises 35 Hour Campaign
And I was worried it wouldn't be long and boring.
Re: Feature: The Evolving Role of Swapnote
I've never used it. Whatever.
Re: 3D Beauty Clock Timing a Release on 3DS in Japan
My Japanese 3DS is now shipping.
Re: Michael Pachter Suggests That Wii U Could Struggle
And I suggest the Wii U will be successful.
Re: Be Careful When Watching This Kid Icarus Medusa Trailer
Meh, this made me want the game less.
Re: Resident Evil Revelations Almost Had Campaign Co-Op
I almost went to Italy today. But I didn't and I won't.
Re: Indie Developer Phil Fish Says Japanese Games 'Suck'
I don't know much about the overall Japanese game industry, but I almost exclusively play Japanese games. I always notice a great quality. Don't know what games this dude is playing.
Re: Pokémon Champion Stripped of Title After Hotel Incident
@xenomaster Ditto. Rimshot!
Re: North America, These Are Your Upcoming eShop Games
I'm disappointed not to see NightSky.
Re: Interview: Camille and Kennerly - The Harp Twins
@warioswoods http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSKn8RlD7Is
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Celebrates Japanese Launch at Hooters
That picture has told me I need to go to one of these Hooters in Japan...
Re: This is Meloetta, Pokémon Number 648
I don't understand how a Pokemon can be attractive... Pretty sad.
Re: Capcom Japan Reprints GameCube Game Gotcha Force
Omg capcom ruined my life, can't believe they are doing stuff without my approval
Re: Dragon Quest Monsters 3D Bundle on the Way to Japan
Methinks such a design better and more wholly suited for that of a simple desktop wallpaper. Placed as thus, woe is the misguided consumer.
Re: Get Your Pokémon Sequels Teaser Trailer Here
If the R/S remakes (which i didn't really want) are included with this game, I'll probably cave. Pokemon has some sort of hold on me. Just looking at the new Pokemon makes me want the game, even though I am disappointed it isn't for 3DS.
I passed on Platinum, but if these are different games than B/W I may not be able to skip them.
Re: Get Your Pokémon Sequels Teaser Trailer Here
Most pointless trailer ever.
Re: Fire Emblem: Kakusei Cover Art Released
Elegant.
Re: Pokémon Black & White Version 2 Announced
@black-kyurem And how do you know this isn't Game Freak just sticking to the same formula? Just because it isn't called Grey version doesn't mean it won't be exactly like every game in the series. And it also doesn't mean it won't be different.
Re: Pokémon Black & White Version 2 Announced
It would have only been sensible to release these for 3DS.
Re: Pokémon Black & White Version 2 Announced
@Scrafty Well that is all of the information they have provided. Fair or not, people will judge.
Re: Pokémon Director Hypes up Sunday Announcement
Black and White 2. Wtf.
Re: Pokémon Director Hypes up Sunday Announcement
Ahem... http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml
Re: Feature: 3DS Games You'll Probably Never Play
Save Mega Man, I thought it was a good thing these games never came out.
Re: Pokémon Director Hypes up Sunday Announcement
It will be disappointing.
Re: Review: Dillon's Rolling Western (3DSWare)
There's no way I'm spending $10 on this.
Re: Get a Load of Two Dillon's Rolling Western Trailers
Those trailers are terrible.
Re: The Last Story Coming to Wii in North America
I might have to get this.
Re: Talking Point: Achievements, Trophies and Wii U
I don't like achievements. I don't hate them, I just think they are artificial "fun" and only work in arcade-like games. I would not like some notification popping up whenever I do something pointless and minor when I'm playing Zelda. And most of them are just that: pointless and minor.
Re: Reggie Also Presenting Nintendo Direct Tomorrow
@Oddy You got a laugh out of me
Re: Review: The Last Story (Wii)
I love RPGs such as Chrono Trigger and Radiant Historia, but I have never played a cinematic action RPG such as this with voice acting, etc. I'm not sure I would enjoy it, but this has me very much intrigued, if anything. When this gets announced for NA, my quest for information will begin.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Courting Comcast for Wii U
Won't happen with Comcast.
Re: Reggie Also Presenting Nintendo Direct Tomorrow
Reggie makes me happy.
Re: Pokémon Director Teases Something for Sunday
@DarkKirby My eyes are burning from trying to read that..
Re: Pokémon Director Teases Something for Sunday
It will take a large difference from B/W to make me buy it. And I'm not talking 1 new Pokemon or area.
@Highwinter: I agree completely. As much as I loved Gold and Silver, I couldn't get into HeartGold. I am just tired of the same game, which I honestly never expected as I am and have been a huge Pokemon fan.
Re: Feature: Hironobu Sakaguchi's BAFTA Presentation
No matter how many times I look at that picture, I always think he is giving everyone the bird.
Re: Bit Boy!! ARCADE for eShop is Halfway Done
@Lordlz LOL
@rayword45 All in good fun, I suppose.
Re: Review: Rhythm Heaven Fever (Wii)
I will have to get this.
Re: GAME Not Stocking Tekken 3D Prime Edition
I don't understand why people hate GAME and GameStop...
Re: Theatrhythm Gets the Nobuo Uematsu Tears of Approval
@zeeroid +1 for you for using that term.
Re: Theatrhythm Gets the Nobuo Uematsu Tears of Approval
NO TO SHABBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Review: Tekken 3D Prime Edition (3DS)
@warioswoods LOL
Re: Welcome to the New Look Nintendo Life!
The only thing I dislike so far is that the recent forum posts on the main page are somewhat hidden. I use that box quite often. A simple slide upwards would probably do the trick. Canning the flags is a good move IMO, potential bias/prejudice is nearly eliminated. I really love the new position of the NLife logo, as simple as it may sound.
Re: Welcome to the New Look Nintendo Life!
I like it, the site has a nice feel. Subtle but effective changes.
Re: Jump Magazine Forges More Fire Emblem 3DS Details
I want this to be my first FE game.
Re: Feature: Zelda and Link's Romance in Skyward Sword
Having yet to have finished Skyward Sword, I think their relationship is one of he best things about the game.
Re: Talking Point: When StreetPass Reunites Old Friends
I like this. I would love more of these kinds of articles!