Much as I love Platinum and Wonderful 101...this isn’t a good look. A lot of the support for this game from passionate fans of the game and Platinum, and a lot of them are getting screwed over.
I still love them, and I got my game with no issues and expect the same will happen with my merch but...maybe there could’ve been a better way to do this.
@kingbk Please no. Platinum should have the autonomy they desire, and some of the collaborations they’ve done wouldn’t be possible if they were stifled by being owned by any of the console manufacturers. Look what happened to Clover under Capcom.
I can't run it on my crap PC, will probably give my code to a friend and buy a digital version on either PS4 or Switch. Probably PS4 since I went physical on Switch.
One Piece fanboy here. The storytelling recreated iconic moments fine though did skip a lot. I also think the game is more polished and varied than previous special moves with more organic and varied maps, air combat, and various special moves. I think there was a lot done to make this far and away the best Pirate Warriors. But again, fanboy, take my opinion on this with a grain of salt.
@mesome713 You really are touting conclusions you came to as facts without doing proper research aren't you? The mark of ignorance.
The 'begging for money?' was basically a fancy pre-order system and used to get more existing fans on board while CONTROLLING their own marketing, and hey...it's been working.
They went independent like this and reached out to the fans because they wanted more control of their destiny and not having their IP's owned. I don't remember them whining about lack of marketing from Nintendo though, they seem to have nothing but nice words for them actually.
And they do know who they make the games for, unless you want to blatantly ignore the fact that people who like action games tend to flock to them.
You strike me as someone looking for a reason to hate Platinum because they don't appeal to you.
@mesome713 Nice two cents. Here’s mine, I’m glad Platinum is doing this and doing well for themselves, and I’m happy to say I’m very much not alone in that.
I’m actually very excited about Byleth, Fire Emblem Three Houses was one of my favorite games last year and Byleth is the only playable Fire Emblem character I have any attachment too.
I definitely understand and respect where the disappointment is coming from though.
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Re: PlatinumGames Addresses Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Custom Fees, And Backers Aren't Happy
Much as I love Platinum and Wonderful 101...this isn’t a good look. A lot of the support for this game from passionate fans of the game and Platinum, and a lot of them are getting screwed over.
I still love them, and I got my game with no issues and expect the same will happen with my merch but...maybe there could’ve been a better way to do this.
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K. Rool and Isabelle buffs! Yes! My secondary babies got some love!
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She’s kinda cool, though I don’t think I’ll use her much outside of casual friendlies. The new stage is awesome though.
Re: Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Backers Hit With Customs Charges And Handling Fees
Didn’t get hit by this in the US, but this seriously does suck.
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Only one of these I think i'll ever get 15/15 on
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Wanted Helix but she was my second choice! Awesome!
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Had my eye on this one. Day 1 buy.
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Re: Platinum Already Thinking About More Self-Published Games After Success Of The Wonderful 101: Remastered
@kingbk Please no. Platinum should have the autonomy they desire, and some of the collaborations they’ve done wouldn’t be possible if they were stifled by being owned by any of the console manufacturers. Look what happened to Clover under Capcom.
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Love this game so might double dip for Switch
Re: Video: Performance Is "Still An Issue" In The Switch Version Of The Wonderful 101
Love the game, but no excuse for this. Hope a performance patch comes but come on Platinum.
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I’ve mostly embraced digital, but sometimes will go physical for a good CE
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Nabbing this
Re: The Retail Release Of The Wonderful 101: Remastered Has Been Delayed
I can't run it on my crap PC, will probably give my code to a friend and buy a digital version on either PS4 or Switch. Probably PS4 since I went physical on Switch.
Re: Review: One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 - Exactly What You'd Expect, No More, No Less
One Piece fanboy here. The storytelling recreated iconic moments fine though did skip a lot. I also think the game is more polished and varied than previous special moves with more organic and varied maps, air combat, and various special moves. I think there was a lot done to make this far and away the best Pirate Warriors. But again, fanboy, take my opinion on this with a grain of salt.
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Not even gonna bother with the NA collector's edition. Step your game up NoA if you expect me to care.
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Anyone else tired of NA having lazy collector's editions compared to everyone else?
Re: Video: The Wonderful 101: Remastered Gets A Shiny New Trailer
Now I’m wondering if they’ll be able to ship it to backers internationally at all
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Bought mine at a local convention about 5 years ago.
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I need Friday to be here.
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This is great news
Re: Video: Hideki Kamiya Talks All Things Wonderful 101 As Kickstarter Comes To A Close
I think it is his very best game
Can’t wait to see how they polished it up!
Re: Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Hits $2 Million Dollars, 'Luka's Second Mission' Unlocked
@mesome713 You really are touting conclusions you came to as facts without doing proper research aren't you? The mark of ignorance.
The 'begging for money?' was basically a fancy pre-order system and used to get more existing fans on board while CONTROLLING their own marketing, and hey...it's been working.
They went independent like this and reached out to the fans because they wanted more control of their destiny and not having their IP's owned. I don't remember them whining about lack of marketing from Nintendo though, they seem to have nothing but nice words for them actually.
And they do know who they make the games for, unless you want to blatantly ignore the fact that people who like action games tend to flock to them.
You strike me as someone looking for a reason to hate Platinum because they don't appeal to you.
Re: Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Hits $2 Million Dollars, 'Luka's Second Mission' Unlocked
@mesome713 Considering it was Microsoft’s mismanagement that tanked it...
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These games were great. Tough as nails too.
Re: Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Hits $2 Million Dollars, 'Luka's Second Mission' Unlocked
@mesome713 So you throw stones at things that lie outside your opinion? Also good to know.
Re: Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Hits $2 Million Dollars, 'Luka's Second Mission' Unlocked
@mesome713 Then I don’t know why you’d call it a ‘sad’ company. They have a solid enough audience that I wouldn’t say it’s ‘sad’.
Re: Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Hits $2 Million Dollars, 'Luka's Second Mission' Unlocked
@mesome713 Nice two cents. Here’s mine, I’m glad Platinum is doing this and doing well for themselves, and I’m happy to say I’m very much not alone in that.
Re: Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Hits $2 Million Dollars, 'Luka's Second Mission' Unlocked
@mesome713 Good thing you’re unneeded then.
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Got the day off tomorrow, can’t wait to binge it
Re: PlatinumGames Admits Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Had Nothing To Do With Raising Funds
Good to know outsiders looking in are willing to stupidly write this off as a con or cash grab without knowing jack.
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Wild World above the original?
I disagree honestly, but New Leaf at the top makes sense.
Re: The Wonderful 101: Remastered Smashes Its $1.5 Million Stretch Goal, Platinum Reveals Two More
@BarefootBowser You underestimate action fans
Wonderful 101 is one of the reasons I bought a Wii U, same with Bayonetta 2. More than any game Nintendo announced.
Re: The Wonderful 101: Remastered Smashes Its $1.5 Million Stretch Goal, Platinum Reveals Two More
Still Platinum’s best game in my book, and the best game on Wii U by far
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Pre-loading now
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It’s still lame that they removed the vouchers from the US...
Re: Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Campaign Raises More Than $1 Million In Just Over 12 Hours
My favorite Wii U game, my favorite Platinum/Clover game, my favorite Kamiya directed game, and one of my favorite games of all time.
Switch Pro isn’t this year and PS5 can wait, I went in hard on this Kickstarter
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Just kicked in $332
Happy to do so because I won't get merch for one of my favorite games of all time any other way.
Re: Rumour: Wonderful 101 On Switch Teased (Again) By PlatinumGames
Please give me a port
wonderful 101 is actually the only reason my Wii U is even hooked up right now
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My vacation starts March 20th too!
That isn’t a coincidence
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Going digital on this, but that is pretty sweet
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I’m actually very excited about Byleth, Fire Emblem Three Houses was one of my favorite games last year and Byleth is the only playable Fire Emblem character I have any attachment too.
I definitely understand and respect where the disappointment is coming from though.
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Wonderful 101 is my favorite Wii U game and one of the few reasons my Wii U is still hooked up.
I’m definitely hopeful on a port, if it’s a tweaked version that addresses the fact that two screen gimmick segments can’t be a thing on Switch.