Great review Damo. It's a little dissapointing to hear about the graphical glitches and such, but they don't seem to distract from the overall point of the game: mercilessly beating the tar out of waves of enemies. I don't think I'll get it now, but down the line for sure.
@Token_Girl: You definitely have a point, I just don't see a reason people are getting as angry as they are. This kind of game doesn't really need backlash for something like this, seeing as it's mainly just a high-score run. No story, few unlockables, no real reason to really care about your save file other than high scores (or online profile, if for some reason it doesn't change the name or stats every time it's put into someone else's 3DS). If this was a game that had a purpose other than arcade-style co-op fun, I would wholeheartedly agree with you.
Nice part two, James. I surprisingly liked Shadow the Hedgehog and Riders, and I never even really complained about the Werehog sections in Unleashed, I just thought of it as if Knuckles had his own section of the game. On top of that, I actually prefer the Wii version over the HD versions, since I always seem to crash into hundreds of walls in the Day stages. Not really a point in saying it, I'm just stating my thoughts.
Oh, cool! Nice for the Europeans who like the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! series.
@GuardianAcorn: The dubbed version of F-Zero GP Legend was cancelled before even the first season was done, so I highly doubt they'll put that up anywhere.
If you took every comment with a lack of maturity and sense on these controversy articles and laid them out next to each other, they'd be twice as long as the Great Wall of China.
But the real question is, was the WiiU created to be a threat in the first place? I don't feel like Nintendo is trying to upstage anyone with this console, but, I guess Tretton does.
I think both styles are great. While I'd prefer more exploration for the 3D Marios, this game seems to be a combination of the 3D and 2D game styles, tilting slightly more towards the 2D side, so I don't see why this can't be more straightforward.
@k8smum: I wasn't really talking about Nintendo to be honest, I was talking about businesses in general. I've just been seeing this attitude a lot lately in the entertainment industry. As for the term "haters," well, would you believe I couldn't think of another term? No offense intended.
@Nintendoftw: What Swiket was trying to say is that you're one fish in a school of millions. They won't care if you're a fan simply because they have so many others to fall back on.
I honestly feel like too many people judge companies on their business models and not enough on, well, anything else. If that contributes to the fall of the company, that's their mistake, and while it would let haters get in a cheap, dirty "I told you so," it's not like we never had a good time with whatever they provided us with.
Well, keep doing the 2D and 3D hybrid thing, but when the gameplay shifts to 2D, send it to the controller screen. I mean, that's purely a cosmetic addition, but it still would be something....
I'd say it's pretty smart what they're doing, focusing on Generations at thr moment. A lot of people complained about Sonic 4 but not so much about Colors, so it's probably better to get the game with a mix of Genesis/Colors gameplay out first rather than the controversial game they made with Sonic 4. Not that Sonic 4 was bad, it was just not really the "perfect compliment" to the Genesis titles way too many people were expecting.
While I do love the original sprite graphics, this new 3D presentation of the game looks great! It really makes it look like it's actually taking place in a system of caves rather than the labyrinth of the other releases. I say bring it on!
@moosa: Didn't the development head for this game say "We plan to have Darksiders II on the console at launch" in the E3 3rd party video showcasing all of the hardcore games announced? Granted, "plan" is not the same thing as "will", but it's more than the other games have...
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Re: Tales of the Abyss Dated for Europe
Definitely looking forward to this one, even more than some first-party titles.
Re: Features: Bizarre Emails Sent to Nintendo Life - Volume 3
The noobiness....I'm dying from it.......
Also, what kind of sick barricuda would want Mario is Missing on VC?
Re: SEGA, Aksys and Konami All Use Permanent 3DS Save Data Too
Blah blah Same thing I've been saying in most of these articles blah blah........…
Re: Rumour: SEGA Preparing a Third Sonic Storybook Game
Just make it more like Secret Rings rather than Black Knight, and everything will be alright.
Re: Zelda is No Longer Royalty in Skyward Sword
So, no one else noticed that the villain-esque guy at the end of the trailer looks a LOT like Vaati?
Re: Zelda is No Longer Royalty in Skyward Sword
What Kaiser said. Still cool though.
Re: Review: Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (3DS)
Great review Damo. It's a little dissapointing to hear about the graphical glitches and such, but they don't seem to distract from the overall point of the game: mercilessly beating the tar out of waves of enemies. I don't think I'll get it now, but down the line for sure.
Re: Rumour: The Mercenaries 3D to be Recalled in Australia
@Token_Girl: You definitely have a point, I just don't see a reason people are getting as angry as they are. This kind of game doesn't really need backlash for something like this, seeing as it's mainly just a high-score run. No story, few unlockables, no real reason to really care about your save file other than high scores (or online profile, if for some reason it doesn't change the name or stats every time it's put into someone else's 3DS). If this was a game that had a purpose other than arcade-style co-op fun, I would wholeheartedly agree with you.
Re: Sonic Generations Gets Online Play and StreetPass
You see, that special stage is what I want the modern part of the game to be like! sigh.... At least that's better than nothing....
Re: Rumour: The Mercenaries 3D to be Recalled in Australia
This is a trend? One game is a trend?
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles Bundle Pack is Beautiful
Hmm.......may have to import.....
Re: RE Mercenaries 3D Save Data Will Not Die
I wouldn't say this is that bad.........just.......really odd....
Re: Feature: Sonic: The Nintendo Years - Part Two
Nice part two, James. I surprisingly liked Shadow the Hedgehog and Riders, and I never even really complained about the Werehog sections in Unleashed, I just thought of it as if Knuckles had his own section of the game. On top of that, I actually prefer the Wii version over the HD versions, since I always seem to crash into hundreds of walls in the Day stages. Not really a point in saying it, I'm just stating my thoughts.
Re: Wii U "A Better Fit" for Valve's Development Model
Portal 3.........? Maybe?
Re: Feature: Sonic: The Nintendo Years - Part One
Uh......okay......I don't get how anyone can not like Sonic Battle (okay, I can, but I don't know really anyone who does), but, good feature James.
Re: Feature: The Sonic Games That Never Were
I believe there is an ongoing fan effort to recreate Sonic X-treme using a custom engine, so maybe we will play it one day......
Cool feature, too, very interesting.
Re: Bplus Wants your Input in Developing Three 3DS eShop Games
Wow, Niki Dream (and to a lesser extent, Rock Ball Niki) look really cool! Not so fond of PUZZLEBOX, though.
Re: Kirby Gets His Own TV Channel in Europe Tomorrow
Oh, cool! Nice for the Europeans who like the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! series.
@GuardianAcorn: The dubbed version of F-Zero GP Legend was cancelled before even the first season was done, so I highly doubt they'll put that up anywhere.
Re: WayForward Pursuing Shantae for 3DS Virtual Console
That would seriously rock.
Re: After 1980s Valet Parking Comes 1950s Lawn Mower Kids
Has anyone called it yet? No? I'm going for it then:
Game of the Year right here.
Re: Wii U Striking Balance Between Performance and Price
I'm gonna have to say $350-400 on the price. That way, it won't he too mich higher than the current gen with it's smaller jump in power.
Re: Sony: Wii U is No Threat, Says "Welcome to 2006, Nintendo"
W.....tha....bu....qua....FEATURED!?
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Re: Sony: Wii U is No Threat, Says "Welcome to 2006, Nintendo"
If you took every comment with a lack of maturity and sense on these controversy articles and laid them out next to each other, they'd be twice as long as the Great Wall of China.
..........just saying.
Re: Sony: Wii U is No Threat, Says "Welcome to 2006, Nintendo"
I'm starting to think James gets a kick of of seeing the reactions to these articles....
Re: First Impressions: Kirby Wii
This looks like a blast! I say bring it on!
Re: Sony: Wii U is No Threat, Says "Welcome to 2006, Nintendo"
But the real question is, was the WiiU created to be a threat in the first place? I don't feel like Nintendo is trying to upstage anyone with this console, but, I guess Tretton does.
Re: This GameStop Really, Really Loves Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Oh come on, guys, that bottle is obviously full of Blue Potion.
Re: Miyamoto: Virtual Boy Games on 3DS Could Happen
, I wonder if Shigs has a soft spot for the ol' red-eye blinder.....
This would be great, though, as I don't think any of the VB titles were inherently bad, they were just a significant strain on your eyes.
Re: Nintendo Not Interested in Producing Free-To-Play Software
@golephish: Europeans already have it.
Re: Check Out This Awesome Promotional Zelda Hat
Nice hat, Daddy Newts.
Re: Super Mario 3DS Has More Thrills, Less Exploration
I think both styles are great. While I'd prefer more exploration for the 3D Marios, this game seems to be a combination of the 3D and 2D game styles, tilting slightly more towards the 2D side, so I don't see why this can't be more straightforward.
Re: Nintendo Not Interested in Producing Free-To-Play Software
@k8smum: I wasn't really talking about Nintendo to be honest, I was talking about businesses in general. I've just been seeing this attitude a lot lately in the entertainment industry. As for the term "haters," well, would you believe I couldn't think of another term? No offense intended.
Re: Nintendo Not Interested in Producing Free-To-Play Software
@Nintendoftw: What Swiket was trying to say is that you're one fish in a school of millions. They won't care if you're a fan simply because they have so many others to fall back on.
I honestly feel like too many people judge companies on their business models and not enough on, well, anything else. If that contributes to the fall of the company, that's their mistake, and while it would let haters get in a cheap, dirty "I told you so," it's not like we never had a good time with whatever they provided us with.
Re: Surprise, SEGA Bringing High Definition Sonic to Wii U
Well, keep doing the 2D and 3D hybrid thing, but when the gameplay shifts to 2D, send it to the controller screen. I mean, that's purely a cosmetic addition, but it still would be something....
Re: SEGA Unveils 20th Anniversary Sonic Figurine
Oooooooooh......Pretty....
Re: Nintendo Nearly Dropped MotionPlus from Skyward Sword
Eguchi slaps Aonuma
What are you thinking, fool!?
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th June 2011 (North America)
Ooh, DK'94 and Mega Man 5! Definitely will be looking into those.
Re: Ocarina of Time 3D Advert Features Zelda and Her Father
Robin Williams named his daughter Ze........holy beardmen, that's awesome!
Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 Due "In the Near Future"
I'd say it's pretty smart what they're doing, focusing on Generations at thr moment. A lot of people complained about Sonic 4 but not so much about Colors, so it's probably better to get the game with a mix of Genesis/Colors gameplay out first rather than the controversial game they made with Sonic 4. Not that Sonic 4 was bad, it was just not really the "perfect compliment" to the Genesis titles way too many people were expecting.
Re: Share Your Own Stages Online in Tekken Wii U
Lol, the tag stays on for a year? That would be hilarious for me to watch.
Re: Gaijin Games Details New Content in BIT.TRIP COMPLETE
Ooooh.... This may be worth getting both titles. Saga for portability, Wii for extra features.
Re: CryENGINE "Pretty Much Running" on Wii U
Ooh, this should be cool. I would love to see Crysis on a Nintendo system.
Re: Nintendo Taking "Massive Leap" with Wii U's Online Set-Up
We'll see. As long as the internet's airtight with it's security, though, (lookin' at you, PSN) the rest can come later.
Re: Over 1 Million 3DS Consoles Sold in Japan
Good job on the end with Mercenaries. That'll sell some units.
Re: This Video of Kirby Wii Does Not Suck
Co-op and classic Kirby? Cool.
Also....LIMIT BREAK with the sword.
Re: Iwata: "We've Finally Reached the Digital Sales Starting Line"
I agree with everything Monsti said. Everything.
Re: First Impressions: Cave Story (3DS)
While I do love the original sprite graphics, this new 3D presentation of the game looks great! It really makes it look like it's actually taking place in a system of caves rather than the labyrinth of the other releases. I say bring it on!
Re: First Impressions: Mutant Mudds (3DSWare)
This looks like it could be great game for classic platforming fans. It sort of looks like Cave Story meets Wario Land to me.
Re: Super Mario 3DS Has a Zelda-Style Dungeon Level
Pikmin 3 on WiiU, huh? Good, I think it can really benefit from that hardware.
Re: Darksiders II Launching in 2012 for Wii U
@moosa: Didn't the development head for this game say "We plan to have Darksiders II on the console at launch" in the E3 3rd party video showcasing all of the hardcore games announced? Granted, "plan" is not the same thing as "will", but it's more than the other games have...