Cool, maybe I'll check it out. It just bugs me a bit that these games arrive so late. They've been on other platforms for ages and are usually quite cheap already or part of Humble Bundles and there we are paying overprice just to play it on this specific platform. Like always, I'll wait for discount.
@invictus4000 I seriously didn't know we already had this in Europe. Downloaded it instantly. A 7-year-old me once struggled with this and I need to show who's the boss some twenty years later
Edit. Blaster Master is what I'm talking about.
Now they have a donation website. It would be really sad if they were in fact for real and now it's ruined I'm not saying they are but in these internet times it's sometimes next to impossible to get reliable info and when the snowball starts rolling...
I'm extremely sceptical and didn't back them up. Still I really really hope this is real. I don't know, someone reliable should investigate this. I really want to know.
Metacritic says 59 on PC and 62 on PS3. Seems like a game that has its flaws but if you're gonna like it you're gonna like it. The price is a bit steep but I'm gonna purchase this, either full-priced or from a sale. Looks great and if they gave it a makeover it would be awesome. Probably not though.
Finland is a Playstation zone, that's why. As a person in my late twenties I'm the only one I know who has a 3DS and the U. Kids are probably busy playing with tablets and teenagers and adults exclusively play NHL, GTA, CoD, Gran Turismo and some other random "mature" themed games. Well, you can see the list, it's pretty accurate.
Personally, I was never interested in Tomodachi Life. It seems like a social game and being a Nintendo gamer in Finland is not a social thing. It's quite lonely.
How many copies are they planning to sell if they don't localise it? Makes no sense to not bring it to US and EU. And every other territory. I seriously want this so make it happen Nintendo!
Consider this bought. I love the mood and visuals of Abyss and this seems to be on the same page. Also Knytt UG was great. The complex controls also seem like something I'd want to dive in. This type of indie stuff is what it's all about!
Don't care whether this is good for their business or not. I just don't want filthy car companies invading my lighthearted entertainment with their ads disguised as DLC. Please, go away.
Well, I'm not "coming back" since I've never owned a Sony or Microsoft console before but I am planning on getting a PS4 at the end of this year. And yeah, I'm happy about the TLOU remastered. So in my case he's quite right.
Edit. Oh, and the point was that I was totally a Wii owner for some years. Played dozens of games.
@Finntendo I don't know, do you feel guilty? Nah, it was probably just me overdoing it again after a couple of decent races. That tends to happen. I just... lose it
I've actually never visited their site. I did after reading this and will never do it again. The comment section was HOSTILE. Nintendo Life may not be Miiverse either but at least most people here are sensible and the overall atmosphere is friendly and mostly constructive even when dealing with serious subjects. I'm happy here.
The lack of buttons is the biggest issue but also the superficiality and shallowness of the games on android devices is what keeps me away from them. Even the most console-like experiences lack all the depth of real console and pc games. Dead Space was okay but mostly "pick this up and then go to next checkpoint". Not to mention the countless Slendy and other games that rely solely on cheap scares. Tablets and phones are great for puzzle games but that's it.
Nobody has mentioned the music. I loved the music and I'm really happy the brother is doing the soundscape again. Good job. Awesome game all in all if not a bit on the short side.
Like many have said, Shadow Wars is surprisingly good and should be bought by anyone who doesn't absolutely hate turn-based strategy. I would re-buy it with that price. Also Rayman Origins and maybe Legends after that.
The price seems a bit steep but I'd really like to give this a chance. It somehow seems really charming to me, don't know why. Half off the price and I'm sold. I'm still quite deep in the MK8 vortex but in a few weeks I might check this out.
Yes, I think Wii U still has a small chance to be a moderate success. Either way, I have enjoyed my Wii U like there is no tomorrow and it is probably my all-time favorite console. I still have many things to look forward to and if I need some of those immature "mature" titles, I will buy a PS4 or a pc. Which I probably will. But I've been satisfied and busy with this console and while I hope long life and prosper for the U, I and the other Wii U owners will have a decent amount of quality games which in the end is the most important thing to us as customers. Ok, off to Mario Kart then
That's fine. SS is my favorite Zelda but it did have excessive hand-holding at times. What bugs me though is that people still consider OoT pretty much flawless while some of its "puzzles" were unfair and stupid. "Oh, you're doing the exact right thing but you stand an inch off so go ahead and think of something else and wander through Hyrule for hours." Yeah, wasn't too fond of that game. It started a lot of beautiful things but every single Zelda after that has been better in my opinion. I want content instead of confusion and content did SS offer.
Fine by me. Actually, I kinda like having at least SOME games on my hard drive. I buy retail 'cause the awful pricing of euro eShop but don't mind having these freebies on hd. And people low on space: you can always re-download everything, so as a last resort you can delete some content you're not playing at the time. Just keep the save files if you want.
I've watched these segments a lot and always laughing my butt off The combination of his witty humour and total lack of gaming skills is a combo to die for.
I love the art style. Skyward Sword was slightly bland when it comes to visuals (while the game itself is one of my favorites of all time). But this... now this is awesome.
Cool interview. Gaming and music are my favorite things and I also listen to game soundtracks regularly. It's sometimes funny to listen to some NES tunes in a crowded bus or something but hey, what can you do? I need my Batman The videogame tunes or I get cranky.
If anything, this whole mess fortifies my decision to stay out of Smash Bros I've never played a Smash Bros. and I won't start now when it's solely a multiplayer experience. Blinding rage is not exactly my thing so bye bye Smash Bros. Forever. epic movie voice
I may have done this unintentionally because it felt logical. Not sure though. I've not seen this technique in use to my knowledge. I don't know, maybe it's ok. Seems like a drag though, constantly tapping drift. Drifting sometimes gets tiring as it is and this doesn't make it more enjoyable. We'll see.
I think Pullblox was the first game I downloaded when I got my 3DS. Still hasn't finished The 3-dimensional nature of the game makes sure some puzzles are unbelievably complex. One of the greatest puzzle-games ever, for sure.
I will probably use the Quick start menu about 9 times out of 10 from now on. Really good update that made the U seem like the console it should have been all along.
I'll check it out later! This is my first online Mario Kart experience so I'm still learning. I've done ok except today I didn't stand a chance with Koopa Troopa He's just too slow I guess. I did better with Rosalina.
Still getting it. I hope they manage to make the Wii U version the definitive edition. Still gonna sell just a couple of hundred k's I think, unfortunately.
Also interesting to see what Square Enix and Tecmo Koei have to offer Hope this will end up being better than last year. It was slightly disappointing back then.
Interesting. So it's not a first or third person shooter. I'm getting a strong vibe of 5/10 but I'll keep an eye on this. Has the potential to surprise. I kind of miss GR: Shadow Wars on 3DS which was surprisingly awesome and if this is anything like that I could give it a go.
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Re: Did You Realise Lone Survivor Was Coming to Wii U Later This Year? Well, It Is
Cool, maybe I'll check it out. It just bugs me a bit that these games arrive so late. They've been on other platforms for ages and are usually quite cheap already or part of Humble Bundles and there we are paying overprice just to play it on this specific platform. Like always, I'll wait for discount.
Re: Curve Studios Is Bringing Spooky Puzzle Title The Swapper To The Wii U eShop
This game is fantastic. Unbelievably atmospheric and those puzzles are just something else.
Re: Devil's Third Will Feature Chicken Gathering, Sports And An Epic Struggle To Liberate North America
I really dislike the main character but I'm still gonna check this out after some reviews.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th July (North America)
@invictus4000 I seriously didn't know we already had this in Europe. Downloaded it instantly. A 7-year-old me once struggled with this and I need to show who's the boss some twenty years later
Edit. Blaster Master is what I'm talking about.
Re: Feature: Ten Wii U and 3DS Games That Are Perfect For Summer
Well, I keep my balcony door open while playing MK8 so it's almost like I'm outside. Honestly, it's too hot right now to do any outdoor activities.
Re: Yokai Watch 2 Maintains Dominance as Hardware Sales Fall in Japan
"Grand Theft Auto V Low Price Version"
Well, at least that's descriptive.
Re: Areal Campaign Suspended By Kickstarter
Now they have a donation website. It would be really sad if they were in fact for real and now it's ruined I'm not saying they are but in these internet times it's sometimes next to impossible to get reliable info and when the snowball starts rolling...
Re: Areal Passes Kickstarter Goal, Yet More Peculiarities and Questions Remain
I'm extremely sceptical and didn't back them up. Still I really really hope this is real. I don't know, someone reliable should investigate this. I really want to know.
Re: Master Reboot to Arrive on the Wii U eShop on 24th July
Metacritic says 59 on PC and 62 on PS3. Seems like a game that has its flaws but if you're gonna like it you're gonna like it. The price is a bit steep but I'm gonna purchase this, either full-priced or from a sale. Looks great and if they gave it a makeover it would be awesome. Probably not though.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Still Competing in Nordic Region Charts, Tomodachi Life Never Has
Finland is a Playstation zone, that's why. As a person in my late twenties I'm the only one I know who has a 3DS and the U. Kids are probably busy playing with tablets and teenagers and adults exclusively play NHL, GTA, CoD, Gran Turismo and some other random "mature" themed games. Well, you can see the list, it's pretty accurate.
Personally, I was never interested in Tomodachi Life. It seems like a social game and being a Nintendo gamer in Finland is not a social thing. It's quite lonely.
Re: New Fatal Frame Will Be Spooking The Wii U In Japan This September
How many copies are they planning to sell if they don't localise it? Makes no sense to not bring it to US and EU. And every other territory. I seriously want this so make it happen Nintendo!
Re: First Impressions: Exploring the Depths of Affordable Space Adventures
Consider this bought. I love the mood and visuals of Abyss and this seems to be on the same page. Also Knytt UG was great. The complex controls also seem like something I'd want to dive in. This type of indie stuff is what it's all about!
Re: Mercedes Reports a Boost in Interest Since Announcing Mario Kart 8 Ad and DLC Deal
Don't care whether this is good for their business or not. I just don't want filthy car companies invading my lighthearted entertainment with their ads disguised as DLC. Please, go away.
Re: Nintendo and Koei Tecmo Hosting Fatal Frame Broadcast on 17th July in Japan
Can't wait! If they decide to skip Europe I will be mad. PZ2 on Wii was awesome. I pre-ordered it back then. Gave me the creeps
Re: Sony: PS4 Is "Welcoming Back" Wii Owners Who Skipped PS3 And 360 Last Gen
Well, I'm not "coming back" since I've never owned a Sony or Microsoft console before but I am planning on getting a PS4 at the end of this year. And yeah, I'm happy about the TLOU remastered. So in my case he's quite right.
Edit. Oh, and the point was that I was totally a Wii owner for some years. Played dozens of games.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th July (Europe)
Now I have no excuse to not get Steamworld Dig. Yay! Maybe my 3DS gets some love for a change. It's been almost obsolete for the past months.
Re: Play: It's The Second Nintendo Life Community GP in Mario Kart 8 - Live!
@Finntendo I don't know, do you feel guilty? Nah, it was probably just me overdoing it again after a couple of decent races. That tends to happen. I just... lose it
Re: Play: It's The Second Nintendo Life Community GP in Mario Kart 8 - Live!
I had fun but started losing my touch on the latter half. You were there, Finntendo!
Re: Play: Time for Another Nintendo Life Community GP - 12th July
Finished the 32 races with 266 points. I did really well on the first half but the second was... let's just say difficult
Re: Kotaku Says YES to the Wii U - Rejoicing Begins
I've actually never visited their site. I did after reading this and will never do it again. The comment section was HOSTILE. Nintendo Life may not be Miiverse either but at least most people here are sensible and the overall atmosphere is friendly and mostly constructive even when dealing with serious subjects. I'm happy here.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2014 - Summer Edition
Watch Dogs and Affordable Space Adventures for me please. Also Bayonetta 2 but don't know if it's a day-one purchase.
Re: Bandai Namco Picks up Project CARS for Worldwide Distribution
I almost wish I was more into cars and racing. I doubt I will get this but I'm totally happy for you driving enthusiasts
Re: Nintendo Supported Our Vision The Most, Says Devil's Third Maker Valhalla Game Studio
@edhe MadWorld on Wii had quite the language.
Re: Stats Suggest That UK Kids Are More Likely To Game On A Tablet Than A Nintendo 3DS
The lack of buttons is the biggest issue but also the superficiality and shallowness of the games on android devices is what keeps me away from them. Even the most console-like experiences lack all the depth of real console and pc games. Dead Space was okay but mostly "pick this up and then go to next checkpoint". Not to mention the countless Slendy and other games that rely solely on cheap scares. Tablets and phones are great for puzzle games but that's it.
Re: Interview: Bertil Hörberg Jumps Back Into the Saddle With Gunman Clive 2
Nobody has mentioned the music. I loved the music and I'm really happy the brother is doing the soundscape again. Good job. Awesome game all in all if not a bit on the short side.
Re: KickBeat: Special Edition Wii U eShop Trailer Shows Deadly Rhythm
All cool looking games. Master Reboot interests me the most though.
Re: Ubisoft Runs Another eShop Discount Bonanza in North America
Like many have said, Shadow Wars is surprisingly good and should be bought by anyone who doesn't absolutely hate turn-based strategy. I would re-buy it with that price. Also Rayman Origins and maybe Legends after that.
Re: First Impressions: Taking Sonic Boom for a Spin on Wii U and 3DS
I hope at least one of them will be great. It's been ages since I last played a Sonic game.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Should Beware the Slippery Slope of Sponsored DLC
I don't like it but I can deal with it. If it gets further than this, then consider me one of those alienated fans.
Re: Mercedes DLC Confirmed for Mario Kart 8 in the West
I also want Coca-cola and LG ads. If I can pay for them, even better!
Re: Review: How to Survive (Wii U eShop)
The price seems a bit steep but I'd really like to give this a chance. It somehow seems really charming to me, don't know why. Half off the price and I'm sold. I'm still quite deep in the MK8 vortex but in a few weeks I might check this out.
Re: Nintendo Executive Suggests Wii U is at a "Tipping Point" Towards Success
Yes, I think Wii U still has a small chance to be a moderate success. Either way, I have enjoyed my Wii U like there is no tomorrow and it is probably my all-time favorite console. I still have many things to look forward to and if I need some of those immature "mature" titles, I will buy a PS4 or a pc. Which I probably will. But I've been satisfied and busy with this console and while I hope long life and prosper for the U, I and the other Wii U owners will have a decent amount of quality games which in the end is the most important thing to us as customers. Ok, off to Mario Kart then
Re: Eiji Aonuma Vows to Reduce Hand-Holding in Future Zelda Installments
That's fine. SS is my favorite Zelda but it did have excessive hand-holding at times. What bugs me though is that people still consider OoT pretty much flawless while some of its "puzzles" were unfair and stupid. "Oh, you're doing the exact right thing but you stand an inch off so go ahead and think of something else and wander through Hyrule for hours." Yeah, wasn't too fond of that game. It started a lot of beautiful things but every single Zelda after that has been better in my opinion. I want content instead of confusion and content did SS offer.
Re: Bayonetta Download Code Included With Retail and eShop Copies of Bayonetta 2
Fine by me. Actually, I kinda like having at least SOME games on my hard drive. I buy retail 'cause the awful pricing of euro eShop but don't mind having these freebies on hd. And people low on space: you can always re-download everything, so as a last resort you can delete some content you're not playing at the time. Just keep the save files if you want.
Re: E3 2014: Nintendo Hopes to Share Metroid News in the "Near Future"
So there is nothing in development yet. Ok, so maybe on their next platform. Sigh...
Re: Weirdness: Conan O'Brien Plays Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
I've watched these segments a lot and always laughing my butt off The combination of his witty humour and total lack of gaming skills is a combo to die for.
Re: E3 2014: Devil's Third Confirmed As Wii U Exclusive
More diversity is a good thing. Unless this turns out bad. Which is totally possible. I'm interested nevertheless.
Re: E3 2014: Zelda Wii U Looks So Great You Really Should Put It On Your Desktop
I love the art style. Skyward Sword was slightly bland when it comes to visuals (while the game itself is one of my favorites of all time). But this... now this is awesome.
Re: E3 2014: Wii U Legend Of Zelda Revealed, Confirmed For 2015 Release
First I was like OMG OMG OMG and the I was like... its...beautiful...Oh, the wait!
Re: E3 2014: Nintendo Reveals New eShop Games in Trailer Extravaganza
Dat Gunman Clive theme though....
Re: Ninterview: Taylor Davis Shares Her Musical Journey and Love for Gaming
Cool interview. Gaming and music are my favorite things and I also listen to game soundtracks regularly. It's sometimes funny to listen to some NES tunes in a crowded bus or something but hey, what can you do? I need my Batman The videogame tunes or I get cranky.
Re: Poll: Should Nintendo Patch The Controversial Fire Hopping Technique In Mario Kart 8?
If anything, this whole mess fortifies my decision to stay out of Smash Bros I've never played a Smash Bros. and I won't start now when it's solely a multiplayer experience. Blinding rage is not exactly my thing so bye bye Smash Bros. Forever. epic movie voice
Re: Poll: Should Nintendo Patch The Controversial Fire Hopping Technique In Mario Kart 8?
I may have done this unintentionally because it felt logical. Not sure though. I've not seen this technique in use to my knowledge. I don't know, maybe it's ok. Seems like a drag though, constantly tapping drift. Drifting sometimes gets tiring as it is and this doesn't make it more enjoyable. We'll see.
Re: Review: Pushmo World (Wii U eShop)
I think Pullblox was the first game I downloaded when I got my 3DS. Still hasn't finished The 3-dimensional nature of the game makes sure some puzzles are unbelievably complex. One of the greatest puzzle-games ever, for sure.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's System Updates Bring The Wii U to Another Level
I will probably use the Quick start menu about 9 times out of 10 from now on. Really good update that made the U seem like the console it should have been all along.
Re: Play: The Nintendo Life Mario Kart 8 GP Is Now Open
I'll check it out later! This is my first online Mario Kart experience so I'm still learning. I've done ok except today I didn't stand a chance with Koopa Troopa He's just too slow I guess. I did better with Rosalina.
Re: Ubisoft Reconfirms Watch Dogs For Fall 2014 Release On Wii U
Still getting it. I hope they manage to make the Wii U version the definitive edition. Still gonna sell just a couple of hundred k's I think, unfortunately.
Re: Official Twitch E3 Schedule Features Four Extra Nintendo Demonstrations, Including an "Unannounced Title"
Also interesting to see what Square Enix and Tecmo Koei have to offer Hope this will end up being better than last year. It was slightly disappointing back then.
Re: Tactical Strategy RPG Based on Sci-Fi TV Series Falling Skies to Invade Wii U
Interesting. So it's not a first or third person shooter. I'm getting a strong vibe of 5/10 but I'll keep an eye on this. Has the potential to surprise. I kind of miss GR: Shadow Wars on 3DS which was surprisingly awesome and if this is anything like that I could give it a go.
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th June (Europe)
I've been waiting for How to survive but I'm not sure I have the money right now and I'll get Mario Kart in few hours so...