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.
I have nothing more to add, I just wonder the possible GC VC prices. The whole Virtual Console is already terribly overpriced IMO and GC games would probably be somewhere around 15 euros here. Possibly even more.
I'd love to buy more SNES games, or GBA games, they're just too expensive. I can't see it changing either. Discounts are also really rare when it comes to VC. I will whine about this over and over again. You can get several new-ish games from Steam with the price of ONE 20-year-old game. An emulated one. That's not right.
Mine will arrive on monday I guess Saw some of these boxes today while shopping. These plastic statues and stuff are completely useless but sometimes I just can't resist. That shell will go well with my Ganondorf. I still need a Link statue. You hear me Ninty? Zelda U Limited Edition!
I guess I would find a control scheme suitable for me. I'm still undecided about my free game though. This and W101 are my options. W101 I would like to actually buy to support Platinum but I dunno... I wasn't too amazed by the original Pikmin. Never tried the second one.
This could actually be something totally different. Don't know what though. I still don't think they will do MM remake. I don't think it would sell and "rumors" have only come from fans. Please just concentrate on new games Ninty.
At this point a temporary boost is definitely not enough. I hope MK8 serves as a catalyst like they said. If it does nothing, Smash bros. won't either. Sony as a company is also suffering big time so the times are obviously harsh for video gaming.
I'm quite happy if it reaches that target to be honest. I like their approach though. The last goals were unrealistic. Cross my fingers and hope for a miracle :/
The prices on eShop are ridiculously high and not really an option to me. I've downloaded a bunch but not one retail title. I rather buy a physical copy and sell it when I'm done. Otherwise I couldn't afford this hobby.
Yeah, I've been waiting for this. Booting the U does seem a bit slow sometimes when I just want to launch Netflix before my pizza gets cold. Good news. I wonder how much of unused potential there is still left? I bet we'll see many updates in the future.
Oh man... I've thought those Skylanders and Infinity toys look cool if I were still a young boy. But this... I can't help myself, I need these things. I also think this is unbelievably good for Nintendo. This can actually sell the consoles MK8 and Smash Bros. leave untouched. Kids love this stuff.
Even as a huge Zelda fan I'm not even remotely interested. I need news about Project Zero 5(?). Any remake is also welcome since Crimson Butterfly is the only one I've played. Loved that one.
Wii U is not a failure. It just doesn't sell for some reason. As a gamer I've been almost 100% satisfied with it and if it was declared dead today I wouldn't be mad. That said, I would probably continue with PS4 and not buy the next Nintendo offering. Gotta accept the facts.
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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...
Re: Talking Point: The GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U Should Open Some Doors
I have nothing more to add, I just wonder the possible GC VC prices. The whole Virtual Console is already terribly overpriced IMO and GC games would probably be somewhere around 15 euros here. Possibly even more.
I'd love to buy more SNES games, or GBA games, they're just too expensive. I can't see it changing either. Discounts are also really rare when it comes to VC. I will whine about this over and over again. You can get several new-ish games from Steam with the price of ONE 20-year-old game. An emulated one. That's not right.
Re: Video: Watch Us Unbox The Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Bundle
Mine will arrive on monday I guess Saw some of these boxes today while shopping. These plastic statues and stuff are completely useless but sometimes I just can't resist. That shell will go well with my Ganondorf. I still need a Link statue. You hear me Ninty? Zelda U Limited Edition!
Re: Pikmin 3 Update Adds New Stylus Control Style
I guess I would find a control scheme suitable for me. I'm still undecided about my free game though. This and W101 are my options. W101 I would like to actually buy to support Platinum but I dunno... I wasn't too amazed by the original Pikmin. Never tried the second one.
Re: Zelda Williams Will Be at E3 2014 "Doing Something Extra Special"
This could actually be something totally different. Don't know what though. I still don't think they will do MM remake. I don't think it would sell and "rumors" have only come from fans. Please just concentrate on new games Ninty.
Re: Pullblox/Fallblox Sequel Coming to Wii U eShop in Japan on 19th June
Cool! I'm gonna miss the 3D effect though. I think the puzzles look slightly confusing without it.
Re: Nintendo Japan Announces Plans for YouTube Affiliate Program
Not too happy about this kind of decisions :/ Bad rep for Nintendo.
Re: Review: The Denpa Men 3: The Rise of Digitoll (3DS eShop)
Some trilogy sale would be great since I haven't bought even the first one
Re: Video: Feast Your Eyes On Episode One Of Days Of Our Tomodachi Lives
"Understand?! YOU understand!"
"C'mon Martin! ONE fetch quest. Just one..."
Re: Here Are Plenty of Lovely Hyrule Warriors Screenshots at Which to Gawk
I don't trust this kind of screenshots... Obviously not gameplay. Also the game has some serious convincing to do until I consider bying it.
Re: Japanese Retail Sales Struggle as Just 76 Units Separate PS4 and Wii U
At this point a temporary boost is definitely not enough. I hope MK8 serves as a catalyst like they said. If it does nothing, Smash bros. won't either. Sony as a company is also suffering big time so the times are obviously harsh for video gaming.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Free Wii U Game Promotion Extended to Scandinavian Countries
I hope this means they will notice us here in the north more often. I wouldn't mind a full-blown Club Nintendo. I need that useless junk
Re: Satoru Iwata Explains "Conservative" Wii U Sales Projection of Just 3.6 Million Units
I'm quite happy if it reaches that target to be honest. I like their approach though. The last goals were unrealistic. Cross my fingers and hope for a miracle :/
Re: Here Are Five New Retail Titles Coming to Wii U
The trailer of Mind Labyrith didn't reveal that much but I'll keep an eye on that. Also Ennio Morricone mentioned.
Re: Moon Chronicles Lands on the 3DS eShop in North America on 15th May
@6ch6ris6 They've said before that the european rating system is a pain in the butt. I'd think that's the reason.
Re: Sonic Lost World Hits 710,000 Sales as Sega Lines Up Significant 3DS Support
I'd welcome Conduit 3 but it's not very likely. Happy about them supporting the U no matter what those games are.
Re: Download Sales On Nintendo Formats Have Trebled In The Last Two Years
The prices on eShop are ridiculously high and not really an option to me. I've downloaded a bunch but not one retail title. I rather buy a physical copy and sell it when I'm done. Otherwise I couldn't afford this hobby.
Re: Video: Nintendo Shows Off The Wii U's Forthcoming Quick Boot Menu
Yeah, I've been waiting for this. Booting the U does seem a bit slow sometimes when I just want to launch Netflix before my pizza gets cold. Good news. I wonder how much of unused potential there is still left? I bet we'll see many updates in the future.
Re: Satoru Iwata Announces 'Nintendo Figurine Platform' to Utilise NFC for Wii U and 3DS
Oh man... I've thought those Skylanders and Infinity toys look cool if I were still a young boy. But this... I can't help myself, I need these things. I also think this is unbelievably good for Nintendo. This can actually sell the consoles MK8 and Smash Bros. leave untouched. Kids love this stuff.
Re: Hyrule Warriors Set for Summer 2014 Release in Japan, Tecmo Koei Teases Another Major Collaboration
Even as a huge Zelda fan I'm not even remotely interested. I need news about Project Zero 5(?). Any remake is also welcome since Crimson Butterfly is the only one I've played. Loved that one.
Re: Nintendo Reports Financial Losses As Expected, Along With Modest Wii U Sales Targets
@Daemonite Commercial wise, probably. To me, definitely not.
Re: Nintendo Reports Financial Losses As Expected, Along With Modest Wii U Sales Targets
Wii U is not a failure. It just doesn't sell for some reason. As a gamer I've been almost 100% satisfied with it and if it was declared dead today I wouldn't be mad. That said, I would probably continue with PS4 and not buy the next Nintendo offering. Gotta accept the facts.
Re: Review: Abyss (Wii U eShop)
With that price it's a buy. These gameplay mechanics always interest me. Simple but rewarding.