Nah nah nah, Mega Man & Bass is the worst. Awful level/boss design there, although the sound and visual design is really quite nice. (Haven't played Challenger from the Future, can't speak for that one.)
It's a bit of a stretch, but I do hope they include an option to switch between the GameCube and Wii versions. I've only ever played the Wii version, and flipping the entire world would really throw me off.
@BulbasaurusRex I suppose models may be a problem for a costume like Dry Bowser, but I still feel like Nintendo could get away with much more. Characters like Mr. L. wouldn't require any drastic changes, and I doubt changing Samus' visor shape on her Dark Samus alt. would be much of a problem. Even changing Link to look like he's wearing a more legitimate Zora Suit would be no more than changing Robin's hair.
As for Sonic's friends, they might be a problem, due to the shape of their bodies not compensating for Sonic's attacks. I don't see how Shadow being an assist trophy is a problem, though. Litte Mac was an assist as well! Shadow also has a good few pre-existing voice clips, and Robin has changed voice clips as well. Don't know how much of a problem it'd be to get his voice, however.
Wow! Lots of examples listed here I didn't quite get before, though some I feel are a stretch.
Anybody else think Nintendo could do a MUCH better job with costumes in Smash? Come on! Mr. L.? A real Fusion Suit with its own model? Dry Bowser? What about a better Galacta Knight, or a real Zora Tunic from Twilight Princess? Conductor Link? Different Robot Masters, or the main protagonists from each Mega Man series? What about Sonic's friends, at least Shadow? The possibilities are endless, and I'm barely even scratching the surface.
Neat and all, but I really do wish it was a character with more history, or a bigger tie to Nintendo (preferably a Nintendo series not yet represented in Smash) rather than Shovel Knight.
Everybody wants non-Nintendo characters, but I say we give some of Nintendo's other IPs some representation! Splatoon? Codename S.T.E.A.M.? Pushmo, Golden Sun, Harmoknight, Dillon's Rolling Western? What about Chibi-Robo and Rhythm Heaven? Nintendogs or Brain Age, even? Balloon Fight?
@BLPs You're not alone! I love Sonic Lost World, though I can see some of the issues people had in regards to levels design. Controls though? Nah, they're fine. The Wii U version is underrated. The 3DS version...well...
Anyways, I'm not sure I'm really liking this guy. Sounds pretty obnoxiously egotistical, and it seems like he won't live up to his own failures. I'm pretty sure he's deleting negative Facebook comments on that post though, 'cause I didn't see a single negative one. It's all just "You're so great" and "Reviewers are terrible!"
I heard some people on Rockman Corner saying that this may be Capcom trying to reinstitute the Mega Man brand into relevance. Here's hoping it leads to more super fighting robots.
@RupeeClock Man of Action made Big Hero 6, huh? If I wasn't interested before, I am now. I remember Generator Rex being good too, but I was never interested in Ben 10.
Now that I think of it, does Man of Action have something for transforming heroes? Rex, Ben, with Big Hero 6, not so much, but now Mega Man? Interesting.
Either this or Zero 3 are probably my favorites in the series- I recommend all of these games. Skip the first and watch a let's play or something to get the important parts if you'd like, as the first isn't the greatest of Mega Man games. Though I'd recommend playing them through the Zero Collection- more control options and better music quality, plus extras! I'm surprised that the story wasn't mentioned in the review- I love the ending and the overall story of this series, it is absolutely fantastic!
@DeltaPeng Dang. Hopefully they do something better about that, like 2 player Turf War, with special maps designed around the mode. What happens when there are no more online servers? It's a shame, I was hoping for local vs. or local coop online at least.
This game does have offline multiplayer in the same ways offered online, right? Like, say, you can play modes that are available online but locally with multiple people? Sorry if it was mentioned in the review, I may have missed it.
I agree, day one DLC is total nonsense. Physical or not, if you have it done, put it in the game. Don't take out content for a few extra bucks.
I will be picking up this game though, assuming it gets good feedback! I am a huge Mega Man fan, and Comcept has already proved it can make an awesome game in the form of Azure Striker Gunvolt. Physical it is, but I hope that digital buyers get what's already been completed.
Um, Reckless Wii Notice Screen Guy?! I've heard suggestions that say his Final Smash should be letting go of the wrist strap!
Nah, but seriously, definitely the Inklings. I would definitely buy some more fighter costumes. Mr. L., different costumes for the other Mega Men as Mega Man, Mrs, Pac-Man, would all be sweet!
You know what this reminds me of? Jumpstart World. An old educational game with visuals just like this. Except this is a bit creepier. It doesn't look that great anyways, and the platforming doesn't seem all that special.
Gotta agree with everyone else here, this is nothing to be offended over. Too many people just get offended over nothing for the sake of it lately. The rest of the video was kind of neat though.
Can't say I was expecting this. I'm gonna have to get rid of my thousand or so coins that I have saved up! I wonder if they keep the Platinum rewards for this year?
Sweet! Can't wait to see more about upcoming games tomorrow. I'd like to hear about Paper Mario U though... I really hope that exists. Nintendo Directs never cease to excite me!
Great, Game Theory loosely tying obscure and unrelated facts together again. At least, that's what every other one of this guy's videos are. I think I'll pass.
Definitely Smash U. The awesome roster (Miis! Mega Man! Sonic and Pac-Man too!), amazing visuals and soundtrack, omega forms for every stage (which are also awesome), great single player, and great balance and gameplay. Everything is just awesome about this game!
I've never played Melee, but honestly it doesn't look all that special. 64 is just ok but feels kind of clunky. I haven't played Smash 3DS all that much but it's very fun.
Brawl is also a lot of fun but the randomness really holds it back- loved the Subspace Emissary though. I wish they had left it in the Wii U version. Imagine a campaign with the new roster!
@Caryslan My thoughts exactly, I love the Zero games but some of its design choices baffle me, like ranking to get weapons and grinding for E-crystals.
@kidwalrus They brought it down a couple points for more than difficulty. Read the review.
@NodesforNoids I meant nostalgic in the sense that I played it as a child and remember it fondly because of that, but perhaps you're right.
Yet even when not compared to its genre or series, Sticker Star is a mess of a game due to its gameplay problems, as well as others. Its main gameplay, the fighting, is unnecessary, there is a ton of trial and error, puzzles with no room for error, etc. Its other gameplay, world exploring, is just okay but is complemented by its music and art style. It feels a bit like you ignored most of my comment, which details the gameplay flaws that overall make Sticker Star terrible.
@dequesi I beg to differ. As someone who has no nostalgic bias, here's why Sticker Tsar is literally one of the worst games I've ever played:
Pros: Great soundtrack, awesome visual style, neat concept
Cons: Battling is unnecessary: you fight with stickers to get coins to get stickers to get coins to...
The boss fights are trial and error your first time through unless you have the one correct sticker that makes it a total cakewalk.
Serious lack of creativity. Every character is an established Mario character and are incredibly boring (even Bowser!) with the exception of Kersti.
None of that Paper Mario charm like every other game in the series had.
Extremely vague puzzles that require a specific object. Did I mention that the puzzles have no room for error? Nah, the only kind of ball that can knock down pins is a bowling ball, nothing else...same with that snow melting puzzle...
Ugh, I could go on and on about this mess of a game...
The demo was pretty good and I enjoyed the exploration aspect, but the fact that it is mandatory kind of detracts from my desire to buy this game. I enjoy exploring but sometimes I just want to go fast. Yeah- going fast in a Sonic game.
Looks really cute! I wonder how it'll use amiibo. Hope I can get it for Christmas, but not sure due to wanting Hyrule Warriors or Tropical Freeze as well.
@antdickens The problem with judging games for their time is that many Ocarina fans still declare it the greatest game of all time. Many say, "Oh it was revolutionary back then," but then state it's better than games today as if that justifies it. You know what was revolutionary? Pong. Why isn't Pong at the top of lists? Because people look at it objectively and compare it to what we have today. But many Ocarina Fans fail to do such a thing, and don't compare it to what we have today.
I'm not trying to attack you nor am I mad at you, I'm just saying. After playing through Ocarina today with no bias, I can say that it is great for its time and still pretty good now, but in my opinion, other Zeldas do what it does better (except music. Oh yes, that music!)
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Re: Review: Mega Man 7 (New 3DS / SNES)
Nah nah nah, Mega Man & Bass is the worst. Awful level/boss design there, although the sound and visual design is really quite nice. (Haven't played Challenger from the Future, can't speak for that one.)
Re: Video: Check Out a Graphical Comparison for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
It's a bit of a stretch, but I do hope they include an option to switch between the GameCube and Wii versions. I've only ever played the Wii version, and flipping the entire world would really throw me off.
Re: Video: Learn About Alternate Costume Origins In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS
@BulbasaurusRex I suppose models may be a problem for a costume like Dry Bowser, but I still feel like Nintendo could get away with much more. Characters like Mr. L. wouldn't require any drastic changes, and I doubt changing Samus' visor shape on her Dark Samus alt. would be much of a problem. Even changing Link to look like he's wearing a more legitimate Zora Suit would be no more than changing Robin's hair.
As for Sonic's friends, they might be a problem, due to the shape of their bodies not compensating for Sonic's attacks. I don't see how Shadow being an assist trophy is a problem, though. Litte Mac was an assist as well! Shadow also has a good few pre-existing voice clips, and Robin has changed voice clips as well. Don't know how much of a problem it'd be to get his voice, however.
Re: Video: Learn About Alternate Costume Origins In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS
Wow! Lots of examples listed here I didn't quite get before, though some I feel are a stretch.
Anybody else think Nintendo could do a MUCH better job with costumes in Smash? Come on! Mr. L.? A real Fusion Suit with its own model? Dry Bowser? What about a better Galacta Knight, or a real Zora Tunic from Twilight Princess? Conductor Link? Different Robot Masters, or the main protagonists from each Mega Man series? What about Sonic's friends, at least Shadow? The possibilities are endless, and I'm barely even scratching the surface.
Re: Apparent Confirmation Emerges of Shovel Knight for Super Smash Bros., Denied in Vain By Yacht Club Games
Neat and all, but I really do wish it was a character with more history, or a bigger tie to Nintendo (preferably a Nintendo series not yet represented in Smash) rather than Shovel Knight.
Re: Rumour: Data Miner Discovers Three Empty Character Slots in Super Smash Bros.
Everybody wants non-Nintendo characters, but I say we give some of Nintendo's other IPs some representation! Splatoon? Codename S.T.E.A.M.? Pushmo, Golden Sun, Harmoknight, Dillon's Rolling Western? What about Chibi-Robo and Rhythm Heaven? Nintendogs or Brain Age, even? Balloon Fight?
Re: Negative Reception For Devil's Third Is Due To Poor Player Skill, Claims Tomonobu Itagaki
@BLPs You're not alone! I love Sonic Lost World, though I can see some of the issues people had in regards to levels design. Controls though? Nah, they're fine. The Wii U version is underrated. The 3DS version...well...
Anyways, I'm not sure I'm really liking this guy. Sounds pretty obnoxiously egotistical, and it seems like he won't live up to his own failures. I'm pretty sure he's deleting negative Facebook comments on that post though, 'cause I didn't see a single negative one. It's all just "You're so great" and "Reviewers are terrible!"
Re: Mario & Luigi Paper Jam Brings More RPG Action To 3DS Next Year
I don't know how I feel about this but I think I like it.
Re: New Mega Man TV Series Blasting Its Way to Screens in... 2017
Please, please don't be cancelled.
I heard some people on Rockman Corner saying that this may be Capcom trying to reinstitute the Mega Man brand into relevance. Here's hoping it leads to more super fighting robots.
@RupeeClock Man of Action made Big Hero 6, huh? If I wasn't interested before, I am now. I remember Generator Rex being good too, but I was never interested in Ben 10.
Now that I think of it, does Man of Action have something for transforming heroes? Rex, Ben, with Big Hero 6, not so much, but now Mega Man? Interesting.
Re: Minecraft Rival LEGO Worlds Released As Early-Access Download on Steam
I absolutely NEED this. The freedom looks absurdly large and with multiplayer, local or online, this could be amazing.
Re: Review: Mega Man Zero 4 (Wii U eShop / Game Boy Advance)
Either this or Zero 3 are probably my favorites in the series- I recommend all of these games. Skip the first and watch a let's play or something to get the important parts if you'd like, as the first isn't the greatest of Mega Man games. Though I'd recommend playing them through the Zero Collection- more control options and better music quality, plus extras! I'm surprised that the story wasn't mentioned in the review- I love the ending and the overall story of this series, it is absolutely fantastic!
Re: Competition Winners: Here Are The Masters of Splatoon Propaganda
Wow, these are fantastic! I'm a big fan of "Think Ink" and "Beware the Octarians."
Re: Review: Splatoon (Wii U)
@DeltaPeng I was thinking about those problems. I do agree with you about focus on online.
Re: Review: Splatoon (Wii U)
@DeltaPeng Dang. Hopefully they do something better about that, like 2 player Turf War, with special maps designed around the mode. What happens when there are no more online servers? It's a shame, I was hoping for local vs. or local coop online at least.
Re: Review: Splatoon (Wii U)
This game does have offline multiplayer in the same ways offered online, right? Like, say, you can play modes that are available online but locally with multiple people? Sorry if it was mentioned in the review, I may have missed it.
Re: Assault Android Cactus is Blasting Its Way to Wii U This Summer
I remember this! I saw someone showing it off a while ago...it looked pretty fun! Hopefully I can pick it up.
Re: More Club Nintendo Goodies Coming To The European Stars Catalogue
I'm happy with games but OH MY GOD that stuff looks so cool.
Re: Mighty No. 9 Confirmed for September Release, Along With Physical Retail Version
I agree, day one DLC is total nonsense. Physical or not, if you have it done, put it in the game. Don't take out content for a few extra bucks.
I will be picking up this game though, assuming it gets good feedback! I am a huge Mega Man fan, and Comcept has already proved it can make an awesome game in the form of Azure Striker Gunvolt. Physical it is, but I hope that digital buyers get what's already been completed.
Re: Weirdness: Care for Your Own Virtual King Dedede
Huh...this is adorable! I don't know if I'd play it, I always feel guilty with these kinds of games when I take a prolonged break.
Re: Poll: Which Characters Do You Want to Win the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot?
Um, Reckless Wii Notice Screen Guy?! I've heard suggestions that say his Final Smash should be letting go of the wrist strap!
Nah, but seriously, definitely the Inklings. I would definitely buy some more fighter costumes. Mr. L., different costumes for the other Mega Men as Mega Man, Mrs, Pac-Man, would all be sweet!
Re: Gallery: Yarn Yoshi Is Just Too Darn Cute
Oh my GOSH this issue ADORABLE!
Re: Feature: Gawk at Fancy Super Smash Bros. Mewtwo Screens and Full Costume DLC Details
Those X and a Protoman costumes are awesome, and so is the Link one. Can't wait!
Re: Nintendo Reveals the Final Club Nintendo Elite Rewards
I'll be taking DKC TF, thank you! I've been waiting to play this one!
Re: Freedom Planet Bringing Its Brand of Sonic-Style Action to Wii U
@ricklongo I believe the classic mode turns off the voice acting.
Anyways, excited for this! I've been hearing good things about this one.
Re: Clive 'N' Wrench Aims to Bring Back Those Rare 3D Platforming Memories on Wii U
You know what this reminds me of? Jumpstart World. An old educational game with visuals just like this. Except this is a bit creepier. It doesn't look that great anyways, and the platforming doesn't seem all that special.
Re: Video: YouTube's Gaming Historian Takes Offense At One Element Of Mario's Game Boy Past
Gotta agree with everyone else here, this is nothing to be offended over. Too many people just get offended over nothing for the sake of it lately. The rest of the video was kind of neat though.
Re: Weirdness: Sonic Boom Writer Jokes About Knuckles Infinite Jump Glitch Being Canon, Fan Video Makes It So
This is amazing! Glad to see they have a sense of humor and decided to joke about this.
Re: New Pokkén Tournament Controller and Gameplay Details Emerge
Reminds me of Naruto Shippuden! My brother loves that and Pokémon, he would adore this!
Re: Ninterview: Learning Retro Secrets With A Former Nintendo Game Play Counselor
Wow, this was really interesting! Sounds like it was a fun job!
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards are Updated for January, Kicking Off Its Final Run
Actually, I rather like these! Since these will be here until the end of June I'll wait to see what comes in the next few months.
Re: Club Nintendo to Close, With Replacement Loyalty Programme Coming Later in the Year
Can't say I was expecting this. I'm gonna have to get rid of my thousand or so coins that I have saved up! I wonder if they keep the Platinum rewards for this year?
Good bye Club Nintendo!
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 14th January, With Focus on Spring Releases
Sweet! Can't wait to see more about upcoming games tomorrow. I'd like to hear about Paper Mario U though... I really hope that exists. Nintendo Directs never cease to excite me!
Re: Weirdness: This Interpretation of Super Smash Bros. 'Lore' Takes a Serious Turn
Great, Game Theory loosely tying obscure and unrelated facts together again. At least, that's what every other one of this guy's videos are. I think I'll pass.
Re: Poll: Which is the Best Super Smash Bros. Game?
Definitely Smash U. The awesome roster (Miis! Mega Man! Sonic and Pac-Man too!), amazing visuals and soundtrack, omega forms for every stage (which are also awesome), great single player, and great balance and gameplay. Everything is just awesome about this game!
I've never played Melee, but honestly it doesn't look all that special. 64 is just ok but feels kind of clunky. I haven't played Smash 3DS all that much but it's very fun.
Brawl is also a lot of fun but the randomness really holds it back- loved the Subspace Emissary though. I wish they had left it in the Wii U version. Imagine a campaign with the new roster!
Re: Weirdness: Fan Creates Wind Waker Overworld From LEGO
Wow! That is awesome!
Re: Review: Mega Man Zero (Wii U eShop / Game Boy Advance)
Insults are not necessary -Lz
Re: Review: Mega Man Zero (Wii U eShop / Game Boy Advance)
@Caryslan My thoughts exactly, I love the Zero games but some of its design choices baffle me, like ranking to get weapons and grinding for E-crystals.
@kidwalrus They brought it down a couple points for more than difficulty. Read the review.
Re: Mega Man Zero Arrives Along With More Discounts on the Wii U eShop
Oh awesome! I should pick up the Gameboy titles while they're cheap! Thanks Nintendo Life.
Re: Rumour: Dubious Walmart Listing Suggests Supposed Paper Mario Title for Wii U
@NodesforNoids I meant nostalgic in the sense that I played it as a child and remember it fondly because of that, but perhaps you're right.
Yet even when not compared to its genre or series, Sticker Star is a mess of a game due to its gameplay problems, as well as others. Its main gameplay, the fighting, is unnecessary, there is a ton of trial and error, puzzles with no room for error, etc. Its other gameplay, world exploring, is just okay but is complemented by its music and art style. It feels a bit like you ignored most of my comment, which details the gameplay flaws that overall make Sticker Star terrible.
Re: Rumour: Dubious Walmart Listing Suggests Supposed Paper Mario Title for Wii U
Please let this be true, please!
Re: Rumour: Dubious Walmart Listing Suggests Supposed Paper Mario Title for Wii U
@dequesi I beg to differ. As someone who has no nostalgic bias, here's why Sticker Tsar is literally one of the worst games I've ever played:
Pros: Great soundtrack, awesome visual style, neat concept
Cons: Battling is unnecessary: you fight with stickers to get coins to get stickers to get coins to...
The boss fights are trial and error your first time through unless you have the one correct sticker that makes it a total cakewalk.
Serious lack of creativity. Every character is an established Mario character and are incredibly boring (even Bowser!) with the exception of Kersti.
None of that Paper Mario charm like every other game in the series had.
Extremely vague puzzles that require a specific object. Did I mention that the puzzles have no room for error? Nah, the only kind of ball that can knock down pins is a bowling ball, nothing else...same with that snow melting puzzle...
Ugh, I could go on and on about this mess of a game...
Re: Review: Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (3DS)
The demo was pretty good and I enjoyed the exploration aspect, but the fact that it is mandatory kind of detracts from my desire to buy this game. I enjoy exploring but sometimes I just want to go fast. Yeah- going fast in a Sonic game.
Re: Review: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Wii U)
Looks really cute! I wonder how it'll use amiibo. Hope I can get it for Christmas, but not sure due to wanting Hyrule Warriors or Tropical Freeze as well.
Re: Review: Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue (Wii U)
@Mega719 Not anymore. Sun Do has posted his own brilliant creations! Anyone else feel like lance is just advertising?
Re: Upcoming DLC for Mighty Gunvolt Unleashes New Stages and Bosses
Seems pretty cool, and it's at a pretty good price too! Maybe if I have some extra cash I'll get the DLC, since Mighty Gunvolt was fairly short.
Re: Nintendo 64x64: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
@antdickens The problem with judging games for their time is that many Ocarina fans still declare it the greatest game of all time. Many say, "Oh it was revolutionary back then," but then state it's better than games today as if that justifies it. You know what was revolutionary? Pong. Why isn't Pong at the top of lists? Because people look at it objectively and compare it to what we have today. But many Ocarina Fans fail to do such a thing, and don't compare it to what we have today.
I'm not trying to attack you nor am I mad at you, I'm just saying. After playing through Ocarina today with no bias, I can say that it is great for its time and still pretty good now, but in my opinion, other Zeldas do what it does better (except music. Oh yes, that music!)
Re: Interview: Mobot Studios Discusses Paper Monsters Recut and its Commitment to Wii U
I hadn't heard of this one! This looks pretty fun!
Re: Turns Out The GameCube Controller Adapter Won't Be Compatible With Other Wii U Software
Man, and I was really hoping for GCN Virtual Console. I suppose I won't be picking up one of these soon.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Final Week Details For Its Super Smashing eShop Sale
Sweet! I may pick up DKC Tropical Freeze or New Leaf!
Re: Review: Fantasy Life (3DS)
This looks pretty intriguing! I'll try to pick it up, but not before Smash Wii U or Azure Striker Gunvolt.