Mobile phones and serious gaming don't really go well together, for -at least- two reasons: battery drainage, and lack of buttons. I still haven't seen these problems solved in a clever and elegant way, sorry.
Agree with whoever said this game need a demo, so everyone can play it and form their own opinion. Pretty sure that will make more people appreciate it, if one of the main probs is the control scheme. Graphics could be better, but as long as he can mantain 30fps, I think it's fine like that, and bugs can be patched. Good luck to the game.
@Faruko What, now that they're selling software like crazy for it? You build the user base, which is there now, and then you reap the benefit by selling software to them, that's how it works, and that's where the money is: software, not hardware. Also, that's why WiiU has been abandoned by most 3rd parties. But that's a story for another day.
Lego City Undercover still the best, 'nuff said. And after the mess with Lego Hobbit, it's gonna take something VERY good to convince me. Maybe Lego Worlds, it that ever comes to WiiU...
@Cypronia By the way, just in case you missed my suggestions:
Third Mode (Adventure Mode, I think it should be called): I would leave everything the same , just lower the damage enemies can do to you (particularly cannibals, sharks and spiders), bringing it down to a third of the current level of damage. Also makes the waves of cannibals smaller, 3-5 units at the time, and not happening only at night, but at specific events (when you discover a special/new material, treasure, etc). Allow the building of stronger boats, maybe another 2-3 different boats, with the last one (more difficult to find material for and build) being indestructible. That should also count for all the weapons and tools (the last one being indestructible, I mean), apologies if that is already the case. I like the idea of a pet, and if I was you I would keep that idea for this third mode, or at least implement it more for this mode. Being Adventure Mode, it should also have a backstory, and an end (but letting you play AFTER the end too). That's why I would change the way the cannibals look (just dress them differently, couple of variants, some white too), as they won't be 'cannibals', but thieves, part of a big criminal organization based in one of the islands (that can be randomly placed on the map when the game start, so for every player will be different). The player has to find it, destroy their base and eliminates the boss of the organization.
Online Mode: up to 4 players are placed on a random island (chosen between a selection of the bigger ones) and they have to survive an attack of cannibals. The level of strength and the number of the cannibals should depend on the time of the attack (day=more, night=less) and the number of players. The players will have a limited amount of time for getting ready, gather the materials and build a fortress before the attack starts. Weapons should be indestructible, and players select them at the beginning of the online match.
@Cypronia Wow, your positive attitude towards any comment and suggestion is so great, it makes me wish I was there working with you! As a matter of fact, I do have few ideas, but sorry, I don't do social (facebook, twitter, etc.), so I will share these ideas on here and Miiverse.
Well done on trying to fix the bugs, that is very important!
Third Mode (Adventure Mode, I think it should be called): I would leave everything the same , just lower the damage enemies can do to you (particularly cannibals, sharks and spiders), bringing it down to a third of the current level of damage. Also makes the waves of cannibals smaller, 3-5 units at the time, and not happening only at night, but at specific events (when you discover a special/new material, treasure, etc). Allow the building of stronger boats, maybe another 2-3 different boats, with the last one (more difficult to find material for and build) being indestructible. That should also count for all the weapons and tools (the last one being indestructible, I mean), apologies if that is already the case. I like the idea of a pet, and if I was you I would keep that idea for this third mode, or at least implement it more for this mode.
Being Adventure Mode, it should also have a backstory, and an end (but letting you play AFTER the end too). That's why I would change the way the cannibals look (just dress them differently, couple of variants, some white too), as they won't be 'cannibals', but thieves, part of a big criminal organization based in one of the islands (that can be randomly placed on the map when the game start, so for every player will be different). The player has to find it, destroy their base and eliminates the boss of the organization.
Online Mode: up to 4 players are placed on a random island (chosen between a selection of the bigger ones) and they have to survive an attack of cannibals. The level of strength and the number of the cannibals should depend on the time of the attack (day=more, night=less) and the number of players. The players will have a limited amount of time for getting ready, gather the materials and build a fortress before the attack starts. Weapons should be indestructible, and players select them at the beginning of the online match.
Woah, I wrote way too much! I leave you to digest all that, lol. And again, thanks for replying and keep up the good work!
As much as I liked the teaser, music and all, I wish it'll be something completely different from MM, a new universe. How can I put it, a new...COMCEPT, perhaps?
Yeah, that 'proper' at the end kinda gave it away, lol. Sure wish for WiiU compatibility, though, but I doubt it, since they said they're 'starting from zero' with NX...
Anxiously awaiting the online multiplayer for it, and needs some bugs to be fixed, game keeps crashing, and it's the only Wii U game that's doing that for me, now. A third mode, aside from Survival and Creative, would be needed too, imo. Something not as hectic as Survival but definitely more adventurous than Creative.
@Cypronia Just want to say that I bought it, is good, lots of fun, and looking forward to the updates. Only few things:
There should be a third mode, in-between the maybe-too-relaxing creative mode and the maybe-too-hard survival. Something where you can have fun create your little paradise, but also vive some adventure, hunting animals and so on.
Also, how do you make strings for the bow? I managed to make ropes, but can't figure out how to do strings!
Doors would be much appreciated too, as well as some kind of drawbridge, more fruits and more animals, aside from chickens and boars. It'd be great if trees and vegetation would grow back in time, after being harvested.
I'm more than ok with rules and strict mods, I just don't think banning a console is the solution. They'll sell it, so the unaware buyer will inherit the issue, while the offender can buy another console, register it under a new name and email address, et voilà.
Mmmh, this a tricky one. I want to love it, and I'm sure it'll be fun. And I'm sure graphics will be ok, at least. I am not even concerned by controls, heck I haven't had a single problem playing KI on 3DS without circle pad pro, so... What scares me is content. No online? 2-3 hours campaign? If that ends up being the case, I can't see it moving too far from the "worth a rental" category.
Can't wait for X and Star Fox, meself.
In other news, since E3 the word "mixed" has seen a usage increase of over 9000%, here on NL (I'd argue it also got a whole new meaning, if I was trolling)...
Should've shown it, simple as that. A whole 5-7 mins of epic Epona-riding, Scenery-indulging and Monster-slaughtering epicness. In any order. Hype doesn't feed itself.
Maybe they'll have a Digital Event 2.0 with Zelda U, Metroid U and Devil's Third, plus a bunch of other surprises, right? RIGHT?! Just trolling, sorry.
As I said elsewhere: their biggest mistake was not showing Zelda U, IMO. That, and not securing Shenmue 3 as an exclusive. They would have won E3 AND the internet just with that one, probably.
Their biggest mistake was not showing Zelda U, IMO. That, and not securing Shenmue 3 as an exclusive. They would have won E3 AND the internet just with that one, probably.
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No pun-k intended in the sub heading, I see.
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@SquirrelNuts @SquirrelNuts Sheesh, can't decide who's more nuts between you two.
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Oops, nearly forgot this one existed. Hopefully they won't follow the trend and delay it...
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Shame, no online for 3DS. WiiU it is, then.
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I like a bit of drunken Just Dance action as much as the next guy, but lemme tell ya: WHAT A WASTE!!!
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OK, they had me at "Level 5". Bring it to the west, NOW!
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Ahh, the old speculation game again.
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Mobile phones and serious gaming don't really go well together, for -at least- two reasons: battery drainage, and lack of buttons. I still haven't seen these problems solved in a clever and elegant way, sorry.
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Agree with whoever said this game need a demo, so everyone can play it and form their own opinion. Pretty sure that will make more people appreciate it, if one of the main probs is the control scheme. Graphics could be better, but as long as he can mantain 30fps, I think it's fine like that, and bugs can be patched. Good luck to the game.
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@Faruko What, now that they're selling software like crazy for it? You build the user base, which is there now, and then you reap the benefit by selling software to them, that's how it works, and that's where the money is: software, not hardware. Also, that's why WiiU has been abandoned by most 3rd parties. But that's a story for another day.
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Lego City Undercover still the best, 'nuff said. And after the mess with Lego Hobbit, it's gonna take something VERY good to convince me. Maybe Lego Worlds, it that ever comes to WiiU...
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Wow, a rainbow of emotions right there. Good ones too, in such a sad moment. Very rare, these days. Thanks for sharing, NL.
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Wow, that drawing from Konami... Ok, I'm done reading here for today.
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My condolences to his family and friends, he will be missed.
And wow, what a terrible way to start a week...
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@Cypronia By the way, just in case you missed my suggestions:
Being Adventure Mode, it should also have a backstory, and an end (but letting you play AFTER the end too). That's why I would change the way the cannibals look (just dress them differently, couple of variants, some white too), as they won't be 'cannibals', but thieves, part of a big criminal organization based in one of the islands (that can be randomly placed on the map when the game start, so for every player will be different). The player has to find it, destroy their base and eliminates the boss of the organization.
Re: Cube Life Update To Bring Local Multiplayer And Lots More
Yay, that's great! Still wish they were introducing the third mode I suggested...
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Was Paper Mario pre-loaded on those? A-hem...
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@moltakfire "...the Doctor from Doctor Who will be fighting alongside..."
Have they corrected it?
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@DualWielding Didn't take long for the first trolling comment, lol.
But yeah, it works both ways.
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Lol, that 2% "Very Small" at the size of the world question, must have been trolling, surely!
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Looks like something I'd buy into. Bring it to EU, guys!
Re: Cypronia to Offer Future Release for Free as Celebration of Cube Life: Island Survival Sales
@Cypronia Wow, your positive attitude towards any comment and suggestion is so great, it makes me wish I was there working with you! As a matter of fact, I do have few ideas, but sorry, I don't do social (facebook, twitter, etc.), so I will share these ideas on here and Miiverse.
Being Adventure Mode, it should also have a backstory, and an end (but letting you play AFTER the end too). That's why I would change the way the cannibals look (just dress them differently, couple of variants, some white too), as they won't be 'cannibals', but thieves, part of a big criminal organization based in one of the islands (that can be randomly placed on the map when the game start, so for every player will be different). The player has to find it, destroy their base and eliminates the boss of the organization.
Woah, I wrote way too much! I leave you to digest all that, lol. And again, thanks for replying and keep up the good work!
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As much as I liked the teaser, music and all, I wish it'll be something completely different from MM, a new universe. How can I put it, a new...COMCEPT, perhaps?
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Yeah, that 'proper' at the end kinda gave it away, lol. Sure wish for WiiU compatibility, though, but I doubt it, since they said they're 'starting from zero' with NX...
Re: Cypronia to Offer Future Release for Free as Celebration of Cube Life: Island Survival Sales
Anxiously awaiting the online multiplayer for it, and needs some bugs to be fixed, game keeps crashing, and it's the only Wii U game that's doing that for me, now. A third mode, aside from Survival and Creative, would be needed too, imo. Something not as hectic as Survival but definitely more adventurous than Creative.
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Labyrinth would be incredible, maybe as a light-rpg/adventure game, wow. So much potential. And Willow too, actually.
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@Cypronia LOCAL multiplayer? You also promised ONLINE multiplayer, before...
Re: Review: Cube Life: Island Survival (Wii U eShop)
@Cypronia Just want to say that I bought it, is good, lots of fun, and looking forward to the updates. Only few things:
Just some ideas, hope I didn't bore you, lol.
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Woah, and then they go and ban miiverse accounts for spoilers? Talking about double standards, eh?
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I look forward to a new 'daily strip-filled Miiverse'.
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I'm more than ok with rules and strict mods, I just don't think banning a console is the solution. They'll sell it, so the unaware buyer will inherit the issue, while the offender can buy another console, register it under a new name and email address, et voilà.
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Mmmh, this a tricky one. I want to love it, and I'm sure it'll be fun. And I'm sure graphics will be ok, at least. I am not even concerned by controls, heck I haven't had a single problem playing KI on 3DS without circle pad pro, so... What scares me is content. No online? 2-3 hours campaign? If that ends up being the case, I can't see it moving too far from the "worth a rental" category.
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Can't wait for X and Star Fox, meself.
In other news, since E3 the word "mixed" has seen a usage increase of over 9000%, here on NL (I'd argue it also got a whole new meaning, if I was trolling)...
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"Ooops, vron' vashin' programme, ze Yoshis 'ave shrunk!"
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Should've shown it, simple as that. A whole 5-7 mins of epic Epona-riding, Scenery-indulging and Monster-slaughtering epicness. In any order. Hype doesn't feed itself.
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Maybe they'll have a Digital Event 2.0 with Zelda U, Metroid U and Devil's Third, plus a bunch of other surprises, right? RIGHT?!
Just trolling, sorry.
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As I said elsewhere: their biggest mistake was not showing Zelda U, IMO. That, and not securing Shenmue 3 as an exclusive. They would have won E3 AND the internet just with that one, probably.
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"Not today", eh? What about tomorrow, then? Cause you need it, man. Badly. And I say that with all the love possible.
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Their biggest mistake was not showing Zelda U, IMO. That, and not securing Shenmue 3 as an exclusive. They would have won E3 AND the internet just with that one, probably.