Koji Kondo is amazing, and I forget sometimes how great of a composer he is until I see how deceptively complex is the music he writes. Also, Jack Conte is awesome. I almost didn't take the time to click on this link (it being almost 6 am, and I'm still awake) until I saw that.
I can't agree with this score, because this game is guilty of the "boss with 1000 forms" which is my biggest peeve in video games. Yes, yes, I know you can skip a lot of Lavos' forms and fly straight to him, but if you actually want to beat the game as intended, there are WAY too many forms to deal with and it takes over an hour of annoying battling against a boss that isn't even fun or difficult.
I already own this on SNES, so I won't be downloading it, but MegaMan X is freaking awesome. I can't beat any of the games in the regular series, but the X series is much more fun and easier for me.
WiiWare may "suck" from a developer's viewpoint, but the fact remains I like games on WiiWare loads better than those on PSN. I don't know anything about XBLA, so I can't say much about that. Though a game featuring a wiener dog in a fez would be freaking awesome.
@outrun2sp It's all a matter of preference. I don't know about the staff here, but I have a PS3 and I still play the Wii a LOT more than the PS3
This is looking more and more like a day 1 purchase for me. But, if I do, this will be the most expensive console I've ever bought, and it's a handheld.
Getting my Nintendo 64 is definitely my best gaming-related Christmas memory. That system changed my life. I started to become obsessed with the NFL, Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers, because of NFL QB Club 1999, and Ocarina of Time started my obsession with Koji Kondo and video game music in general. I got into writing because I wanted to write an epic like Ocarina of Time (which was pretty epic at age 10). That system is what cemented my adolescent Nintendo fanboyism, and started my real obsession with gaming in general. I had played a lot of NES and SNES back when they were the only things available, but not until I got the N64 did I really get into gaming. Many of the games I played back then played a big part in forming my personality.
I loved this game. I don't care what you think. I'm probably one of about ten people in the west who were crazy about it. I bought it as soon as it hit hit WiiWare.
Hmm, I was wondering if this was supposed to be a good game. It seemed it was sold out at my local Wal-Mart, much to my surprise. Unless they just haven't stocked it yet, and there's an empty space where it should be.
The only reason I've ever heard of Robbie Williams is because he had a song Johnny English. Also, you've got to wonder if developers know how bad their game is before they send it out to reviewers...
Yeah, the first one was pretty...not-good. I'm not going to say it was bad, but I REALLY regret spending 50 bucks on that game. I've barely played it since I bought it. I am excited to hear there might be a sequel, but, I think this time I'll just wait to see reviews before I spend money on it.
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Re: There's Always Room for One More Mario Theme Tune Video
Koji Kondo is amazing, and I forget sometimes how great of a composer he is until I see how deceptively complex is the music he writes. Also, Jack Conte is awesome. I almost didn't take the time to click on this link (it being almost 6 am, and I'm still awake) until I saw that.
Re: Review: Chrono Trigger (Virtual Console / Super Nintendo)
I can't agree with this score, because this game is guilty of the "boss with 1000 forms" which is my biggest peeve in video games. Yes, yes, I know you can skip a lot of Lavos' forms and fly straight to him, but if you actually want to beat the game as intended, there are WAY too many forms to deal with and it takes over an hour of annoying battling against a boss that isn't even fun or difficult.
Re: Are We Nearing the End of Consoles? Nintendo Thinks Not
haha, yeah, okay...the day consoles die out because of phones, we had better have flying cars.
Re: Got an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3?
If Movemodo actually covered all of PlayStation, rather than just Move, I'd be there much more often
Re: Ever Seen Professional Ice Skaters Do a Super Mario Routine?
Wooow, that was just...horrible. Really, it looks like something out of Blades of Glory.
Re: Rumour: Xenoblade Voice Actors Out September EU Date, North American Release
Tagline definitely should have said "The troof..."
Re: Review: Mega Man X (Virtual Console / Super Nintendo)
How is Super Metroid anything like Mega Man X....?
Re: Review: Mega Man X (Virtual Console / Super Nintendo)
I already own this on SNES, so I won't be downloading it, but MegaMan X is freaking awesome. I can't beat any of the games in the regular series, but the X series is much more fun and easier for me.
Re: Rumour: Wii 2 to Cost $350, Support 3DTVs, Out in October
Holy crap, so many new rumors and announcements...
Re: Review: Adventure Island II (Virtual Console / NES)
I've never played this game, but it looks like Little Nemo
Re: Happy Two-Year "Nintendo Life" Anniversary
Wow, it feels like it's been longer than that since the merge...
Re: 3DS Vision Lens to Change the Way You View 3D
You lost me at "beaming light directly into your eyeballs..."
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles Heading to Europe This Year
PLEASE bring this to NA!
Re: Angry Birds Dev Calls Nintendo Games "$49 Pieces of Plastic"
Come back in 20 years and see if anyone remembers what Angry Birds is...
Re: WiiWare, Fez Developer Does Not Like You At All
WiiWare may "suck" from a developer's viewpoint, but the fact remains I like games on WiiWare loads better than those on PSN. I don't know anything about XBLA, so I can't say much about that. Though a game featuring a wiener dog in a fez would be freaking awesome.
@outrun2sp
It's all a matter of preference. I don't know about the staff here, but I have a PS3 and I still play the Wii a LOT more than the PS3
Re: Review: Street Racer (Super Nintendo)
I've never heard of this one. It does actually look pretty good, though. I might have to check it out.
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th March 2011 (Europe)
Great, now send FFIII/VI to the other side of the pond
Re: Iwata: Ocarina of Time 3D "Crammed with New Content"
This is looking more and more like a day 1 purchase for me. But, if I do, this will be the most expensive console I've ever bought, and it's a handheld.
Re: Review: Arcade Essentials (WiiWare)
I think the people who like these kinds of games usually have the originals, or at least one of several collections already anyway.
Re: Review: My Little Baby (WiiWare)
Wow, really? Just...why? I wonder if this will be out in the US, since the diapers in that screenshot say "Nappies"
Re: Activision and Sega Combine to Create Wappy Dog for DS
Oh, Nintendo Life and your puns...
Re: Push Your Parking Skills to the Limit in Valet Parking 1989
@Feenie: obviously you forgot about Muscle March
Oh, and I like the obvious Paula Abdul ripoff soundtrack.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Collects 4 BAFTA Nominations
Wait, wait...Black Ops for Best Story...? Did I miss something?
Re: Playboy Slip Cases Looking to Sexy Up Nintendo Handhelds
I guess it's safe to assume gaming isn't just for kids anymore
Re: Review: Shawn Johnson Gymnastics (DSiWare)
Ouch. I wasn't expecting a score THIS low.
Re: Review: Pucca's Kisses Game (WiiWare)
Why do I feel the uncontrollable urge to buy this the day it comes out...?
Re: Review: Spot the Differences! (WiiWare)
I was not expecting such a positive review out of this one...
Re: First Impressions: Ridge Racer 3D
@17 he probably learned from Sony's mistake.
Though, I can't help but think the Nintendo crowd would be a bit more accessible.
Re: First Impressions: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
I agree with #2 completely.
Re: First Impressions: Ridge Racer 3D
Attack its weak point for massive damage.
Re: Fan-Made Petition to Bring Last Story Westward Gains Steam
YES. I'm signing this NOW. Even if it doesn't do anything, at least I tried, and it takes 30 seconds.
Re: Fighters can be Voyeurs too in Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
I think there are some people in these comments who don't realize the word "voyeur" has a definition other than the commonly used meaning...
Re: Charge Your Wii Remotes with Sonic Induction Power
MadCatz? Count me out.
Re: Talking Point: Your Nintendo Moment of 2010
@James
haha, I see what you did there...
Re: Talking Point: Your Favourite Nintendo Christmas Memories
Getting my Nintendo 64 is definitely my best gaming-related Christmas memory. That system changed my life. I started to become obsessed with the NFL, Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers, because of NFL QB Club 1999, and Ocarina of Time started my obsession with Koji Kondo and video game music in general. I got into writing because I wanted to write an epic like Ocarina of Time (which was pretty epic at age 10). That system is what cemented my adolescent Nintendo fanboyism, and started my real obsession with gaming in general. I had played a lot of NES and SNES back when they were the only things available, but not until I got the N64 did I really get into gaming. Many of the games I played back then played a big part in forming my personality.
Re: Interviews: Curve Studios - Fluidity / Hydroventure
Nice. I haven't tried anything else from this developer, but I did like the demo of this game. I hope to see more WW releases from them.
Re: WiiWare Super Meat Boy Gets Canned
@metakirbyknight/aviator
How do you know it wasn't Team Meat's fault? Who says it was Nintendo's fault? I don't see anything that says either way.
Re: Documentary About Muscle March's Creator Explains So Much
I loved this game. I don't care what you think. I'm probably one of about ten people in the west who were crazy about it. I bought it as soon as it hit hit WiiWare.
Re: Review: Family Feud Decades (Wii)
Hmm, I was wondering if this was supposed to be a good game. It seemed it was sold out at my local Wal-Mart, much to my surprise. Unless they just haven't stocked it yet, and there's an empty space where it should be.
Re: Rock Out to the Cosmos X2 Soundtrack, Now With Added Guitar
Meh. The soundtrack isn't bad, but it's free.
Re: Wii Balance Board Gets its First Horror Title Next Year
Hmmm...looks interesting. I'm not a huge fan of horror games, though.
Re: Review: Soccer Bashi (WiiWare)
Sooo, what does this have to do with soccer?
Re: This Safe Sex Video Owes a Surprising Amount to Mario and Mega Man
NOW I've seen everything...
Re: It's Ice to See this New Fluidity Trailer
@sillygostly
I was thinking the same thing. It should have been "Snow more puns, we promice."
Re: Review: We Sing! Robbie Williams (Wii)
The only reason I've ever heard of Robbie Williams is because he had a song Johnny English.
Also, you've got to wonder if developers know how bad their game is before they send it out to reviewers...
Re: Cricket Challenge, Rated and Spinning Towards WiiWare Service
I suppose it would be ludicrous to expect this to hit the Americas...
Re: Rytmik: Rock Edition Just 200 Points in North America
Why does that girl look familiar? Is she famous for anything other than being on game covers?
Re: Mario Sports Mix Serves, Sets and Spikes Europe in January
Hopefully Nintendo doesn't drop the ball on this one...
Re: UK Gamers, Choose Your Donkey Kong Pre-Order Bonus Now
Curse you, Brits. We get a banana... yay.
Re: Miyamoto Hints at Wii Music Sequel to Change Things Up
Yeah, the first one was pretty...not-good. I'm not going to say it was bad, but I REALLY regret spending 50 bucks on that game. I've barely played it since I bought it. I am excited to hear there might be a sequel, but, I think this time I'll just wait to see reviews before I spend money on it.