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Why would anyone loathe it? It is interesting for fans, and motivates developers to do their best work. Hopefully future game systems will have a smaller crap pile than the Wii does (don't get me wrong the Wii has some really great games, just too few)

This is a good idea, but since I never really got into the mercenaries game in resident evil 4, I'll pass on this. On the other hand, I am very interested in Revelation!

This game is very entertaining! The 3D effect is really cool especially in the flying segments and water skiing. I only have brushed the surface of this game, but I am so far extremely glad I settled on this for a launch title.

If you love 3D platforming like Mario, but with more open world-ish levels, you'll love this game. I also think the graphics are very, very good, but I haven't played any other 3DS game so I have nothing to compare it to except for normal DS games. Compared to DS games, the graphics are GORGEOUS!

I found no need to use the control pad as a camera, instead I stuck with the useful "R" button first person camera. It works very well.

The music has been absolutely amazing, the 3DS surround setting makes it seem like the music is coming from all around you. This, along with the great 3D makes for an extremely trippy experience

Picked it up for $39.99, and as one of the less expensive 3DS games, I have absolutely no regrets. Cannot wait to get home to continue playing it! So far it'd give it a 10/10! I cannot imagine giving it anything less, unless something goes wrong in the later levels...

@Malkeor
Actually you bought up an interesting point about renting... I find the games that I downloaded on the wii were fun for a few days until I beat them, and then haven't played them since. Instead of demos, Nintendo should rent games out and make them inactive after a week. Cheaper games + more downloads + money from re downloads = more money and happy customers.

Of course a really good online multiplayer game or something with a lot of replay value would definitely get a purchase. Man, I remember when I used to rent gamecube games all the time then bought the ones I thought were the best. Now I have a little collection of 10 or so GC games that are like gold to me. This way I'll never have to buy a disappointment!

Come on rentals!

I hate to say this, but with so many simple puzzle games on DSi and iPhone and other such portable systems, it really is questionable why anyone would spend $5 on yet another meh puzzle game.

Enjoyed the review though. Shame about the music - I think music is really important if the gameplay isn't frantic and stimulating on it's own.

I can't decide beween this or Rayman. Will you guys have a Rayman review before launch here in CA?

@Kreegs07
I would LOVE to see this!

this review changed my mind about the game. I might just have to get this now

Looks comfy. I wish I was a 3DS so I could sleep in there

Yeah, don't worry Iwata, cell phone games will never replace consol games. But you don't need to insult them. I fully support independent developers for iPhone and iPad and continue to play awesome video games for multiple home consols and computer. Theres no need to attempt to OWN the entire market. Where's the fun in that?

@electricJY

Agree. Is there no room in this consumeristic society for both? Apples to Oranges...

my exact response: "No. F*ckin. Way."

I don't think developers have made enough party, sport, and mini games on the Wii. We need to see less RPGs and FPSs and more party games!

@26 I preordered the black one. The colour blue they chose is really odd and I personally don't like it.

I'm not sure if this was covered, but can you send (3D) pictures to each other over wifi? I didn't read anything about this in this article, but could have missed it.

Also, I wonder if the accelerometer will make it difficult to lay down and play...

@komicturtle92
Yes! Was wondering that myself actually. Anyone know? I've read a few reviews on the internet and can't find an answer.

What if there was actually no 3D and NL and EVERYONE else is paid to "say" and act that there is a 3D screen? I mean, we can't see the screen on videos. This could be the biggest scam EVER! I'm still getting one on launch day. Already pre ordered it so it better not be!!! Haha, just imagine if it was though...

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I like the comparison to the 360 and ps3 in terms of graphics. Can't wait to see them!!!

Yea, I had tons of fun with Star Fox Adventures! I'd be totally psyched with a sequel on 3DS!

Rayman or Super Monkey Ball... haven't decided yet.

it would be cool if all you had to do was wave the points card infront of the camera and it will slowly use it up (like a gift card at a retail store). then you could just go to an eb games or similar game store and refill it

seems like more of a DSiware game...

I wish this game was long and expansive enough to sell in a store with box/manual and stuff. I dont buy wiiware games

the whole guitar hero/rock band thing was fun for a few years, but it got old just around the time when rock band 3 was released. never did play it much

The graphics look absolutely amazing! I think it suits the loz universe perfectly

I hope all those in game controls cluttering up the sides of the screen are only there for demo purposes... cause they look very distracting and annoying

@zeeroid
agreed. nothing else really seems interesting

Can't wait to hear more about this!

Looks like a fun game for a younger audience

@JayceJa
Invizimals did a pretty good job of creating 3D models for battling... I guess I was just expecting the game to be released for the 3DS which can handle that amount of detail. I forgot the DS has so limited graphic capabilities

@danschemen
I'm pretty sure that they had 3vs.3 pokemon battles in Pokemon: Gale of Darkness, but I could be wrong...

I was going to get this, but the graphics actually look terrible! I thought they were going to be at least 3D (as in not sprites), if not in "3D"

@Jon
Ok that doesn't sound so bad... I was thinking of the PSP claw hand for monster hunter where you have to control the circle pad with your thumb and the d-pad with your first finger. I was worried that the 3ds would have this issue as soon as I saw that there was a circle pad. But like I said, this really doesn't seem that bad - easy to get used to!

http://boards.hunterchan.org/psp/src/128092372084.png

edit: the 3ds looks waaaay more comfy than this! ^

@Jon Wahlgren
What does the claw hand look like?

@Token Girl
haha so funny watching people try and dance especially when they're drunk and falling over. Agreed it makes one of the best party games out there!

I like what Nintendo is trying to do, but it really isn't their job to play "mother". Just give fans what they want and let them judge what is safe or not for their kids and themselves.

Its longer than most pc laptops

2 words: CARBON NANOTUBES!

Well, I'm psyched for it. I do think it will drop in sales because everyone will have just forked over $300 for a 3DS and a game or 2

I haven't played a pokemon game since the ancient blue (and gale of darkness on gcn, though not sure that counts ), but i think i might pick this up with the system!

This is awesome! Please have more stuff like this in the future!

@NintendoPurist87
man i hope not!!! how about some new games instead of just remaking all the old classics? please don't get into this habit, Nintendo
@Trumpet-Hero
exactly...
@armoredghor
I totally agree. I would have much preferred a new legend of zelda game at the 3DS's launch

I think achievements make gaming more competitive and encourages gamers to be more self centred (and to show off). That, along with permissive style parenting, is making the younger generation more ego-centric than ever. It's a bad trend...

i still plan on buying epic mickey and donkey kong, but need to finish kirby, goldeneye, and little king's story first! gah so much to do so little time and money

I can't believe they're charging so much! I'm not paying any more than $200 for this. The Wii is only $200 for goodness sake!

PS3 and 360 = isolated gaming. Nintendo = social gaming. Each to his/her own. I barely ever play games by myself. I don't see how its very fun if you have no one to compete with or talk to. Even games like Goldeneye and Mario Galaxy, I wait until one of my roommates are home so they can watch me get my kicked. It's much more fun that way

The problem: The game was based off the movie, not the book. Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, under development in 2000, was (to my knowledge) the only game released before the movie in 2001 and the only good Harry Potter game. Check it out if you don't mind the dated graphics. It is very fun with hundreds of secrets - very addicting to try and find them all Not many people know about the game so I wanted to spread the knowledge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As-2poexVNs

Isn't there a free TV channel that does this and more?

Mario Party 6 was the . It had like 80 mini games x2 since they all changed a bit during the night. Could never tire of the greatness

Hmm, I believe that the actual 3DS will look different than I pictured. I thought that the visuals would be popping out no mater what angle you look at it (like a hologram). I guess that was too far fetched. I feel like this system will be the kind of disappointment that I got from looking at 3D TVs... the 3D just isn't as good as you think its going to be.

Screen protectors might be nice, but only if they don't desensitize the touch screen.

I hope you can use enemies weapons in this game like you could in windwaker. Also, I hope those screen shots were solely for E3 demonstrations cause all those on screen controls look very distracting

wooo hooo! im jittery with excitement!

I havent played the first, but this look really good!!!