lockelocke

lol whoa I won

ake on the role
classic

this is a 10 in my book. one of the most creative platformers ever. all the "gimmicks" described in the review are strokes of pure genius.

this is a 10 in my book.
great review!

want so bad.

how much content is in an episode? a few levels? whether or not its worth it really depends on how much content is being delivered for 1500 points.

Here's the wiki for the video game crash of 1983:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_video_game_crash_of_1983

After the crash, Japan took over the home console market, as the American entities were financially debunked.

sweet

***SPOILERS***

@Link-Hero
I agree. I think a lot of complaints about that scene had to do with people not knowing Samus's full story. It was like, "WHAT!? Why would she be so freaked out? She's killed him a million times!"
Dude. He killed her parents. How would you feel?

@El_Vampe
I figured you'd be at least mildly happy to hear that I picked up a used copy of the Prime Trilogy and I'm giving the 2nd and 3rd installments another chance. After playing Other M to completion, I cannot get enough Metroid right now.

this game is so Japanese its absurd.
love it, tho. definitely as addicting as people claim it is. i bought it at the end of last week and i've already logged a solid 20 hours. my faith in JRPGs has been restored.

YEAAAAAH! Wiebe is the man.

Good review. I totally agree. Not a terrible game, but it felt monotonous and bland compared to the previous games.

Has anyone actually encountered this bug?

http://www.destructoid.com/kirby-s-epic-yarn-meta-knight-is-made-of-string--183971.phtml

METAKNIGHT!

Scott Pilgrim was a comic first

its cool to see that people who weren't even alive back in the 8bit era have usernames like "mariofanatic" and "nintendogeek." just shows how timeless the franchises Nintendo created 20+ years ago really are.

anywho,
I got my NES at the age of 5. Insanity ensued.

these contests are a great idea! have the winners of the And Yet It Moves contest been announced?

Billy Mitchell is such a punk. Last year, Steve Wiebe and I toilet papered his house and set dog poo ablaze on his doorstep.

@El_Vampe
alright, dude. so I know you asked for my thoughts AFTER beating the game, but I've logged like 8 or so hours and I can already tell you that... I HATE THIS STUPID GAME!! why doesn't Samus ever shut up!? I hate backstory!! WAAAAAAH!!!

just kidding. I don't mind the story at all. actually, I'm surprised to say that I really like what they've done with the story. I thought the approach of filling in a backstory and fleshing out the details of what goes down right after Super Metroid was very tasteful. I think my problem with the stories in the 2nd and 3rd Prime games was that they seemed tagged on, while the story in Other M is more like an elaboration on the Metroid world I'm already comfortable with. That's the vibe I get from the whole game, really. It's all classic Metroid.

I love the return of the 3rd person perspective, and the integration of the 1st person view is seamless. while I do miss the scanning that Prime brought to the series, but the return of stacked beams and suit abilities makes for more fluid and uninterrupted gameplay, which, with the game's heavy emphasis on combat, I think was the best way to go. while I enjoyed the multiple visors and beams in Prime, there was a certain degree of tedium that came along with them; I would find myself resorting to trial and error, cycling through beams and visors whenever I was trying to get to a missle tank or energy tank.

I mean, I could go on, but the point is that IMO Other M is a perfect Metroid game for the retro snob. Everything that frustrated me about the previous games is gone and everything I loved about the old games is back. Bravo, Team Ninja. Let me know what you thought about the game, dude. peace!

wow machinarium looks awesome, a definite buy for me

this looks like its destined to be my favorite of the series. cant wait.

@James Newton
Exactly. I had no interest in 3DS, but after seeing them in person at E3, the sheer technological beauty of it is undeniable.

finger crossed

@El Vampe
dude, I recently heard that some of the Super Metroid dev team had a hand in Other M. I'm so stoked, the game looks phenomenal, and I'll definitely be playing it with an open mind. Even with the developed story (tho I do admit you have me pegged, I really enjoyed Samus as an mysterious character with an ambiguous backstory), and even if the game is heavy handed with Prime references, I'm mostly just stoked for a new breath of life for Metroid, just like Prime did back in like 2001 or whenever. I'll get back to you, for sure, but I'm very hopeful I'll like the game at this point. peace!

If my friend knew I was talking about this he would murder me in my sleep, but I have it from a reliable source @ THQ (he told me about the tablet a few months back) that Nintendo is indeed working on a new iteration of Mario Paint. enjoy!

shooting the hat off that first guard in the facility level. did it every time.

perfect game IMO

@komicturtle92
I don't think there's any reason to dismiss people who are frustrated with the Wii's output as "clearly closed minded." All I'm saying is that there are gamers out there who never bought Wii's because they felt like they're favorite gametypes were unrepresented in the Wii's library. Gamers who enjoy Fallout or Mass Effect type gameplay as they're favorites have no real reason to buy a Wii; same with casual gamers who enjoy shooters. While the Wii has seen some more "hardcore" titles in the last year (Silent Hill, Monster Hunter), and even some shooters (The Conduit, Red Steel 2), these releases come a little late in the game. I don't really see a reason for people to rush out and buy a Wii if these are the gametypes they're looking for, and if they already owned a Wii, they've had to wait quite a while for something that suits they're tastes to come out. While Nintendo CERTAINLY DOESN'T need to cater to these people, financially speaking, I, for one, am a little bummed out that they haven't more actively done so.

seems pretty unlikely that Nintendo would employ something as predictable as Blu-ray

@Dodger
In the first one you could only have like 4 or 5 aquariums, the sequel lets you have 8. So I'd say the sequel.

Yo Mr. Dillard!
I got a bundle of questions. Not really a bundle. Like a handful.
Is there new music? Are there new objects to decorate your tank with? I had heard that the sequel was going to include the ability to import fish from the first game; Was this included?
Okay, so 3 questions.

"So remember kids – the Wii is about fun games you can play with others and not serious games you play on your own."

Exactly. This, for me, is the fundamental problem with the Wii. Obviously, not from a sales standpoint. But I know plenty of people who have decided against getting a Wii because they feel like very few of the games available for the Wii are catered to their interests. It's a vicious cycle: Great games aimed at the "hardcore" community, like Silent Hill and No More Heroes, ultimately go unplayed by a huge amount of gamers that would've loved them because they didn't buy the console in the first place. And why not? Because there were little to no "serious games that you play by yourself" available for the Wii around launch, and even still the library is slim at best.

@Mickeymac
Couldn't have said it better myself. I've only come across like 5-10 retail titles that have caught my interest, and I bought a Wii on launch day. For my 360, I buy a game like every month.

I love Nintendo, and I'm glad they found a way to dig themselves out of near bankruptcy, but... can't really say I LOVE my Wii.

if you liked prime then yeah

I love this game. Yes, there is a freeware version of the game available for both Mac and PC. Yes, the WiiWare version lacks IR support. Personally, neither of these points are drawbacks for me, but I get the lack of appeal for some people.

All this aside, Toribash is easily one of the most innovative and groundbreaking games (certainly in the fighter genre) IMO. It plays a bit like a tech demo, and it certainly isn't for everyone, but I highly suggest that fans of RPGs and strategy titles download the freeware version, and if you absolutely love it, hook up the developers and throw them some cash. This is one of the few games I've played lately that lends itself to creativity and totally avoids the common pitfalls of modern games (an over emphasis on visuals and instant gratification). The replay value involved in learning the engine and designing your own moves is nearly endless (some call it a learning curve), and the game actually challenges you, which, these days, is faaarrrr too rare.

I get it, 10 bucks is a bit steep for a white room and 2 stick figures, but if 10 bucks on my end will help to get these dudes to develop more games, I'm in.

@angaran
I just beat the game and I don't think I clocked 10 hours of play. Maybe 5 or 6?? But the game has multiple endings and items/weapons that you'll probably miss on your first playthrough. Definitely worth the 12 bucks.

IMO the best WiiWare title available hands down. 10/10.

@El Vampe
don't get me wrong, homie. my comments are completely isolated to my own tastes. but you're right, I should commend Retro Studios for revitalizing a classic franchise. still, looking at it now, I can see that my love for Prime was rooted in the game's loyalty to the original formula, both in gameplay and in atmosphere. Get stranded, lose your equipment, recollect it piece by piece, etc. In a way, Prime was a remake of Super Metroid. Near identical boss fights and all that. The next 2 Retro titles, however rubbed me the wrong way, as they were more sequels to Prime than expansions on the original Metroid titles.

Look, I agree with everything you're saying, and I'm glad you replied, cuz it forces me to evaluate my opinion. So, to rephrase: I'm not complaining about Retro's efforts at all, Retro was instantly on my developers to watch list after Prime, and I love them for preforming CPR on the Metroid franchise. But like I said, I'm a franchise purist, a retro snob, and I'm simply directing my comments at my own people. People who felt Twilight Princess and Super Mario Galaxy were great games, but were ultimately a little short on challenge and the spirit of exploration that fueled Nintendo titles back in the old school. For the record, I will always be a Nintendo fanboy and I will always buy their hardware, no matter how many missteps I think they make. Still, I haven't played a Wii iteration of a classic Nintendo franchise that has forced me to reorder the list of my favorite Zelda or Mario titles.

Which is exactly why, I'm super stoked for Other M. Team Ninja is one of my favorite development houses, because their games are not only beautiful and fun, but they're challenging and hardcore. What I'm expecting from Other M is a Metroid title more geared toward the hardcore audience that Nintendo has been (arguably) shortchanging since the day the Wii dropped. Also, it takes place right after Super Metroid, it even begins with the end of the Mother Brain battle. And, to an old school nerd like myself, that is sweet music to my ears.

Anyhow, good discussion, I like when people put their opinions out there instead of saying, "you don't know what you're talking about," etc. peace!

I returned Corruption after a few spaced out and disinterested play sessions. While Prime was game of the year material, Corruption just seemed stale and forced. The gameplay is of course undeniably Metroid, but the classic atmosphere of desolation that pervades Super Metroid and Prime was nowhere to be found.

I was already weary when I walked up to some Halo-looking Federation soldier and he goes, "Hey Samus." Then I walk into some intergalactic conference room filled with the type of Star Wars-esque alien dudes that look like they belong in the cantina from Episode 4. They're all standing around speaking english and discussing space pirates. One of them surfs on ice in a later cutscene. It's just wrong.

So, look, if you're all about gameplay, you won't find anything to complain about; Corruption is classic Prime gameplay. However, if you're kind of a pretentious nitpicky bastard like myself, an unashamed franchise purist per say, you might find yourself scratching your head and wondering how the F Nintendo allowed its beloved Metroid franchise to become so diluted with retarded Halo-esque sci-fi conventions.

for me, this is the first worthwhile download in forever. Crash N The Boys is one of the best titles for the NES. If a swimming race where piranas and holding someone's head underwater are fair game sounds like fun to you, buy this game. Best 5 bucks ever.

im not gonna lie, it looks like arse

really nice to hear, the "city" of Santa Destroy was my biggest beef with the game... maybe my only beef

2 words:
Wiiness envy

I would, son.

good, i want some accuracy in my sword swinging

It's not like Mario reeeaaally has a story anyway. Princess nabbed by fat dinosaurish dude, nuff said.

This dude is funny. He thinks people were shooting over to PS2 for what reason? For power? Don't get it twisted, I bought a PS2 for games and games alone; infact, I always thought the PS2 looked terrible (graphically) and had a terrible controller, the games always felt blocky and stiff, but you can't argue with the library at a certain point. If Nintendo had been able to hold my attention with the games they were releasing, I wouldn't have needed to cop a PS2, but in classic Nintendo fashion, there just weren't enough good games on the console.

yeaaaah
Hopefully King's Quest will get the same treatment.

Space Harrier, come state side, I've held out for so looong. So..tempting...to buy...slightly inferior...SMS...port...must maintain...losing willpower quickly...must hurry..

My major gripe with NMH was the city of Santa Destroy. The driving was terrible and the city served almost no purpose, besides as a hiding grounds for those little balls you collect. Hopefully the city is much improved if they're going back to it. Personally, I would have been more down for a series of menus that take you directly to jobs and assasination missions. But, I'll hold my toungue til I see what's changed.