I dunno. I love Sunshine, I really do, but I don't think it deserves a 9. Maybe an 8. In my opinion it was the worst of the 3D Mario games. Still great, but a bit lacking in places.
I don't want to sound like a hater, because I love Nintendo. And I'm excited about the new games but...Three great new games vs. other company's big numbers of great games seems kinda...
Okay, I've been trying to be optimistic but I'm officially weirded out now. I love Metroid, it's one of my favorite series but what the crap is this? I mean, the whole in-depth plot thing is great, I love that kind of stuff. But ya'know, when I saw this game, I thought it was going to be the NSMBWii of Metroid. 2D Metroid with updated graphics, a sweet plot, and some new twists. But this is just plain weird. We have Samus running around in these 2.5D environments where sometimes you're running sideways, sometimes up the screen, and you can move on this weird 3D plane, and, get this, with the Wiimote's D-PAD?! Since when in a d-pad good for moving on a 3D plane? And while you're in "2D mode" (because apparently you can suddenly change into Metroid Prime mode but not be able to move) how the heck do you aim? In the 2D Metroid games you shot across the screen and hit the enemies so...I'm not getting how you aim at enemies on a weird plane like this. Does she automatically aim at enemies and you just mash the fire button? I'm sorry, but it's looking really weird for me right now. Still though, Nintendo usually never fails, and the Ninja Gaiden games are apparently succesful so...I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
My little bro preordered this and picked it up today. He's already made his first microgame. Me? I'm just not creative enough. I'd rather play games than make 'em, but hey. Tons will love this one.
PLEASE! Do this with everything! I was just complaining about this the other day. I think I'll buy Mario 3 even though I have the GBA version just to show my support.
The problem I'm having here is the fact that this version brings virtually nothing new to the shelf gameplay-wise. I want to support Pixel, but I'm just not sure. If only buying games worked like the PSN...
Excellent read. I've always wondered about the VB, and I'd love to get to play one someday. Anyway, I hope these predictions about the 3DS being the VB2 turn out to be wrong.
@Chunky Droid Are you referring to, "The last Metroid is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace."? That was at the beginning of SM, but it wasn't Samus. It was just some random narration.
The thing 3rd party devs don't understand is this. Just because you want to make a game for the gamers doesn't mean you have to make a game that's rated M for everything. These morons put games like Madworld out that have mega-violence, language, sex, and whatever else and wonder what went wrong. Maybe that doesn't appeal to everyone. How about a nice Uncharted-like 3rd person shoote T for violence only?
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Re: First Impressions: 10 Second Run
Huh, seems interesting.
Re: Japan to Cool Off with Mario and Animal Crossing Fans
Curse Club Nintendo of America.
Re: Earthworm Jim Creator Says Fourth Adventure Wii-Bound
I've never played an EJ game for more than 20 seconds. I'll have to seriously play one sometime.
Re: Dedicated Castlevania Fan Beats NES Version With Dance Mat
Wow...Just wow.
@liquidyoshi
That's not cool, man.
Re: Jett Rocket Trailer Melts Your Face with Graphical Afterburners
True, there are some SMG similarities but this one looks like it could definitely be a must buy.
Re: Hideki Kamiya Plus Gunpoint Would Equal New Star Fox
As long as they keep it on-rails, bring it on baby.
Re: NES Autographed by Miyamoto Sells for Just $1000
The ultimate gamer's collector item.
Re: Nintendo Download: 19th April 2010 (North America)
My poor little brother can't believe there's no Photo Dojo yet.
Re: Review: Monster Hunter 3 (Tri~) (Wii)
So the repetitive one-button combat hasn't been fixed? And there's still no evasive moves whatsoever? Sounds like a blast...
Oh, and @P. D4NG3R...This--http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MRmxfLuNto
Re: Wii Least Connected of U.S. Consoles
It's a shame too. The CoD: Reflex community is shrinking by the day.
Re: Are You One Of The 7500 Who Signed Their Souls Away To Gamestation?
Lol, sweet!
Re: Everybody Do the Robot to this Robox Trailer
Looks a tad generic, but who knows. We could be in for a surprise.
Re: Miyamoto Hints At Wii 2, Wii HD
Nah, nothing more than we already know.
Re: Mothers Against Violence: Violent Games Aren't to Blame, Parents Are
EXACTLY. Thank you. Don't complain about violence in games. If you don't want your kids playing it, don't let them. That simple.
Re: Transformers: War for Cybertron Deemed Too Aggressive for Wii
Ahaha...Ha?
Re: Review: Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube)
I dunno. I love Sunshine, I really do, but I don't think it deserves a 9. Maybe an 8. In my opinion it was the worst of the 3D Mario games. Still great, but a bit lacking in places.
Re: Happy "Nintendo Life" Anniversary!
The best Nintendo site byfar! Great job guys.
Re: North American Club Nintendo Adds Some More Games, Stuff
I'll wait on the Grill-off review before I get it.
Re: Virtual Console Confirmed for DSiWare
Ha. I knew it was April Fools. Nice throwback to the old site BTW.
Re: Round Table: Mario's Past and Future
Yup. Mario's muh man.
Re: Miyamoto: 2010 Will Be Great For Hardcore Nintendo Fans
I don't want to sound like a hater, because I love Nintendo. And I'm excited about the new games but...Three great new games vs. other company's big numbers of great games seems kinda...
Re: New Metroid: Other M Gameplay Trailer
Okay, I've been trying to be optimistic but I'm officially weirded out now. I love Metroid, it's one of my favorite series but what the crap is this? I mean, the whole in-depth plot thing is great, I love that kind of stuff. But ya'know, when I saw this game, I thought it was going to be the NSMBWii of Metroid. 2D Metroid with updated graphics, a sweet plot, and some new twists. But this is just plain weird. We have Samus running around in these 2.5D environments where sometimes you're running sideways, sometimes up the screen, and you can move on this weird 3D plane, and, get this, with the Wiimote's D-PAD?! Since when in a d-pad good for moving on a 3D plane? And while you're in "2D mode" (because apparently you can suddenly change into Metroid Prime mode but not be able to move) how the heck do you aim? In the 2D Metroid games you shot across the screen and hit the enemies so...I'm not getting how you aim at enemies on a weird plane like this. Does she automatically aim at enemies and you just mash the fire button? I'm sorry, but it's looking really weird for me right now. Still though, Nintendo usually never fails, and the Ninja Gaiden games are apparently succesful so...I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Re: Review: WarioWare: D.I.Y. (DS)
My little bro preordered this and picked it up today. He's already made his first microgame. Me? I'm just not creative enough. I'd rather play games than make 'em, but hey. Tons will love this one.
Re: Select Downloadable Games Available for Purchase on Nintendo's Web Site
PLEASE! Do this with everything! I was just complaining about this the other day. I think I'll buy Mario 3 even though I have the GBA version just to show my support.
Re: Review: Cave Story (WiiWare)
The problem I'm having here is the fact that this version brings virtually nothing new to the shelf gameplay-wise. I want to support Pixel, but I'm just not sure. If only buying games worked like the PSN...
Re: 3DS to Employ Parallax Barrier Technology?
I just think the whole "3D thing" is kinda pointless.
Re: Feature: The Making of the Nintendo Virtual Boy
Excellent read. I've always wondered about the VB, and I'd love to get to play one someday. Anyway, I hope these predictions about the 3DS being the VB2 turn out to be wrong.
Re: Review: Cave Story (WiiWare)
We all know this game is epic, but is it worth buying when you can play the PC version free?
Re: Win a Cave Story Wiimote!
Sweet! Looks awesome!
Re: Might The Next Zelda Sense Your Vitality?
It's actually an interesting thought. But, like everyone else, you can't use a nunchuck with that thing.
Re: Review: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (GameCube)
This game deserves a 9 at least. It's one of the best GCN titles out there.
Re: Cave Story to Cost 1200 Wii Points
That actually means you have to pay $20 because you have to buy in $10 quantities.
Re: Miyamoto Confirms Pikmin 3
I didn't like Pikmin, actually. At least not the first one.
Re: Review: Super Mario 64 DS (DS)
Boo. Boo I say! SM64DS was an awesome title. I used the D-pad, and sure the analog stick 10x better, but they made it work well. 9 at least.
Re: BIT.TRIP RUNNER Gameplay Trailer
drools This looks insane. And please let that song at the end be in-game.
Re: First Impressions: Bit.Trip RUNNER
This looks awesome! I've said about all the BitTrip games and haven't bought even one. I swear, having to pay $10 minimum is a HUGE deterrent.
Re: Note: How Not to Play Sonic & Mario at the Olympic Winter Games
@slapshot82
I know right! Epic masterpieces like Brawl, Galaxy, and Twilight Princess don't mean anything at all!
Re: Dreambox Games Unveils its Debut Title
Sidescrolling platformers are ALWAYS welcome in my book.
Re: Live Text: European Gamers Summit 2010
Loling.
Re: Metroid: Other M Hits June 27th
@Chunky Droid
Are you referring to, "The last Metroid is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace."? That was at the beginning of SM, but it wasn't Samus. It was just some random narration.
Re: Metroid: Other M Hits June 27th
This is all great news, but where's the big announcement?
Re: Sony: Publishers Pulling Resources From Wii Development
The thing 3rd party devs don't understand is this. Just because you want to make a game for the gamers doesn't mean you have to make a game that's rated M for everything. These morons put games like Madworld out that have mega-violence, language, sex, and whatever else and wonder what went wrong. Maybe that doesn't appeal to everyone. How about a nice Uncharted-like 3rd person shoote T for violence only?
Re: DS2 Rumour Is Rumour No More
Sounds awesome. Hope you're right on the GBVC, Corbie.
Re: Review: Sonic & Knuckles (Virtual Console / Sega Mega Drive)
Sonic 3 and Sonic and Knuckles as a whole probably deserves a 10. One of the greatest platformers of all time.
Re: Gaming from the Heart
Playing through TP right now. Very surprised at how great the plot is.
Re: Review: Blaster Master: Overdrive (WiiWare)
Sounds epic!
Re: Big Nintendo News Incoming
Oh please, please, please be StarFox Wii.
Re: Blaster Master: Overdrive Coming to WiiWare on Monday
Huh, looks like it has potential.
Re: Sonic Playable in Super Mario Galaxy 2?
Nope, it's a lie, cased close.
Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Coming to Wii
I would have rather this been a retail game, but I'm really happy about Sonic going back to his roots.