In other words: Not worth a 49.99 CAD purchase. I have to admit it wasn't that appealing from the get-go. Would still buy it on sale for $20. I can feel Nintendo's attention moving on with Switch and yet they will still charge like it's a Triple-A title from 2014.
I'm mildly interested in a localized version but skeptical there will be one in the first place. Not sure how prolific Tamagotchi is in the West right now. Three of these games were localized for DS so you might think this new one would likely see a Western release, however, that was a different time.
I just like the fact a visual novel adventure game trilogy exists in the eshop. I would have loved to see the Higurashi games as well. With Phoenix Wright, Corpse Party and Zero Escape, we certainly have a sizable amount of quality games in this genre. Vita has more VNs and those previously mentioned VN Adventure games but replace Phoenix Wright with Danganronpa. Know of any other VN Adventure games on Vita?
Most of these games are on New 3DS so I am not compelled to buy this but if there's a way to play Fire Emblem 4 and 5 on it, you have my attention. However, these can still be played through Homebrew on Wii.
I'm not in the percentage of the audience for the New 2DS where I can't see 3D or it bothers my eyes. I also enjoy the 3D effect in the titles where it's executed well. I will continue to support the 3DS as long as they keep making games for it. I bought my first ever SNES game, Super Metroid, just recently and I'm excited to be playing it.
It's gonna take a while for me to transition to a new system with $80 CAD game launch prices. I do a silent cheer every time a new 3DS game is announced this year.
This announcement turned me on to Metroid for the first time. I bought my first Metroid game during the current E3 eshop sale: Super Metroid!! I will preorder Samus Returns and look for the Metroid GBA games at used video game stores. Now, probably more people will be tracking them down so I better act quickly!
@Olmectron I'd be happy for a new Zelda game anytime for 3DS but we've already gotten three (plus Hyrule Warriors Legends) and there have typically been 2-3 per console so I don't know. But I get what you're saying to have a completely new one as all 3DS releases have been based on past games. They have all been new experiences for me, however. I never played the N64 games.
I love creative platformers. I'll wait for a review and then see but so far it's looking to be in the same realm as DK Returns 3D and Kirby Planet Robobot which is great company to be in.
@Olmectron You mean 'Breath of the Wild'? I sure would love to play that on my New 3DS as I won't be getting a Switch until they announce a Switch Pro and it goes on sale but it's a technical powerhouse even for the Switch. I would still love it since I wouldn't have to pay more than $40 for it.
I'm surprised these are just arriving to Australia. I was looking forward to seeing new titles that NA hasn't gotten yet/will potentially get (like foreshadowing). I have not yet bought a single Ninty Selects b/c I already had the pre-Selects version of the game or b/c games like Mario Party Selects have been replaced by Star Rush as the one to get and wait for a sale on. I'm just waiting for Mario Tennis and Golf Selects. Come on!
This would be the choice for a YW game for me but I will wait well past the release date for a $20-25 sale. Gonna do the same with Monster XX (if it gets localised).
Fire Emblem Lite that must always be connected to Wi-Fi...It's a reach b/c I only have the resources to play one Wi-Fi-only game which I already do. The beauty is that these games can be updated eternally and eventually can become a better, deeper experience. But with two of my Fates in my backlog and Fire Emblem Echoes on the way, I won't be lacking in deep FE experiences for a long time and I'd rather use my free time to play those. I felt like Awakening was sterilized FE but apparently you can sterilize the franchise even further...
I thought a Jake Hunter 3DS game was already released in Japan. In any case, I would also like to see it in English. Also, the continuation of Chase: Cold Case Investigations please.
@Mainsaile I'm assuming there is no 3D in order to mitigate performance slowdown. I would chalk it up to that rather than laziness on the part of the developer. Usually when 3D is not included, it is to accommodate higher res graphics. That was the developer's stance for the past two Pokemon generations (X/Y and Sun/Moon). Dragon Ball Fusions doesn't have 3D either but it's still a fun game and I can see slowdown happening in the flying sections were they to be in 3D. Flying is smooth in that game so I wouldn't mess with that on account of adding 3D.
@Windy I loved Resident Evil Revelations, too. I played both that and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 99.9% of the time with 3D on. Some 3DS games like Style Savvy Fashion Forward use shallow 3D and it's like, what's the point? I turn off 3D b/c it's not worth it so they could have made it like DQ VIII and used the extra resources to make it higher res. I'm sure the Style Savvy demographic cares not for 3D anyway.
I've had a lot of fun playing this game! It made me interested in Dragon Ball so I started to read the full colour manga which fleshes out the characters I meet in the game. Game-play is really fun, too. Fusing is insane and fun and only fits with Dragon Ball. I wanna fuse Freeza badly.
Since this game's DLC is likely to offer more characters and maps from past FE games, old & new, I am excited for it. Also, it is likely it will be ported to 3DS and will likely get a boost in performance on the New 3DS (which I have and I won't buy the Switch for another two years until they release Switch Slim or Switch Pro LOL). If Koei Tecmo add support conversations that provide benefits on the field, then it would be even better!
@MadameSpuki My bad. Yes, they are remakes. Yes, Monster Hunter looks amazing in 3D. I think Pokemon is setting a trend. To be truthfully honest, 3D in both 3DS Style Savvy games hurt my eyes and I could play Monster Hunter for longer in 3D. In Fashion Forward, with the 3D depth slider all the way up, every smooth edge becomes jaggy and the depth is not that deep (It's deeper in Trendsetters) so I definitely notice a dip in 3D depth and quality with newer 3DS games. I guess they figure it's at the end of its run so why bother trying and also it allows for higher res graphics so why not? We might even see more games (ports, remakes, new ones) for 3DS now that stereoscopic 3D can be taken out of the picture. With DQ XI being made in Unreal Engine for PS4, the 3DS version will look noticeably downgraded in comparison and even worse if they implement 3D but I wouldn't mind if they did a 3D-in-New-3DS-only like Hyrule Warriors Legends.
@MadameSpuki Hi. On 3DS, DQ VII is a port of the PSOne game and VIII is a port of the PS2 game which seems like the reason why only VII features stereoscopic 3D. I doubt the newly-announced XI will be in 3D but I wish it was. Big new releases are foregoing stereoscopic 3D altogether (Hyrule Warriors Legends, Pokemon Moon, Dragon Ball Fusions, DQ VIII). We know the reason is to make way for higher res graphics but still, tell me how there are many beautiful games that include it and now it is not so much?
To me, it sounds like I could use freeshop to facilitate a system transfer to my new 3ds from my old one to combine the games from both since my old one's hinge broke. The only issue is the transferring of save files to a system with a different linked account.
Nindie or not, I bet that only a small fraction of those who worked on Pokemon Sun/Moon actually worked on Pocket Card Jockey. Also, this reminds me of the dog races in Majora's Mask 3D.
Okay, certain Sports games skip 3DS but not Golf ones, strangely. We've also had tennis and soccer and of course Mario Sports Mix is coming but this mini golf game sounds like it has a lot of content and thanks to Mario Golf GBA, Golf games are fun and interesting to me now. I would love to get Mario Golf 3DS when it goes on sale.
Of the two areas in the photos, I can identify the Jungle from Freedom Unite and the other one, I wanna say, is the Hypnocatrice area also from Freedom Unite (?).
An upgrade I would prefer is adding swim-able lakes in the Jungle and Desert (where Plesioth roams) areas.
No problem...Perhaps hackers will convert the Thracia 776 english patch to work with the 3DS copy...Anyhoo, I played Thracia in English on my netbook years ago but on my N3DS, now that would be amazing but I don't want to hack my system now. You can friggin' play it on your cell phone (in English) now with SNES/Super Famicom emulation and it works.
Maybe Mario & Luigi Dream Team? Iunno...I still haven't finished Paper Jam that I got in another eshop sale. Dream Team has more character and originality, though, doesn't it? All games before Paper Jam had their own unique worlds until Paper Jam used the Super Mario-themed world, it seems. I preferred that better than Paper Jam's world, TBH.
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Re: Review: Hey! Pikmin (3DS)
@memoryman3 Ur so funny! LOL
Re: Review: Hey! Pikmin (3DS)
In other words: Not worth a 49.99 CAD purchase. I have to admit it wasn't that appealing from the get-go. Would still buy it on sale for $20. I can feel Nintendo's attention moving on with Switch and yet they will still charge like it's a Triple-A title from 2014.
Re: A New Tamagotchi Game Is Heading To The 3DS In Japan
I'm mildly interested in a localized version but skeptical there will be one in the first place. Not sure how prolific Tamagotchi is in the West right now. Three of these games were localized for DS so you might think this new one would likely see a Western release, however, that was a different time.
Re: Parascientific Escape Series Comes to an End This Week in North America
I just like the fact a visual novel adventure game trilogy exists in the eshop. I would have loved to see the Higurashi games as well. With Phoenix Wright, Corpse Party and Zero Escape, we certainly have a sizable amount of quality games in this genre. Vita has more VNs and those previously mentioned VN Adventure games but replace Phoenix Wright with Danganronpa. Know of any other VN Adventure games on Vita?
Re: Guide: Everything We Know About the Super NES Classic Edition
Most of these games are on New 3DS so I am not compelled to buy this but if there's a way to play Fire Emblem 4 and 5 on it, you have my attention. However, these can still be played through Homebrew on Wii.
Re: Video: Unboxing and Testing the New Nintendo 2DS XL
I'm not in the percentage of the audience for the New 2DS where I can't see 3D or it bothers my eyes. I also enjoy the 3D effect in the titles where it's executed well. I will continue to support the 3DS as long as they keep making games for it. I bought my first ever SNES game, Super Metroid, just recently and I'm excited to be playing it.
Re: Yoshio Sakamoto on the Development of Metroid: Samus Returns
Looking forward to it. The 3D depth in the downloadable video from the eshop was insane!
Re: MercurySteam Elaborates On How It Came To Work On Metroid: Samus Returns
It's gonna take a while for me to transition to a new system with $80 CAD game launch prices. I do a silent cheer every time a new 3DS game is announced this year.
Re: Video: Producer Yoshio Sakamoto Dives Deep Into Metroid: Samus Returns On 3DS
This announcement turned me on to Metroid for the first time. I bought my first Metroid game during the current E3 eshop sale: Super Metroid!! I will preorder Samus Returns and look for the Metroid GBA games at used video game stores. Now, probably more people will be tracking them down so I better act quickly!
Re: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions Revealed for 3DS at E3
It'll be great to return to the original Mario and Luigi world after Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam.
Re: Video: Get Ready For The Launch Of Ever Oasis With This Lovely Trailer
@RainbowGazelle I, too, am glad Nintendo continues to support the 3DS. As if the Switch launch meant no more games for 3DS. Hah!
Re: Video: What We Think Could be Announced at E3, and What Definitely Won't
@Olmectron I'd be happy for a new Zelda game anytime for 3DS but we've already gotten three (plus Hyrule Warriors Legends) and there have typically been 2-3 per console so I don't know. But I get what you're saying to have a completely new one as all 3DS releases have been based on past games. They have all been new experiences for me, however. I never played the N64 games.
Re: Video: Get a Good Look at Hey! Pikmin in this Overview Trailer
I love creative platformers. I'll wait for a review and then see but so far it's looking to be in the same realm as DK Returns 3D and Kirby Planet Robobot which is great company to be in.
Re: Video: What We Think Could be Announced at E3, and What Definitely Won't
@Olmectron You mean 'Breath of the Wild'? I sure would love to play that on my New 3DS as I won't be getting a Switch until they announce a Switch Pro and it goes on sale but it's a technical powerhouse even for the Switch. I would still love it since I wouldn't have to pay more than $40 for it.
Re: Video: What We Think Could be Announced at E3, and What Definitely Won't
I'm not expecting this but my wish is a Great Ace Attorney Adventures Dual Pack announcement for 3DS/Switch!!! ...does Capcom go to E3?
Re: Sinking Keiji Inafune’s Kaio: King of Pirates Cost Marvelous $3.8 Million Dollars
The man is just an enemy to peoples' money
Re: Feature: Coming Up With The Perfect Recipe In Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop
I am looking forward to this!
Re: New Nintendo Selects 3DS Games Coming to Australia
I'm surprised these are just arriving to Australia. I was looking forward to seeing new titles that NA hasn't gotten yet/will potentially get (like foreshadowing). I have not yet bought a single Ninty Selects b/c I already had the pre-Selects version of the game or b/c games like Mario Party Selects have been replaced by Star Rush as the one to get and wait for a sale on. I'm just waiting for Mario Tennis and Golf Selects. Come on!
Re: Layton's Mystery Journey is Coming to 3DS in Japan on 20th July
I swear if I find any reference to Sherlock Holmes in this game, Imma look at Capcom like whut.
Re: Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters Will Spook the North American Market This Fall
This would be the choice for a YW game for me but I will wait well past the release date for a $20-25 sale. Gonna do the same with Monster XX (if it gets localised).
Re: Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia File Size and DLC Details Emerge in Japan
That last one in the video looked like a draco zombie. Fierce!
Re: Sega Countdown Site Teases Bayonetta News Next Week
It's Bayonetta 1 + 2 for New Nintendo 3DS!!
Re: Video: Japanese Fire Emblem Echoes Overview Trailer Shows Off Upcoming 3DS Release
The classics are where it's at.
Re: Harvest Moon 64 Heading to Wii U in North America This Week as Part of Anniversary Celebrations
@Meowpheel Somebody is tracking the location of commenters on NintendoLife? As a hobby no less? I don't feel safe commenting here.
Re: RPG Maker Fes and Culdcept Revolt Set for Summer Arrivals on 3DS
Fire Emblem Echoes and now Culdcept Revolt? As a 3DS owner, I feel loved! RPG Maker interests me if I can make a tactical RPG.
Re: Review: Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile)
Fire Emblem Lite that must always be connected to Wi-Fi...It's a reach b/c I only have the resources to play one Wi-Fi-only game which I already do. The beauty is that these games can be updated eternally and eventually can become a better, deeper experience. But with two of my Fates in my backlog and Fire Emblem Echoes on the way, I won't be lacking in deep FE experiences for a long time and I'd rather use my free time to play those. I felt like Awakening was sterilized FE but apparently you can sterilize the franchise even further...
Re: Arc System Works Is Reviving The Jake Hunter Series On Nintendo 3DS
I thought a Jake Hunter 3DS game was already released in Japan. In any case, I would also like to see it in English. Also, the continuation of Chase: Cold Case Investigations please.
Re: Arc System Works Is Reviving The Jake Hunter Series On Nintendo 3DS
@DWWM Are you referring to Chase: Cold Case Investigations? It's not a Jake Hunter game but it is related to another DS title: Hotel Dusk: Room 215.
Re: Review: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS)
@Windy I just hope Fire Emblem Echoes will be in 3D.
Re: Review: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS)
@Mainsaile I'm assuming there is no 3D in order to mitigate performance slowdown. I would chalk it up to that rather than laziness on the part of the developer. Usually when 3D is not included, it is to accommodate higher res graphics. That was the developer's stance for the past two Pokemon generations (X/Y and Sun/Moon). Dragon Ball Fusions doesn't have 3D either but it's still a fun game and I can see slowdown happening in the flying sections were they to be in 3D. Flying is smooth in that game so I wouldn't mess with that on account of adding 3D.
Re: Review: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS)
@Windy I loved Resident Evil Revelations, too. I played both that and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 99.9% of the time with 3D on. Some 3DS games like Style Savvy Fashion Forward use shallow 3D and it's like, what's the point? I turn off 3D b/c it's not worth it so they could have made it like DQ VIII and used the extra resources to make it higher res. I'm sure the Style Savvy demographic cares not for 3D anyway.
Re: Review: Dragon Ball Fusions (3DS)
I've had a lot of fun playing this game! It made me interested in Dragon Ball so I started to read the full colour manga which fleshes out the characters I meet in the game. Game-play is really fun, too. Fusing is insane and fun and only fits with Dragon Ball. I wanna fuse Freeza badly.
Re: The Great Ace Attorney 2 on 3DS Gets a Flashy New Japanese Trailer
@doll Thank you, doll!
Re: The Great Ace Attorney 2 on 3DS Gets a Flashy New Japanese Trailer
I just really want this game and its predecessor. See my profile pic to the left that I took two days to make y'all
Re: Review: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS)
@Mainsaile You passed on Pokemon Sun/Moon then? For DQ VIII you can understand why there is no stereoscopic 3D, right?
Re: Review: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS)
@Windy Yeah Monster Hunter on 3DS was true love for me. That was the best 3D experience for me, hands down.
Re: Fire Emblem Warriors Has Been Announced For the Nintendo Switch
Since this game's DLC is likely to offer more characters and maps from past FE games, old & new, I am excited for it. Also, it is likely it will be ported to 3DS and will likely get a boost in performance on the New 3DS (which I have and I won't buy the Switch for another two years until they release Switch Slim or Switch Pro LOL). If Koei Tecmo add support conversations that provide benefits on the field, then it would be even better!
Re: Review: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS)
@Windy DQ VII does have 3D. It's VIII that doesn't. You mentioned VII not having 3D?
Re: The 'January Digital Deals' Offer eShop Discounts in North America
Everybody gets a discount, look under your seats!!
Re: Review: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS)
@MadameSpuki My bad. Yes, they are remakes. Yes, Monster Hunter looks amazing in 3D. I think Pokemon is setting a trend. To be truthfully honest, 3D in both 3DS Style Savvy games hurt my eyes and I could play Monster Hunter for longer in 3D. In Fashion Forward, with the 3D depth slider all the way up, every smooth edge becomes jaggy and the depth is not that deep (It's deeper in Trendsetters) so I definitely notice a dip in 3D depth and quality with newer 3DS games. I guess they figure it's at the end of its run so why bother trying and also it allows for higher res graphics so why not? We might even see more games (ports, remakes, new ones) for 3DS now that stereoscopic 3D can be taken out of the picture. With DQ XI being made in Unreal Engine for PS4, the 3DS version will look noticeably downgraded in comparison and even worse if they implement 3D but I wouldn't mind if they did a 3D-in-New-3DS-only like Hyrule Warriors Legends.
Re: Review: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS)
@MadameSpuki Hi. On 3DS, DQ VII is a port of the PSOne game and VIII is a port of the PS2 game which seems like the reason why only VII features stereoscopic 3D. I doubt the newly-announced XI will be in 3D but I wish it was. Big new releases are foregoing stereoscopic 3D altogether (Hyrule Warriors Legends, Pokemon Moon, Dragon Ball Fusions, DQ VIII). We know the reason is to make way for higher res graphics but still, tell me how there are many beautiful games that include it and now it is not so much?
Re: Nintendo Slams 3DS Homebrew App Which Enables Piracy With Takedown Notice
To me, it sounds like I could use freeshop to facilitate a system transfer to my new 3ds from my old one to combine the games from both since my old one's hinge broke. The only issue is the transferring of save files to a system with a different linked account.
Re: Feature: The Nindie Christmas Celebration - Pocket Card Jockey
Nindie or not, I bet that only a small fraction of those who worked on Pokemon Sun/Moon actually worked on Pocket Card Jockey. Also, this reminds me of the dog races in Majora's Mask 3D.
Re: Mini Golf Resort Will Bring Serious Sport to 3DS on 22nd December
Okay, certain Sports games skip 3DS but not Golf ones, strangely. We've also had tennis and soccer and of course Mario Sports Mix is coming but this mini golf game sounds like it has a lot of content and thanks to Mario Golf GBA, Golf games are fun and interesting to me now. I would love to get Mario Golf 3DS when it goes on sale.
Re: Gallery: Feast Your Eyes on a Whole Lot of Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) Screens
Of the two areas in the photos, I can identify the Jungle from Freedom Unite and the other one, I wanna say, is the Hypnocatrice area also from Freedom Unite (?).
An upgrade I would prefer is adding swim-able lakes in the Jungle and Desert (where Plesioth roams) areas.
Re: Pokémon Sun And Moon Data Files Show Removed Buddy System
@Rensch Well, this was featured in Amity Square in a limited form so maybe they will expand on it in the yet-to-be-announced Diamond/Pearl remakes.
Re: Meloetta is Now Being Distributed to the Gen 6 Pokémon Games
I missed Hoopa and Shaymin so I hope they distribute those again.
Re: Six New SNES Titles Hit The New 3DS Virtual Console In Japan
No problem...Perhaps hackers will convert the Thracia 776 english patch to work with the 3DS copy...Anyhoo, I played Thracia in English on my netbook years ago but on my N3DS, now that would be amazing but I don't want to hack my system now. You can friggin' play it on your cell phone (in English) now with SNES/Super Famicom emulation and it works.
Re: Guide: Getting Started In Pokémon Sun and Moon
The Sun exclusives are more to my liking...and I've got Moon!! Oh well, GTS I just want Vulpix.
Re: North American eShop Cyber Deals Bring Over 40 Discounts
Maybe Mario & Luigi Dream Team? Iunno...I still haven't finished Paper Jam that I got in another eshop sale. Dream Team has more character and originality, though, doesn't it? All games before Paper Jam had their own unique worlds until Paper Jam used the Super Mario-themed world, it seems. I preferred that better than Paper Jam's world, TBH.