Great review Jon. I think I'll probably wait until I see it for around $30. From what I've seen, I don't think I want to pay full price. Looks like a lot of fun though.
The more I saw of this game the more I lost interest, but it always sucks seeing an indie dev having a hard time. Sounds like getting it localized was a nightmare for everyone involved.
The exact, official wording is "a new Super Mario Bros. game." That, along with the supermario4.com registration, strongly indicates a new 2D game. I wonder if this and the 3DS version will be the same and interact in the same way as the next SSB?
I think if Nintendo was given the rights to make an original Angry Birds game on the DS, then they'd do some amazing things with it.
The problem I had with the original is that — while fun in spurts — it was just a glut of the same thing over and over again. And I definitely think it would have suffered on the DS since the screen resolution and size is quite a bit smaller, and you already have to squint to see anything on the iPhone.
I think the closest thing we'll get to an RPG mode is a hub for your Mii with tournaments, minigames to increase your skill level, and maybe your own customizable pad to house trophies and other stuff.
If there was anything on the level of Power Tour we'd have heard of it by now.
@Nin-freak Yes, there are power shots. I saw a Japanese video and I saw someone (I think it was Peach?) pulling off one.
He's entitled to his opinion, of course, but making this kind of statement right before you're about to release a game is idiotic. Seriously, does this guy have any brains at all?
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Re: Review: Mario Tennis Open (3DS)
Great review Jon. I think I'll probably wait until I see it for around $30. From what I've seen, I don't think I want to pay full price. Looks like a lot of fun though.
Re: Colour-Based AR Patent is Hot Stuff
:somanypatents:
Re: E.X. Troopers Trailer Released
The guy has pink hair.
nothxbye.
Re: Interview: Nigoro on La-Mulana's Cancellation
Stay classy, @BulbasaurusRex.
The more I saw of this game the more I lost interest, but it always sucks seeing an indie dev having a hard time. Sounds like getting it localized was a nightmare for everyone involved.
Re: Ubisoft Announces Avengers Game for Wii U
Please be good.
Re: 2D Platformer on 3DS Web Browser Hops Jumps Into View
This is pretty neat. I can imagine a G&W style game working on the browser without much of a problem.
Re: Kid Icarus: Uprising on SNES Might Have Looked Like This
Wow. That's. Wow.
Re: Rumour: Retro Studios Preparing Star Fox Wii U Reveal
I'd love to have ground combat mixed in again, personally. I think it's safe to say that Retro would do a helluva lot better job than Namco did.
Re: LEGO Zelda Concept Nets 10,000 Supporters
Epic.
Re: Iwata: "Overwhelmingly Rich" Wii U Launch Line-Up "Too Much"
I wonder if Retro's got something for launch. Hmmmmmetroid.
Re: Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Transformed Hits 3DS
I just thought of how awesome Skies of Arcadia 2 on the 3DS would be.
This sounds pretty fun. I'll keep my eye on it.
Re: We'll Probably See Some New Nintendo Characters Soon
Coolbeans. I just hope they're not as nauseatingly cutesy as Pushmo. xP
Re: Rayman Legends is Coming to Wii U, Supports NFC
Haha this is awesome. I'm digging the Viking theme.
Re: Real Life Skyward Sword Controls Don't Work
Haha, that was great.
Re: Nintendo Reveals New Super Mario Bros. 2 for 3DS
I loved the first one, so this is awesome news for me. Just make the physics less floaty!
Re: Review: Colors! 3D (eShop)
Oh thanks ejamer! That's definitely big enough for what I'm thinking. :3
Re: Konami Code Unlocks Extra Votes in the French Presidential Campaign
Oh I thought this was a cheat code that let you vote multiple times. Darn.
Re: Miyamoto to Show Wii U Mario at E3
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-04-16-confirmed-nintendo-will-announce-a-new-super-mario-bros-game-for-the-wii-u-at-e3
The exact, official wording is "a new Super Mario Bros. game." That, along with the supermario4.com registration, strongly indicates a new 2D game. I wonder if this and the 3DS version will be the same and interact in the same way as the next SSB?
Re: Review: Colors! 3D (eShop)
What's the largest sized image you can make? (in pixels)
Re: Miyamoto: "Angry Birds Would Have Been Better on DS"
I think if Nintendo was given the rights to make an original Angry Birds game on the DS, then they'd do some amazing things with it.
The problem I had with the original is that — while fun in spurts — it was just a glut of the same thing over and over again. And I definitely think it would have suffered on the DS since the screen resolution and size is quite a bit smaller, and you already have to squint to see anything on the iPhone.
Re: Talking Point: Is Nintendo Over-Reliant on Super Mario?
Yes.
Re: Pandora's Tower Inspired By Lunch on a Train
This game is just too frickin weird for me. o___o
Re: Donkey Kong Jr. and Sonic Blast Head to Japan 3DS VC
Would they please release the original GG STH? Best Sonic game ever, and it had amazing 8-bit pixel art.
Re: Capcom: "No Plans for Resident Evil 6 Wii U At This Time"
Resident Evil 6: Wii U Edition.
Re: Nintendo Buys Supermario4.com Web Domain
Pleaseyespleaseyespleaseyes. I'd kill for a legit SMB4 on the 3DS.
Re: Customisable Miis and Online Standings Served Up in Mario Tennis Open
I think the closest thing we'll get to an RPG mode is a hub for your Mii with tournaments, minigames to increase your skill level, and maybe your own customizable pad to house trophies and other stuff.
If there was anything on the level of Power Tour we'd have heard of it by now.
@Nin-freak Yes, there are power shots. I saw a Japanese video and I saw someone (I think it was Peach?) pulling off one.
Re: More Gorgeous Epic Mickey 3DS Screenshots Revealed
WOW. This is beautiful!
Re: Talking Point: Is Wii U's Power Really That Important?
With great power comes great responsiliby.
Re: Kid Icarus: Uprising Fails to Fly in UK Charts
The controls are fine with the stand. Like anything new, they take a lot of practice and getting used to.
Re: This Is Your Kid Icarus: Uprising Weapons Bible
I can't see it either.
Re: GameStop Starts Selling eShop Download Codes
That's handy. Only those two games though?
Re: Review: Kid Icarus: Uprising (3DS)
Aw yeah. I can't wait for Friday.
Re: Kid Icarus Uprising Gets Perfect Review Score in Famitsu
Freak'n. Can't. Wait.
Re: New Fire Emblem Trailer Raises the Temperature
I wish NOA would stop pussyfooting around releasing games anymore. This is getting old. u___u
Re: Michael Pachter Suggests That Wii U Could Struggle
Slow news day at NintendoLife Towers, eh?
Re: Review: Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters (3DS eShop / Game Boy)
Always loved the graphics in this game.
Re: Super Mario 3D Land Could Have Had Skateboarding
Skateboarding on a koopa shell down a pipe...? Crushing cockroaches with your 3DS...?
Sequel please?
Re: Renegade Kid Teases New eShop Game
Maybe you don't throw bombs at blocks... maybe... it's a cursed bomb hat and you have to make your way through the level before your head explodes!
Re: Havok Physics and Animation to Power Wii U Games
If anyone's interested in what games it's used in:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havok_(software)#Havok_in_video_games
...everything from Uncharted 3 to Brawl to the Halo series. Very nice. :3
Re: Indie Developer Phil Fish Says Japanese Games 'Suck'
He's entitled to his opinion, of course, but making this kind of statement right before you're about to release a game is idiotic. Seriously, does this guy have any brains at all?
Re: Two More Sonic Game Gear Games Rated
Why can't they release the GG Sonic 1? That game is crazy fun and these others are awful. >:[
Re: Nothing Says "Marry Me" Like Swapnote
Haha awww.
Re: North America, These Are Your Upcoming eShop Games
Come on Nintendo. Stop rereleasing games that were already rereleased. Rerelease some that haven't been rereleased yet. >:[
Re: Game of the Month: February 2012 - Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D
Yay, I love GotM features.
Re: Review: Mario Party 9 (Wii)
I'm so going to get this. It looks like fantastic fun.
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. (NES)
I still like the All-Stars version of this best.
mostly because I'm better at it, haha.
Re: Dragon Quest Monsters 3D Bundle on the Way to Japan
lol syko, that's awesome.
Re: Nintendo Japan Reveals Cobalt Blue 3DS Console
That's a sweet blue. Much better than that Aqua Blue shiz.
Re: Two New MH3G 3DS Bundles to Hit Japan
Wannnnnnnttttttt. Just release it over here already. DDD:
Re: GAME Not Selling Mario Party 9
GAME Not Selling Anything Worth Buying
Not available online either