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I do like how the shield and weapon are semi-transparent. Allows you to look at the boss.

Is it too late for you to program a Pirate boss?

I'm sold. Gimme.

I hope they fixed the PAL version for you. The game itself can be fun, but a blind person would even know there's problems.

Someone that I expected fully to come back and say the game is fine and works normally because it's easier than admitting problems? Gee, I never seen that coming hours ago! Hell, even I can admit giving 102 a second chance if they fix and admit problems. Yare, is still a moron and should be muffled in the corporate world. I know how it is when speaking for my company, and all of it needs to be professional or approved by superiors.

I'll write Nintendo an e-mail asking they let TTG fix it on the first episode. I'm definitely willing to wait to see if it's resolved in 102, and will give them a chance. I won't be downloading it immediately. However the statements Yare made were stupid, and I hope they muffle him in the future.

I also hope Nintendo Life reviews the game based on the WiiWare version next time, and not the PC.

Also, I still believe this is something that should have been addressed in testing, and not after complaints.

@slapshot82 how did so many PS2 games make flawless cut scenes, framerates and gameplay? Because the developers cared.

The Monkey Island game can be fun. I finished the first chapter but the frame rate and audio is terrible. It skips entire sentences, and requires enabling sub titles just to know what they're saying. TellTale could have removed the voiceovers entirely and had that much resources left to decompress and perform the visual aspects of the game. Seriously, this isn't about the game being fun, or what the Wii is capable of. It's about developing a game with the hardware limitations in mind, and standing by your product.

@jp-30. It's not an issue of the Wii being so "underpowered". it's the fact that they were determined to release a game for it. When the game didn't perform properly their response was "Oh, yeah that's what you get for trying to run it on an inferior system. Thanks for the money, suckas!" The Wii's hardware did not change during their development and port of the game. They knew what it was capable of the entire time, and should have tested their own product if they are proud of what they make.

They are blaming the customer, and not themselves for releasing an inferior product. Like I said earlier, they can only blame the Wii for not being able to run it, and saying the Wii won't see it at all. As it stands, I fully blame them, and their comments after releasing it.

See, now, if I tried running the PC version of Monkey Island on my netbook it would be my own fault. As that is underpowered and they didn't develop the game with it in mind.

I could get them blaming the Wii for not releasing it at all. However, they did release it. It's their own fault and if they won't stand by the "quality" of their products, and try backpeddling once paying customers voice concern, I won't support that. I wouldn't doubt if Yare was let go from the TTG team for this.

Legendo and other developers have managed to create something enjoyable from the same restrictions.

Yea I commented in that thread. Screw 'em. Not buying the PC version of Monkey Island, or any TellTale game in the future. It's not like the Wii's hardware changed during their development, they chose to release an inferior product.

Ick. I hope 3 Muskateers makes it next week. Thinking it might be a sleeper hit, and Monkey Island will drop. Glad to see Ant Nation up there, another fun title.

First impressions are this is awesome. I didn't even notice the framerate, and the 5 second loading time I can forgive due to what they've accomplished.

The art and comic-style is absolutely wonderful. I'm in love with the quirky voice acting and art. The 2.5D levels and camera switches flow perfectly. They really make this game. The only gripe I have is waggle over a button for sword swing, but it works well and you don't have to spend all day waggling so it's a minor preference gripe more than anything. I'll have to see how that holds up through the game, as I only passed the first couple chapters.

Definitely a good effort by a developer I will now keep an eye on. There's a good deal going on just barely on screen, like archers with arrows that stick properly in to the level, or giant spider shadows marching around. Definitely a charming little title.

Good review. Can't wait to play my copy. Need to find where I left my Wiimote first. The art style looks really fun.

Shame on you, Nintendo Life. This review should be redacted immediately.

The WiiWare version is terrible. The graphics aren't even close to your screenshots, entire animation segments chop through. The audio is terrible and the controls are clunky.

The game itself would be fun if it worked properly. Maybe I'll pick up the PC version.

Fair enough review. I like the ASE and how it was implemented, and the weapons and single player mode is great. Some glitches, but over-all an enjoyable experience. Would have personally given it closer to, or an even 8. Since we don't have a fractional point system, fair enough. Good job.

@Wiiperson11 there's mission bugs that get tougher as you go, a few of them are difficult enough to warrant being called bosses. I suppose they count.

There were a couple mission bugs that really put a dent in my army. Think one cut my size down almost 3/4. Need to spend more time stomping on them.

I spend a lot of time harassing, feeding and keeping my army ready for invaders.

Fair enough review. You can also find gold with the magnifying glass around the level in addition to completing missions.

Thanks warioswoods. That thing is beautiful. I like how he says unopened then goes on to show pics of it opened.

I've made some inquiries about getting a custom built UV protected case for the hat and having the glass engraved with the Nintendo logo. Let me know if you want to know which company and prices I find. Probably be 50-100$USD.

It's pretty awesome that the download is going to be done directly to the Wii instead of a PC. Still, mario hat.... gimme.

Also just started the process to get the hat. Thanks Ninty!

Little anties are mine! Muahaha

Here's what Wikipedia put down in the Reception section of this game:

Reception

Nintendo Life criticized a number of aspects of the game including the controls, the "fatally broken" gameplay and the misuse of the Ottifanten license, ultimately calling it "a shambling mockery of a game".[2]

Disney loves money. I don't see what the problem is.

1) DUCK TALES
2) DUCK TALES
3) DUCK TALES

I'm sensing a trend here.

@slapshot82 heck yeah, they couldn't keep that hole in the desert a secret from me. I dug them all up, and you can't have any! ^{dry humps his giant stack of E.T. cartridges}

I'm going to buy another Wii just so I can have two copies of this instant classic.

It's official, WiiWare is a bunch of rejected flash games.

Minority? Most people I've talked to have experienced it. Glad to hear they're looking in to it though, but I don't expect much after release.

SNES: Shiren the Wanderer. I don't care if you only published the DS version, Sega. Make it happ'n capp'n.

@WolfRamHeart My Aquarium is cheap and pretty interesting. I have it and enjoy harassing fish and setting up new tanks. It's a decent screen saver that doesn't require a disc, so your drive isn't getting used.

To be fair GameSpot and IGN are horrible. Unlike this game.

Thanks for Mad World and The Conduit, Sega. Too bad you declined to localize Shiren the Wanderer. Oh well. there's always Atlus. ^{hugs atlus}

^{the Jack Black-starring rock epic}

Anyone else get that far and stop caring?

Screw that, I'm bringing my Power Glove. These suckas in for an old school pwning!

Fair enough review. Not the greatest game, but relaxing and hits the right price point.

I would like another clock. Thanks!

^{would only like it to torture Corbie with another review}

As a Denverite, I might have to go to this. Let me know if you're coming to town.

The graphics look good, but I haven't played it too much. I did manage to catch a couple fish, but it took some learning. You're thrusted in to the game and must find the manual if you wish to learn how to play. The gameplay is a little shallow (pun not intended), but not bad for 500pts.

It seems to have one fishing location so far, but you can change lures and appears at one point you will be able to unlock other rods, so maybe I can get another location or two. I just need to get better at fishing and beat some of the challenges when I have more time to play and see what happens.

The controls are easy enough. To cast you hold A, go back, swing forward and hit B to finish the cast. You can crank the Nunchuck to reel, or B will reel fast, and A will reel slow. Snagging a fish is done by waiting for them to take a good bite and pulling back on the Wiimote like a normal fishing pole. It's harder than it sounds though and requires some good timing.

@KDR_11K You can make your own characters? Hitler in 3...2...

Not too shabby! Let us know about Water Warfare!

It's.... it's... beautiful!

Oh baby, just OH BABY! Unf unf.

Keeping an eye on this too. Hopefully it has space trading aspects to go with the RPG.

Thanks for the impressions. Waiting patiently for the review. Chop chop.

I heard it's so they can replace all the blood with jello, and aliens with fluffy bunnies.

Want, but rip-off. Put them on the Nintendo Club.

Hopefully this will get them to release more online multi-player card games. Won't mind slightly higher quality, but it's poker I didn't need that much.

Wat? I don't want to give an eSuppository.