What are you playing, Nintendo edition.

Ol' Donie · 22-09-2014 11:26pm

Star Lord wrote: »

No mentions of Hyrule Warriors yet...
Amazon dispatched mine on Saturday, estimated delivery date was today, no sign, but I wasn't expecting it till tomorrow realistically.
Anyone playing it?

Picking it up on Friday. Very much looking forward to it.

Ol' Donie · 22-09-2014 11:29pm

Pac1Man wrote: »

I picked up Bowser's Inside Story a while back for a price I couldn't pass up. Finally got around to playing it at the weekend. Opened up the box only to discover that they actually put the Partners In Time cartridge in there instead!:mad:

I feel so out of balance now. Like a cat without whiskers. If anyone comes across the cartridge for BIS and the case and manual for PIT could you please point me towards them?

PIT is actually verygood though. I've sunk about 4 hours into it so far and it's quite enjoyable.

Happened to me once with the Star Wars Starfighter game on PS2. The sequel was in the box.

Even now when I look at it among the rest of my collection...it just makes me...uncomfortable.

COYVB · 22-09-2014 11:33pm

hyrule warriors right now, in between making dinner. just arrived and its every bit as awesome in retail form as it was during early hands ons. im moderately concerned about longevity, but that's based on nothing more than the kind of game it is

Fawk Nin · 23-09-2014 9:31am

What amn't I playing?

WiiU:
Just started playing W101, right at the beginnning.
Mario Kart 8, still just playing online.
Mario 3d World - Playing with my nephew so have to wait for him to play it. Just finished world 8 so moving onto to post game content now.
Monster Hunter Tri Ultimate is untouched.

3DS:
Mega Man 2 on VC
Cave Story
Luigi's Mansion 2
Resi Revelations
Smash Demo

I really need to start focusing on finishing games before starting new ones.
Feeling overwhelmed at the moment.

Banjo · 23-09-2014 10:36am

One of my daughters has (fingers crossed) turned a major corner in toilet training, so playing a bit of Rabbids Go Home on the vWii. Just rounding up the gold bricks in Lego Marvel SuperHeroes to unlock the additional levels while waiting for Bayonetta or Hyrule Warriors.

On 3DS I've started on Kirby and the Magic Mirror on the VC, which is fun but not terribly difficult. Think I'm done with the Smash Demo. Trying to give Inazuma 11 a shot but it's a really slow starter.

COYVB · 23-09-2014 6:28pm

Mr Postman just called...

cloud493 · 23-09-2014 6:52pm

COYVB wrote: »

Mr Postman just called...

How did you get it

COYVB · 23-09-2014 7:15pm

Game journo

CastorTroy · 23-09-2014 9:33pm

Ah sure you don't need 2 copies. I vote donating one to any members named after a character from a John Travolta/Nic Cage movie. :pac:

CiDeRmAn · 24-09-2014 12:11am

What region are they?

Edit: hold on, French label there and a vague memory of you being in Canada answers that one

Hopes of buying a pal copy from you dashed

COYVB · 24-09-2014 6:00am

Tbh you'd be welcome to it. I don't understand the love for the series. I only played brawl for the first time during the summer and found it to be a massive let down.

I'm embargoed on this one, but I'll just say that, after a few hours, if I didn't have to play it for work I'd certainly never consider turning it back on again.

I just don't get it at all. The combat lacks any of the fluidity of a street fighter, everything's too chaotic and the controls are rubbish

Retr0gamer · 24-09-2014 11:39am

Expecting Street Fighter from it is the wrong way to be. It plays like no other fighting game. It is chaotic which makes it a great party game but once you get over that it's surprisingly deep. If you are going to just play single player than you're going to be disappointed. It's not for everyone either.

COYVB · 24-09-2014 12:33pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

It's not for everyone either.

I think that's going to be something we see cropping up a lot regarding the 3DS version anyway (most likely the Wii U version, too). It's definitely not anything resembling accessible, to the extent that if you've not already been playing and enjoying the previous games there's probably no point in bothering with this one. Which is fair enough really

Star Lord · 24-09-2014 1:33pm

COYVB wrote: »

It's definitely not anything resembling accessible, to the extent that if you've not already been playing and enjoying the previous games there's probably no point in bothering with this one. Which is fair enough really

I really couldn't agree with that, in fact, I'd say it's probably one of the most accessible, as with that chaotic nature, newbies can enjoy it and can get lucky quite often in it, unless they're fighting someone that's mastered various characters.

COYVB · 24-09-2014 3:28pm

Star Lord wrote: »

I really couldn't agree with that, in fact, I'd say it's probably one of the most accessible, as with that chaotic nature, newbies can enjoy it and can get lucky quite often in it, unless they're fighting someone that's mastered various characters.

It's really not, im talking about the 3ds version exclusively here. It's incredibly counter intuitive because the controls on the system really aren't geared towards a fighter

Banjo · 24-09-2014 4:10pm

Are you talking about button layout or something else? Is button layout not customisable?
Will be very disappointed if not, I found the controls in the demo a bit off.

Also, is there any CPP support? Love me some second stick action!

That didn't come out the way I meant it.

COYVB · 24-09-2014 4:27pm

No CPP support, and yeah it's a combination of button layout and actual 3DS form factor. It's not a comfortable game to play. Why they couldn't give the option to swap the d-pad and circle pad I don't know, but the circle pad is a nightmare

johnny_ultimate · 24-09-2014 6:18pm

I still think the 3DS version is, at best, a mere tide over until the Wii U version. I played the demo, and while technically it's a feat, I just feel it is ill-suited to portable play. You want proper (GameCube

) controllers, a big screen and some friends for proper local multiplayer. Handheld isn't the same, even when the systems are linked. The controls in the demo are a mess (customisable to a degree in the full version I believe) and above all it made me want to play its big brother because surely it will work a whole lot better.

I'd also say, new characters aside, it seems something of an incremental upgrade, even by Smash Bros standards. Of course it's a franchise where fine tuning is the order of the day given it is such an elegant balance and the demo is limited by its very nature, but I think the whole roster of new characters and stages needs to offer something fresher too.

COYVB · 24-09-2014 7:40pm

First broken circle pad in the office anyway. Our resident Smash Bros. guy now has a CP that randomly picks which direction it's going to stick in, despite the pad being centred visually

CastorTroy · 26-09-2014 7:33pm

Back playing 3D World. Had finished the main game and started Star World. So now after dying a lot, I decided to go back and get all missed stars, etc and build up my lives again.

Mal-Adjusted · 30-09-2014 12:38pm

I've been playing through the campaigns of Cursed Mountain and The Conduit on and off as well as trying to unlock all the characters on Sonic & Sega All-Stars racing.
I played a tiny bit of The Last Story and decided to shelve it until i got through a bit of my back catalog...which doesn't seem to be happening

CastorTroy · 30-09-2014 1:06pm

How's Cursed Mountain? It's a game that sounded interesting but could be boring

Mal-Adjusted · 30-09-2014 1:50pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

How's Cursed Mountain? It's a game that sounded interesting but could be boring

A survival horror set in the 80's where you play as mountaineer Eric Simmons searching for his brother Frank, who has accidentally unleashed a curse on the mountain and valley.

It's...interesting. a bit of a mix between older and newer horror games. Movement and melee combat is something like tank controls but nowhere near as bad. you then switch to a third person over the shoulder view for ranged combat. Combat itself is easy enough and you will only get into trouble when facing a group of enemies.

Graphics are average i guess, good for the Wii anyway but it does sometimes get too dark to see anything. The game is brilliantly atmospheric and quite creepy. It incorporates a lot of Buddhism and eastern religions into it's backstory and setting and as you go further and further up the mountain you do feel the solitude your character is suppose to be feeling. Gameplay-wise, you're usually going along a linear track or a big open village with a lot of going forward and back or from house to house looking for items.
Health is a bitch though as in order to heal, you need to burn incense sticks you find at special shrines, and they don't even heal you that much, meaning you need to smash every vase you see hoping to pick some more up. You can also heal by performing a "cleansing ritual" on ghosts once they've taken enough damage. This is usually grand but sometimes the Wii doesn't register when you push the remote forward meaning you have to start again.

I wouldn't consider it boring, but Cursed mountain is a deliberately slow game. Your guy runs at a realistic enough speed and there aren't that many enemies to fight compared to other horror games now. There's an awful lot of exploring. I picked mine up for a fiver and at that price it's well worth it. Iv'e heard it's also available on PC but iv'e no idea what that version is like.

Imagine something like Escape from Bug Island but creepy and not absolute $h!t.

COYVB · 30-09-2014 4:09pm

so there was an update for smash that has improved things a LOT online. There's a distinct lack of options for ranked play, but group play with friends is customizable to the hilt. Performance isn't 100% yet, but it's vastly improved. I'm actually quite enjoying it now

Ol' Donie · 01-10-2014 12:02am

Was wondering if Cursed Mountain is worth a go.

Cheers for that. I'll get it if i see in on the cheap.

Star Lord · 01-10-2014 12:28am

Slicing my way through Hyrule Warriors, and really enjoying it! Particularly the local co-op play!

Mal-Adjusted · 01-10-2014 12:40am

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Was wondering if Cursed Mountain is worth a go.

Cheers for that. I'll get it if i see in on the cheap.

I hope you enjoy it if you do get it. I'd still recommend maybe looking at a youtube video or two. as they say, a picture paints a thousand words.

CiDeRmAn · 01-10-2014 7:33am

Playing a bit of Kirby's Dreamland 3 on the SNES, still a lovely lovely game.

sweetie · 01-10-2014 10:23am

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Was wondering if Cursed Mountain is worth a go.

Cheers for that. I'll get it if i see in on the cheap.

bought it recently for 5 or 6 euro in CEX

readyletsgo · 02-10-2014 2:42pm

Started Hyrule Warrior's last night. I like it, lots to do in it. It will tide me over till Bayonetta 1&2 and The Evil Within.

Pac1Man · 02-10-2014 8:47pm

Too. Many. Games.

Princess Peach · 02-10-2014 8:57pm

Slicing my way through Hyrule Warriors, and really enjoying it! Particularly the local co-op play!

Mr.Saturn · 04-10-2014 1:51pm

Neck-deep in Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii). Yes, it is quite easy, but HAL pulled a bit of a Wario Land by shifting the fail-punished to that of the collectibles, so it handily provides challenge for anyone (or, well, everyone) not too vexed by the main mode. The level of care and attention given to even the most obscure bits of set dressing is phenomenal; I heard it once described as 'more love and detail than anyone had the reasonable right to expect' and it would be difficult not to agree.

Never been 'that' into Kirby, aside from the odd flirtation, but I'd be keen on picking up Kirby's Adventure (Wii) after and having a crack at a more traditional offering.

richymcdermott · 04-10-2014 2:22pm

Currently on world 4 in Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze , Absolutely Wonderful , the music is probably some of the most beautiful pieces of orchestrated Melodies I have heard in quite some time, Rich colours and fantastic Fantastic platforming , loving every minute of it.

10 hours through Pokemon x after taking bit of a break from my 3ds , Love Love Love it, hopefully beat it before the new game is out.

Mr.Saturn · 04-10-2014 4:34pm

richymcdermott wrote: »

Currently on world 4 in Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze , Absolutely Wonderful , the music is probably some of the most beautiful pieces of orchestrated Melodies I have heard in quite some time, Rich colours and fantastic Fantastic platforming , loving every minute of it.

Wait 'til you get to the secret levels. There's one called Bopopolis that marries the rhythmic platforming of DK with the beat of the backing track. It's balls-hard, but so brilliant. It took me about 20 odd shots to bomb through it, then I immediately went back into about innumerable times; it's just a glorious bit of design fanciness.

Ol' Donie · 05-10-2014 12:43am

Still trying to get all stars on mirror 150cc.

(I only really get to play on Fri and Sat!)

CiDeRmAn · 05-10-2014 8:47am

I got some major Ninty time in the other evening.
Balloon Fight on the Famicom, in particular the Balloon Trip mode is brilliant.
Followed this up with some Super Bomberman 3 on the SNES, along with SF2T and SMK on the same console.
Luigi's Mansion got a look in then, as did Super Mario Sunshine, such good games.

smokingman · 05-10-2014 10:02am

Trying to plough through ninja Gaiden 3 in preparation for Bayonetta. Forgot how mental the game is and takes me five minutes to remember my fave combos every time I get back into it.

Love it!
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYQHAAABAAABUaXDLCya2A

That_Guy · 05-10-2014 11:05am

Switched on my 3DS for the first time in bloody ages. Animal Crossing... Jesus, my town has gone to crap. Weeds. Weeds everywhere!!

Ended up chopping down all the trees on the island in a moment of madness.

New town needed methinks.

cloud493 · 05-10-2014 12:37pm

Smash bros 3DS. First smash bros game I've really clicked with, loving it.

byrdbrayn · 06-10-2014 5:56pm

I'm currently playing Super Castlevania 4, its pretty good but I'm just spamming save states because the game can be so unfair... I wish I had as much self restraint as I had with the Megaman series.

Irish Halo · 06-10-2014 9:28pm

I played MK8 today for the first time with 5.1 surround sound, it added some great depth, threw on Arkham Origins for a few minutes as well tempted to play through it again with 5.1

Princess Peach · 06-10-2014 10:20pm

Mr.Saturn wrote: »

Neck-deep in Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii). Yes, it is quite easy, but HAL pulled a bit of a Wario Land by shifting the fail-punished to that of the collectibles, so it handily provides challenge for anyone (or, well, everyone) not too vexed by the main mode. The level of care and attention given to even the most obscure bits of set dressing is phenomenal; I heard it once described as 'more love and detail than anyone had the reasonable right to expect' and it would be difficult not to agree.

Never been 'that' into Kirby, aside from the odd flirtation, but I'd be keen on picking up Kirby's Adventure (Wii) after and having a crack at a more traditional offering.

I was about 80% on epic yarn when I lost my save game

All those collectibles! My house was looking lovely.

So beautiful, looking forward to Yoshi's woolly world

CiDeRmAn · 07-10-2014 7:11am

byrdbrayn wrote: »

I'm currently playing Super Castlevania 4, its pretty good but I'm just spamming save states because the game can be so unfair... I wish I had as much self restraint as I had with the Megaman series.

I have it for the SNES a while now but have never really played it.
Is it as good as SOTN.?

_Godot_ · 07-10-2014 7:57pm

I'm playing Fantasy Life and working on leveling up some lives other than my main (which is hunter)

Banjo · 07-10-2014 8:51pm

Was intrigued by that one. How is it? Too much of a lite version of too many game styles, or do they mesh well?

Ol' Donie · 11-10-2014 1:10am

Yeeeeah! Finally got all three stars in all MK8 races!

Well, it's a bit deal for me. First time ever on a Mario Kart game!

What do i do now? Want to play more Mario Kart!

CastorTroy · 22-10-2014 2:06am

Just started Majora on the Gamecube. Well the Wii using the gamecube disc which has the port of the N64 version.
Ah, you know what I mean

jontr · 22-10-2014 10:44am

Bayonetta 2 Demo - I played it maximum number of times now and I can't play it again. And hardly can wait for a game to arrive from Amazon. This is gonna be GOTY!

abbir · 22-10-2014 10:46am

CastorTroy wrote: »

Just started Majora on the Gamecube. Well the Wii using the gamecube disc which has the port of the N64 version.
Ah, you know what I mean

That version used to crash a lot on me when I got to the later stages of the game

. I found the Virtual Console release much more stable.

What are you playing, Nintendo edition.

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