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[3DS eShop] The Rolling Western/Dillon's Rolling Western |OT|
- Thread starter Wizpig
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Not looking good is it, keeping my eyes peeled for Nintendo Life. It's worrying when all the negative points match from different sources.
Back when I played tower def games in WarCraft III, this was pretty common. Sounds good to have that mechanic back in a game.
AkimbO_Arcana
Banned
Nope, you are fine, having a blast right now... Don't read reviews. Why would you, when you know the game is developed by EAD?
Wolfe
Member
I can't help but feel like apple is ruining people with the app store, since when did 10 dollars (I know it's more given the conversion rates for other regions) for a fun good looking game with nice length become a bad thing? Hell half the console games released now are shorter and cost 6-7 times as much!
shadyspace
Banned
I am so sick of being screwed over by Nintendo's control schemes as a left-handed person. Just spent $10 on a game I can't play.
ScreenSplitter
Member
It's because you're genetically inferior and Nintendo are slowly phasing your kind out.
You are totally right, but I feel that I want a demo of something that costs £9 (that I'm unsure of). Games like Pushmo are £5.40 and I would have no trouble paying double that. Dillon doesn't grab me immediately like Mallo did.
Wolfe
Member
Everyone knows the master race is ambidextrous!
I completely agree, being able to try a game out is an invaluable tool I wish more devs would take advantage of.
tkscz
Member
Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Miyamoto left handed? Which was the reason why Link was also left handed.
Value is a bit more complicated than just length though. Even if it's really 20 hours long, if the game doesn't do enough to justify its length by having lots of variation from level to level, then it isn't worth it.
Pushmo is a good example of packing tons of value into a single, simple concept. The built-in puzzles are so ingenious, delightful, and often challenging that I think you could easily argue a $20 or $30 price tag for what is pegged at $7. And then there's the UGC.
Oh jesus, I'm left-handed too. :/
I'm a bit more ambi than most though, so I might be able to get used to it with some practise. Hopefully.
Seems like they're saying you don't have enough time in the game to do everything. But I think they're missing the point. The game is designed around time management. You have to be smart about tower placements. You have to watch how the enemies attack on the first day in order to get a sense of how to defend. You have to balance speed in combat with getting more loot. *
Sounds really strategic to me.
* This is all coming from watching the excellent eshop gameplay video released today. Maybe they have a valid point about monotony.
AkimbO_Arcana
Banned
yup, slide pad and L button + stylus it is.
I'm a lefty as well and while I raged at first, it's not too much of an issue, except that my right hand cramped up a bit because I'm not used to holding a pen/stylus in it.
Basically, it would've been awesome if they added Circle Pad Pro support, but because the game doesn't require really direct and precise movement on the touch screen, it still works.
Basically, it would've been awesome if they added Circle Pad Pro support, but because the game doesn't require really direct and precise movement on the touch screen, it still works.
Wolfe
Member
Yeah for sure I was just using that as an example given that it's an easy one to use. Also value is subjective obviously but it just seems silly to me to blast a 10 dollar game on price point and not on content.
fabricated backlash
Member
I thought the game is well worth the 10 bucks. It controls well enough and actually looks very pleasing to the eye.
I'm not that far into the game, but so far I really enjoy it. The style is charming and the game idea is quite neat. Exploring vs preparing for the onslaught puts you under pressure and the 3 day cycle makes it the perfect in between game.
I'm not that far into the game, but so far I really enjoy it. The style is charming and the game idea is quite neat. Exploring vs preparing for the onslaught puts you under pressure and the 3 day cycle makes it the perfect in between game.
abstract alien
Member
what's the highest combo you guys have gotten? I can only manage to get 12. I always get screwed one way or another after that lol
Same exact thoughts I had when I started this. I realized I miss MM a lot, and I want a remake/sequel now!!!
Since when there is Pushmo, probably.
Six euro too for Dillon's Rolling Western would have been a right price for me.
shadyspace
Banned
Yeah. I'm getting used to it. I'm just sick of HAVING to get used to it. Tired of having an inarguably inferior experience because Nintendo wants to push some gimmicky, bullshit control scheme.
I'm loving it, but at the same time I think (but after just one "day" of playtime) that the tag price is a little bit too high, especially compared to Pushmo (6 VS 10 for semi-equivalent game values)
True, Mutant Mudds got some of the same flak at $9, but it was easily worthwhile IMO. And it wasn't a terribly long game, 100%-able in 5-7 hours by most. Just really fun and well-designed.
Also, I'm kind of amazed at how many lefties appear to be in this thread.
I think this game is fucking awesome! After watching that Nintendo Direct video I blindly jumped on this. The controls are tight as shit! This is apparently a Tokyo EAD game? If so, you can tell. Dillon has awesome animations too. Breaking after a fully charged roll on grass looks slick as shit. Music is cool, characters look nice and are likeable, and the gameplay is fun and instantly engaging. Not sure how repetitive the game will get, but there is surely a ton of content. You can replay stages it seems to earn time trial stars, there is an item/bestiary book to complete, sidequests to take up during intermissions, etc. From the looks of it this might be the most content packed eShop title to date.
Oh, and the
classy! There is a ton of heart and soul put into this game. I would highly suggest those who had an even passing interest in this game to just take the plunge.
Oh, and the
Legend of Zelda treasure chest opening homage is
I get that sensation with every handheld. I've got big hands though so that's one of the reasons why I bought that Circle Pad Pro. It at least helps when I'm playing RE:R. I even use it for games that don't utilize the pad (and really don't make use of L & R either). It's just more comfortable for me and I get less hand cramps.
Christ $18.75 here in New Zealand - straight conversion would be NZ$12. I guess electrons use more fuel to get here.
Maybe, but DRW has a lot to it and would take quite a while to develop. Pushmo on the other hand was done on the toilet.
Maybe, but DRW has a lot to it and would take quite a while to develop. Pushmo on the other hand was done on the toilet.
I read somewhere most left handed people have latent ambidexterity. Seek your true power!
(Or just use your fucking right thumb! This game doesn't require accuracy at all)
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I love the character design of the armadillo dude, but the overall art style and gameplay looks pretty lacking. Gotta steal my friend's 3DS and give it a try, tho.
Giolon
Member
Because it could be a $0.99 iPhone game?
Edit: Don't get me wrong - the game looks good, but that price is too high for the value proposition for me.
Absolutely loving the presentation and music so far in the early parts of the game.
I'm only on the Night part of Day 1, but I'm really enjoying the combat system and I can't wait to see how the difficulty ramps up. I'm also guessing that you aren't meant to build stuff for Day 1 (Night)? I had barely enough money to build just a single tower, with nothing left to spare for a weapon.
Overall I was having a lot of fun rolling through the terrain and jumping into Mines to collect mats. Can't wait to see how it progresses, but so far I'm really enjoying it. Loving Dillion and the artstyle, so far.. along with all the little animations. They seem to just add to the charm of the game.
I'm only on the Night part of Day 1, but I'm really enjoying the combat system and I can't wait to see how the difficulty ramps up. I'm also guessing that you aren't meant to build stuff for Day 1 (Night)? I had barely enough money to build just a single tower, with nothing left to spare for a weapon.
Overall I was having a lot of fun rolling through the terrain and jumping into Mines to collect mats. Can't wait to see how it progresses, but so far I'm really enjoying it. Loving Dillion and the artstyle, so far.. along with all the little animations. They seem to just add to the charm of the game.
BassForever
Member
Just finished first day first town, it's pretty fun but I can see how it'll get repetitive. Kind of wish that fighting monsters didn't take you into a RPG style battle arena.
Wolfe
Member
If 99 cent iphone games had this much production value to them then I would agree, but no.
Also seems at least some site like it so far, as in Kotaku
This game is not a $0.99 iPhone App!
Hell, I don't even like the game (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/29371), but it certainly still is a game with Nintendo production values. Sadly, in my eyes, it doesn't have Nintendo gameplay values. But to each their own.
I'll say until I'm blue in the face, but I'm really glad some people like this. I just didn't.
Hell, I don't even like the game (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/29371), but it certainly still is a game with Nintendo production values. Sadly, in my eyes, it doesn't have Nintendo gameplay values. But to each their own.
I'll say until I'm blue in the face, but I'm really glad some people like this. I just didn't.
Can't help but feel that the writers blasting through the game to get the review done aren't enjoying it and the gamers looking to just play it at their own pace are.
Maybe it's just not a game built for fast turnaround reviews. I'll definitely be picking this up when I have the $$$
Maybe it's just not a game built for fast turnaround reviews. I'll definitely be picking this up when I have the $$$