The remastered Water Temple is much more visually easy to get around than the original. Plus factor in almost 20 years of game development advances.
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The remastered Water Temple is much more visually easy to get around than the original. Plus factor in almost 20 years of game development advances.
PassiveObserver
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I actually saw Epic Mickey in a bargain bin for $10 during Black Friday, but I figured I didn't need another platformer right now. I tried the Castlevania demo and wasn't keen on it, but I've read good things. Thanks for the recs!
I'm fine with twin stick shooters, and I've been eyeing Nano Assault for a while, but CCP is not an option as I'm on a 2DS. Using ABXY isn't nearly as satisfying.
Those two back to back would be a bit much, imo.
Another thread bites the community dust...
By the way I just finished Zelda. It's my most played 3DS game ever with almost 10 hours over the second most played.
I've unlocked the Master Quest I think I've had enough for now :lol
By the way I just finished Zelda. It's my most played 3DS game ever with almost 10 hours over the second most played.
I've unlocked the Master Quest I think I've had enough for now :lol
You're welcome!
The Horror the horror
Banned
Concentration Training
I'd call it the most punishing "game" in the 3DS library. I haven't played it in a year, and my scores have plummeted across the board, including the supplemental training games.
For those that have never played it or heard of it, it's Brain Age on steroids. It really exercises your memory and concentration, to the point where you have to develop memorization tricks to advance, and such a system has real world applications.
Upon purchasing the Vita, I purchased "Smart As..." to play something refreshing but equally challenging. Let me tell you, that title is a joke and isn't even in the same league. There isn't a title out there comparable to Concentration Training.
If you don't own this already, download it.
I'd call it the most punishing "game" in the 3DS library. I haven't played it in a year, and my scores have plummeted across the board, including the supplemental training games.
For those that have never played it or heard of it, it's Brain Age on steroids. It really exercises your memory and concentration, to the point where you have to develop memorization tricks to advance, and such a system has real world applications.
Upon purchasing the Vita, I purchased "Smart As..." to play something refreshing but equally challenging. Let me tell you, that title is a joke and isn't even in the same league. There isn't a title out there comparable to Concentration Training.
If you don't own this already, download it.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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Trying to decide between picking up Rune Factory 4 (30) or SMT IV (20).
I'm going on a short trip tomorrow, so I'm debating one or the other to play on the journey.
RF4 is more expensive, but I'm currently at the tail-end (hopefully) of my first P4G playthough, which may be too similar right now.
First world problems, etc.
I'm going on a short trip tomorrow, so I'm debating one or the other to play on the journey.
RF4 is more expensive, but I'm currently at the tail-end (hopefully) of my first P4G playthough, which may be too similar right now.
First world problems, etc.
Or I could just work on the massive backlog.
PassiveObserver
Member
After finishing Triple Deluxe, I tried completing the post-game modes (
Dedede Tour and Arena
Starwolf_UK
Member
Juggling quite a few things. But things I'm really trying on:
-Pokémon. Slowing down on these as I'm getting burnt out. OR is nearly done, a few more legendaries then I can think a casual playthrough is due. Still sorting out boxes in Y (breeding them down to essentials and still having no space). Turns out my second 3DS has a dirty card slot or something so now my Y and ORAS cards are dirty on the front...
-Bravely Default. More like village builder. I think I have nearly completed that part and considering I only have 3 jobs in the main story maybe I went a bit overboard. Having 30 villagers to start with (20 from demo, 10 from Streetpass) and a few overnight sessions played their part too.
-FF: Theatrhythm CC. I got some DLC for this one (why can't there be a basket system here, one at a time is so tiring, especially when the eShop kept losing connection).
-Picross e. It is Picross alright, I can't help but think I should have skipped some of the earlier entries. Never mind...
-Fairune. Nearly finished here. Resisted the temptation to look at a guide so got stuck a few times.
-Pokémon. Slowing down on these as I'm getting burnt out. OR is nearly done, a few more legendaries then I can think a casual playthrough is due. Still sorting out boxes in Y (breeding them down to essentials and still having no space). Turns out my second 3DS has a dirty card slot or something so now my Y and ORAS cards are dirty on the front...
-Bravely Default. More like village builder. I think I have nearly completed that part and considering I only have 3 jobs in the main story maybe I went a bit overboard. Having 30 villagers to start with (20 from demo, 10 from Streetpass) and a few overnight sessions played their part too.
-FF: Theatrhythm CC. I got some DLC for this one (why can't there be a basket system here, one at a time is so tiring, especially when the eShop kept losing connection).
-Picross e. It is Picross alright, I can't help but think I should have skipped some of the earlier entries. Never mind...
-Fairune. Nearly finished here. Resisted the temptation to look at a guide so got stuck a few times.
I feel the EXACT opposite and same at the same time. The game was mostly ok to me, the Hypernova parts were the most interesting when you had to do some puzzle solving.
The
DDD Tour
Valkerionseven
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In the last month I got:
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Seriously wish these had an "adventure mode" like a seperate save where you can replay the main adventure but not transfer pokemon and what not. Currently at victory road and slowly churning away at it since it dropped.
Theatrhythm Curtain Call Been wanting this for a while and finally got it. Loving playing a few songs and getting some fun gameplay/nostalgia from songs.
Azure Striker Gunvolt just bought this an hour ago, looked great!
Attack of the Friday Monsters had money left over from Azure and had to decide between this and Crimson Shroud. Wanted something a bit more heartwarming than the serious/dark games I usually have to surround myself with.
Bravely Default Digging the game, some of the side dialogue is a bit long but I'm enjoying it. Anges voice actor is hammy as fuck though, she needs to tone it down. Stopped at the water crystal, need to jump back in sometime.
All on top of Samurai Warriors, Kid Icarus, Legend of Zelda, Project X Zone, Senran Kagura, and Liberation Maiden. All of which I have not beaten and am at the start/some point in them lol. Going mostly digital seriously made me forget how many games I actually have haha.
Oh and add Chrono Trigger cause I'm buying a copy and finally checking it off my RPG list.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Seriously wish these had an "adventure mode" like a seperate save where you can replay the main adventure but not transfer pokemon and what not. Currently at victory road and slowly churning away at it since it dropped.
Theatrhythm Curtain Call Been wanting this for a while and finally got it. Loving playing a few songs and getting some fun gameplay/nostalgia from songs.
Azure Striker Gunvolt just bought this an hour ago, looked great!
Attack of the Friday Monsters had money left over from Azure and had to decide between this and Crimson Shroud. Wanted something a bit more heartwarming than the serious/dark games I usually have to surround myself with.
Bravely Default Digging the game, some of the side dialogue is a bit long but I'm enjoying it. Anges voice actor is hammy as fuck though, she needs to tone it down. Stopped at the water crystal, need to jump back in sometime.
All on top of Samurai Warriors, Kid Icarus, Legend of Zelda, Project X Zone, Senran Kagura, and Liberation Maiden. All of which I have not beaten and am at the start/some point in them lol. Going mostly digital seriously made me forget how many games I actually have haha.
Oh and add Chrono Trigger cause I'm buying a copy and finally checking it off my RPG list.
Just bought a 2DS for what were, basically 25 euros. It's not as good as getting it for Christmas but it's the closest I can get. So I just joined 3DSGAF!
It came with New Super Mario Bros 2. It's an okay game so far but it feels way too much like the predecessors and I'm not sure about this coin mechanic.
It came with New Super Mario Bros 2. It's an okay game so far but it feels way too much like the predecessors and I'm not sure about this coin mechanic.
Solid SOAP
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Attack of the Friday Monsters, Liberation Maiden, and Fairune.
AOTFM is a cute little adventure game, almost point & click like. It's relaxing to explore the town, talk to characters, and uncover the story at a slow pace. It's nothing mind blowing, but it's enjoyable and cute.
Liberation Maiden took me by surprise. It's a blast, reminds me a ton of Kid Icarus Uprising, which is one of my favorites on the 3DS. It's fast, stylish, and just cool. It can be challenging too, I like it a lot. Especially playing it in sync with AotFM, the two just pair well due to their stark differences in pace.
Finally, Fairune also took me by surprise. It's nothing ground breaking, but it's a very fun adventure game in vein of the classic Zeldas. You have a map to explore and are given items that you have to figure out what to do with. Combat is as basic as can be, but fun as you progress through the game. It's charming and fun, and I'm actually a bit stumped as what to do right now. I'd recommend it to any Zelda fan. Plus, it's only like $2 right now. A steal.
Overall, the Level-5 sale really took me by surprise with how great these games are. Fairune as well which is unrelated to the other two, but just a cheap, fun game. I'd highly recommend picking up at least one or two of these games. There's so much variety in the collection, you're bound to find something you like.
AOTFM is a cute little adventure game, almost point & click like. It's relaxing to explore the town, talk to characters, and uncover the story at a slow pace. It's nothing mind blowing, but it's enjoyable and cute.
Liberation Maiden took me by surprise. It's a blast, reminds me a ton of Kid Icarus Uprising, which is one of my favorites on the 3DS. It's fast, stylish, and just cool. It can be challenging too, I like it a lot. Especially playing it in sync with AotFM, the two just pair well due to their stark differences in pace.
Finally, Fairune also took me by surprise. It's nothing ground breaking, but it's a very fun adventure game in vein of the classic Zeldas. You have a map to explore and are given items that you have to figure out what to do with. Combat is as basic as can be, but fun as you progress through the game. It's charming and fun, and I'm actually a bit stumped as what to do right now. I'd recommend it to any Zelda fan. Plus, it's only like $2 right now. A steal.
Overall, the Level-5 sale really took me by surprise with how great these games are. Fairune as well which is unrelated to the other two, but just a cheap, fun game. I'd highly recommend picking up at least one or two of these games. There's so much variety in the collection, you're bound to find something you like.
Always great to hear when someone new plays CT. It makes me sad though for every person who didn't get to play it at launch on the SNES in 1995. That was the best time to play it, when it was visually amazing as well.
THAT MUSIC.
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Wife and I are co-op'ing Fantasy Life as much as we can. She's 41 hours into it, I'm 31 hours.
So far we're expert at one life, adept at a handful of others, apprentice one or two, and haven't started about 3 lives. Midway through the story chapters and we have a lot of gaming left to do. Haven't even reached anywhere near DLC yet.
I stopped Luigi's Mansion 2 a couple weeks ago for Hearthstone and Fantasy Life. Loved the game from what I played though - the production values are off the charts.
I agree with the Kirby: Triple Deluxe sentiments. I played through the story one time, enjoyed it, but after I was done I couldn't have been bothered to play any other modes.
I also have Smash and FF: CC sitting on my shelf tempting me to open the shrink wrap...
Wife and I are co-op'ing Fantasy Life as much as we can. She's 41 hours into it, I'm 31 hours.
So far we're expert at one life, adept at a handful of others, apprentice one or two, and haven't started about 3 lives. Midway through the story chapters and we have a lot of gaming left to do. Haven't even reached anywhere near DLC yet.
I stopped Luigi's Mansion 2 a couple weeks ago for Hearthstone and Fantasy Life. Loved the game from what I played though - the production values are off the charts.
I agree with the Kirby: Triple Deluxe sentiments. I played through the story one time, enjoyed it, but after I was done I couldn't have been bothered to play any other modes.
I also have Smash and FF: CC sitting on my shelf tempting me to open the shrink wrap...
Stronginthearm
Member
Switching between SMT4 and Rune Factory 4.
GloriousBagel
Banned
After neglecting my 3DS/2DS for such a long time because of my Vita, I'm ignoring my Vita because of Devil Survivor Overclocked and SMT IV. God damn good games.
PassiveObserver
Member
Deep into Shovel Knight, like 4 hours deep. Fun as fuck, though I hate dying and seeing my money floating there.
I also completed Spirit Camera a couple days ago. What a dumb game. Spent most of the time looking around for Maya in AR.
I also completed Spirit Camera a couple days ago. What a dumb game. Spent most of the time looking around for Maya in AR.
Roberto Larcos
Member
Bit of a bump, but seriously thinking of getting a DS/3DS (old style) after falling in love with Pokémon against thanks to Zeta/Omnicron.
So, I have a decade to catch up on. I've only ever played Pokémon Yellow, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and a bit of Mario Kart from the Gameboy Color / Advance days - never touched Zelda, Starfox, Kirby, Smash, Monster Hunter, Animal Crossing, 3D Mario or Final Fantasy.
Where do I start?
So, I have a decade to catch up on. I've only ever played Pokémon Yellow, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and a bit of Mario Kart from the Gameboy Color / Advance days - never touched Zelda, Starfox, Kirby, Smash, Monster Hunter, Animal Crossing, 3D Mario or Final Fantasy.
Where do I start?
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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Oh man you have so many good times ahead! I'm jealous.
You can't go wrong with Super Mario 3D Land, it's the best Mario handheld game and definitely one of the best on the system.
After that get over here, it's not comprehensive but it's a good start for checking out what's out there.
(definitely buy Monster Hunter 4, it's outstanding!)
Been playing Kid Icarus: Uprising. Beat the first 9 chapters and realized and I'm nowhere near done. I'm enjoying it a great deal, but the same structure of every level (air =>land) makes it a bit predictable. The game's difficulty system is fantastic... After I realized higher intensity meant better rewards, I replayed some of the levels on 5.0. But for most levels I pick 3.0 for the first run.
I had issues with hand cramps while playing (even when using the pinky trick), but I got myself a thumb strap and the controls are much smoother now. Makes a huge difference.
I had issues with hand cramps while playing (even when using the pinky trick), but I got myself a thumb strap and the controls are much smoother now. Makes a huge difference.
After a long break I've returned to AA: Dual Destinies. Currently on the fourth case. I'm liking this case more than the third, which was why I took a break in the first place. Still feel like 4 and 5 miss a certain magic the first 3 games had. They had such a grand finale with T&T, and they're really struggling to get to that level again.
Also playing Kirby's Triple Deluxe. After really disliking Epic Yarn - my first shot at a Kirby game- I decided to try this one out, and I'm enjoying it. It's a relaxing platformer, and I love messing around with the different powers. Considering maybe downloading Super Star for WiiU since that's apparently the best Kirby game.
A general question: I haven't played a Pokémon game since R/B/Y, but with the 3DS I'm thinking of jumping back in. What would be the best option, X/Y or the Ruby/Sapphire ports?
Also playing Kirby's Triple Deluxe. After really disliking Epic Yarn - my first shot at a Kirby game- I decided to try this one out, and I'm enjoying it. It's a relaxing platformer, and I love messing around with the different powers. Considering maybe downloading Super Star for WiiU since that's apparently the best Kirby game.
A general question: I haven't played a Pokémon game since R/B/Y, but with the 3DS I'm thinking of jumping back in. What would be the best option, X/Y or the Ruby/Sapphire ports?
X/Y and ORAS are both good (granted I only barely started OR). You're more likely to find X and Y on sale since they're a little older so you could grab those first. Others who have beat both could speak more to it but I don't think you'll be disappointed either way.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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Picked it up again for the first time since the Witcher came out.
So. Much. DLC.
I'm lost but loving it.
Wolfe
Member
Haha you and me both.
I've been wanting to pick up something new lately but nothing's really stood out and grabbed me enough yet to get me to buy.
SMTIV.
I wasn't sure about it for the first ten hours, but after that it grabbed me and didn't let go. I'm now flying through new game+ (you have the option of starting again or keeping your level) to see the other endings.
Considering that I picked it up in a sale for £8.99, it's been a surprise hit for me.
I still go back to Monster Hunter 4 as well, 270 hours and counting! I love Seregios as a new monster rival for the Raths, the cut scene in the campaign where they are fighting over territory was great, any kind of simple ecology stuff like that just brings it all to life and fleshes out the world.
'4' seems like a magic number on 3DS: Etrian Odyssey 4 was another of my other big timesinks.
I wasn't sure about it for the first ten hours, but after that it grabbed me and didn't let go. I'm now flying through new game+ (you have the option of starting again or keeping your level) to see the other endings.
Considering that I picked it up in a sale for £8.99, it's been a surprise hit for me.
I still go back to Monster Hunter 4 as well, 270 hours and counting! I love Seregios as a new monster rival for the Raths, the cut scene in the campaign where they are fighting over territory was great, any kind of simple ecology stuff like that just brings it all to life and fleshes out the world.
'4' seems like a magic number on 3DS: Etrian Odyssey 4 was another of my other big timesinks.
Lone_Prodigy
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I'm only a couple hours into ORAS and it's pretty similar to XY. The DexNav is really useful for catching Pokemon with a good Nature/ability/move though.
XY doesn't have that many new Pokemon but some are available early. The initial few wild Pokemon in ORAS are kind of bland.
I've heard ORAS has the better postgame.
XY doesn't have that many new Pokemon but some are available early. The initial few wild Pokemon in ORAS are kind of bland.
I've heard ORAS has the better postgame.
Fine Ham Abounds
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Got Persona Q on my plate after being able to catch that discounted CE off Amazon a month or two ago, but I can't stop playing Stretchmo. It's gonna be near the top of my GOTY list for sure.
I'm in Triple Deluxe's final world and I'm not that impressed anymore. The levels get kinda repetitive the further you get and once the novelty of the powers wore off, I was autopiloting through the levels. I still plan to get all the sun stones to see what it does, but I'm ready to be done with it. I'm also getting tired of the boss rehashes, at first it was only the minibosses but in the final world the big ones return too. The game just seems really light on ideas and that gets exposed as you make progress.
I also finished Dual Destinies and that was a pretty good AA game, with an awesome final case.
Next up I'm thinking of trying 999 and VLR.
I also finished Dual Destinies and that was a pretty good AA game, with an awesome final case.
Next up I'm thinking of trying 999 and VLR.
whiterabbit
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I should be playing Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold. I'm just too lazy to fire it up and see if I can make some progress.
To the above poster... I really enjoyed that Kirby game. The boss fights are pretty intense, and the levels have good visual design. The gameplay is smooth too. I can understand your criticism though.
Also, this thread got a big bump recently.
To the above poster... I really enjoyed that Kirby game. The boss fights are pretty intense, and the levels have good visual design. The gameplay is smooth too. I can understand your criticism though.
Also, this thread got a big bump recently.