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[supermetfreud]

How exactly does one switch to off-tv play? I'm hoping it's with the press of a button, as I'm without a TV at the moment.

 

[Linkhero1]

My phone conversation with Gamestop just now.

Me: Do you have my pre-ordered copy of Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze?

GS: No that comes out Tuesday of next week.
Me: No it comes out today.
GS: No it comes out Tuesday...

Looks like someone wants to take your copy home

 

[naib]

Shit. I meant to queue up the download before I left for work but forgot.

Kinda torn between digital and physical though just 'cause I worry that my Wii U might die. In all cases but Nintendo I prefer digital.
But if it's as scarce as people are reporting, I may swing by Fry's on the way home and let fate decide.

Was playing some DKR3D last night. Really looking forward to a buttery frame rate.

 

[Outtrigger888]

My phone conversation with Gamestop just now.

Me: Do you have my pre-ordered copy of Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze?

GS: No that comes out Tuesday of next week.
Me: No it comes out today.
GS: No it comes out Tuesday...

Buy it at another store and wave it in the employees face when you go into cancel your preorder

 

[psychotron]

My phone conversation with Gamestop just now.

Me: Do you have my pre-ordered copy of Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze?

GS: No that comes out Tuesday of next week.
Me: No it comes out today.
GS: No it comes out Tuesday...

This has me nervous. My wife is picking up my copy for me in a little bit, but I didn't get any call from Ashley or Ivy yesterday to notify me it was going to be ready. The GameStop website lists it as available now so idk.

 

[Deku Tree]

Thanks everyone! I went to the store and they had it in stock. The guy on the phone was simply confused. *ready to play*

 

[Starphoenix]

Shit. I meant to queue up the download before I left for work but forgot.

Kinda torn between digital and physical though just 'cause I worry that my Wii U might die. In all cases but Nintendo I prefer digital.
But if it's as scarce as people are reporting, I may swing by Fry's on the way home and let fate decide.

Was playing some DKR3D last night. Really looking forward to a buttery frame rate.

Go digital. You can get 20% off an eShop card this Sunday at Best Buy. Times like this I'm glad I went digital this gen.

 

[Busaiku]

Pretty big levels.

 

[Effect]

This has me nervous. My wife is picking up my copy for me in a little bit, but I didn't get any call from Ashley or Ivy yesterday to notify me it was going to be ready. The GameStop website lists it as available now so idk.

Best to give her a call so she can tell them to check their database if they give her any trouble.

 

[Aostia]

Just got the game! I'll play it all weekend!

 

[Stormwatch]

Pretty big levels.

Yeah, I was really surprised by that!

 

[Kurtofan]

I can't remember all the phases off the top of my head, I can only really recall the same ways to strike the boss still applying throughout the entire battle,

Spoiler

knocking the fish enemies into him or spin attacking the weak spine free point on its back

. Perhaps I'm just forgetting something here.

Thanks I've gotten past it, I had trouble when

Spoiler

he became super large and had no weak points but that was temporary

Can I just say I love the world themes? It's so nice to have something other than Desert world, Plains world etc... Also so far they stopped having the same themes as the original DKCs and went for their own things and it's just great.

Spoiler

Juicy Forest is the best thing

 

[Stratostar]

I'm absolutely loving this trend of Friday release dates. Arkham Origins, Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Super Mario 3D World, TLOU: Left Behind, and now DKCTF all released on a Friday. Pick up the game after school/work, play it all weekend. So much better than the usual Tuesday or Sunday release date.

 

[The perfect Dark]

Yeah got the game, cranky is ready. Let's do this.

 

[hal9001]

The game arrived today and I managed to play the first couple of levels. So far it looks amazing and plays really well. Oh and the soundtrack is beyond stunning. Seriously I am having so much fun.

 

[SlasherJPC]

So, the negative reviews are basically, "It's a great game, but is that really enough?"

I'll be picking this up later tonight. It's the first game in a while I'll be buying at full price.

About damn time my man! Hope you enjoy it!

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Amazing thread title!

Thinking about picking the game up this weekend. Looks gorgeous.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

I'm absolutely loving this trend of Friday release dates. Arkham Origins, Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Super Mario 3D World, TLOU: Left Behind, and now DKCTF all released on a Friday. Pick up the game after school/work, play it all weekend. So much better than the usual Tuesday or Sunday release date.

Agreed! I hope publishers keep this going.

 

[MetalGuardian]

Hooray! I wore my 1995 Donkey Kong Country 2 shirt that I received from Nintendo Power to my GameStop to pick this up. The employee didn't even know the game came out today

But now I am home and... our HDTV is in use, so I STILL have to wait to play it. Bah.

So hyped though! It's gonna be a gooooood weekend

 

[Strider]

I'm absolutely loving this trend of Friday release dates. Arkham Origins, Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Super Mario 3D World, TLOU: Left Behind, and now DKCTF all released on a Friday. Pick up the game after school/work, play it all weekend. So much better than the usual Tuesday or Sunday release date.

Agreed. Wish everything released on Fridays

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

Hooray! I wore my 1995 Donkey Kong Country 2 shirt that I received from Nintendo Power to my GameStop to pick this up. The employee didn't even know the game came out today

But now I am home and... our HDTV is in use, so I STILL have to wait to play it. Bah.

So hyped though! It's gonna be a gooooood weekend

Off-TV play, man!

 

[Uncle Rupee]

Very impressive fur, some of the best I've ever seen judging by the Giant Bomb quick look

 

[mrmickfran]

They seem to be throwing lives at me. I'm only 5 levels in, and already at 40 lives.

I'm guessing it's an omen

 

[New002]

Picked up my copy today. Gonna start playing tonight. Has anyone played co-op yet? If so how is it? Thanks!

 

[naib]

Go digital. You can get 20% off an eShop card this Sunday at Best Buy. Times like this I'm glad I went digital this gen.

Bbbb-but I'm not sure I can wait 'till Sunday. :lol

 

[supermetfreud]

You can choose at the very beginning. No TV needed.

Thanks for clarifying!

 

[Hero]

So is there co-op in this? Haven't followed that closely.

 

[Dantis]

Does anyone know where the secret exit is on Trunk Twister (The final secret exit on the first world)?

 

[MetalGuardian]

Off-TV play, man!

But that GameSpot review quote! "It looks beautiful on a large HDTV", or something to that effect. I want the full treatment for my first time playing!

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Picking this up on my lunch break. Can't wait till the work day is over.

 

[Deku Tree]

I am ready to add DKTF to this pile.

New pile (also included a few Wii games)

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

But that GameSpot review quote! "It looks beautiful on a large HDTV", or something to that effect. I want the full treatment for my first time playing!

Ah yes, that is understandable. Maybe you'll be more inclined to play on the inferior screen once you've broken it in for awhile.

I can't wait to see what this game will look like on my TV... Nintendo games in HD are the best.

 

[Tadale]

I just got my copy at lunch, and I'm gonna listen to the soundtrack while I finish up work today.

I hope this gets some attention - DKCR is probably the best 2D platformer I've played in a long time.

 

[Omzz]

just beat first world. loving every second of it

 

[Starphoenix]

New pile (also included a few Wii games)

That's practically the entire Wii U library right there.

 

[flattie]

Dat fur. Edit: the quality of which is putting a real downer on my oggling of the Smash Bro related Kong pics. Come on Sakurai, get on the phone to Retro.

Just started playing with the Mrs. Gotta say, GAF, I'm a Wiimote-shake-to-pound kinda guy; just feels right. Pro controller stays in the drawer for this one.

 

[Incitemaybe]

So is there co-op in this? Haven't followed that closely.

Yes, there is co-op

Almost time to try it out soon!

 

[NotLiquid]

4-1.

Just beautiful.

 

[The Boat]

Does anyone know where the secret exit is on Trunk Twister (The final secret exit on the first world)?

Is Trunk Twister the mine cart level? If so,

Spoiler

there's no secret exit, the level you see next to it is a K level.

 

[lt519]

That's practically the entire Wii U library right there.

Not sure if you were trying to be funny/insulting but if they never made another game for the Wii U that's still enough to buy a Wii U.

 

[Japle]

Yes, there is co-op

Almost time to try it out soon!

Can you play it off-TV, like in Mario 3D World?

 

[moltonasty]

That's practically the entire Wii U library right there.

Stop, just stop. My Wii U collection is 22 retail games, plus a whole bunch of eShop purchases. There's a decent amount of games out there for the system. Just nobody wants to buy them apparently.

 

[javac]

It's on like Donkey Kong!

Dispatched yesterday, came today with free first class from Amazon. I'll never doubt again!

 

[The Librarian]

Gonna have lunch before I dive in. Didn't pick up a pro controller cause that's fifty dollars and that's too expensive for me.

 

[Starphoenix]

Not sure if you were trying to be funny/insulting but if they never made another game for the Wii U that's still enough to buy a Wii U.

I was being humorous. There was no insult intended. Besides, we all know the Nintendo games are really the ones worth owning.

 

[The perfect Dark]

Gonna have lunch before I dive in. Didn't pick up a pro controller cause that's fifty dollars and that's too expensive for me.

Gamepad controls are perfect so far, don't worry!

 

[Brandon F]

Refuse to go out and buy a copy until I finish DKCR 3D. I am sitting at 98% complete with only the final Golden Temple level left to finish...but goddamn that level is brutal. So close...

 

[The Librarian]

Gamepad controls are perfect so far, don't worry!

I find the gamepad really uncomfortable to play with. Will be Wiimote+Nunchuck for me.

 

[KingSnake]

That's what I thought I remembered too, but eh, maybe I used an account instead of checking out as "guest " last time.

Half an hour now, please don't ruin my sick afternoon/evening, GAME.

I received the code immediately. Maybe check the spam?

 

[Exile20]

Go digital. You can get 20% off an eShop card this Sunday at Best Buy. Times like this I'm glad I went digital this gen.

My plan is to buy most games if not all on digital with the dpp and 20% OFF then buy the physical if I still want it dirt cheap far later.

I am doing this with Kart, Smash and maybe X.