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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze |OT| There's always money in the banana stand
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D-pad or analogue?
analogue
Seth Enosh
Member
Any USB 2.0 hard drive with an AC adapter. Look for drives labeled "desktop" rather than portable.
try switching to d-pad, it makes a world of difference!
Analog is the way to go.
Calamari41
41 > 38
I also think that these bad guys, especially the bosses, have way more character than the Kremlings ever did and are much better. The only difference is that we aren't 8 years old anymore.
Haha yes. I'm sorry Lathentar, I just think you get much smoother and more precise control with a game like this with the d-pad. It helps too that the placement of the d-pad on the GamePad is just perfect.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
what backwards ass hillbillies use the d-pad
do you hold the left side of the N64 controller too
do you hold the left side of the N64 controller too
freezamite
Banned
Darker atmosphere is also better in games. What do you prefer:
this
and this
or this
I prefer a dark atmosphere, but aesthetics is such a trivial thing when it comes to gaming that I wouldn't use it as a reason of why a game is better than another one.
In other words, is a book better because it has a "dark cover"? Because that's the kind of reasoning I'm seeing here...
In other words, is a book better because it has a "dark cover"? Because that's the kind of reasoning I'm seeing here...
I guess. Seems like analog controls is what they designed the game around though. They always showed it and returns off using the nunchuk scheme for a reason. Feels better to me.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Yeah, books are totally a visual medium like video games, that's a totally apt fuckin' comparison, freezamite
Holy Order Sol
Member
they wouldn't actually let you use it back then though
y'all crazy JC--of course I hold the left side!
I'll submit the analog stick on the Nunchuk is far superior to that of the GamePad, especially if you're okay with motion controls--and a big part of that IMO is the octagonal gate.
dark_prinny
Banned
Analog Master Race.
Oh my gawd. 2-A is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L.
I usually always feel this way. The platformer is my favorite genre. But, this game, I don't know man. Analog just feels better to me. (The lack of a run button doesn't bother me -- hello, Yoshi's Island.)
I usually always feel this way. The platformer is my favorite genre. But, this game, I don't know man. Analog just feels better to me. (The lack of a run button doesn't bother me -- hello, Yoshi's Island.)
Baron von Loathsome
Member
Personally, I don't mind playing 2D games with analog at all. Never have.
I just beat the game. It'd be an easy GOTY contender for me if Smash Bros. wasn't dated for this year.
They're both great choices. I can't really advocate one over the other at this point, though.
I just beat the game. It'd be an easy GOTY contender for me if Smash Bros. wasn't dated for this year.
They're both great choices. I can't really advocate one over the other at this point, though.
dark_prinny
Banned
Both are great games. You should buy both.
I have both. Tropical Freeze >> 3DWorld.
My wallet doesn't allow it, especially given that Nintendo's games are ridiculously priced on their eshop and tend to not drop much in price at retail either.
dark_prinny
Banned
Then you have to choose between 2D or 3D plattforming you really can´t go wrong with any of them anyways, both are really great games.
If you want challange, you will easily find it in Donkey Kong. Mario 3D World gets hard in the last 2 worlds
If you're in NA, you can join me at Best Buy tomorrow and buy a $50 eshop card for $40 and grab DK that way.
Thanks.
TheMonkeyBongo
Neo Member
This is soooooo fun! Loving this along with Super Mario 3D world while my PS4 is off for repair. They are both 10/10 games for me.
Trancetronic
Member
I love the special meter. Gives incentive of collecting stuff than just 1ups. Interesting mechanic.
Not sure if I understand reviews for this game. Eurogamer states it is superior than the first (which they gave a 90% to) and then give this one a 70%. GameSpot too, state it is better and give it a 60% (giving the first game a 70%). Very inconsistent review scores. Is this a result of next-gen bias against Nintendo?
Davey Cakes
Member
I don't know. Maybe DKCR was more impressive for it's time? (Even though people in this thread seem pretty darn impressed with TF)
But are we even talking about the same reviewers handing out the scores between the two games?
Ulysses 31
Member
Well Tropical Freeze has bland and uninspired levels... >.>
In Gamespot's incorrect professional opinion.
Do they actually say that it has bland and uninspired levels? Because if so.... I could never trust that reviewer.
Clockwork5
Member
Just came to say that has to be the best OT title ever. I seriously LOL every time I read it. Given the financial state of Nintendo, its just... Gold
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
Should I get this boxed or download?
I want it.
I want it.
Boxed. Game is nearly half the hard drive of a Wii U (assuming you don't own a Basic set, which means you couldn't download this without an external anyway).
plutoknight
Member
Finished the World 4 boss, didn't realize my GamePad's battery was low.
Now the GamePad's battery is dead. Guess I'm done for a bit
Now the GamePad's battery is dead. Guess I'm done for a bit
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
I have an external hard-drive for it - already filled out my Wii U with goodness.
I should get it boxed though.
Finished the World 4 boss, didn't realize my GamePad's battery was low.
Now the GamePad's battery is dead. Guess I'm done for a bit
You can use it while it's charging. It should be ready after less than a minute.
D
Deleted member 125677
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Do you play all 2D platformers like that? I know some REALLY good spelunky players that swear by the analogue stick, and I can't for the life of me understand it
jts
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Plug it in directly with the cord and you're good to go.Finished the World 4 boss, didn't realize my GamePad's battery was low.
Now the GamePad's battery is dead. Guess I'm done for a bit
But damn dat Wii U Pro Controller for this game tho.
Out of Working Order
Member
Played a couple of levels, and whilst I am not really feeling the level design at the moment, I love the visuals and music. There's a lot of attention to detail and love gone into it to bring back memories of the originals. The dynamic music is impressive too - it's different listening to it morphing as you're playing, as opposed to listening to the individual tracks on youtube.
And even though I am a seasoned Returns player, I found the controls hard to adjust to and got whacked a couple of times! Although I don't think I've played it in well over a year.
And even though I am a seasoned Returns player, I found the controls hard to adjust to and got whacked a couple of times! Although I don't think I've played it in well over a year.
Boxed is the right way to go with the Wii U. Because I'm lazy and inpatient I just bought it digital myself. 90% left to go...