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Kirby's Return to Dream Land |OT| 6+ Years in the Making
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I think the original's better for a few reasons.goldenenergy said:
- Graphics. The GBA version for some reason has freakishly huge sprites, therefore making everything seem a little slower. For instalce, look at this boss fight in Kirby's Adventure versus the same boss fight in the remake. Also, not to mention some of the special 3D effects the NES game used that didn't make it into the GBA game.
- Music. That's subjective, though. Kirby music's always good.
The GBA version has a better frame rate, though, and nice graphics in general. Honestly, it's definitely worth playing both versions, IMO, because they're both quite a bit different from one another.
Seven Force
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Oh shitGravijah said:
I might need to pick this up now.
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Go for it!Teknoman said:
Especially since I currently have this amazing music stuck in my head for no reason. One of the best boss themes in the whole series...
Chet Rippo
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NoE hates Kirby.Shane86 said:Why is there always such a delay for Kirby games in Europe?
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Yeah, I can't believe you poor Europeans have sometimes waited over a year for Kirby games to be released...
Whenever someone gets this, let me know about the difficulty if you can as a favor. I don't want to risk another Kirby game that is designed for infants like Epic Yarn. Kirby games are always fairly easy, but I do have a limit. Kind of curious about this one since it seems to be aligning to old school values of Kirby again.
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I'd say go for it. Played the first two worlds so far, and it's not like Epic Yarn at all when it comes to difficulty. Even within the first level, you can encounter threats like scrolling rooms that'll hurt you if you're not fast enough, and they only get harder as the game progresses. It really is old-school Kirby.Amir0x said:
Ultimoo said:
The only thing KA could use from KSS to make it even better is the Megaton Punch minigame and multiplayer. KSS might have more powers and more moves per power, but for some reason it doesn't feel as satisfying to play. I don't really like the visuals too, don't know why. Finally, I don't like how the game is cut in several subgames for no reasons. Okay, the Treasure Hunt one had a different structure, but then, it was boring. I don't see the point in putting that kind of exploration in a Kirby game, and finding a treasure is never satisfying. Also, KA is the fastest Kirby I've ever played (with Epic Yarn and Dreamland 3 being the slowest). I hope the Wii game isn't disappointing on that front.
In any event, I am right by law and nature, ha!
Jzero15 said:
No I'm talking about the last two worlds and the real final boss. I thought I read that you needed all the gears to access them so I wanted to make sure in here.
Anyway right now I'm in world 3 and I'm having fun. Obviously it's an easy game but it's still good fun. The difficulty seems like what you'd expect from a traditional Kirby game.
Aeana said:
omg thanks for reminding me why Epic Yarn was so fucking awesome. The OST is amazing. Same composer as Wario: Shake It, right? Man, I sooooo want another GoodFeel platformer. I was obsessed with both Shake it & Epic Yarn. Fuck the haters who think the games are too easy, they're the most relaxing GOOD FEEL games you could ever play!
I'm not listening to anything from Return to Dream Land. I'd rather be surprised when I pick the game up at some point.
MvmntInGrn
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I haven't died too often (normally its being too careless with you abilities and throwing yourself off a cliff) but I come close frequently. Especially with boss/miniboss type characters (best fought with range as up close can be quite dangerous). Envronments will cause some deaths too (squished or the scrolling sections like Why would you do that? was mentioning).Amir0x said:
Overall difficulty reminds me of Klonoa. You'll die here and there, but the gameplay and design is engaging enough to where it doesn't get boring.
Judging by how much damage I take now, I think the EX mode will be a decent challenge with cut health and items scarcity.
Oh thats right, I haven't even tried these yet.ReXXXSoprano said:
Triple Da G.O.D!
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I picked this up yesterday and I'm having so much fun. Those challenge rooms bring so much extra to the table and I'm just having fun just playing those between stages. I just need to get some more people so I can be Meta Knight in multiplayer.
The series as of late has just been on point. Epic Yarn and Mass Attack being wonderful games as well. However, this is the Kirby game I've been waiting to play. It was definitely worth the wait.
And that Kirby music thread is over...right about nowish.
The series as of late has just been on point. Epic Yarn and Mass Attack being wonderful games as well. However, this is the Kirby game I've been waiting to play. It was definitely worth the wait.
And that Kirby music thread is over...right about nowish.
I just love the music for the Nightmare Demon. Has to be my favorite music from the series that's not Butter Building. So epic.
TestOfTide
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I'm thinking of picking up this game, but i need to know two things:
- Is there suplex/backdrop and/or fighter?
- how much depth do the abilities have?
- Is there suplex/backdrop and/or fighter?
- how much depth do the abilities have?
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You're sure putting in a lot of thought for a thread that'll probably die after 50-100 posts.Teknoman said:
...but check the Kirby Wiki. They have art sprinkled throughout its articles.
Why would you do that? said:You're sure putting in a lot of thought for a thread that'll probably die after 50-100 posts.
...but check the Kirby Wiki.
Hey did it for Pokemon, gotta put in the same effort for Kirby right?
Teknoman said:
Download the press kit for the game. Comes with the character art, screens, box art. All high-res. http://press.nintendo.com/holiday2011/index.html
1. Fighter is in, Suplex is not, however some powers have grab functionality like Suplex did (namely Whip, and a few others)TestOfTide said:
2. Even more depth than Super Star. The returning ones are pretty much the same as Super Star, but have a new move or two added on. The new ones are all fantastic. I really like Water and Spear.
So I was feeling really lousy today. I could barely get out of bed and once I did I could barely stand to do anything. But I had errands to run and while I was out, I popped into a GameStop where they had one last copy of the game. So, of course, I bought it.
So I get home, crack open a can of Cheerwine, pop the game in and play the first level. That first level was enough to entirely lift the day's funk off of me. With renewed vigor, I'm going to finish up a paper I have to write and hopefully get to play some more before the night is over.
So I get home, crack open a can of Cheerwine, pop the game in and play the first level. That first level was enough to entirely lift the day's funk off of me. With renewed vigor, I'm going to finish up a paper I have to write and hopefully get to play some more before the night is over.
Dark Schala
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Augh, all thse music posts are making the wait until after lecture harder (just listened to the Grape Garden post).
The game is right there on my desk waiting to be played. :/
And I wish I could own a hard copy of the soundtrack. It's incredible. I loved Epic Yarn a ton.
The game is right there on my desk waiting to be played. :/
That game calmed the nerves during my crunch period/thesis submission period for school last year. Coming home to play it made me smile.Yuterald said:
And I wish I could own a hard copy of the soundtrack. It's incredible. I loved Epic Yarn a ton.
Chet Rippo
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Yeah, the izuna drop is in. I actually like using ninja in this game. At least, more than before.Teknoman said:
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Really love this game - and I like how they give most of the powers some variety!
I too prefer Ninja. My top 3 powers are Fighter, Ninja and Cutter.
I too prefer Ninja. My top 3 powers are Fighter, Ninja and Cutter.
Enemy Of Fate
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So can anyone who has finished the game post their save? I'm really interested in playing it, but as I'll only have time to go through it once I'd rather just play it on the harder difficulty straight away!
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Oh, and anyone else keep hearing the Ridley theme from Metroid in the pre-boss fight?
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Wow, the game started to get really awesome towards the end of World 5 and beyond. I don't really think this is a spoiler, but I'm at
right now.
While I'm not a huge Kirby fan, I'm finding this game really good, it could end up being my favorite in the series (though the minigames are disappointing...)
Edit: Just played the level
. I forgot how mean Kirby games can be in its later levels. Amazing fun.
World 6
While I'm not a huge Kirby fan, I'm finding this game really good, it could end up being my favorite in the series (though the minigames are disappointing...)
Edit: Just played the level
6-5