Mighty No. 9 review thread
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Backers should get a code the moment it goes gold.
I have to ask, what's the logic behind this statement? How does MN9's reception translate into concerns about Shenmue III when all they have in common is a crowdfunding platform?
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C'mon, don't bullshit. The last Kickstarter update was May 31st, detailing the hiring of an Emmy Award winning animator onto the project.
We know from Shenmue III's Producer that they have some form of playable build only 10 months into development.
The game looked significantly visually improved when it showed last in late February, and they waiting until the game is more polished to show it off again.
Healthy skepticism is fine, but you're reaching quite hard for a conclusion that doesn't have anything to back it up. Mighty No 9 began to look worse through its development (art style suffered, game got stiffer and slower, level design was unimpressive, etc), but other games like Bloodstained, Yooka-Laylee, and Shenmue III are moving in the opposite direction.
I backed Double Fine Adventure and didn't like what I got. Do you know why I'm not decrying every Kickstarter game under the sun because of that? Because I know a.) Kickstarter is usually the only common factor in these games and doesn't reflect how that money is used, and b.) I now know to pay attention to who is creating these games and figure out what their intentions are.
I should have known that Tim Schafer (and don't get me wrong, I like his games most of the time) would not have given me the "old school point and click adventure" that I wanted, and so wouldn't have been disappointed when Broken Age was a heavily story focused adventure game with context-sensitive controls suited to an iPad or smartphone. Likewise, I should have known Ron Gilbert would have been the one to give me the experience I wanted out of Broken Age, and should have backed Thimbleweed Park when it came to Kickstarter (since rectified by being a Slacker Backer).
Inafune is effectively someone who has piggy-backed on the success of others since the start of his career. I don't blame people for not knowing this, because he's very good at selling himself and it's become clear since the Kickstarter ended what kind of "creative" he is.
But talking down other Kickstarters because of his shortcomings is just dumb.
johancruijff
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DownGrader
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The best part of this trainwreck? After numerous delays, they still have the guts to beg 4.99 for Ray DLC the digital version buyers on Day 1. And the game even has a backer-exclusive difficulty mode, IIRC!
Apparition
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Life is one cruel mistress ;_;
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"June 21st 2016 (North America & Asia) and June 24th 2016 (World Wide)."
The thing went gold on May 2nd.
Brawly Likes to Brawl
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Damn. Remember a few years ago when people were praising this project as the ultimate payback against Capcom?
If you pre-order it you can already pre-load it.I really hope they don't mess up the codes and just get it right. The thing that worries me is that even if you chose PSN survey it was asking for Xbox gamertags lol.
These are video game reviews not movie reviews. 65/100 is terrible.
GabeTheGrouch76
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Not surprised by these reviews. Following the fiasco saga trailing this game, its reviews has pretty much turned out to be what many people were expecting a while now.
Mighty No. 9 |OT| - Like muted ovations in the rain of anime fan tears
Mighty No. 9 |OT| - Like muted ovations in the rain of anime fan tears
Oh he managed that one too? Not a huge surprise, I know he worked under Inafune at Capcom.
I didn't follow MN9's Kickstarter closely but the one for Bloodstained was incredibly well managed. Shame the rest of the project doesn't seem to be.
I wouldn't be surprised if the codes don't work and eventually have to delay the sending of them
The_Darkest_Red
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Capcom was right?
What a tragic turn of events...
What a tragic turn of events...
Cornbread78
Member
Oh my, where did they go wrong with this? damn...
LongDongJunon
Member
Inafune: "No. Thank you"
Oh, well, I saw it somewhat coming, although I have to admit that in hindsight it's always easier to say that. Sadly, this is not the only failed kickstarter that had a lot going behind it. And what's even worse is that there are some very good games that came out of kickstarter, and it keeps getting tougher for new games to get funded due to this.
I also don't know what the actual spent budget for this game is. But I expect most of the money already spent, unless Inafune sneakily cutted the budget to maximise his profit. But let's assume the game just not had the talent rolling that it needed, instead of nobody actually putting effort in it.
I also don't know what the actual spent budget for this game is. But I expect most of the money already spent, unless Inafune sneakily cutted the budget to maximise his profit. But let's assume the game just not had the talent rolling that it needed, instead of nobody actually putting effort in it.
Ecto311
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Was kinda excited then the reviews came out and I remembered I ordered this from amazon a while ago. Checked and it had shipped. Any value in the limited numbered figure edition or with low reviews is it garbage? Not sure if I should return it to amazon or keep in the box for a few years.
Saw this thread.
Thought "omg"
Ran to the kickstarter comments page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyno9/mighty-no-9/comments
First comment is:
$250
Thought "omg"
Ran to the kickstarter comments page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyno9/mighty-no-9/comments
First comment is:
$250
Shadowman16
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Yay, waiting 3 days just because... Guess I'll just replay Shovel Knight again instead!
This is yet another game where I can't tell if they were trying too hard or weren't trying hard enough.
Somehow wasted potential is more exacerbating when it's in the middle.
ViewtifulJC
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ViewtifulJC
Banned
he's like 80 or some shit, give him a break
Dictator93
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Is the theme song still good at least?
Mobile Suit Gooch
Grundle: The Awakening
Is this what happens when a new developer has to support too many platforms on release?
I figure having to develop a game that runs competently from the lowest performance system (probably 3DS) to current gen consoles leads the end product to have pizza instead of explosions.
Also, this definitely soured me terribly on Kickstarter since it was my first project I ever backed. I hope Bloodstained and Yooka Laylee turn out much better than this.
I figure having to develop a game that runs competently from the lowest performance system (probably 3DS) to current gen consoles leads the end product to have pizza instead of explosions.
Also, this definitely soured me terribly on Kickstarter since it was my first project I ever backed. I hope Bloodstained and Yooka Laylee turn out much better than this.
Lol I definitely remember that yeah. Watching that video of the final boss fight had me rolling it was so funny.
Bloodstained will surely turn out better, for the main developers are only doing the PC, PS4 and Xbone versions. The rest are being done by a different studio, and all 3DS is ever getting is the prequel game.
Am I dying? Is this what death feels like?
I'm still curious if we'll get our rewards at all. I've only received confirmation for the ps4 digital code, which I'm sure will be late, meaning regular non-backers who go to the store could play it first. There's been no confirmation or word whatsoever about my physical PC copy I got.
I'm still curious if we'll get our rewards at all. I've only received confirmation for the ps4 digital code, which I'm sure will be late, meaning regular non-backers who go to the store could play it first. There's been no confirmation or word whatsoever about my physical PC copy I got.
Baloonatic
Member
The keys will unlock the first episode of the Red Ash anime instead.
I'd expect nothing else. The perfect cherry on the shit sundae this project has been
Sylverstone14
Member
I tossed in $25 for the game and soundtrack, but somehow, I think I've embedded much more than just money in Mighty No. 9's development cycle.
What a crazy couple of years it has been.
Kamiya: *laughs*
What a crazy couple of years it has been.
TheGameshark
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Can't wait to see the disaster that will be Red Ash.