Well at least I see myself eventually hitting the one mil mark. Haven't even unlocked all the golden parts in MK7.
And I can't believe that gold coin
- Comes in a massive box
- Is an official product
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New Super Mario Bros. 2 |OT| Coins!
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Well at least I see myself eventually hitting the one mil mark. Haven't even unlocked all the golden parts in MK7.
And I can't believe that gold coin
Jim Sterling made a video about how Mario is starting to feel stale.
I can't say I agree with everything he claims, but overall it's a pretty good summation of a festering problem that most of us recognize.
I can't say I agree with everything he claims, but overall it's a pretty good summation of a festering problem that most of us recognize.
Moz La Punk
Member
Sorry. What the fuck is this?
I actually received that golden coin necklace with the review copy of the game today.
Oh, I am familiar with the pre-order bonus. I just thought that image was absolutely heinous.
Moz La Punk
Member
ah its a pre-order bonus as well, cool. yeah its a strange pic alright.
actually the coin can open up, its perfect to stash some... uh... tealeaves in
actually the coin can open up, its perfect to stash some... uh... tealeaves in
Ha ha. Nice.
butter_stick
Banned
Welp. Due to the oath I swore to myself to always disagree with everything that moron says, I am now extremely hyped for New Super Mario Bros. 2 and can't wait for it's release!
Ahh whatever
So shitty... up on top of my shitty pre order bonus collection pile with this.
Are we sure it wasn't made to hold gold condoms? 
Good video.
Hale-XF11
Member
AkimbO_Arcana
Banned
Game card works, a condom doesn't fit in there unless you unwrap it (gross). Also pretty good for stashing drugs I guess.
Come at me Ninty Ninjas
Remember the cannons from NSMB and NSMBWii? Instead of taking you to a future world, they are now levels (dash levels) that take you to the special worlds. There are 4 of them, with 2 of them taking you to the same place.
The cannons are hidden levels as usual, but there are already video guides to tell you how to get to the worlds.
The cannons are hidden levels as usual, but there are already video guides to tell you how to get to the worlds.
LoftyTheMetroid
Member
Not that I don't think some extra spice to the recent Mario platformers would be welcome, and I haven't played NSMB2 yet, but I think Mr. Sterling's arguments are pretty poor. He doesn't really substantiate anything he says, he just keeps saying "Mario is getting repetitive and relies on nostalgia" for eight minutes.
I mean, he goes on to praise Rayman Origins (which is fine by me, I love that game), but, besides the amazing art, the big pull of that game (for me) was the four player platforming co-op... which was established/popularized with New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Almost every Mario game has done something novel to justify its entry in the franchise, and I don't feel like the games are becoming a drag at all. They change just as much, if not moreso, between sequels as most any other popular industry franchise.
And when it comes down to it, this is all that matters.
I can see its going to be great to blitz through, that's for sure.
Edit : will also show you guys the awesome UK packaging later when I get home too
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
There's a fair bit of hypocrisy among pundits in that Mario Galaxy 2 was so highly praised while being just as similar, within its own scale, to Mario Galaxy 1 as NSMB2 is to NSMB Wii.
Honestly, the cynicism train for NSMB2 was starting to reverse course until the Japanese release and the provisional revelation that the implied meta-game surrounding coin banking didn't seem to be in the game. To which the jury is still out on; excitement was growing over the concept once it clicked, and IMO it's still a great idea. However the worldwide 'competition' directly specified in Iwata Asks is nowhere to be seen.
I guess we'll see what happens over the next week.
I don't know but at world 4 and the mushroom one done, I think that the element that really get harder in this one are the secret flags, sometimes I was ready to go check online but then where the satisfaction?
To guessing the layout on the map to finding some secret blocks, I swear I got some good luck with invisible ones.
Also gonna love that red water reflect on underwater castle.
To guessing the layout on the map to finding some secret blocks, I swear I got some good luck with invisible ones.
Also gonna love that red water reflect on underwater castle.
CookedChocobo
Member
Didn't want to pre-order at first, but NewEgg had another 10 dollars off pre-order deal in the beginning of the month so I caved.
Looking forward to playing the game next week.
Looking forward to playing the game next week.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
Is there a cheap place in the UK for eshop vouchers? I really hoped that I could have this downloaded.
You couldn't resist that shiny gold coin either, could you...
Ha ha hahaha.
That and I thought it was a good way to be shot of those last few pesky GAME points. Free at last.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
That sucks then
. Retail it is then. Thankfully I'm five minutes away from multiple stores so it isn't the end of the world.XL or normal 3DS? The original 3DS has the worst placed d-pad in any Nintendo hardware so that makes 2D games near unplayable in my opinion. Hopefully the XL is better.
Nocturnowl
Member
I'm glad I have the willpower to withstand the allure of such an incredible bonus. Now run BGBW, run and never look back!
Agent Unknown
Member
How is the Racoon suit/P-flight so far?
I'm not particularly the biggest fan of the NSMB series, but I played through both entries recently in anticipation for this one. Hopefully that excitement won't wash away the second I start controlling Mario (which is unfortunately what tends to happen whenever I play these games). Even if I'm kind of driven by morbid curiosity at this point, it should be interesting to see for myself if NSMB2 is genuinely underwhelming or not because my opinions tend to deviate from the majority when it comes to Mario titles.
Though I ultimately prefer NSMB Wii to NSMB, I'm of the mind that the original actually did a couple things better. NSMB Wii's level design is more complex and involving, but the simplicity of NSMB's stages, smaller resolution of the DS's screen, and being able to sidle on ledges quicker made the original feel like a breezier experience with the sensation of comparatively brisker movement, regardless if it's really faster. Little things like the placement of obstacles or gimmicks in quite a few stages also sometimes messed with the pacing in both games' levels, yet I feel like it happened more often in NSMB Wii. I still think triple-jumping is an iffy tradeoff for sloppier/slower physics-based movement and that the propeller power up was and always will be a shitty substitute for the raccoon suit and cape. I've never really had much use for the butt stomp, either; spin jump was nicer. Wall jumping is practically the only thing that gets a thumbs up from me. I'm really hoping I like NSMB2. =\
Though I ultimately prefer NSMB Wii to NSMB, I'm of the mind that the original actually did a couple things better. NSMB Wii's level design is more complex and involving, but the simplicity of NSMB's stages, smaller resolution of the DS's screen, and being able to sidle on ledges quicker made the original feel like a breezier experience with the sensation of comparatively brisker movement, regardless if it's really faster. Little things like the placement of obstacles or gimmicks in quite a few stages also sometimes messed with the pacing in both games' levels, yet I feel like it happened more often in NSMB Wii. I still think triple-jumping is an iffy tradeoff for sloppier/slower physics-based movement and that the propeller power up was and always will be a shitty substitute for the raccoon suit and cape. I've never really had much use for the butt stomp, either; spin jump was nicer. Wall jumping is practically the only thing that gets a thumbs up from me. I'm really hoping I like NSMB2. =\
You know, despite my reservations playing the first few levels of a Mario game and wondering how the levels ahead will be or how the power ups will be used is still a pretty cool feeling. First world is really easy though, so I hope it ramps up. I had a laugh at the mention of the million coins reward in the backcover.
Ein Bear
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anon_mastermind
Member
Pre-ordered and ready to go. Can't wait for Sunday.
Broken Hope
Member
How are Tesco usually for pre-orders? The cancel button was gone this morning, so they are processing it at least.
Well they sent out the 3DS so I got it the day before release except I was out so I had to wait for the next day thus missed out on a free tshirt that I would never wear I am not bitter.
However for Beat the Beat they took a whole week to get me my copy.
GAME has apparently shipped mine. Lets see if they leave a last good impression.
Broken Hope
Member
I've received a dispatch email from Tesco now, so lets see how long it takes.
That cannon dash stage was fun, if a bit too short. I'm starting to wonder how they'll handle DLC, because if they get right it could be great. Popping the game every now and then to find a bunch of new level packs sounds pretty good, especially if they divide them in challenge tiers and go insane with the hardest ones since you willingly have to pay for them.
BraVeHeartGR
Neo Member
An unboxing video with the package of New Super Mario Bros. 2 and the exclusive pre-order items which come with it.
http://youtu.be/MEMyeYBEIRM?hd=1
http://youtu.be/MEMyeYBEIRM?hd=1
Nocturnowl
Member
PAL Copy GET!
I will crack into this shortly and deliver exciting analysis.
Edit: Okay people it's time for small tidbits that you are most likely dying to hear having just beaten the first tower stage...
- 3D is pretty awful, as opposed to making things look 3D it kind of just smudges up the background, coming off games like Mighty Switch Force I expect 2D in 3D goodness but no such luck, might as well conserve your battery power on this front.
- Tower music now also has a few "BAHS" in it, for me this is fine, for the rest of you your tower climbing experience just got that much more annoying
- On another musical note that anyone who looked up the new music will likely have noticed is that the raccoon tail adds a backing beat to the music in a similar manner to riding Yoshi in other Mario games.
- Shaking your 3DS will not give you the NSMBwii spin of awesome aerial boost unfortunately, then again I don't really want to shake this thing around.
I will crack into this shortly and deliver exciting analysis.
Edit: Okay people it's time for small tidbits that you are most likely dying to hear having just beaten the first tower stage...
- 3D is pretty awful, as opposed to making things look 3D it kind of just smudges up the background, coming off games like Mighty Switch Force I expect 2D in 3D goodness but no such luck, might as well conserve your battery power on this front.
- Tower music now also has a few "BAHS" in it, for me this is fine, for the rest of you your tower climbing experience just got that much more annoying
- On another musical note that anyone who looked up the new music will likely have noticed is that the raccoon tail adds a backing beat to the music in a similar manner to riding Yoshi in other Mario games.
- Shaking your 3DS will not give you the NSMBwii spin of awesome aerial boost unfortunately, then again I don't really want to shake this thing around.
Robin64
Member
You promised, man. You promised...
Nocturnowl
Member
Hey there's also BAHS in the castle and the athletic theme is absolutely BAHtastic.
World 1 down, spoiler marked impressions of the world itself...
World 1 down, spoiler marked impressions of the world itself...
In a not so shocking twist it's your typical opening Grass world and it has the same set of stage themes seen in the other NSMB world 1's like the second stage being underground and a basic water stage.
The stand out here was the stage behind a star coin sign, it's like a small pipe maze in an overworld, a bit messy looking but easily the most interesting design of the bunch with many coin collecting moments, the underused one way doors that first popped up in the Desert Pipe stage from the DS NSMB return and later the Castle brings back swinging chains/ropes which I think may have skipped NSMBwii.
Oh Roy how you have fallen, from 5th airship and 5th castle, to 2nd castle and now the opening act.
The stand out here was the stage behind a star coin sign, it's like a small pipe maze in an overworld, a bit messy looking but easily the most interesting design of the bunch with many coin collecting moments, the underused one way doors that first popped up in the Desert Pipe stage from the DS NSMB return and later the Castle brings back swinging chains/ropes which I think may have skipped NSMBwii.
Oh Roy how you have fallen, from 5th airship and 5th castle, to 2nd castle and now the opening act.
Did you freeze your 3DS?
And are you guys who are getting yours today pre-order anywhere in particular, or have you got the hook-ups?
It's pretty bad, yeah. Especially the sped up versions for Coin Rush.
On the other hand, Castle levels look very nice with all those particles floating around.