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Nintendo Downloads - August 2016

Camjo-Z

Member
Is the original still the way to go? I'm not a fan of Mario 64, but I've always been curious about this version.

Hard to say. Aside from the controls being less fluid the remake is pretty much superior in every way, but at the same time there are a lot of little things that you wouldn't notice/appreciate as much without playing the original game. I'd say for anyone who hasn't played Mario 64 the N64 version is the way to go, but anyone who has and wants to replay it should check out the DS version.
 

donny2112

Member
However, the controls in the DS version are pretty bad due to the system's lack of analog input. You can kinda simulate it with the touchscreen, but even that is still pretty far from ideal.

I think "bad" is way overstating the case. The lack of analog vs. digital movement hardly ever was an issue, and the few times it was, I just buckled down and used the touchscreen. 80-90% of the game controls very well with the D-pad instead of the touchscreen.

(Still have the thumb attachment from the OG DS to simulate stick control. :lol)
 

Pokemaniac

Member
I think "bad" is way overstating the case. The lack of analog vs. digital movement hardly ever was an issue, and the few times it was, I just buckled down and used the touchscreen. 80-90% of the game controls very well with the D-pad instead of the touchscreen.

(Still have the thumb attachment from the OG DS to simulate stick control. :lol)

Yeah, "bad" may have been overstating it a bit.

It still really isn't the most ideal way to control the game, though.
 

n64coder

Member
The DS port actually has a pretty massive amount of extra content, adding 3 new playable characters and bringing the total star count up to 150 (from 120). The graphics are also considerably better, in large part because because of improvements in 3D modeling techniques since the original game released (the original was one of the first polygonal games Nintendo worked on, after all).

However, the controls in the DS version are pretty bad due to the system's lack of analog input. You can kinda simulate it with the touchscreen, but even that is still pretty far from ideal.

I played it using touchscreen controls and it was a bit awkward at first but then I got the hang of it and loved it. I'm a righty so I would hold the DS on my knee using the right hand with the thumb on the button and use the stylus with my left hand. It probably took me a couple of hours to get comfortable. Very much loved the DS version.
 

Orgen

Member
You're really impatient. It's barely half past 10. It's rarely out this early.

No he's not. 2 months ago we got the PR at 10 at the latest (you can check the datetime from previous Nintendo Dowload threads).

I suppose that being summer everything is more relaxed... but from Sepember we should be getting the PR earlier!!! (and with Terranigma to boot brbrrbr ;D)
 

tolkir

Member
Here's a preview

WiiU
- Axiom Verge
- 140 (Rhythmic Platformer by Double Fine) 09/08
- Tetraminos (Tetris-style)

3DS
- Chain Blaster (Japanese Space Shooter)
- Metroid Prime: Federation Force
 

Zonic

Gives all the fucks
Oh, EU is finally getting Chain Blaster? I'd say wait for a sale since it's been discounted about twice now, but as a shmup fan, it's a nice "quick burst" type of game, even if there's not a ton of variety.

There also should be a demo to help decide your purchase.
 

L~A

Member
No he's not. 2 months ago we got the PR at 10 at the latest (you can check the datetime from previous Nintendo Dowload threads).

I suppose that being summer everything is more relaxed... but from Sepember we should be getting the PR earlier!!! (and with Terranigma to boot brbrrbr ;D)

He's talking CEST, not BST.

Anyway, probably doesn't matter anyway. It's late.
 

Amalthea

Banned
Just hope CV4 for N3DS this week but at this point 2 weeks of SNES VC in a row seems too much of a luxury if it's not Capcom.
 

Shiggy

Member
Here's a preview

WiiU
- Axiom Verge
- 140 (Rhythmic Platformer by Double Fine) 09/08
- Tetraminos (Tetris-style)

3DS
- Chain Blaster (Japanese Space Shooter)
- Metroid Prime: Federation Force

No 3DS version of 140 launching here?
 

Shiggy

Member
Pretty sure it's on both.

Hopefully.


The press release on the downloads is out (I already got an email), has anybody found the list?


Edit: Eurogamer published the press release. I just copy and paste as I'm not the one responsible for formatting these :p


New releases:
Metroid Prime: Federation Force (3DS, 02.09.2016) - 39,99 Euro
Chain Blaster (3DS, 01.09.2016) - 4,99 Euro
Chain Blaster Demo (3DS, 01.09.2016) - Free
Inazuma Eleven: The Movie (3DS, 01.09.2016) - 3,99 Euro
Axiom Verge (Wii U, 01.09.2016) - 16,19 Euro bis zum 08.09.2016, anschließend 17,99 Euro
Tetraminos (Wii U, 01.09.2016) - 4,99 Euro
Discovery Demo (Wii U, 01.09.2016) - Free


Discounts
2 Fast 4 Gnomz (3DS, 01.09. bis 29.09.2016) - 2,99 Euro
AiRace Speed (3DS, 01.09. bis 29.09.2016) - 2,39 Euro
AiRace Xeno (3DS, 01.09. bis 29.09.2016) - 1,69 Euro
Angry Bunnies (3DS, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 3,89 Euro
Bubble Pop World (3DS, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 2,99 Euro
Color Zen (3DS, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 2,39 Euro
Color Zen Kids (3DS, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 1,99 Euro
Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey (3DS, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 3,48 Euro
My Style Studio: Hair Salon (3DS, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 3,48 Euro
Rubik's Cube (3DS, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 3,99 Euro
Fun! Fun! Minigolf Touch (3DS, 01.09. bis 22.09.2016) - 2,24 Euro
Snow Moto Racing 3D (3DS, 01.09. bis 08.09.2016) - 3,99 Euro
The Delusions of Van Sottendorff and his Square Mind (3DS, 01.09. bis 15.09.2016) - 5,99 Euro
Kami (3DS, 01.09. bis 22.09.2016) - 1,99 Euro
Tappingo (3DS, 01.09. bis 22.09.2016) - 1,99 Euro
The Legend of Dark Witch: Chronicle 2D Act (3DS, 01.09. bis 22.09.2016) - 2,99 Euro
Witch and Hero (3DS, 01.09. bis 22.09.2016) - 1,99 Euro
Swords and Soldiers 2 (3DS, 01.09. bis 08.09.2016) - 8,99 Euro
FreezeMe (Wii U, 01.09. bis 15.09.2016) - 7,99 Euro
Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade (Wii U, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 3,99 Euro
Cake Ninja 3: The Legend Continues (Wii U, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 3,69 Euro
Color Zen (Wii U, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 2,24 Euro
Color Zen Kids (Wii U, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 1,79 Euro
Cube Life: Island Survival (Wii U, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 6,99 Euro
My Style Studio: Hair Salon (Wii U, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 3,74 Euro
My Style Studio: Notebook (Wii U, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 2,39 Euro
Rubik's Cube (Wii U, 01.09. bis 30.09.2016) - 3,99 Euro
Spy Chameleon (Wii U, 01.09. bis 29.09.2016) - 2,49 Euro
The Rivers of Alice: Extended Version (Wii U, 01.09. bis 15.09.2016) - 3,99 Euro

http://www.eurogamer.de/articles/2016-08-29-die-downloads-der-woche-im-eshop
 

TheMoon

Member
No he's not. 2 months ago we got the PR at 10 at the latest (you can check the datetime from previous Nintendo Dowload threads).

I suppose that being summer everything is more relaxed... but from Sepember we should be getting the PR earlier!!! (and with Terranigma to boot brbrrbr ;D)

10 at the latest? CET? No way.

edit: if you're not buying Swords & Soldiers 2 for that price, you officially don't know what's good for you.
 

TheMoon

Member
Futuridium EP Deluxe is coming to #N3DS on Sept. 8 in America/Sept. 15 in EU! #WiiU crossbuy, 7.99$/€ launch price! pic.twitter.com/kmVuuv5xZ3

— MixedBag Games (@MixedBagGames) August 29, 2016

get hype!
 

TheMoon

Member
now with the usual formatting! but still no GBP because UK still in bed.

Nintendo eShop (Wii U)

Axiom Verge (Thomas Happ Games) - €17.99 (€16.19 until September 8)
This is the action-adventure you’ve been waiting for. After a lab accident, a scientist awakens in a mysterious, alien world. Is this a distant planet? The far future? Or a complex virtual-reality computer simulation? Plumb the recesses of a large, labyrinthine world in order to learn its secrets and uncover your role within it. Discover tons of weapons, items, and abilities, each with their own unique behaviours and usage. You’ll need your wits to find them all. Combat bizarre biomechanoid constructs, the deadly fallout of an ancient war, and the demons of your own psyche. And finally, break the game itself by using glitches to corrupt foes and solve puzzles in the environment. Life. Afterlife. Real. Virtual. Dream. Nightmare. It's a thin line. It's Axiom Verge.

Tetraminos (Sanuk Games) - €4.99
The classic arcade game is back in a supercharged version! For beginners or veterans, Tetraminos offers an easy-to-learn, limitless challenge. Give your brain a workout with the 50 Puzzle mode levels, survive as long as possible in Endless mode and rack up the combos and same-colour lines to climb to first place in the ranking. Challenge your friends in local Versus mode with up to 4 players and sabotage their boards in wild games.

Discovery Demo (Noowanda) - Free
Explore a giant world made of blocks and modify it with your own creations. Construct your house, build villages, cities, monumental constructions or dig deep under the earth. Place torches or design complex electric circuits to light up your creations in the dark and enjoy beautiful day and night cycles. Build alone, or together with your friends or family members in cooperative mode.

Special offers
Swords & Soldiers II (Ronimo Games) - €8.99 (Ends September 8, normally €18.99)
FreezeME (RNC) - €7.99 (Ends September 15, normally €13.60)
Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade (Cypronia) - €3.99 (Ends September 30 , normally €6.99)
Cake Ninja 3: The Legend Continues (Cypronia) - €3.69 (Ends September 30, normally €4.99)
Color Zen (Cypronia) - €2.24 (Ends September 30, normally €2.99)
Color Zen Kids (Cypronia) - €1.79 (Ends September 30, normally €2.99)
Cube Life: Island Survival (Cypronia) - €6.99 (Ends September 30, normally €9.99)
My Style Studio: Hair Salon (Cypronia) - €3.74 (Ends September 30, normally €4.99)
My Style Studio: Notebook (Cypronia) - €2.34 (Ends September 30, normally €2.99)
Rubik's Cube (Cypronia) - €3.99 (Ends September 30, normally €4.99)
Spy Chameleon (EnjoyUp Games) -€2.49 (Ends September 29, normally €4.99)
The Rivers of Alice: Extended Version (Delirium Studios) - €3.99 (Ends September 15, normally €4.99)


Nintendo eShop (3DS)

Metroid Prime: Federation Force (Nintendo, available August 2) - €39.99
Enlist with an elite arm of the Galactic Federation and protect the galaxy in Metroid Prime: Federation Force, only on Nintendo 3DS family systems. In this first-person sci-fi shooter, discover a new adventure in the Metroid universe and team up with marines nearby or online to take on action-packed co-op missions! The galaxy is not at peace. Following the destruction of Phazon and the corrupted world, Phaaze, the Space Pirate threat remains. As a recruit in the Federation Force, a best-of-the-best unit created by the Galactic Federation, it’s your duty to stamp out the Space Pirate menace. Suit up in specialised battle armour, known as a Mech, and head out to the desolate Bermuda system to investigate reports of suspicious activity, using your handy blaster to eliminate any enemies that get in your way!

Chain Blaster (Joindots) - €4.99
Chain Blaster Demo (Joindots) - Free
Set in the future, a deadly virus infiltrates the world's super computer and puts on standby the world's nuclear weapons ready for launch. With the world on the brink of destruction, take control of an anti-virus ship and go head to head with the virus, taking on wave after wave of enemy ships in a fierce battle to save the world. Use special shots known as Chain Blasts to counter the virus ships as they swarm together in attack formations. Trigger a Chain Blast at just the right point to set in motion a combo explosion that will take out the entire chain of enemies. The more enemies you take out in one blast the higher your score. Upload your Top Score online and see how you stack up against players from around the world.

Inazuma Eleven The Movie (Arait Multimedia, video) - €3.99
80 years after Raimon Jr. High won the Football Frontier, football has gained a strong popularity. Team captain Mark Evan’s relentless spirit and his style of cherishing his teammates, which contributed to their victory, has influenced many people to love football. However, there are some people who aren't happy with this situation. The revolutionaries, led by Seymour Hillman, believe football weakens the minds of children in the future. They think that the cause of this is the captain of Raimon Jr. High, so they formed the strongest team, consisting of specially trained soldiers, and called it Team Ogre. They send Team Ogre to the Football Frontier 80 years in the past to stop Raimon Jr. High becoming champions and to change history.

Special offers
2 Fast 4 Gnomz (QubicGames) €2.99 (Ends September 29, normally €4.20)
AiRace Speed (QubicGames) – €2.39 (Ends September 29, normally €3.49)
AiRace Xeno (Qubic Games) - €1.69 (Ends September 29, normally €2.49)
Angry Bunnies (Cypronia) - €3.89 (Ends September 30, normally €6.49)
Bubble Pop World (Cypronia) - €2.99 (Ends September 30, normally €3.99)
Color Zen (Cypronia) - €2.39 (Ends September 30, normally €2.99)
Color Zen Kids (Cypronia) - €1.99 (Ends September 30, normally €2.99)
Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey (Cypronia) - €3.48 (Ends September 30, normally €4.99)
MyStyle Studio: Hair Salon (Cypronia) - €3.48 (Ends September 30, normally €4.99)
Rubik's Cube (Cypronia) - €3.99 (Ends September 30, normally €4.99)
Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! (Shin'en Multimedia) - €2.24 (Ends September 22, normally€2.99)
Snow Moto Racing 3D (Zordix AB) - €3.99 (Ends September 8, normally €7.99)
The Delusions of Von Sottendorff and his Square Mind (Delirium Studios) - €5.99 (Ends September 15, normally €12.99)
KAMI (CIRCLE Ent.) - €1.99 (Ends September 22, normally €2.99)
Tappingo (CIRCLE Ent.) - €1.99 (Ends September 22, normally €2.99)
The Legend of Dark Witch - Chronicle 2D ACT (CIRCLE Ent.) - €2.99 (Ends September 22, normally €3.99)
Witch & Hero (CIRCLE Ent.) - €1.99 (Ends September 22, normally €2.99)


Nintendo 3DS Theme Shop (3DS)
The themes will be available on September 2.

Disney Princess (Disney, theme available) - €2.49
This theme features silhouettes of Cinderella, Belle, Snow White and Aurora, and the global theme song for Disney Princess.

Toy story (Disney) - €2.49
Woody, Buzz, Jessie and other familiar faces appear on the upper screen, while the lower screen has an Aliens motif.

Monsters, Inc. (Disney) - €2.49
This theme shows Sulley and Mike, with Randall and others on the bottom screen, and a jaunty song playing in the background.

Winnie the Pooh (Disney) - €2.49
In this theme featuring Pooh, Tigger and Piglet, you can scroll the Touch Screen to see bees flying around the honey pots.

Tangled (Disney) - €2.49
This theme features Rapunzel, Flynn and Maximus, with a fantastical scene of lanterns floating into the sky on the lower screen.

Winx and Fairy Animals (Mercis/CPLG) - €1.99
The Winx love nature and their cute Fairy Animals

Crollors Splash Theme (NVriezen) - €0.80
A colourful theme to personalize your system. Bring the Crollors with their colours to your screen.

Hello Kitty donuts (Sanrio) - €0.99
Hello Kitty loves donuts.

Hello Kitty fashion (Sanrio) - €0.99
Hello Kitty enjoys shopping.

Hello Kitty Teddy Bear (Sanrio) - €0.99
Hello Kitty loves her teddy bear.

Hello Kitty Japan (Sanrio) - €0.99
Hello Kitty visits Japan.

Vic the Viking (Studio 100) - €0.99
A theme starring Vic the Viking and the Viking crew!

Heidi (Studio 100) - €0.99
A theme starring Heidi living on the Alps.
 

Ondore

Member
The NA eShop has Yoshi's Woolly World, Captain Todd and Mario Party 10 at $29.99 right now, presumably getting ready for the amiibo bundles on Dreamcast Day.
 

Dee Dee

Member
Vic the Viking (Studio 100) - €0.99
A theme starring Vic the Viking and the Viking crew!

Heidi (Studio 100) - €0.99
A theme starring Heidi living on the Alps.

Uh, are these based on the popular cartoons (in continental Europe, I'll add)?
(♡~♡)

What's with the childhood nostalgia themes this week?
 

Shiggy

Member
Uh, are these based on the popular cartoons (in continental Europe, I'll add)?
(♡~♡)

What's with the childhood nostalgia themes this week?

I assume they are based on the unpopular remakes of the popular cartoons.

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Zonic

Gives all the fucks
Interestingly, it was mentioned that if Gurumin 3D does well on the eShop, they'll offer the Japanese audio as DLC (no word on if it'd be free or paid).

I'm debating if I want to try the game again. I played it on PSP as a teen (so like maybe 8 years ago), but it was so........"okay" that I don't remember much. Maybe if it goes on sale for $10 or so. Probably didn't help some stuff like attacking to the beat of the music was removed in the PSP version, which the eShop version is based on.
 

Camjo-Z

Member
Interestingly, it was mentioned that if Gurumin 3D does well on the eShop, they'll offer the Japanese audio as DLC (no word on if it'd be free or paid).

I'm debating if I want to try the game again. I played it on PSP as a teen (so like maybe 8 years ago), but it was so........"okay" that I don't remember much. Maybe if it goes on sale for $10 or so. Probably didn't help some stuff like attacking to the beat of the music was removed in the PSP version, which the eShop version is based on.

From what I played of it on Vita (probably about 1/4th or so) it was really reminiscent of Solatorobo - charming and quirky, but really shallow in the gameplay department. Unlike that game though I actually liked the art style and find the simple gameplay to be mildly relaxing instead of just monotonous, so I'm eager to actually finish it on 3DS.
 

Zonic

Gives all the fucks
Oh yeah, I wouldn't call it a "bad" game by any means, but I think it just didn't stand out compared to all the other games I was playing around the time. I THINK I finished it, but again, it was so average that I honestly can't remember much. Which is a shame because I remember seeing it and having a factor in wanting a PSP since I figured it was up my alley.

I think the only other thing I recall about it was it kind of chugged a bit on PSP, & hearing that this is based on that version, I don't think it'll run much better even on New 3DS (though making use of the nub is a nice addition). But I don't want to sound like I hate the game & discourage anyone from playing it, because I don't and think it deserves another chance on another system, and hopefully giving it a second chance will let me see something that I missed the first time playing it when I was younger.
 

Refyref

Member
I enjoyed the game on the Vita, and will likely pick up this version at some point. The trailer shows it absolutely chugging at some points, though.

Solatorobo

Now there's a game I'd love to have on the eShop and would pay a lot for. Sequel please, too.
 

Zonic

Gives all the fucks
Hmm, so how many "surprise, they're available today after the direct is done!" games will get announced? At least one?
 

TheMoon

Member
and probably a new batch of SNES games for 3DS VC and more TG16 announcements for Wii U or something (I know it's a 3DS Direct but it's not like Nintendo ever cared either).
 

The Real Abed

Perma-Junior
So when I finished Mario 64 on the VC a few months ago, or was it like a year ago? I can't remember. Anyway, when I finished it, got all 120 stars, I said to myself "Good. Now I dont have to touch Mario 64 again for another 10 years. Unless the DS version comes out on the VC, then I'll just have to 100% that one too."

So here it is. It's out now. I bought it. I have 30 stars now. I'm stuck.

However, the controls and tightness are completely lost in this version. The lack of precision with the control stick is a downer. The inability to move the camera with the stick too sucks. You have to use the tiny buttons on the touch screen. And you can't even remap any controls so I keep trying to crouch or long jump with the menu button. And since you have to run manually (Couldn't they make an exception where the stick will walk normally when less than halfway tilted and act as if the run button is pressed when all the way tilted? It's not that hard! And it wouldn't need any recoding of the game.) it's hard to also use Yoshi's tongue move. And I keep forgetting which button is for punching with Mario. Oh, and that stupid feature where the character keeps walking in one direction even after I switch directions and walks off cliffs and shit when I don't want him to.

This is gonna be more frustrating than the 64 version was which had a tiny delay that was enough to throw me and my 20 year old muscle memory off.

Other than that, I'm having fun. I don't remember a lot from this version. So there's a lot to discover again. All the changes are nice to see and it makes it feel like a different game in many ways. But those quirks really can be problems sometimes.

After I finish this, I might buy Mario Kart DS.
 
For the Capcom sale, which 3DS Monster Hunter game would be best for someone who's never played one, 3 or 4? Is 4 worth the extra 10 bucks?

Edit: Thanks for the quick replies. I'll be getting 4, then.
 
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