Honestly game pad support is worth the extra money. Game runs fine 90% of the time and with everything put on the pad and prompts turned off it is a pretty pretty game.
Also the MP is actually enjoyable
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Nintendo Downloads - December 2014
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Honestly game pad support is worth the extra money. Game runs fine 90% of the time and with everything put on the pad and prompts turned off it is a pretty pretty game.
Also the MP is actually enjoyable
Robin64
Member
The multi in MPA was.. odd.
The Bonus Board is an extra feature added to the main game. It is also the only way to play a multiplayer game. The Bonus Board is a board made of paper which comes packaged with the game. The Game Boy Advance acts as the dice and can be used to play multiplayer Gaddgets.
Here's the official page:
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Game-Boy-Advance/Mario-Party-Advance-266991.html
I presume the Link Cable won't be supported, so this is probably the original PR for the game. It does say 1-4 players on that page, though. (I wouldn't get my hopes up, though.)
That's reassuring, thanks! I might make that my holiday game 😊
what on earth :lol
terrisus
Member
The multi in MPA was.. odd.
The Bonus Board is an extra feature added to the main game. It is also the only way to play a multiplayer game. The Bonus Board is a board made of paper which comes packaged with the game. The Game Boy Advance acts as the dice and can be used to play multiplayer Gaddgets.
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TheMoon
Member
We've known that already. Can we have this thread without every fifth posts whining about the same 5 games NOT being out in NOA yet? Please? Is this possible?
Robin64
Member
And honestly there are a lot more games in other regions we haven't gotten or aren't getting on VC.
I am amazed that folks are more upset about stuff like DKC and SMB3 which have been available a lot of times in different forms versus some of the more rare and different stuff that comes out or could come out.
I mean with got the Demon's Crest/Quest games for the love of pete! We should be asking for more and more of these hard to find/get games instead of the regular old stuff. We know that stuff will come one day, but why haven't the Terranigma/illusion of Gaea games come to VC yet? Give me the EU releases that never came to the states or give me games you just can't find anymore.
TheMoon
Member
AC III is divisive. How much you hate or like it depends on what you enjoy doing in AC games. I loved the open plains and the winter setting. Running around in the trees, etc was the highlight of this game for me. If you're in it for the story and story missions, it's probably safe to stay away since the opening prologue is super long (multiple hours!) and it really takes a long time until you get to the "you're an assassin now!" part. The mission design is the typical AC stuff. If you're cool with that in any of the other games, you'll be cool with them here, too.
terrisus
Member
It's better than complaining that games don't go on sale as often in the US as they do in the EU, when typically the base US price is better than the sale EU price (or, at least, better than the base EU price) to begin with.
DoktorEvil
Banned
US gets the better deal, exchange rates considered.
I wish some games were given first priority to get released in the US, but I'm not complaining. I'm anxiously awaiting what else will be a great experience on the gamepad.
The Gamepad I find is great for GBA games.
TheMoon
Member
Well, you guys get pretty much all the indie games first or even exclusively thanks to USK/PEGI/ACB.
Looking what happens on the other side of the fence every once in a while puts things in perspective quickly.
Pricing is very relative though. Granted having a base price be relatively higher does stink.
However I have a hard time with the argument that things cost more or less in different regions based solely on exchange rates. People who are paid in the euro gain benefits from having that be a strong currency in regards to the Dollar and vice versa.
But I do agree that pricing in different regions could be balanced better in relative terms. When companies do a flat $1 = 1 or 1£ it's silly, but understandably some one being paid £15 per hour has a lot more purchasing power than some one making $15 and hour.
DoktorEvil
Banned
I agree that It's a matter of perspective. I don't mind the wait for DKC, Zero Mission, or SMRPG, considering the US got Shovel Knight first.
I'm happy that Shovel Knight is finally coming to EU. It really benefits being played on the Gamepad.
I'd rather appreciate the stuff we've gotten instead of complaining of the games that aren't here yet mainly because... well, it's pointless. I have the CN surveys for that.
Europe doesn't have the GBA Castlevanias, and they have to wait until February for Shantae. I wouldn't trade my eShop for theirs.
At least everyone is getting Duck Hunt this week (which is kind of a milestone in VC history).
Europe doesn't have the GBA Castlevanias, and they have to wait until February for Shantae. I wouldn't trade my eShop for theirs.
At least everyone is getting Duck Hunt this week (which is kind of a milestone in VC history).
terrisus
Member
Agreed.
Yeah i love the gamepad it's the reason why i buy most of the 3rd party games on Wii u. But i also want to buy Hyrule Warriors DLC and MK8 DLC + some small games before the year end premium promotion ends. So i will grab it next time it goes on sale.
I'd trade eShops any day of the week. The EUshop is so much worse, it's not even funny. We miss out on (what feels like) every other game, with huge delays on big titles to the point where you're constantly dreading that they will never make it. I feel the same about CN, honestly, but let's not open that pandoric box.
games > useless merch (with the exception of soundtrack CDs)
Robin64
Member
I haven't decided whether to go for one last DDP code or not. I just grabbed Teslagrad and Aria of Sorrow yesterday, now I'm 479 points away from another code. I've gotten 15 codes since getting my Wii U, 75 bucks total isn't half bad.
Doesn't help that I tend to prefer 3DS versions so I went 3DS on Shovel Knight, Shantae, all NES titles I get that are on both, with a few exceptions where I double dipped. On top of that I just found out about the 12 new Theatrhythm DLC songs coming on the 24th.
I'll be grabbing Duck Hunt. I considered Demon's Crest but I'm not sure if it'd be too punishing. I'd happily grab any DKC games or Pokemon Pinball but I'm not counting on a second VC title this week.
Doesn't help that I tend to prefer 3DS versions so I went 3DS on Shovel Knight, Shantae, all NES titles I get that are on both, with a few exceptions where I double dipped. On top of that I just found out about the 12 new Theatrhythm DLC songs coming on the 24th.
I'll be grabbing Duck Hunt. I considered Demon's Crest but I'm not sure if it'd be too punishing. I'd happily grab any DKC games or Pokemon Pinball but I'm not counting on a second VC title this week.
metsallica
Member
Anyone pick up Hazumi? I'm a sucker for brick-breakers and it looks to be a nice spin on the genre. Plus it's cheap and an eShop (3DS) exclusive made by a team of two! I grabbed it, will come back with some impressions if there's any interest.
With the DDP ending I'll grab some VC games to rack up some points since those rarely/never go on sale. Too bad Circle of the Moon still isn't up in EU :/
I was kind if interested in KK Kururin and this post sold me.
I was kind if interested in KK Kururin and this post sold me.
At this point all VC bitching should really be focused on garbage companies like Konami and Square Enix. Nintendo might take their time in some cases but at least we can be rest assured that we'll eventually get the games. Can't say the same for Secret of Mana or Bonk's Revenge.
That said, NOA had better bring over Kururin.
That said, NOA had better bring over Kururin.
Yep kinda sad it doesn't count just this month i have bought Rune factory 4 and SMT 4 digital. That is almost a 5 card already
DoktorEvil
Banned
What is Live a Live? I've seen that name thrown around a bit on GAF threads.
TheMoon
Member
iirc that's a JP only SNES RPG-thing?!
terrisus
Member
Didn't stop the Wii VC any.
In terms of scope? Even with the Wii VC, they didnt announce when things left the VC, they just disappeared.
DoktorEvil
Banned
terrisus
Member
Yeah - I mean Nintendo's lack of direction didn't stop other companies from releasing games there.
Been playing Mega Man 5 on Wii U, for the first time since the NES days. I find the boss fights and level design to be pretty good, among the better ones in the series.
But that soundtrack... it's by no means bad, but not a single track seems to stand out. It's like I can't praise anything about it but I can't say I hate it either so in the end it leaves me with nothing.
But that soundtrack... it's by no means bad, but not a single track seems to stand out. It's like I can't praise anything about it but I can't say I hate it either so in the end it leaves me with nothing.
TheMoon
Member
Square games obviously are Square Enix's business.
I guess. But really Nintendo's not the reason I can't play Final Fantasy III or Bomberman '94 on my Gamepad and I doubt that would change even if they were clearer on Virtual Console scheduling and direction.
Konami and Square Enix actually deserve the bitching though. Trash tier the both of them.
Thanks max! Time to buy a external HDD
Ahh, I'm in the same HDD-waffling boat. Haven't bought one yet...just keep deleting and re-downloading stuff
Anyway, my pleasure; happy to help!Huh, you must've lost my address. :'(