I cancelled my DQ preorder because I feel that the lack of 3D hurts its value to the point where it no longer justifies its $50 asking price. This isn't the same thing as saying that it's "unplayable", which would imply that the game is completely worthless. I still enjoyed the demo and will probably buy the game if the price comes down. Citizens of Earth is a top-down RPG which would've looked cool in 3D, but it wouldn't have affected its playability one bit, which is why I was skeptical of Jo Shishido proclaiming it to be unplayable. I was wrong, I apologized, lets move on.
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Nintendo Downloads - March 2015
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I cancelled my DQ preorder because I feel that the lack of 3D hurts its value to the point where it no longer justifies its $50 asking price. This isn't the same thing as saying that it's "unplayable", which would imply that the game is completely worthless. I still enjoyed the demo and will probably buy the game if the price comes down. Citizens of Earth is a top-down RPG which would've looked cool in 3D, but it wouldn't have affected its playability one bit, which is why I was skeptical of Jo Shishido proclaiming it to be unplayable. I was wrong, I apologized, lets move on.
Not to keep an argument going, but... you dismiss his complaint about Citizens of Earth saying 3D doesn't affect playability, but how would 3D affect the playability of Theatrhythm: DQ when all of the action takes place on a 2D plane? If anything it would make the game more difficult because you wouldn't be able to enjoy the backgrounds while focusing on the notes in the foreground at the same time.
Starwolf_UK
Member
I'm surprised the EO:U price reduction to $30 came after it had been $15 in a sale. You would think they would do the $30 first then the $15 sale...
Real sad that the SEGA 3D sale isn't yet happening in North America.
Finally, North America getting themes within a few days of their Japanese debut? Like that never happens.
Real sad that the SEGA 3D sale isn't yet happening in North America.
Finally, North America getting themes within a few days of their Japanese debut? Like that never happens.
PixalTheCat
Banned
Great week. Lots of good games. Amazing sales; even a GAFer is in with the mix. Classic VC game. Glad to see the original Trine on the Wii U. Zero negativity can possibly be had.
That said; I'll have to wait until a reward / DDP replacement is announced
I hope Steam performs well.
That said; I'll have to wait until a reward / DDP replacement is announced
I hope Steam performs well.
El Pescado
Member
I'll be downloading OutRun, F-Zero, and Trine today as well as Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. at midnight. Still waiting for Steel Diver though.
Do we have a price expectation for the AA sale(s)? Thanks!
Oh hey Pixal! (are you the same guy I know from another forum?)
Planning to pick up S.T.E.A.M.?
Also, how is the original Trine?
Great week. Lots of good games. Amazing sales; even a GAFer is in with the mix. Classic VC game. Glad to see the original Trine on the Wii U. Zero negativity can possibly be had.
That said; I'll have to wait until a reward / DDP replacement is announced
I hope Steam performs well.
Oh hey Pixal! (are you the same guy I know from another forum?)
Planning to pick up S.T.E.A.M.?
Also, how is the original Trine?
backflip10019
Member
Awesome! Anyone know the US price on the Phoenix Wright Trilogy?
Also are these live now?
Also are these live now?
PixalTheCat
Banned
Hi Max
I don't think we've met outside of me lurking and reading your wonderful posts in here
I plan to get almost all of the new releases that came out today, but not until a new reward program is released.
And the original Trine is wonderful. I recommend it for everyone. The characters are a little floaty, which may cause a bit of concern at the beginning, but it eventually feels just like home. I played both in PC and Trine 2 on Wii U.
Not until 9 PST, 10 MTN, 11 CST, Noon EST.
Hi Max
I don't think we've met outside of me lurking and reading your wonderful posts in here
I plan to get almost all of the new releases that came out today, but not until a new reward program is released.
And the original Trine is wonderful. I recommend it for everyone. The characters are a little floaty, which may cause a bit of concern at the beginning, but it eventually feels just like home. I played both in PC and Trine 2 on Wii U.
Hi, thank you for the kind words! I must've been thinking of someone else or I just have an eye out for cats.
Anyway, I haven't played either Trine game yet so it'll be good to try this one first.
BTW, totally understand wanting to wait for a new reward program. Plenty to play here so I'm planning to do the same with the exception of DKC3. We beat the second game (ridiculously fun and got pretty tough) and want to move onto 3 now. Not sure if the first feels exciting to check out since we couldn't get into it previously, but eventually I imagine we might. We'll definitely plan to go back and 100% DKC2, regardless, though.
backflip10019
Member
Thanks!
It may have been a programming loophole on the original SNES, but it's definitely not the mechanic where you tap around corners. Even on straightaways, if you were going your vehicle's top speed, you had to "push" your car to get it to move in the lane, but if you were just below the top speed, it was very responsive. In MV, I was tapping all the time, and I hated it, especially on such a small system. If it was just a programming loophole, then I wish they'd bring it back!
Edit:
Trilogy sale! Will be picking that one up this time. Will wait on GP Legends, since still have a lot of games in the queue currently, but if it goes on sale later (e.g. a theme sale again), will probably pick it up then.
Swedish Newspaper Questions The European Release Of Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson
Thought this was an interesting read. Well, summary. I don't speak Swedish. Not trying to ruffle any feathers posting this, just thought it was of interest.
Thought this was an interesting read. Well, summary. I don't speak Swedish. Not trying to ruffle any feathers posting this, just thought it was of interest.
Killer Yakuza B
Member
Fantastic week. F-Zero GP Legend and OutRun are great games, Code Name STEAM looks very good, and there's some nice themes and sales.
Really sad to see the Sega 3D Classics sale isn't for the US as well. I was already counting my pennies for Galaxy Force =_= And what's up with the WayForward discount being "for up to 25 percent off" when it was supposed to be 75% off? It's probably a typo and they meant the price if going to be reduced to 25% of the original price.
Really sad to see the Sega 3D Classics sale isn't for the US as well. I was already counting my pennies for Galaxy Force =_= And what's up with the WayForward discount being "for up to 25 percent off" when it was supposed to be 75% off? It's probably a typo and they meant the price if going to be reduced to 25% of the original price.
You're putting words in my mouth. I had previously decided that Theatrhythm DQ would be worth $56 (including shipping) based on the assumption that it would have a 3D effect similar to Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, which I found to be quite enjoyable in 3D... after finding out it does not have a 3D effect I no longer feel it is worth the $56. It's that simple.
Even if 3D doesn't improve a game's playability, I still find games more enjoyable in 3D than 2D and am willing to pay more money for a game with well-implemented 3D. On the flip side, there are very few games which I would would refuse to play in 2D or classify as "unplayable" in 2D.
Bit late considering Burst got a retail (& LE) release in EU, plus Shinovi Versus on Vita was released there as well (though digital only in UK, I think). Then Bon Appetite was released as well, though digital only in US & EU. Feels like they're complaining for the sake of complaining, seeing as this is the FOURTH game to get localized.
Buuuutttt I don't want to derail this thread when there's a SK2 localization thread & SK community.
Sucks to hear no sale on the Sega 3D Classics games, considering EU gets one. Would've gotten Galaxy Force 2 & maybe Space Harrier.
PixyJunket
Member
A neo-liberal wanting a company to censor somebody else's freedom of expression to adhere to their radical beliefs is not interesting. Unless you consider somebody noting that the sky being blue is interesting. You can read the same article a hundred times a day.
Did he say the same thing about Cho Aniki Zero? I would wager not! #AsteriskEquality
That's fair. Point taken. What is Cho Aniki Zero, BTW? I don't think I've heard of it.
PixyJunket
Member
It's a long-running (in Japan) shoot 'me up series involving nearly naked muscle men. Zero got an English release on PSP.
It's not specifically listed, so I'll say sure, 5%, just to keep hope alive for you
Ah, I see. I think that rings a faint bell, maybe. I suppose I shouldn't necessarily Google it here at work; how did it sell in the West?
PixyJunket
Member
Yeah, probably not a good idea to Google it at work.
I don't follow sales data; I know it was a digital-only PSP release in 2010, so probably not exceptional (possibly to expectations, at least).
My feeling is they believe that most Wii U owners have a 3DS and hope that they'll pick up S.T.E.A.M. this week instead.
PixyJunket
Member
Can we at least hope that Sega of America sales the first wave of 3D games before the second wave is over?
I would totally grab the rest of what I don't have (except for Altered Beast and Sonic, which are poop-tier).
I would totally grab the rest of what I don't have (except for Altered Beast and Sonic, which are poop-tier).
Seems like a pretty safe assumption to make, all things considered.
I'll second the disappointment over the lack of a Sega 3D Classics sale, since I was going to buy 5 of them if they did, but I can divert the funds to Codename STEAM. And hey, OutRun!
SerTapTap
Member
75% off the Mighty Switch Force games on Wii U and 3DS! Highly recommend both. 1 has high res 2D graphics on Wii U, pixelart on 3DS, 2 is identical pixel art on both platforms. MSF1 HD also has extra levels on Wii U, I think, I only own that one.
The latest Shantae game is also on sale, much less of a discount but still worth a pickup
The latest Shantae game is also on sale, much less of a discount but still worth a pickup
PixyJunket
Member
I'll put my chips in the "Mighty Switch Force is awesome" pile, buy both at that price.
And wear headphones.
Also, I desperately want the Hooligan Sisters to have a spinoff game. Anybody from WayForward listening?
And wear headphones.
Also, I desperately want the Hooligan Sisters to have a spinoff game. Anybody from WayForward listening?
Yeah, $1.50 (or $2.50 for Hyper Drive Edition) for Mighty Switch Force 1 & 2 are great prices.
Also, if you dig the soundtrack, you can support the artist (Jake Kaufman) by visiting his site. You can download OSTs for games like Mighty Switch Force 1 & 2, Double Dragon Neon, Shovel Knight, Shantae & The Pirate's Curse, & more. He lets you name your price, so you can download for free, or you can donate a little bit to help him out.
Also, if you dig the soundtrack, you can support the artist (Jake Kaufman) by visiting his site. You can download OSTs for games like Mighty Switch Force 1 & 2, Double Dragon Neon, Shovel Knight, Shantae & The Pirate's Curse, & more. He lets you name your price, so you can download for free, or you can donate a little bit to help him out.
SerTapTap
Member
Absolutely, great soundtracks on all of them. And the extra hard levels in MSF HD have some chill remixes of the other tracks (to contrast all the frustration, death and resetting that's going to be happening.)
Hm, if that Pokemon Hanafuda theme is anywhere near as good as the regular Hanafuda theme I will HAVE to get it.
Sorry, I didn't realize you were taking price into account. My bad.
Sorry, I didn't realize you were taking price into account. My bad.
PixyJunket
Member
Is that the Kimino Girl music from Ecruteak City I hear? It's good... but not good enough to dethrone "Elegance", I'm afraid!
SerTapTap
Member
360MB as of one of their updates apparently, not sure the exact size on my wii U
SEGA gods!? I think they've been shown countless times to not exist
You sure about that? How else would a failed console producer still be releasing any games today?
I'm surprised they didn't go with "Perma-Junior" like the Real Abed has this time. Maybe there's eventual hope for me to return to Member Status (third membership's the charm!).
I haven't been told yet, but I presume it was an overabundance of silliness.
The Nintendo Gods...You sure about that? How else would a failed console producer still be releasing any games today?
