OrbitalBeard
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You're not alone, as I've been very satisfied with Nintendo's VC lineup this year. I'm honestly in no rush for N64 or DS games to be added, though I'll be happy when they arrive.
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Nintendo Downloads - November 2014
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You're not alone, as I've been very satisfied with Nintendo's VC lineup this year. I'm honestly in no rush for N64 or DS games to be added, though I'll be happy when they arrive.
Reposting my question from the Pokémon TCG OT here in case anyone here might know:
Are you only supposed to receive one Pokémon ORAS demo code from buying either Pokémon Puzzle Challenge/TCG or do you get one from each? My friend didn't get his second code from his Pokémon TCG receipt and is confused.
Are you only supposed to receive one Pokémon ORAS demo code from buying either Pokémon Puzzle Challenge/TCG or do you get one from each? My friend didn't get his second code from his Pokémon TCG receipt and is confused.
Runner 2 is way easier, only difficult if you're going for all of the gold pieces really.
So I got Dracula X (SNES)
I know some didn't have the kindest words fort it in the previous thread but after my 1st playthrough, which took me a bit more than 3 hours ( a good chunk of that was spent on the final boss), I must say really like it.
I booted up the game and was really surprised to see Richter jump to and from the stairs in the demo reel. I quickly tried it and it feels amazing. I never thought I would live to see day when I wouldn't dread stairs in a classic Castlevania games. But it's not just the stairs, your character feels way more agile than in I, III and Rondo; your jump is huge to the point that overshooting platforms can be a problem and you can even horizontally adjust your vertical jump a little. The game puts your added mobility to good use by emphasizing platforming but I still felt overpowered. For example, I breezed through the series' staple Clock Tower section with Medusa heads as jumping to and from the stairs allowed me to just dash past enemies. I won't lie and say that it didn't feel great but looking back I feel they should have toned down your movement a little. Same with your attacks.
The whip's range is huge (it's always fully upgraded) and they even buffed the subweapons; axe has a bigger hit box, holy water seem to come out quicker and travels farther and even the knife doesn't feel useless as they improved it's vertical hitbox. The cross doesn't seem noticeably different but it was always great.
I presume I got the worst ending so I may regret saying this later on when I try to get the other ones, but I wish the game was a little harder, especially as it doesn't seem to have be a hard mode. To it's credit, the final boss is really hard but unfortunately it's the tedious kind of hard.
BTW, I found it kind of hilarious that the spear knights are some of the toughest enemies in the game as they are trash tier in igavanias. I'm also starting to see why people complained about the recycled enemies...
I know some didn't have the kindest words fort it in the previous thread but after my 1st playthrough, which took me a bit more than 3 hours ( a good chunk of that was spent on the final boss), I must say really like it.
I booted up the game and was really surprised to see Richter jump to and from the stairs in the demo reel. I quickly tried it and it feels amazing. I never thought I would live to see day when I wouldn't dread stairs in a classic Castlevania games. But it's not just the stairs, your character feels way more agile than in I, III and Rondo; your jump is huge to the point that overshooting platforms can be a problem and you can even horizontally adjust your vertical jump a little. The game puts your added mobility to good use by emphasizing platforming but I still felt overpowered. For example, I breezed through the series' staple Clock Tower section with Medusa heads as jumping to and from the stairs allowed me to just dash past enemies. I won't lie and say that it didn't feel great but looking back I feel they should have toned down your movement a little. Same with your attacks.
The whip's range is huge (it's always fully upgraded) and they even buffed the subweapons; axe has a bigger hit box, holy water seem to come out quicker and travels farther and even the knife doesn't feel useless as they improved it's vertical hitbox. The cross doesn't seem noticeably different but it was always great.
I presume I got the worst ending so I may regret saying this later on when I try to get the other ones, but I wish the game was a little harder, especially as it doesn't seem to have be a hard mode. To it's credit, the final boss is really hard but unfortunately it's the tedious kind of hard.
BTW, I found it kind of hilarious that the spear knights are some of the toughest enemies in the game as they are trash tier in igavanias. I'm also starting to see why people complained about the recycled enemies...
Incitemaybe
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I had no idea this got moved to community, I had to google this shit 
I think you can redeem codes online... haven't done it myself yet, but here's the site https://eshop.nintendo.net/redeem#/
Thanks. Worked perfectly.
Downloaded Tengami and I have the first Mario Kart DLC lined up. Picked up Life Force randomly too because I had just enough left for an NES game. Does anyone have any clue as to when Wayforward will be dropping Shantae and the Pirate's Curse on the U? Been holding out on the 3DS version because I'd much rather play that piece on my TV.
Nintendo's not the problem with VC. It's Square Enix and Konami.
Woohoo! Mario Kart Super Circuit is out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvASakq9uKo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvASakq9uKo
SO I just interviewed Ackk Studios a few hours ago, they of Chormophore: Two Brothers Director's Cut and I have learned a few things. Firstly, I have learned that they are using the Wii U Gamepad to not only have Off-TV Play but they are going to have a Game Boy boarder. Also, some other implantations are planned but those are going to be plot specific and thus nothing more was mentioned. Also, it has been confirmed that Y2K is coming to the Wii U.
I had no idea this got moved to community, I had to google this shit
LOL
me too.
I'm getting a 50 eshop card, and I'm planning to get Shovel Knights, Stealth Inc2 and Tengami. not bad!
Could you be specific?
TheMoon
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Don't pretend like October never happened lol. Remember how you got all the GBA Castlevanias, Demon's Crest and Gargoyle's Quest 2? The latter two of which people were begging for since Wii VC days? Be civil.
Y2K was announced as a Wii U game initially. That's not news.
Yes, and like e4, it only gives you bonus puzzles for having e1-3.
TheMoon
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Why don't they want our money ...it could be so easy.
Just checked, and nope, we don't have those at the moment.
TheMoon
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Captain Toad is a mid-budget title everywhere. It's $39, 39, £29.
terrisus
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I would seriously buy every single Square, Enix, or Square-Enix game released on the VC.
I know that but still this is just seemed to low, guess the answer is that I live in Europe...
Lumpy Onion
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For some reason I started playing Mario Brothers last night since it is included with Yoshi's Island GBA (and the other SMB advance games too). I don't like Mario Bros and it was something I didn't enjoy at all in NES Remix. But this version is so retooled from it's original incarnation that it feels like a whole new game. The character physics are actually really responsive and enjoyable to control. It also has themed level backgrounds and the enemy placement is exciting. So yeah, as someone who hates the original Mario Bros this game had me playing for quite a while and having a lot of fun. If anyone is on the fence for either Mario Advance game I think this bonus game makes either a real bargain.
I love the Mario Bros. game included with the SMA series. It's pretty addictive and the physics are much better than in the original. I think the highest I've made it is...Phase 39? Maybe? It's tough!
TheMoon
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Looking at what's on Japanese eShop I'd immediately buy (well, $1-1.50 upgrade) FF1-3, Secret of Mana, Ogre Battle, Mystic Quest, Legend of Kage and Bubble Bobble. It's only going to get more painful too as the GBA games start rolling in.
Lumpy Onion
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It really feels like one of those "just one more level!" kinda games. I find that kind of stuff to be really satisfying, but those later levels can really become trying and I remember going in panic mode towards the end.
It's even in Mario & Luigi RPG. That's where I played that version on VC
Wow that game really got around. Totally forgot it was in there even though I own that one.
terrisus
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It's even in Mario & Luigi RPG. That's where I played that version on VC
Oh yes, I totally forgot they included it there. I always thought that was kind of odd, not that I'm complaining!
It really is. And they truly become very tense levels as you get further in! I'm sure there are people out there who've made it much further than I have, but when you have those speedy crabs + icicles...eek! I can barely keep focused, haha. Any idea how far you've made it so far?
Unless you value your eyes. I still can't believe the Virtual Boy was a real product. My eyes wince thinking about it.
terrisus
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Hey, the Virtual Boy is an awesome system.
Don't take the fact that I had a stroke and now have significant vision issues as any indication that it's bad or anything.
Really >.>
Oh, terry.
I'd use one of your terry-brand .gifs but it seems in poor taste somehow.
ETA: that is probably the ultimate burn to Nintendo. I adore Nintendo of course but you really slapped them down there.
terrisus
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Oh, terry.
I'd use one of your terry-brand .gifs but it seems in poor taste somehow.
ETA: that is probably the ultimate burn to Nintendo. I adore Nintendo of course but you really slapped them down there.
Nah, it's alright :þ
And, I really do love my Virtual Boy.
I even made a Walkthrough/FAQ for Wario Land <3
OrbitalBeard
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sörine;138797434 said:
This is true, though Konami has gotten a bit better. Still, I wish they'd bring TG-16 over here.
SE is just disappointment all around.
terrisus
Member
Spoiler:
No one =(
Seriously, for a quick and easy comparison, since they keep track of this stuff now, my GameFAQs listing for my Wario Land FAQ/Walkthrough only has 1,590 hits... As compared to my Chrono Trigger (DS) FAQ/Walkthrough, at 73,223 hits.
Heck, my Mother 3 (GBA) review has 13,789 hits.
Writing a Virtual Boy FAQ/Walkthrough is pretty much a complete waste of time >.>
But, it was fun =)
Whoa, 73K hits! That's neat. I bet you feel like it was worth the effort, then. I don't think I ever made a guide for a game but I think I worked on editing one once for my old Nintendo site back in the day. I might be confusing this with IGN's printable Insider guides, though. They're kind of running together in my mind.
Actually it wasn't because the game was announced off of the Playstation blog.
astrogamer
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Y2K was announced several months ago around PAX East, they've been doing screeenshot saturday for a while now. I think the game was being considered for being a Wii U console exclusive at some point.
terrisus
Member
Well, you know me, I just love Chrono Trigger, and everything to do with Chrono Trigger.
I have like a dozen different FAQs/Walkthroughs/Guides, but that's the one with the most views (at least there).
I have stuff up on IGN too, and they had asked me if I would be willing to do a Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes guide for them, but I passed on it (I've never played any game in the series, and that game was basically a remake of another one anyway,, so I figured I wouldn't be a very good fit for it). I said for them to keep me in mind for other stuff in the future, but that was the only time they ever asked me to do one.
Ah well. I haven't really done any guides in like 9 years anyway :þ
Well, whatever the case, it is still coming in case anybody was fretting about things.
Still another year or so out.
terrisus
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Psh, Y10K will be here before we know it.