How come the entire review is shown while playing the classic controller? Maybe that's why they had problems with the controls?
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Pandora's Tower |UN-OT| The Rainfall Comes To An End
- Thread starter Jawmuncher
- Start date
How come the entire review is shown while playing the classic controller? Maybe that's why they had problems with the controls?
The GT review made me remember how bad changing directions during swinging is. I eventually got used to it, but one room in the fire tower made me rage because I fell to the lower floor so many times.
Never had any control problems otherwise (Wiimote +nunchuk).
Arc Christelle
Member
Hey.... whatchu doin talkin to my woman?!!
But this summary is definitely on point.
Yeah the fixed camera is not the most friendly thing in the game. At one point it was a solution to avoiding technical issues, issues that have been eliminated in now the modern gaming age.
I'm in the middle of this game, and I'm really surprised by how much I like it. It has the DNA of Nier, Panzer Dragoon, Rygar, and SotC. The game has lots of character; I really enjoy Mavda. My only annoyance is the protagonist's hair. This needs to stop.
For those who like the slightly janky Japanese titles with decently conceived worlds, this game is certainly worth it. I'm enjoying it much more than any recent AAA titles.
Guacamelee + Pandora's Tower is an interesting, very satisfying combination.
For those who like the slightly janky Japanese titles with decently conceived worlds, this game is certainly worth it. I'm enjoying it much more than any recent AAA titles.
Guacamelee + Pandora's Tower is an interesting, very satisfying combination.
Likewise. Just beat the 4th tower boss and it was awesome and challenging. Game is a PS2-like gem.
Jawmuncher
Member
Finally beat the game today. Absolutely loved it for the most part. Really wish we would've seen more games like this on the Wii. Can't wait to finish the other operation rainfall games.
Thoughts:
-Really like the final boss and its arena. Would love to play that in HD.
-enjoyed the game being more about exploring the dungeons than all out combat
-Elena is one of the best female characters in recent years.
-the chain is a nice and unique use of the wiimote, and really adds to the gameplay
Only negatives I have are the second half of dungeons feel a tad recycled. One boss is a major pain mainly do to the camera. Money seems scarce as well as potions unless you want to grind or know how to manage/play.
With that said still loved it. Definitely one of the best titles on Wii.
Thoughts:
-Really like the final boss and its arena. Would love to play that in HD.
-enjoyed the game being more about exploring the dungeons than all out combat
-Elena is one of the best female characters in recent years.
-the chain is a nice and unique use of the wiimote, and really adds to the gameplay
Only negatives I have are the second half of dungeons feel a tad recycled. One boss is a major pain mainly do to the camera. Money seems scarce as well as potions unless you want to grind or know how to manage/play.
With that said still loved it. Definitely one of the best titles on Wii.
IceDoesntHelp
Banned
Didn't realize there was an NA OT, so accidently posted in the EU one.
Well guys...I haven't played this game for a while...and I can't bring myself to it.
It's very boring to me even though I enjoy games of this (these?) type(s). It's something I will have to play over the summer. I do, however, think that the $36 was well worth it. I want to support XSEED for bringing this over!
It's very boring to me even though I enjoy games of this (these?) type(s). It's something I will have to play over the summer. I do, however, think that the $36 was well worth it. I want to support XSEED for bringing this over!
Okay so I'm at the last tower and I keep getting this bug where it freezes up my Wii U as soon as I select the tower to go to.
Quick Google Search shows that this is a problem specifically with the NA version? Can any of our local XSEED GAFers comment on this? Super frustrating, rebooted my system at least 10 times trying to load up the tower and it refuses to work. Even more salt on the wound because it takes a while for the Wii U to boot up in Wii mode even with the firmware update and it's a hard lock so I have to physically unplug the Wii U power adapter each time.
Talking about Dawn/Dusk and it happens when I choose EITHER of them.
This has been discussed extensively in this thread.
Some things to try:
1) Generate a cutscene by giving Elena a piece of beast flesh, sleep until she awakens the next day, then go right to those towers.
2) Save and quit, copy your save file to a new save slot in the main menu, then load it up and go to those towers.
Very frustrating not knowing if your game is going to load. I have not found a sequence of events that loads every time, so keep at it.
ChuyMasta
Member
Could someone explain how to open the doors that "You need a key for"
There's always one in each tower and I am thinking this is some sort of New game feature?
Also, is there a 100% easy to ready walk trough of the game? I can't beat the 8th tower =/
(The female water version)
And I'm barely at 50% completion so Im thinking I missed a LOT of stuff.
There's always one in each tower and I am thinking this is some sort of New game feature?
Also, is there a 100% easy to ready walk trough of the game? I can't beat the 8th tower =/
(The female water version)
And I'm barely at 50% completion so Im thinking I missed a LOT of stuff.
I finally got the game and played through the tutorial segment, and it looks promising so far. I'm in the middle of playing through RE4Wii, so I guess I'll get back to Pandora's Tower when I finish the former game (or get tired of it).
Anyone got some general tips for getting started with the game? I read from the game manual that I'll have to regularily go back to the observatory and feed Elena monster flesh to keep her from transforming into a monster, and that I can get different items depending on whether I simply hit enemies until they die or use my chain once they turn red. I've only battled the first enemy so far, but it seemed like I'd have to learn enemy attack patterns to beat them based on how that fight went, which looks fun.
Anyone got some general tips for getting started with the game? I read from the game manual that I'll have to regularily go back to the observatory and feed Elena monster flesh to keep her from transforming into a monster, and that I can get different items depending on whether I simply hit enemies until they die or use my chain once they turn red. I've only battled the first enemy so far, but it seemed like I'd have to learn enemy attack patterns to beat them based on how that fight went, which looks fun.
Jawmuncher
Member
The key is a New Game+ item.
Sadly no easy way for the water towers best bet is finding a lets play. It's what I had to do in the same tower.
Only tips would be to make sure you get dropping or pulsating flesh before you go back to the house. That's when you aim the chain and waggle the remote to pull it out. Aside from that make good use of the charge attack and upgrade weapon you'll mainly want to use. No need to ever really use one over the other accept for a few boss fights (but that's due to the speed you get when weapon is equipped over the actual damage output)
ChuyMasta
Member
Alrighty! I finished the game.
Got the S ending, but my percent was 74%
Is it worth going through the trouble for the rest of the endings? I read FAQ's on how to unlock them....seems like a pain.
Timewise, what commitment am I looking at? 10 hours? 20?
And, I REALLY liked this game. I can only play in short spurs and the set up for this game was great. It took me like weeks to finish a tower. I usually just broke one chain, went back to Elena, gave her the meat, saved, quit.
I want to replay again, but Im not sure about hunting down the endings. I'm just interested in the Key.
Ohh yeah!
Got the S ending, but my percent was 74%
Is it worth going through the trouble for the rest of the endings? I read FAQ's on how to unlock them....seems like a pain.
Timewise, what commitment am I looking at? 10 hours? 20?
And, I REALLY liked this game. I can only play in short spurs and the set up for this game was great. It took me like weeks to finish a tower. I usually just broke one chain, went back to Elena, gave her the meat, saved, quit.
I want to replay again, but Im not sure about hunting down the endings. I'm just interested in the Key.
Ohh yeah!
Yeah I didn't see it earlier in the thread. This managed to work for me though, with a slight variation. As soon as I fed Elena flesh I slept until 7 am.
Great game, loved everything about the last battle.
Scofield94941
Member
bought this game at launch and just started it, WOW I'm kind of blown away from only an hour of playing. It gives me an ICO, Shadow of the colossus feel to it so far with a hint of god of war and devil may cry. Love it
efyu_lemonardo
May I have a cookie?
I'm hoping they at least broke even, they should be fairly good at estimating sales for small releases like this by now, but even if they lost a bit of money on it, they probably gained a lot of good will, and The Last Story was also said to be their most profitable project (or best selling one..), so it was probably a good move on their part.
Hm, kind of disappointed to see so few pages here. That said, I picked this up new and sealed just yesterday from GameStop (it's on sale for $20 as of this post). From what I've played so far, unlike with Xenoblade and The Last Story, it feels like I'm limiting myself by using the CC Pro, so I'm going to try Wiimote+nunchuck when I go back.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
oh god i should take advantage of this
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
so I just bought this game online today, when it comes in the mail I guess ill be giving updates on my progress in the game and i hope to have fun with it