Oh good, I was waiting for his review.
The last one that comes to mind is Other M, I think. I probably feel the same way though, heh.
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Paper Mario: Sticker Star |OT| Delicious Flat Characters
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Oh good, I was waiting for his review.
The last one that comes to mind is Other M, I think. I probably feel the same way though, heh.
I liked this review, it explains the game's +- quickly. I think it's clear the most common problem people have with the games is that they feel like they can't use the stickers in a way they want. Basically, you think you're clever and then the game tells you that the sticker you chose doesn't work. I'm okay if that's the main problem, that seems like a normal video game thing to do.
What Paper Mario can learn from Scribblenauts
Nah, I had a lot of time to play. I got my copy ~2 weeks ago. And it's a short game -- took me 17 hours to beat, and that's with at least a few hours of wandering around aimlessly while I tried to figure out what to do next.
Hah! Yeah, if we're going to talk non-linearity/directionless gaming, go play La-Mulana. I DOUBT Sticker Star is as vague as that game. La-Mulana is the perfect example of going too far with being cryptic. Regardless, I'm more excited about this game after hearing all of these impressions!
is there a substantial amount of post-game content? Or at least, a Pit of 100 Trials?
CornBurrito
Member
Eww. Scribblenauts wasn't very good.
If there is, I haven't found it.
grimshawish
Banned
hmm...right okay thanks - difficulty doesn't sound quite as appealing then as I slightly hoped.
I see what you did there.
Dammit, how could they have left out a series mainstay like this. As much of a departure SPM was, it had TWO challenge towers!
So I'll just assume there isn't much to do after beating the game. Yikess.
Well, I beat the game late last night (the final boss tripped me up for a long time), so I haven't taken much time to wander around the world other than a quick stroll through town after the end credits. There could very well be a pit or some other crazy secret that I haven't found yet. Dunno!
nice.
King of the Potato People
Member
It sounds like the game is a flawed gem. That's ok with me.
I wouldn't call it a flawed gem. I'd call it a puppy. It's both adorable and frustrating, and even when it makes you really angry you can't help but smile.
But don't puppies shit everywhere?
shira
Member
Madd skillz guy. Love the OT art
SenshiManny
Banned
Hm.. quick question. Do we know if the digital version will be available the same day the retail version comes out? Or will they wait til next Thursday to release it on the eshop?
I am happy to report that in the 16 hours and 58 minutes I played it, Paper Mario: Sticker Star did not once shit on my carpet.
Same day, probably uploaded at Saturday midnight EST
T.M. MacReady
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I laughed at the thread title, well done.
SenshiManny
Banned
Oh, that'd be awesome. Thanks for the info. Was thinking I'd have to wait til next Thursday.
chickdigger802
Banned
Ahhh....
I guess I'll be posting here when I'm frustrated.
Not a big deal. I'm fine with using guides or w/e for games.
I guess I'll be posting here when I'm frustrated.
Not a big deal. I'm fine with using guides or w/e for games.
8.75! because its 0.25 less than a 9 and 0.75 better than a 8!
it was an ok review but i felt like the review didn't match the score. surely the games tediousness, throwaway story and lack of in battle-depth would necessitate a lower score?
chickdigger802
Banned
Could you have finished it without exchanging notes with other press folks?
grimshawish
Banned
ITS ONLY ON AN 82 ON METACRITIC! THATS LIKE LOADS BEHIND HALO 3!
Anyway Destructoid/Polygon seem like the main ones to wait for now.
Am'I doing this right gaf?
Anyway Destructoid/Polygon seem like the main ones to wait for now.
sorijealut
Member
If I remember correctly, the original game also had many points in the story where you didn't have a clue where to go.
Sure, it was frustrating, but it left a lasting impression. I think they just wanted to bring that back
Sure, it was frustrating, but it left a lasting impression. I think they just wanted to bring that back
Yes.
It's only because of GameXplain. It's their fault, I say! :'(
then I must be legendary because not once was I lost in Paper Mario 64.
sorijealut
Member
You make me feel bad... and sad...!
grimshawish
Banned
Mann their just fishing for hits!
[Fortunatly for the holycritic GameXplain don't actually count
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Venture Beats[68/100]
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Meccanical
Member
Well he brought up a lot of fair points.
You still use what is essentially a binary scale.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Rich (from IGN) is tweeting about this game, seems like he really doesn't like it too much. He does say though that it is a "good" game, just a very frustrating one. He also said if you are strictly 3DS then you should pick it up, but if you are getting a WiiU then you might want to skip it for something else.
Yep. Binary. It's brilliant. Metacritic never once has to cross my mind.
I'd hope it doesn't cross most reviewer's minds
grimshawish
Banned
Father_Brain
Banned
This runs at 30fps, I imagine? This game doesn't need 60fps, but it would be nice given that the last two Paper Marios (and, heck, all three Mario & Luigi titles) did.
You...
Secret Fawful
Member
I can't believe I'm the only one who sees how ridiculous it is to call getting frustrated by a video game a negative. I just...no.
Meccanical
Member
Edit: Wait, there is a reason for this.
He was frustrated because the game had some wonky design choices for how they handled progression, this is just me, but having to leave a level because it won't let you continue to find an item in another level, where you have no idea where that item is and where, is pretty bad.
I feel it breaks the flow too much.
I think it's important to distinguish between getting frustrated at yourself because of a video game and getting frustrated at a video game because of bad design. Sticker Star has more cases of the latter. Which I certainly think is a negative.