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[N Coward Parody]

You're damn right.

I'm not sure they're going to top this fantastic gem this generation.

Though I have to say it surprises the hell out of me that their heavy hitters (Mario, Zelda, etc.) have taken the backseat to a newly introduced franchise.

Maybe EAD's bored with the Mario/Zelda formulas, maybe Pikmin 2's delays boosted its quality... I don't know...

Unfortunately, I'm betting the sales are going to be way lower than they ought to be, and once October and November roll around it's going to be completely overshadowed by the wave of shameless holiday hype-mongering.

But for now we rejoice...


*Noel Coward Parody

 

[cvxfreak]

From what I've played, yes, EAD did really well with Pikmin 2.

 

[Odysseus]

Considering they have done almost nothing this generation, it isn't really saying much. That said, Pikmin 1/2 and Wind Waker have been pretty good.

 

[AniHawk]

Pikmin 2 was surprisingly good. Their best? Very possible. My favorite? No.

 

[evilromero]

This is a hard one. I'd say Wind Waker edges out Pikmin 2, just because of its wonderfully grand scope. And Mario Sunshine has the most intuitive play mechanics of any action game ever made. So between those three I couldn't decide which is ultimately better.

 

[Speevy]

That's Animal Crossing IMO, but Pikmin 2 could take its place on my list. I'll have to play it first.

 

[Eric-GCA]

From what EAD has released thus far on the Cube, indeed, Pikmin 2 has kept me the most entertained out of their offerings.

 

[Shikamaru Ninja]

Pikmin 2 and Zelda: Four Swords Adventures are the best two EAD games.

 

[Deku Tree]

On my scale it would go something like this:

1. Wind Waker
2. Mario Sunshine
3. Pikmin 2

 

[Spike]

I hope that Zelda has the same type of polish that Pikmin 2 has. Yes, this game is EAD's crowning achievement so far this gen.

 

[Chrono]

I liked Wind Waker better but Pikmin 2 is definitely up there with Mario and Zelda. It's a shame it's not selling as good as those titles though. And I really hope we get another awesome franchises when Revolution comes out. And not a game like Animal Crossing..

 

[Speevy]

I liked Wind Waker better but Pikmin 2 is definitely up there with Mario and Zelda. It's a shame it's not selling as good as those titles though. And I really hope we get another awesome franchises when Revolution comes out. And not a game like Animal Crossing..

Animal Crossing is the most original game Nintendo has released this generation. AIAS award winner X3, highly rated on Gamerankings, over 1 million in sales worldwide. You really can't argue with that kind of success, whether you personally like it or not.

 

[Chrono]

Animal Crossing is the most original game Nintendo has released this generation. AIAS award winner X3, highly rated on Gamerankings, over 1 million in sales worldwide. You really can't argue with that kind of success, whether you personally like it or not.

I was just talking about what kind of games I'd like from EAD and not what kind of franchises gamers would like.

 

[Spike]

Animal Crossing is the most original game Nintendo has released this generation. AIAS award winner X3, highly rated on Gamerankings, over 1 million in sales worldwide. You really can't argue with that kind of success, whether you personally like it or not.

But, Animal Crossing is a last generation game.

 

[AniHawk]

But, Animal Crossing is a last generation game.

It was a late last gen game...

AC 2 needs to get the Pikmin 2/SSBM treatment.

 

[cvxfreak]

It was a late last gen game...

AC 2 needs to get the Pikmin 2/SSBM treatment.

A GC and Revolution release is possible.

I kinda wanna see what Animal Forest was like on N64, because I keep thinking it's a GC game, when it isn't.

 

[AniHawk]

A GC and Revolution release is possible.

I kinda wanna see what Animal Forest was like on N64, because I keep thinking it's a GC game, when it isn't.

Pretty much the same.

 

[PotatoeMasher]

My memory hasn't treated Pikmin well, although I enjoyed it at the time...

Is this game really all that much better? The feature list didn't seem to change up the gameplay to me...

 

[cvxfreak]

Pretty much the same.

Still, I hope I run into a copy someday at an import store or in Japan next year.

 

[worldrunover]

I don't know, I thought AC was an absolute drag.

I'd actually have to say Pikmin 2 is their best GC game. Zelda was great, but the slow parts were too often. And Sunshine was great too, but P2 is the most fun I've had from an EAD game on the GC.

 

[AniHawk]

My memory hasn't treated Pikmin well, although I enjoyed it at the time...

Is this game really all that much better? The feature list didn't seem to change up the gameplay to me...

Pikminikmin 2 :: Super Smash Bros:Super Smash Bros. Melee

 

[jarrod]

Pikmin 2 > Pikmin > Sunshine > Luigi's Mansion >Double Dash!! > The Wind Waker >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Animal Crossing

...haven't played Doshin or Four Swords yet.

 

[AirBrian]

Pikmin 2 > Pikmin > Sunshine > Luigi's Mansion >Double Dash!! > The Wind Waker >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Animal Crossing

...haven't played Doshin or Four Swords yet.

With your handheld love I'm really surprised you haven't played Four Swords yet. Great game.

 

[Speevy]

Pikmin 2 > Pikmin > Sunshine > Luigi's Mansion >Double Dash!! > The Wind Waker >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Animal Crossing

...haven't played Doshin or Four Swords yet.

Double Dash is half a game. There's like...nothing to it. And AC rocks. My favorite game EVER.

 

[jarrod]

With your handheld love I'm really surprised you haven't played Four Swords yet. Great game.

I want to... need to invest in a NES GBA so I can play with the bf.

Double Dash is half a game. There's like...nothing to it.

I have friends, maybe that makes a difference?

And AC rocks. My favorite game EVER.

Seek help.

 

[human5892]

maybe Pikmin 2's delays boosted its quality

I suspect this might be part of it. Mario Sunshine and the Wind Waker both could've benefited from at least six months' more of development time. It seems that with Pikmin 2, EAD learned this lesson.

Attention game developers: delays, so long as they improve your game, are welcome!

 

[demon]

It's alright. Would have truly been great if Itagaki had made it, though. But that's common knowledge.

 

[Speevy]

Seek help.

Bah, everyone has their favorite game. I know Animal Crossing isn't for everyone, but neither is this Katamari Damacy game that's been placed in such high regard on this forum. The point is that people like what they like.

And I have played Double Dash with friends on many occasion. Are you trying to tell me that it has even 1/4 of the multiplayer modes, options, features, cars, or anything else of your average racing game? I mean, it's fun (all EAD games are), but I expect much better from the developer. Lazy effort IMO.

 

[Dr.Guru of Peru]

Yeah, Id say so.

But it would have been TWW if they had just upped the difficulty and removed the fetch quest.

 

[human5892]

Yeah, Id say so.

But it would have been TWW if they had just upped the difficulty and removed the fetch quest.

And added a few more dungeons, and put worthwhile things on the smaller islands, and made the item acquistion more logical (i.e., as opposed to finding mega-important items just lying around and having to work very hard for non-essential ones).

It just breaks my heart to play Wind Waker and see so much wasted potential, and it's made even worse by the fact that what is there is pretty damn good.

 

[Dr.Guru of Peru]

And added a few more dungeons, and put worthwhile things on the smaller islands, and made the item acquistion more logical (i.e., as opposed to finding mega-important items just lying around and having to work very hard for non-essential ones).

It just breaks my heart to play Wind Waker and see so much wasted potential, and it's made even worse by the fact that what is there is pretty damn good.

Yeah, all that would make it better. But it'd still be a pretty good game if they just upped the difficulty and got rid of the fetch quest.

 

[clipunderground]

I LOOOOVED WIND WAKER, It takes the top spot for me. However, Pikmin 2 OWNS hard!

 

[tt_deeb]

Animal Crossing is my favorite game ever too. It's charm is unbeatable. I have Pikmin 2 sitting here unopened and I think I'm going to go play it soon.

 

[ToyMachine228]

I don't know...EAD has gone some awesome stuff for the GameCube...The Wind Waker, Pikmin 2, Animal Crossing, Super Mario Sunshine...All among my favorites of the generation.

 

[jarrod]

Bah, everyone has their favorite game. I know Animal Crossing isn't for everyone, but neither is this Katamari Damacy game that's been placed in such high regard on this forum. The point is that people like what they like.

Well, I won't begrudge anyone their favorite... even if it stinks.

And I have played Double Dash with friends on many occasion. Are you trying to tell me that it has even 1/4 of the multiplayer modes, options, features, cars, or anything else of your average racing game? I mean, it's fun (all EAD games are), but I expect much better from the developer. Lazy effort IMO.

Well it's fun... it didn't top my list either, but I'd say it was a more competent sequel than Wind Waker (which really needed another 6 months in development).