So Pikmin and W101 for about 80 Euro, nice
BramVD said:
I had the download code right at the conformation page after the purchase, and in an Email additionally
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So Pikmin and W101 for about 80 Euro, nice
I had the download code right at the conformation page after the purchase, and in an Email additionally
nobody knows but there's no good reason why you shouldn't.
the date thing probably just exists to make clear that all purchases from the beginning onwards are eligible. that should include those early GAME codes. the important part is the cut-off date. if you have the game registered by then, everything should be fine, logic would suggest (unless NoE are insane evil wizards who included a hard start-date).
Kamek Koopa
Member
I'm sorry but I can't forgive the absence of the Piklopedia
Very vague hint
The way to progress is on Brittany's side of the stream
Blatant hint
Past an electric gate, and up a hill with two cannon beetles, you'll see a nose you can interact with
Break down the rock barricade behind the electric gate that was at Brittany's half of the island. It's a relatively straight shot after that.
I'm sorry but I imagined how desperate to play you were to ask that, and I laughed very hard.
Yes, obviously not.
Exactly. Beautiful box, smoooth disc coupled with a hint of flubit is the way to go. Got TW101 for £25 ready already.
Not that desperate actually, but I thought "hey why not". I don't even have my Wii U ATM.
Pseudo_Sam
Survives without air, food, or water
i guess we'll have to enjoy the game for you then
For real, Pikmin 3 has probably one of the best box arts in recent history. It looks so lush and colorful. I don't see how anyone could resist the temptation of picking up the box at a store just to look at it.
TW101 also looks like it's going to have an equally awesome box art. Wii U has been hitting some great notes with them.
Indeed the artwork is beautiful. Pikmin artwork has always been sublime. It'll sit proudly on my shelf of intresting items.
A bit off topic but I was thinking of playing the game only on the gamepad off TV. I played the NPC Pikmin 1 and 2 but I don't like playing on the TV anymore
Plus my TV is being repaired and I have a sub 20inch replacement for a few days lol.
I wonder how it controls.
Projectjustice
Banned
I cant wait for this game!
Vampirolol
Member
Man, day 5 has been tough.
37 Pikmin died in total, I think that 40% is Gamepad fault though... tomorrow I'm going to use Wiimote + Nunchuck.
I restarted thinking that the bridge needed to be complete in a single day... lol
37 Pikmin died in total, I think that 40% is Gamepad fault though... tomorrow I'm going to use Wiimote + Nunchuck.
Indeed the artwork is beautiful. Pikmin artwork has always been sublime. It'll sit proudly on my shelf of intresting items.
A bit off topic but I was thinking of playing the game only on the gamepad off TV. I played the NPC Pikmin 1 and 2 but I don't like playing on the TV anymore
Plus my TV is being repaired and I have a sub 20inch replacement for a few days lol.
I wonder how it controls.
You can still use the Wiimote in Off-TV mode.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
Doesn't the gamepad even have a built-in sensor bar? Or did I dream that?
I was thinking about that. Mom might think I've gone mad and I might look weird pointing at a 6 inch screen but hey what other use will my 'premium' bundle stand get? ;p
Indeed it does! It surrounds the front camera iirc.
... and that is why you can do that. (works in Black Ops 2 as well)
Just try to look confident while you're doing it
Just try to look confident while you're doing it
I will assert my dominance while playing this magnificent game T_T
I started the download and decided to walk the big round with the dog, thinking the download would be ready when I got back...
....When I get back I see an error at roughly 40%. Agggrr, time wasted, still 45 minutes download time left
To be fair that sounds pretty decent for a Wii U download no?
I have no real problems with the Wii U download speed, never had.
In my country everybody has fast internet, but I have 'slow fast internet' so to speak (I don't pay them enough money ), and the download time is little over 1 hour for a 4 gig file, which seems about right for my connection.
In my country everybody has fast internet, but I have 'slow fast internet' so to speak (I don't pay them enough money
), and the download time is little over 1 hour for a 4 gig file, which seems about right for my connection.Where did you find W101 for £25 out of curiosity. Don't mind if it's an offer I can't take advantage of.
Fabthegnome
Member
Picked up a digital copy from game, thanks for the heads up!
This will be my first Pikmin experience. : D
This will be my first Pikmin experience. : D
Apophis2036
Banned
Played the first two hours today (I'm in the UK and got the game two days early from Amazon).
This has been my most anticipated WiiU game (I bought the console at launch for Pikmin 3) and it really was worth the wait.
I'm also playing using the Gamepad which actually surprised me with how accurate and fun it feels.
The visuals are really nice, I can't say the ground textures have bothered me at all, the biggest irk for me is the jaggies but since it started off life as a Wii game that can be forgiven I suppose. The overall artstyle is fantastic and the character animations are top notch.
The gameplay is the usual Pikmin fare which is so addictive and racing against the clock like the original adds a real level of strategy and panic to it.
The whole thing has the usual special Nintendo 'feeling' about it from the story and characters to the 'voice acting' and names of the items.
Kind of sad to think this could be Miyamoto's penultimate game :'(.
This has been my most anticipated WiiU game (I bought the console at launch for Pikmin 3) and it really was worth the wait.
I'm also playing using the Gamepad which actually surprised me with how accurate and fun it feels.
The visuals are really nice, I can't say the ground textures have bothered me at all, the biggest irk for me is the jaggies but since it started off life as a Wii game that can be forgiven I suppose. The overall artstyle is fantastic and the character animations are top notch.
The gameplay is the usual Pikmin fare which is so addictive and racing against the clock like the original adds a real level of strategy and panic to it.
The whole thing has the usual special Nintendo 'feeling' about it from the story and characters to the 'voice acting' and names of the items.
Kind of sad to think this could be Miyamoto's penultimate game :'(.
DaSorcerer7
Member
Yeah ..just started playing..really liking it so far. The game is beautiful.
Kamek Koopa
Member
I can't remember saying I wasn't going to enjoy the game.
what? who said that?
It really is. Those "ugly" ground textures aren't even noticeable in motion. I'd go as far as to say they look good. The rest of the visuals are quite stunning at times. It's an amazingly immersive experience so far.
Bad day on Day 5 however;
took on the (first proper boss) Mawdad, defeated him with only a few minutes to spare before sundown. Thought I had time to get the fruit and phone back to the ship.....but I didn't and I forgot to round most of my Pikmin up before the timer ran out 40 Rock Pikmin, massacred. Sleep well, brave soldiers. Sleep well
40 Rock Pikmin, massacred. Sleep well, brave soldiers. Sleep wellI gave This link to Flubit. You're familiar with Flubit right?
I assume you are but just in case you aren't! You sign up with them, fill out your details in your account and then give them a link to a product and they'll try and beat the price. I got offered £25.
Thanks. I'll give it a go tomorrow.
You can't really go wrong with £25 for Platinum goodness!
Hoping my Pikmin from Tesco arrives tomorrow! I don't know if I'll start straight away but it's nice having the game in my possession regardless!
Samurai_Heart
Member
DDL or disc? Hopefully mine will arrive tomorrow...
Apophis2036
Banned
I thought he did tbh, he is making a new IP which was rumoured to be his final game.
Obviously he will still help and advise but I imagine large Pikmin like projects are a thing of the past.
Tathanen
Get Inside Her!
My understanding is that while the GamePad indeed offers a variety of helpful info and the map, you don't actually need to use it at all. The game should be perfectly playable without those bits, and in fact, someone said you can actually call the map up on the TV with d-pad down, and even direct captains via it like on the pad.
So be glad!
There's a Piklopedia describing the various fruits you've collected with alien descriptions but no ennemy description.
Anyway 6 hours in, and it's still awesome. The level design is so good. The locations are huge, varied with even different settings in a single area.
I loved the transition from forest to desert/tropical boss area.
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It's 2.30am and I want moaaaar! Level design is excellent, it's really fun to play and game looks gorgeous indeed. Not graphic-whore gorgeous though (the ground textures are actually pretty bad) but who cares? THERE'S SUPER CUTE LITTLE PIKMINS EVERYWHERE!
Still nothing on the Premium Discount front :s
It would made sense if it only considered actual eshoip transactions instead of downloadable codes anyway. Still sucks if it stays that way.
I'm on the last boss btw!
Edit : Annnd done! This guy is a major pain in the ass. Almost 1000 pikmin killed during my playthrough :lol:
Poor guys.
Now to get those fruits.
It would made sense if it only considered actual eshoip transactions instead of downloadable codes anyway. Still sucks if it stays that way.
I'm on the last boss btw!
Edit : Annnd done! This guy is a major pain in the ass. Almost 1000 pikmin killed during my playthrough :lol:
Poor guys.
Now to get those fruits.
Vampirolol
Member
There are fruit descriptions from Brittany, interesting dialogues after every day and a bigger story. It's still something
Bought the code on game.co.uk
Was going to buy digital anyway for W101.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
I think the Premium Discount only works if you use codes after the release date. Porbably to not make reviewers "rich" in Premium Discount ;D.
Yes.