The system can't differentiate which you're pointing at since you could just as well put some candles in the corner of the room, far away from the TV and point at those.
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Pikmin 3 |OT| Starvation, Slavery, and Savage Creatures in a Cute, Colorful Package
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The system can't differentiate which you're pointing at since you could just as well put some candles in the corner of the room, far away from the TV and point at those.
SpoonyBard
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Just got the pink pikmin, the game is getting more and more complex. It's interesting how well everything is balanced in the game. The daily time limit is just right for levels this size, and the levels are large enough to be interesting, but not so huge that it takes too long to walk from one place to an another. And there are enough fruits to keep you alive, even if you take your time exploring.
I'm not nearly good enough with analog sticks to aim enemies to specific body parts, maybe I should switch to using Wiimote after all. And managing three separate groups of Pikmin is too much hassle, I prefer to use one main Pikmin force, and use another character just to collect stray Pikmins etc.
I'm not nearly good enough with analog sticks to aim enemies to specific body parts, maybe I should switch to using Wiimote after all. And managing three separate groups of Pikmin is too much hassle, I prefer to use one main Pikmin force, and use another character just to collect stray Pikmins etc.
What's this - lock on? Does it adjust the camera to keep me facing the enemy? That's my biggest issue with bosses - lack of decent camera controls.
But the gamepad has a sensor bar so wouldn't make it possible?
SpoonyBard
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Yes, it's bit like in Metroid Prime..
That's what I'm saying, the console doesn't know WHICH you're pointing at. So the suggested mechanic of "having to point at the screen and/or pad to interact" (as in both do different things) doesn't work. The console only registers that you are pointing at a sensor bar, not where that sensor bar is (see my candle example). So unless the part on the TV and GamePad is the same, you can't really use that. In the case of Pikmin 3 that translates to: you either play with the Wiimote on the TV and use the touch screen with your fingers or you're using Off-TV with the Wiimote pointing at the GamePad's built-in sensor bar for reference.
Playing on the TV with the Wiimote and then pointing at the GamePad sensor bar as a replacement for the touch-interaction (directing captains around) wouldn't work.
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is there the equivalent of the c-stick movement in this game?
addyb
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Not been on my Wii U for months but ordered this earlier so should be with me on Tuesday. Still got a big 3DS backlog to get through but what the hell.
Not read all the thread yet and as I havent played a pikmin game before I wanted to ask is the Wii mote and nunchuk the best control method for it? I was just planning on using the gamepad but will dig out the wiimotes if its far better. If its minimal I won't bother.
For anyone that's completed it is there any replay value for the single player game? Unlockables etc.
Not read all the thread yet and as I havent played a pikmin game before I wanted to ask is the Wii mote and nunchuk the best control method for it? I was just planning on using the gamepad but will dig out the wiimotes if its far better. If its minimal I won't bother.
For anyone that's completed it is there any replay value for the single player game? Unlockables etc.
addyb
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I guess if I never try the wiimote I won't know what I'm missing anyway so will more than likely just stick to the gamepad.
Just got all fruits and finished the game.
I already spent 28 hours on this game since I got it last Tuesday.
I think I spend around 15h in single player and 13h playing multi.
I didn't think Bingo Battle would be this strategic.
I don't have much complaint about the game, maybe the day-night cycle is a bit short but I guess that's just proof the gameplay is addicting.
Pikmin 3 is my GOTY at the moment.
I already spent 28 hours on this game since I got it last Tuesday.
I think I spend around 15h in single player and 13h playing multi.
I didn't think Bingo Battle would be this strategic.
I don't have much complaint about the game, maybe the day-night cycle is a bit short but I guess that's just proof the gameplay is addicting.
Pikmin 3 is my GOTY at the moment.
Nocturnowl
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Whoever decided that this entry could use a nice drop of rain has my thanks, rain in games is always awesome.
To be fair, I thought the thread was merely going to be there to keep all the relevant info in one place and it would be easy to post updates (if any).
Outtrigger888
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ArchangelWest
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Wow. I don't know how many times I will end up saying this, but this game is beautiful.
Hey, three of those are mine
Ill also add a coue more of mine:
The next is one of my favourites, because I got out if the boundaries, but it's a little spoilery.
So many nice little, quirky details in this game.
Like, what is that Rubber Duck doing, floating randomly around like this?
There were several "Rubber Ducky" incidents in which the captain made his fame... as stated by Alph early in the game.
Not sure if the length of the game is as bad as made out to be,
Spent most of the weekend on it, spent close to 20hrs and 50 days and am getting close to the finish now. Granted, I played with the girlfriend tag in/tag out. Seems like a lot of content.
Great game. The design and balance are typical Nintendo gold class and the highlight.
Spent most of the weekend on it, spent close to 20hrs and 50 days and am getting close to the finish now. Granted, I played with the girlfriend tag in/tag out. Seems like a lot of content.
Great game. The design and balance are typical Nintendo gold class and the highlight.
Dunkelgrau
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What I meant is: You have to put the Wiimote and Nunchuck out of your hands and grab to the gamepad, when you want to navigate with the touchscreen. I navigate with the gamepad very often, so that feels very annoying.
You also have those radio messages: It doesn’t feel good to look at them, when you don’t have the gamepad in your hands.
]blacky[;73492473 said:
I agree, it's the only big con I have against the game.
They should have done like in Four Swords Adventure when you play solo without GBA, with the virtual gamepad screen popping in the TV screen - They sorta do it but it's too small to read and you can't navigate it.
1 or 2 buttons aren't used on the wiimote I think? They should have use them to pause the game and pop the gamepad screen and menus on the TV, and then point the TV on the map to use the gamepad functions.
and I quote...
These are some really nice shots!
Let me post more!
If you pan over a little bit you can take a peak into my garden! ;-)
and see this:
of course the day I get Pikmin 3 is the day that everything is wet outside and cloudy so I can't take a wonderful garden/summer pic ... best I could do without getting myself wet.
]blacky[;73492473 said:
Why put it away? Just use your index finger?
Anyway, time to finally pop the game in! HYPED!
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
Did you also get the platinum medals in coop? I only did it in single player, I hope I can convince my gf to do the coop ones with me. They show seperately! Also, I'm still missing one nasty fruit right of the area where the sandworm was fought. Crazy that I seemingly can't find it ^^.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
Besides the charge attack: No.
Hey, I didn't know that! I was playing the missions only on co-op because my girlfriend really loves this game. Usually she gets bored quite fast, but now she is the one that pushes for playing again and again to get them medals!
Having separate leaderboards for single and co-op makes this even more re-playable for me! It will occupy all my spare time until W101. Great game!
I still like the gamepad better than the wiimote, I rather adjust to the worse targeting system on the gamepad than to the lack of camera control on the wiimote (no, using Z doesn't help that much unless you lock on something). And in addition you have also the map right in your hands.
I think you get an equipment that does dodge?
]blacky[;73492473 said:
After having finally played day-1: you really do not need to put anything out of your hands. It is designed, as I expected, in such a way that you only ever need your index finger which means you don't need to put anything away. You can choose to do this while the game is paused or not.
Some of you not knowing about lock-on and cursor movements, maybe consider looking at the manual? All they do is put controls onto a fold-out these days so there's really no effort required (for those with the digital, you don't even need to grab the box as the digital manual is right there).
Pikmin are sticking closer together, they are less likely to run off of a narrow ridge and for the directed attack, there's now the lock-on + charge attack (see manual).
Heavy's Sandvich
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Finished it.
Now onto the challenges. I think this is my game of the year so far.
Now onto the challenges. I think this is my game of the year so far.
With Pikmin, I've finally found a (great) implementation for the (apparently) odd Gamepad base (not the charging one, of course, but the "simple" one).
I play with remote-nunchak in my hands, with the Gamepad on that base aside me on the couch.
It's simply perfect.
Dunkelgrau
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This conversation becomes surreal.
So tell me please how you manage to use the GO HERE!-Function without taking the damn gamepad in your hands? Telepathy?
Chance Hale
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Hey, three of those are mine
How can I kill that ;-;
I'm starting to believe this will require an update and some DLC involvement.
Also, is there someone who did a list of those memos locations? I think I've 6 ATM.
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Linkstrikesback
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Don't get your hopes up: Remember, they thought a different title screen was a adequate reward for 1million coins in NSMB2.
It's be great if it was some DLC, but I doubt it.
close ur eyes and press A...
If you pan over a little bit you can take a peak into my garden! ;-)
and see this:
of course the day I get Pikmin 3 is the day that everything is wet outside and cloudy so I can't take a wonderful garden/summer pic ... best I could do without getting myself wet.
Did a copy of Pikmin 3 just sprout on your garden?
Did a copy of Pikmin 3 just sprout on your garden?
Where else would video games come from? Don't they all just grow out in the wild? Mom?
The Librarian
Banned
A "little"? :|
For those who haven't played the game, nobody click on that last link unless you want a really, really neat surprised spoiled for you.