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Pilotwings Resort |OT| Slip the surly bonds of Earth
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Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
This is probably the most disappointing game out of the three I've bought.
With RR3D I knew what I was getting into, lower expectations and whatnot, but in the end it was a pretty cool surprise for a RR fan like myself, SSFIV is a great game although I have to admit it's the only one where I'm bummed out by the "tiny" screen, where with the others it's perfectly fine. And then there's this game.
PW's gameplay is very good but I never expected it not to be, Monster Games has pulled a great job with this 3DS rendition, so the fact that is lacking in content bugs me even worse (it doesn't help that I already explored almost every inch of Wuhu Island in Wii Sports Resort).
What I was NOT expecting, especially not with such simple graphics, was the performance to be so shitty.
In 3D there are moments were the framerate gets in the lower 10s, seriously what the fuck Nintendo. Pilotwings should always be about the smoothness of flying, the 3D effect is deliciously cute (I can handle it fine up to 30% slider which gives it a nice balance imo) and it gives you that satisfying feeling that it's helping you on pulling off those dives into the rings, but man there's no reason this game has to stutter this much in 3D mode.
With RR3D I knew what I was getting into, lower expectations and whatnot, but in the end it was a pretty cool surprise for a RR fan like myself, SSFIV is a great game although I have to admit it's the only one where I'm bummed out by the "tiny" screen, where with the others it's perfectly fine. And then there's this game.
PW's gameplay is very good but I never expected it not to be, Monster Games has pulled a great job with this 3DS rendition, so the fact that is lacking in content bugs me even worse (it doesn't help that I already explored almost every inch of Wuhu Island in Wii Sports Resort).
What I was NOT expecting, especially not with such simple graphics, was the performance to be so shitty.
In 3D there are moments were the framerate gets in the lower 10s, seriously what the fuck Nintendo. Pilotwings should always be about the smoothness of flying, the 3D effect is deliciously cute (I can handle it fine up to 30% slider which gives it a nice balance imo) and it gives you that satisfying feeling that it's helping you on pulling off those dives into the rings, but man there's no reason this game has to stutter this much in 3D mode.
zero margin
Member
Ordered this with all my amazon credit from launch so basically ended up free. Already had SSFIV and GR.
shawnlreed
Member
Anyone else notice the hillside house on Wuhu Island that has its lights on at night?
If you are near it, you can hear the sound of Mario dying in Super Mario Bros, and some text appears at the top of the screen "Sounds like someones playing their NES, and could use some pointers"
If you are near it, you can hear the sound of Mario dying in Super Mario Bros, and some text appears at the top of the screen "Sounds like someones playing their NES, and could use some pointers"
canadian crowe
Member
Pretty fun game so far. Great tech showcase (which is what I wanted) and looks like a fun casual game.
One thing i hate is that the landmarks in free play mode don't save. How am I supposed to find 75 in 90 seconds?
One thing i hate is that the landmarks in free play mode don't save. How am I supposed to find 75 in 90 seconds?
AceBandage
Banned
canadian crowe said:
They have a Check Mark in them if you've already visited them.
canadian crowe
Member
Really? That's great. I just noticed that they were green again, but I did hit replay level so maybe I had to exit out.AceBandage said:
RaySpencer
Member
FFFfffffffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Missing 1 Balloon in both the jet pack and glider, 1 Mii trophy, and 2 gold rings.
DRIVING ME CRAZY 4 AND A HALF MINUTES AT A TIME!!!!!!!!
Missing 1 Balloon in both the jet pack and glider, 1 Mii trophy, and 2 gold rings.
DRIVING ME CRAZY 4 AND A HALF MINUTES AT A TIME!!!!!!!!
canadian crowe
Member
This game is awesome. It really shows off the 3D is a subtle and tasteful manner. No massive in your face 3D effects. It really proves that the 3D is a pretty great technological step for games. Somebody said in one of the 3DS threads that the experience was like going from last gen to current gen for him, and I agree. Purchase validated, thanks Pilotwings!
SkyMasterson
Member
Nobiru said:
Haha, I know it sucks!
It's also bullshit that free flight doesn't have unlimited time to free roam. Unless it's some secret unlock, but I doubt it. So weak Nintendo, so weak.
EvilDick34
Banned
Guys, what is with the colored balloons that replace the white ones?
AceBandage
Banned
EvilDick34 said:
Those are ones you already got.
Only the White ones are new balloons.
RaySpencer
Member
Nobiru said:
well, forget all that anger! Switched to night time, since someone recommended it somewhere, and got everything I needed pretty quick, haha.
Yay done!
Now on to Shadow Wars.
i am seriously wondering if there isn't someting wrong with your system. i'm very sensitive to framerate problems and i've reported all of rayman 3d's framerate drops in its official thread. but i honestly can't remember experiencing a single hitch in pw's framerate. it runs at a constant, buttery smooth 30 fps for me.Dash Kappei said:
Phife Dawg
Member
It has very slight drops here and there but never in the 10s. I am also super sensitive to framerate issues fwiw.jarosh said:
was slightly disappointed initially, but this game really has grown on me. about 6 hours in, probably another 2 hours or so to go.
my only complaint is with the colour of the handglider rings - they turn from gold to silver, but from a distance its hard to tell.
e.g. oh look, a ring i haven't been through! *gets closer* bah its a silver one, now i've wasted all that time getting here and now i need to find a thermal to get some height again grrrrr
my only complaint is with the colour of the handglider rings - they turn from gold to silver, but from a distance its hard to tell.
e.g. oh look, a ring i haven't been through! *gets closer* bah its a silver one, now i've wasted all that time getting here and now i need to find a thermal to get some height again grrrrr
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Never had a single drop in framerate here, really.
Mockingbird
Member
Man, this game is so awesome. I'm 9 hours in and have still yet to complete it! I've been trying to perfect every mission; plus, I've just finished getting all the currently available collectibles in free-flight mode. This game is very fun! Getting perfects is no easy task either! Landing perfectly is pretty difficult. I love it! Right now I'm on silver class and only have 4/9 perfects there.
Been playing this all weekend. Flying Squirrel Suit omg ♥♥♥ I hope there's more missions ahead with that one.
The 3D effect is nice and all, but the game just looks good without it. Too bad the 3D is more of a gimmick instead of an actual gameplay mechanic, but that's to be expected I guess. Most of my time with Pilotwings is in 2D mode, it just plays better for me there. Great little launch title, really makes me excited to play future 3DS offerings
One question though: Can you use the flying squirrel suit in free flight mode?
The 3D effect is nice and all, but the game just looks good without it. Too bad the 3D is more of a gimmick instead of an actual gameplay mechanic, but that's to be expected I guess. Most of my time with Pilotwings is in 2D mode, it just plays better for me there. Great little launch title, really makes me excited to play future 3DS offerings
One question though: Can you use the flying squirrel suit in free flight mode?
gingerbeardman
Member
Just three starred Diamond. 5h45m on the clock.
Going to go through Free Flight before starting the red star assault in earnest. I expect it'll take me the same time again at least.
I love this game.
Going to go through Free Flight before starting the red star assault in earnest. I expect it'll take me the same time again at least.
I love this game.
TheUnknownForce
Member
Now I know what people meant when cursing the gold balloons. Can't figure out how to fly into them right to get under time.
shawnlreed
Member
Finally 3 starred Diamond and got all the collectables in Free Flight mode.
Everything total took me 10 hours.
I've red starred Training and Bronze, but I don't know if I am skilled enough to red star everything.
Everything total took me 10 hours.
I've red starred Training and Bronze, but I don't know if I am skilled enough to red star everything.
Stephen Colbert
Banned
Anyone here play the plane missions in first person mode. It makes the 3D even more noticable.
Just saw a YouTube video with a still image of (PW64 reference and PWR end-game spoiler)
patroling Wedge Island in Free Flight mode. He looks AWESOME! He was always sort of an indistinguishable wash of colors in PW64, but in PWR he's so crisp, clear and detailed, and I hear he shouts all the same when you hit him. Man, it's wonderful to see this iconic character from my childhood get a well-deserved update after, what, 15 years.
So three-starring all the missions is all it takes to get his diorama and trigger his appearance in Free Flight, correct? And those are three regular stars, not red stars, right? I can't wait to unlock him and make him my photo subject in Free Flight.
MECA HAWK
So three-starring all the missions is all it takes to get his diorama and trigger his appearance in Free Flight, correct? And those are three regular stars, not red stars, right? I can't wait to unlock him and make him my photo subject in Free Flight.
Neiteio said:Just saw a YouTube video with a still image of (PW64 reference and PWR end-game spoiler)patroling Wedge Island in Free Flight mode. He looks AWESOME! He was always sort of an indistinguishable wash of colors in PW64, but in PWR he's so crisp, clear and detailed, and I hear he shouts all the same when you hit him. Man, it's wonderful to see this iconic character from my childhood get a well-deserved update after, what, 15 years.MECA HAWK
So three-starring all the missions is all it takes to get his diorama and trigger his appearance in Free Flight, correct? And those are three regular stars, not red stars, right? I can't wait to unlock him and make him my photo subject in Free Flight.
Yep! Three star everything. He even gets his own page on the diorama section!
Naked Snake
Member
Got the game today, loving it. The 3D blew me away and adds so much to the experience.
What does it mean "Next time you can try a score even better than perfect?"
And what's the quickest way to unlock my first Diorama? I'm curious how these look.
What does it mean "Next time you can try a score even better than perfect?"
And what's the quickest way to unlock my first Diorama? I'm curious how these look.
Air Zombie Meat
Member
I think the first diorama unlocks when you get twenty of the vehicle specific collectibles in free flight. (so 20 Mii statues, stunt rings or glider rings)