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Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails | OT | these are the mice I can do without
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HUELEN10
Member
Oh, I just discovered while playing that you get rumble only if you use the GamePad. Game needs a patch, so get on Miiverse rumble fans!
I know you can do this, but there's no way to get a main play screen AND Scram Kitty's commentary without zooming, it's a pain in the butt.
Colonel Mustard
Banned
If you buy Mario Kart digitally, you could technically get it for free with your DDP money.
Ah, sorry to hear it. Thanks for the info.
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
Apologies, I honestly didn't even need/notice the commentary but it is an annoyance.
Deactivision
Member
I've been waiting for this game for a looong time. Excited to finally play it this weekend! Also pleased by the review scores and the comments about its difficulty. Sounds like just what I was hoping for.
Bluemercury
Member
Say what?hows that?If you buy Mario Kart digitally, you could technically get it for free with your DDP money.
For both Runner2 and Scram Kitty, the delay of it on the AU eShop is 100% due to the OLFC and the ridiculous hoops that game makers have to jump through to obtain certification. For tiny teams like Dakko Dakko, the work involved isn't trivial.
After I found this out, I made a thread yesterday to confirm how to set up a UK NNID to buy if from the UK eShop.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=819139
1. Change country in WiiU settings from AU to UK
2. Create a new UK NNID
Seriously. The rest of the game is merely normal cruel.
I adore this game, though. Don't want to sound all negative!
ChieSatonaka
Banned
I still feel like I don't understand what exactly this game is, so I dunno. Not crazy about the art style.
Sylverstone14
Member
Docking Bay 1 was a pain in the ass because of this.
There's a nice interview with Dakko Dakko on the Nintendo UK site.
http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2014...cram-Kitty-and-his-Buddy-on-Rails-881883.html
http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2014...cram-Kitty-and-his-Buddy-on-Rails-881883.html
As far as I'm aware, each platform holder does things differently when it comes to getting games certified. So the fact it's available on XBLA has no bearing on the eShop version etc.
http://www.wiiuonly.com/2013/04/wii-u-version-of-runner-2-will-be.html
In other news...
Finished a bunch of levels already with all Cats rescued. Unlocked the path to what looks like the final level, but you need 70 cats. Loving it. Mechanics/controls clicked almost instantly. It may be my "Fluidity" for Wii U. Probably the coolest original downloadable-only title for the system so far too.
Man, between this game, Super Time Force on X1 and Kero Blaster on PC (with some Gunhound EX on Steam on the side still), I'm in old school action arcade game shooter heaven!
Man, between this game, Super Time Force on X1 and Kero Blaster on PC (with some Gunhound EX on Steam on the side still), I'm in old school action arcade game shooter heaven!
This is a really clever, fun game. My wife and I tried it earlier and did the tutorial, switching off levels. It was a bit dizzying for her so it's going to be one I play on my own, in which case I'll probably do it as off-TV play. Super fun though, and it controls very fluidly, even with the d-pad (although I'm not sure if I'll use analog or d-pad yet; anyone have a preference as of yet?).
I'm using the analog stick and playing on my TV. Not really having any issues with this configuration. I'm probably an odd Wii U fan though as I don't particularly care for/use off-screen play, like ever. If I want to play a portable, I'll play my 3DS/Vita, etc., hah!
Definitely the stick. I keep drifting back to the D-pad, but it's sorta lousy when it comes to those swooping corners.
SporeCrawler
Member
wow amazing scores
You know, I don't normally use OSP either, but I think this is a game where I could reasonably play some while talking on the phone or something, and that tends to be easier on the smaller screen. Just not sure how soon I'll get a chance to play much of it otherwise.
Ah, that's a good point. It's a solid D-pad, to be sure, but I do prefer others, like the one on the DS Lite. This one is a bit blocky for my tastes sometimes.
pete_clarf
Member
I was getting so frustrated with this game yesterday! Controls are taking some getting used to... and those cats you have to chase down? UGH! I think I'm just going to go through the game minimally at first and, by then, I should have the controls down to open up more levels.
Does the Pro Controller make things any better? It doesn't really seem like it would, but who knows.
Does the Pro Controller make things any better? It doesn't really seem like it would, but who knows.
I guess I don't think it would, but maybe HUELEN can let us know. My plan is definitely to beat the levels with the bare minimum, and then re-do levels in additional runs to get the extra cats. Similar to how I play 3DW for the green stars and TF for the letters and puzzle pieces.
theechrisfox
Member
You had me at electro-synth.
Music is awesome, but I suck at this game. It's hard to remember that you have to change whatever direction you're moving the stick depending on where on whatever platform you're on. I have like 11 cats I think? Beat the first 4 levels or so with all cats founds. Kept dying on the level where you avoid the spikes at the left and go all the way around and ride the rail that forces you back to the beginning.
Colonel Mustard
Banned
DDP promotion.
You buy Mario Kart digitally for $60, then you get your free game which should still give you DDP points. All together it's $10 worth of free credit, which means free Scram Kitty.
Liking this more and more as it gets easier to control. Controls seems awkward at first but now I'm getting the feel and appreciating the challenge. Best description I can think of is 16-bit graphics and gameplay and difficulty and creativity but with an extra twenty years of experience. Old school goodness.
Huh, that is odd. Maybe they'll come later?
Colonel Mustard
Banned
Finally saved all 4 cats in Docking Bay 3. The precision and understanding of the level layout this game requires for the jumps and maneuvering between rails is insane.
This may have beaten out Toki Tori 2+ for my favorite eShop game.
This may have beaten out Toki Tori 2+ for my favorite eShop game.
The Main Event
Member
I'm really loving this game so far. Glad I read more reviews on this. The whole feel and soundtrack reminds me of something that would come out during the Dreamcast era.
Whiskeymatt
Member
On-rails shoot-em-up/character action hybrid? Sounds super strange, I'll be sure to buy it after getting through Stick it to the Man.
abstract alien
Member
Damn this is hard. It's one of those games where you just laugh when you die because of how bad you suck at it and need improvement. Loving the music too.
That's one of my favorite feelings to get from a game!
abstract alien
Member
It's truly a game that involves a complete rethinking on how to effectively play. We've seen these mechanics before, but in this particular way or design, and it demands that you understand how things function on a deeper level to really have any chance at success. Another great aspect is how it teaches you things so quickly without a huge text box yelling at you and stopping the game, but, it's there if you need it. Shit is legit in all the best ways.
That's awesome. I'm so psyched to play more. I'm a bit disappointed my wife couldn't get into it because it means we won't be able to enjoy it together in the same way, but I can understand the zooming in and out and such being a bit dizzying. I'm eager to play more myself, though, hopefully I can carve out a bit of time to do so tomorrow when she's studying. I'll be sure to report back with further impressions!