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[Joqu]

I agree that they're playing it very safe here, but I'm sure it'll be amazing nonetheless.
Nintendo EAD has yet to disappoint me.

 

[Dion Blaster]

No, just no. There's making a point and then there's resorting to ridiculous hyperbole

It was a super laggy live stream. I thought it was a 3DS game at first too, part of that could have been me hoping this was not really the 3D Mario I've been waiting for. Hopefully it's better than Sunshine at least, I didn't buy a GC because of that disappointment.

 

[Tenbatsu]

 

[Tim the Wiz]

Going from Galaxy 2 to this as the flagship console Mario platformer? It's like buying a BMW after you've driven a Ferrari. Not aggressively disappointing, but still disappointing.

 

[Succinct Verbosity]

When I bought a Wii, I bought Galaxy 1 and 2 and it was worth it. Oh boy, was it worth it. This... though. This is absolutely crushing. I always hold out hope for Nintendo -especially since they're the last console manufacture that focuses exclusively on games- but they honestly seem like the most sterile, creatively bankrupt company of the big three. I never EVER thought I'd describe Nintendo as sterile, but there you go.

 

[RM8]

Looks so freaking great. It's amazing how I'm actually relieved that it's not Galaxy 3, yet people are raging about that. You really can't please everyone.

 

[Codeblue]

Is it safe to say this is Hayashida's game and not Koizumi's?

 

[JacksUsername]

Loved 3D Land for what it was, great design for a portable platform. I was really hoping for expansive worlds/environments in a console game, so I can't help but feel disappointed.

 

[El Odio]

Day one for chucking chuck alone. I get the disappointment and I'm not a fan of the fact that the stupid cat suit will likely be shoved down our throats as the greatest new gameplay mechanic but I'm sure it'll be great.

 

[WillyFive]

lol @ people calling this uncreative. If you rewatch the trailer, you will see a lot of new concepts the have implemented.

Sure, from Mario Party.

 

[Doogdogg]

Disappointing. Underwhelming.

3D console Mario blew me away with SM64 and SMG.

This does nothing for me.

 

[Thrillhouse]

I can't stop laughing, for all the hype over this and Retros big secret...

I can see why they are doing it though. DKCR sold really well, so they put out another. NSMB sold like crazy, so they are tryng to transfer that concept to 3D. Looking at it from a market perspective they are doing everything right. Yet they are doing everything wrong at the same time.

 

[CookedChocobo]

Uh, you guys know Super Mario 3D Land is a very good game right?


Sure it's not the innovation some of you guys were looking for, but it still nonetheless has potential to be another very good Mario game!!! Lighten the hell up!

 

[GodParticle]

I thought this was going to be a big, connected world like super mario 64...

 

[radcliff]

The problem I see with this game is that the Wii U is so many orders of magnitude more powerful than 3DS that if this is the route Nintendo wanted to pursue for Mario, it should look much, much better.

 

[metsallica]

Have the people down on this actually played 3D Land? It's my favorite Mario by far, and this looks to expand on it in every way. Thrilled this is the direction they went.

 

[Sandfox]

The writing was on the wall, but we weren't paying attention.

Mario 3D Land sold really well in Japan, especially for a Mario 3D game.

This is the Mario 3D formula they were looking for.

I'm excited and I think it looks good, but I'm fully expecting it to be offline only. >.>

There's a reason why you don't see a ton of online platformers floating around.

 

[ZedIndyLil]

I'm a kitty!!!

Moderately disappointed with this, even if I can understand the reasons for it.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

NSMB --> NSMBWii
3D Land --> 3D World

Shoehorn multiplayer in, keep the awful MIDI music and you're off to the races.

Now you're making me even more excited for this game.

 

[:Motorbass]

:/ it was called 3D Land because of the 3D effect which was a huge advantage for timing jumps and judging distances.

But the multiplayer could be fun.

 

[captainwhat]

3D Land was one of the best games I've ever played. Can't wait for this!

 

[Currygan]

I'm just slightly worried about the multiplayer part eating out at the SP...hopefully it's got a lot of "levels"


it really looks amazing and tons of fun

 

[TheCongressman1]

It looks fantastic. 3D Land is really fun, and I can see the multiplayer being great on this. I can't wait to play it.

I'm sure they will have a more 'epic' 3D Mario later on. I still hope that one won't be Galaxy 3.

 

[Taker666]

The 4 player stuff doesn't do much for me. I'd rather they keep that for the "New" series and keep these games as awesome single player adventures.

I didn't want Mario Galaxy 3..but I was hoping for something a bit more epic.

 

[sammex]

I'm guessing these people who mistook it for a 3ds game either have a crappy monitor, bad eyes or they've never seen 3d Land. There's a massive difference, don't make us post screenshots.

 

[Anth0ny]

Downright disappointing. It's basically what NSMB Wii was to NSMB DS. Larger scale, but basically the same idea, now with 4 players!

Compare this to the creativity that was Mario Galaxy in 2006. Disappointing.

 

[cyberheater]

Disappointing. Underwhelming.

3D console Mario blew me away with SM64 and SMG.

This does nothing for me.

Yep. Folks that are happy about this are the reason why Nintendo can get away with crap like this.

 

[Easy_D]

I just wanted a sequel to Mario 64 Nintendo...That's all.

Hello sunshine

 

[Kokonoe]

AMAZING.

Wow, this is probably going to be my new favorite 3D Mario and that says a lot since I haven't had anything from Nintendo exceed my favorites since the N64. At least, it looks like it'll be pretty darn close!

Thank you, Nintendo. =)

 

[abstract alien]

I didn't want another Galaxy, but I didn't want another 3D either. Not on their home console. Guess I was just hoping for something new.

 

[VaughnDescen]

Ii mean it looks fun, but this wasn't what I was expecting of a 3D Mario game on the Wii U :/

Me neither. I was hoping for a hub based Mario game like 64/sunshine/galaxy. I mean i played 3d land, it was good, but it wasn't the greatness i was expecting it to be. I liked just running around and exploring in previous games. NOPE! enjoy a time limit! *sigh* I'll still get it.

 

[MidnightCowboy]

It looks fun and 3D Land was godly, but for whatever reason I'm kind of disappointed. I was expecting a new vision for 3D Mario, not an extension of a handheld title.

 

[Bony Manifesto]

I think, like 3D Land before it, this is a deliberately conservative game with a short development cycle so they can bolster the Wii U's lineup quickly. Hell, most of Nintendo's current games fall squarely in that category. And as disappointed as I am, I can't say I blame them. The Wii U needs momentum and it needs it quickly - they can't afford to have their flagship franchises out of action this Christmas season.

Still, this can only be a short-term strategy. If, come next year, they're announcing yet more of these somewhat half-assed sequels, then I think it's going to be a problem. They've already cheapened Mario games from the super-hyped, generation-defining events they once were, and if they keep this up for a few more years I think we'll be looking at them in the same way we look at overplayed franchises like Assassin's Creed or Call of Duty. And that's kind of depressing.

 

[Amikami]

Gaf will complain no matter what, but I have to say even I am a bit let down. I wanted something fresh and new and breath-taking like galaxy, not an actual galaxy, but something new. This feels like we've seen it before. It's really just a continuation of 3d Land, and this is coming from someone who adored 3D land and couldn't move on until 100 percenting it.

This game looks like a load of fun and I love that Cat suit, but I still was hoping for something else. Wii U deserves better. I'm sorry but this doesn't seem to have a fraction of the creativity galaxy had.

Then again, maybe Nintendo is playing it safe. Afterall, how well did the Galaxies do? Nintendo been playing it too safe though. They're becoming stale.

With all that said, I'm still excited for this game and I doubt I will be bored by it. Just wish we could have gotten something more creative and fresh.

 

[boxter432]

LAZY AND UNCREATIVE AND PHONED IN AND UNINSPIRED AND AWFUL AND POOP!

 

[Linkstrikesback]

Uh, you guys know Super Mario 3D Land was a very good game right?

The problem is, very good game is a major step downwards from two of the best games of all time. Not to mention, the 2d Land design philosophy reeks of "WE NEED TO GET THIS GAME OUT NOW, MAKE IT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE".

 

[Bladenic]

Looks amazing to me. Gorgeous. And Peach is finally playable again.

 

[zoukka]

cats...
what were they thinking?

My gf apparently.

 

[Incitemaybe]

Looks awesome to me! Can't wait!

 

[Tom Hatherford]

Uh, you guys know Super Mario 3D Land was a very good game right?


Sure it's not the innovation some of you guys were looking for, but it still nonetheless has potential to be another very good Mario game!!! Lighten the hell up!

Mario 3D land was a great game. This looks nothing like 3D Land.
And why would I want the main Mario game on the Wii U to be a sequel/remake of 3D Land by the way.

 

[Red UFO]

The music is my god damn jam.

 

[Guesong]

Well, considering I'm one of those heathens who never really liked Galaxy (never finished them either) but really appreciated what they did with 3DLand, consider me excited.

Can't wait to explore these new worlds with my girlfriend, much like NSMBU. I like that they seem to be incorporating 4-players in more Mario games.

 

[rain elbows]

I am utterly dissapointed.
THis is their fucking 3D mario?
My god. Nintendo what has happened to you

Agreed, wow ;(

 

[Mental Atrophy]

Chill. EAD has the best level designers in the industry. It will probably be fine.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Has Amir0x posted about this? I'm sure he vomited at the NSMBfication of 3d MArio. Sad day in Nintendo land.

 

[TreasureHunterG]

How do you go from Super Mario Galaxy to this?

This is pretty much the definition of kitsch. They've basically New Super Mario Bros'd the 3D Mario line, which has (as of late) been vaunted for its creativity and imagination.

"Disappointed" does not begin to describe my feelings about this one.

Nintendo just want to reharsh their ideas the most they can, it seems. Iwata's seems to be adept to this philosophy.

 

[Salsa]

this is the best

 

[TrueBlue]

Peach playable? And in a cat suit?

Huh. My body feels weird.

 

[Yawnier]

I loved Super Mario 3D Land, so this will be the game that will get me to buy a Wii U sometime down the road. Maybe a year from now once there is a semi decent pricecut.

 

[DJ88]

Holy shit, they got the football guys from Super Mario Bros 3 in that game! They also have Kuribo's shoe!!!! Sold!

The football guys are from SMW.


And yeah I agree with a lot of people here. I fucking loved 3D land on the 3DS, but after just finishing Galaxy a couple days ago, I was really hoping for something on that kind of scale. It was fine when NSMB made the jump to the Wii since it was still a 2D throwback to old school Mario, but I don't like this at all. 3D Mario games on the consoles have always been on a whole different plane than the portable games. Now they're giving it the same NSMB >>> NSMB Wii treatment. I really hope they still have a proper 3D Mario in the works.