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Super Mario 3D World |OT| Next-gen starts right meow!
- Thread starter Frolow
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I know that feeling man. I might replay Galaxy 2 again pretty soon (I already replayed it earlier this year cuz I replay all the mainline Marios every year, except for Super Mario Bros Special of course). Galaxy 2 was my favorite game before, but damn the pacing is just KILLER in this game. I don't know what to think anymore...
Me too. I think I've boiled it down to the music and space.
In a year when I've struggled to complete almost every game I began playing, even those I thoroughly enjoy, 100%ing this game is proving to be totally effortless. And not because it's an easy game.
Other games simply don't assault you with a non-stop barrage of freshness in the way this one does. I can start every level with the same zeal I had when I first played 1-1.
Other games simply don't assault you with a non-stop barrage of freshness in the way this one does. I can start every level with the same zeal I had when I first played 1-1.
Whiskeymatt
Member
I came home for Thanksgiving and left my Wii U at my house.
I'm having 3D World withdrawal, you guys ;_;
I'm having 3D World withdrawal, you guys ;_;
I think I'm close to the end and it's still BLOWING MY MIND how varied the level design is from beginning of the game to end. You barely see the same thing twice. Every stage has something new. It's unreal.
fucking ead tokyo man. these guys have ideas for DAYS. doesn't surprise me that they had a whole new game worth of ideas and content left over when they wrapped up Galaxy 1.
fucking ead tokyo man. these guys have ideas for DAYS. doesn't surprise me that they had a whole new game worth of ideas and content left over when they wrapped up Galaxy 1.
timetokill
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evilromero
Member
Funny enough the Mario Kart level is one of my faves. Makes me want more tie-ins to other games.
Nice. I'm guessing I have to collect all the stars and stamps now? Do I have to end every level at the top of the flag pole, too?
SmackCrackleNPop
Member
Just finished red hot run. I'm just glad it's over after probably 25 lives used. Not hard but the stamp and stars were teasing me.
timetokill
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Answer:
All stars, all stamps, all flag poles. You should see some icons on the blocky sandy thing in the middle of the flower world near the end, with a luma or something near it. It basically is the icons of the things you need.
Easiest way to check is just look at your map, then the "star notebook" button, and flip through each world. If you have an icon missing for a level, then you need to get it.
Easiest way to check is just look at your map, then the "star notebook" button, and flip through each world. If you have an icon missing for a level, then you need to get it.
I agree about the replayability.
ActStriker
Member
Beat the game. So good. Grumbblump Inferno became so much easier when I realized you didn't have to jump.
How can you get those icons that show you which you've beaten each world with in the results list?
How can you get those icons that show you which you've beaten each world with in the results list?
BassForever
Member
Imagine if this games true final stage could only be unlocked by getting top of the flag pole with every single character. Would take a lot of time even with multiplayer
Sweet, thanks for the info.
I noticed those symbols earlier and was wondering what they were for.
Now off to go collecting.
Slurpy2k20
Member
Cool story bro. There's always that one guy that's always disappointed in things that seem to be impossible to be disappointed by. I guess you're that guy.
I was the same way. Reading this thread it was hyped so hard. I was pretty disappointed. Honestly, I feel 3D Land has a much better boss fight/level. Though I only finished the main quest so far.
What's with the dismissive attitude?
Just started yesterday.
1player only so far
Well, it's...interesting so far.
Why the hell didn't they make NSMBU as interesting as this one?
it's got everything you'd want in a Mario game, multiple characters, selecting them randomly each stages, Powerups up the ass, interesting maps to explore, surprising boss fight (yes world 1), some challenge but not too much.
This is kinda like 3D Land as in, it's what 3D super mario bros should have been all along.
And OMG fire flower peach is so cuuuuuuuuuuuuuute.
While probably the best game I played this year....I feel kinda like they really hate 2D Mario or something
Oh and the 1rst ghost level! Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah that music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
soooooooooooo goooooooooood.
Way better than any other 3D Mario so far (if a bit easy but hey I'm up to world 3, it's not supposed to be hard as nails, even NES Mario games aren't that hard at this point).
And I don't know why but I die a lot but since I always get easy lifes because there's so much coins I'm never in any danger.
I don't the think the multi will be as godly as Rayman though....
1player only so far
Well, it's...interesting so far.
Why the hell didn't they make NSMBU as interesting as this one?
it's got everything you'd want in a Mario game, multiple characters, selecting them randomly each stages, Powerups up the ass, interesting maps to explore, surprising boss fight (yes world 1), some challenge but not too much.
This is kinda like 3D Land as in, it's what 3D super mario bros should have been all along.
And OMG fire flower peach is so cuuuuuuuuuuuuuute.
While probably the best game I played this year....I feel kinda like they really hate 2D Mario or something
Oh and the 1rst ghost level! Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah that music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
soooooooooooo goooooooooood.
Way better than any other 3D Mario so far (if a bit easy but hey I'm up to world 3, it's not supposed to be hard as nails, even NES Mario games aren't that hard at this point).
And I don't know why but I die a lot but since I always get easy lifes because there's so much coins I'm never in any danger.
I don't the think the multi will be as godly as Rayman though....
InsaneZero
Member
Champion's Road is eating me alive, and I'm not even 1/3s done. 
Net_Wrecker
Member
It's all about that lack of agility, bruh. The platforming doesn't feel as fun as the previous 3D titles. There's a whole bunch of stuff being thrown at you and it's fun generally because well done action is fun, but the actual platforming doesn't give off that "I'm having a great time just moving around" vibe. Like, I'm controlling Luigi in 3D World, and all I can think is that I'd rather be controlling "super slippery, insane triple jump Galaxy Luigi" instead because it doesn't feel as good anymore.
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Club Nintendo Japan 3D World Soundtrack.
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/ardj/soundtrack/index.html
Club Nintendo Japan 3D World Soundtrack.
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/ardj/soundtrack/index.html
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
3D Land levels can be finished very quickly and are extremely linear. The game also plays it safe in terms of introducing new mechanics and challenge until the secret worlds. Levels in 3D World are much bigger with various paths to take/explore. The catsuit adds a lot of verticality to the levels which adds even more stuff to explore. The levels are a bit longer (if 3D Land takes 1-2 minutes to beat a level, 3D World takes 3-5 minutes to beat a level) and the game starts getting challenging around World 4.
I haven't gotten to the post-game content yet so I can't comment on that but if you enjoyed 3D Land, you will absolutely love 3D World and there are plenty of other games on Wii U to justify a purchase.
Posted?
Club Nintendo Japan 3D World Soundtrack.
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/ardj/soundtrack/index.html
My next club Nintendo present....if NoE doesn't suck
Marion Cobretti
Member
So I picked up the game along with a system. Just played for 9 hours straight. Game of the year.
Did you get the system for this game, as in system seller?
I'm really hoping North America gets it, too.
Well the team that made this didn't make NSMBU.
Robin64
Member
I pray to the Royal Mail gods that they deliver my ShopTo order today. Come on guys!
Yep!
Yep!
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
I might have enough memory left on my Wii U to download it.
Let's not act like that team couldn't have worked on 3D Mario or that some ideas shown in 3D World couldn't easily have been in NSMBs either.
Oh and miiverse better be working soon because it's so lifeless without it!
I don't know if I should restart the game just to put my impressions and everything
But I want it now!
Oh I also bought the system for the game, it also helps Bayonetta 2 is coming down the road, and I would love a remake of the first one(but that ain't gonna happen)
Not sure where you're trying to get at but okay. Thanks for adding nothing to the thread.
My thoughts on the game overall after completing all 8 Worlds. Post-game spoiler:
I agree with what evilromero said about replayability. I cant see myself going back and replaying any of the levels myself like in the previous 3D Mario iterations. The good thing is that I have yet to try out multiplayer so I plan on replaying the entire game with my brothers. I'm still on the fence on whether 3D World or Galaxy 2 is better. The platforming was more tighter and focused in this game, but something about the Galaxy games keeps me from putting this game above them. Might be the theme, the level layouts, etc. I don't really know. I haven't touched either Galaxy games in a while so I may revisit them soon. Overall, this is my personal game of the year and worth buying a Wii U for.
Regarding the final fight. Spoilers:
Just a little note. I have yet to play any of the bonus star levels or as Rosalina.
Regarding the final fight. Spoilers:
I expected an actual battle and not some sort of chase leading to a POW block. I was hyped and excited after reading some of the impressions in this thread. The level of platforming was amazing and I give it to them, but there wasn't really a fight. It felt like another level with Cat Bowser, which I must say was freaking awesome, chasing you. The boss level was great but it's not the best Bowser "fight" from the past few Mario games. I actually prefer the fights in the NSMB series to be honest. Still, it was a fantastic experience.
Telephoto999
Member
So after fighting the last level most of the day, I had to give up for the night.
I was sitting around thinking, is there anything that would have made this game better?
I think the only improvement I have would have been actual character specific levels. As it stands you can beat any level with any character, which is an achievement in itself but if we had specific levels we were forced to use one of the characters because of a bonus it only possessed, I think it would have given people more of a reason to explore the different physics and play styles of all the available people. Of course these would have been single player only, but I still think it would have been an enjoyable experience.
I was sitting around thinking, is there anything that would have made this game better?
I think the only improvement I have would have been actual character specific levels. As it stands you can beat any level with any character, which is an achievement in itself but if we had specific levels we were forced to use one of the characters because of a bonus it only possessed, I think it would have given people more of a reason to explore the different physics and play styles of all the available people. Of course these would have been single player only, but I still think it would have been an enjoyable experience.
Telephoto999
Member
For me, I had to establish a goal. About halfway though when I decided to 100% this game, replaying the levels and really exploring them for the stars and stamps made me appreciate their design much more.
Also of note, I enjoyed the galaxy games but I had no desire to 100% them like this one has given me.
You might want to check also the Game site, they sell the download code for £42.
My only gripe was that for most of the game I 100% a level on my first try. It's only in World 7 and 8 where I had to go back a second time and search for a stamp or star that I missed in a couple of the levels. I agree with you on the Galaxy games. I didn't really have desire to 100% either of the games. I probably 90% completed each.
I agree.
I found the final fight in 3D Land way more satisfying.
A different structure of the game is the reason I think. You have a ton of great, but not very mindblowing or memorable stages. The game is great fun, stage design feels tighter overall but something is lacking. I am yet to experience, and I doubt I will in this game, anything like first level of Gusty Garden Galaxy. It's just the entire thing, the music starts playing, you run up to the flowers, gently spin, grab onto a flower and glide through the air. This image is permanently etched into my mind, back in 2007 my mind was blown. So far SM3DW definitely lacks these sort of moments for me.