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Super Mario 3D World |OT| Next-gen starts right meow!
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SaintMadeOfPlaster
Member
Trying to beat the last last last last level. Fuck me this is hard.
WordAssassin
Member
I lost like fuckin 30 lives on that level before I even got to the goddamn check point.Wow, I just died like 8 times on 3-2. Not being able to move the camera at all is killer on that level with the scrolling.There's not much depth perception, and some gates that block your path basically appear as pure vertical lines.
The manual says you can but I don't understand how since some levels require the mic and touch pad.
SaintMadeOfPlaster
Member
I'm assuming so considering there's a screen when you turn the game on saying the game is compatible with it.
Conor_Fool
Banned
Wow, I just died like 8 times on 3-2. Not being able to move the camera at all is killer on that level with the scrolling.
Phew, I thought that was just me! I died 7-8 times on that level before completing it with 3 stars I believe
But are those levels a part of the progression of the main game?
Thomas_Daly
Banned
still waiting for my game its in the post but
Captain Toads Adventures Needs to be its own game on Wii U or 3DS
Captain Toads Adventures Needs to be its own game on Wii U or 3DS
SaintMadeOfPlaster
Member
I agree completely. The first few Captain Toad levels left me underwhelmed, but that the last one definitely convinced me they could do something special with the concept.
YESSS
Finally beat the final level with Luigi! I think I died about 80 times, good gracious.
I also got all the green stars, flagpoles, and Luigi stamp. Profile now has four stars. I guess the fifth is beating every level with every character and finishing the stamp collection, right?
Finally beat the final level with Luigi! I think I died about 80 times, good gracious.
I also got all the green stars, flagpoles, and Luigi stamp. Profile now has four stars. I guess the fifth is beating every level with every character and finishing the stamp collection, right?
Thoughts on randomness:
If there is a trick to slot machines, I haven't found it yet. It goes so fast I can't even see the symbols, and I have never gotten more than 2 matches.
I am nearly convinced that the pre-level random select cannot pick the same character you already have, even though the symbol cycles through.
ADDENDUM: That huge slidey ramp section in the beep beep beep BLOOP level later in world 3 (4?) is absolutely terrifying even after you rotate the camera.
If there is a trick to slot machines, I haven't found it yet. It goes so fast I can't even see the symbols, and I have never gotten more than 2 matches.
I am nearly convinced that the pre-level random select cannot pick the same character you already have, even though the symbol cycles through.
ADDENDUM: That huge slidey ramp section in the beep beep beep BLOOP level later in world 3 (4?) is absolutely terrifying even after you rotate the camera.
SaintMadeOfPlaster
Member
I always wait until I see the cherry pass, and then I jump. Get's me perfect 8-ups every time.
And you're correct, the random character select won't choose the last character you used. I kind of wish it did, but whatever.
If a level requires the gamepad it says you have to switch to the gamepad on the screen. Otherwise you can use what you want.
scytherage
Member
Every time I finish a 'world' in this game, I get a bit nervous. I don't want it too end too quick!
Does this have good 'post-game-completion' content? Or is it a good thing I'm taking it slow?
Does this have good 'post-game-completion' content? Or is it a good thing I'm taking it slow?
The Librarian
Banned
I've spent about 11 hours in the game and I'm at World Bowser, and after that I'm going to go back and get all the green stars that I can. This game will give me more than enough hours of entertainment. Awesome!
If that's directed to my posting a picture of World Bowser, I apologize. Not sure what constitutes as a spoiler for this game seeing as how everyone is posting images from levels they're playing.
How do you get here? I've looked up and down and yet to find this stage.Where's Mario?
He's in the smokestack.
Did his score insult you or something?
SaintMadeOfPlaster
Member
Yes.
scytherage
Member
That's good to hear.
Mango The Magician
Banned
You know,
Game is fucking awesome though.
World Star made me want Galaxy 3, or an expansion on the concept.
Game is fucking awesome though.
FalsettoVibe
Member
Can you change characters mid game(in between levels)?
Green Mamba
Member
Yes, you're given the choice to choose your character before each stage.
PeterVenkman
Member
I haven't beaten the game yet but my god this game could use a community level creator. The replay value would be immense.
Yeah, an E-Shop game for Captain Toad would be awesome. I was surprised by how much I'm enjoying his levels.
gamergirly
Member
We're 100% up to World 8. I definitely see Mystery Houses and Captain Toad DLC in the future. This game is a goldmine as far as what they can add to it. I'm just happy they gave us a complete game first.
The Librarian
Banned
I only ever have the option of selecting "random."
Stormwatch
Member
The depth perception on some of these levels is really throwing me off. This is especially true on some of the running levels. Half the time Mario doesn't make the jumps and the other half of the time he jumps further than you need him to. Come on Mario! At least have some consistency!
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Sounds like it might be cut off due to overscan? There should be tab for each player at the bottom of the screen, and it says hit B to change.
I think that happens with a character/double is getting too far away.
whatsinaname
Member
For people who complete the stamp sheet, Nintendo should send out real stamps. (Or at least a sticker sheet).
Or maybe put up real stamps on the Club Nintendo store.
For the slot machines, I think it is synced to the music. I tried jumping at the end of a drumroll and got 3 matches (mistimed my 4th jump). There seem to be a few different music sequences. You might have to wait for the music to cycle through a few times.
Or maybe put up real stamps on the Club Nintendo store.
For the slot machines, I think it is synced to the music. I tried jumping at the end of a drumroll and got 3 matches (mistimed my 4th jump). There seem to be a few different music sequences. You might have to wait for the music to cycle through a few times.
The Librarian
Banned
I dunno what overscan is but I'll try pressing B at the menu, thanks!
the slot machines are not difficult. the "trick" I use is to count "1" when I see the icon I'm attempting to line up; then I count "2" the next time it passes, and "3" the next time. If you're consistent, you should have a rhythm established by now, so keep the rhythm going for a few more beats, and usually on the count of "8" I jump.
related:
related:
whatsinaname
Member
I was watching a couple of youtube lets play videos. Does Luigi always twirl in the opposite direction to everyone else at the end of a level?
gamergirly
Member
That was just in addition to regular levels/Worlds
Handicap Peach gets the job done easier than the other characters. That's the one level where I used her for once.
If you dont hit the jump button at the top of the fences, youll hop over them automatically.
You can go over the fences with the cat suit. you just need to jump onto it with good timing (as in, not when the fence is ascending)
TAS
Member
Right. Yeah that makes sense.
My poor nephew. Every time it was happening I would turn to him and say 'What are you pressing'? lolI was dying so much on the rolling block level until I noticed the mice. "Wait, why aren't they attac-- Ohhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!" But now that I think about it, the mice never attack you in any level do they? That kind of consistency is great design. They didn't have to break any of the game's rules to teach you how to walk on the block.
This as the first level where I had a legitimate death. The cat suit can actually be a hindrance here. But, just remember to not jump once you are on the fence. My daughter has the habit of wanting to jump once she climbs to the top of walls as well. Maybe we are conditioned by other games to press a button once we reach the top edge.
I wonder if your TV pixel refresh is too slow. On my Sony LCD in game mode, I can easily recognize the symbols as they go past. I can get four matches every time if I try. I don't go to the music or even really watch for the symbol. I just choose a symbol, watch the box for a few rotations, and mentally count a rhythm every time it goes past. After a few counts, I don't really look at the symbol, I just jump to the rhythm. Move on to next box, find the symbol, and repeat the process.
The screen says (B) CHOOSE or something right at the bottom. Maybe you need to adjust your screen position. The game also gives you text instructions on this in world 3, if I recall correctly.
Sorta Maximus
Member
This would be insane if Nintendo ever did this for ANY of their games. Mario, Zelda, Metroid, DKC, Pikmin, Mario Kart, the possibilities are endless. We would never buy other games.
Looks like co-op is as good as I thought. This is what pleases me the most with this game
Seth Enosh
Member
This is what it should look like, if you don't see it, you can go into the WiiU settings and adjust your tv size setting so that all game content appears on screen:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/r16lyifgagh1yb4/WiiU_screenshot_TV_0145C.jpg
