Positively impressed with the reactions so far.
Thumbs up, guys! Faith in gaming humans restored a bit
20$!? Why isn't it free with every WiiU? Why isn't the WiiU 99$ yet? Why isn't the game free on PS+ yet?
How's that?
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Affordable Space Adventures (Wii U) will ironically be not THAT affordable
- Thread starter TheMoon
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20$!? Why isn't it free with every WiiU? Why isn't the WiiU 99$ yet? Why isn't the game free on PS+ yet?
How's that?
Affordable Space Adventures |OT| Still cheaper than actual space adventures
Whoever claimed the OT - do it!
Edit: Oh, you did, Moon. Chop chop!
Orbis Tabula
Member
Still looks awesome. I might pick it up anyway.
Dog Problems
Banned
Gamasutra did an article about the game over a year ago where they talk to the developers. They go over what they want to accomplish by having a second screen as well as other details.
The great idea, one of the best uses of Gamepad (and using this for both SP and co-op) and the amount of work that seems to have been put into it for polishing it makes the price actually quite low. It has the potential of being one of the best indie games on Wii U.
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
Have been awaiting this one since E3 last year, so I will pay whatever they ask. Can't wait!
TheMoon
Member
I think, from now on, rather than price, you should present threads like this in increments of Kirby.
This title, for instance, costs half a Kirby.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
If it's short, it's probably not worth it.
If it's a decent length, it probably is.
If it's a decent length, it probably is.
Refreshment.01
Member
Most anticipated title of the eShop since it was announced.
Do we have any solid info about the quality of the game since we are so close to release? im prepared to drop 20 of this as long it's a quality game. Because it is really interesting at the least.
BeatResetsTheWorld
Banned
$20 isn't really that much for a game...if that's not affordable, you might want to stick to mobile gaming
Read the thread, nobody is complaining
It's due to arrive on April 9th, and KnapNok Games has now informed us of the pricing for the title. It'll be at the high-end of the market in Europe and North America, costing $19.99 / 18.99 / £16.99 at launch; importantly, it's also confirmed that we shouldn't expect any discounts until at least Fall.
$19.99/£16.99 is far from the high-end of the market but the source state that it is implying that indie games like this should cost cheaper.
If the impressions/reviews say its a buggy mess or boring then yeah that's fine but throwing an arbitrary price range on indie titles in the day and age where indies are actually delivering some of the best experiences in gaming is nonsensical.
TheMoon
Member
It's not implying that they should be cheaper, it's implying that they usually are cheaper. Which is true. And on the eShop, $20 is absolutely on the higher end of the price range for eShop-only titles.
You guys forgot that this $99 Wii U that comes with PS+ and infinite girlfriends also needs to ditch the GamePad and come with the Pro Controller. Then you'd about have it covered.
I think, from now on, rather than price, you should present threads like this in increments of Kirby.
This title, for instance, costs half a Kirby.
And anything above a Kirby is a full Donkey Kong.
HyperZone<3
Member
Word up homies.
I hope very much that this game turns a healthy profit for these guys. If gaming can't support quality products of any size, well, we won't get them anymore, will we.
ActStriker
Member
Steam culture.
Scrooge McDuck
Member
Yar, but "norm" and "affordable" are two different things altogether. Saying that something is "not that affordable" is giving it a negative connotation.
I mean, do you actually think that it's not really reasonably priced?
Look, here is what you do: Since this game has a pretty fun local multiplayer mode, just grab the person you will play it with, and let them pay 10$.
Now the game is only 10$!
Played a bit of it at Gamescom, but it seems they added some cool stuff since. Looking forward to read impressions, and will happily fork out 20$ if it delivers to be the clever unique experience it shaped up to be.
Now the game is only 10$!
Played a bit of it at Gamescom, but it seems they added some cool stuff since. Looking forward to read impressions, and will happily fork out 20$ if it delivers to be the clever unique experience it shaped up to be.
Wreck-It Ralph
Member
I didn't realize this was Wii U exclusive. Is it a single player game? Every video I can find of it has two people playing co-op.
Colonel Mustard
Banned
It's both single and multiplayer. You each control different aspects of the ship.
This is one game I honestly don't think could really be ported elsewhere.
The Hermit
Member
I am waiting for this game for a looooong time. I have fairly high expectations, so I hope it will achieve them.
It is! In fact I'm sort of surprised they're pushing co-op so hard now. Maybe they figured out something and really fell in love with it.
It can be played alone or as co-op. It's a one-man show vs. a space crew situation. In SP you control both the space shuttle's systems (on the Gamepad's screen) and you drive it with the analog sticks, in co-op you divide responsibilities and each person controls one part of it. They are promoting now the co-op because they found it to be really fun,as solving the puzzles requires a great coordination between the players.
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Deleted member 465307
Unconfirmed Member
I think, from now on, rather than price, you should present threads like this in increments of Kirby.
This title, for instance, costs half a Kirby.
My audible first impression: Amused laugh (heh) straight into a whimper. He looks so sad being cut in half.
This game though. Been waiting for it since it was revealed. I'm happy they're charging the price they want to charge, rather than feeling pressured by the market. I mean, the market will tell them if they made a profitable decision, but still, I can respect the intent. From what I've seen, the value proposition seems great, but obviously, impossible to say until it releases. This is one of my most anticipated Wii U games. I love the atmosphere of it!
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Damn the rate at which the loading screens appear in that NintendoLife's co-op gameplay video seem so tragically frequent to the point of severely detracting from the enjoyment I'd get out of the game... bummer.
WonderRade
Member
the conepts of the game look great, I just hope the length of the game is good! but ill be grabbin it for sure
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Game had my attention ever since they first revealed it, it def looks like a game that could be well worth 20 dollars.
GiantBreadbug
Member
I'll be waiting to hear about the length but even if it's short I'll probably buy it. Love to support people making cool games and this looks so fuckin rad. I have high hopes for the sound work too.
TheMoon
Member
There's an interview linked in the OP that tells you all about it.
What's up with this post
Other consoles aren't exactly brimming with creativity either
TheSlySoul
Member
The logic makes sense. Only one shopping option vs. many.
ActStriker
Member
nope, because the ship controls are on the touch screen