[Phife Dawg]

>_______>

Judging by my time with the RT demo and the TR full game (and having no serious nostalgia or even memory attached to FF) I must say:

Theatrhythm > Rhythm Thief

[Zeer0id]

Theatrhythm*



*Disclaimer: only played Rhythm Thief demo

[Bii]

Theatrhythm* *Disclaimer: only played Rhythm Thief demo

Same.

I'll eventually get Rhythm Thief but I'm having a lot of fun with Theatrhythm right now.

[Chopper]

RT is a good game with some issues, but Theatrhythm is exceptional. The only possible downside is that you don't like rhythm games but I dont think thats the case here ps I played two FF games in my lifetime total and i just love it 4-4 but really, Theatrhythm is the better game

Just so you know, the bolded is not a fact.

[Currygan]

Just so you know, the bolded is not a fact.

just stating my opinion

[xtrasauce]

I bought Tales of the Abyss today. Am I going to regret this? Game seems pretty divisive but I wanted a beautiful JPRG with a good story and open exploration, which few of them have.

[GameE]

I bought Tales of the Abyss today. Am I going to regret this? Game seems pretty divisive but I wanted a beautiful JPRG with a good story and open exploration, which few of them have.

I loved it, one of my few experiences with Tales, not everyone will like it tho. Just go in with a clear mind and dont read what anyone else says, good or bad :p

[Haziq]

I bought Tales of the Abyss today. Am I going to regret this? Game seems pretty divisive but I wanted a beautiful JPRG with a good story and open exploration, which few of them have.

I started off liking it and hated it the more I played it. I put about 35 hours into it before I sold it. It wasn't for me, but there's a large audience that loves that kind of game.

Worst comes to worst, just sell it online to someone else as I did. At least someone else will enjoy it more than you and you'll get a bit of money for it :P.

[Drago]

I didn't like Abyss too much. I only put about 8 hours in and was pretty damn bored, even then. Characters being annoying as all hell didn't help either. I do hear it gets better, but it's a real slog. I don't particularly like games like that.

Maybe I'll give it a shot sometime after I get an XL but... meh. A waste of my money, I say :/

[Haziq]

I didn't like Abyss too much. I only put about 8 hours in and was pretty damn bored, even then. Characters being annoying as all hell didn't help either. I do hear it gets better, but it's a real slog. I don't particularly like games like that. Maybe I'll give it a shot sometime after I get an XL but... meh. A waste of my money, I say :/

My main problems had to do with boredom as well. The game doesn't really evolve much of it's battle system (or maybe I'm being ignorant) but it felt super repetitive and unrewarding.

I generally enjoyed the story and didn't really mind the characters after 10 hours or so.

[Chun-Li On A Bike]

pilotwings is always great to me, wish there would be a wave race

[Brettison]

I bought Tales of the Abyss today. Am I going to regret this? Game seems pretty divisive but I wanted a beautiful JPRG with a good story and open exploration, which few of them have.

I like it, but I like the Tales series (even if I'd say this isn't the best from the Symphonia team). It's a solid ride, and has solid production values since it's a PS2 port.

We're lucky in that it's a full PS2 port so we don't get boned on the graphics persay because Namco did jack to really port and make use of the 3ds itself. The 3d is weak and the game needs some MSAA badly, but the graphics are still solid because it was a later gen PS2 title that runs better on the 3ds.

Story gets mixed reviews, but I've seen waaayyy worse in the jrpg genre. I don't mean to hate, but it seems a lot of people who dislike the game probably never would have bought the PS2 version. It just doesn't fit their taste.

This game just makes me hope we get an original high production value 3ds entry in the Tales series.

[Drago]

NSMB2 and all future retail digital releases will be sold in retail as gift cards in NA, right?

It's pretty much the deciding factor if I get NSMB2 digital or not. I need to have something physical about the game :p

[Haziq]

NSMB2 and all future retail digital releases will be sold in retail as gift cards in NA, right? It's pretty much the deciding factor if I get NSMB2 digital or not. I need to have something physical about the game :p

That'd make sense. I'd like if they did that as well. I'm not really a fan of using my credit card all that much.

[Codeblue]

I bought Tales of the Abyss today. Am I going to regret this? Game seems pretty divisive but I wanted a beautiful JPRG with a good story and open exploration, which few of them have.

I got it in that Best Buy sale a little while back and I've been playing with the idea of exchanging it ever since. The only thing stopping me is that I can't find Theaterhythm anywhere.

[Drago]

That'd make sense. I'd like if they did that as well. I'm not really a fan of using my credit card all that much.

That's what they're doing in Japan: you can buy right off the eShop or buy a gift card with the game code in a store that can be discounted as the retailer pleases (expires after 150 days tho)

If that's being done in America then I will be going digital for titles that I can play in quick bursts (NSMB2 for coin rush, Art Academy, Animal Crossing, Onitore, Scribblenauts, Layton, etc.) and leaving physical purchases to the more meaty games (LM2, Paper Mario, Castlevania, Epic Mickey, Kingdom Hearts, etc.)
It's why I want the cards... that way, even for digital titles I have physical pieces of the game for the collection :)

[DSGamer]

Random question. I'm heading off on vacation in 2 weeks. Debating whether or not to take my 3DS or my Vita. I don't plan on playing a ton, but I like having something for the 18+ hours in the air / in airports and I like having something for train trips or ferry rides when I get there. My Vita is chock full of great games. That's why I'm leaning towards it. However, I've been having a lot of fun with Pokemon Conquest lately as well as some Gameboy games. So here's what I'm wondering. What game am I missing that are "must haves"? Something that might tip things in favor of the 3DS. Here's what I have currently.

Kirby Mass Attack - DS
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin - DS
Theatrythm
Pushmo
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: March of the Minis
Cave Story
Dark Void Zero
vvvvvv
Mutant Mudds
Metroid II
Super Mario Land 2
Super Mario Land 3

I've played a ton of other DS games in the past so what I'm looking for here are other gems of the eShop, other indie games or 3DS games I'm overlooking. A big reason I'm asking is that I never really bought anything on the DSi. And the eShop buries content as good as any online store already.

[MarkusRJR]

I finally got around to opening my copy of Cave Story 3D. Holy shit it looks pretty good. Some of the 3D is a bit jarring but overall it looks nice. A good upgrade to one of my favorite games. <3

[Drago]

Random question. I'm heading off on vacation in 2 weeks. Debating whether or not to take my 3DS or my Vita. I don't plan on playing a ton, but I like having something for the 18+ hours in the air / in airports and I like having something for train trips or ferry rides when I get there. My Vita is chock full of great games. That's why I'm leaning towards it. However, I've been having a lot of fun with Pokemon Conquest lately as well as some Gameboy games. So here's what I'm wondering. What game am I missing that are "must haves"? Something that might tip things in favor of the 3DS. Here's what I have currently. Kirby Mass Attack - DS Advance Wars: Days of Ruin - DS Theatrythm Pushmo Mario vs. Donkey Kong: March of the Minis Cave Story Dark Void Zero vvvvvv Mutant Mudds Metroid II Super Mario Land 2 Super Mario Land 3 I've played a ton of other DS games in the past so what I'm looking for here are other gems of the eShop, other indie games or 3DS games I'm overlooking. A big reason I'm asking is that I never really bought anything on the DSi. And the eShop buries content as good as any online store already.

Why not take both? They're both pretty small machines

As far as must haves that you are missing...

Mario 3D Land
Mario Kart 7
LoZ Ocarina of Time 3D
Star Fox 64 3D
Kid Icarus Uprising
Kingdom Hearts 3D (comes out Jul. 31)
Mario Tennis Open
Resident Evil Revelations
Donkey Kong (GB VC - eShop)
LoZ Links Awakening DX (GBC VC - eShop)
Mighty Switch Force (eShop)
Colors 3D (eShop - fantastic if you love to draw)
Aura Aura Climber (DSiWare)
PiCTOBiTS (DSiWare)
Spotto! (DSiWare)

Just off the top of my head, these are all great

[DSGamer]

The reason not to take both is that I'm going to Europe. So there are other things to do there. Also I'm already taking a Kindle and a Kindle Fire.

[Machado]

Random question. I'm heading off on vacation in 2 weeks. Debating whether or not to take my 3DS or my Vita. I don't plan on playing a ton, but I like having something for the 18+ hours in the air / in airports and I like having something for train trips or ferry rides when I get there. My Vita is chock full of great games. That's why I'm leaning towards it. However, I've been having a lot of fun with Pokemon Conquest lately as well as some Gameboy games. So here's what I'm wondering. What game am I missing that are "must haves"? Something that might tip things in favor of the 3DS. Here's what I have currently. Kirby Mass Attack - DS Advance Wars: Days of Ruin - DS Theatrythm Pushmo Mario vs. Donkey Kong: March of the Minis Cave Story Dark Void Zero vvvvvv Mutant Mudds Metroid II Super Mario Land 2 Super Mario Land 3 I've played a ton of other DS games in the past so what I'm looking for here are other gems of the eShop, other indie games or 3DS games I'm overlooking. A big reason I'm asking is that I never really bought anything on the DSi. And the eShop buries content as good as any online store already.

both.

lay one, once battery runs out, play the other

[Machado]

The reason not to take both is that I'm going to Europe. So there are other things to do there. Also I'm already taking a Kindle and a Kindle Fire.

leave one, take 3ds and vita.

[Zia]

I know I'm being a bit lazy, but actually I've had a bit of trouble finding anything concrete while on my phone. What does Nintendo have scheduled for the rest of the year in NA besides NSMB2?

[NateDrake]

I know I'm being a bit lazy, but actually I've had a bit of trouble finding anything concrete while on my phone. What does Nintendo have scheduled for the rest of the year in NA besides NSMB2?

Of the top of my head:
Paper Mario
Luigi's Mansion
Professor Layton

[Colonel Mustard]

The reason not to take both is that I'm going to Europe. So there are other things to do there. Also I'm already taking a Kindle and a Kindle Fire.

DSiWare:
Portable Shrine Wars
AuraAura Climber
Mr Driller
Bomberman Blitz
Star Ship Defense

eShop
Order Up! (I found it to be addictive)
Dillon's Rolling Western (Unless you're a lefty)
Zen Pinball
Mighty Switch Force
Mole Mania (VC)

Retail
Heroes of Ruin (I and the 9-10 other gaffers that have this, love it)
Rhythm Thief (Wash yourself clean of the sin of buying Theaterhythm over it) :P
Tales of the Abyss (If you like Tales games?)
Resident Evil Revelations (Still my favorite game on the system)
Kid Icarus Uprising (Unless you're a lefty)


So, that should take care of you plane-ride...and a good chunk of time when you return home.

[Drago]

Of the top of my head: Paper Mario Luigi's Mansion Professor Layton

Don't forget...

New Art Academy
Freakyforms Deluxe (?)

Plus Fire Emblem, Animal Crossing, and Onitore (?) next year.

Anything else I'm missing?

[dc89]

Struck gold today! Tales of The Abyss for a reasonable price. First time I've actually seen the game in a shop too.

[redcrayon]

Random question. I'm heading off on vacation in 2 weeks. Debating whether or not to take my 3DS or my Vita. I don't plan on playing a ton, but I like having something for the 18+ hours in the air / in airports and I like having something for train trips or ferry rides when I get there. My Vita is chock full of great games. That's why I'm leaning towards it. However, I've been having a lot of fun with Pokemon Conquest lately as well as some Gameboy games. So here's what I'm wondering. What game am I missing that are "must haves"? Something that might tip things in favor of the 3DS. Here's what I have currently. Kirby Mass Attack - DS Advance Wars: Days of Ruin - DS Theatrythm Pushmo Mario vs. Donkey Kong: March of the Minis Cave Story Dark Void Zero vvvvvv Mutant Mudds Metroid II Super Mario Land 2 Super Mario Land 3 I've played a ton of other DS games in the past so what I'm looking for here are other gems of the eShop, other indie games or 3DS games I'm overlooking. A big reason I'm asking is that I never really bought anything on the DSi. And the eShop buries content as good as any online store already.

Whenever I take a DS/3DS on my hols, I take a Fire Emblem, an Advance Wars game (dual strike, because I prefer the war room battles), a Castlevania and an Etrian Odyssey. Sorted. ;-)

[Drago]

Was never answered:

NSMB2 and all future retail digital releases will be sold in retail as gift cards in NA, right?

[Kazerei]

Was never answered: NSMB2 and all future retail digital releases will be sold in retail as gift cards in NA, right?

All Nintendo-published games will be released on the eShop as well, starting with NSMB2. Third party games, maybe.

[Drago]

All Nintendo-published games will be released on the eShop as well, starting with NSMB2. Third party games, maybe.

I know that they'll be on the eShop too, but will they be like Japan where you can get a gift card with a dl code for the game?

I want to have some type of physical piece of a game and a card is enough for me

[DSGamer]

leave one, take 3ds and vita.

That's a tough sell. The Kindle Fire is excellent for graphic novels and singles. The Kindle Keyboard is what I'll read most of the time, laying in the sun.

[Chopper]

I picked up Mario & Sonic at the London Olympics real cheap the other day, and I have to say that I'm enjoying it alot more than I thought I would. The games themselves are pretty fun, at least. And seeing London landmarks in Nintendo-style 3D is a novelty in itself. Definitely a worthy Olympics souvenir!

Having said that, Story Mode is a chore. The "fog" that is integral to the story is a fucking eyesore, and everything moves along far too slowly.

Still, I'll stick with it. At least until my Olympics Fever has worn off. Gotta get them medals!

[Ken]

Is Cave Story good or should I just get it for $10 on Steam?

[Pikma]

I know that they'll be on the eShop too, but will they be like Japan where you can get a gift card with a dl code for the game? I want to have some type of physical piece of a game and a card is enough for me

As far as we know, yes. :)

[Currygan]

Is Cave Story good or should I just get it for $10 on Steam?

I played 30 mins of it and it was all very good, even visually. Buy only if you find it on the cheap though, because comparisons with other versions

[Drago]

As far as we know, yes. :)

Yesss

Very nice. I will definitely be going digital for a few games then. :D

[Javier]

Is Cave Story good or should I just get it for $10 on Steam?

You could also wait for Cave Story+ to show up on the eShop as Nicalis said it would happen soon.

Of course, in Nicalis language, "Soon" can mean "Tomorrow", "In Ten Years", or anywhere in between.

Oh yeah, it could also mean "Never".

[TheFightingFish]

Is Cave Story good or should I just get it for $10 on Steam?

Honestly the PC freeware version was just fine for me. I know that the plus version adds some more stuff, but you might as well start with the one that costs nothing.

[Haziq]

So I emailed Nintendo regarding the digital release of New Super Mario Bros. 2. I wanted to know what happens if your 3DS breaks. Is it tied to your account? Or not? Or what? This is the response I got.

Hello Haziq, Thanks for writing in. It's great to hear you are interested in New Super Mario Bros. 2 for the Nintendo 3DS. We here at Nintendo are also excited for it! In regard to your concerns about if your system had broke after downloading the game, let me reassure you that we can preserve your Nintendo eShop account as long as you have us repair your Nintendo 3DS--no matter how long you've owned it. Conversely, if you decide to purchase a replacement Nintendo 3DS, the Nintendo eShop data would not transfer over. That is unless you perform a system transfer. More details about the system transfer can found in the link below: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/sys...tware-transfer To answer your other question, when you download a game on the Nintendo 3DS, it gives the system the license to play that game. The game license is attached to your system, which is attached to the Nintendo eShop. Additionally, it is not tied to any account such as your Club Nintendo account. If you have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reply to this message. Sincerely, Dudebro Nintendo of America Inc.

So, I'll be picking it up at retail then. God damn Nintendo, why is this stuff not tied to an account yet!?

[Drago]

So I emailed Nintendo regarding the digital release of New Super Mario Bros. 2. I wanted to know what happens if your 3DS breaks. Is it tied to your account? Or not? Or what? This is the response I got. So, I'll be picking it up at retail then. God damn Nintendo, why is this stuff not tied to an account yet!?

Expected

I expect accounts by the end of the year at least, which will hopefully just be added to your current eShop account. I'll still be going digital (probably)

Hopefully the account system allows usage for more than 1 3DS or WiiU/3DS VC crossplay or something, but HA that'll never happen :(

[qq more]

I heard they were gonna add an unified account system to the 3DS and Wii U. But I'm not entirely sure if I'm remembering it right. It was kind of vague anyways.




Also, Dudebro?

[Haziq]

Also, Dudebro?

I covered up his name just in case lol.

[StreetsAhead]

I don't think it's worth a thread but Fantasy Life (Level 5/Brownie Brown) will be released "in December" in Japan.

http://andriasang.com/con23j/fantasy_life_date/

EDIT: E.X. Troopers will be Nov 22nd in Japan also.
http://andriasang.com/con23i/ex_troopers_date/

[chertipros]

I'm a junior so i can't make a thread and i figured this was the best place to ask. Does anyone else have overheating problems with their 3ds?

[Zeer0id]

End of the year seems way too early for 3DS accounts, but I think it will happen sometime in the first half of 2013. I just hope they are unified with Wii U's accounts, but that may be overly optimistic.

[Drago]

End of the year seems way too early for 3DS accounts, but I think it will happen sometime in the first half of 2013. I just hope they are unified with Wii U's accounts, but that may be overly optimistic.

I would assume the log-in and account would be the same for both, one NiN account. Whether they share anything else is unlikely sadly :/

And 3DS accounts should be here by the end of the year. They need to be... buying full $40 games with no account protection is way too big of a gamble. They need accounts just for those, really. System Transfer isn't a good alternative IMO

[Zeer0id]

They should be, but even the rumour suggested 3DS accounts would arrive after Wii U. I think it's too big a project for Nintendo to roll out all at once, they probably have their hands full just getting the infrastructure ready for Wii U.

[MidnightScott]

I don't think it's worth a thread but Fantasy Life (Level 5/Brownie Brown) will be released "in December" in Japan. http://andriasang.com/con23j/fantasy_life_date/ EDIT: E.X. Troopers will be Nov 22nd in Japan also. http://andriasang.com/con23i/ex_troopers_date/

That's awesome news, I wonder if EX Troopers will be released in the west? And should I import the 3DS or PS3 version lol.

[xtrasauce]

Struck gold today! Tales of The Abyss for a reasonable price. First time I've actually seen the game in a shop too.

I also got it this week. So far, it's impressive. Like playing a PS2 RPG in the palm of your hands.

By "like" I mean "literally".