Just as some Dark Horse candidates, I just want to say DKCR 3D is my favorite 3DS game and one of my favorite platformers ever, and absolutely packed with content. If you've already played the Wii version fully it wouldn't be my top recommendation, though. I also love Dream Team, but I would definitely recommend playing the M&L series in order. (Also, if you end up not getting LBW from this sale, feel free to hit me up for a copy as I'm selling or trading mine.)
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Just as some Dark Horse candidates, I just want to say DKCR 3D is my favorite 3DS game and one of my favorite platformers ever, and absolutely packed with content. If you've already played the Wii version fully it wouldn't be my top recommendation, though. I also love Dream Team, but I would definitely recommend playing the M&L series in order. (Also, if you end up not getting LBW from this sale, feel free to hit me up for a copy as I'm selling or trading mine.)
The Horror the horror
Banned
Hey, guys...
I have a $50 eshop card, and I want to buy some 3DS games. The only problem is that they're cheaper in their retail format, and I don't want to end up paying more for a digital copy. So can y'all recommend me some digital games (outside of Fire Emblem Awakening, I have it) that is comparatively matched price-wise with physical copies? Thanks.
I have a $50 eshop card, and I want to buy some 3DS games. The only problem is that they're cheaper in their retail format, and I don't want to end up paying more for a digital copy. So can y'all recommend me some digital games (outside of Fire Emblem Awakening, I have it) that is comparatively matched price-wise with physical copies? Thanks.
GeekyDad
Member
Atlus' games go on sale fairly regularly, and I doubt you can beat those sales at retail. If you don't have SMTIV, Overclocked or either of the EO games, any of those would be a good place to start when on sale. Also, the Guild series games by Level-5, beginning with Crimson Shroud.
I'm ordering Mario Golf and Kirby, but I need to buy another cheap game so the shipping to Mexico is worth it. Which of these games would you guys buy?
- Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate (This doesn't look bad, does anyone know if it's too cutscene or QTE happy?)
- Crosswords Plus (I loved the DS game, I'm pretty sure this would end up eating plenty of hours from me)
- Nano Assault (I'm aware of the superior digital version, but I'm a collector so I don't care!
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- Crush 3D (Time flies! I remember being kind of interested when the demo was uploaded ages ago)
- Battleship (Apparently the 3DS game is an okay strategy game, Advance Wars-style)
EDIT: Welp, I went with Batman because it was cheap. I hope it doesn't suck! Gameplay videos look fine.
- Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate (This doesn't look bad, does anyone know if it's too cutscene or QTE happy?)
- Nano Assault (I'm aware of the superior digital version, but I'm a collector so I don't care!
)- Crush 3D (Time flies! I remember being kind of interested when the demo was uploaded ages ago)
- Battleship (Apparently the 3DS game is an okay strategy game, Advance Wars-style)
EDIT: Welp, I went with Batman because it was cheap. I hope it doesn't suck! Gameplay videos look fine.
To fellow 3DS Gaffers. I wanted to trade club Nintendo coin here. I just bought Kirby Mouse Attack not noticing that it is Europe region ones.
The game is included with Club Nintendo card. So, does anyone want to trade my Kirby club nintendo point with the U.S region one?
Sorry for my bad English here.T_T
The game is included with Club Nintendo card. So, does anyone want to trade my Kirby club nintendo point with the U.S region one?
Sorry for my bad English here.T_T
AcademicSaucer
Member
Kokuga is a must have game in any 3ds library, really good shooter by the creator of ikaruga, the leves offer great variety too, and while the mechanics are simple , they are hard to master
Taco_Human
Member
Should I get SF64 3D? Or should I just spend ten dollars to get the Wii VC version?
I'd say the 3DS version is the best version of the game. Go for the VC version if you simply want to experience the game at the lowest cost, but I definitely think it's a better game on 3DS. Plus I bet you can find it for rather cheap
BinaryPork2737
Unconfirmed Member
After trying three different Toys r Us stores, I was able to find one that had the game on clearance for $15. So, for only $5 more you can get it on the 3DS, not a bad deal.
not often at all unless you are talking about Atlus gamesand moderate expectations - you won't see Steam type sales
and moderate expectations - you won't see Steam type sales
You won't see Steam type sales, but Nintendo did just drop several of their big first party games to $30.
Alessandro
Member
Regarding sales, I bought a EU 2ds days ago and I'm new to Nintendo store: does it work like Sony (i.e. can I create a US account a buy games from US store for my EU 3ds)?
So far I bought:
So far I bought:
- Ocarina of Time - First timer here and gameplay just not there for me. Probably gonna buy Link to the Past too because seems more interesting to play.
- Shinobi - Someone recommended It as a hidden gem with great gameplay and I was basically sold. Still wrapped.
- Fire Emblem Awakening - Best of the lot, really enjoying the writing. Playing on normal classic please nobody die k?
- Inazuma Eleven 3 - Packed with 2ds, played for 20 min and looks like the first one.
- Ace Combat - One of the main reasons I bought a 2ds was to play this because I read it was like AC Zero. Well fuck whoever wrote that; this garbage is even more uninspiring than Joint Assault, recycling tracks from past titles and with a non-existing story. Missions are five minutes long on hard difficulty, some even two.
- Bravely Default - Have high hopes about this one. Still wrapped.
Gunman Clive's a lot of fun and only $2. What games do you have already? Any of the ones mentioned in the OP are a good starting point.
EDIT: I really have no idea if eshop only games give Club Nintendo coins.
BinaryPork2737
Unconfirmed Member
Find a cheap copy of Steel Diver since it can be found for $5 and gives 40 coins. That's physical only, to be specific. Digital is more expensive and definitely not worth it.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Plenty of them do, and you get more points from post-play surveys, too.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
What's the opinion on Mario Golf
How much do you pay on shipping alone?
I'm using Play-Asia's FedEx "quick" service for $19.90 USD, but I'll have to pay a bit more once I get them because of customs/fees, though it doesn't always happen. Play-Asia also offers a slightly cheaper shipping method (also via FedEx, $15 I think?) but it's slower, and in this particular case I need Mario Golf and Kirby ASAP
Play-Asia used to be more expensive, so most of the time I buy games at CDUniverse (since these are the only two stores that offer delivery via FedEx to Mexico), but it's now the other way around with CDUniverse charging $30 for express shipping
A shame because they have some really nice deals with older games (PS3, DS, etc). In the end I'm paying ~$145 USD for Mario Golf, Kirby and Batman, delivered to me at home, while buying Mario Golf and Kirby alone at Mexican retail stores would be ~$122 USD.BinaryPork2737
Unconfirmed Member
Quick question on Theatrhythm: Is Curtain Call going to have all of the songs the original had?
Dandy Crocodile
Member
Yes. It's basically Theatrhythm 2.0. The content of the first game + all the new shiny extras.
BinaryPork2737
Unconfirmed Member
Okay, thanks! I was wondering what the differences were and if I should skip the original. I will, and I'll wait for the sequel to come out.
CertifiedFP
Member
Oi, how does Soul Hackers size up next to SMT4 for someone who loves it and plays the hell out of it daily? Does it make use of the 3D effect unlike DeSuOC?
charlequin
Banned
Soul Hackers is a much older game with a very different feel. In terms of Megaten games, it's much more comparable to Strange Journey on the DS, but it's also very typical to the time -- cheesy 90s cyberpunk theme, bigger party, no weakness-exploitation battle system (those didn't show up until the PS2 Megatens), huge complex dungeons, interesting and weird story.
Really good game, though, I highly recommend it.
Amazeballs
Member
Get some screen protectors. People recommend Hori, but I've had good experiences with Citigeeks who by the way make some awesome anti-glare matte screen protectors. I also recommend a carrying case of some sort to prevent dust from getting inside the system.
Def get a case. I personally use http://www.gamestop.com/nintendo-3ds/accessories/pokemon-x-y-system-case/111051 but that's most because I wanted it to match my 3DS. It has four small pouches that hold a game each which is nice. I have yet to get screen protectors.
I don't see the need for a screen protector, but a case is always useful. Definitely get one that can hold a couple extra game cards.
Also I guess sign up for Club Nintendo if you haven't.
I haven't played much of any other Resident Evil game but I really liked Revelations. I'd recommend it, especially since you can get it for pretty cheap (at the very least it's $20 on the eShop).
GeekyDad
Member
Put a ton of hours into it when I first bought it, playing through once on Normal, then Hard, and doing a lot of the co-op. The co-op gameplay is a very cool alternative to Mercs. At full price, I felt like I got a really good package. For what they're selling the game for now, it's a damned steal -- buy the hell out of it. It's not RE4, but to me, it was better than RE5. It's a solid action-RE (not a horror game, but you probably already know that).
Is it really that bad? I enjoyed the other M&L games and this one is at the bottom of my 3DS list to get but I still planned on picking it up.
Perfect. Gonna pick it up then. Thanks!
PassiveObserver
Member
I'm also wondering this. I haven't really gotten into a Mario RPG since, well, Super Mario RPG. The Paper Mario and M&L stuff I've played about 5-10 hours into each, but quit after a while due to the constant dialogue and tutorials. I'm ready to jump in again because I am hankering for an RPG but I'm afraid Dream Team embodies everything I'm wary of in terms of Mario RPGs.
It's not terrible so much as it's not good.
Even the consensus worst entry int he series, Partners in Time, at least significantly changed/added to the battle system.
Dream Team does absolutely nothing new in terms of battle mechanics beyond a couple annoying motion control limit breaks, and the battles are sparser and easier. The overworld is completely boring and corridored. The game is 4 times too long.
Just to offer a counterpoint, I really loved Dream Team (I realize I already mentioned this on the previous page, but I wanted to expand on it a bit). Yes, this game has plenty of tutorials, especially early on. If I'm remembering correctly, the original two Paper Mario games aren't as tutorial-heavy in comparison, and to be fair I haven't played the original SM RPG yet. Still, I think there's quite a bit of greatness on offer in this game, although I realize this is not the most popular opinion, especially coming from someone who actually really dug Sticker Star. I found the Giant Battles just as epic and challenging as any in Bowser's Inside Story, the Dream World just as overflowing with creativity as Bowser's Insides in the same game, and the sidequests as plentiful and satisfying as in any previous Mario RPG I've played.
I realize the game has some of that handhold-itis that puts plenty of players off, and that its length exceeds what people are usually going to be expecting in a game like this. But I'll tell you, I played 55 hrs of this game or thereabouts, and there's still some sidequest stuff I didn't get to in my first full playthrough, and still, I had a big grin on my face the second two thirds of the game. It took 15-20 hours for me to really get into it, which I realize is quite a commitment, but once I did, it really held my attention and impressed me with its creativity. I enjoyed the game up to that point, don't get me wrong, but it was only once I really felt like I was getting into it more seriously that I felt like I had a better appreciation for its merits. Anyway, if you're in the mood for a game like this and have played and enjoyed the other M&L games, I strongly recommend it.