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I've played snippets of games from the franchise but no more than a stage.
It's funny, I had a girlfriend who loved the games and played through them all. I just never bothered.
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Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D |OT| It's on like Dragon Kong!
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I've played snippets of games from the franchise but no more than a stage.
It's funny, I had a girlfriend who loved the games and played through them all. I just never bothered.
Sorry, that's my bad. On the store front page it says "OUT NOW!" though :/
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
That got me, too. Think I'm just gonna forget about this until Saturday
Midnight Believer
Member
Default is Circle pad,I chose D-Pad 1st but I think I prefer the layout of Circle pads controls so switched back, its a shame i can't customize.
The controls are mapped to either:
Circle pad:
Crouch: Push down
Ground Pound: X/Y
Roll: Push right + X/Y
Dismount Rabi: L/R
D-Pad:
Crouch: Push down
Ground Pound: L/R
Roll: Push right +L/R
Blow: Push down + L/R
Dismount Rabi: Push down +X/Y
The controls are mapped to either:
Circle pad:
Crouch: Push down
Ground Pound: X/Y
Roll: Push right + X/Y
Dismount Rabi: L/R
D-Pad:
Crouch: Push down
Ground Pound: L/R
Roll: Push right +L/R
Blow: Push down + L/R
Dismount Rabi: Push down +X/Y
Ein Bear
Member
Just played through the first world.
Game's great! Never played this on Wii, so it's all new to me, but I'm really enjoying the level design so far. Am playing on Original mode for the authentic experience, and am enjoying how fairly tricky it is.
Though the framerate is a little disappointing. I don't mind the cut from 60fps to 30fps, but even the 30fps framerate isn't as solid as I'd like.
Game's great! Never played this on Wii, so it's all new to me, but I'm really enjoying the level design so far. Am playing on Original mode for the authentic experience, and am enjoying how fairly tricky it is.
Though the framerate is a little disappointing. I don't mind the cut from 60fps to 30fps, but even the 30fps framerate isn't as solid as I'd like.
whatsinaname
Member
I ordered through that deal, got the two notification emails early in the day and the shipping notice email sometime in the afternoon.
Nocturnowl
Member
I'm going to smash through this entirely too fast at this rate, but those 8 new stages, they must be mine!
At least i've got that turd of a puzzle piece at the end of Cannon Cluster out of the way where you have to drag the barrel through the barrage of canon fire, probably one of the games lesser stages that one where the randomness of the cannons can lead to one big waiting game at points, fortunately the 2 stages that follow are top tier, Tidal Terror takes 3D and wears it with pride.
I just wish I had an XL right now, it'd be handy for the parts where the camera zooms out.
At least i've got that turd of a puzzle piece at the end of Cannon Cluster out of the way where you have to drag the barrel through the barrage of canon fire, probably one of the games lesser stages that one where the randomness of the cannons can lead to one big waiting game at points, fortunately the 2 stages that follow are top tier, Tidal Terror takes 3D and wears it with pride.
I just wish I had an XL right now, it'd be handy for the parts where the camera zooms out.
Neuromancer
Member
My Amazon copy is preparing to ship! Hooray! Also I just finished Luigi's Mansion last night so I'm all ready to go!
So should I play on babby mode or OG mode?
So should I play on babby mode or OG mode?
Thanks, just checked and yeah, got the first two emails a few hours ago and the shipping one less than an hour ago. Gettin' sorta pumped for this now
The photoshop and gif potential is endless...
Velcro Fly
Member
Shipped from Newegg
Probably not going to get it until Tuesday because Monday is Memorial Day.
Can't decide if I want to play some of my 3DS backlog or play some platformers to get myself hyped.
Either way, I am ready for Dragon Kong
Probably not going to get it until Tuesday because Monday is Memorial Day.
Can't decide if I want to play some of my 3DS backlog or play some platformers to get myself hyped.
Either way, I am ready for Dragon Kong
Why would they do this?!
Nice marketing stunt by Nintendo
Gonna get this tomorrow. Never played the Wii version so it's all new for me. Last DKC I played was part 2 at the SNES.
I got it for my birthday as a little kid.
Gonna get this tomorrow. Never played the Wii version so it's all new for me. Last DKC I played was part 2 at the SNES.
I got it for my birthday as a little kid.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Hope I can pick this up tomorrow. My little reward after a hard week at work and life!
The controls for the dpad aren't that bad considering X/Y is sprint, which I prefer over L/R. The framerate is decent at 30fps, but I've only played a level and a half and already had an area where there was noticeable slowdown. Still, DKC:R on the go is a nice thing to have.
peanutbutterlatte
Member
Anyone got their free code from the "So Many Games!" promotion yet? If so, when exactly did you?
btw, is this free game code somehow still locked to PAL devices?
cause if not I wonder if anyone's selling them
peanutbutterlatte
Member
I imagine it will be, but who knows. I'm certainly not willing to volunteer my code for testing though
There has to be some downside to this free games promotion though, so I'm very paranoid about the wording of "shortly after release".Nocturnowl
Member
Dammit checkpoint pig, I don't need your help, it's just that the "O" in bombs away is a right old bugger to obtain!
DKC2 and Mario All Stars, a killer platforming combo right there, yet DKC2 still grabs all the attention.
Nice marketing stunt by Nintendo
Gonna get this tomorrow. Never played the Wii version so it's all new for me. Last DKC I played was part 2 at the SNES.
I got it for my birthday as a little kid.
DKC2 and Mario All Stars, a killer platforming combo right there, yet DKC2 still grabs all the attention.
bodyboarder
Member
OG mode.
Are there still Shiny Gold Medals to earn? I completely mastered the Wii game, Shiny Gold Medals and all, but I can't imagine the strict times needed for these medals to be the same with the new controls. Anyone try speed running stages yet? I may pick this up, but because I played SO much of the Wii version I may hold off for a bit. Just kind of curious about the time trial stuff.
Shit.
I have a 15 hour long road trip on Saturday, and all I want to play on it is this game. I have already played this, beat it, massively enjoyed it a few years ago on Wii, and if it were any other time I'd have no desire to buy/play this game again... but here I am, wanting this for my trip.
Damn you and your impeccable timing, Nintendo.
I have a 15 hour long road trip on Saturday, and all I want to play on it is this game. I have already played this, beat it, massively enjoyed it a few years ago on Wii, and if it were any other time I'd have no desire to buy/play this game again... but here I am, wanting this for my trip.
Damn you and your impeccable timing, Nintendo.
So, uh, are you worried you won't be able to acquire it in time? Because the download goes live at midnight tonight (North America).Shit.
I have a 15 hour long road trip on Saturday, and all I want to play on it is this game. I have already played this, beat it, massively enjoyed it a few years ago on Wii, and if it were any other time I'd have no desire to buy/play this game again... but here I am, wanting this for my trip.
Damn you and your impeccable timing, Nintendo.
Peterthumpa
Member
For those who are already playing, is there some kind of AA or the game is similar to the jaggy screens available at the shop? Maybe disabling the 3D to check if there's a difference?
Ein Bear
Member
It's pretty jaggy, yeah. I don't think there's any AA in either 3D or 2D mode.
I'd be buying it in a store tomorrow, leaving on Saturday morning
I was just commenting on my weakness
Yeah, no added AA that I've noticed with 3D off. It's definitely a little jaggy.
Peterthumpa
Member
Oh! Well hey, now you can play it sans waggle, plus eight new levels!I'd be buying it in a store tomorrow, leaving on Saturday morning
I was just commenting on my weakness
There sure is! Check the post above yours...
Yeah but they cut the FPS in half :/ I am not sure if I an play this game at 30 FPS after playing it at 60....
The Xtortionist
Member
Picking this up tomorrow morning with my Best Buy gift card. So excited!
Imma gunna download at midnight. Few more hours!
The Xtortionist
Member
I would too but I'm paranoid about losing my 3DS and all of the downloaded stuff on it...If Nintendo gives me a good account system, I'll go full digital without thinking about it.
Jawmuncher
Member
Really think i'm going to pick this up.
Really like DK and no waggle nonsense is a godsend.
Really like DK and no waggle nonsense is a godsend.
I'd be more paranoid about the game card slipping down a vent when I go to change it!
The Xtortionist
Member
Does the framerate hold up as well as in Mario 3D Land? 3D Land was 30FPS compared to the Galaxy games' 60, and they played similarly, but I didn't notice 3D Land's lower FPS at all.
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