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Massive eShop Sale in Celebration of Super Smash Bros 3DS
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Starwolf_UK
Member
It is a shame you can't change those on the fly. I maxed both turning and moving and I ended up nearly getting a game over in a moving platform land selection as the slightest nudge of the stick would practically send me off the edge.
It was on sale for about $27 not long ago, which is when I bought it
ZeroGravity
Member
Was really hoping Pokemon Y would be on sale :/
Lol at just Metroid.
I'm going to bite for Pokemon Battle Trozei. I've been looking for another low mental energy puzzle game for the 3DS. A man can only play so much picross.
spindashing
Banned
Last week was better than this.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
I already hated you NOA. Now I just hate you more with these sales this week. FFS
Crimsonclaw111
Member
Wow it can't get worse than that.
friskykillface
Banned
Ouch at that sale
Save us next week DK, let's go $25
Save us next week DK, let's go $25
Banjotanooki
Member
Pure BS that X/y aren't on that list.
Thankfully, Nintendo Canada already confirmed that Tropical Freeze will be part of next week's sale.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
"massive sale"
Excuse me for one moment please.
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This is why nobody will ever take Nintendo's digital offerings seriously.
Excuse me for one moment please.
AHAHAHHAHHAHAHAAHHAHGASHBHSADBJHSADHJSDCFHJDFVSJHFGVD
This is why nobody will ever take Nintendo's digital offerings seriously.
AcademicSaucer
Member
i was hoping for 4.99 on trozei, smh
Gonzo The Great
Banned
You'll get a $1.50 discount on the already overpriced NES Metroid and you'll like it. At least next week's sale SHOULD be better than this.
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
50 cents difference really
It's really a great game, enjoy and buy the game! I bought it full price no regrets
Banjotanooki
Member
Seriously? How much?
Hero of Legend
Member
Rumble U is $11 down from $18, sweet! I'm in the minority, but this was my most anticipated game of the sale. XD
Davey Cakes
Member
Just the original Metroid? Wow. Poor form.
If Zero Mission was out we wouldn't even need the original since it's an unlockable.
If Zero Mission was out we wouldn't even need the original since it's an unlockable.
No prices announced, although "up to 39% off" means it could be as low as $30.50 (It's $50 on the eShop right?). It'll probably be $35 or $40
Geez. Last week's sales were actually pretty good. I had picked up Minish Cap and Mega Man X2. And Week 1 had games I would have bought if I didn't already own. Week 3 is just craptacular.
I was silly enough to think "Zero Suit Samus" meant they were going to drop Zero Mission on us as a surprise bonus. Instead not even Fusion or Super Metroid are on sale. "Surprise!" I guess that Justin Bailey code qualifies as "Zero Suit" to them heh.
Also figured I might be able to pick up some Wii Sports DLC like Golf and Baseball/Boxing to complete my collection. They should have thrown in Wii Party U too. So today my wallet gets a break.
I was silly enough to think "Zero Suit Samus" meant they were going to drop Zero Mission on us as a surprise bonus. Instead not even Fusion or Super Metroid are on sale. "Surprise!" I guess that Justin Bailey code qualifies as "Zero Suit" to them heh.
Also figured I might be able to pick up some Wii Sports DLC like Golf and Baseball/Boxing to complete my collection. They should have thrown in Wii Party U too. So today my wallet gets a break.
OrbitalBeard
Member
I'm hoping for Donkey Kong Jr. Math.
what exactly is rumble about
Starwolf_UK
Member
Man I'm so sorry America. Well Europe may have had no Metroid at all and shit for Mario, it had two actual games for Mii Fighters rather than lumping them with Wii Fit...
Wait, Wii Fit U is $30 in US. It is like £30 in the UK (€35 in Europe).
Trozei at 30% is expected. A weekly sale in Europe was that a few months back. I feel that some of these are playing catch up to those. Some random comments.
I'm 2 Pokemon away from 100%ing it (Nidoking and Glaceon, just waiting for the right days of the week). I enjoy the time I spent with the game but could have easily spent quite a bit less. So here are some tips:
Wait, Wii Fit U is $30 in US. It is like £30 in the UK (€35 in Europe).
Trozei at 30% is expected. A weekly sale in Europe was that a few months back. I feel that some of these are playing catch up to those. Some random comments.
I'm 2 Pokemon away from 100%ing it (Nidoking and Glaceon, just waiting for the right days of the week). I enjoy the time I spent with the game but could have easily spent quite a bit less. So here are some tips:
- Have the self control to end chains when Pokemon are captured (maybe once a link box is cleared) rather than keep them going for ages (which is really easy). It is easy to get into a mindless mode of trying to keep the chains going beyond 100 for no reason (you don't need to do 50,000 damage to a Pokemon with 500 HP)
- While it is match 4 then 3 to enter link mode try matching 6 to start with instead, hitting all opponents and the damage boost is worth it
- Super effective makes a world of difference, try to wherever possible. Pokemon that starts the chain determines type of chain. The game is sadly monotype so don't let that throw you off.
- Partners...I tend to go with power of five/six or a Pokemon that is in the stage anyway (it makes it easier to match them up). Power of five/six are the best abilities in the game for raw damage. When you unlock 2/3 partners bringing too many that are not in the level anyway will make linking hard so be smart here.
- Friendly Pokemon. Things over 3 stars take forever to become friendly. As for bothering, a 1 star Pokemon when friendly is as strong as an unfriendly 5 star one, 3 stars seems to become 6 star. These effects are permanent (some Pokemon appear in multiple levels)
- If you're having troubles, work out what these ares, flinch strikes help with attacks while healer and builder help you recover from them in various ways so bring parters appropriately. The latter two are a must for surviving endless though you will have close calls (when you want to use them you find you don't have them on the board...) but for the rest of the game you should be able to beat stages fast enough for healing to not be a problem.
- Don't be afraid to look up unlock conditions. While they tend to follow a pattern it is hard to figure out at first.
- The game can be more frustrating than difficult in places (especially when a wall breaks and the enemy Pokemon falls into the arena and starts knocking your pieces away making it hard to chain).
Yet it is still the best selling on the 3DS.
akidnamededdy
Banned
Last week and the week before were fairly decent. Hopefully next week is better.
Yup, while it isn't quite Steam level, it's still the best sale Nintendo has ever and shows that they're trying.
2spooky4me
Member
My wallet is safe this week
Team Top Hat
Banned
I'm sorry but this isn't trying at all.
AcademicSaucer
Member
Someone needs to make a thread so we can analyze together why is NOA so shitty compared to SCEA and Xbox
megabytecr
Member
Great first week, Good second week, Horrible third week.