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[VOOK]

The net is super slow here and it's bed time, but it's uploading. About 30 minutes and it'll be here.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

This looks pretty cool. I'll probably pick it up whenever I buy a 3DS.

 

[Boss Doggie]

all dat english

 

[also]

I imagine this probably started out as an engine test for the 3DS.

Doesn't seem like it

From Iwata Asks:


-Game was the idea of GF employee James Turner (UK), 3D Graphic artist and designer of Vanilux-line and Vullaby.
-Around 1.5 years between original idea and now.
-Produced by Pokemon game director, Masuda.
- Masuda comments on difficult of starting non-Pokemon projects at the company due to the focus on Pokemon games.
-Game spent first 6 months being developed as a side-scrolling DS game
- Originally only had one playable character, but added more to allow for more variety in play styles. Now has 3.
- Thought hard about including Pokemon music as it may break immersion.

 

[Ezalc]

Lol'd at the frog shitting out eggs or whatever. This game looks great though, definitely going to pick this up when I get a 3DSXL. As soon as NA announces some good colors for it anyway :|.

 

[Femmeworth]

Those visuals sure leave a lot to be desired. Gamefreak should stick to 2D graphics. :|

 

[Alfredo]

Looks really cool, but Google tells me 1800 yen is around 20 dollars, which seems pretty expensive for an eShop game...

 

[Kacho]

The world map gives me a Scribblenauts vibe for some reason.

 

[Currygan]

Looks really cool, but Google tells me 1800 yen is around 20 dollars, which seems pretty expensive for an eShop game...

if the content is meaty enough, I would have nothing against paying that amount

 

[Ezalc]

Those visuals sure leave a lot to be desired. Gamefreak should stick to 2D graphics. :|

Um what? It looks really good, the art style is great.

 

[Ragus]

Looks really cool, but Google tells me 1800 yen is around 20 dollars, which seems pretty expensive for an eShop game...

As long as there is enough content, price isn't a problem for me. Pushmo entertained me more than many 50-60$ titles.

 

[Femmeworth]

Um what? It looks really good, the art style is great.

It looks like a somewhat better DS game, the environments in particular.

 

[Ydahs]

Saw this earlier, had no idea it's by Gamefreak.

Not my type of game, but it sure looks fun.

 

[codemonkey]

Getting this the day I'm getting a 3DS.

 

[Tiktaalik]

I really like the style.

 

[ScreenSplitter]

Those visuals sure leave a lot to be desired. Gamefreak should stick to 2D graphics. :|

Nope.

 

[RobotHaus]

This looks extremely charming and fun. Nintendo really seems on the ball with rhythm based games, I hope this comes to the US.

As for this being made by Game Freak, that's even better, a bit of fresh air from one franchise can certainly help a studios morale and get them thinking of different ideas to make better games.

 

[Exterminieren]

It looks like a somewhat better DS game, the environments in particular.

It began development as a DS game.

I'd disagree that the title as it is looks down at that standard, though; character models are very much smoother than DS models would be, and environments are very clean. It's certainly not taxing the system, but I'd say it's looking pretty good.

 

[Bumhead]

This looks great. Hope we don't have to wait too long for an EU/US localisation. The eShop definitely needs more love from games like this.

 

[EulaCapra]

Wow, this look really, really fun! I hope it gets localized. Don't always bet on a sure thing; remember Line Attack Heroes?

This also looks way less masochistic than Rhythm Heavens.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

This looks pretty awesome, I hope its localized.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

GameFreak + Platformer = OMFG

 

[Femmeworth]

Nope.

Drill Dozer > this

 

[linko9]

This looks dope, there need to be more rhythm platformers. Bit Trip Beat was good, but this looks like it's even more rhythm focused.

 

[zroid]

Everything about this is exciting except for the simon says minigames. I always despised those in Rhythm Heaven.

 

[Mpl90]

There's already quite a bit of English, or I'm wrong?

 

[Zoramon089]

Drill Dozer > this

This isn't even out yet...

 

[JoeInky]

Game looks good and all, but those pokemon levels just make part of me want a Nintendo rhythm game featuring tracks from mario, zelda, kirby, metroid, tetris, balloon fight, earthbound, starfox... there's so many great tunes I'd love to play along to.

 

[Regulus Tera]

I WOULD BUY DLC OF THIS IF YOU PUT MUSIC FROM EVERY FUCKING FRANCHISE EVER NINTENDO

DO IT

 

[Diprosalic]

I WOULD BUY DLC OF THIS IF YOU PUT MUSIC FROM EVERY FUCKING FRANCHISE EVER NINTENDO

DO IT

.

will buy this in a heartbeat looks great and is from one of my favorite devs.

 

[A Human Becoming]

It's too bad Nintendo wasn't this supportive of the Wii shop or DSiware. They've done a superb job pushing out 3D games.

 

[Somnid]

It's too bad Nintendo wasn't this supportive of the Wii shop or DSiware. They've done a superb job pushing out 3D games.

They were, it's just cumbersome enough that nobody went back to find out.

 

[rjc571]

This instantly moved into my top 5 most wanted 3DS games. But if it's going to be $20 as a downloadable game then I'd rather spend a little bit extra for a retail version instead.

 

[Thoraxes]

Ah nice. A new original eShop title. Looks fun! Will dig in if it comes west (which I assume will happen).

 

[zroid]

Chris Kohler wrote up a preview of the demo. Sounds good!

Anyway, I’m sold. This is right in my wheelhouse, so I don’t see any scenario that doesn’t involve me purchasing this game on Sept. 5, even with exchange rates being what they are. So look for a full review next month.

 

[Oni Link 666]

I usually stay away from rhythm games, but this looks really cool.

 

[Boney]

Nintendo make a new ip ffs

raaaaaaaaaage

 

[Drago]

Just saw the trailer.

I need this NOW. really hope this manages to see a release in NA by the end of the year but I doubt it

 

[Thoraxes]

Nintendo make a new ip ffs

raaaaaaaaaage

I laughed.

Also Vook's video looks real good.

 

[A Human Becoming]

They were, it's just cumbersome enough that nobody went back to find out.

How so? What major releases did they have on the Wii Shop and DSiware? I always thought they left it up to third parties to fill the software.

 

[Neiteio]

Seven minutes of pure direct-feed gameplay here. Wow, this actually looks top-notch. Tons of variety in settings and scenarios, a diverse cast, wonderful music, and the rhythm elements are quick and punchy to the point I was bobbing my head watching the video and actually leaning into each "hit." I love action games, and get a great action vibe from this, even though it's technically a rhythm game masquerading as a forced side-scroller. Surely we can expect this in America... Right? This is easily the most interesting eShop game since Pushmo... It looks like it could easily be a retail title in its own right.

 

[Holy Wars]

Graphics are so bad. I guess that's why they made it eShop.

Doesn't leave much hope for Pokemon on 3DS. But the game looks fun, I'll buy it for sure.

 

[vagabondarts]

How so? What major releases did they have on the Wii Shop and DSiware? I always thought they left it up to third parties to fill the software.

Aura Aura climber was great

 

[Kacho]

Aura Aura climber was great

high-five

 

[StayDead]

Played the demo, fell in love and now I'm about to buy it.

DAT SPECIAL STAGE MUSIC

Spoiler

It's the Pokemon Black and White Trainer Battle theme

 

[StreetsAhead]

Graphics are so bad. I guess that's why they made it eShop.

Doesn't leave much hope for Pokemon on 3DS. But the game looks fun, I'll buy it for sure.

Or they didn't put as much effort in making this graphical showcase number 3 because it was an eshop game that started development on the DS? Maybe?

Besides, Pokemon never has been a graphical showcase of anything and I don't expect that to change.

 

[Holy Wars]

Or they didn't put as much effort in making this graphical showcase number 3 because it was an eshop game that started development on the DS? Maybe?

Besides, Pokemon never has been a graphical showcase of anything and I don't expect that to change.

If Pokemon still looks like a GBA game on 3DS I'm going to be very disappointed. It's time for the game to be real 3D.

 

[Qurupeke]

Seems great. I want a West release now...

 

[Neiteio]

Graphics are so bad. I guess that's why they made it eShop.

Doesn't leave much hope for Pokemon on 3DS. But the game looks fun, I'll buy it for sure.

I'm currently playing Sleeping Dogs with the high-res texture pack on a high-end PC. It's probably one of the most next-gen-looking games at the moment. Absolutely gorgeous. (Incredible game, too.)

But HarmoKnight looks lovely in its own right. Technically simple? Sure. But the art direction, the colors, the character designs and the layered backgrounds makes it exciting to look at, especially given the brisk pace at which it all whirls by. In other words, different games look equally beautiful in different ways, imo.

So this is controlled with buttons, right? Please let it be so. The level where you play as the female archer running along the dino bones looks so fun.

 

[zroid]

So this is controlled with buttons, right? Please let it be so. The level where you play as the female archer running along the dino bones looks so fun.

Yeah, buttons. B to jump, A to attack, and others for context sensitive stuff.