In all, The Cave is a success. It has a distinct lack of polish and the controls could use another command or two, but the combination of intrigue and fun puzzles will give any player that fuzzy feeling that so epitomizes DoubleFine’s past work. It’s a self-assured, if somewhat safe, game that feels old and new at the same time.
Although it’s not as funny as past Ron Gilbert games, The Cave still manages to charm through its visuals and honey-tongued narrator, but it falls flat when it comes to storytelling. Double Fine fans looking for a light diversion while waiting for their Kickstarter project, however, could do worse.
Score: 70/100
Read more at http://venturebeat.com/2013/01/21/the-cave-review/#pTejk1Q3daV0hzwZ.99
Nintendo 3DS | eShop Original Software, Downloadable Content and Demos
- Picross e2 (Jupiter | 4.99 | £4.49) Upcoming (01/24)
What? There's a Picross e2 already? The US never got e1!
What's the hold up on picross e in US? It's gotta be just the cost of hosting it on the servers, and maybe getting the ESRB rating, right? I mean, the game's done, it wouldn't need localization, there's no distribution or printing costs... I don't get it.
BRING IT OVER, Jupiter!
Nintendo hasn't published Picross e in any region.
It's Jupiter who we're upset at
Wii U | eShop Original Software, Downloadable Content and Demos
- The Cave (DoubleFine Productions | $14.99) Latest release!
Nintendo's downloadable game release decisions must be run by a GIANT roulette wheel. Every game is a different slot and each ball is a different territory.
Oh, and also the table is rigged so that NOA gets no good games EVER!
Is that it?
lol
It's one more thing than what usually goes up on Wednesdays, which is nothing.
BTW, THE CAVE IS NOT OFF-SCREEN CAPABLE.
Sure, but they did the Wii U release so the 3DS gets nothing?
BTW, THE CAVE IS NOT OFF-SCREEN CAPABLE.
Thus, I am not buying it...
The sending of the fb to the Gamepad might be trivial, but getting your content to look proper might not be - messages might need larger fonts, some camera adjustments might need to me made to make interactive screen elements the right size, etc.That's and odd decision, given that other developers have claimed off-screen play requires very little additional coding...
I must admit, now I'm unsure as to whether I'll buy it or not...
In all, The Cave is a success. It has a distinct lack of polish and the controls could use another command or two, but the combination of intrigue and fun puzzles will give any player that fuzzy feeling that so epitomizes DoubleFines past work. Its a self-assured, if somewhat safe, game that feels old and new at the same time.
While it won't be a deal breaker period for me, it does mean I won't bother considering it over other versions if they don't take advantage of the second screen.Not having off screen is basically a deal breaker for me at that price.
Maybe one day if it goes on sale.
Honestly though unless the game is fantastic or actually uses both screens in an interesting and useful manner I'm going to generally stick with games that can be played only on the screen.
Trine I would think. The cave seems like a lot of retreading after the first play through.I really want to see some comparisons between The Cave and Trine 2. Which one is the best to download?
Actually we get the game + demo.No The Cave for us Euros? ;_;
Etrian Odyssey 4 demo coming to the eShop on February 7th. Progress in the demo carries over to the full game, which is launching physically/digitally simultaneously on February 26th.
No The Cave for us Euros? ;_;
Carries over to the physical copy as well? Same restrictions as the Japanese demo I guess with the level 10 cap?
Is it needed to play the other EO games before playing this one?
Good on... whoever's publishing EO4 for doing simul-eShop/retail release. Needs to happen for all games.
Why is the demo being free something they feel they have to mention?
Why is the demo being free something they feel they have to mention?
Is it needed to play the other EO games before playing this one?
Nope.
You can pick up the EO series with any of the titles. Each have their own quirks, but you're not missing out on story, or anything. Atlus is reprinting the first three as well, if you want more after EO4.
Any news on Nano Assault 3DS?
Are there no demos on the NA eShop anymore? I mean, I see a section for them, but you can't download anything.
Just checked and it looks ok on my end.