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Nintendo Downloads - July 2014
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Was actually the first game I bought on my WiiU =)
Colonel Mustard
Banned
Scram Kitty and His Buddy on Rails, Unepic and Toki Tori 2+ are probably the best eShop games available outside of Shovel Knight.
In addition to Scram Kitty as rec'd by CM above, I love Kung Fu Rabbit:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=724708
Yep, it's very similar to this game:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=740887
Most. I stopped doing it if I intend to post more than once in couple of minutes, or just edit my post. Also, during sporting events threads. I got complaints one time.
Gonna start now actually. Horror story, I had to hold down the Bravely Default cart when I realized mid-way through ejecting it that I hadn't saved in a few hours and the nearest save point was 3+ minutes away. It was very painful.
It took a long time to get this tag !!
Bought Scram already because of all of the hype from you guys. Will look into Unepic and Kung Fu... already played and beat Toki Tori 2 =)
Crazy dedication.
You have no idea how many posts I've scrapped because I couldn't think of one. Sometimes they sit for hours if not days in my mobile browser.
Can someone fill me in on the Streetpass Plaza stuff that's on sale? I'm going to a convention extremely soon (RTX) and I'm wondering if they're worth my time more than Shovel Knight or something cheaper.
Shameless self quote. Anybody feel like recommending one or the other given my specifications? The sale makes me want to jump on one but I don't know which one
Killer Yakuza B
Member
You mean the games, right? I recommend getting the deal for all of them for $15. If you're only getting one, then my favorites are Mii Force and Monster Manor, but Flower Town is really good too and getting three of them for $15 when you can get the extra one essentially for free makes no sense. They're all pretty great and I recommend getting them, specially if you're going to a convention.
Glass Rebel
Member
Anybody know when the last European sale on Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Wii U) was? And how cheap it got?
Orakio Rob
Member
Shameless self quote. Anybody feel like recommending one or the other given my specifications? The sale makes me want to jump on one but I don't know which one
Well, I haven't played either, but maybe I can help you with AC4.
I also have a very limited experience playing the first AC. I found it very boring. Then I got AC2 for free on my Xbox 360: the settings are fine, the open world thing is cool but... it was very boring.
Now, AC4 is on sale on the eshop for US$ 20. I spent a few days fighting the urge to buy it, because it looks like a cool game. Then I watched the first 20 minutes of an AC4 Let's Play video... and it looked very boring ^_^
shinen shooter too is very good (nano assault neo?), trine2 and runner2 if you had not played them yet
ipukespiders
Member
As bored as I was of the first AC, I managed to slog through it. I am about 50 hours into AC4 (ps4 version) and I love it. The ship battles are a blast. I honestly don't really follow the lore, the whole animus thing with its conspiracies., but I love the core gameplay. I got shanties on my mind, and I can't wait to get finished work for the day to go back to playing. I don't think I want to collect every little thing, but I have done a fair bit, and it's optional of course.
UtadaBarkley
Member
Just to clarify...If I had some surveys and what not expire on my Club Nintendo account, there's no way to get those back is there?
I probably had like 300 points expire on me. I'm dumb, I know.
I probably had like 300 points expire on me. I'm dumb, I know.
Orakio Rob
Member
While playing AC2, I loved running aroung the city and jumping on the rooftops. However, every single time I had to complete a mission it was a real pain. I hated escort missions, I hated eavesdropping missions... hell, I even hated assassination missions
Do you think I would still enjoy AC4? I mean, is it possible to ignore all missions and still have fun with this game?
EDIT: What I mean is, can I play AC4 as if it were Skyrim?
Wait what
Also, when should we find out which games will be on the Club Nintendo Rewards beginning July 7th?
? I bought a WiiU... bought quite a few games + vc + indies and was rewarded with 8 $5 codes lol
I guess I need to look into how the Deluxe Set promo works. I've got the Deluxe, three games, but haven't received any $5 codes yet (apparently by my own inaction)
Wired All Wrong
Member
Shameless self quote. Anybody feel like recommending one or the other given my specifications? The sale makes me want to jump on one but I don't know which one
Haven't played Darksiders 2, but I can recommend ACVI. It's the only one I've played and I had a blast. It's great fun sailing on the seas with your crew singing sea shanties. If you're OCD about collecting everything I could see the game being a slog to play through though. Also, the missions can get repetitive like the tailing stuff. Since this was the first and only one I played I never really got burnt out by them. If you want to sail some seas, check out some islands, destroy and take over enemy ships, then pick it up. I should say I played it on PS4 so I'm not sure how the Wii U version stacks up to it, but I'm sure it's fine.
Off topic, but I made a thread in the OT you might be interested in.
http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=848060
For every $50 you spend on the eshop you get a $5 code on the digital deluxe promo website.
^^^ Ah right. No interest there then. I'll rarely be spending that much on the eShop
Only if you've watched videos and felt that it wouldn't interest you. It's an extremely fun series imo and Pikmin 3 is easily the best yet.
Panthalassic
Member
Got two codes for WWHD and Pikmin 3 so now I have a total of $17.86! Kind of debating between Shovel Knight and Earthbound but I'm willing to try other things too!
Even just acquiring a code through the MK8 promotion gets you $5 credit?
Pikmin 3 is amazing. It's a great entry point to the series, too. You've played WW before so I'd definitely hold off on that in comparison unless you're super eager to replay it immediately.
I'm recommending Kung Fu Rabbit to the point where it is probably getting on people's nerves, but: Kung Fu Rabbit is dirt cheap and tons of fun. Related thread:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=724708
The way it works is you accrue 1 point for every 10 cents you spend on the eShop, either by purchasing a game or by redeeming a code for one (you'll get the points equivalent to whatever the current price is when redeeming the code). The site keeps track of how many points you have, and when you reach 500, it automatically converts them to a $5 code which you can grab by logging in. So if you get Pikmin 3 for example, you'd get 599 points for that, which would lead to a $5 code + 99 points left over.
I'd point out this apparently isn't 100% true, although I thought it was -- my Kickstarter code for Shovel Knight didn't get me anything. So what the criteria for points from codes is, I'm not sure.
Interesting... that's odd
edit: it just occurred to me, did you download the game the night before it was released when they sent the codes out early? Maybe that's why, since I suppose if it's not available to purchase then it doesn't have a price to earn points with.
That could be the case. I won Mutant Mudds on Twitter and got full points for that code.
Cool. Between NSMBU and WW then, I should have $10...? I'll check when I get home.
Of course I did! Why wouldn't I live my life with that kinda swag. Neat theory though. I certainly hope that's not the issue, but could be.
ipukespiders
Member
While playing AC2, I loved running aroung the city and jumping on the rooftops. However, every single time I had to complete a mission it was a real pain. I hated escort missions, I hated eavesdropping missions... hell, I even hated assassination missions
Do you think I would still enjoy AC4? I mean, is it possible to ignore all missions and still have fun with this game?
EDIT: What I mean is, can I play AC4 as if it were Skyrim?
I think you could play it your own way, I can't think of any forced missions excepting the very start of the game. However, your avenues get opened up by completing missions, so your sandbox will be limited - getting your ship being an example.
As much as I love the game and would like to recommend it to you, I can't. If you don't like missions you won't get much out of it. Maybe with a cheat code with everything unlocked, if there was such a thing (PC maybe?)
Only reason I would say avoid Pikmin is if you don't have wiimote and nunchuk (motion plus or not, doesn't matter). Tried it once with dual analog controls and was not liking it at all. Though that being said they did add a touch screen control option similar to the Pikmin game in Nintendoland, didn't they? Maybe that could work well too.
Amazing game otherwise though.
Lots of games around that price. Scram Kitty and 1001 Spikes are both brilliant and $10. Or you could throw in an extra $5 and get Shovel Knight (do this).
Armillo is $6 tomorrow, and that's a promotional early price. If you wanted to do this and pick up a cheaper indie alongside, there's a few good ones at $3 and under.
Already have Shovel Knight. 1001 Spikes I'd rather get on PS4/Vita since it's cross buy and I don't really know what Scram Kitty and Armillo are
abstract alien
Member
Can't speak for Armillo(I hate the way it looks), but Scram Kitty is pretty damn amazing. There really isn't much else like it to really compare it to though, so a description is a little hard. It's mechanically perfect pretty much, in the way of games like Contra or Shovel Knight in that it's always possible to get though a sitiuation with no damage if you are good enough, without some cheap design tactics to ramp up the difficulty artificially. The shooting and screw attack(don't know what else to call it) takes some getting used to, but once you do, there is a notice difference in how well you play. Definitely worth the time, though it's fun right from the start. It even does a good job of teaching you how to play without having a blatant tutorial getting in the way. Again, great level and game design.
I actually think that might be the case. You might want to contact Nintendo and ask them. I used a backer code as well, but I didn't d/l till release day, and I did get DDP points.
I'm interested to try the touch screen option, as well, since it worked so well in Nintendo Land, but in the meantime I agree that Wiimote+ and Nunchuk is the GOAT control scheme for the game, esp. with the GamePad by your side as a map.
Here's the Armillo OT if you're interested:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=847046
If you scroll down in that thread, tebunker is giving away 2 US and 2 EU copies, but hurry if you want to enter, as the giveaway ends very shortly. More on Scram Kitty below:
Abstract alien is right on the money. Scram Kitty and his Buddy (aka SKAHBOR) is a brilliant on-rails platformer shmup. Here's the OT if you're interested in more info:
www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=819433
Also, for a limited time if you're in the US, I'm sending a free Skor bar to any GAFer who 100%s the game. Here's the first happy recipient, ThatRandomCliff:
Something feels really off about how much battery the 3DS has. Is it's sleep mode not practically infinite like the Vita? It's like an hour or two of gameplay is disappearing between when I go to sleep and when I pick it up the next day.
I've heard it's like that if you enable streetpass since it's always looking for other 3DS systems
It has to do with StreetPass and SpotPass constantly looking for connections. The system is made to be left on the charging cradle in sleep mode when you're home and not using it, that way you can go to sleep and wake up with it fully charged for the day ahead.
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Well, I'm just gonna turn StreetPass off. Not putting up for a charger for a 3DS that's not mine. Is there an easy way to toggle that?