Prophet Steve
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It makes me so sad seeing that Rayman will likely fail horribly.
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Nintendo Power 273 reviews (Mario 3D Land=9.0, Rayman Origins=9.5, X-Men Destiny=2.5)
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Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Wow, Michael Ancel returns with a vengeance. Super Mario 3D land, Rayman, MK7 and Extreme Escape Adventure are really tempting me to get that 3DS. Hope that revision comes out soon, I just can't get behind the battery life and the single slidepad
Zoramon089
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bumpkin said:
You haven't read Nintendo Power in the last...very many years, have you?
Jaded Alyx
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Rayman getting Beyond Good & Eviled.
Ancel am cry.
Again.
Ancel am cry.
Again.
Pai Pai Master
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Why is Origins $59.99 
I'm definitely gonna get it but it's screwed at that price.
I'm definitely gonna get it but it's screwed at that price.bumpkin said:
Nintendo Power is very critical of games, sometimes too much (they find a small mistake and then they go on a rant on why the game sucks, which bugged me a lot on some reviews like the ones for LEGO Star Wars and Okami).
Nintendo Power used to be the official Nintendo magazine, but it hasn't really affected much their reviews (for good or bad).
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Their next month stuff is just reviews of Skyward Sword and Mario Kart 7 and a buyer's guide, some nice previews in this issue though. Could post a little bit about those later.
FoneBone said:
Even more reason to skip. Any alternative way is so far behind the beauty of Rayman in HD that it's almost an incomprehensible decision (unless you're getting it in addition to the console version of your choice, I call that "doing a Mejilan"). It really is one of the most stunningly gorgeous and lush titles I've ever seen in motion. I almost couldn't believe how good it looked, and I've seen videos and screens online before NYCC. In person, it's so astounding I just had my jaw open the entire time while playing it. That was before admiring how good the gameplay was, even in co-op.
Pai Pai Master said:Why is Origins $59.99
Why wouldn't it be? Its got tons of content, has some of the best gameplay in any title this year, and has a robust and extremely entertaining co-op mode.
Is this one of those 2D games shouldn't be fully priced postS?
nincompoop
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How come no review for Nano Assault? I hope it's not getting delayed.
Amir0x said:
The new engine Ubi developed for Rayman is really neat. Pretty much everything is hand drawn then dropped into the game. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_QhZYTukac
RatskyWatsky
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Holy shit, I'm so hyped for Rayman! I hope this game does well so we can get more Rayman games.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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The exact quote that I simplified to not very creative is "One final quibble is that, while it's fun to revisit the nostalgic elements from past games-most of them from SMB3-Super Mario 3D Land doesn't introduce much that is entirely new (many of the same SMB3 components were brought back in NSMBW not too long ago. The game still manages to feel fresh because of the way it's presented, but for Mario's next outing, some totally new twists on the classic Super Mario formula would be welcome"
It got a 7.0, I just didn't think it was that major so I didn't list it.
It got a 7.0, I just didn't think it was that major so I didn't list it.
jetsetfluken
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I really doubt Mario 3D Land has "TONS" of content that the excerpt claims. World on SNES probably will end up having more total levels and items/playtime to 100% completion.
Basically it echoes another review from a diff magazine saying that this game is a very good game that is only dwarfed by the series superbly high standards because a lot of the levels and gameplay seem to be a collection of stuff from previous Mario games.
9/10 is a fair score.
9/10 is a fair score.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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"tons" is actually a misquote, they said "plenty of content", sorry.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Brandon F said:
I think they're pointing to the 3D when they say natural evolution though it does come off as pretty strange in the actual review as well.
Comments about Rayman Origins level of challenge & its OST completely justify my pre-order of the Collector's Edition. I probably won't even have time to play it until mid-December, but at least I can eargasm to whatever Christophe Herál has composed for this game as soon as I get the game.
nincompoop
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I'm not sure why you would think it's less major than some of the games you listed. It's pretty easily the best looking game on the 3DS so far.ItWasMeantToBe19 said:
Wasn't really that interested in Rayman (honestly never played one before) but might have to take a second look. Nintendo Power has usually be the only review source that tens to line up up how I view games over the years. Not the the deciding factor but looking forward to reading the review when my issue arrives.
I was hoping Nano Assault would get higher. I've been looking forward to that but will see what they say. For $30 I'm willing to take a chance on it.
I was hoping Nano Assault would get higher. I've been looking forward to that but will see what they say. For $30 I'm willing to take a chance on it.
People are being too quick to write Rayman off like that, I think. It's obvious the game will not be selling several millions, but the Wii version should actually do very well considering how content-starved the system is and the type of game it is. I wouldn't have minded the inclusion of one or two Rabbids just to make sure, though. Whether the HD version bombs or not, at least we get what seems to be a fantastic 2D platformer that also looks gorgeous, so I'm not complaining.
Some spoilers about what 3D Land offers:jetsetfluken said:
You might remember the bonus worlds from New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Galaxy 2, but what would you say if you got even more of the gameplay you know and love? Well, that is the case here. After you save the princess, there are eight new unlockable bonus worlds, which can be opened by up one by one through Star Medals. These are almost new full-featured worlds with redux levels, time attacks and sometimes brand new content. A good example is the Propeller level filled with the 8-bit sprites from more than 25 years ago. In the redux level, you will only not see new sprites, but the stage is entirely based around shooting your way through cannons. There is also more enemy fire, with one platform filled with Bullet Bills (sometimes even with Tanooki tails). Star Coins are also harder to grasp, with more precision needed to complete certain objectives and tasks. In another bonus level I experienced, Cosmic Mario made a return. This shadow version of the plumber will follow you all around the stage and when he hits you, you lose your precious power-up.
Seems like there IS a lot of content even after you've seen the credits. Even if not all of it is completely new.
Father_Brain
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FoneBone said:
The Vita version is as well, IIRC (I think they're both from the team at Ubisoft Casablanca that did Rabbids 3D), but the platform makes it less likely that it'll be significantly compromised.
...not that I think 3DS couldn't handle a competent port of Origins, just that I doubt that this team will be able to pull it off. I predict 30fps with slowdown and tons of missing graphical effects, even if all the levels are intact.
Willy105 said:
Evolution is still a poor word. Evolution implies change or diversity adapted from established origins, even if it is "natural"(ie. lazy? uncreative? bound to fucking happen?), evolution is still a bold phrase that imparts a paradigm shift. "Radical" and "Revolutionary" don't really differentiate from 'evolution' based on "creative" forces.
This is, of course, a dumb thing to get hung up on. But let's not twist the meaning of words to satisfy the subject.
daakusedo said:
The Gamescom footage was pretty good, it's straight gameplay footage instead of quick cuts like most of the trailers.
pt. 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z07P9Ct7GX8
pt. 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt9ESiM8qI0&feature=related
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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I'm gonna be honest with you Amir0x, I don't have a damn clue about Rayman Origins. I've played through Rayman 2 on Dreamcast way back when, and I partook in Raving Rabbids on Wii, and that has been the extent of my experience with the franchise. I have played BGaE, and loved it, so I recognize Ancel's talent. If you say it's a gorgeous game that is pushing the platforming genre, then it's definitely got my attention.Amir0x said:
Edit- well now, ps3 is supported. Well that solves that