I *think* what he said was by summer. So, before autumn, presumably.
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The Wonderful 101 Nintendo Direct trailer
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I *think* what he said was by summer. So, before autumn, presumably.
Looks great. I'm trying to get a grasp of how it'll play, though. Like a character action game (only your character is 101 little guys)?
I've also read this will have dodge offset (amazing), right? This means combos. Given the different 'weapons' available, I wonder how flexible the combo system will be - could you switch 'weapons' mid-combo?
From what I understand, you switch 'weapons' by drawing on the screen (an approximation of what the weapon looks like) or using the right stick. How will this impact gameplay? You're punching baddies with, say, a giant hammer or whatever. A big projectile approaches. With a quick stroke, you draw yourself into a jelly shield, then draw a gun and shoot the farther enemies then draw a hammer to continue beating up the closer baddies. Am I imagining this right?
The though of a highly flexible 'weapon'/combo system with dodge offset sounds very appealing.
I've also read this will have dodge offset (amazing), right? This means combos. Given the different 'weapons' available, I wonder how flexible the combo system will be - could you switch 'weapons' mid-combo?
From what I understand, you switch 'weapons' by drawing on the screen (an approximation of what the weapon looks like) or using the right stick. How will this impact gameplay? You're punching baddies with, say, a giant hammer or whatever. A big projectile approaches. With a quick stroke, you draw yourself into a jelly shield, then draw a gun and shoot the farther enemies then draw a hammer to continue beating up the closer baddies. Am I imagining this right?
The though of a highly flexible 'weapon'/combo system with dodge offset sounds very appealing.
The game looks amazing but I'm not going to be getting excited about it until more is known. Game length, replayabilty, multiplayer (local or online), etc. With Bayonetta 2 I know at least something in regard to what I can expect because I can look up information on the first one. Monolith Soft's new game is going to be an RPG and that's my genre of choice and I loved Xenoblade and Xenogears back in the day. So I have no problem getting super excited for "X". This game is still a big unknown in regard to it being worth a $60 purchase. At the moment I'm not planning of getting this day one or at full price. More information is needed.
I've just rewatched that bit, and this is what Iwata said around 18:30
"We are planning a steady stream of games from this Spring to Summer, including Game & Wario, Wii Fit U, Pikmin 3, Lego City Undercover, from our friends at TT Games and, of course, the Wonderful 101"
The order isn't probably casual (aside from LCU): Game & Wario has been officialized for March 28th in Japan, and probably Wii Fit U will follow not that far because they already showed all the boxarts for the different SKUs + already rated by OFLC. And we need to include "Wii Party U" coming in Summer.
Moreover, on the YouTube page, the part starting at 18:30 is indicated as "Spring and Summer Games"
I also happen to looooove this moment and just had to make a gif
the way W101 glows is so badarse
This games is so freaking drunk with style that it doesn't make sense and doesn't have to. Like the way the ground smashes when he lands, but he stands and it's totally unblemished.
Like; "Yeah, that's right, it's not really smashed, although I smashed it, and I don't give #?%@ cause we hot sh!t!"
I love when a game seems to exhibit what a fun time the team had while designing it. Miyamoto admitted having a lot of fun with Pikmin 3, and that's showing too. I can only imagine how much fun Platinum must be having with this gem.
Outtrigger888
Member
Not on a computer to find the link quick, but check out igns coverage of p101 from last years e3.
I remember the guy showing how the gamrplay mechanics work.
StreetsAhead
Member
A few people were asking Kamiya about a summer release, or a post-summer release, on Twitter and he seemed...I dunno, shocked? That might be the right word.
Isn't there a part where you go into a storage-like building and you have to look at the gamepad and the TV to unlock the door?
StreetsAhead
Member
Yes. That part is in the trailer linked in the OP.
ChosenPredator
Banned
I love this. I want a game like this except a bit more open world - with four characters - giant monsters ...aka I basically want a power rangers game like this where you morph into suits and fight big ass bosses in a huge mech.
one day.
one day.
abstract alien
Member
Everything is just so damn vibrant! I love the use of color :^)
The first thing I thought of was the new Xeno trailer to be honest.
The first thing I thought of was the new Xeno trailer to be honest.
LiveFromKyoto
Member
I'm still calling August for this game. My hype is growing by the day. I think all these gifs have really sold me. I hope it gets a good marketing push.
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
I can't help but be reminded of the sega am2 games when i see this game in action. It just has that style, i guess the full bright textures and the 60fps have a lot to with it. At the risk of sounding hokey, it just looks like a game!
LiveFromKyoto
Member
I'm not sure Capcom is basing their development on a Nintendo published Platinum game by a guy who does't work for them any more.
StreetsAhead
Member
This game being successful and Viewtiful Joe anything happening are entirely unrelated. Viewtiful Joe remains the property of Capcom.
Lucent
Member
It's amazing how agry this post makes me. Because all of these points are completely valid. People who enjoy video games should love this, but hearing the talk about it not being worth 60 dollars and the like just blows me the fuck away.
I fear for this industry in the next few years.
I just want to say this game looks amazing. Keep on fighting the good fight, Nintendo, Platnium.
Games aren't worth $60 now unless it's an FPS with online multiplayer!
smh
This seems like a "couple weeks after E3" title, doesn't it? Kind of like OoT 3D in the U.S.
Reason being, we'll have Bayo 2 at E3, which will build hype for Platinum, and thus TW101, as well.
Release the final TW101 trailer at E3, then bring it out shortly aftre E3, and coast off dat hype.
Reason being, we'll have Bayo 2 at E3, which will build hype for Platinum, and thus TW101, as well.
Release the final TW101 trailer at E3, then bring it out shortly aftre E3, and coast off dat hype.
Lucent
Member
MGR, Anarchy Reigns, Bayonetta 2, and this. Platinum on a roll.
If they do end up showing Smash, 3D Mario, and Mario Kart at E3, as promised, and then add to that the inevitable Retro game reveal, along with new demos of TW101, and maybe footage of Bayo2 and X... 2013's already shaping up to be one of Nintendo's strongest E3s ever. And on top of that they'll surely have the 3DS' holiday lineup in tow. Wowee.
I'm also really curious to see whatever Monster Games has been up to since Pilotwings Resort, and what Treasure is cooking up for the 3DS.
StreetsAhead
Member
Potential Nintendo E3 2013:
3D Mario, Wii U [playable]
Super Smash Bros. 4, Wii U & 3DS
Mario Kart 8, Wii U [playable]
Monolith Soft's 'X', Wii U
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, Wii U
Wii U Party, Wii U
Wii U Sports, Wii U
Fire Emblem X Shin Megami Tensei, Wii U
Retro Studio's Game, Wii U
Yarn Yoshi, Wii U
The Wonderful 101, Wii U (depends on release pre-/post-E3)
Bayonetta 2, Wii U
Pokemon X & Y, 3DS
The Legend of Zelda, 3DS
Plus Treasure, Monster & any surprises.
I came
There are also the unannounced collaborations with third-parties that Iwata made mention of. Which could be anything, really.
StreetsAhead
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dragonflys545
Member
My Wii U is ready for some Wonderful 101 lessons.
didn't realize that. Hopes and dreams crushed.
It's all in-engine, they just make effective use of clean texturing, depth of field, and I think there's some motion blur.
One thing I liked about this trailer over the others is that they're really starting to show off some of the insane boss fights in this game. They can really do some interesting stuff with the sense of scale.
They'd have to try really hard to fuck it up.
No Nintendo, that's not a challenge. Seriously no. NOOOOO
Net_Wrecker
Member
Playing with scale is what I'm interested in the most. The giant robot boss they've been demoing for a while and this new footage all contains some massive structural destruction. I really hope they push it to completely ridiculous levels.
LiveFromKyoto
Member
They just haven't shown the epic level where they blow up Afghanistan in retaliation for the tragic deaths of their fathers yet.
GET BENT
We don't really know if it exists anymore. Miyamoto originally said he'd like to introduce "a new character IP" on Pikmin's 10th anniversary but that was 2011. Maybe they're just taking their time with it and use it to test new ideas or maybe it's cancelled.
I was completely in awe of the X announcement that I completely skipped over this, but now that I've seen that trailer I'm so hyped for this. It's fucking dinosaurs man!
If this was given some commercial airtime I reckon it could be wildly successful. Oozing with tokusatsu style, bright and colourful yet action packed and high quality it gets across its Saturday morning cartoon feeling very easily (but not in a bad way, quite the opposite) except it's totally playable. The game is gonna have a lot of "Fuck yeah!' moments and there's next to no chance of the game making you shake your head, facepalm or cringe which is ironic coming from the guy who made Bayonetta (though I loved its cutscenes).
If this was given some commercial airtime I reckon it could be wildly successful. Oozing with tokusatsu style, bright and colourful yet action packed and high quality it gets across its Saturday morning cartoon feeling very easily (but not in a bad way, quite the opposite) except it's totally playable. The game is gonna have a lot of "Fuck yeah!' moments and there's next to no chance of the game making you shake your head, facepalm or cringe which is ironic coming from the guy who made Bayonetta (though I loved its cutscenes).
It's not going to get much exposure at all. It isn't even gaining much traction on NeoGAF.
Front page in eShop + another trailer in the next Nintendo Direct (march) will help a little.
StreetsAhead
Member
So, is the little white floating thing at 0:21 new? I don't remember seeing that in any E3 footage of (what I assume is) the same section. Maybe it's the 'Murphy' of this game? Or the player's cursor - the 1 in to the 101, if you will
EDIT: Went back and looked at the E3 footage and it's there too. How did I never notice it before!?
EDIT: Went back and looked at the E3 footage and it's there too. How did I never notice it before!?
Mr.Squirrel
Tom
I don't know why people on here are shocked this game isn't generating more attention. Platinum's games usually don't sell exceptionally well, and more than likely neither will this.
R
Retro_
Unconfirmed Member
I think it has more to do with there being nothing to talk about really, more than anything.
Like we still barely no anything about it besides the name and that it has english voicework
Like we still barely no anything about it besides the name and that it has english voicework
My thoughts.
Why "doubt it" on X? Game looks pretty far along and based on the positive reaction from the trailer Nintendo would be crazy to just ignore it at E3.
GiantEnemyGoomba
Member
You don't think the biggest 3DS games so far will make an appearance? I don't really understand your logic here.
Anyway, this E3 is impossible to screw up, although I know Nintendo will try. StreetsAhead's list has me really excited either way (yes, even after last year ;_
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