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Nintendo 3DS Games: what does this thing have?
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wondermega
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interesting. Also, I am surprised that after nearly a year there aren't at least a couple more racers on this thing yet - or gimmicky simple "into the screen" games. Which I want! I want my damned F-Zero 
Anyway, got a 3DS for my Bday last week, and having fun with it for sure. Rundown:
-Mutant Mudds - this is great, buy this if you haven't, I love love love it
-Mario 3D Land - well had to buy this. It's alright (I've never been a big Mario 3D gamer, I still prefer 2D) but I can see why everyone is loving it.
-Xevious - I got it on the strength of the gushing IGN review. Um.. it's alright. I don't play it much.
-VVVVVV - bought it immediately after a billion tons of universal praise, played it maybe once ;/
-Twinbee - in spite of the crappy IGN review I picked it up, after watching the cool demo video. I love this! Makes me really want to see more 3D classics - Life Force, Commando, Castlevania, all of these would be incredible but won't ever happen I'm sure
StarFox is en route from eBay, and that's all I have. I am trying to find Shinobi on the cheap as well.
Also I have never had a DS (yes, i am "that guy") so I picked up Advance Wars DS (loving it already), Days of Ruin and Contra 4 (also in the mail from eBay)
so.. what am I missing? Kirby 3D Classic looks fun but I am sad they cheezed out on the 3D fx, looks like. Not really anything else I am stoked for in the short term, but I suspect some goodies will show up over the months.
Also I am making a game myself (warning, very early footage) on phones/XBLIG and it's got 3D implemented on the latter, would be super awesome if I could get it hooked up on this device as well. We'll see!
Anyway, got a 3DS for my Bday last week, and having fun with it for sure. Rundown:
-Mutant Mudds - this is great, buy this if you haven't, I love love love it
-Mario 3D Land - well had to buy this. It's alright (I've never been a big Mario 3D gamer, I still prefer 2D) but I can see why everyone is loving it.
-Xevious - I got it on the strength of the gushing IGN review. Um.. it's alright. I don't play it much.
-VVVVVV - bought it immediately after a billion tons of universal praise, played it maybe once ;/
-Twinbee - in spite of the crappy IGN review I picked it up, after watching the cool demo video. I love this! Makes me really want to see more 3D classics - Life Force, Commando, Castlevania, all of these would be incredible but won't ever happen I'm sure
StarFox is en route from eBay, and that's all I have. I am trying to find Shinobi on the cheap as well.
Also I have never had a DS (yes, i am "that guy") so I picked up Advance Wars DS (loving it already), Days of Ruin and Contra 4 (also in the mail from eBay)
so.. what am I missing? Kirby 3D Classic looks fun but I am sad they cheezed out on the 3D fx, looks like. Not really anything else I am stoked for in the short term, but I suspect some goodies will show up over the months.
Also I am making a game myself (warning, very early footage) on phones/XBLIG and it's got 3D implemented on the latter, would be super awesome if I could get it hooked up on this device as well. We'll see!
The Burnout-like racing game is set in a completely open world environment and has fully interactive and destructible surroundings. Release on the 6th of April.
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Looks promising.
DTP Entertainment (aka: EU shovelware publisher)? Eh, I'm not sure about that.
I'm itching for a new 3DS game but can't decide between RE Revelaitons, Tekken 3D Prime, and Tales of the Abyss. I wish more publishers would release game demos. Right now I'm leaning towards RE because it felt good and I know I'll probably enjoy it. Tekken and Tales, I'm not sure, but they look good too.
Honestly get all 3 or the very least RE and Tales. Two great games right there.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
There are maybe 5 or 6 Crash Time games out on other platforms and they're all pretty terrible. I don't think the shots you've posted look bad, but buyer beware
AceBandage
Banned
Definitely getting ToA.
Still on the fence with RE:R.
The demo was ok, but I've never been a big fan of the series.
Still on the fence with RE:R.
The demo was ok, but I've never been a big fan of the series.
Oh, yes, how I love my Activity Log, lol. I miss that thread now... XDHeh I just remember you as in one thread you posted about how you had loaded up your entire DS collection on your 3DS and arranged them in Activity Log.
It was funny because I had done the exact same thing!
I agree we're heading a little bit off-topic, maybe we should do a thread when we can get a complete list?
I was browsing around *cough*some other forums*cough* and managed to find some almost completed lists which helped me get a few more.
Here are the ones you're missing:
Nintendo 3DS Sound
003 Take a break
Play constantly for 45 minutes
005 Write-protected SD Card
Simply remove, lower the protect switch and re-insert the SD card
040 Deleting playlists
Remove tracks from a custom playlist
091 Playlists: Secret
Create 4 separate playlists
I'm just missing two in Sound which are the two Streetpass ones.
089 Hit Parade
090 StreetPass at concerts!
I've had two Streetpass music hits but no dice. Do you remember what you did specifically to trigger these two?
I'm working through Camera now but the ones you're missing for that seem to be:
Nintendo 3DS Camera
005 Write-protected SD Card
As above
030 Manual Controls & Merge
Open up the Merge lens and apply the Negative of Solarize filter
110 "The Noble Parakeet"
Special 'prize' tip for unlocking all of the rest of the tips
Seems you'll be able to get them all!
I'll be able to do all of the Camera ones but the Music Streetpasses will be my sticking point
Thank you!! Now I have all of the tips in Nintendo 3DS Camera, and I'm working on getting the last two in Nintendo 3DS Sound. I still need 003 (I'm leaving my 3DS on in Nintendo 3DS Sound right now in order to get it, lol), and 091. Are you sure 091 isn't triggered by getting all of the other tips? Because I created over 4 playlists already and I didn't get it.
Also, I don't remember what I did to trigger 089 and 090 unfortunately, sorry.
I have gotten a ton of Nintendo 3DS StreetPass tags, though, so that might be it.EDIT: Never mind, I got 091, I forgot I had to talk to the Parakeet while playing a song, lol. Just one more to go!
RE-EDIT: Okay, I've been sitting in Nintendo 3DS Sound for about two hours now and still nothing... =/ Just how exactly am I supposed to trigger 003?!
There are maybe 5 or 6 Crash Time games out on other platforms and they're all pretty terrible. I don't think the shots you've posted look bad, but buyer beware
So... the "curse" of DS (don't have enough good racing games) pass to 3DS?
Apparently Crash Time 3D has been released in Germany already
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddi-YUQbtIA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddi-YUQbtIA
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
I think I'm just going to get Tales next week as my next big 3ds game. It's a game I want, I know it's solid, and it'll last me a while. I figure ToA should take me at least 40 hours. Plus this version fixes the technical flaws the PS2 version has.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Not really thread worthy, so I'll post them here:
Two new commercials for the 3DS spotlighting Mario Kart 7, Super Mario Land 3D, and Resident Evil: Revelations
RE:R/SML3D commerical
Mario Kart 7 commercial (highlights online play)
I lightly chuckled at both.
Two new commercials for the 3DS spotlighting Mario Kart 7, Super Mario Land 3D, and Resident Evil: Revelations
RE:R/SML3D commerical
Mario Kart 7 commercial (highlights online play)
I lightly chuckled at both.
OK those were awesome.
Love the "3DS guys".
They make for the best Nintendo ads since "Wii would like to play."
Wow, that MK7 one was great!
Mario Kart 7 one was pretty funny.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Preface: I posted this in the Tekken |OT|...
So I'm a newerish 3ds owner, and I don't own a fighter yet. I sort of want to pick one up, but I can't really make up my mind on which one to get. It would be easy for me in Blaz Blue was online like the Vita version, but it's not.
I've seen DOA a ton of places for $20, but I've yet to pull the trigger. Also I know SFIV got great reviews as well. I kind of feel like the time has passed for both games though, and if I'm going to get a fighter I should pick up a newer one like Tekken. Then again I can find DOA or SF for probably 10-20 dollars less than Tekken's going to be at launch.
Not really sure what to do hmm...
So I'm a newerish 3ds owner, and I don't own a fighter yet. I sort of want to pick one up, but I can't really make up my mind on which one to get. It would be easy for me in Blaz Blue was online like the Vita version, but it's not.
I've seen DOA a ton of places for $20, but I've yet to pull the trigger. Also I know SFIV got great reviews as well. I kind of feel like the time has passed for both games though, and if I'm going to get a fighter I should pick up a newer one like Tekken. Then again I can find DOA or SF for probably 10-20 dollars less than Tekken's going to be at launch.
Not really sure what to do hmm...
AceBandage
Banned
Probably go with Tekken or DoA.
Tekken comes with a movie, while DoA has a Metroid level.
So, up to you.
Why should either of those influence his decision? SSF4 is likely better than Tekken/DoA, just going by the recent games of said franchises.
A Twisty Fluken
Member
I am a big Street Fighter fan, and SSF43D is great, but DoA Dimensions was the surprise of the 3DS launch for me. It feels really great in portable form and I played it a ton more than I thought I would. I'd have zero reservations recommending it, it's just a joy to play, and this is from a non-devotee of the franchise.
Just a reminder "EU shovelware publisher" also released Giana Sisters DS.
Vanillalite
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Thanks for the replies about fighters!
Unhandled Exception
Member
Not sure if I ever posted my 3DS friend code so here it is; I've got Mario Kart 7 and Tetris Axis as MP games. Zen Pinball as well but I'm terrible at it so my scores are pretty shit.
3737-9569-1076
3737-9569-1076
SSF4 is a more complicated fighter to get used to. The other franchises while complicated in their own right (to master in the end) are said to be easier to get into compared to the Street Fighter series.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
Huh, really? That one opened almost to the second for me. All I did was put the tracks on random play then after almost exactly 45 minutes the parakeet was sat there with the familiar exclamation above his head. There was nothing else I did, I didn't touch or select anything else throughout the entire duration.
Play it for the 11th time, maybe then -- just maybe -- you'll realize this is not the type of game for you.
Easy as that.
And lol, that was a great MK ad!
I don't think he stated anywhere he wanted an easy game. On the contrary, he said he wanted BlazBlue (which is harder than SSF4, Tekken and DoA by a long shot) but the lack of online play kills it. Besides, SF4 series isn't all that deep to begin with. His battle will be more with the controls than with the actual game.
Replaying the game might actually make it more enjoyable. I know I have more fun with (most) Zelda games the second time around.
Castor Krieg
Banned
Question about eShop, etc.
I lived in Poland, where I think Nintendo doesn't have an official branch. So access to the store was most likely limited (kinda like XBL for many years). Now I live in Germany, I understand that I would need to use German address, CC, and details to access German eStore, correct? All the games will be in Germany?
Also, even though I buy 3DS in Germany, can I still set the system language to English?
I lived in Poland, where I think Nintendo doesn't have an official branch. So access to the store was most likely limited (kinda like XBL for many years). Now I live in Germany, I understand that I would need to use German address, CC, and details to access German eStore, correct? All the games will be in Germany?
Also, even though I buy 3DS in Germany, can I still set the system language to English?
So Zennin Shiboudesu/Good People Die, Theatrhythm, and New Love Plus are all out next week. Anyone importing? I have them all on preorder. I orginally didn't plan on getting Good People Die yet but the demo changed my mind and I ordered it after my first playthrough. Seems weird that 3DS has become my main platform lately.
Splash Wave
Member
Why hasn't anyone been talking about the upcoming release of Tales of the Abyss? I'm typically not a huge fan of the Tales series, but I'm willing to try this one due to the lack of RPGs currently available.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
I use the DE eShop from across the continent with a local-address CC. The only thing you'd have to use in German is the eShop itself. Well, that and the Nintendo Magazine show (though the hostess Ariane is really articulate - she might help you with your Deutsch : )
You can set it to whatever language you like.
Not so strange, since you've imported a Japanese one, and while Q1 is pretty nice for 3DS in the West, the Japanese lineup is insane.
...So much hoping a lot of what's releasing in Japan comes here as soon as possible. Yeah, Code of Princess, I'm looking at you!
Okay let's talk! Tales of the Abyss was developed by Team Symphonia, so if you've played Symphonia or Vesperia, you know what to expect. I think fans will disagree about which of the three is the best, because they're all really good. My favorite is Abyss, because IMO it has the best story/characters and the most fun battle system (yay free run), but it loses major points for its long load times. Thankfully, the 3DS version greatly cut down on the load times, so that's not a problem any more.
But there's nothing new in the 3DS version, so if you've played the original PS2 version, there's little incentive to buy it again. That said, I'm still considering buying this game because I enjoyed it so much ... and I want Namco to release more Tales games in the west. Bring on Xillia!
Castor Krieg
Banned
So it will log me to the eStore by taking my IP into account? Also, I know Multi-5 games have language set to hardware language setting (so as long as a game is Multi-5 I can play it in English). Will the eShop games be the same, or will they default to German?
Anyway, it shouldn't be a problem. My German is good enough, and I can always learn a bit more.
Splash Wave
Member
You've sold me, as the last Tales game I played and enjoyed was Symphonia (before that it was Destiny). I've always found the art style of these games to be slightly off putting, though.
HYDE
Banned
Please don't tell me you bought the system for Western games. Nintendo and other Japanese companies have made every game that I own on my DS and GBA and GBC and GB. Those companies will provide all the support 3DS needs as well.
Wat. Importing is impossible... lol.
brochiller
Member
So I know there are a ton of good games on the eShop, but I haven't gotten any of them yet. Any suggestion as to which one would be a good one to start with?
Pushmo and Sakura Samurai after that
Dead or Alive is my favorite between that and Street Fighter IV. I don't know how big of a fighting game player you are but it's also probably the easiest to get into. The only problem is that I just started playing it again after owning and playing it since launch and the online is pretty much dead. I find a player every few minutes or so and usually they are either really good or bad so it's not very fun to wait around so long just to play those guys. I would go with Tekken 3D if I were you unless you have friends to play DoA online with.
MidnightScott
Banned
I just preordered it. I've never played one before. The guy at GameStop told me about Tales of Graces for PS3. I told him that's why I'm trying this one out first, and then maybe I'll invest in Tales of Graces.
Maybe it was because I didn't have music playing the whole time? Half the time I just had it sitting at the main menu...
Sammy Samusu
Member
MasterSheen
Member
Not if you have a Japanese 3DS.
Castor Krieg
Banned
That was a funny and smart commercial. Sure, stereotypes abound, but at least they are handled in a funny manner.
Sigismundo
Member
So I might pick up a Red 3DS with some games.
I was thinking Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7 and Resident Evil: Revelations but are there any real hidden gems at retail or on the eShop? (Apparently Pullblox is quite good)
I was thinking Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7 and Resident Evil: Revelations but are there any real hidden gems at retail or on the eShop? (Apparently Pullblox is quite good)
MikeE21286
Member
^Sakurai Samurai is supposed to be pretty good too.
It is $6.99
It is $6.99
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