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Nintendo broke my heart, how about you?
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bgassassin
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omg.kittens said:
I think the SNES glory days were due to the high level of third party support. I don't remember Nintendo themselves having such a big difference of games on SNES over Wii.
NeonZ
Member
Icanplaythat said:
Because Nintendo traditionally doesn't offer control, or really, player options at all in their games? They have a single design plan that everyone must go through. Most of the games developed by EAD itself seem to follow that approach in multiple aspects. It might be a "flaw", but it has always been there. It's not new. None of the other Zelda or Mario platformer games offer options to the player.
Dr. Acid Avatar
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entrement said:
He's right. Instead they crush it into a fine powder and then snort it through a $100 bill.
Sotha Sil said:
I don't think the Wiimote itself is a horrible controller. The Waggle and Motion Control aspects of it I have not seen used well outside of Galaxy, and even in Galaxy that could be bound to a button.
However, the IR pointer is criminally underused and under appreciated. It's the best thing ever to happen to first person shooters on a console, and nobody seems to give a fuck in the industry.
Icanplaythat
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Sotha Sil said:
Fucking piece of shit clouds, fuckers.
To the OP, sorta. The way they've handled the twilight years of the wii (my most played console this gen) and the initial 3ds launch...
Doesn't inspire a lot of confidence going forward, that's for sure. I sure as hell will be thinking long and hard about being there day one for wii-u.
Doesn't inspire a lot of confidence going forward, that's for sure. I sure as hell will be thinking long and hard about being there day one for wii-u.
Icanplaythat
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NeonZ said:
If they adhere to such a philosophy, how can someone then claim Nintendo welcomes all players? Especially when the hardware is capable of accommodating a myriad of controllers.
The thing about Galaxy is I don't think I would really want to bind spin to a button. Not only does motion work well for secondary functions rather than another frontal primary input but something about punching the controller was greatly satisfying. I found myself exaggerating movements just because it was fun. I think if you can't really enjoy yourself like that you really can't appreciate Wii.
Somnid said:
Galaxy has had one of the better use of motion controls outside of Wii Sports. I won't say it's superior to a traditional button, but it certainly works. On top of being enjoyable and, as you put it, greatly satisfying.
However, not counting Wii Sports and its ilk, I haven't really seen this in any other Wii game off the top of my head. The vast majority of waggle controls are just... bad.
I noticed the Metroid Trilogy collection being posted and looked at my boring EU non-steelbook copy sitting on my shelf with next to it... you guessed it Metroid: Other M. I swear that game haunts me.Boney said:
Still Phantom Hourglass vs. Link's Awakening might've been a better example.
Jokeropia said:
It's fully backwards compatible with the Wii, and the controller has one built in if I recall.
The question of if developers will support that control scheme is another issue entirely. It's a fucking crime how underutilized the IR pointer is. I'm still baffled that there are PS3 games not shipping with PS Move support.
soundahfekz
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Was done with nintendo after n64. As a graphics and features whore their business model of overpriced underpowered machines threatens my sweet heaven of consoles that at least TRY to be bleeding edge. I can't support that shit.
Mario party, Mario kart and smash bros are crack on an optical disc though. Before you know it you're drunk and it's 3am with those 3. Zelda/metroid series are lame IMO.
Mario party, Mario kart and smash bros are crack on an optical disc though. Before you know it you're drunk and it's 3am with those 3. Zelda/metroid series are lame IMO.
Upset with the 3DS.
Wanted to love it (and I LOVED OOT 3D)...but when I end up playing on a PSP GO more than it, then that's saying something, isn't it?
I'm trading it in tomorrow to put the money towards paying for Batman: Arkham City and Zelda Wii in full, and then I'll have money left to put towards a Vita.
I'll rebuy a 3DS next year once there's an AMAZING line up of games out/a redesign.
Wanted to love it (and I LOVED OOT 3D)...but when I end up playing on a PSP GO more than it, then that's saying something, isn't it?
I'm trading it in tomorrow to put the money towards paying for Batman: Arkham City and Zelda Wii in full, and then I'll have money left to put towards a Vita.
I'll rebuy a 3DS next year once there's an AMAZING line up of games out/a redesign.
AceBandage
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richisawesome said:
So... you're going to sell the 3DS for a loss, then rebuy it when it might cost more?
I see...
JordanLMiller
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Topics like this are so stupid. Grow up op.
Icanplaythat
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JordanLMiller said:
Fuck off asshole.
Snapshot King
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Icanplaythat said:
Whoa.
fabricated backlash
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A blast from the past... feels like 2006 in here.
AceBandage
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Icanplaythat said:
*claps*
Now this thread is complete.
It's because, despite the fact that most people here have 3-4 other systems to spend their time on during the software drought, many gamers hate the idea of owning something that doesn't come out with at least 2-3 games worth playing every single month.artwalknoon said:
Your opinion is wrong.Boney said:
AceBandage said:
Staff discount dude.
We have the 3DS for £120 at work pre-owned, and I get 20% off. I get £90 for mine on trade in. I'll lose £6 if I rebuy it (as it'd cost £96 for me to buy a 3DS). Big whoop.
And chances are when I decide to buy it back, it'll probably be even cheaper. Not losing any money, however I get money to spend on things I'd rather have right now. Surely that's easy to understand?
JJConrad said:
£90 trade in for 3DS.
Batman will cost me £28. Same for Zelda. And then I have money left over. You were saying?
JordanLMiller
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Marrshu said:
It wasn't a troll post. This topic has been discussed to death literally for years...
Was never in love. Enjoyed the NES/SNES era, but since the only thing I've ever enjoyed on a Nintendo console was probably Goldeneye. I don't understand Nintendo's design philosophy with their games and their hardware, and judging by the WiiU, I never will.
Which I'm ok with, plenty of other stuff out there to play.
Which I'm ok with, plenty of other stuff out there to play.
Grinchy
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lol! I like your OP and it has been fun watching people get mad at you for having an opinion about the Nintendo products you tried out, but this might be my new favorite point of the thread.Icanplaythat said:
*edited because ShockingAlberto pointed out in snarky fashion that I forgot the OP's life story after 400 posts of fun-to-read drivel.
Well this thread sure went to hell fast. But a little more seriously, I think Gaf should have a permanent "I stopped liking Nintendo" and "I stopped playing videogames" thread and people just add posts whenever they fall into either camp because new threads start with these two topics all the time. I have no problem with these new threads existing I just think it'd be more organized and consolidated.
Snapshot King
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If you heart sinks when playing either Mario Galaxy 1 & 2...
well...
there's not much to say.
To me, Nintendo is kinda like a girl you loved all your life, but then suddenly she needed to move away to the other side of the country. In her new home she made tons of new friends, and got really popular...
...but every so often...around 2-3 times every year, she still stops by and visits and gives you a damned good blowjob.
well...
there's not much to say.
To me, Nintendo is kinda like a girl you loved all your life, but then suddenly she needed to move away to the other side of the country. In her new home she made tons of new friends, and got really popular...
...but every so often...around 2-3 times every year, she still stops by and visits and gives you a damned good blowjob.
bgassassin
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JordanLMiller said:
I couldn't tell if it was a troll post or if you had nothing to add, honestly. You may think the topic has been discussed to death and such, but I find such conversations are interesting. Plus, there are new people here who weren't here last time.
BurntPork said:
I'm okay with a bigger battery honestly. I would, however, like a model without 3D. I can't see the 3D effects, so it's bumping up the cost of the system, then it's just a waste of my money. :\
Well, there we go.
In the end the OP has already made his mind regarding the Wii. No amount of list wars, or ..common sense will change it. "Fuck of asshsole" is just the cherry on top; granted is not like the other poster had an argument other then "lol grow up".
Not to mention that the title should've been "The Wii broke my heart". During the Wii, Nintendo also had the DS "family" and even a few GBA games. So saying that "Nintendo as a whole" failed to cater to the OPs taste. Then again, the OP also said that he doesn't own any current gen console (and may buy a PS3 to Play Madden wit his brother; when Madden is released on anything that has some kind of input and a screen), so guess Sony and Microsoft broke his heart too.
So, give the Wii/DS/etc. a try again with a more open mind. Try games with "traditional controller methods"; or just buy a PS3 an enjoy more things other than Madden. Uncharted, Killzone, LittleBigPlanet...and so on.
In the end the OP has already made his mind regarding the Wii. No amount of list wars, or ..common sense will change it. "Fuck of asshsole" is just the cherry on top; granted is not like the other poster had an argument other then "lol grow up".
Not to mention that the title should've been "The Wii broke my heart". During the Wii, Nintendo also had the DS "family" and even a few GBA games. So saying that "Nintendo as a whole" failed to cater to the OPs taste. Then again, the OP also said that he doesn't own any current gen console (and may buy a PS3 to Play Madden wit his brother; when Madden is released on anything that has some kind of input and a screen), so guess Sony and Microsoft broke his heart too.
So, give the Wii/DS/etc. a try again with a more open mind. Try games with "traditional controller methods"; or just buy a PS3 an enjoy more things other than Madden. Uncharted, Killzone, LittleBigPlanet...and so on.
Mammoth Jones
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I understand WHY Nintendo did what it did. Because honestly, why spend so much money on R&D to compete with the same userbase that Sony and Microsoft are trying their best to gobble up when there's a plethora of users out there that will buy your games sans hardware.
As a "hardcore" gamer (which is such a lame term I really don't like it or think it really means anything because my playtime is completely casual but my interests are more in tune with that) I just can't get into the Wii. But does that make what Nintendo is doing bad/wrong?
Absolutely not! I friggin LOVE my 3DS. And am looking forward to plenty of games on it. Will I get the next Nintendo console? Not at launch, but eventually given decent reviews.
As a "hardcore" gamer (which is such a lame term I really don't like it or think it really means anything because my playtime is completely casual but my interests are more in tune with that) I just can't get into the Wii. But does that make what Nintendo is doing bad/wrong?
Absolutely not! I friggin LOVE my 3DS. And am looking forward to plenty of games on it. Will I get the next Nintendo console? Not at launch, but eventually given decent reviews.