Colonel Mustard
Banned
So guys.
Dr. Luigi or NES Remix?
Dr. Luigi or NES Remix?
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Nintendo Downloads - January 2014
- Thread starter tolkir
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I wish they would consider translating some of the old SNES games that we missed. They can charge more if they want. But I guess it wouldn't be worth the effort for them.
Edit:
NES Remix.
AkimbO_Arcana
Banned
Not at home next to my Wii U at the moment, but checking Miiverse there is neither a Contar III nor a Super Probotector community online. What's going on?
You just have to look closer. There's one.
NES Remix is excellent.
AkimbO_Arcana
Banned
Oh you are right. Even Contra III, nice!
Why doesn't stack web Miiverse the newest community on top? That's how I check for new releases on the go. What else did I miss in the past....
Agent Unknown
Member
I politely but firmly let them have it every single time I do a Club Nintendo survey for a VC game when I get to the questions on whether 'Overall are you satisfied with the VC service?' and then go into detail in the thoughts/comment box after that. I'd encourage others to do the same, all we can do I guess.
Blows my mind that we managed to finally get Earthbound (thanks to Iwata stepping up for us obviously after taking note of the Miiverse outpouring, NOT Reggie-I-Don't-Pay-Attention-to-Fan-Campaigns and NOA) yet NA is the only region that still doesn't have SMB3 and LTTP on the eShop. I really wish someone like Emily Rogers or someone could get a source and find out more of what goes on at NOA regarding very unfriendly practices like this.
Oh well, I'm a shmup fanatic so at least I get to upgrade my copy of NES Gradius. Won't bother waiting months/years for PCE Gradius as I have a sealed copy of the Hucard waiting for whenever I get around to replacing my broken Turbo Duo. =]
NES Remix is at the top of must buy list among any $15 game available on the eshop.
Agent Unknown
Member
Is NES Remix content/value wise really worth $15? Looks fun but finding it hard to pull the trigger. Definitely not getting Dr. Luigi, total rip off.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
YES. I was doubtful at first but I bought it thanks to the impressions in the GAF thread. It is fantastic.
People complain about good games because they're not Zelda or Mario and that's bullshit. I almost don't want those people to even get Zelda or Mario. Make them play some actual bad games instead.
It's a fun game. Not the best deal out there but unless you loathe NES games or this type of game structure (score attack, replaying stages to perfect your perfomance) definitely get it.
Darts Up 3D is on sale for 99 cents.
Also... a rather odd thing is going on with a company named Zordix AB and eShop "sales"...
Back in December, the 3DS game "Snow Moto Racing" was listed as being "on sale" for $5.99 until Jan 9th, with a "normal price" of $7.99.
This was odd, as the game was released at $5.99.
Today, the game bumped in price from $5.99 to $7.99 -- perhaps the first time a game has increased in price on the eShop. (Not counting intentional, announced, "launch discounts.)
What makes this more interesting is the fact that, as of this morning, Zordix AB has another faux sale going on for their Aqua Moto Racing title -- the $5.99 game is currently "on sale" for $5.99, with $7.99 being given as the normal price.
Zordix AB appears to be intentionally raising the prices on their two 3DS titles, but in a rather slimy way.
Also... a rather odd thing is going on with a company named Zordix AB and eShop "sales"...
Back in December, the 3DS game "Snow Moto Racing" was listed as being "on sale" for $5.99 until Jan 9th, with a "normal price" of $7.99.
This was odd, as the game was released at $5.99.
Today, the game bumped in price from $5.99 to $7.99 -- perhaps the first time a game has increased in price on the eShop. (Not counting intentional, announced, "launch discounts.)
What makes this more interesting is the fact that, as of this morning, Zordix AB has another faux sale going on for their Aqua Moto Racing title -- the $5.99 game is currently "on sale" for $5.99, with $7.99 being given as the normal price.
Zordix AB appears to be intentionally raising the prices on their two 3DS titles, but in a rather slimy way.
That's been about the first day of any VC game released in the last few weeks. I know we all want Mario 3 (which, to be fair, was supposed to have released by now) and Zelda, but there's a point where the complaints get a hyperbolic.
Agent Unknown
Member
Thanks guys. I definitely love replaying stages/going for score. I have $5 worth of credit to be redeemed on my Deluxe Digital Promotion account, maybe I'll put it toward this.
Edit: Speaking of perfecting/replaying, I've 1CC'd the arcade version (the port on the PSP collection) on at least three occasions.
And anyone calling it a bad game deserves some Deep Hurting.Yeah, I would say NES Remix is a case of NoA (not NoE!) missing the mark with "perceived value", because a lot of people are going to, at least at first, feel it's not worth $15. To some people, it won't be.
But rest assured there's a ton of content in there, so if you think it's the kind of game you will enjoy, then you'll get plenty value from it.
But rest assured there's a ton of content in there, so if you think it's the kind of game you will enjoy, then you'll get plenty value from it.
Agent Unknown
Member
Thanks, looking more likely I'll be getting it.
Boy Wander
Member
Looks like Europe is getting Legend of the Mystical Ninja (SNES) on Wii U VC next week. Is it any good?
Yeah. Better with a friend, though.
kunonabi
Member
YES.
Decent but I prefer the JP only sequels much more. Shame they never ever got an official western release
Vane_MagicCity
Banned
So I am not a super player or anything. Most NES games I can't play very well anymore. Is NES Remix like a hardcore challenge mode type of thing?
Vane_MagicCity
Banned
Isn't the tax charged at the store where you buy the card and not on the eShop?
Vane_MagicCity
Banned
Well, I get charged tax at the store. Although, that was for a Wii Points card, not an eShop card for Wii U and 3DS.
Michigan seemed to go back and forth on that a bit over the years, but now it's the value of the card with no tax, and tax is charged to my eShop credit when I make a purchase.
Vane_MagicCity
Banned
That really sucks because that means your $20 card isn't really worth $20 once it's redeemed. I would rather pay the tax at the store and get the full $20 credit on my account.
You can just input a zip code from a tax free area, that's what I did. I don't even live in the US but I have a US 3DS.
Eh, I'm not troubled by the notion of carrying a small balance to cover tax. When it finally comes time to empty the account at the end of the 3DS' life, I'll just use the option to charge whatever I'm missing and end up at zero.
Technically, yes, but for US residents in many states (including Michigan), one is legally obligated to pay sales tax.
Vane_MagicCity
Banned
I suppose that if I have $20 on my account and I need $21.36 then the extra $1.36 will come off of my card. I don't have to add another set amount like $10 just to pay the $1.36, right?
Nope. Any time you buy from the eShop and don't have enough credit, you can charge just enough to complete your purchase.
Vane_MagicCity
Banned
Well, that's not so bad then.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
NES Gradus for $5, LoL!
Hugs my copy of Gradius V and Galaxies!
Hugs my copy of Gradius V and Galaxies!
I don't think it's entirely not worth it. It's better than $5 for Urban Champion. Also, I think V is overrated! The levels are too long!
D
Deleted member 284
Unconfirmed Member
You know, I wonder why Konami doesn't make V available on digital platforms.
It actually got rated by the ESRB for PSN as a PS2 Classic & there was confirmation on here that it was happening. Why it hasn't happened yet, I don't know...
In any case, now that I'm reminded of the fact the original is on 3DS' VC, I might download that one of these days, though I'm hoping more companies will start doing sales & Konami will do one.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
V is still an amazing shooter than showcases how good Treasure is with the genre.
Man I wish there was a R-Type collection.
I wish they would put out a demo, because the gameplay seems really unappealing to me based on the impressions and video footage I've seen. They need to put out a demo so I can understand what makes the game so good. Otherwise there's no chance that I'm ever going to buy it.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
I'm one of the few on he board who doesn't like it. It is incredibly repetitive.
Yeah, I don't mind repetitive games if the task being repeated is fun, but I don't know how fun the digging aspect of the game is going to be for me. Which is why I won't buy it unless there's a demo.
In many ways, digging in SWD is like an RPG grind. Grinding gets a bad rap, but there's a reason many people can find it enjoyable -- if it's paced well. SWD really nails the pacing, which makes it fun. Every so often you encounter little mini-challenges in the mine, which you need to tread carefully around to successfully create a path. Otherwise you could get stuck or end up with an annoying climb. You get better at this as you play, but the game also throws more interesting digging challenges at you, so you're kept on your toes. In addition to the digging itself, the upgrade cycle is quick so you're always getting new stuff to play with.
With that said, I think some people hate grinding no matter what, so they will probably get bored.
With that said, I think some people hate grinding no matter what, so they will probably get bored.
BoosterDuck
Banned
Don't think there have been any first-party eShop sales for retail titles. Want to say that they sometimes start off at a lower than MSRP price on eShop (am I misremembering here?), but once they're on the eShop at a price, they haven't moved, so far.
I don't think the first party retail titles have ever been anything other than their MSRP, at launch or post launch.
No.
Heh ...grinding. Literally.
What's so awesome about SteamWorld Dig is how it FEELS. I love how the jumping feels. This might have my favorite wall-jump ever. Your character feels so bouncy but you're always 100% in control. I would completely ignore those shortcut teleporters in favor of just wall-jumping back up the entire way and I would dig paths accordingly.