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Nintendo Power
News
-- Shiren the Wanderer's NA release will include the previously downloadable only mansion sections from the Japanese version
Downloadables' "Evaluations" (coughreviewscough)
Wiiware:
DSiware:
Virtual Console
Previews:
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 5: Rise of the Pirate God
-horrible things will happen
-HORRIBLE THINGS
-"There's going to be a very clever and emotionally meaningful take on the insult swordfighting" -- Mike Stemmle, game designer
-"...And we did set up one very cool ending... when we sat down with [original Secret of Monkey Island creator] Ron Gilbert. People will be very happy with how that comes across. It will cement Elaine and Guybruch as the power couple of the Caribbean."
-some puzzles will make use of items that have been collected from previous episodes, even ones that were forgotten or annoying
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
-it has a quick save, thank the lords
-though the camera will pan out, if some multiplayer participants are too slow they will still be left to die offscreen eventually
-the article pretty much goes over the same info we've learned of recently
Infinite Space
-100 unique ship schematics in all
-the level of stat management and customization in this game is insane. Everything from seperate modules (rooms), weapons and even the crew can be managed.
-an intuitive module interface allows you to fill your ship with different facilities from engine rooms to research laboratories. This forces you to prioritize in the process.
-There are over 150 recruits for your crew, each with a unique personality and back story. Each character also has their own skills and attributes that they bring to the table.
-Your ability to recruit depends on both money and your reputation.
-Being an RPG and all, your crew members will increase in proficiency as they gain experience from completed battles/missions.
-Two galaxies to explore!
-Battles are menu based and tactical but feature a Active-Time-Battle like system
-Main character's name is Yuri (instant awesome)
-You can eventually command up to 5 ships at a time
-branching paths, expansive story, illustrated cut-scenes
-music is by Masafumi Takada (Killer 7, No More Heroes)
The Legend of Zelda seriesfeature listy lists
Top 13 Zelda games:
13.) Zelda II: Adventure of Link
12.) Four Swords Adventures
11.) Majora's Mask
10.) Oracle of Ages
9.) Oracle of Seasons
8.) Minish Cap
7.) Phantom Hourglass
6.) Wind Waker
5.) Link's Awakening/DX
4.) Twilight Princess
3.) The Legend of Zelda
2.) A Link to the Past
1.) The Faces of Evil
They also list things like "Best supporting character" and "Best Zelda" but all of those are nearly as obvious as the top 13 list was.
Interview: Akira Yamaoka
Reviews
Next Month
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
News
-- Shiren the Wanderer's NA release will include the previously downloadable only mansion sections from the Japanese version
Downloadables' "Evaluations" (coughreviewscough)
Wiiware:
- Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2: The Siege of Spinner City -- Recommended
- Contra Rebirth -- Recommended
- Colorz -- Recommended
- Texas Hold'em Poker -- Recommended
- You, Me, and the Cubes -- Recommended
- Family Tennis -- Maybe?
- Spaceball: Revolution -- Maybe?
- Mart Racer -- Bad
- 3-2-1, Rattle Battle! -- Bad
DSiware:
- Puzzle League Express -- Recommended
- Art Academy: First Semester -- Recommended
- Clubhouse Games Express: Family Favorites -- Maybe?
- Clubhouse Games Express: Strategy Pack -- Maybe?
- Oscar in Toyland -- Maybe?
Virtual Console
- Phantasy Star -- Recommended
- Super Return of the Jedi -- Recommended
- Last Ninja 2 -- Maybe?
- Crash 'N the Boys: Street Challenge -- Maybe?
Previews:
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 5: Rise of the Pirate God
-horrible things will happen
-HORRIBLE THINGS
-"There's going to be a very clever and emotionally meaningful take on the insult swordfighting" -- Mike Stemmle, game designer
-"...And we did set up one very cool ending... when we sat down with [original Secret of Monkey Island creator] Ron Gilbert. People will be very happy with how that comes across. It will cement Elaine and Guybruch as the power couple of the Caribbean."
-some puzzles will make use of items that have been collected from previous episodes, even ones that were forgotten or annoying
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
-it has a quick save, thank the lords
-though the camera will pan out, if some multiplayer participants are too slow they will still be left to die offscreen eventually
-the article pretty much goes over the same info we've learned of recently
Infinite Space
-100 unique ship schematics in all
-the level of stat management and customization in this game is insane. Everything from seperate modules (rooms), weapons and even the crew can be managed.
-an intuitive module interface allows you to fill your ship with different facilities from engine rooms to research laboratories. This forces you to prioritize in the process.
-There are over 150 recruits for your crew, each with a unique personality and back story. Each character also has their own skills and attributes that they bring to the table.
-Your ability to recruit depends on both money and your reputation.
-Being an RPG and all, your crew members will increase in proficiency as they gain experience from completed battles/missions.
-Two galaxies to explore!
-Battles are menu based and tactical but feature a Active-Time-Battle like system
-Main character's name is Yuri (instant awesome)
-You can eventually command up to 5 ships at a time
-branching paths, expansive story, illustrated cut-scenes
-music is by Masafumi Takada (Killer 7, No More Heroes)
Why did you choose to make the game on the Nintendo DS system?
Hifumi Kouno (director): "When I was presented with the development budget for this project, it was not enough for a console platform, but fairly large for a handheld platform. I determined that in order to develop this as a console game, we would have to remove many features from the original concept, which I wanted to avoid. Therefore, I chose the Nintendo DS platform instead, in order to establish the epic grandeur of this title. As a result, I was able to pack in everything regarding the story from my original concept into this tiny hardware."
Hifumi Kouno (director): "When I was presented with the development budget for this project, it was not enough for a console platform, but fairly large for a handheld platform. I determined that in order to develop this as a console game, we would have to remove many features from the original concept, which I wanted to avoid. Therefore, I chose the Nintendo DS platform instead, in order to establish the epic grandeur of this title. As a result, I was able to pack in everything regarding the story from my original concept into this tiny hardware."
The Legend of Zelda series
Top 13 Zelda games:
13.) Zelda II: Adventure of Link
12.) Four Swords Adventures
11.) Majora's Mask
10.) Oracle of Ages
9.) Oracle of Seasons
8.) Minish Cap
7.) Phantom Hourglass
6.) Wind Waker
5.) Link's Awakening/DX
4.) Twilight Princess
3.) The Legend of Zelda
2.) A Link to the Past
1.) The Faces of Evil
They also list things like "Best supporting character" and "Best Zelda" but all of those are nearly as obvious as the top 13 list was.
Interview: Akira Yamaoka
AY: "I admire SUDA51 of Grasshopper Manufacture very much. He has an ability to bring the Japanese-centric content to the West successfully. He is one of the few Japanese developers who I believe has the ability to do this".?
Reviews
- Phantasy Star Ø 8.0
- Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (Wii) -- 7.0
- Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (DS) -- 8.0
- Astro Boy: The Video Game (Wii) -- 7.5
- Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky -- 8.0
- FIFA Soccer 10 (Wii) -- 6.0
- Simanimals Africa -- 5.0
- Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party 3 -- 6.5
- Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands -- 7.0
- Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sega Island -- 8.0
- WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2010 (Wii) -- 7.5
- WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2010 (DS) -- 7.0
- Nostalgia -- 7.0
- Academy of Champions: Soccer -- 6.5
- Karaoke Revolution -- 6.0
- Dragonball Z: Attack of the Saiyans (DS) -- 8.0
- Dragonball Z: Revenge of King Piccolo (Wii) -- 6.5
- Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop -- 6.0
- Harvest Moon: Animal Parade -- 7.5
- Space Invaders Extreme 2 -- 8.0
- Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain -- 4.0
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (Wii) -- 5.5
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Arcade Attack (DS) -- 4.5
Next Month
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
