Coffee Dog
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lol, every time you say that Tropical Freeze is a rehash of Returns, and every time you're gonna be entirely wrong.
You like NSMBU, you already know the answer.
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OPINION: Wii U, best console to own in 2014, easily
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lol, every time you say that Tropical Freeze is a rehash of Returns, and every time you're gonna be entirely wrong.
You like NSMBU, you already know the answer.
moltonasty
Member
It's only $200 refurbished and with a warrantee from Nintendo. C'mon man, that's pretty cheap considering what you get.
And yes, w101 is an action masterpiece.
Not enough blood, grey and brown, with a hint of masculine grunts?
Agreed.
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Your comments are troubling to me.
Also, OP, you mention "all the virtual console games" as a reason why the Wii U is the best console to own in 2014. Could you tell me what imaginary region you live in that's getting this stellar lineup unavailable to us in the States?
came to post this
I agree. If you have a gaming PC I think Nintendo systems are worth owning in general, unless you really don't like their games.
The only game I've bought for my Wii U that I didn't like is Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze. I just think it has too much to find in each level for me. I like to complete levels 100% (I had no problem getting every green star and golden goal in 3D World), but the puzzle pieces + KONG + secret exits... I don't want to find it all. I also don't want to just breeze through and not 100% complete stuff. So I just don't play it ever. I think I've played 2 hours at most and completed the first 5 levels.
Actually I also don't really like Pikmin 3, but its not as bad because I got it free from the MK8 promo. I don't like the time limit on the levels. Just let me stroll around and find things and walk to the exit when I'm done...
The only game I've bought for my Wii U that I didn't like is Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze. I just think it has too much to find in each level for me. I like to complete levels 100% (I had no problem getting every green star and golden goal in 3D World), but the puzzle pieces + KONG + secret exits... I don't want to find it all. I also don't want to just breeze through and not 100% complete stuff. So I just don't play it ever. I think I've played 2 hours at most and completed the first 5 levels.
Actually I also don't really like Pikmin 3, but its not as bad because I got it free from the MK8 promo. I don't like the time limit on the levels. Just let me stroll around and find things and walk to the exit when I'm done...
Yep
omnislayer
Member
Unless the only games you're excited for are Guilty Gear Xrd, Final Fantasy 15, and persona 5. Wii U is basically nonexistent to me without them.
It's not so bad. Been gaming for about fifteen years now.
entremet
Member
PC is not a console. It's a platform. Small but important difference.
Seems that way. Still selling based on that E3 hype
Nightengale
Member
To be absolutely fair, we're in year two of WiiU whereas we're still year one for PS4/XB1.
Next year's PS4/XB1 looks to be more than a match for what the WiiU's had this year.
This. I mean...do you ONLY like CoD/Destiny/Watchdogs? What kind of "gamer" ONLY likes a super specific subset of games? I'm actually curious. I'd love for the people saying nothing on Wii U to list what they do enjoy.
(Side note: I'm not saying you have to buy a Wii U or anything. You can think Bayonetta looks cool, but still be like "not enough to make me buy it" and that would make sense. But to say every single Wii U game doesn't interest you?)
it says a lot about you and it's not good
Gaming, besides Dark Souls, has basically been dead for me. Almost nothing interests me anymore. I play a game for a few minutes and I'm almost asleep.
I never owned a nintendo console.
Bought a Wii U a few days ago.
Inserted Super Mario 3D World.
My love for gaming was rekindled.
What made me buy the Wii U was basically that I was really sad that day and I had just seen the trailer for Captain Toad. It was just so beautiful, so joyful, so GAMEY - no cinematic bullfucks or anything like that. Just pure joyful gaming. I knew that moment that I needed a Wii U.
I needed a Wii U because no other platform has the same dedication to this sorts of games, only nintendo. And I needed it because I wanted to feel like I was actually playing a GAME again.
No regrets, no tears. Only joy.
I never owned a nintendo console.
Bought a Wii U a few days ago.
Inserted Super Mario 3D World.
My love for gaming was rekindled.
What made me buy the Wii U was basically that I was really sad that day and I had just seen the trailer for Captain Toad. It was just so beautiful, so joyful, so GAMEY - no cinematic bullfucks or anything like that. Just pure joyful gaming. I knew that moment that I needed a Wii U.
I needed a Wii U because no other platform has the same dedication to this sorts of games, only nintendo. And I needed it because I wanted to feel like I was actually playing a GAME again.
No regrets, no tears. Only joy.
Or Japanese third parties.
That's cheap enough - but I would want it new for sure.
I'm definitely getting Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8, Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze, Smash Bros, and Sonic Lost World.
I agree with OP wholeheartedly.
The best combination of quality games you can get right now is with a Wii U and a decent gaming PC. This is coming from at least a bit of bias though, last generation I'd insist up and down that the wii had the best games when compared to 360/ps3 - especially if you owned a PC then too.
So , as with any theory / rule- there is one exception - do you inexplicably hate nintendo games for some reason ? Probably due primarily to not grown up in the late 80s / 90s ? Then yeah, you might honestly have more fun with a PS4 or an XB1.
From where I sit , the PS4/XB1 have nothing outside of better graphics and game streaming over the wii U. It hasn't so far made the games more enjoyable. Nor, likewise, as it made the wii U more marketable.
The best combination of quality games you can get right now is with a Wii U and a decent gaming PC. This is coming from at least a bit of bias though, last generation I'd insist up and down that the wii had the best games when compared to 360/ps3 - especially if you owned a PC then too.
So , as with any theory / rule- there is one exception - do you inexplicably hate nintendo games for some reason ? Probably due primarily to not grown up in the late 80s / 90s ? Then yeah, you might honestly have more fun with a PS4 or an XB1.
From where I sit , the PS4/XB1 have nothing outside of better graphics and game streaming over the wii U. It hasn't so far made the games more enjoyable. Nor, likewise, as it made the wii U more marketable.
haha, yeah. Although maybe I'm not quite in that category because I enjoyed 1 wii u game, lego city undercover. Defo not worth buying a console for though.
mocolostrocolos
Member
Despite loving Nintendo games, WiiU doesn't satisfy all my needs.
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Okay buddy. I'm as big of a Nintendo fan as it gets, but you're getting pretty transparent here.
you only have to get the K-O-N-G letters to 100% the game
do it. it's a fucking masterpiece.
Mr. Poolman
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PC + WiiU is the most logical conclusion to me.
i'll get my own WiiU as my friend is tired of borrowing his to me
i'll get my own WiiU as my friend is tired of borrowing his to me
I agree, in fact I cave in right after E3.
Woah... you've been doing it wrong for such a long time!?
Woah... you've been doing it wrong for such a long time!?
DecoyOctopus
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Verendus friend, enlighten us on the future of Wii U, oh wonderful sage.
LegendofDragoonLives
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Not if you don't have a PC for the multi-platforms it doesn't get. If it still had 3rd party support, I would definitely agree with you though, but it doesn't.
moltonasty
Member
Sure, but by that logic, if you're excited for bayonetta 2, Zelda u, splatoon, and star fox u, then a ps4 is basically nonexistent.
BruceLeeRoy
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OrbitalBeard
Member
Uh oh....why you gotta' go there, man.
As for the Wii U, yeah, I like it a lot. Bayo 2, Smash and Captain Kinopio will be a great way to end the year.
megabytecr
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I have Wii U since launch and I love it. In its current state for me it is a no brainer, but there could be some folks who don´t like nintendo games, so obviously for those I don´t recommend it.
I got a PS4 some months ago.
I could not see myself without either one, Wii U or PS4, as to not miss out, and if I had to choose only one it would be a tough decision but in my case I think I would go Wii U.
I got a PS4 some months ago.
I could not see myself without either one, Wii U or PS4, as to not miss out, and if I had to choose only one it would be a tough decision but in my case I think I would go Wii U.
Been gaming since atari 2600 and I feel so out of touch with the current generation of gamers.
I am a Wii U, PC, 3ds owner(Owned a PS3 and my roommate owned a 360) and I like all sorts of games but how can anyone say there is nothing in that list worth playing?
BlackGoku03
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Wii U has only two games I want: Bayonetta 2 and ZombieU. I'll prob get it when it's cheap. I got the Wii when it was cheap a few years ago and played what I wanted then gave it to my parents. Nintendo doesn't make enough games for me to keep their consoles.
I've also been very back and forth with Smash bros... Sometimes I hate and sometimes I love it.
I've also been very back and forth with Smash bros... Sometimes I hate and sometimes I love it.
Well...2015's got Starfox, Kirby Canvas Curse 2, Yoshi, Splatoon, FExSMT, Zelda...it's probably pretty early to count the WiiU out for 2015.
2016 though...yeah, they might have some trouble.
corrosivefrost
Member
I like you.
I can find a total of 2 games... maybe 3. (Bayonetta 2, Wonderful 101, and maybe ZombiU.)
Does that mean you hate my gaming taste?
Bloodborne alone has assured that if I buy any "next-gen" console, it will be a PS4.
This is further cemented by the [OPINION] best exclusives that have no chance of appearing on any other platform.
Well, if you're not a Nintendo fan (I'm not really one anymore, as I learned after getting a 3DS which just collects dust) and you don't like character action games (read: Platinum's two exclusives to the platform)... then yeah, there's nothing to play on WiiU since 3rd party support is almost non-existent.
I would say 3.5 when Stealth Bastard 2 releases, but I have a feeling that at some point, Curve will consider bringing it to other platforms if possible.
I agree. I also think Wonderful 101 would be good, because, well, Platinum Games.
And I used to be like you... until I realized that the "love" for Smash was just some sick twisted form of Stockholm Syndrome where I convinced myself I should like it because of the hype and because it can kind of be fun as a mindless party brawler via local multiplayer. But it really doesn't work for me because it doesn't follow the core tennets of what I look for in that sort of game.
Truth. I would honestly consider one at $250... and would probably instantly buy it at $200; especially if the new Zelda appealed to me and Nintendo announced a revival of the classic 2D Metroid.