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[Nixonomics]

The Wonderful 101: Remastered, developed by Platinumgames, releases today on PC, PS4 and Switch for $39.99. Originally released in 2013 as a Wii-U exclusive The Wonderful 101 finally gets a second chance at life thanks to a successful kickstarter campaign ran earlier this year. Like most of Platinumgames' titles W101 is a character action game (in this case characters action game might be more accurate) where you vanquish your foes with style. I've never played W101 but as a fan of Platinumgames I'm excited to finally get a chance to sink my teeth in. From what I've heard this seems to be one of Platinum's most divisive titles - which makes me all the more excited to jump in and decide for my self. Anyone else excited to jump in for the first time? For those that played the original - what did you think? Does it live up to the Platinum name?

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Original OT:

The Wonderful 101 |OT| Diplomacy has failed

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[JareBear: Remastered]

Looking forward to playing it for the first time on PC. I think there was a DF breakdown of the remaster and it seemed alright, technically speaking, from what I remember

 

[ProgenitorCastle]

The Steam version is awesome! I got the SilentPatch for it which fixes some minor issues...asides from those, it's a blast playing it on PC! https://cookieplmonster.github.io/2020/05/16/silentpatch-wonderful-101/

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

From PC Gamer

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

Polygon's review

The Wonderful 101 Remastered review: A flawed action game gets a second chance

A story of warring riots

www.polygon.com

Wonderful 101 Remastered review: A flawed action game gets a second chance

The Nintendo Switch’s success has given many overlooked Wii U games a second chance to find a new audience, and The Wonderful 101 Remastered deserves to be experienced by more players. So I’m thankful that Platinum is able to bring its most curious release to even more people — Remastered is out on PS4, Switch, and Windows PC — even if I’m part of the crowd that doesn’t remember The Wonderful 101 very fondly

 

[Jooxed]

Fbh No remastered OT?

 

[Fbh]

Fbh No remastered OT?

I don't really have the time. With work I can post on here but making an OT is another thing.
If no one else does on though guess I'll still do it, even if it's late and ugly

 

[jadedm17]

Digital? Im still physical or nothing. (Still waiting Cuphead. Your move.)

BestBuy still has June 30th for physical. You got my hopes up OP.

 

[Ceallach]

How are the controls? It seems like the kind of game that would lose something moving from the Wii U

 

[Alexios]

Still not out on Steam for me, what's happening... Stupid region stuff? At least I can visit the store page in-browser now (when not logged in) but it won't show up when I search for it on Steam

 

[Holammer]

Still not out on Steam for me, what's happening... Stupid region stuff? At least I can visit the store page in-browser now (when not logged in) but it won't show up when I search for it on Steam

Same problem for me.

 

[ProgenitorCastle]

How are the controls? It seems like the kind of game that would lose something moving from the Wii U

All things considered, it's as smooth as butter! Even the second screen stuff isn't as bad as I thought it might be, the 2nd screen pops up in the instances it's needed, and goes away once it's not needed anymore. You can bring it up again with the select button if there's something you wanna see on the 2nd screen. It's pretty much the same implementation as the original Wii U release when you wanted to use other controllers besides the Gamepad, you'd have a similar set of options for having the 2nd screen display on the main screen by pressing - I think.

 

[sol_bad]

Still not out on Steam for me, what's happening... Stupid region stuff? At least I can visit the store page in-browser now (when not logged in) but it won't show up when I search for it on Steam

Can you see if via this link?

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I can't find it via search on Steam either but it works through GGDeals. Which is weird.

 

[Alexios]

Can you see if via this link?

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I can't find it via search on Steam either but it works through GGDeals. Which is weird.

Yes I can go to the store page online like I said, like if I just google Wonderful 101 the first result is Steam and I can see it (a few days ago that didn't work either so something changed since) but I can't get it in-Steam to actually buy it lol.

 

[YCoCg]

If you're picking up the PC version then don't forget to get this unofficial patch since Platinum Games apparently don't know how frame pacing and timings work on PC:
SilentPatch for The Wonderful 101

 

[abstract alien]

This felt so much like Viewtiful Joe design wise, and I loved every minute of it. Though it may not look like it, Wonderful 101 is more than comparable beyond the stumpy comic characters and whatnot. It's general gameplay flow is pretty similar, though the immediate input method is different.

 

[Nixonomics]

I'm having an absolute blast with this game. That intro level with the cheesy theme music had me rolling. My biggest surprise so far is just how much I like all the characters. It's so incredibly charming. I feel like a kid again watching saturday morning cartoons. There's so many mechanics to the combat too - and I feel like I'm still just peeling back the layers. Excited for my second run through.

How are the controls? It seems like the kind of game that would lose something moving from the Wii U

I agree with ProgenitorCastle , it's really smooth playing on a controller. Drawing shapes with the analog stick is surprisingly comfortable and they have a really high tolerance for errors so your shapes don't have to be perfect.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Physical version arrived. I love the hologram slipcase, and the game looks so clean on PS4 Pro.

 

[YCoCg]

 

[ProgenitorCastle]

Much thanks for this post! Will apply it ASAP

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

It doesn't need its own thread, but W101 is getting a save-transferrable demo of the prologue + Operation 001. Also some special codes to unlock hidden team members. This batch is from Bayonetta. More on the way.

Vol. 1: Umbran Gift	UMBRANGIFT	Team Member “Wonder-Bayonetta”
Vol. 2: Angel Slayers	ANGELSLAYERS	Team Member “Wonder-Jeanne” Team Member “Wonder-Rodin”

The Wonderful 101: Remastered version 1.03 update, ‘Wonder-Size Cadet Demo’ now available

PlatinumGames has released the version 1.03 update for The Wonderful 101: Remastered, as well as the “Wonder-Size Cadet Demo” for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam.

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[abstract alien]

My favorite Platinum game by a mile. How's this run on PS5?

 

[Neff]

I wish there was a code to unlock the original version of Tables Turn...

 

[ProgenitorCastle]

I wish there was a code to unlock the original version of Tables Turn...

If you have the Steam version, you download the SilentPatch for The Wonderful 101 Remastered and once you install it, in the ini file you set the original OST to "1" and there you have the original OST restored!

 

[Laconian Sword]

Welp, considering how amazing Vanquish is (playing it in parallel with Demon's), I'll be adding this to my list. Not sure how I missed all these Platinum games. Bayonetta next, Nier eventually.

 

[abstract alien]

Welp, considering how amazing Vanquish is (playing it in parallel with Demon's), I'll be adding this to my list. Not sure how I missed all these Platinum games. Bayonetta next, Nier eventually.

It's pretty damn amazing. You will feel like it's a little disjointed at first, and that it doesn't flow as smoothly it should as far as mechanics go. That will change, and you will start doing things you didn't think were even possible. That not even mentioning the awesome events that take place. You're in for a ride

 

[Porcile]

One of my favourites but not giving you the basic block and dodge move from the beginning was a weird thing.

 

[abstract alien]

One of my favourites but not giving you the basic block and dodge move from the beginning was a weird thing.

Definitely. I'm not sure of the reasoning behind this, as it tied the combat together so much.