MatthewB92
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None at all. Only thing that's annoying is every button flips you even the button they ask you to use to talk to people and to use the teleporters.
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VVVVVV coming to 3DS eShop, published by Nicalis
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None at all. Only thing that's annoying is every button flips you even the button they ask you to use to talk to people and to use the teleporters.
That's good to hear about the input lag issue. Thanks for the input.
Bah. I got it via Humble Bundle and I regret nothing getting the 3DS version.
Everything's custom taylored for the system, from the map screen and button prompts. Only thing odd is that the title has a "B = Back" even though it won't exit out to some sort of attract mode.
Also love the Spikes Graph in the manual.
lowrider007
Licorice-flavoured booze?
i know im buying it! edit: but its not available in Europe
So when is this hitting the EU then?, anyone know?
Dreamwriter
Member
Just downloaded VVVVVV, it's great. The 3D is subtle but I like it, and the game plays just like the PC version (which I already own).
And "traversing a pointless empty overworld" is a very downer way to say "Metroidesque exploration" trying to find the levels, teleporters, and trinkets
I disagree with this. My first time through the game was about 3 1/2 hours I think, and that wasn't trying to get all the trinkets (though I did get a lot of them). Heck, a person could spend hours just on Veni Vidi Vici, the hardest trinket. And of course, that's just the main game, there are a bunch of extra levels to play that aren't part of the main game, there are also a number of achievements to try for, and of course you can try to beat the game in less deaths (you may die 1000 times your first play through!)
And "traversing a pointless empty overworld" is a very downer way to say "Metroidesque exploration" trying to find the levels, teleporters, and trinkets
charlequin
Banned
Because the game's been $2.50 more or less constantly for over a year on its original platform? Whether vvvvvv is a game that's worth $8 in a vacuum or not (I'd certainly be inclined to say it is) late ports that outprice their predecessors are rarely well-received. (In this case, it's a port with less content for more money than even the off-sale price of the PC version.)
Yeah, two hours is just false.
Fixed.
So, weird tangential hopefully not off-topic question:
I just got Chrono Trigger DS the other day, super-excited to finally play this gem... and the screen of the DS Lite is just WOEFULLY small, and I find I'm really not enjoying it.
I've looked at comparison pics of the 3DS and I just can't tell if it's that big a difference. What's the consensus? It's only .4 inches bigger... I don't know if that's enough.
I just got Chrono Trigger DS the other day, super-excited to finally play this gem... and the screen of the DS Lite is just WOEFULLY small, and I find I'm really not enjoying it.
I've looked at comparison pics of the 3DS and I just can't tell if it's that big a difference. What's the consensus? It's only .4 inches bigger... I don't know if that's enough.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Its not that much bigger. If you can afford it, I'd suggest grabbing an XL
The extra 0.4 inches translates purely to the wider aspect ratio. The 3DS's top screen is the same height as the DS lite's screens (and the bottom screen is identical in size). On top of that, since the 3DS screens are higher res, if you don't want your DS games to look blurry then the image is even smaller with 1:1 mode enabled.
Like The_Technomancer said, Get a DSiXL if you want to play on a bigger screen.
Still has. Just tried it today (PC).
Or maybe it's some weird acceleration...It feels just like MegaMan 1 and 2 to me...weird, unresponsive, slippery controls. Not nearly as responsive as something like Super Meat Boy.
nincompoop
Banned
And "traversing a pointless empty overworld" is a very downer way to say "Metroidesque exploration" trying to find the levels, teleporters, and trinkets
There's nothing Metroidesque about the overworld at all. It doesn't contain any items or powerups that improve the main character's abilities, and it doesn't contain any enemies or obstacles other than some occasional spikes, or really anything that impedes your progress in any way. The overworld only exists to artificially extend the length of the game.
Uh, no it's not. I beat the game in under two hours my first time playing it while finding 15 out of 20 trinkets (including Doing Things the Hard Way). It takes longer if you try to find every trinket, but the guy I was responding to didn't seem like he would be very interested in doing that. The game only consists of 6 levels/areas and none of them take particularly long to finish.
EDIT: Here's a playlist of a guy doing a blind playthrough in an hour and a half.
TheUnknownForce
Member
Like I said in the other thread, for those of you saying it is a bit too short:
The game has 18 Player Levels on top of the main game.
These 18 levels are roughly 1/10 to 1/2 the length of the main game a piece.
10 of them are from the PC Update, the other 8 are exclusive to this game.
It seems a Level Editor or means to import levels is not in this version, but I've heard that it will be implemented if enough people purchase the current version. Also, Swap Mode or whatever it is seems to not work properly right now.
The game has 18 Player Levels on top of the main game.
These 18 levels are roughly 1/10 to 1/2 the length of the main game a piece.
10 of them are from the PC Update, the other 8 are exclusive to this game.
It seems a Level Editor or means to import levels is not in this version, but I've heard that it will be implemented if enough people purchase the current version. Also, Swap Mode or whatever it is seems to not work properly right now.
MatthewB92
Member
Odd works for me.
I just ultra impulse downloaded this game for my 3DS after literally just reading about it an hour ago. I'm not a steam/PC gamer kind of guy so while this game might be old news for most, it's completely new to me. I gotta say that I'm really digging it, surprisingly. I'm usually not that big of a fan of these web browser-like games and the Indy scene usually isn't my cup of tea. I can't stand shit like Minecraft and Terraria and Super Meat Boy and Braid didn't do much for me.
This game, however, is clicking with me on some sort of level. I think a big part of the reason is its OST. The music is pretty fucking awesome! One of the reasons why I usually dislike these sorts of games is because there is hardly ever any context for what you are doing. I like that there is an actual crew that speaks and the game seems to be sprinkled with little cut scenes here in there. Maybe because I didn't have any expectations, but I like how the game kind of just dumps you on the map and you can tackle any area by exploring. The little trinkets hidden everywhere are fun to collect too.
There seems to be a lot of content too. There are time trials with S Ranks to earn and a ton of player levels, which I guess are notable user made 'games' that the developers thought were exceptional so they included them in the game from the start? They are like, entirely full length games too with their own world maps, save file slot, and new trinkets to collect too. Pretty cool.
Only thing that was weird to me was the fact that you could unlock all the unlockable bonus goodies from the start. What the fuck is that about? Who would want to unlock shit without earning your rewards/meeting requirements? Fuck that shit, I'll earn that stuff myself, lol!
This game, however, is clicking with me on some sort of level. I think a big part of the reason is its OST. The music is pretty fucking awesome! One of the reasons why I usually dislike these sorts of games is because there is hardly ever any context for what you are doing. I like that there is an actual crew that speaks and the game seems to be sprinkled with little cut scenes here in there. Maybe because I didn't have any expectations, but I like how the game kind of just dumps you on the map and you can tackle any area by exploring. The little trinkets hidden everywhere are fun to collect too.
There seems to be a lot of content too. There are time trials with S Ranks to earn and a ton of player levels, which I guess are notable user made 'games' that the developers thought were exceptional so they included them in the game from the start? They are like, entirely full length games too with their own world maps, save file slot, and new trinkets to collect too. Pretty cool.
Only thing that was weird to me was the fact that you could unlock all the unlockable bonus goodies from the start. What the fuck is that about? Who would want to unlock shit without earning your rewards/meeting requirements? Fuck that shit, I'll earn that stuff myself, lol!
To Far Away Times
Member
My second favorite game of last year, and completely worth $8 to have a portable version.
Yeah, there's something off with the controls imo, too. I haven't tried the game since this august or something though, but I think we are experiencing the same thing.
Great game otherwise.
BalrogTheMaster
Neo Member
Well, looks like most people have a good idea about the game now 
If anyone wants a second opinion though, I just finished my review!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXwOToqjsbs
If anyone wants a second opinion though, I just finished my review!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXwOToqjsbs
Hours Left
Member
Is there a point to the
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elephant
Just downloaded VVVVVV, it's great. The 3D is subtle but I like it, and the game plays just like the PC version (which I already own).
I disagree with this. My first time through the game was about 3 1/2 hours I think, and that wasn't trying to get all the trinkets (though I did get a lot of them). Heck, a person could spend hours just on Veni Vidi Vici, the hardest trinket. And of course, that's just the main game, there are a bunch of extra levels to play that aren't part of the main game, there are also a number of achievements to try for, and of course you can try to beat the game in less deaths (you may die 1000 times your first play through!)
And "traversing a pointless empty overworld" is a very downer way to say "Metroidesque exploration" trying to find the levels, teleporters, and trinkets
It's awesome that you mentioned this. I was about 30 minutes into the game when I came across this trinket. Having never played the game before, I figured the difficulty behind this particular section was just an example of a generally difficult game. Although, that did worry me a bit, as I had spent a little over an hour trying to obtain it. But on the bright side I'm more than well equipped for whatever is thrown at me next.
MatthewB92
Member
It's an
elephant
A Link to the Past
Banned
With this, I just say that paying less than $8 is underpaying.
Hours Left
Member
Well, looks like most people have a good idea about the game now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXwOToqjsbs
This review actually helped me out. Nice job.
billy beane
Banned
Just downloaded the game. Pretty fun, but don't expect to put too much time into it. I just like the idea of indie devs supporting the 3DS eShop, so I figured I might support it, even if it may make no difference.
Hours Left
Member
Oh, hey "The Tower", y'all crazy.
Just downloaded VVVVVV, it's great. The 3D is subtle but I like it, and the game plays just like the PC version (which I already own).
I disagree with this. My first time through the game was about 3 1/2 hours I think, and that wasn't trying to get all the trinkets (though I did get a lot of them). Heck, a person could spend hours just on Veni Vidi Vici, the hardest trinket. And of course, that's just the main game, there are a bunch of extra levels to play that aren't part of the main game, there are also a number of achievements to try for, and of course you can try to beat the game in less deaths (you may die 1000 times your first play through!)
And "traversing a pointless empty overworld" is a very downer way to say "Metroidesque exploration" trying to find the levels, teleporters, and trinkets
This was the hardest trinket? I got it in 15 minutes, I feel like a pro.
MatthewB92
Member
Hardest for me. Took 45 minutes. Though game edge or something edge(had like 3 rows of flying fish.) had the most deaths in a room. 98.
It took me like 90 deaths to realize I was doing it work lol.
Ruud_Luiten
Member
When is the EU release?
Nicalis said early January, but we still haven't got Cave Story DSiWare and we've been waiting on that for over a year.
I would lie if I told you guys that the fact that this games is available for very cheap on other platforms doens't make me uneasy of buying this game for $8. However, If I buy this game for Steam the odds that it will sit on backlog forever are dam high (Terraria, Limbo, BoI, ToTS are currently in that situation ). However, if I buy it for 3DS is as good as played.
Is all about accessibility for me. The reason why I don't play my consoles much anymore.
). However, if I buy it for 3DS is as good as played. Is all about accessibility for me. The reason why I don't play my consoles much anymore.
Ruud_Luiten
Member
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
Glad to hear that the port is good. I'll look forward to playing it in 2014 when it releases in Europe!
Cave Story came out on Wii eventually, and Cave Story 3D came out promptly.
The Steam version is better - all the same content as the Wii version with extras on top (3DS soundtrack, exclusive challenge areas).
BalrogTheMaster
Neo Member
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
UncleSporky
Member
I'll wait until early Jan, see if I can buy this with Club Nintendo coins in their next store update, and when it turns out I can't I will buy it.
When it first came out I was only mildly interested in this game. I watched a Let's Play of it and afterward bought the soundtrack instead of the game! (called PPPPPP by Souleye.)
Later I got the game in one of the humble bundles and really enjoyed it. I think this version will be worth it too.
But yeah, the music...this music...just the best.
When it first came out I was only mildly interested in this game. I watched a Let's Play of it and afterward bought the soundtrack instead of the game! (called PPPPPP by Souleye.)
Later I got the game in one of the humble bundles and really enjoyed it. I think this version will be worth it too.
But yeah, the music...this music...just the best.
Took me just under 4 hours getting everything my first time through, so ~2 hours is unsurprising. Some people will naturally be good at it (I died 1000 times).My first playthrough was 1:39, 13/20 trinkets. I might be a savant though
DeaconKnowledge
Member
Debating buying this. Seems like the type of game I would only want to play on a portable.