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Wii U Games 2015
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TheMoon
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sorry for slacking off on the import OT, btw.
the Nintendo Direct threw a big wrench in my ability to focus on that
seems like there isn't much demand right now anyway?
edit: here's 11 minutes of retail copy Wii footage! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYVPeJtq88g
I'll have one up tomorrow or Monday at the very latest!
Simbabbad
Member
I didn't know that! I had trouble with my Nintendo DS shoulder buttons and now I'm a bit paranoid. But now that I have a new 3DS with the more stable 3D, the game is getting even more attractive. Thanks for the info.
TheMoon
Member
Just to cover all bases, I made an Import OT for Rodea the Sky Soldier. AniHawk has been posting very detailed impressions. Definitely worth checking out if you're at all curious about this game.
higgsboson1997
Member
By the way, for anyone who is interested, Affordable Space Adventures is getting great reviews so far:
BitParade: 8/10
Hobby Consolas: 9/10
Destructoid: 9/10
BitParade: 8/10
Hobby Consolas: 9/10
Destructoid: 9/10
thebisonxrc
Member
Wow, not bad at all. I have to admit, this game has not been on my radar whatsoever. I knew nothing about it. After reading these, my interest is definitely piqued. Thanks for the heads up on this!
higgsboson1997
Member
By the way, is there a review thread for Affordable Space Adventures?
It got another 9/10, this time from Nintendo Enthusiast.
It got another 9/10, this time from Nintendo Enthusiast.
thebisonxrc
Member
I haven't seen one. Wouldn't be a bad idea to spread the word a bit. By the sounds of it, this will be a game that all Wii U owners will want to check out.
TheMoon
Member
I'll make one once more reviews come in. I assume that will be tomorrow. Already got the current ones formatted and prepared in a text doc.
edit: guess I wasted my time lol
I think this site is banned?
Anyway, found my way to it anyway.
Also, I don't know why I am not interested in this game at all.
thebisonxrc
Member
Nice! I'll look forward to giving it a read.
LSauchelli
Member
I'm more surprised that Hobby Consolas still exists than Affordable Space Adventures getting really good reviews, the concept is excellent, but it's probably not for everyone.
I wonder if anyone will make a -somewhat- realistic Flight simulator for Wii U, it could work really well.
TheMoon
Member
I think you missed that someone else made a thread already.
thebisonxrc
Member
Haha I definitely missed that. Thanks for letting me know, I'll have to check that one out.
I didnt know where else to put this and I didnt want to make a new thread.
So I just bought Xenoblade Chronicles to play on my Wii U, never got a chance to since I never bought a Wii. I get home to play it and I cant boot it because I dont have a Wiimote?! WTF? Is there seriously no way to open up the Wii menu with the Wii U pro controller or gamepad, or even play the game without buying a wiimote and classic controller?
So I just bought Xenoblade Chronicles to play on my Wii U, never got a chance to since I never bought a Wii. I get home to play it and I cant boot it because I dont have a Wiimote?! WTF? Is there seriously no way to open up the Wii menu with the Wii U pro controller or gamepad, or even play the game without buying a wiimote and classic controller?
MrNineties
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You access it through the Wii Menu, so yes I believe it does require the Wii Remote with either a Nunchuk or a Classic Controller attached.
Buy one here, for cheap:
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/us/p...alse&productId=prod150198&categoryId=cat10008
You're so lucky to have this. Here in Scandinavia, we have to pay at least $90 for a Wii Motion Plus + nunchuck, which is why I haven't bought an extra one yet.
Thanks for the tip. I cant believe Nintendo couldnt come up with any better solution.
Wii mode pretty much, almost literally, turns your Wii U into a HD Wii, so yes, you're going to need a Wiimote. And, I hate to be the bearer of more bad news for you, but even it was possible to do so, you still need a Wiimote to play Xenoblade. You can use a classic controller, but it'll still need to be plugged into a Wiimote.
thebisonxrc
Member
You definitely need a Wiimote to play it on Wii U, unfortunately. It would sure be great if you could just pop it in and start playing with the GamePad.
thebisonxrc
Member
Nothing's been announced for North America yet, strangely enough. Maybe they'll say something specific at E3.
I'm not sure it'll come to the US. Pandora's Tower wasn't published by Nintendo here iirc. I'm pretty sure it was in EU though. Of course I may be wrong.
EDIT: Yup. Looks like only Xenoblade was published by Nintendo in the States. Both The Last Story and Pandora's Tower were by XSeed, though I don't know if that has relevance in regard to it releasing on Wii U
thebisonxrc
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Has anyone played Watch_Dogs and Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag on Wii U? They're both pretty cheap and I like me some open-world gaming every now and then. I'm just wondering how they run and if they're worth $20 a piece.
It'd be a shame if it didn't make its way over to North America. The Wii U could use some more games like that.
It'd be a shame if it didn't make its way over to North America. The Wii U could use some more games like that.
Yagami_Sama
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Assassin's Creed IV is okay, I played it a few months ago and no major complaints about the game. The "main issue" is the lack of DLC.
At least I like it more than Assassin's Creed III
Watch Dogs is the kind of game that I am no interested, so I just saw one or two gameplay videos.
At least I like it more than Assassin's Creed III
Watch Dogs is the kind of game that I am no interested, so I just saw one or two gameplay videos.
Black Flag is okay if you ignore the story (don't go into it expecting much) which I feel is bad in how it's told and how characters are handled. That was my biggest issue . It's fun to run around the game world though and explore and collect different things. The sailing is fun as well. For $20 and you like open world games it's not a bad buy. Story wise though Assassin's Creed 3 is a far better game I feel.
I haven't touched Watch Dogs on the Wii U or any version.
I haven't touched Watch Dogs on the Wii U or any version.
thebisonxrc
Member
Sounds like Black Flag is a decent purchase for $20 then. I don't have high expectations at all, I just sometimes enjoy screwing around in a big open-world game. Assassin's Creed 3 is even a bit cheaper at $15, but I feel it's gotta be one or the other, and Black Flag looks to be a bit more fun to play around in. Thanks for the information!
Still nothing on Watch Dogs, though. Anyone? Haha
Wii mode turns the Wii U into a SD Wii. All Wii games still run in 480p.
TheMoon
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If you can get them for a good price, go for it. Don't listen to hyberbole-spewers or digital foundry fanatics. Both are perfectly playable and $20 sounds okay.
I tried to like Assassin Creed games but they just bore me, but I liked Watch Dogs its a fun open world game on WiiU, and well worth it as a 3rd party buy for $20
I had never played an Assassin's Creed game before IV but I had fun with it. It takes a while to get to the ship stuff and the story falls a bit flat but you should get $20 worth of fun from it. Not sure if online is still especially active as I only played single player.
thebisonxrc
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Awesome! These comments make me very happy. I'm not looking to be blown away by these games, but I figured I could get $20 worth of fun out of them. I just wanted to see what GAF had to say. Thanks so much for the opinions everyone. I'm going to buy them right now.
Cheers and thanks for the help!
They're upscaled to 1080p but 480p native.
TheMoon
Member
Which will confuse anyone who hasn't looked deeper into this since many think "upscaled" means "re-rendered at a higher resolution" (like when using Dolphin on a PC).
Exactly this. Running Mario Galaxy in Wii mode on the Wii U results in more jaggies (=identical to the Wii) than running the Wii U VC version of Super Mario 64, since SM64 on VC is actually rendered in HD.
chaosblade
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Wii U just functions as a line doubler doesn't it? 480p to 960, with black bars around the edges.
TheMoon
Member
No, they weren't going to reveal a new game, they were going to COVER a new game that hadn't been revealed YET. That was Famitsu DS/Wii from two weeks ago. New issue comes out last week of the month.
thebisonxrc
Member
Just wondering what the general opinion of Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge for Wii U is? I haven't heard much about it and it's very cheap to buy.
Yagami_Sama
Member
I enjoyed the game.
Is not something spectacular, but it can provide a few hours of fun and frustration. And player with Momiji was quite fun.
I just can't stand the multiplayer.
Is not something spectacular, but it can provide a few hours of fun and frustration. And player with Momiji was quite fun.
I just can't stand the multiplayer.
I was worn out with AC games after 3 (I hate myself for hyping that game). I received Black Flag as a gift. From the beginning I loved the setting. The story was ok but I enjoyed it. It's my second favorite AC game after 2 (of course)
thebisonxrc
Member
Good to know. Thanks a lot for the information. I've never played any of the new games in the series, but I've always been curious, and since it can be picked up for around $10, I thought it may be worth a go. Thanks again!
Wow, really? AC2 was pretty awesome, so if I could play another AC game even close to that, I'd feel it was well worth the $20. I'll look forward to playing it when it arrives.
LSauchelli
Member
I'm pretty sure that Mario 64 runs at 480p as well. It is HD when you compare it to its original resolution, I guess.
TheMoon
Member
Yup, SM64 is not "rendered" in HD.
Do yourselves a favor and get Affordable Space Adventures. It's an amazing little puzzler that feels fresh thanks to the innovative use of the gamepad. It's one of the best examples of how to use Nintendo's new controller to actually develop new gameplay ideas and mechanics while adding to the immersion. The challenge is perfect and it's atmosphere and overall presentation are absolutely wonderful.
thebisonxrc
Member
I've read a lot of good things about Affordable Space Adventures. Can't wait to finally give it a shot.
Definitely get it. Really great game.
thebisonxrc
Member
It's on the list. Been interested in getting another game that really utilizes the GamePad. I feel like it hasn't happened since ZombiU!