abstract alien
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I can vouch for Tekken. That game is awesome, plays nice on the pad, and off screen play is like a treasure to gaming with this one in particular for training mode.
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I got it, I think its actually pretty good. The driving can kinda suck but I am enjoying it
Its a licensed game, bar is not set very high and it looks like the show
Vermillion
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abstract alien
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Haven't tried local multi yet, so I can only say the pro controller will work for certain with it. I played about 12 online matches yesterday, and all of them were quick and lag free for the most part. I don't ever remember a hiccup or anything happening during actual gameplay. Definitely nice on my end of things.
Macho Madness
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John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
I bought one, but haven't had a reason to even open it yet really.
I don't know what advantages it has over the pad, now that I've seen all the benefits of pad-enhanced play. Probably local multiplayer, should the need arise.
As for the above poster, I'm having a blast with Darksiders II.
It's really good on Wii U in terms of looks and performance, 3 hours in so far.
I've played 2 hours of in my bedroom (wii u is in living room), lying on my bed, playing on the wii pad screen. It's actually super comfortable and the best part of the wii u so far.
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
I remember certain reviewers preferring the pro controller for games like ninja gaiden 3, but a gaffer here didn't recommend it after playing Tekken with it.
Personally, I don't think there are that many games out that really need the controller but I want one for when that time comes.
abstract alien
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I haven't played a game with one yet, but I've held it. From that, I still think it's a pointless purchase unless you intend to play multiplayer or are worried about possible battery life issues. It feels great though, and seems like it would be nice to play with if you choose to.
You have to keep hitting the back button, or to exit out of the online mode... there are certain modes/screens that disable the home button, you have to exit to the title menu pretty much
My internet speed is nothing to be proud of so I was wondering... if I decide to download let's say.. AC3 (which is 17GB) I'll have to leave the Wii U on all night to download the game but what happens if I lose conection, the console freezes or whatever roughly 2GB away from installing it? Can I download it again with no extra cost? it just get "paused"? Do I lose that money?
Want to buy some digital games, but my internet/router hates me sometimes =C
Want to buy some digital games, but my internet/router hates me sometimes =C
Dreamwriter
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Naw, the general consensus is it's a great game that looks good and runs well. And if you have an XBox 360, that version runs a little better.
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
Yeah, it's extremely irritating. They shouldn't have to disable the home button if you're not in a lobby or game. Every time I have to load up campaign (takes about 15 seconds) just to be able to press home, pretty stupid.
You can resume downloads from where you left off. In terms of digital distribution, you should be able to redownload the game any amount of times as long as the account you bought the game is still linked to the console.
So would you recommend it? Does it have any major problems?for someone who hasn't played the 360 version?
Dreamwriter
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I don't actually have the game - I was just saying what the general consensus is. If you want to know more about problems or whatnot, here's the GAF review thread.
Smiles and Cries
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Holy Shit it has been a Week since launch day?!
where are the sales numbers NOA?
where are the sales numbers NOA?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Five more days.
I've been playing my Deluxe with relatives all week and now I'm told two of my cousins are getting it as a Christmas gift. One is 19, the other is 10.
Mostly I'm excited to have someone to use Wii U Chat with come December. The older cousin is the person I spend the most time gaming with in my family, so it should be fun. (He's also really excited about ZombiU.) His girlfriend almost never plays games, but she loved everything in Nintendoland, so he was won over pretty quickly. In fact, several people who never play games in the family (outside of Wii Sports bowling) participated in Mario Chase. That turned out to be the overall winner, in fact, beating out Luigi.
The only criticism anyone seemed to have is that the replay should include the Gamepad camera of the person playing Mario, because everyone makes really hilarious faces when the timer starts running out.
I'm actually enjoying Nintendoland much more in one week than I ever did Wii Sports. It's strange and not at all what I expected.
Mostly I'm excited to have someone to use Wii U Chat with come December. The older cousin is the person I spend the most time gaming with in my family, so it should be fun. (He's also really excited about ZombiU.) His girlfriend almost never plays games, but she loved everything in Nintendoland, so he was won over pretty quickly. In fact, several people who never play games in the family (outside of Wii Sports bowling) participated in Mario Chase. That turned out to be the overall winner, in fact, beating out Luigi.
The only criticism anyone seemed to have is that the replay should include the Gamepad camera of the person playing Mario, because everyone makes really hilarious faces when the timer starts running out.
I'm actually enjoying Nintendoland much more in one week than I ever did Wii Sports. It's strange and not at all what I expected.
Tomorrow for me!! Whoo hoo!!
what's in five more days? when you get your system?
also. I scored a Wii U the other day. I was very sad to see that gamertags are locked to systems. I created my standard gamertag I used on PS3 and 360 (which is also my Neogaf name) on launch day using KilgoreTrout's Wii U. Didn't think it would be system locked. What a bummer.
Smiles and Cries
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ouch dude
Macho Madness
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Finished NSMBU. Never played Wii, just NSMB2. Great, great game. Now to go back and hunt for more Star Coins.
I wasn't planning on it but Superstar Road tempts me. Dammit.
Vermillion
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Cool. I'm going to end up trying out at least one new type of game with Wii U.
Either the hyper action and difficulty of NG3:RE, a serious fighter in TTT2 or a racer (not that new) in SASRT and then Trine 2 if I get that.
Decisions...
yeah that's what i was hoping his five more days post was about... so many little things that need a fixing (and a few not so little things).
Macho Madness
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I've played through the entire game on Xbox 360. Only a half hour in to AE and I can say it plays and looks the same to me. I should note though that I last played the 360 version over a year ago. A newcomer to the game? I don't think they're missing anything with AE, even if the Gamepad is more gimmicky than useful. B.A.T. mode is pretty neat, even if it does essentially put the game into easy mode.
Can you skip updates completely? If it only adds miiverse stuff I'd happily play Nintendoland without the first update until they patch it again.
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
Yes you can, however you'll miss all the cool people roaming in the plaza!
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Aussie launch. Looking forward to hitting my store early to grab NSMBU and ZombiU along with my Premium system, trecking home and screwing around for the day.
GiantEnemyGoomba
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Would you suggest getting it over the cheaper GotY edition? I haven't played the game at all, but it doesn't seem like much would warrant getting it at the higher price.
Wii was motion gimmicks, iPad and iPhone is touch gimmicks. Neither means permanently changing tastes with consumers. I'd argue that lots of iPhone stuff is replacing web games and portable machines, doesn't mean it's replacing home consoles.
I hope that after that all blows up, just sitting down with a controller will still be valid.
Macho Madness
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Not really unless the new B.A.T. system or the Gamepad-only play really excites you. Does the GOTY edition also come with all DLC?
Freezie KO
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Blops Miiverse community just broke 10k. We're comin', Zombi U!
Pretty much. It's a safe game to get. I had some framerate issues but that was during the Nintendo extra gimmick mushroom hell mode. Haven't had any issues playing normal Vs or single player.
Clay Davis
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why do you think touch control is a gimmick?
Clay Davis
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This better be good:
the button layout has always struck me as odd, but this image really makes it's stand out. what were nintendo thinking with the button layout, it doesn't look easy or comfortable to use at all.
BLOPs is the only game I own I haven't posted in the miiverse in. Wish we could post pictures from the online portion.
Sorry, bad choice of words. I like touch in some things, but it isn't suited to a large number of games. Gimmick was the wrong word - limited was perhaps better.
This better be good:
You're going to be disappointed.
Pretty much. I returned mine last night, though, mine wasn't third party.
But no star fox. Unless im mistaken
Freezie KO
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Treyarch posted on their own forums that they're looking into a patch to let you use the Home button from the online mode. Not sure if this will mean during actual online gameplay though and how that will work with screenshots.
The Elite
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Have you tried it?
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