sonikokaruto
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I wanna buy this, but 30 
I'll still get it tho
I'll still get it tho
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Yumi's Odd Odyssey (Umihara Kawase) is out on Nintendo eshop for 3DS!
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Holy Order Sol
Member
Will probably pick it up when it hits EU, though I'm considering importing a 3DS from the US for other stuff, so whatever happens first...
You wouldn't have seen that kind of reaction here if you hadn't gone out of your way to elicit it.
You wouldn't have seen that kind of reaction here if you hadn't gone out of your way to elicit it.
Yeah, I did that once. It felt so bad. That was the hardest stage for me for sure. Followed by 33.
I "beat" the game last night by getting all the endings, but I still have 2 more backpacks to go, and 1 door somewhere. I was really addicted to this game, it was very good, solid platforming all throughout. I'm not sure if I will revisit any stages to get better times though, that kind of stuff has never really been my thing. You would have to get insanely good to get great times on some of the stages. I may give survival mode a try though. I will also try to actually beat the SFC game for once.
The Bankslammer
Member
It's weird looking at the leaderboards for some of the later levels and seeing that the majority of the list are people in this thread, ahaha. Hopefully it picks up a bit over time, but I can't really say I had particularly high expectations in the first place.
At stage 42 now with all bags and doors accounted for up to that point (to my knowledge). Maybe I'll try to finish the game today and then work on improving times...
At stage 42 now with all bags and doors accounted for up to that point (to my knowledge). Maybe I'll try to finish the game today and then work on improving times...
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AcademicSaucer
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so the game is really short ?
PD: purchasing the game gives you 50 coins in club nintendo
Dragoon En Regalia
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Parish's USGamer interview notes that programmer Sakai worked at System Sacom once! Didn't know that at all; not sure if anyone on this forum's ever okayed Euphory, but I know it has an excellent soundtrack.
These games are all short, but endlessly replayable in that arcade way.
These games are all short, but endlessly replayable in that arcade way.
The Bankslammer
Member
crab-based nightmares for the foreseeable future
31 second guy if you're here you can go straight to hell
edit: aaaand 100%. total time about 10 hrs. good stuff
now onto the real game!
31 second guy if you're here you can go straight to hell
edit: aaaand 100%. total time about 10 hrs. good stuff
now onto the real game!
A bit expensive, especially on the Canadian eShop, but bought it anyway.
What I like the most so far is that with practice you can pull really crazy stuff, now that I'm revisiting old levels to get my missing backpacks I can reach even the ones that two days ago I thought were impossible for me. Also, I like how most levels are quite open in how you can tackle them, I can see myself replaying this for a long time trying new ways to reach the exit, and see how far I can get in survival mode
On the topic of leaderboards, this is from stage 49:
What I like the most so far is that with practice you can pull really crazy stuff, now that I'm revisiting old levels to get my missing backpacks I can reach even the ones that two days ago I thought were impossible for me. Also, I like how most levels are quite open in how you can tackle them, I can see myself replaying this for a long time trying new ways to reach the exit, and see how far I can get in survival mode
On the topic of leaderboards, this is from stage 49:
Even if it was with the time traveling girl I'm happy to be number one. First time I've ever been first on a leaderboard, actually
AcademicSaucer
Member
how many people in the stage 1 leaderboard?
The Bankslammer
Member
It only shows the top 20 for each exit and what your rank is.
So I guess if you want to find out, you'll have to get the worst time out of everyone on the stage.
Someone should start a new save and let the clock run. lol
The in game clock says 15 hours for me. Subtract a couple of hours of trying to get some good stage completion times on the way there, and maybe add a couple if this is your first exposure to the series. As mentioned though, it is very replayable. I could see people putting in a ton of hours trying to get good completion times.
like bankslammer said, it only shows the first 20 ranks and yours. mine is 26 (26,33 seconds) so that's the minimum
The Bankslammer
Member
I let the clock run to just before the 3 minute mark on Stage 0, and I got rank #83.
Lord British
Member
For real.
It's a shame that a game as fun as New Island is getting dumped on everywhere. And you can't say anything in its favour or you're being "awfully defensive", which is a complete conversation killer that does nothing but encourage dogpiling and cliquey behaviour.
On topic, I'll probably get this on sale sometime. I'm not paying $30 for Umihara Kawase.
sixteen-bit
Member
Game's on its way to selling 100 copies, sweet!
Seeing these rankings is really telling!
So I bought a $35 eShop card yesterday specifically to get this game. Arrived home, took a penny from my bag and tried to scratch it off... I just couldn't peel it off, the code got fucking destroyed before I could ever reach it, so I'll have to go for a refund tomorrow. This game is cursed -_-
(Still getting it tho!)
Maybe the millions of 3DS users that haven't bought it yet are in the same situation as me, let's not make up any conclusions yet.
(Still getting it tho!)
Maybe the millions of 3DS users that haven't bought it yet are in the same situation as me, let's not make up any conclusions yet.
I started up the game and decided to try the crab boss again, here is how it went:
>first box of oranges hit
"sweet"
>second box of oranges hit
"cool"
>third box of oranges hit
"WAIT A SECOND I'VE NEVER EVEN GOTTEN TO THE SECOND BOX BEFORE HOLY SHI"
*dead*
also I hope there is just a ranking glitch or something because if there are seriously sub-100 sales then chances of future games coming here are dire
>first box of oranges hit
"sweet"
>second box of oranges hit
"cool"
>third box of oranges hit
"WAIT A SECOND I'VE NEVER EVEN GOTTEN TO THE SECOND BOX BEFORE HOLY SHI"
*dead*
also I hope there is just a ranking glitch or something because if there are seriously sub-100 sales then chances of future games coming here are dire
I mean there could be people who don't have wireless on right? I don't usually only turn it on to buy games.
keisuke999
Member
Is it just me or is this game really hard?
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Umihara Kawase games are fuck hard, yes. And they sell practically nothing, it seems!
I have no doubt that the sales are dire, sub 100 or not, but I wouldn't have too much of a problem of any potential future games not coming if it wasn't for region locking. So dumb
There is a PAL release planned though, no?
Man, I feel like a total noob or something. I beat the "easy" path and have been trying to get to the alternate exits on the two stages, but can't do so. I can see the doors and can find the right path, but I don't know how to get on a platform when I'm hanging below it. Are there any guides on how to reach the different exits?
Nothing official but it was alluded to on Natsume's Twitter account-
Now if that is a tease or more of a wishful guess I have no idea.Natsume isn't publishing #YOO in EU, but we're sure the game will make it over somehow
I'm pretty sure your scores for a stage only get uploaded when you actually visit that stage's leaderboard. At least that's how every Nintendo WFC game with leaderboards that I've played has worked.
There are a few tricks that are shown in the in-game gallery, but I recommend watching some of these technique videos: http://umi.agatsuma-games.jp/technique/
- Mastering the pendulum swing is important. Contracting in and loosening the line in tempo, letting go at the right timing are the most important aspects to the game.
- If you jump after you throw the line, it will reach up farther.
- You might want to try the Classic control mode, which gives you L and R buttons for hooking up diagonally.
what makes me happy?
the music to stages 10 and 11!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wavBP2mAlOE
I don't have much experience with this series as I hope,
but when I did dabble in it on PSP this song always stuck out,
and it's so great getting to hear it again in this game!!!
what makes me unhappy?
when you get last place in s stage's ranking,
and still end up in the top 20:
I went back and got a better time, but still...
this game is just too good, I'm having so much fun and really wish more ppl would too!!!
the music to stages 10 and 11!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wavBP2mAlOE
I don't have much experience with this series as I hope,
but when I did dabble in it on PSP this song always stuck out,
and it's so great getting to hear it again in this game!!!
what makes me unhappy?
when you get last place in s stage's ranking,
and still end up in the top 20:
I went back and got a better time, but still...
this game is just too good, I'm having so much fun and really wish more ppl would too!!!
what makes me happy?
the music to stages 10 and 11!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wavBP2mAlOE
I don't have much experience with this series as I hope,
but when I did dabble in it on PSP this song always stuck out,
and it's so great getting to hear it again in this game!!!
what makes me unhappy?
when you get last place in s stage's ranking,
and still end up in the top 20:
I went back and got a better time, but still...
this game is just too good, I'm having so much fun and really wish more ppl would too!!!
And it really is like composed of mostly GAFers on the list. . .
Watch the Retro Game Master video I posted in the OP and check out the Hardcore gaming 101 article
Do you like Bionic Commando and challenging platforming with japanesey? This is the game for you!Watch the Retro Game Master video I posted in the OP and check out the Hardcore gaming 101 article
The video was hilarious lol. That said I think I'll wait till BB has another sale on cards. I already spent $30 on SK which I felt was a little overpriced too.
The second door for Stage 5 is
at the top left corner of the map. You want to climb your way up there.
To get to the second door on Stage 7 (it is visible),
you want to run across the ice to the backpack, climb up, and swing back over to the door on the left side.
For me, I'm stumped on how to get the backpack in Stage 22...
Thanks! Got 5 but still have a question on 7.
Should I be able to just make the jump across the second gap where the backpack is? She seems to lose all her momentum after the first jump.
Edit: I think I got it.
Lord British
Member
Does this game let you save between levels? iirc the others didn't.