Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on March 20, 2014, 12:06:48 PM
Ballpoint Universe Infinite. Was supposed to come out this week but has been delayed 2-3 weeks due to bug fixes.
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Post by: ShyGuy on March 20, 2014, 10:17:35 PM
Ballpoint wasn't even on my radar and now I am interested.
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Post by: azeke on March 21, 2014, 03:08:17 AM
Ballpoint's art style reminds of Viewtiful Joe's first levels, everything there had also that detailed hand-drawn, papery look.
Also reminds me of that Spongebob episode with an evil doodle
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Post by: ShyGuy on April 02, 2014, 07:16:21 PM
Need Wii U FPS? Need Wii U Horror?
Renegade kid wants to make that happen! Cult County has kicked off a kickstarter for Wii U, the Steam triangle of platforms, PS3, PS4, PSV, and Xbone. That's right, SCREW THE 360 and 3DS stretch goal-ish options are possible This game was originally targeted for the 3DS, but they have moved to more powerful platforms to "not compromise their vision" also, it's a Unity game, which ruled out the 3DS without major hassles.
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Post by: ShyGuy on May 03, 2014, 03:03:57 AM
I need to get Stick it to the Man
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Post by: Soren on May 16, 2014, 12:17:52 AM
This week on the eShop.
Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails - $9.99 (eShop exclusive!)
Color Zen - $3.99 (appears to be a console exclusive at the moment, also IOS, Android and Facebook) Nifty little IOS puzzle games with shapes and...well colors.
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Post by: Soren on June 04, 2014, 12:26:02 AM
Some more new games on the e-shop.
1001 Spikes - $10.01 (really)
Ittle Dew - $9.99 (console exclusive)
Swords and Soldiers HD - $2.99
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Post by: Phil on June 04, 2014, 09:32:13 AM
Really excited for Armillo and Shovel Knight. Of course they keep getting delayed! D: It's okay, though. Good things come to those who wait, and a good game is always bad, but a delayed game is worth two in the bush.
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Post by: MagicCow64 on June 04, 2014, 03:23:24 PM
I bought Scram Kitty, played it for 30 minutes, had no idea what the **** was going on, might not pick it up again.
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Post by: ShyGuy on June 09, 2014, 12:02:44 AM
Now that I finished Deus Ex HR:DC:WIIU, I decided to go eshop crazy. Don't worry, still picking up Luigi Kart 8 this week. I put $20 in the eshop slot and pulled out:
Edge by Two Tribes so far a fun little 3D puzzle/time attack game that starts out easy and ramps up. Definitely worth $2 and a fun chip tune sound track
Blok Drop U by RCMADIAX This was the game that looked super plain and ugly at first, but the developer has released updates that polished it up and it's a challenging little 2D physics puzzle. Worth the $2
Swords and Soldiers HD by Two Tribes/Ronimo I never got around to this on the Wii, but it's a simple 2D RTS game, reminds me a bit of Plants VS Zombie with more movement. Pretty easy so far. This one was a whopping $3
Stick it to the Man by Zoink! Now this one was my most anticipated and I am really enjoying it so far. Great abstract cartoon style, tons of voice work, great song on the title screen and fun little adventure platformer so far.
I still need to get Scram Kitty and a few more, but I should be set for a little while.
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Post by: Stratos on June 09, 2014, 11:30:13 AM
Are there any updates for the HD version of Swords & Soldiers? For $3 I might pick it up even though I own the WiiWare version. Wish more WiiWare devs would bring updates and new releases to the eShop.
I'm excited for S&S2.
Sometimes this summer I plan to dump a chunk of change into the eShop as there are games on both 3DS and WiiU that I want to get.
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Post by: Soren on June 09, 2014, 01:29:21 PM
Nintendo just released a metric-ton of indie trailers for Wii U and 3DS eShop. Some new trailers for Tengami (http://youtu.be/3xuSyxGQ8DY), Teslagrad (http://youtu.be/xFFSGDtlM9o) (additional launch trailer here (http://youtu.be/9buGTTqXcyE), possible release this week?), Cubemen 2 (http://youtu.be/ptkymqqbtwY), Armillo (http://youtu.be/WZhI3q9THtw), Wooden Sen'Sey (http://youtu.be/GGTylr9AGzI), Nihilumbra (http://youtu.be/6o7eyyAFtn0) and Pier Solar HD (http://youtu.be/lGlZGaJgbgY).
And some new games too:
A.N.N.E.
Starwhal: Just the Tip
ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red
Chariot
Citizens of Earth
Chromosphore: The Two Brothers
6180 the moon
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 09, 2014, 05:12:07 PM
Nice that they got A.N.N.E., I backed that Kickstarter and it didn't hit the Wii U stretch goal. I wanted it for Vita anyway.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on June 19, 2014, 11:09:57 AM
Release dates!
Guacamelee! - July 2 ($14.99) Armillo - July 3 ($6.00 for the first 3 weeks, $8.00 afterwards). This is a timed Wii U exclusive.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on June 26, 2014, 04:52:14 PM
Does this game need any more hype?
Yes.
Shovel Knight - $14.99 (Console Exclusive)
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on June 26, 2014, 04:58:19 PM
I need that game in my life.
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Post by: Evan_B on June 30, 2014, 12:20:46 PM
So... How about those not-2d platformers? Because all I see on the eShop is boring **** and it's getting me depressed. Mostly because the 3DS eShop is so vastly superior.
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Post by: Ceric on June 30, 2014, 01:39:48 PM
I've beaten Shovel Night and I only read some of the preliminary Kickstarter stuff. I should have watched that eShop trailer. It gives away a good chunk of the game and would have saved me some trouble.
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Post by: MagicCow64 on June 30, 2014, 02:32:07 PM
I've beaten Shovel Night and I only read some of the preliminary Kickstarter stuff. I should have watched that eShop trailer. It gives away a good chunk of the game and would have saved me some trouble.
Yeah, I'm a little mystified at the the glowing reception this game has received. It looks and sounds good, but the gameplay is fairly shallow and I'm almost done at the 3 hour mark, and I regret having spent $15. Mega Man 9 is a better retro NES title. Burned me again, indie game world!
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Post by: Oblivion on June 30, 2014, 08:38:11 PM
It has a glowing reception because it's a great game. One that isn't the million sequel to a series that should be dead. It took the best parts of classic NES titles and removed all the bad **** to make something that even I can enjoy. And I'm the type to despise NES platformers. Yuck. You two are literally the only people who aren't impressed with Shovel Knight.
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Post by: ShyGuy on June 30, 2014, 11:10:30 PM
So... How about those not-2d platformers? Because all I see on the eShop is boring **** and it's getting me depressed. Mostly because the 3DS eShop is so vastly superior.
What titles do you have already Evan? What are you looking for? 3D movement only?
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Evan_B on July 01, 2014, 12:57:49 AM
I have Child of Light, Abyss Wii U, Nano Assault Neo, Scram Kitty, Runner 2, Trine 2, NES Remix, UNEpic and Pokemon Rumble U.
3D movement would be nice but that's pushing it since that's such a development investment. I dunno, Nano Assault Neo and Pokemon Rumble U are satisfying but lack a bit of depth. Wacky titles like Liberation Maiden that aren't really long but present a variety of challenges and unique gameplay would be nice. Actually, just original content would be nice.
I have heard Squids Odyssey is pretty good but I'm hesitant. Most new releases look equally bland.
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Post by: ShyGuy on July 01, 2014, 02:12:19 AM
Get Stick it To the Man, Great production values and worth a few hours. It's a comedy adventure with some annoying but brief platforming. (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k302/shyguy70/Stick-it-to-the-Man_3_zps231070ca.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/shyguy70/media/Stick-it-to-the-Man_3_zps231070ca.jpg.html)
I'm also enjoying Edge as a 3D puzzler (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k302/shyguy70/edge3_zps94245a97.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/shyguy70/media/edge3_zps94245a97.jpg.html)
How to Survive looks like an interesting overhead 3D action shooter. (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k302/shyguy70/how-to-survive_zps82b3611a.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/shyguy70/media/how-to-survive_zps82b3611a.jpg.html)
Ittle dew is a top down Zelda that has gotten good reviews. (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k302/shyguy70/ittle_dew_zps8c92cb55.jpg) (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/shyguy70/media/ittle_dew_zps8c92cb55.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: MagicCow64 on July 01, 2014, 02:30:58 AM
It has a glowing reception because it's a great game. One that isn't the million sequel to a series that should be dead. It took the best parts of classic NES titles and removed all the bad **** to make something that even I can enjoy. And I'm the type to despise NES platformers. Yuck. You two are literally the only people who aren't impressed with Shovel Knight.
It's super easy, so I'm guessing that's what you're fired by. The soundtrack is genuinely great, though. I think the game might have been more successful overall if it actually did try to ape Mega Man more directly, with all of the eight boss stages available from the beginning, with a discoverable order of difficulty. As is, the relics are kind of useless outside of the generic fireball and invincibility phase item, and the chalice boosts are somewhat gamebreaking in that they are far easier to come by than Mega Man E tanks. Maybe I'm "playing it wrong" but I'm going to use the resources the game gives me to avoid dying repeatedly and having to replay sections. That's the design, yo.
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Post by: ShyGuy on July 01, 2014, 10:01:20 AM
I didn't find Uncharted very easy. The shooting against a group of enemies got me.
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Post by: Evan_B on July 01, 2014, 10:18:34 AM
Adventure games irk me with their lack of engaging gameplay. However, I am curious about EDGE and How to Survive, but Ittle Dew doesn't sound like it fulfills it's price with poor mechanics and puzzles and a brief playtime.
The 3DS eShop filled a void in my soul while the 3DS had no releases, but the Wii U eShop has no original, exclusive content that appeals to me. I'm tired of 2D platformers and score chasers- unless it's exceptionally well made. It sucks that Hex Heroes is so far off because that game looks legitimately unique, and most RPGs or titles with a decent story to invest in are a ways off or simply don't exist.
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Post by: Oblivion on July 01, 2014, 12:17:58 PM
Buddy, there's no need to call out a typing mistake. I see there far too often around here with other users. Yo gonna call out their mistake too? No? Because that was utterly useless if you want me to see your point, for my sake and your's. Why should I listen to your points (as good as they are), when you childishly corrected my mistake?
Idiocy aside, you made some good points. Like I said, I'm not a big fan of the genre so I really don't have a base of comparison to classic titles.
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Post by: Evan_B on July 01, 2014, 01:18:18 PM
Okay, okay. Some people like Shovel Knight and some don't. However, the only reason I'm interested in the game is because it seems like the Wii U equivalent of Mutant Mudds- simplistic controls and design with multiple challenges layered atop their core mechanics.
Still, I guess I haven't found that "one game" that actually appeals to me yet. There's been a lot of games I've bought, but none feels original, substantial, or interesting enough to fall in love with.
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Post by: MagicCow64 on July 01, 2014, 02:07:51 PM
Just beat Shovel Knight, and that final sequence was a cakewalk. I beat the gauntlet on the first try with no ichor or phasing, and the final boss in two tries, though using the phasing a bit. Put 4:30 or so into it with a 85% completion rate. Honestly, I would wait for this to go on sale, I think $15 is too big an ask unless you're into getting the achievements or doing speed runs.
@evan_b It's somewhat comparable to Mutant Mudds in its retro design approach to core mechanics, but Mudds is also much harder to clear. I'm not wild about either game, but Shovel Knight probably wins out due to the music and visuals.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: ShyGuy on July 01, 2014, 02:45:15 PM
MY POOR ESHOP THREAD
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Post by: Evan_B on July 01, 2014, 06:34:43 PM
@evan_b It's somewhat comparable to Mutant Mudds in its retro design approach to core mechanics, but Mudds is also much harder to clear. I'm not wild about either game, but Shovel Knight probably wins out due to the music and visuals.
Upsetting to hear about the difficulty of Shovel Knight. Mutant Mudds is, to me, a definitive retro-designed game with lovely music and a satisfying 100% challenge, which I will probably attempt with Shovel Knight, though Mutant Mudds was around the same price at release and is updated with new levels that have made it an amazing experience. I've pretty much mastered the mechanics of Mutant Mudds so I'm not feeling too optimistic about Shovel Knight now.
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Post by: Oblivion on July 01, 2014, 06:56:45 PM
I think you mean "you" and "mistakes". And no, because nobody else around these parts is as needlessly aggressive and insulting when discussing topics that should engender no personal animus, and thus I have no desire to twist their tails in return.
I wasn't aggressive until you were. I've been good since I got back until you spewed your **** in here.
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Post by: MagicCow64 on July 02, 2014, 12:06:21 AM
Sorry dawg, I broke my "ignore Oblivion despite deliberate provocation" vow. I will edit my posts and suggest that Oblivion do the same.
@Evan_B Yeah, the thing with Mudds is that it's similar to Yoshi's Island, where if you don't get everything as you're going along it feels like you're not doing it right. With Shovel Knight, it turns out I missed ~10 musical scores, but 100%-ing that is more a matter of playing through the stages again and making sure I slash every wall and try to jump over every screen, which doesn't particularly interest me.
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Post by: ShyGuy on July 26, 2014, 08:23:00 PM
Hey! Hawt new Wii U eShop game! Overlooked! Not a 2D platformer! First person! In fact, I'm not sure... what it is. Very psychological, some horror and explorations. This is my jam! I'm running around like Dear Esther in pseudo-Tron world with some creepy cards about purgatory. $15! I bought it with my free Mario Kart 8 game points!
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Post by: Stratos on July 26, 2014, 09:47:09 PM
It looks intriguing. Let us know how it turns out!
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Post by: ShyGuy on July 29, 2014, 08:03:22 PM
So Two Tribes just announced RIVE, a shmup aimed at all three consoles.
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Post by: Nile Boogie Returns on July 30, 2014, 01:48:10 AM
Where the heck is telsagard? That and 90s arcade racer?
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 11, 2014, 11:58:01 AM
I was wasting my Club Nintendo coins last night and decided to check out the eShop...such a sad place.
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Post by: ShyGuy on August 11, 2014, 07:20:20 PM
You're a sad place! :(
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 11, 2014, 10:44:49 PM
I clicked on "Wii U Exclusives" and it made me cry, so yes, I am a sad place. Free to play is another sad place, because it's basically the same demos that have been there since the console launched.
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Post by: Shaymin on August 18, 2014, 10:27:06 PM
"Dolphin Up" appears to be Tony Hawk with dolphins. I want this. Source: NintendoLife (http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/08/dolphin_up_is_joining_the_sea_of_wii_u_eshop_games_soon)
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on August 26, 2014, 01:13:10 AM
Not that anyone plays the game but any word on if/when AVGN adventures will be on Wii U or 3DS?
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Post by: ShyGuy on August 26, 2014, 02:06:01 AM
I don't think anything has been said since the "coming soon" announcement in July.
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on September 28, 2014, 07:41:53 AM
the eshop is a nightmare to navigate. I have been searching for almost an hour now I know DuckTales is supposed to be on Wii U but I can't find it nowhere. Did they take it down or is it just really hidden? I tried searching Ducktales, and Capcom nothing, I browsed all categories, and I am about to go through all 500 titles one by one if I can't find it. Nevermind I got it to work, damn looks like eshop search is case sensitive didn't expect that.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 28, 2014, 09:30:22 AM
That's an epic fail if that's true.
var areEqual = string1.toUpperCase() === string2.toUpperCase();
I assume they use JavaScript...
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Post by: Stratos on September 28, 2014, 12:21:24 PM
I think cap sensitivity should be stripped from programming languages. Why would someone (and I ran into this) use two very different variables named "Variable" and "variable"?
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on September 28, 2014, 01:08:05 PM
My first instinct as to look under Indie titles, it wasn't there, it wasn't under EShop exclusive either. I had to type it exactly DuckTales in order for search to find it. Pretty damn lame.
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Post by: Soren on September 28, 2014, 02:15:08 PM
DuckTales is not an indie title or an eShop exclusive so why would it be on either list?
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 28, 2014, 03:06:15 PM
I think cap sensitivity should be stripped from programming languages. Why would someone (and I ran into this) use two very different variables named "Variable" and "variable"?
There can be many reasons why, actually, especially if you want to use the same String in two different places, but one lowercase and one uppercase. For instance if you wanted Name = "Name" and name = "name", but in most small projects it's unnecessary. Better to have the option than not, though. Variable and variable are both horrible names though. That would probably be an immediate demotion at a job, or failure on a project if it was for school.
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on September 28, 2014, 03:53:08 PM
DuckTales is not an indie title or an eShop exclusive so why would it be on either list?
Because the only other category was Virtual Console or Multiplayer it wasn't in either of those. I browsed every category it wasn't in any of them I only found it by searching, which is a problem because it means other games might be equally hard to find. The eShop isn't organized at all well.
If you know where it is supposed to be please tell me because I fucking looked everywhere I had an equally hard time finding other games that I know are on there but the only way to find them was to browse all games. That took forever. I also had to sift through dozens of 3DS games and DSi games those shouldn't even show up on a Wii U eshop app. It is very disorganized unless I am missing something which if I am this is why I am posting so someone can point me in the right direction. Anyways its't not a big deal I figured out how to use the search it was just frustrating because I didn't have this hard of a time finding games on PSn or Steam.
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Post by: Stratos on September 28, 2014, 08:27:31 PM
That navigation issue is what has kept me from going on my planned splurge on the eShop. I always get frustrated and decide to buy them later.
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Post by: Soren on September 29, 2014, 05:58:59 AM
My way of getting around the horrible eShop interface has been to check the new releases page and add stuff I'm interested in to my wish list for easy access later.
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Post by: azeke on October 08, 2014, 05:53:38 AM
Rive gameplay trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tmDyoJGRag
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on October 09, 2014, 05:51:42 PM
My way of getting around the horrible eShop interface has been to check the new releases page and add stuff I'm interested in to my wish list for easy access later.
That doesn't work well in my case because I just got mine two weeks ago so there are a lot of games no longer to be found in the new release page. I do hate it so much that I kind of gave up shopping in the eshop the PSN is way better, even Wii Shop Channel is better.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 09, 2014, 05:58:28 PM
The Wii Shop is not better, that's just ridiculous. The only thing the Wii Shop is better than is the DSi Shop. Not sure I'd put PSN ahead of it either, as it has its own annoyances, but the Wii Shop was just complete garbage, and the Wii U eShop isn't nearly in that league.
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Post by: Fatty The Hutt on October 09, 2014, 06:07:02 PM
The Wii Shop has awesome music. I like it better than the e-shop. It's more iconic.
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on October 09, 2014, 06:10:58 PM
The Wii Shop is not better, that's just ridiculous. The only thing the Wii Shop is better than is the DSi Shop. Not sure I'd put PSN ahead of it either, as it has its own annoyances, but the Wii Shop was just complete garbage, and the Wii U eShop isn't nearly in that league.
easy to navigate very well organized, that is not better than the clusterfuck that is eShop? PSN has categories and can be sorted by price, system, just about anything you can think of, eshop doesn't even have whole games in proper categories they have to be found by browsing the complete list or doing precise searches, I gave up on it not just looking for Ducktales but so many other games, even searching Luigi did not bring up Dr. Luigi OR New Super Luigi U, granted they were not that hard to find but it doesn't make sense that their search could be so broken. Also they don't let you browse by price or system like PSN and Wii Shop do respectively so those are real bummers. Don't pretend its better than it is because you just have to disagree with me for fucks sake eshop is a terrible experience compared to those other two.
Not to mention that PSN recommends titles to you while you browse which does make it easier to find the games you want. I can go into Wii Shop channel and select RPG and only browse what they consider RPG games, I cannot do that on eshop so how is that not better?
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 09, 2014, 06:19:39 PM
I'm not pretending it's better; I would absolutely rather use the Wii U eShop than the Wii Shop. The PSN store may be better, but I'd argue that no game console store is really a good experience (though I haven't used the Xbox One's, so maybe that's better). They all have major issues if you're looking for anything beyond the most recent stuff.
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Post by: Mop it up on October 10, 2014, 04:32:34 PM
I also feel the Wii Shop Channel is better than the Wii U eShop, it's easier to navigate, has more clearly-defined categories, and also loads up faster. The 3DS eShop isn't as bad, but it's still pretty cluttered and unintuitive.
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on October 10, 2014, 09:09:14 PM
The Wii Shop is not better, that's just ridiculous. The only thing the Wii Shop is better than is the DSi Shop. Not sure I'd put PSN ahead of it either, as it has its own annoyances, but the Wii Shop was just complete garbage, and the Wii U eShop isn't nearly in that league.
I'm not pretending it's better; I would absolutely rather use the Wii U eShop than the Wii Shop. The PSN store may be better, but I'd argue that no game console store is really a good experience (though I haven't used the Xbox One's, so maybe that's better). They all have major issues if you're looking for anything beyond the most recent stuff.
Wrong, how long has it been since you were in Wii Shop channel? You can navigate so easily and browse by category, system released, by Publisher, Newest Additions and Popular Titles. Plus the search is much easier to use. I don't think you know what you are talking about man, PSN lets you sort by price, system, classic, category (very specific categories too), release date, even sort by oldest to newest or newest to oldest seriously plus when you browse a game it recommends anywhere from two or three similar titles so as much as ten in some cases, it actively helps you find games easily. Not to mention the search highlights titles as you search and narrows it down the closer you get and it doesn't have to be as precise.
Eshop is a mess, it has Demo, Price Drops, eShop Exclusives, Virtual Console, DLC, Best Sellers, Multiplayer, and Indie Games, if you want to browse by ALL titles you have to scroll all the way down to the damn bottom hidden beneath a bynch of adds for their website and digital promotions. HOW IN THE HELL is that useful? There are literally complete games in the store that do not fit ANY category and the only way to find them is either browse ALL titles or search very specifically for the exact title, if you don't know what is on there and just want to browse it is a damn mess, I have NEVER had trouble browsing leisurely through Wii Shop or PSN, or even Steam for that matter Just the Wii U eShop which is the worst digital store I have ever used, its even worse than iTunes. Unless you go online and read up on what is available before hand which if YOU do that fine but don't act like HAVING to do that is at all better than having a well organized easy to navigate store seriously its like all you are doing now is arguing because you like to argue I even quoted you saying it IS better than turn right around after I spelled out how wrong that was saying you aren't saying it is better. My opinions might not be popular with you but **** man this isn't subjective opinion at all it is a a fact that eshop is the hardest to navigate period maybe you've had two, three years to get used to it or maybe you just don't notice because you follow the releases regularly and it isn't an issue for you but for a person just getting the console wanting to browse for games having games that don't show up unless you specifically search for them is bad for sales, it makes it really hard to go back and find a game that wasn't released last week, unless it was made BY Nintendo then you bet your ass it will be easy to find.
I am saying for how I use it its a mess, period, if you HAVE to research ahead of time what is on there OR browse all 500+ games (which it includes 3DS in the listing which is also lame) that is a mess, it should at least let you browse by first letter or publisher, or anything to make it easier.
It isn't just DuckTales man, when I was browsing both online *and* the full catalog I found over twenty games that did not fit any of the categories that were just impossible to find unless you knew about them ahead of time which is my point, I don't have that issue with Wii, PSN or Steam, and those stores are generally better designed too. I personally like both the Wii Virtual Console set up and the PSN set up, maybe its different on PS4 or even Vita I don't know but on PS3 its damn near PERFECT as far as digital stores go. You say its not why not point out the imaginary flaw you claim it has, I have yet to run into any issues it makes it so simple to find games and it learns your behavior and recommends games while you shop which just makes it easier. I am not saying the GAMES on eShop suck or that it is a terrible system or the content is bad but it is a sloppy store that makes it real hard to find certain games.
My issue is I was actively looking for games that I *KNEW* was there, and I had trouble finding them, now imagine someone new to this machine is browsing eshop **** there is not chance in hell they will find those games unless they too browse ALL which most people won't do.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Stratos on October 10, 2014, 09:21:08 PM
I don't mind that they list 3DS titles on the Wii U eShop, but at least unify your wishlist between the systems. How about allowing you to buys a 3DS game on the Wii U and they spit out the code so you can plug it into your 3DS system? Or better yet, buy on a different system (or PC) and the game gets "pushed" to the target system as an auto download like they do for certain new updates like YouTube or Rusty's Real Deal.
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on October 10, 2014, 09:39:13 PM
To be fair, PSN does this too it shows PSVita, PSP, and PS4 all in the same shop as PS3 but it lets you sort them out, I just wish Eshop could be sorted better is all. I don't have a 3DS but it sounds like the eshop is better on that? Its really my only complaint about the console, in fact I was actually hyped about buying so many games but it became such a chore I gave up out of frustration. I ended up just getting all the easy to find games and saying oh well **** the 3rd party devs who actually tried to support this thing its not like they wanted me to buy their damn game anyways.
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Post by: Stratos on October 10, 2014, 10:34:49 PM
I had hoped originally that the eShop could become my new Nintendo game wishlist but considering the barriers I will remove all of the non-Wii U games and use it as a way to track my digital Wii U wishlist like others are doing. Quite a pity as I would like to have a universal list attached to the system similar to Steam.
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on October 10, 2014, 11:41:00 PM
I am still waiting on AVGN Adventures and Pier Solar HD once I get those two my Wii U will probably be set for a while as far as eshop goes. I want to buy DuckTales Remastered and UnEpic but I already have those on Steam/PSN right now so it was more of a support the developer than buy the games to play but considering all the hassle I gave up. I just hope that when they do release Pier Solar HD and AVGN Adventures they are not such a chore to find.
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Post by: Mop it up on October 11, 2014, 02:35:39 PM
Is Pier Solar still coming? I feel like that one was announced a long time ago...
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Post by: Manthony Chopkins on October 11, 2014, 03:05:41 PM
I'm curious about Steamworld Dig. As someone who has played and beaten the 3DS version a few times. What would be the incentive for getting the Wii U one besides the visual update?
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Post by: ShyGuy on October 11, 2014, 03:13:57 PM
I'm so behind on my eshop purchases. I need to finish Armillo. Which is very good by the way! Super Mario Galaxy meets a 3D Pac Man platformer.
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Post by: Stratos on October 11, 2014, 03:35:08 PM
I'm curious about Steamworld Dig. As someone who has played and beaten the 3DS version a few times. What would be the incentive for getting the Wii U one besides the visual update?
As I understand it, there is off-TV play, inventory and map management on the gamepad, and multiple control options. Also I think there is an extra easter egg area but I am not sure of the details.
I plan to get it on the Wii U when I get around to buying some eShop titles. I kind of wish it had cross system support like on the Sony platform because I could see it being a game like Monster Hunter where I could play it on both and transfer my saves between systems (or have it stored on the cloud).
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on October 11, 2014, 03:37:50 PM
Is Pier Solar still coming? I feel like that one was announced a long time ago...
I just read a story either on IGN or Gamestop that said it just released on Playstation devices and will be out on Wii U, etc, by the end of this month so I am still hoping it gets released.
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Post by: RedBlue on October 15, 2014, 12:52:37 AM
You can now buy *some* games from www.nintendo.com and have them download on your wii u
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Post by: ShyGuy on October 15, 2014, 01:20:11 AM
You can now buy *some* games from www.nintendo.com and have them download on your wii u
Are they going to add more games to the website eshop? I hope so. http://www.nintendo.com/eshop
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Post by: Fatty The Hutt on October 15, 2014, 01:19:28 PM
Picked up Guacamelee last night as it is still currently on sale for a pleasing discount. I expect to play it sometime, too! Maybe.
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Post by: ShyGuy on October 19, 2014, 04:16:59 AM
Art of Balance
Learn it, Love it, Live it. Best puzzle game on the Wii U?
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Post by: Retro Deckades on October 19, 2014, 12:16:51 PM
I'm really curious about Lone Surivor, which was just released on the eShop. It's published by Curve Digital, who are also know for the Fluidity games and the upcoming Stealth Inc. 2. Has anyone played it on PC?
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Post by: MagicCow64 on October 20, 2014, 11:14:42 AM
I'm really curious about Lone Surivor, which was just released on the eShop. It's published by Curve Digital, who are also know for the Fluidity games and the upcoming Stealth Inc. 2. Has anyone played it on PC?
Yeah, it's pretty awesome, I'm thinking about getting the Director's Cut on WiiU before Halloween. The first half of the game particularly is one of the best video game horror scenarios I've ever played. Such a strong, horrible atmosphere to the whole thing. Watch the trailer on the eShop for a completely weird take on the material that also doesn't match what the game is like.
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Post by: Fatty The Hutt on October 20, 2014, 01:04:05 PM
Speaking of Halloween, when is Costume Quest 2 releasing on the e-Shop? Shouldn't that be out already?
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on October 20, 2014, 03:45:31 PM
I have given up on AVGN even if that game ever does release I am not buying it now. I already have it on Steam anyways.
As for Pier Solar HD, I am going to give it till the current month as that was the most recent date given, if it doesn't show up by then I will just get it on PSN and reserve eshop exclusively for Virtual Console as I am finding that is about all its good for anyways.
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Post by: Shaymin on October 29, 2014, 09:31:47 PM
So this is all coming on the eShop tomorrow for Wii U:
Cosmophony (Moving Player) Costume Quest 2 (Midnight City) Pixel Paint (2KernelConnection) Rock Zombie (EnjoyUp Games) Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones (Curve Digital) Tetrobot & Co. (Neko Entertainment)
Falling Skies: The Game (Little Orbit) SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton's Robotic Revenge (Activision) Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (Activision) Wipeout Create & Crash (Activision)
Demon's Crest (SNES) Gargoyle's Quest II: The Demon Darkness (NES) Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (GBA)
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 29, 2014, 09:43:46 PM
It's pretty impressive to get a day with that many games and none of them really interest me.
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Post by: Phil on October 29, 2014, 10:24:29 PM
I've been playing Stealth Inc. 2, and I'm falling in love. I was going for S ranks at the beginning, but a lot of the levels after the first batch are long and involved.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 29, 2014, 10:36:43 PM
I'd be interested in Stealth Inc. if I didn't have the first one sitting unplayed on my Vita.
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on November 02, 2014, 12:21:59 AM
I lost all hype for the eshop when AVGN never materialized and Pier Solar HD was on PSN I just downloaded it because I got tired of waiting and then in the process I removed a dozen games from my Wish List on Wii U and decided to just get them all on PS3. I was trying to muster some hype to justify continued support of the machine but that hype is gone now I am going back to waiting for Captain Toad and Smash Bros. and thats it from now on if its on PS3 I will just get it on PS3 no sense in waiting for insane amounts of time just to "support" Nintendo.
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Post by: Soren on November 02, 2014, 01:00:21 AM
Runbow. This indie platformer scoffs at your puny 8 player multiplayer mode.
I can get behind a multiplayer numbers war. Can this be a thing? 20 player multiplayer please.
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Post by: azeke on November 05, 2014, 08:09:40 PM
Sportsball is like playing football with Joust birds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9chGHAc-90
Chariot is already out on most platforms, but for those who don't know about it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F_qW5AEDho
Beatbuddy has some nice music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osQ-1rH-vHU (for some reason, there are like a dozen flying/swimming ship games on Wii U) Been out on Steam for a year (?) now, but still.
Woah Dave is like Mario Bros Arcade or Super Crate Box: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWsQsB_m_vM
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Post by: Soren on December 26, 2014, 01:46:53 PM
Tons of indie games on sale through the new year.
Knytt Underground (my personal GOTY from 2014) - $6.49 until Jan 1. Edge - $1.50 until Jan. 8. Rush - $1.50 until Jan. 8. Stick it to the Man - $4.99 until Jan. 1. Swords and Soldiers - $1.99 until Jan. 8. Toki Tori - $1.50 until Jan. 8 Toki Tori 2 - $5.99 until Jan. 8. Trine 2: Director's Cut - $9.99 until Jan. 15. Art of Balance - $6.70 until Jan. 8. SteamWorld Dig - $4.99 until Jan. 1. Armillo - $3.99 until Jan. 1. Little Inferno - $4.99 until Jan. 1. Nano Assault Neo - $7.49 until Jan. 8. Color Zen - $2.79 until Feb. 2. Block Drop U - $.99 until Jan. 7. Gravity Badgers - $1.99 until Jan. 8. Color Zen Kids - $2.79 until Feb. 2.
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on December 26, 2014, 08:10:45 PM
I got Darksiders II, its not indie but it was in the eshop. I got it because it was on sale for like 8 bucks normal price was 30 so I figured why not.
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Post by: Soren on December 26, 2014, 10:15:16 PM
Hollow Knight has been Kickstarted, and the Wii U stretch goal means the game will be console-exclusive to the eShop.
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Post by: Evan_B on December 26, 2014, 10:23:04 PM
There's a bunch of titles on the eShop but most of them are garbage. I'm honestly surprised by the lack of Nintendo support outside of Virtual Console- it's a great way to invigorate a console on life support- it worked for the 3DS for a while. I mean, Dillon's Rolling Western is a crappy title but at least it's an exclusive. The Wii U has... Pushmo World, which is an HD version of a pre-existing IP. Even the eShop exclusives- outside of Stealth Inc 2- aren't great.
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Post by: Soren on December 26, 2014, 11:04:11 PM
Nintendo's had plenty of support for the Wii U eShop (NES Remix 1 and 2, Dr. Luigi, Pushmo World, releasing Wii Sports Club and Wind Waker HD first via the eShop). There's a Mario Vs. Donkey Kong game coming out that I assume will also be an eShop only game.
It doesn't make sense for third party indie developers to stick with just one console(unless one of the is footing the bill). The best Nintendo can do is appeal to developers enough to make Wii U their lead development platform. On that end, Nintendo has had some very good timed (Nano Assault Neo, Shovel Knight), console (Toki Tori 2, Edge, Rush, Armillo, Tengami) and Nintendo exclusives.(Mighty Switch Force HD, Shantae). They need to keep going with the relationship they have with the Image & Form, Two Tribes, Knapnok and Team Cherrys of the world.
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Post by: Evan_B on December 26, 2014, 11:59:03 PM
I'd hardly call Dr. Luigi, NES Remix, or Wii Sports compelling, new content. It just further proves my point- Nintendo just seems to throw stuff on the eShop. It feels lazy.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on December 27, 2014, 01:51:21 AM
The eShop does have some good games, but it is mostly crap. Quite surprising actually (they need to bring back the "Official Nintendo Seal of Quality"- there's a bunch of garbage on there that resembles the early days of the Android Market.
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Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on December 27, 2014, 04:14:19 PM
Yeah right if they required games to have a seal of quality it would be a barren wasteland just like Wii U retail space.
And the Virtual Console isn't even a real alternative, its nothing compared to the Wii Virtual Console.
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Post by: Shaymin on December 27, 2014, 08:32:31 PM
The eShop does have some good games, but it is mostly crap. Quite surprising actually (they need to bring back the "Official Nintendo Seal of Quality"- there's a bunch of garbage on there that resembles the early days of the Android Market.
You know what games had the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality? Everything published by LJN.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 27, 2014, 09:14:20 PM
Because of that Seal of Quality requirement, there were no bad games on the NES. Every last one of them lived up to that high level of quality.
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Post by: Phil on December 27, 2014, 09:49:23 PM
Wii U eShop sales, shamelessly stolen from Nintendo Everything!
Arrow Time U – $0.99 (was $1.99) until Jan. 15 Ducktales Remastered – $6.75 (was $14.99) until Jan. 2 Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara – $5.99 (was $14.99) until Jan. 2 EDGE – $1.50 (was $1.99) until Jan. 8 GetClose – $2.99 (was $4.99) until Jan. 2 Knytt Underground – $6.49 (was $12.99) until Jan. 1 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – $37.49 (was $49.99) until Dec. 31 LEGO The Hobbit – $20.99 (was $29.99) until Dec. 31 Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate – $15.99 (was $39.99) until Jan. 2 Paper Monsters Recut – $3.99 (was $7.99) until Jan. 15 Pure Chess – $3.99 (was $7.99) until Jan. 1 Resident Evil: Revelations – $15.99 (was $39.99) until Jan. 2 Rock Zombie – $4.99 (was $6.99) until Jan. 15 RUSH – $1.50 (was $1.99) until Jan. 8 Shuttle Rush – $3.99 (was $7.99) until Jan. 16 Stick it to the Man – $4.99 (was $9.99) until Jan. 1 Swords & Soldiers – $1.99 (was $2.99) until Jan. 8 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – $24.99 (was $49.99) until Jan. 1 The Amazing Spider-Man Ultimate Edition – $19.99 (was $39.99) until Jan. 1 The LEGO Movie Videogame – $15.00 (was $29.99) until Dec. 31 TNT Racers: Nitro Machines Edition – $4.99 (was $7.99) until Jan. 8 Toki Tori – $1.50 was $1.99) until Jan. 8 Toki Tori 2+ – $5.99 (was $14.99) until Jan. 8 Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – $14.99 (was $39.99) until Jan. 1 Trine 2: Director’s Cut – $9.99 (was $19.99) until Jan. 15 The Voice – $24.99 (was $39.99) until Jan 1 Wipeout Create & Crash – $19.99 (was $39.99) until Jan 1 Xavier – $2.49 (was $4.99) until Jan. 8
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on December 27, 2014, 10:41:23 PM
*Revelaitons
And LJN's WWF games were awesome.
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Post by: Louieturkey on December 29, 2014, 06:59:16 PM
Nope, that was the 3DS game. This is the HD upgrade that they didn't misspell "Revelations".
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Post by: Stratos on December 31, 2014, 05:16:49 PM
So I just earned one last eShop $5 credit with DDP and am unsure what I should spend it on. I am thinking about either Cubeman 2 or Toki Tori 2+.
Both are indie developers I want to support and both are games I will enjoy and eventually buy. Anyone want to sway my purchase one way or another (or throw a random recommendation in)?
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Post by: MagicCow64 on January 01, 2015, 01:09:02 PM
So I just earned one last eShop $5 credit with DDP and am unsure what I should spend it on. I am thinking about either Cubeman 2 or Toki Tori 2+.
Both are indie developers I want to support and both are games I will enjoy and eventually buy. Anyone want to sway my purchase one way or another (or throw a random recommendation in)?
I hold firm in the belief that Toki Tori 2 is one of the finest games ever made. Everything about it is perfect. While I was playing it, I had several moments where I thought to myself "this is awesome, but I wish it had _____ feature" and then a little later it revealed that it in fact had that feature subtly built into its UI-less presentation. Also there's a picture mode which I always eat up for whatever reason.
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Post by: azeke on January 01, 2015, 03:01:00 PM
Toki Tori 2 is amazing. In my top 3 favorite games of 2013.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on January 01, 2015, 03:13:57 PM
I realized they fixed the name, but it shall forever be called Revelaitons.
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Post by: ShyGuy on January 01, 2015, 03:33:53 PM
Toki Tori 2+ is a very challenging puzzle platformer with an obtuse goal and map system. Looks pretty too in a simple cartoon way. Haven't played Cubeman 2. May I suggest Steamworld Dig Wii U?
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Post by: azeke on January 01, 2015, 04:32:11 PM
Toki Tori 2+ is a very challenging puzzle platformer with an obtuse goal and map system.
It is as much as "platformer" as Captain Toad.
There is nothing obtuse about goals in this game -- you have to collect golden thingies.
During the year where everyone and their dogs were crying murder at long winded tutorials and games spoon-feeding the player, Toki Tori 2 was specifically avoiding all in-game text except for logo in the beginning. Of course, all these people quickly found out that they need tutorials so they dismissed TT2 as too hard and obtuse.
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Post by: ShyGuy on January 01, 2015, 04:40:17 PM
Toki Tori 2+ is a very challenging puzzle platformer with an obtuse goal and map system.
It is as much as "platformer" as Captain Toad.
There is nothing obtuse about goals in this game -- you have to collect golden thingies.
During the year where everyone and their dogs were crying murder at long winded tutorials and games spoon-feeding the player, Toki Tori 2 was specifically avoiding all in-game text except for logo in the beginning. Of course, all these people quickly found out that they need tutorials so they dismissed TT2 as too hard and obtuse.
I'm currently lost in the game. Apparently I was supposed to go to the mountain and I went another way.
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Post by: azeke on January 01, 2015, 05:49:57 PM
I already picked that up when it was on sale in October/November. Used my first DDP credit combined with the sale to make it only 99 cents. Best purchase ever.
Since TT2 is on sale I will buy that and wait to see if Cubeman 2 gets a sale down the road.
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Post by: ejamer on January 01, 2015, 08:46:27 PM
I already picked that up when it was on sale in October/November. Used my first DDP credit combined with the sale to make it only 99 cents. Best purchase ever.
Since TT2 is on sale I will buy that and wait to see if Cubeman 2 gets a sale down the road.
Willing to bet you'll enjoy Toki Tori 2+. Like others above, it was one of the finest games I've played in the past few years. A couple of puzzles can seem obtuse, but overall the game does a brilliant job of teaching you how to play as you go along and is just a wonderful experience.
(Steamworld Dig is also a great game. I'm considering buying now on Wii U, but already own on 3DS and am not usually keen on double-dipping. However, currently the SD slot on my 3DS is broken rendering all downloaded games unplayable until it gets fixed. Hmm...)
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Post by: Stratos on January 02, 2015, 01:02:49 AM
I enjoyed the first Toki Tori on WiiWare but never finished it. I have no doubt I will enjoy it.
Unless you really want to play SWD again soon I wouldn't double dip. There is one secret area that pays tribute to Nintendo but it isn't worth re-buying the game on it's own. I do think the Wii U one is the superior version though.
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Post by: Phil on January 02, 2015, 08:13:39 AM
I got Toki Tori 2+ as part of the sale, and I'm excited to play it. Just have to balance my time with everything else I'm playing. Then the new semester for school starts on the 12th, so there's that to consider, too, for me.
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Post by: MagicCow64 on January 02, 2015, 03:34:47 PM
Also, I played Toki Tori 1 after the sequel, and it is a completely different bag. I mean, they're both 2D puzzle platformers with a fat bird, but that's about the extent of the similarity. The first game is stage based and dependent on resource management. It's okay, but 2 is like a SMB to SMB3 type leap.
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Post by: Mop it up on January 02, 2015, 06:47:11 PM
Funds don't expire so if you don't see anything you want right now, just save it for later.
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Post by: ShyGuy on January 07, 2015, 02:13:53 AM
Is this the best thing to ever come out of the Wii Shop channel? Actually that was the Strong Bad games. This is good though. Dang good.
Let's pay respects to Kazumi Totaka and his Wii channel and 3DS system apps musical tracks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5c4KOopwLs -- Wii Sports main theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8avMLHvLwRQ - Wii Shop music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9s1ltPGQOo - Mii channel music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krISRDj6_2w - DSi Shop music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3EsPfM0T8c -- Christmas variant of Wii U eShop music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nnu34N5ME4 - Wii News http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73ggG6hlSKw - Puzzle Swap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aynEdS0-9ns - Mii Plaza #4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQYh342H5ec - Nintendo Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYFTSh5MRg4 Wii - Weather at night http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXimfRkihws Wii - Weather during the day
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Post by: ShyGuy on January 09, 2015, 07:57:13 PM
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO Q.U.B.E DANG IT??
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Post by: Soren on January 14, 2015, 10:55:44 AM
Elliot Quest
Blek
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Phil on February 03, 2015, 09:50:29 AM
OlliOlli is heading to Wii U and 3DS next month, courtesy of Curve Digital. (http://curve-digital.com/olliolli/)
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on February 06, 2015, 10:27:08 PM
Renegade Kid confirms what we all suspected.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9LbEoQCUAAivvK.jpg)
And yet another Flappy Bird clone released to the eShop as well but who gives a crap.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on February 11, 2015, 03:07:24 PM
In anticipation of KnapNok and Nifflas' new game Affordable Space Adventures they're making their previous games Spin The Bottle: Bumpies Revenge and Knytt Underground 50% off until February 26. $5.99 each.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on February 20, 2015, 12:33:30 AM
"Children of Morta" a hack 'n slash roguelike game has reached its Wii U stretch goal. PC version planned for Oct. release.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on February 20, 2015, 11:29:15 AM
Still nothing new on AVGN Adventures I am giving up hope this game will ever surface on consoles.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Phil on February 27, 2015, 11:56:04 AM
Curve Digital just announced that OlliOlli will be cross buy in all regions on Wii U and 3DS. Just got the press release.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: TrueNerd on February 27, 2015, 12:21:21 PM
Helps that they're starting this with a good game. OlliOlli is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1-3 packaged as a 2D sidescroller. Maybe not purely in terms of gameplay, but it the combo system in OlliOlli is just as fun and addictive as the one in THPS. I have the game on Vita, but I'd kill to play the game with proper analog sticks. Of course, I dunno how the game will translate to the 3DS.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on March 03, 2015, 04:46:57 PM
Our long national nightmare is now over. Meme Run has been pulled from the eShop. I'm surprised it took this long for Activision to make a claim.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on March 04, 2015, 09:48:10 AM
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars page is now up on the eShop.
The game is $20.
Sooooo is a game really crossbuy when it feels like you're paying for both versions?
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Phil on March 04, 2015, 11:41:33 AM
I'm having a lot of fun with the game, and the level creator is top-notch. I can see myself losing a lot of hours making levels and playing them, too.
EDIT: Launch dates/release periods for various Wii U and 3DS eShop games: http://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-reveals-new-details-about-upcoming-eshop-games-boxboy-for-north-america-and-more/#more-191313
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on March 04, 2015, 12:23:50 PM
I dunno, the level creators is not really new. You're paying a premium for the tipping system and crossbuy, which kinda defeats the purpose of crossbuy.
Trailers!!!!
Affordable Space Adventures - April 9
Never Alone - June
Don't Starve: Giant Edition - Spring
Runbow - Q3 2015
Swords and Soldiers II - May
Other notable releases: Olli Olli - March 5 Trine Enchanted Edition - March 12 Art Academy - "2015" Elliot Quest - March Shantae: Risky's Revenge Director's Cut - Q3 2015 Octodad: Dadliest Catch - Summer
3DS Steamworld Heist - August Box Boy! (HAL Labs game) - Spring Mutant Mudds Super Challenge - Q2 2015 Dementium The Ward - Q2 2015
Tons more games in the link Phil posted above.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 04, 2015, 02:33:25 PM
One you didn't mention in your other notable releases that people should pay attention to is Antipole DX. It's an enhanced remake of one of my favorite DSiWare title, a platformer with gravity switching mechanics.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Stratos on March 04, 2015, 04:31:22 PM
I'm excited for Swords & Soldiers 2. I almost bought the HD remaster but held out since they announced 2 and I have the first on WiiWare.
Also excited for Steamworld Heist.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: ShyGuy on March 04, 2015, 08:44:54 PM
Stratos is reading my mind, I'm most excited for those two games as well! Never Alone looks beautiful, but the Giant Bomb quick look made the game look pretty dull.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Phil on March 05, 2015, 12:12:31 AM
The embargo for reviews for Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars has ended, so here is my review: http://www.superphillipcentral.com/2015/03/mario-vs-donkey-kong-tipping-stars-wii.html
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Evan_B on March 05, 2015, 12:23:08 AM
I'm pretty excited for a number of these titles, actually. SteamWorld Heist is high on my list- I love strategy and I love Image and Form. Elliot Quest looks really satisfying too. I never played the first Trine and after that gorgeous Trine 3 trailer I'm looking to see if this series is all its cracked up to be. Also, Mutant Mudds is one of my favorite platformers ever so Super Challenge is right up my alley. I am kinda really excited about Affordable Space Adventures, is that weird? I'm pretty happy about Box Boy! as well.
Sad that indie offerings are what is more immediate and satisfying this year rather than full retail games on Wii U or 3DS, but hopefully that means Nintendo is working hard on something decent for 2016...
Although I did notice something. Slain!, a fantastic looking title, is listed for release on Wii U when the kickstarter for the game isn't even funded and has no Wii U goal as of yet. What gives?
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Stratos on March 05, 2015, 08:26:03 PM
I just noticed that Dementium The Ward is coming to 3DS. Do we know if this is a remake similar to Moon Chronicles? I'm loving the 3DS remake and would buy all of their FPS titles on the 3DS.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Shaymin on March 05, 2015, 10:20:53 PM
That's exactly what it is - except it won't be episodic.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: rlse9 on March 05, 2015, 11:17:47 PM
Never Alone looks interesting to me.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Stratos on March 06, 2015, 12:21:14 AM
That's exactly what it is - except it won't be episodic.
Good. I would prefer to buy it as one entire package. What else did they do FPS-wise other than Moon and Dementium 1 & 2? Did I forget one?
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on March 10, 2015, 12:22:32 PM
Trine Enchanted Edition will launch at $14.99, but if you bought Trine 2 you get a 20% discount. The offer also applies in reverse.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on March 11, 2015, 10:29:54 AM
Interesting little tidbit on OlliOlli's cross buy promotion. If you have multiple NNID's on your Wii U system and buy OlliOlli on one of them, you can get a free 3DS copy on any of the NNID's that were registered on your Wii U at the time of purchase. One purchase would get you more than 2 copies of the game depending on how many 3DS systems you have linked with a NNID on a Wii U.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Evan_B on March 11, 2015, 12:39:25 PM
Interesting little tidbit on OlliOlli's cross buy promotion. If you have multiple NNID's on your Wii U system and buy OlliOlli on one of them, you can get a free 3DS copy on any of the NNID's that were registered on your Wii U at the time of purchase. One purchase would get you more than 2 copies of the game depending on how many 3DS systems you have linked with a NNID on a Wii U.
Sort of solves the "family sharing" issue, since you're likely to have one Wii U w/multiple NNIDs, but multiple 3DSs with one NNID.
At least, I hope that was the plan.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Phil on March 12, 2015, 12:11:16 AM
Sneaky Ninja is coming to Wii U. The version was funded on the Kickstarter.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Phil on March 12, 2015, 04:17:50 PM
3D platformer FreezeME is coming to Wii U as well.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: ClexYoshi on March 12, 2015, 04:48:53 PM
No Freedom Planet hype in this thread either. :C
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 12, 2015, 04:50:13 PM
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Phil on March 12, 2015, 09:37:31 PM
I don't even remember posting in that topic. :-X
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Stratos on March 12, 2015, 09:50:40 PM
The game looks a whole lot better than it did before. I might pick it up at some point.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on March 12, 2015, 10:44:47 PM
I do and I downloaded the demo and posted comments in that very thread.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Evan_B on March 12, 2015, 11:46:39 PM
I'm hype for Freedom Planet! I'm a huge fan of the 2D Sonics so it's right up my alley.
Anyone see the trailer for Poncho? I'll try to find and edit it in. It's an "open-world" 2D platformer, but it looks interesting.
Apparently the Wii U eShop does not have more than just 2D platformers but whatever. That's the indie genre of choice.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on March 13, 2015, 12:02:08 AM
Well as for me I LOVE retro Sonic games and even enjoyed many of the knock offs, including Jazz and Bubsy. I would be down for a new entry in that genre.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on April 01, 2015, 07:55:47 PM
I can't hold all these Wii U eShop trailers!!!!
Don't Starve Giant Edition - Buy 1 copy, get a 2nd one free to share!
Ninja Pizza Girl
Nova-111
Life of Pixel
Affordable Space Adventures
The Bridge
Race The Sun
Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Mutant Mudds Super Challenge (now with crossbuy!)
Adventures of Pip
Burning Hot Sizzle Reel
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: MagicCow64 on April 01, 2015, 08:44:12 PM
Boy do a lot of these look . . . similar. I've never heard of Race the Sun before, looks like it could scratch a fantastical/arcade racing itch I occasionally feel.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Evan_B on April 01, 2015, 10:22:51 PM
I'll say it again- the eShop certainly is not more than 2D platformers.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: ShyGuy on April 02, 2015, 12:02:15 AM
I'll say it again- the eShop certainly is not more than 2D platformers.
Are you aiming to be the next broodwars? I say this because if you've ever said anything positive AT ALL about Nintendo, it is a rare occasion lately. I don't mean you have to love everything Nintendo does, but you surely don't need to be all surly about everything either.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Evan_B on April 02, 2015, 08:36:24 PM
Wow, to be likened to Broodwars... Truly high praise.
In all seriousness, one of my favorite platformers of all time is both independently developed, 2D, and available on the eShop. Independent developers and Nintendo are exclusive entities- however, I do find it interesting that both parties tend to rely on the familiarity and ease of access that 2D Platformers provide. Clearly the genre still has plenty to offer in terms of innovation... Or, at least, that's what independent developers would like us to believe. I have played very few 2D platformers by independent developers that actually prove this.
Still, there's something to be SAI about polish and quality, and the familiar mechanics and setup of 2D platformers often ensures a high level of quality. I would just rather see anything else on the console because it's becoming a bit much. An abundance of one thing means there are many options but few do much to distinguish themselves.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on April 05, 2015, 11:14:14 AM
After many years and an initially nebulous April Fool's Day announcement, The Binding of Isaac Rebirth is coming to Wii U and New 3DS (no OG 3DS).
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on April 05, 2015, 10:33:59 PM
I get that it's "old school"-looking, but it's certainly not (and does not look like) "8-bit." That's in reference to the video description, not your post.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Evan_B on April 06, 2015, 10:13:50 AM
I saw that Slain! was in the works for Wii U, but I didn't know whetehr or not it would be coming to the platform because of their kickstarter. Still, I am happy to see the game, it looks ridiculous and fun and that art style reminds me of 90s PC stuff.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: ShyGuy on April 06, 2015, 08:03:09 PM
I saw that Slain! was in the works for Wii U, but I didn't know whetehr or not it would be coming to the platform because of their kickstarter. Still, I am happy to see the game, it looks ridiculous and fun and that art style reminds me of 90s PC stuff.
Looks like a 2D Platformer to me!
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Evan_B on April 06, 2015, 09:03:46 PM
Well, yes. But one that I can at least appreciate as an artist rather than an embittered gamer.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on April 07, 2015, 06:54:50 PM
We should all be thanking the maker of trollface right now.
Since Schuetz can’t reveal his sales data without Nintendo raising an eyebrow, Ramirez instructed his lawyer to dig into into the issue. Ramirez wants Nintendo to hand over email correspondence with Ninja Pig Studios to answer some pretty key questions. Was Nintendo aware of a possible copyright violation? And how much has the game sold since release?
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on June 10, 2015, 10:21:45 AM
I went ahead and bought the Humble Indie Bundle. I have a couple of games I already own, so I thought I'd give you lovely forum bunch a shot a those games. The codes I can give away are:
Wii U Guacamelee Runner 2 Steamworld Dig Olli Olli
3DS Olli Olli
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Post by: MagicCow64 on June 10, 2015, 10:45:11 AM
I'd beg a 3DS Olli Olli of you if it's still available.
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Post by: Evan_B on June 10, 2015, 02:42:35 PM
Hey, Adventure of Pip came out!
It's a 2D Platformer. :)
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Post by: Mop it up on June 10, 2015, 06:39:53 PM
I went ahead and bought the Humble Indie Bundle. I have a couple of games I already own, so I thought I'd give you lovely forum bunch a shot a those games. The codes I can give away are:
Wii U Guacamelee Runner 2 Steamworld Dig Olli Olli
3DS Olli Olli
Still have Guacamelee in hand?
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on July 16, 2015, 03:26:37 AM
Choice Provisions, formerly Gaijin Games(Runner 2, Bit.Trip) is publishing the retro-styled RPG Dragon Fantasy: The Volume of Westeria on Wii U and 3DS, with crossbuy.
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Post by: rlse9 on July 16, 2015, 02:53:55 PM
The game looks pretty cool. But I wish there was a bit more of a market for new ideas of the eShop, it seems like so many of the games rely on nostaglia, but I'm guessing it's because that's what sells.
That reminds me, I still need to buy Runner 2 one of these days.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Stratos on July 16, 2015, 06:36:16 PM
I like that it has cross-buy. Looks like something I could get behind. Will your save be easily transferable?
Also, why did they change their name from Gaijin Games? Choice Provisions sounds so...uninteresting.
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Post by: Shaymin on July 16, 2015, 09:05:50 PM
They were sick of blocking phone calls from Victor Ireland. (http://www.gaijinworks.com/) (Note: Joking, Mr. Ireland.)
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on July 17, 2015, 01:45:01 AM
It's very rare to get hard sales data for indie games on the eShop, but the folks behind Tengami have provided some.(Source (http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/07/tengami_passes_nyamyams_sales_targets_on_the_wii_u_eshop)) Emphasis mine.
iOS - 196k, Wii U - 11k, PC/Mac - 11k The game has generated around 1.1million in gross revenue, with about 650k going to platform holders.
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A lot of developers ask me about the Wii U, whether it's a good platform for independent developers. To be honest, I don't know if it's a good platform for independent developers, but I don't regret releasing on the Wii U. We decided we're going to do a Wii U version, I worked under the assumption it would sell 10,000 copies - it sold a little bit more by now, so that's okay. Speaking to other independent developers, there seems to be a consensus that the average indie game on the eShop has sold 10,000 copies in its lifetime - we've sold 11,000 now, and I think there's more room to grow. I think our lifetime sales will be closer to 20,000 in the end.
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Post by: sudoshuff on July 17, 2015, 10:18:01 AM
Those numbers for Tengami just reveal how crazy big ios volumes are. At least the Wii U version is keeping up with mac/pc sales.
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Post by: ShyGuy on July 17, 2015, 08:16:45 PM
I still need to pickup Tengami.
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Post by: ShyGuy on August 25, 2015, 12:21:00 AM
New trailer! Still hyped for Q.U.B.E.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 25, 2015, 08:50:08 AM
I bought Q.U.B.E. recently on PS4 when it was on sale (I didn't realize it was coming to Wii U or I probably would've waited for that), and I've liked what I've played Not really challenging so far, but I'm still early.
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Post by: Soren on August 27, 2015, 02:29:51 PM
Holy crap Kerbal Space Program is coming to Wii U!!!!!!!!!!
-dies-
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Post by: TOPHATANT123 on August 27, 2015, 02:49:50 PM
If the port is thought through KSP could be the best gamepad use yet.
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Post by: Evan_B on August 27, 2015, 03:03:03 PM
Guys, guys. Shouldn't we be more interested in celebrating the recent launch of Runbow? It's a 2D Platformer! The Wii U eShop doesn't have any of those!
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 27, 2015, 08:42:37 PM
Runbow is awesome. If you're the kind of person who thinks there are too many platformers (AKA the wrong kind of person) you might be skeptical, but it's a pretty neat concept that I'm enjoying quite a bit, and I've only played it in single player so far.
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Post by: Evan_B on August 27, 2015, 09:49:09 PM
I am going to approach it cautiously. The music does not appeal to me at all and as I said in Neal's review, I think it demoed very poorly. The praise is appreciated.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 27, 2015, 10:06:07 PM
I can't speak to the music, I spend most of my time playing games with sound off.
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Post by: Evan_B on August 28, 2015, 01:18:18 AM
Great showing from the Nindies, even if there's more 2D platformers on the way. I am going to be picking up a lot of titles in the future.
The 3DS eShop is one of my favorite features of the platform, and though the Wii U eShop has not yet reached the highest highs as it, I would argue that the level of quality is starting to balance out between the two.
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Post by: Soren on August 28, 2015, 12:03:18 PM
Damon Baker is fast becoming my favorite person at Nintendo right now. Here he is talking about KSP:
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We feel we have the definitive version on Wii U because of our interface…You’ll be able to utilize the touchscreen and the GamePad in a number of different ways from actually building the spacecraft and navigating the spacecraft and even getting different perspectives. You’ll be able to fly the spacecraft from the cockpit utilizing the GamePad as a different viewpoint.
And here's the trailer.
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Post by: ShyGuy on September 11, 2015, 01:08:09 AM
Q.U.B.E Director's Cut is out!
It's good! go download it!
Pushmo meets Portal!
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Post by: Soren on September 16, 2015, 11:12:37 AM
From the makers of Little Inferno...now comes Human Resource Machine. October 15.
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Post by: TOPHATANT123 on September 16, 2015, 11:56:44 AM
I adore Little Inferno and World of Goo although for this game it's not immediately obvious what the gameplay actually is, perhaps it'll be more fun going in blind.
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Post by: ShyGuy on September 16, 2015, 07:22:09 PM
I really liked other fine Tomorrow Corporation products such as the Little Inferno Entertainment Fireplace, so this excites me. The actual gameplay bits you could see in the video though...
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Post by: Evan_B on September 29, 2015, 02:11:59 AM
Watched a little bit of Freedom Planet gameplay today, and man oh man, am I hyped for that game now. S3&K was one of my first platformers, and that game is giving me everything I need!
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Post by: Soren on October 09, 2015, 08:54:32 AM
KnapNok teased this lovely image in advance of Affordable Space Adventures' upcoming DLC. (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQ4AKXeWoAA6K5K.png:large)
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Post by: ClexYoshi on October 28, 2015, 08:10:15 PM
Cleanup on isle 5!
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Post by: Soren on November 09, 2015, 09:07:05 AM
Affordable Space Adventures update comes out Nov. 12 in Europe, "soon after" in North America. It's a pretty big update.
- It goes on sale for two weeks. - Several fixes and updated. - Origin Story to be tacked on at the end of the story with 5 new levels of "extremely difficult puzzles".
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Post by: azeke on November 12, 2015, 10:48:31 PM
Japanese Direct had 3DS eShop game which looks pretty much like a rip-off of Crayon Physics Deluxe:
And Tiny Thief some sort of stealth-like single-screen puzzle game:
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Post by: ShyGuy on November 12, 2015, 11:52:58 PM
Tiny Thief looks interesting. I like the art style.
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Post by: Soren on November 21, 2015, 10:43:21 AM
Here's a game I Kickstarted last year: "Hollow Knight", a 2D Metroidvania platformer. Coming early 2016.
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Post by: Soren on December 12, 2015, 10:44:06 PM
Choice Provisions continues to support the Wii U. Now they're bringing over Tharsis, a "turn-based, perma-death, realistic space strategy game. With dice. And cannibalism."
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on January 03, 2016, 01:51:12 PM
Looks dumb.
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Post by: Evan_B on January 05, 2016, 07:35:13 PM
Dumb, but of a higher quality than most games on the eShop. I'm sure it will be a series of halls and kill rooms much like the technically impressive but rather underwhelming Ironfall: Invasion... but, you know, also be rather underwhelming.
Sign me up!
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Post by: Stratos on January 05, 2016, 08:46:05 PM
They all are trying to be the next Onslaught. But Onslaught will just turn to them and say: "That's why you're still a kid!"
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Post by: ShyGuy on February 27, 2016, 12:03:48 PM
HEY! Are you craving another 3D platformer in the style of Mario? You should pick up Freeze Me, a Mario64/Sunshine/Galaxy style game.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on February 27, 2016, 12:08:34 PM
I bought that and just couldn't get into it. It didn't seem clear about what it wanted you to do a lot of the time.
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Post by: ShyGuy on February 27, 2016, 12:17:08 PM
It's open world like Skyrim!
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Post by: Evan_B on February 28, 2016, 02:53:14 PM
Chasing Dead is releasing on the eShop for the absurd price of 30 dollars.
It's a shooter, if you can believe it.
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Post by: broodwars on February 28, 2016, 04:06:13 PM
I think I'll try Freeze Me once I'm donev with Digimon Cyber Sleuth. I could use a change of pace, and 3D platformers are so rare these days.
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Post by: ShyGuy on February 28, 2016, 05:33:29 PM
You do have to fight the camera a bit, that's the influence from Super Mario Sunshine. Heyooo!
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Post by: sudoshuff on February 28, 2016, 08:55:56 PM
Fighting the camera aside, do the rest of the mechanics feel good?
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: ShyGuy on February 28, 2016, 09:02:18 PM
Pretty good, it's not 3D Mario perfect, but it is fun to move around in the game once you get used to the feel, which is a little fast and loose. You have a double jump, a slide, a wall jump, lift yourself up the ledge, and a side jump.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on March 03, 2016, 06:15:59 PM
Super Meat Boy is finally coming to a Nintendo system. The game was included on a Euro third party/indie sizzle reel that wasn't included in the NA Direct
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: azeke on March 03, 2016, 10:20:30 PM
There was indie lineup clip in European Direct.
One of the games was Pinball Arcade for Wii U.
Usually these games are free to download on eShop with individual pinball tables costing money. Sometimes they throw in some free table for starters.
Check it out when this releases.
Another game that caught my eye was Noitu Love:
^ i heard author is even making wiimote+nunchuck controls for this one (originally it's a PC game which required pointing with mouse)
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: azeke on March 10, 2016, 10:21:11 AM
New trailer for Rive and sad news that this will be their last game:
Toki Tori 2 was brilliant, but gamers were simply not ready for it's brilliance.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: azeke on March 14, 2016, 11:12:55 AM
Apparently Axiom Verge is coming for Wii U later this year...
Hoping this port won't just disappear after getting announced, like it happened with Gone Home.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: ShyGuy on March 14, 2016, 07:00:01 PM
Isn't Axiom Verge the game Jonny Metts publicly shamed Reggie about?
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 14, 2016, 07:31:19 PM
Yeah, that's the one. I wasn't a huge fan of what I played of it on PS4; I'll probably go back and play more of it once the Vita version comes out. It's not bad, but it's not nearly on the level of Super Metroid or Zero Mission, or even Castlevania: Aria/Dawn of Sorrow.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Evan_B on March 14, 2016, 09:05:22 PM
I would like to see the results of one man's passion, especially if it's a Metroidvania.
I won't 100% it, but I would like to see it.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: MagicCow64 on March 14, 2016, 09:43:33 PM
I think Axiom Verge gives a great first impression for the first third of the game or so but runs out of juice steadily thereafter and ends up being forgettable. At first I thought it would rank among the best of the non-actual-Troid games, but it doesn't get there. Great soundtrack, though, feels inspired by the opening theme of Farscape, which is appropriate.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Shaymin on March 14, 2016, 09:49:26 PM
If it doesn't come out on Wii U, anyone want to take bets on an NX version?
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Evan_B on March 14, 2016, 10:08:09 PM
If it doesn't come out on Wii U I won't be getting it.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on March 15, 2016, 09:08:40 AM
Dan Adelman has already mention they have a Wii U build up and running. Also, BlitWorks (Super Meat Boy, Don't Starve Giant Edition) is doing the port.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Fatty The Hutt on March 18, 2016, 07:14:19 PM
I have been playing Bloo Kid 2 on the 3DS since it was on sale recently. It is a 2D platformer. It is good. I like it.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on June 13, 2016, 06:29:27 PM
New announcements and trailers from today.
Severed (Wii U/3DS cross buy)
Axiom Verge (Wii U)
Runbow Pocket (New 3DS, Retail "Game of the Year" editions for Wii U and New 3DS)
Jotun: Valhalla Edition (Wii U)
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: ShyGuy on June 13, 2016, 08:45:07 PM
Severed has me interested, and I've been waiting for Axiom Verge.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Soren on June 17, 2016, 08:33:11 PM
Nindies lineup for the rest of 2016.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClLZecCWAAAgzcG.png)
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: ShyGuy on June 18, 2016, 01:49:20 AM
Soul Axiom!
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: Order.RSS on June 29, 2016, 04:54:48 PM
Who here has played Octodad on Wii U? I wanna get it for a multiplayer party soon but can't find anywhere which controllers it supports. I have the Gamepad, a Pro controller and wiimote+nunchuck; anyone happen to know whether that will allow at least 3 people to play at once?
I bet it will look hilarious for the onlookers regardless, but 3 people would be great.
Title: Re: Wii U eShop HYPE thread. More than 2D platformers!
Post by: azeke on June 29, 2016, 08:12:17 PM
