Topic: New Super Mario Bros.

[KDR_11k]

I didn't like fighting in OOT, mostly because you're supposed to just know how it works (first enemy that requires use of the system is a Stalfos) and you're required to block attacks. I just can't press the block button fast enough for that, no matter what. The time window you have is shorter than my surprise->reaction time (if anyone is wondering, I can't beat the first enemy in Street Fighter II Anniversary on Easiest difficulty). Add to that the awful camera that doesn't give you a good view of enemies shooting at you (seriously, how am I supposed to dodge octorok attacks when I need longer to lock onto them than they need to attack?) and I was frustrated long before beating the woods temple.

Either way, 2d Mario is superior to 3d Zelda or 3d Mario. I hope the added moves don't overcomplicate the game and that it's not as awfully easy as Yoshi's Island.

[Ages]

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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
I didn't like fighting in OOT, mostly because you're supposed to just know how it works (first enemy that requires use of the system is a Stalfos) and you're required to block attacks. I just can't press the block button fast enough for that, no matter what. The time window you have is shorter than my surprise->reaction time (if anyone is wondering, I can't beat the first enemy in Street Fighter II Anniversary on Easiest difficulty). Add to that the awful camera that doesn't give you a good view of enemies shooting at you (seriously, how am I supposed to dodge octorok attacks when I need longer to lock onto them than they need to attack?) and I was frustrated long before beating the woods temple.

Either way, 2d Mario is superior to 3d Zelda or 3d Mario. I hope the added moves don't overcomplicate the game and that it's not as awfully easy as Yoshi's Island.

There were little tutorials within OOT to teach you how to fight.  You first practiced Z-Targeting in the Kokori Forest.  It's about discovery KDR, the first time I fought a Wolfos, I wanted a badass weapon, so I bought the Giant's Knife.  Halfway through my whoppin, I realized the thing had broken, and barely survived the fight.  Zelda is all about figuring things out for yourself, that was one of the things I liked about MM.  They give you a little idea of what to do, and then they let you run wild in the virtual world.

[Bill Aurion]

Take it to the Zelda topic, jerks... >=|

[IceCold]

I REFUSE to see those pics....... *adds another nicotine patch*

[couchmonkey]

I looked at the new Mario pics, and they were oh so good!  Is that BIG BERTHA?  Wicked.  I must have this game!  Is there a release date at all?

Speaking of going off-topic, Wind Waker's battles were mostly easy because Nintendo made everyone do 1/2-1/4 damage, not because of the battle system.

[Artimus]

May in Japan! May in Japan!

[Mario]

This would be a great game to launch alongside the DS Lite in the US / Europe / Australia.

[IceCold]

Can't wait longer! Can't wait longer!

[couchmonkey]

*Heartily agrees with Mario*

[Artimus]

Here's the logo:

http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/688/688902/new-super-mario-bros-20060215005630725.jpg

Can anyone read what it says?

[Bill Aurion]

It says "Nyuu Suupaa Mario Burazaazu"...

(It's just the English name written in Katakana, so the Japanese can read it)

[Mario]

http://gonintendo.com/?p=948

US release date = May 7

MEGATON! Those two days before E3 will fly by

[Artimus]

Wowowowow! YAY! Now I just hope they find a name for it! YAY!

[Dasmos]

They will reveal the name at E3.

[IceCold]

This is the ONLY thing that will distract me from E3; no DS game came close or will come close to how much I want this game..

[Requiem]

You should see the scans