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Title: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Razorkid on March 05, 2011, 01:27:26 PM
Well, in 3 weeks the Nintendo 3DS will be upon us and I'm curious as to what the NWR community will pick up (if anything) when they purchase their 3DS. Reading impressions and opinions on various forums and listening to a myriad of podcasts from different outlets, it seems many people are not too hot on the launch lineup.
Personally, this is the most expensive launch line up I've ever been apart of because there are A LOT of games that I am interested in and want to buy with the system. I've bought/recieved many Nintendo systems day 1 or during their launch period (gamecube, DS, N64, Wii). I've never ran into a situation where I had to whittle down my software purchases because there were too many games at launch that I was really interested in. Maybe this is only a reflection of my personal gaming palette, but I'm quite happy with the 3DS' launch lineup. I'd rather have too many games that I'm interested in buying with my new system than only 1 or 2 super high profile games along with a bunch of launch shovelware for choices to enjoy the hardware.
One thing I've read/heard many times is people asking where is Mario?
Really :Q ? Because we don't know what or how a Mario game plays like?
Mario games will ALWAYS sell jillions and be really great, but what I personally want from a new Nintendo hardware launch is a new IP with a chance to shine without being in the shadow of another Mario Megaton. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely ADORE Mario games and I'm wicked excited to see what they have in store for us with the upcoming Super Mario 3DS. But imagine if they released that as a launch title?
"OMG YES!! DAY 11111 3DS ALL OVER MY FACE!!!"
I'm sure that would be the response a lot of people would give (me included ;) ). But then what about games like Steel Diver and Pilot Wings Resort? Both are new Nintendo IP's that are interesting enough for me that I'm picking them up day one, but would get absolutely buried by a more popular known quantity in a Mario launch game.
I'm not saying wanting a Mario game at launch for the 3DS is a bad thing or that it wouldn't help sell the system to the expanded audience. But why do gaming enthusiasts need a Mario game at launch to convince them to get a 3DS when there are fresh/refreshed Nintendo IP's at launch to experience? To each their own opinion as my gaming tastes do not coincide with others and that's okay. This was just a curious observation I've made and I really do hope that these 2 Nintendo franchises in particular get their opportunity to shine.
Anyway, I'm picking up SSF4:3D Editon, Pilot Wings Resort, and Steel Diver at launch. Sometime later, I'm picking up Rayman 3D (I loved Rayman 2 on N64 and only got through like half of it on a rental) and (depending on reviews) Super Monkey Ball 3D and Ghost Recon Shadow Wars.
Oh yeah, and Ridge Racer ;D .
What about you folks?
(No disrespect to Ragna's Lineup thread. If this thread is too redundant, mods can take it down.)
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Post by: Gameboy Freak on March 05, 2011, 02:52:22 PM
Even though I pre-ordered the 3DS. I am not going to get any of the launch games because none of them interest me at all. My first 3DS game will be Ocarina of Time 3D, which is the reason I pre-ordered the system to begin with. Even though I have 4 different versions of that particular game. ;D
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Post by: Razorkid on March 05, 2011, 03:40:28 PM
I can respect that :D .
Before the launch day lineup was finalized, I pre-ordered my 3DS because I knew that there are gonna be games that I want to play on it coming out by summer time and I didn't want to end up in a situation where I had to work inordinately hard just to buy a system.
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Post by: TJ Spyke on March 05, 2011, 04:20:12 PM
You left Pilotwings Resort out of the poll.
GF, were you the one that voted they are garbage? The launch lineup is great for me. I plan to get Street Fighter, Piltowings, Monkey Ball, maybe LEGO.
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Post by: Razorkid on March 05, 2011, 04:40:32 PM
Woops :Q !
Fixed ;D
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Post by: Gameboy Freak on March 05, 2011, 07:02:52 PM
GF, were you the one that voted they are garbage? The launch lineup is great for me. I plan to get Street Fighter, Piltowings, Monkey Ball, maybe LEGO.
Guilty as charged. Ain't I a stinker! ;)
I did not necessarily think they were garbage, but just none of them hold my interest.
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Post by: TJ Spyke on March 05, 2011, 07:04:32 PM
That's OK. If you are not interested in the launch games, then you are not interested.
I can't remove my vote (voted before Pilotwings was in the poll), no big deal though.
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Post by: Caliban on March 05, 2011, 07:08:23 PM
I voted for SSF4, SMB 3D, and Steel Diver. That does not mean I will get all 3. They're just potential purchases.
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Post by: NeoStar9X on March 05, 2011, 07:17:06 PM
Super Street Fighter 4 Steel Diver Ridge Racer
Those are three games I currently have ordered. I wish Dead or Alive was coming out on launch day or I'd get that instead of SSF4 but oh well.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 05, 2011, 07:22:43 PM
I voted for PilotWings, Ghost Recon, and Pro Evo since those are the most likely purchases for me, but I could end up buying several of the others, and might not buy all the ones I picked if they get bad reviews.
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Post by: MV on March 05, 2011, 07:32:01 PM
I voted for Super Monkey Ball 3D, which I have ordered already, and also voted for Pilotwings. It will probably be a buy unless there really is only Wuhu Island to explore.
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Post by: Razorkid on March 05, 2011, 07:38:05 PM
It's funny you mention DOA. I was always curious about the series but never owned a console that it was released on. Now that I have a propensity to play fighters on the go, I'm definitely picking it up when it releases.
I'm curious for the reasoning behind everyones launch choices.
I'm grabbing Street Fighter because the last version of this game I bought was Street Fighter Anniversary on PS2 to play Street Fighter 3. I rented the original SF4 a couple years ago and am glad I held off on purchasing it till now ;D .
Pilot Wings Resort looks like a fun and relaxing game that I'll want to 100% and is the sequel to a series that I'm only now curious to discover what the fuss is about because of the Wii Resort and Mii wrapper.
Finally, I have Steel Diver as the only mystery entity in my lineup. It reminds of In The Hunt, this old 2D side scrolling arcade game that came out in the 90's. Anyway, because it's a new Nintendo ip AND a launch title, I'm going to take a chance on it. The visuals and game play interests me mildly, but with the Nintendo touch, I'm preparing myself to be surprisingly engaged. Who'da thunk Endless Ocean would be a great game?
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Post by: Gameboy Freak on March 05, 2011, 08:20:10 PM
Since there seems to be a lot of fighters coming out for the system. Is there anybody here besides me hoping they release a port or semi sequel to the new Mortal Kombat game?
In all honesty I would pick up Super Street Fighter 4 if I was actually any good at that series. I seem to be better at King of Fighters than I am Street Fighter.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Razorkid on March 05, 2011, 08:30:29 PM
Actually I was thinking the exact same thing! I really do hope they release it on 3DS because although I am very interested in the game itself ( I absolutely loved the first 2 Mortal Kombats) I have no interest in picking up a console version as I don't have the time to just sit in front of the tv to learn a fighting game like I did when I was a kid.
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Post by: NeoStar9X on March 05, 2011, 08:35:47 PM
I'm not great with fighting games. I even suck a bit at Smash Bros but I like that I can button mash to a degree and still have fun. Honestly the single player mode and online were the primary reasons I got Brawl since I don't have anyone locally to play with anymore. The last Street Fighter game I owned and played to any degree was Street Fighter EX3 on the PS2 and I played against the AI only. Before that it was Street Fighter 2: Turbo I think. I'm long over due for another chance at the series.
The primary reasons I'm getting SSF4 and DoA when they comes out is that they look to be the best games graphically and action wise on the 3DS at the moment. That the control schemes will make them easy to get into and there will be online play make them must buys for me.
Ridge Racer. I want a racing game and this looks like fun. Not as good looking as I hoped but I wanted something different from the Mario Kart game that is to come.
Steel Diver is the most interesting and a big unknown to me. The idea of submarine gameplay has peaked my interest. It being a Shigeru Miyamoto headed game makes it stand out. I have no idea if I'll hate it or like but I'm willing to take the chance.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Razorkid on March 05, 2011, 09:00:15 PM
Steel Diver is the most interesting and a big unknown to me. The idea of submarine gameplay has peaked my interest. It being a Shigeru Miyamoto headed game makes it stand out. I have no idea if I'll hate it or like but I'm willing to take the chance.
I'm in the same camp and am looking forward to the gamble. Because it's such a unique title, I'm not gonna trust the impressions of others to base my decision of the game. I've missed out initially on a few games on Wii simply because people didn't like the type of game/use of system capabilities that was apart of the software. Outside of reviews stating the game is outright broken (being a Nintendo 1st party game, I don't expect that to be the case), I'm not gonna take those into consideration either.
If there is one thing I've learned from this current generation, it's to try the games/system for yourself and not take anyone's opinion as gospel (even if you trust them) if you have a real interest in it. Now more than ever it appears that people's experience of new hardware/software (especially Nintendo's) varies wildly from person to person. The 3DS and any unique games coming to it in particular are going to continue to push that truth home.
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Post by: NeoStar9X on March 05, 2011, 09:51:14 PM
This has pretty much been my stance for a while now. I usually look at reviews or previews to get an idea of what the game is like. Short of it being broken I let how interested I am decide if I buy the game or not. Some outlets have more credibility with me even on that regard. Nintendo Power for one but I try to stay away from gaming outlets like IGN, etc. To much information can be a bad thing I find and unfortunately can influence your opinion in a negative way.
Steel Diver does seem like a game I'll have to play for myself. I do hope there is a decent amount of content to it though. That's what I'm mainly waiting to see from previews/reviews.
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 05, 2011, 11:05:12 PM
I am leaning heavily towards Pilotwings, even though the early reviews are indicating Wuhu is the only island in the game, but that is offset a bit by what seems to be plenty of new things to do that maybe it won't be so bad.
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Post by: Nemo on March 05, 2011, 11:30:15 PM
I voted for none/garbage. None of these games are worth the $300 it would cost to play them.
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Post by: TJ Spyke on March 05, 2011, 11:55:46 PM
Where you you get $300 from? Even if you count the price of the system in (which you can't, because that would be like asking "is Super Mario Galaxy 2 worth $250?"), most/all will be $40.
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Post by: MegaByte on March 06, 2011, 12:37:14 AM
Tax?
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Post by: Nemo on March 06, 2011, 03:59:20 AM
Tax.
Also, I'd say the Mario Galaxy games are worth $250. :P
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Post by: Razorkid on March 06, 2011, 09:26:58 AM
I get it :) I wouldn't want to plunk down the cash for a system if there wasn't anything I was interested in playing neither (outside of maybe shortage concerns).
But then a lot of my gaming is done portably so I'm more invested in grabbing this versus say a new console. Everyones mileage will vary.
It's funny. I don't know if it's the cheaper than console price tag, portable nature, or a general lower expectation of handheld software, but I find myself wanting to try different types of games for 3DS that I would give short shrift to on my console/pc.
To that end, I want to know some people's draw to the Samurai Warriors/musou type games. To sit for hours in front of a tv with the thing seems like a waste of time, but to take a decent version outside portably suddenly makes me curious as to what the fans get out of it.
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Post by: KDR_11k on March 06, 2011, 02:36:57 PM
I'm not sold on any of them. Maybe if the reviews are positive. I'm mostly interested in the 3DS as a way of replacing my DSi with something that has working shoulder buttons while replacing my mother's DS Phat with one that has an unscratched touchscreen (she doesn't need the right shoulder button in the types of games she plays). I'd likely end up buying a 3DS down the road anyway.
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Post by: the_dan_x on March 08, 2011, 08:52:38 AM
You know, even though I'm one of the lucky ones to get a 3DS not too long ago, there still are some games that are being released at launch in the States that I want! Namely Steel Diver and Pilotwings. The concept of Steel Diver just seems interesting and unique, which for me, is nearly reason to plunk down the money for it. Pilotwings, well, it just looks like it could be fun. I got to play a little bit of it at Nintendo World back in January, and it was enjoyable. I have to wait until April 14th to get it here in Japan, though.
Another game that I kind of want to play on the 3DS is the new Lego Star Wars game. I have no clue when they're going to release it here in Japan, but being a fan of the previous Lego Star Wars games and a fan of the animation, I kinda want to try it out. Alas, I'll have to wait.
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Post by: Silenced on March 08, 2011, 11:47:47 AM
Even if I do decide to get the 3DS, I'm not buying any of the launch titles (most likely) and I'll wait for the new Mario games to come out. I have high hopes for Paper Mario.
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Post by: KisakiProject on March 08, 2011, 02:30:40 PM
I'm definitely getting Pilotwings. Bust a Move Universe and Steel Diver are both maybes for me.
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Post by: Tanookisuit on March 08, 2011, 07:15:41 PM
Pilotwings and Street Fighter. Where the hell are demo units? I want to try this thing out!
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Post by: Razorkid on March 08, 2011, 09:15:25 PM
Speaking of demos, I wonder if Nintendo is gonna push for more demos to be available for 3DS games as soon as the new eShop is available. More than ever I'm going to want to try before I buy a lot of different types of software that hitherto fore has not been available on a Nintendo handheld device. I'm sure Nintendo will have 1st party demos up as they were pretty supportive on that front for the DS once they launched that ability through the Nintendo Channel on Wii.
On the heels of that, I hope with the storage problem out of the way, we will be able to save demos (both 3DS and DS) to our system instead of the archaic and dismal system they have in place to accommodate the DS Phat and Lite.
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Post by: NeoStar9X on March 09, 2011, 08:04:22 PM
The amount of content in Steel Diver has me worried. I still want to play the game just not sure if it might be worth the full price at launch. It seems Famitsu says there isn't a lot of content in the game when they finally reviewed it.
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Post by: rlse9 on March 10, 2011, 11:16:22 PM
I've still got enough games for my DS to satisfy my handheld gaming needs for the near future, especially with Radiant Historia just coming out and Okamiden coming soon. Too many of the launch games smell of rushed out stripped down versions that are there to only to cash in on being launch titles (Madden, Sims, Ridge Racer...).
Pilot Wings has potential to be really good and if I were getting a 3DS at launch I'd probably get it but I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being underwhelming. I'd like to think Super Monkey Ball will be good but none of the games have captured the magic of the 1st one in my opinion, though Super Monkey Ball 2 was close.
With the DS games I have to still play, the weak launch lineup, and the fact that 18 months from now we'll probably see the 3DS Lite, I'm going to hold off for now.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 11, 2011, 12:14:17 AM
Anyone interested in Ghost Recon: Shadow Warriors should read this IGN interview with the game's producer. (http://ds.ign.com/articles/115/1154963p1.html) He goes really in-depth into the mechanics of the game, and has me sold on it. Unless some truly awful reviews come in, I'm picking the game up with the system on launch day.
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Post by: Razorkid on March 11, 2011, 01:20:46 AM
Yeah, I'm really stoked on playing a tactical Ghost Recon game a la the Original Rainbow Six on PC. Of course this is all over head view/turn based (I presume), but I love the possibility of a good meaty military tactical game on the go. This and Rayman (praying that it's as good as the dreamcast version) are my 2nd wave of 3DS games I want to purchase.
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Post by: NeoStar9X on March 11, 2011, 07:30:17 AM
Anyone interested in Ghost Recon: Shadow Warriors should read this IGN interview with the game's producer. (http://ds.ign.com/articles/115/1154963p1.html) He goes really in-depth into the mechanics of the game, and has me sold on it. Unless some truly awful reviews come in, I'm picking the game up with the system on launch day.
I'm a fan of SRPGs. However what Ubisoft is doing on the 3DS is just extremely disappointing. Ghost Recon looks so damn ugly. Now I'm not a graphics guy usually but this should have stayed a DS game. It has no business being in a 3DS box. It has no support at all from Ubisoft who are basically sending it and Splinter Cell out to die. Even they have to know how rush these games are and what they most certainly look like compared to other 3DS games. The Combat of Giants game looks more graphically impressive. I know the head design of Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is talented but I see no reason at all to spend any money on this game given how it looks and has been presented. Now if it was being pushed as a DS game that's a different story. Expectations are higher if you are going to push a 3DS game. Especially when all others have or are rising to the challenge.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 11, 2011, 03:11:44 PM
I don't think it looks bad, and even if it did, who cares whether it's a 3DS or DS game or if Ubisoft is sending it off to die? It's shaping up to be a really good game, and that's what's important. It's also easily the deepest and meatiest original experience at the 3DS launch.
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Post by: Razorkid on March 11, 2011, 07:48:07 PM
I see Ghost Recon as either being an incredible sleeper hit that goes on to become one of those hard to find 3DS games in a couple years (and shows up on a Best of 3DS retrospective no less ;) ), or turn out not only terrible, but forgettably so.
This is one of the few games that I'm going to be really digging into reviews for, if only for information on the actual game which seems to be real sparse so close to launch. I'm cautiously optimistic that this will be a diamond in the rough.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 11, 2011, 08:50:24 PM
If you want information on how the game plays, check out the article I linked to a few posts back. The creator goes into great detail about the mechanics of the game.
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Post by: Razorkid on March 11, 2011, 09:09:02 PM
I've read that and the game sounds good in my book. I guess what I'm really looking forward to are hands-on impressions and the only place I'm guaranteed to find that is in a review.
Of course when the game does come out, I hope to have some kind of official thread of sorts here so I can see what people think of the game.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 13, 2011, 08:12:08 AM
Looking at my financial situation, I'm probably going to be able to afford two games at launch. At this point, I've pretty much settled on Ghost Recon and PilotWings. I've already made the case for Ghost Recon in this thread, and I'm going with PilotWings because I never played the SNES version, only played the N64 games for the few days I had it the one time I rented it, and I'm not sure I've ever played the flight mode in Wii Sports Resort. It also seems like the best game to show off the 3D capabilities, the exact opposite of Ghost Recon.
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Post by: FZeroBoyo on March 13, 2011, 12:12:36 PM
Seeing the GameStop deal where you can trade in a DSi XL and knock a 100 dollars off the price of a 3DS, it's certainly looking more manageable for me now. I'll most likely get Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition with it.
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Post by: NeoStar9X on March 14, 2011, 12:50:55 AM
I think I'm going have to knock my list from three down to two. Steel Diver is a get for certain. So it comes down between Super Street Fighter 4 and Ridge Racer. I mainly want SSF4 because it appears to the best 3DS launch game. I'm not crazy about fighters and really out of the two big fighters I want Dead or Alive the most but it's not coming out to May. I could simply wait for DoA:D. Ridge Racer looks fun but it seems tracks are used over and over and over, etc again. That could get boring I think. Not sure how much this is laziness and rushed game or if that is how Ridge Racer games usually are. I want to get two at the minimum so while I could pass on SSF4 and wait Dead or Alive I'm not sure if I really want Ridge Racer to be the second game. I need to decide soon though.
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Post by: Scatt-Man on March 14, 2011, 07:45:17 AM
Just the Street Fighters for me. Dabbled in the console version a teeny bit and seems...like Street Fighter. I loved Alpha 2 with the World Tour mode. Gave a bit of meat to the overall package. Heh... 'meat package.' Heh...What are ya buyin'?
I'd have grabbed Pilotwings and Steel Diver, BUT OH NO, they're not being released at launch in Australia for some stupid reason. *Punches monitor in the face*
My 3DS is coming bundled with that 2D Rabbids platformer. 'Tis not on the list, so I dunno. *Has a little cry about it*
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Post by: Razorkid on March 18, 2011, 04:22:23 PM
9 days till launch! No Rayman love? :'(
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Post by: TJ Spyke on March 18, 2011, 05:11:02 PM
Rayman 3D is yet another port of Rayman 2: The Great Escape. Ubisoft did the same thing for the DS launch when they released it as Rayman DS, although Ubisoft claims they have added content for the 3DS version. I haven't seen much coverage of it though.
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Post by: Razorkid on March 18, 2011, 06:02:25 PM
The DS version, blah! But the 3DS version is a port of the superior Dreamcast version of an already stellar platformer! I mean, how many people actually played Rayman 2? So great...
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 18, 2011, 06:23:03 PM
I have never played Rayman 2, so I'm somewhat interested in it, but to me it falls into the same category as Steel Diver in that I'm probably going to wait for a price drop.
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Post by: AV on March 19, 2011, 12:31:06 PM
I'm interested in rayman because it's actually a great game and now with 3DS the controls will work (unlike DS) so it might work out really well. The game is about 10 hours long, so with added content it might be the best version of a great game.
I already paid for Pilotwings.
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Post by: Oblivion on March 19, 2011, 12:51:57 PM
I'm thinking of buying Pilotwings. If not, I'll just be happy with the software included in the system until a better game comes out.
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Post by: Razorkid on March 21, 2011, 03:37:13 PM
Gah! Favorable reviews and impressions are popping up for a bunch of 3DS games that haven't been covered much if at all that I'm interested in. Seriously, I've never had such a hard time deciding what to buy at the launch of new system :Q .
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 21, 2011, 03:40:42 PM
I know I've been the biggest proponent of Ghost Recon, but Ubisoft embargoing reviews of all their 3DS launch games until launch day is scaring me. It's likely they're just doing it to protect one or two of them, as only embargoing them would be a huge red flag, but I'm getting cold feet.
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Post by: Razorkid on March 21, 2011, 05:30:44 PM
Street Fighter is a lock as I've not owned and played one to death since the SNES days. Pilotwings is a lock as I enjoyed both WiiSports Resort flying (though I'v never had the time to fully explore WuHu island) and the demo of it at PAX. Both games can be played in short bursts and compliment each other well with Street Fighter being fast and furious and Pilotwings being calm and laid back. The third game I'm picking up is Steel Diver. It's unique, my unknown and from Nintendo and outside of complaints about it's length (which doesn't bother me in the slightest) looks to be fun.
But now I have a gift certificate to Best Buy to buy ANOTHER 3DS game and I'm having the devil's own time trying to figure which game to pick up!
My choices:
Ridge Racer 3DS: The last Ridge Racer I played seriously was Type 4 for PSone. It has been reviewed well and from numerous impressions seems like a lot of fun with a lengthy career mode. Graphically it looks fine to me and has been said that it looks way better in motion. I haven't owned a fun racer since Mario Kart Wii so this is a game I am very interested in.
Rayman 3DS: I absolutely loved the 2nd game, but never got very far in it due to time restraints when it came out on the N64. Now I get to play a much better version of it in 3D, portably! It's a meaty adventure platformer that I want to own and beat after all these years.
Super Monkey Ball 3DS:Finally! A monkey ball game with a proper frame rate and analog controls! I've never had the time to really dig through the challenges of the later levels in the first game. The proposition of being able to whip out a competent version on the go is just awesome (both previous portable versions just didn't cut it).
Ghost Recon Shadow Wars: Tactical warfare set in modern times? Rainbow Six-like planning? Turn-Based combat in 30+ missions? From the creator of X-Com? Ranch Dressing? This game has my name written all over it! Plus I'm getting it for free, so what's to lose?
Help community!!! I don't know which to pick :-\ .
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 21, 2011, 08:13:58 PM
I'm basically making the same decision, except instead of Street Fighter (I've never been a fan of fighting games) I'm getting Pro Evo.
I'm very interested in Ghost Recon, but I can't find any articles on the internet by people who've actually played the game, and that and Ubisoft embargoing all their games until launch day has me scared.
The lack of difficulty is what's got me doubting Monkey Ball, as well as how unlikely it is that I'll run into anyone else with a 3DS to play the multiplayer while I'd still care.
I hadn't considered Ridge Racer at all until I saw the reviews for it, but now I'm giving it serious thought. I've never played any game in the series before, so I don't really know what to expect. The main thing holding me back is that I've enjoyed the games in the Asphalt series that I've played (the first one was probably the best game at the original DS's launch) and might rather have that instead, though it's being published by Ubisoft, and thus subject to the embargo.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Razorkid on March 21, 2011, 09:26:12 PM
I don't know about Asphalt, but if you want to play a great arcady racer with awesome music and drifting out the wazoo, Ridge Racer is the best.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: TalesOfFan on March 21, 2011, 10:13:29 PM
I will definitely be picking up Pilot Wings Resort and Steel Diver. If I happen to have enough money left over, I may pick up Super Monkey Ball 3D, or Street Fighter.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Razorkid on March 22, 2011, 11:55:27 AM
This video walk through of a mission in Ghost Recon for 3DS was just released http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/03/21/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-shadow-wars-gameplay-walkthrough (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/03/21/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-shadow-wars-gameplay-walkthrough).
I that got me real psyched for that game!
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Mannypon on March 22, 2011, 01:01:23 PM
Quick FYI for my NWR brothers and sisters, Toys R Us seems to be having a luanch deal going on where when you buy one 3ds game, you get the second half off. I don't have an official link but here is a thread over at Cheepassgamer.com. http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=290206 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=290206)
Well as for the launch games, its funny how many claim this launch lineup to be weak yet I'm having a hardtime not snatching up a handful of these games. Currently I'm set on SSFIV and Ghost Recon but I'm still mulling over Rayman 3d. I keep hearing that Rayman 2: The Great Escape (Rayman 3d) is one of the best platformers around, even till this day. I've never played it but I heard its based on the supposed superior Dreamcast version of the game. Has anyone on here played Rayman 2 back in the day? Is it really as good as I keep reading online?
On a side note, for the few people on here who are actually excited for Ghost Recon: SW (like me lol) and dieing for any information. I found this "review" online. Its a strange article becuase it seems like they might be reviewing the game but then again it doesn't. I'm not sure if they are getting information about the game from the developers or through their gametime. Never the less, its a decent read as it gets slightly more in depth into the gameplay as apposed to the blackout of info we have gotten so far with this game. http://www.ifastfwd.info/videogames/blog/game-updates/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-shadow-wars-3ds-review-multiplayer-gamer-column-on-game-people (http://www.ifastfwd.info/videogames/blog/game-updates/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-shadow-wars-3ds-review-multiplayer-gamer-column-on-game-people)
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Razorkid on March 22, 2011, 04:24:19 PM
Ha ha! Just came here to post the TRU deal and was beaten :) It has made my decision to pick up a few more games at launch easier as now I don't have to choose!
Picking up: Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition Pilotwings Resort Steel Diver Ridge Racer 3D Rayman 3D
I'll pick up Super Monkey Ball and Ghost Recon probably a month down the line once I get through these first crop of games. Ghost Recon is a definite buy though not right now as I just recently completed Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and have taken care of my srpg itch for now. I'll be interested in the impressions of Super Monkey Ball as people get it to see how well it compared to the first.
I'm so pumped! I've never been compelled in the past to pick up so many games at launch for this little (I'm getting ostensibly 2 games for free with the TRU deal and my gift certificate).
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 23, 2011, 12:33:42 PM
Right now I'm trying to figure out a way I can afford to buy 4 games at launch, and none of them are Street Fighter.
EDIT: I've now come to the realization that I'd be buying a full half of the 3DS launch games if I had the money to do so. There aren't any big "must-own" games, but a lot of solid software.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: NeoStar9X on March 24, 2011, 12:11:59 AM
Nah. I think I'll stick with SSF4 and just get DoA at a later time. I think there has to be a medical condition for people that can't make up their minds and change them every few minutes. :-[
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: KisakiProject on March 24, 2011, 11:15:21 AM
I'm kinda regretting pre-ordering Steel Diver. But I guess we'll see.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: KDR_11k on March 25, 2011, 04:30:47 PM
Well, I didn't get any games with my system, maybe I'll decide on something tomorrow. The games are 45€ a piece which is 5€ more than DS and Wii games. Especially ridiculous for Rayman 3D when Rayman 2 was so old they practically gave it away many years ago. Well, I'll keep looking for reviews in the meantime. The one user review of Splinter Cell on Amazon is positive but I haven't seen any professional reviews of that yet. Ghost Recon is getting respectable scores. Monkey Ball not so much.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Stratos on March 25, 2011, 06:01:16 PM
I'm debating which version of Lego Star Wars to get. I have the Wii collection already so I'm thinking that I'll go for that on Wii unless something really special is on the 3DS version.
I'm excited for Steel Diver from videos and such that I've read.
But I looked at my finances and realized that I shouldn't buy a 3DS at launch. I don't want to burn all of my extra emergency money. Plus I'm trying to go to E3 this year. I'm shooting to get it in June when Zelda and StarFox release especially if E3 falls through.
But not getting one right away makes em a sad panda ;_;
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: NeoStar9X on March 25, 2011, 09:21:22 PM
I'm kinda regretting pre-ordering Steel Diver. But I guess we'll see.
I'm not paying attention to any of the reviews on this game. It's such a unique game I don't think everyone is going to look at it the same. Especailly reviewers that are rushing through games in time for the launch. This looks like a game that you have to take your time with and it looks intentionally designed that way. I've seen enough videos to know what it looks like and how it plays. That hasn't turned me off. It seems short but then the last mode looks like it could last longer and then you can do the game again with the different subs.
Reviews anyway haven't really focused on the content of the game in any detail, just saying it's short and lite on it. That doesn't really help anyone.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 25, 2011, 09:37:26 PM
Steel Diver was one of the 4 games to receive the "Buy It" rating from Kotaku in its 3DS launch titles feature (http://kotaku.com/#!5785912/the-3ds-launch-games-to-buy-borrow-or-avoid/gallery/13), along with PilotWings, Street Fighter and Ghost Recon.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: NeoStar9X on March 25, 2011, 11:11:30 PM
Steel Diver was one of the 4 games to receive the "Buy It" rating from Kotaku in its 3DS launch titles feature (http://kotaku.com/#!5785912/the-3ds-launch-games-to-buy-borrow-or-avoid/gallery/13), along with PilotWings, Street Fighter and Ghost Recon.
Interesting. I'm still surprised by Ghost Recon. I wonder how much of it though is it being a good game or just the rest of Ubisoft's line up is so bad that this is considered good by comparison.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 25, 2011, 11:19:52 PM
I doubt they're comparing it directly to Ubisoft's other games as opposed to all the other launch games in general. Neal called it the hidden gem of the 3DS launch, not the hidden gem of Ubisoft's launch titles.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Stratos on March 26, 2011, 07:17:23 AM
I watched a video of Ghost Recon and saw a lot of good potential there. I'm warming up to it more and more. I won't pay full price for it yet but I will make a point of picking it up at some point down the road.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: NeoStar9X on March 26, 2011, 08:31:06 AM
I am a sucker for SRPGs and I think I have been to hard on the game. With the Amazon.com deals I can pretty much pick up another 3DS game for free. I was going to save that for Dead or Alive but if Nintendo Power has anything positive to say about the game it might sway me.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: KDR_11k on March 26, 2011, 05:56:10 PM
I picked up Samurai Warriors after reading positive user comments about the depth of the game and how to get to it (namely play on Hard). Certainly helps the game that you're in charge of multiple heroes and can switch control to any of them instantly while giving the rest some orders. Also all heroes have "strategies" that use their own gauge to give either global buffs or help your currently selected character (e.g. your own character can instantly fill the super attack gauge of the character you control currently) but to use them you have to fight using their character.
I was torn between that and Ghost Recon but I wanted an action game as my first choice even though I know GR is probably the best of the launch games. Will probably pick that up soon.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Nintendad on March 26, 2011, 07:28:16 PM
After debating for much of the week between nothing and Pilot Wings, I think I've talked myself in to Pilot Wings. I can take the $25 credit from Amazon and get it for $15, which is probably what it's worth. Rayman was the other but I've read bad things about it. Nothing else is interesting to me.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Razorkid on March 26, 2011, 11:55:04 PM
Just a friendly reminder to all you guys and gals picking up a 3DS over the next couple of days, please remember to visit the 3DS thread over on the NWR community forum http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=33812.msg662321#msg662321 (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=33812.msg662321#msg662321) . There, you can post your 3DS system code so we can get this community started off right!
Happy gaming all, I'm super psyched to finally pick up my system and games come tomorrow. The wait is finally over ;D
(And we got 40 votes on my first poll which is cool :cool; !)
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: KnowsNothing on March 27, 2011, 01:22:43 AM
So because I pre-ordered my system and Pilotwings on amazon I can pick up another launch title for $5...but honestly they all look terrible.
I'm not that into fighting games but SSF4 is obviously the biggest launch title and might be pretty fun. Ridge Racer has also been getting good reviews and is said to really benefit from the 3D makeover, but I never end up playing racing games as much as I intend to. Rayman 3D is also tempting because I played Rayman 2 on the N64 and loved it (and never beat it) but I also have a hard time supporting such a lazy launch title....then again, it's effectively only $5.
SOMEBODY MAKE THIS DECISION FOR ME.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 27, 2011, 01:34:20 AM
So because I pre-ordered my system and Pilotwings on amazon I can pick up another launch title for $5...but honestly they all look terrible.
I'm not that into fighting games but SSF4 is obviously the biggest launch title and might be pretty fun. Ridge Racer has also been getting good reviews and is said to really benefit from the 3D makeover, but I never end up playing racing games as much as I intend to. Rayman 3D is also tempting because I played Rayman 2 on the N64 and loved it (and never beat it) but I also have a hard time supporting such a lazy launch title....then again, it's effectively only $5.
SOMEBODY MAKE THIS DECISION FOR ME.
For the love of God, is no one reading my praise for Ghost Recon?
I ended up buying PilotWings, PES, Ghost Recon, Ridge Racer, and Madden.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Oblivion on March 27, 2011, 03:16:40 AM
When you buy a Madden game, the value of your opinion usually goes down.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on March 27, 2011, 03:28:27 AM
I think you're confusing buying Madden with being a dick to someone for liking a game that you don't.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Razorkid on March 27, 2011, 08:29:08 AM
So because I pre-ordered my system and Pilotwings on amazon I can pick up another launch title for $5...but honestly they all look terrible.
I'm not that into fighting games but SSF4 is obviously the biggest launch title and might be pretty fun. Ridge Racer has also been getting good reviews and is said to really benefit from the 3D makeover, but I never end up playing racing games as much as I intend to. Rayman 3D is also tempting because I played Rayman 2 on the N64 and loved it (and never beat it) but I also have a hard time supporting such a lazy launch title....then again, it's effectively only $5.
SOMEBODY MAKE THIS DECISION FOR ME.
Since you are interested in it, you should pick up Rayman 2. It's a good game despite some complaints and if you have any qualms about value, surely it's worth picking up for $5?
I think you're confusing buying Madden with being a dick to someone for liking a game that you don't.
Touché :)
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Gameboy Freak on March 27, 2011, 06:26:47 PM
Even though I said I was not going to get any of the launch titles because they did not interest me, I went ahead and bought SSFIV on Amazon, after I found out about the $25 promotion when you purchased the 3DS. So the game only cost me $14.99! ;D On top of that you get $10 of credit towards another 3DS game purchase when you buy a 3DS game!
I will finally get my hands on a 3DS when it gets delivered tomorrow!
I did go to Wal-Mart today after work and saw that they had 3 blue 3DS systems and were all out of black ones. They only had like 6 different 3DS games so not much of a variety. Oh and while I was there I went and bought Dragon Quest VI!
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: bosshogx on March 27, 2011, 08:10:23 PM
I bought Super Street Fighter 4, Pilotwings, Steel Diver, and Nintendogs. I'll be getting the four Ubisoft games from my job. I really want the Ghost Recon game.
Title: Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?
Post by: Razorkid on March 27, 2011, 09:19:40 PM
Got my 3DS, a Pull & Go Folio carrier and 5 (!) games today! I'm very happy with my purchases (though Ghost Recon will be mine!)
