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Title: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: NWR_Neal on September 11, 2014, 04:23:00 PM

A number of our staff is buying the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. on 3DS. Here's our thoughts on it as we play it.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/38478/nwrs-smash-diary

With Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U so close, we're gearing up to play as much as humanly possible. Some of us are even getting a head start by playing the Japanese version of the 3DS version, which is due out on September 13 (approximately 11 a.m. ET on September 12).

So get ready to sit down with Neal Ronaghan, Daan Koopman, Danny Bivens, and maybe some more if they cave and buy a Japanese 3DS right now as they analyze and assess their evolving feelings about their playtime with Super Smash Bros. on 3DS. We'll focus on specific characters, certain modes, and even answer your questions if you have any.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: tendoboy1984 on September 11, 2014, 11:53:42 PM

You guys could have gotten the game today if you bought it at certain Japanese shops. I've seen people streaming the full game on Twitch already.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: Shaymin on September 12, 2014, 12:59:22 AM

Neal and Daan are eight to twelve timezones away on average, so they're getting it digitally. I suspect Danny doesn't live in a town where flying gets are an option or that would've been mentioned already.

Logic: It's what's for dinner.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: Leo13 on September 12, 2014, 11:21:26 AM

Thanks Neal Villager sounds like a lot of fun

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: yoshi1001 on September 13, 2014, 03:37:26 PM

I only played one online game yesterday, and it seemed okay, but I'm probably not as astute at noticing things that are off. Then again, since I'm here in the states, perhaps I'd be a better "worst case" scenario, although I wouldn't necessarily be playing at peak times either. I'll have to try a few more online games and see how  things work out.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: Mythtendo on September 13, 2014, 03:45:39 PM

Brawl worked fine online for the first month or two (I played hundreds of games and only had problems twice), it was only after that that online became terrible for some reason.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: the_dan_x on September 14, 2014, 08:55:31 AM

I was playing again today at different times throughout the day here, and it was the same thing. Occasional lag, at one point really bad, but overall, still playable.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: Leo13 on September 14, 2014, 08:57:23 AM

Quote from: The_Dan_x on September 14, 2014, 08:55:31 AM

I was playing again today at different times throughout the day here, and it was the same thing. Occasional lag, at one point really bad, but overall, still playable.

Thanks for the info/heads up. I really appreciate it.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on September 15, 2014, 03:06:33 AM

Warning: Buzz-kill alert!

Am I the only one who can't muster excitement over the 3DS release? I had lots of fun with the Wii U demo at E3, and the 3DS demo wasn't bad, but I'm having a lot of trouble justifying a 3DS game purchase that would effectively become irrelevant in a month or two when the Wii U version is released. It doesn't help that, at least to me, it really does feel like like Nintendo is trying to squeeze more money fans by releasing the 3DS version first--regardless of what explanations Nintendo and Sakurai may have given.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: Adrock on September 15, 2014, 08:03:39 AM

Those are fair points. I'd even entertain going a step further and saying Nintendo is trying to squeeze more money out of fans by releasing a 3DS version at all. Nintendo knows its fanbase. Releasing the 3DS version first certainly helps that version, but many fans are buying both and would buy both even if Nintendo switched the release dates. Personally, I'm buying both so I can play my brother who is no longer local and does not own a Wii U. This is the only scenario in which I'd consider the 3DS version a priority purchase rather than something I'd pick up down the road on sale or used. Had there been no 3DS version, I wouldn't be asking for one.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: Luigi Dude on September 15, 2014, 10:14:00 AM

The 3DS version is mostly being made with Japan in mind.  The home console market is dying over there and Smash Bros is the only major series they have that hasn't been on a handheld yet.  This is the one place where Mario Kart DS sold better then Mario Kart Wii, so I'm sure they want to see just how popular a handheld version of Smash Bros can be since every other series they have does much better on handhelds in Japan, even the ones that benefit more from a home console.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: Fatty The Hutt on September 15, 2014, 11:05:35 AM

Quote from: TheYoungerPlumber on September 15, 2014, 03:06:33 AM

Warning: Buzz-kill alert!

Am I the only one who can't muster excitement over the 3DS release? I had lots of fun with the Wii U demo at E3, and the 3DS demo wasn't bad, but I'm having a lot of trouble justifying a 3DS game purchase that would effectively become irrelevant in a month or two when the Wii U version is released. It doesn't help that, at least to me, it really does feel like like Nintendo is trying to squeeze more money fans by releasing the 3DS version first--regardless of what explanations Nintendo and Sakurai may have given.

I felt exactly the same way. The 3DS version demo during E3 (played it at a Best Buy) was boring and confusing. The 3DS version up until now has not excited me at all.
But, I have been playing the heck out of the new demo version out on the e-shop and I have fallen hard. I love the single player and the local multi. I am sold. I recognize the risk that once the Wii U version comes along I will not care as much but I am hopeful that the unique modes and aspects of the 3DS version, as well as the connectivity with the Wii U version, will keep me playing on my commute and in bed and such like.
I hope the 3DS demo charms you as much as it has me.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: Leo13 on September 15, 2014, 11:11:06 AM

I'm torn! I had planned to shun the 3DS one and buy Wii U only because I mostly play Nintendo with my wife and kids which means I'd have to buy 1 copy on Wii U or 4 copies on 3DS.
Then I started playing the demo and quickly wanted to go pre-order it.
At this point I'm glad I didn't pre-order it, but I'm still considering it.
I'm such a sucker.

Title: Re: NWR's Smash Diary
Post by: famicomplicated on September 18, 2014, 12:30:47 AM

sf

Quote from: TheYoungerPlumber on September 15, 2014, 03:06:33 AM

Warning: Buzz-kill alert!
Am I the only one who can't muster excitement over the 3DS release?

I was totally in your boat until I played the demo! But as you may have heard (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/famicast/38519/famicast-40-smash-back), I've totally turned around and can't get enough!
Maybe it was filling a need nobody asked for (play Smash anywhere) but it does such an amazing job you start to find excuses to play at times and places you never would have thought of playing Smash (train, car, relative's house which doesn't have a console etc).


Please to try and be enjoying GET!