Topic: No multiplayer but we're expected to pay full price?

[UncleBob]

Not to derail this thread into a flame war, but Genesis Aladdin is way better than SNES Aladdin.

Wayforward Remake with SNES & Genesis levels, please.

[ShyGuy]

Guess what? Arkham City Origins is $10 cheaper on the Wii U. $50 vs $60.

http://kotaku.com/multiplayer-free-wii-u-version-of-batman-arkham-origin-1411326454

[Sarail]

I'm fine with that. I'd never touch the multiplayer anyway. Bring it, Batman.

[nickmitch]

Being $10 cheaper might make me buy it, even after not playing much of Arkham City.

[EasyCure]

I'm the exact opposite, the discounted price and the amount of fun I had playing Arkham City would bump this up to at least an impulse near day 1 purchase.

Really the only thing holding me back is fact that Wind Waker will be out soon. I don't know why I feel the need to replay this in HD, but I must.

[BranDonk Kong]

Wind Waker HD is already out, bro. eShop.

[EasyCure]

Yeah I know but I'd rather buy the disc, call me old fashion.

[Ian Sane]

A $10 cut for a less featured version is the best I think we can expect and it certainly is a nicer gesture than just charging the same price.  But as I own a PS3, I would never get the Wii U version unless it was my only option.  $10 isn't THAT much of a difference where it would move my purchase towards the Wii version.  $20?  Now it's something I would consider.  Having the "better" version of the game is worth $10 to me and it's the similar price point for "Collector's Editions" and such with extra doodads.  Surely someone who will pay a little extra for an art book or key chain or whatever would also pay extra for a more fully featured version, particularly when that version isn't a premium but rather the usual price.

This will sell to Wii U-only owners but not so much to anyone else.  The Wii U is fully capable of online games so it shouldn't be missing the feature to begin with.  And even with a discount it is not in Nintendo's best interest to have the Wii U versions of games be seen as lesser budget versions.  Not that it matters to the third party but Nintendo shouldn't be okay with this.

[NeoStar9X]

Glad they cut the price. Seriously it was the smart thing to do. Otherwise they would have simply alienated the customer base I think. The lack of multiplayer is bad enough but to be charged the same price for less content that isn't going to be added is crazy and downright insulting.

[Ceric]

Or I could wait oh... 3 months maybe and get it for a Song off of Steam.

[ShyGuy]

Or I could wait oh... 3 months maybe and get it for a Song off of Steam.

Can't you say that about 90% of games?

[Ceric]

Or I could wait oh... 3 months maybe and get it for a Song off of Steam.

Can't you say that about 90% of games?

And I do.

That's why Nintendo as a console is something I have because of all the exclusives.

[Phil]

This makes me lean towards the Wii U version, as I don't care for (or want) multiplayer in single player-focused titles. It's a waste of resources that could go into further polishing the single player experience. I hope the version comes out well and runs as well as Arkham City - Armored Edition did.

[ShyGuy]

Or I could wait oh... 3 months maybe and get it for a Song off of Steam.

Can't you say that about 90% of games?

And I do.

That's why Nintendo as a console is something I have because of all the exclusives.

Then what's the point of saying it now? why not wait 3 years and pick it up for $5 on ebay? Then you can have the physical copy.

Why not just watch the cutscenes on Youtube and use the free time to volunteer at an animal shelter?

[Ceric]

Or I could wait oh... 3 months maybe and get it for a Song off of Steam.

Can't you say that about 90% of games?

And I do.

That's why Nintendo as a console is something I have because of all the exclusives.

Then what's the point of saying it now? why not wait 3 years and pick it up for $5 on ebay? Then you can have the physical copy.

Why not just watch the cutscenes on Youtube and use the free time to volunteer at an animal shelter?

I rather have Digital because it doesn't take physical space in my house.
No animal shelter near and if this is like the first game that wouldn't really be that great.
Honestly, its more of a statement about my experience with the first game that I found to be a more Polished Other M that went to long.