Post by: Boffo on February 07, 2003, 10:58:34 PM
Edit: The original title to this thread was GIVE ME MARIO KART OR GIVE ME DEATH!
Post by: There go your hi-scores on February 07, 2003, 11:16:16 PM
)so it should be out in the USA soon too!!!
Post by: Stealthy Warrior on February 07, 2003, 11:40:43 PM
Post by: Bishman on February 07, 2003, 11:46:43 PM
Mario Kart
Heard that Mario 128 will use the Pikmin engine.
Post by: Game_Freak on February 08, 2003, 12:17:52 AM
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Originally posted by: Stealthy Warrior
Actually, the death thing made it intriguing. The simple fact that you're willing to die if the game is not released is moving. Also, I'd like to see you put your money where your mouth is, so here's hoping it gets pushed back.
Yeah, and when you kill yourself could you try to do it in style. Perhaps you could dress up as a bird and try to "fly" off a cliff. Or if you wanted to die painfully you could staple your genital(s) to a traintrack and wait for a train to come passed, and then (assuming your still alive) jump in a volcano that's erupting while listening to Celine Dion on some headphones.Anyway, Mario Kart was a huge seller on N64, it sold over 5 million copies in the US alone! I remember reading somewhere that Miyamoto said he couldn't show a single screenshot of Mario Kart GC because it would reveal a new aspect of the gameplay. Ill find a link if you want, but i cant be bothered right now...
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on February 08, 2003, 12:33:06 AM
Ive yet to meet any gamer who didnt love Mario Kart 64/SNES.
Its not like im expecting every PS2 or Xbox owner to a GCN coz of Mario Kart, but, with the near irresistible GCN 2003 lineup and Mario Kart im sure GCN will become the alternative choice to those who can afford it.
Before you bash me to death, this is my opinion, perhaps slightly exxagerated and not to be perceived as a fact
Post by: jme on February 08, 2003, 12:45:17 AM
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Originally posted by: Bishman
Heard that Mario 128 will use the Pikmin engine.
Mario 128 was an early gamecube technical demo to show that 128 sprites could be on the screen each doing their own thing while keeping a constant framerate. The mario 128 tech. demo was the "wireframe" design for Pikmin. Shiggy already said that. A long time ago.
But I'll keep the rumor mill going.
I heard from a Nintendo Rep. that at this years E3 Nintendo will announce a release date for a game they haven't let anyone know they were working on, and it will be out by the end of the year for a worldwide release. The game? Duck Hunt Championship.
That's right, a new duck hunt. And it even comes bundled with a light gun in either Black Indigo Platinum or Spice. It will also support up to 4 players and a trophy system. Players may even be able to unlock a Nintendo classic as a reward.
Post by: G¹ddyGoldenG¹bblets on February 08, 2003, 12:51:34 AM
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Originally posted by: Bishman
Heard that Mario 128 will use the Pikmin engine.
Mario 128 was an early gamecube technical demo to show that 128 sprites could be on the screen each doing their own thing while keeping a constant framerate. The mario 128 tech. demo was the "wireframe" design for Pikmin. Shiggy already said that. A long time ago.
But I'll keep the rumor mill going.
I heard from a Nintendo Rep. that at this years E3 Nintendo will announce a release date for a game they haven't let anyone know they were working on, and it will be out by the end of the year for a worldwide release. The game? Duck Hunt Championship.
That's right, a new duck hunt. And it even comes bundled with a light gun in either Black Indigo Platinum or Spice. It will also support up to 4 players and a trophy system. Players may even be able to unlock a Nintendo classic as a reward.
LOL I highly doubt that,but it's a fun idea.
I've been waiting a long time for a new Mario Kart.
I hope it's great.
Post by: KirbySStar on February 08, 2003, 02:00:23 AM
Post by: Boffo on February 08, 2003, 02:23:45 AM
Post by: ShanD on February 08, 2003, 04:12:36 AM
Post by: egman on February 08, 2003, 04:18:00 AM
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Despite its less 'Mature' theme Mario Kart will boost GCN sales so badly its unbelievable.
Ive yet to meet any gamer who didnt love Mario Kart 64/SNES.
Its not like im expecting every PS2 or Xbox owner to a GCN coz of Mario Kart, but, with the near irresistible GCN 2003 lineup and Mario Kart im sure GCN will become the alternative choice to those who can afford it.
Before you bash me to death, this is my opinion, perhaps slightly exxagerated and not to be perceived as a fact
That may be your opinion, but I have seen for myself that there is demand for Mario Kart. Last night I was getting a birthday gift for my brother at Circuit City. I was thumbing through the Gamecube section and overheard two girls there who were actually looking for Mario Kart for GC. They left before I could tell them that it's not out but it's on its way. Hopefully Nintendo isn't loosing a lot sales over this kind of thing.
Although this is just one experince, I think it is truly telling. These girls didn't look like hardcore gamers (I could be wrong though), so I feel that Mario Kart may turn out do more good to Gamecube than what we may have thought SMS, MP, or even what LOZ:WW may do (Wind Waker may make some heads turn, however. It certainly had the attention of a few customers while I played the demo last night).
Nintendo needs to get this game out as fast as possible, because like you, I'm beginning to think that this may be the system seller that they have been hoping for.
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on February 08, 2003, 09:40:04 AM
But I have yet to meet the person who says, Mario Kart isnt fun. I mean, its a game I could make my mom or little sis play, but all my 'cool' friends would want me to bring my GCN over to play Mario Kart
They must make this online, allthough im not sure if I need it, it adds to its incredible value especially for people who have no friends and live in a cottage
Post by: SsSteveK on February 08, 2003, 11:44:23 AM
Post by: Toolvana on February 08, 2003, 01:23:50 PM
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Originally posted by: jme
Mario 128 was an early gamecube technical demo to show that 128 sprites could be on the screen each doing their own thing while keeping a constant framerate.
The 128 Mario's in that tech demo were not "sprites", they were polygonal.
Mario Kart with internet/lan play would be so great. I can hardly imagine how fun that would be.
Post by: Matt on February 08, 2003, 01:35:52 PM
Post by: MarioFoxZelda on February 08, 2003, 01:47:10 PM
Post by: Cerberus on February 08, 2003, 02:19:21 PM
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Originally posted by: jmeQuote
Originally posted by: BishmanI heard from a Nintendo Rep. that at this years E3 Nintendo will announce a release date for a game they haven't let anyone know they were working on, and it will be out by the end of the year for a worldwide release. The game? Duck Hunt Championship.
That's right, a new duck hunt. And it even comes bundled with a light gun in either Black Indigo Platinum or Spice. It will also support up to 4 players and a trophy system. Players may even be able to unlock a Nintendo classic as a reward.
A free lightgun? Sweet. It better be $30-$40 though because 50 dollars is too much to ask for if you're playing a Duck Hunt game.
Wouldn't it be cool if Mario Kart: GCN will connect to the Super Circuit game for GBA? (But what would be the use for it connecting to the GC?)
Post by: Rancid Planet on February 08, 2003, 03:50:15 PM
I just hope that it lives up to our bloated expectations. For as little as this franchise is hyped it is surely beloved by most ALL gamers.
As for that Duck Hunt story, it's doubtful, but a lightgun eh? hmmm...Hogan's Alley CUBED! YEAH!!
Post by: Kulock on February 08, 2003, 03:51:37 PM
And yes, online, leaning a little more toward the SNES and GBA's style than the N64 style, and just... kick-arse. Got to love the Bowser's Castle stages. I like the idea of the frog suit powerup, water was always a hinderance in previous Mario Kart games...
Oh, one question, IGN's "Games of 2003" article mentioned offhand that the Mario Kart promo video (which I just think they mocked up, like the Zelda video, not a true representation of the game) was shown off first at E3 2002, wasn't it shown off far earlier than that, at E3 2001 before the console was even released?
Post by: dolphin558 on February 08, 2003, 04:07:39 PM
Post by: jme on February 08, 2003, 06:25:55 PM
I WAS COMPLETLY LYING. As I said I was feeding the "rumor mill" You know, creating rumors just to see what kind of response it gets. How do you think most of the rumors started? Somebody posts "Yo, I heard blah blah blah about blah blah game. It's off da hook" and other people join in and post on other boards "Yeah I heard blah blah" It's ridiculous and I was making a point.
Obviously no one got it.
Post by: Lucent97 on February 08, 2003, 09:16:03 PM
Played super Circuit for like 2 months straight .... and will be used a test for my GBA SP (g'bye next month :evil
Post by: Boffo on February 09, 2003, 02:29:08 AM
Post by: Boffo on February 27, 2003, 05:43:44 PM
http://www.ningc.com/news.php?article=2085
Post by: KrazyJ1098 on February 27, 2003, 06:19:49 PM
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Originally posted by: Boffo
Mario Kart will be at E3
http://www.ningc.com/news.php?article=2085
thats what miyamoto said in his interview in europe.
Post by: Super Mekman on February 28, 2003, 04:11:54 AM
I've been looking forward to the new Mario Kart though ever since I downloaded the short and unrevealing demo clip of the game.
All I want is Mario Kart in full 3D and that's what I'll be getting.
Amen!
Post by: Boffo on March 01, 2003, 04:45:30 PM
http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/news/0,10870,2911878-3,00.html
about halfway down
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 01, 2003, 04:58:28 PM
Post by: Mario on March 02, 2003, 12:35:38 AM
TEH INNOVATIVE!
Post by: Fuego on March 04, 2003, 01:30:24 PM
I just hope they give a release date soon!!, it would make my anxiety go down a lil at least, haha :-)
Post by: babble on March 04, 2003, 02:38:31 PM
Gimme!
Post by: JSR on March 04, 2003, 03:55:33 PM
Post by: Boffo on March 04, 2003, 07:42:03 PM
Wouldn't it be interesting to be able to save a profile that you could load immediately. It could keep your stats like it saves wins and losses and maybe even have awards. Kind of like Timesplitters 2. After every race it would show a few awards depending on how you raced.
Examples:
1. "maniac driver award"
2. "most dishonourable" winning at the last minute
3. "thief"
And also keep score of the number of each item that you could look at in options..statistics or something.
Examples:
1. number of shells fired - when you get 5000 or some ridiculous number you get a Shell Shocker award or something
2. number of lightnings
3. number of stars
etc. etc.
If you've ever played Timesplitters 2 you'll know exactly what i'm talking about.
Post by: CrYpTiC on March 05, 2003, 07:28:05 AM
Mario
Luigi
Princess
Toad
Bowser
Wario
Sonic
Knuckles
Yoshi
Then Hidden Characters
Tails
Donkey Kong (I dont know the whole Rare thing so I dont know if he can be in the game or not)
Koopa Troopa
Baby Bowser
White Yoshi (Maybe the fastest guy in the game but very hard to control, he looks cool too with sunglases
)Wart (that would come out of nowhere)
Shyguy
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 05, 2003, 07:49:15 AM
), and a NINTENDO character for the other...none of this sonic crap (and no waluigi 
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Post by: EL Pollo DIablos on March 05, 2003, 08:53:17 AM
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Donkey Kong (I dont know the whole Rare thing so I dont know if he can be in the game or not
Why not, DK is a character from Nintedno and did u see rare working on Mario Kart??
Then there isyouranswer.
But I was thinking about online...
I just realised that it will be veryveyr veryhard to win.
Everyone shooting shields and lightning and stuff.
I hope that the comp doesnt screw u again ( like when u got a boost the comp would just catch up,and lightning when they were small they would be big in 3 secs when they were overrun.).
El Pollo Diablos
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on March 05, 2003, 10:07:54 AM
All I want is the unbeatable Fun of Mario Kart. The incredible Mutliplayer fun and 16:9 support(same goes for Starfox Armada).
Of course convinient graphics are good, but even with crappy graphics id buy the game.
Mario Kart is much better than Diddy Kong Racing even though DK Racing had plane/hover and tons more levels. But wasnt near as fun.
I loved DK racing, but I loved Mario Kart 64 ten times more. Mario Kart is the best Kart racer (its really the inventor too) and DK must be the second best. The next competition must be miles away.
Post by: KirbySStar on March 05, 2003, 01:08:17 PM
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new characters shouldnt be an issue...i only want two more characters...one HAS to be Koopa Troopa(of course
AMEN!!! Koopa Troopa must come back. Everyone knows he was the best racer on Super Mario Kart.
Post by: Locke Cole on March 05, 2003, 01:22:27 PM
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Originally posted by: EL Pollo DIablosQuote
Donkey Kong (I dont know the whole Rare thing so I dont know if he can be in the game or not
Why not, DK is a character from Nintedno and did u see rare working on Mario Kart??
Then there isyouranswer.
But I was thinking about online...
I just realised that it will be veryveyr veryhard to win.
Everyone shooting shields and lightning and stuff.
I hope that the comp doesnt screw u again ( like when u got a boost the comp would just catch up,and lightning when they were small they would be big in 3 secs when they were overrun.).
El Pollo Diablos
The comp never screwed you Pollo. Nintendo designed a system to raise the odds of you getting a good item when you were in 6th, 7th, and 8th place. The odds got better depending on how far back you were. And with the boost thing, Nintendo designed that so you wouldn't be too far ahead of the competetion. Anyways I don't really care if the next game is online beacause all the others were great without it too. I mean online would be a improvement but wouldn't make or break the game.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 05, 2003, 03:11:23 PM
In fact, screw Mario Kart, I want a new Sonic Drift, Sega!
Post by: MikeHrusecky on March 06, 2003, 07:04:26 PM
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Post by: Sean on March 06, 2003, 07:35:47 PM
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GS: What about online possibilities for the game?
SM: We've been conducting online experiments with Mario Kart for quite some time. This time around, we've looked at it, and I still feel that [the kind of experience Mario Kart delivers] would be very difficult to pull off online.
The initial post elsewhere said that Miyamoto said that bugs, etc. kept them from making the game online.
What Shig says here is completely different. This is his way of saying that the game doesn't belong online, and that is by no means the same as saying it's difficult for them to technically make it an online game.
The Great Infernal Monkey writes:
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In fact, screw Mario Kart, I want a new Sonic Drift, Sega!
I actually really had a lot of fun with Sonic-R on the Sega Saturn. If only the pop-up hadn't been 2 1/2 inches from your characters foot as you ran, it would've been truly brilliant! I kid, I kid! Good game.
Post by: Tael on March 06, 2003, 10:23:02 PM
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What Shig says here is completely different. This is his way of saying that the game doesn't belong online, and that is by no means the same as saying it's difficult for them to technically make it an online game.
Yeah, the more I think about it, the more I'm agreeing with that decision. Mario Kart is too fast-paced, and with the internet being quite unreliable (packet loss, lag) online play wouldn't work, despite how good anyone thinks network code and prediction is. Imagine this: you slide round a corner, ready to shoot a red shell at another player, and you get hit by lag. The other player manages to get away, and you've lost your chance, and may have skidded off the track because you couldn't stop the turn while you were lagging.
Also, online will never replicate the same feeling you get sitting next to the person who you're battling against.
Post by: Hybrid Hunter on March 07, 2003, 02:06:37 AM
Post by: Super Mekman on March 07, 2003, 03:50:17 AM
Do I want to share all of my experience with the world?
Would I have to to fully enjoy it?
A game being online does not make it better, nor does a game that has had multiplayer in the past need to be online today.
Mario Kart is simply race. It's a simple experience.
A true online game is a game like Pokemon were one would get their moneys worth off a subscription.
(Leveling up Pokemon to suprise online oponents with well thought out battle strategies and thousands of options for online players just from the pokemon and their abilities alone.)
And of course no other current system can link like this: GBA-->GC-->Online
Online and extras to keeps players busy would dilute the whole Mario Kart experience.
(I heard some folks in the past asking for custom Karts and such) I'm almost certain those folk are truly asking for a different racing title entirely.
Mario Kart online would not have the same impact as it would as a personal experience.
Thank goodness. Save it for another racing game a GT or Apex clone perhaps.
(also I read:
http://www.the-magicbox.com/game030203.htm
that the English translation is already done for MK. I just want to say "Thank you Nintendo!" Since I've complained about lateness in their releases in the past).
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on March 07, 2003, 05:20:30 AM
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that the English translation is already done for MK. I just want to say "Thank you Nintendo!" Since I've complained about lateness in their releases in the past).
And how much translation would that be?
Mario Kart translation seems like nothing, like a weeks job max.
I currently still dont see online in the console world, I havent tried Xbox Live yet so I can judge, but still, I just dont see it nor need it.
Post by: dmcollin on March 07, 2003, 07:02:05 AM
On the comment that someone wish nintendo could reduce lag; lag has very little to do with nintendo. Lag is general latency of the internet and all of the hops and routers along the internet. Yes, nintendo might be able to wright a better netcode for a game which uses less bandwidth but that would only matter a little with dialup connections.
Post by: Super Mekman on March 07, 2003, 08:39:37 AM
Post by: Fuego on March 07, 2003, 02:37:39 PM
Post by: Playboy Advance on March 07, 2003, 03:18:52 PM
Now, about these innovations... Shigeru was comparing them to Animal Crossing in an interview a while ago. I cannot begin to fathom what he's doing with Mario Kart. I'm hoping for more interactive, "krazy" tracks. Here's some of my ideas:
Donkey Kong Construction Track: Race through the construction site from the original DK Arcade! Zig-zag though the first level-ish design of the track (without latters, obviously) while barrels are rolling at you! It's hard explaining it on a message board, but it has the potential to be pretty cool if Nintendo got it right.
Pipe Land Track: Sort of like that Yoshi Cliff track on the 64, where there are tons of ways to get to the goal, but you have to find a good route. Some pipes will let you enter and exit, while those plant dudes will pop out of the bad pipes.
Super Mario Bros. 1 Track: I really liked the old school look of the Super Mario Bros. 1 stage in Smash Bros. Melee. I think it'd be cool if Nintendo could do something like that in the next Mario Kart.
Cloud Track: Now, all the Mario's usually have some sort of sky level in them, right? We need one in Mario Kart too! I would love to race on some clouds, a curvy rainbow, or even those busy (or buzzy?) beetles from SMB3! So much potential.
Castle Courtyard Track: One of those easy, first time levels. A circular track around the castle for the most part, but at one point, you'd bust into the castle and raise in a hall for a little bit.
I'll stop there, though I have a ton more track ideas. I think Nintendo should also include the 'old' 64 tracks in there for bonus stages (unlockable like in Smash Melee). Also, throw in a few non-looping tracks. Have a checkpoint at 3 different spots on a super long track. Bring back coins while you're at it Nintendo! Also, customization of the Karts would be cool. I originally posted this idea in the GA Forums. Collect a certain amount of coins to buy stuff for your Kart. Like, Nintendo-ish bumper stickers. Toad with a "The Princess is in another Castle!" sticker is hilarious. Wario with a "Have a rotten day" sticker would equally rock.
Lastly, NO SEGA OR NON-MARIO CHARACTERS! It's M-A-R-I-O Kart for a reason!
Post by: Super Mekman on March 07, 2003, 05:30:26 PM
Instead of flooding their system with online games it's very likely that Nintendo would try to offer unique content, something only they can provide. Something like Pokemon or Animal Crossing (if either were to be online).
Not just tossing out a pretty basic racer and dressing it up for online, while people can find games like this with more invloving content and more interesting options, not only on other systems but on the PC.
Post by: KrazyJ1098 on March 07, 2003, 06:38:25 PM
Post by: Kellk on March 10, 2003, 06:36:12 AM
I'm sympathetic to Nintendo's stance that it's not smart from a business standpoint at this time. That's fine, and I suppose it's more my loss than theirs when it comes to my buying predilections. However, as the trend towards online continues, and more and more people like me begin to expect an online component as as standard option, they'll sell less games.
I was really looking forward to Mario Kart. Now, if I get it at all, I'll get it used.
Man, I really hope AC2 has a true online component. I don't want it to be an MMOG, just a simpler way of communicating with friends.
Post by: sequoia on March 10, 2003, 08:22:11 AM
Post by: EL Pollo DIablos on March 11, 2003, 01:28:36 AM
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The comp never screwed you Pollo. Nintendo designed a system to raise the odds of you getting a good item when you were in 6th, 7th, and 8th place.
I never said anuything about that. Dont you think I never realised that. I mean that with lightning the comp regenrates in 3sec and u in 6 secs. Except when u are next to the comp then it plays fair.
El Pollo Diablos.
Post by: Boffo on March 30, 2003, 01:40:44 AM
I'd also like to see LAN capability. If you could hook up 2 gamecubes and 2 tvs up and play 8 players in one place, that would be decent enough.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 30, 2003, 02:35:46 AM
I can feel it.
Post by: Michael8983 on March 30, 2003, 04:52:42 AM
You'll find yourself racing Kirby on a Dreamland course with a new Star Rod power-up or something. It could be really cool. Actually, my theory is that Kirby game ("Air Ride") Hal showed off a while ago was actually Mario Kart in disguise. I just find it hard to believe Nintendo would actually let Hal make a Kirby game so similar to Mario Kart. It just wouldn't make sense. I think showing off "Air Ride" was just Hal's way off showing off Mario Kart without anyone knowing and at E3 the truth will be revealed.
I know a lot of people will freak out over the idea, but I also get the feeling the game will be cel-shaded and this is the change Miyamoto was referring to when he said he couldn't show screenshots. The original MK was a very cartoonish game and IMO the more realistic style of the N64 sequel just didn't fit and kind of detracted from the light-heartedness of the game. So I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo decided to go back to the SNES style with the help of cel-shaded graphics.
As for online play. I don't think it's needed and probably won't be included. LAN support might be cool though. I doubt a lot of people would take advantage of it though.
Post by: TOY on March 30, 2003, 05:53:09 AM
TOY
Post by: Hostile Creation on March 30, 2003, 07:29:15 AM
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Post by: mouse_clicker on March 30, 2003, 09:37:07 AM
Higher difficulty settings on most games almost always favor the computer and give them special advantages- it's what makes them so difficult. Good AI, like in fighting games, is one factor, but I'm almsot certain that in games with super hard difficulties (leve 9 cpu's in SSBM, Legendary in Halo, etc) actually favor the computer and give them advantages while they put you at a disadvantage, which makes it even harder to win.
Post by: Boffo on March 31, 2003, 02:17:05 PM
http://www.nintendonow.com/news/281.html
Mario
Luigi
Peach
Yoshi
Toad
Dr. Mario
Baby Mario
Daisy
Professor E. Gadd
Donkey Kong
Diddy
Dixie
Bowser
Baby Bowser
Wario
Waluigi
King Boo
Koopa the Quick
Shy Guy
Goomba
Big Boo
Birdo
Larry Koopa
Morton Koopa Jr.
Wendy O. Koopa
Iggy Koopa
Roy Koopa
Lemmy Koopa
Ludwig von Koopa
Plum
Post by: Caterkiller on March 31, 2003, 02:46:42 PM
Post by: Boffo on March 31, 2003, 02:48:35 PM
Post by: Boffo on March 31, 2003, 03:31:58 PM
Interview with Satoru Iwata talks about LAN capability in Mario Kart.
Post by: Clonester on March 31, 2003, 03:59:14 PM
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Post by: MickeyD on March 31, 2003, 04:44:44 PM
Post by: CrYpTiC on March 31, 2003, 04:44:55 PM
Online play would be awesome and I don't believe it would be laggy. Maybe every once in a while but nothing you can't handle, and if you don't want to play online don't, it's just an option for us gamers that do. I am hoping for online play because computer AI is never really that great.
Post by: Michael8983 on March 31, 2003, 08:17:53 PM
I wonder if there will be more than eight racers at once in the new game.
There are a few characters I'm definitly glad to see. Dr Mario is my favorite character in Smash Bros and I've loved Baby Bowser since I first saw him in SMW2:YI. Getting Diddy and Dixie along with DK is also great. I think from now on, the newer Kongs will be treated as true Nintendo mascots and be included in these types of games. Rare really screwed up the Kongs during the N64 days and I'm looking forward to Nintendo restoring them to their former glory. A lot of people don't seem to like Waluigi but I personally think it's great for Luigi to have an evil twin like Mario does. Plus the guy was hilarious in Mario Tennis.
The best additions by far are the Koopa Kids though. I've been waiting forever to see them again.
The characters I'm not sure about are E Gadd who was kind of enjoyable in LM but just doesn't seem like a Mario character, the random baddies like the Goomba and Shyguy, and wasn't Plum just some stupid character created for Mario Golf? Why is she in the game? I guess maybe they just wanted another female character. There are a lot of girls who like Mario Kart afterall.
Post by: Wesisapie on March 31, 2003, 08:58:28 PM
Post by: FFantasyFX on March 31, 2003, 08:59:42 PM
While I hate to rain on anyone's parade, I'm almost positive that the list of characters on NintendoNow is bunk. I'd be truly surprised if their list turned out to be anything but a fraud.
Edit: Wesisapie -- No, to my understanding Nintendo got the rights to everything in the Donkey Kong universe -- including the stuff that Rare created.
Post by: Mingesium on March 31, 2003, 09:00:05 PM
Post by: CrYpTiC on April 01, 2003, 12:54:20 PM
Mario
Luigi
Wario
Bowser
Princess
Yoshi
Koopa Troopa
Toad
Shyguy
Waluigi
Boo
That sounds more realistic to me. I don't want a gigantic cast with a bunch of low named Mario characters. I can't wait for a screen shot...I know this game is going to rock.
Post by: manunited4eva22 on April 01, 2003, 12:59:44 PM
Post by: Boffo on April 01, 2003, 01:42:55 PM
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Originally posted by: CrYpTiC
Yeah I would have to also say that list doesn't sound just right. Including ALL the koopa kids is just something Nintendo won't do. I'm guessing around 12 characters who will be...
That sounds more realistic to me. I don't want a gigantic cast with a bunch of low named Mario characters.
Didn't SSBM have about 25 characters? Why is 30 so difficult to believe?
Mario Kart 64: 8 players
Mario Tennis: 16 players
SSBM: ~25 players
Mario Kart GC: 30 players?
Seems pretty reasonable to me.
Post by: Fonzerelli on April 01, 2003, 11:53:34 PM
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Originally posted by: KirbySStar
Do we get to kill the dog this time?
Hahaha
Ill buy the game just for that :-)
Post by: Fonzerelli on April 02, 2003, 12:53:03 AM
Nintendo own all of the Donkey Kong, Star Fox and other charecters derived from the nintendo franchise.
Rare own all Killer Instinct, Conker , Banjo, PD and Rare's other original creations.
Post by: Boffo on April 02, 2003, 01:16:45 PM
Nintendonow confirmed that both the Character List and the LAN/Online interview were both April Fool's Jokes, but not by them, by Gamecubecafe.
Post by: zumpiez on April 02, 2003, 07:37:58 PM
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Originally posted by: manunited4eva22
The idea of having to have an extra GC is well to put it nicely BullSh**. I have no problem renting a computer or two for the weekend, but rent a gamecube, ya right.
You're joking, right?
Post by: Boffo on April 03, 2003, 04:04:30 AM
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Originally posted by: manunited4eva22
The idea of having to have an extra GC is well to put it nicely BullSh**. I have no problem renting a computer or two for the weekend, but rent a gamecube, ya right.
You're joking, right?
Remember, all that was an April Fool's Day Joke too. We have no idea how/if LAN will be implemented.
Post by: nonjagged on April 03, 2003, 06:41:49 AM
In fact at E3 2003 no Nintendo games will have Online components.
I am also not stress that Mario Karts will have a huge lineup of characters simular to that of Smash Brothers Melee.
I am also not stress that Mario Karts will be cel-shaded. This has not been confirmed but IMO becuase F-Zero and the NEC developed Racer have futuristic and or semi-realistic comic or futuristic realistic graphics, its common that Nintendo spreads out the art directions of games in the same genre.
Basically Mario Karts and F-Zero will offer variety. In particular for Mario Karts I would love to see some very cool smoke effects simular to that cartoon style in Wind Waker. Those spaghetti-sparks in F-Zero dont appeal to me they are distracting and ugly.
I played through F-Zero X (N64) recently after overdosing on XG3 (GCN) and they are very different games.
XG3 is quite intense while FZX is relaxing.
Wonder how much improved F-Zero GC and XG4 will be as both franchises are great and scheduled for later this year.
2003 = Year of the Fund Q and Triforce.
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Post by: Boffo on April 16, 2003, 07:57:40 PM
I know this is far from official news but it's interesting anyway. Mario Kart finished? With a release date of July 1st in Europe? Probably not but hey.
Post by: vudu on April 17, 2003, 08:09:23 AM
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Originally posted by: Game_Freak
Anyway, Mario Kart was a huge seller on N64, it sold over 5 million copies in the US alone! I remember reading somewhere that Miyamoto said he couldn't show a single screenshot of Mario Kart GC because it would reveal a new aspect of the gameplay. Ill find a link if you want, but i cant be bothered right now...
i've seen many people comment that these new innovations might include lan capabilities, new characters, new courses, etc. am i the only one who thinks that makes zero sense?
if the new innovation is a new character, post a screen shot that doesn't include that character. new level? don't post shots from that level. customizable karts? don't post any pics of anything but the standard kart. etc.
if it's something that's so big nintendo can't show a single screenshot it's got to be big and it's going to affect gameplay. my thinking is it's got to be something like a different graphical style (more real, less cartoony; or, dare i say it, cel-shaded) or a different perspective (first person instead of third). or (unthinkable ahead) maybe they're ditching the nintendo characters theme and going with generic racers (i know it sounds horrible, but they might think these classic characters is what's giving their system a kiddie image. just a thought.
Post by: vudu on April 17, 2003, 12:15:05 PM
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George Harrison and I played F-Zero - which was pretty darn fun. Damn fast paced, but if that's your thing, you should enjoy it. And a new Mario Kart is indeed in the works - and is currently slated for a November 2003 release. Start salivating now.
thought everyone would like to know. it's not official, but it's as close as you're going to get for now.
Post by: Boffo on April 17, 2003, 12:47:53 PM
http://www.ningc.com/news.php?article=2311
Post by: nolimit19 on April 17, 2003, 07:05:02 PM
that was according to the magicbox....and really annoys me. nintendo needs to grow som bigger balls and just put some of their ish online. 1 online game is hardly focusing....that all i am asking for......
Post by: Nintendo on April 18, 2003, 01:50:57 AM
And we'll all be playing it by the end of the year! SWEET!!! *bows*
Post by: Super Mekman on April 18, 2003, 02:18:16 AM
(tingling tingling tingling, with anticapation for MK on GC, much like a small child on Christmas Eve).
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Post by: Hemmorrhoid on April 19, 2003, 05:12:53 AM
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Originally posted by: dmcollin
Well you can play lan games over the internet. As long as nintendo allows you to plug in ip's manually, includes maybe a match maker program, and allows you to limit the data speed, yeah it is easy to play over the internet. If they don't do that you are going to need a very good internet connection 2000 Mb + dl/ul.
2000mb? 2 GIGS? Which Internet connection is that fast, or am i getting something wrong here?
Post by: GokuSSJ2 on April 19, 2003, 08:15:11 AM
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Post by: Gharakh on April 19, 2003, 10:59:48 AM
considering my cable connects at about .8 Mbps
Post by: Boffo on April 23, 2003, 01:39:47 PM
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Post by: StRaNgE on April 23, 2003, 02:08:07 PM
althought it would be cool if you could select a different kart like that. Maybe a unlockable secret?
Post by: Don'tHate742 on April 23, 2003, 03:18:48 PM
Anyways, I don't know how it will play, I guess i'm going to have to wait and see at E3. They should really have Link in there, though it would look goofy but still cool....
Where the hell is Toad! He is my number 1 rival! Back in the day, my brother and I use to play MK64 and I would always be Yoshi ( Yoshi is the ish) and he would always be Toad. He better be unlockble or I'm going to kick some major ass......
Post by: AJL221893 on April 23, 2003, 03:36:16 PM
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Post by: "Sky" on April 23, 2003, 09:39:57 PM
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Originally posted by: Mario
Is it true that each character has exclusive weapons?
There will be 6 generic items and 8 character exclusive items.
That's why the switching between characters adds a certain amount of depth to the game.
Post by: zerolight on April 23, 2003, 11:31:38 PM
IGN Preview 23rd April
Post by: Gamer1982 on April 24, 2003, 04:12:24 AM
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Originally posted by: zerolight
MK64 was a disappointment, and I'd bet this will be too. Depressing.
IGN Preview 23rd April
I Agree. I havent played it, but it seems to be missing the magic of the original mario kart. It doesn't even look like a Kart game.
Post by: Piposan on April 24, 2003, 04:24:20 AM
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Originally posted by: Gamer1982
I Agree. I havent played it, but it seems to be missing the magic of the original mario kart. It doesn't even look like a Kart game.
How can you even say something like that when you haven't played Mario Kart 64? Please do not pass judgement until you've played the game.
Post by: joshnickerson on April 24, 2003, 04:40:20 AM
I remember listening to this same kind of crap for a year after the first screens of the cel-shaded Zelda was released. For a year, no matter which BBS I went to there was always a 20 page long thread entitled "Kiddy ZeLdA Suxxors!!1". Then when people actually got to play the game they said "Yeah, you know, this isn't actually that bad. I like it!" The same thing happened with Paper Mario and countless other games.
And you know if they had made the game exactly like previous editions, there would be people complaining about how it hasn't changed.
In the immortal words of Cartman: "Stop yer bitchin!"
Post by: hylian sponge on April 24, 2003, 05:27:55 AM
Post by: Nephilim on April 24, 2003, 05:28:38 AM
Mario Kart64 was awsome back in the day, I didnt know 1 person who hated it then.
surprising that all these mario kart64 haters pop up all of a sudden :\
Only thing I dont like from the pics is Diddy kong, he looks like he is baised off the chartoon show and not the rare games
which is kinda sad, cause he look stupid with a long mouth.
anyway cant wait for the proper e3 pics and videos!
Post by: Gamer1982 on April 24, 2003, 05:44:11 AM
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God, I am so sick of this crap! Six screens of a game in development are released, and you've already passed judgement on this game! What are you, Game Informer?Quote
On the flip side, I find it absurd that so many people here seem to be mindlessly praising Nintendo for so much "innovation", when they haven't even played it either. Whatever, we'll see if the game is good when it comes out.
Post by: "Sky" on April 24, 2003, 06:12:50 AM
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Originally posted by: zerolight
What the heck are Nintendo thinking????? Its generally accepted that the SNES and GBA versions of Mario Kart were much much better than the N64 version. Yet what do they give us? A game which is clearly based on the N64 version. Big wide tracks, including those city based ones, and they've even gone as far as to remove the go-karts. What made the original title so much fun was that you raced on pretty tight and twisty go-kart tracks. In 150cc mode it was a challenge to get around the track at full speed and required much hopping and sliding to stay on the track. Battle modes too were an art, with well timed red shell "boomeraning back down the adjacent passage into your opponents path. It was a beautiful balanced game. This was lost in the N64 version, where many tracks lost the sense of speed, tracks were too wide so it took less skill to navigate them, and the battle mode maps were pretty poor in comparison to the playability of the SNES version. Along comes GBA version and is universally acclaimed. It redeems the license. Mario Kart is once again great. All Nintendo needed to do was take the exact same levels and gameplay mechanics, and stretch them up vertically on the z-axis to make them 3d, whilst keeping the dimensions the same. The slap on some nice pretty textures, and bingo.. perfect Mario Kart in a real 3d world instead of pseudo 3D mode 7. Do they? No. They give us a sequel to MK64, and its back to dire arcade racing targetted at kids. All I wanted was full screen 4 player MK from the GBA brought upto date on the GC. That would sell in droves, whereas this, I fear, will not. MK64 was a disappointment, and I'd bet this will be too. Depressing.
IGN Preview 23rd April
Umm... first off... Mario Kart 64 did sell in droves so I can't see how you can claim that this "sequel" wouldn't sell. And many people did actually enjoy Mario Kart 64. Plus I think it's still absurd that such claims can be made from 6 screenshots and the info revealed. Nevertheless yes, I do predict this to be less hectic than the original Mario Kart in terms of track designs, but at the same time I do know that I'll be having a blast with 3 other friends (7 w/ LAN capabilities).
Post by: EggyToast on April 24, 2003, 06:26:06 AM
Every report, including IGN, Gamespot, and more, state 2 characters per cart. Not 2 players.
Unless someone can provide a link stating that one player can drive while another can shoot, I wouldn't believe it. I wouldn't even speculate it, as it would be a really weird setup. As it stands now, 1 player controls 2 characters in 1 kart.
Post by: SriramSiv on April 24, 2003, 07:30:09 AM
Post by: Ninja X on April 24, 2003, 07:57:56 AM
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Originally posted by: EggyToast
For the record, I've been unable to find *any* report *anywhere* stating that it's 2 players per cart.
Every report, including IGN, Gamespot, and more, state 2 characters per cart. Not 2 players.
Unless someone can provide a link stating that one player can drive while another can shoot, I wouldn't believe it. I wouldn't even speculate it, as it would be a really weird setup. As it stands now, 1 player controls 2 characters in 1 kart.
That would be pretty dumb on Nintendo's part. Not giving us co-op when this feature beckons for co-op is just plain idiotic.
Post by: StRaNgE on April 24, 2003, 08:21:58 AM
The other day I broke out the SNES version and after 5 minutes had replaced it with the 64 version.
I am looking forward to the cube version and if it is different as can be and I decide I do not prefer it then I will play the version I prefer, simple as that.
So far it look to be fun, reminds me of that old wacky racers cartoon for some reason.
Post by: Grey Ninja on April 24, 2003, 10:33:46 AM
I rather liked Mario Kart 64, and the Japanese seemed to agree with me. Mario Kart 64 outsold Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Japan.
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Post by: joeamis on April 24, 2003, 11:49:00 AM
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Originally posted by: zerolight
What the heck are Nintendo thinking????? Its generally accepted that the SNES and GBA versions of Mario Kart were much much better than the N64 version. Yet what do they give us? A game which is clearly based on the N64 version. Big wide tracks, including those city based ones, and they've even gone as far as to remove the go-karts. What made the original title so much fun was that you raced on pretty tight and twisty go-kart tracks. In 150cc mode it was a challenge to get around the track at full speed and required much hopping and sliding to stay on the track. Battle modes too were an art, with well timed red shell "boomeraning back down the adjacent passage into your opponents path. It was a beautiful balanced game. This was lost in the N64 version, where many tracks lost the sense of speed, tracks were too wide so it took less skill to navigate them, and the battle mode maps were pretty poor in comparison to the playability of the SNES version. Along comes GBA version and is universally acclaimed. It redeems the license. Mario Kart is once again great. All Nintendo needed to do was take the exact same levels and gameplay mechanics, and stretch them up vertically on the z-axis to make them 3d, whilst keeping the dimensions the same. The slap on some nice pretty textures, and bingo.. perfect Mario Kart in a real 3d world instead of pseudo 3D mode 7. Do they? No. They give us a sequel to MK64, and its back to dire arcade racing targetted at kids. All I wanted was full screen 4 player MK from the GBA brought upto date on the GC. That would sell in droves, whereas this, I fear, will not. MK64 was a disappointment, and I'd bet this will be too. Depressing.
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first of all how is it generally accepted that the snes and gba mario karts are better when they sold millions of copies less than the N64 version?
second- the big wide tracks were made that way so you could use the new powersliding technique properly, and it was a huge step up in gameplay....Seesh did you ever use the powersliding?
third- they did not remove the go karts, they just made different style ones that correspond to the characters.
the new innovation in gameplay is that you control 2 characters...one drives and one uses powerups...
while changing them on the fly, you can get the difference in handling of the cart with the 2nd character and you can switch back and forth to use each of the characters 8 exclusive powerups... the strategy of this new gameplay innovation will make the game amazing...and tons more fun...AND it will require lots of thinking....making it far far far from being a game for kids.... i rest my case...MKGC will be so Amazing i am ready to fly to japan to buy their version... yes fly, not import...this game will be far and away the best GC period!
currently playing waverace blue storm, metroid prime, zeldaWW, nhl 2003, GTA vice city
Post by: WesDawg on April 24, 2003, 12:48:02 PM
Post by: EggyToast on April 24, 2003, 01:09:10 PM
Regarding MK64, I thought it was a huge step up if only because it was more FUN. Sure, the first one felt more like go-kart racing, but the second one was a lot more hectic and varied. In the first one, the CPU karts always stayed in a line, followed the same course, and the order of characters was pretty much the exact same based on which character you selected. Not to mention that battle mode BEGGED for more players and 3D.
And yay, analog stick steering!
Post by: Zelda on April 24, 2003, 01:15:16 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on April 24, 2003, 01:30:18 PM
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And the graphics look terrible.
People these days are really starting to bother me.
The graphics may not be the best on the GameCube, but they are not "terrible". Terrible is Spy Hunter. Go check it out. The whole thing about graphics is really starting to grate on my nerves though. Since when did it matter if the game had an almost indiscernably lower polygon count than another? If the game is fun, just play it.
I really wish people would just stop bitching and go play some games for once.
In fact, I am going to go do that right now.
Post by: Ian Sane on April 24, 2003, 02:08:25 PM
The best way to describe the graphics in Mario Kart is sufficient. Everything is good enough for you to tell what everything is and nothing looks ugly but that's it. It's the bare minimum.
Personally I think it's ridiculous that SSB:M which was practically a launch title still looks better than most of Nintendo's first party efforts.
Post by: Ninja X on April 24, 2003, 02:19:52 PM
Another thing, do not judge how fun something is until you have tried it out.
About the original Mario Kart being more accepted generally compared to Mario Kart 64...Mario Kart 64 is one of the top ten best-selling games in America since the 3-D generation began (N64 and PSX). That says a whole lot.
Post by: EggyToast on April 24, 2003, 03:08:42 PM
You control both characters. Control stick for driving, C-stick for attacking.
It makes sense for them to add another character if they're going to do more with attacking. It didnt' make much sense for a huge shell to just suddenly appear from in front of your kart. And if they want to expand on the attacking idea by letting you attack in any direction, it only makes sense for them to include another character on the kart.
But they're certainly not going to let the CPU control attacking OR driving. They gave you full control of it before; 2 characters doesn't mean they'll act separately.
And I think it'll be a blast that way. I think it'd be awfully boring if I was stuck behind some lame-ass driver who couldn't even run over a powerup.
Post by: Mario on April 24, 2003, 03:28:25 PM
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I rather liked Mario Kart 64, and the Japanese seemed to agree with me. Mario Kart 64 outsold Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Japan.
Japan sales:
Ocarina of Time - 1,450,000
Mario Kart 64 - 1,980,000
US sales:
Ocarina of Time - 3,543,374
Mario Kart 64 - 4,796,480
Post by: mariomeatball on April 24, 2003, 03:39:29 PM
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Post by: joeamis on April 24, 2003, 04:48:39 PM
all i have to say is two things:
1: everyone doomed zelda WW when it was revealed it was cel shaded, and now look at it...
2: Miyamato is in his prime right now... every new idea he has recently is just amazing, so
I think once you get to play the game you might have a complete reversal in opinion...
only time will tell
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Post by: Bloodworth on April 24, 2003, 07:24:37 PM
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The only thing that dissapoints me about this Mario Kart is that they've gotten rid of the karts... I dunno... I guess I just really enjoyed that fact that your only driving go-karts... Still the game will be fantastic though!
I'm really not sure how people are claiming they've gotten rid of karts. Those are karts. They may have customized shells and wheels, but underneath it all, they're still just go-karts.
Post by: Polyethylene on April 24, 2003, 07:40:23 PM
By the way where is Smadte?
Post here man.
Post by: joeamis on April 24, 2003, 07:46:35 PM
actually mario kart was released in December of 1996, while the N64 released on Sept 1996
(goto Gamefaqs.com, goto systems, goto 64dd, goto the faq, the writer lists every game released on the N64 and provides the release date)
i just happened to see that earlier this evening so i thought I'd set things straight...
although I'm not positive he's correct, I remember the days of N64 and I clearly remember it not being a launch title. in fact the N64 had two launch titles...hehehehehe!!! mario 64 and Pilot Wings 64
Post by: Jollus on April 24, 2003, 07:49:42 PM
Man I remember renting MK64, and getting like $20 in late fees. After that I think my folks got it for me as an Xmas gift.
Post by: "Sky" on April 24, 2003, 08:04:49 PM
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Originally posted by: Ninja X
That would be pretty dumb on Nintendo's part. Not giving us co-op when this feature beckons for co-op is just plain idiotic.
Just because it has two characters on a kart does not mean it needs co-op. Besides... it's dull anyways to be the item user as opposed to the driver. It's not idiotic at all.
Post by: Inkwell on April 24, 2003, 08:54:04 PM
There is no doubt the gameplay is going to be there, cause if you think that Nintendo will all of a sudden forget about gameplay when graphics are put first...you should be shot where you stand.
Now with that being said; the problem that I have, Ninetendo should be able to combine the two rather than try to use this "we are focusing on gameplay rather graphics attitude". Like someone pointed out, look a SSB:M that game still impresses me to this very day...
Hey, look at F-Zero that game looks amazing...while moving at 60 fps with 30 cars on screen.
Why can't Nintendo just combine the two together...gameplay (its guaranteed, no complaints here) and graphics (something Nintendo needs to work on, everyone else seems to have a grasp on this)...
Wasn't this the reason the GC was built to do...bring gameplay and great graphics into one home.
Post by: Boffo on April 24, 2003, 10:48:50 PM
Post by: StRaNgE on April 25, 2003, 12:15:09 AM
how can you forget that? 72 dpi on the web and you are concerned about the graphics?
buy the game then come back and bitch then.
Post by: Ninja X on April 25, 2003, 07:01:19 AM
The reason I said co-op is because Nintendo seems to be in a co-op mood with Zelda and the Tingle Tuner as well as Pikmin 2. Seeing two characters on the same cart just yells out co-op, it seems like, but we will have to wait until E3.
Yes, some of you do not like working with another person on the same cart, but for all you know, this could be one option. We know nothing about this game, but I still am standing by my statement that Nintendo will make this co-op. If not, they will at least put a co-op option in the game.
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Post by: Mario Menace on April 25, 2003, 07:31:22 AM
Last night I played Mario Kart 64 with a buddy of mine for the first time in probably a year. We had an absolute blast! The game is just FUN! That's all you can say. Also, anyone who says this game is just a higher rez N64 version is nuts! You need to go play the 64 version again and then look at those screens! Is it higher rez? Yes but I also see a lot more detail in the game than in the 64 version. I'll bet you this will look like a racing cartoon! Bring it on cuz I can't wait!
If you want "blow me away" drop dead gorgeous highly stylized racing then get Fzero when it comes out. If you want a great multi player FUN title with good graphics get Mario Kart.
Post by: DRJ on April 25, 2003, 11:05:16 AM
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If you want "blow me away" drop dead gorgeous highly stylized racing then get Fzero when it comes out. If you want a great multi player FUN title with good graphics get Mario Kart.
Or better yet get both.
The only thing bad I can say about Nintendo is that they are bankrupting me. I just saw their release list for this year and there are sooo many titles that I must have:
Wario World
Mario golf
F-Zero
FF:CC
Mario Kart: DD
Mario Tennis
Pikmin 2
Starfox
Thats like $400 right there. Maybe I'll sell my XBox to generate some cash flow since they arent putting out anything that catches my eye.
Post by: Scyth3r on April 25, 2003, 11:10:58 AM
Heck, I haven't even seen one single comment about the existence of a battle mode. I'm not too sure how this would work w/ 2 characters per kart even... Thoughts/comments?
Post by: joeamis on April 25, 2003, 11:23:23 AM
mario kart 64 with no battle mode screen shots
I'm sure at E3 they will show battle mode shots...(saving a little for surprise)
as far as using the C stick to control the person in the back of the cart, it could be done
if the R trigger is used to accelerate and the Z trigger is used for powerups...
but who knows what the controls will be, hopefully E3 will shed light on this
Post by: Ian Sane on April 25, 2003, 11:38:20 AM
Post by: Thumati on April 25, 2003, 11:38:59 AM
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Originally posted by: Ninja X
Eggytoast, your system could be like that, but it could be a pain. The "A" button would probably accelerate your kart, so switching from the "A" button to the camera stick back and forth would be a big pain. One thing, you'd lose control of your kart, so you better keep your eye on where your kart is going while you aim your shot. It all depends on how Nintendo implements this two character system.
I agree about the A button to accellerate, the B button to brake, and the C-stick to use weapons (and, presumably the R trigger to powerslide) doesn't make too much sense. I guess the left trigger could be used for weapons, but there's a better way.
I think using the triggers to accelerate and brake would make the most sense for any driving game: they most closely approximate the action of actual car pedals (F-Zero doesn't count, due to its different mechanics). So, in my 'vision' of Mario Kart, it would be like Rogue Squadrion. You're probably wondering how powersliding would then work. Easy: the 'digital click'. If you think how you powerslid in Mario Kart 64, you were holding down the A button and the R trigger at the same time. This way, you only use (presumably) the R trigger to do both. Also, for the brakes, the sharp brake-turn that is in Diddy Kong Racing would be assigned to the left trigger's 'digital click'. Using this setup, the four face buttons, the z button and the c-stick are freed up. I think the z-button will switch the driver and gunner.
As for the actual game, I'm pretty excited. The reason I have a GameCube is because of Nintendo's in-house games, and I have yet to be disappointed. This game looks like it's going to be chaos on the order of Smash Bros, and that can only be a good thing. I just hope the computer A.I. isn't as cheap in Double Dash as it was in Mario Kart 64, and they have a hell of a lot of tracks. Super Circuit had, what 40 tracks? I sure hope Double Dash has more than that. I HOPE it's a sequel to MK64, rather than Super Circuit. Super Circuit's track setup isn't appropriate for a true party game, while something wideopen is far more suitable for the chaos that this game looks like it contains. Chaos needs room or it just gets reduced to a cluster---k.
Are the graphics great? Of course not. But while the Super Smash Bros. Melee Mario is the benchmark I have for Mario detailing (as well as Luigi, Bowser, Peach, Donkey Kong, and Dr. Mario) , but I don't think the SSBM Mario would fit quite right with the Mario Kart visual style. Of course, I do think they should be able to come up with a similar level of detail with the Mario Kart visual style, and hope they improve the graphics when the game comes out.
About Toad not being in the initial character list: if he's not a hidden character, I get the sinking feeling he's going to be one of Peach's weapons, like he was in Smash Bros.
About the vehicles not being go-karts: Uh..........so? Can someone explain to me what that matters? Having different vehicles adds a splash of personality to the game, and that can't be bad. Anyway, seing Luigi drive a pink granny-car is just TOO funny!
About when it'll come out: check the release schedule- Wario World is due in June, 1080 Avalanche and Mario Golf are due in July, F-Zero is out in August, and Rogue Squadron is supposed to be out in November, with Mario Tennis due sometime between the latter two. Plus, Pikmin 2, Doshin the Giant, Kirby's Air Ride, Animal Crossing 2, Giftpia, Star Fox Armada, and a host of other Nintendo games have yet to be scheduled. I'm guessing, IF (and that's a big if) comes out this year, Double Dash will either fall into the same timeframe as Mario Tennis, meaning September or early October, or early December. That is, unless Nintendo's miraculously just about done with it and it's ready to be released in June (yeah, right. I wish.)
Post by: Fuego on April 25, 2003, 11:46:34 AM
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Thats like $400 right there. Maybe I'll sell my XBox to generate some cash flow since they arent putting out anything that catches my eye.
Halo 2? lol
Post by: highenergyboy on April 25, 2003, 12:41:04 PM
Also despite what anyone says you cannot mix photo-realism with cartoony visuals. The style has to be either one or the other. You cannot have both. In this case seeing as how Mario Kart is obviously a game that does not obide by the rules of realism there is no reason the visuals should have to follow suit. Spiffy effects like hi-res textures, bumpmapping, realtime lighting and volumetric fog are not needed. If you want to see those types of effects and more check out RSIII Rebel Strike to get your visual high.
Of course even in a graphical intensive game like that you probably will not get much opportunities to stop and take in the scenery unless your plain fooling around. As much as I wanted to admire the plethora of effects present in the Battle of Endor in Rogue Leader there was just too much going on to do that. Lets see on top of taking out those two Star Destroyers while avoiding there large batteries and numerous smaller turrets you also had to worry about the swarms of fighters zipping around trying to get a few shots up your rear all the while protecting your mothership Home One from getting pummeled by those tie-bombers (this last factor was what usually did me in). Whew.....I have to admit that one level had to be the most chaotic of them all and it really put your multi-tasking skills to the test.
Post by: EggyToast on April 25, 2003, 02:03:11 PM
Regarding the graphics -- you can tell, if you look closely, that they're spending more time getting the animation perfect instead of making mario's nose bump-mapped to show that nasty pimple he got yesterday morning. Look in the screenshot with mario and peach in the foreground: the wheels on mario's kart are turned to the left, and Mario's hand is on top of the wheel -- turning the car. Usually, the only driving games that allow that type of detail are sim racers, and only because they have one pair of hands. It looks like you'll see every racer drive their own car.
It's like Pikmin. The Pikmin are very boring -- 1 color with some lighting effects, slight variations between the character models, and a rather basic body shape. But there's up to 100 of them on the screen at one time, all doing different things.
If you want a game that's all about bump mapping and pretty pictures, feel free to buy an Xbox and wait until late 2004 for Halo 2. But even these demo screenshots are a HUGE improvement over anything on the N64. I'm not sure why people seem to glorify the N64's graphics -- the polygon counts were low, the textures were blotchy and bland, and animation was jumpy. Just have Mario climb a tree in Mario 64 to see what I mean.
All you people who say that the colors are muddy or boring really need to adjust the gamma on your monitors
Post by: Armed on April 25, 2003, 02:26:58 PM
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Thats like $400 right there. Maybe I'll sell my XBox to generate some cash flow since they arent putting out anything that catches my eye.
Halo 2? lol
Hehehehe, exactly only Halo 2 which is coming out next year; that's why my friend is selling his Xbox so he can buy amplifiers for his car stereo, and not his Gamecube.
Oh yeah guess what the only game he has on Xbox......Halo, hehehehe.
Post by: thesos21 on April 25, 2003, 02:45:07 PM
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Post by: ZombieX on April 25, 2003, 11:09:41 PM
1. Mario/Luigi: ???
2. Peach/Daisy: Shrinking Mushrooms
3. Donkey/Diddy: TNT Barrels
4. Bowser/Jr.: ???
5. K.Troopa/P.Troopa: ???
6. Yoshi/Birdo: Eggs
7. Baby Mario/Baby Luigi: Bubbles
8. Wario/Waluigi: ???
Post by: PIAC on April 26, 2003, 02:05:45 AM
1. Mario/Luigi: ???
2. Peach/Daisy: Shrinking Mushrooms
3. Donkey/Diddy: TNT Barrels
4. Bowser/Jr.: ???
5. K.Troopa/P.Troopa: some form of special shells? (PIAC)
6. Yoshi/Birdo: Eggs
7. Baby Mario/Baby Luigi: Bubbles
8. Wario/Waluigi: ???
Post by: RJ on April 26, 2003, 06:43:58 AM
1Banana
2Banana bunch
3Turtle Shell
4Red Turtle Shell
5Mushroom Boost
6Three mushroom boosts.
Im guessing mario and Luigi will have big mushrooms as one of their special weapons. You could go faster by being able to cover more ground and runover players. The small mushrooms would make you go slower and make you vulnarable to get ran over. Yoshi will undoubtably have egg bombs, Wario will probably use regular Bombs.
Maybe the bunch of bananas is special to Donkey Kong. Though probably each charcter doesnt have special weapons, probably just partner characters like, luigi mario share special weapons...and so on.
Who knows maybe I'm wrong but either way i think this game will be a blast, nd I certainly don't care to much about the grahics, as long as its as fun or funner then the last one, thats a true mario Kart fan.
Post by: DRJ on April 26, 2003, 07:21:45 AM
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6 regular weapons....probably
1Banana
2Banana bunch
3Turtle Shell
4Red Turtle Shell
5Mushroom Boost
6Three mushroom boosts.
I guess the three green/red shell rings will be gone
but what about star and ghost
The unique weapons will probably all do the same thing, but look different. DK might through barrels and mario will shoot a fire ball (red) and luigi will shoot a fire ball (green) etc, but they will all do the same thing when they hit.
So long as a battle mode is included I will be happy. Customizable battle arenas would just be icing on the cake.
Post by: couchmonkey on April 26, 2003, 11:43:27 AM
As for the special weapons, the purple shell would be a cinch for Bowser or Bowser Jr. I think that Nintendo will probably try to give characters that are likely to be paired up different weapons because otherwise it kills the strategy of swapping drivers. For example, if Baby Mario and Baby Luigi use the same special weapon, there's no point in teaming them up unless you really love the weapon they use. Nintendo would probably want them to complement each other like many
Hmm, if the star isn't a "regular" weapon, then it might go to Baby Mario, it gave him some cool powers in Yoshi's Island.
Post by: Mario on April 26, 2003, 05:50:44 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on April 26, 2003, 06:04:09 PM
There's all the features we need right there!
Post by: DRJ on April 26, 2003, 06:51:06 PM
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I wonder if Mario Kart: Double Dash will use the GBA-GC link cable?
That would be interesting. The weapons that you have are displayed on the GBA screen so nobody else can see what you have. I doubt it tho since Mario Kart would be a pain to try and control with a gba.
Post by: Ninja X on April 26, 2003, 07:21:24 PM
First of all, let me just say Nintendo would never change the kart formula just to make it look more realistic. That is not Nintendo. Two people are not on the same kart so it would look more realistic (one throws the weapons while the other drives). Granted, it is more realistic, but Nintendo would not go the extra mile of making two characters on the kart for realism. Miyamoto said it himself in an interview. He likes "cool" graphics better then realistic graphics. This is highly evident in Zelda: The Wind Waker. The game risked its press reputation just because Miyamoto wanted the game to have emotion and a more "cool" factor, evident in the anime-style battles. And how many of you truly cared about realism when playing Mario Kart 64? How many people truly cared about realism when buying the game? I say take a look at its sales numbers.
Something is up with this two characters on a kart thing. If you can control both of them, that would just be like Mario Kart 64, but with more realism. Maybe I could see that happen in single-player mode, but if some special system or feature is not integrated with this two-character feature, the game is a direct rehash of Mario Kart 64. Knowing Nintendo, especially as of recently, they are not like that. They at least try to make a little innovation in their latest titles (water gun in Sunshine, sailing in Wind Waker).
I don't see how co-op is a drastic gameplay change...especially when it may be just an option.
My first statement regarding co-op is harsh and thus, I regret it, but I honestly believe the game has co-op or some sort of special feature or system regarding the two characters on a kart thing..
Post by: joeamis on April 26, 2003, 07:29:22 PM
mario kart 64 PALES in comparison to mario kart dd, its like night and day...
as far as ssbm looking so much better...that game was 2d...this game is 3d...theres
a big difference there.
another thing thats pissin me off is people saying that some characters special powerups (meaning unique to each character) will be the same... like mario and luigi's unique weapons being the same...
Nintendo has already stated flat out, that EACH character has 8 unique weapons!
as far as the 6 same powerups/weapons i think (err hope) it may be like this
1 banana/banana bundle
2 star
3 red turtle shell/3 red turtle shells
4 green shell/3 green shells
5 mushroom/3 mushrooms
6 lightning
as far as the GBA to GCN connectivity, it would be IDIOTIC for it not to have some kind of feature!,
considering every major GCN game has contained such connectivity and Nintendo is pushing for 3rd parties to do the same (EA comes to mind)
Post by: Nephilim on April 27, 2003, 12:21:35 AM
never mind what i said, u would of got dumber reading it
Post by: PIAC on April 27, 2003, 02:02:45 AM
Post by: Mario on April 27, 2003, 04:10:27 AM
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there were coins in the n64 one? i must have missed them in the 100's of hours i spent playing it
HAHA! DeadlyD = Owned!
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on April 27, 2003, 05:09:47 AM
I just know that DK Racing had bananas to collect, but it didnt really make a difference in motorpower, stupid gimmick nothin else.
Post by: Thumati on April 27, 2003, 05:46:05 AM
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What? Since when where the coins in Mario Kart?
I just know that DK Racing had bananas to collect, but it didnt really make a difference in motorpower, stupid gimmick nothin else.
Actually, the bananas made a big difference if you got the max number of them, 15, I think. I remember using Diddy Kong with the max bananas and passing my friend using Banjo when he had none on a straightaway.
Post by: thesos21 on April 27, 2003, 01:53:19 PM
Thanks
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Post by: fatwilf on April 28, 2003, 09:19:45 AM
Thats just my idea, what do you think?
Post by: Ninja X on April 28, 2003, 10:52:46 AM
Knocking the other character off the kart would add strategy to the races and be much more fun all around.
Post by: EggyToast on April 28, 2003, 12:32:28 PM
But battle mode could do some fun things with knocking people off their karts. I could see the attacker having 3 balloons and the driver 1 balloon, so if you lose your attacker you're not entirely out of the race yet -- you could still avoid the other drivers to at least get second place.
Hey, if they have 8 player lan... does that mean you have 8 player battle mode?
Post by: Thumati on April 28, 2003, 01:01:40 PM
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That's a cool little feature to integrate with this two characters thing.
Knocking the other character off the kart would add strategy to the races and be much more fun all around.
I have to disagree. I didn't think constantly falling off the track (especially Yoshi's Valley or Banshee Boardwalk) or getting flattened by a semi in MK64 made the game more fun. Getting the gunner knocked off would bring the player to a standstill for several seconds at the very least, and when you add to the things that can potentially halt progress, it will just make the game frustrating, especially to new drivers, making them less likely to take the time to get to know the game.
Remember, this game isn't Gran Turismo, or Twisted Metal: it's Mario Kart. It's supposed to be readily accessible to people. Considering there are probably going to be at least a few damn hard tracks and the gunner/pilot dynamic, adding even more layers and layers of strategy and factors that can frustrate the average driver won't make it all that accessible, and thus fun, to the average gamer- none of whom frequent these forums, I imagine.
Post by: Ninja X on April 28, 2003, 01:33:17 PM
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I have to disagree. I didn't think constantly falling off the track (especially Yoshi's Valley or Banshee Boardwalk) or getting flattened by a semi in MK64 made the game more fun. Getting the gunner knocked off would bring the player to a standstill for several seconds at the very least, and when you add to the things that can potentially halt progress, it will just make the game frustrating, especially to new drivers, making them less likely to take the time to get to know the game.
Remember, this game isn't Gran Turismo, or Twisted Metal: it's Mario Kart. It's supposed to be readily accessible to people. Considering there are probably going to be at least a few damn hard tracks and the gunner/pilot dynamic, adding even more layers and layers of strategy and factors that can frustrate the average driver won't make it all that accessible, and thus fun, to the average gamer- none of whom frequent these forums, I imagine.
What? The driver can still drive. Say your attacker has fallen off the kart or, using Eggytoast's idea, is stunned. How will that stop the driver from driving? The attacker will be on your kart in 5 - 10 seconds time.
Hmm...most weapons in the Mario Kart series were made for halting your opponent's progress in a race. This will add one layer of gameplay to the game. And losing your attacker, as I stated, would not halt your progress. It would allow you to continue down your track, but you would not be able to attack for a very limited amount of time.
And you do not know how the "gunner/pilot dynamic" will work. For all you know, this could be one of the major things of the feature. More will probably exist, but as for now, this is a decent suggestion...and it will remain that until E3.
Eggytoast, I like your battle mode idea. One problem with that though...what if the opponent strikes the driver first and gets rid of his balloon? The attacker cannot move by himself or herself and thus, cannot pick up any weapons. One solution could be that the attacker switches to being the driver and try to run for second place...
The only thing with that is I do not think anybody cares for second place. You're either first place or you're not. That's my multiplayer philosophy.
Post by: Thumati on April 28, 2003, 03:05:27 PM
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What? The driver can still drive. Say your attacker has fallen off the kart or, using Eggytoast's idea, is stunned. How will that stop the driver from driving? The attacker will be on your kart in 5 - 10 seconds time.
Hmm...most weapons in the Mario Kart series were made for halting your opponent's progress in a race. This will add one layer of gameplay to the game. And losing your attacker, as I stated, would not halt your progress. It would allow you to continue down your track, but you would not be able to attack for a very limited amount of time.
And you do not know how the "gunner/pilot dynamic" will work. For all you know, this could be one of the major things of the feature. More will probably exist, but as for now, this is a decent suggestion...and it will remain that until E3.
First, remember how often you got stopped in your tracks in MK64. Second, remember how long those periods were. Shells (even the spiky one), bananas, squishes, and spins stopped the character, but allowed the character to get back going as soon as the incident animation finished. Falls took a hell of a long time and real annoying and those took, what, 5 seconds?
5-10 seconds is a hell of a long time, especially in a racing game, which is what made falling off the track in MK64 practically fatal if you're playing against even just 1 good person (the computer and its cheap AI...ugh...and, no, all the Lightnings and Stars in the world don't help when you've fallen off a couple times). Try this, start up a Mario Kart game, and every so often, take a 10 second break. See how great that is. And there's a BIG difference between getting stunned and starting from 0 mph (like what happens when most weapon hit a character), stopping for a couple seconds or so (like with getting squished), and not being able to move because your gunner's been knocked off. And if you can drive off without your gunner, what's the gunner going to do, catch up by running? Are you going to pick 'em up when you come around the next lap, losing your ability to switch characters and use weapons for an entire lap? Yeah, that makes sense
Obviously, I could be wrong, but if it is the sort of thing that keeps the players from getting back into the race quickly or doesn't happen too often, it could the sort of minor gameplay point that can make a game an exercise in frustration.
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Post by: Ninja X on April 29, 2003, 09:48:16 AM
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Originally posted by: Thumati
First, remember how often you got stopped in your tracks in MK64. Second, remember how long those periods were. Shells (even the spiky one), bananas, squishes, and spins stopped the character, but allowed the character to get back going as soon as the incident animation finished. Falls took a hell of a long time and real annoying and those took, what, 5 seconds?
5-10 seconds is a hell of a long time, especially in a racing game, which is what made falling off the track in MK64 practically fatal if you're playing against even just 1 good person (the computer and its cheap AI...ugh...and, no, all the Lightnings and Stars in the world don't help when you've fallen off a couple times). Try this, start up a Mario Kart game, and every so often, take a 10 second break. See how great that is. And there's a BIG difference between getting stunned and starting from 0 mph (like what happens when most weapon hit a character), stopping for a couple seconds or so (like with getting squished), and not being able to move because your gunner's been knocked off. And if you can drive off without your gunner, what's the gunner going to do, catch up by running? Are you going to pick 'em up when you come around the next lap, losing your ability to switch characters and use weapons for an entire lap? Yeah, that makes sense
Obviously, I could be wrong, but if it is the sort of thing that keeps the players from getting back into the race quickly or doesn't happen too often, it could the sort of minor gameplay point that can make a game an exercise in frustration.
Once again, the driver can still drive. As for how the gunner will get onto the kart, Lakitu or whatever that cloud thing is can drop the attacker off on your kart while you are racing.
Losing your ability to swtich characters and use weapons is the whole point of knocking the attacker off. That adds another layer of strategy to Mario Kart.
Post by: EggyToast on April 29, 2003, 11:45:31 AM
If they do go with balloons again in Battle Mode, I think it'd be cool if they did a little more with the balloon idea. At the very least have the different characters use different balloons, but it'd be cool if you had more balloons and you were a lighter character that if you went over a jump, you'd float down
I totally agree about the falling aspect, though. Falling wasn't so bad in the SNES game because the AI was so stupid that they'd fall off quite a bit, too, and even good racers would take a fall or 2 during a good race on Rainbow Road.
But falling off Rainbow Road in the N64 version was death -- you fell for about a minute, and then lakitu would finally bring you back up. I agree -- falling was MUCH worse in Kart 64. It was also probably the most frustrating part of the game for new players, too, as some boards needed pretty good control in order to simply stay on the track (like that yoshi track with the 50 million paths), and there's nothing worse than just starting a game and falling off all the time and losing. It also made some of the battle arenas really lame too, notably the donut shaped one, as you'd usually get hit by a shell AND knocked off the track. Among my friends and I, we'd always play on the 3 level boxy level with the bridges, because that level was all about skill and timing, not just trying to out-live everyone else.
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Post by: DRJ on April 29, 2003, 12:34:50 PM
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so what ever happened to sonic in mario kart???
Adding Sonic was probably something Nintendo was playing with after Sega started making games for them. But really Sonic is not a Mario character and should not be in Mario Kart... even tho it would be cool. Maybe he will make into the next SSBM game.
Plus if Nintendo has room for more characters there are plenty that I would rather see before Sonic, like where is Toad???
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If they do go with balloons again in Battle Mode, I think it'd be cool if they did a little more with the balloon idea. At the very least have the different characters use different balloons, but it'd be cool if you had more balloons and you were a lighter character that if you went over a jump, you'd float down
Thats a nice idea. It would add another level of strategy to the game. If you have all your balloons you could make some farther jumps if you are a small character, but if you are a large character like bowser you wouldnt get any advantage.
Have there been any pics of battle mode yet? I'm sure it is included, but you never know for sure with Nintendo.
Post by: EggyToast on April 29, 2003, 01:00:06 PM
I think they'd rather delve into their own cast of characters instead of actively seek out non-nintendo characters that they'd have to license.
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Post by: ThePerm on April 30, 2003, 10:04:17 AM
funn how you mention f-zero...remember how f-zero x looked like shit but came out as fast as diareah...fast ass shit ....explosive speed.
Post by: mouse_clicker on April 30, 2003, 02:50:32 PM
Ah, the wonders of the Gamecube.
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on May 01, 2003, 12:41:24 AM
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And now F-Zero is incredibly fast AND gorgeous.
Yes, and whats even greater is that we know this title will be awesome, because it plays and controls just like F-Zero X (which we know from overwhelmingly positive impression) but with a million times better graphics. MEGA SUPER POWER HYPE!
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 02, 2003, 02:58:47 PM
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Post by: Hemmorrhoid on May 03, 2003, 08:13:06 AM
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Having Sonic in Mario Kart is a stupid idea. He doesn't even need a fricken kart to beat them. Just hop out and whizz by. But then I also noticed in the screens that the karts go upwards of 100km/h. How fast does Sonic go?
yup, that would be sincerely stupid, he could outrun his kart easily, thats like walking on your hands instead of you feet
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Post by: Kuchakor on May 03, 2003, 11:56:53 AM
but wheres TOAD??
Post by: mouse_clicker on May 03, 2003, 12:01:35 PM
Yeah, and TECHNICALLY it'd only take one slash of Link's Master Sword to kill something. Since when have we gotten into details like this? I want Sonic in Mario Kart because it'd be cool playing as him- if your only excuse for leaving him out is he doesn't need a cart, you might wanna spend some more time on that.
Post by: Caterkiller on May 03, 2003, 02:08:11 PM
Post by: Kulock on May 03, 2003, 03:08:58 PM
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yup, that would be sincerely stupid, he could outrun his kart easily, thats like walking on your hands instead of you feet
That didn't stop him or any of the other Sonic crew from using karts (well, carts), in Sonic Drift 1 AND 2 for the Game Gear, AND Sonic Adventure's Twinkle Circuit AND SA2's racing mode.
Post by: Pixel411 on May 03, 2003, 04:19:54 PM
All in all, MK: DD appears to be a blend of features in the SNES version and the N64 version.
Post by: Mario on May 03, 2003, 05:11:54 PM
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Post by: Hostile Creation on May 03, 2003, 06:29:14 PM
http://www.nintendo.com/e32k3/games/nintendo_mariokart_mh8/mariokart_feat.jsp
(the linking wasn't working for me right then, but it should eventually)
Two players per kart, special karts, etc. Ample characters and probably tons of tracks. Looks fun to me.
I just finished play about an hour or two of MK64 with a friend, and dang is that game fun.
Post by: Don'tHate742 on May 03, 2003, 08:33:50 PM
BIG DIFFERENCE
if you hadn't figured it out---two players means a co-op type of deal, two characters means two mascots like mario and luigi on one kart.
Post by: Lao-tzu on May 03, 2003, 09:25:12 PM
You pick Mario, and he races.. and you will press a button when you're near to someone elses cart and Peach or DK will jump on.
(Or so I think)
The first part is right, the second, maybe not.
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on May 04, 2003, 12:10:18 AM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on May 04, 2003, 01:57:13 AM
E3.
Post by: NintendoKiD on May 04, 2003, 09:14:46 AM
Post by: RickPowers on May 04, 2003, 09:19:47 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 04, 2003, 10:29:14 AM
If Ninty wasn't around to change things around and make risks, people would be complaining about how its the same thing. So everyone just chill out and wait to try it for yourself, or at least wait till we get more than a half dozen tiny pics that have been blown up(which has made the graphics look jaggy and washed out)
Post by: NintendoKiD on May 04, 2003, 11:08:16 AM
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Post by: "Sky" on May 04, 2003, 04:06:29 PM
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Bill, that's exactly it. You can hook up two Gamecubes so up to eight people can play on one TV. There are two people per kart, on who drives and one that uses weapons, and you can switch between driving and weapons if you want. I imagine there is the option to play with one person per kart, though, or control both people.
Correction, it's eight people on TWO TVs. There are two CHARACTERS per kart. There are EIGHT racers on the track.
Post by: RickPowers on May 04, 2003, 04:14:12 PM
So, if you're saying that you don't like it and it's going in the wrong direction, you're making that judgement based SOLELY on static screenshots and maybe a paragraph or two of text.
Post by: ZombieX on May 04, 2003, 04:53:07 PM
Post by: "Sky" on May 04, 2003, 04:55:19 PM
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Yes I don't understand why there is this confusion?
Because people like to make pre-mature assumptions based on screenshots alone. Or they just mis-read something. Basically mouthing off on what they don't really know
I've made mistakes in the past as well, although never really as bad as making quick assumptions like this (although as of late I'm more careful with the information I receive so I don't make mistakes). Plus I am ready to admit my own mistake if I'm wrong.
But nevertheless it still confounds me how people can draw conclusions like this without knowing the whole story.
Anyone remember the early Metroid situation? It looks like an FPS so it'll play like an FPS
. Deju vu...
Post by: NintendoKiD on May 04, 2003, 05:03:50 PM
Post by: Ninja X on May 04, 2003, 06:01:10 PM
About Sonic...Mario Kart has never been a realistic series...Sonic can outrun the karts, but Nintendo would will have him there as an extra. Also, don't you think rules forbid him to run in the first place if you want to think of it realistically?
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 04, 2003, 06:06:37 PM
Post by: ZombieX on May 04, 2003, 06:28:21 PM
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Ugh...I hope a co-op feature is thrown in there...
I don't think their will be a co-op feature. IMO I don't think it would be very fun. The whole fun of playing MK is driving around AND blasting others. Why would anyone want to split this up for two people to do?
If there was co-op, that would mean only one person drives (boring) and the other person has to wait around for the driver to pick up an item (boring). What if the driver only picks up bananas and mushrooms? Do you really think it would be fun to just sit around and press one button to fire bananas and use mushrooms?
Post by: "Sky" on May 04, 2003, 06:56:04 PM
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Ok then Rick, IMO I don't like the idea. Plain and simple.
It would really help if you substantiate this... especially if you want to avoid *ahem* future arguments. If you can't substantiate it then I suggest you give up your dislike until you get to play it
Post by: Zy[T]HeR on May 04, 2003, 07:04:33 PM
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Ugh...I hope a co-op feature is thrown in there...
I don't think their will be a co-op feature. IMO I don't think it would be very fun. The whole fun of playing MK is driving around AND blasting others. Why would anyone want to split this up for two people to do?
If there was co-op, that would mean only one person drives (boring) and the other person has to wait around for the driver to pick up an item (boring). What if the driver only picks up bananas and mushrooms? Do you really think it would be fun to just sit around and press one button to fire bananas and use mushrooms?
Its one of those "it can work like a charm, and yet fail miserably". Remember they could we and truly add a co-op mode where you can "switch on the fly", as the single player suggests. I cant really pass judgement on this game until I see it in motion. It DOES look very interesting ill give them that.
Post by: EggyToast on May 05, 2003, 09:07:13 AM
Nintendo seems really keen on using both analog sticks as much as possible in their newer games, so I don't see why they wouldn't incorporate them both in MKDD. Can you think of any other use for the C-stick besides attacking?
Plus, it'd make the game so much easier from a party-game approach, or a "pick up and play" approach. Think about it. "This button makes you go, this stick turns, this stick attacks in the direction you press."
Post by: DRJ on May 05, 2003, 09:45:49 AM
There will not be a two player co-op mode since it would be very boring. And it would also be difficult. I always enjoyed shooting a green/red shell at a red shell that was headed straight for me (from in front). Or making a quick turn and shooting a green shett backwards to nail my opponent. You cant get that type of coordination with two players.
Post by: OldMan Nintendo on May 05, 2003, 10:59:29 AM
And the pics shown of the latest MK game are beta shots at the least -- what did you expect? They are early shots and I'm confident that the end result will NOT look like what those pics depict. If anything, the pics were released to give us a taste of what new, innovative features will be in the next MK lineup. I look forward to hearing more about the game -- and I especially look forward to E3!
In a nutshell: don't rag on the pics -- the game's not due for many, many months, so the graphics will certainly change over time.
Post by: EggyToast on May 05, 2003, 11:04:28 AM
In Timesplitters 2, you barely touch the b/a/x/y buttons while playing. In Pikmin, you use A and that's about it. I don't think Nintendo's above relegating the b/a/x/y buttons to a non-vital role in Kart. Perhaps "A" is to switch characters.
My approach to it is this: If I were making a game that was easy to play right out of the box yet still had a lot of depth, I would put the important controls in the easiest to reach places but make sure that you need as few controls as possible to play. The buttons aren't analog -- how do you control the rate of acceleration without that? So if you want to control acceleration, you map that to R. Click is "Top speed," pressing it down just a little moves you the appropriate speed forward. Z is brake, since no one brakes (and therefore no one uses Z). L is to hop, as hopping over things might be a bit more useful in DD than in past kart games, but you still want it easy to access for courses that incorporate small jumps (and of course the power slide). Control Stick steers, and C stick shoots/attacks in all directions. b/a/x/y are used for extra stuff, like character switching (as you can't attack and switch at the same time, hence C-stick for attacking and buttons for switching). x/y probably won't even be used.
We already know you can attack in more than just 1 or 2 directions -- you can see Daisy attacking off to the side in one of the screenshots. I'm not saying the control scheme I outlined above is "right" or that yours is "wrong;" just that mine makes more sense to me, given the screenshots and "new additions."
Post by: Zy[T]HeR on May 05, 2003, 01:55:29 PM
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Post by: "Sky" on May 05, 2003, 08:05:59 PM
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Originally posted by: NintendoKiD
Whats wrong with saying I dont like the 2 people to a kart idea? Its my opinion, and im sure someone agrees with me.
I asked you to substantiate your opinion, that is all. You don't have to but you certainly won't look like one of those people who make premature assumptions and/or judgements on a game if you did.
Post by: cheers69 on May 06, 2003, 01:51:24 AM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on May 06, 2003, 10:29:25 AM
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Originally posted by: Zy[T]HeR
I can see what people mean by the R button as the accelerator, but for me, it would be annoying. I would personally prefer A button as gas. Having R trigger to control the rate of acceleration would be kinda annoying. I mean it is more awkard to press than A button, and you would have to coninuely hold the button at the EXACT speed you want it [I know you have to do the same with A button but it is a lot easier to reach, and it isnt uncomfortable as continuely holding R.
i agree, and im sure it will be A because it always works best
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 06, 2003, 11:32:12 AM
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Yes, because if you don't like something, you're obviously an unfair nitpicker.
Obviously
I just have fun when I play video games, and Nintendo is quite apt at it. I trust it'll be good, and I think the graphics are fine. They're supposed to be cartoony, and by the way, I think Mario only had the denim details in the movie. I never really play with Mario, though, so I may be mistaken. Still, I think MK
D looks fine, both graphically and funfully speaking.
Post by: "Sky" on May 06, 2003, 01:03:08 PM
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Originally posted by: cheers69
oh well just play with single karts if u dont like it
Are people STILL having the misconception that it's 2 people when it's in reality 2 characters?
Post by: Maniac on May 06, 2003, 01:31:24 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 06, 2003, 02:43:34 PM
Post by: "Sky" on May 06, 2003, 03:46:52 PM
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Originally posted by: Bill
Actually, I would like the option of having two players play in one kart. Sure it might not sound fun, but think about the teamwork strategies you could employ.
Isn't the purpose of Mario Kart to have fun though? Plus I really don't see much difference in strategy. More communication? Perhaps. But more strategy? Really nothing to be gained.
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 07, 2003, 08:43:48 AM
) In space(with two players) one person steers the craft while the other shoots. It was a LOT more fun than steering and shooting by yourself. Of course, my opinion of fun may(or should I say, will) not agree with other gamers'.
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on May 07, 2003, 09:33:57 AM
how long is E3 away?
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 07, 2003, 01:17:10 PM
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 07, 2003, 07:14:10 PM
Post by: Naiku on May 08, 2003, 07:22:22 AM
because he didn't want to reveal his new element to the game, which is obviously
now the two character per kart thing....
so one character uses the items while the other drives
also supposedly you can switch between the two (or
at least that's what I've read).
so what's the point in switching?
do the characters handle the weapons or driving differently...
I think it'd be kinda cool to make this a strategic element
in the game, each handles a little differently and so the
character that's driving will have to be chosen based
on the type of track.
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 08, 2003, 08:24:26 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 08, 2003, 01:21:25 PM
But yes, the weapons differ, as does (I imagine) the way they handle the kart.
Post by: joedick on May 08, 2003, 06:34:27 PM
Post by: Mingesium on May 08, 2003, 06:42:42 PM
edit: Just saw the video. Looks great.
Post by: Nintendo on May 08, 2003, 10:17:34 PM
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Post by: Berto2K on May 08, 2003, 11:59:20 PM
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Post by: Don'tHate742 on May 10, 2003, 08:18:43 AM
better not dissapoint
Post by: ZombieX on May 11, 2003, 08:59:07 AM
Luigi balancing the three mushrooms was funny as well. The 'Donkey Kong Mountain' track looked like it will be so much fun. I liked the steep inclines and all the dust clouds the karts were kicking up into the air. I want this game now!
Post by: Christberg on May 11, 2003, 01:04:08 PM
Probably be some links to the movie up here pretty soon.
Post by: Jollus on May 11, 2003, 02:00:49 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 11, 2003, 02:16:28 PM
lol, I just noticed some pretty funny. At the very beginning of the footage with the karts heading down a bridge, you can see Yoshi using his tongue to knock Mario and, I believe, Luigi off the course
Post by: ZombieX on May 11, 2003, 03:47:40 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 11, 2003, 05:32:22 PM
www.nintendonow.com
or
www.newtechnix.com
Both sites have mirrors for the new footage
Post by: ZombieX on May 11, 2003, 08:20:18 PM
Post by: Jollus on May 11, 2003, 10:36:01 PM
Post by: crash8619 on May 12, 2003, 10:32:37 AM
Post by: EggyToast on May 12, 2003, 12:12:57 PM
The level of detail on each character is amazing, considering that there's 16+ different characters on screen at any given time, all animating differently yet amazingly smoothly. Looks like you can still fall off the track, though (2nd movie, yoshi tongue-attacks mario/luigi); hopefully it doesn't make you automatically lose a race like it did in the previous 2 mario kart games (automatically lose by giving you a huge delay time with no realistic way of making up the time).
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 12, 2003, 03:43:52 PM
That looks absolutely awesome. The levels look very promising, and that chain chomp. . . whoo. . .
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on May 12, 2003, 05:18:33 PM
[edit] i just ask this because i was never sure as to what the LAN features will be, for i thought it would just allow two TVs and two gamecubes with 4 players on each...
Post by: EggyToast on May 12, 2003, 05:34:34 PM
I believe it's been announced officially that it's 8 players, so just 2 cubes and 2 tv's.
What I'm interested in is why are so many of those TV's widescreen? Does MKDD support widescreen play? That would rock
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 13, 2003, 05:13:21 PM
Post by: Jollus on May 13, 2003, 06:57:58 PM
Post by: BlkPaladin on May 13, 2003, 08:56:07 PM
I'm just wondering if GameSpy will have the LAN boaring (I think thats what they call it.) software ready by time this title comes out.
Post by: Boffo on May 14, 2003, 01:38:26 AM
http://www.nintendo.com/media/e32k3/games/gcn_mario-kart.html
just hit enter, there's no password
Post by: Boffo on May 14, 2003, 05:01:34 AM
http://www.nintendo.com/e32k3/mov/mariokart.mov
Post by: Mingesium on May 14, 2003, 09:27:48 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 14, 2003, 11:19:31 AM
Post by: Berto2K on May 14, 2003, 11:47:10 AM
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Originally posted by: Mingesium
I just read on another forum that the 8 gamecubes are connected. So it isn't limited to 2 gamecubes.
I just read the same thing being reported at CGA. They are reporting that it supports up to 8 cubes. That mean 32 people? I didn't think Nintendo had that many characters to put into the game. Also I read at IGN that the same character can't be used more than once which makes it all the more interesting.
GCA
Post by: bonestormer on May 14, 2003, 11:58:22 AM
http://www.gamerfeed.com/index.php?story=3194
And I hope there is 8 GC's hookup LAN ability. No way does this mean 32 players, it just means each of the 8 players can have their own, full-screen to play on. Plus this way if GameSpy would take it online, it *might* be fun (if just 2 GC's ability, 1-on-1 online racing wouldn't be much fun).
Post by: DRJ on May 14, 2003, 12:10:05 PM
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Anyone hear/see anything about Sega's Aiai (from Super Monkey Ball) being in MKDD? I read somewhere else that he was seen in the game. Playable racer? What?
Aiai is not in the game. Some must have seen Diddy Kong and didnt know who he was.
Post by: crash8619 on May 14, 2003, 01:51:28 PM
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Post by: Mingesium on May 15, 2003, 03:11:59 PM
It looks like Mario Kart is online. Nintendo didn't want to use tunneling because the user would have to use a computer. Gamespy made some in-game software so all you do is connect the cable to your modem and your ready to play online.
Post by: adamhap on May 16, 2003, 04:04:34 AM
http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/driving/supermariokartworkingtitle/screens.html?page=25
I hope they have a good nubmer of extra characters that would be great.
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 17, 2003, 03:04:01 AM
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Post by: Termin8Anakin on May 19, 2003, 06:03:41 PM
Post by: ZombieX on May 20, 2003, 04:06:21 PM
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Originally posted by: NintendoFreak329
Hey just wondering...I know Wario and Waluigi are playable characters in this game but I haven't seen them in any pics or movies yet. Have any of you?
Wario and Waluigi can be seen in the IGN Insider movies on Cube.IGN.com
This site has a picture where you can see Wario, Waluigi and their kart.
Post by: Mario on May 20, 2003, 07:50:31 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on May 21, 2003, 04:07:17 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 21, 2003, 06:10:10 AM
Post by: DRJ on May 21, 2003, 06:28:35 AM
Has there been a release date yet, or just sometime this year???
Also I havnt heard anything about battle mode. I assume its in there, was it just not playable at E3???
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 21, 2003, 12:00:42 PM
Post by: S8N on May 21, 2003, 01:23:45 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 21, 2003, 02:47:54 PM
It'd be cool if Toad was unlockable. I played as him often in 64 (and Bowser).
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on May 21, 2003, 05:41:11 PM
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Originally posted by: S8N
hmm, does anyone know if Link and the other LOZ characters could be unlockable?
Characters from Hyrule and the Legend of Zelda saga are not part of the Mushroom Kingdom, so no
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 21, 2003, 05:44:41 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on May 21, 2003, 06:44:55 PM
Post by: DRJ on May 21, 2003, 07:22:27 PM
The 16 characters they have announced are fine so long as at least Boo and Toad can be unlocked. If not why are there all the baby characters instead of different characters like Toad. How can you have Mario and Baby Mario in the same game anyways, they are the same character.
Oh well, no matter what is in this game, the game will undoubtedly be fantastic.
Post by: S8N on May 22, 2003, 04:08:37 AM
but would you say that the DKs were part of the Mushroom Kingdom, because the only games I can think of that have both Mario characters and DK in is the one where DK is the 'bad guy' throwing barrels at Mario, the other Mario Karts, and the Mario Partys (theres probably a couple more but I can't think of any games that aren't multiplayer games) I haven't played the N64 Donkey Kong if theres any link between them in there, DK characters do seem to fit quite well in Mario Kart games though (better than LOZ characters would)Edit: Oh and smash brothers is another game
Post by: DRJ on May 22, 2003, 04:58:21 AM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on May 22, 2003, 05:13:10 AM
I mean, there's a DK race track anyway! So why not have all the tracks and characters they were planning with in DKR, and just put em into MK!
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 22, 2003, 06:07:51 AM
The idea of merging the two games together wouldn't really work, because in DKR you rode various animal life, not karts(well they could change it, but Rambi rocks!
)
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 22, 2003, 01:42:34 PM
Post by: EggyToast on May 22, 2003, 05:37:58 PM
It also explains why he hasn't gone up against donkey kong lately. Well, that, and because Mario hasn't aged whilst donkey kong has (cranky kong). Funny, that...
Post by: NintendoFreak329 on May 22, 2003, 07:07:02 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on May 22, 2003, 07:40:26 PM
They practically already are merged.
Post by: TOY on May 23, 2003, 10:18:45 AM
TOY
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 23, 2003, 11:31:44 AM
Post by: mariomeatball on May 23, 2003, 03:17:32 PM
Post by: TOY on May 23, 2003, 07:13:02 PM
TOY
Post by: Scyth3r on May 24, 2003, 12:26:40 PM
Post by: mjbd on May 24, 2003, 02:27:49 PM
Anyway, I am not gonna make that mistake again, I am buying this one when it comes out. The game already looks impressive in motion. Nintendo has alot riding on this one.
Post by: S8N on May 25, 2003, 02:45:43 AM
I've only got two controllers so far and one is a rubbish third party one which rumbles too loud (have to turn off rumble in the game or it gets too annoying) and I only got because it was £20 for that and a 8MB memory card bundle. If they're any good I might get one but if its only practical for that one game then I probably won't botherI'm guessing it'll have a (mini?) steering wheel on it, depends on how big the controller is though.
Post by: EggyToast on May 25, 2003, 06:41:35 AM
Post by: Scyth3r on May 25, 2003, 10:32:35 AM
Gamers.com Article
In the very last pargraph it states, "Meanwhile, previews in Japan's Famitsu Weekly magazine indicate that the game will indeed feature eight-player competition on two linked Gamecubes, and Nintendo also plans to release a special controller for the game."
I'm really curious as how it going to be, because its kinda strange IMO. Imagine a controller with turtle shells for buttons and stuff.
Post by: S8N on May 25, 2003, 11:18:16 AM
).If Gamespy bring out a tunnelling system for Mario Kart to play online, would you only be able to play against one other Gamecube owner at a time or would you be able to connect to more than one? because otherwise that'd mean that unless you had 4 people at each Gamecube it would mainly be 1v1 matches (plus CPU players). Can you only play 1v1 when you tunnel on the Xbox?
Hope that made sense.
Anyway back on topic:
I have a feeling that the new controller will either a) just be a normal Gamecube controller with Mario Kart printed on it (maybe a diff colour too) or b) be something with different functions to other controllers (which might make it an exclusive to Mario Kart controller) or c) a standard steering wheel
I'm kind of hoping it'll be b) even though I probably wouldn't get it. Maybe it'll have a little screen on it where it tells you what items you've got and a display of the map (so nobody else can see your items)
but then again they could just use the GBA for that and give people another excuse to buy one and it'd probably be too expensive to make
Post by: EggyToast on May 25, 2003, 06:41:49 PM
Hence, with any sort of online, you'd be able to play it as you prefer. They're not making LAN limitations -- they're making a game, and then making the LAN controls fit the game's limitations (8 per track).
Post by: Boffo on May 26, 2003, 06:24:06 AM
I'm curious how this will pan out. I'm sure you can play 4 players on the gamecube with it, but you'll probably be limited to the number of tracks you can play, like you are with 4 GBAs and one game pak.
Post by: DRJ on May 26, 2003, 07:49:41 AM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on May 26, 2003, 11:18:05 PM
But the thing everyone was impressed at was at the end, the final two players battling. That was cool.
Post by: S8N on May 27, 2003, 10:44:17 AM
by the way I've just read on Nintendo News that the Gameboy Player will be available from the VIP Stars Catalogue, does anyone know how many stars it will probably cost?
Post by: Boffo on May 30, 2003, 08:27:47 PM
http://www.mariokartdoubledash.co.uk
and
http://www.techtv.com/xplay/e3/story/0,24330,3429233,00.html
Post by: 220man on May 31, 2003, 12:49:47 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 31, 2003, 06:09:17 AM
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Originally posted by: 220man
I need a good nintendo game after the huge dissapoinment of Zelda with it's new "kiddy" look.
*sigh*
MK: DD will be out in Europe by the end of the year, so I won't doubt it coming to the Outback around that time as well. And after that above statement of yours, can you really call yourself a true gamer?
Post by: DRJ on May 31, 2003, 09:36:32 AM
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I need a good nintendo game after the huge dissapoinment of Zelda with it's new "kiddy" look
Did you actually play Zelda WW or did you take one look at the graphics and say this is crap. The graphics are different, and they fit perfectly with the game. And the game is one of the best for Gamecube.
Back on topic. Mario Kart looks excellent. Nintendo has a video and it shows the karts getting blasted through the air, and diddy kong who is in the backseat is hanging on for dear life with has hands and the rest of him is freefalling behind the kart, excellent. I also like how they hold the weapons, like Mario holding a lightning bold, then throwing it to use it. I cant wait for this game.
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 31, 2003, 02:07:08 PM
MK
D will be good though, even if you are foolish enough not to like Zelda (or, probably in your case, even try it).
Post by: SCF on May 31, 2003, 04:21:36 PM
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Originally posted by: 220man
I need a good nintendo game after the huge dissapoinment of Zelda with it's new "kiddy" look.
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wow another trash talking ignorant waist of time post. Your probably one of those people ( im not even gonna call u gamer cause you aint one) that only plays games that start with a grand,metal or final in their titles( not that i dont like this games because i do , i own most of them) and the rest is crap rigth?
now on topic MKDD ( mortal kombat?? LOL) will rule..the 8 multi will rule too. We all know this game will deliver really good for the cube.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on June 01, 2003, 04:55:06 AM
And you're Aussie? Come join us, mate, in the Aussie Thread in General Chat!
Post by: Bill Aurion on June 01, 2003, 06:45:18 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on June 01, 2003, 07:22:30 AM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on June 02, 2003, 06:32:12 AM
Prejudice sucks, but its human, thats why we have wars.
Post by: Hostile Creation on June 02, 2003, 07:40:02 AM
Nor am I prejudiced. I dislike people because of who they are, not what they are. However, what they are often hints at who they are; I'm more inclined to like someone that likes Zelda than someone that does not, for example.
Post by: DRJ on June 02, 2003, 07:50:15 AM
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on June 02, 2003, 11:42:01 AM
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Originally posted by: DRJ
I have no problem with someone saying that a gaim sucks, but when they say "Hey you know that game that sold a million copies in a week, man I looked at one screenshot and can say for sure that it is utter garbage. I can't believe that anyone would want to play this game, you dont even get to kill any hookers or anything cool like that."
I concur... and your GTA reference is well placed.. im getting sick of the Grand Theft Auto garbage.. i loved the first two titles, but GTA 3 lacked what i enjoyed about the first two (the great speed of the police chases) and i haven't even thought about playing GTA Vice City, i suppose i will someday.. but in my opinion this Grand Theft Auto generation BS needs to end, it isn't helping to put gaming in a good light
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Post by: Termin8Anakin on June 03, 2003, 04:11:41 PM
maybe there are extra characters, maybe there aren't.
but then it would make sense, since then everyone can have the weapon advantages of the characters.
Post by: Hostile Creation on June 03, 2003, 05:17:55 PM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on June 04, 2003, 12:51:11 AM
Post by: ZombieX on June 08, 2003, 01:33:00 PM
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Originally posted by: Caterkiller
Has anyone noticed that unlike the old Mario Karts on this game the same character can be used twice? Maybe you guys braught it up earlier but it makes me think there will be just a bit more than 20 characters. Mario was riding with Bowser but on the rank list Bowser was also with Baby Bowser riding a kart.
Those who played the demo at E3 said that you couldn't select multiple of the same character. So those early screenshots showing multiple of the same character being played seem to just be "in development" screens. We'll just have to wait for more information to come from Nintendo to know for sure.
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Post by: Bartman3010 on June 17, 2003, 02:38:02 AM
That would be very very cool....
Post by: Hostile Creation on June 17, 2003, 06:54:24 AM
Does anyone know if you have to have two copies of the game to do LAN? I imagine you only need one, but I have no idea, so that's just a wild guess. I have a friend that has a cube, but I'm not sure if he's buying Double Dash or not.
Post by: DRJ on June 17, 2003, 09:45:53 AM
You will need two copies of the game to play on two cubes
You could network 8 cubes together but you would also need 8 games. Sounds like a way to steal more of my money (Stupid Nintendo... stop making such good products, you are bankrupting me) but I guess one cube is not powerful enough to run the game over a Lan.
Post by: Shorty McNostril on June 18, 2003, 06:50:48 PM
Post by: DRJ on June 18, 2003, 07:38:05 PM
You get to select any kart you want to, so mario and yoshi could team up and use wario's kart. etc.
Handling will be based on the driver, not the kart.
Post by: Boffo on June 20, 2003, 01:21:57 AM
Post by: DRJ on June 20, 2003, 08:27:58 AM
Special weapons are also determined by the character.
Post by: Boffo on June 20, 2003, 01:49:32 PM
"In the past, rider characteristics were determined by whichever Nintendo character was selected, but in Double Dash!! you'll pick two characters and a kart, so what determines things like handling, weight, and max speed? According to Nintendo, that's now tied strictly to the kart selected, not the characters."
http://cube.ign.com/articles/402/402170p2.html
Post by: DRJ on June 21, 2003, 11:28:32 AM
I think I will like it better this way. Since you can be your favorite character no matter what, and just pick the kart depending on how you would like it to handle.
Post by: Don'tHate742 on June 24, 2003, 09:02:27 AM
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Post by: Caterkiller on July 05, 2003, 05:58:08 AM
Post by: DRJ on July 07, 2003, 05:50:14 AM
Plus I also like the unique weapons for each character idea. Hopefully the weapons are all pretty sweet.
There definately need to be unlockable characters and courses. There need to be al least 10 more characters to make sure that everyone can get someone that they like. And I also want the Block Fort and Skyscraper to be either playable battle arenas or unlockable ones.
Post by: Hostile Creation on July 07, 2003, 08:25:10 AM
So far, the courses also look awesome. Seems you can get shot up by those weird duck things on Gelano Beach or whatever, among other things. The courses look very cool indeed. . .
Post by: DRJ on July 07, 2003, 09:41:47 AM
Quote
10 unlockable character is a lot
If they have Toad I'll be happy, everything else would just be icing.
Post by: Hostile Creation on July 08, 2003, 03:37:04 AM
It'd be great to have 10 unlockables, but it's extremely unlikely.
Post by: Mr.Tipper on July 08, 2003, 10:59:40 AM
Post by: SuperLink666 on July 08, 2003, 02:25:28 PM
It's called MARIO KART
Post by: Mr.Tipper on July 08, 2003, 06:00:02 PM
Post by: Boffo on July 08, 2003, 10:46:43 PM
"Although the Mario Kart: DD demo was the same one shown at E3, Nintendo has confirmed that they are indeed working on a power-slide and a speedier engine. "
http://www.ultimategamez.com/extras/specials/NintendoGamerSummit03Recap.shtml
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 09, 2003, 05:53:43 AM
Good thing it's faster, however. That had me sort of worried.
Post by: DRJ on July 09, 2003, 06:16:33 AM
P.S.
Add Toad, Either as an unlockable player, or if there is no room get rid of baby Luigi.
Post by: WesDawg on July 11, 2003, 03:49:59 PM
"Optimistically, I was ready to jump off the starting line when the light flashed to green. It wasn't long before I felt as if my hopes for the title took a nosedive off a cliff edge. I crawled off of the white line, almost as if I was in some sort of terrible surreal world, where nothing worked properly and moved in slow motion."
Is it just me, or is that bit extreme. I understand using exageration sometimes when you've got a point to make, but the points been made. It's like Fran just couldn't think of anything else to write.Anyways, sometimes journalists just piss me off, and I guess I wanted to vent, so there it is.
Post by: DRJ on July 11, 2003, 04:41:54 PM
This game will kick ass, so just be patient.
Post by: Hostile Creation on July 12, 2003, 10:04:28 AM
Post by: Soundworks on July 18, 2003, 11:31:47 AM
It's been years since I've played Mario Kart on Nintendo's home console.
I also can't wait to see what new multiplayer mahem the double feature will cause.
Post by: Shorty McNostril on July 23, 2003, 03:40:05 PM
Post by: DRJ on July 24, 2003, 05:27:35 AM
Post by: Molobert on July 24, 2003, 05:33:56 PM
Post by: Ocarina Blue on July 24, 2003, 06:08:18 PM
Post by: DRJ on July 25, 2003, 04:23:13 AM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on July 26, 2003, 12:05:56 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: DRJ
There are two characters in the Kart, but one person controls both at the same time. When you press A to shoot, instead of the shell or whatever appearing out of nowhere, the second character will pick up the item and throw it.
so basically the same as before with different game mechanics
Post by: Molobert on July 26, 2003, 12:46:35 PM
Post by: Oblivious on July 26, 2003, 01:26:00 PM
It'd be neat if like on the SSB games you could have alternate skins. So you'd press X or Y while choosing your character to get different colored cars and designs!
Post by: DRJ on July 26, 2003, 03:38:19 PM
One player per Kart
Two characters sit in the Kart
You dont really control the characters seperately. When you do something the driver may respond (i.e. go fast, brake, turn) or the gunner may respond (i.e. shoot shell, hit other characters, steal other items). etc.
You can play with up to 8 human players. You will have to connect multiple GCNs together, and each will need a copy of the game. You can have 8 players on two tvs and two GCNs, or use 8 tvs and 8 GCNs.
Post by: Shorty McNostril on July 27, 2003, 05:04:21 PM
Post by: Twisted Halo on July 29, 2003, 02:41:44 AM
Yea, that's all so good, that it's great! Who wouldn't expect the new MarioKart game?! Good on the guy that cleared everything up to the confused people. But, wouldn't it be sweet if you could control both characters in the kart with just one person, or have two players per kart? That's what I would expect. You could control the aiming with the C-stick or something. Hmmm, I guess beggars can't be choosers!
Post by: Boffo on August 03, 2003, 02:33:48 PM
http://www.ultimategamez.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1059951162,26952,
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 03, 2003, 03:01:38 PM
Post by: blackfootsteps on August 04, 2003, 09:12:37 PM
Post by: Molobert on August 04, 2003, 11:04:50 PM
Post by: Shorty McNostril on August 05, 2003, 07:31:40 PM
Post by: Molobert on August 05, 2003, 09:21:11 PM
. My only hope is that he's a bonus character or something...
Post by: VideoGamerJ on August 05, 2003, 10:48:54 PM
Post by: Shorty McNostril on August 06, 2003, 06:51:08 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on August 07, 2003, 11:31:10 AM
Post by: Shorty McNostril on August 07, 2003, 05:56:02 PM
Post by: Nintendo Gamecube on August 08, 2003, 01:50:24 PM
Although switching karts may be new, it is nothing to get your hopes up about.
Will someone clearfy this....
Post by: Hostile Creation on August 08, 2003, 02:16:05 PM
Post by: BlkPaladin on August 18, 2003, 10:37:58 AM
Post by: Mario on August 20, 2003, 12:16:55 AM
It looks so fun, and... great.. and... what was i gonna say again? -__-
worst post ever
Post by: Boffo on August 20, 2003, 03:07:30 PM
Link
Post by: Molobert on August 20, 2003, 04:23:40 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 20, 2003, 04:53:22 PM
BANZAI!
Peach Mini-skirt!!
BANZAI!
Post by: Boffo on August 21, 2003, 05:29:13 PM
http://www.ningc.com/news.php?article=3352
Post by: Boffo on August 21, 2003, 07:10:24 PM
http://cube.ign.com/articles/434/434876p1.html
Post by: Mingesium on August 22, 2003, 06:27:29 AM
Post by: DRJ on August 22, 2003, 06:37:56 AM
So you can play 8 players on 2 tvs and all are 4-way split screen.
Or 8 players on 8 tvs all full screen.
Or anything in between.
8 players = 16 characters.
I like the news about a bonus disk, but what will it be. Anything will be nice since I am buying the game nomatter what. Maybe a emulation of Super Mario 64
Probably will just be a demo disk, but that is still cool.
Post by: Molobert on August 22, 2003, 09:56:53 AM
Post by: SuperLink666 on August 22, 2003, 08:45:24 PM
Unless you can use the same which now that i think about it i did see 4 koopa troopas racing at the same time.
Post by: Infinitipo on August 23, 2003, 01:53:53 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 23, 2003, 03:21:48 PM
Post by: Boffo on August 24, 2003, 03:16:52 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on August 26, 2003, 03:52:00 PM
Post by: The Omen on August 27, 2003, 03:10:15 AM
Post by: MagicToenail on August 27, 2003, 10:16:42 AM
Post by: Beave on August 27, 2003, 10:42:18 PM
I'm sure the game will be great though!
Post by: MagicToenail on August 28, 2003, 05:08:06 AM
Post by: Berny on August 29, 2003, 08:17:55 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 30, 2003, 11:33:38 AM
But it's not like I care. I only use Yoshi.
Post by: martin_clifford on September 01, 2003, 06:32:05 PM
Here's to hoping
)
Post by: Boffo on September 05, 2003, 11:36:48 AM
http://mediaviewer.ign.com/ignMediaPage.jsp?channel_id=74&object_id=16574&adtag=network=ign&site=cube&pagetype=medialist&page_title=Mario+Kart%3A+Double+Dash%21%21
Post by: Hostile Creation on September 06, 2003, 05:37:40 PM
Cannot wait for this. But F-Zero and Kirby should keep me satisfied for now.
Post by: Boffo on September 09, 2003, 09:08:09 AM
http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=4678
I live in Canada, and I went to pre-order today but they didn't have the preview disc yet.
Post by: Molobert on September 09, 2003, 11:28:39 AM
Post by: Boffo on September 10, 2003, 06:36:08 PM
"There are some battle modes missing - Mr. Miyamoto did a lot of improvement on those. There's not only the balloon fight, but also a bomb feature, and a third one which is a little bit of a secret but makes use of the two players sitting in the same kart with a co-operative mode - one player can drive while the other can play the guy at the back handling the weapons."
http://www.ningc.com/news.php?article=3555
Post by: ZombieX on September 10, 2003, 10:11:13 PM
Post by: Boffo on September 12, 2003, 08:05:09 AM
http://cube.ign.com/articles/437/437849p1.html
Post by: Boffo on September 17, 2003, 01:51:23 PM
http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=4701
Post by: Boffo on September 17, 2003, 07:30:04 PM
http://cube.ign.com/articles/450/450395p1.html
GameInformer Impressions:
You can change the number of laps? You can change the number of player-specific powerups? Nice.
http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200309/N03.0917.1955.50847.htm
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 17, 2003, 07:35:20 PM
(You know, you could have easily edited your first post instead of triple-posting...)
Post by: Boffo on September 18, 2003, 06:08:35 PM
Post by: DRJ on September 18, 2003, 06:16:10 PM
Post by: Pikkcuber on September 19, 2003, 06:07:57 PM
Post by: Boffo on September 20, 2003, 02:34:03 AM
http://members.shaw.ca/b0ff02/collage.jpg
Post by: TOY on September 22, 2003, 09:13:23 AM
TOY
Post by: Rancid Planet on September 24, 2003, 07:59:31 PM
Not gonna hope though.
Post by: Boffo on September 25, 2003, 12:08:55 AM
http://www.ultimategamez.com/previews/mariokarthandson.shtml
Post by: Mario on October 04, 2003, 08:50:17 AM
Very nice!
Post by: Boffo on October 05, 2003, 12:09:06 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 05, 2003, 04:13:59 AM
Post by: MagicToenail on October 06, 2003, 12:23:01 PM
5 mini games from Mario Party 5
Playable F-Zero GX demo
Fire Emblem content that includes unlockable weapons, abilities and new music
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles playable demo featuring Leonardo
Star Wars Rebel Strike III Hoth level playable demo
Sonic Heroes playable demo featuring 2 levels and 3 characters and 7 all new movies" ,
pretty awesome, ive been thinking about getting GX and TMNT
Post by: InvAsiOn on October 11, 2003, 04:56:49 PM
http://www.videogamemovies.net/gamecube/movies1/mariokart9.html
http://www.videogamemovies.net/gamecube/movies1/mariokart10.html
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 16, 2003, 12:38:29 PM
D trailer, from the latest GCN Demo Disk in Japan:click
"Save as" using the "pre.mpg" link.
The original site it comes from is here.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 16, 2003, 12:41:24 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 16, 2003, 01:16:37 PM
Can you say, "Wow"?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 16, 2003, 10:13:05 PM
FAHKING WAOW!
Post by: akdaman1 on October 17, 2003, 05:38:29 PM
Post by: Molobert on October 17, 2003, 07:28:02 PM
Post by: GoldShadow1 on October 17, 2003, 08:42:01 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 17, 2003, 08:43:56 PM
Post by: Mario on October 18, 2003, 12:39:59 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: Molobert
Dengeki gave Mario Kart (9, 9, 9, 9). And I'm confident that it will get above a 9 on almost all gaming sites.
Really? Dengeki have reviewed Mario Kart Double Dash? How did that fly past me? How could i not know that?
Anyway, i predict Mario Kart Double Dash will be my favourite game of all time. Im not really a fan of Mario Kart 64, but from what ive seen and heard of this game it sounds freaking unbelievably awesome. And guess what else is awesome? The Australian release date. NOVEMBER 14.
Post by: d_bomb_23 on October 19, 2003, 01:53:55 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 19, 2003, 02:45:59 PM
Post by: Diabolus on October 19, 2003, 03:04:04 PM
Post by: Molobert on October 19, 2003, 03:33:35 PM
Also I found a really good site about MK DD, it has a lot of information that I hadn't seen before. Link
Post by: d_bomb_23 on October 19, 2003, 03:43:53 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 20, 2003, 03:10:58 AM
Newest scores...This time by Famitsu: 9, 9, 9, 9
Post by: GoldShadow1 on October 20, 2003, 06:42:21 PM
That's probably because aside from Metroid, none of those changes are extremely innovative. Cel-shading is a graphics only change, the water pack is little more than a few extra powers, and character-switching in Mario Kart seems like a minor weapons dynamic edition.
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 20, 2003, 06:55:45 PM
Mario Kart's two-character setup allows more strategy...Each character has unique items that only they can use. This basically allows you to choose your set of weapons before going into battle, which imo, is really cool.
Post by: blackfootsteps on October 20, 2003, 09:57:14 PM
Mario Kart looks fantastic, it'll be great to be able to play again seeing as my mate has my MK64.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 20, 2003, 11:18:26 PM
HELL
I've got a lot good games already, I'VE BEEN HAVING HAPPY DAYS.
Post by: MagicToenail on October 21, 2003, 10:02:16 AM
www.jeux-france.com
Post by: Molobert on October 21, 2003, 11:24:17 AM
Quote
That's probably because aside from Metroid, none of those changes are extremely innovative. Cel-shading is a graphics only change, the water pack is little more than a few extra powers, and character-switching in Mario Kart seems like a minor weapons dynamic edition.
I was going to say pretty much what Bill said, with the addition that the water pack completely changed the feel of Mario for me. You no longer had to time jumps perfectly, you could hover, which I feel made a huge difference. That's not to say it was a change for the worse though.
Post by: akdaman1 on October 21, 2003, 11:55:36 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 21, 2003, 12:09:38 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 21, 2003, 01:13:53 PM
If I hadn't known, I would be incredibly pissed right now...
Post by: Boffo on October 22, 2003, 12:30:25 AM
http://www.jeux-france.com/Affichage_News.php3?Id_news=1312&lp=fr_en&tt=url
and here:
http://www.gamekult.com/gamecube/actus/articles/A0000028820.html
Post by: Fish on October 22, 2003, 01:48:25 AM
Post by: Boffo on October 22, 2003, 01:55:41 AM
Post by: Mario on October 22, 2003, 02:00:12 AM
Post by: Fish on October 22, 2003, 02:34:38 AM
Guess I won't be getting it, there isin't any rental shops near me, oh well...
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 22, 2003, 03:12:22 AM
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 22, 2003, 11:45:56 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 22, 2003, 12:56:10 PM
with great vigor!
I like anime catgirls.
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 22, 2003, 02:51:08 PM
*
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 22, 2003, 03:56:12 PM
We should have a "Game Trailer" thread where people bark out indirect links the moment they find them. Like Amazing Deals, which should also be sticky.
Not that sticky.
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 23, 2003, 02:13:18 PM
It seems that there are 20 racers total, making 4 secret characters. According to EGM, 11 of the 20 have never been in Mario Kart before...Wow...
Post by: akdaman1 on October 24, 2003, 01:54:29 AM
Post by: Mario on October 24, 2003, 06:53:28 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 24, 2003, 01:30:41 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on October 24, 2003, 03:23:34 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 24, 2003, 05:58:13 PM
Post by: Molobert on October 24, 2003, 08:28:13 PM
It's confirmed that Toad and a character named "Toadette" are 2 of the secret characters. As for the other 2 I don't know, but I'm guessing Boo and someone else. Link (it's the first pic on the top)
Go Toad!
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 24, 2003, 08:36:48 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on October 24, 2003, 10:51:43 PM
Post by: Nintendo on October 25, 2003, 04:09:04 PM
So from what I'm seeing there are only 5 multiplayer Battle maps???
I've begged, pleaded and prayed for dozens of levels to battle it out in with my buddies.
And after 7 years all Nintendo can come up with are a mere 5 freaking multiplayer Battle grounds?!?!
I honestly think I just died a little inside
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 25, 2003, 05:15:57 PM
Post by: Nintendo on October 25, 2003, 11:28:59 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: Bill
Um, there's 6...which is better than 4 so stop complaining...
Wow you are SOOOO right about that, you totally convinced me to not be pissed off about it Bill, thanks super duper much!
Hey everyone, Bill is THE best Nintendo fan here, I mean if it weren't for him, I wouldn't have realized that Nintendo increased their amount of Multiplayer Battle levels from 4 to 6.
I HAVE to look at this from the bright side! That it's like a GIGANTIC 150% increase in maps!
You just failed to realize one thing: that it's ridiculous that after the one complaint every review in the world (well almost) gave was that the previous console Mario Kart had too few multiplayer battle maps, WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MORE FREAKING OPTION!! I will still love this game, but why wouldn't I be allowed to complaint about the mode I will most play? It's like stepping back in time and say, let's not enhance this mode but make it exactly the same, with the exact same lack of choices in level build
Post by: Berny on October 26, 2003, 03:44:00 AM
I had NO idea! I would have liked Toadsworth instead of Toadette but hey I'm not complaining. Battle arenas look interesting. One looks like the Block Fort from MK64. One's a Gamecube and I hope that when you drive to the edge of the Cube, it turns and you drive on the next side. That would be so much fun. It'd be really challenging too especially if the shells and stuff could only go along once surface and then fly off into oblivion.
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 26, 2003, 04:32:51 AM
You're acting like a spoiled little kid on Christmas; you whine because you didn't get everything you wanted. If you don't like what's given you, you can either not buy the game, or you can quit the jab and get it anyway...
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 26, 2003, 04:54:02 AM
Quote
Origin of post = Nintendo
Hey everyone, Bill is THE best Nintendo fan here!
Hey, Bill! You should put that in your sig.
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 26, 2003, 04:58:18 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 26, 2003, 04:59:33 AM
I would just like to add that the fact that there "are oh so few battle stages," is really overshadowed by the number of unlockables in the game...Of course, you'll probably just say, "Not enough unlockables!," even though this is the first Mario Kart game to have them...
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 26, 2003, 05:23:07 AM
About unlockables, Bill's exactly right. It's better than nothing, no?
Post by: Berny on October 26, 2003, 05:28:44 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on October 26, 2003, 12:01:59 PM
I'm glad they've got some stuff in MK, too. I was getting worried
Post by: Berny on October 26, 2003, 01:42:09 PM
Post by: Nintendo on October 26, 2003, 02:27:52 PM
PS: Anyone who says something is better than nothing might be grateful for what they will get, but also unbelievably ignorant to the fact that games are supposed to evolve by expanding their fun and not adding crappy gimmicks.
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 26, 2003, 04:25:06 PM
You said that youself. Explain to me how that's not expanding.
It's a Mario Kart with unlockables! You just prove the point that even when Nintendo does something right, something that people want (which isn't as rare as people think), people STILLcomplain. THAT'S ignorant.
People comlained that there were too few battle maps in MK64. Fine. We got 2 more. Plus, the other levels aren't the same one's from 64, so we really get 6 new ones!
Post by: akdaman1 on October 26, 2003, 09:56:13 PM
Post by: Nintendo on October 26, 2003, 10:33:21 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 27, 2003, 08:40:44 AM
Post by: akdaman1 on October 27, 2003, 09:02:49 AM
I rest my case..stop whining and sulking JEEEEEEEZZZZ
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 27, 2003, 10:15:15 AM
Post by: TOY on October 27, 2003, 11:07:13 AM
TOY
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 27, 2003, 12:31:29 PM
Post by: Boffo on October 27, 2003, 08:41:34 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on October 27, 2003, 09:15:39 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on October 28, 2003, 11:36:06 PM
Post by: Plugabugz on October 28, 2003, 11:58:49 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on October 29, 2003, 08:37:11 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 29, 2003, 08:55:35 AM
Post by: jmoe316 on October 29, 2003, 09:31:05 AM
EDIT: Don't know if this has been mentioned (too many pages on this thread
) but IGNCube has a Cup and Track listing on their site: Track and Cup ListingI thought the Rainbow Road track was gonna be in this game. I thought I read that somewhere (although I guess you can't always believe what you read on the internet) Maybe it's an unlockable course.
On another note, why is Europe getting this game before North America? Don't take this as bitching, I am just curious. I always thought NA got the games before Europe. Oh well, it's good to see you Europeans gettting something good for once - a great game a week before the North Americans!
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 29, 2003, 09:37:06 AM
Toad, Toadette, Boo, and Petey Pirahna
Post by: MagicToenail on October 29, 2003, 09:46:24 AM
SPOILERS!!! Thanks to KnowsNothing
New:
----
9) Diddy Kong - Purple train
10) Waluigi - Purple with a "W" on the side
11) Baby Mario - Blue baby carriage
12) Baby Luigi - Green baby carriage
13) Birdo - Pink kart with large Birdo head
14) Paratroopa - Red shelled kart with wings
15) Daisy - Classic yellow kart
16) Baby Bowser - Bullet Bill kart
Secret:
------
17) Toad - Traditional blue kart
18) Toadette - Traditional pink kart
19) Petey Piranha - Green pipe kart
20) Boo - Gray pipe kart
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 29, 2003, 10:36:26 AM
Except take the "s" off of spoilers to have it work correctly.
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 29, 2003, 11:18:59 AM
Post by: vudu on October 29, 2003, 11:34:43 AM
d have the option for computer controlled players in battle mode?
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 29, 2003, 11:44:38 AM
Post by: akdaman1 on October 29, 2003, 09:36:29 PM
Sorry but i have no link with me...but ..go to the forums of mariokartdoubledash.co.uk and look around and you will hopefully find it.
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 30, 2003, 02:16:37 AM
Toad uses a old-style kart, Boo uses, I believe, a gray pipe kart, and Petey uses a green pipe kart...
Can't wait! ^_^
Post by: betamac on October 30, 2003, 04:22:50 AM
I have a U.S Gamecube and plan on Buying Mario Kart my mate has a U.K Cube and is also gona buy it can we link them together for LAN play?
Thanks in advance
(If its possible where do we get the Hardware from to do it?)
Post by: babble on October 30, 2003, 04:55:46 AM
Post by: babble on October 30, 2003, 04:58:46 AM
Any info? Is this just canadian related?
Thank's
Post by: Bloodworth on October 30, 2003, 05:30:53 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: betamac
Hi does anyone know if the U.K And U.S Versions will be compatible?
I have a U.S Gamecube and plan on Buying Mario Kart my mate has a U.K Cube and is also gona buy it can we link them together for LAN play?
Thanks in advance
(If its possible where do we get the Hardware from to do it?)
You'll need to get the broadband adapters directly from Nintendo's online store. As far as cross-region compatibility, it might work, but it's highly unlikely that it will.
Post by: vudu on October 30, 2003, 07:41:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: babble
So can someone make a recap and tell us what's gonna be on the bonus disc?
Check out ebgames.com for all the details.
Post by: babble on October 30, 2003, 08:08:49 AM
Post by: babble on October 30, 2003, 08:12:48 AM
To bad, Mario Kart 64 is not included...
Post by: akdaman1 on October 30, 2003, 08:22:51 AM
Anyway this is gonna rock, I love this game and cant wait to play ..
Hey while i was writing this up I just came across pictures of King Boo and Petey Pirahna ..I am really satisfied now .
Post by: akdaman1 on October 30, 2003, 08:32:09 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 30, 2003, 10:01:49 AM
Post by: Molobert on October 30, 2003, 12:37:12 PM
Post by: MattVDB on October 30, 2003, 02:09:27 PM
If only I weren't so broke. :-/
Post by: Molobert on October 30, 2003, 04:13:30 PM
That's no excuse!
Post by: Berny on October 30, 2003, 05:09:58 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 30, 2003, 05:16:34 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on October 30, 2003, 06:28:26 PM
Post by: dark_eliminator on October 30, 2003, 09:39:45 PM
oh yeah alan its dave
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 31, 2003, 02:28:20 AM
Bill = biggest Mario Kart fan
Post by: Boffo on October 31, 2003, 06:43:37 AM
the unlockable Special Cup contains
Wario Colosseum
Dino Dino Jungle
Bowsers Castle
Rainbow Road
Post by: akdaman1 on October 31, 2003, 09:20:10 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 31, 2003, 12:10:47 PM
how much do you weigh?
how tall are you?
Post by: Mario on October 31, 2003, 01:39:17 PM
Disappointing score though
Post by: Berny on October 31, 2003, 01:47:45 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 31, 2003, 04:18:11 PM
EGM gives it 10, 10, 9.5...
Famitsu gives it 9, 9, 9, 9
With those scores, I don't really give a damn about what jeux-france gives it...
Post by: BoboThePenguin on October 31, 2003, 05:37:38 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 31, 2003, 06:00:25 PM
Why do you hate me? RACIST!!!!
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 31, 2003, 06:08:25 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on October 31, 2003, 08:10:08 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on October 31, 2003, 08:27:02 PM
Post by: babble on November 01, 2003, 04:57:15 AM
Please Nintendo, do a surprise and give it to us now.
Post by: Mario on November 01, 2003, 05:46:44 AM
It got 19 out of 20 there... still disappointing.
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 01, 2003, 06:12:11 AM
BTW, I'm sorry about my french comment, although it is true alot of people do not like the french...
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 01, 2003, 06:14:30 AM
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Originally posted by: Mario
It got 19 out of 20 there... still disappointing.
Post by: KnowsNothing on November 01, 2003, 06:19:58 AM
19/20!? That's it, this game is only worthy of a rental!
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 01, 2003, 06:35:01 AM
Post by: SuperLink666 on November 01, 2003, 08:22:35 AM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 01, 2003, 09:03:26 AM
YAYAYAYAY.
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 01, 2003, 12:42:44 PM
I know a fair deal of French, but I'm not French, just took the language. I could translate the review if you want.
Nevermind.
Post by: akdaman1 on November 01, 2003, 02:37:40 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 02, 2003, 05:31:02 AM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 03, 2003, 12:20:06 AM
Mechanical laugh...Die you hostile creation...You will never survive my torture chamber...HAHAHAHAHA...( Trhows Hostile Creation in a locked room with nothing but Universal Studios.
Post by: MagicToenail on November 03, 2003, 06:03:36 AM
Post by: THE ONE on November 03, 2003, 07:51:00 AM
Post by: vudu on November 03, 2003, 07:57:32 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill
*wonders how height and weight have anything to do with being a Mario Kart fan*
please forgive me if you were being sarcastic, but i think professional was making the joke in regards to who is the physically biggest mario kart fan, not who enjoys the game the most.
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 03, 2003, 08:29:40 AM
I will use Yoshi and Diddy/Paratroopa with Toad's kart... ^_^
Post by: Berny on November 03, 2003, 11:34:13 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 03, 2003, 12:02:01 PM
Post by: Berny on November 03, 2003, 01:15:20 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 03, 2003, 01:17:34 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 03, 2003, 03:45:58 PM
Granted I'll starve before too long. But at least I don't have to deal with Universal.
Post by: CardBoardBox on November 03, 2003, 03:49:19 PM
go me!!!
Post by: Berny on November 03, 2003, 05:06:08 PM
*shakes fist at Mr. Box*
Post by: Plugabugz on November 04, 2003, 02:07:27 AM
Post by: Berny on November 04, 2003, 10:43:06 AM
Why would you buy Nitro Cart? I mean seriously!
Post by: akdaman1 on November 04, 2003, 06:49:07 PM
Post by: Plugabugz on November 05, 2003, 02:37:36 AM
Don't ban me please
9 days to go!
I still haven't got F-Zero GX though, it's in the post with the other bits of 10 million items of mail that has been stuck in the UK Postal Strike... *joy*
Post by: CardBoardBox on November 05, 2003, 03:45:26 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 06, 2003, 08:52:25 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 06, 2003, 10:23:48 AM
*poof*
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 06, 2003, 10:26:06 AM
*Bill-frog stares menacingly at Hostile*
Post by: CardBoardBox on November 06, 2003, 11:40:28 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 06, 2003, 11:51:18 AM
*CBB explodes*
Post by: CardBoardBox on November 06, 2003, 01:53:23 PM
Post by: Mario on November 06, 2003, 04:27:30 PM
So how about that Mario Kart huh? Looks pretty cool, only 6 days until the game is in my hands.
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 06, 2003, 04:29:51 PM
Only...15 days till I get to play...*sob*
Post by: akdaman1 on November 06, 2003, 06:20:57 PM
Post by: Pumaman on November 07, 2003, 04:10:08 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 07, 2003, 05:35:00 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 07, 2003, 08:36:03 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 08, 2003, 06:49:31 AM
Post by: TOY on November 08, 2003, 10:12:54 AM
I would suggest you use a 2nd memory card and keep a back up file on there. I dont think you can keep two files from the same game on the same memory card. Problem is you cant copy save files from certain games like F-Zero GX. My suggestion for that would be to start the game, take out the first memory card and put the new memory card in and try to save. It will say a save file doesnt exist and ask if you want to make one. Not sure if it will work with the copy protected save files (F-Zero etc.) but you can try.
TOY
Post by: akdaman1 on November 08, 2003, 12:43:44 PM
Post by: nickmitch on November 08, 2003, 03:44:09 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 08, 2003, 03:51:03 PM
Post by: PIAC on November 08, 2003, 03:59:12 PM
Post by: Mario on November 08, 2003, 04:00:34 PM
akdaman, i think memory card 59s are about $35 here? MC 251 is $50, but they are rare.
Mario Kart Double Dash should be mine in a few DAYS
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 08, 2003, 04:05:42 PM
And Mario, I still hate you...
Just joking of course...
Post by: Pikkcuber on November 08, 2003, 04:35:32 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 08, 2003, 05:04:58 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 08, 2003, 08:22:24 PM
Post by: Approx01 on November 08, 2003, 08:50:58 PM
i might get dd
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 08, 2003, 08:55:11 PM
hehe...
Post by: akdaman1 on November 08, 2003, 09:18:16 PM
Post by: Berny on November 09, 2003, 04:08:20 AM
EDIT: Ok, apparently angelfire thought it would be friggin hilarious if their server just STOPPED. I can't host it yet but if and when it starts working again, I'd be happy to.
EDIT: Scratch my earlier edit. Angelfire is not down. I have no idea what's wrong. My site still exists. I just sent an email asking for my password and they gave it to me. If someone is able to access my website (www.angelfire.com/super2/syko/index.html) PLEASE tell me. Why doesn't it WORK?!
Post by: KnowsNothing on November 09, 2003, 05:15:46 AM
Until Berny's PC decides to stop playing these little games with him, email me your avatar and host it I will. Email's in profile.
Post by: nolimit19 on November 09, 2003, 02:03:33 PM
Post by: rvd1083 on November 09, 2003, 05:47:22 PM
Post by: Berny on November 09, 2003, 05:59:43 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: KnowsNothing
Until Berny's PC decides to stop playing these little games with him, email me your avatar and host it I will. Email's in profile.
Um, KN, I am adamantly ANTI-PC! If you call me a PC owner once more I will throw apples at your place of residence as a symbolic act. Consider yourself warned...
Post by: Boffo on November 09, 2003, 09:27:24 PM
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Originally posted by: Pikkcuber
I took a trip to duluth, minnesota today ...
I live not too far from Duluth, which city are you from, Pikkcuber?
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 10, 2003, 02:43:22 AM
Post by: TOY on November 10, 2003, 09:28:35 AM
TOY
Post by: vudu on November 10, 2003, 10:29:13 AM
Post by: Plugabugz on November 10, 2003, 10:30:03 AM
All the more to wait until Friday and go nuts
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 10, 2003, 11:25:28 AM
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 10, 2003, 12:01:34 PM
Post by: Berny on November 10, 2003, 01:10:57 PM
*kills the meanies at gamestop and takes all the karts of mario*
Post by: Shift Key on November 10, 2003, 05:30:40 PM
And DD is still set for a Friday (14/11) release down under.
That's before the US release isn't it? Isn't it?
Man, it feels good, in a strange sort of way.
Post by: babble on November 11, 2003, 01:46:51 AM
The sales are good for Japan on it's first release weekend.
Over 180 000 units sold in 3 days.
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 11, 2003, 04:28:38 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 11, 2003, 04:34:39 AM
Post by: Plugabugz on November 11, 2003, 05:12:05 AM
It's been nearly 2 weeks and F-Zero still hasn't been delivered.
I really have a big grudge with the postal company right now..
Post by: akdaman1 on November 11, 2003, 08:05:58 AM
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 11, 2003, 11:06:13 AM
Post by: AManatee2 on November 11, 2003, 01:10:13 PM
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Originally posted by: Plugabugz
Looks like I'm going to have to CANCEL MY PRE-ORDER
It's been nearly 2 weeks and F-Zero still hasn't been delivered.
I really have a big grudge with the postal company right now..
Gawd, that really sucks. That game is so freeking awesome man. I've been playing it every day since release. And even held a number one top time non-snaking spot on it! But this isn't the F-zero thread, sooo...
Could someone mention the DD US release date again?
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 11, 2003, 01:18:40 PM
Post by: Mario on November 11, 2003, 05:54:03 PM
NOT EVEN WORTH A RENTAL
(i will never visit IGN again)
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 11, 2003, 05:56:36 PM
Post by: Mario on November 11, 2003, 06:00:52 PM
Same score as Mario Party 5 btw. I expect a 5 for 1080 and maybe a 6 for Metroid Prime 2 from these assholes.
*HAS REALLY ANGRY HAT ON
*
Post by: AManatee2 on November 11, 2003, 06:01:14 PM
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Originally posted by: mouse_clicker
THat's just IGN- I think they're only doing it for the shock value, now.
I couldnt have said it better myself. When you bash Mario Kart, your looking for buyers.
Post by: Ocarina Blue on November 11, 2003, 06:08:12 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 11, 2003, 06:30:11 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 11, 2003, 06:32:35 PM
Post by: MeddmaWamm on November 11, 2003, 07:26:31 PM
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I expect a 5 for 1080 and maybe a 6 for Metroid Prime 2 from these assholes.
I don't ^^
Post by: WesDawg on November 11, 2003, 07:50:27 PM
I've made it before, but I think I'm serious now about making the vow never to visit again. They can post all the reviews they want about how there are no GC fans out there, and how we're dumb and we suck. I'm not going back. and I'm taking Fran off my list of good critics. Take that bastard.
Post by: Kyosho on November 11, 2003, 09:10:43 PM
I'll just say that I thought the review was very unprofessional and showed a lot of bias and overexpecations. Points were being deducted for not having enough trinkets and such. Later on, the editors said that they felt the game had no lasting appeal. They got bored of it (but they also mentioned they had been playing MK64 very frequently). So in essence, the score you see reflects more of the improvements that MKDD made on MK64. If the game had received a review from a person who never played MK64 before, I'm sure the review would have rated higher. After all, IGN-n64 gave MK64 only a 8.1/10 and it's heralded as one of Nintendo's platinum games.
Unfortunately, I'm still going to go to IGN because of the quicktime videos of new games, but I probably wont renew my subscription unless it's down to 19.99 again.
Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on November 12, 2003, 04:55:50 AM
Complains about the lack of the hop even though it admits that the carts are heavier.
Complains about the lack of skins and costumes even while talking about the interesting new Kart sizes and multiple karts for each size.
Complain about the lack of unlockables while admitting that new characters and maps are available.
They complain about the two players controlling one kart while forgetting that that is how real tandem racing works.
Heres and exact quote from them:
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Double Dash!! is one of the most vivid, coloring-book bright titles we've seen on GameCube yet. You won't find any other title in the world that looks like it.
And then they go on to complain about how it doesn't look so great:
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Double Dash!! only gets the job done. It's nothing to go drooling over or to prove to your friends that GameCube can perform technically, but it's also very easy on the eyes. It suffices.
Does that make sense to anyone? Isn't theat a contradiction?
It seems that a big gripe with them is the fact that their isn't any online play this is why I think they knocked the game down, they just wanted to play it online. It also seems to be a bash against it being too colorful and family-oriented, too much like a saturday morning cartoon...What are they smoking?!? Its a Mario game of course it looks like that!
Post by: akdaman1 on November 12, 2003, 08:19:44 AM
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on November 12, 2003, 10:22:47 AM
jeez
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on November 12, 2003, 10:24:01 AM
The Number of the Beast!!!
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 12, 2003, 11:44:41 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 12, 2003, 12:56:20 PM
Post by: Deguello on November 12, 2003, 01:04:35 PM
I think my past posts have shown this, but this is the last time I say it, because I honestly am disgusted with the unprofessional attention-seeking rabble rousing "Disgruntled fan" Mattei-style garbage IGN spouts on a near constant basis. IGN IS A SHAM. Insider is worthless. You pay for fanboy rants and obvious articles. As in, you pay them for things you either already know or could easily deduce yourself.
God and St. Christopher as my witness, that is the last IGN page I will ever look at under my own power.
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 12, 2003, 01:43:03 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 12, 2003, 01:58:54 PM
QuoteNope...I thought it was very "Mario Kart-ish"
Originally posted by: Professional 666
I thought the music in the MKDD demo was aweful. Can anyone agree?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 12, 2003, 02:12:41 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: BillQuoteNope...I thought it was very "Mario Kart-ish"
Originally posted by: Professional 666
I thought the music in the MKDD demo was aweful. Can anyone agree?
I'm hoping someone could convince me otherwise, cuz it sounded too early-90s-Nickelodeonish for its own good. Luigi's Raceway from Mario Kart64 rocked (even being the first racetrack music most people would hear, it was upbeat and catchy), but this latest track in the demo was one of the most boring(stupid?) tracks I've heard in the entire Mario family of games, outside of Mario Party.
Post by: akdaman1 on November 12, 2003, 06:55:39 PM
Post by: Mario on November 12, 2003, 07:08:29 PM
In 1 day i will be playing Mario Kart Double Dash for myself.
Post by: Shift Key on November 13, 2003, 01:50:04 AM
Ok, here are my first comments on it. EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE!
I'm feeling lazy so I'll just paste what I said in the Aussie thread...
I'm going to warn about minor spoilers, but most of it has been available at the official site.
~ There are lots of things happening on screen - items everywhere, mario-related baddies trying to get you, opponents trying to get you, takes a while to adjust, even at the front of the field.
~ Flower Cup has the coolest obstacle I've seen - moving tables on a cruise ship LMAO! And you can release a Chain Chomp somehow, because one flew by me after I passed it, chomping its way into a wall. Also, there is a beach level where you have to dodge those annoying beach critters from SMS, but you can knock them out with shells. Funness to the max.
~ If bright and cheerful are not how you like your graphics, stay away.
~ You start out with three karts, and unlock more by winning golds in the championships. I want Wario's Pimp Mobile dammit!
~ Wario has the coolest special weapon - a bob-omb that diables you attacker for a short period if you get hit. Yoshi has a targeting egg that spits out various items on the track on impact. I played with Baby Mario as well but didn't find his unique item...
~ Also, there are different reactions to hitting targets, such as the kart flaming if you hit fire, or the kart sparking after you are hit by lightning (yes, the lightning is back, actually all the old weapons are), good to see attention to detail.
~ The fake item boxes are more obvious than their MK64 equivalent.
Overall, IGN was way off. Their review is very contradictory, so I'd disregard it. If you're looking for a rating, I give it a 9.4, because I played way too much MK64 and the easy difficulties on DD are way too easy. I can't comment on multi because I have no friends at midnight for now, but I predict it will be better than single player.
Post by: egman on November 13, 2003, 05:10:48 AM
MK
D may have a lot issues, and it is the reviewers job to report them. But I think the almost angry tone of the review was more of message to Nintendo than anything else really. I'm still laughing about the unlockable skins remark. Does Fran know there is a high amount of customization in F-Zero GX? Did the thought ever occur to IGN that Nintendo purposely released F-zero and MK so close because they work hand in hand, influencing the way they approached bonus materials, speed, and difficulty to the game?
Post by: thecubedcanuck on November 13, 2003, 05:44:17 AM
Post by: vudu on November 13, 2003, 06:27:26 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill
I think I will kill the first person that comes in here saying they have the game...*watches Aussies quiver in fear*
you better watch your back, shifty. looks like bill's out to get you.
Post by: Fish on November 13, 2003, 06:42:26 AM
Post by: The Omen on November 13, 2003, 08:26:13 AM
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 13, 2003, 10:30:51 AM
Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on November 13, 2003, 02:46:23 PM
Post by: Joey on November 13, 2003, 02:50:58 PM
Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on November 13, 2003, 02:52:48 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 13, 2003, 02:54:56 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on November 13, 2003, 04:56:41 PM
I've spent an hour on it so far, and it seems pretty good. Not amazing, but not as bad as what Fran was going on about at IGN. OH NO, LACK OF SKINS? DUUUUR. FAIL.
Short cuts are alot harder to find this time around. I found a huge one on Yoshi's Circuit (Awesome track, it's shaped like Yoshi!
) by stuffing up. Kinda. I erm, fell off the edge of the track and "WHA?" secret find get.Graphics are nice. Very Mario Sunshine-ish. All the characters have the strange Sonic Adventure type shiny applied to them. Makes them look like dolls. Eh, whatever.
The music is terrible (in my opinion, of course, but then again, this whole thing is! *SHOCK*), none of tunes have stuck in my head, which is unusual for a Nintendo game. I still hum Dr. Mario themes. AFTER 12 YEARS. MAKE THEM STOP. WEEE.
Oh yeah, CPU still cheats to stay in its pre-set place. Which is pretty annoying.
So far, I'm enjoying it. Maybe I'll find it 'amazing' after more playtime.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 13, 2003, 05:06:47 PM
I greatly appreciate it!
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 13, 2003, 05:10:25 PM
...
And since when has a Mario Kart had a "stick in your head" tune? Errr...NEVER!
*cackles from insanity building from lack of Mario Kart goodness*
Post by: Infernal Monkey on November 13, 2003, 05:15:24 PM
Post by: Jayman450 on November 13, 2003, 05:17:59 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 13, 2003, 06:20:55 PM
RE:Mario Kart Discussion (TALK ABOUT MARIO KART HERE)
Aight my impressions after 5 hours with the game...ITS FU***ING HARD.. I was a MK 64 veteran and cant even beat 100cc star cup..its really that hard..the graphics are what you expect and the music aint as bad as i first thought..Pleanty of unlockables but...battle mode is a bit of a let down...although i think it will get better once i play with 4 players. Its fast and really hard...( yeah io know i already siad that ) There are items always flying all over the place..and baby park rules.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on November 13, 2003, 07:49:03 PM
And BLOODY HELL, did the Kmart sale INCLUDE games??? Where else was it sold for cheap?
FARKING HELL!
Post by: Ocarina Blue on November 13, 2003, 07:50:32 PM
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Originally posted by: Bill
And since when has a Mario Kart had a "stick in your head" tune? Errr...NEVER!
What about the piano music between rounds in MK 64, eh? I still can't get it out of head! But no one will tell me if it's been remade for MK: DD
Post by: Infernal Monkey on November 13, 2003, 10:42:21 PM
You get happy boring mish mash music if you place 1st-3rd and a cool little depressed whistling tune if you place 4th-DEAD LAST.
I got it from EB, Jayman. Price matched Big W ($88)
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 14, 2003, 01:12:52 AM
Post by: PIAC on November 14, 2003, 01:30:38 AM
the track design is absolutely awsome in this game, Donkey Kong's Mountain and Yoshi's Track stand out the most thus far, the characters are just that, characters
they all (well the one's that can speak) say entertaining things as things happen around them or they cause things, baby mario has a cute broombroom! wario and waluigi have awsome WAAAAHEHEHEHEHHGH as you would expect (my favorite team at the moment ) the AI is a bit disapointing the way they cheat, like the n64 version, but i guess ultimately it will be awsome for multiplayer. sadly i haven't enjoyed this faccet yet.... yet...
Post by: thecubedcanuck on November 14, 2003, 01:52:06 AM
I think the review was very fair and clearly explained their reasoning much better than IGN did.
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 14, 2003, 01:53:51 AM
QuoteThat's all I needed to hear...
Originally posted by: PIAC
the track design is absolutely awsome in this game, Donkey Kong's Mountain and Yoshi's Track stand out the most thus far...
Post by: thecubedcanuck on November 14, 2003, 01:58:30 AM
"The most irksome restriction is that you're unable to pick which characters or kart you'll be using in the game--they are instead assigned to you randomly."
now whos bright idea was that? did no one at NIN think that this was a horrible idea?
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 14, 2003, 02:00:54 AM
Post by: thecubedcanuck on November 14, 2003, 02:20:27 AM
Post by: PIAC on November 14, 2003, 02:25:36 AM
thats my guess behind their reasoning.
Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on November 14, 2003, 02:27:38 AM
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I think the review was very fair and clearly explained their reasoning much better than IGN did.
Never said they didn't, I just said I was disappointed.
Quote
sure it does, it also takes away choice which makes a LAN racing game fun. If you think its a good thing, then good for you, but I would bet you are in the clear MINORITY on this one.
Makes sense due to the fact that two people can't use the same characters.
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 14, 2003, 02:32:43 AM
Then again, Fran has looked over many features before. Remember, IGN has only had the American version of the game for a few days now, so it was probably the Japanese version they were reviewing- either way, mistakes are sure to have been made.
Post by: Mario on November 14, 2003, 02:40:40 AM
So far im loving it, only complaints are that the Australian version says Miles per hour instead of Kilometres per hour (what kind of country still goes by miles, honestly?), and that the computer opponents always come in the same positions in every race of a GP, and you basically have to come first in every race to get gold. Thats all.
The tracks are brilliant, i have not found ONE track i dislike (although the desert one is more annoying than the rest), and their are shortcuts littered around the tracks, but they are harder to find and harder to pull off successfully than in previous Mario Kart games. I love the Yoshi track, Baby Park, the Donkey Kong track, and another track i unlocked the best. But i like every single track ALOT. Some battle tracks are... a little disappointing, but the one i just unlocked is absolutely awesome, and the standard ones are still fun, just one lame one in my opinion.
The music is decent, and tolerable, i LOVE the whistling tune in Mario circuit and Luigi circuit and others, its insanely addictive, im gonna be whistling that tune everywhere i go for the next few weeks i can tell. Some tracks you cant hear the music very loudly though.. for some reason, although that may just be me. Some songs are completely forgetable, and sound like they were just thrown together by a two year old in a few minutes, but the good outweighs the bad in the case, for me anyway.
The two people in a kart is where Double Dash's main new gameplay aspect comes into play. At the character select screen you choose two characters, and one kart. One character is at the back, the other at the front. You can make them switch places just by pressing the Z button. As far as i can tell, it doesnt make any difference to the handling of the kart when you switch characters around the kart during the game. Some characters are too big, or cant drive certain karts, for example Donkey Kong wont be able to ride in Baby Mario's pram.
There are lots of new items, as you all would know, each character has their own 'special' item that only they can use, and overall they all seem fairly balanced, noone's weapon greatly overpowers anyone else's special weapon. I'll let you find out what each characters weapons are for yourself. When you pick up an item it is automatically sent to the character thats at the back of the kart, so if you get a special, the character at the back of the kart gets it (ie if mario is at the back, the special will be a fireball). All the classic items return, except... for one, ghost, and there are plenty of new items.
I got a chance to play Co-op play, its very fun. Basically its two players controlling one kart, one player drives while the other player attacks, you can switch at any time by both of you pressing the Z button at the same time. Co-op mode allows you to punch and kick enemies when you are controlling the character at the back, and you can do F-Zero like side attacks against your opponents.
The controls were a bit hard for me to adjust to at first, but after about 10 minutes i was loving it, and driving along with no problems. The controls really grow on you, every time i play this game it feels better and better.
The graphics are very Mario Sunshine-ish (there are lots of Mario Sunshine references throughout the game too), lots of colour and nice animated touched bring the game to life, and the heat effect seen in SMS and Wind Waker is there, although you dont notice it as much. The game runs very smoothly, even in 4 player split screen. Overall the game looks very impressive, the graphics are top notch.
Those are my impressions after about 6 hours of play, i LOVE Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 14, 2003, 02:42:36 AM
QuoteOh sure...It sure is fun when you and your friends fight over who gets to be so-and-so...The whole point of it is to shorten the gap between vets and newbies, which is something you obviously can't appreciate...
Originally posted by: thecubedcanuck
sure it does, it also takes away choice which makes a LAN racing game fun. If you think its a good thing, then good for you, but I would bet you are in the clear MINORITY on this one.
Post by: thecubedcanuck on November 14, 2003, 05:41:11 AM
I enjoy the race to get the characters you want, it is part of the game IMO. Make the random selection an option as Mouse Clicker said, not something forced upon.
As for Newbies versus vets, lifes a bitch aint it. They will get better through beatings, thus is the way of the wild.
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 14, 2003, 09:33:56 AM
Post by: vudu on November 14, 2003, 11:02:02 AM
however, it might have been a better idea to just let multiple people be the same character.
Post by: akdaman1 on November 14, 2003, 11:16:51 AM
Graphics are the best i have seen so far, my only problem with them is that the charecter models need some extra polygons ( expeccialy on the nose ).
Multiplayer is fun but no stages stand out besides Luigis Mansion ,( I still have to unlock 1 more stage ) and the difficulty is hard..it will last you about 3 times more than mk 64..
Akdaman1
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 14, 2003, 11:18:43 AM
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it will last you about 3 times more than mk 64..
So, you're saying my great great gand-kids will be playing this?
Post by: akdaman1 on November 14, 2003, 03:12:50 PM
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Originally posted by: BoboThePenguinQuote
it will last you about 3 times more than mk 64..
So, you're saying my great great gand-kids will be playing this?
yep..this last a hell of a lot longer.
Post by: Ocarina Blue on November 14, 2003, 05:20:58 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on November 14, 2003, 06:03:29 PM
And it seems the powerslides are alot deeper than I first thought. If you jiggle the stick while sliding, your sparks turn blue, then you can get a slight speed boost. Hurray!
Post by: TOY on November 14, 2003, 06:16:12 PM
TOY
Post by: Infernal Monkey on November 14, 2003, 07:50:16 PM
Favorite character in MK64? Mario. Such an original answer.
Post by: Ocarina Blue on November 14, 2003, 08:50:04 PM
Post by: Nintendo on November 15, 2003, 12:24:42 AM
I'd have to admit:
"I agree with the IGN review."
Single player and multiplayer races are a lot more fun than in MK64, in a different way, but the levels seem unoriginal, despite their interactivity. Sadly the multplayer atmosphere which I loved in the SNES & N64 versions is kind of ruined. I played it with 8 friends yesterday evening and after an hour or so we just got tired of it. It might be that we're older now than back in 1997 & 1992, but it just isn't the same old fun. We ended up watching movies until late at night. I would have to say that basically is because the multiplayer maps are CRAP.
I hate to be a bitch, but I could think of more fun ones in my sleep. Yes some are good, but like I first though... it feels like they've been lazy with the level design, and it's not something I was talking about openly last night. I wanted everyone to have fun. But it just didn't happen, if anything the game's gotten less attractive to get into and get a feel for. Even with the new multiplayer modes, when you got 8 friends (most of whom are avid Mario Kart fans) and they'd all rather watch a movie, I don't think I need to add to that.
As closing I would like to add that we've had a couple of good laughs and the controls are easier to pick up now, which makes it fun for everyone to race around. Right now I'm thinking I need to sit down with 3 buddies and see if the battle modes are possible to get into and feel the competition previous versions brought.
Post by: thecubedcanuck on November 15, 2003, 05:24:02 AM
online?
Post by: KDR_11k on November 15, 2003, 08:08:14 AM
My "review":
The game itself is nothing special. It has Mario and his crew, but that isn't enough to make it stand out. I've seen many games like it, some better, some worse.
Weapon usage is excessive and it's not unsual to be hit by three different shots from different directions in succession. The cars aren't balanced too well, heavier cars have a huge advantage in top speed over the others, while the smaller ones need boosters to come close to that. But that doesn't help YOU. As a player you should use something with high accelleration, as things will impact into you left, right and center. That will at least help you to a place somewhere in the middle instead of the end of the field.
Of course, forget all of that when playing on 50cc, the AI drives like a braindead there and has no access to any weapon that even resembles something good, so you can win 1st by driving blindfold and crashing into any and all obstacles the game and your enemies throw at you.
The high point of the weapons is they're creative. The low point is they range from absolutely useless to overkill with very few in between. Oh, yeah, I love that homing nuke-shell that is guranteed to blast the first place racer and anything within a 10 metre radius of him. Perfectly unavoidable and infuriating 3 metres in front of the goal. Things like the green shell, the banana and the fake-powerup rarely hit any opponent you care about. In the first few rounds, that is, after that these things litter the street. The red shell now homes a lot better, following the track for about 1 kilometre. The only warning you get is some kind of incoming!-warning that isn't guranteed to show up and will not help you in any way. In the original, you could evade a red shell by bringing a wall between you and it. No chance here! You don't even need sight contact to hit an enemy with it.
In the 100cc Star Cup my place wasn't determined by my driving skills but the number of homing projectiles fired at me. By the way, the AI is pretty accurate with those green shells and the only warning you get is the thing impacting into you. Wait, that isn't a warning!
You need to make a turbo start in the beginning, as half or the entire field will use it. If you don't manage to get that timing right, add 4 to your place. 8 with a heavy car. Computer drivers still adhere to their order. They mix a bit more often, but that can be attributed to increased weapon usage.
Cup legth was cut from 5 to 4, leaving you with fewer tracks. The tracks themselves are a lot easier than what was served in the original. The removal of lives and the more generous scoring make mistakes a lot more painful. Score badly in one track? Good luck, your season is ruined.
I hate the fact that some hits make you lose items. Sure, I accept that I lose items when hit with a star or mushroom (they get stolen, if you don't know) but why the hell do I lose my weapons when hit with the damn lightning?
My recommendation: Unless there is some terrorist holding your family hostage forcing you to, you shouldn't buy this game. It simply is too average and doesn't feel like a real game, more a gimmick. It probably is the best LAN-capable Cube game to date, but if you are so desperate for LAN, try playing on the PC.
If that is the best Nintendo had for Christmas this year, better hope for a good year 2004 instead.
Post by: bryanee on November 15, 2003, 09:29:26 AM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 15, 2003, 11:38:31 AM
Aight when compared to previous versions of MK DD has much better controls..the powerslides are deep , controls feel more realistic , faster gameplay and most importantly great use of weapons.
Gratest thing abouth this gmame are the tracks..they are really original..and I love them all except for maybe Dry Dry desert..wheter flying in the sky or dodging forevalls the tracks always have an extra something in store for you.
TBH the only downside of this game too me is the battle maps ( thats until you unlock the 2 other stages ) ..there fun but cookie island and block fort are really bad..pipe plaza is really fun and nothing beats the gamecube stage in bob bomb blast.
I havent tried 4 player but this really gets your blood going. The battler modes are great and co-op is a blast . My brother and I love to team up..he is taking out Bowser with his red shell while im in the front skiding past bananas.
My score : 9.85 out of 10. Best game this year.
P.S - 3 of my friends have it and they all agree with me about it being better than previous Mario Karts,
Post by: Molobert on November 15, 2003, 01:40:23 PM
Also I have a question for those who have the game: is the "quick race" mode that was in Super Circuit available in MK: DD? Thanks
Post by: Mario on November 15, 2003, 02:13:35 PM
I cant really say what i would give this game out of ten, it seems like ive barely scratched the surface of the gameplay mechanics and there's still alot more i have to unlock, but so far Mario Kart Double Dash is fun enough to keep me and my friends playing it non-stop. This is by far the best Mario Kart yet.
KDR_11k: When you are about to get hit by a shell, the warning tells you, and it gives you time to drop a banana or fire a shell behind you and block it. The warning does help you.
akdaman1: Yeah i agree with you about the battle maps, some of them are just so lame, unlockable ones are pretty good though, and yeah the GameCube one is very fun for bob-omb blast!
My score - undecided
Post by: akdaman1 on November 15, 2003, 06:28:44 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on November 15, 2003, 07:44:21 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 16, 2003, 12:02:56 AM
Post by: Fish on November 16, 2003, 12:29:50 AM
What I think is very annoying and very fun at the same times are those blue shells, they were in N64 version, but if I recall correctly in MK64 they could miss, but this time I have never seen it miss. Once I was on the finish line and then that thing hit me and I lost.
But then again when I am on second or third place, and just can't catch the leader, it is sooo fun to see that shell fly above me, GO SHELL, GO! HARHAR!
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 16, 2003, 01:13:36 PM
The Gamecube stage sounds fun. Anyway, the N64 battle mode levels were far from spectacular, but they were still a blast to play on. I remember that my favorite stage was Skyscraper, but that I'd rarely get to play it because everyone else hated it so much, because they fell off so often. Whatever. This game looks to be very good.
Post by: Pikkcuber on November 16, 2003, 03:20:54 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 16, 2003, 04:17:16 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 16, 2003, 04:24:08 PM
QUITE the contrast from other establishments.
Post by: Berny on November 16, 2003, 04:41:29 PM
*remembers I don't have DD yet*
OK, so MAYBE I'm not the best authority on MK, but who here has any problems with WW? ("I DONT LIKE TEH KIDDIE GRAFIX!!!" is not a problem.
)
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 16, 2003, 04:45:23 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 16, 2003, 04:48:24 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 16, 2003, 04:51:51 PM
Post by: Berny on November 16, 2003, 05:18:58 PM
Post by: PIAC on November 16, 2003, 05:24:14 PM
TAKE THAT NTSC LAND, WE GOT A WHOLE ONE GAME BEFORE YOU! PLEASE DON'T THROW THINGS LIKE MARIO RPG, CHRONOTRIGGER AND SOFORTH IN MY FACE
caaaaaaaaapslooooooooooock
Post by: Berny on November 16, 2003, 05:26:17 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 16, 2003, 05:27:02 PM
And the game is undoubtedly FUN, but it's not challenging in any way, and for a game to be truly perfect I need to feel like I acomplished something by the end, instead of feeling even a retarded monkey could have beaten it. The Triforce quest, I thought, was the biggest flaw in the game- I still liked exploring the overworld, but all the while I couldn't help but feel like Nintendo could have easily spiced it up.
Post by: Berny on November 16, 2003, 05:29:42 PM
Post by: Shorty McNostril on November 16, 2003, 07:08:15 PM
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 17, 2003, 01:15:10 AM
(I got the link from here btw.)
Post by: o Metroid o on November 17, 2003, 08:19:46 AM
Post by: PIAC on November 17, 2003, 08:24:57 AM
you decide, number of 'bad' reviews so far is 2 (7.9 isn't really that bad) number of reviews over 90% is 15, if you liked mario kart 64 you will like double dash.
get both ;P
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 17, 2003, 08:32:50 AM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 17, 2003, 08:48:06 AM
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Originally posted by: Shorty McNostril
Just curious, has anyone here got gold for everything yet??? (I mean everything)
Yep...but that does not mean im bored with it , i have been playing time trials so much.
Baby park. 1.10.854 beat that .
I got some other ones but have not been able to p[lay the game as much as I would have liked..in my opinion BEST GAME EVER!!!
P.S..WW was a great game , near perfect but to me the last 2 dungeons were just rushed , they werent puzles but chores and the sailing got tedious.
Post by: blackfootsteps on November 17, 2003, 11:00:11 AM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on November 17, 2003, 05:27:15 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 17, 2003, 06:38:29 PM
Post by: MattVDB on November 17, 2003, 07:34:44 PM
Post by: Caterkiller on November 17, 2003, 07:44:06 PM
As for the battle arenas I dont see how so many people don't like them as much as I do. IMO they are much better then the ones in Mario Kart 64 becuase the ones in that game were far to complex and huge. But these smaller and less complicated arenas are much more like the SNES stages in my opinion. Does anyone agree with me even the slightest? And each one of the new battle modes is pure gold, I almost never played Battle on the 64 version but this one I can see that I will be playing for quite some time. I love this Mario Kart, and I love Nintendo.
Sonic Heroes is great to.
Post by: sk8erfox805 on November 17, 2003, 08:39:27 PM
i dont know if there is more tracks they might be locked or something, because there theres only 3 cups, but theyr locked i believe otherwise the game would be 2 short, i unlocked a couple cars but thats all i recomend it go buy it
Post by: Mario on November 18, 2003, 12:23:54 AM
I love this game!
Post by: akdaman1 on November 18, 2003, 08:37:37 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 18, 2003, 09:36:53 AM
Am I the only one who actually takes their time to finish games?...
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 18, 2003, 10:33:05 AM
And I'll be having a field day capturing video from MKDD and the bonus disc.
Post by: Kyosho on November 18, 2003, 10:33:42 AM
Post by: Berny on November 18, 2003, 12:40:08 PM
I got mine yesterday too. I love this game. SO much better than ANY other Mario Kart. Babies Mario and Luigi have an awesome special item. I haven't played battle yet though.
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 18, 2003, 01:10:07 PM
Post by: Berny on November 18, 2003, 01:19:59 PM
*suffocates under pillow of school work*
Post by: Mario on November 18, 2003, 01:49:13 PM
Post by: Berny on November 18, 2003, 01:51:44 PM
EDIT: This is quasi-related to MK. It's on the bonus disk anywho. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was fun for like 2 seconds, then it got annoyingly repetative. Oh and FZero is HARD!
Post by: Mario on November 18, 2003, 01:57:04 PM
Post by: Berny on November 18, 2003, 01:59:49 PM
*remembers how long VJ has been his avatar*
*slowly backs away, turns and makes a mad dash for the door*
Post by: Mario on November 18, 2003, 02:18:25 PM
*runs after Berny, grabs him by the neck and says "oi"*
That'll learn ya!
Anyway, back to Mario Kart. The most fun ive had with it so far has been 4 player Shine Thief in the GameCube battle arena, and the rest of the game is super fun too, i havent had a game of MKDD that wasnt fun, yet.
Oh and, one of the secret (SERIOUSLY, IF YOU DONT WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE SECRETS ARE, STOP READING NOW)characters, Petey Piranha, looks HILARIOUS when hes racing.
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 18, 2003, 02:21:21 PM
Post by: joshnickerson on November 18, 2003, 02:49:44 PM
(/begin Strong Bad Voice)
I will never ever ever ever ever ever ever pre-order a game from Wal-Mart again!
(/end Strong Bad Voice)
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 18, 2003, 02:57:16 PM
I just got the game, and the title music is horrible. It's not good "stupid", it's bad "stupid".
Post by: Mario on November 18, 2003, 03:00:43 PM
Post by: Bloodworth on November 18, 2003, 03:24:26 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 18, 2003, 03:26:15 PM
Post by: mjbd on November 18, 2003, 05:07:51 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 18, 2003, 05:11:16 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on November 18, 2003, 05:42:03 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 18, 2003, 05:47:13 PM
Post by: Molobert on November 18, 2003, 06:47:03 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 18, 2003, 06:49:13 PM
Post by: Koopa Troopa on November 18, 2003, 07:45:36 PM
But I have a slightly off-topic question: did anyone else have a hard time getting the bonus disc out of the box? I was afraid I was going to break it.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 18, 2003, 08:04:38 PM
Post by: Bloodworth on November 18, 2003, 08:36:17 PM
Post by: PIAC on November 18, 2003, 08:43:20 PM
i know mouse_clicker has ska love er oh yeah.. mario kart is cool and such *stays on topic*
Post by: Dynamitega on November 18, 2003, 10:19:58 PM
Oh, and I get Mario Kart tomorrow... hopefully from FedEx.
Post by: nolimit19 on November 19, 2003, 02:22:19 AM
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 19, 2003, 02:27:54 AM
Post by: thecubedcanuck on November 19, 2003, 03:36:48 AM
Post by: vudu on November 19, 2003, 07:37:00 AM
as far as the kart's capabilities, does it matter which character is driving the kart? e.g. if i'm driving bowser's kart with bowser and baby mario, does it matter (as far as the kart handles) which character is driving?
if the first character i pick is bowser, and i want my second character to be either donkey kong or diddy kong, does it matter which one i pick? since i've already picked bowser i've already determined i can only use a heavy kart, and since both of the kongs have the same special item, is there going to be any difference between the two?
do some character's special items appear more frequently than others? i used baby mario and baby luigi for a couple races (not at the same time, always paired up with a different character) and i never got either of their special item. it's not because they were always driving, either. my only thoughts are either i had some weird luck, or really good special items appear less frequently than others.
Post by: akdaman1 on November 19, 2003, 08:32:03 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 19, 2003, 09:57:06 AM
Or maybe not. I suppose it depends on how funkious we think it is.
Post by: cheers69 on November 19, 2003, 11:09:45 AM
Post by: vudu on November 19, 2003, 11:18:56 AM
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Post by: cheers69 on November 19, 2003, 01:04:50 PM
Post by: sk8erfox805 on November 19, 2003, 03:28:04 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 19, 2003, 06:11:29 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on November 19, 2003, 06:58:56 PM
Post by: Berbs42 on November 20, 2003, 10:37:34 AM
Is it just me?
What about those of you who've tried it out at the mall tour? How did it feel then?
(It's gotta be just me....)
LaterDays,
- Berbs
Post by: killbenau on November 20, 2003, 01:14:21 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 20, 2003, 01:22:40 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 20, 2003, 02:32:24 PM
Post by: sk8erfox805 on November 21, 2003, 07:11:52 AM
baby bowser and toad
Post by: killbenau on November 21, 2003, 12:02:48 PM
I CANT LIVE WITHOUT HIM.PLEASE HELP.
Post by: sk8erfox805 on November 21, 2003, 06:07:41 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 21, 2003, 06:21:58 PM
Post by: OO7craft on November 21, 2003, 08:24:58 PM
BTW if u cant have 8 players battle mode then this practacally ruines the game for me cause thats what I bought this game for.
Post by: Dynamitega on November 21, 2003, 10:48:26 PM
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beat the third cup on 100cc
No, beat the Special Cup on 100cc... 3rd cup is Star, which just unlocks the Special Cups.
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 22, 2003, 06:36:13 AM
QuotePathetic...
Originally posted by: OO7craft
BTW if u cant have 8 players battle mode then this practacally ruines the game for me cause thats what I bought this game for.
Post by: mjbd on November 22, 2003, 07:53:50 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 23, 2003, 09:34:23 AM
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BTW if u cant have 8 players battle mode then this practacally ruines the game for me cause thats what I bought this game for.
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Pathetic...
Agreed. It'll be worth far more than that. Just you wait and see, man.
Anyway, hopefully I can get this game this week. I won't have memory card access for a while, but that shouldn't be a problem. . . only about a week.
Post by: sk8erfox805 on November 23, 2003, 10:18:12 AM
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 23, 2003, 10:48:10 AM
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i wish this was online gameplay instead of LAN , that would of been awesome, i imagine myself playing with 8 ppl! if 4 is insane! i have with 4 ppl though it would of been better online with a dedicated server
**cough**
Post by: mjbd on November 23, 2003, 10:49:54 AM
Post by: killbenau on November 23, 2003, 12:12:18 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 23, 2003, 12:29:22 PM
Post by: Berny on November 23, 2003, 12:46:35 PM
I wish there were more unlockables and more battle types and arenas but I'm gonna stop b!tching before someone shoots my face with some sort of incindiary firearm.
Post by: OO7craft on November 23, 2003, 12:56:46 PM
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Originally posted by: BillQuotePathetic...
Originally posted by: OO7craft
BTW if u cant have 8 players battle mode then this practacally ruines the game for me cause thats what I bought this game for.
Whats pathetic is that u see this game for more then that. I beat this game in 2 days 100%. there is absoultly no point to keeping it unless there is multi-player. Im al ready bored with playing the racing and battle is the only thing fun now. so could some1 please answer my question? Is there 8 players battle mode? or is it only vs?
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 23, 2003, 01:06:24 PM
Post by: OO7craft on November 23, 2003, 01:17:22 PM
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Originally posted by: mouse_clicker
So you would ONLY going to be playing 8 player battle mode were that an option, eh? There ARE many other multiplayer modes, plus I doubt you're ever going to have 2 TV's, 2 Gamecubes, 2 broadband adaptors, 2 copies of the game, 8 controllers and 7 friends in one place often enough to ever get the functionality out of that. And even if you DO, you can still play normal races, with twice as many people no less.
Actually I do... it pays when u have a job and u can buy whatever u want and a collage campus takes care of the friends thing. and what do u mean many more multiplayer modes? there is only race and battle? so anyway since no1 still has answered my question i guess that means battle mode is limited to 4-players.
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 23, 2003, 01:25:59 PM
Post by: OO7craft on November 23, 2003, 01:33:56 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 23, 2003, 02:22:43 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 23, 2003, 02:51:33 PM
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Post by: OO7craft on November 24, 2003, 02:35:58 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 24, 2003, 02:42:35 AM
The 8-kart/16-player Co-op Grand prix option should be common knowledge by now.
Post by: mjbd on November 24, 2003, 02:44:26 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 24, 2003, 02:55:16 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on November 24, 2003, 04:03:30 PM
Post by: mjbd on November 24, 2003, 04:07:31 PM
Post by: Berny on November 24, 2003, 05:13:44 PM
Post by: cheers69 on November 25, 2003, 12:03:44 AM
Post by: Boffo on November 25, 2003, 03:01:03 AM
http://www.gametrailers.com/gt_vault/t_mariokart_dd_tv2.html
Post by: Berny on November 25, 2003, 12:54:56 PM
Post by: OO7craft on November 25, 2003, 03:51:13 PM
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Originally posted by: cheers69
yer u can play 8 player battle mode, ive done it
U mean all in your own cart or 2 per cart?
And im extreamly annoyed. I finally played 3-player battle mode and found out there is no bomb-omb in baloon mode when U die. This was one of the greatest features of mario kart64 and im extreamly disapointed that it was not included
Post by: jnak00 on November 25, 2003, 05:28:46 PM
Post by: cheers69 on November 25, 2003, 09:18:26 PM
Post by: PIAC on November 25, 2003, 09:33:12 PM
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Originally posted by: jnak00
Has anybody elsed notice the complete lack of load times? The transition between tracks is completely seamless...takes me back to the days of the cart
no, i acutally haven't noticed that, which makes it even better
Post by: BoboThePenguin on November 26, 2003, 01:36:44 AM
Post by: Berny on November 26, 2003, 09:17:01 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 26, 2003, 09:39:22 AM
Post by: OO7craft on November 26, 2003, 09:43:35 AM
I still miss becomming bom-omb in battle tho
Post by: cheers69 on November 26, 2003, 02:09:15 PM
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Post by: Shorty McNostril on November 28, 2003, 11:16:33 PM
Post by: alvinaloy on November 29, 2003, 03:01:13 PM
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Originally posted by: Berny
Hey, did anyone once see Lakitu, after the Nintendo logo and Mario going like "NIIINNNTENDOOO!", that Lakitu doen't always pull up the starting lights? I saw him once pull up a Cheep Cheep. Or maybe I was just WASTORD!
You get that when you press and hold 'A' in the screen before Lakitu comes out (the Nintendo screen I believe).
Post by: HANSOLO on November 30, 2003, 12:08:21 AM
Post by: Ocarina Blue on November 30, 2003, 01:24:04 AM
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on November 30, 2003, 03:34:45 PM
7.9 sorry
ahahahahaha just kidding
Post by: SCF on November 30, 2003, 04:33:43 PM
Post by: RABicle on November 30, 2003, 04:55:05 PM
Good Job Ty and Johnny.
Post by: Mario on November 30, 2003, 05:11:32 PM
But yeah, good reviews PGC, i agree with pretty much everything there. (oh and rainbow road is easy)
Post by: Molobert on November 30, 2003, 05:19:25 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 30, 2003, 05:38:57 PM
BTW, it doesn't matter which trigger you use for powersliding.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on November 30, 2003, 05:39:00 PM
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Nice review, though I don't agree on the graphics rating cause I think the game looks beautifull, try looking at MK64 and then look at this game
Er uh what? We both gave it a pretty high graphics rating. I didn't give it a 9 though, because it didn't have anything in the realm of revolutionary cool effects, like Mario Sunshine's splattery mayhem and what have you. So, yeah, I was comparing it to current games and not the predecessor that came out 9 years ago, herk herk.
Oh, I don't think IGN rushed their review or anything, since Fran wrote something the size of a whale and also got it up before the game shipped in the U.S., right? No doubt they were given an advance copy, and you know darn well that games are finished and bug tested a month before they come out. lol 7.9 lol
Post by: cheers69 on November 30, 2003, 06:26:52 PM
Lets hope more games use LAN in the future.
Post by: ib2kool4u912 on December 05, 2003, 10:30:10 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on December 05, 2003, 07:13:20 PM
I saw a MK: DD commercial. It was the one with the old lady and guy in the little driving buggy thing, and the Indian guy behind them? If you've seen it, you know what I'm talking about. I laughed out loud at this thing, for quite a while. Surprised the heck out of me, and it was funny without the surprise. Any idea where I can get this commercial. I need to show it to my friends!
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 05, 2003, 07:26:36 PM
Be sure to thank Berto...
Post by: pigswinger on December 06, 2003, 12:06:23 AM
Post by: Pikkcuber on December 06, 2003, 04:58:33 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 06, 2003, 05:02:56 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on December 07, 2003, 08:12:25 AM
Post by: soracloudtidus on December 07, 2003, 11:55:14 AM
Post by: AManatee2 on December 08, 2003, 10:13:48 AM
Some of the bigger differences to note are when coming up to a turn, you have to anticipate it earlier, and the drifting plays an even bigger part in this game then on the 64 version. Or that's what it seems like to me right now.
I love the graphics, nobody around here has said anything abou them at all yet, and we all live our lives based on when we can get our next session of video gaming in. So that can tell you that we have been big skeptics when it comes to graphics. The graphics in this game are crystal clear and colorful, and they definately get the job done.
Post by: Smashman on December 08, 2003, 12:21:24 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on December 08, 2003, 04:32:25 PM
Nope, not that night. Nor today. The friggin game sells out as soon as they stock it. I suppose I should be happy for Nintendo, but DAMMIT!! I'm getting pissed!
I'm probably going to end up ordering the game online. We'll see. . .
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 09, 2003, 06:24:11 PM
Post by: )Dark-LInk( on December 10, 2003, 04:03:23 PM
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Originally posted by: Hostile Creation
I might get this game tonight finally. It was sold out last two times. . . I pray that I get it. PLEASE! Kinda inconvenient, though, since I'm getting interested in F-Zero again. . . finally got Diamond Cup and beat it on easy. But I suppose I'll have plenty of time for F-Zero during the holidays.
Nope, not that night. Nor today. The friggin game sells out as soon as they stock it. I suppose I should be happy for Nintendo, but DAMMIT!! I'm getting pissed!
I'm probably going to end up ordering the game online. We'll see. . .
really? Dang this game must be selling in the millions...
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 10, 2003, 05:20:54 PM
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Post by: Shorty McNostril on December 10, 2003, 05:59:46 PM
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 10, 2003, 09:58:35 PM
Post by: Mario on December 10, 2003, 10:17:02 PM
I prefer the small karts, Toads kart is my favourite, and i usually use Baby Mario/Baby Luigi. This game is hella fun.
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 11, 2003, 09:46:37 AM
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Post by: Berny on December 11, 2003, 12:13:52 PM
I just unlocked two, short, fat-headed charcters, but I haven't been able to use their special item yet...if they have one. I thought I saw a golden mushroom in the item roulette but it coulda been a star.
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 11, 2003, 12:18:41 PM
Post by: Berny on December 11, 2003, 12:40:18 PM
Post by: Shorty McNostril on December 11, 2003, 04:30:16 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 11, 2003, 04:35:42 PM
Best track = Yoshi Circuit!
Post by: Ocarina Blue on December 11, 2003, 04:39:42 PM
Best track = DK Mountain
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 11, 2003, 05:34:18 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on December 12, 2003, 03:00:30 PM
Post by: Jale on December 14, 2003, 11:46:36 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on December 14, 2003, 12:21:51 PM
Post by: Jale on December 15, 2003, 11:40:59 AM
However my friend has it and has completed it.
Post by: Berny on December 15, 2003, 12:20:31 PM
*scratches head*
Damn I wish I could beat 150cc.
Post by: Pikkcuber on December 15, 2003, 04:03:45 PM
Post by: Berny on December 15, 2003, 04:18:22 PM
Post by: Shorty McNostril on December 16, 2003, 12:15:49 AM
races. If you win your good tracks, than you shouldn't have many problems.
Post by: Berny on December 16, 2003, 03:55:53 AM
Post by: cheers69 on December 16, 2003, 12:12:31 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 16, 2003, 12:13:31 PM
Post by: Shorty McNostril on December 16, 2003, 10:10:36 PM
If only I could race you on rainbow road. That would be an interesting comp. I'm a master of it also if I say so myself.
Speaking of backfiring shells, I had a very interesting experience with a shell. I was placing first on DK Jungle track (of course). Pardon me. Anyway i happened to have a bowser shell in my item box and i happened to be crossing the bridge in front of the finish line and the other karts just happenned to be in single file crossing the bridge directly behind me. You can guess what I did. Every single kart got knocked off the bridge, giving me a 30 second lead over second place.
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 17, 2003, 05:20:52 AM
Post by: vudu on December 17, 2003, 08:39:48 AM
Post by: Mario on December 17, 2003, 12:40:54 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on December 17, 2003, 02:38:33 PM
Yeah, I just played my version today. Great game.
I use light characters, too, usually baby Mario and Paratrooper in a certain secret character's kart. I'm good at rainbow road, though. . . awesome stage, though I'd have liked it if it were as long as the last one.
Post by: Molobert on December 17, 2003, 07:31:49 PM
Wow, mirror mode is crazy--after playing all the tracks normally for so long, you get used to them, and now I keep running into walls and driving off cliffs...
. I barely managed to beat Mushroom Cup, but the others are harder. Any tips?
Post by: vudu on December 18, 2003, 06:11:44 AM
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Post by: Hostile Creation on December 19, 2003, 07:19:34 AM
Post by: Pikkcuber on December 20, 2003, 11:05:45 AM
Post by: vudu on December 20, 2003, 12:06:50 PM
Post by: evil intentions on December 21, 2003, 01:06:11 PM
And last time, I didn't even win anything on the 50cc all cup race Why the heck is that? And, when do you get King Boo ?
Post by: Ocarina Blue on December 22, 2003, 04:23:28 PM
Post by: Pikkcuber on December 23, 2003, 05:23:04 AM
Evil intentions dont waste your time you dont get anything for the all cup levels until 150cc and you get boo and petey in mirror mode flower cup.
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 23, 2003, 06:28:56 AM
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Post by: Hostile Creation on December 24, 2003, 05:05:00 PM
Now back to F-Zero. Re-beat Story mode on Very Hard, beat Master on the remaining three cups. Ye gods, this is going to be hell.
Post by: Pikkcuber on December 25, 2003, 04:18:39 PM
Post by: Berny on December 25, 2003, 05:09:21 PM
Oh well. It must be done.
Post by: smudge on December 26, 2003, 11:45:26 AM
And I dont know why you have to completely exit the game even if you want to restart on the first track of a cup.
Post by: blazingsonic on December 27, 2003, 01:19:33 PM
Post by: Red October on December 27, 2003, 02:33:52 PM
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Originally posted by: Pikkcuber
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and you get boo and petey in mirror mode flower cup.
Really? Ive never heard of that. Is this true? Ive unlocked everything else and this sounds intriguing.
Oh yeah just joined today. Hello to all!
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 28, 2003, 02:06:20 PM
"By using Babelfish, the place where Nintendojo employees learn to speak foreign languages, I translated an important statement by the museum: "The Family Computer which is remembered the bosom oak is in many people and as memory."
GOD THAT'S FUNNY! The laughable memory of the Nintendojo incident at the 2001 E3 Preshow is alive and well!
Post by: StRaNgE on December 31, 2003, 07:36:48 PM
thanks
Post by: Myxtika1 Azn on December 31, 2003, 08:05:21 PM
Post by: StRaNgE on January 01, 2004, 06:19:31 AM
the only one missing is the 150cc of the select cup.
i still have not gotten king boo open or the 6th multi battle level,
will that open the rest of the levels and from there the characters ?
what do i need to do next?
Post by: evil intentions on January 02, 2004, 06:53:58 AM
Post by: StRaNgE on January 02, 2004, 12:58:30 PM
Post by: SearanoX on January 02, 2004, 01:06:21 PM
Can't remember if you have to do those in Mirror Mode as well...
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 02, 2004, 05:07:55 PM
Completing every dang cup possible gets you a new title screen.
On another note, all these nice things can still be unlocked with 4-player CO-OP Grand Prix (4 players, 2 karts). Which is nice.
Post by: VoodooMerlin on January 03, 2004, 07:01:01 AM
Even though the racing aspect is far better I can't see myself playing this one as obsessively as I did the 64 game.
Post by: franky005 on January 04, 2004, 10:51:26 AM
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Post by: Berny on January 06, 2004, 04:32:10 PM
Post by: VoodooMerlin on January 08, 2004, 09:36:23 AM
After the cannon shot it sorta turns into a downhill mountain bike run. I start power sliding while I'm still half the distance to the actual corner so I'm completely sideways most of the way down. Good fun.
Post by: Majexto on January 08, 2004, 09:49:16 AM
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Originally posted by: evil intentions
It doesn't matter what characters you are using. It only depends on the kart you are racing in. I mainly used toad and toadette in their kart. I only switched every so often but toad and toadette did the trick for me.
Uhh can you say wrong? If it doesnt matter why do they have weight under the characters? Because the heavier the character the slowe the kart. I havnt played this in like a week or two so dont flame me if im mistaken but dont the karts stats change whenever you get heavier or less heavier characters on them?
Post by: Molobert on January 08, 2004, 03:17:11 PM
Also, if you guys have a broadband adapter, try out Warp Pipe! It is great fun, even if it runs a little slower--but this depends on location and connection speed.
Post by: ryman606 on January 09, 2004, 05:13:49 PM
Post by: TOY on January 10, 2004, 07:38:59 PM
you can get the cable at your local Radio Shack. Price, I would say around 10 bucks. Not sure if you need a router, but if you use one it doesnt need the net unless you use Warp pipe to play online.
TOY
Post by: RABicle on January 12, 2004, 11:10:33 PM
Who was whining about Rainbow Road before? This rainbow road if the greatest Mario Kart course ever devised. It it totally downhill (well theres the spiral uphil bit, but you have zips along that) meiang that you go incredibly fast, I've even caught up to my own Red shells on it. It's slippery and has no walls so your blood is pumping the whole time and there are zips everywhere. It is heaven. My favorite part is the chicane. It doens't look hard but with the slipperyness and the speed your travellign it's easily the most lethal part of the track, INSANE!
Post by: Behemoth on January 13, 2004, 06:09:14 PM
By the way, Are you Bishman from gamecubeland??? I was wondering if you're him or another Bishman. Bishman was full of news stories on the other site. I used to always go there under a different screen name, but there is a major problem and the site seems to be lost... So I guess this is my new home...
Post by: Hostile Creation on January 17, 2004, 08:35:55 AM
Post by: Berny on January 17, 2004, 09:11:26 AM
Post by: VoodooMerlin on January 18, 2004, 01:39:20 AM
Games get old fast. Talk to any retailer about all of the dated games on their walls and how they can't get rid of them. And unlike other retail businesses, you can't send unsold product back to the supplier for credit. Time to unsticky it for sure.
Post by: evil intentions on January 24, 2004, 02:58:06 PM
Post by: Berny on January 25, 2004, 03:51:06 PM
YAR HAR HAR HARDY HAR HAR!!! Oh that's great. I'll be laughing for weeks. Thanks evil!
Post by: evil intentions on January 29, 2004, 10:59:44 AM
