Post by: Truthliesn1seyes on October 29, 2004, 07:38:10 AM
Nintendojo seems to have some new scans up from the new famitsu magazine and in one picture you can see new Animal Crossing pics (well new to me lol) Here's the link
http://www.dojomediaserver.com/media/misc/2004/10/10_DS_Scans_02.jpg
In the picture you can clearly see that the detail for the main character has been upgraded along with detail around the town. Some of the information given confirms now that you can visit others towns with the wireless connection. Another nice little tidbit was that 4 players can roam around town at the same time. This is depicted on the picture to the far right where you can see to human female characters in one screen. The 2 screens are now being used to show the sky in some cases as apposed to showing the menu screen. I'm sure you can toggle between the 2 displays or they occur during key moments in the game.
I don't know about you but with all this new info, its got me even more excited for the DS and Animal Crossing in general. I'll like to know if anyone else have any more links to pictures or have heard any new info on the game. Also, if anyone can blow up the pictures in the scan so we can get a better look at the items in the menu screen and what some of the icons are at the top, it'll be much appreciated.
Post by: Ian Sane on October 29, 2004, 08:02:30 AM
That's awesome. Animal Crossing isn't really for me since my 9-5 schedule but that's still a very nice improvement. Let's hope this wireless connection can become an online connection though some means, perhaps unofficially.
But nevermind this, what's that Kirby game in those shots? That looks amazing!
Post by: vudu on October 29, 2004, 08:03:54 AM
As far as items go, I see an ax, a shovel, what looks to be an ice pick (most likely for stabbing people who come into your virtual town uninvited), a mask, a leaf and a pickle.
EDIT: Fixed the link.
Post by: Truthliesn1seyes on October 29, 2004, 08:04:55 AM
EDIT: thanks for the effort but its asking me for a password to see the pic.
Post by: Ian Sane on October 29, 2004, 08:11:45 AM
Post by: Truthliesn1seyes on October 29, 2004, 08:19:10 AM
I was reading at another forum and they are saying their are 7 or so icons at the top of the menu screen in Animal Crossing. Also, if you look at the menu screen, top right corner, under the last icon, doesnt that strange picture look like luggage or a suit case. Could that be for the wireless travels? Imagine you can fill it with items to take to another town in order not waste much menu space, that'll be crazy lol
Post by: vudu on October 29, 2004, 08:28:08 AM
QuoteIt looks like a toolbox to me. Judging from the items in the inventory, I may be right.
Also, if you look at the menu screen, top right corner, under the last icon, doesnt that strange picture look like luggage or a suit case.
If you look at the very top of the screen (btw, I got the link working) it appears there are several different tabs that could represent different sections of your inventory. The "toolbox tab" could just be one section.
Post by: Truthliesn1seyes on October 29, 2004, 08:33:28 AM
Also, I just noticed this. Look at the screen on the right, where the 2 girls are, you can see the sky in the back. I'm starting to think that instead of being in acres, the world will rotate much like tetris spheres did on the n64. As you walk, the world as a sphere will rotate and you'll start to see any oncoming houses or hills in the horrizon. What do you people think?
Post by: kennyb27 on October 29, 2004, 08:39:56 AM
On another note, I'm really excited about the new Animal Crossing and the few other games announced too.
Post by: Hostile Creation on October 29, 2004, 09:05:45 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on October 29, 2004, 09:52:16 AM
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Post by: chain chomp on November 05, 2004, 05:24:18 AM
animal crossing looks great the graphics surpass the gamecubes standed
p.s kirby looks great 2
Post by: Spak-Spang on November 05, 2004, 06:14:58 AM
Nintendo strives to make each game an unique experience either by artstyle, or gameplay. They understand that a game needs to be immersive, but immersion doesn't mean betraying your artform or neglecting what you are.
This is why Nintendo keeps 2D gaming alive. They realize that 2D gaming is a medium that can successfully create fun games. Touch Kirby could not have been made in a 3D design so they make it 2D and it works wonderful.
I suspect that either Nintendo is creating a retro game with Super Princess Peach that plays off the history of Nintendo and therefore must be 2D, or they are working on gameplay features that will be more successful within a 2D enviroment.
Microsoft and Sony don't look at the art the same way. They look at sheer popularity first, and strive to pander to the market. Unfortunately, Pandering means you can make more money...and sometimes Sony and Microsoft makes more money and gains more popularity than Nintendo.
Post by: Rancid Planet on November 06, 2004, 09:11:18 PM
Back to AC for the DS. I absolutely cannot wait for this one. I think it could be the "perfect" handheld game for this upcoming generation. Just like I felt Wario Ware was for the current one.
Post by: Ness_the_Mess on November 07, 2004, 06:46:06 PM
This game is #1 on my wishlist.
Only three months to go.
Post by: Edfishy on November 07, 2004, 08:38:46 PM
Maybe they'll have a "trading post" building in Animal Crossing DS that'll be "closed" in the game. When the DS is fully on-line, they'll allow you to go to www.nintendo.com to download an update to Animal Crossing that'll "open" the Trading Post. Which in turn allows a plethera of new 'round the world abillities.
Post by: KDR_11k on November 08, 2004, 05:55:32 AM
