Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: Flames_of_chaos on December 20, 2008, 03:59:06 PM
Title: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 20, 2008, 03:59:06 PM
Rather than having some small threads scattered why not have one centralized thread just like how bill made a Famitsu thread.
Now heres the big one Klonoa confirmed in NA!
Quote from: neogaf.com
Most importantly, I can confirm that Klonoa is in fact coming to NA!
Here's a small summary of the four page article:
- Seems to be JUST called Klonoa. - Spring 2009 release. - Original design is being kept after massive support for it in the surveys - NA exclusive gesture controls. B for grabbing enemies and flick the Wiimote to throw them. - Classic, Cube, and of course Sideways Wiimote controls confirmed. - Klonoa 2 remake plans and sequel plans are mentioned.
Yep, everything said before was true.
I'm scared to think that the poor sales in Japan may cause them to reconsider their plans. :'(
Also, there's previews and mini-previews of the following big games, among others:
Rune Factory Frontier Little King's Story Arc Rise Fantasia MadWorld Muramasa The Demon Blade Sonic and the Black Knight as we already have the summary of. House of the Dead Overkill Monster Hunter 3 (No NA confirmation yet) Sin and Punishment 2
More Klonoa info
KLONOA- extras for Wii choose to have longer life bar some stages flattened out so easier to navigate increase speed at which klonoa runs, length of his shot, adjust hit range of enemies, tweaked floating jump extra costumes for klonoa, character model viewer, music player, mirror versions of all stages in game. Mirror mode has bonus areas with time-attack challenges-intended for hardcore fans. Also plans for K2 and beyond depend on this remake's recception, so its up to you NA WII owners.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 20, 2008, 04:27:54 PM
Great idea! I made a thread about NP but is was about if anybody had a subscription.Speaking of that it seems my subscription didn't make it to my new place. I have to speak to NP about that.
As to this news... Great that Klonoa is coming to NA. Any new info on Arc Rise Fantasia and Muramasa The Demon Blade?
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Kairon on December 20, 2008, 04:46:37 PM
I've never played Klonoa before! Platformer, right?
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: BeautifulShy on December 20, 2008, 05:00:45 PM
I haven't either Kairon.Yes it is a platformer.From my understanding you are this rabbit that uses his floppy ears to traverse from place to place.You defeat enemys by throwing other enemys at other enemies. I'm sure there is more. Maybe someone can explain it better.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 20, 2008, 05:08:25 PM
Klonoa Road to Phantomile is a 2d platform so even better! It's originally a PSone game but they overhauled the graphics, this time you can control it with Wii remote on its side, Classic or Cube controller.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 20, 2008, 05:19:50 PM
Jan 09 Issue Review Scores:
Rock Band2 Wii = 9 Skate it Wii = 6, DS = 5.5 POP The fallen King DS = 7 Quantum of Solace DS = 6, Wii = 5 Elebits DS = 7 Rune Factory 2 DS = 7 Call of Duty 5 Wii = 8 Tony hawks motion DS = 4 Retro Game Challenge = 8 Guitar Hero ON tour DS = 7 Big Bang Mini = 8.5
Sonic Info I will put spoiler tags in them for people who don't want to be spoiled
Knuckles, Shadow and Blaze are bosses in the game, they are part of a round table, once you beat them they become your friend. Looks like they are playable as well, though this is optional. each environment has about 6 to 9 missions. looks like there is 3 fighting styles to choose from. Cavalier style = speed. Paladin style = Strength or Knight Style = a balance of both. you can get new skills, like in Secret rings.
From the preview - Like in SR, you get a gauge-based move called the Soul Surge, which is used by holding B and then shaking the Wiimote, which has Sonic unleash *shot* a "series of deadly lock-on strikes or a blinding turbo boost that can get the hedgehog out of almost any dangerous situation".
- Some of the skills you can acquire are carried over from SR, none are specifically mentioned though. Two new ones include the Paladin's shield-breaking ability, and the Cavalier's wall-climbing Splash Jump.
- With the ability to customize your character, you can add offensive and defensive effects, such as immunity from elemental status ailments.
- Yes, the tracks in the Molten Mine are of minecarts, in case people were still thinking they were train tracks...
- YOU CAN CUT THE GRASS IN THE TITANIC PLAIN!!!
- Seems that you won't be able to visit some stages until subsequent play through
- Tails is stupidly called a mutant squirrel
- In multiplayer, you do have the option of fighting against the CPU!
- They mention a March release.
- Sonic's in the middle of a chilli-dog feast when he's being summoned into the book!
TMNT info: Gamearts and Sakurai working on it along some ex team Ninja members.
Scans of Sonic (http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=7483)
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Smoke39 on December 20, 2008, 05:33:02 PM
Thank goodness they're keeping Klonoa's original design. Instant buy! I never got to play the sequel, so you all better support the franchise!
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Kairon on December 20, 2008, 05:41:27 PM
I never got to play the sequel, so you all better support the franchise!
Sir yes sir!
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Adrock on December 20, 2008, 06:13:19 PM
I want to support Klonoa, but again, it depends on the price. I wouldn't even pay $50 for Wario Land: Shake It and that was a brand new game. I did pay the Square Enix tax (all the credit in world to bosshogx for coining the phrase) on The World Ends With You and Chrono Trigger so maybe I've lost my right to complain about MSRP. Outside of games I just flat out want and don't mind paying full price for (Zelda, Mario etc.), I try to support games that desperately need supporting. I bought Odin Sphere and I'm buying Muramasa. Madworld is another one. All $50 and I pay it gladly.
I want to support Klonoa and by extension, the 2D genre, but I'd also be enabling publishers to push ports/remakes over brand new games. It's a strange dynamic, especially on the Wii where 3rd party support is getting better, but is no where near where it needs to be.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Kairon on December 20, 2008, 06:24:19 PM
I definitely understand the dilemma Adrock. With so many games coming down the pipe, I definitely want more games than I can afford. If a game can come out at cheaper than $50, that's a definite boon for me.
However, personally I'm not concerned that Klonoa is a port at this point. I've NEVER played a Klonoa game despite hearing many talk of the franchise. In fact, is this the first time a Klonoa game is available to me as a Nintendo only gamer?
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 20, 2008, 06:32:38 PM
Now if Namco ever released Taiko Drum Wii in the US I will be happy :) .
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Adrock on December 20, 2008, 07:04:19 PM
However, personally I'm not concerned that Klonoa is a port at this point. I've NEVER played a Klonoa game despite hearing many talk of the franchise. In fact, is this the first time a Klonoa game is available to me as a Nintendo only gamer?
They released a couple GBA spin-offs. So yeah, I guess this is officially the first time a main series entry is available to you.
I don't think I've ever played a Klonoa game before, but that doesn't change the fact that Door to Phantomile is still a remake of an 11 year old game. Maybe if this was $20, I'd consider buying it. However, from what I understand, this is mostly a graphical update with very little added to the original.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 20, 2008, 07:17:06 PM
However, personally I'm not concerned that Klonoa is a port at this point. I've NEVER played a Klonoa game despite hearing many talk of the franchise. In fact, is this the first time a Klonoa game is available to me as a Nintendo only gamer?
They released a couple GBA spin-offs. So yeah, I guess this is officially the first time a main series entry is available to you.
I don't think I've ever played a Klonoa game before, but that doesn't change the fact that Door to Phantomile is still a remake of an 11 year old game. Maybe if this was $20, I'd consider buying it. However, from what I understand, this is mostly a graphical update with very little added to the original.
I personally have no issue with it. Klonoa is a very obscure franchise, especially in the US and there's a good chance that a lot of people missed the first game the fact that Namco re-released it as a Wii game was a good move. Its not like Resident Evil where were are expected to play through the game a fifth or sixth time. So don't be that offended with it.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Adrock on December 20, 2008, 07:44:40 PM
Apparently, not obscure enough. There are 7 Klonoa games, 4 of which have been released in NA.
And I wouldn't say I'm offended. I'm just not willing to spend full price for it. Unlike Chrono Trigger, I have no history with Klonoa and I'm not itching for a sequel. I have no reason to support the game other than the fact that I like 2D platformers.... but I also happen to like wise spending and new games. That said, I'd rather Namco go through the trouble of developing a brand new Klonoa. A sequel is an easier sell to me.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Smoke39 on December 20, 2008, 07:51:16 PM
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Adrock on December 20, 2008, 08:15:50 PM
Those statements aren't contradictory when read in context, namely the rest of that post and the 2 previous ones. Klonoa interests me in that it's a 2D platformer, but I was never dying for a sequel. However, given the choice between a sequel and a remake, I'm more thrilled by the prospect of a sequel. A remake is a lazier release and exactly the kind of release the Wii should see less of.
In any case, since you like quoting around lines and taking things out of context, I'll help you out on your next post. :)
Those statements aren't contradictory when read in context, namely the rest of that post and the 2 previous ones. Klonoa interests me in that it's a 2D platformer, but I was never dying for a sequel. However, given the choice between a sequel and a remake, I'm more thrilled by the prospect of a sequel. A remake is a lazier release and exactly the kind of release the Wii should see less of.
My point was that if you've never played the original then a remake would be indistinguishable from a sequel. Afaik the original didn't sell a whole lot in the US (to the extent that Namco thought it might be a good idea to "Americanize" his design, apparently), so there are likely to be many others in the same situation as well.
Also, they did completely overhaul the graphics, which is more than a lot of the other lazy ports have done. :b
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 20, 2008, 09:29:49 PM
Well in the opening week in Japan Klonoa for Wii sold 1,700 :(. So I guess if we want Klonoa 2 remade it better do a hell of a lot better.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Adrock on December 21, 2008, 03:20:05 PM
My point was that if you've never played the original then a remake would be indistinguishable from a sequel. Afaik the original didn't sell a whole lot in the US (to the extent that Namco thought it might be a good idea to "Americanize" his design, apparently), so there are likely to be many others in the same situation as well.
And my point is that the game isn't worth $50 and it wasn't worth $50 11 years ago. Additionally, I don't want to enable publishers who think Wii owners are happy accepting ports and remakes over new IPs or sequels. There are ports/remakes publishers release because people want them and ports/remakes publishers release strictly because its cheaper than making a new game. Was there a demand for a Klonoa remake? The original Klonoa may not have sold a whole lot in the US, but it seemingly sold well enough for Namco to release 3 additional Klonoa titles here. So, why a remake now? Why does PS2 getting a sequel and Wii a remake? Seems a bit unfair. On top of that, Namco's support for Wii has been spotty at best.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Kairon on December 21, 2008, 04:17:59 PM
Yeah... hmm... *scratches head*... it sure is a pickle. I think that, in truth, a $50 price point would be a lot for the marketplace to swallow. Okami was a hardcore darling, but plenty balked at its $40 price. RE4Wii's $30 for a port seems to be a sweet spot for ports, improved or not, especially with light gun games.
Future Wii ports that are going to see this same price pressure are Rygar: Wii, Broken Sword: Director's Cut, and Nintendo's own Play it on Wii GameCube ports. I'm sure that there's plenty of desire to see a $40 price point from the publishers and retailers side, but I'm not sure if that price points appeal has borne out.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on January 12, 2009, 12:40:19 AM
Here's some digest info compiled by Neogaf.com
Tenchu: Shadow Assassins - 7.0 The Lord of the Rings: Conquest - 5.0 The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity - 5.0 Nascar Kart Racing - 6.0 Fishing Master: World Tour - 7.5 Legacy of YS: Books I & II - 7.5
* Phantasy Star 0
- "the most ambitious, compelling, and robust online offering on the handheld to date." - "true spiritual successor to the original Phantasy Star Online." - fully realized single-player campaign, but the multiplayer modes are the big draw. - Online or local play with up to four players. Free. No territory restrictions. Friend codes or random party assignment. - Lobby area. Random map variations and cannot move from one level to another without going back to the lobby. - "multiplayer modes have no overarching narrative" - "remarkable graphics engine" - can map actions to Y, B, or A, and to R+ Y, B, or A. - "accuracy increases with each successful hit during a combo, making it easier to land heavy attacks (by going light-light-heavy, for instance)." - "(Ardent fans of the series will be delighted to know that Phantasy Star Universe's miguided linkage of Technics to certain weapons has been discarded.)" - Visual Chat - Draw any type of message you want, like "Heal me!" Up to 20 messages can be saved to shortcuts. Friends-only. Random teams are limited to keyboard chat and premade symbols. - Added the ability to dodge. - Camera control could be an issue with the lack of an analog stick. - "more than 350 unique weapons, the majority of which are brand-new." - Character designs are by Toshiyuki Kubooka, from the Lunar series. - Mags are present. - Can use same character in multiplayer and singleplayer, and experience/items carry over between the two modes. - No comment on downloadable content/updates.
The major articles are on:
* Phantasy Star 0
* Valkyrie Profile - Interview with Shunsuke Katsumata * Sands of Destruction (World Destruction in Japan) - Interview with Masato Kato * Dragon Quest V - Interview with Yuji Horii * Arc Rise Fantasia (Wii) * Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon * Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (Wii/DS)
News:
* Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days coming to U.S. * Dragon Quest X coming to the Wii. * The Dark Spire (RPG from Atlus, Genmu no Tou to Tsurugi no Okite in Japan) * Pokemon Platinum in March
VC RPGs
Previews: * Suikoden: Tierkreis * Mario & Luigi RPG 3 * Zubo (DS RPG from EA) * Avalon Code (coming in February)
* Valkyrie Profile
- "It's a strategy-RPG, with a much bigger emphasis on combat than before." - Control of when each character attacks is still in. - Hit gauge at the bottom fills up with successful strikes. When full, a character can do a "Soul Crush" which also feeds back into the Hit gauge. - Bonus when two characters are flanking an opponent. - Grid movement in an isometric view. - Doesn't have a traditional overworld or dungeons to explore. The game is mainly about the combat. - "What may be harder to take as the game goes on are the story's darkness and the ruthless gameplay that grows out of it. ... Wylfred is very much the anti-hero, and it's hard to say whether players will sympathize with what he does and why he does it." (Wylfred wants to kill the Valkyrie to get revenge for losing his father. He's helped by Hel (from Viking Hell) who is using Wylfred for her own ends, thus the "Covenant" part of the title.)
Interview:
- Former Quest Corporations staff helped the team (already a lot of strategy-RPG fans among them) with the shift in gameplay to a strategy-RPG. - "Where in other games it has always been in players' best interests to defend the lives of their allies, Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume forces palyers to ponder the value of sacrifice in view of the greater goal." - "we really wanted to recapture the gravitas of the original Valkyrie Profile and tell the tale through the eyes of a dark hero who opposed the Valkyrie ... I think those who see the full story will ultimately find the message to be an uplifting one, so I hope they'll play it all the way through." - Just under 30 tracks from the original VP and 20 new tracks.
Sands of Destruction (World Destruction in Japan)
- Ferals (race of beastmen) use humans as slaves. "It seems like the only escape of the humans in Sands of Destruction is to end it all, and that's where the story kicks off ..." - The World Annihilation Front is led by a 16-year old girl named Morte. - Duel-screen boss fights with multiple attack points, some more vulnerable than others. - Random, turn-based battles. Attacks can be upgraded. - You are Kyrie who's just out trying to find Mushrooms for his uncle. He's then summoned to the Feral mayor's house, placed under arrest, and then a power inside him wells up and melts all the bad guys. - Travel the sand covered world on sand ships. Fight sand whales. Team up with a Feral who looks like a cuddly Teddby Bear, but is actually a veteran bounty hunter who would kill anyone for the right price. - Learning catch-phrases gives you status boosts. - Fully voiced cut-scenes. 50 tracks from Procyon Studio with 20 by Mitsuda himself.
* Dragon Quest V
- "What luck! The crown jewel of the Dragon Quest series is finally coming to Western shores." - "[Dragon Quest V] quickly became Horii's favorite game in the series, and it holds that distinction still. Too bad Horii's enthusiasm didn't rub off on his coworkers at Enix America, who decided to stop localizing Dragon Quest jsut as the series hit its creative peak." - "Hand of the Heavenly Bride begins with the hero as a young boy ... But the hero's happy childhood cannot last forever, and his path to adulthood will be marked with both triumphs and tragedies." - "Horii has a gift for brevity that is rare among his peers, and he doesn't need cut-scenes or lengthy conversations to tell an emotionally involving story. Nor does he need to pile on the pathos to make you feel something - the handful of dark and tragic moments in Dragon Quest V hit hard because of the many lighter moments that have drawn you into the quest and made you attached to its likeable cast. Dragon Quest V may lack the sophistication of more-modern titles, abut few RPGs since have matched the warmth of its soul." (The article was written by Casey Loe, and I think that's a fine piece of writing right there.) - There is a monster catching aspect (60+ in this version of DQV) that the article says was part of the inspiration for Pokemon. (probably DQMonsters, too ;) ) After capture, they fight for you as regular party members. They have level caps, though, so they'll have to be rotated out for later captured monsters. - Uses DQIV engine, but uses more color to diversify the towns. - "The battles remain fast-paced and richly animated, with weapons that can hit entire groups (or the entire battlefield) adding a bit of spice to the otherwise-straightforward, hammer-on-the-attach-button battle system that has long been the series' trademark (Expect that to change a bit in the upcoming remake of the more tactical Dragon Quest VI)"
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Info Thread
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on January 12, 2009, 12:45:32 AM
* Arc Rise Fantasia
- "Now that publishers have had time to feel out what does and doesn't work on Wii, Mizutani (Marvelous Producer) and producer Ryoie Mikage of ImageEpoch expect to see the dearth of Wii RPGs come to an end." - Part of the Tales of Symphonia team (game designer, CG director, scenario writer, and main battle programmer - among others) are working on the game. They say it feels like a Tales game, as a result. - You see the enemies on the field, so no random battles. - "Instead of the Tales series' frantic real-time battling, Arc Rise Fantasia uses an original turn-based system with a dash of strategy-RPG flavor. In our early version of the game, the battle system is a clear highlight," - Battles load quickly. "The trio has a set number of ability points to spend each turn, and you can distribute them however you like - by having your best fighter attack three times, for example, or by having each member attack once." - The main story will be around 30 hours plus optional side quests. - The game doesn't use IR or waggle, but some of the optional casino mini-games will. - They say it's nice to hear Mitsuda working on a disk-based platform again. - "As proud as the developers are of Arc Rise Fantasia's battle system, soundtrack, and character designs, both men go straight for the storyline when asked to name the team's primary focus. ... The game features a huge supporting cast, dozens of plot threads, and a worldview built around numerous intersections between divinity and technology." - "the stage is set for a perfect storm of political upheavals, spiritual awakenings, and ecological catastrophe. What more could you ask for from Wii's first original RPG epic?
* Mario & Luigi RPG 3
- Mario are Luigi are inside Bowser. They can affect Bowser's actions by their work within him. Control Mario and Luigi with A, B, and Bowser with X, Y. - Ailment sweeping the land causing citizens to balloon in size, so Bowser swallows Mario and Luigi. Hmm, makes sense. - When playing as Bowser, you can even activate a touch-screen attack to use Goombas against your foes.
* Avalon Code
- The code of items/enemies can be changed, resulting in changes such as dropping all Goblins HP from 500 to 200 to 50. - Turn normal items into highly powerful items by changing their codes using secret recipes. - Dungeons are eschewed in favor of time trials (e.g. solving simple puzzles or fighting through waves of enemies.) - "Power-ups are rarely found; they're most often earned for juggling foes so high that they actually leave the planet's atmosphere." - Romantic subplots, fortune-telling, boss battles consistenting of most of your time being spent rewriting the boss's code to make them weaker. - Coming in February from XSEED and Marvelous USA.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power RPG Issue Info BLOWOUT!! Plus some review scores
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 12, 2009, 01:01:39 AM
Wow. 0.0 Rpg overload.Flames could you tomorrow put all of this info in their respective threads.I would appreciate it.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power RPG Issue Info BLOWOUT!! Plus some review scores
Post by: NWR_Lindy on January 12, 2009, 01:10:59 AM
I'm going to need to take a few weeks off to play through all of these DS RPGs. Hot damn!
Title: Re: Nintendo Power RPG Issue Info BLOWOUT!! Plus some review scores
Post by: KDR_11k on January 12, 2009, 03:21:52 AM
If PS0 plays like PSO then I hope they allow putting icons on the touchscreen too, it kinda sucks when you only have 6 action slots with 2 of them taken by your weapon when you're a caster.
Zubo is in the previews in America? It's been released here some time ago (ratings average around 70% IIRC). I think they should have designed a better box art, the box looks more like the game is either a puzzle or a minigame collection about office work.
VP lost any chance at getting a sale from me with the SRPG change.
I saw an episode of the World Destruction anime, it seemed pretty bad.
Avalon Code sounds like a relative of My World, My Way...
ARF sounds like it will need very fine balancing or people will just spam one character's moves all the time. RPGs don't tend to be very balanced though, I guess some just assume balancing applies only to competitive gaming...
Title: Re: Nintendo Power RPG Issue Info BLOWOUT!! Plus some review scores
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 12, 2009, 07:00:39 AM
Well the World Destruction anime has a different plot than the game, I believe, so...
I've heard nice impressions from importers, and I love that they are actually putting effort into the localization, so I'm really looking forward to it...Avalon Code sounds like a refreshing change of pace as well...
Title: Re: Nintendo Power RPG Issue Info BLOWOUT!! Plus some review scores
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 12, 2009, 02:43:17 PM
I'm pumped for the Klonoa remake, since I love the original version. The Wii graphics look great from what I've seen. They REALLY need to remake the PS2 sequel and add in some fun.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power RPG Issue Info BLOWOUT!! Plus some review scores
Post by: Kairon on January 12, 2009, 02:49:48 PM
I'm pumped for the Klonoa remake, since I love the original version. The Wii graphics look great from what I've seen. They REALLY need to remake the PS2 sequel and add in some fun.
So... you don't MIND that it's a remake of an 11 year old game?
Title: Re: Nintendo Power RPG Issue Info BLOWOUT!! Plus some review scores
Post by: KDR_11k on January 12, 2009, 02:55:24 PM
I never played the original so I don't care.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power RPG Issue Info BLOWOUT!! Plus some review scores
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 12, 2009, 02:56:12 PM
No. Klonoa is timeless, like a Super Mario game. It's one of the best platformers I've ever played, because the mechanics are so perfect. There are many puzzles that require you to grab enemies quickly and accurately in order to get to a hard-to-reach place.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power RPG Issue Info BLOWOUT!! Plus some review scores
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on February 07, 2009, 04:06:05 PM
NP gave sonic and the black knight an 8.0
-Story is entertaining.
-You control Sonic with the Nunchuck while the Wii Remote is used for slashing.
-Most of the time, combat doesn't slow you down unless you encounter many enemies.
-You can jump over and skip most enemies if you wish, but you can also attack with the sword or block and counter or use a Soul Surge homing attack. Combat works well
-Most of the required missions are straightforward. Frustrating tasks and recycled environments are reserved for extra challenges.
-The core of the game is pretty short. You can beat in a day. If you decide to take on the extra challenges and try to fully complete the game, it could probably take weeks.
-The game has 13 environments and some of the best graphics on the Wii.
-The game always runs a blistering frame rate.
-The music is excellent except for a few vocal songs.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! Hell froze over finally a good sonic game!
Post by: NWR_pap64 on February 07, 2009, 04:15:33 PM
Even with THAT good review I am sure it will get torn to shreds, mainly by Sonic fans who want a classic game and ignore its good qualities (like what happened with Secret Rings).
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! Hell froze over finally a good sonic game!
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 07, 2009, 06:50:24 PM
Even with THAT good review I am sure it will get torn to shreds, mainly by Sonic fans who want a classic game and ignore its good qualities (like what happened with Secret Rings).
What about someone who wasn't a big Sonic Fan and still didn't find many redeeming qualities? ;)
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! Hell froze over finally a good sonic game!
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on February 17, 2009, 11:43:32 AM
Alright I got my Issue of Nintendo Power:
NP 2008 Awards: Overall GOTY - Super Smash Bros Brawl, Readers' Pick - Super Smash Bros Brawl Wii GOTY - Super Smash Bros Brawl, Readers' Pick - Super Smash Bros Brawl DS GOTY - The World Ends With You, Readers' Pick - Kirby Super Star Ultra WiiWare GOTY - Megaman 9, Reader's Pick - Mega Man 9 Best Wii Graphics - Super Smash Bros Brawl, Readers' Pick - Super Smash Bros Brawl Best DS Graphics - Castlevania: OoE, Readers' Pick - The World Ends With You Best Original Score- Super Smash Bros Brawl, Readers' Pick - Super Smash Bros Brawl Best Sound/Voice Acting - No More Heroes, Readers' Pick - Strong Bad Series Best Music Game - Rock Band 2, Readers' Pick - Guitar Hero: World Tour Best Adventure Game - No More Heroes, Readers' Pick - Okami Best RPG - The World Ends With You, Readers' Pick - The World Ends With You Best Shooter/Action Game - Mega Man 9, Readers' Pick - Mega Man 9 Best Sports Game - Tiger Woods 09, Readers' Pick - Super Mario Sluggers Best Racing Game - Mario Kart Wii, Readers' Pick - Mario Kart Wii Best Platformer - Kirby Super Star Ultra, Readers' Pick - Kirby Super Star Ultra Best Puzzle Game - Professor Layton, Readers' Pick - Professor Layton Best Alternative Game - Wii Fit, Readers' Pick - Animal Crossing City Folk Best New Character - Travis Touchdown, Reader's Pick - Shade (Sonic Chronicles) Best Multiplayer - Super Smash Bros Brawl, Readers' Pick - Super Smash Bros Brawl Best Story - The World Ends With You, Readers' Pick - The World Ends With You Best Online Functionality - Mario Kart Wii, Readers' Pick - Mario Kart Wii Best Fighting Game - Super Smash Bros Brawl, Readers' Pick - Super Smash Bros Brawl
Reviews:
Fire Emblem Dragon Shadow: 8.5 My World My Way - 7 HOTD:Overkill - 8 Sonic and The Black Knight - 8 Boing! Dokodake - 7 Blue Dragon Plus - 8 Deadly Creatures - 7.5 Dragon Quest 5 - 8.5 We Ski and Snowboard - 6.5
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! Hell froze over finally a good sonic game!
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 17, 2009, 12:18:22 PM
Sonic = House of the Dead
=D
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! Hell froze over finally a good sonic game!
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on February 17, 2009, 12:58:28 PM
If you guys want specifics on the reviews like a summary just let me know.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! Hell froze over finally a good sonic game!
Post by: KDR_11k on February 17, 2009, 01:39:38 PM
For comparison, how did they score other Sonic titles?
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! Hell froze over finally a good sonic game!
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on February 17, 2009, 02:00:18 PM
Quote from: kdr
For comparison, how did they score other Sonic titles?
Sonic Unleashed - 8 Sonic Chronicles - 8 Sonic Rush - 9 Sonic and the secret rings 8.5 Edit: Sonic Rush Adventure 9.0
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! Hell froze over finally a good sonic game!
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 17, 2009, 04:11:15 PM
What did they say about My World, My Way?
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! Hell froze over finally a good sonic game!
Post by: KDR_11k on February 17, 2009, 04:19:10 PM
So much for "hell froze over". If SR is 8.5 and BK is 8 does that mean BK is a step DOWN from SR?
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! Hell froze over finally a good sonic game!
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on February 17, 2009, 04:52:28 PM
Fans of the RPG series would appreciate it A lot of RPG cliches Pout system is interesting since it allows you to rewrite the rules of the game such as getting more EXP, gold and other things Seems like a lower budget game A lot of repetitive quests but the game makes fun of it Lot of the monsters and dungeon design is recycled from Master of the Monster Lair (Atlus is notorious recycling assets) Because of the wit and comedy in the game it transformed MWMY from being a forgettable RPG to a likable RPG.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: Stogi on February 17, 2009, 05:19:27 PM
Thanks Flames! Keep up the good work!
I'm probably going to give BK a rent. It sounds like the better aspects of Secret Rings plus SR. However, barring some freak accident, I'm definitely buy Mario and Sonic Winter Games. That game sounds phenomenal.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 17, 2009, 05:31:20 PM
So much for "hell froze over". If SR is 8.5 and BK is 8 does that mean BK is a step DOWN from SR?
Means 8.5 was a fluke. NP and gaming media lulz.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on February 17, 2009, 06:01:07 PM
Also if you guys want a scan of a specific article just let me know I can scan it and I'll post it up. March 09 Issue 239 ToC (http://nintendopower.com/images/NP239_TOCs.pdf)
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 17, 2009, 07:18:08 PM
I just got my issue. So I would appreciate it if you scaned it for other people.How about Shin Megami Tensei:Devil Survivor
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: NWR_Neal on February 17, 2009, 07:49:17 PM
The Conduit article if you would be so kind.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: Mop it up on February 17, 2009, 08:00:40 PM
Now why am I not surprised that SSBBrawl swept the NP awards and there's barely a mention of Mario Kart Wii? What I am surprised about is that SSBBrawl didn't win the "Best Racing Game" award due to the F-Zero levels.
NP also fails for calling it "Super Mario Sluggers" instead of its real title, "Mario Super Sluggers".
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on February 17, 2009, 09:27:40 PM
Alright guys and Neal here's the 6 pages of the Conduit article, I'll do Devil Survivor later. I sort of messed up on the 3rd page and I'm too lazy to fix it.
NP has always given Sonic games scores which they didn't deserve. Always.
This is the new NP, though. I doubt this new team would highly rate the game if the game wasn't the least enjoyable.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: Dirk Temporo on February 18, 2009, 05:58:27 AM
Higher DPI on scans, please. They're barely readable.
Not to say I don't appreciate them. :)
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 16, 2009, 08:58:24 PM
So I just got the April 2009 issue.Looking through it now.I also got one of my friends a subscription.They got the March issue today.So the April issue should be coming soon.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 17, 2009, 04:02:27 PM
Flames are you going to contenue adding to this thread?I could do it but it will take a while to get info and I don't have access to a scanner.So I would prefer that you do it.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: vudu on March 17, 2009, 04:42:15 PM
It doesn't seem right for a member of staff to effectively "steal" from a magazine. He might be able to continue to provide synopsizes, but I doubt he'll be able to add scans.
Title: Re: Nintendo Power Thread! March 09 issue
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 17, 2009, 05:07:07 PM
This opens the door for a different poaster to steal magazine pages.
