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Podcast Discussion / Re: RFN RetroActive #37: LEGO City Undercover

« on: October 25, 2016, 02:21:02 PM »

There was a fantastic Mario sunshine-related 'Shine Get' Easter egg. That was a great little nod to Nintendo. I also liked the superstar balloon and the Mario hat you could pick up.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Run the Series: Donkey Kong (Country Style)

« on: October 23, 2016, 12:26:06 PM »

Are the GB 'land' games worth playing?
After completing the SNES trilogy 100% (or 101/102/103 to be correct!) I never thought it was worth it. Especially when I heard they mimic the SNES games in some levels.  DKC never really appealed to me on a handheld at the time either seeing as it requires reflexes and the low-res screen and reduced colour pallet  didn't seem suited to those stunning SNES graphics.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: RFN RetroActive #37: LEGO City Undercover

« on: October 23, 2016, 12:14:57 PM »

LCU took the established gameplay mechanics of LEGO games, added some twists via costumes and invited you to explore the vast city with slick presentation, graphics and stunning writing and delivery. If only Nintendo had actively pushed the game further it may have done better. Minor advertising and a lack of store presence was disappointing. Especially as the game launched when the WiiU was desperate for titles and market presence.
A gem of a game with love oozing out of every brick, LCU is a fantastic homage to buddy cop movies and a title that surprises more than many other open world games do.

The bigger shame was how the title didn't galvanise WiiU sales as potentially expected with such a a big game and brand; especially with children.

As it stands, LCU is destined to go down as a gem for the system and to appear on top ten lists when looking back at WiiU in years to come.

And that ending...Stunning!