Kid Icarus Uprising

[Lord Viper]

Yeah, I hear this Jim Sterling is an interesting character. He gave MK7 a poor score, but Return to Dreamland a 10/10 lol.

Though I'll biasedly give Kirby Returns to Dreamland an 10/10, but it truly deserves at least around a high 8 or a low 9, the game is underrated. I do agree that Destructoid is full of crap with it's reviews, Mario Kart 7 review was a joke, I can't say anything about Uprising yet. ★

I am curious why some reviews don't like the ground levels in this game. ★

 

[theeboredone]

The control complaints are more geared towards the ground levels I believe.

 

[RespawningJesus]

Yeah, apparently people cannot aim with a stylus and move around like any normal shooter would be like on PC.

The stylus is your mouse, and the buttons and circle pad are your keyboard. Yes, there WILL be a learning curve in order to play this game, but after you play a few levels, you'll get used to it.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

It doesn't seem that bad to me. Though I would prefer if they put 2 circle pads.

Perhaps a sequel will have that.

 

[Pippy]

Don't they have an second circle pad that you can buy? That's what my friend said.

 

[Life]

I don't understand the people jostling for dual circle pad controls on this game. Stylus is mouse, trigger and CP are keyboard, like DAK said above. Using the stylus in RH would be both more precise and faster than using a right-hand circle.

But then, I have yet to actually try it. I see it as roughly equivalent to keyboard versus mouse turning in WoW, though, which is something I am more familiar with.

 

[---]

I'm not sure what to exactly think of the controls with all of the complains.

But I'm guessing the air levels will be closer to Star Fox, while ground levels will be closer to Sin and Punishment and maybe Metroid Prime Hunters.

Only 3 more days until we all find out though.

 

[Pippy]

The problem with the touch screen controls is that you either have to hold the 3DS with one hand or put it on that stupid stand thing, both of which stink. At least with dual pads you can hold it both hands.

 

[ndayday]

I keep saying it, but knees! Knees and legs! I always end up in that position, even when playing MK7 and stuff.

It'll likely be a lot like MPH as far as the ground battles/online I think. And the choosing powerups thing I think is a stupid thing to complain about, as the weapon system in Hunters had the same thing and you memorized the positions on the screen after a few games.

 

[theeboredone]

I've always been a fidgety sort of person when it comes to portables. I just can't stay in one position too long lol. One reason that would prevent be from experiencing the luxury of 3D, cause I'd have to adjust everytime I move around.

 

[RespawningJesus]

The game was already too close to completion to add in dual analog controls. Which is why they used the Circle Pad Pro for left handed players.

If anything, the air battles will be closer to Sin and Punishment, while the ground battles would be closer to Metroid Prime Hunters.

Which isn't exactly bad. The problem is the learning curve in the controls. Which is something that is normally uncharacteristic of a Nintendo game.

 

[Pippy]

Wait, so the game doesn't have dual analogue? That would be so stupid...

 

[DTR]

dual analog is way less accurate than stylus. it also is slower at moving the camera. i dont get why people care so much about dual analog support when from a competitive perspective, stylus controls are vastly superior

 

[theeboredone]

That's like asking why the Wii never succeeded in competitive FPS, because it in theory has a pointer that can replicate a gun and make it more realistic and easier to aim. Something went wrong with this theory, and that is why it never boomed.

 

[DTR]

when i was 5, i played duck hunt by putting the gun on the screen and shooting point blank. i never missed. when i realized i was supposed to stand back a few feet things were considerably more difficult. stylus >>> pointer

 

[theeboredone]

That was not the point I was trying to make...

 

[Deleted member]

when i was 5, i played duck hunt by putting the gun on the screen and shooting point blank. i never missed. when i realized i was supposed to stand back a few feet things were considerably more difficult. stylus >>> pointer

To be fair, putting the tip of the gun on the screen will prevent you from missing at all, even if you're aiming nowhere near the duck.

 

[DTR]

the point is, using a stylus is like shooting a gun point blank. it is much harder to miss since you dont aim a stylus. there is no lining up involved

 

[ndayday]

This pre-release-day hype is killing me.

Doesn't help that I have work right after school tomorrow. I got my screen protectors for my DS though so I'll at least not have to wait until Monday/Tuesday like I might have had to!

 

[lordvaati]

IGN gave it an 8.5

Guess Nintendo refused to bribe them on this one

gah! I hate this logic!

a game gets a good grade from IGN= the company payed them

a game gets a bad grade from IGN=it's not actually bad

a game gets a grad below a 9=it's too low, stop saying it's bad*

a game gets a score that's not a 10= I bet they would give a 10 to COD!**

*these people forget that only games 4.5 and lower=bad

**note: IGN has NEVER GIVEN A SINGLE COD GAME A 10. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGN#Original_scale

people just act like they do.

will you guys just accept the damn scores as is?

 

[Fuelbi]

Not until we abolish the system of 1-10 with 10 being the highest that we use to review games

Imo something like 1-5 or 1-3 like movie reviewing sites use is a lot better than 1-10 imo

 

[Holder of the Heel]

Tomorrow I shall be soaring the skies destroying Medusa's minions all day. >:D I can't wait! And I'm left-handed, so apparently Sakurai-sama was thinking of me when making this game.

As for reviewers, use your words. Drop the numbers and stars. They're there for lazy/stupid people to scroll to and make up their minds from the start from something so vague, inconsistent, and removed from yourself. The only thing you need is to read a description of what the gameplay is like, and that is what tells you its quality and aim.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I'll probably have to wait to pick up my copy until Saturday

 

[Pippy]

I hope I can get it tommarow. Can't wait for it, especially the multiplayer. (pray it doesn't have that stupid announcer guy)

As for COD, maybe there's a reason it hasn't gotten a 10...

 

[Holder of the Heel]

Wait, I think I've read somewhere someone mentioned

Spoiler

Hades

and stuff he says... are there any videos of him in the game? D: I haven't heard of anything about it until just this afternoon.

 

[---]

^^Hide your spoilers please.

 

[Holder of the Heel]

Ah right sorry. Fix'd.

 

[DTR]

12hrs until my hands are on this game

 

[---]

Ugg, I can't wait any longer.

Not to mention the Wii U thread can't stop posting spoilers. I've already spoiled

Spoiler

Hades

for myself, I must stay strong and look away.

 

[Pippy]

Must... not...look...

Just keep watching Nintendo's videos that give nothing away. It helps.

 

[RespawningJesus]

lol Good thing I don't have work tomorrow! And I can wait to get the game since I already have it pre-ordered. Just pick it up, and play it all day.

 

[ndayday]

So this 3D classics Kid Icarus right.

It's hard.

 

[Vinylic.]

Congratulations to Dubuz for winning the tournament. I mean really, most of them were casuals. I might beat him though when I buy the 3ds and the game. So watchawt.

http://www.twitpic.com/8zz0s1

 

[Pippy]

So guys, what do you think of the game? I personally am really enjoying it, especially the multiplayer. And I gotta say, the controls aren't nearly as bad as they were said to be.

Also, what weapon are you using? I'm using a nice Silver Bow with 4 range and 3 melee, with a bunch of effects like +2 poison.

 

[Holder of the Heel]

This game is quite challenging as well, pleasingly so. Nintendo franchises can learn from Sakurai's example here.

 

[ndayday]

Yeah the cauldron is actually a really cool feature.

And the music is nice.
The controls did bother me a little at first, but then I found all the control options and adjusted the sensitivity and what not, played, and now I'm used to it.

Haven't played online yet.

 

[---]

I just started playing through and have beaten the first two chapters.

I honestly don't see the big deal about the controls, I've gotten more cramps playing Mario Kart 7.

I'm loving the music, it makes me so mad that the japanese Club Nintendo get the soundtrack as a part of their rewards. I really hope it's a part of the premium member bonus for this year. :3

 

[RespawningJesus]

I am also enjoying the game. Been running a difficulty of about 5.0 for my first time through. I prefer to use Blades or Claws as my weapon of choice. The controls in the air worked wonderfully, and the land controls seemed a little off. Eventually got used to them, but you definitely have to tweak the sensitivity to make them work to your liking.

Multiplayer is alright. Abilities kill it as the frame-rate drops like crazy when a bunch of people want to use them. Still trying to get used to the multiplayer.

I also noticed that people mostly use clubs and bows online.

Speaking of online, we should all try to get together to play a few rounds. I checked out some of the With Friends options, and it looks very organized. You could easily set up some good matches with friends no problem.

PS: Finally made Platinum for the first time with Club Nintendo. And I did it all within the matter of 4 months. Thank you 3DS.

 

[Vinylic.]

Speaking of multiplayer. This should turn into a KIU community thread.
Post up your FCs and stuff. Maybe even go for wifi tourneys.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I indeed had a difficult time with the controls at first. I think I got the hang of it now.