Nintendo 3DS

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Just picked up Project X Zone and am enjoying it so far. Am definitely liking the OST that came with the game as well.

 

[Frostwraith]

Just picked up Project X Zone and am enjoying it so far. Am definitely liking the OST that came with the game as well.

I've been wanting that game too, but it's only out in Europe in July 5th...

The second demo will be available on the eShop this week though.

 

[Astraea31]

Just picked up Project X Zone and am enjoying it so far. Am definitely liking the OST that came with the game as well.

Picked it up too, but was hoping for the combo game to be a little bit more like a fighter (button combos). But I'm only on the 3rd prologue so I still have a lot more to see.

 

[Lythium]

I'm happy for Vita players, but I was really hoping that Nintendo would keep Muramusa as their own Nintendo gem. Now that its on the Vita, it might be the last time we see an installment of the series on a Nintendo console. I was personally hoping that a sequel would come out on the 3DS.

Vanillaware has already made another game though, and it's coming out on PS3 and Vita soon.

With the exception of Muramasa (until now), all of their titles have come out on Sony consoles.

 

[LivewiresXe]

I pre-ordered the game from Future Shop, so I should get the Limited Edition and all that. Though, since I was feeling lazy, I got the shipped one, so I have to wait a couple of days for it to get here. I've been listening to a couple of songs from the soundtrack on Youtube for a few days now though.

 

[κomıc]

3rd person here to get Project X Zone. I'm on chapter 9 so far, and I like it. I mean, I wish there was a little more depth to the game, but the flashy combos and the dialogue are a nice treat. A good amount of sexual references makes me giddy <3

 

[theeboredone]

Random question: Do you guys the "3D" feature in the 3DS been worth it so far? If Nintendo released a cheaper DS that had the same graphical levels, but no 3D, would you buy/care?

 

[Minato]

Random question: Do you guys the "3D" feature in the 3DS been worth it so far? If Nintendo released a cheaper DS that had the same graphical levels, but no 3D, would you buy/care?

Not really, no. The only thing I've turned the slider up was for Fire Emblem cutscenes and Super Mario 3D Land (this used it well and my eyes didn't bleed). I'll use it for the new Zelda game but other than that, a lot of games don't utilize it well. It's unfortunate that the 3D can't do anything unique in terms of gameplay puzzles since I'm sure not everyone can use/see it.

A little OT but the Wii U's gamepad suffers from similar yet slightly different problem. The use of heavy integrated touch screen elements sacrifices the other gamepad feature, off-tv play, and vice versa. So I find both gimmicks slightly lacking in usefulness besides off-tv play.

 

[KayB]

Random question: Do you guys the "3D" feature in the 3DS been worth it so far? If Nintendo released a cheaper DS that had the same graphical levels, but no 3D, would you buy/care?

Sort of? It doesn't really do much for the games, but it would impact the sales of the 3DS which I do kind of care about. I wouldn't doubt the disappearance of the 3D effects would have a huge impact on the casual market, so I wouldn't get your hopes up for anything like what you mentioned.

 

[Rutger]

I don't think much would be lost without 3D, but I do think Nintendo games tend to look great with it on.

I don't know if many other companies have really figured out how to use it though. Atlus certainly hasn't, I was hoping 3D would look cool with the first person dungeon crawling of Etrian Odyssey IV, but the 3D looks bad so I always leave it off. :/

3D wasn't a selling point for me at all, so I wouldn't have cared if it didn't have it. It's not like 3D has much of an impact on the quality of the game.

 

[Lythium]

Random question: Do you guys the "3D" feature in the 3DS been worth it so far? If Nintendo released a cheaper DS that had the same graphical levels, but no 3D, would you buy/care?

I never use the 3D, but I also have no depth perception, and can't actually see it, regardless of how the slider is adjusted. The screen just looks fuzzy and murky if I turn it on. I like the 3DS' library well enough to own one though, but I think taking the 3D out of the 3DS would kind of defeat the purpose of it.

Also, I hope we never get to a point where 3D is a necessity to play certain games, because I would be out of luck, haha.

 

[LivewiresXe]

I've used it up a bit before, but seeing as the only game I currently have for the 3DS is VLR until Project X Zone comes in, I'm not sure how much of a position I'm in to really judge. It didn't bother me that much with that though, but since it's a visual novel, it's not really like it does much to the experience.

 

[Sarki Soliloquy]

Random question: Do you guys the "3D" feature in the 3DS been worth it so far? If Nintendo released a cheaper DS that had the same graphical levels, but no 3D, would you buy/care?

I would say the 3D feature have been underutilized when it comes to gameplay and it really doesn't enhance the graphics either. The best use of it I've seen was in certain rooms in Super Mario 3D Land, and even those were very trivial and would probably make for a rage-enduing, eye-dilating level with a cosmetic level of challenge. If anything, the 3D gives depth and not pop-out. A friend of mine describes it best as "It looks like as if I were to put my hand through the screen, I could grab things." Otherwise, removing the 3D would nullify the system's main selling point, especially for casuals. I bought it because brand loyalty (hue) and the games on it are great.

On Project X Zone, am I the only one who was hyped for it when it was first announced, but was disappointed when it came to gameplay? I mean, sure, it uses the CABS system seen in the Japan-only title, Namco x Capcom, but the battle system is dull and its novelty really wears away for me after a while. Though it looks ridiculously easy too, I was actually a bit surprised that I couldn't pull as much deaths to the enemies in one character turn, assists and supports along.

 

[RespawningJesus]

Random question: Do you guys the "3D" feature in the 3DS been worth it so far? If Nintendo released a cheaper DS that had the same graphical levels, but no 3D, would you buy/care?

I usually try to keep the 3D on all of my games that can. It adds a little charm to it. Plus, in games such as MH, I able to dodge better, since I can now see how far away the monster is from me. When I turn the 3D off, I tend to get hit a bit more due to misjudging distance.

The 3D effect is used mostly as a gimmick, but it does have it's subtle uses. However, 3D is used mostly for presentation mostly.

 

[Vinylic.]

3D portable gaming has never been this refreshing.

Animal Crossing has never been so much better too. If you'll excuse me, I got some exotic bug catching to do.

 

[Sarki Soliloquy]

IKR? New Leaf is the most definitive and has a better sense of 'challenge' with the whole mayor thing. It's almost like Nintendo listens to their fans more on AC, strangely.

 

[κomıc]

Random question: Do you guys the "3D" feature in the 3DS been worth it so far? If Nintendo released a cheaper DS that had the same graphical levels, but no 3D, would you buy/care?

When I first got my 3DS in 2011, yes. Up until Kid Icarus Uprising (which made incredible use of 3D), I stopped using it. I did enjoy it in Zelda OoT and Star Fox 64 3D. But some other games had some bad ghosting going on. Animal Crossing New Life looks fantastic in 3D and probably the only game in my eyes that has absolutely no ghosting effect. But even then, I have 3D off. Not that I find it distracting or my eyes hurt. I just don't see the need for it and it drains the battery, so...

I think Nintendo themselves are shying away from the 3D effect and don't bother highlighting it much when advertising the 3DS. It's nice to have. I'd like to see how LoZ Link Between Worlds (is that what it's called?) handles the 3D.

Would I have bought the 3DS without it having 3D as a feature. Most definitely. I would assume they'd up the resolution and make screen look more crisper. Because what I do notice when using 3D is that character models, environments, etc look more crisp with 3D on.

 

[KayB]

So if anyone's asking: "Is the 3DS worth it?"

 

[Wario Bros.]

So if anyone's asking: "Is the 3DS worth it?"

Add Kid Icarus: Uprising too as that's a killer app too.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Are games just going to be called "apps" now

Cause I find that weird

 

[Wario Bros.]

Are games just going to be called "apps" now

Cause I find that weird

The term killer app has been used as a must buy for video games for a LONG time now. I don't see them as "apps" either but I'm just using a common term.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Never heard it and never going to use it

It's because of you youngin's and your fancy future phones, isn't it?

 

[Frostwraith]

Add Kid Icarus: Uprising too as that's a killer app too.

^ This.

But it probably just fell off his hands. After all, he can't hold all those 3DS games.

 

[finalark]

Never heard it and never going to use it

It's because of you youngin's and your fancy future phones, isn't it?

Actually the term "killer app" has been around since the days of early home computers. Originally, it was used to describe **** like spreadsheet software and other useful tools like that.

You know what they say about assuming.

 

[κomıc]

The support the 3DS is getting... Makes me want the Wii U to get the same treatment. It's sad...

 

[Kuraudo]

The support the 3DS is getting... Makes me want the Wii U to get the same treatment. It's sad...

It's gonna happen. Trust me on this one.

 

[Minato]

It's a shame that Nintendo confessed that they were struggling with HD development, not to mention it's basically them to support the console. I was hoping that the Wii drought at the end was Nintendo preparing for Wii U/HD game development along with them seeing how PS3/360 in terms of online services did would help give the Wii a strong start but I felt they dropped the ball. I think they'll do ok eventually but it's going to be a little rough until then. They should've hired a lot more earlier instead of now, but better late than never.

I'm not expecting SNES levels of games, but at least levels of every consoles we've seen after. I'm a Nintendo fan as much as I am a fan of Sony, but there have been some odd choices they've made over the years, but they're getting there. Nintendo localizing X for the US is surely a good start, that's for sure. The need for Operation Rainfall really hurts when I'm reminded of it.

 

[κomıc]

I'm optimistic about Wii U's future. At the end of the day, Nintendo can carry themselves this generation (again). What I'm most excited for are the indie games, across Wii U, PS4 and a bit on Ouya. I've been finding these games more creative and fresh vs these mainstream games that crop up by this bigger companies (including Nintendo to an extent). Lots of Kickstarters with indies swarming the place have Wii U as strectch goals and I swear there have been like 10 or something like that reaching that goal. This past week, Armikrog reached the Wii U stretch goal even though it needed $300,000 to reach the goal in 3-4 days. That's pretty amazing. I didn't expect it to reach that amount so fast, but looking at some past successful Kickstarters, it may have been bound to be another. If Wii U becomes my Nintendo-indie box, I'm totally fine with that.

Not going to lie, it would have been nice to see Nintendo go in against Sony and Microsoft. Interesting, for sure. Not that I personally see the massive leap in graphic fidelity between PS3 to PS4, but w/e. Never cared much considering I've mostly been interested in handheld gaming all my life. The convenience and the amount of games that come out in handhelds is delighting. If only the Vita had the same amazing support though...

 

[Minato]

Indirectly, speaking of graphics, this reminds me of something funny that I noticed. It was funny seeing the same people saying the Wii U's graphics shouldn't be judged so early were the same that made fun of the graphics for the revealed XBone games. I'm not an MS fan but sometimes fanboys are just amusing.

And ditto on Vita games. I think the hardware is amazing and I hope it at least becomes successful as the PSP was (in Japan). I'm sure the PS4 is going to breathe some life into the Vita, but I'd rather not have the Vita just become an extended peripheral of it. Still looking forward to stuff like Gods Eater 2. In the mean time, I enjoy my Vita a lot more than my Wii U.

 

[Sephiroths Masamune]

Because you don't have Monster hunter 3 Ultimate

 

[KayB]

I have cautious optimism. I was sure that the 3DS was done for, but the past few months have proved me wrong. I can only pray to say that the Wii U will do the same.

 

[Vinylic.]

Bought Colors 3D and Mario Kart 7.

The power of a dad giving you 100 dollars.
Spent 50 and saving the half for tournament.

But ****, I can't decide if I should get KI:U or LM:DM next time.

 

[Frostwraith]

Bought Colors 3D and Mario Kart 7.

The power of a dad giving you 100 dollars.
Spent 50 and saving the half for tournament.

But ****, I can't decide if I should get KI:U or LM:DM next time.

I'd recommend Kid Icarus: Uprising, but I warn you that the controls take a while to get used to.

Barring the controls issue, the game has a lot of replayability, online multiplayer, good single player with a humorous story, great soundtrack and good graphics. The weapon customization system is quite deep and the possibilities are almost endless.

Never played Luigi's Mansion 2, but I plan to get that game along with Project X Zone and Fire Emblem: Awakening. Can't really say much about this one, but it looks good from what I've seen already.

 

[RespawningJesus]

Indirectly, speaking of graphics, this reminds me of something funny that I noticed. It was funny seeing the same people saying the Wii U's graphics shouldn't be judged so early were the same that made fun of the graphics for the revealed XBone games. I'm not an MS fan but sometimes fanboys are just amusing.

And ditto on Vita games. I think the hardware is amazing and I hope it at least becomes successful as the PSP was (in Japan). I'm sure the PS4 is going to breathe some life into the Vita, but I'd rather not have the Vita just become an extended peripheral of it. Still looking forward to stuff like Gods Eater 2. In the mean time, I enjoy my Vita a lot more than my Wii U.

I don't know why people do that. Graphics seriously do not matter. I still play stuff on my PS2 or on Virtual Console. Only time I will complain about graphics is if the previous game in the series looks better.

 

[Vinylic.]

3DS games with online multiplayer are my first priority. (KIU & LM2)
3DS games with or without DLC are my second and I'll always buy a cartridge version. (FE:A, DKCR, SM3DL).

I'm not sure if I should get LM2 via download or cartridge since I think their online multiplayer doesn't feel good enough. Another thing is that I don't really care for the controls on KIU since it's still enjoyable. We have a stylus for a good reason.

 

[RespawningJesus]

My problem is that there are never enough games on 3DS that features online multiplayer. I always get bored with them after some time, which is why I turn to my PC or house consoles more.

Got fed up with KI though. Weapons became more important than skill was a real turn off for me.

 

[KayB]

I don't know why people do that. Graphics seriously do not matter. I still play stuff on my PS2 or on Virtual Console. Only time I will complain about graphics is if the previous game in the series looks better.

Graphics do matter for stylistic purposes (or in other words, "game feel"). If a game is designed around the theme of realism, then graphics are a big deal since the purpose of these games are to make you feel as if you're in it. If I play GTA, naturally I'll feel more comfortable seeing buildings that look real as opposed to pixelated blocks or windows that don't have a reflection. Graphics do not matter for games like Okami or Paper Mario since their designs are based on an "unrealistic" cartoon style.
Naturally retro games will also feel more comfortable in 16-bit since the games were designed to fit that design.

Its understandable that you may not care about graphics, but it isn't so surprising to find logical people who do.

 

[Minato]

While the first thing I look at in buying a console is which franchises/series will be on it, second for me is probably graphics and console features.

Like, I'm definitely getting a Nintendo console for Nintendo games, but it doesn't hurt for the console to have other things as well.
If I'm paying for a brand new console, it would be nice if it's a good deal of an upgrade from its previous console.

 

[κomıc]

Kid Icarus Uprising is an overall better game than Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon. I did enjoy Dark Moon, but Uprising's production value and experience is so much better. And the music... Both are great games, but I highly recommend Uprising over Dark Moon, even if the controls take a bit of getting used to (you have an XL, so you'll be set anyways). Oh, and I think Amazon has several 3DS games on sale, and Dark Moon is one of them for $30.

Back to Wii U: The launch kinda reminds me of the 3DS. Nintendo gave 3rd parties an opportunity to get their games out there for launch. Only a few made the most of it. I remember that being a big complaint- if Nintendo releases their OoT 3D or Star Fox 3D at launch, 3rd parties may get turned off and discouraged because they believe their games won't sell well. And to be quite honest, there were only 3 noteworthy 3rd party games and they were SFIV3D, Monkey Ball (to an extent, I suppose) and Bust A Move. And Lego Star Wars III was nice a month later. PES2012 was a good game as well. But seriously, the launch was poor. And the 3rd parties pretty much dropped the ball in getting high quality games on 3DS for launch. Wii U, was a bit stronger but they were rushed games. It would have been nice to get some big 3rd party games built for Wii U just as the PS4 and Xbone are getting this year. Maybe Nintendo needs to invest in these 3rd parties a bit more, particularly the western studios.

I'm shocked that Pikmin 3 and Wonderful 101 have taken THIS long to release. It would have been nice if they were out on launch because they did look ready... Looks can be deceiving.

Currently, I have a handful of Wii U games I want, so I'm not sure if I can hold onto that PS4 preorder... But I definitely want one because I want to be there on day one lol Like I was with 3DS and Wii U.
Too many games I want for both 3DS and Wii U that may keep me from dropping money on PS4 though

And then there's school and other expenses...

 

[Vinylic.]

Alrighty, good.

I'll get KI:U on gamestop, then Luigi's Mansion, but I should I get LM via download or retail?

Also, what do you think of my avatar? I'm too curious, to be honest.

Also, gate's open.