Wii Thread 4.0, WEEUWEEUWEEUWEE!

[Sonichuman]

ign ukalready did a review for it so far. Metacritic on it currently is 68 with the lowest review being 40…and apparently that place sited the game as not being fun and lacking variety.

Lost in Shadow - Launch Trailer
Lost in Shadow-Launch Trailer Video - Wii - IGN

[dn3000]

anyone know why i cannot get a copy of lego indianna jones (original)? has it been deleted? im seeing it on ebay for £100!! ?!!

[Stuart_Hayden]

Unexpected bills have kept me from getting new games. :mad:
But after my girlfriends 21st I’m going to look at my funds and see if I can snag at least one of the 3 below and then pick up the other 2 in February.

Epic Mickey (I know I said it was going to be day one, but I’ve been super busy + holidays)
Sonic Colors
Donkey Kong Country Returns

[Sonichuman]

IGN Lost in Shadow Review:
Lost in Shadow Review - Wii Review at IGN

7.5 Biggest complaint seems to be pacing. Looking at some of the quotes on Metacritic…complaints on this game seem to be all over the place. 1 will say platforming is ass and then another will say the platforming is solid. I haven’t seen any impressions from people on the Gaf forums yet so if one of you guys happen to pick this up (it’s 39.99 apparently) let us know your thoughts on it.

I’m finding it a bit sad that I’m just now realizing how high tier Spin Jumping in SMW is…and Cape officially just went up a tier. Seriously I think I nearly spat out my lemonade at the screen when I saw what happened at 1:23.

[InfiniDragon]

That Spin Jump over the saws at Twin Bridges and the lava pit in Forest Fortress was gdlk.

[AlphaDragoon]

New info on The Last Story’s online multiplayer modes:

The Last Story’s Online Play Detailed (andriasang.com, 01.06.2011)

We’ve been hearing preliminary details on The Last Story’s online play system for some time now. This week’s Famitsu has a close up look at this particular area of the Mistwalker RPG through a four page spread.

To get into a multiplayer session with The Last Story, you select “MULTIPLAY” from the game’s title menu screen (the screen, shown in Famitsu, also has selections for “CONTINUE” and “NEW GAME,” set against a background of ruins).

You can choose from two different types of online play: Versus and Raid. The former is a free-for-all fight. The latter is a co-op boss fight. Both modes have lobbies, respectively the “Versus Lobby” and “Raid Lobby,” where you select and set up your character and chat with fellow players (more on that below).

You can also choose the type of match you want: “random,” played with unknown players, or “friend,” played with friends. In addition to these two options, the match type select screen has selections for “ranking” and “friend list.”

RAID MODE
During group Raid play, your character’s equipment and parameters carry over from single player mode, although the game does equalize everyone’s level. You’ll be able to select your character from Elza and his mercenary friends. As this is a team-based fight, party balance is important.

Famitsu introduces a couple of the beast you fight in Raid mode: Kraken and Atar. Kraken is a giant squid-like beast. Atar is a monster with a number of wings. Atar capable of flying around, so you’ll probably want to have a long-distance character in your party.

One strange point about Atar is that he seems to have two HP gauges. Your rival monster’s HP gauge is shown in the upper right corner of the screen. In Atar’s case, there are two of these gauges, and they seem to deplete independently. Perhaps there are two targets on the creature?

Defeat one of Raid Mode’s beasts, and you’ll find yourself with items themed around the creature. A results screen in Famitsu shows everyone in the party earning an item called “Kraken’s Foot.”

VERSUS MODE
In Versus Mode, the game does away with any differences in level and ability for your story mode characters, resulting in an even fight for all players. Your character customization data is reflected only as physical appearance changes, with no changes to parameters.

Your choice of characters for this mode includes not just Elza and his mercenary allies, but members of the recently introduced Gurugu race and other characters. Yes, it looks like you’ll be able to use characters who aren’t playable in story mode!

You’re also free to select your stage in Versus Mode. The choice is important, as the stages all have unique formations and gimmicks, making for a different play experience.

As you defeat opponents, you earn points. When you’re on the defeated end, you lose points, but respawn elsewhere to continue the fight. Your goal is to have the most points at the end of the five minute fighting time limit (Famitsu doesn’t say if the limit can be adjusted).

At the end of battle, all players are rewarded with items, weapons and paint (used for painting your equipment during item customization). While all players receive rewards, the top placers get the best stuff. Players are also given a title mark indicating their skill level.

Obviously, you’ll want to make sure you end up as close to the top ranks as possible. While the game doesn’t show the current point count for players, it does flag the current leader with a crown mark.

You’ll need to make use of items if you want to gain an advantage over your opponent. Items appear on the fields of play as you fight. Famitsu introduces the following:

Prank Banana
This can be set as the ammo for your bow gun sub weapon. The item will make your opponent slip.

Sticky Sword
This sword does damage and also slows down your opponent. The game has other weapons that are equipped with similar bonus properties.

Destruct Arrow
Just one example of special arrows for your bow gun sub weapon. The Destruct Arrow explodes upon contact. The explosion can engulf multiple enemies.

Inishie no Katamari
This item ups your defense temporarily. Your character becomes surrounded in a purple aura.

At last week’s Last Story Presentation, director Hironobu Sakaguchi mentioned something about team-based play for Versus Mode. Famitsu confirms that the six players will be able to split into two teams, although it does not have further details on rule changes.

CHAT
One final area of multiplayer play detailed in Famitsu this week concerns chatting. You can equip your character with preset messages which can be used for chat in the lobby and during battle. The game provides messages pulled from the the story mode’s dialogue, along with multiplayer-specific messages. The messages are shown as text and played back aurally.

Sounds pretty baller.

[Optimus124]

Playing through NMH2. This game is Randomly Awesome! The Robot fight Intro had me rollin :lol:

[versus_addict]

Got Other M and SMG2 in the mail finally.

Taking a break from Kirby Yarn (which is awesome) for SMG2…and holy shit, Super Mario Galaxy 2 is mind blowing.

So good…

[Spinning_Beat]

I enjoyed SMG2 a lot. I didn’t like Other M though, and I have yet to play KEY. I bought it and then an emergency came up and I had to return it.

[Sexperienced]

IGN Lost in Shadow Review:
Lost in Shadow Review - Wii Review at IGN

Isnt there a PS2 game that looks very similar to this?

[ReggieHadoken]

I just saw some video reviews for Tatsunko vs. Capcom. My word, that game looks deliciously fun. I’m gonna need to cop another classic controller for some two player vs. action with my brother-in-law. Doesn’t bother me that I don’t know half the roster. Game looks and sounds insanely fun.

[Optimus124]

Just Beat NMH2. I loved the gameplay. Killing with the WiiMote has never so satisfying. I do wish that they kept the intro to the enemies like they did with the first one. It just felt like I was just killing a random enemy instead of a Boss. The “Garlic Jr.” Boss was the toughest one in the game IMO.

I don’t know if any of you knew this and it may be reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeal late, but if you shake the WiiMote during the start of the death sequence, you can revive Travis. It only works about 4 times and he only gets a small amount of health back.

[Bunz]

Isnt there a PS2 game that looks very similar to this?

Did you remember what it might be? Anyone else know? I’d like to know if there is.

Learning the 'ol japanese so I can play Last Story. Found out about Xenoblade recently too. Any other great japan-only games out there anyone can recommend?

[Sexperienced]

Did you remember what it might be? Anyone else know? I’d like to know if there is.

Sorry, I meant similar to Lost in Shadow. Its a game called Limbo.

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[Master_Chibi]

So I beat Donkey Kong Country Returns, opened up Mirror Mode, but I’m pretty much done with the game.

Loved it to death though, but now I feel empty. I need more platforming games in the same vein.

;_;

[Hotobu]

So has there been a Wii swordfighting game yet?

[Sonichuman]

So has there been a Wii swordfighting game yet?

uh…you mean besides Red Steel 2, the Sword fighting in Wii Sports Resort, and this really assy game called [media=youtube]rcys076aUCY"[/media]?

I want a sequal to Red Steel 2 pretty bad but I know it won’t happen…:(…maybe at least not until Nintendo’s next home console and even then I’m not going to hold my breath on it.

Satoru Iwata to Keynote 2011 GDC conference
Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata to Keynote 2011 Game Developers Conference - Wii News at IGN

Usually good things on the Nintendo side come from this…though considering that this conference is going to be in March it could be 80% ‘CHECK OUT THIS 3DS…ISN’T IT FUCKING AWESOME!? BUY 2!’

Nintendo Download 01/10/11
Welcome to Nintendo of America’s Media Site

Wii Ware: JellyCar 2, Soccer Bashi, Art of Balance (Demo) VC: Ghosts N’ Goblins, Exed Exes

Sounds likepeople seem to be enjoying Lost in Shadow. My store didn’t get any copies of this game though and we still haven’t gotten any this week…We didn’t have any reserves on it so I guess they saw fit not to send us any. Based upon what’s being said in the thread it doesn’t seem like they sent out too many copies of the game to other stores either.

Edit:

Also while not necessarily pertaining to Twisted Pixel has a few choice words to Capcom about their lil iphone game.

Edit 2:

I’m currently listening to the podcast and one of the guys tweeted Sakaguchi about if Last Story was coming over here. He replied with ‘stay tuned’. I’d say this is a pretty good sign even if it doesn’t confirm anything since it’s not a flat out ‘NO!’.

[Sonichuman]

NPD Numbers are rolling in for December and for the year so far:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=418652

some surprising stuff…Epic Mickey actually fuckin charted…and it charted with 1.32 mil sold too, I think Jason Vanderberghe is probably feeling extra salty right now. Gran Turismo 5 uhhh…yeah…It’s getting beat out by NFS: Hot Pursuit and it didn’t make top 10. I was certain that 360 might actually beat out the Wii this time around but no that wasn’t the case. It’s still DS, Wii, 360, PS3…I"m guessing numbers for PSP haven’t come out yet. DS is now surpassed PS2 and is currently the best selling hardware system. Just Dance 2 is in 2nd place…sigh. Everything on the game front is of course is getting beat out by Black Ops. WoW actually charted with what is probably only retail numbers.

Kinect was the highest selling accessory. Nice job Microsoft…Your software better be on point this year though. I’ve already had some trade ins and returns on it. Better make them a reason to regret doing it. Kinect Sports and Dance Central both sold a mil though.

Sony’s PR statement…:shake: I’m sure they’ll have a better year this year.

Top 5 games of the year are Black OPS, RDR, Halo: Reach, Dat Madden 11, and NSMB Wii. Jesus @ NSMB Wii. I’m actually starting to feel really bad for SMG2.

[Sonichuman]

Sakaguchi answered some questions via his Twitter account:
Sakaguchi Answer The Last Story Questions at Twitter (andriasang.com, 01.15.2011)

This game barely uses any of the Wii’s ‘functionality’ and has classic controller support which I wasn’t aware of. Also the chances of Last Story getting a port to any of the other systems is pretty low since the Mario Club was pretty much like staff in helping with the game.

There is also going to be more gameplay of Sakaguchi demonstrating the game in the coming weeksfollowing it’s release in Japan.

The Last Story - Japanese Overview Trailer
The Last Story Video Game, Japanese Overview Trailer | Video Clip | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com

[Sonichuman]

Nintendo Download 1/17/11
Welcome to Nintendo of America’s Media Site

Wii Ware: Doc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time, Urbanix, Bit.Trip Beat (demo) VC: none

… @ The Toasted Sandwich of Time

MotoHeroz - Reveal Trailer
MotoHeroz - Racing Thrills Trailer Video - Wii - IGN

I believe I remember mentioning something about this game way back. It’s being done by the same people who did Trials HD on PSN.

Something has been brought to my attention again by Neo Gaf. Shin’en (makers of Jett Rocket) is making another game for Wii Ware called Fast. Looking at the new screenshots that have been put on their website. So far it looks like a mix of F-Zero and Wipeout based off the screens. Again I find myself asking…‘This is for WiiWare!?’ Time will tell how this game will run gameplay wise though…but we should probably keep an eye on it.

Edit:

I also found out what that Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles Magnum bundle is…It’s just the game repackaged with a Magnum gun shell. Uhh…yyyyeahh…