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Fremry posted:Sales figures were released for Shovel Knight. 180k in the first month, and they just surpassed 300k. I saw this on their site and was really surprised, I thought way more of the sales would've been from PC (I guess Nintendo has been pushing it pretty hard though, in the EU at least) 
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Hey goons, I just bought a Wii U and I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the N64. I bought it solely for local multiplayer with my roommates. It just came with the 1 gamepad tablet controller thing. What else do I need to buy? I was told there's some sort of controller adapter, but I can't seem to find an answer if I need that just to use the old Gamecube controllers, or if I'd need it for the 'regular' Wii remote / nunchuck attachment. I just grabbed Smash and Mario Kart, and I'll grab the new Mario Party when it comes out... What else is available for excellent local co-op / multiplayer?
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Narcissus1916 posted:I need another 82 digital points to get 5 bucks off the digital store. Has there been any excellent eshop stuff I should pick up? Do you like Fire Emblem? One of the GBA games released on the Wii U. Also buy Shovel Knight if you haven't.
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Katana Gomai posted:OK I seriously don't get the hype for Captain Toad, the levels in SM3DW were adorable to look at but in terms of gameplay they were boring filler garbage. I played the demo of Captain Toad at Gamescom and those levels pretty much solved themselves, too. I'll get it whenever it drops below 20€ because it is adorable as gently caress, but there's hardly any game behind it and I am continously baffled as to why it's held in such high regard. Those levels in SM3DW are the "3D Land" to Captain Toad: The Game. Beyond the first 2 or 3 levels, Treasure Tracker starts showing a lot more substance, and also starts implementing stage hazards and gimmicks from 3D World (the falling donut platforms, speed boosts, haunted mansion levels, etc.) I agree that $40 may be the wrong price point, and I also agree that it's adorable as gently caress.
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Sab669 posted:Hey goons, I just bought a Wii U and I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the N64. I bought it solely for local multiplayer with my roommates. It just came with the 1 gamepad tablet controller thing. What else do I need to buy? I was told there's some sort of controller adapter, but I can't seem to find an answer if I need that just to use the old Gamecube controllers, or if I'd need it for the 'regular' Wii remote / nunchuck attachment. Your controller options are: the Wii U Pro controller, it's a fantastic wireless controller with a battery life of 50+ hours. Wii remotes + nunchuck, I can't in good faith recommend this option. Wii remotes + classic controllers, the classic controller is a nice controller that plugs into the Wiimote. You ignore the Wiimote and only use it to power the classic controller. The pro controller will run you $50 a pop but it's the nicest loving thing in the world to use to play video games. I can't comment on the cost of the other options. You're on the right path with Smash and Mario Kart. I've enjoyed playing New Super Mario Bros U and Mario 3D World while co-oping with my girlfriend. It's also my understanding Nintendoland is a blast, especially the ghost/flashlight game in it. I haven't played it but I've heard lots of excellent things about it.
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Sab669 posted:Hey goons, I just bought a Wii U and I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the N64. I bought it solely for local multiplayer with my roommates. It just came with the 1 gamepad tablet controller thing. What else do I need to buy? I was told there's some sort of controller adapter, but I can't seem to find an answer if I need that just to use the old Gamecube controllers, or if I'd need it for the 'regular' Wii remote / nunchuck attachment. You want pro controllers, maybe wiimotes+nunchucks if you have any interest in wii games. The gamecube adapter only works with Super Smash Bros and is designed for the 8 player smash mode and obsessive nerds, and no you don't need it for wiimote stuff. Also games-wise definitely look into Rayman Legends and Mario 3D World
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Sab669 posted:Hey goons, I just bought a Wii U and I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the N64. I bought it solely for local multiplayer with my roommates. It just came with the 1 gamepad tablet controller thing. What else do I need to buy? I was told there's some sort of controller adapter, but I can't seem to find an answer if I need that just to use the old Gamecube controllers, or if I'd need it for the 'regular' Wii remote / nunchuck attachment. Smash and Mario Kart have the excellent properties of being able to use pretty much any controller you throw at them any combination of: WiiU Tablet Controller (Comes with system, only one can be used at a time, replacements only available through Nintendo) Wii Remote/Wii Remote Plus (Some games require plus, Smash and Kart do not) Wii Nunchuck (plugs into Wii Remote/Wii Remote Plus and goes in your other hand) Wii Classic Controller/Classic Controller Pro (Plugs into Wii Remote/Wii Remote Plus, but is shaped like a traditional controller and only uses the remote as a connection) WiiU Pro Controller (Excellent stand alone controller with fantastic battery life, probably the most expensive option though) Gamecube Controllers with the Gamecube Controller Adapter (Currently only works with Smash, support for Kart is supposedly being added in an update, Adapter is currently very hard to find) And it'll work. I definitely recommend a WiiU Pro, It'll work with most other games on the system, but any the above work fine.
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Sab669 posted:I just grabbed Smash and Mario Kart, and I'll grab the new Mario Party when it comes out... What else is available for excellent local co-op / multiplayer? Nintendo Land Nintendo Land Nintendo Land Nintendo Land Nintendo Land
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Sab669 posted:Hey goons, I just bought a Wii U and I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the N64. I bought it solely for local multiplayer with my roommates. It just came with the 1 gamepad tablet controller thing. What else do I need to buy? I was told there's some sort of controller adapter, but I can't seem to find an answer if I need that just to use the old Gamecube controllers, or if I'd need it for the 'regular' Wii remote / nunchuck attachment. Mario 3D World is great for local co-op and an awesome game in general. For anyone. I've been playing games forever and I'm having a blast, it's easily one of the best Mario titles ever. In contrast, it's literally my girlfriend's first game ever and she loves it. The co-op works really well even with our disparate skill levels. New Super Mario U isn't as inspired and people have mixed feelings about it, but I think it's a really good platformer with a nicely balanced challenge. Co-op is a little more frustrating if you're not at the same skill level, since 2d platforming involves getting In each other's way more often. Finally, Nintendoland is cheap and has some great co-op and competitive games. Its status as a "launch title minigame collection" might seem offputting but it's a ton of fun in groups.
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Tyma posted:Wii U games do seem to hold their used game value forever and ever at retail stores, and since there are no CD keys or online passes involved, I imagine they will for a long, long time. Hell yeah they are. I've been trying to find used copies of things here and there, but eBay is absolutely insane. Pikmin 3 copies are still like $45-50 used, New Mario U is ~$35+shipping used, etc. People are literally paying nearly what they're going for on Amazon/other retailers for new, sometimes more than if they had bought them on sale.
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Davinci posted:If you have your console linked to your Nintendo Network ID (i.e. if you have a miiverse account attached to your Wii U) then yes it does know all of your purchases. I think even Club Nintendo free downloads count too. You just log into the Digital Deluxe Promotion site using your Nintendo Network ID and as you make purchases you earn points which can be redeemed for a code that can be entered in the eShop which adds 5 bucks to your wallet. Thanks for this, I forgot that the DDP site existed. Now I have to decide how to use $30 of store credit. 
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Dec 5, 2014 22:06
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Where are everyone's reviews on Captain Toad?
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It's not an exclusive but Rayman Legends is an excellent platformer. It also has a fun multiplayer set of options too, that are a bit less anger-inducing than New super mario U.
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Dec 5, 2014 22:15
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noirstronaut posted:Where are everyone's reviews on Captain Toad? Here's mine: adorable as gently caress, easy at first but gets trickier after you've gotten used to the game while remaining super adorable. Please buy this game.
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noirstronaut posted:Where are everyone's reviews on Captain Toad? Should probably be $30, but you forget all about that when you play it and smile at your TV nonstop like a manchild doofus. Has the same polish (and engine) as 3D World. Toad waddles around in the haunted mansion levels shivering while muttering "oh god scaredddd." I hope u liked my Steam review. 11/10.
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Dec 5, 2014 22:25
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Narcissus1916 posted:It's not an exclusive but Rayman Legends is an excellent platformer. It also has a fun multiplayer set of options too, that are a bit less anger-inducing than New super mario U. Rayman Legends is a really good game. The music levels would be pretty fun for couch co-op too.
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What's the correct way to turn off controllers? Sometimes someone will accidentally nudge the joystick while pressing A and it ends up loving up the menus for any game we're playing. You can't really turn the controller off without turning the entire console off.
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noirstronaut posted:Where are everyone's reviews on Captain Toad? 
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Poniard posted:What's the correct way to turn off controllers? Sometimes someone will accidentally nudge the joystick while pressing A and it ends up loving up the menus for any game we're playing. You can't really turn the controller off without turning the entire console off. Go to the part of home menu and controller options where you can change player order. That will disconnect and reconnect everyone.
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Dec 5, 2014 23:05
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Sign me up, Captain! When the game releases this side of the pond in like, a month.
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Dec 5, 2014 23:32
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Amazon Canada is giving away a free Amiibo with Smash, Mario Kart or Captain Toad: http://www.amazon.ca/video-games-ha...rd_p=1990424642
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did they ever say what amiibos do on captain toad or am i a silly billy for asking
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Nope, Amiibo support is still unexplained and currently not in the game.
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This is me, I am a silly billy for asking!!!! I sure hope it's at least on Mario Kart level. Maybe a new map based that amiibo? Something way the hell less effort? 
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Grabbed Captain Toad and NES Remix at TRU for Buy 1 Get 40%. This is the way! Somehow Nintendo just keeps making me buy stuff.
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I feel like I'm playing a Pixar movie when playing Captain Toad. I've only played ten stages and they all feel way more substantial then the CT levels in 3D World. You all should buy it. This year was the best for games (Mostly Wii U) in a long time.
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Captain Toad is loving great so far and the optional challenge for Shy Guy Heights is actually pretty hard and very tense. Get this game it is good
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Hi thread, please don't take this the wrong way because I intend to get a refurb Wii U and several first-party games... but I want to play devil's advocate: Why should anyone drop the money on a system where the best offerings only happen to be the newest, shiniest versions of Mario, Zelda, and more Mario? Pretend this is in a vacuum where Wii U would be the only system, console or otherwise, purchased. ------ AGAIN, I'll stress that I've been following this thread for a long time and the posters within all seem to be friendly, helpful, and patient in regards to pre-converts asking questions. I want to play all the Marios and Zeldas forever. Bayonetta too, maybe...
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mamelon posted:Why should anyone drop the money on a system where the best offerings only happen to be the newest, shiniest versions of Mario, Zelda, and more Mario? That is exactly why. Q: Should I buy x Nintendo console? A: Do you like Nintendo games? It's pretty simple
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The best games to play on Nintendo systems tend to be stuff put out directly by Nintendo and has been for quite a while. That said, Nintendo's first party stuff are all excellent games that are super polished and super full of charm. Also if you like action games, the Wii U has three fantastic ones to choose from; Bayonetta, as you mentioned, The Wonderful 101, also from Platinum and absolutely wonderful, and Hyrule Warriors.
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Regy Rusty posted:Captain Toad is loving great so far and the optional challenge for Shy Guy Heights is actually pretty hard and very tense. I noticed that you can hit them with turnips and still do the challenge. (Unless they see you before you hit them!) mamelon posted:Hi thread, please don't take this the wrong way because I intend to get a refurb Wii U and several first-party games... but I want to play devil's advocate: All I can come up with is some of the Game Pad gimmicks (some of the Nintendo Land games) (and I use "gimmick" in the loving sense) allow for a kind of asymmetric multiplayer that you can't really get on any other system.
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mamelon posted:Hi thread, please don't take this the wrong way because I intend to get a refurb Wii U and several first-party games... but I want to play devil's advocate: "Why should people drop money on a system where the best offerings only happne to be the newest, shiniest versions of Mario, Zelda and more Mario" on a system that includes Bayonetta 2, Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze and Pikmin 3, in addition to stuff like Xenoblade and Splatoon coming up is a pretty silly question Also even within Mario games you have everything from Mario 3D Land to Mario Kart to Captain Toad. Being in the Mario IP doesn't mean the games are identical.
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Regy Rusty posted:Captain Toad is loving great so far and the optional challenge for Shy Guy Heights is actually pretty hard and very tense. I just did this one without killing or being seen by any Shy Guys but then I read elsewhere that you CAN kill them so long as they don't see and chase after you
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pokeyman posted:I noticed that you can hit them with turnips and still do the challenge. (Unless they see you before you hit them!) Afro posted:I just did this one without killing or being seen by any Shy Guys but then I read elsewhere that you CAN kill them so long as they don't see and chase after you THAT.... would have made it a lot easier yes. Kinda glad I didn't though because it was fun running like mad for ladders.
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mamelon posted:Hi thread, please don't take this the wrong way because I intend to get a refurb Wii U and several first-party games... but I want to play devil's advocate: Because those games are very good and reliable in quality. There is hardly ever the disappointment in those titles like with what happened with AC Unity. Like, if you want to boil down Nintendo systems to just Mario and Zelda, what is there on other systems? Call of Duty, Madden, and more call of duty? What does the Xbox one have besides halo or sunset overdrive? If you don't care about sports games or FPS, then Wii U is gonna meet your needs and then some. There are plenty of good games on Wii U, and for me personally there are more exclusives I'm interested in playing on it than the other two systems. (Honestly even counting non exclusives there are more games that I personally want to play on wii u than elsewhere). Short version, "because it has the games a person buying it would want to play." Same reason we all purchase any console we do.
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As someone who doesnt have a gaming pc and doesn't want to play stuff on a 2 year old laptop, there's also a good amount of indie titles on the WiiU eShop. I am planning on grabbing a bunch of eShop points cards this holiday and buying at least half a dozen titles before the DDP ends.
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Honestly you'd be better off on PlayStation for indies. The wii u is great for first party stuff, but I find the eshop to be pretty lacking in general. Of course, the one true path to gaming ambrosia is a Wii U and a PC that can run videogames. 
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pokeyman posted:I noticed that you can hit them with turnips and still do the challenge. This was the next thing I was going to try. The tower at the end with the 3 ladders was going to be almost impossible to do without being seen that I was going to try turnips next.
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