2D Platformers are "Wiily" back - 2D Wario & 'NES' Megaman

YOG · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:43

LewieP wrote:

I might post that deal on my blog, but there is only 2 in stock.

Go for it, mate. Unfortunately, I can't grab that right now. Thanks a lot, though, folks!

YOG · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2008 14:01

http://www.wipido.com/video/1720

New Japanese trailer for Wario Land. Anybody who doesn't want this is a total berk. :DD

Dr Lave · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5979

As far as I can tell from the flash video is bloody beautiful. It's now number one on my OMGWANT list.*

Man 2D would be amazing by now if we hadn't wasted years on that stupid 3rd dimension.

Excluding Rhythm Tengoku, which doesn't count - because I'm torn up over maybe waiting to see if it gets an English release...

YOG · **Posted:** Fri Jul 11, 2008 19:24

Then may the Gods illuminate your path and make your aim true!

vegetables · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 354

I don't like Wario Land 4 at all. It's easily the worst of the series for me. Thinking back on it the first Wario Land (which is also, confusingly, the third Mario Land) is really rather good.

And Super Mario World is fantastic, bah.

Dr Lave · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5979

Bloody hell. 2D Wii renaissance confirmed.

YOG · **Posted:** Fri Jul 11, 2008 23:52

Yeah, can't wait for that! Looks a bit like Odin Sphere - kinda hoping it doesn't play similarly.

Certainly has more platforming, though. Yay!

metalangel · **Posted:** Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:28

Mr_Grinch wrote:

Grab yourself Twilight Princess (or rent it) and install yourself some home-brew goodness on the Wii. The Classic controller is THE best thing for emulating old games. The d-pad is perfect on it and it feels just right for snes games. Haven't tried any nes ones yet but I'm pretty sure there's a decent emulator floating around.

In order for that to work, I need a Wii. And I'm not buying one.

Mr_Grinch · **Joined:** 8th May, 2008 **Posts:** 84

Lave wrote:

I wanted Paper Mario, but really kinda disliked a thousand year door, which put me of picking up this, as I figured it wasn't platformey enough.

You should buy it if you can find it cheap, it's FAR more platformy than any of the other games. A lot of "traditional" Mario RPG fans hated it because it was essentially a platform game.

I loved it personally, and I'm not an RPG person.

Dr Lave · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5979

Mr_Grinch wrote:

Lave wrote:

I wanted Paper Mario, but really kinda disliked a thousand year door, which put me of picking up this, as I figured it wasn't platformey enough.

You should buy it if you can find it cheap, it's FAR more platformy than any of the other games. A lot of "traditional" Mario RPG fans hated it because it was essentially a platform game.

I loved it personally, and I'm not an RPG person.

Has it got Paper Mario style battles, or bop em on the head platforming?

Hopefully the later.

Mr_Grinch · **Joined:** 8th May, 2008 **Posts:** 84

All battles (That I can remember, except one joke battle) are done by either jumping on someone's head, or using the clever pixels to fiddle about with the 3rd dimension (which, again, relate to platforming).

If you can find it cheap or rent it then I'd really recommend it. It's definitely more platforming than RPG though. It's not difficult, if that matters but I still found it exceptionally fun.

Dr Lave · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5979

OOoh, ok, I'll keep an eye out for that then! Cheers.

YOG · **Posted:** Thu Jul 24, 2008 23:38

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hefukVqn_t8

Click "watch in high quality". :DD

Dr Lave · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5979

Fuck me I was going to embed that but yeah, click through and watch in high quality, it's fucking gorgeous. I can't believe Nintendo didn't make a big deal about this game at E3. It looks wonderful.

(Also - the amazon seller never sent my GBA Wario Game. The Twunt.)

YOG · **Posted:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 13:21

So Wario Land: Shake It sold 10,000 copies on its launch day in Japan.

Faith in humanity status: CRITICAL

Dr Lave · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5979

Klatrymadon wrote:

So Wario Land: Shake It sold 10,000 copies on its launch day in Japan.

Faith in humanity status: CRITICAL

For fucks sake.

I'm worried why Nintendo aren't backing it. Could it be secretly shit? SAY IT ISN"T SO!

Sheepeh · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 2320

Judging from the trailers I've seen, they've done the "tilty to left to go left, tilty right to go right" controls, as even the guy playing it on the trailer to show it off was fluffing jumps and missing ledges.

And as there isn't a demo like XBLAH...I'll wait for someone else to crack and tell us how it is.

YOG · **Posted:** Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:51

I reeeaaaaally doubt that's how the controls work, but aye, I'll definitely be buying it as soon as it's out, so I'll post a brief run-down after I've spent a few hours with it.

Dr Lave · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5979

Sheepeh wrote:

Judging from the trailers I've seen, they've done the "tilty to left to go left, tilty right to go right" controls, as even the guy playing it on the trailer to show it off was fluffing jumps and missing ledges.

And as there isn't a demo like XBLAH...I'll wait for someone else to crack and tell us how it is.

It's left and right on the dpad to move left and right.

Tilting is used when you are in special vechiles or shooting canons.

It better be good I'm so stoked.

Sheepeh · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 2320

Lave wrote:

Sheepeh wrote:

Judging from the trailers I've seen, they've done the "tilty to left to go left, tilty right to go right" controls, as even the guy playing it on the trailer to show it off was fluffing jumps and missing ledges.

And as there isn't a demo like XBLAH...I'll wait for someone else to crack and tell us how it is.

It's left and right on the dpad to move left and right.

Tilting is used when you are in special vechiles or shooting canons.

It better be good I'm so stoked.

I do so hope your hope is well founded. I'll certainly be getting this if it's as good as it should be. And I've got space on my Wii.

Dr Lave · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5979

Sheepeh wrote:

Lave wrote:

Sheepeh wrote:

Judging from the trailers I've seen, they've done the "tilty to left to go left, tilty right to go right" controls, as even the guy playing it on the trailer to show it off was fluffing jumps and missing ledges.

And as there isn't a demo like XBLAH...I'll wait for someone else to crack and tell us how it is.

It's left and right on the dpad to move left and right.

Tilting is used when you are in special vechiles or shooting canons.

It better be good I'm so stoked.

I do so hope your hope is well founded. I'll certainly be getting this if it's as good as it should be. And I've got space on my Wii.

It comes on a disk. It's a full size game with lavish animation - and fully animated cut scenes.

This will eother piss you off or make you flip.

I',m stoked at the idea of 2D games being viable full releases again - I hope it kick starts a trend.

Sheepeh · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 2320

It's a disc game? Why was I under the impression it was a WiiWare title?

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