I had a question for the people who sent their DS Lite off for repair. I'm sending mine in for the crack hinge and 3 stuck pixels. Does Nintendo usually repair the DS or do they give you a refurbished DS? Also, do they have a pretty good turn around? I just started paying Hotel Dusk and was just starting to get into it.
darkside
03-03-07, 02:44 PM
I think you get a refurb. That is why I won't send mine off for repair. My screens are perfect and I don't want to risk getting a refurb with a stuck pixel.
Superboy
03-03-07, 03:20 PM
Is anyone else totally amazed at how great this system is?
keit2208
03-03-07, 03:29 PM
top 10 ds games to look forward to this year
http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3157515
Joe Molotov
03-03-07, 04:57 PM
Finally beat Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice For All the other day. That last case was great. I can't wait for #3.
Goldberg74
03-03-07, 06:18 PM
top 10 ds games to look forward to this year
http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3157515
Too many RPG-like adventure games on that list.
But I'm interested in most of them.
shumway
03-03-07, 06:25 PM
I had to send mine in for repair and the refurb replacement did not have a stuck pixel. My DS was completely non-playable so I had to send it in anyway though.
Chris_D
03-03-07, 07:26 PM
top 10 ds games to look forward to this year
http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3157515
Edge already gave the japanese import of wario in disguise, a 4/10.
Josh H
03-03-07, 07:53 PM
Yeah, the impressions on other sites from people that imported Wario weren't very good either.
That one is looking like a turd.
Jtnguyen12
03-03-07, 08:00 PM
I pickup Metal Alchemist, Castlevania: POR and Rengoku 2 (PSP) for $39 shipped. I think it very good deal ;)
Flay
03-04-07, 12:48 PM
I've been Onyxed. :)
Elite Beat Agents could be the most fun I've ever had with a game in my life.
Joe Molotov
03-04-07, 01:41 PM
I've been Onyxed. :)
Elite Beat Agents could be the most fun I've ever had with a game in my life.
I was hooked on Elite Beat Agents for about a month. That game is great.
Suprmallet
03-04-07, 02:23 PM
I was talking to my Nintendo rep the other day, and he mentioned some major announcements will be coming for the DS and Wii in the near future.
Michael Corvin
03-04-07, 04:24 PM
I was just reading on CAG that Nintendo is holding off on any major announcements because of the lack of systems on shelves. I can see that, it wouldn't benefit anythem in the least.
I'd welcome some news though.
Josh H
03-04-07, 04:31 PM
Yeah, I imagine they'll hold any big announcements for a month or two when the Wii and DS are starting to sit on store shelves.
groovrbaby
03-05-07, 02:57 AM
Picked up a 2nd DS about a week ago, my girlfriend has been playing so much DKR and Disney Meteos on mine that I couldn't finish FF3. My new onyx one is HOT!
gimmepilotwings
03-05-07, 11:04 AM
Finally beat Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice For All the other day. That last case was great. I can't wait for #3.
I beat it a few days ago as well. I was a little disappointed, because I thought that there were 5 cases.
I still have had a wonderful time playing it, and I have moved on to Hotel Dusk.
gimmepilotwings
03-05-07, 11:05 AM
Picked up a 2nd DS about a week ago, my girlfriend has been playing so much DKR and Disney Meteos on mine that I couldn't finish FF3. My new onyx one is HOT!
I am getting one for my wife. After I got Cooking Mama and Brain Age, she has really wanted one. It should be here by the end of the week.
PixyJunket
03-05-07, 11:08 AM
I did a count (or tried to) of DSes in my circle of friend.. 18 DS vs. 2 PSP. Nice.
darkside
03-05-07, 11:51 AM
I did a count (or tried to) of DSes in my circle of friend.. 18 DS vs. 2 PSP. Nice.
Its something like 20 to 0 in the people I know. There were a few of us that had PSPs at one time, but all of us sold them 6-9 months ago. I'm a bit tempted to pick one up again at some point for Rondo and Crush. If I could snag one for $100 I would probably buy in again.
PixyJunket
03-05-07, 12:02 PM
Its something like 20 to 0 in the people I know. There were a few of us that had PSPs at one time, but all of us sold them 6-9 months ago. I'm a bit tempted to pick one up again at some point for Rondo and Crush. If I could snag one for $100 I would probably buy in again.I could be forgetting a couple of less frequent visitors, it could be about 20 for me too. The PSPs, mine was bought primarily for Gurumin, whether I keep it or not is definitely in question, sadly. The custom firmware perks already lost its appeal to me and other than the Dracula X collection.. it looks barren in PSP land. The other PSP was bought by a friend of mine who is a game reviewer, he kind of needed one.
Michael Corvin
03-05-07, 12:05 PM
Even split among my friends: 2 to 2. I don't think either PSP owner uses them at all though.
Josh H
03-05-07, 12:45 PM
Finished Rocket Slime with all 100 slimes last night. I Liked it a lot, probably about an 8/10. Would score it higher but it got repetitive toward the end as I was getting a bit tired of the tank battles.
I'm still playing it a bit, piddling around in the Tank Master competition, not sure if I'll play it all the way through.
DaveWadding
03-05-07, 10:18 PM
I joined the club today. Bought NSMB and will pick up Brain Age tomorrow.
dizzlle01
03-06-07, 03:06 AM
Im currently on hard mode and having a tough time passing the finale on hard mode.Its really challenging and addiction. I highly recommend this game. Once you unlock the expert mode, you can't move it horizontal
grim_tales
03-06-07, 10:25 AM
Hey,
I'm going to buy a new DS game for vacation and was wondering what to get :)
Are Yoshi's Isand DS, Brain Training, Hotel Dusk, Mario 64, Phoenix Wright, Wario Master of Disguise etc, worth buying?
I can only buy one :( AFAIK Hotel Dusk isnt out in the UK yet, Phoenix Wright (the first one) is released cheaper on 31 March (when I'm back from vacation) :mad:
gimmepilotwings
03-06-07, 10:52 AM
Hey,
I'm going to buy a new DS game for vacation and was wondering what to get :)
Are Yoshi's Isand DS, Brain Training, Hotel Dusk, Mario 64, Phoenix Wright, Wario Master of Disguise etc, worth buying?
I can only buy one :( AFAIK Hotel Dusk isnt out in the UK yet, Phoenix Wright (the first one) is released cheaper on 31 March (when I'm back from vacation) :mad:
Hotel Dusk or Phoenix Wright may be good for the long vacation. Brain Age is really a 15-20 minutes a day type of game. Mario 64 may be fun, depending on how much you like the new controls, and the game when it was on 64. I can't comment on YI though.
Michael Corvin
03-06-07, 11:12 AM
Hotel Dusk would be perfect for a vacation. It is only good for one play through though.
grim_tales
03-06-07, 11:24 AM
I'm going for a week, I'm leaning towards Yoshi or Phoenix Wright. Mario 64 looks fun but on the other hand I can't imagine it without the N64's 3D controls.
If anyone played Yoshi, can you save at any time?You can't in NSMB which annoyed me :mad:
If I go for Phoenix, might get it from DVD Box Office who ship free to the UK :)
Josh H
03-06-07, 11:27 AM
I'd go with Phoenix Wright then.
The controls suck balls on Mario 64 and Yoshi's Island is thoroughly mediocre with unimaginative levels and too many cheap deaths. A huge disappointment as a follow up to one of the best games of all time. I bought it for $24, beat it and promptly sold it for $20 so it was worthwhile for me, but I definitely wouldn't dump $30 on it.
grim_tales
03-06-07, 11:32 AM
I'm sure I'd enjoy Yoshi (haven't played Yoshi's Island - the SNES game, in years), but I'll go with Phoenix Wright (the first one), it sounds a more interesting and new type of game to me :)
I already have NSMB which is a fine platformer :D
Would DVD Box office be the cheapest? It used to be £18 at Amazon UK but the price is now £24.98. Poo :(
Michael Corvin
03-06-07, 05:24 PM
I just got my Amazon order, both DS Castlevania's and I have to say Dawn of Sorrow is quite possibly the ugliest game cover ever, which is saying a lot when there is crap like the original Mega Man out there.
It isn't the art at all, this is some newfangled design with a red banner across the top labeled "Konami's Best" and the art is a 3D render of the DS case with the art. So you are looking at a case with a picture of the case. :wtf: Essentially there are two Nintendo DS logos, two ESRB rating logos, & two Konami logos. Horrible.
Good thing there is the internet, I'm printing a new one as we speak. :)
DVDChris
03-06-07, 05:57 PM
I just got my Amazon order, both DS Castlevania's and I have to say Dawn of Sorrow is quite possibly the ugliest game cover ever, which is saying a lot when there is crap like the original Mega Man out there.
It isn't the art at all, this is some newfangled design with a red banner across the top labeled "Konami's Best" and the art is a 3D render of the DS case with the art. So you are looking at a case with a picture of the case. :wtf: Essentially there are two Nintendo DS logos, two ESRB rating logos, & two Konami logos. Horrible.
Good thing there is the internet, I'm printing a new one as we speak. :)
That doesn't sound right. Mine doesn't look like that at all. Must be a new style for the reprint of the game.
Josh H
03-06-07, 06:47 PM
It is a new box art for the reprint. Its basically Konami's own greatest hits/players choice type of crap.
Wow, they actually brought that line to the US? The Konami's Best has been around for years and years in Japan. I had a couple of PSone import games labeled Konami's Best. Its nice they reprinted the game, but it sucks you get stuck with that ugly box art.
Quake1028
03-06-07, 07:49 PM
That is probably the worst boxart I have ever seen. Why not just add the Konami's Best banner to the top, like all other GH games?
pinata242
03-06-07, 08:11 PM
For reference:
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/3697/dostp8.jpg
Thank God for http://thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=767
Im currently on hard mode and having a tough time passing the finale on hard mode.Its really challenging and addiction. I highly recommend this game. Once you unlock the expert mode, you can't move it horizontal
I assume you're talking about Meteos: Disney. I picked this up today and am looking forward to it. Plus I think my daughter will enjoy it for the theme and she likes puzzle games like Bejeweled and Zuma. Plus it should help with eye-hand coordination and problem solving.
Gromit
03-06-07, 08:20 PM
That cover is still better than Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam for the Wii. :)
darkside
03-06-07, 09:47 PM
That cover is still better than Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam for the Wii. :)
Or most of the other Wii games.
slop101
03-06-07, 11:49 PM
I guess I'm gonna have to pass on the new Wario game.
I was looking forward to it, but it seems like it didn't turn out too well.
Rainmaker
03-07-07, 12:16 AM
Anybody getting Lost In Blue 2? I see that Gamestop has a special bonus stylus/screenwipe with preorders.
What kind of paper you use to print out this cover and is it a regular size paper?
grim_tales
03-07-07, 03:41 AM
Wario doesn't seem very good in the review I read (IGN) though despite the poor review the reader average is 8.2. Pity, I thought Wario might be worth a try.
Elite Beat Agents also looks like a really fun game (though I've heard the Japanese version is better with regards to the selection of tunes). :)
Michael Corvin
03-07-07, 06:44 AM
Didn't that just come out yesterday? How can readers give a proper rating to a game that new? Sounds like a bogus number.
As for printing covers, standard 8.5 x 11. If you have a borderss printer it should work fine.
Chris_D
03-07-07, 08:40 AM
The 1UP show gave thumbs down to wario also. It's a pretty good watch if you want to get a good feel for the game.
Flay
03-07-07, 08:50 AM
I messed around with Wario last night.
Changing costumes isn't as tough as the IGN review makes it out to be. I have no problem switching costumes on the fly. You just have to know where to start drawing each time.
Wario's main problems are boring, slow-paced level design and moronic mini-games. There's just not enought action to keep my interest. By the end of the third episode, the mini-games become incredible repetitive and far too simple to complete. Killing 60 roaches might be fun the first time. But 3 or 4 chests later, it's a drag.
PixyJunket
03-07-07, 09:29 AM
Wow.. that Castlevania box art is vile. Ironically, as much as I dislike the Greatest Hits banner we have over here.. the Japanese ones are far worse. They typically look kind of like that Dawn of Sorrow box with a giant white/yellow/green box surrounding a shrunken version of the cover art.
Michael Corvin
03-07-07, 09:57 AM
I assume you're talking about Meteos: Disney. I picked this up today and am looking forward to it. Plus I think my daughter will enjoy it for the theme and she likes puzzle games like Bejeweled and Zuma. Plus it should help with eye-hand coordination and problem solving.
Any impressions yet?
pinata242
03-07-07, 09:57 AM
What kind of paper you use to print out this cover and is it a regular size paper?
I print them at work on legal sized paper, 8.5x14". Like Corvin said, standard letter would work in borderless. Even without borderless, you'd only lose a small bit of cover on each side and it wouldn't make much difference.
pinata242
03-07-07, 09:59 AM
Any impressions yet?
The cellophane came off easily :thumbsup:
Didn't have a chance to play it as Peter Pan took precedence. Tonight is gymnastics and if I take them, I'll give it a whirl for about an hour. If I stay home, I'll be working on wiring the surround in the bedroom ;)
Michael Corvin
03-07-07, 10:00 AM
I only mentioned 8.5 x 11" because finding 8.5 x 14" photo paper isn't cheap. Regular inkjet paper doesn't look so hot. Gotta go with glossy.
For reference, on my specific printer, Epson R200 I have to set the paper to A4, Landscape, then manually set the left margin to 0.
pinata242
03-07-07, 10:02 AM
Yeah, I've only ever used the company's bulk, cheap ass legal paper. They look ok, but nothing like the artists (whomever they may be ;)) intended the covers to look. If the spines look good, then I'm happy since that's what I see 99% of the time.
pinata242
03-07-07, 04:32 PM
Little multiplayer action from Phantom Hourglass at GDC. (Emphasis on "little"). Holy crap does that dude suck at this game.
Anyone know why Warioware: Touched! is out of print?
Josh H
03-08-07, 12:03 PM
Finished beating the Tank Master part of Rocket Slime last night, think I'm done with the game, put just over 15 hours in it doing that and getting all 100 slimes.
The final tank battle really illustrated why I got bored with the tank battles after a while.
I had 1000 HP vs 3000, when my HP dropped to 0 the other tank still had about 2500.
Did I die? Nope. I just killed the guy everytime he came into get my engine. Chucked stuff at his tank once he was gone. Repeated that for like 10 minutes until his HP was 0. Waited for him to come back and chucked him out a cannon to give myself more time to get to his tank, then I just killed him again there a couple of times while working my way to his engine and destroyed it. :lol:
There's just no strategy or incentive to come up with strategy in the tank battles against the CPU. I'd love to try them 2 player, but with no WiFi its a no go since it requires two Carts. :(
PixyJunket
03-08-07, 12:12 PM
Anyone know why Warioware: Touched! is out of print?No.. that is quite odd for a Nintendo published title.
It's probably pending the arrival of a DS Player's Choice lineup at this point.
Quake1028
03-08-07, 12:53 PM
It's been a great week for me in terms of DS bargains. I got Ultimate Spider-Man for $2 from Best Buy, Phoenix Wright: AA and DQ Heroes: Rocket Slime for $16.86 each from Circuit City, and the two Castlevania games for $41 total from Amazon. Not bad at all.
xmiyux
03-08-07, 01:09 PM
What kind of game is that Slime Rocket? I have seen it in stores and know that the base series is an RPG but that one didn't look RPGish.
Josh H
03-08-07, 01:15 PM
What kind of game is that Slime Rocket? I have seen it in stores and know that the base series is an RPG but that one didn't look RPGish.
It's kind of like a very easy, cutesy Zelda-style action RPG.
You run around a few levels collecting fellow slimes that have been captured by and invading army/alien race/whatever in normal zelda style fashion.
On top of this there are Tank battles in which you run around like crazy chucking various ammo into the cannons, when the other tanks HP is at 0 you can then run inside the other tank and destroy its engine to win the battle. Conversely, when your's hits 0 you have to defeat the enemies coming after yours while still trying to when the battle.
Another part of this is you collect various items throughout the game that you can then use alchemy on to combine and create more powerful ammo for your tank. You also get to choose your crew (3 helpers) for the tank and they do various things such as just help throw stuff in the cannons, steal ammo from the enemy, go sabotage the enemy's tank, heal your tank periodically etc.
It's a fun game, but very easy. I think I died twice in the 15 hours I played, and that was in one particular tank battle that gave me some issues.
I'd probably give it and 8/10.
I have it up for trade in the exchange forum if you're interested. :D
PixyJunket
03-08-07, 01:28 PM
What kind of game is that Slime Rocket? I have seen it in stores and know that the base series is an RPG but that one didn't look RPGish.There's no RPG stuff in it at all. It's an action/adventure game.
xmiyux
03-08-07, 01:31 PM
Eh, i was hoping it was more a collecting battling game.
I've been obsessing over Megaman Battle Network 5 - i adore collectible card games like that. I have also been considering finding the Mageknight game and giving it a shot if it is anything like miniatures game.
PixyJunket
03-08-07, 01:40 PM
Eh, i was hoping it was more a collecting battling game.There's a lot of collecting in Rocket Slime.. sort of. You collect a lot of items from treasure chests and defeating enemies to use as weapons in your tank or to create stronger items. I don't know if that's the same thing as the Mega Man game.. but yeah, collecting is a part of the game in a sense.
KurrptSenate
03-08-07, 01:44 PM
damn, i want that MM BN 5 SO bad for the DS
trade/sell me yours when you're done with it :D
Josh H
03-08-07, 01:45 PM
Yeah, the collecting is fairly major as you really need the items to upgrade your tanks HP and to make stronger weapons and healing items to make some of the later tank battles (especially in the Tank Master arena) a bit more manageable.
But I'm not sure that it's on the level of the card battle games. It's likely much more simplified than those, but I've never tried one of the card games.
xmiyux
03-09-07, 08:53 AM
Card battling games normally involve building as deck or a pool of spells, skills, powers, whatever the theme of the game is that either attack, defend, or do something special. You are randomly given a "hand" of a few of these skills (like drawing them from a deck) and you play them on the opponent to attack or block their attacks. Normally the collecting element comes into play where you buy new skills/spells or win them from combat and then have to choose what ones to use to build your deck. What is fascinating about this genre to me is how all the cards/spells interact with one another and trying to find strong combinations.
For instance i have been playing around in megaman right now by using a copy attack skill on a weaker monster then attacking the stronger one with a strong attack. That copy attack skill then duplicates the strong attack on the weak monster and kills them both. That is just a really simple, low level combo, that i got within 30 minutes of play. With 175 skills/spells in the Megaman game i imagine there will be some cool combos.
The genre though, really takes off when you can play a live human opponent. Phantom Dust on the original Xbox was incredible over Live. Nothing like trying to outwit a live opponent and counter their carefully planned strategies.
gimmepilotwings
03-09-07, 08:59 AM
Eh, i was hoping it was more a collecting battling game.
I've been obsessing over Megaman Battle Network 5 - i adore collectible card games like that. I have also been considering finding the Mageknight game and giving it a shot if it is anything like miniatures game.
Tell me about the Megaman series. I understand card counting games, and the genre does fascinate me, eventhough I never really played one.
Aren't there GBA games that I should play/pick up before the Battle Network 5 on the DS?
I can definitely wait for a good price on these, as I have to finish Hotel Dusk, then move to both Castlevanias, then Rocket Slime, Princess Peach, and Kirby's Canvas Curse. Oh and I just picked up Final Fantasy I & II on GBA too.
Thanks in advance.
KurrptSenate
03-09-07, 09:08 AM
I absolutely LOVE the battle network series, and it really helped me get into RPGs.
the battles, which were really the selling point for me, is broken into 2, 3X3 squares, or a total of 18, with a line down the center.
Your character is on the left, enemies on the right. You can move around in your 3X3 matrix, in real time, as if you are playing a normal, side-scrolling megaman game. You can shoot your little arm cannon, or even charge it up for a super shot at any time, at no cost.
As you are probably familiar with, after beating bosses and things, megaman "cops" their abilities, but instead of having a pulldown list in mid-game, you have "chips" that you add to something similar to a deck.
Theres a meter that fills up as time progresses in battle. When the meter fills up, they deal you a few chips, which are like special abilities.
Lets say, for example, one of the chips gives you a lightsaber attack, which is really powerful. Instead of lining up a shot with them (both having to be on the same row for instance) you would have to be within one square of the opponent to hit, considering a sword is a close range attack.
It's like classic megaman meets Magic : The Gathering, or something similar to that. Brilliant, I think
The Bus
03-09-07, 09:14 AM
Phantom Hourglass is coming out in June now? http://www.the-magicbox.com/0703/game070308e.shtml
I always thought it came out in fall.
Flay
03-09-07, 10:44 AM
I messed around with Rayman last night. The mission structure is similar to the Wii version, but the gameplay is completely different. It's nothing terribly inventive, but it's a hell of a lot more entertaining and creative than Wario.
It's actually kind of similar how you have to change costumes on the fly, specifically on the ending trophy race missions. Thankfully, they use button presses rather than drawing shapes on Rayman's head. The mini-games are far less annoying and don't have anything to do with the actual gameplay.
gimmepilotwings
03-09-07, 11:08 AM
I absolutely LOVE the battle network series, and it really helped me get into RPGs.
the battles, which were really the selling point for me, is broken into 2, 3X3 squares, or a total of 18, with a line down the center.
Your character is on the left, enemies on the right. You can move around in your 3X3 matrix, in real time, as if you are playing a normal, side-scrolling megaman game. You can shoot your little arm cannon, or even charge it up for a super shot at any time, at no cost.
As you are probably familiar with, after beating bosses and things, megaman "cops" their abilities, but instead of having a pulldown list in mid-game, you have "chips" that you add to something similar to a deck.
Theres a meter that fills up as time progresses in battle. When the meter fills up, they deal you a few chips, which are like special abilities.
Lets say, for example, one of the chips gives you a lightsaber attack, which is really powerful. Instead of lining up a shot with them (both having to be on the same row for instance) you would have to be within one square of the opponent to hit, considering a sword is a close range attack.
It's like classic megaman meets Magic : The Gathering, or something similar to that. Brilliant, I think
Sounds fun. I am a completist, eventhough I rarely complete games. :lol:
I will have to start with the first one. Glad they start on the GBA. I will have to look for the first one for a good deal.
shumway
03-09-07, 11:10 AM
damn, i want that MM BN 5 SO bad for the DS
trade/sell me yours when you're done with it :D
They have it listed on www.deepdiscount.com. I added it to my wishlist and it shows that it is in stock and ships 2 - 3 days.
PixyJunket
03-09-07, 11:11 AM
Ugh.. staring with the first game in any Mega Man series is folly, to be honest. Just grab one or two from that specific series and you'll be set. I've got Mega Man Zero 2 and 3 and love them.. but really have little desire to actively go for 1, 4 or the DS one.
KurrptSenate
03-09-07, 11:12 AM
i have all 6, well, i have both versions of each on the GBA, but Im anxious to see how the DS one is
grim_tales
03-09-07, 03:34 PM
Hey,
I have heard a search and sadly Phoenix Wright (current release) seems too expensive ATM (£25) though it is getting a cheaper re-release later.
How is Elite Beat Agents? It sounds insane (I've read the review on this site) but more a "Pick up and play" game than Phoenix. I quite fancy that too.
shumway
03-09-07, 03:56 PM
If you are into Rhythm games, then EBA is pretty fun.
Kurupt,
Do you think that if I was interested in trying out the Mega Man BN series, that 5 would be a fair place to start? That DS title has piqued my interest after your brief description of the play mechanics.
Josh H
03-09-07, 04:00 PM
As Pixy said, any Megaman game in any of the series are very repetitive as the games just don't change much.
Point being #5 or any other number is as good a place as any to start.
xmiyux
03-09-07, 04:03 PM
If you are into Rhythm games, then EBA is pretty fun.
Kurupt,
Do you think that if I was interested in trying out the Mega Man BN series, that 5 would be a fair place to start? That DS title has piqued my interest after your brief description of the play mechanics.
The DS version also has a mechanism where Megaman will flash pink sometimes (when he is getting low in health i believe) and you can shout encouraging words to him. The mic pics up the sound and gives him a little boost. :lol:
KurrptSenate
03-09-07, 04:20 PM
honestly, the stories don't really coincide, at all
the original battle network was for gamecube, not an RPG, and all platformer, so really, it shouldn't make one ounce of a difference
I started on the second or third (blue edition, i forget) and have jumped around since
shumway
03-09-07, 04:22 PM
As Pixy said, any Megaman game in any of the series are very repetitive as the games just don't change much.
Point being #5 or any other number is as good a place as any to start.
I played all of the originals back in the day and kinda of lost my way starting around X2.
PixyJunket
03-09-07, 04:24 PM
the original battle network was for gamecube, not an RPG, and all platformer, so really, it shouldn't make one ounce of a differenceActually, if I recall correctly.. the GameCube game was a spin-off of the first Battle Network game. So yes, that would make it a spin-off of a spin-off of a spin-off of a spin-off. Only in Mega Man is that possible.
KurrptSenate
03-09-07, 04:37 PM
i honestly don't remember.
after playing through a few of them, you stop caring about the story tbh
grim_tales
03-10-07, 03:56 AM
Thanks :)
There's so many DS games I want to play I don't really mind which I get TBH, it just means I'll get the other game later.
grim_tales
03-11-07, 04:23 PM
I went with Elite Beat Agents in the end from CD-WOW, cost me about £15 (£15.49).
gimmepilotwings
03-12-07, 11:39 AM
I just picked up Battle Network 3 (White) from eBay.
Who cares that there is a lull on Wii titles, I have enough DS games to get me through the year.
PixyJunket
03-12-07, 11:45 AM
I picked up Izuna, it's much more in line with what I expect from a rogue-like than what Pokémon Mysterious Dungeon was (which was expected since it's a much more kid-centric series). I'm always surprised when one of these games makes it over here given how babied US audiences seem to be concerning their RPGs.. but I'm pretty sure this one made it over based on it's anime content than it's gameplay.
darkside
03-12-07, 01:23 PM
Those Dungeon crawlers are kind of an aquired taste. If Izuna has the normal difficulty that you see in Japan I can definitley see most American gamers skipping it. Spending an hour in a dungeon only to die and lose everything including your experience is a pretty lousy gaming experience for most.
Josh H
03-12-07, 01:32 PM
Spending an hour in a dungeon only to die and lose everything including your experience is a pretty lousy gaming experience for most.
Indeed, I'd chuck the game aside after that happening once. I just don't have the time or patience for that kind of gameplay.
PixyJunket
03-12-07, 02:05 PM
Those Dungeon crawlers are kind of an aquired taste. If Izuna has the normal difficulty that you see in Japan I can definitley see most American gamers skipping it. Spending an hour in a dungeon only to die and lose everything including your experience is a pretty lousy gaming experience for most.Honestly, they are no different at all than any other level structured game where you have to start a level over if you die, like a Mega Man or something.. and most "hour long" dungeons are pretty much limited to the optional super challenges. But, because it has RPG gameplay people sadly expect it to adhere strictly to the exact same structure and mechanics as some random 80 hour narrative based RPG.
darkside
03-12-07, 02:19 PM
I've played through a few of them and there is a great sense of accomplishment when you clear a dungeon. However, that didn't offset the frustration of losing 20-30 minutes of play time over and over when I got stuck in a dungeon I didn't have the experience or health potions to get out of. I guess its somewhat fair to say American gamers are babied, but I definitely understand people that don't find this type of gaming experience enjoyable. Japanese gamers seem to love being tortured with stuff like this that would never work in American games.
PixyJunket
03-12-07, 02:23 PM
..stuff like this that would never work in American games.I take it you never played any old American RPGs like Ultima, Phantasie, Wizardry, etc. ;)
Josh H
03-12-07, 02:54 PM
To be fair, I have little patience for old games that make you play whole levels over again when you die either. Most games these days have checkpoints or at least mid points and I give a huge :thumbsup: to that.
And to be more fair, starting over a level in a platformer etc. isn't the same frustration as losing 20+ minutes of work in a dungeon crawl.
That said, it's good that they have these types of games for people like Pixy that enjoy that type of challenge.
Joe Molotov
03-12-07, 03:15 PM
Spending an hour in a dungeon only to die and lose everything including your experience is a pretty lousy gaming experience for most.
Actually, you don't lose your experience in Izuna (just everything else) so that might be a small consolation.
lordwow
03-12-07, 03:20 PM
I got both Castlevania DS games in the mail from Amazon for $20 each. Definately has got me playing my DS again.
darkside
03-12-07, 03:21 PM
Actually, you don't lose your experience in Izuna (just everything else) so that might be a small consolation.
That is good then. Pokemon Dungeon was the same way. I may give Izuna a try at some point, but I'm not a big Dungeon crawler fan anymore.
shumway
03-12-07, 03:35 PM
I think I was somewhere in the realm of 12 - 16 hours into Mystery Dungeon and I just stopped playing to catch up on other games. I finally just told my 8 year old that he could delete my man and start from the beginning. He was thrilled to put it mildly.
Michael Corvin
03-12-07, 03:40 PM
I got both Castlevania DS games in the mail from Amazon for $20 each. Definately has got me playing my DS again.
I bought both as well. I'm enjoying DoS thus far. Defeated the first two bosses. As I've posted before, my Castlevania days basically ended with Super Castlevania IV(excluding the N64 game).
So far I like everything but a few things:
- The character design. I'm just not buying the Japanese look for the characters. I don't mind the the style in general, I just don't think it fits the Castlevania I grew up with. The monster designs look great though.
- Not a fan of the "trails" look behind Soma when I walk/run.
- There is also a poor design choice when you are killed. Instead of starting from the last save point it bumps you out to the opening credits and main menu. :wtf: :hscratch:
- What is up with no whip? It's not Castlevania without a whip. :(
It is fun so far though. This is my first Metroidvania title(except for a brief and very forgettable stint with Circle of the Moon) and I like it overall.
Josh H
03-12-07, 03:49 PM
- There is also a poor design choice when you are killed. Instead of starting from the last save point it bumps you out to the opening credits and main menu. :wtf: :hscratch:
That has always annoyed me as well, and has been like that with all the Metroidvanias.
- What is up with no whip? It's not Castlevania without a whip. :(
Most of the metroidvanias from Symphony of the Night on aren't whip based. Even portrait of Ruin which gets back to the whip has other weapons that are often better than the whip (until you get the real whip toward the end).
At any rate, enjoy the games! The Metroidvanias have probably been my favorite series over the past decade or so.
Chris_D
03-13-07, 10:55 AM
I'm thinking of dipping back into the castlevania series. Only played a little on the snes back in the day. Which of the DS games is the best one to start with? As in, I guess, which is the better game? I don't think there's meant to be any story continuity is there?
Josh H
03-13-07, 10:59 AM
Story doesn't matter. Both are excellent games. I'd probably say go with Dawn of Sorrow since it's $20 now (though the new cover art is terrible if you care about that sort of thing).
I liked Portrait of Ruin slightly more, but that's mainly because it changed things up a bit, which won't matter for you since you haven't played any of the games.
KurrptSenate
03-13-07, 10:59 AM
id start with the GBA games, either Aria of Sorrow, or Harmony of Dissonance
gimmepilotwings
03-13-07, 11:07 AM
id start with the GBA games, either Aria of Sorrow, or Harmony of Dissonance
Great. I have never played the GBA games, and had the two Castlevanias next in line to play.
KurrptSenate
03-13-07, 11:10 AM
they stand out to me more than the DS titles, tbh
Josh H
03-13-07, 11:24 AM
Harmony of Dissonance is my favorite in the series.
But GBA games on the DS annoy me being bordered and not using both screens is a huge setback vs. playing one of the DS metroidvanias. Having the map displayed all the time is a godsend.
Chris_D
03-13-07, 11:55 AM
I would play gba games still, but the lack of ds sleep support and the poor fit in the ds lite is too much for me to bother with unfortunately :(.
I normally order from dvdboxoffice, so I'll have to check if there's any price difference in the versions. They don't always seem to carry greatest hits versions, at least of ps2 stuff.
Cheers
KurrptSenate
03-13-07, 01:05 PM
get a GB micro then
Josh H
03-13-07, 01:19 PM
Just play one or both of the DS games and go from there. If you've played 1 or 2 of the Metroidvanias you've pretty much played them all.
Unless you absolutely love these too, its not worth going to the extreme of buying a GBA to play them. So just try the DS one's and if you can't get enough of them then make a decision on whether to just play the GBA ones on the DS or to pick up a GBA.
shumway
03-13-07, 01:19 PM
I see nothing but hate for Circle of the Moon. I haven't played it as when it was released it was way to dark to play for me on a GBA w/ no backlighting. What was so crappy about it?
Josh H
03-13-07, 01:21 PM
I see nothing but hate for Circle of the Moon. I haven't played it as when it was released it was way to dark to play for me on a GBA w/ no backlighting. What was so crappy about it?
Its not crappy, it's just not as good as the other games. The graphics aren't nearly as good (though the sound is great) and it's a bit to hard for many (myself included though I did beat it).
The graphics, difficulty and overall game design is just better and more balanced in the latter games IMO.
Jeremy517
03-13-07, 01:33 PM
I see nothing but hate for Circle of the Moon. I haven't played it as when it was released it was way to dark to play for me on a GBA w/ no backlighting. What was so crappy about it?
Nothing. I like it best of all the GBA/DS Castlevanias.
KurrptSenate
03-13-07, 02:31 PM
i didn't think circle of the moon was as good, based on the controls. Its not as seamless as in the other games, though he did get a run feature :/
i think they are all worth playing, but I just put circle of the moon at the end based on those issues
Goldberg74
03-13-07, 03:30 PM
My local CC has Pokémon Trozei marked down to $16.86 (grabbed a copy when I went to snag my $14 Casino Royale). They had a few left.
Fun little game.
gimmepilotwings
03-13-07, 05:52 PM
My local CC has Pokémon Trozei marked down to $16.86 (grabbed a copy when I went to snag my $14 Casino Royale). They had a few left.
Fun little game.
Yeah, it has been on sale at that price for over a week now. I am waiting for Diamond/Pearl to get my first DS Pokemon game.
Chris_D
03-13-07, 10:44 PM
get a GB micro then
Don't want to carry 2 handhelds, and if I'm going to play at home I can just use the ds. Plus the micro still costs about 9000 yen.
KurrptSenate
03-14-07, 08:50 AM
ill get diamond/pearl specifically to see how the DS is going to work with my Wii.
It might be cool playing Wii games with a DS
Michael Corvin
03-14-07, 08:57 AM
ill get diamond/pearl specifically to see how the DS is going to work with my Wii.
Hopefully they will give us the DS download channel before then.
Michael Corvin
03-14-07, 10:46 AM
Looks like there is a new Download series(at least, I haven't seen it yet), it includes the following demos:
Cooking Mama
Tomb Raider: Legend
Elite Beat Agents
Big Brain Academy
Brain Age
Eragon
Charlotte's Web
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (movie)
Winx Club: Quest for the Codex (movie)
naitram
03-14-07, 01:29 PM
What's with the "Metroidvania" thing? Castlevania games have had the same style now for what - 15 years? Just bugs me. :)
Josh H
03-14-07, 02:30 PM
Doesn't change that the ripped the game design off from Metroid.
UncleGramps
03-14-07, 02:35 PM
Symphony of the Night came out in '97, so it's only been 10 years. -ptth-
Josh is right though. The earlier Castlevanias had separate and usually linear levels, but SotN started a new formula which borrowed heavily from Super Metroid. It's one large world in which accessing new areas requires finding new items and learning new skills.
Michael Corvin
03-14-07, 02:44 PM
Josh is right though. The earlier Castlevanias had separate and usually linear levels, but SotN started a new formula which borrowed heavily from Super Metroid. It's one large world in which accessing new areas requires finding new items and learning new skills.
Hell the original Metroid (1986) was like that. 11 years prior to SOTN.
UncleGramps
03-14-07, 02:55 PM
Hell the original Metroid (1986) was like that. 11 years prior to SOTN.
True. I guess in my mind it's closer to Super Metroid than Metroid because of the map feature. In Metroid you're sort of on your own, which is why I didn't beat that game until a few years ago, and even then I needed a FAQ because of the similar, non-descript areas.
Michael Corvin
03-14-07, 03:11 PM
True. I guess in my mind it's closer to Super Metroid than Metroid because of the map feature. In Metroid you're sort of on your own, which is why I didn't beat that game until a few years ago, and even then I needed a FAQ because of the similar, non-descript areas.
The good ole days of graph paper. A mapmakers friend. Those days were great. :)
shumway
03-14-07, 03:18 PM
I never once drew a map out for any game. I just memorized the location of everything in Metroid, along with all of the passcodes for Mike Tyson's Punchout, etc.. It still surprises me to this day that I can remember many of those.
KurrptSenate
03-14-07, 03:54 PM
777-807-3454 always stuck in my head :lol:
shumway
03-14-07, 06:10 PM
haha, yeah, I also have the Tyson code 007-373-5963 and one that put you at Super Macho Man after losing your first match to Tyson 030-991-6683.
Bob330i
03-14-07, 07:53 PM
The good ole days of graph paper. A mapmakers friend. Those days were great. :)
Oh yeah, did that for Castle Wolfenstein and Wizardry series. Ah memories.... :beer2:
Michael Corvin
03-14-07, 08:56 PM
Oh yeah, did that for Castle Wolfenstein and Wizardry series. Ah memories.... :beer2:
I didn't so much with metroid like my previous post implies, but Bard's Tale is a classic game that had to be mapped.
xmiyux
03-15-07, 08:56 AM
I didn't so much with metroid like my previous post implies, but Bard's Tale is a classic game that had to be mapped.
The last time i moved i found a three ring binder that had all my old hand mapped maps. It had a couple Bard's Tale games, a couple Infocom games, notes from some of the King's Quests and Ultima games (actually a huge amount of notes from Ultima 7). It also had maps and notes from my college days of MUDding. :lol: It was awesome and completely reminded me of the college days when we all kept our meticulous notes and maps secret from people because if you knew how to run a certain item (ah, crash running... those were the days) it had to be kept secret or the market dropped. I also had lists of what all players had certain high level equipment so i could cast detect item to see how many were currently in the game. Then i checked to see if those players were in the game. If i was ever off by 1 then i knew the monster had loaded the item.
Representatives from Oslo, Norway-based developer Opera Software have officially announced that the Nintendo DS Browser, the handheld port of its bespoke product, will be coming to North America on June 4th.
Already available in Japan for nearly a year, and across Europe since October 2006, the Nintendo DS Browser, powered by Opera's web browsing technology, offers two rendering modes for surfing from the Nintendo DS.
Browsers can use the fit-to-width mode, originally created for mobile phones, which displays the contents of a page in a single column stretched top to bottom across the DS' two screens.
They can also use the DS mode, which puts a zoomed out view of the website on the bottom screen along with a movable thumbnail to change the zoomed view being displayed above.
No further pricing information or details has yet been announced for the browser, including whether or not the North American release will see the two versions released in other territories to support both the standard DS and the DS Lite's different Game Boy Advance slots.
Nor has any company yet come forth with plans to offer a content filtering system for children as was announced for the DS Browser in Japan.
POSTED: 07.07AM PST, 03/15/07 - Brandon Boyer
Chris
PalmerJoss
03-15-07, 01:39 PM
Has there been any word on what the DS browser will cost when it hits the States? I'm hoping in the $20 range as I think that $30 and up would be a bit expensive for something that I can do for free on my PSP.
Also, has anyone had a chance to play Spectrobes yet? I'm thinking about picking it up, but after reading the review from IGN I'm a little wary.
Michael Corvin
03-15-07, 01:56 PM
Wasn't it in the $40 range in Japan?
darkside
03-15-07, 02:50 PM
I think it was $50 in the UK. No way a slow crippled browser is worth more than $20.
LorenzoL
03-15-07, 06:01 PM
No way I'm paying $40-$50 (if that's the retail price) for that DS browser.
Also, has anyone had a chance to play Spectrobes yet? I'm thinking about picking it up, but after reading the review from IGN I'm a little wary.
I also would like to know if Spectrobes is any good.
Chris_D
03-15-07, 10:18 PM
Edge gave Spectrobes 5/10 I think. They didn't like it all that much, and mentioned the horrible dialogue and some daft gameplay elements.
steebo777
03-16-07, 04:34 PM
Yeah I won't be paying much for the DS Browser. It just doesn't seem worth it to me.
gimmepilotwings
03-16-07, 04:43 PM
I will not buy one at all. I don't think that I would use if you could download it for free. Just like I cannot use the Wii for websurfing.
Josh H
03-16-07, 04:47 PM
Yeah, I can't see it being worthwhile. The wii web browser is near unusable.
DodgingCars
03-16-07, 05:39 PM
Yeah, I can't see it being worthwhile. The wii web browser is near unusable.
Really? I think it's awesome. I guess it would be tough to post messages with, but other than that it works great for me. In fact, I would say it exceeded my expectations.
The DS browser would be worth it to me if I lived near a lot of free wi-fi hotspots. Downtown Burbank has free Wi-fi, but I don't usually hang out there.
Josh H
03-17-07, 03:29 PM
Things look like crap, and its annoying to have to zoom in so far and move around etc...makes it a pain to read anything.
Maybe its better on larger TVs. I have a 27" and sit a good 8 feet away, so I have a hard time reading without zooming way in and some sites I can't zoom far enough.
In all it's just like the other channels...useless. I'd rather just sit down at the PC to check the weather (or flip to Weatherscan), news or surf the net.
DodgingCars
03-17-07, 07:26 PM
Things look like crap, and its annoying to have to zoom in so far and move around etc...makes it a pain to read anything.
Maybe its better on larger TVs. I have a 27" and sit a good 8 feet away, so I have a hard time reading without zooming way in and some sites I can't zoom far enough.
In all it's just like the other channels...useless. I'd rather just sit down at the PC to check the weather (or flip to Weatherscan), news or surf the net.
I tend to sit closer to my TV, so maybe that's it. But it looks fine to me. Also, I only have 1 computer between my wife and I, so it's an option to check my email etc. if she's doing something. So it's totally not useless to me. The weather would be less useless if my cable company didn't offer something similar already (I have a "ticker" button on my tv remote that gives me the weather forecast). The news isn't really useful because I listen to radio news (NPR) on my drive to and from work and listen to NPR podcasts at work, so I get my news fill there.
KurrptSenate
03-19-07, 08:49 AM
I really don't see the need in yet another web browser. my psp works fine for that, I really have no need for that one either
Flay
03-19-07, 12:01 PM
For anyone interested, here is my TMNT review: Link (http://www.videogametalk.com/review.php?ID=610)
But for those who want the short version: :thmbsdwn:
+ Solid entry into 3D for the turtles on the DS screen, excellent use of depth.
+ Decent storyline
- Single player can be completed in under 2 hours. Difficulty far too low.
- Camera is often troublesome when combined with the jump buttons.
- Combat system is subpar. No targeting control.
- Enemy A.I. is just plain stupid. Boss fights are ridiculously simple.
Skip It.
gimmepilotwings
03-19-07, 01:45 PM
For anyone interested, here is my TMNT review: Link (http://www.videogametalk.com/review.php?ID=610)
But for those who want the short version: :thmbsdwn:
+ Solid entry into 3D for the turtles on the DS screen, excellent use of depth.
+ Decent storyline
- Single player can be completed in under 2 hours. Difficulty far too low.
- Camera is often troublesome when combined with the jump buttons.
- Combat system is subpar. No targeting control.
- Enemy A.I. is just plain stupid. Boss fights are ridiculously simple.
Skip It.
any word about the Wii version?
Shagrath
03-21-07, 11:03 AM
For anyone who hasn't already picked it up, Best Buy has Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow for $10. It's in the crappy "Konami's Best" packaging, but other than that, same thing. Every store in my area had at least a dozen, so it looks like there was a major restock recently.
darkside
03-21-07, 11:12 AM
Buy it for $10 and print a new cover. Its an awesome game for $10.
I'm picking up Puzzle Quest this week. Loved the demo. If these guys are smart they will prep an Xbox Live Arcade and PS3 Store version immediately.
PixyJunket
03-21-07, 11:14 AM
Yeah.. I'm thinking about picking up Puzzle Quest based on concept alone.
The GBA TMNT looks hot. "Looks." I'd still be weary, but I'm interested.
pinata242
03-21-07, 11:20 AM
For anyone who hasn't already picked it up, Best Buy has Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow for $10. It's in the crappy "Konami's Best" packaging, but other than that, same thing. Every store in my area had at least a dozen, so it looks like there was a major restock recently.
They have it for $10? Shit, I'm gonna use that $5 off coupon and get it for $5 and print off the cover from TCP tomorrow. Thanks! May just get Puzzle Quest too since I'm going :p
Shagrath
03-21-07, 11:21 AM
Buy it for $10 and print a new cover. Its an awesome game for $10.
I don't care about the coverart, as I'm more interested in playing the game than staring at the box. However, there are people out there who will go out of their way to find a non-"Greatest Hits" version of any given game, even it it costs more money. Priorities.. hmmm.
Suprmallet
03-21-07, 11:25 AM
In case anyone is interested, Lost In Blue 2 is out today.
Michael Corvin
03-21-07, 12:04 PM
For anyone who hasn't already picked it up, Best Buy has Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow for $10. It's in the crappy "Konami's Best" packaging, but other than that, same thing. Every store in my area had at least a dozen, so it looks like there was a major restock recently.
I saw that on CAG. I just paid $20 two weeks ago on Amazon. :(
pinata242
03-21-07, 12:56 PM
Thanks again for the tip, Shagrath! My BB only had 2, but it is a smaller store. Got it and was able to use the $5 off Gamepro coupon so I got it for $4.99!
No love on Puzzle Quest, though, which is probably for the best right now.
shumway
03-21-07, 05:34 PM
Next week I think I'm going to go ahead and bite and buy Diddy Kong for my son for his bday from BB price-matching the CC ad. I just wish I still had some freakin' GGCs.
Rick1962
03-21-07, 05:50 PM
I have both the PSP and the Nintendo DS Lite, and the DS is a million times more entertaining! I am totally disgusted with the game selection for the PSP.
I'm am addicted, though to Advance Wars Dual Strike and Age Of Empires for the DS. The DS ROCKS!
Decker
03-21-07, 06:10 PM
I have both the PSP and the Nintendo DS Lite, and the DS is a million times more entertaining! I am totally disgusted with the game selection for the PSP.
I'm am addicted, though to Advance Wars Dual Strike and Age Of Empires for the DS. The DS ROCKS!
Thank you for your insightful comments. I have both systems and play the PSP a lot more. I enjoy Mercury Meltdown, Ratchet & Clank, Lumines II, MLB 07 and Tekken Dark Ressurection on the PSP and NSMB, Animal Crossing and Club House Games for the DS. Both game systems have their strenghts and weaknesses but for me, I prefer the PSP games and functionality of that system. If you like Advance Wars, might I suggest Field Commander for the PSP? It's an AW rip-off, but a rather well done one with great online features.
Quake1028
03-22-07, 02:40 AM
Picked up Dawn of Sorrow for $4.99 today at BB. Had a $5 RZ Cert laying around. Awesome deal.
Chris_D
03-22-07, 09:22 AM
I have age of empires, but the gameplay is just so damn slow. Just can't get into it..
RichC2
03-22-07, 09:44 AM
Thank you for your insightful comments. I have both systems and play the PSP a lot more. I enjoy Mercury Meltdown, Ratchet & Clank, Lumines II, MLB 07 and Tekken Dark Ressurection on the PSP and NSMB, Animal Crossing and Club House Games for the DS. Both game systems have their strenghts and weaknesses but for me, I prefer the PSP games and functionality of that system. If you like Advance Wars, might I suggest Field Commander for the PSP? It's an AW rip-off, but a rather well done one with great online features.
It's a DS thread, you have to expect some favoritism in it.
I do prefer the DS but agree the PSP has some strengths and some good games. Sadly, I prefer the seemingly more simplistic, quick burst games on the DS to the more drawn out sessions of PSP gaming. PSP being more a portable console, with the DS being more a portable gaming device. If that makes any sense.
KurrptSenate
03-22-07, 09:48 AM
I will say the PSP totally owns the DS, as far as online play
I think nintendo really should get on the ball with that shit
Decker
03-22-07, 04:20 PM
I will say the PSP totally owns the DS, as far as online play
I think nintendo really should get on the ball with that shit
At first, the big N thought that online play was just a fad for the fringe audience. Now they know that isn't the case and made the DS very online-capable. Unfortunately, though they seem convinced that pedophiles will use Mario games to lure 6 year old boys to abandoned mens rooms or some such thing and therefore made online play really unappealing and difficult.
In a way, I feel sorry for them-- it's a difficult position for them to be in; they're damned either way. Still I wish online play was better integrated. This 12 number code crap is archiac and nearly useless.
KurrptSenate
03-22-07, 04:48 PM
well, they did pretty well with Diddy Kong Racing...
they will need to address it, eventually. I'm not adding a single 12 digit code to my Wii or DS. If i can't with people then, so be it
boobietheclown
03-26-07, 11:23 AM
Picked up Dawn of Sorrow for $4.99 today at BB. Had a $5 RZ Cert laying around. Awesome deal.
Thanks for the heads up on this - I did this yesterday!
KurrptSenate
03-26-07, 01:11 PM
im thinking about trading in club house games and diddy kong racing DS
i am thinking about getting custom robo for the online play
boobietheclown
03-26-07, 03:25 PM
Troubleshooting question:
Has anyone had any problem with their DS just turning off in the middle of the game? Recently when my wife is playing the DS lite it just turns off after about a minute or two of gameplay. It started happening about 2 months ago - but we thought we had it fixed when I was able to beat Mario Advance GBA with no problems.
Also for warranty purposes - I didnt register it and I dont have the receipt. Will 1up be cool since the machine has been out less than a year?
Thanks!
RichC2
03-26-07, 03:36 PM
You tried it while plugged in? If so, it seem slike you have a bad battery. Also, Nintendo doesn't ask for a reciept, I don't think, for warranty repairs - just go on their website and type in your systems serial no and see if it still qualifies.
boobietheclown
03-26-07, 03:40 PM
You tried it while plugged in? If so, it seem slike you have a bad battery. Also, Nintendo doesn't ask for a reciept, I don't think, for warranty repairs - just go on their website and type in your systems serial no and see if it still qualifies.
Yeah we tried it while plugged in. I guess I will just call them tonight. Anyway had any good or bad experiences getting there DS fixed or replaced?
RichC2
03-26-07, 04:01 PM
my hinge broke off completely, I sent in an RMA request to Nintendo (via their website), they sent me a label. Dropped it off at UPS on Friday, they got it Tuesday, sent me a new one on Wednesday, was in my hands by Friday. Excellent service :up:.
Josh H
03-26-07, 04:05 PM
Yeah, Nintendo's Customer Service is great. As long as it's still under warranty you should have no problems at all.
KurrptSenate
03-27-07, 02:03 PM
wow
apparently the new pokemon game is supposed to be the first one on the DS that uses voice chat.
sounds pretty awesome
DodgingCars
03-27-07, 02:13 PM
wow
apparently the new pokemon game is supposed to be the first one on the DS that uses voice chat.
sounds pretty awesome
I haven't played it, but I thought Metroid Prime Hunters had Voice Chat.
pinata242
03-27-07, 02:18 PM
I haven't played it, but I thought Metroid Prime Hunters had Voice Chat.
Only in the lobby, not in the game itself. But, yes, it had that. You just couldn't taunt your kill in the moment.
KurrptSenate
03-27-07, 02:25 PM
hmm, don't remember actually, and I played that game online when I had it :/
DodgingCars
03-27-07, 02:32 PM
Only in the lobby, not in the game itself. But, yes, it had that. You just couldn't taunt your kill in the moment.
Then Pokemon is the first to have in-game voice chat.
pinata242
03-27-07, 02:32 PM
I think you had to be friends with the other player to allow voice chatting, not just with the random matches.
pinata242
03-27-07, 02:33 PM
Then Pokemon is the first to have in-game voice chat.
I know. I was clarifying that MP:H didn't have in-game voice chat.
KurrptSenate
03-27-07, 02:35 PM
might be why i don't remember it, but the online sucked, since people could just leave while losing...
anyone check out that new custom robo DS online?
boobietheclown
03-28-07, 02:36 PM
Yeah, Nintendo's Customer Service is great. As long as it's still under warranty you should have no problems at all.
Good news on this guys...
Called Nintendo monday night about my DS lite not working. They shipped me a new DS lite via UPS yesterday...should have it tomorrow. Will return them my DS with mailer they are sending as well. Normally they have a $5 charge for this but right now they are waiving this.
Great service! :thumbsup:
KurrptSenate
03-28-07, 02:37 PM
and thats precisely why you have nintendo fanboys
ever try to get something like that from sony?
mwahahahaha
RichC2
03-28-07, 04:50 PM
Good news on this guys...
Called Nintendo monday night about my DS lite not working. They shipped me a new DS lite via UPS yesterday...should have it tomorrow. Will return them my DS with mailer they are sending as well. Normally they have a $5 charge for this but right now they are waiving this.
Great service! :thumbsup:
Their service is the best in the industry, imho.
KurrptSenate
03-30-07, 10:44 AM
for some reason, I think I may have to pull the trigger on the newest Yu Gi Oh game.
not so much for the 1500+ cards in the game, but the fact that it's Wi-Fi, and supports voice chat
xmiyux
03-30-07, 10:45 AM
How is that series for card battling? The game complex enough to develop good decks that emphasize certain strategies or is it really simple like the Pokemon card game was?
KurrptSenate
03-30-07, 10:52 AM
well, I used to be a Magic : The Gathering fanatic, so really, I compare all other CCGs to that game...
that being said, I'd say its a bit more simplified than Magic is, but has MANY similarites.
Deck building is a tad easier, considering you don't have to portion out land, calculate %s that correspond to your land, with colors, mana cost, blah blah blah.
In Yu Gi Oh, you build a 40 card deck, draw 5 cards, and can play 1 monster a turn. There are combo decks, sort of like magic, where the win-condition for your deck might be to fish your deck for missing parts of a combo, in order to meet your win condition.
As I've stated before about this game, the game is probably 80% strategy, and 20% know how. When playing CCGs, you learn that there is a very small percentage of luck involved, especially when you learn how to build an effective deck.
I prefer the games that have the cards built in, as theres less mess, you're able to build multiple decks with the same cards, and it costs a hell of a lot less
Sweet! A new 2D Ninja gaiden game! Can't fucking wait.
<--- clicks link
psuedo 3D. :sad:
<--- major disappointed.
grim_tales
04-01-07, 12:27 PM
I've been playing Elite Beat Agents on Nintendo DS :) Great fun rhythm action game which is difficult to master too and frustrating at times. :D Not a fan of all the tunes, but I do enjoy the quirky animé style, the "stories" and humour. :D While the tracks arent the original versions (Jackson 5, Avril Lavigne, Village People etc) the cover versions are surprisingly good and close to the originals :D
xmiyux
04-01-07, 02:20 PM
Puzzle Quest has been ruling the life of both my wife and i for several days now. Easily the best game i have ever played on the DS.
Goldberg74
04-01-07, 03:04 PM
I'm going to ask for Puzzle Quest for my b-day... that give's my wife 2 months to find it. :up:
pinata242
04-01-07, 03:48 PM
Saw several at my rinky-dink best buy. Bought it with a $5 off gamepro coupon and returned it on my gamestop receipt across the street. I doubt it'll be hard to find right now.
GatorDeb
04-01-07, 04:22 PM
Does anyone think the DS Lite will come down in price from $130 anytime soon? I have the DS Fat and the stylus is crapping out on me (2 years old) although I think once I buy the Nintendo Stylus it might be better (using a PDA stylus). I want the brighter screen also.
xmiyux
04-01-07, 04:51 PM
Does anyone think the DS Lite will come down in price from $130 anytime soon? I have the DS Fat and the stylus is crapping out on me (2 years old) although I think once I buy the Nintendo Stylus it might be better (using a PDA stylus). I want the brighter screen also.
Personally i can't imagine it will since they only cut the price of the handhelds when a new iteration is released. That and the fact that at the current price point it is still outselling other consoles. :lol:
GatorDeb
04-01-07, 05:45 PM
If my DS doesn't recognize the generic PDA stylus, is it more likely the DS is busted or does a Nintendo stylus really make that much of a difference? Clicking in other parts of the screen works, but things towards the edge (Metroid missile selector) can't be chosen at all because I have to click way above of what I want to choose. I already recalibrated it. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't (the clicking).
Goldberg74
04-01-07, 05:46 PM
If my DS doesn't recognize the generic PDA stylus, is it more likely the DS is busted or does a Nintendo stylus really make that much of a difference? Clicking in other parts of the screen works, but things towards the edge (Metroid missile selector) can't be chosen at all because I have to click way above of what I want to choose. I already recalibrated it. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't (the clicking).
It's the DS.
I use my PDA stylus and pen tablet stylus on the DS Lite all the time.
I think it's time for a Lite. :up:
GatorDeb
04-01-07, 06:40 PM
What do you recommend... $26 with a 2-year even-wear-and-tear warranty, or skip the warranty? I'd guess it'd cover the cracks. I'd think the $26 would be worth it for peace of mind, especially since the warranty that comes with it is not even a year.
DodgingCars
04-01-07, 11:02 PM
What do you recommend... $26 with a 2-year even-wear-and-tear warranty, or skip the warranty? I'd guess it'd cover the cracks. I'd think the $26 would be worth it for peace of mind, especially since the warranty that comes with it is not even a year.
Extended warranties are scams -- especially at 20%. Doesn't it come with a 1 year warranty for free (by Nintendo) anyway?
Save your money.
Goldberg74
04-02-07, 12:33 AM
Extended warranties are scams -- especially at 20%. Doesn't it come with a 1 year warranty for free (by Nintendo) anyway?
Save your money.
Ditto.
:down: to the extended warantee... unless you are paranoid.
extended warantee = tinfoil hat
grim_tales
04-02-07, 07:10 AM
How do you get high grades on EBA ? I can only score average performances so far (D) despite making hardly any mistakes.
Some of the later songs (YMCA etc) are very hard! :(
Jeremy517
04-02-07, 11:38 AM
How do you get high grades on EBA ? I can only score average performances so far (D) despite making hardly any mistakes.
Some of the later songs (YMCA etc) are very hard! :(
There isn't really a trick to it. Just get as many 300s as possible and don't make any mistakes. Every time you make a mistake, the multiplier goes back down to 0. The last beat in a color sequence is the most important one on which to get 300.
Michael Corvin
04-02-07, 12:18 PM
Finished my first Metroidvania title over the weekend. Dawn of Sorrow. Good stuff. I'm looking forward to picking up SOTN soon. I also have PoR sitting on my shelf. Overall it was pretty straight forward. I think a couple of the weapons and powers were too powerful. There was no incentive to even experiment with other items once you got something good. I lucked into the Battle Axe VERY early in the game and never used anything else for my power weapon.
98.2% complete saved before the boss. Opened 2 of the 3 gold doors. The only other thing I didn't do anything with, to my knowledge, was the room with the seesaw and the boulder. Anyone want to clue me in on that? Oh, and the Soul Eater Ring. I have $210,000, is there any reason I should go back and work my way up to $300,000 to buy it?
I also began Julius Mode. Already leveled up to 28 and beaten 4 bosses within a couple hours. It seems a lot easier than the regular game. I figured it was supposed to be more difficult. :shrug: Is there any reason to actually finish this mode or is it all for shits and giggles?
KurrptSenate
04-02-07, 12:23 PM
the ring just raises your luck a lot, which helps you to get rare souls.
if you want to try to collect a lot of souls, its easily worth it
steebo777
04-02-07, 01:16 PM
Ninja Gaiden!
http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/2007/03/29/104,1175153069,69195,0,0.html
Hells yeah! And cheers to it being a 3D-ish game!!!
GatorDeb
04-04-07, 12:43 AM
What are some good puzzle games or games with a bunch of mini-games? I.e. Magnetica, Warioware, etc.
MWB
04-04-07, 01:52 AM
Clubhouse Games (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clubhouse_Games) is all mini-games, in a way: Card games, board games, parlor games, etc. I play Bowling and Texas Hold'Em the most, but it's got a bunch of other good ones, too: Checkers, Chess, Mahjong, Solitaire, "Grid Attack" (Battleship), "Word Balloon" (Hangman), Billiards, Darts, Five-Card Draw, Blackjack, Backgammon--and about thirty others. And most of the games can be played over WiFi, too.
I've played more Clubhouse Games than anything else since I got my DS Lite just after Christmas.
DodgingCars
04-04-07, 02:39 AM
Clubhouse Games (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clubhouse_Games) is all mini-games, in a way: Card games, board games, parlor games, etc. I play Bowling and Texas Hold'Em the most, but it's got a bunch of other good ones, too: Checkers, Chess, Mahjong, Solitaire, "Grid Attack" (Battleship), "Word Balloon" (Hangman), Billiards, Darts, Five-Card Draw, Blackjack, Backgammon--and about thirty others. And most of the games can be played over WiFi, too.
I've played more Clubhouse Games than anything else since I got my DS Lite just after Christmas.
It's definately on my list. I like quick games. Epic games are nice, but I'm not always in the mood. Tetris DS is good. Puzzle Quest is good (from the demo I played). Warioware is fun.
PixyJunket
04-04-07, 06:59 PM
Argh. One of the imports I bought recently, Devilish, was just announced for a US release! Oh well.. it was only $15 so it's not like I'm getting burned on it. Still, it was a launch game in Japan, it's strange it took so long to come out here.
fujishig
04-04-07, 07:25 PM
Speaking of imports...
I think the play-asia 20% off all in-stock games (not released within the last 30 days) ends tonight. Any import DS (or GBA) games worth getting from the sale?
I'm still contemplating Jump Ultimate Stars, though I still haven't finished Super Stars. I already have the first Bleach game, which is incredible. I ordered:
Super Robot Taisen W
Choushoujuu Mecha MG
and a couple of GBA Bit Generation titles that were still in stock. If there's another good DS game that someone can recommend, I think I'll place another order...
PixyJunket
04-04-07, 07:31 PM
Jump is awesome if you've got friends willing to go in with you. There's Wi-Fi.. but, from what I've heard it's not the most pleasant experience (no fault of the game, it's just the players, surprise surprise).
I order Super Robot Wars W for a friend of mine last month.. he's enjoying it. Legend of Starfy 4 is a simple, yet enjoyable platformer. I honestly can't think of many other worthy DS imports, most of that is coming out here for a change.
For GBA, I recently got Summon Night Swordcraft 3 and Klonoa Star Heroes.. both are awesome. The Tales Narikiri Dungeon games are decent too. Mr. Driller A is probably the best portable Mr. Driller (it's better than the DS one!). Monster Gate 1 and 2 are very simple and fun roguelikes. Hmm.. I know I have more import GBAs though.
fujishig
04-04-07, 07:38 PM
Isn't Summon Night Swordcraft 3 coming out here? I just started playing 2 and love it, though it's not the kind of game I would play through in Japanese.
I remember when the DS driller came out here, many said it had been crippled from its Japanese release, though I don't remember the details.
Thanks for the recommendations, though! It is refreshing not to have to jump through hoops to play import games on the DS, GBA, PSP, and PS3.
darkside
04-04-07, 09:04 PM
Argh. One of the imports I bought recently, Devilish, was just announced for a US release! Oh well.. it was only $15 so it's not like I'm getting burned on it. Still, it was a launch game in Japan, it's strange it took so long to come out here.
The breakout type game right? I might buy this one. Tempted to grab a DS lite rumble pak while the sale is still on at Play Asia, but the thing is still overpriced even with the 20% off.
sdcrym
04-04-07, 09:05 PM
My DS Lite keeps shutting off randomly. Doesn't matter if the batteries are charged up or not. It even happens when the AC adapter is plugged in. Nintendo's sending me a replacement, but I thought it was odd for it to start doing that all of a sudden. Anybody else have any problems with their's?
boobietheclown
04-05-07, 10:51 AM
My DS Lite keeps shutting off randomly. Doesn't matter if the batteries are charged up or not. It even happens when the AC adapter is plugged in. Nintendo's sending me a replacement, but I thought it was odd for it to start doing that all of a sudden. Anybody else have any problems with their's?
I just had mine replaced for the same thing. I think mine is due to a faulty charger. I should no for sure by next week...
DodgingCars
04-05-07, 12:27 PM
I just discovered Advance Wars. Yeah, I know I'm late. What a great game. I definately want to buy this one.
LorenzoL
04-05-07, 08:31 PM
Clubhouse Games (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clubhouse_Games) is all mini-games, in a way: Card games, board games, parlor games, etc. I play Bowling and Texas Hold'Em the most, but it's got a bunch of other good ones, too: Checkers, Chess, Mahjong, Solitaire, "Grid Attack" (Battleship), "Word Balloon" (Hangman), Billiards, Darts, Five-Card Draw, Blackjack, Backgammon--and about thirty others. And most of the games can be played over WiFi, too.
I've played more Clubhouse Games than anything else since I got my DS Lite just after Christmas.
You can't go wrong with the above title. One of the best purchases of the year for me.
PalmerJoss
04-07-07, 01:03 PM
Has anyone played FF Fables: Chocobo Tales? It looked interesting, but I'm generally not a fan of games with deck building as a gameplay element.
slop101
04-09-07, 10:33 PM
Are there any good DS games coming down the pike anytime soon?
I thought the new Zelda was gonna hit in a month or two, but then saw that it's not due 'till October. Damn.
Anywho, I just ran into my very first Nintendo system (pictured below), and it's obviously not the NES, as I had it way back in 1982. But I noticed how it's sorta similar to the DS...
Can anyone point me to a FULL AROUND silicone case? (not covering screens and buttons of course). The ones I've found cover mostly the outside.
Thanks! :)
Demontooth
04-09-07, 11:45 PM
The hinge on my daughter's 3 month old pink DS cracked last night. I called Nintendo this morning and they said that it was cosmetic and it would be $75 to fix it. I call bullshit, they say it will be $50 to fix it. I call bullshit again and they are going to fix it for free. I wasn't expecting the hard time they gave me.
RichC2
04-09-07, 11:59 PM
The hinge on my daughter's 3 month old pink DS cracked last night. I called Nintendo this morning and they said that it was cosmetic and it would be $75 to fix it. I call bullshit, they say it will be $50 to fix it. I call bullshit again and they are going to fix it for free. I wasn't expecting the hard time they gave me.
They're getting a lot of them so it isn't a big surprise, I just did it via their website and didn't have a problem.
Josh H
04-10-07, 01:23 AM
Yeah, the first denied it, then started replacing them with no hassle and now are taking the cosmetic damage line as it seems to happen to nearly every unit eventually and I don't think they've made any design changes so the new units are just as likely to crack.
Mine has the crack as well, but it doesn't bother me at all as it is just cosmetic and doesn't seem to be getting any worse (and others have reported there's never got any worse). I figure it's not worth risking getting a replacement with dead or stuck pixels when my screens are perfect since the crack is harmless. :shrug:
darkside
04-10-07, 08:13 AM
Mine has been cracked for a long time and its never gotten worse. I definitely don't want to send in my DS because it has no bad pixels and no issues with the shoulder buttons. Who knows what kind of unit I may get in return.
Michael Corvin
04-10-07, 08:21 AM
what's the shoulder button issue? Mine appear to be "yellowing" already. :(
darkside
04-10-07, 08:26 AM
what's the shoulder button issue? Mine appear to be "yellowing" already. :(
There are reports of people having one of their shoulder buttons die on them. jediwicz that posts here has had it happen to two of his black DS units. I think one was dead out of the box and his replacement one just had one of them stop working as well. I've read this complaint in other forums as well.
grim_tales
04-10-07, 08:40 AM
Mine look a bit "yellow" as well on my Lite (I have a white one). Oh well.
I've been playing a bit more EBA now and have cleared 7 songs! :) Got C grades on the first 2, ("Walkie Talkie Man" and "Makes No Difference") but still cant get through them without making any mistakes - GRRR :mad:. "September" is the song I have left, "YMCA" was tough but cleared it in the end, for some reason I think "In The Navy" would of been a better song for that level.
Whoever the band are Nintendo have, theyre doing a pretty good job IMO with the cover versions :)
Demontooth
04-10-07, 11:21 AM
Yeah, the first denied it, then started replacing them with no hassle and now are taking the cosmetic damage line as it seems to happen to nearly every unit eventually and I don't think they've made any design changes so the new units are just as likely to crack.
Mine has the crack as well, but it doesn't bother me at all as it is just cosmetic and doesn't seem to be getting any worse (and others have reported there's never got any worse). I figure it's not worth risking getting a replacement with dead or stuck pixels when my screens are perfect since the crack is harmless. :shrug:
It's more like a break than a crack. It broke clean in half.
Josh H
04-10-07, 12:05 PM
It's more like a break than a crack. It broke clean in half.
Yeah, mine to and everyone elses. :D
It is just cosmetic though and won't get worse, so it's just a matter of how much it bothers you on whether to get it replaced or not.
slop101
04-10-07, 12:42 PM
Does this crack happen on black ones too?
Mine is black and hasn't cracked yet, and all the pictures I've seen are of white ones that have cracked.
bigsoos
04-10-07, 02:37 PM
Just got the DS Lite (black) and Trauma Center last night, good times.
Just waiting to sink my teeth into FF 6 now. Brain Age a good buy?
Michael Corvin
04-10-07, 02:47 PM
Just waiting to sink my teeth into FF 6 now. Brain Age a good buy?
If you like Sudoku or if you had any interest in learning.
KurrptSenate
04-10-07, 03:17 PM
yea, brain age is cool for a while, but the novelty wears off, and you lose interest all of a sudden...
before you know it, months have elapsed and you wonder why you still have the game
I'd rather play a demanding puzzle game.
DodgingCars
04-10-07, 04:35 PM
That happened to me with Brain Age as well.. After I plateaued I stopped playing. I still plan on keeping it though because I'm sure I'll revisit it and It does have Sodoku, which makes it worth keeping.
KurrptSenate
04-10-07, 04:39 PM
actually, I think the game gave me a complex....
that stupid asain hated the way I said "blue". Really got to me :lol:
xmiyux
04-10-07, 04:39 PM
I'd rather play a demanding puzzle game.
That is why the liquid crack that is Puzzle Quest is a wonderful wonderful title.
PalmerJoss
04-10-07, 07:23 PM
I still play Brain Age, but I rarely do the daily training. Rather, I do the Sudoku puzzles as they are such a great time-waster.
Demontooth
04-10-07, 08:57 PM
Yeah, mine to and everyone elses. :D
It is just cosmetic though and won't get worse, so it's just a matter of how much it bothers you on whether to get it replaced or not.
This one is more than cosmetic, it's either open all the way or closed, there isn't any resistance left in the hinge.
pinata242
04-10-07, 09:08 PM
Anybody see this announcement yet? Namco Museum for DS - http://www.dsfanboy.com/2007/04/10/namco-bringing-compilation-title-to-the-ds-this-summer/
However, check out the game list
* Pac-Man
* Pac-Man Vs.
* Galaga
* Xevious
* Dig Dug II
* Galaxian
* Mappy
* Tower of Druaga
-pray- for online.
fujishig
04-10-07, 09:09 PM
My wife is currently hooked on Club House Games.
I'm playing through import Chou Soujuu Mecha MG. I don't understand a word of it, and I hate the character designs, but the mechs are awesome. Reminds me of RAD a lot. You pretty much move around with the pad, but each robot has different touch screen controls to move the arms, transform, etc. I know it's been out for a while, but I love this game.
darkside
04-10-07, 09:10 PM
Love Pac Man Vs. This could be awesome on the DS.
Josh H
04-10-07, 10:00 PM
This one is more than cosmetic, it's either open all the way or closed, there isn't any resistance left in the hinge.
Ah. that's not just the normal hinge crack problem then. With it one side of the hinge is cracked in half on the back, but it works completely normal.
tanman
04-11-07, 01:14 AM
That is kinda good on the namco museum as between the Pacman collection and the Namco collection on the GBA I put in many many hours. I just don't understand why they can't put all of them on one giant collection. Why piece meal everything? Better yet just give me Pacman, Ms. Pacman, Galaga, and Pacman reworked (or whatever it's called) and I will be happy. Pacman Vs. Is an awesome addition though. I would love a version to be played on the Wii as well.
MWB
04-11-07, 01:47 AM
That is kinda good on the namco museum as between the Pacman collection and the Namco collection on the GBA I put in many many hours. I just don't understand why they can't put all of them on one giant collection. Why piece meal everything? Better yet just give me Pacman, Ms. Pacman, Galaga, and Pacman reworked (or whatever it's called) and I will be happy.
Obviously, they're holding back some of the big guns, to give us a reason to buy Namco Museum DS 2 a year from now. Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Rally X, Pole Position, Pole Position II, Rolling Thunder, etc.
Still though, cool news. I was wondering when we'd get a Namco comp on the DS. Have to wonder how the vertically-oriented games are gonna work, though. . .
Goldberg74
04-11-07, 06:29 AM
Love Pac Man Vs. This could be awesome on the DS.
My kids love playing PacMac Vs.
On the DS it would be so much better... especially if you can play on one card.
PixyJunket
04-11-07, 08:37 AM
PAC-MAN VS! TOWER OF DRUAGA!
Sold!
fujishig
04-11-07, 05:13 PM
I just started back up on Elite Beat Agents as well... I've been cruising along, but this ninja level with "Canned Heat" is killing me, even on normal. Any advice?
GatorDeb
04-11-07, 10:21 PM
Ok everyone RUN and buy Puzzle Quest. AWESOME game. AWESOME.
darkside
04-11-07, 11:45 PM
Does Puzzle Quest ever end? I'm enjoying the game, but there seems to be no end to the quests.
xmiyux
04-12-07, 08:05 AM
Well you can only level up to 50 (from what i have been told) so hopefully the quests eventually end.
I also have been a junkie for the game for a little while now. I have a lvl 26 mage riding a level 10 griffin. :lol:
darkside
04-12-07, 08:31 AM
I'm at level 49 now and on the quests to stop Lord Bane so hopefully I'm getting close. I've also been going through and capturing every monster I can. Some of the spells are a bitch to unlock though.
Oh well, still the best game I have played this year. I will probably be in for the Sci-Fi version they are doing next.
xmiyux
04-12-07, 09:07 AM
I've also been going through and capturing every monster I can. Some of the spells are a bitch to unlock though.
Oh well, still the best game I have played this year. I will probably be in for the Sci-Fi version they are doing next.
I agree - an incredibly fun game and i'm anxiously awaiting the space one.
Capturing the monsters is the only thing i have cheated and looked at guides for - trying to solve the capture puzzle where there is only one correct solution is completely not fun.
I still have to unlock some of the spells that i have captured (the harpy charm for instance). 19 scrolls is ridiculous to try to get.
Buy: