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04-27-05, 09:18 AM
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5th game ever to get 40/40 in Famitsu is...
As mentioned by vd0man in the upcoming DS game thread, I thought this news deserves its own thread. It's not every day a game gets 40/40 in Famitsu. I'm told by Pixy this only handheld game ever to get the distinction.
April 26, 2005
by: Chris Playo
Thats right, Nintendo's latest DS venture receives a perfect score from the prestigious Japanese magazine Famitsu.
This weeks edition of Famitsu, a highly regarded Japanese gaming publication, brought with it exciting news for fans of the DS. Nintendo's first party simulation title, Nintendogs was given a perfect score, 40 out of 40 from the typically conservative magazine. The list of games given an overall score of 40 is comprised of some of the most regarded games in history. The DS title joins the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Vagrant Story, and Soul Calibur.
It should be interesting to see how the American public reacts to this game. The game has already proven to be a huge hit in Japan, as the title ranked among the top selling games of the past week. Nintendo is indeed planning on releasing the game in North America, but it has not yet been revealed how it will be altered. Most likely the company will offer the title in three different iterations covering popular American canines. It is hard to imagine this title reaching American shores without a version including a Golden Retriever. Check below for the latest scores from Famitsu:
Nintendogs (NDS, Nintendo): 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 - (40/40)
Forza Motorsport (Xbox, Microsoft): 8 / 7 / 7 / 9 - (31/40)
Eien no Aseria: Kono Daichi no Hate de (PS2, Nippon Ichi): 7 / 6 / 6 / 6 - (25/40)
Magical Tale: Chitchana Mahoutsukai (PS2, Princess Soft): 6 / 6 / 6 / 5 - (23/40)
by: Chris Playo
Thats right, Nintendo's latest DS venture receives a perfect score from the prestigious Japanese magazine Famitsu.
This weeks edition of Famitsu, a highly regarded Japanese gaming publication, brought with it exciting news for fans of the DS. Nintendo's first party simulation title, Nintendogs was given a perfect score, 40 out of 40 from the typically conservative magazine. The list of games given an overall score of 40 is comprised of some of the most regarded games in history. The DS title joins the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Vagrant Story, and Soul Calibur.
It should be interesting to see how the American public reacts to this game. The game has already proven to be a huge hit in Japan, as the title ranked among the top selling games of the past week. Nintendo is indeed planning on releasing the game in North America, but it has not yet been revealed how it will be altered. Most likely the company will offer the title in three different iterations covering popular American canines. It is hard to imagine this title reaching American shores without a version including a Golden Retriever. Check below for the latest scores from Famitsu:
Nintendogs (NDS, Nintendo): 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 - (40/40)
Forza Motorsport (Xbox, Microsoft): 8 / 7 / 7 / 9 - (31/40)
Eien no Aseria: Kono Daichi no Hate de (PS2, Nippon Ichi): 7 / 6 / 6 / 6 - (25/40)
Magical Tale: Chitchana Mahoutsukai (PS2, Princess Soft): 6 / 6 / 6 / 5 - (23/40)
As some of you know from other threads I have been on the fence about the DS, but was highly looking forward to seeing Nintendogs in action. Well, I think this makes up my mind, now I just need to make some money. (damn grad school).
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I'm curious to know what the other games are that Famitsu gave perfect scores to.
Edit:
Soul Caliber
Zelda 64
Wind Walker
Vagrant Story
Edit: I can't read.
Edit:
Soul Caliber
Zelda 64
Wind Walker
Vagrant Story
Edit: I can't read.
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04-27-05, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by joshd2012
I'm curious to know what the other games are that Famitsu gave perfect scores to.
Edit:
Soul Caliber
Zelda 64
Wind Walker
Edit:
Soul Caliber
Zelda 64
Wind Walker
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04-27-05, 09:36 AM
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Soul Calibur
Vagrant Story
Zelda: Wind Waker
Nintendogs
This is pretty big, at least in Japan. Famitsu is a really well respected magazine.
Soul Calibur
Vagrant Story
Zelda: Wind Waker
Nintendogs
This is pretty big, at least in Japan. Famitsu is a really well respected magazine.
04-27-05, 10:24 AM
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Just for S&G, here are the scores GameSpot gave the other four games:
Zelda: OoT - 10
Soul Caliber - 10
Zelda: WW - 9.3
Vagrant Story - 9.6
They also had Tony Hawk 3 and Chrono Cross as perfect scores.
Zelda: OoT - 10
Soul Caliber - 10
Zelda: WW - 9.3
Vagrant Story - 9.6
They also had Tony Hawk 3 and Chrono Cross as perfect scores.
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04-27-05, 10:51 AM
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Okay, I know everyone is entitled to an individual opinion, but rating Chrono Cross above Vagrant Story is absurd.. and giving it a perfect score even. Isn't this the game where the character's personalities were defined only by different speech impediments?
04-27-05, 10:54 AM
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What the heck is Nintendogs? Is it a dog simulator? What is a 'party simulator'? Do you walk around and have your dog on your DS try to meet other people's dogs?
04-27-05, 11:01 AM
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Okay, I know everyone is entitled to an individual opinion, but rating Chrono Cross above Vagrant Story is absurd.. and giving it a perfect score even. Isn't this the game where the character's personalities were defined only by different speech impediments?
Still, interesting (but not all too surprising) that 4 out of 5 of the perfect games are Nintendo games. Anyone know what Mario 64 got in Famitsu?
and while I loved Vagrant Story, I still think the battle system was fundamentally flawed and took away from the game. It was fun at first, but that dumb "risk" system or whatever it was made it tedious. Hard to believe they gave it a perfect score. Or maybe I just stink at the game...
04-27-05, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by dtcarson
What the heck is Nintendogs? Is it a dog simulator? What is a 'party simulator'? Do you walk around and have your dog on your DS try to meet other people's dogs?
04-27-05, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by fujishig
Still, interesting (but not all too surprising) that 4 out of 5 of the perfect games are Nintendo games. Anyone know what Mario 64 got in Famitsu?
04-27-05, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
I was wondering this myself. Looks like a run-of-the-mill "virtual pet" type game from the screenshots. What makes it so special as opposed to the zillion other Tamagochi clones?
04-27-05, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by fujishig
Still, interesting (but not all too surprising) that 4 out of 5 of the perfect games are Nintendo games. Anyone know what Mario 64 got in Famitsu?
04-27-05, 11:25 AM
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I think many of us suspected that this game would be pretty good, but it looks like Nintendo really pulled out all the stops to give the dogs advanced AI and make the game fun and addictive to play.
Guess this one is a must buy and I will end up buying two copies since this is also high on my wife's wish list.
Guess this one is a must buy and I will end up buying two copies since this is also high on my wife's wish list.
04-27-05, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by darkside
I think many of us suspected that this game would be pretty good, but it looks like Nintendo really pulled out all the stops to give the dogs advanced AI and make the game fun and addictive to play.
Guess this one is a must buy and I will end up buying two copies since this is also high on my wife's wish list.
Guess this one is a must buy and I will end up buying two copies since this is also high on my wife's wish list.
04-27-05, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fujishig
Isn't this one of those games (like Pokemon) where there are actually three separate copies of the game, that have different kinds of dogs?
The game uses the stylus pretty well, (check videos on IGN) the dog learns its name and commands. Actually learns, no preset words. So you could have the word "Cupcake" mean laydown etc. This is done through the microphone obviously. And it has been reported that different people voices will still allow the dog to respond, however it "knows" its master voice best.
04-27-05, 12:19 PM
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Will it be like 'Blank and White' where I can beat the crap out of my dog and it will become real mean and eat everyone else/other people's dogs?
04-27-05, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by joshd2012
Will it be like 'Blank and White' where I can beat the crap out of my dog and it will become real mean and eat everyone else/other people's dogs?
04-27-05, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by darkside
If Peter Molyneux designed the game not only could your dog be evil, but it could be gay as well. Of course the game wouldn't be out till 2007 with most of the key features missing.
04-27-05, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by darkside
If Peter Molyneux designed the game not only could your dog be evil, but it could be gay as well. Of course the game wouldn't be out till 2007 with most of the key features missing.
1) I can make my dog extremely large and cruel.
2) I link up wirelessly and have my dog eat your dog and crap on your lawn.
You hear me Nintendo? I will purchase your DS when you make this game.
04-27-05, 01:41 PM
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I already have pets. I don't get why I would rather want to play with imaginary pets on a DS instead of just playing with my real life pets. This seems cultural to me as I'm sure a lot of people in Japan cannot own pets because they live in an apartment.
04-27-05, 01:58 PM
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I've never got the appeal of virtual pet games either (or any sims type games in general).
But they're huge in Japan and a few have done pretty well here. I guess with Nintendo's younger demographic it will appeal to kids here who's parents won't let them have pets, and people living in apartments etc.
But they're huge in Japan and a few have done pretty well here. I guess with Nintendo's younger demographic it will appeal to kids here who's parents won't let them have pets, and people living in apartments etc.