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Kirby and the Rainbow Curse - Rolling, Painting, Polarizing REVIEW thread
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Necromanti
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Wait, so have "full-fledged" Wii U games always been $40? I thought Nintendo had joined the $60 bandwagon along with everyone else.
Yeah, I second this. I 100%'d it yesterday (sans time trials) and it took me 17 hours to do so. There's still more to do if I so choose.
I'm sorry but listening to this review complain about it's difficulty just reminded me of this:
Kacho
Member
Nope. Just Captain Toad and this AFAIK. I feel like these two games are on the Wii U as a way to justify the gamepad.
CopperPuppy
Member
They've done a couple of "budget" releases now, if you include this with Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and, later this year, Yoshi's Woolly World.
EDIT: You know, I could be wrong about Yoshi's Woolly World. I'm suddenly drawing a blank on references stating that would be another $40 title.
TheSlySoul
Member
That is what bugs me. The game comes out Friday.
We have no right to say it is good or bad.
I will judge when I play it. I honestly liked Captain Toad, but it was way short.
GiantBomb may be right. I agree with Jim giving Mario Kart 7 a 5/10.
I didn't like the game enough to bother 100% it. I was happy getting all stars and beating most of it. Think it was around 8 hours.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Confirmation on Woolly World also being $40? Amazing news if so.
They have joined the $60 price tier, but mostly for their big games. Some games still have gone for $50 or mid-tier games like Rainbow Curse, $40.
OrbitalBeard
Member
No, it hasn't been confirmed or even hinted at. Not sure where he got his info.
That being said, I could see Wooly World being priced at $50, like Tropical Freeze. But that's purely speculation on my part.
Leafhopper
Banned
I'm sorry but listening to this review complain about it's difficulty just reminded me of this:
Lol.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
I'm gonna guess that Yoshi will be 50$ much like Tropical Freeze, a game I would have gladly paid 60$ for. I'm glad that Ninty isn't fixated on the 60$ price tag.
FlashbladeGAF
Member
I'm sorry but listening to this review complain about it's difficulty just reminded me of this:
LMAO
Never seen this
Yep, I rarely if ever pay $60 for a game. I think Persona 5 will be the only one I willingly pay that much for. Even Kingdom Hearts 3 I preordered for $40. So to call their titles "budget titles" and charge $40 is an insult. Should be $20 eshop only, 3 months later a retail release for $30.
The Teachinator
Banned
I played a bit of this at Nintendo World today. It really struck me as a straight up iOS game. I hated that I couldn't look away from the low res screen. I hadn't been following his game but I'm glad I decided to give it a go before actually buying it blind.
I'm not saying it's not worth the money I just don't care for the "mobile" control scheme.
I'm not saying it's not worth the money I just don't care for the "mobile" control scheme.
Hmmm, don't know if this is for me. I love colorful games and it LOOKS good, but I hate, really sincerely, use of touch screen and gyro in games. Hated them in Tearaway, hated them in SM3DW, hated them in Captain Toad, and I'm sure I'll hate them in this.
Probably not for me but I'll wait for GAF impressions.
Probably not for me but I'll wait for GAF impressions.
The last paragraph from Dan Ryckert's review
He isn't knocking it specifically because he thinks it should an iOS game.
InfiniteCombo
Banned
I feel that something like Game & Wario justifies the Gamepad more than Captain Toad. In Captain Toad, only the mine cart levels made me think the Gamepad was necessary. Even then, nothing that couldn't be handled with a second analog stick or with the Wiimote.
Yup, me too. Tropical Freeze and Wind Waker HD at $50 is great. Kirby and Toad at $40 is awesome. But probably the one that takes the cake is Bayo 2 @ $60. Two games worth of great content, for the price of one? Yea.
Dr. Black Jack
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orthodoxy1095
Banned
Well to be fair, you had to snag those games at discounts or price matches. Kingdom Hearts III is a $60 title, and the vast majority of people who buy it will pay $60. Given a price fixed at $60 vs $40, the $40 is technically a budget title.
idk, this might be the only game ever that is a valid argument that it isn't on tablets. It really is pretty much a tablet game
Man only if nintendo sold a premium gamepad with at least 720p screen...
Just wait for the Wii U emulator, then you can play their games with actual good graphics.
Spinosaurus
Member
That's cool, but I'm saying that $40 game was more enjoyable for me than some $60 games out there.
AzureTranquility95
Banned
They did... for only their most major releases. I.E. Smash Bros. Wii-U, Mario games, non-remake Zelda, etc.
Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze was $50... and a damn bargain at that price. Game & Wario was $40. New Super Luigi U was $30 though it was a $20 expansion pak prior. Captain Toad was also $40.
I anticipate Yoshi's Woolly World might be $40-$50, which would be nice. Then again Yoshi's New Island was a full-price 3DS game so I dunno with Nintendo anymore.
idk, this might be the only game ever that is a valid argument that it isn't on tablets. It really is pretty much a tablet game
Man only if nintendo sold a premium gamepad with at least 720p screen...
Would rather my 60fps on such a small screen. I doubt it can both do 60fps and 720p.
TheSlySoul
Member
Oh I agree. Captain Toad beats the heck out of Evolve and AC: Unity.
The new Kirby game seems like a donut: sweet, short, and you wish you had more.
It is a shame my fears seem confirmed that you are stuck with the gamepad.
Giant Bomb's main complaint seems to be that it should have been a 3DS eShop title which I can see a bit.
I'm not disagreeing, just that by having levels devoted to transformation its not too dramatically different than Canvas Curse's powers. Though a number of CC's powers were pretty bland, especially Needle and Stone.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Yeah, probably. And I'm perfectly fine with that.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Or 80$ and come bundled with NintendoOn.
And Upad only from what miyamoto has said. Which is unfortunate.
TheSlySoul
Member
As long as it does not suck, then I will be ok with that.
Completely okay with that because it would be more budgeted around the player base who still enjoy the series but also giving it a chance to grow by having a lower price point.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
Jeez, people are still taking Miyamoto's "episodic" comment out of context.
User 479360
Banned
I'm not surprised by the review score disparity. I've completed the first couple of worlds, and can't say I'm anywhere close to being blown away outside of the visuals.
It's not for everyone.
It's not for everyone.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Damn, that review is GLOWING.
Did you like the first one?
It's the kind of mentality that is going to kill the mid-tier game. Does every game that's not a big AAA endeavour need to be a cheap app? Some people certainly think so.
User 479360
Banned
I never got around to playing it, so this series is new to me.
They could actually price them as mid tier titles for one thing.
Seems like its more of the same, so you probably wouldn't like it either.
I don't really understand your criticism with the sentence. Full-fledged doesn't equate to $60; it equates to being a completely developed idea. It's something that Dan thinks is apparently lacking in Rainbow Curse. They talked about it in the quick look. He said compared to Canvas Curse the game is lacking.
OrbitalBeard
Member
$40 is mid-tier, whether you personally believe so or not.