TheMoon
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And you'd be correct. Even the Smash series itself doesn't have any quality problems except for some occasionally sloppy paintjobs on characters with very complex details.
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Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash Announced (3DS, October, side-scroller, Amiibo bundle available)
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And you'd be correct. Even the Smash series itself doesn't have any quality problems except for some occasionally sloppy paintjobs on characters with very complex details.
TheMoon
Member
The game/amiibo isn't due until Fall.
Mockingbird
Member
It's because the first Chibo-Robo game Bandai was originally funding and was going to publish before the project got dropped. Nintendo picked it up later and I guess now it's a jointly owned IP?
I think all Chibi-Robo games have the Namco-Bandai copyright.
This looks really fun, I LOVE grappler based platformers.
It's not really at all what I want out of the series though. The reaon I love the original is because of all the charactesr that you interact with and how they change as the game progresses, as well as the exploration. The past few games have stripped both, and consequently felt like hollow shells.
It's not really at all what I want out of the series though. The reaon I love the original is because of all the charactesr that you interact with and how they change as the game progresses, as well as the exploration. The past few games have stripped both, and consequently felt like hollow shells.
tim_pkmn89
Member
I could see an amiibo+eShop code bundle doing well.
It's Reyn Time!
Member
So yeah, they're sold out.
It's Reyn Time!
Member
It's a shame, they obviously want the character to succeed as they keep altering the games and trying different things but they got it right the first time.
Shadoron
Member
This is absolutely correct. Its times like this I wish I knew Japanese so I could blow up Nintendo of Japan's twitter account. The first game was stellar, turning Chibi Robo into another platformer isn't the right move.
I will import the Chibi Amiibo if I have to...
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Wow, I didn't really think Chibi Robo would ever come back tbh. I guess there was that Photo eshop game but I was thinking retail release
Maintenance
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Joeshabadoo
Member
im with ya. We sure that this is what Skip has been developing?
It never really left. He's had 5 games now since the first one 10 years ago (happy 10th anniversary Chibi Robo!), though I guess when one was a small Walmart exclusive, one of those games was Japan only, and one was a smaller digital game, it would feel like it's been gone a long time.
Hopefully this one gets a proper release worldwide.
ShadowElliot
Banned
I noticed in the trailer that it didn't mention the DS sequel to the GameCube game. Only the original and Park Patrol.
While I'm glad we're getting more Chibi-Robo, I hope there's more than just jump and whip.
While I'm glad we're getting more Chibi-Robo, I hope there's more than just jump and whip.
I think I've started to hate Nintendo.
1st reaction: Yey! Love Chibi Robo, love that amiibo! =D
Then...
1) Oh god this game can be JP only;
2) So it will be this amiibo;
3) If they launch Chibi Robo amiibo in US, it will be impossible to buy =(
Ok, you can say that I'm exaggerating, but I should be excited from these awesome news, but NoA is such a mess that I can't even dream to buy these fucking PRODUCTS because, well, NoA.
(Oh, and I live in Brazil, so "import" is also what I would actually have to do to buy amiibo and stuff, but if it's impossible even for who lives in USA...)
1st reaction: Yey! Love Chibi Robo, love that amiibo! =D
Then...
1) Oh god this game can be JP only;
2) So it will be this amiibo;
3) If they launch Chibi Robo amiibo in US, it will be impossible to buy =(
Ok, you can say that I'm exaggerating, but I should be excited from these awesome news, but NoA is such a mess that I can't even dream to buy these fucking PRODUCTS because, well, NoA.
(Oh, and I live in Brazil, so "import" is also what I would actually have to do to buy amiibo and stuff, but if it's impossible even for who lives in USA...)
Best part of the new game? A MUCH better logo design for the series.
Compare this
to this
It's superb. Nintendo has really been killing it lately with their franchise logo redesigns.
I'm not getting the game since I have no 3DS, but that amiibo is MINE.
Compare this
to this
It's superb. Nintendo has really been killing it lately with their franchise logo redesigns.
I'm not getting the game since I have no 3DS, but that amiibo is MINE.
TheMoon
Member
It's a Chibi Robo game so yea, who else?
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
I've never really had interest in Chibi Robo, but that amiibo is pretty damn nice!
CrimsonFist
Member
Releasing in NA in October, and the amiibo available in a bundle pack, and EU in November
confirmed in the Micro direct and here: https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/605378340262932480
confirmed in the Micro direct and here: https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/605378340262932480
SerTapTap
Member
Great box. Hope the US gets the same, they'll obviously be pushing the amiibo
...oh that's the US box. Yay!
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
I'm a big Chibi Robo fan and this looks pretty rough. Boring premise, boxy levels, genre we don't really need more of on the platform. I guess this is what they have to do to keep the character/franchise alive.
That's awesome. Thanks for the info. I just hope it's a full game and that the mechanics are easier to grasp than Umihara Kawase in terms of the zipline.
ETA:
I truly hope this does not mean some of the in-game collectibles are exclusive to the amiibo. I would hope not. I would have to think they won't do that.
It doesn't really look like it has anything that made Chibi Robo so good.
Ingueferroque
Banned
It's interesting how Bill Trinen announces the Chibi Robo Amiibo with '...and speaking of experiments...' in the Nintendo Direct Micro, I know he was talking about the Amiibo bundle, but I'm treating this release as some sort of experiment by Nintendo to see if the character still has traction. Will vote with my wallet. Might get the Amiibo seperately.
It has Chibi Robo
Localization and amiibo confirmed for NA already, hell yes!
It will be mine. Nothing is going to get in my way. NOTHING.
fredrancour
Member
it's actually just that the less-stylized human faces saw a sizeable quality drop from prototype to production.
Also, apparently the later ones are doing better in that regard, including the marth reprints.
To be fair we've still seen remarkably little of it, but turning it into a platformer certainly doesn't inspire confidence when you fell in love with the first game.
Hours Left
Member
Even though this isn't the exact type of CR game I want, I'm still really happy it's getting a US release, and that amiibo will be mine.
Reading that number physically hurt.
It hurt worse remembering that I was part of the problem; I bought it used after the Wii's launch.
But hey, at least Chibi-Robo!'s going to sell decently for once! ... Maybe this is why Nintendo didn't do anything about the scalper situation? Get people so desperate for Amiibo, then release games bundled with them?
Gah. It sucks knowing that it's working for me. And knowing that I'm going to have to fight for a game from a (Beautiful, mind you!) commercially D-Tier franchise.
Wonder when this will go up for order. Hopefully it's not retailer exclusive.
Mockingbird
Member
Yeah I love the original and was hoping for more of the same. Loved how different it was. Park Patrol I thought was just ok. We never got the sequel =(
I just realized there's no point in me getting this considering Nintendo STILL hasn't released the damn NFC portal thing for the OG 3DS model. Hopefully it actually comes out by then (I heard Japan is getting it in July?) so I can actually get this.
Also wonder if this'll be priced among the lines of $30.
Also wonder if this'll be priced among the lines of $30.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
I'm assuming when Happy designer is out here, so will this game
I still don't understand how Chibi-Robo is a thing that keeps happening.
The series isn't all that popular.
It doesn't even have a niche following that adores it.
People have to beg Nintendo to release some games in the West. Often with little success.
And yet Chibi-Robo keeps getting released with basically nobody asking for it.
Boggles the mind.
The series isn't all that popular.
It doesn't even have a niche following that adores it.
People have to beg Nintendo to release some games in the West. Often with little success.
And yet Chibi-Robo keeps getting released with basically nobody asking for it.
Boggles the mind.
Hours Left
Member
We've only missed one game, and it does have a niche following.
I know a lot of Chibi-Robo! fans, and obviously it does well enough for it to continue on, and the fact that it's getting an amiibo shows that I think Nintendo is committed to the character/IP.
I honestly don't understand it either but I'm not going to complain.
I think it's more likely that Nintendo has recognised that the primary appeal of Amiibo is as "character goods" and that people aren't fussed about the practical functionality of the figures, and this release is an experiment to see if they can use Amiibo to generate more interest in their second/third-string franchises, or as a way to charge full-price for a game that might otherwise be digital-exclusive and/or at a budget price.
Guys, this is why we should not be too obsessed with anything too much here. This is the ending of Drago......... Wut? Xenoblade X doll got Amiibo release??? ALL OF THOSE IS MINE!!!!
Tizoc
Member
iN A good way or a bad way
I've never played Chibi Robo, but will def. give this a chance.
Hours Left
Member
I'd say it more likely the former. It's basically what I was trying to express.
They want to expand the IP's appeal, so they are using the amiibo to draw new people in. It's just too bad that the game isn't really a direct representation of what's so great about the series.
This doesn't include the 3DS amiibo reader, does it?The bundle:
