Posted April 1, 2012 Very good reviews as usual, S.C.G. I like how you really describe the games and what it feels like to play them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 1, 2012 This isn't an April Fool btw, VC Weekly is finally up to date again... VCW #199 Four games this week, I swear Sega loves to dump a load of games on us at once on purpose (I know one was courtesy of Capcom) I still remember back in the early days when one week there were five Megadrive games to cover, it was just as well that I'd played them all before. Anyway... with it being another milestone next week I'm wondering what game(s) will make an appearance for #200 I'm hoping for something suitably epic but we shall see, either way Game On! : peace: Oh yeah and next weeks VC Weekly will be the last that I write... :P Now that's definitely an April Fool! Thanks for taking away my headache Only to give me a Migraine That was one of the better April fool's I've seen in a while. Very good reviews as usual, S.C.G. I like how you really describe the games and what it feels like to play them. You're welcome and thank you both for your comments, I do try my best when reviewing for VC Weekly though it can be challenging when I deliberately limit myself to five paragraphs per review... also while I do try and make an effort to play titles that I'm unfamiliar with I must admit that certain titles are reviewed from memory, Sonic Triple Trouble definitely was as I've played that before on a collection. Which titles are you hoping for to come to the 3DS VC? On the Game Gear front I'm actually hoping for Panzer Dragoon Mini plus the Phantasy Star adventure/text games but that would mainly be to satisfy my curiosity :p the former I have actually played very briefly but as for the Phantasy Star games, I really enjoy the series so it would be nice to have a more 'complete' collection even if only a virtual one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 1, 2012 Which titles are you hoping for to come to the 3DS VC? My type of question! Let's See! (Not in order) Pokemon: Yellow, Crystal, TCG. LOZ: Oracle of Seasons/Ages Super Mario World MGS: Ghost Babel Donkey Kong: Country Donkey Kong Land 1,2 & 3 Wario Land 2 & 3 Shantae Dragon Quest I,II & III Kirby's Dream Land: 2 And a whole lot more that I've forgotten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 1, 2012 I too would love to see Shantae appear on the 3DS VC as that's one game I haven't played but really feel like I should have, just like the superb sequel available on DSi ware... the only thing stopping me from getting that is not having played the original. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 1, 2012 This isn't an April Fool btw, VC Weekly is finally up to date again... Glad to see you have the same opinion of Triple Trouble as I do. That last level sure was a pain though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 1, 2012 Careful, if you mention Shantae three times, you'll summon Grazza. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 1, 2012 Which titles are you hoping for to come to the 3DS VC? Game Boy/GB Color Shantae Dragon Warrior (Dragon Quest) I, II and III Zelda: Oracle of Ages Zelda: Oracle of Seasons Game Gear Not sure about the Game Gear, to be honest. I'm tempted by how good the emulation is, but I didn't own one and am pretty unfamiliar with the catalogue. Not dismissing it, but maybe I'll try it when I'm at a loose end - probably sooner than I think as the list of games is making me nostalgic. I'll likely get all the games I used to read about in Sega Pro. Game Boy Advance Super Mario World Metroid: Zero Mission Metroid Fusion (just so it's available) Double Dragon Advance Ninja Five-O ...And that's about all I can think of for now, but I really hope they put the GBA on the Virtual Console sooner or later. I find it curious they've put the NES on before the GBA, but also wonder if we'll get the SNES and N64 too. The 3DS may not be able to emulate the latter, but in terms of resolution they'd both be a good fit. I too would love to see Shantae appear on the 3DS VC as that's one game I haven't played but really feel like I should have, just like the superb sequel available on DSi ware... the only thing stopping me from getting that is not having played the original. :p S.C.G... I haven't played the original either, but Risky's Revenge is fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 2, 2012 Ninja Five-O How could I forget that! I literally heard nothing and saw nothing at all about this game, The first time I played it was a year after its release in school on my friends GBA, gosh I loved it. and on Metroid: Zero Mission... I hadn't played more than 2/3 hours I think, and well I think I lost the cart... THIS GAME IS A MUST! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 2, 2012 Hmm well it would seem that VC Weekly #200 won't be happening for a good week and a half because if the latest Nintendo Download bulletin is to be believed then we have one new piece of 3DS Ware and that's pretty much it... http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/04/nintendo_download_5th_april_2012_europe The fact that the piece of 3DS Ware is ThruSpace: Potzol's Puzzle helps to ease the pain a little but I'm not sure about the £5.40/€6 pricetag... wasn't Pullblox cheaper afterall? Anyway, should still be awesome and at least they didn't do a Dillon's Rolling Western on us at any rate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) VC Weekly #200 won't be happening for a good week and a half *Puts balloons & pary poppers away* The fact that the piece of 3DS Ware is ThruSpace: Potzol's Puzzle helps to ease the pain a little but I'm not sure about the £5.40/€6 pricetag... wasn't Pullblox cheaper afterall? Nah, they're the same price, although the same can't be said about the quality! at this moment in time anyway. Maybe this is just the calm before the storm? or the eShop is going back into hibernation Edited April 2, 2012 by -Dem0- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 2, 2012 Maybe this is just the calm before the storm? or the eShop is going back into hibernation Perhaps... I'm betting on the former as I think this happened when Pullblox came out? Then again I could be wrong... Either way this means I can now dedicate my time to finishing the Kid Icarus: Uprising review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 2, 2012 Which titles are you hoping for to come to the 3DS VC? Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer. Maybe this is just the calm before the storm? or the eShop is going back into hibernation After Rhythm Thief on Thursday, I don't think I'll be buying another retail game until Mario Tennis Open at the end of May, so I do hope Nintendo have kept the likes of Mutant Mudds etc for this small drought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 2, 2012 We've got this too..... "Also, in the 3DS eShop is a Farming Simulator 2012 3D demo. This sounds like a serious Harvest Moon as there doesn't seem to be time to find yourself a wife and have children. You'll be too busy ploughing the fields in what we are told are authentic farming machines." http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/36994/this-weeks-nintendo-downloads/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 3, 2012 "Shining Force: Sword of Hajya and Defenders of Oasis are both approved for sale on 3DS, and should hopefully hit the service later this year." http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/04/shining_force_and_defenders_of_oasis_rated_for_3ds_vc Shining Force & Oasis have both been rated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 3, 2012 http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/04/shining_force_and_defenders_of_oasis_rated_for_3ds_vc Shining Force & Oasis have both been rated. Hell yeah! I'll be downloading those for sure, love me some Shining Force! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 3, 2012 Hell yeah! I'll be downloading those for sure, love me some Shining Force! Indeed. It still hurts that we didn't get the other 2 parts from Shining force III over here in the western world. The first part was freaking awesome. : peace: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 3, 2012 Shining force for Game Gear? Could be interesting, as it's not included on Sega MegaDrive Ultimate Collection. Fun games, they are, altough not completely my cup of tea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 3, 2012 I wonder if the Oasis game is related to Beyond Oasis and its sequel? They were called Story of Thor over here - I loved the 2nd one, which was on the Saturn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 3, 2012 I've played Story of Thor but i've never heard of this Oasis game. Here's a quick video review of it. I couldn't listen to it as i'm at work, but it looks very old school and right up my alley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 3, 2012 OK, thanks. Doesn't seem greatly related, but it's a coincidence that both series are by Sega. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 3, 2012 Is that Zordon's father who's narrating the story at the start of the video? jokes aside it looks alright, but I'd rather hold out for other VC titles, having said that I don't know when this will be released. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) SpeedThru: Potzol's Puzzle £5.40 Part of Nintendolife Review "Thankfully, while the WiiWare game was a bit basic in terms of presentation, things have been spiced up a little here. No more dull white corridors and single colour blocks: the whole game has an aztec theme, with levels all taking place in jungles, caves, temples and more, and the blocks bearing intricate animal motifs. There's also a bit of a story, which isn't particularly interesting or original, but at least it's something." 8/10 Full Review: http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/eshop/speedthru_potzols_puzzle --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Across the 'Pond' in NA, this week they're getting: "Colors! 3D (Collecting Smiles, $6.99) — A much-anticipated release for 3DS, this 3D art software was supposed to land late last year but was held back." Edited April 5, 2012 by -Dem0- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 6, 2012 'Colors! 3D' is getting some really positive review/impressions. Now it's IGN's turn, with their review: "With plenty of options, great tutorials and an easy-to-master interface, Colors! 3D is the 3D painting application 3DS owners have been waiting for. The ability to paint with friends and post your creations to an online gallery only further flesh out the experience. If you have even a passing interest in drawing, or just want an app that will let you doodle in 3D, look no further." 9/10 http://uk.ds.ign.com/articles/122/1222445p1.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
