Wii-U thoughts so far

[ZenErik]

Here's the problem, if you sell it now then a few years down the line you're going to be thinking of buying one again. Just keep the one you've got and save the hassle.

That is most definitely a possibility. But I find myself pretty much only playing fighters, shmups, Project DIVA, and Child of Eden on home consoles, for the most part. JRPGs I have a tough time playing at home. Portables do a lot better for me w/ JRPGs. The Wii U is not likely to ever be the console to have for fighters or shmups. PS4 will most definitely have next gen fighters. Which system will have next gen shmups, if any, remains to be seen.

Either way, I plan to give Wind Waker HD a shot before selling. If I love it, then I will definitely not sell the Wii U. If I don't like it, I may very well sell the Wii U.

[EvilRyu2099]

I'm assuming PC will be the next gen Shmup format of choice with the way it's going..

[Reprise]

Nintendo Wii U sales up 685%

Nintendo has not been having an easy time of it so far this year but the latest reports from the UK may offer some comfort, with sales of the Wii U jumping 685 per cent in the last week.

The reports (via gaming site MCV) suggest that the boost is due to the release of the HD remake of Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker.

The title was originally released for the GameCube more than a decade ago but its cel-shaded art-style has proven to have enduring appeal, with 'Wind Waker HD' entering the all-format gaming charts at the number 4 spot this week.

"We have long believed that software sells hardware and it's great to see that reaffirmed this week with an uplift of Wii U hardware sales to coincide with the launch of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD," said James Honeywell , Nintendo’s head of consumer marketing in the UK.

This has long been Nintendo’s message regarding poor sales of the Wii U. Although the eight-generation console shifted just 160,000 units between April and June this year (leading to Asda, the UK’s second largest retailer, removing the hardware from stores) this can be blamed, at least partly, on a dearth of titles utilising the company’s beloved franchises.

Nintendo’s familiar characters certainly still have the power to attract gamers, as the recent global launch of the latest games in the Pokémon franchise shows: Pokémon X & Y (the first titles in the series to be rendered in full 3D) entered the UK charts in third and fourth place this week, whilst in Japan they games have sold out after pre-orders of 1.26 million.

The release of X & Y also coincides with the launch of the 2DS: Nintendo’s surprising decision to create an entry-level handheld gaming device, stripping the 3DS of both its 3D capacity and its hinge.

Although the ‘slice of cake’ form factor took many by surprise, the 2DS might prove to be a winner with younger generations. The 3D technology on the 3DS never wowed critics and Nintendo even had to warn gamers under seven not to use the console because of it.

By dropping the 3D tech, the breakable hinge, the price of the console, and then adding the latest Pokémon titles into the mix the 2DS has become a very attractive package, and will likely experience a similar spike in sales ahead of Christmas.

However, it should be remembered that these estimations are relative, and whilst a 685 per cent sales bump is an appealing figure, Nintendo has yet to release details of exactly how many consoles are being sold.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style ... 78783.html

[ZenErik]

Price drop boosted sales more than WW HD is my guess.

Anyway, thinking of selling my Wii U still. Started playing WW HD last night. If I like it enough I'll keep the system. If not, away with it.

[Reprise]

Anyone got Sonic Lost World? I just started it now and first impressions aren't great. I've only done zone 1, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, but I find the level design confusing, which coupled with the controls, makes for clumsy gameplay. Maybe I just suck at it though

[ZenErik]

It's out? I assume you're not in the US?

[RyaNtheSlayA]

Anyone got Sonic Lost World? I just started it now and first impressions aren't great. I've only done zone 1, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, but I find the level design confusing, which coupled with the controls, makes for clumsy gameplay. Maybe I just suck at it though

It's not out in the USA yet so nope. I watched some of a speed run a guy did last night (took him 7 hours as I remember) and it looked really really fun. So I don't know. I think the controls might take a bit of getting used to. He seemed to have no problem with them when I started watching.

[Reprise]

It's not out in the US yet? I'm from the UK and release here is tomorrow. Got it today, because I know which online retailers to use in order to get it early

I loved Colors and Generations, so I hoped this would be just as good or even better, especially as it looked so amazing.

Lost World has really changed up the gameplay though, so maybe it just takes some getting used to, as you say. I only loaded it up half an hour ago and, as I said, I've only played through zone 1 so far. I died like 3 or 4 times though, which is a rarity for me playing Sonic games (at least on the first few stages), because the levels are confusing and the controls felt awkward. I'm still hopeful though. I probably just need to get used to the changes.

Edit: Ok, I just unlocked a NiGHTS inspired level. Changed my mind, this game is AWESOME!

[ZeroAX]

It's not out in the US yet? I'm from the UK and release here is tomorrow. Got it today, because I know which online retailers to use in order to get it early

Which ones?

Edit: Ok, I just unlocked a NiGHTS inspired level. Changed my mind, this game is AWESOME!

Let us know if there are any levels DIRECTLY inspired/referencing old Sonic Mega Drive games.

[RyaNtheSlayA]

Yeah, it's not out until the 29th here. I plan on that being my birthday present.