Wii-U thoughts so far

[ZeroAX]

Is Jim Sterling the guy from Destructoid? Because supposedly that guy gave Sonic Colors a 4.5
I have never played Sonic Colors for Wii but I heard it was a good game.

Edit: yeah he's that guy

I only played the Sonic Colors levels in Sonic Generations, but I could see why someone would give a game like that an average score. I think the whisp powers don't add anything to the gameplay and just break the level design (at least the way they were used in Sonic Gens, and I saw similar complaints about their use in Sonic Lost World)

[Reprise]

The whisp powers are horrendous in Sonic Lost World. They weren't actually too bad in Colours from what I remember. The game felt like it was created well in order to utilise the whisp powers in a well designed manner. In Lost World, however, it feels like they've just been slapped on as an afterthought without any regard for the game's design. I don't even use them.

Edit: I stand corrected. There are parts where you have to use the whisp powers. Meh.

[RyaNtheSlayA]

I hated whisp powers in the Colors levels of Generations so I'm happy that they are (mostly) optional in Lost World.

I'm still getting Lost World. I have to decide for myself. I was hoping we would get a demo but I'm okay taking a bit of a gamble on it. Seems to have ZombiU syndrome.

[Reprise]

I hated whisp powers in the Colors levels of Generations so I'm happy that they are (mostly) optional in Lost World.

I'm still getting Lost World. I have to decide for myself. I was hoping we would get a demo but I'm okay taking a bit of a gamble on it. Seems to have ZombiU syndrome.

I definitely enjoy it. It's growing on me and I'm more used to the controls now. It's a shame Sega let it down with some naff moments and frustrating issues.

I'd still recommend it to anyone who has enjoyed any of the 3D Sonics, as it's certainly better than many of the crappy ones we've had. There are times when it feels it could be the best 3D Sonic yet, but then you move onto a rubbish zone and it lets it down.

Also, the slowed down, more platform orientated style and alternative routes, when working well, should appeal to those who missed those aspects from the old school Sonic games. So yeah, play for yourself and see what you think.

[RCBH928]

as we approach November , is there any news about Wii U sales? is it up, is it down?

[Reprise]

as we approach November , is there any news about Wii U sales? is it up, is it down?

I posted about it a few pages back. Sales are up by 300 percent I think.

[Xeogred]

Wow just realized Lost World was out and it's gotten slammed pretty bad haha. But no matter how many videos I watch it just looks a lot of fun. Guess it'll be cheap whenever I get a Wii U and I'll just get it then.

[Reprise]

Wow just realized Lost World was out and it's gotten slammed pretty bad haha. But no matter how many videos I watch it just looks a lot of fun. Guess it'll be cheap whenever I get a Wii U and I'll just get it then.

It isn't all that bad to be honest. I was majorly put off by the controls at first, but the more you play it, the better it gets. It really is a lot of fun and is way better than most 3D Sonics. It's just not as good as Generations.

[ZeroAX]

as we approach November , is there any news about Wii U sales? is it up, is it down?

I posted about it a few pages back. Sales are up by 300 percent I think.

Link please?

[Reprise]

Link please?

My mistake. It's 685% apparently.

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