Sno Posted April 7, 2014 I'm curious, in what sense was FEA not what you expected? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibs Posted April 7, 2014 It's not a JRPG for one thing! I want several 3DS games, but they are never on sale and I'm trying not to spend so much on video games these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merus Posted April 7, 2014 Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright is apparently just what the doctor ordered, in that it's a Phoenix Wright game where the investigation portions are polished and interesting, and the Layton portions don't pretend to be a Sherlock Holmes mystery. Things are straight-up supernatural, magic exists, and it has rules that Phoenix can cite in court. Like most recent Phoenix Wright games there's a gimmick - specifically, the witnesses are now a mob, and you have to play them off against each other on occasion, but it's always obvious when you're supposed to do this. Like the other gimmicks, it's a cute way to involve the themes but the cross-examination mechanic really doesn't need a lot as it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaputt Posted April 7, 2014 I'm curious, in what sense was FEA not what you expected? I think it's my fault mostly. The game had some really solid mechanics, I loved some battles and etc., but I was wrong by thinking this would be similar to Persona 4 in terms of character development. I think my expectations were too high regarding the story, I wasn't too involved by it, by any of the characters. And while I really enjoyed the gameplay, I felt a bit tired by the end because of the huge and long battles. I don't know, I think I'm getting old and enjoying shorter games more than I thought I would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belasco Posted April 8, 2014 Luigi's Mansion is so great. I played it last summer during downtime while camping. I have no idea why nature made the game better, but it did. Play that game in the woods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeusthecat Posted April 10, 2014 WHAT IS HAPPENING?! That might be the most awesome video Nintendo has ever put out. I'm sold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenetic Pony Posted April 10, 2014 I think I might finally buy a 3DS. Pokemon, Ocarina 3d, A Link Between Worlds, Animal Crossing, and now the new Smash Bros without having to buy a Wii-U. My main problem is, local multiplayer is kinda what makes Smash Bros, well, Smash Bros. Who knows maybe it'll be another Brawl and I won't care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegan Posted April 10, 2014 I am immediately sold on Tomodachi Life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merus Posted April 11, 2014 I'm bothered by the 90's era voice synthesising. We can do a lot better these days, Nintendo. I have a nice Australian lady trapped in my phone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaputt Posted April 11, 2014 Fuck, I had zero interest in this tomodachi thing, but this video is just too glorious to ignore. Now I need to buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted April 11, 2014 I feel like the video most likely eclipses the actual fun of the game by far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griddlelol Posted April 11, 2014 I am immediately sold on Tomodachi Life. Is...is that Reggie?! I never knew he was so ripped, but I always expected as much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hermie Posted April 11, 2014 Is...is that Reggie?! I never knew he was so ripped, but I always expected as much. His body, as they say, is ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BagelMage Posted April 15, 2014 Looking for recommendations on my next big time sink. Already played fire emblem, zelda, and animal crossing, currently going through Bravely Default and loving it. Looked at Rune Factory 4, maybe mario golf when that releases, anything else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griddlelol Posted April 15, 2014 Not a huge game, but Pushmo is good. Ghost recon is pretty decent if you like TBS games. The new Pokemon is worth a shot too! I'm sure there's more great games, but that's all I can think of off the top of my head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BagelMage Posted April 15, 2014 I completely forgot about pokemon somehow haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merus Posted April 15, 2014 Layton vs Phoenix Wright is pretty good, too, although if they somehow explain away all this supernatural stuff like the Layton games enjoy doing I'm going to be pretty annoyed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegan Posted April 15, 2014 Pokémon and Super Mario 3D Land were the two biggest 3DS games for me that aren't on your list. I want to recommend Paper Mario since there's a lot of RPGs on that list, but it's not nearly as good as classic Paper Mario. Layton vs Phoenix Wright is pretty good, too, although if they somehow explain away all this supernatural stuff like the Layton games enjoy doing I'm going to be pretty annoyed. The best part of the Layton games is that the reasonable explanation is always somehow even less believable than magic. "We built a complete replica of London and hidden underneath the real London, populated with thousands of actors who never break character." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewar Posted April 15, 2014 So, who's getting Tomodachi Life? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merus Posted April 15, 2014 The best part of the Layton games is that the reasonable explanation is always somehow even less believable than magic. "We spoiled one of the Layton games." I guess our mileage may vary because that very example was what made me quit the series. I understand the fourth one had an RPG? Don't give a shit, not falling for it again. The movie was just as bad; we had a video game movie night and watched Advent Children, the Layton movie and the Phoenix Wright adaptation, and the Phoenix Wright one was the only one we thought was half-decent. Goofy as hell, yes, but it was still fun. (Also guys my version has the UK voice actor for Luke who can actually do a convincing and appealing kid voice, it's rad) Advent Children was garbage. So, so bad. Not even the fun kind of bad, where you wonder where the fuck it's going to stumble next. No, there'll probably be pointless, weightless swordfighting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted April 16, 2014 I recently rewatched Advent Children because I vaguely recalled enjoying it when it came out. It was horrendous. A tedious slog filled with nonsensival exposition and pointless, drawn-out action. I actually enjoyed watching the Layton film but of the three, faults and all, Phoenix Wright is at least the most entertaining (even if I wouldn't call it a good movie, it's a bit too soulless for that). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Leego Posted April 30, 2014 Mario Golf: World Tour. Reviews are fair to good. Quite interested in it. May perch it this week. The season pass feels a bit ... uncharacteristic, especially after New Leaf, but it's Mario Golf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusbyBerkeley Posted May 1, 2014 Mario Golf: World Tour. Reviews are fair to good. Quite interested in it. May perch it this week. The season pass feels a bit ... uncharacteristic, especially after New Leaf, but it's Mario Golf. I'm eyeing the heck out of Mario Golf. The season pass thing is weird, but it adds a TON of new stuff, and the game is only $30 retail anyway, so it's not that bad. The online tourneys seem like they could be really fun and keep me hooked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites