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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Yeti on February 02, 2007, 06:25:46 PM

Title: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: Yeti on February 02, 2007, 06:25:46 PM
I just saw a commercial for Diddy Kong Racing DS, I didn't even know that this game was coming out. It looked like just a port, but then I noticed they had Diddy Kong's girlfriend, I don't remember her in the first game. Is that the only change? I imagine they would take out Banjo and Conker since those characters are on the Xbox now.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: demi on February 02, 2007, 07:25:39 PM
It's the same game except with some character swaps (due to legal things i'd imagine), and DS gimmicks, and online play
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 03, 2007, 11:33:46 PM
And custom track editor.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 03, 2007, 11:42:32 PM
PSP wish it had this killer app
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: etiolate on February 04, 2007, 12:49:47 AM
DARKWATER BEACH
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 04, 2007, 10:56:24 AM
I am actually pretty excited for this title.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 04, 2007, 12:27:25 PM
if it were CTR -- y'know, a GOOD mascot kart racer -- i might be excited
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 04, 2007, 12:30:43 PM
DKR is leagues ahead of CTR and you know it.  DKR is THE shit.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 04, 2007, 12:48:07 PM
CTR is what DKR *would* be if it were competently designed, directed, and programmed.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 04, 2007, 01:18:40 PM
I read CTR would be DKR if it were competently designed, directed and programmed.  And you're right.  You're like the lone CTR fan too.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 04, 2007, 01:19:47 PM
no way. MAF will back me on this one, too. CTR spanks all other kart racers, especially DKR. does DKR even have any fans?
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 04, 2007, 01:21:05 PM
DKR was one of the best selling titles on the N64 and rocked.  Hard.  It was challenging and awesome and had PLANES.

I think you thinking of Mario Kart 64.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 04, 2007, 01:25:15 PM
Cruisin USA was one of the best selling titles on the N64. Fuck, War Gods broke 200K -- N64 fools were STARVED for content.

DKR was 15 fps and featured generic anthropomorphic animal mascots even Naughty Dog would sneer at. I'm starting to suspect you might be a wee bit, y'know, ninthing, sir! (Do you prefer Timber the Tiger or Happy Boo the Bear?)
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: demi on February 04, 2007, 01:27:31 PM
Quote from: Drinky Crow on February 04, 2007, 01:19:47 PM
no way. MAF will back me on this one, too. CTR spanks all other kart racers, especially DKR. does DKR even have any fans?

I prefer it over Mario Kart 64 at least

But play it on the DS? No thanks

I only bought Mario Kart DS because it was the hot new title for the DS during its HUGE DROUGHT

Were I to get a DS now, Mario Kart wouldn't even be on my radar
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 04, 2007, 01:32:50 PM
Drinky never played DKR, obviously!

I'm waiting to see if some of the tweaks on the single player have hurt the game, but otherwise, I'll probably get it.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 04, 2007, 01:45:21 PM
you didn't answer my question!
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 04, 2007, 02:21:18 PM
A lot of people like CTR. I haven't played it, though.

DKR doesn't go at 15fps. I was replaying it the other day, the frame rate was pretty steady. I'm sure it'll drop during some later boss or something, but it seemed pretty smooth.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 04, 2007, 02:22:01 PM
How many players are supported online? If it's 8 I'll forever laugh at Nintendo
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 04, 2007, 02:30:31 PM
All I know is that it has Wi-Fi 6 player battle mode, which was absent from Mario Kart.

Also, this game runs at 30 fps.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: Yeti on February 04, 2007, 02:34:27 PM
I liked Diddy Kong Racing more than Mario Kart 64, and it's adventure mode made for a tolerable one player experience, which I can't really say about any other racing game.

And drinky, my favorite character of Diddy Kong Racing was the turtle.  :)
Who was your favorite character of Crash Team Racing? The only characters I know of are Crash, girl Crash, and ugly bighead professor guy.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 04, 2007, 02:35:53 PM
Yeah, the single player unlocking mechanism was grand too.  Battle mode was awesome.  Hovercrafts made for much profanity.
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 04, 2007, 02:52:42 PM
6 player...battle mode...WI FI? wow

Nintendo...
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 04, 2007, 04:00:34 PM
DKR runs at the same frame rate Zelda TOoT did, which is 15 fps. It looks like a choppy mess.

Enjoy Tumble the Turtle and Tooter the Tiger, hummos!
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 04, 2007, 04:31:11 PM
Source? OoT's frame rate looks visibly bad to me, DKR doesn't. How are you so sure?
Title: Re: Diddy Kong Racing DS
Post by: The Sceneman on February 04, 2007, 04:43:12 PM
DKR shits all over any other cart racer