Author Topic: My 3DS XL thread - come join the fun! (Read 203574 times)

demi · « **Reply #780 on:** November 26, 2012, 09:10:16 PM »

Did anyone actually get Heroes of Ruin? I grabbed it and Rollercoaster Tycoon 3D from Gamefly.

Seems like a decent enough diablo time waster, and it has online.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #781 on:** November 26, 2012, 09:22:36 PM »

Quote from: demi on November 26, 2012, 09:10:16 PM

Did anyone actually get Heroes of Ruin? I grabbed it and Rollercoaster Tycoon 3D from Gamefly.

Seems like a decent enough diablo time waster, and it has online.

Is it really worth $20 though?
The game looks like a $10 purchase at best. I mean the thing I was able to buy with $20 last week.

demi · « **Reply #782 on:** November 26, 2012, 09:33:49 PM »

Maybe it's not. But since I'm not breaking the bank over $20, I'll take the chance. I would like to try online with people.

Himu · « **Reply #783 on:** November 30, 2012, 11:32:24 PM »

I got Samurai Warriors Chronicles for 3ds.

Oh. My. God.

This may be better than Dynasty Warriors 7.

I have never played a Samurai Warriors game but I fucking love this.

I know that Chronicles is an exception to the rule in that you create a warrior from the start, and use character switching ala Warriors Orochi, so I know it's probably not near nor close to the Samurai Warriors norm. Still, it is the bee's knees.

Maps are large, and character switching has toned down the necessary traveling through stages. What's more, the multiple characters gives the game a very strategic like edge. These maps can get really tense, and this is just on Part 1 of the story. Very Orochi-like. Getting a constant stream of goals in mid-mission and the maps constantly changing focus keeps me on my toes, and I have a bit of trouble beating a few quests due to being under leveled or not using the right tactic to get ahead.

Then there's combo system. It takes far more skill to do high damage and high number combos in this game compared to say, Dynasty Warriors 7 and I love it for that. Each character having their own unique moveset really does wonders for me, and the inclusion of WO3's new Wonder-type combo strings (again, my first SW so I'm not sure when this feature was introduced) make strings require more skill and timing.

The story isn't as well told, and the skill system is lacking compared to especially Orochi 3, but damn, the rest of it top of the line.

Is the rest of the Samurai Warriors series like this? Because I like it even more than Dynasty.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #784 on:** November 30, 2012, 11:45:20 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on November 30, 2012, 11:32:24 PM

Is the rest of the Samurai Warriors series like this? Because I like it even more than Dynasty.

Except for the really shitty Samurai Warriors Katana, the SW series is pretty ace. Each installment has dramatic improvements over its predecessor. Samurai Warrior 3 was the best Musou game until DW7 and WO3 came out.

Himu · « **Reply #785 on:** November 30, 2012, 11:49:07 PM »

This is almost as challenging as WO3

demi · « **Reply #786 on:** December 05, 2012, 02:42:55 PM »

Fire Emblem 3DS coming February 4th in USA

Fire Emblem + EO4

bork · « **Reply #787 on:** December 05, 2012, 03:30:36 PM »

Quote from: The Experiment on November 30, 2012, 11:45:20 PM

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on November 30, 2012, 11:32:24 PM
Is the rest of the Samurai Warriors series like this? Because I like it even more than Dynasty.

Except for the really shitty Samurai Warriors Katana, the SW series is pretty ace. Each installment has dramatic improvements over its predecessor. Samurai Warrior 3 was the best Musou game until DW7 and WO3 came out.

Warriors Orochi has always felt like "Samurai Warriors Featuring Dynasty Warriors" to me...like an extension of that series rather than a spin-off game.

It really sucks that Koei is not releasing Samurai Warriors Chronicles 2 and Dynasty Warriors Vs. for 3DS outside of Japan.

Beezy · « **Reply #788 on:** December 05, 2012, 10:33:25 PM »

Quote from: demi on December 05, 2012, 02:42:55 PM

Fire Emblem 3DS coming February 4th in USA

Fire Emblem + EO4

My birthday. You're welcome.

Nintendosbooger · « **Reply #789 on:** December 08, 2012, 04:53:02 PM »

Art Academy 3DS is a superb game for the 3DS. I highly recommend it.

The instructions are very clear and concise. Lack of talent and practice on my part are the only excuses behind the unsuccessful duplication of the instructor's work. Which is why the game stresses to players that consistent practice is mandatory with each course.

What has really sold me on the game is how effective it is in helping gamers apply concepts and techniques from the game to real life. While at work, I was doodling on a sheet of paper, and I started to draw the tree from one of the game's lessons, keeping mindful of the instructor's advice and directions. I can tell you that I was very impressed with my doodling -- it was the best tree I've personally drawn on any sheet of paper ever.

Prior to picking this game up, I was conflicted in my decision to purchase either this or Colors 3D. Both art programs but each serve a different purpose, and it was recommended to buy both since they complement one another (Art Academy being the lesson, Colors 3D being the actual application of those lessons). Art Academy 3DS is, by far, the more important application of the two. The lessons, the stories, the techniques, the real life applications -- all of it comes with the package. And IMO, if one was forced to choose between one or the other, I'd tell that person to go with AA.

Anyway, it's the best 3DS title I own.

demi · « **Reply #790 on:** December 14, 2012, 02:13:04 PM »

Crimson Shroud is on eShop for $8 -- Matsuno's game

Unchained Blades coming to eShop on Jan 3 -- $30

http://www.xseedgames.com/news.php?id=172

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #791 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:34:27 AM »

Quote from: demi on August 23, 2012, 09:20:30 AM

Hey dudes,

Does your 3DSeXL pull apart easily around the volume area? I can pull back the red shell with ease, but everywhere else is snug and doesnt pull back. I guess it doesnt bother me (maybe a clip broke or something?) but I am curious if your guys does it too.

Quote from: demi on August 23, 2012, 09:39:33 AM

Here I took a pic...

http://i.imgur.com/0Tr60.jpg

Quote from: demi on August 28, 2012, 01:26:55 PM

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41468656&postcount=10750

Looks like my unit isnt the only one

http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20120730/231194/?SS=imgview_e&FD=47651877&ad_q

what's under the shell

Quoting these old posts to corroborate the claims of weak ass build. It came to my attention recently how loose the plates become, and how I can easily pull some of the corners out. They're still clipped, so I'm not too worried, but it makes me really question what Nintendo was thinking. I almost miss the sturdier sandwich design of the fat.

I also wonder if the plates were meant to be swappable... That's how easy it feels to pull them.

Himu · « **Reply #792 on:** December 15, 2012, 02:37:01 AM »

Anyone get Crimson Shroud?

demi · « **Reply #793 on:** December 17, 2012, 10:46:58 AM »

I need to get a $20 card but I will be getting it

demi · « **Reply #794 on:** December 17, 2012, 02:37:17 PM »

Thinking about copping that Metriod...

Himu · « **Reply #795 on:** December 17, 2012, 06:06:58 PM »

Yo. 1080 snowboarding? Is that still good in 2012?

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #796 on:** December 17, 2012, 06:28:24 PM »

Quote from: demi on December 17, 2012, 02:37:17 PM

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Thinking about copping that Metriod...

How much is that in real money? NM it's on of those hey bud spend hundreds if not thousands of bucks on our shit and here are some table scraps

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Well at least that stuff is "decent" I got that game and watch still unopened, that fucking Mario hat (should have just went for that punch out addon) and that Zelda Feather stylus.

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D3RANG3D · « **Reply #797 on:** December 17, 2012, 07:37:52 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on December 17, 2012, 07:34:35 PM

Two or three games will get you enough coins to get one of those. If you don't have coins, they're all available for regular purchase on the eShop. $3 for Metroid, $6 for Twinbee, $10 for 1080 and Mario Party.

First party Nintendo software is expensive as fuck!

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I have metroid on cart, and on emu.

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AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #798 on:** December 17, 2012, 09:54:12 PM »

$6 for Twin Bee? lol

I'd get down on Metroid though

demi · « **Reply #799 on:** December 19, 2012, 07:51:56 AM »

Soul Hackers coming April 2013

http://www.atlus.com/soulhackers/index.html

mjemirzian · « **Reply #800 on:** December 19, 2012, 08:25:14 AM »

Quote from: demi on December 05, 2012, 02:42:55 PM

Fire Emblem 3DS coming February 4th in USA

Admit it, when you play FE 3DS you're marrying the 100 year old dragon that looks like a 12 year old, aren't you?

demi · « **Reply #801 on:** December 19, 2012, 08:27:00 AM »

I'll marry the burliest guy I can find and make tens of million babies

demi · « **Reply #802 on:** December 20, 2012, 09:16:05 AM »

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon coming March 24

http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=36581

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #803 on:** December 20, 2012, 08:14:49 PM »

Quote from: demi on December 17, 2012, 02:37:17 PM

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Thinking about copping that Metriod...

Man, I was gonna save up for the Hanafuda cards, but that's tempting.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #804 on:** December 27, 2012, 08:13:36 PM »

http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nbc-news/50304667#50304667

Looks like GameStop is offering some new incentives for pre-owned systems

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #805 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:20:34 PM »

Bought my kids the 3DSXL. Very nice system. Improves on the DS in almost every way. My only minor gripe is the slick outer shell, it's kind of slippery. Also, their old Nerf case won't fit on it.

One of their favorite things from the DS was flipnotes. Any idea if they are going to release that again? Hell, I would buy it for 10 bucks considering the amount of time my kids played with it.

demi · « **Reply #806 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:22:52 PM »

If it's on DSiWare it should be downloadable just the same?

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #807 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:37:17 PM »

Let me check it out. I just took their word for it that it wasn't available.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #808 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:40:33 PM »

I thought they confirmed or at least hinted the existence of Flipnote 3D shortly before Swapnote was released.

Swapnote was amusing for a short while but the 3DS/app borked method of pushing messages turned me off: Spotpass was continuously blinking with nothing but "you received swapnotes" for a message, and when you open it it will download old messages 20 notes at a time, then you have to wait a few minutes or exit through home/quitting to initiate the next batch. So imagine how many time I had to do that after 2-3 month break... A lot.

This type of network-related shortsightedness really needs to be cleaned up somehow and fast, otherwise I'll continue ignoring online enabled features.

Himu · « **Reply #809 on:** December 28, 2012, 12:06:20 AM »

You niccas NEED to play Crimson Shroud.

Tasty · « **Reply #810 on:** December 28, 2012, 12:07:17 AM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on December 28, 2012, 12:06:20 AM

You distinguished black fellows NEED to play Crimson Shroud.

Looks boring.

I'm aalllllmost done with TotA finally, that's going to fill my JRPG needs until the next Pokemon.

demi · « **Reply #811 on:** December 28, 2012, 12:10:06 AM »

Nicca I'll get Crimson Shroud. Played Denpa Men demo finally. I'll buy it with my $20 card along with Crimson Shroud.

Finished PaperMario, now getting back into Kingdom Hearts.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #812 on:** December 28, 2012, 12:26:01 AM »

what's the demi take on Paper Mario?

I'm SUPER stoked for Crimson Shroud, and I'm, uh, like 15 hours into VLR. -_-

I didn't like 999, but this one is doing it for me. 3DS is BACK, BABY

demi · « **Reply #813 on:** December 28, 2012, 12:41:33 AM »

Avoid... I actually couldn't beat the final boss because I ran out of stickers, as well as not having the correct type of Sticker. Had to do some quick farming to load up like I was going to war.

There's no bonus content, either, like the Pit of Trials, etc.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #814 on:** December 28, 2012, 12:46:51 AM »

too bad. I've played most of the Paper Marios, and while this one sounded better than the Wii abortion, it also seemed like its scores had a bit of Nintendo pity-pumping

Himu · « **Reply #815 on:** December 28, 2012, 01:04:11 AM »

If you have any experience with pen and paper rpgs get Crimson Shroud. Shit is hot fire.

Tasty · « **Reply #816 on:** December 28, 2012, 01:51:46 AM »

VLR is on eShop in Europe but not NA.

I guess Craplus doesn't want my sale.

Also, beat TotA, would buy other Tales ports. A Symphonia port would be a good start. Free money.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #817 on:** December 28, 2012, 09:54:39 AM »

People who bother/care about full games on the eShop.

What a bunch of simpletons, throwing money at a service/company leaving them with the short end of the stick.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #818 on:** December 28, 2012, 10:28:08 AM »

Quote from: Andrex on December 28, 2012, 01:51:46 AM

VLR is on eShop in Europe but not NA.

I guess Craplus doesn't want my sale.

Also, beat TotA, would buy other Tales ports. A Symphonia port would be a good start. Free money.

Craksys, not Craplus

cool breeze · « **Reply #819 on:** December 28, 2012, 11:08:27 AM »

have they said why?

I get the feeling that if VLR wasn't on both the 3DS and Vita, it would've been a download only game on the Vita. A lot of Japanese games are PSN only these days.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #820 on:** December 28, 2012, 11:18:19 AM »

You mean Western releases of Japanese games?

Tasty · « **Reply #821 on:** December 28, 2012, 06:09:17 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on December 28, 2012, 09:54:39 AM

People who bother/care about full games on the eShop.

What a bunch of simpletons, throwing money at a service/company leaving them with the short end of the stick.

I have faith things will get better.

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In any case I brought home just my 3DS and the game inside it (TotA) for Christmas break but I also have SM3DL, NSMB2, etc. installed on it and I never had to worry about losing those damn tiny carts or fiddling with cases. I just play what I want, wherever I am. THE FUTURE

Huff · « **Reply #822 on:** December 28, 2012, 06:18:52 PM »

No your just dumb

demi · « **Reply #823 on:** December 28, 2012, 06:23:54 PM »

Quote from: Andrex on December 28, 2012, 06:09:17 PM

Quote from: Shaka Khan on December 28, 2012, 09:54:39 AM
People who bother/care about full games on the eShop.

What a bunch of simpletons, throwing money at a service/company leaving them with the short end of the stick.

I have faith things will get better.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
$:-\$
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In any case I brought home just my 3DS and the game inside it (TotA) for Christmas break but I also have SM3DL, NSMB2, etc. installed on it and I never had to worry about losing those damn tiny carts or fiddling with cases. I just play what I want, wherever I am. THE FUTURE

You just have to worry about losing your 3DS... lol.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #824 on:** December 28, 2012, 07:22:55 PM »

Andrex within the next 6 months: "OMG GAIS, I dropped my 3DS in the toilet during a Pokemon wank session, now all my games are gone. Miyamoto-oniisama help! $:-\$ "

mjemirzian · « **Reply #825 on:** December 28, 2012, 08:55:02 PM »

I was going to get a 3DS XL, but then I remembered I had to buy a regular 3DS Japanese region instead. Need it for Super Robot Wars UX.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #826 on:** December 28, 2012, 09:33:48 PM »

Quote from: Andrex on December 28, 2012, 06:09:17 PM

I have faith things will get better.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
$:-\$
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In any case I brought home just my 3DS and the game inside it (TotA) for Christmas break but I also have SM3DL, NSMB2, etc. installed on it and I never had to worry about losing those damn tiny carts or fiddling with cases. I just play what I want, wherever I am. THE FUTURE

I'm all for the DD future and turning a blind eye to terms of use and fine prints, but I just can't get myself to accept the 3DS' offering. It inconveniences the user in every way (price, transferability, security, no extra activations, etc), but in return only offers the bare minimum: games on a stick.

Transferring my data from the fat to the XL was a huge pain the ass, required a network, took a long time, and it was all for a few saves, a couple of "we're sorry" roms, and two small downloadable games.

They have to do better than this, because I don't feel like rewarding their ineptitude.

Tasty · « **Reply #827 on:** December 28, 2012, 10:16:32 PM »

Quote from: demi on December 28, 2012, 06:23:54 PM

You just have to worry about losing your 3DS... lol.

Considering it's an XL that would be quite the feat.

Quote from: Shaka Khan on December 28, 2012, 09:33:48 PM

I'm all for the DD future and turning a blind eye to terms of use and fine prints, but I just can't get myself to accept the 3DS' offering. It inconveniences the user in every way (price, transferability, security, no extra activations, etc), but in return only offers the bare minimum: games on a stick.

Transferring my data from the fat to the XL was a huge pain the ass, required a network, took a long time, and it was all for a few saves, a couple of "we're sorry" roms, and two small downloadable games.

They have to do better than this, because I don't feel like rewarding their ineptitude.

The good part is it has to get better.

Nintendo Network stuff is coming to 3DS eventually, when they eventually start not being distinguished mentally-challenged about game locking on Wii U that should be easily done on 3DS too.

demi · « **Reply #828 on:** December 28, 2012, 10:27:20 PM »

lol, "it HAS to get better"

rip nintendo

Tasty · « **Reply #829 on:** December 28, 2012, 10:42:24 PM »

I mean, history's shown it has gotten better. Even the option to download full games is a 180 turnaround from "40 MB is all you need for a download game!" Nintendo from a few years ago. It has to get better or Nintendo will go out of business, and I don't believe they're quite so self-destructive. Nintendo's shown they understand this as well, but they still drag their heels about some things.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #830 on:** December 28, 2012, 11:41:04 PM »

At least with 40MB games, you weren't worried about how they were all gonna fit on your 8GB HDD.

Tasty · « **Reply #831 on:** December 29, 2012, 12:01:43 AM »

If you're not a stingy dope you don't have to worry about that otherwise. It's not like Nintendo is Sony and making people use their overpriced proprietary BS.

Lest we forget how much storage Vita has. Or rather, how little. Or rather, how none.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #832 on:** December 29, 2012, 12:13:08 AM »

Got my 32GB card filled up, I hope Sony releases a 64GB card soon for us real gamers.

Tasty · « **Reply #833 on:** December 29, 2012, 12:42:06 AM »

Meanwhile I'm ordering a plain Jane 64 GB SD card off Amazon for more than $30 less than what the Vita's 32 GB card is priced at.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #834 on:** December 29, 2012, 03:45:58 AM »

To fill it with what? I thought we established only gullible plebs entertain Nintendo on this one.

Tasty · « **Reply #835 on:** December 29, 2012, 04:23:49 AM »

As opposed to filling the Vita card with, what? PS1 games?

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #836 on:** December 29, 2012, 04:31:48 AM »

My 32GB is already filled up with Vita games (bought, PS+ freebies, and YOPO cross platform games) not to mention PS1 games, PSP games, PS Minis I've collected over the years. You can't fault me for conveniently re-downloading games I've owned over various systems for free, can you?

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #837 on:** December 29, 2012, 04:40:05 AM »

My favorite part about buying the XL after I traded in the fat, and after failing to find a network to initiate the transfer (a process my local GS wasn't debriefed on how it works), was the employee suggesting that I buy old fat back, go home, perform the transfer, come back within the next 24h, give the fat back, and refund my money.

"It HAS to get better!"

Damian79 · « **Reply #838 on:** December 29, 2012, 04:41:42 AM »

So basically psp and ps1 stuff that you could have just bought on the psp... But seriously though, i am keeping my psp still because there is no need ot get a vita atm. Maybe when a good vita rpg gets released i will bite.

... Why are we talking vita in a 3ds thread anyway.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #839 on:** December 29, 2012, 04:46:00 AM »

After further discussion they agreed to let me take both systems, without paying for the second, to the neighboring Indian restaurant to leech from their wifi (as long as I leave some ID). I had to order food to get the password, and perform the transfer with everyone watching. It was really fun.

There you go, the convenience of going digital on Nintendo platforms, in 2012 no less.

"It HAS to get better!"

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Author Topic: My 3DS XL thread - come join the fun! (Read 203574 times)