Club Nintendo Deals ~ New Games Up (11/17-12/14)

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

Any info for missing or inaccurate additions is very much appreciated; a big thanks to all that have contributed!
 

  
 
Current Promos
N/A

E-Shop Game Rewards
Spend coins to receive a download code redeemable through the Wii Virtual Console or 3DS E-Shop.
Current batch for November 17th-December 14th:

• Pilot Wings - 200
• Vegas Stakes - 200
• Clu Clu Land - 200
• Picturebook: Pop-Up Pursuit - 250
• Tokyo Crash Mobs- 200
•  Kirby's Pinball Land - 150
•  Metroid II: Return of Samus - 150
•  Starship Defense - 200

[customspoiler="What to do if you lose your code"]
If you lost the email you can still retrieve the code.
 
Go to your Club Nintendo account page and open the "Order Inquiries" tab. Find the order number for your download
Finally, go to this page: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/lookup/orders/lookupSupportOrder.do and fill in the form (choose "part", not "repair").
 
-Info courtesy of Teeg
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Past E-Shop and Virtual Console Games
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[customspoiler="October 2014"]
 Wrecking Crew - 200
 Kirby's Dream Course - 200
 Zoda's Revenge - 200
 Maboshi's Arcade - 200
 Kersploosh - 150
 Brain Age Express Math - 200
 3D Classics - Kid Icarus - 200
 Donkey Kong - 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="September 2014"]
Mario Bros. (Wii U) - 200
Super Punch-Out!! - 250
NES Play Action Football - 200
Super Mario Bros. - 200
The Legend of Zelda - 200
Touch Solitaire - 150
Art Style: PiCTOBiTS - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="August 2014"]
 Super Mario Bros 2 - 200
 Excitebike - 200
 /    Star Fox 64 - 250
 /    Vegas Stakes  - 250
 Baseball - 150
 Puzzle League Express - 200
 Mario Golf - 200
 Dr. Mario™ Express - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="July 2014"]
 Kid Icarus 3D Classic - 200
 Metal Torrent - 200
 Donkey Kong Jr. - 200
 /    Paper Mario - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2014"]
 Electroplankton Rec-Rec - 150
 Kirby's Dreamland - 150
 Kirby's Adventure - 200
 /   Mario Party 2 - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2014"]
 Super Metroid - 200
 /   Mario Kart 64 - 250
 Kirby's Adventure 3D classics - 200
 Brain Age: Arts & Letters - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2014"]
 Trajectile - 200
 Art Academy: First Semester - 200
 Super Mario World - 200
 /   Mario Golf - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2014"]
 Kid Icarus of Myths and Monsters - 150
 Number Battle - 200
 Yoshi - 200
 /   Bonsai Barber - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2014"]
 Donkey Kong Jr. - 150
 Art Style: PiCTOBiTS - 150
 Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream - 200
 Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2014"]
 Game & Watch: Cement Factory - 100
 Spin Six - 150
 F-Zero  (Wii U version) - 200
 1080 Snowboarding (Wii Version) - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2013"]
 Super Mario 2 Lost Levels - 150
 Balloon Fight - 200
 Mario's Picross - 100
 Starship Defense - 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="November 2013"]
 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past ~ 150
 Art Style: Cubello ~ 150
 Metroid ~ 150 
 Dillon's Rolling Western ~ 200[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="October 2013"]
 Touch Solitaire ~ 100
 The Legend of Zelda ~ 150
 ThruSpace ~ 150
 Mario Kart (SNES) ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="September 2013"]
 Art Academy: First Semester ~ 150
 Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again ~ 150
 Pilotwings ~ 150
 Zoda's Revenge: Star Tropics II ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="August 2013"]
 Mario Golf ~ 150
 Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150
 Wario's Woods ~ 150
 NES Play Action Football ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="July 2013"]
Aura-Aura Climber ~ 100
Donkey Kong (Gameboy) ~ 100
Super Punch Out!! ~ 150
Star Fox 64 ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2013"]
Metroid II: Return of Samus ~ 150
Link 'n' Launch ~ 150
Super Mario Bros. 3 ~ 150
F-Zero X ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2013"]
3D Classics: Excitebike ~ 150
Art Style: Aquia ~ 100
Maboshi's Arcade ~ 150
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2013"]
Kirby's Pinball Land ~ 150
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150
Super Metroid ~ 150
Super Mario 64 ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2013"]
Super Punch Out! ~ 150
Mario Tennis 64 ~ 150
Starship Defense ~ 150
Kid Icarus 3D Classic ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2013"]
Kirby Super Star ~150
Paper Mario 64 ~ 200
Metal Torrent ~ 150
Birds and Beans ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2013"]
Snowpack Park ~ 150
Mario Kart 64 ~ 200
Tetris ~ 150
Punch Out!! featuring Mr. Dream ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2012"]
Mario Party 2 ~ 150
1080 ~ 150
3D Classics TwinBee ~150
Metroid II ~ 150
Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="November 2012"]
ThruSpace ~ 150
Art Style Rotozoa ~ 100
Touch Solitaire ~ 100
Mario's Picross ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="October 2012"]
Super Punch Out!! ~ 150
Dr. Mario Online Rx ~ 100
Pro-Putt Domo ~ 100
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="September 2012"]
Pop Up Pursuit ~ 150
Super Smash Bros. (N64) ~ 200
Bird and Beans ~ 100
Art Academy: First Semester ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="August 2012"]
Play Action Football ~ 100
Fluidity ~ 150
Tennis ~ 150
3D Classics: Excitebike ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="July 2012"]
Bonsai Barber ~ 150
Mario Tennis ~ 150
Golf ~ 150
Starship Defense ~ 150
Electroplankton ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2012"]
Maboshi's Arcade ~ 150
Kirby Super Star ~ 150
Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150
Donkey Kong Mayhem (100 levels) ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2012"]
Eco Shooter: Plant 530 ~ 200
Snowpack Park ~ 150
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150
ArtStyle: Pictobits ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2012"]
Excitebike World Rally ~ 200
You, Me, and the Cubes ~ 200
Metal Torrent ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2012"]
Art Style: Cubello ~ 100
Radar Mission ~ 100
Mario's Picross ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2012"]
Mario Party 2 ~ 150
Art Academy First Semester ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2012"]
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask ~ 150
Dr. Mario Online ~ 100
Dr. Mario Express ~ 150
Kirby's Dreamland (Gameboy) ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2011"]
Fluidity ~ 150
Super Mario Kart ~ 100
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Minis March Again ~ 150
3D Classics: Xevious ~ 100[/customspoiler][/customspoiler]
 
Intend to Buy Surveys
Receive +10 bonus coins when you register these games in future.
Hello Kitty & Sanrio Friends, Racing - expires Nov 4
Sonic Boom -  expires Nov 4
Tetris Ultimate -  expires Nov 4
Disney Planes, Fire & Rescue - expires Oct 28

Winx Club, Saving Alfea - expires Oct 21
Bayonetta 2 - expires Oct 17
Fantasy Life - expires Oct 17

Pokémon Art Academy -  expires Oct 17
Harvest Moon, The Lost Valley - expires Oct 14



New Release Surveys
Receive +10 bonus coins by filling out these bonus surveys within four weeks of a game's launch.
Super Smash Bros. - expires Nov 2
Hyrule Warriors - expires Oct 26
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit! - expires Oct 16
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL - expires Oct 16

Gold and Platinum Rewards
Reward are announced after the Club Nintendo year ends on June 30th for those that reach Gold or Platinum status.
 
2014 Platinum Rewards

• Game & Wario
• NES Remix
• EarthBound
• Dr. Luigi
• Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
• Fluidity: Spin Cycle
• Dillon's Rolling Western
• Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move

2014 Gold Rewards

• Ice Climber
• Kid Icarus
• Super Mario Bros. 
• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
• Donkey Kong 3
• Wario Land 2
• Metroid
• Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Gold Rewards
[customspoiler="Previous Years"]

• 2013 - Nintendo Calender OR Free Downloadable Game. Options included:Super Smash Bros. (Wii Virtual Console)
• Warioware D.I.Y. Showcase (WiiWare)
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (3DS Virtual Console)
• Super Mario Land (3DS Virtual Console)
• Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword (3DS E-Shop)

[*]2012- Nintendo Calender OR Free Downloadable Game. Options included:

• Super Mario Kart
• Metroid II: Return of Samus
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again
• The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

[*]2009-2011 - Nintendo Calender
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Platinum Rewards
[customspoiler="Previous Years"]

• 2013 - Choice of one of the following:Three Poster Set (Zelda, Luigi, and Pikmin)
• Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask OST

[*]2012 - Club Nintendo Poster Set OR Platinum Playing Cards
[*]2011 - Mario & Friends Pin Badge Collection
[*]​2010 - Club Nintendo Figurine (Came in "?" Block Box)
[*]2009 - Doc Louis's Punch-Out!! OR Club Nintendo Mario Plush Hat
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[customspoiler=Basic FAQ]
-Basic Info/Overview
For those that don't know Club Nintendo is Nintendo's loyalty program of sorts. When you buy a Nintendo Console/Handheld, or a Nintendo published game, you get a pin that you can enter online to earn points. These points can then be redeemed for games, accesories, and collectable items. If you earn enough points in a Club year (300 for gold and 600 for platinum, which each have their own reward), you also receive a free bonus only available to a select few. You can read the full list of eligible titles, as well as their point value, here.

-How do I get coins for digital purchases?
In order to earn coins on any digital games you purchase on Wii/WiiU/3DS/DSi, you will first need to link you Club Nintendo account to your system. Instruction for doing so can be found here.

-Can I play the Wii games on my Wii-U?
Yes, but as of now, only in Wii mode. Native Wii U support might be added later on, but will most likely require the typical $1-$1.50 fee to transfer over.

-How do I play Wii games on Wii U
You will need to enter Wii mode on your Wii U. Instructions on doing so can be found http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wiiu/en_na/features_wii_menu.jsp?menu=wii_shop&submenu=wup-wiishop-ht-redeem-code"]here[/url].

- If I don't spend coins for the entire year long period, do they carry over?
Yes, you can keep your coins past the Club Nintendo year they are redeemed in. However they only count toward gold or platinum status for the Nintendo year (june 31st-july 1st) they are redeemed in. After two years old points do expire, so make sure to spend them before then. You can check Coin balance information while, logged in, at the top of the page.

- Is there a list of previous rewards for people who accumulated a lot of coins? Similar to Square Enix's Ultimate Tier?
The extra rewards for Club Nintendo are for those that accumulate enough points to hit Gold or Platinum status (300 and 600 points, respectively). If you reach the required number of points in a year, Nintendo will automatically send you your reward, with no cost to you or your points.

- Does the list of eligible games update as the games come out or on some sort of schedule?
The list will be updated before the game comes out, do to things like Pre-Purchase bonus points. Any game you can buy, should already be on the list and able to redeem.

- When do they typically announce the prizes for Gold and Platinum?
Generally at the end of a Club Nintendo year, but don't expect it anytime soon. Usually it will take at least several months for them to ship it out.

- Is there anyway to enter multiple copies of the same game or device?
They have an option in the settings to make your account a family account, which means it can have sub-accounts that allows you to register multiple copies of games. The coins from all the sub-accounts all end up in the same main account coin collection.

- How does the site show what balance of coins you have to spend versus your total towards Gold/Platinum?
At the top right of the screen you can see the coin counter. The big number is your total coin amount, and the bar underneath is your progress to gold or platinum status. The number needed to advance is displayed directly above said bar. Redeeming your coins does not affect this counter, as it is only reset at the end of the year.

- How can I tell if a code is valid without redeeming it?
If you want to check if a code has already been registered, without registering it yourself, all you need to do is try entering the code while you are logged out. It will tell you the name of the game, as well as how many points it is worth, without activating it.[/customspoiler]

Let me know if I missed anything or if something breaks!

 

[rockstarnati]

I've been waiting forever to redeem my 520 points. Still not sure if I can pull the trigger...

 

[specialist]

Go Zelda. is among the best of a series that really doesn't have a bad (proper) game.

lol, sure

But yes choose Link to the Past.

 

[io]

Sakura Samurai is the only 3DS eShop game I can think of that's been available on CN.

Since I've never even heard of this game before I must have blacked out that month .

But - it is not listed in the previous deals in the OP. When was this offered?

 

[amusedtoe]

lol, sure

But yes choose Link to the Past.

You think it's among the worst or that there's been many bad games in the series?

 

[specialist]

You think it's among the worst or that there's been many bad games in the series?

There hasn't been a decent console Zelda since Wind Waker.

 

[amusedtoe]

There hasn't been a decent console Zelda since Wind Waker.

Even if you didn't like Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess they're hardly bad games and if that's the low point of the series that's hardly anything to tut at.

 

[loomis1975]

The 3 Zelda games for the Philips CD-i console were pretty mediocre, though I remember the Wand of Gamelon one getting roasted the most, think it got #6 on somebodies worst games of all time list.  So much so, that Nintendo says they aren't canon (they didn't produce them anyways).  I have no idea why Nintendo let that deal go through when they didn't even get that CD add on ironed out and working from Philips.

I remember playing the first one and not enjoying it at all.  Though in all fairness, most of the games on that system were ......  I guess "quirky" would be the most forgiving way to describe them.  Burn Cycle was pretty good though as was 7th Guest.

 

[amusedtoe]

The 3 Zelda games for the Philips CD-i console were pretty mediocre, though I remember the Wand of Gamelon one getting roasted the most, think it got #6 on somebodies worst games of all time list. So much so, that Nintendo says they aren't canon (they didn't produce them anyways). I have no idea why Nintendo let that deal go through when they didn't even get that CD add on ironed out and working from Philips.

I remember playing the first one and not enjoying it at all. Though in all fairness, most of the games on that system were ...... I guess "quirky" would be the most forgiving way to describe them. Burn Cycle was pretty good though as was 7th Guest.

Hence why I included the "proper" caveat as those have been wiped from history by Nintendo and non-canon. Certainly glad I never had to experience those though.

 

[Mixer236]

Even if you didn't like Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess they're hardly bad games and if that's the low point of the series that's hardly anything to tut at.

I find it funny when people are so quick to point out that TP & SS were weak, when those are among a lot of fans favorites... I know SS is in my top 4. And like you said, both are quite far from being bad games.

If someone wants to point out a weak Zelda title, at least make it Spirit Tracks. :lol:

 

[IkedaTeramusa]

If I had to pick the weakest, my LEAST favorite Zelda was Four Swords.  Wind walker, TP, SS were all somewhere in the middle.  (if I had to chose, I think SS is the highest of the 3)  But that's just ME.

My PERSONAL Top 3:

OoT

Minish Cap

LttP

That being said.. most people have already played them and very few of the more recent Zelda's are replayable for me.

 

[therealdanhill]

When I was a kid, I really wanted a CD-i. One day, I got dropped off at some guy's house to babysit me. I don't know if he was a relative or who the hell he was, but anyways, he happened to have a CD-i, alone with a few games. One of them was Wand of Gamelon.

Needless to say, I was pumped. He hooked it up for me, and gave me the controller. Only it wasn't a controller, it was more like a TV remote. OK, I said, that's fine, and began to play. I never wanted a CD-i after that experience, and it's the only time I ever played one. I think I only made it past like 5 screens. It was only much later in life I found out there were actual controllers for the system.

 

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

Since I've never even heard of this game before I must have blacked out that month .

But - it is not listed in the previous deals in the OP. When was this offered?

It was one of the gold rewards this year.

 

[admiralvic]

Alright guys, I seek CAG help. I've never played Metroid or LttP and I'm 25 coins short of picking up both right now. I'm leaning toward Zelda (mostly because at normal price, Metroid is only $5 and that's not a killer for me), but I seek opinions.

I would try to figure out how many coins they're worth. I believe people have (at least in the past) confirmed these games give CN coins, so it's entirely possible (though extremely unlikely) that buying one would give you enough to afford the other.

Anyway, like others have said, I would go with Zelda over Metroid.

 

[RiceQuakes]

If I had to pick the weakest, my LEAST favorite Zelda was Four Swords. Wind walker, TP, SS were all somewhere in the middle. (if I had to chose, I think SS is the highest of the 3) But that's just ME.

My PERSONAL Top 3:

OoT

Minish Cap

LttP

That being said.. most people have already played them and very few of the more recent Zelda's are replayable for me.

Favorites:

Wind Waker

Majora's Mask

OoT

Minish Cap

Least favorites:

Spirit Tracks

Phantom Hourglass

4 Swords

Haven't played LttP or Oracle of Seasons/Time yet, so I can't say if I like them or not. Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess were somewhere in the middle.

 

[Billytwoshoes]

Alright guys, I seek CAG help. I've never played Metroid or LttP and I'm 25 coins short of picking up both right now. I'm leaning toward Zelda (mostly because at normal price, Metroid is only $5 and that's not a killer for me), but I seek opinions.

Another CAG saying that LttP is the superior choice, it's my favorite Zelda game, as everything is fined tuned like a swiss watch. I honestly can't think of any fault to the game, it's a classic you won't regret playing.

I would try to figure out how many coins they're worth. I believe people have (at least in the past) confirmed these games give CN coins, so it's entirely possible (though extremely unlikely) that buying one would give you enough to afford the other.

Anyway, like others have said, I would go with Zelda over Metroid.

If that was the case, the only one that would give coins would be Metroid for the 3DS, since originally LttP was released on the Wii VC console prior to Dec 2008, so no coins there for sure. Even then I think Metroid would only give 10 coins for the post play survey (which I did get such surveys for previous CN titles like SMK, MP2, and Fluidity, which were each 10 coins).

 

[mpaullin]

For ALTTP vs Metroid, Zelda is definitely the right choice. If it were Super Metroid it would be less clear cut, but I'd still say Zelda.

 

[lilman]

My red cradle just arrived. That was quick.

 

[Komentra]

If you keep bullying him you're gonna make him leave this thread forever, too.

Bullying? Come on that's a bit extreme. I have mean no offense. Just having a little fun. It was a reaction gif of me agreeing with what he said about it being a awesome month.

Or were you being sarcastic? Honest question. I can't seem to tell with people anymore.

On-Topic: Yellow Cradle still says preparing.

 

[admiralvic]

Bullying? Come on that's a bit extreme. I have mean on offense. Just having a little fun. It was a reaction gif of me agreeing with what he said about it being a awesome month.

Or were you being sarcastic? Honest question. I can't seem to tell with people anymore.

On-Topic: Yellow Cradle still says preparing.

I am pretty sure his post was just mocking me. I left the PSN thread because I was posting "helpful" things (even my comment about them being disappointing was tech helpful, since most months have fairly lack luster offerings. Again, this is 100% based off your perception of the titles and we can get into an endless debate about what is and is not a good month) and had a fight with Frisky (who was proven wrong come the end).

 

[shivan128]

Favorites:

Wind Waker

Majora's Mask

OoT

Minish Cap

Least favorites:

Spirit Tracks

Phantom Hourglass

4 Swords

Haven't played LttP or Oracle of Seasons/Time yet, so I can't say if I like them or not. Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess were somewhere in the middle.

I think Four Swords is essentially LttP multiplayer enabled with a few enhancements.

 

[Rerujnoc]

When I was a kid, I really wanted a CD-i. One day, I got dropped off at some guy's house to babysit me. I don't know if he was a relative or who the hell he was, but anyways, he happened to have a CD-i, alone with a few games. One of them was Wand of Gamelon.

Needless to say, I was pumped. He hooked it up for me, and gave me the controller. Only it wasn't a controller, it was more like a TV remote. OK, I said, that's fine, and began to play. I never wanted a CD-i after that experience, and it's the only time I ever played one. I think I only made it past like 5 screens. It was only much later in life I found out there were actual controllers for the system.

I am sorry but this story sounds like you were molested by a mysterious guy while playing a CD-i. That sounds extremely traumatic.

 

[mask.air.raid]

I think Four Swords is essentially LttP multiplayer enabled with a few enhancements.

They were bundled in the same GamePak but it was a different game. It had its own story. I just booted the game and I couldn't play it because it required two players to play it.

 

[Komentra]

Just got a email saying my yellow cradle shipped.

 

[amusedtoe]

Just got a email saying my yellow cradle shipped.

Same here.

 

[johnnypark]

As far as I'm aware, isn't Dillon's Rolling Western the first true 3DS shop game that has been offered by Club Nintendo? Everything else has been VC or DSiware stuff.

To me this is a great development. It seems like this should be celebrated a little. Maybe they'll have Pushmo on there some day.

I had never heard of this game before I got the puzzle panel for it on my 3DS. I still had no idea what it was until now:

http://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/dillons-rolling-western

65 on Metacritic but it appears that several reviews call out the high price ($9.99) so that knocked it down a bit. Obviously that is not an issue here - I am definitely getting this one. The question is do I get 1 or 2 copies (a second for my son). I guess I'll try it out and see how much I think he might like it.

I might get A Link to The Past in the hopes that it comes to the Wii U for an upgrade eventually. And do we have Metroid from the Ambassador program? I have all those but barely even look at them let alone play them. Still, I could get a copy for my son like I did with Zelda a few days ago.

I totally missed the charging cradles and I could really use one - them doing that on Halloween kind of hosed me because I was busy with kid stuff and away from the computer nearly all day. I can only assume they will come back at some point. It seems silly for them to go through all the trouble of producing those in different colors and have them be so limited.

Sakura Samurai was up about a year ago, but you're right that actual 3DS eshop titles are infrequently offered.

 

[Pikagreg]

Yellow and Blue chargers shipped^^ Link to the Past is tempting also ._.

 

[Link2999]

Yup, Yellow finally shipped for me.

 

[mitch079]

I am sorry but this story sounds like you were molested by a mysterious guy while playing a CD-i. That sounds extremely traumatic.

 

[therealdanhill]

I am sorry but this story sounds like you were molested by a mysterious guy while playing a CD-i. That sounds extremely traumatic.

Ha!

Anyways, my red cradle showed up today.

 

[dgwillia006]

Got my red in today, plus my yellow shipped .

The red really looks awesome with the Red X/Y XL

 

[BudzMcGee]

I'll prob grab rolling western.

 

[defpally]

Alright guys, I seek CAG help. I've never played Metroid or LttP and I'm 25 coins short of picking up both right now. I'm leaning toward Zelda (mostly because at normal price, Metroid is only $5 and that's not a killer for me), but I seek opinions.

Zelda, absolutely, completely, without question. I like the Metroid series a lot, but the first one has aged very, very badly. It will seem so primitive. Not even in a nostalgic Super Mario/original Zelda way, but in an outright this isn't very good way. It is hard to play, very monotonous, you have to use paper to map it, and the "secrets" involve finding false walls and not much else. I've played and beaten it many, many times straight up but if you want an old school Metroid experience that won't make you want to hurt kittens, go with Metroid 3. Use the points on Zelda.

And yeah, I think today was blue/yellow cradle ship day. My blue got sent, so now I can use points on Zelda without being afraid they are going to do some funny business and not send it.

 

[mitch079]

Zelda, absolutely, completely, without question. I like the Metroid series a lot, but the first one has aged very, very badly. It will seem so primitive. Not even in a nostalgic Super Mario/original Zelda way, but in an outright this isn't very good way. It is hard to play, very monotonous, you have to use paper to map it, and the "secrets" involve finding false walls and not much else. I've played and beaten it many, many times straight up but if you want an old school Metroid experience that won't make you want to hurt kittens, go with Metroid 3. Use the points on Zelda.

And yeah, I think today was blue/yellow cradle ship day. My blue got sent, so now I can use points on Zelda without being afraid they are going to do some funny business and not send it.

There's a great map for Metroid in the Official Nintendo Player's Guide from 1987.

 

[Mixer236]

They were bundled in the same GamePak but it was a different game. It had its own story. I just booted the game and I couldn't play it because it required two players to play it.

You should buy the version that's on the e-shop, it's been updated to allow you to play it single-player. It has it's hang-ups but I'd say it's worth playing, especially for the small asking price.

I wanna do a list!

For me it's:

Wind Waker

Link to the Past

Skyward Sword

Phantom Hourglass

I know a lot of people hate on the DS incarnations(you'll get no argument from me over Spirit Tracks), but Phantom Hourglass was actually quite amazing at moments and it definitely has some of the series' best puzzles.

 

[defpally]

There's a great map for Metroid in the Official Nintendo Player's Guide from 1987.

Yeah and you really need it. The variety of the levels in that game were limited back then, a lot look very similar.

 

[fuze9]

Still so bummed I missed out on the charging cradle. I was checking every day for that guy, and it sucks to hear people exploited it.  x 

 

[admiralvic]

Still so bummed I missed out on the charging cradle. I was checking every day for that guy, and it sucks to hear people exploited it. x

No one exploited it.

 

[RiceQuakes]

I just saw that episode on TV a few nights ago. ;_;

 

[Artrigis]

My blue cradle shipped.. Also really tempted on LTTP.. Ive never played it.. but I just already have it in so many variations.

Have it on GBA, SNES, hacked on my psp. I think really if I was ever to play it, it would be on my psp I like portable consoles.

 

[RiceQuakes]

Still so bummed I missed out on the charging cradle. I was checking every day for that guy, and it sucks to hear people exploited it. x

No one exploited it. >_> It was an accident. Know one knew we'd be getting them for free (or extras) until after they were sold out.

 

[vlv723]

Still so bummed I missed out on the charging cradle. I was checking every day for that guy, and it sucks to hear people exploited it. x

Servers were slammed so whoever was lucky to get one, got one.

 

[specialist]

I wanna do a list!

For me it's:

Wind Waker

Link to the Past

Skyward Sword

Phantom Hourglass

I hate Skyward Sword so much. It saddens me to think that this is the standard Nintendo will set for their future titles.

 

[mitch079]

I just saw that episode on TV a few nights ago. ;_;

I caught the Nancy Reagan Just Say No one a couple of nights ago.

 

[Mixer236]

I hate Skyward Sword so much. It saddens me to think that this is the standard Nintendo will set for their future titles.

Interesting, care to elaborate?

I don't mean anything by it, people have varying opinions and I'd like to hear the negative side of it.

 

[RiceQuakes]

Interesting, care to elaborate?

I don't mean anything by it, people have varying opinions and I'd like to hear the negative side of it.

I think Dead Texan is being a little over dramatic (like so many people on the internet). I had a few problems with the game, but to say it was terrible or I hated it? Definitely not.

Here's a few things I didn't like:

• Sparse overworld. Wind Waker had the same problem. I'd think Nintendo would have learned by now.
• You got a *insert item name*! Every. Time. Even if you already got the item before, the game acts like it's your first time.
• Repetitive boss battles (if I can even call it that). How many times do I have to seal the Imprisoned? Oh yeah, 3 times.
• Stamina. I really hated the way it was implemented. There are no upgrades to make your stamina last longer.

Those are the things I can think of right now.

 

[defpally]

I think Dead Texan is being a little over dramatic (like so many people on the internet). I had a few problems with the game, but to say it was terrible or I hated it? Definitely not.

Here's a few things I didn't like:

• Sparse overworld. Wind Waker had the same problem. I'd think Nintendo would have learned by now.
• You got a *insert item name*! Every. Time. Even if you already got the item before, the game acts like it's your first time.
• Repetitive boss battles (if I can even call it that). How many times do I have to seal the Imprisoned? Oh yeah, 3 times.
• Stamina. I really hated the way it was implemented. There are no upgrades to make your stamina last longer.

Those are the things I can think of right now.

- Don't forget, to get one of the best items you have to do the boss rush - the same bosses again and again (including the Imprisoned). I don't mind having that option, but to get a significant item?

- Also, the whole dungeon inside of a dungeon got me. And the reuse of the same three overworld areas over and over. Can we not design more theme areas than that?

- The gimmick for the game is the motion control, but it is not all that accurate - it's not terrible, but you do get frustrated. And you had to keep resetting it to make sure it worked right in a pinch.

To me it just felt like going through the numbers. I sorta got that vibe in Twilight Princess, but with Skyward Sword it really felt bad. And for some reason, the lack of voice is REALLY starting to feel lacking. I understand they want you to feel like you are in the game, but come on, Link never talks anyways.

 

[Mixer236]

I think Dead Texan is being a little over dramatic (like so many people on the internet). I had a few problems with the game, but to say it was terrible or I hated it? Definitely not.

Here's a few things I didn't like:

• Sparse overworld. Wind Waker had the same problem. I'd think Nintendo would have learned by now.
• You got a *insert item name*! Every. Time. Even if you already got the item before, the game acts like it's your first time.
• Repetitive boss battles (if I can even call it that). How many times do I have to seal the Imprisoned? Oh yeah, 3 times.
• Stamina. I really hated the way it was implemented. There are no upgrades to make your stamina last longer.

Those are the things I can think of right now.

I was going to say, I've never heard someone say they hated SS... Lol

1. I get this one, really, but I personally seem to prefer this. I usually feel like I have to see, do & talk to everyone. I don't always have a lot of time to game outside of weekends so I can easily be overwhelmed.

2. I agree here and I do hate that. I understood the first time, Nintendo...

3. I understand this, and even agree to an extent, but don't a lot of Zelda bosses suffer from this?

4. This one didn't bother me at all, and I usually even enjoyed what it brought to the table. Although, I'm a big fan of MGS so I'm used to such things.

Anyway, there's my opinion on your opinion. :lol:

 

[Mixer236]

And for some reason, the lack of voice is REALLY starting to feel lacking. I understand they want you to feel like you are in the game, but come on, Link never talks anyways.

Just wanted to say I couldn't agree with you more here. Nintendo keeps acting like they want to freshen up Zelda yet they refuse to do this. Zelda is one of the biggest franchises out there that doesn't do voice, I just think they don't want to spend the money and keep coming up with excuses.

Just doing that alone would nearly be enough to cure the staleness to me!

 

[specialist]

Interesting, care to elaborate?

I don't mean anything by it, people have varying opinions and I'd like to hear the negative side of it.

It never, ever, ever stops holding your hand. The whole game felt like a tutorial for people who've never played a video game in their life. I thought the three hour farm tutorial in Twilight Princess was bad enough, but to have it stretched out for an entire game's worth is obscene. I know that not everyone has played every game under the sun, but it's one thing to guide you and another to assume you're too mentally insufficient to swing your remote around.

The dungeons are gimmicky and ultimately forgettable just like the majority of the boss battles that bookended them.

The emphasis on story and romance. This is the kicker. The game was a constant groan of 'are you KIDDING me?'. Nothing was sincere and it all felt so cheesy and flat-out awful. Twilight Princess might have been really bad, but at least it wasn't embarrassing to play.

I'm not a hater of the series by any means. I used to love it. Some of the handheld titles are actually pretty good, but these two console entries are just really bad. Twilight Princess was a too-long experiment in repetition, and Skyward Sword was Days of our Lives cel-shaded for toddlers playing Zelda for the first time.

 

[Caddywompus21]

Since I've never even heard of this game before I must have blacked out that month .

But - it is not listed in the previous deals in the OP. When was this offered?

With the power of Google, Sakurai Samurai was a Gold reward not a monthly game available for coins. Sorry for miss remembering, I do know I passed on the game because the Punch-out gameplay looked way too repetitive.