The Diddy Kong Racing DS thread

[quote name='Zingela']Wednesday releases are very normal, in fact, most games ship Tuesdays and arrive in stores on Wednesdays. Nintendo games typically ship Mondays and arrive Tuesday.[/quote]
Thanks for the heads up! My usual experience with buying release-date games is usually for the NBA 2K series and Nintendo titles - all of which I can remember (except Wii, obviously) being available Tuesdays. For other titles, I usually wait for reviews. Never encountered a Wednesday release, so I was curious...thanks for the information!
 
so is the multiplayer any good? is this worth a buy?

i played the n64 version like once at a friends house but didnt pay much attention to it in the n64 days since i had my mario kart 64 :D
 
[quote name='Zingela']
Instead, you get some sort of on-rails tour through each track where you must pop so many balloons with your stylus along the way, and drag coins into your bag. You know what? Give me back my mandatory Silver Coin challenges.

The voices from the original are also gone, replaced by a typical modern Rare style--everyone sounds British. I know, I know, but why did they change something that never needed changing in the first place?

Other than that, I'm enjoying the game so far, just wish I weren't forced into the carpet rides when I play adventure mode.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the info. I won't be getting it now.
 
Are the silver coin challenges the only thing you loved about the N64 game?

If not, why is that alone enough to sway you from excitement to totally passing on it?
 
I paid for this one through CD Universe and they say it's released on the 9th. Probably will have to wait quite a while to play this one.
 
[quote name='rodeojones903']EGM didn't like it too much. Gave it 5, 6, 5.5.[/QUOTE]

Yea, some pretty average scores there.

Something must have gotten fucked up in the port, or all these extra parts are worse than the previews made them sound.
 
[quote name='Oops! I did it again.']Are the silver coin challenges the only thing you loved about the N64 game?

If not, why is that alone enough to sway you from excitement to totally passing on it?[/QUOTE]

No, the boss fights are completely changed as far as I've heard. And there's no bananas. What the fuck?
 
[quote name='Dead of Knight']No, the boss fights are completely changed as far as I've heard. And there's no bananas. What the fuck?[/QUOTE]
I don't totally remember what bananas were for, but I think they were replaced by coins. You then use coins to buy stuff -- vehicle upgrades, multiplayer modes/courses, etc.
 
[quote name='ViolentLee']I don't totally remember what bananas were for, but I think they were replaced by coins. You then use coins to buy stuff -- vehicle upgrades, multiplayer modes/courses, etc.[/QUOTE]

Speed boosts during races. The more bananas you get, the faster you go.
 
[quote name='APE992']Will DKR use WPA? WEP is fine if you live in the middle of nowhere but not if you consider security a priority.[/quote]

Unfortunately, no. It's not per game that this is decided, it's that the DS only accepts WEP encyrption. It's better than nothing, but in order for that to change, I'm pretty sure it would requires something like a firmware upgrade from Nintendo.
 
For the record: the balloon popping challenges? LOVE 'EM. Very fun.

Took me a couple of them to get used to it all, but dragging the coins while trying to pop balloons while trying to maneuver the perspective from the carpet to see what I'm missing can get kinda hectic...but not frustratlingly so, it's a nice change-up.
 
I can safely say, after several hours with the game over the past couple of days, that I'm enjoying this game significantly more than Mario Kart. Not only do the races hold up, but there's just so much more MEAT to the game itself. It's more fun and a heck of a lot more versatile.

The weapon system (being able to build upon each item, versus MK's system of the quality of your power-up depending on your race position) is one of the things I loved about the N64 version, and sure enough, it's an advantage over MKDS just like it was over MK64.

Also, I don't get the hate that some folks online have had towards the pre-race boost system (blowing into the mic with the hovercraft, rubbing the wheel down to turn it in the car, and spinning the propeller with the plane) - they've all worked beautifully for me, and have been kinda challenging right before the race to maximize, but in a fun way.

Finally, I must be the only one who actually LOVES the change-up from silver coin challenges to the magic carpet challenges? What makes it work so well is that you STILL need to repeat races to try to get as many silver coins as possible, but now they're for buying your choice of vehicle upgrades, adding custom options, etc. So instead of overkilling that concept with a mandatory collection challenge, instead we get a challenge that is pretty unique and well executed in the carpet rides. It's challenging, as I said the other day, to multitask everything (trying to turn your perspective, pop balloons, and then drag coins), but it's some of the most fun I've had in the game.

We'll see if it survives the test of time, but so far this has to be my 2nd fave DS game behind NSMB. I'm surprised nobody here has been sharing friend codes and whatnot, other than myself. Hope that changes!
 
You know, the reviews are really funky on this. The "official" reviewers are all giving it 70% or less whereas all the user reviewers are giving it around 80%. Its really odd cause usually user reviews and reviewers are at least somewhat close but this is quite the difference between numbers. I don't get it.
 
Neither do I. The main negative I've seen in reviews is that the additions intended to take advantage of the DS' unique features are shoddy. I argue that is absolutely untrue. Also, complaints about the changes of gameplay have also been prominent in pro reviews, yet my experience as a gamer has been a complete disagreement (sure, it's not 100% loyal to the original...but that's because it's better than the original). Then there are complaints about it not being as quick and hectic as MKDS, but gee, how hectic does it need to be? I've had a couple of great SUPER close hovercraft races...those are always the most hectic because of how slippery the control naturally is.

Most importantly, the magic carpet rides are FUN, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
 
[quote name='Oops! I did it again.']Neither do I. The main negative I've seen in reviews is that the additions intended to take advantage of the DS' unique features are shoddy. I argue that is absolutely untrue. Also, complaints about the changes of gameplay have also been prominent in pro reviews, yet my experience as a gamer has been a complete disagreement (sure, it's not 100% loyal to the original...but that's because it's better than the original). Then there are complaints about it not being as quick and hectic as MKDS, but gee, how hectic does it need to be? I've had a couple of great SUPER close hovercraft races...those are always the most hectic because of how slippery the control naturally is.

Most importantly, the magic carpet rides are FUN, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.[/QUOTE]

Maybe they're upset cause you can't snake through the entire course?
 
See: Diddy Kong Racing for N64
[quote name='RedvsBlue']You know, the reviews are really funky on this. The "official" reviewers are all giving it 70% or less whereas all the user reviewers are giving it around 80%. Its really odd cause usually user reviews and reviewers are at least somewhat close but this is quite the difference between numbers. I don't get it.[/quote]
 
Yeah, let's start sharing our friend codes :)

Mine is...
283559
516958

PLEASE PM ME if you add me AND of course gimme your annoying number (Siiigh Nintendo..)
 
I just grabbed this today while I was at Best Buy. With the hour or so I have put into the game I can say it is a little harder then MKDS. I'll throw my FC up sometime after I put a little more time into the game.
 
Oh and also, like I said in the FF6 thread.. I am enjoying this more this time around then my first time.. so, that's good!

Just miss Conker & Banjo :(
 
Oh and, I just played a good 10 matches Wi-Fi. I gotta say it's pretty awesome. Sadly, this will probably only last.. a month? :(

Hate the cheaters. That's why I rarely even play on Wi-Fi anymore. I hope this game doesn't get hacked & cheated bad!!

But besides that.. played 6 player online for a good 1/2 hour. It's FUN!! I only have 1 person on my friends list (LOL) and I hope to get alot of you on there and have some 6 player matches ^_^
 
I'll be glad to play against you tomorrow! Heh, I can't waitttt. This game owned on N64!


WAIT, what if the Best Buy I go to is OOS? :cry:
[quote name='lilboo']Oh and, I just played a good 10 matches Wi-Fi. I gotta say it's pretty awesome. Sadly, this will probably only last.. a month? :(

Hate the cheaters. That's why I rarely even play on Wi-Fi anymore. I hope this game doesn't get hacked & cheated bad!!

But besides that.. played 6 player online for a good 1/2 hour. It's FUN!! I only have 1 person on my friends list (LOL) and I hope to get alot of you on there and have some 6 player matches ^_^[/quote]
 
Hey, does anyone know if there's a way to check your online record?

I actually have been doing well with this game, unlike Mario Kart LOL, and would like to see physical evidence to myself!!

and why isn't this on NintendoWiFi.com yet?
There's quite a bit of games NOT on that site.. what's up with that?
 
So as I played a few times online.. how do you unlock the characters?
I've seen T.T. Wizpig and Taj.. and I think there's one more.

Has anyone unlocked them yet? How do you do this?
 
I would also like to know how to unlock characters...

Just a quick note, the plane controls are pretty bad, IMO.
[quote name='lilboo']So as I played a few times online.. how do you unlock the characters?
I've seen T.T. Wizpig and Taj.. and I think there's one more.

Has anyone unlocked them yet? How do you do this?[/quote]
 
Ah, this game looks great and I loved it on the N64. Sadly I don't really want to pay full price for it... here's hoping it goes on sale sometime! =P
 
I totally take back what I said abou the planes. Now that I've got the hang of them, it's real fun flying them! :D.
 
I need to know this too... And the one in Dino Domain!
[quote name='lilboo']Ok so where's the Key at in Snow world???? :([/quote]
 
[quote name='naes']I need to know this too... And the one in Dino Domain![/QUOTE]


I know that! It's on the first race (Ancient Lake?) and on the side, you'll see a ramp, and I'm sure a blue balloon is before that. Get it, use your boost on the ramp. It's there :)
 
Thanks! I found it! Since I can't beat that penguin thing in that Snow World, I'm trying to get all gold balloons in Dino Domain (the balloon touch challenge). Man, I suck at the balloon touch challenges.
[quote name='lilboo']I know that! It's on the first race (Ancient Lake?) and on the side, you'll see a ramp, and I'm sure a blue balloon is before that. Get it, use your boost on the ramp. It's there :)[/quote]
 
[quote name='sixersballernum3']Ah, this game looks great and I loved it on the N64. Sadly I don't really want to pay full price for it... here's hoping it goes on sale sometime! =P[/QUOTE]

Same here, though I do still have the N64 version lying around somewhere...
 
The voice acting is this game suuuuucks tho :(

Do I remember correctly? In the N64 version, whenever you were chillen and driving around and Taj was around wouldn't he hum or sing along to the tune as well..?

His voice now is pretty sad :(

But the DKR theme.. lol oh man, I've ALWAYS loved it!!
 
The only problem with it is...

Taj's voice. His N64 voice was sweet.
[quote name='lilboo']The voice acting is this game suuuuucks tho :(

Do I remember correctly? In the N64 version, whenever you were chillen and driving around and Taj was around wouldn't he hum or sing along to the tune as well..?

His voice now is pretty sad :(

But the DKR theme.. lol oh man, I've ALWAYS loved it!![/quote]
 
Anyone know where I can find a site to make a DS friend code sig?
I wanna put this game in my sig, but I hate just using text lol

Plus I may go buy Bomberman today, and I'll probably do that too :D
 
[quote name='naes']I would also like to know how to unlock characters...

Just a quick note, the plane controls are pretty bad, IMO.[/quote]


the R-turning is what throws me off.

Im kind of retarded to WiFi on DS, just played single cart a bunch of times with my girl, how do I get my friend code?
 
I spent some coins on that voice recorder thingie. It's nothing that amazing but it's fun to mess around with.
 
Would it be wrong/annoying of me to start a DKR friend code thread?

I'd love to gather all of our FCs and be able to update the OP daily..
or should we keep it in this thread?
 
So, DKR DS is going to be $20 next week at CC. To everyone who's already had a chance to play it, is it worth it? I loved the original, but the reviews have been pretty bad (seems mostly comparisons to Mario Kart, though, have brought scores down).

Thoughts?
 
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