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It's like Nintendo doesn't want to take my money. I might pick up Critter Round Up, but I'm not sure I'm willing to spend $10 on it right now. I was going to buy it along with Dr. Mario, and Toki Tori, but since neither of those came out, I'm not really excited for the game.
 
I bought a 2000 points card yesterday in hopes of Dr Mario or Earthbound, but it seems I need to stop hoping for certain games. Still playing Lost Winds, anyway. Interested in Critter Round-up, but 1000 points seems a little hefty. 700 points and I'd bite, I think. Anyway, when I want another Wiiware game, My Life as King seems the better, more lengthy purchase. A game like Critter Round-up just seems better suited for an online freeware flash game. But we'll see what the purchasers and reviewers say.
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']I bought a 2000 points card yesterday in hopes of Dr Mario or Earthbound, but it seems I need to stop hoping for certain games. Still playing Lost Winds, anyway. Interested in Critter Round-up, but 1000 points seems a little hefty. 700 points and I'd bite, I think. Anyway, when I want another Wiiware game, My Life as King seems the better, more lengthy purchase. A game like Critter Round-up just seems better suited for an online freeware flash game. But we'll see what the purchasers and reviewers say.[/QUOTE]

My Life As A King is well worth the 1500 points. I have put so many hours into the game already...Honestly, I've been playin 3-5 hours each day since last week. That's anywhere between 21 and 35 hours :lol: and I can't wait to finish the game up and do a second play through (See that thread for details on the different playthroughs)
You don't need the DLC to enjoy it, but it def does add something to it.

Like I mentioned a few times in this thread, pop is a great game and worth the 700 points easily. If you love high score games this game = amazing :bouncy:
 
*shrug*
I sure hope we get it. I'm still mad at myself for wanting a glorified Mii Plaza w/ Pokemon for 1000 points and I'll probably have to delete every fuckin game on my Wii to fit it.. but still :lol:
 
[quote name='CouRageouS']On the opposite side of Pop's greatness, how horrible is Defend Your Castle. I couldn't even stand the youtube videos.[/quote]
It's terrible. An absolute waste of 500 points. And I'm pretty forgiving, especially of WiiWare in it's first week when I am excited about anything. I bought and praised a game where you pop bubbles for fuck's sake (actually, I stand by that one).
Defend Your Castle is utterly boring though. And for a game with collage-style graphics, it is totally devoid of all the charm it should have. I actually deleted it from my console. I didn't even bother backing it up.

I kind of want an excuse to get Critter Round-Up. I don't care about the other two. Dr. Mario is a slut. Hanging out with the Japanese instead of me. Whore.
 
[quote name='lilboo']*shrug*
I sure hope we get it. I'm still mad at myself for wanting a glorified Mii Plaza w/ Pokemon for 1000 points and I'll probably have to delete every fuckin game on my Wii to fit it.. but still :lol:[/quote]

Maybe just one or two. I found on GameFAQs that Ranch is about 130 blocks.

Want.

I'm curious about pOp myself, but I've already somehow built a 15 game backlog thanks to stupid Goozex. First nobody wanted my games, now I've sent out half my collection in 2 weeks.
 
I'd be willing to bet sky kid is more fun than pop.
I played that game 20 years ago and remember loving it. It has 2 player co op and was a fun little shooter. My friend didn't like it very much because it was fairly hard, I think I only got to level 20.
 
Alright, just picked up Pop, and freakin' loved the 40 minutes I played the thing. I got 3,541,874 points in normal, with 26 badges unlocked. I think I made it to wave 16 or so. Well worth the 700 points for me.

As much as I want to play more right now, I don't think my wrist can take much more punishment :lol:
 
[quote name='beane316']Weird. My Wii didn't get the update today. Not like I'm missing too much this week so meh[/QUOTE]

The updates happen 12pm (EST), 9am (Pacifc)

[quote name='HuppSav']I'd be willing to bet sky kid is more fun than pop.
I played that game 20 years ago and remember loving it. It has 2 player co op and was a fun little shooter. My friend didn't like it very much because it was fairly hard, I think I only got to level 20.[/QUOTE]

Yes because comparing a 20 year old game and a 1 week old game, 2 different genres is a great comparison.

[quote name='dmunkee']Alright, just picked up Pop, and freakin' loved the 40 minutes I played the thing. I got 3,541,874 points in normal, with 26 badges unlocked. I think I made it to wave 16 or so. Well worth the 700 points for me.

As much as I want to play more right now, I don't think my wrist can take much more punishment :lol:[/QUOTE]

That's why it's only best to play 1-2 times a day, :lol:
Send me a PM with your Wii Code, I'll add you when I get home. Then you add me to those people you send your score out to.
 
[quote name='Gothic Walrus']Seriously, Nintendo?

Seriously?

Wait a moment...does this mean we'll only be getting one Virtual Console title a week from here on out? :shock:[/quote]

there is no way they can keep dishing out Wiiware games. My guess: One Wiiware game a week until all the 'finished' ones are gone, and slower releases from then on, leaving room for more VC games. Thats just my 2 cents
 
[quote name='StinkyCheese']there is no way they can keep dishing out Wiiware games. My guess: One Wiiware game a week until all the 'finished' ones are gone, and slower releases from then on, leaving room for more VC games. Thats just my 2 cents[/quote]
Weren't they supposed to have 100 games ready at launch? Even still, you're probably right.

Oh, for anyone who's wondering and already alotting space, the Japanese Dr. Mario is right around 86 blocks.
 
man, this lame. I was sitting playing GTA online, then I was like Oh snap its monday. Going to check out DR. Mario and World of Goo. NOPE. Critter round-up and star soldier.....I am so sad.
 
So has anyone logged into the Nintendo channel to see what new DS demos are up?

I was interested in Star Solider R, but I never really followed it..I just found out that you play 2 minutes or 5 minutes? That's not really cool, IMO ;(

Oh well! I get to play My Life as a King even longer :cool:
 
Hmm another shump, a critter roundup game, and a 2d game released in 1985 I never heard of. Oh fuck you Nintendo. At least you could of put out a game like Dr. Mario where people would be happy to download but you are back to your normal crap. What really annoys me is they release another shump but yet don't release rpg's damnit.
 
I just don't understand the Dr Mario thing. Japan got it on the arrival of WiiWare, it made sense because I'm pretty sure Dr Mario was one of the first games we've seen announced FOR WiiWare. It launches for us last week, but no Dr Mario? Europe's WiiWare comes tomorrow, and THEY are getting it. So, again why not us?

I understand Wii Fit coming out this week might derail anyone from buying anythig online--it's debatable but understandable. So then why didn't it come last week? :whistle2:k

It's really mind blowing that we didn't get a single first party game last week. Or even this week.
 
[quote name='lilboo']So has anyone logged into the Nintendo channel to see what new DS demos are up?
[/quote]
i don't see anything new
brain age 1 +2, flash focus, crossworDS, jam sessions, raving rabbids 2. cooking mama 2, ninja gaiden, disney friends
 
The new DS demos are Jam Sessions, Rayman Raving Rabbids 2, Cooking Mama 2, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword, and Disney Friends with no end date listed. And there's a few new videos added to the list, mostly for the new WiiWare games and a couple new WiiFit ones.
 
[quote name='UltimoRey']i don't see anything new
brain age 1 +2, flash focus, crossworDS, jam sessions, raving rabbids 2. cooking mama 2, ninja gaiden, disney friends[/QUOTE]

:rofl: Wait, you just checked right now?
This is what we had the FIRST week.
Why would they rotate them back and forth like that?! :rofl: Nintendo is the most CONFUSING company ever.
 
[quote name='lilboo']Europe's WiiWare comes tomorrow, and THEY are getting it. So, again why not us?[/quote]

I thought that list was launch window, not launch date. I don't think they'll get it tomorrow, but if they do then I'm going to really fucking pissed.
 
Thanks for the comment lilboo...I thought it happened at like 3 AM for some reason...I didn't think I seen it...but here is the list of all the ds demos...and if someone else already did...sorry for being a lazy bastard :D

Brain Age 2
Brain Age
Flash Focus
Crosswords DS
Jam Sessions
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2
Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword
Disney Friends

Nothing new whatsoever...just a current and a re-hash at the moment

Edit: Bah I was too slow...oh well :)
 
Anyone wanna shrink this down to 15x15?
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Simply so I can put it with the correct games that will be doing the Pay to Play feature.
 
[quote name='lilboo']Anyone wanna shrink this down to 15x15?
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Simply so I can put it with the correct games that will be doing the Pay to Play feature.[/quote]
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It looks horrible though
 
Seeing PP right now is giving me a sad face. I have to pee really bad, but I have to wait for someone as I don't have a key back in here :headache:
 
[quote name='lilboo']Seeing PP right now is giving me a sad face. I have to pee really bad, but I have to wait for someone as I don't have a key back in here :headache:[/quote]

:lol:

I tried to make the '&' but it is a lot harder than I thought to make it so small.
 
This is as small as I can get it while it still being legible:

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You don't need the Nintendo WiFi part anyway, and 15x15 won't work given the native aspect ratio.

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Downloaded Critter Round Up, and it's definitely not worth the $10 if you're the only one playing it. I was looking forward to the mini-games, but was disappointed when I found out you can only play with real people. Decent game, and a definite buy if it was 700 points, but at 1000 I can't recommend it, and I love these type of games. Kind of wish I had gotten Pop.
 
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King - 05/12/08 1500 Points
[size=-2]----Dungeon Pack 300 Points
----Triple Race Pack 800 Points
----->Lilty Hut 300 Points
----->Selkie Den 300 Points
----->Yuke Shack 300 Points
----New Royal Outfit 100 Points
----New Chancellor Outfit 100 Points
----Luxorious House 100 Points
----Sacred Shrine 200 Points[/size]
LostWinds - 05/12/08 1000 Points
Pop - 05/12/08 700 Points
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Star Solider R - 05/19/08 800 Points

:lol: I just copied and pasted a chunk from the OP.. is this good? :whistle2:k
 
[quote name='Okari']Downloaded Critter Round Up, and it's definitely not worth the $10 if you're the only one playing it. I was looking forward to the mini-games, but was disappointed when I found out you can only play with real people. Decent game, and a definite buy if it was 700 points, but at 1000 I can't recommend it, and I love these type of games. Kind of wish I had gotten Pop.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the impressions. How long did you play it for? Have you tried co-op yet? If not, keep playing all the modes and let us know. That looks like a sucky game, but a not-too-bad multiplayer/co-op game.

Anyone download Star Solider R yet?
Also, Okari, how many blocks is Critter Round-Up?

AND, I told everyone to buy Pop. Not my fault you didn't listen. :nottalking:

[quote name='yukine']:puke:[/QUOTE]

Oh please! You know I could (and HAVE) said much worse ;)
 
[quote name='lilboo']I just don't understand the Dr Mario thing. Japan got it on the arrival of WiiWare, it made sense because I'm pretty sure Dr Mario was one of the first games we've seen announced FOR WiiWare. It launches for us last week, but no Dr Mario? Europe's WiiWare comes tomorrow, and THEY are getting it. So, again why not us?

I understand Wii Fit coming out this week might derail anyone from buying anythig online--it's debatable but understandable. So then why didn't it come last week? :whistle2:k

It's really mind blowing that we didn't get a single first party game last week. Or even this week.[/QUOTE]

Maybe it'll show up next week?

If nothing else, NoA's method of fucking with us is better than what Europe has to put up with. We get WiiWare delays...they get marquee titles like Brawl delayed.

[quote name='Okari']Downloaded Critter Round Up, and it's definitely not worth the $10 if you're the only one playing it. I was looking forward to the mini-games, but was disappointed when I found out you can only play with real people. Decent game, and a definite buy if it was 700 points, but at 1000 I can't recommend it, and I love these type of games. Kind of wish I had gotten Pop.[/QUOTE]

Good to know. Not having solo modes in the minigames is enough for me to pass on the title for now. The same for Star Soldier R - I don't mind playing for high scores, but being forced into its short modes isn't how I'd want to play.

Looks like I won't be needing to get more points this week.
 
[quote name='Gothic Walrus']Maybe it'll show up next week?

If nothing else, NoA's method of fucking with us is better than what Europe has to put up with. We get WiiWare delays...they get marquee titles like Brawl delayed.[/quote]

We still havent gotten Brawl :cold:
 
[quote name='lilboo']Thanks for the impressions. How long did you play it for? Have you tried co-op yet? If not, keep playing all the modes and let us know. That looks like a sucky game, but a not-too-bad multiplayer/co-op game.

Also, Okari, how many blocks is Critter Round-Up?

AND, I told everyone to buy Pop. Not my fault you didn't listen. :nottalking:[/quote]

I played it for 20 minutes when I wrote it. I haven't tried co-op, but I'm pretty sure it would be somewhat funner than adventure. The mini-games look fun, especially the light cycle-esque one. After playing the main mode some more, it's entertaining for a quick puzzle game, but still not worth it. I do like the different locations and animals though.

It's 248 give or take a few. I only have room for one more.

Yeah yeah, I was just saving my money for Dr. Mario and Toki Tori, but now I doubt those are getting released anytime soon so I'll get it next time.
 
Hey guys,

First of all, I wanted to say thanks to those of you who have purchased Critter Round-Up! We really appreciate your support. I know some of you are concerned about the price-point, and while there isn't anything I can do to change that, I do think that the game is worth the money. And while I also fully agree that the experience with 2 or more players is a shit-ton of fun, there is plenty to do for single-player types.

Also, with regards to the size of the game, we were able to spend some time after the Japanese launch and further optimize the assets, so it's down to 235 blocks from the Japanese's 301 blocks. Trust me, I know how frustrating the lack of storage space on the Wii is, so we figured it was worth the time.
 
[quote name='roland13x']Hey guys,

First of all, I wanted to say thanks to those of you who have purchased Critter Round-Up! We really appreciate your support. I know some of you are concerned about the price-point, and while there isn't anything I can do to change that, I do think that the game is worth the money. And while I also fully agree that the experience with 2 or more players is a shit-ton of fun, there is plenty to do for single-player types.

Also, with regards to the size of the game, we were able to spend some time after the Japanese launch and further optimize the assets, so it's down to 235 blocks from the Japanese's 301 blocks. Trust me, I know how frustrating the lack of storage space on the Wii is, so we figured it was worth the time.[/quote]

Why was the option for 1 player mini-games left out? There's not always someone there to play with.
 
[quote name='Okari']I played it for 20 minutes when I wrote it. I haven't tried co-op, but I'm pretty sure it would be somewhat funner than adventure. The mini-games look fun, especially the light cycle-esque one. After playing the main mode some more, it's entertaining for a quick puzzle game, but still not worth it. I do like the different locations and animals though.

It's 248 give or take a few. I only have room for one more.

Yeah yeah, I was just saving my money for Dr. Mario and Toki Tori, but now I doubt those are getting released anytime soon so I'll get it next time.[/QUOTE]

That's good. You dropped the 1000 points so keep playing until you realize "THIS IS GREAT" or "THIS IS TRASH" but whatever the outcome is, let us know.

[quote name='roland13x']Hey guys,

First of all, I wanted to say thanks to those of you who have purchased Critter Round-Up! We really appreciate your support. I know some of you are concerned about the price-point, and while there isn't anything I can do to change that, I do think that the game is worth the money. And while I also fully agree that the experience with 2 or more players is a shit-ton of fun, there is plenty to do for single-player types.

Also, with regards to the size of the game, we were able to spend some time after the Japanese launch and further optimize the assets, so it's down to 235 blocks from the Japanese's 301 blocks. Trust me, I know how frustrating the lack of storage space on the Wii is, so we figured it was worth the time.[/QUOTE]


301 blocks?!!?
Glad a developer is here. I have a few questions.

Do you believe there is a storage problem?
If so, do you think that the lack of bigger storage will hurt you guys? (Not you, but as developers. Any developers). Meaning some people may find it more of a hassle to make room for a game, thus, never downloading it?

It's nice to see that you are understanding of our "?!!??!" over the $10 price. While making the game, did you guys ever try and convince Nintendo to allow demos? Was there any discussion about it? It's hard to drop $10 on a game that you won't know if you like it, until you buy it :bomb:
 
[quote name='mephitical']It's terrible. An absolute waste of 500 points. And I'm pretty forgiving, especially of WiiWare in it's first week when I am excited about anything. I bought and praised a game where you pop bubbles for fuck's sake (actually, I stand by that one).
Defend Your Castle is utterly boring though. And for a game with collage-style graphics, it is totally devoid of all the charm it should have. I actually deleted it from my console. I didn't even bother backing it up.

I kind of want an excuse to get Critter Round-Up. I don't care about the other two. Dr. Mario is a slut. Hanging out with the Japanese instead of me. Whore.[/QUOTE]

I missed this post the first time around. I think you're wrong, at least to an extent - the game looks like it'd be fun if you had multiplayer going. As it stands now, though, it does get repetitive once you buy everything, and it starts to get so frantic it was causing me wrist pain. :bomb:

I do think it's worth the five bucks, but that's just my opinion.

[quote name='roland13x']Hey guys,

First of all, I wanted to say thanks to those of you who have purchased Critter Round-Up! We really appreciate your support. I know some of you are concerned about the price-point, and while there isn't anything I can do to change that, I do think that the game is worth the money. And while I also fully agree that the experience with 2 or more players is a shit-ton of fun, there is plenty to do for single-player types.

Also, with regards to the size of the game, we were able to spend some time after the Japanese launch and further optimize the assets, so it's down to 235 blocks from the Japanese's 301 blocks. Trust me, I know how frustrating the lack of storage space on the Wii is, so we figured it was worth the time.[/QUOTE]

Wow. Huge bonus points for making the game smaller. :D
 
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