[WiiU] Super Mario 3D World

[jms493]

I'll admit I was never really on board prior to having it in my hands, but now that I do, I'm really enjoying the console and I only have NSMBU and LEGO City so far. Plus, since it's not my primary console, these games that interest me will last me for a long while. If it was going to be someone's main console, then yeah I could probably see the concern.

have your tried to play on the tablet feature? how is it?

 

[Swarley]

have your tried to play on the tablet feature? how is it?

I've played a couple levels of New Super Mario Bros. U on the gamepad and it works flawlessly. Obviously the picture quality isn't as good as your HD TV, but it plays without any problems.

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

I'll admit I was never really on board prior to having it in my hands, but now that I do, I'm really enjoying the console and I only have NSMBU and LEGO City so far. Plus, since it's not my primary console, these games that interest me will last me for a long while. If it was going to be someone's main console, then yeah I could probably see the concern.

i certainly plan on picking one up eventually but no games out now/before the end of the year really interest me. 2014 should be good though

 

[jms493]

Why not make a new versions of the original Kid Icarus, Castelvania, Metroid on a 2D plane?

I am dying for those!

 

[DomePatrol]

Why not make a new versions of the original Kid Icarus, Castelvania, Metroid on a 2D plane?

I am dying for those!

I just want Retro to get the green light from Nintendo to do whatever they want with Metroid. The Prime trilogy was simply amazing.

 

[Swarley]

I just want Retro to get the green light from Nintendo to do whatever they want with Metroid. The Prime trilogy was simply amazing.

Barrel Roll, you have a Wii U? What's your gamertag?

 

[jms493]

I would love to play through an updated version of Castlevania

Bat
Medusa
Mummies
Frankenstein and Igor
Grim Reaper
Dracula

Make that shit hard and in 1080p

 

[Swarley]

I would love to play through an updated version of Castlevania

Bat
Medusa
Mummies
Frankenstein and Igor
Grim Reaper
Dracula

Make that shit hard and in 1080p

Ahhh! I would kill for a new old school style Castlevania game.

 

[DomePatrol]

Barrel Roll, you have a Wii U? What's your gamertag?

Picked up the Wind Waker Edition when it came out. Gamertag is Chuckpants of course

 

[Swarley]

Picked up the Wind Waker Edition when it came out. Gamertag is Chuckpants of course

Friend request sent. :creeper:

 

[Swarley]

 

[MrBill]

Picked up the Wind Waker Edition when it came out. Gamertag is Chuckpants of course

Mine will be here next week!

 

[OnlyOneBeerLeft]

might scoop this up next week, mom just gave me a gamestop giftcard for my birthday :fistpump:

 

[Swarley]

If you have a Wii U, you need this game. I'm currently reviewing it for a site that I write for, and holy hell it's a fucking blast. I just don't want to put it down.

 

[MrBill]

I really enjoyed playing it a few weeks ago at the press event here in town 2 weeks ago. This game and Zelda were the primary reasons I bought a WiiU last week :yep:

Look forward to your review Swarley. VSN could use some help writing game reviews :dd:

 

[Swarley]

I really enjoyed playing it a few weeks ago at the press event here in town 2 weeks ago. This game and Zelda were the primary reasons I bought a WiiU last week :yep:

Look forward to your review Swarley. VSN could use some help writing game reviews :dd:

I'll write something up to go along with the stuff I review on the show. I'll do something for AC4: Black Flag and LEGO Marvel next week.

 

[BigBucs]

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/11/19/super-mario-3d-world-video-review
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IGN - 9.6
Super Mario Galaxy 2 successfully iterated on one of the most inventive platformers of the last console generation. Super Mario 3D World takes slightly smaller steps in the grand scheme of the platformer genre, but it fulfills the promise of a multiplayer Mario much better than anything that the Japanese game maker has done before. Super Mario 3D World is marvelous, and its constant variety and fantastic light-hearted co-op play proves that Nintendo still knows exactly how to tweak their Mario formula in fun ways.

GameSpot - 9.0
The most challenging levels in 3D World prove to be some of the most creative and off the wall, effortlessly balancing intricacy and design elegance. The imagination that's on show across the game's level design, its gorgeous visuals, and its wonderful soundtrack is intoxicating, constantly pushing you to discover new ways of playing. Even the boss battles, while adhering to many of the series' tropes, are fresh and exciting as a result of some clever mechanics and some wonderful visual trickery.

Eurogamer - 10/10
Compact by the standards of the Galaxy adventures but still loaded with bountiful secrets, beneath the warm familiarity of 3D World lies one of the strangest Mario games in years - or at least one of the most random in its influences and its moment-to-moment indulgences. And that's a very, very good thing. The Wii U sees Nintendo's mascot racing into venerable middle age by going wonderfully loopy - by dialling up the energy, even if the end result is often absolutely insane. After all these years, who could blame him?

Polygon - 9.0
Super Mario 3D World doesn't reinvent the Mario formula. But it is in every way its own game, with a bright, joyful aesthetic that's supported by inspired level design and a cast that matters. It gets the balance right between nostalgic touches and clever new twists, and never once let me down with a boring boss or too-familiar retread. In all my years of playing with the Mario gang, I've never been quite so happy to hurl myself into the unknown, and 3D World delivers challenge, surprise and joy in almost every moment.

USGamer - 4.5/5
A spot-on exploration of what Nintendo really does best: Create varied and surprising twists on concepts and ingredients you thought you knew inside-out. The fact that 3D World remains lively and interesting despite calling back to so many well-loved classics serves as a succinct reminder as to why Mario remains successful after so many years and so many games: At its heart, the series is ultimately just about having simple, unpretentious fun.

Gamesradar - 4.5/5
3D World sees the plumber at the top of his game, and it’s finally as fun to play with friends as it is solo. It doesn’t redefine the franchise like previous entries have, but when the total package is as fun as 3D World, that’s hardly a complaint.

Destructoid - 10/10
There was a moment where I was taking in the beautiful soundtrack, hovering over a tricky jump as cat Peach, and watching the glistening water below where the game really came together. It was then that I realized that Super Mario 3D World had achieved a level of platforming design that's close to perfection, and there was almost never a moment where I didn't have a smile on my face. This is the unequivocally the best Mario game since Galaxy 2, and it shows up anything the "New" series has ever done, and then some.

Good work, Nintendo.

GamingTrend - 95/100
On the eve of the next generation of consoles, it’s comforting to know Super Mario still has potential to excite and astound with some of the best gameplay found on the Wii U, or any platform. It may be short and easy, but Super Mario 3D World finds a place within the cacophony of this year’s whiz-bang shooters and next-gen tech demos. This is exactly what the Wii U needed.

 

[MrBill]

Picked this game up earlier today. Will definitely be spending some time with it this weekend.

 

[BigBucs]

Just checked out that video review, game looks fun as hell. :rambo:

 

[Swarley]

My official review wont be posted at GAW until Monday, but I'm giving this game a 4.5/5.