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Too bad about the eShop, though. Got KI:3D with KI:U so there's no point in blowing money on it.
Too bad about the eShop, though. Got KI:3D with KI:U so there's no point in blowing money on it.
You know this is THE ONLY SITE to think KI is bad, right? Yeah, so basically the majority agrees that Uprising was THE GOOD ONE and you are joining in Jim's trolling.
I already got the original kid Icarus from Gamestop for pre ordering Uprising. Thank You Pre order bonus.
Hey Dale, fuck you! Kid Icarus: Uprising is the god damn BOMB! That and Super Mario 3D Land have already made the 3DS my favourite handheld system of all time.
PS: You're still awesome Dale
PS: You're still awesome Dale
I'm really glad I didn't pass on Uprising which the Destructoid review had me thinking I might. The Mario Kart and Kid Icarus reviews were way off. Shame on you.
Really? I thought they where both really similar: hard games people hated because they suck at them. ^.^
Seriously, though, it amazed me how true to the original Uprising was (Love them both, by the way. Awesome games.). Now if only the GB KI would come over.
Seriously, though, it amazed me how true to the original Uprising was (Love them both, by the way. Awesome games.). Now if only the GB KI would come over.
I traded in my copy of uprising. The controls are just too terrible, should've been a wii game. I tried tweaking everything in the options but I couldn't find anything that made it comfortable to play the freaking game. I enjoyed and played the 3d classics more than uprising. I was suprised the trade in value was decent, $25 bucks! And I used it to pay off gravity rush
@patrick
That's because Nintendo games actually retain some of their value.
In some places, USED copies of pokemon games cost the same if not more then new ones.
That's because Nintendo games actually retain some of their value.
In some places, USED copies of pokemon games cost the same if not more then new ones.
Uprising's controls are fantastic, when I'm using the stand that is. It is hard to play the ground/multiplayer portions without the stand though. I really wish the game featured a way to replay just the flight segments of levels since that would be so perfect for playing on the go.
Sorry Dale, 5/10. You forgot to mention how awesome the Vita is and the fact that Nintendo is dooooomed.
I have a hard time imagining how people who dislike the game play. Do their brains get stuck on controls and then since they're different they give up completely? The controls have a LEARNING CURVE, which means that you have to KEEP PLAYING to get better. The controls are really the only issue people are allowed to have unless they are trolling.
@ronin4life, people usually keep Nintendo games, wich makes sense on their higher value. Most of the wii games I traded in were 3rd party games. I did trade in wii music though, because its crap.
It's too bad that Uprising was scored so poorly. I gave it a shot after a friend recommended it and after the 10 or so hours it took me to finish the story, I instantly added it to my list of all-time favorites.
The controls take a little getting used to, but they're not bad at all (especially considering you have nearly full control over button assignments). I find it a little painful to play more than a level or two at a time, which sucks, but I tend to fight through the pain anyway.
Uprising is just oozing with stuff to unlock (just like my other two favorite Sakurai games, Meteos and Kirby Air Ride), multiplayer is fun with friends, I've spent hours just fusing weapons alone, and dialogue throughout the levels still makes me laugh every time I replay them. Seriously, this game is like Adventure Time in the sky.
And that's all before I gush about the awesome music, insane graphics (there are some parts that I couldn't believe I was seeing on a Nintendo handheld), and crazy attention to detail (I've put something like 40 hours in so far and I'm STILL finding new easter eggs).
While I enjoyed Mario Kart 7 as well, I did agree mostly with the Destructoid's review. Kid Icarus Uprising, however, is the only must own title for the 3DS so far. Once you get past the learning curve, it's phenomenal.
The controls take a little getting used to, but they're not bad at all (especially considering you have nearly full control over button assignments). I find it a little painful to play more than a level or two at a time, which sucks, but I tend to fight through the pain anyway.
Uprising is just oozing with stuff to unlock (just like my other two favorite Sakurai games, Meteos and Kirby Air Ride), multiplayer is fun with friends, I've spent hours just fusing weapons alone, and dialogue throughout the levels still makes me laugh every time I replay them. Seriously, this game is like Adventure Time in the sky.
And that's all before I gush about the awesome music, insane graphics (there are some parts that I couldn't believe I was seeing on a Nintendo handheld), and crazy attention to detail (I've put something like 40 hours in so far and I'm STILL finding new easter eggs).
While I enjoyed Mario Kart 7 as well, I did agree mostly with the Destructoid's review. Kid Icarus Uprising, however, is the only must own title for the 3DS so far. Once you get past the learning curve, it's phenomenal.
When you actually get the hang of using the touch screen as a second analog stick it's absurdly accurate. The only downside is changing the camera angle is inherently kinda dodgy. Works fine until you're playing a multiplayer match against someone moving like a Cheeta. Then you can't keep your targets on them.
"It forced me to use a stylus and my hed asploded" I don't understand the bitching and moaning about Uprisings controls, they just take some getting used to. I suppose if you're stubborn and refuse to adapt to any control scheme that isn't built around a dual-analog setup, then fine, this game aint for you.
But if you're one of the game critics out there that whines about a lack of originality in the industry and how all games use the same control setup, then it's a bit hypocritical to turn around and say this game has poor controls.
Whatever, I freaking love the game and am still playing the shit out of it.
But if you're one of the game critics out there that whines about a lack of originality in the industry and how all games use the same control setup, then it's a bit hypocritical to turn around and say this game has poor controls.
Whatever, I freaking love the game and am still playing the shit out of it.
Uprising is a really good game with tons of content. I guess some people suck at learning new control schemes?
After playing the first Kid Icarus, I'm still trying to figure out what was supposed to be so good about it.
eh.. I wouldn't call it "the good one", I'd call it "the better one"
That game is one game I can say that I always want to have, but will never come close to beating. Maybe I will this time around, but thats probably a pipe dream.
That game is one game I can say that I always want to have, but will never come close to beating. Maybe I will this time around, but thats probably a pipe dream.
no matter what you think of uprising, to claim that the original kid icarus is better comes off as extremely ignorant. it is horribly balanced, is highly frustrating at first and becomes easier as you progress through the game, the vertical scrolling sections are borderline broken. and it's not because you have to learn the controls in an hour or two. i'm left handed and i got used to circle pad+stylus just fine in both modes in uprising.
I feel weird paying money for this since Europe got it for free with the purchase of 2 3DS games, and people here got it as a free pre-order bonus. I'll probably get this at some point because of curiosity, but there's other eShop games that are grabbing my attention more
Kirby 3D classics is really good, if you haven't gotten that go get it. It's almost as if it's gotten better with age, 3D effects are subtle, but neat.
Kirby 3D classics is really good, if you haven't gotten that go get it. It's almost as if it's gotten better with age, 3D effects are subtle, but neat.
Yes, I admit, Uprising took a bit of warming up to, but once you get the feel for the controls the game becomes truly awesome. The 3DS is shaping up to be one of my favorite handhelds ever!
The original Kid Icarus may not be an amazing game by today's standards, but at the time of its release(1986, Japan) it certainly was ahead of its time. I recently just bought and beat the new 3D Classics version in one quick sitting( a few hours), with the 3D cranked high... It was a fun, nostalgic trip through Angel Land. The added background visuals are a nice addition, too. And, for whatever reason, I can never, ever tire of the Kid Icarus theme music. Enjoy. =)
Also, screw you Eggplant Wizard. You purple, sanctimonious bastard.
The original Kid Icarus may not be an amazing game by today's standards, but at the time of its release(1986, Japan) it certainly was ahead of its time. I recently just bought and beat the new 3D Classics version in one quick sitting( a few hours), with the 3D cranked high... It was a fun, nostalgic trip through Angel Land. The added background visuals are a nice addition, too. And, for whatever reason, I can never, ever tire of the Kid Icarus theme music. Enjoy. =)
Also, screw you Eggplant Wizard. You purple, sanctimonious bastard.
I love Uprising a lot. It's up there with JSRF on my 'Favorite Games of ALL TIME' list. The humor, gameplay, multiplayer... it's all wonderful. It is one of the only games where I've had to tell people to ignore the Kim Sterling review.
I played it while I was waiting for KI:U to get to my house. Uprising really surprised me. It's a charming game. More content than most console releases. Dual analog would have slowed the intense gameplay down. So to all the people bashing its controls........you just suck man.
@Mike Moran
That why you use auto-lock man. Every weapon I use has to have some kind of auto locking ability makes the game way easier.
That why you use auto-lock man. Every weapon I use has to have some kind of auto locking ability makes the game way easier.
Hehe, nawwww. Kid Icarus: Uprising was friggin' awesome. Best game on the 3DS so far, IMO (I don't count Ocarina of Time).
>the good one
Well yeah, because the GREAT one just came out and is far too large of a download. One day Uprising will be downloadable though. So just be patient, Dale!
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Seriously don't understand why you's guys gave it such a mediocre review. By far my favorite 3DS game. I hope one day you can see it for the greatness that it is.
Well yeah, because the GREAT one just came out and is far too large of a download. One day Uprising will be downloadable though. So just be patient, Dale!
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Seriously don't understand why you's guys gave it such a mediocre review. By far my favorite 3DS game. I hope one day you can see it for the greatness that it is.
Excuse me, the second game from the original Gameboy isn't bad. There are far worse games Nintendo made in their history... like the original Japanese Super Mario 2.
I'm lovng kid icarus so i dont know why all the hate? My only gripe is my left wrist/hand hurts very quickly due to how the controls are. I dont want to spend money on the circle pad and dont want to use the stand since the point of portable gaming is to... you know.. play it portably. put it on a table? I might as well play a console or a board game at that point. But the game itself I love it. Same goes for the NES Kid Icarus in 3D that I got free with the Uprising pre-order.. But.. the circle pad may be bought since I am also playing RE revelations... I mean it plays OK but shooting is kind of crappy in tough situations that require lots of movement then shooting.
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