Man, if that's really what happened then that's so dumb, they've been consistent up till now making sure that inputs were simple and clear. (when they're not motion gestures, anyway)
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New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | OT | New Year, New U
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Man, if that's really what happened then that's so dumb, they've been consistent up till now making sure that inputs were simple and clear. (when they're not motion gestures, anyway)
The game feels great to play with an 8bitdo wireless "SNES" controller. No actions require the triggers, so it works totally without a hitch (unlike tropical freeze).
I doubt I'll buy it just yet, but my experience of playing it on the Wii U led me to believe that it's the best 2D Mario - and by extension the greatest 2D platformer - ever created. It's a shame that the previous NSMB games led to a bit of franchise fatigue, because it's so much better. Even the art, while similar, improves leaps and bounds over its predecessors for a far more visually appealing game.
I can understand why this sparsely upgraded port isn't exactly drawing raves, but it's a shame that the perception of the game itself as an uninspired fourth entry to a series that didn't need one persists in some circles.
I can understand why this sparsely upgraded port isn't exactly drawing raves, but it's a shame that the perception of the game itself as an uninspired fourth entry to a series that didn't need one persists in some circles.
No problems with jump/spin in the same button, actually prefer it.
And one of the reviews mentioned you been forced to play as Peachette or Nabbit with 4 players, but you aren't. You choose which character (Mario, Luigi, Yellow Toad, Blue Toad, Toadette, Nabbit).
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Oh, yeah. Tried at the same time and no dice. Sorry for jumping the gun.
And one of the reviews mentioned you been forced to play as Peachette or Nabbit with 4 players, but you aren't. You choose which character (Mario, Luigi, Yellow Toad, Blue Toad, Toadette, Nabbit).
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Oh, yeah. Tried at the same time and no dice. Sorry for jumping the gun.
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People had said you couldn't pick both Blue Toad and Yellow Toad at the same time. So that's not true, you can?
Trying to decide if I want to get this, I can't stand the music but I think my wife would enjoy the game.
I'll be jumping directly to New Super Luigi U levels. Never played those on Wii U, even though I own the physical copy of that.
You actually tried it?? Because others said so and then took ot back, not sure of yellow and blue can be played simultaneously.
Tried the first levels. Really liked it.
Wife managed to get past the first level without any problems so we will be playing co-op in the evening.
Really hoping that I won't drop the game half way through as I did with DK.
Wife managed to get past the first level without any problems so we will be playing co-op in the evening.
Really hoping that I won't drop the game half way through as I did with DK.
I think moreso than that, it comes from most gamers not being able to handle such "complex" controls. Mario Maker taught us most players don't even know there's a run button, or that you don't have to let go of the run button to jump. Make a level in Mario Maker that requires the twirl and it will be Super Expert.
Okay so I'm halfway through World 1 and so far...
- I've played a LOT of Super Mario Run recently and the mini spin jump added onto the standard jump button isn't a problem at all for me.
- I'm missing the auto-climb from Super Mario Run. In that if Mario touches a block he auto climbs it. Here, as usual, he slides down it. It was a nice feature in SMR.
- For wall jumps you have to wait for Mario's "clinging" animation before performing the wall jump. This was much simplified in SMR again.
So Super Mario Run did bring a couple of useful bits with it. I played through New U on the Wii U when it first came out but haven't revisited it until now on Switch.
Also, is the loading/transitions between screens longer on Switch now?
- I've played a LOT of Super Mario Run recently and the mini spin jump added onto the standard jump button isn't a problem at all for me.
- I'm missing the auto-climb from Super Mario Run. In that if Mario touches a block he auto climbs it. Here, as usual, he slides down it. It was a nice feature in SMR.
- For wall jumps you have to wait for Mario's "clinging" animation before performing the wall jump. This was much simplified in SMR again.
So Super Mario Run did bring a couple of useful bits with it. I played through New U on the Wii U when it first came out but haven't revisited it until now on Switch.
Also, is the loading/transitions between screens longer on Switch now?
I bet it's from being able to use the NES classic controller and Nintendo not wanting different control options in their Mario games.
I think so, yeah. I'm guessing it's because of much higher compression this time, down from 13GB to 2.5GB.
Thank you! Some times I feel like I'm being weird for liking the aesthetics of the game. Sure there is room for more but in the end the approach works and for the Mario gameplay I believe the simpler approach works better.
I am still the weird kind that enjoyed the music though :P
This is the OT. Price posts are derailing. You can rant in the Review thread.
Might pick this up later today, can't ignore the Best 2D Mario posts much longer.
Isn't that just because the WiiU version had lots of uncompressed video while Switch streams those.
Yeah I think the actual game portion of Wii U version is similar in size.
How do you mean streams them? Like from the internet, so the videos won't show if you're not online?
this is how i've been playing it and it's been heavenly.
Also---- i had no idea the SN30 controller supported waggle??
Will probably pick this up this weekend along with the Vesperia remaster.
Really excited to dig back into this - seems like the perfect Switch title to play on the train into work. I owned the Wii U version but don't really have a lot of memory of it. I think it just came out at a time that I was busy and I just never got around to putting much time into it. Excited to revisit.
Really excited to dig back into this - seems like the perfect Switch title to play on the train into work. I owned the Wii U version but don't really have a lot of memory of it. I think it just came out at a time that I was busy and I just never got around to putting much time into it. Excited to revisit.
The textures/models show it, too. Mario looks like he's from the Wii era. Still a fun game that puts a smile on my face as I play it.
It's a fine game, but they really didn't do anything to it. Not the most impressive Nintendo remaster/port.
I only made it into World 2 in NSMB2, so I've been playing that this week. Really enjoying it, too. I think people see this as the weakest. So that makes me look forward to U Deluxe a lot.
Not that I can see. It's piss-poor game design. Why send me back to the world map instead of just to the last checkpoint?
Very, VERY early impressions since I only played 1-1 before going into work, but I forgot how much I like this game. Controls well, the level design is solid, and despite the tired art style it doesn't look bad.
Music sucks, there's no way around it. Just the same midi garbage that's been in these NSMB games forever. I'd argue it's the part of the aesthetic that's aged the worst. Gonna play this with some of my own music blaring on my speaker at home instead.
Jump button to twirl doesn't bother me too much from my time testing it out. I used ZR to pull it off more often than not and that generally feels better. Haven't accidentally bumped the jump button on accident. But I still don't like the change much.
Music sucks, there's no way around it. Just the same midi garbage that's been in these NSMB games forever. I'd argue it's the part of the aesthetic that's aged the worst. Gonna play this with some of my own music blaring on my speaker at home instead.
Jump button to twirl doesn't bother me too much from my time testing it out. I used ZR to pull it off more often than not and that generally feels better. Haven't accidentally bumped the jump button on accident. But I still don't like the change much.
NSMB2 is the rote and by the numbers sequel that bystanders seem to accuse NSMBU of being. But it's not like it's a bad game or anything.
You might get a little burnout playing it back to back, but you'll be able to see U's more unique ideas in a better light coming off of NSMB2.
So basically you shouldnt try buffer the jump before hitting ground. Its prob posible to ajust to that but yeah.. what an unnecesary change
Is it me or are the backgrounds being upscaled from 720p native? They look really soft in this game
Don't buy it. Spend money on something you really really want. $60 is a lot to waste on something you won't completely enjoy.
That said, I think the artstyle complaints are a bit overrexaggerated.
It most definitely is for me, I played two years ago, can't even remember if I made it to final castle. It was fun but very forgettable, as if it wasn't a Nintendo game.