Kid Icarus Uprising for 3ds
So I got my copy of Kid Icarus Uprising for 3ds today. It was delivered right to my door from EB games. I got the extra cards that came with it as a pre-order gift.
First thoughts on the game are pretty good for me. I really like the first level. Its pretty cool haveing 2 completely different game styles. Except like the dumbass that I am, I tried the 3-d effect and got a major headache in about 15 seconds. I knew I would but for some dumb reason I had to try it out.
I like how aware the game is. It really realtes to the first game for NES I thought that was pretty cool. I wont say to much because I think you should try it for yourselves.
So far I think its a pretty soild game. I will have to play more though
First thoughts on the game are pretty good for me. I really like the first level. Its pretty cool haveing 2 completely different game styles. Except like the dumbass that I am, I tried the 3-d effect and got a major headache in about 15 seconds. I knew I would but for some dumb reason I had to try it out.
I like how aware the game is. It really realtes to the first game for NES I thought that was pretty cool. I wont say to much because I think you should try it for yourselves.
So far I think its a pretty soild game. I will have to play more though
Comments
I think the stand with it is a blessing and a curse. It's awesome as it relieves the pain of playing stylus sketch games which was a tendon stressing nightmare on FPS games with the old DS. That said though, it also shows a shortcoming of the system and kind of kills the portability of it in that respect. Maybe a circlepad pro would be best? I already have RE Revelations and Ace Combat which use it too.
Originally posted by: Tanooki
Maybe a circlepad pro would be best? I already have RE Revelations and Ace Combat which use it too.
The circle pad pro only works for lefties.... you still have to use the stylus unfortunately. That being said, I'm about 20% through the game right now and I'm really enjoying it. However, I also find the stand to be a nusence, as it slides around on the table as i'm playing... maybe if it had some rubber grips on the bottom (i guess i could add my own) it'd work better... I think it's silly that they'd even think to include such an accessory for game thats meant to be played ON A PORTABLE DEVICE though.
I've also been enjoying the 3d Classics Kid Icarus, (which i got free as a preorder bonus) which I absolutely LOVE! The added backgrounds really make the game pop and makes it feel fresh. Highly recommended if you're a fan of the original NES game.
Originally posted by: killerkobra
I have never been to caught up with the portability of handheld systems, ever since I got my Game Gear way back when I always had to sit next to the electrically outlet anyways because my parents never bought me batteries. I rarely ever take my systems out of my house but if I do its usually to play at work during breaks where I play at a table. Im not a gamer on the go at all, so for me the stand works just great and have to give it credit because it does fold up pretty nice and neat.
Yeah, I hardly ever "travel" with my 3ds... but I think it's silly to design controls for a handheld game system around the use of a stand. I'm not complaining about the game - I enjoy it quite a bit... but the point of handhelds is the ability to hold them.... IN YOUR HAND.
I too felt the wrath of the game gear battery life as a child, so I know your pain very well... I kinda feel a bit of DejaVu when playing my 3ds for 2 hours and the battery light comes on.
Best buy is selling this game for 29.99 this weeks salr
It also just feels like I'm playing House of the Dead or something...all I do is hold down "L" and just aim around at enemies and watch them die.
So far I'm not impressed at all. I love the sound and the graphics but the gameplay thus far isnt doing anything for me. I dont feel like I'm playing Kid Icarus at all.
Originally posted by: Philbracy
i picked it up on the best buy special today, played up to about level 4, pretty good. i like the stage format reminds me of the old game (shooter level/castle/boss) - the 3d flying and shooting is awesome. cant wait to get a little farther into it.
When I was playing it at a demo booth I mentioned to the nintendo rep if he had ever played space harrier. He never heard that game >.> hehe
thats what kid Icarus reminds me of
It's really a great game and it very well captures the spirit and designs of Kid Icarus of old in 3D. You have your open areas you scale towards a destination. After you arrive, then you navigate a dungeon or a platforming area (which is how the original worked), and finally a boss fight at the end of that total area/chapter.
I can see where it would be a pain in the ass on your tendons in your hand though, all the old DS first and third person shooters suffered it too, it's just the drawback of using a stylus to aim because the more into it you get the more pressure you exert which causes strain on your hands. That's entirely why they included that free stand which is fantastic, and if you're in a spot where you can't, just have a seat, pop your leg up, and brace the 3DS against that and let your leg take the pressure.
DS lite in the past and foolishly traded it in with all games.
The only thing dissuading me is the controls, but I kkinda want the cards and stand for collecting sake.