Star Wars Pinball £3.99 until 2nd January, normally £7.99
Zen Pinball 2 Multi-Table Packs £3.99 until 2nd January, normally £7.99
Zen Pinball 2 Single Table Packs £1.19 until 2nd January, normally £2.39
Nano Assault Neo £6.99 until 5th January, normally £8.99 Wii U eShop Conditional Discounts
Toki Tori 2+ £6.49 if one of EDGE, RUSH or Toki Tori have been downloaded
Toki Tori 2+ £5.19 if two of EDGE, RUSH or Toki Tori have been downloaded
Toki Tori 2+ £3.89 if EDGE, RUSH and Toki Tori have been downloaded
Wii U eShop Demo
Nano Assault Neo
ZeroJones I'M SO LONELY
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Tue 17 Dec 2013 - 6:59
OK. *cracks knuckles*
In my opinion:
1) Don't touch Giana Sisters, at any price. Wretched, it is.
2) Toki Tori 2+ is still a bit overpriced. When a puzzle clicks it's amazing but all too often you'll face powerless confusion.
3) Little Inferno is probably worth experiencing at that price but it's not really a game, as such.
4) Kung Fu Rabbit might be worth it at that price. It's not much - at all - but there is a certain mindless fun you can have with it.
5) EDGE is still on its discount (£1.79), I believe, and that feels ace to play. I am a bit upset that the first menu links to 'Buy Toki Tori 2+' but you can't blame them for trying!
masofdas The Next Aonuma
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Tue 17 Dec 2013 - 10:06
I thought Gina looked okay, but I wouldn't pay a tenner though.
fronkhead Disciple of Scullion
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Tue 17 Dec 2013 - 20:14
Toki Tori 2+ is WORTH SEVEN POUNDS (sorry) for sure, if you're willing to try a game with next to zero handholding (though I heard the Plus update has added some in, I have not played the game since) and a large variety of puzzles taken from a couple of gameplay mechanics.
At its original price it's harder to recommend, I have a feeling its long development period has led to this outcome after the game suffered numerous delays (wasn't it meant to be Wii U launch originally?)
The Cappuccino Kid Lumen Sage
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Thu 19 Dec 2013 - 23:10
A fair whack of stuff on sale there, some of which is available at a discount now and some to come on Boxing Day. There's even a few that aren't advertised there, like Puddle, Toki Tori 1 and Little Inferno. There's probably about as much on eShop that's discounted than not. Which, after years of (fruitlessly) waiting for anything resembling a sale on WiiWare, is absolutely A Good Thing.
Anyone interested in any of that? I liked the demo of Cloudberry Kingdom on 360, and I think £4 is pretty good going, so I'll probably give that a download. I might wind up with TNT Racers as well - looks good, but why it isn't online is a complete mystery to me. I'd say DuckTales is not a bad shout at £7.19, and ZombiU - unless you're masofdas - is an absolute steal at under £8.
The_Jaster Din
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Thu 19 Dec 2013 - 23:15
I might give cloudberry kingdom a download too.
Treesmurf Dry Metal Baby Princess
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Thu 19 Dec 2013 - 23:24
I'll go for Cloudberry Kingdom and maybe Ducktales. I would like ZombiU, Splinter Cell and Assassin's Creed but I'd rather have a physical copy.
Balladeer DIVINE LONELINESS
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 20 Dec 2013 - 7:47
Cloudberry and DuckTales float my boat from there. I'm afraid I fall into the masofdas category when it comes to ZombiU, however.
masofdas The Next Aonuma
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 20 Dec 2013 - 9:50
Puddle etc are listed in my list of the weeks confirmed eShop stuff. Also if i was getting ZombiU I would sooner get a physical copy then digital.
ZeroJones I'M SO LONELY
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 20 Dec 2013 - 10:20
DuckTales for me, and I will umm and ahh about ZombiU.
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fronkhead Disciple of Scullion
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 20 Dec 2013 - 19:12
ZombiU for £8 is a steal. One of the best survival horrors in recent years, and probably my favourite use of the Wii U hardware in a single player game.
masofdas The Next Aonuma
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Mon 23 Dec 2013 - 22:20
Next Two Weeks Wii U eShop
CastleStorm £7.99
Wii U Virtual Console
Super Mario Bros. 3 £2.79 until 2nd January 2014, then £3.49
Wii U Retail Download
Cocoto Magic Circus 2 £24.99
Wii U eShop Temporary Discounts
DuckTales Remastered £7.15 from 26th December to 9th January, normally £11.99
Cloudberry Kingdom £3.99 from 26th December to 2nd January, normally £7.99
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara £5.99 until 9th January, normally £11.99
ZombiU £7.99 from 26th December until 2nd January, normally £15.99
Rayman Legends £16.79 from 26th December until 2nd January, normally £23.99
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag £38.99 from 26th December until 2nd January, normally £55.99
Assassin's Creed III £7.99 from 26th December until 2nd January, normally £15.99
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist £18.49 from 26th December until 2nd January, normally £36.99
Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth £7.99 from 26th December until 2nd January, normally £15.99
Rabbids Land £7.99 from 26th December until 2nd January, normally £15.99
Sports Connection £7.99 from 26th December until 2nd January, normally £15.99
Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013 £7.99 from 26th December until 2nd January, normally £15.99
Resident Evil Revelations £19.99 from 26th December until 9th January, normally £39.99
The_Jaster Din
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 27 Dec 2013 - 15:02
Just as TCK has asked over in the 3ds version of this thread I'm goin to do the same here, I've got about £8 left so any recommendations? (Currently torn between more VC games or new experiences)
The Cappuccino Kid Lumen Sage
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 27 Dec 2013 - 15:17
The_Jaster wrote:
Just as TCK has asked over in the 3ds version of this thread I'm goin to do the same here, I've got about £8 left so any recommendations? (Currently torn between more VC games or new experiences)
DuckTales at £7.15 is good, if still not quite essential. I think it's cheaper on PSN though, and it's only a fiver on 360.
I downloaded Cloudberry Kingdom for £3.99, and it seems pretty good so far.
I quite like what I've played on the Dungeons and Dragons game on 360. Two side-scrolling brawlers for £5.99 represents decent value of money, and with a load of local multiplayer and online options, I might be something you want to explore.
Super Mario Bros 3 is great, but how many more copies of that do you need? If you don't have it, though, buy it first.
Of the Ubisoft games, Assassin's Creed III is pretty meaty for just £7.99. I'll assume you've played that though, just like I know you have ZombiU. I couldn't comment on the others though.
On VC, I like Kirby Fun Pak and Super Castlevania IV a ton. They'll always be the same price though. Perhaps those are two you could buy another time.
Crumpy Andy Zeta Metroid
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 27 Dec 2013 - 16:22
I'd second the Cloudberry Kingdom recommendation I'm really enjoying that.
The_Jaster Din
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 27 Dec 2013 - 18:50
I forgot to mention I already bought cloudberry kingdom, we should get a GNamer multiplayer session on that some time.
Cheers for the other suggestions but I reckon I might go for castlestorm after reading a review that Fronkhead linked me to as I don't want to over do it with the 2d platformers.
Crumpy Andy Zeta Metroid
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 27 Dec 2013 - 20:01
I didn't know there was multiplayer what does it entail?
fronkhead Disciple of Scullion
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 27 Dec 2013 - 20:12
andyman949 wrote:
I didn't know there was multiplayer what does it entail?
From what I played of local multiplayer on Cloudberry Kingdom, it was co-operatively trying to reach the end of the levels, so essentially it's upping your chances of getting as far as possible. It does sometimes work against you though, for example those platforms that disappear as soon as one person stands on them: unless you're at the same pace as the other players they've left you an unbeatable stage.
The Cappuccino Kid Lumen Sage
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Thu 2 Jan 2014 - 13:28
Bumpity bump.
It's the last day of the eShop sale. If it's of any benefit to anyone who's still on the fence, of the games I went for I recommend Cloudberry Kingdom at £3.99, sort-of recommend Kung Fu Rabbit at £1.79 if you like that sort of game (certainly not essential, mind) and probably say that you can miss out on TNT Racers at £4.49 (it's OK, but the lack of online murders it).
Axis1500 Vote Thread
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 3 Jan 2014 - 15:48
The eShop now has new music. This is the fourth theme that the eshop has had since launch. Not as good as the original theme, but better than the second theme, and I suppose the jaunty Christmas music couldn't last forever.
And for those that want a reminder: Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHfCgGG2E7U Theme 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_vOiG2l0Y Xmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3EsPfM0T8c Theme 4 (Current): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyxPrefBe1U
Edit: According to my followers on Twitter, the 4th theme is meant to be a subliminal way to promote Wii Sports Club, as the music is very similar.
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The Cappuccino Kid Lumen Sage
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Fri 3 Jan 2014 - 16:55
I don't especially like that original theme, but that's maybe because it takes me back to the days when eShop had hee-haw on it, and what was there was completely overpriced. It's still bad, but not December 2012-bad.
The rest are fine and dandy, though pale in comparison to the Wii Shopping Channel theme.
That was music to shop to.
Treesmurf Dry Metal Baby Princess
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Tue 7 Jan 2014 - 22:58
The new one does sound very Wii Sports like, very clever, I'd probably say I prefer the second theme to the original though, Christmas theme beats all which goes without saying... except the the Wii Shop channel music that is.
masofdas The Next Aonuma
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Wed 8 Jan 2014 - 10:02
This Week Wii U Virtual Console
Contra III: The Alien Wars £5.49 — Originally known in Europe as Super Probotector: Alien Rebels
fronkhead Disciple of Scullion
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Thu 9 Jan 2014 - 13:42
Agreed on the Wii Shop Channel theme, it's still the best one by far, and also the only one that truly fits its purpose of being 'musak' to me.
The DSi Shop music was pretty good as well.
masofdas The Next Aonuma
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Subject: Re: E Shop and Downloadables Discussion Mon 13 Jan 2014 - 11:28
This Week Wii U eShop
Dr. Luigi £13.49 F1 Race Stars: Powered Up Edition £19.99
Wii U Virtual Console
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja £5.49 Wii U eShop Temporary Discount
Trine 2: Director's Cut £5.49 until 30th January, normally £13.99
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Mon 16 Dec 2013 - 22:58
what does it entail?