I agree it's a great game and should be doing better, but then I would say the same about VJ. A bundle or as part of an extended bundle is probably worthwhile, however I don't think that would make a huge difference. Everyone with a Wii u knew it was coming out and Nintendo did showcase it at every event they attended, so they did give it exposure.
I think it is more the niche style of the game play and style that prevents a greater number of people picking it up. Ma...
Wonderful 101 reminds me very much of Viewtiful Joe (a personal favourite), so I looked up its sales figures on the PS2. Even on a phenomenally successful system it only sold 260k, which indicates that it is very much a niche product. Maybe this is also true for 101, however in this case on a much smaller install base.
Nice analogy.
I don't understand how Wind Waker increasing Wii u sales by 685% indicates Nintendo is between a rock and a hard place. Sales are sales regardless of where they come from. Although Wonderful 101 has not sold that well, this is not unusual for new IPs, particularly on a small install base. Over its lifetime it may in fact sell well as numbers of consoles pick up.
More important is that Nintendo profited on everyone sold and neither MS or Sony can claim that.
If it is just a port, it still had to get made and that costs money. If it is just a straight port with no Wii u optimisations then things like frame rate will be negatively influenced. Yes, I'm looking at you Batman. So it is DE with a few enhancements and rebalancing on a new platform regardless. Which brings me to my point that it is also very expensive DLC for the existing platforms. By your logic, both are over-priced.
Purely my opinion, but the price variance is simply an indication of the different development costs between the systems. When DE first came out on PS3 and 360 it too was full price, reflecting the development cost of a new product and the standard pricing structure for video games. Over time that price went down to the point where I bought it for $10 for the 360.
A ground up remake of the game for a new platform is going to cost more than adding a few levels and tweaks to an...
Is that a disagree because people believe people really are that stupid?
So nothing has changed and that's news?
Okay then, news flash Christmas Day has not changed and the sun will rise in the east tomorrow morning. Remember, you heard it here first.
It is certainly a fun and original game that makes plenty of amusing references to games (including the SNES superscope). But each to their own and I just can't resist a great story well told. Last if Us is my GotY because it is a landmark in games and storytelling and will be the benchmark for what follows.
Fair enough. All valid points. But still no cigar from me. That one will probably go to Last of Us.
I love the game to bits, but it's no game of the year.
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I hear what you're saying, but I doubt it's going to happen. I wish it would, but I just don't believe it'll happen.
If you're after those types of games then I think you need to own a PS3, Xbox or PC or whatever comes next. Conversely, if you want to play Nintendo games then you need to own a Wii u. You're just going to have to either accept that or be prepared to be disappointed. It's a matter of horses for courses.
Probably the right time to buy a Wii u if you're going to get one. By the time you've finished Wind Waker, Pikmin 3 and Wonderful 101, there should be a steady stream of A1 titles to collect. Enjoy.
You seem to confuse condescending with maturity and of course attack is the best defense for some.
My experience is that if you bait the hook for flathead, then that's what you'll get. Maybe next time you are seeking mature discourse about games you should start by opening in a mature and less arrogant and condescending tone. Good luck with that...
Personal attack. Wow. I'm sure you'll live to post another day.
My post is in response to why would someone assume anything about the preferences of a console owner. Generalisations are dangerous and invariably wrong. It's like saying I wonder if Mario makes sense to Xbox or Halo makes sense to PS3 players. It's not like they have a choice in the matter. Any unbiased game player recognises a good game regardless of the system. To state otherwise is bigoted an...
You're assuming Wii u owners are as narrow minded as PS360 owners like yourself.
Personally, I hate to limit myself so I own all systems and enjoy all types of games. I just finished TLOU last night and will pick up GTA V after I finish Wind Waker HD.
Whether or not the low sales rate can be attributed to the relative install base is not the main issue here. The truth is that people tend to buy sequels on systems that they previously bought them. Not always, but often. For example, I bought BO2 on the 360 because that's the system I have always played CoD games on and so do my friends.
I ended up buying the Wiiu version latet on because I got it dirt cheap and actually prefer playing on it, due to remote play and two ...
You're crazy. There, someone did it.
I agree though, it was way better than 1. Don't think I'll bother with it again, given how close Wind Waker HD is. With Pikmin 3, TLoU and Rayman still to finish, I don't need to add to my pile of shame with more unfinished games. I just can't resist Zelda... damn, I'm going to have to buy it.
At $41.99, Ozgameshop has the Wii u version only $6 more than PS3 or 360 ($35.99). Not bad really, I may pick it up after I finish Wind Waker.