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| Magnus |
Check this out if you haven't already seen this. Puts the new DS Lite, already released in Japan and soon to be released in the US, up against the old DS. The improvements are remarkable. I can't wait to get one. US release is supposed to be sometime in May. Why can't Nintendo ever get it right the first time around? :tongue3
Video Review Part 1
Video Review Part 2 |
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| Yan |
No need to watch the video, folks. I can tell you here and now that it's worth making the purchase even if you're already a DS owner. It's that good.
I wish they let me take one from the GDC expo. Bastards. :( |
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| Magnus |
| quote: | Originally posted by Yan
No need to watch the video, folks. I can tell you here and now that it's worth making the purchase even if you're already a DS owner. It's that good.
I wish they let me take one from the GDC expo. Bastards. :( |
I take it you got to use one in person? How was it? How did it feel in your hands? Comfortable? |
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| Yan |
Before going to an in-depth, I'll show the TA gamers what they want to see: A few pictures.
First we have the DS Lite stations that were positioned all throughout Nintendo's booth. I'd say about 50 to 60 Lites were there, in total. 4 per table. 1 connected to a TV screen. 3 or 4 more at the consult counter.
Each table had its own specific cartridge that was inserted into all 4 devices while the Lite connected to the screen had Metroid Prime: Hunters and the counter Lites were intended for Download Play. Therefore, if you made the rounds from table to table, you were able to try out nearly every new and/or upcoming game in Nintendo's roster of titles.
My only irk? The real styli were nowhere to be seen. One of those oversized, mini-pencil-like styluses was in its place and tethered to the table along with the Lite.
Sidenote: The look on the guy's face in the top left is priceless. :p
I went over to the first table with a free spot (this booth was swamped, seriously) and it just happened to be serving a nice hot plate of Metroid goodness. Knowing about how reflective handheld screens were during prior events where I had to take pictures, I decided to take both a flash shot and one without. What follows are the two (note: I am a horrible, HORRIBLE photographer).
Looking good so far. I got some game time in with Hunters and decided to check out what else was on the floor. I had brought my DS since I had heard that they were giving out free Tees to anyone who used the Download Play function so I did just that. I'm a sucker for shwag. Brain Age was available along with Pokemon Trozei and about 2 or 3 more titles. I went with Brain Age and played for a few minutes. Neat. But what does it have to do with my DS Lite review? Absolutely nothing.
The next day I returned and tried to secure my place at the most active table: The New Super Mario Bros. demos. After standing around and waiting for a nice 10 minutes, the guy in front of me finally decided to stop playing and put down the device. Wise decision. Any longer and there's no telling what I would have down to the poor man. Anyways, I step up to the plate and...
Wow. It's gorgeous. I was mesmerized by the title screen for a nice minute or two. While I won't go into game details (unless asked, ::wink wink:: ) I will say this: The DS Lite and the game go hand in hand like the NES and Super Mario Bros. or the SNES and Super Mario World.
I think you guys deserve one screenshot without my brutishly large hand in it for being such troopers and reading up till now. So... HAVE AT YOU!
On to the review, then.
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I take it you got to use one in person? |
Yessir. :)
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How was it? |
Magnificent, in one word. Totally unlike the feel I've gotten when I've held other Nintendo consoles.
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How did it feel in your hands? Comfortable? |
While I do have fairly big hands, I found the DS Lite to be VERY comfortable to hold and handle. I got used to it after a few minutes of gameplay and nearly forgot I was holding the thing... The DS Lite is that light. That's not a bad thing, though. I loved holding it.
So that brings us to the end.
Of this post.
Maybe I'll post some more? Who knows. :tongue2 |
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| Magnus |
Wow Yan nice in depth review!
Those pics are awesome too. I envy you for playing the new Mario Bros!!! :eyespop: That is the game that I really want to get this system for. I wish it would all hurry up and get here! So is the new Mario all 2D? Or a mix of 3D and 2D or what? |
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| DJ RJT |
Yan.
details on new smb plz.
kthxbye. |
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| Yan |
| quote: | Originally posted by Magnus
I wish it would all hurry up and get here! |
Same here. May couldn't come any sooner.
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So is the new Mario all 2D? Or a mix of 3D and 2D or what? |
2.5D platformer, reminiscent of the Klonoa series (PS, PS2 - GBA, WS versions were fully 2D). The objects in the foreground seem to be all 3D while the backgrounds seem static (although I'm sure there are stages where there's plenty of crazy stuff going on back there).
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Yan.
details on new smb plz.
kthxbye. |
Well... What can I add that you don't already know?
The gameplay is really addictive. The stages are kinda on the short side (in the first world, at least). The controls are just right. The animations are crisp. Sound and sound effects are top notch. The game is fairly difficult with a few challenging stunts that killed me in the first few stages. Mario's physics have been improved however I have yet to get used to his slippery tendency (when you run and you want to stop and go the other way, if you hold the opposite direction, you slide a little before you switch direction - There's more to this issue but I won't give any more insight until I get more time with it). Addition of a level completion bar seems a bit useless but I don't really mind it. There are plenty of checkpoints. The butt stomp makes its return.
Overall: Must have title.
I did not get the chance to try the multiplayer but I'm sure it's extremely fun.
Anything else?
EDIT: In other news, seems like EB and Gamestop have given the Lite and various accessories a June 1st release date. Let's hope it comes sooner. :p |
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| P4z! |
| Awesome-o. I ordered the white DS Lite today :) hopefully It'll arrive this friday. |
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