hopefully thanks to the demo it picks up new fans rather than reselling exclusively to people who already own it
I think without the demo your concerns would have more merit; most people won't spend $60 for a game they played seven years ago
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So Pikmin 3 Deluxe is out.
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I think without the demo your concerns would have more merit; most people won't spend $60 for a game they played seven years ago
For me, the dealbreaker is the price, which I personally think is too much regardless of the quality of the game. That said, the rough image quality is compounded by the fact that it's an RTS-style game with an isometric camera, and the lower resolution and a lack of anistropic filtering just makes the game look extra muddy. For an RTS game, I would've preferred simpler graphics at a higher resolution for the benefit of clarity.
I was gonna say. If it is 540p in handheld, it's very sharp 🤷🏻♂️
I played it on WiiU and I had it preloaded on Switch the moment it was on the eshop. Amazing game and worth the price.
I'm honestly really vibing with this not-OT
can you imagine if all games got this thread?
So The Last of Us 2 is out.
So Red Dead Redemption 2 is out.
So Super Smash Bros Ultimate is out.
yeah, I know it's because nobody gives a shit about pikmin, but I love how casual this thread is
can you imagine if all games got this thread?
So The Last of Us 2 is out.
So Red Dead Redemption 2 is out.
So Super Smash Bros Ultimate is out.
yeah, I know it's because nobody gives a shit about pikmin, but I love how casual this thread is
I really enjoyed the demo as it reminded me how much I like this game, but yeah since I already own it on Wii U I just can't justify the price. Common theme with a lot of first party ports on Switch really, if it was like £35 I'd be interested. I made an exception for Mario 3D but that was 3 games, one of which I hadn't played, and none of which I'd played in ages.
If you haven't played Pikmin 3 it's a different story, it's probably worth it at the current price. The zero effort put into getting it running at native resolution or increasing the framerate is disappointing but is to be expected. It doesn't even need 60fps really but I don't get why they couldn't bump the resolution.
If you haven't played Pikmin 3 it's a different story, it's probably worth it at the current price. The zero effort put into getting it running at native resolution or increasing the framerate is disappointing but is to be expected. It doesn't even need 60fps really but I don't get why they couldn't bump the resolution.
Selling this game for $60 was a mistake. And yes, I know Nintendo doesn't like to devalue their properties and I know there have been more egregious $60 titles than Pikmin 3, but with a franchise with a small and dwindling fan base, they need to make it an easier buy for people. I'd pay $40 for it, but since I completed it on Wii U already, I can't justify paying another $60 for it.
What they really should have done is bundle GameCube ports of 1 and 2 on here. They have a GameCube emulator running on Switch, and hell, they could even use the New Play Control Wii versions.
It's disappointing that Nintendo will probably use the sales of this overpriced port of a 7 year old game to justify ending the series. Hate this shit.
What they really should have done is bundle GameCube ports of 1 and 2 on here. They have a GameCube emulator running on Switch, and hell, they could even use the New Play Control Wii versions.
It's disappointing that Nintendo will probably use the sales of this overpriced port of a 7 year old game to justify ending the series. Hate this shit.
whoa, are we losing pikmin fans? is it because they're dying off and not being replaced?
hahahaha entirely possible.
I say dwindling because of how long it's been since a new Pikmin release. Fans didn't really flock to the Wii U game and definitely not the weird 3DS spin off.
The game hasn't been improved too much from its original release. The added content isn't really anything special. It's practically the same game for the price of a new game. It's asinine.
Now I say this as someone who is about to run to target and get a copy lol.
My copy just got delivered a couple minutes ago. Played this and loved it on Wii U and am excited to revisit it again at some point on Switch. I played a tiny bit of the demo in both handheld and docked and didn't have an issue with the visuals at all. I know a lot of people here are down on this port, but I'm stoked to have it on Switch and think it still looks great.
ahhh okay yeah, I get what you mean.
yeah, it's been seven years. that's a lot of time. Mario Kart was only three years, Donkey Kong was about four
seven makes this game feel ancient by comparison
I've got a copy coming today, but I honestly ordered it mainly for my wife (I'll probably play it after she's done). She doesn't show much interest in many games, so when she does, I try to leverage that. She finished the demo of Pikmin 3 and liked it.
I'm much more of a gamer than she is, but a few titles here and there tickle her fancy. I got her a Switch for ACNH, but her interest in that has petered out. So my hope is Pikmin 3 will get her to dust off her Switch.
I'm much more of a gamer than she is, but a few titles here and there tickle her fancy. I got her a Switch for ACNH, but her interest in that has petered out. So my hope is Pikmin 3 will get her to dust off her Switch.
Why dont you play it together? =)
Or you arent much of a Pikmin fan perhaps?
Yeah, but the Switch user base is much bigger so, who knows, maybe it will finally sell well enough? It's weird that even nintendo didn't market the game very well, as if they're just putting it out there to survive.
Relative to the other Pikmin games, I think this will sell really well. People are spending more money than ever on games due to quarantine and the majority of switch owners didn't have a Wii U, so this is effectively a new game for a lot of folks.
I do like Pikmin, actually. I may see if she's down for some co-op. I keep forgetting that Deluxe has co-op for the whole campaign.
I had started playing the original games in anticipation of Deluxe, but my play-through of Pikmin 1 stalled temporarily. I got aggravated with the birds that pop out of the ground on one planet, and I'm a day or two behind in terms of ship parts-to-days is concerned as it is.
Fuck no, not paying $90.40 CAD for a port.
I just fired up my Wii U version and playing that again.
I just fired up my Wii U version and playing that again.
I understand that it's a great game, and I don't doubt that, but I think it's expensive for an enhanced port. Too expensive for my tastes. Nothing more, nothing less.
Yeah pretty much.
I'm not sure. I think this game will do 1-2M. Something has felt off about the advertisement/promo for the game and I think the price will hurt it's ability to sell to core gamers unless they are like me and are Pikmin fans
Suckers like me! lol
I bought it, was really ready to pass on it as I had it for WiiU but after playing the demo i guess i had forgotten how much i just like Pikmin as a game.
I hope it sells a shit load so we get Pikmin 4
I played it on Wii U and it was fantastic so if you haven't played it then get it
I played it on Wii U and it was fantastic so if you haven't played it then get it
I hope people engaging with Pikmin 3 for the first time have a good time!
This is one of the few Wii U ports I can't justify revisiting for the price Nintendo has set. Maybe when I can score it for $20 digital 3 years from now I'll do it. 720p docked? Really?
It doesn't help that the hold Wii U set up of main game on the TV + Wii Remote controls + GamePad as a map in my lap was a god tier way to play and that's not really an option anymore.
This is one of the few Wii U ports I can't justify revisiting for the price Nintendo has set. Maybe when I can score it for $20 digital 3 years from now I'll do it. 720p docked? Really?
It doesn't help that the hold Wii U set up of main game on the TV + Wii Remote controls + GamePad as a map in my lap was a god tier way to play and that's not really an option anymore.
I mean, I've never played a Pikmin game but I'm definitely going to buy this one. Although yeah, the price is a bit high. But!... If it sells 2M I think Nintendo will be happy.
Huh, didn't know that as I haven't bought any of the WiiU ports.
I still think that's kinda crazy price point for them.
It's because nobody bought a Wii U so they can resell them as if they were new games.
It's my one of my favourite games on Wii U but I can't justify buying it again for full price. I'll pick it up down the line sometime though.
I think the community has been more annoyed and critical for this game being $60 than any other Wii U port, even more than Tropical Freeze. Why exactly? I get it's not a fair price, but neither was any of the previous 8 ports, so why exactly people are agry now and not 3 and a half years ago with MK8DX
I was very pleasantly surprised by the demo - I never had any interest in Pikmin and suddenly I was trying to get a gold medal in the mission =P . Will be buying it when it's a tad cheaper which often happens a few weeks after launch.
I really hope this gets a patch to increase the resolution when the Switch Pro comes out. Such a shame that it's running at 720p.
I've always been interested in Pikmin but I know I'd be too sad about the little dudes dying...
MK8D was a fairly substantial improvement. It's performance was better, game mechanics were tweaked, all DLC was included, additional new characters and skins were added, and the battle mode was completely overhauled into something good. Aside from that, it's Mario Kart, like the definitive local multiplayer game, they could have taken shit away and it would still be one of the best selling games on Switch.
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