Played it to death on the Wii U, but I want the 3DS version for it's 3D visuals and added content.
Gonna wait it out for Black Friday sales though.
Gonna wait it out for Black Friday sales though.
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Reviews (Switch + 3DS)
- Thread starter jorgejjvr
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The 3D World levels they removed really aren't anything special. It's just a simple 3D World stage plopped in and you walk to the end. It feels like it shouldn't even be in the game. I have no issue with them being removed.
I'm tempted to sell the Wii U version and pick this one up. But I'll probably hold off.
Another few new levels would have made this an easy decision.
Another few new levels would have made this an easy decision.
Pro Controller works, and will move the pointer around like normal thanks to the gyro. It might be a little weird to get used to but I had no issue with the demo.
Dropped this like 1/3 of the way through on Wii U for reasons I don't remember. Had a fantastic time with what I played and can't wait to tear through the whole thing on Switch.
I played this to 100% on the Wii U, apart from the speed-run benchmarks for every stage, and it's definitely a priority for anyone who hasn't played it before. Swapping out a few crossover bonus stages for other crossover bonus stages isn't enough to get me to double-dip (and I say this as someone who succumbed to double-dips on Bayonetta 2, DKCTF, and Shovel Knight earlier this year and got tremendous value out of them each time... my god, 2014, what a vintage), but that's just speaking for myself. I'm happy to see it made available to those who missed the Wii U.
One thing I should warn new players about in advance—as a neighbouring thread about Nier: Automata just reminded me—is not to be shocked when you hit the end credits after what is essentially the tutorial chapter. As with main-line Mario, these days Nintendo places the end credits in such a way that they are available to children and total novices, so as to give them an easily achievable benchmark of accomplishment. In Captain Toad, unless they've moved it in the port, this comes shockingly early, and you should know that this is actually where the game begins. While not especially challenging, it's not one to write off as "too easy" just because of the credits placement (as I see far too many people do with Mario, never mind Toad).
The other thing worth noting, which may throw off some expectations, is that the axis of difficulty is actually much more akin to a platformer than a puzzle game as you get into the late stages, less about figuring out what to do than about pushing you to work on timing, coordination, and camera control. Contrary to appearances, Captain Toad may in fact be more successful as a "platformer" (just a slower-paced one where you walk around things rather than jump over them) than as a Pushmo/Pullblox-like block-puzzle exercise book. In some ways it captures the spirit of Pac-Man, where you read the space you're in all at once and plan a route from point to point while avoiding moving hazards, better than anything else I've ever seen in 3D. This is incredibly apparent when you get to the final stage, and if it had been branded as a Pac-Man 3D adventure I wouldn't have batted an eye. There is a lot about it that evokes SMB2 as well, but analogies don't really suffice, as this game has a distinctive design identity of its own.
One thing I should warn new players about in advance—as a neighbouring thread about Nier: Automata just reminded me—is not to be shocked when you hit the end credits after what is essentially the tutorial chapter. As with main-line Mario, these days Nintendo places the end credits in such a way that they are available to children and total novices, so as to give them an easily achievable benchmark of accomplishment. In Captain Toad, unless they've moved it in the port, this comes shockingly early, and you should know that this is actually where the game begins. While not especially challenging, it's not one to write off as "too easy" just because of the credits placement (as I see far too many people do with Mario, never mind Toad).
The other thing worth noting, which may throw off some expectations, is that the axis of difficulty is actually much more akin to a platformer than a puzzle game as you get into the late stages, less about figuring out what to do than about pushing you to work on timing, coordination, and camera control. Contrary to appearances, Captain Toad may in fact be more successful as a "platformer" (just a slower-paced one where you walk around things rather than jump over them) than as a Pushmo/Pullblox-like block-puzzle exercise book. In some ways it captures the spirit of Pac-Man, where you read the space you're in all at once and plan a route from point to point while avoiding moving hazards, better than anything else I've ever seen in 3D. This is incredibly apparent when you get to the final stage, and if it had been branded as a Pac-Man 3D adventure I wouldn't have batted an eye. There is a lot about it that evokes SMB2 as well, but analogies don't really suffice, as this game has a distinctive design identity of its own.
Perfect!
Now I'll wait patiently until Friday. Really looking forward to this game.
the amiibo animation was designed with the wii u gamepad in mind. the nfc reader is on the left on the gamepad
The animation of the bouncing light coming from the bottom left is a holdover from the NFC sensor's placement on the Wii U gamepad
EDIT: D'oh, beaten!
On the screen the scanning area is originating from where it used to be scanned on Wii U (I.e to the left where the NFC scanner was on the Gamepad) as opposed to what actually happened on the right Joy-Con.
At least that's what I think it is.
Edit: beaten as well.
Nah, going by reviews (and from playing the demo) it seems they've done a very good job, just a somewhat amusing oversight here.
Tricky thing is there's not really an obvious place it should come from on Switch, given the NFC reader can be left on single joycon, middle on pro controller or bottom right on dual joycons
Ah, you're right. They're adding reviews for 3DS and Switch version to this page though.
Super frustrating when someone makes a review thread without the intention of maintaining the OP for at least an hour or two haha.
Is there an option to use the dock controls in portable mode? I dont want to use touch screen controls
So they can do more than Mario vs. DK games after all!
Scores aren't surprising at all, as it was a real fun puzzle game on the Wii U.
I am holding off on getting this now to see how Octopath scores but I'm glad to see this is scoring higher for legit reasons.
Ahhh right ok
Also I've noticed that it's not an actual Toad amiibo but then again I know that Nintendo kinda merge a lot of their Amiibos functionality between them
Picking up from Best Buy. It is the best WiiU game, and that isn't to talk down DKC: TF or BotW or anything. It is that good. If it weren't a re-release, it would absolutely be a GotY contender for me this year.
Not as good as Capitan Todd
I had a mini panic attack when I went back to GAF and realized that thread was from 2015. If anyone had asked me I swear I'd say 2017.
Can I turn off gyro camera controls? Love the idea of the game, but hated having to sit perfectly still while playing the demo.
Probably was an oversight and caught during QA but it's not worth making a new animation for. Not a big deal.
I came close to 100%ing the original, but it's been long enough that I think I'm ready to play it again. Awesome game.
I won't be buying it on the Switch but I did own it on the Wii U.
It was probably my favorite game on the system.
If you enjoy puzzle platforming games then you should definitely buy it.
It was probably my favorite game on the system.
If you enjoy puzzle platforming games then you should definitely buy it.
Damn. I remember that thread so well, and it's been three fucking years...
hi, you're kinda supposed to keep updating the OP with the reviews coming in (several have been posted in your thread). otherwise, don't make a review thread.
I REALLY wanna pick this up but right now the funds don't allow for it.
Hopefully during the end of the year, demo was awesome and Toad is just the cutest lol
Hopefully during the end of the year, demo was awesome and Toad is just the cutest lol
No reason to double dip but about the "no sale coz Nintendo" you are lamenting, I'll say that the game can be grabbed for $32/€30 physical on Amazon (.com and .es) so what would be a good price for you, €10? C'mon now
Don't make a review thread unless you're going to update the OP folks.
Edit: beaten
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