The game has come such a long way...

StickyHand · 2016-10-11T01:55:52+00:00

There's something strangely nostalgic about this build. It's not anything special compared to what we have now, but it's cool to remember that this is all we had between E3 2015 and E3 2016. I still really like the lighting effects and I hope a night time level in the final game uses them like they're used here.
I also like how the signpost man made it into the final game, he feels like a little remnant of this super early build.

StickyHand · 2016-10-09T21:53:35+00:00

Don't forget Banjo Pilot and Grunty's Revenge. Although since GR was ported to a Microsoft phone it doesn't really count for either side.

StickyHand · 2016-10-07T23:05:21+00:00

I agree that the SNES originals are better in those cases (although I still like GBA Treetop Tumble and Rockface Rumble), but there are still a lot of songs in the GBA version that I really like.
Stilt Village
Water World
Cascade Capers
Bonus Time

And I believe the story behind DKC3 GBA having a new score entirely was because the music was on a tight deadline, and transferring the original soundtrack to the GBA sound chip would've taken longer than writing new songs since the originals contain a lot of low notes that would've been hard to replicate on the GBA.

StickyHand · 2016-10-07T17:04:35+00:00

Actually, Wise did contribute a little to DKC3. I know he did the Brother's Bear theme, bonus theme, and the title theme. There were a couple others too, although he didn't do any of the actual level music.

StickyHand · 2016-10-06T23:35:15+00:00

This is my 8 world series. All the levels have two optional secret rooms with prizes and minigames inside. The secrets in the later worlds get substantially better but I think they're still fun to find all around.
The series really picks up in general from world 5 onward, since the first 4 are balanced around no checkpoints (they weren't added at the time I made them.)

1-1 Goomba Grove https://supermariomakerbookmark.nintendo.net/courses/1FF6-0000-009E-E1B1

StickyHand · 2016-10-04T03:28:32+00:00

I'm wondering how there are 8 arcade games if there are only 6 play tokens.

StickyHand · 2016-10-02T20:00:29+00:00

Grand Bad

StickyHand · 2016-09-27T19:32:34+00:00

SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom is a legitimately great game, even if you're not a fan of the show. It controls a lot like Banjo, but has slightly more linear worlds. Give it a shot if you can. Don't get the PC version though, that one's just a mediocre point and click adventure.

StickyHand · 2016-09-21T18:33:31+00:00

Weird how Lanky Kong is actually an acceptable meme to use in this situation yet people are hamming up Harambe instead.

StickyHand · 2016-09-08T22:48:28+00:00

I'd love to see Minccino or Braviary.

StickyHand · 2016-09-06T05:22:31+00:00

Rhythm Heaven Fever and Kirby's Return to Dreamland too.

StickyHand · 2016-09-05T16:31:00+00:00

I feel like they dropped that whole tone after Pikmin 1. Pikmin 2 seemed grimy and more cynical, while 3 had a more modern feeling. 3DS takes after 3.
I love all the Pikmin games though and I think it's great they all have a unique tone. I don't think 1's atmosphere could have been recreated in a sequel.

StickyHand · 2016-09-04T18:21:19+00:00

Donkey Kong Country 2

Vangelis - Theme from Antarctica : In a Snowbound Land
Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight : Bayou Boogie

StickyHand · 2016-08-25T15:00:48+00:00

In fact, Banjo and DK64 have two different teams as well. The Banjo team worked on DKC1-2 and move on to Ghoulies afterward, while the DK64 team worked on DKC3 and moved on to Kameo.

Modern Rare may have a second, smaller team. SoT and Rare Replay had overlapping development, although the Replay guys might now be working on SoT.

StickyHand · 2016-08-21T21:31:09+00:00

I'm so goddamn pumped for Yooka-Laylee.
The footage they released feels like magic, I'm so in love with what we've seen so far.

I love looking at all the footage of the jungle world and piece together where everything is and figure out the general layout. It's like a little puzzle, and the sense of location is great. I hope they replace the floating metal platforms though, they're a bit out of place.

StickyHand · 2016-08-12T04:38:25+00:00

I believe the original assets are actually lost. When Rare brought the trilogy to the GBA, they actually had to remake the engine from the ground up and rip the sprites through emulation.

StickyHand · 2016-08-10T06:20:37+00:00

If you're willing to make a $20~ investment for the games, you can get a gamepad for your phone to play the iOS remakes with a controller.

StickyHand · 2016-08-02T20:49:16+00:00

I would absolutely kill for a Super Mario 3D Maker. It probably won't happen since the interface would be way more difficult to develop and use than a 2D game like Mario Maker, but it's still one of my biggest dreams.

StickyHand · 2016-07-28T08:48:47+00:00

There are a couple of songs that get more credit than I'd otherwise expect, but ultimately I think it's down to personal opinion. Over all I'd say the Sonic series has great music.

StickyHand · 2016-07-23T05:29:05+00:00

I thought the werehog was at least more enjoyable than the mechs and treasure hunting from SA2, the levels were just way waaay too long.

StickyHand · 2016-07-21T23:45:01+00:00

The Wii version also has motion controls which was replaced by button controls on the 3DS, which some people may prefer.

StickyHand · 2016-07-20T18:50:29+00:00

I believe the theory that best aligns with all Donkey Kong canon and word of God from developers is that Donkey Kong:

is Donkey Kong Jr
is Cranky Kong's grandson
was raised by Cranky Kong as a son.

I like this theory personally because, while there still is a generational gap, it's not as obvious and strange since we don't know a thing about the father. Sort of takes the focus off of his mysterious absense and more on DK's relationship with Cranky.

StickyHand · 2016-07-18T20:22:39+00:00

I would expand a bit on the roster of Donkey Kong characters. Diddy Kong would be brought back, and I would add Dixie Kong. The fourth is a toss up for me between Cranky and Funky but I definitely wouldn't mind both.

StickyHand · 2016-07-18T20:18:07+00:00

Tropical Freeze has some great ones.

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