Hahaha, I knew this would come:
Some more impressions from the same guy:
Asphalt looks much worse in action than on screenshots (models are very low quality).
Resident Evil, on the other hand, looks exceptionally good.
Kid Icarus was probably running at 60 fps.
In some games there was noticeably better quality with 3D turned off.
The speakers were at least on par with DSi, definitively better than on DSLite.
The buttons (apart from the new ones) felt identical to the ones on DS.
The guy backs down from his impressions on SSFIV being similar to iPhone's version - he says it's definitively better & smoother, although still not matching Xbox360 version.
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Some more impressions from the same guy:
Asphalt looks much worse in action than on screenshots (models are very low quality).
Resident Evil, on the other hand, looks exceptionally good.
Kid Icarus was probably running at 60 fps.
In some games there was noticeably better quality with 3D turned off.
The speakers were at least on par with DSi, definitively better than on DSLite.
The buttons (apart from the new ones) felt identical to the ones on DS.
The guy backs down from his impressions on SSFIV being similar to iPhone's version - he says it's definitively better & smoother, although still not matching Xbox360 version.
It's really refreshing to hear a honest critique rather than some sycophantic blubbering about how awesome Nintendo is. This seems like one of the few reviews I can actually trust. I'm sure the 3DS will be great but I for one an disappointed that the graphics look to be PSP level. Even the PSP graphics are starting to look old at this point. All in all I'm sure it will be a nice system worth having and I'll buy one but I appreciate hearing the plus and minus points on any product.
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I actually experienced the 3DS first hand at the Sydney event, and I completely disagree with this guys opinion.
He appears biased, and seems to be hatin' for the sake of hatin'.
After all, it's cool to hate what is popular.
He appears biased, and seems to be hatin' for the sake of hatin'.
After all, it's cool to hate what is popular.
Only a fool would say that it doesn't match xbox360's level. It's looking incredible the way it is, would you serious hope it to be on par with xbox360? -_-
People seem to think that the 3DS is a god-tier device that will be perfect in every sense. I really doubt it will and this feels like a much more grounded approach to viewing it. He's not biased or a "hater", he's just saying what he saw, and honestly, I have a feeling most level-headed people will feel the same way.
I mean he gave plenty of positive aspects to it and criticized aspects that seem to make perfect sense.
Personally I just feel like the NGP has definitely won on the tech side (3D can't compensate for the more power and functions of the NGP) and seeing as the PSP had a strong library, I feel like the NGP will follow suit. The 3DS isn't a bad device, it's just not what I'd go for first at the store if the NGP is on the shelf.
I mean he gave plenty of positive aspects to it and criticized aspects that seem to make perfect sense.
Personally I just feel like the NGP has definitely won on the tech side (3D can't compensate for the more power and functions of the NGP) and seeing as the PSP had a strong library, I feel like the NGP will follow suit. The 3DS isn't a bad device, it's just not what I'd go for first at the store if the NGP is on the shelf.
Depending on what games the person was playing, he may very well have never been able to see a game pop out at him, because those games didn't implement such an instance. However, this alone is not enough to make me believe that the 3DS isn't capable of "popping out". I'm quite sure I've read a number of 3DS impressions telling of instances where objects on the 3D display appeared to pop out at the player, namely when playing Nintendogs+Cats and the Naked Sample.
Also, it's plainly obvious that the 3DS is substantially more graphically capable than the PSP in a number of areas. Once again, not all games are a great display of what the system can do (Ridge Racer is downright uuuuh-glee), but any seasoned, sensible gamer knows without doubt that the textures, models, and reflective/lighting effects that the Resident Evil 3DS titles boast simply wouldn't be possible on the PSP. Furthermore, comparing the 3DS version of Street Fighter IV to the iPhone version is just silly. For one thing, the 3DS version is far more faithful to the console versions in that it uses actual models for characters, unlike the iPhone version, which used sprites. (Also, physical controls help.)
I know the 3DS won't be the perfect, flawless handheld. I won't tout it as such. But this impression just seems downright scathing.
Also, it's plainly obvious that the 3DS is substantially more graphically capable than the PSP in a number of areas. Once again, not all games are a great display of what the system can do (Ridge Racer is downright uuuuh-glee), but any seasoned, sensible gamer knows without doubt that the textures, models, and reflective/lighting effects that the Resident Evil 3DS titles boast simply wouldn't be possible on the PSP. Furthermore, comparing the 3DS version of Street Fighter IV to the iPhone version is just silly. For one thing, the 3DS version is far more faithful to the console versions in that it uses actual models for characters, unlike the iPhone version, which used sprites. (Also, physical controls help.)
I know the 3DS won't be the perfect, flawless handheld. I won't tout it as such. But this impression just seems downright scathing.
I agree. Remember OP is writing his own opinion. Opinion varies between each person. He was just writing his own account. 3D is rather a hit or miss, some people like it and some don't. That is why there is a slider for it. No need to call crap on OP.Guild McCommunist said:
In any review you should expect positive and negative aspect of it. 3DS is not perfect, but so is NGP. There is always pro and con about them.
I've said it time and time again, give the damn thing a chance to get going before making yet another topic of rash and ill-informed statements. How many of these topics do we have now? The 3DS makes you go blind. The 3DS will be so rare you have to sell a kidney to get it. The launch lineup doesn't have exactly what I want therefore it fails because I'm the centre of the universe. SHUT THE HELL UP. The damn thing's not even out yet and I can't remember a single day in the last few weeks when I've come here and not see yet another topic like this. Let's look at the finer points, shall we?
- Complaining that a shooting game consists primarily of aiming and shooting. What the fuck were you expecting? For Pit to stop halfway for a barbeque, forcing a Cooking Mama style mini game mid-fight?
- Whining about graphics. It takes time for developers to draw out the full potential of the latest hardware. Graphics get much better over time. See the difference between early PS2 titles and later ones such as FFXII for proof. Secondly, is it really all that damn important? They're games. The focus is on fun and decent gameplay. If you want stunning visuals go watch the Ms World contest.
- The loss of focus. We've heard this time and time again as well, how the 3D is sketchy. I've used it and the 3D worked fine for me. I acknowledge this won't be the case for everyone but can we please stop moaning about the 3D effects until we've all seen them close up?
I hereby petition that any topics like this one which do not present substantial evidence to back up anything they say be marked as flamebait and purged. If you've got something to back up what you want to say, then go ahead. But if not, just keep quiet. We don't need this diahhritic flood of ill-conceived topics clogging up the front page any more, ok?
- Complaining that a shooting game consists primarily of aiming and shooting. What the fuck were you expecting? For Pit to stop halfway for a barbeque, forcing a Cooking Mama style mini game mid-fight?
- Whining about graphics. It takes time for developers to draw out the full potential of the latest hardware. Graphics get much better over time. See the difference between early PS2 titles and later ones such as FFXII for proof. Secondly, is it really all that damn important? They're games. The focus is on fun and decent gameplay. If you want stunning visuals go watch the Ms World contest.
- The loss of focus. We've heard this time and time again as well, how the 3D is sketchy. I've used it and the 3D worked fine for me. I acknowledge this won't be the case for everyone but can we please stop moaning about the 3D effects until we've all seen them close up?
I hereby petition that any topics like this one which do not present substantial evidence to back up anything they say be marked as flamebait and purged. If you've got something to back up what you want to say, then go ahead. But if not, just keep quiet. We don't need this diahhritic flood of ill-conceived topics clogging up the front page any more, ok?
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Hey, lol.pachura said:Puppy_Washer said:
Usually haters do not preorder the thing they supposedly hate
I criticized the 3DS back in the E3 announcement days, where very little was known...yet I also acknowledged the 3DS's strong points. Also, my criticisms were worries, as opposed to negative views.
Now that we have confirmed information, my worries are gone!
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So it's one negative review. Big deal. Since E3, they have been a plentiful number of positive reviews and comments related to functions of the 3DS from people who have done their own test drive on it.
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Yet herein lies the problem... The NGP has truly pointless gimmicks like a touchscreen on the front AND back of the screen (what were they thinking? "That'll teach you Nintendo, we've one-upped you and your NDS now!!"?) that just make the thing far more expensive than it needs to be. So what could've been a $300 device that sits on the shelf all attractive and prettiful is actually going to cost about $500~$550 and will get shoved in the back of the store in preference for the much cheaper, much more popular and much better supported 3DS.
Okay, I regret on putting my first post about the aquarium like 3D.
I am going to type some things which are considered 'unreasonable' now so I hope for no nasty comments *fingers crossed*
SSF3D looking and pretty similar to iPhone version? From the video trailers, the players are fighting in a more realistic 3D environment and not two pieces of paper fighting on a 'small airfield' wallpaper (I'm not insulting the iPhone version though, it is still awesome). Plus with all of these SpotPass/StreetPass stuff, how can it be very similar?
Kid Icarus from videos is apparently far more than just shooting!
This guy who wrote this probably wrote it 1) in his own perspective 2) because he really didn't like the 3DS 3) he was a fan of sony or 4) he didn't even play the 3DS at all and just based it on that video I have 'posted' and trailers (this is far fetched)
Just my view though
I am going to type some things which are considered 'unreasonable' now so I hope for no nasty comments *fingers crossed*
SSF3D looking and pretty similar to iPhone version? From the video trailers, the players are fighting in a more realistic 3D environment and not two pieces of paper fighting on a 'small airfield' wallpaper (I'm not insulting the iPhone version though, it is still awesome). Plus with all of these SpotPass/StreetPass stuff, how can it be very similar?
Kid Icarus from videos is apparently far more than just shooting!
This guy who wrote this probably wrote it 1) in his own perspective 2) because he really didn't like the 3DS 3) he was a fan of sony or 4) he didn't even play the 3DS at all and just based it on that video I have 'posted' and trailers (this is far fetched)
Just my view though
No Guild, you're just so against it and underestimate it so much that when people praise it you make it out as if they're saying it's going to be the best system ever. I've read MANY of your posts about the 3DS and almost none of them good, you tend to have a large bias against the 3DS and hate it so much despite the fact that it hasn't been released yet.Guild McCommunist said:
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Um, what is the NGP doing in this thread? Isn't this thread about a not-so-positive impression of the 3DS, not about how another handheld is better than another?
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