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Rumor: Wonderful 101 to launch on PS4/Xbox One/Switch via Kickstarter, announcement on Feb 3
Jooxed
Gold Member
Can't wait to try the game! ...more fuel to the fire
www.kickstarter.com
Fbh
I guess this was the interesting twist...
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Fbh
I guess this was the interesting twist...
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Shaqazooloo
Member
Not sure if that would work out for them. I don't think the game is that good and it has very little appeal outside of it's niche fanbase.
PocoJoe
Banned
Yeah it is kind of shitty game. I got it for wiiu after all the hype and yeah, no thanks. Not good game.
Lionel Richie
Member
Why Kickstarter though?
SleepDoctor
Banned
I don't know anything about this game but the more news and rumors we get, the more it seems exclusives are becoming a blur.
Blond
Banned
Probably to check interest before potentially porting a game that sold less than 50K copies?
Edit: Best estimate for actual sells was 360k but that take with a grain of salt since only VGChartz has that number and they've been wrong A LOT.
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Deleted member 774430
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My 2 cents on this?
TW101 Switch port is happening.
The Kickstarter page is for new self published Platinum games they said they are going to announce in 2020, not TW101.
It is possible though that Nintendo only owns the right for TW101 and not potential sequels so in that case they could release through kickstarter a multiplatform TW101 sequel.
As it happened in the past, they probably still had to ask Nintendo to allow this. It is surprising to see the other two consoles included though.
TW101 Switch port is happening.
The Kickstarter page is for new self published Platinum games they said they are going to announce in 2020, not TW101.
It is possible though that Nintendo only owns the right for TW101 and not potential sequels so in that case they could release through kickstarter a multiplatform TW101 sequel.
As it happened in the past, they probably still had to ask Nintendo to allow this. It is surprising to see the other two consoles included though.
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01011001
Banned
that was always the case, especially when it comes to generational borders.
as soon as the next gen rolls around, former exclusives often rerelease on new hardware by different manufacturers.
exclusives nowadays actually stay exclusive for longer then usual... back in the day Vice City was absolutely seen as a PS2 exclusive, even tho 3 months later it came to PC and 1 year later it was on Xbox (In a version so much better you could call it a remaster honestly)
MGS2 quickly became multiplatform with the release of the Substance version.
Resident Evil 4 was quickly ported to PS2 as well... and is now ON EVERYTHING!!! lol
so this is by no means anything new.
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DunDunDunpachi
Patient MembeR
P* best combat system. My favorite P* game.
I know a lot of people did not enjoy it but W101 is definitely one of those "but did you replay it?" sort of titles. Kamiya openly admitted that players should treat their first playthrough as a tutorial. Once you unlock everything and grasp the disparate mechanics, the game really clicks. Basic skills and mechanics were not explained in good detail (or at all), and menus were tucked behind menus, hiding away nuances that most players ended up skipping. It could definitely benefit from a UI overhaul.
I know a lot of people did not enjoy it but W101 is definitely one of those "but did you replay it?" sort of titles. Kamiya openly admitted that players should treat their first playthrough as a tutorial. Once you unlock everything and grasp the disparate mechanics, the game really clicks. Basic skills and mechanics were not explained in good detail (or at all), and menus were tucked behind menus, hiding away nuances that most players ended up skipping. It could definitely benefit from a UI overhaul.
Blond
Banned
I do think if they port this I wouldn't mind a few QOL improvements like not having to pay to unlock block, a hot button or weapon wheel for transformations and not hiding important mechanics for the sake of complexity. Event that money sink Europoa Universalis know that there's nothing with saying "You can do this, but it's up to you to figure out how deep it goes."
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DunDunDunpachi
Patient MembeR
Other than the weapon wheel idea, I agree. The game is built from the ground up with the understanding that you will use the thumbstick (or the touch screen, blech
) to select weapon formations.
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Hawks Eclipse
Member
At some point games like these have to let the players figure stuff out for themselves by playing. It's a tough balance increasing complexity while not overwhelming people with information.
I think part of the problem is because people don't come into it expecting that much to learn.
Neff
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Vawn
Banned
You're thinking of Banjo-Kazooie.
Shifty1897
Member
Nice, more Platinum is always good.
dacuk
Member
It is still a trademark of Nintendo...
trademarks.justia.com
THE WONDERFUL 101 Trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. - Registration Number 4602018 - Serial Number 85727861 :: Justia Trademarks
Compact discs and optical discs featuring entertainment content, namely, video games and puzzles; downloadable electronic game programs; downloadable electronic game software; downloadable video game programs; downloadable video game software; electronic game programs; electronic game software...
trademarks.justia.com
Vawn
Banned
Every article I've seen lists only PS4 and Switch. I don't think Xbox is part of the deal.
I can't blame them after they were stabbed in the back by Microsoft over Scalebound.
www.google.com
www.google.com
I can't blame them after they were stabbed in the back by Microsoft over Scalebound.
Report: Platinum May Be Announcing a Kickstarter for Getting The Wonderful 101 on Switch and PS4 - IGN
The Wonderful 101 could recieve a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 port, according to reports.
Platinum reportedly set to announce Kickstarter for The Wonderful 101 on Nintendo Switch and PS4
Developer Platinum is reportedly set to announce a Kickstarter to bring Wii U game The Wonderful 101 to other platforms…
www.google.com
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MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
It's not a good game..... LOL
Blond
Banned
It is still a trademark of Nintendo...
THE WONDERFUL 101 Trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. - Registration Number 4602018 - Serial Number 85727861 :: Justia Trademarks
Compact discs and optical discs featuring entertainment content, namely, video games and puzzles; downloadable electronic game programs; downloadable electronic game software; downloadable video game programs; downloadable video game software; electronic game programs; electronic game software...
Platinum created a Kickstarter account today.
dacuk
Member
That does not change its trademark owner at all.
Oddvintagechap
Member
There’s some history with me and this game. But I don’t recall how.
Dr.brain64
Member
I did not like that game.
yurinka
Member
Since when Nintendo needs money to port a game? And since when releases their games in other consoles? I think this 'rumor' is bullshit.
Are you sure they made that account? Maybe some random troll made it.
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EDMIX
Member
You can own a trademark to an IP you don't own....
For all we know, they don't own the IP and Platinum does...
Heimdall_Xtreme
Jim Ryan Fanclub's #1 Member
Why they need a kickstarter?
Nintendo was not de facto owner of rare, they owned 49%.
JordanN
Banned
Well I remember during the Wii U era, Nintendo published a bunch of games but not all the time they remained exclusive.
Like Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge was exclusive at first but later went to PS3/360.
Lego City Undercover was also published by them but later ported to PS4/XBO.
And Devils Third got a PC release.
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EDMIX
Member
Agreed and publishing a game doesn't mean a company owns the IP.
PhilipDoesMatter
Member
Not flawless but very enjoyable when you get the hang of the combat system.
All of those games were made by third party studios who actually held the IP since the beginning or it was license based. Devils Third was actually a Xbox 360 and PS3 game to be published by THQ, but after the bankruptcy, Valhalla had to get a new published, and decided to offer the game as a WiiU exclusive, NoA didn't even want to publish the game, it only decided later on due to pressure for only like ten thousand copies.
However, that doesn't mean Nintendo will let it away if it had more than an average joe timed exclusive contract, Devil's Third single player was never released on PC, and apparently Bayonetta 2 (and likely 3) can't be released on non Nintendo consoles because they financed most of the development and got the even the specific title rights.
SoggyBiscuit
Banned
Can someone explain what exactly makes this game garner the positive reception it gets from the internet? I personally really didn't enjoy it.
Happy for the folks who get to play this again though.
Happy for the folks who get to play this again though.
Neff
Member
It's everything a video game should strive to be- fresh, surprising, thrilling, complete, varied, and highly endearing. They went the extra mile when making it and poured a ton of heart and soul into it. By the end of it you can't possibly ask for more. You've had your fill and then some, and every bite was delicious.
ProgenitorCastle
Banned
For fans of The Wonderful 101:
www.unseen64.net
A magnificent article detailing the development of this masterpiece of a game. A treasure trove of unseen concepts, beta footage, etc...it's an obligatory read/watch for fans of The Wonderful 101.
The Wonderful 101 [Beta / Prototype / Concept - Wii U] - Unseen64
Here's the full story behind the development of The Wonderful 101, from its early beta versions with Viewtiful Joe graphics and the Project P-100 reveal!
www.unseen64.net
A magnificent article detailing the development of this masterpiece of a game. A treasure trove of unseen concepts, beta footage, etc...it's an obligatory read/watch for fans of The Wonderful 101.