Official Nintendo DS thread! Chat new games, Wi-Fi, thoughts/abilities

[King9999]

How do those special moves work? I hit one and it disapeared but that was it and then the enemy fucked me up. I take it those special moves take a certain amount of mana that you have to generate in order to do them, but what's the way you do it? Do those special moves just take out one puzzle piece? IF so, I should always go for the damage ones right?

The special moves, or skills, are shown on the left side of the touch screen. You can see how much mana is required for each one, and if you touch the Help button and then touch one of the skills, you can see what the skill does. You can see the enemy's skills by touching the View Enemy button.

Matching mana gems will give you mana. Just match the ones you need to use whatever skill you want to use. Some skills will take out gems on the board, but others will do damage directly to your opponent or inflict a status ailment. Skills can give you protection, heal you, or change the colour of certain mana gems.

If you're using the Wizard, learn Mana Burn as fast as you can and never stop using it.

[YellowS4]

If you're using the Knight, build up your earth / fire and get items that give you + xx at the start of every match. iirc, I start w/enough to do 6 stuns in a row plus or minus the 4+ in a row pairs.

I forgot who has frozen touch, but it reduces opponent hp by half. So Chivalry (level 40, gives both ppl full mana reserves) w/FT = gg.

Some boards, for the initial set of turns offer the same results.
ie: Bottom left as a set of skulls you can match, while the upper half has an L shaped section of reds. Match the skulls, then the vertical portion of reds, then the coins and eventually a 4 pair of blues come up or something like that. Pretty sure that happened every single time on that particular board.

[quiche]

When it comes to things like this I just don't feel like waiting. I tend to spoil myself like that. :sweat: Just hope I can still play you even if we have different versions.

...seriously.

[Pinion]

Just hope I can still play you even if we have different versions.

...seriously.

We should be able to.

If not I'll pick up the US version as well. No worries.

[ChairHome]

Most games let you play worldwide players, you should be good.

[quiche]

cool cool.

...seriously.

[versus addict]

http://www.noob.us/games/free-flash-game-of-the-day-cake-mania/

Yeah, I was hoping for something more along the lines of cooking mama with recipies and shit, not just a lot of clicking and resource/time management.

Pretty boring...:confused:

[MiyagiShin X]

http://www.noob.us/games/free-flash-game-of-the-day-cake-mania/

Yeah, I was hoping for something more along the lines of cooking mama with recipies and shit, not just a lot of clicking and resource/time management.

Pretty boring...:confused:

lol that was one of the most broing internet games. I played for 5 min and i cant beleive i went that long. I think it was the customers fingerpointing and the horrible gameplay thats so bad its funny that kept me going.

"Oh no, this cake is made wrong" " Oops, we made the wrong cake!" "

Stephanie would have a fit thats all i know:lol:

[YellowS4]

Got my damn Pearl & Diamond. Fuck, this is what I get for not playing any Pokemon game since the first one lol.

Adverse, you playing FF12 yet?

[Kyoujin]

Has anyone ever played 'Contact'? I saw it at EB the other day and it looks pretty interesting.

[Rising Knuckle]

To anyone that has Bomberman Touch generation, aside from playing on the net how different is the multiplayer to Bomberman DS?

[MechZZ]

Yellow, do me a favor and go into the WFC menu on pokemon and then exit...

does it freeze up for you too?

Has anyone ever played 'Contact'? I saw it at EB the other day and it looks pretty interesting.

It's garbage.

[Septimus Prime]

To anyone that has Bomberman Touch generation, aside from playing on the net how different is the multiplayer to Bomberman DS?
It's more or less the same. I really wouldn't recommend it if you already have the other one.

[Kyoujin]

It's garbage.

Thanks for the honest answer; it sounds like a great game, but everyone I've asked has essentially said the same thing.

Anyone have any feedback on the new Pokemon title? I've always enjoyed them, and with the new Wifi support, it will probably have alot more potential.
I may pick one up before my lady and I go for dinner at the folks place, so any help would be appreciated:tup:

[quiche]

IGN says 8.5

...seriously.

[The_Reno]

Contact's hella fun.

[Strider Hiryu]

can anyone direct me where i can purchase a flash cart for my DS?

i dont wanna sift throught 2000 posts to find it.

[NapaSelect]

can anyone direct me where i can purchase a flash cart for my DS?

i dont wanna sift throught 2000 posts to find it.

Hopefully not against the TOS
http://www.realhotstuff.com/ is where i bought mine

[wepeel]

Contact's battle system is way too simple. Getting new items and higher cooking skills and stuff like that is pretty fun, though. The unique interface got me to play it in the first place but it wears thin once you realize it's a mediocre RPG. Still...there are some fun parts to it, just not worth investing much time...

[Fadedsun303]

Some new DQIX screens.

http://www.rpgamer.com/games/dq/dq9/propaganda/dq9propaganda042507-1.html

It looks like it's turn based after all.

[ChairHome]

Nice. I guess enough people complained about the Real Time fighting. My one concern is that there has never been a multiplayer turn based RPG... at least to my knowledge. I wish I could read japanese.

EDIT: Taiko Drum Master DS:
http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/04/taiko_drum_mast.html

[YellowS4]

Guess what's out?

Panel De Ponnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[DVD:madZ]

EDIT: Taiko Drum Master DS:
http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/04/taiko_drum_mast.html

Damn, can't wait; tired of playing that thing on the PSP. Thank you, Namco, you are my new god.

[quiche]

Guess what's out?

Panel De Ponnnnnnnnnnnnnnn...

HAET YUO

...can I ask a few questions?

(no particular order)
1: do you need friend codes to play wifi or can you play random strangers?
2: voicechat?
3: stylus controls...better or worse than pad?
4: music? (the music in tetris attack (SNES) was awesome. any of those tracks return?)
5: english language mode?
6: what's changed? (the last version I played was Pokemon Puzzle League for N64, which had awesome delays after tranfroming garbage blocks so you could set up massive combos.) Any new goodies to enhance gameplay?

...seriously.

[YellowS4]

Trying it now

[tajiri]

how do i configure my "friend code"?

; 3;

[Pinion]

Guess what's out?

Panel De Ponnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Mine should be here Friday! :bgrin:

[YellowS4]

Ok quiche, I'm gonna have to do something about the menu cos I can't read any of it for shit lol.

You can use the stylus though.

edit - You can play strangers on wifi
As far as I can tell, no english mode.

Endless / Time Attack / Puzzle Mode and a few others that I haven't checked out yet.

My PDP FC:
000098
094941

I like the stylus better. I don't know if you can fix the layout but.. if you're right handed, the R button is the rise button which is kinda awkward. Much easier to push the screen for it instead.

[AdverseSolutions]

no one else playing ff12? great game so far. just got back from my ban, lol.

[YellowS4]

Yeah, I'm playing it.. sorta. Only finished the tutorial w/the 3 ppl, or maybe 1 mission after that.

[AdverseSolutions]

it's way better than heroes of mana, the control is really smooth and the difficulty isn't as stupidly high. wait til you get the airship. looks like it'll be a good game. was a bit worried since famitsu gave it 9, 8, 7, 7. when a flagship title from square gets that kind of score you know famitsu wanted to give it lower but couldn't.

[Spooty Whiteboy]

Anybody here playing/played FFF: Chocobo Tales? I decided to pick it up, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's just a bunch of mini-games/micro-games. Most are easy to play, but extremely hard to get a real high score (or even the necessary "Gold" score). Plus, it has a card game that can be played online via Wi-Fi. And, while the card game isn't the most in-depth game, it is fun.

[LongSh0t]

Is anyone else excited about Touch the Dead (http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/touchthedead/index.html?q=touch%20the%20dead&tag=result;title;0)?

Edit: WAS excited. The new gameplay movies leave me feeling pretty disappointed... The graphics are so stiff. Enemy movement is extremely repetitive and UN-fluid. It appears very unchallenging. That's a shame.

Think there's any hope for this title?

[YellowS4]

TtD sucks. Then again, if you're desperate for a rails shooter, I guess it does an ok job.

[DVD:madZ]

no one else playing ff12? great game so far. just got back from my ban, lol.

Playing it here. Damn, I hate having to stumble around in a game because I don't know the language, though. Hope they bring it here (i'm only on the tutorial right now).

[Pinion]

Playing it here. Damn, I hate having to stumble around in a game because I don't know the language, though. Hope they bring it here (i'm only on the tutorial right now).

I'd honestly be surprised if they opted not to bring a Final Fantasy title to the states in this day and age. Probably see a fall release date.

BTW, I know most of you probably won't care, but I was excited over this news:

Taiko no Tatsujin DS announced. (http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/001720.html)

Once a release date gets verified I'm gonna hop on that pre-order list real fast.

[AdverseSolutions]

peeps playing ff12 holler at me if you need help

[$hAoLIn]

SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters DS dropped today after its delay on the 25th. It somewhat resembles Card Fighters Clash on the NGPC, but the system is a bit broken and there's more of a sacrificial system in play now.

It seems nice though. The card descriptions are pretty comical even though there are a few typos and mistakes.

[Shinto]

For the Peeps who love Honeycomb

[YellowS4]

PDP isn't 4 player wifi ):

GG deleted postings

[Pinion]

SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters DS dropped today after its delay on the 25th. It somewhat resembles Card Fighters Clash on the NGPC, but the system is a bit broken and there's more of a sacrificial system in play now.


So the battle system still suffers from serious engine flaws? That's a shame. :shake:

In the mean time, I got Panel De Pon DS today. OMG, as much as it aches me I actually played like 4hrs of that over Pokemon D/P. The game is DAMN good!

[MeKilla]

...BTW, I know most of you probably won't care, but I was excited over this news:

Taiko no Tatsujin DS announced. (http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/001720.html)

Once a release date gets verified I'm gonna hop on that pre-order list real fast.



Representin' the love for taiko! I'm getting Taiko no Tatsujin DS as soon as it comes out. They got a Taiko no Tatsujin in Nodame Cantabile DS. You can play some songs from that game if you go into the mini-games section.

[AdverseSolutions]

revenant wings= crack oh man.

btw beat hotel dusk awhile back, pretty good game but i was absolutely shocked to find out japanese people made it WTF. that shit had good american mystery conventions down to a T.

[MechZZ]

now that pokemon has been released, I'm not really looking forward to any games coming up for the DS =\

[Kyoujin]

Everyone is talking about Diamond and Pearl alot lately, I had a chance to pick it up yesterday, but I passed. Maybe I'll get it today, but I'm really excited for revenant Wings.

[AdverseSolutions]

revenant wings wallpapers if you want em:

http://www.ffinsight.com/image.php?view=12-rw/wallpapers/official/jp12_1024.jpg
http://www.ffinsight.com/image.php?view=12-rw/wallpapers/official/jp12_1280.jpg
http://www.ffinsight.com/image.php?view=12-rw/wallpapers/official/jp13_1024.jpg
http://www.ffinsight.com/image.php?view=12-rw/wallpapers/official/jp13_1280.jpg
http://www.ffinsight.com/image.php?view=12-rw/wallpapers/official/jp14_1024.jpg
http://www.ffinsight.com/image.php?view=12-rw/wallpapers/official/jp14_1280.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3926/ff12rwwp121024ou8.jpg
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2673/ff12rwwp121280zn0.jpg
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4390/ff12rwwp131024cz3.jpg
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/5969/ff12rwwp131280ik8.jpg
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/7441/ff12rwwp141024uz4.jpg
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3586/ff12rwwp141280fx1.jpg

[Fin.K.M]

BTW, I know most of you probably won't care, but I was excited over this news:

Taiko no Tatsujin DS announced. (http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/001720.html)

Once a release date gets verified I'm gonna hop on that pre-order list real fast.
Thanks for the heads-up. I've never been interested in the Taiko no Tatsujin games until now. After reading your post I did a quick search and found this page (http://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/donderpage/music/list.php?list=all) with a list of all the songs and now I really want to play.

Representin' the love for taiko! I'm getting Taiko no Tatsujin DS as soon as it comes out. They got a Taiko no Tatsujin in Nodame Cantabile DS. You can play some songs from that game if you go into the mini-games section.
Whoa. I didn't know there was a Nodame Cantabile game. What's the gameplay like?

[kunonabi]

the card fighters ds engine is NOT broken. rush decks can be dealt with, you just need to build a proper counter deck for it.

however the story mode is broken. once you start a new game + the game will always freeze on floor 9. getting all the cards is looking impossible as it stands now.

[AdverseSolutions]

revenant wings has something similar to the license board in ff12, here called the contracting board where you contract summons to work for you. so addicting. gotta catch em all lol.

[Kyoujin]

I'm looking to purchase some new games for my DS; basically, I am wanting an RPG and an adventure game. Can anyone recommend any games?
Thanks.

EDIT: Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time looks like a good purchase to me; any feedback?

[Naslectronical]

In the mean time, I got Panel De Pon DS today. OMG, as much as it aches me I actually played like 4hrs of that over Pokemon D/P. The game is DAMN good!

I'll be picking that up when it comes to the US in June.

[LazyYetCrazy]

I just cant get a hang of how to play/be good at Honeycomb Beat. My brain just doesnt work that way, is anyone else having problems or am I just stupid?

[platinum_pinoy]

I just cant get a hang of how to play/be good at Honeycomb Beat. My brain just doesnt work that way, is anyone else having problems or am I just stupid?

I can't seem to chain lines, but one liners are easy.

[RoninChaos]

When is Renevant wings out here?

[DVD:madZ]

When is Renevant wings out here?

Nobody knows... =\

[platinum_pinoy]

Those filthy japs need to port over the Xenosaga game too and that game has been out for a while on the far east side.

[Pinion]

I'll be picking that up when it comes to the US in June.

Trust me when I say it's well worth the wait and the money. Haven't had a chance to play on Wifi just yet, but I plan on doing so soon.

In my opinion it's the best puzzle game to hit the DS to date.

I just cant get a hang of how to play/be good at Honeycomb Beat. My brain just doesnt work that way, is anyone else having problems or am I just stupid?

Honeycomb Beat is one of those games that takes a while to get used to as it's not your conventional kind of puzzle game. Give it some time and practice, do the Puzzle mode in numerical order (remember, each row actually has a "solve theme") and you should find yourself getting the hang of things in no time.

I can't seem to chain lines, but one liners are easy.

I gotta say, getting a huge chain in Honeycomb Beat is a very satisfying thing, especially when you manage to clear the entire screen in Evolution mode. When I first managed that I swear I practically busted a nut I was so happy.

[AdverseSolutions]

revenant wings will go down as the best rpgs on the ds (edit: well, we'll see about dq9 i guess), and one of the best games too. damn, it really takes off in some surprising directions. too bad the resolution's so bad, so i can't see up ashe's skirt anymore.

[MechZZ]

Hey adverse, is the game any good for somebody who's never played FF12?

[AdverseSolutions]

mechzz, there's a few characters that might be obscure. but other than that it totally works on its own imo.

argh, some tough fights later in the game...gotta build up.

[YellowS4]

About the evolve thing, any specifics on who I should get? Or do you end up having enough to fill the board?

I'm assuming the level 2,3+ guys are on the outer ring?

[AdverseSolutions]

there's not an enormous amount of difference (i find) between the various level 1's and 2's in each element. it's more important to get a good balance of elements and ranges for all situations. definitely however pick up the level 1 cosmic (?) magic rabbit healer. those things are immensely useful and have saved my ass so many times. once you get to level 3 summons of course it's a different story. i'm almost positive btw that if you do all the missions you can get everyone on the board.

dude btw i'm at 70% in the game and today i looked at the mission list and for some reason there's a huge gap in completed missions from around # 40-60 ??? random. wonder if i missed something big. but according to a gamefaqs poster there's nothing in this game that you can't go back and get later (like ff12's fucking ridonculous spear).

i think it's funny that so many people complained about summons being nerfed in ff12, and now we have a whole game structured around them.

[AdverseSolutions]

beat the game today at 98%. last 2% is predictably a pain in the ass.

[JackTenrac!]

That, by far, is the ugliest Ifirit incarnation that I've ever seen thus far in a FF game. Ever. Seen.

...that went well.

[ChairHome]

New Taiko Drum Master DS screens:
http://www.jeux-france.com/news20006_taiko-no-tatsujin-ds-en-images.html

The more I think about it, the only control scheme I see working for this is using the L and R buttons. Especially since you can't multi-point on the touch screen.

[YellowS4]

Oh fuck, someone released an english patch for PDP.

[10x]

New RPG by atlus: Etrian Odyssey

http://ds.ign.com/articles/785/785157p1.html

http://media.ds.ign.com/media/851/851565/img_4515449.html

[Pinion]

New RPG by atlus: Etrian Odyssey

http://ds.ign.com/articles/785/785157p1.html

http://media.ds.ign.com/media/851/851565/img_4515449.html

Eh, I dunno, looks interesting to say the least. Chances are when it comes out I'll buy it.

Was personally hoping for something that is a part of, or a spin off of, the Makai series (Disgaea, Phantom Brave, Makai Kingdom, etc.). Ah well.

[Pinion]

Hey you guys remember that Ecchi level game that was being developed by SNK?

Well the title is Dokidoki Majo Shinpan! and scheduled for a release on July 5th in Japan.

Well get this, IT'S ALREADY #1 ON AMAZON.JP'S BESTSELLERS LIST (http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/001731.html).

I'm pre-ordering mine tonight. =)

[AdverseSolutions]

lol i'mma play that

[AlphaDragoon02]

Still can't believe SNK's money was so low they had to resort to some h-game shit. :sad:

Just release KOF games in a timely manner on a fucking console and you won't have this problem.

[Debaser]

Why is it that you have to wait so damn long to get a decent pokeman in Pearl? Shit's boring.

[Pinion]

Still can't believe SNK's money was so low they had to resort to some h-game shit. :sad:

Just release KOF games in a timely manner on a fucking console and you won't have this problem.

I honestly think it's a brilliant marketing move. Glad they're willing to go the depths Capcom isn't. :bgrin:

Plus it may open the DS market for other kinds of goodies later on down the line, which is always a plus.

Why is it that you have to wait so damn long to get a decent pokeman in Pearl? Shit's boring.

That's the way of Pokemon man. It's been like that since Red and Blue.

[ChairHome]

I thought they came out and said it wasn't an H-game though? You just have to touch them.... no boobies though?