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At Wondercon!

Upon looking at the game for the first time I was stunned at the visuals. Like most games, YouTube doesn't do it justice. Tracks looked stunning and frame rate was satisfyingly smooth. Jaggies were not a problem.

The track inverts got me good while playing; caused me to sort of adjust to it. You feel the gravity change as the track flips slowly as you go (It's nothing major or a bad thing). I should mention I played with the Wiimote and wheel accesory, and it felt the same as MKWii for the most part except it was a bit more sensitive. The floor demo only had 12 playable characters, all of which we've seen or know about already so no surprises. I played against some kid and owned him and the AI, easy. No mercy.

I left so hyped for it, and more mad that U.S. isn't getting the limited edition.

I also got to play Kirby Triple Deluxe. Fun and feels like a Kirby game. 3D effect was good in certain parts that Kirby on the level. 

Finally, Wondercon was fun, definitely going back next year. I got to see extended footage for the beginning of X-Men Days of The Future Past. Also, Sexy cosplayers! Sexy cosplayers everywhere!



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Gaming on: PS4 Pro, Switch, SNES Mini, Wii U, PC (i5-7400, GTX 1060)

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Thanks! Nice impressions! I was wondering how the real game felt and its nice to know it will not disappoint since Canada (specially Vancouver) ain't getting shit!

Which stages did you play?



                  

PC Specs: CPU: 7800X3D || GPU: Strix 4090 || RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000 || Main SSD: WD 2TB SN850

Jizz_Beard_thePirate said:
Thanks! Nice impressions! I was wondering how the real game felt and its nice to know it will not disappoint since Canada (specially Vancouver) ain't getting shit!

Which stages did you play?


Hmm I can't recall the names of the tracks :/ But two looked similar. One was Peach castle with a lot of Goombas around, also they stack on top of each other to make jumps/ramps a bit tricky. There was one track where you go into water which I recalled from trailers. The one I played was an '8' design but with 90 degree walls you can drive on by accessing a particular ramp near the sides, and half the track was sideways where the whole new gravity thing is shown off.



e=mc^2

Gaming on: PS4 Pro, Switch, SNES Mini, Wii U, PC (i5-7400, GTX 1060)

Solid-Stark said:
Jizz_Beard_thePirate said:
Thanks! Nice impressions! I was wondering how the real game felt and its nice to know it will not disappoint since Canada (specially Vancouver) ain't getting shit!

Which stages did you play?


Hmm I can't recall the names of the tracks :/ But two looked similar. One was Peach castle with a lot of Goombas around, also they stack on top of each other to make jumps/ramps a bit tricky. There was one track where you go into water which I recalled from trailers. The one I played was an '8' design but with 90 degree walls you can drive on by accessing a particular ramp near the sides, and half the track was sideways where the whole new gravity thing is shown off.

Mhmm, cool!!! One more thing, did you find it dizzying in any way?



                  

PC Specs: CPU: 7800X3D || GPU: Strix 4090 || RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000 || Main SSD: WD 2TB SN850

Forgot to add the lines were long, and we each got to play 3 races so me and my sister shared the turn. I played one and she played two races.

Also, the girls working the Nintendo section were all hot. Mini skirts uniforms. I found it hilarious considering it was Nintendo booth :P



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Gaming on: PS4 Pro, Switch, SNES Mini, Wii U, PC (i5-7400, GTX 1060)

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Jizz_Beard_thePirate said:
Solid-Stark said:
Jizz_Beard_thePirate said:
Thanks! Nice impressions! I was wondering how the real game felt and its nice to know it will not disappoint since Canada (specially Vancouver) ain't getting shit!

Which stages did you play?


Hmm I can't recall the names of the tracks :/ But two looked similar. One was Peach castle with a lot of Goombas around, also they stack on top of each other to make jumps/ramps a bit tricky. There was one track where you go into water which I recalled from trailers. The one I played was an '8' design but with 90 degree walls you can drive on by accessing a particular ramp near the sides, and half the track was sideways where the whole new gravity thing is shown off.

Mhmm, cool!!! One more thing, did you find it dizzying in any way?

That's what I meant from the slight adjustment! It threw me off for a split second but easily adjust to it, it's nothing to complain about and I suppose a cool new twist to feel for veterans and new comers.



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Gaming on: PS4 Pro, Switch, SNES Mini, Wii U, PC (i5-7400, GTX 1060)


Cooool! Spread the word :0

How many more days left >_

Solid-Stark said:
Jizz_Beard_thePirate said:

Mhmm, cool!!! One more thing, did you find it dizzying in any way?

That's what I meant from the slight adjustment! It threw me off for a split second but easily adjust to it, it's nothing to complain about and I suppose a cool new twist to feel for veterans and new comers.

Mhmm, thanks a lot!! This game has got me sooo excited, cannot wait!! Arghhh, Damn it Nintendo, hurry it up!

Also, lolll, hot girls huh? First Beyonatta, than Zero Suit Samus and now this? Jeez Nintendo! Going after the older audience huh? Not that I am complaining xD



                  

PC Specs: CPU: 7800X3D || GPU: Strix 4090 || RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000 || Main SSD: WD 2TB SN850

Solid-Stark said:

At Wondercon!

Upon looking at the game for the first time I was stunned at the visuals. Like most games, YouTube doesn't do it justice. Tracks looked stunning and frame rate was satisfyingly smooth. Jaggies were not a problem.

The track inverts got me good while playing; caused me to sort of adjust to it. You feel the gravity change as the track flips slowly as you go (It's nothing major or a bad thing). I should mention I played with the Wiimote and wheel accesory, and it felt the same as MKWii for the most part except it was a bit more sensitive. The floor demo only had 12 playable characters, all of which we've seen or know about already so no surprises. I played against some kid and owned him and the AI, easy. No mercy.

I left so hyped for it, and more mad that U.S. isn't getting the limited edition.

I also got to play Kirby Triple Deluxe. Fun and feels like a Kirby game. 3D effect was good in certain parts that Kirby on the level. 

Finally, Wondercon was fun, definitely going back next year. I got to see extended footage for the beginning of X-Men Days of The Future Past. Also, Sexy cosplayers! Sexy cosplayers everywhere!


I was planning on getting PS4 as my next "next gen/current gen" console, but MK8 has me thinking twice.

I guess I will have to wait until E3 to see if Zelda is anounced & what exclusives Sony will have to offer other than The Order 1886 (which is the only PS4 game im interested in right now).



tbone51 said:

Cooool! Spread the word :0

How many more days left >_<


The dolphin guy has it in his sig.