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[ugguy]

I'm really glad they picked DKC TF, Metroid never appealed to me at all. I can't wait to swing from vines and ride mine carts once again

[storabajskorven]

I believe some of the reasoning behind this was that they believed the Wii U would get a little more 3rd party support, and 3rd party often means fps. Remember this decision was made a long time ago. And to be honest, a 2D platformer with Donkey Kong probably sells better than a 3D Metroid. Plus, they probably had more ideas for this game than for Metroid. And remember, with the recent situation with Rayman Legends, this means that the Wii U will still have the best 2D platformer, exclusively! 

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

Shoulda done Metroid, I really wanted some Metriod first person shooter action

[ccc0mb0_bReakeR]

bad move 

[Gaymer]

I'm happy they did Donkey Kong instead of Metroid. I'm not a fan of Metroid, but I love Donkey Kong games (with the exception of 64, yuck) to death.

 

[ameritt]

As unhappy as I am about it being Donkey Kong instead of Metroid or something else, I know it's still going to be an absolutely amazing game, and I'm going to get it.

[BlueBlur]

I think Retro is working on more than one project, i mean would they really hire guys from Naughty Dog and Crytek...Just for Donkey Kong?

And not only that, they've also moved into a new building recently.

Edited by VGCrasher, 12 June 2013 - 09:11 PM.

[EvilMoogle]

I think they made the wrong choice.

Pretty much this.

I've been a huge fan of Donkey Kong since Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo. But from a business point of view Metroid was a better choice because the Wii-U could use a brand-new FPS at this moment. I'm not saying Donkey Kong isn't going to be amazing but at this given time Metroid would have graced us with a little variety.
 

 

 

 

 

 

[LinkKennedy]

I would have loved a Metroid or a new IP, everyone knows Nintendo needs some fresh blood in their catalog. 

[ifrit05]

Meh... I too was wishing for some Metroid or Starfox love.

[Phanto]

I think they made the wrong choice.

 

I disagree. This new DK game looks like a lot of fun. I'm excited for it.

[Falconberg]

I disagree. This new DK game looks like a lot of fun. I'm excited for it.

DK does look great (maybe even better than great) , but in terms of demand i think a lot of fans are gearing up for Metroid and we just had a DK game come out.
I'm not saying I'm not going to buy it, I'm just saying that i wish they did Metroid.

[Phanto]

DK does look great (maybe even better than great) , but in terms of demand i think a lot of fans are gearing up for Metroid and we just had a DK game come out.
I'm not saying I'm not going to buy it, I'm just saying that i wish they did Metroid.

 

The problem there is that you got your hopes up and expected something else. It's not Retro's fault you wanted them to create something they had no intention of creating.

 

I'm just excited that Retro made what they wanted to make. I wasn't expecting anything else... well Nintendo could force them to do whatever, but I trust them not to hinder Retro's creativity.

[Falconberg]

The problem there is that you got your hopes up and expected something else. It's not Retro's fault you wanted them to create something they had no intention of creating.

I'm just excited that Retro made what they wanted to make. I wasn't expecting anything else... well Nintendo could force them to do whatever, but I trust them not to hinder Retro's creativity.

Yeah. I did get my hopes up. And now my hopes are even higher because now if they make a metroid game it'll be even further into the console's life cycle. Do you see my problem here? However we do know that Nintendo offered them two games to choose from. That means that Metroid is on the radar and hopefully the fan response shows Retro and big N that there is an eager market for Metroid. I'm disappointed and exxxcitedddd.

[Mitch]

Donkey Kong is very very fun... 

 

However he got Retros lovin last time around...

 

I would have preferred something new entirely

 

Give me a new character to fall in love with... I want more franchises   o:<

[Alianjaro]

I would have to argue with that, 2D and 3D platforming is drastically different.  2D tends to focus more on speed and pure platforming.  3D is not as fast and requires more exploration and a depth to things.

The challenge in 2D platformers is the challenging raw platforming.  3D is constructed differently and feels like it includes an ascent in all levels (to some tower or mountain).

It's way harder to make a challenging 2D platformer without making it frustrating than to make a 3D action/platformer game. That's why sidescrollers tend to be horribly easy.

[Happy Monk]

I think they made the wrong choice.

I think they made the right choice.

[Falconberg]

I think they made the right choice.

But i think you're wrong.



Jkjk. I am excited about DK. I just would be more happy to have a new Metroid. That said, this simply means that when metroid does come the graphics will be that much better as it won't be new console territory. I spoke hastily when i said that and i whole heartedly take it back
DK had been around even longer than Mario (technically) and ours great to see all the love he's getting.

[Auzzie Wingman]

I think I'd rather see Retro not do Metros next time. I'd like to see how their talents in something much more original.

Monolith should do Metroid. They absolutely slaughter people's minds with their environment designs, something that I think is critical to the Metroid series.

[MorbidGod]

I think I'd rather see Retro not do Metros next time. I'd like to see how their talents in something much more original.

Monolith should do Metroid. They absolutely slaughter people's minds with their environment designs, something that I think is critical to the Metroid series.

Oh that would be killer.