Super Smash Brothers Brawl

[AmericanDemon]

Got this at midnight and have been playing it non stop since.  Its amazing.  Back to gaming. 

0946-1896-9046 add me!

[RTSDaddy2]

I'd never played it before trying out a demo yesterday.

Got my copy this morning about 11 AM - Finally got online once at 12 PM and had a quick battle, and been unable to get online since.

I'll second his review, and I'm not a huge fight game fan, but I am SERIOUSLY addicted.  There's a lot packed onto this disc, no two ways about it.

Plus, he beat me to a post idea: here's my code: 1504-5362-8430 (Tim) - add me! (edit) Demon, your code has been added.

[ahofle]

Sams Club has this for $43.66.  I've been playing it and it is terrific.  I especially like Samus' "Zero Suit" mode. 

Oh, and the controls are fantastic!  You can use wiimote, wii-mote+nunchuk, wii classic controller, or the GC controller (my choice).

[AtomSmasher]

So far I agree that its a lot of fun.  I'm using the wii-mote+nunchuck which works quite well, although I remapped "down" on the d-pad to be jump, so I could easily hit it with my right thumb.  I'm sure I would of eventually gotten used to default controls, but I'd rather have 2 buttons to hit with my right thumb, then 2 buttons to hit with my left index finger.  I'll post my code later today.

[ChadTower]

Nintendo is making some major retail chains inform buyers of this game that some Wiis are having trouble reading it... odd.

[AtomSmasher]

Nintendo is making some major retail chains inform buyers of this game that some Wiis are having trouble reading it... odd.

Heh ya, I read about that and apparently its caused from dust getting into the disk drive, and all it needs is to be cleaned.  They want people to send it in to be cleaned, but I bet a can of compressed air and one of the lens cleaner cds is all that is probably needed.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=33932

[ChadTower]

How much would you bet that is only a cover story?  There have been reports of certain modded Wiis choking on this game too.

[AtomSmasher]

How much would you bet that is only a cover story?  There have been reports of certain modded Wiis choking on this game too.

Well right now it's impossible to say if thats a cover story or not, all I know for sure is that the game runs fine on my system and that Nintendo is fixing the consoles regardless of their warranty status, which is impressive since it took a lot of pressuring to get Microsoft to extend their warranty after all of the rrod problems.

[AtomSmasher]

my code: 5112-3105-7348

[hypernova]

Has anyone been able to play online yet?  I've been getting error 85010 constantly.

Been playing anonymously though.  I'll try looking up one of you guys tomorrow evening (Tuesday) say, around 9-10.  Will anyone be on? 

1289-7888-9346

[RTSDaddy2]

I was actually able to play a round last night between 8 and 9 PM without the 85010 error starting up.  In the early mornings, like right about now, is also a time that I've had no trouble staying online.  BTW, if you think this round of internet problems has been hard, judging by the look of it, you might as well forget Mario Kart Wii - talk about future network crashes! THAT game  again looks to be the next real hot thing.

I told my wife, I'm still impressed with it also.  I think part of it is the fast & furious design of the battles.  2 minutes is a really short time and it's even shorter when you're trying to plan your next move, keep your eye on your player to make sure you're not falling off the edge (my biggest problem right now as a rookie), and check out what your opponent's doing.  Yet, it's so cool to see who stands up - Pikachu or Mario, for example, that you think "Damn, that was fun - I've just got to play one more time!"

I will add the new friend codes as soon as possible.  Once again, it's a deal where both parties have to have the code in for it to work, apparently.

[shardian]

Just a question, but do you HAVE to exchange friend codes in order to play someone online? You can't just hop onto a server and be connected?

[Daniel B.]

you can play against others without having the friend code.

I'll post mine later.

Working with wiikey, btw.

[AmericanDemon]

I have added you all to my friends list. 

I feel like I haven't dedicated enough time to playing this game.  I unlocked Luigi and Ness last night in versus mode and also picked up Marth from Fire Emblem in Story Mode. 

This game is definitely a huge fan service to all of us long time Nintendo fans.  I wish I could actually collect those statues of the characters.  That would rock.    The story mode is well worth the play time and it makes me wish it had 360 style Achievements. 

Mario is my favorite character so far, closely followed by Marth.  Any opinions so far?

[hypernova]

Didn't see anyone tonight...I won't be able to check again till around before 9 on Thursday, if even that.

I've unlocked Ness, Luigi, Marth, and just now Lucario, as he's fairly easy to unlock.  (choose one character, and beat all 5 target difficulty levels.  Doesn't have to be the same character for each difficulty)

As mentioned, you can play anonymously, but connection problems are unavoidable.  Friend code battles apparently work fine.

[RTSDaddy2]

Pikachu has become a favorite, and I didn't expect the little guy to be so strong, but he's got some moves.  I still stink at the game, but I've managed two or three 3rd place ties, or outright placings, by using him.  Have unlocked about three trophies so far - I feel I'm doing pretty good, given my novice level.  I've been using the Wiimote, but may try a classic controller tomorrow to see if I like it any better.

I've also had success with Yoshi as well.  I don't know what the heck it was I picked up, but it allowed Yoshi to spit bullets like a machine gun, which I found hysterical.  I also think Mario is the character to beat though.

Friend codes are all added to my list, so we should be good - will look for you all online.

[Daniel B.]

I brought this over to a friends house last night for "game night". We unlocked Snake, luigi, marth and ness. I must say, the game is ok, but I don't see what the big deal is. I'm a nintendo generation guy and I know who these characters are, save fire emblem, but I just don't feel the excitement most others are.

Maybe I need to give it some more time - maybe I need to read some faqs so I understand what is REALLY going on.

Kirby is my main, by far. I love to fly up and crush people with his Down+B.

[ChadTower]

Pikachu has become a favorite, and I didn't expect the little guy to be so strong, but he's got some moves.

[Sain]

Pikachu has become a favorite, and I didn't expect the little guy to be so strong, but he's got some moves.

I really like playing as Pit. Overall hes a great player

[tk_42_1]

Damn you guys.  After ready this thread and IGN's website, there was no way I could not go and get this game.  When I first heard about it, I was like big deal, but now I'm addicted.  Only got it last night but can't put it down.  I will post my friend code once I get back home tonight.

Don't worry RTSD2  i am a total noob at this also.  First few matches were just a button mashing adventure until I got the hang of it.  Hopefully the wife will get the hang of this game and enjoy it. 

Is there a more preferred controller for this game?  So far the only people that will be playing it at my house will be people who never played any of the past games of the series and only stuff on the Wii (wife, nephews, etc.)  I played a few matches last night with the classic controller and some matches this morning with the Wiimote/Nunchuk.  Don't really see an advantage with either one but maybe someone can point out something I don't see.

[AmericanDemon]

Personally I play using the Classic Controller.  It just feels right.  My second most fave....  the Cube controller.  Its a shame that this uses the analog sticks so much, this is a prime game deserving of a stick. 

Unlocked a ton more guys last night.  We need to get an official game time so we can brawl in true form.    Tuesdays and Wednesdays work best for me.  Anyone else?

[ahofle]

Its a shame that this uses the analog sticks so much, this is a prime game deserving of a stick. 

Does it?  I've played it with the wiimote held sideways and it seems to be fine.  Well, by fine I mean I could execute the same moves with the Dpad as with the GC's analog stick, not that the sideways wiimote is a great choice for this game.  I would imagine this game would be great with arcade controls.

As for my preference, I prefer using the GC controller (although I don't own a classic controller).

[RTSDaddy2]

I've been using the Wiimote sideways also - finally won my first battle last night (online) with Pikachu!  I've thought about giving the GC controller a try, but I've gotten so used to this one...

Tuesdays or Wednesdays would work for me as long as it doesn't interrupt American Idol (Tues 8-9 PM & Weds 9-10). 

TK, glad to know I'm not alone.  My daughter and I rather unexpectedly unlocked Ness yesterday...we were brawling just the two of us, when up comes the "New challenger arriving" thing.  I had NO idea what was going on, to be truthful - no advanced notices, he just suddenly popped up.  Kinda neat that way, though.  I'd rather not know exactly what I have to do to unlock a new character, if you get my drift.

[AmericanDemon]

The sideways Wiimote play is pretty simplified.  Its good though and its effective.  I just like having more control over my character.  Have you guys tried the The Subspace Emissary side scrolling portion yet?  Its a ton of fun.

I won't spoil how to unlock characters,  Esecially considering that there is more than one way to unlock them. 

We can get around the American Idol hours.    Or you could DVR it.  lol.

[AtomSmasher]

I'm available most evenings (after 7 PST).

I also would prefer to use a dpad, but I really don't like the lack of buttons you get by using the wiimote sideways, so I'm kind of forced to use the analog.

As for unlocking characters, I think I've only unlocked 4 so far.  Supposedly they all get unlocked through the story mode, but I'm over 1/4 way through and theres only been 2 or 3 character unlocks from that so far.  I guess the unlocks come more frequently the further you get.

As of right now my favorite character is meta knight, but I haven't played much with most of the characters, so that could easily change soon.

[DaveMMR]

I'm picking up the game tomorrow.  Hopefully I'll get in some play time tomorrow night and Saturday.  My code is 3952-6777-6727 (updated) if anyone wants to add me.  I know not of how the whole online thing works (obviously - see below  ) with this game, but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon enough.

[AtomSmasher]

I'm picking up the game tomorrow.  Hopefully I'll get in some play time tomorrow night and Saturday.  My code is 6119 8088 5358 5436 if anyone wants to add me.  I know not of how the whole online thing works with this game (don't have it yet), but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon enough.

Nintendo in all their brilliance have a separate online code for each game, so you won't know yours until you get the game.  I don't know why they made it such a PITA to add online friends, but at least going online anonymously in the game is real simple.

[DaveMMR]

I'm picking up the game tomorrow.  Hopefully I'll get in some play time tomorrow night and Saturday.  My code is 6119 8088 5358 5436 if anyone wants to add me.  I know not of how the whole online thing works with this game (don't have it yet), but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon enough.

Nintendo in all their brilliance have a separate online code for each game, so you won't know yours until you get the game.  I don't know why they made it such a PITA to add online friends, but at least going online anonymously in the game is real simple.

Wow, that's terribly inconvenient.  Okay, post edited.

[blkdog7]

Besides the whole friend code issue this is a pretty great game. What an awesome family/party game. Have you guys unlocked all the characters? I really want Snake! What about that DK level? How exactly do you unlock that level?

[AtomSmasher]

I just unlocked Snake about 40 minutes ago and he is fast becoming my new favorite character, which actually surprised me because I didn't think I'd like his character in the game.

[jrmitch]

Everybody add me!  I just added everybody's friend code in this thread.

Mine: 5370-0073-8730

[hypernova]

I am starting to get severely pissed off.

I have yet to be able to play an online match.  I can connect fine to the internet on the Wii.  I've exchanged friend tokens on Metroid, bought and downloaded all sorts of VC games, played a few minutes on the Wii browser.

Yet I always get an error after awhile.  I'll connect fine to the WFC, select my character and stage of choice, then I get an error after a random amount of time, 95% of the time within a minute.

I even tried at 7 am in the morning, and I still get the same problems.  I've tried using Nintendo's suggestions on their website based on the error codes, even disabling my router's firewall.  Nothing works.  The only thing I've yet to try is a battle with a registered friend.  I guess I'll try sometime tomorrow. 

This is becoming an exercise in extreme frustration, and for once, I'm getting highly impatient.

[jrmitch]

Nova, put me on you friends list right now and I'll create a room.  Adam is also playing right now.

[genesim]

I just bought the game today.   I am pretty dissapointed.   I mean, I really really want to like it, but it has two problems that I see.

Too difficult(boring) for people that aren't into fighters.

Too random for people that enjoy them.

The end result is an endless amount of hopping around with no real objective.

I am not trying to bash, but I just don't get it, and I feel I have wasted my money.    Any suggestions??

[DaveMMR]

Any suggestions??

Return it or sell it. 

[AmericanDemon]

I just bought the game today.   I am pretty dissapointed.   I mean, I really really want to like it, but it has two problems that I see.

Too difficult(boring) for people that aren't into fighters.

Too random for people that enjoy them.

The end result is an endless amount of hopping around with no real objective.

I am not trying to bash, but I just don't get it, and I feel I have wasted my money.    Any suggestions??

I can see where you are coming from.  Do you have others to play with?  If you are only playing Solo, it can be boring.  This game is meant to be played with others.  There is a literal ton of things to unlock.  However, Smash Brothers is an odd bird and there is not much on the market like it.  Its a giant novelty game which focuses on our Nintendo heritage and memories. 

[tk_42_1]

Here is my friend code:

2707-1344-5898

[hypernova]

I'll try again tonight.  But I've noticed a glaring problem with my router.

It's a Netgear WGT624v3.  It *should* work just fine.  However, I checked with my PC (which is normally wired) and when I switched it to wireless through the router, I could NOT perform an upload test on pcpitstop.  This is apparently due to software/hardware firewalls, normally.  Well, Windows firewall was already off, so that wasn't the problem, and I logged into the router, and disabled the SPI firewall within the router.  Only thing is this didn't change anything.  It still won't perform an upload test correctly.  Only when I change it to a wired setup would it work correctly.

Other than the obvious of finding and testing a new router or getting a Wii branded wireless thingy that plugs into the PCs USB (does the PC need to be on in order for this to work,) does anyone have any other suggestions as to why I can't do an upload test?  Speed is not an issue.  I'm at around 1600/600 for dl/ul.

Well, I need to get a head start on my homework during spring break, cause life's only gonna get harder for a few months...

[DaveMMR]

Okay, now I have my SSB:B friend code - 3952-6777-6727

[AmericanDemon]