What are you playing?

[NICKtendo DS]

I've been putting my energy in Mario Kart Super Circuit I had from the 3DS Ambassador Program.

The game is not very likeable. The cars control like icecubes and the CPU, most notably on 150cc, are absolute terrorists. Sure, you're not constantly bombarded with red and blue shells, but the noise of the CPU Star is like the Jaws theme, and it's pretty common too. Add rubberbanding into the mix and you'll have yourself the worst nightmare to ever grace the series.

That is Grandprix though. Two more issues: Extra Cups unlock conditions (get 100 coins, finish first overall and make sure you've cleared it before), which is extra fun with the terrorists I mentioned earlier hell-bent on knocking off your pennies and pushing you into the abyss.
And ranking. I managed to get Gold trophies on every single Cup in every single class, including the Extra Cups, why must I feel so dissatisfied with it!? I haven't even got a single ** rank on any cup, let alone ***. I try my best at 50cc Mushroom Cup and I get A. A very, very bitter victory, a victory not worth its taste.

Why did I soldier on? I love the tracks. Of all Mario Karts, this game has the most tracks and the highest ratio of tracks I like. It sucks Mario Kart 7 only has 3 of these tracks (one that is actually SC's), because I really like them. Just because they're flat doesn't mean they're boring. As a matter of fact, I think it'd be fun if they'd make a brand new track as if it once were a Mode 7 track.
The shortcuts in this game can get absolutely ridiculous, like the massive cut on Cheep Cheep island. It feels rewarding nailing it and mastering it in Time Trails, a feeling that should have been present in the Hell I've describes in full colors. It's satisfying to find, nail and master these shortcuts and set good times in Time Trails. This is only brought down by the previously mentioned lack of control over my vehicle.

I'm torn about this game. I absolutely hate it for its aweful control and asshole AI, but I absolutely love it for its track roster. If only Mario Kart 7 had a dozen more tracks and Free Play so it'd be more interesting to play.

[Virt]

I beat Professor Layton and the Unwound Future the other day

[TomGuycott]

I beat Dream Drop Distance a week or two ago. I skipped a lot of fights in the last world because I wanted to fight all the cool bosses, and when I got to the last one I got my ass royally handed to many times. I'm a lot stronger now (getting all the spirits for NG+), and I've even beaten the secret boss with both characters, albeit the cheesy way. Balloon is a DEVASTATING spell.

[Ton]

How is KH: 3D? After KH2 and how much that game loved Organization XIII I kind of lost interest in the series. Not that new characters are bad, but I felt like KH2 was bogged down by its own self-indulgence in characters and the spinoffs haven't done much to sway me.

[TomGuycott]

My interest in the games comes almost solely from the gameplay, plus the strange satisfaction of beating the crap out of Disney villains.

If the self indulgent story bothered you in KH2... assume you'll hate this game. The main plot is (as usual) feebly exposited at the final world and doesn't make much sense. Also it has lots of Mickey serious face, which I can NEVER take seriously.

Oh! But the secret boss is a DISNEY villain for a change!

[Neweegee]

I've been playing Super Mario Advance on the GBA(yay flea markets) and Mario Kart DS...which to me is the best Mario Kart(or Kart Racing game in general) ever! It has missions, bosses, and the best courses, plus the map is awesome. The only problems I have with the game is the Mirror Cup's "randomizing" difficulty and not being able to play online for some reason.
Why did I pass up so many chances to get this game a long time ago!?

Also I'm still playing Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii as Luigi trying to get all the star coins, but I think I'm stuck...

[Ton]

Oh! But the secret boss is a DISNEY villain for a change!

Oh yeah? Who?

[TomGuycott]

You really want to know Ton?

Julius, a version of Pete as seen in a short where he and Mickey switch brains.

[Virt]

Playing Wind Waker HD.


Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh.

[Zero Kirby]

I've been getting back into Animal Crossing: New Leaf. After not playing it for a few months, I've been finding it nicely relaxing as of late.

Also playing through Wind Waker HD. Recording footage for an eventual LP.

[Shade]

Playing Wind Waker HD...


Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh.

I'm playing Wind Waker not HD.


Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh.

[Kriven]

King of Dragons for Super Nintendo. I've never been able to beat it, even though I've had it since I was six or seven.

Last night I discovered there was an Easy mode >.>:


Edit: YOU HAD ONE HEALTH LEFT GILDISS, YOU CHEAP ASS BASTARD!

[AuraLancer]

I might have done nothing but play Pokemon X the entire week...

[Shade]

So I turn on Wind Waker today and my file's somehow gone. So much for half a game completion.

YAY

(The reason I'm putting this in "What are you playing" is because I'm obviously still playing LoZ: Wind Waker. )

[Kriven]

Gildiss has been slain.