The slightly delayed 3DS firmware went live today, introducing the ability for publishers to sell DLC, 3D video recording, and more hats to collect also introduces what may be Nintendo’s answer to achievements and trophies: accomplishments.
So far, accomplishments are limited to the StreetPass Mii Plaza and have zero point value, but it’s not hard to imagine accomplishments eventually expanding into actual games.
Nintendo didn’t trumpet the idea of accomplishments prior to this firmware update--in fact, I don’t remember the company mentioning them at all. Then again, that sounds like typical Nintendo.
If Nintendo decided to make accomplishemtns part of Virtual Console, my world might actually fall apart, and I don’t even really care about achievements that much.
That's cool for people that enjoy them. It's a nice bonus.
Oh nice.
Neat-o. I guess. I dunno. I don't even have a 3DS.
I was sad when they were never mentioned. I feel like every system should have some form of this, as they add replayability and cause players to explore a world more than they might have originally. Hopefully this expands to other games.
But they're tied to your device, right? There's still no real online account or identity?
@Shaanyboi said:
That is a cool idea. Gives you some additional motivation to actually beat the game.
@CharlesAlanRatliff said:
On the other hand, they make players bug out and play games for the wrong reasons if implemented poorly. That being said, this is still a nice feature and it's cool to see it as part of the update.
Well that's cool!
Seems like an awesome thing to add to a handheld. Though I will not buy a 3DS until the next gen full Pokemon games are released. Then I will NEED to buy one!
What I wouldn't give for some Rhythm Heaven achievements. Or even accomplishments.
I want MK7 achievements.
Hopefully this is the first step of Nintendo actually embracing online and creating a coherent profile system so that we can actually do DLC, have decent multiplayer, and do away with friend codes.
Accomplishments huh? I always hoped they would be called Coins )=
@Shaanyboi: It should've happened for the Wii year ago, but they ignored it and let Microsoft run away with the full potential of that idea.
Yeah jesus christ they would sell sooo many virtual console games if they had accomplishments. I bought Bomberman 94 when I got my Wii at launch and that was it. Add accomplishments and I would buy a disgusting amount of games.