@BigPauly57, you are in for an absolute treat. TotK is a masterpiece.
My top 5 favorite games:
1: Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1
2: Pokémon Violet
3: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
4: The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening (2019)
5: Animal Crossing New Horizons
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More Jagged Alliance 3 tonight, got the two remaining enemies at the fort, claiming back that sector. Made it to the main land, did a battle, and reclaimed a diamond mine from the enemy. That mine will earn money in the game.
The resident Trolls superfan! Saw Trolls Band Together via early access and absolutely loved it!
@Sunsy That's lovely. Similarly, I'm listening to oldies while I'm writing this. Ah sorry, that's on me. I have a tendency to read quickly. I've not played much of Mario + Rabbids either... and it's been ages since I last played it. That's cool, I've played some turn-based strategy games, though it isn't one of my favorite genres, admittedly. I overthink a lot when I play them. Perhaps that's why I didn't put too much time into M+R... I'd have to be in the right mindset to play games like this.
"Give yourself the gift of being joyfully you."
Favorite games: Super Mario 3D World, Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Playing: Hollow Knight
Ask if you want to be Switch friends with me, but I'd like to know you first. Thanks! ❤️
I just started Divinity Original Sin 2 for the first time. With the recent upgrade for Switch 2, it was a no brainer to finally dive into the game. I just completed the first chapter; if it keeps up the pace I may have another all-time favorite games.
Having just beaten Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on NS2, Pragmata Sketchbook demo on SD, Final Fantasy VII Intergrade demo on NS2, I've been playing Cyberpunk 2077 [NS2] and Divinity Original Sin 2 [NS2]. And a bit of WarioWorld [NS2: GC].
@Kraven
I am also playing Divinity Original Sin 2 on NS2. It's so in depth it can be overwhelming but if you watch some guides on getting started it helps so much. I really disliked how party members who die stay dead unless you have a resurrection scroll to bring them back, but then I learned about all the included "Gift Bag" mods, one of which brings back fallen party members any time you sleep in a bedroll.
Another can increase your Action Points from 4 to 8, another can restore Source Points when you rest. One lets the reputation and skill of the whole party help when you haggle. One even gives you bespoke bags for item types and lets your inventory auto sort into those bags, then you can assign the bags to 2 rows of your hotbar to easily access. That's so good! And there's many others.
Good video to watch for anyone new to Divinity Original Sin 2 below. But absolutely open the menu and turn on those Gift Bag mods to make the game more accessible.
Psalms 22:16 (1,000 yrs before Christ)
They pierced My hands and feet
Isaiah 53:5 (700 yrs before Christ)
He was pierced for our transgressions
It's been a lot better than I was actually expecting it to be, and I don't think Mega Man has ever controlled anywhere near this good. You feel like you're one with the controller. Unlike MM7 & MM8, or with his earlier outings like 1&2 before Capcom eventually nailed MM's 8-bit controls with 3-6 & 9+10.
Although, 11's soundtrack I'm finding so far isn't one of the strongest in the series... It takes on a more modern techno rave-like ambience that tends to linger into nearly every track. So far, Acid & Torch Man's themes have been the stand outs. And I'm glad it's no slouch in the difficulty department. Capcom Isn't messing around, even on normal difficutly. It's a toughy!
But I'm not entirely sure how i feel about the new Gear System. Takes some time to adjust to and I'll admit it does feel satisfying at times to go full on slow-mo and oblitertate the crap out of enemeis.
So far, I'd rank it as one of the best in the series. It blows the lid off MM10, which admittedly was one of the weak points in the traditional series for me personally, along side 4 & 6. 10 had this almost unshakable sad depressing tone through out and I couldn't help feel like Capcom was just going through the motions with that one. it was completely void of what made MM9 so special.
@WaveBoy I bought that game today. I did play a demo of it years ago but besides that I have never played it. I guess the news of Mega Man 12 made me want to play a Mega Man game but unfortunately the only other Mega Man games I have is the "lag'ecy edition and those just dont feel right. So I figure I give this game a try.
RetiredPush Square Moderator and all around retro gamer.
@Tasuki
Ya man, Those LAGacy collections are total trash, with the exception of 9&10, just because they're direct WiiWare ports and not emulations. So there's no additional latency, and they play just as perfectly as they did back on Wii. It just sucks that Capcom flubbed the CRT filter for both L1&2. Especially L1, since they applied weird motion ghosting to the CRT filter. I don't rember any of my 80's & 90's CRT's suffering from ghosting. That's a primative LCD-thing. Lol
I wish somebody would create Reproduction NES Carts for 9&10 to be played on NES with a CRT. I'd buy 9 on NES in a heart beat! Anyways, I'm really enjoying 11. Capcom clearly trimmed down the budget just a 'little'. The Cutscenes involving mega & friends could of been livelier for example, but i think it may of also been purposely held back to accomodate the Switch port. I'm not entirely sure.
Soundtrack has been more miss than hit, and the item shop essentially feels like a CHEAT shop. lol Nearly every item you purchase or upgrade over powers Mega Man completely and basically makes you immune to death pits and spikes. I would of rather of seen a Metroid-like upgrade system(Then again, we have robot master weapons to aquire and Rush abbilities.) instead of cheat items that make you completely overpowered. It's not a gradual build up in terms of upgrading your abilities as you progress.
And even though 11 is boasting modern graphics, wide screen, 1080p, The new Gear System, Bosses can also transform or power up with their own gear system, so far, it does feel a pinch stale. Like I've been here before. I really hope Capcom swich's things up with MM12. I'm getting a little tired of the classic Mega Man formula. Needs a huge dose of innovation and surprises.
After 12, i hope we get Legends 3 or a 3D/3rd person Mega Man game, instead of another semi 2D traditional retread.
Just wrapped up Mega Man 11. I'd slap it with an 8.5/10
The final boss against Dr. Wily was a bit underwhelming and not entirely original in design. Just didn't stand out or land as hard as I thought. There was no crazy plot twist, no Proto Man or Bass, the ending fell completely flat. A lot of highs in this one, but most of the soundtrack is just straight up disappointing, they re-used the same Wily stage music for all 3 Wily stages too, and the final battle against Wily himself left me feeling pretty unsatisfied(I was expecting a 3rd form or just something else entirely afterwards to make the the entire experience feel a little more meaty and unpredictable.) and the ending was so by the numbers.
How many times do we need Dr. Wily faking his surrender, leading into Dr. Light & Mega trying to convince him to change his ways but they always wind up failing to do so. Wily then takes off, and we're left with this meloncony ending where Mega Man reflects on his Journey as he walks through a grassy field or soars over an ocean with RushJet. lol And I'm tired of Dr. Wily, just as I am with Bowser.
It's still one of the strongest in the franchise, maybe? But i think it has the worst soundtrack in the classic/traditional series overall. Yet boasts strong art direction, fantastic controls, some of the best boss battles, Gear System adds more diversity and fun to the core gameplay mechanics, It's the first MM game to have Rumble, 1080p & Widescreen, and cycling through your weapons can be done in 3 ways(Shoulder buttons, Right stick or going full of classic/Retro by pressing start to access the weapon/item menu system).
Had I stopped playing after re-fighting all 8 robot masters in that Test tube room I would of left feeling just as satisfied. Mind you, I was also fighting through a bit of a cold during that final act and I know good and well that crippled or hindered my enjoyment. Either way, Shovel Knight was the better game. Sigh. I started out initially loving MM11, but the final boss and ending left everything on a sour note. Thankfully thats just a tiny percentage of the overal experience.
Anyways, now It's time to take a break from the twitch-heavy uuber precise INtense action platforming and dive into, drum Roll....Rugrats Adventure in Game Land.
In the last 2-3 months I've beaten the following >
Iron Meat - ( 6+/10) - Generic uninspired stripped down Contra 3 clone thats reliant on its darker theme & gore to stand out. There's a few legit bangers in its soundtrack and fun to be had but tamper your expectations because its nothing that you havent already played before if youre already familiar with the Contra series. Contra 3 which it feels the closest to, overall is much better.
Super Cyborg - ( 9/10) - Give this game an opening cutscene and rumble and i'd almost smack it with a 10. Make no mistake, this is officially the king of 8-bit Contra. It makes Contra 1 and Super C feel obsolete. Soundrack is even better too. Combined with the ability to lock and aim, along with a charge shot for each weapon, almost pastal like color pallete and funky crude boss designs make this a certified classic.
Haunted Castle Revisted - (6/10) - Charming and definitely an upgrade over the Arcade original, but its too easy, staircase walking is torturously slow, they still kept the stage time limit bs and it just doesnt bring anything new and exciting to the table. I thought The Adventure ReBirth on WiiWare was a lot more enjoyable.
Curse of the Moon - (8/10) - Excellent spiritual sequal or modern take on Castlevania 3 with much needed QOL updates up the ying yang, with a brilliant soundtrack to match. And yet i still had a better time with C3 during its time and on the Wii's Virtual console. It was more challenging, exhilerating and didnt have you juggling 4 different characters at once during the later half of the game with multiple sub-weapons. Sometimes less is more. Plus half of COTM's boss designs were pretty lame.
Jim Power & the Lost Dimensions: NES Edition - (6/10) - Its like a goofier take on Journey to Siliouse from another dimension and with 1/4th the budget. I actually enjoyed it more than Haunted Castle Revisited. Brutal difficulty too, which is appreciated.
DOOM(93) 'Episode 1: Kneed Deep in the Dead' - (8/10) - Such a blast. When using Pro controller gyro Yawn motion aiming after some fine tuning in the settings. My only real gripe was with just how easy the finall boss(s) were. It ended so abruptly too.
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit - (7/10) - Lived up to the hype and bests RetroWares Iron Meat imo. Great soundrtrack, creative level design while taking some nostalgic fun liberties from the show. Just wish you could jump any time while sliding instead of having to wait for the slide animation to finish. Plus the jumping feels a little weighty.
Shovel Knight - (9/10) - What an experience! Ost is pure gold, the shovel swiping/ digging mechanic feels eniterly new and original. I could go on and on. One of the best NewWave 2D action platformers Ive ever played.
Mega Man 11 - (8+/10) - Held back by its mostly dissapointing ravey' techno soundtrack, anticlimactic final boss battle and tired predictable outcome and ending. Mega Man 9 shined brighter during it's time. Didn't like 10 anywhere near as much, but Capcom at least went all out by including another Wily Castle that was in space, topped with a beefier grand finale boss battle, if memory serves me right.
Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland - (6/10) - Plays off of SMB.2, but isn't anywhere near as magical, as quality nor enjoyable. 8-bit mode including the 8-bit soundtrack is where it's at, it's some what charming and offers some decent challeng on Hard mode. Followed up with a cute opening and ending that's very reminiscent of how episodes play out in the cartoon series. Worth checking out if you're a fan of the cartoon, once it's on sale for $20(cad) or less.
@NintendoByNature
ill be giving it a whirl in a couple of hours. Based on what little I've played from before it felt a slight nod to Mario 2 but less challenging. Also, selecting 8-bit mode is manditory. Lol
@NintendoByNature
Just Finished it last night. It's like a 6/10. If you grew up watching the Rugrats cartoon back in the early to mid 90's and can get it on sale I'd say it might be worth giving it a shot.
Unlocked Mewtu in Super Smash Bros. Melee today. Only one more character is missing now. I am also trying to get 1000 Vs. matches, around 500 matches against Bowser and around 500 matches against Ganondorf. It is quite relaxing.
More Sonic Rumble, won a match and also started the Godzilla crossover event. The game now has a level where you have to dodge Godzilla's attacks. Yes, we have an official crossover where Godzilla attacks Sonic characters.
Also, bought Parking Garage Rally Circuit on Steam. Loving this one so far, it's a racing game with tracks set up around parking garages. The point is to beat the times for each track. To keep up, you have to drift a lot to get boosts. It's fun. The standout has to be the Sega Saturn inspired graphics and the excellent ska soundtrack. It really feels like a Sega Saturn game.
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