It's also worth mentioning that the PS1 original, like SM64, was re-released with minimal core gameplay changes on the NDS. Actually, it was significantly less visually touched up than SM64 DS as well: presumably because the early PS1 aesthetic holds up better than early N64.
Well actually the backgrounds got downgraded a bit. Recreating (and improving) all those prerendered screens for a simple DS remake would've probably costed a lot more than just remaking a few 3D models in Mario 64.
They could've done more for the models too, but they chose not to; probably to keep the graphics consistent. (Although I'm almost sure the models are better in the DS game)
So in short, keeping the graphics mostly unchanged from the original was likely done mostly to save money and time.
@EvilLucario well like the rest of the Japanese publishers, they went through their phase of trying to westernize, and bought eidos and others... Thus the Western portfolio of Deus ex, tomb raider, just cause, etc. Though honestly their Western properties seem to be far far better managed than their Japanese ones for some reason. And really its mostly anything ff related including kh that's a complete cluster. Dq, bravely, etc seems to be managed ok.
Thank goodness, now I can actually be hyped for the direct. I hope we see a couple of surprises, but I won't mind for some new info on games we know about
@DarthNocturnal The last Direct with 3DS games (March) announced 4 unannounced 1st party 3DS games (WarioWare Gold, Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers, Bowser's Inside Story, Luigi's Mansion) so I'm pretty sure there's going to be unannounced 3DS games in this Direct (get your popcorn ready for the salt it'll create )
There's always a chance any further 3DS titles will be announced for both platforms, but... we'll see. I'd expect at least one more exclusive of some sort at this point.
Anyways, I'll put out my official prediction so we can see how far off I am as usual:
Given E3 showed us games for the next 9 months, I'd expect to see whatever major titles are releasing April, May, June. So let's see... here's my realistic prediction:
A surprise port before the end of the year.
The Wonderful 101 for February, considering how well Bayonetta did in that spot, alongside a confirmation of Daemon Ex Machina coming out that month.
Confirmation of March as a release date for 3 Houses, updated trailer.
Nothing for first party for April except maybe an eshop release (and Labo, but again not in direct)
A new trailer for Yoshi, no release date (Will release May though)
A new 1st party game announced, will release June.
Third partywise: FF XV Pocket Edition will be officially announced, Spyro rumors confirmed, Doom Eternal might get a brief mention, that new exclusive Square Enix title we know there working on will probably get announced with just a title. And throw in a new Ubisoft port (probably older AC).
For 3DS, details on Mario & Luigi Bowser's Inside Story new sidestory, quick mention of Luigi's Mansion (something about the game we don't know yet?), Etrian Odyssey X details, and one more "new" game of some sort, either a remake/remaster or something with recycled assets.
I wish we could get a XCX port announcement, but with Xenoblade Torna coming out this month, I can't imagine they'll bother yet, probably in a later direct.
@DarthNocturnal No, E3 2018 had nothing to do with 3DS. Only the Switch versions of Sushi Striker and Captain Toad were mentioned so I count that as no 3DS at E3.
@EvilLucario That's the kind of thing I have in mind.
@DarthNocturnal The point is that people will get upset no matter how the system gets supported or dropped. Plus, the Wii and DS had no patching opportunities except for Skyward Sword, which was a really weird way of patching that was pretty much just save modifying. Although WiiWare was really neat at times.
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Oh yeah, I'm definitely expecting Isaac somehow at this point. I'll put him down as the one for this direct. Which... if that happens, I dunno what the heck I'll do, considering Ridley, K. Rool and Isaac were my big 3. Most other people I want don't stand a chance at getting in lol. Maybe Chibi-Robo, Banjo & Kazooie, Wonder-Red or Captain Toad & Toadette stand chances still, but they're slim...
Depends if they put Smash as a spotlight title (think Mario Tennis Aces in the March Direct) or just a newcomer reveal at the end. If the former then I guess Isaac, Isabelle (Villager Echo) and Shadow (Sonic Echo) but if the latter then I guess Elma after a XCX port announcement.
God I really hope not. Smash had all of E3 and it'll definitely be getting a Smash-only direct before launch, let this direct just focus on everything else
XC needs more representation. We have Shulk. We need Mythra! Sakurai likes using interesting characters....she has the duality for fighting and the giant space cannon for an ultimate. It's perfect!
Better yet, Musashi from Sushi Striker.....c'mon, we need a character that eats sushi and throws plates in Smash....
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