I don't know if a I have the patience to play Breath of Fire 2. I finished it way back in the SNES along with the first one, I remember them being hard as nails.
I got Hyrule Warriors Legends for my N3DS. I already own the Wii U version, but at this price I am loving every minute of it. Also, I think is an impressive game on the system.
I don't think it deserved better. It is what it is. I own it, I love it, but it made me realize that Nintendo is a company with narrow vision. They got what they deserved.
I have spent so much money on my Wii U... I'm worried. I don't know how to respond to the Switch. I am not sold and I don't like the remake/remaster thing. I get it, but I don't like it.
Part of the problem with Nintendo has everything to do with new IPs, they should be giving us new IPs.
I'm not sold on the Switch yet. After the dust has settled I don't have enough information to know if it will overcome the problems that Nintendo gaming has in recent years, like storage and online gaming.
These are highlights of the PS4 line-up as of today:
Rise of the Tomb Raider, Final Fantasy 15, Mafia 3, Battlefield 1, The Last Guardian, Resident Evil 7, For Honor, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Ghost Recon: Highlands, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Dragon Quest XI, Final Fantasy 7 HD, God of War, Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding.
Personal taste aside, this are games that are building hype from now and through the end of 2016 up until the latter half of 2017. Nintendo have to convince people to spend their dollars on NX instead.
The more they delay the announcement the more time Sony and the 3rd parties have to convince people to start preordering their games, etc.
I know I want to play MOST of those games. I know I think about NX less and less.
Pikmin 3: Best played with wii remote (no use of the gamepad)
Yoshi's Wooly World: No use of the gamepad
Hyrule Warriors: Unnecessary use of the gamepad
Super Smash Bros. 4: No use of the gamepad
Both Zelda Remakes: Unnecessary use of the gamepad
The more I dive into the Wii U library, the more I wonder if all of those games wouldn't have been better on a PS4, with better graphics, better online options, better everything.
The more I hear about the Wii U the more convinced I am about Nintendo's need to abandon hardware. The only good thing about Nintendo is always software, they don't do great hardware, they just don't.
If you wanted a Gamepad I am sure you could make one compatible for PS4 and bundle it with games that need it.
They could focus al their efforts on making great games, instead of inferior consoles with crappy online capabilities, terrible data management, that feel dated.
I have zero hype, since the word carries such a positive meaning. I am very curious and mildly pessimistic about it
I honestly believe that no matter what it is or how good it is, it won't sell, and that will make it go the way of the Wii U. Most of my gamer friends have absolutely no interest in this and only us fans are here waiting while most of the gaming community is at peace with their powerhouse consoles ore PCs.
I loath to see them targeting "a new generation of gamers" and making us fans look like idiots for believing that Nintendo would eventually catch up to us.
I'm gonna go ahead and say, that I don't think Nintendo going third party is a bad thing. I actually believe it could be a good thing, since they could focus their energy on making more amazing games, and leave the development of new technologies to those companies that have a proven track record of being the best, and the market leaders.
Bad timing... if this game was released as a B-Side for a proper Prime HD game on Wii U, it would've been a small hit. With a little complementary story, a so on.
I don't own it yet, but it does look fun, I still won't pay full price for this.
This is a flawed line-up. If you want gamers back, you need a more adult IP too, Metroid Prime being the most obvious one. You could aldo add an action heavy game like Ikarus Uprising 2.
I'm still not sure that this will be a handheld, despite all the information and rumours. And as much as I love my Wii U, I don't think this will be a day 1 buy for me. It needs beter support from third parties.
I enjoyed the Wii U port of MH3U that I still feel bummed about playing it on the N3DS... I played MH4's demo and couldn't get into it... but this I will buy, I really need some Monster Hunting in my life.
@MrPuzzlez that's exactly how I feel about Zelda 2, since it was the first Zelda I played and went I finally got to play the first one I thought it was way too easy. I still love both.
If anyone here has played The Witcher 3, you could agree with me that it is a game that took Zelda to where Zelda never dared to go.
To this day I have this nagging feeling that Nintendo should try to split the franchise in two: I always think you could have The Legend of Zelda, a puzzle heavy, all-age game about adventures, and on the other hand "The Adventures of Link" a hardcore adult experience full of violence, amazing combat and freedom.
I don't complain, though, I just play both The Witcher and Zelda and enjoy myself.
Best use of the Gamepad goes to Affordable Space Adventures, no questions asked. The control is essential to the gameplay, it's immersive and just brilliant.
I'm getting whatever special edition comes out for this game. I will get the Wii U version, since I think I'm giving the NX at least one year before I get it.
This is NOT a good game. Beyond personal tastes, since I actually enjoyed playing it. But it feels more like a novelty game that should have been a launch title with a more robust sequel down the line.
Seriously, even if you had a good time playing it, this is not on par with the things we are seeing in the gaming world as of today.
I didn't have any of the games in this bundle. I am addicted to Runbow and Street Fighter IV. I think there should be another one at the end of the year since the Wii U will go the way of the mullet.
I put in 15 bucks, and I felt like I was giving them a TON of money, until I started downloading the games, and then I felt kind of cheap and guilty... and then I started playing.
I am so proud to be added to those numbers. I own all the Wii U games except for Yoshi's Wooly World, which I don't think I'll buy anyways. And I own Fire Emblem Conquest, Mario Kart 7, Smash and NSMB 2 on the 3DS.
What I understand is that they must be working on the launch line-up for the NX and since they're not showing any NX footage, they wont show anymore games.
I doesn't make much financial sense at this point to invest time and money in games for the Wii U.
I still feel a little bit betrayed as a loyal Nintendo consumer.
Oh my god... I feel so betrayed. I hate the "double release" because if it is anything like the GTA V for both the PS3 and the PS4, we Wii U owners will be getting a far inferior version of the game, and the superior version is OBVIOUSLY the one that is causing the delay.
And as I have commented on every article here just vent out my frustration I will most definitely NOT be getting an NX.
As of right now I am absolutely certain that the Wii U is my last nintendo home console. I will not buy the NX and I seriously hope that they go the SEGA way and become a software company first.
I love Nintendo... but I am certain the NX is going to fail even worse than the Wii U did. I don't see them doing and open console, that can play third party titles and BluRay discs and so on. I see them trying some weird gimmick and failing miserably.
I used to buy Nintendo consoles on launch day or as soon as I could. I won't anymore. Wii U has amazing games but it is not on the same level as a PS4, not even close.
@BlueNitrous I mean for the rest of the year, I have a lot of love for plenty of games in the Wii U library, especially Xenoblade Chronicles X, Splatoon, DKC Tropical Freeze and Smash Bros. (I also love playing Mario Maker levels, although I suck at building them). Plus I have a lot of love for several indie titles from the eShop.
But The Division is not mediocre, it scores 81 in Metacritic with a 7.2 User score (just to show that is not my opinion alone). And I have serious reservations that anything on the Wii U's 2016 line-up will score better than that.
I also don't like that Nintendo is going for a double release for Zelda U. I know it's not confirmed, but if it is true, it makes me sad to end up owning the lesser version, since I am pretty sure that I won't buy Nintendo's next console. I have now joined the ranks of those who think that Nintendo should start making games as third party for other Hardware.
It sucks to be pessimistic, but Nintendo has gone out of its way to beat my high expectations out of me.
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Re: Nintendo Download: 24th November (North America)
I don't know if a I have the patience to play Breath of Fire 2. I finished it way back in the SNES along with the first one, I remember them being hard as nails.
However, I will give it the old college try.
Re: Guide: The Top Nintendo Black Friday 2016 Deals in the US
I got Hyrule Warriors Legends for my N3DS. I already own the Wii U version, but at this price I am loving every minute of it. Also, I think is an impressive game on the system.
Re: Editorial: The Wii U Has Been Nintendo's Lowest Selling Home Console; It Deserved Better
I don't think it deserved better. It is what it is. I own it, I love it, but it made me realize that Nintendo is a company with narrow vision. They got what they deserved.
Re: Talking Point: Ports vs. Sequels On The Nintendo Switch
I have spent so much money on my Wii U... I'm worried. I don't know how to respond to the Switch. I am not sold and I don't like the remake/remaster thing. I get it, but I don't like it.
Part of the problem with Nintendo has everything to do with new IPs, they should be giving us new IPs.
Re: Nintendo Switch to Reportedly Use USB-C for Charging, But Dock May Not Support External Hard Drives
I think this console is a mess.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Switch Will Support Micro SDXC Cards Up To 128GB In Capacity
I'm not sold on the Switch yet. After the dust has settled I don't have enough information to know if it will overcome the problems that Nintendo gaming has in recent years, like storage and online gaming.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Has No Set Formula for Hardware Reveals, But NX is Testing Fans' Patience
These are highlights of the PS4 line-up as of today:
Rise of the Tomb Raider, Final Fantasy 15, Mafia 3, Battlefield 1, The Last Guardian, Resident Evil 7, For Honor, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Ghost Recon: Highlands, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Dragon Quest XI, Final Fantasy 7 HD, God of War, Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding.
Personal taste aside, this are games that are building hype from now and through the end of 2016 up until the latter half of 2017. Nintendo have to convince people to spend their dollars on NX instead.
The more they delay the announcement the more time Sony and the 3rd parties have to convince people to start preordering their games, etc.
I know I want to play MOST of those games. I know I think about NX less and less.
Re: Editorial: Rediscovering the Gems of the Wii U Library
NSMBU: No major use of the gamepad
SM3DW: Unnecessary use of the gamepad
DKCR Tropical Freeze: No use of the gamepad
MK8: No use of the gamepad
Pikmin 3: Best played with wii remote (no use of the gamepad)
Yoshi's Wooly World: No use of the gamepad
Hyrule Warriors: Unnecessary use of the gamepad
Super Smash Bros. 4: No use of the gamepad
Both Zelda Remakes: Unnecessary use of the gamepad
The more I dive into the Wii U library, the more I wonder if all of those games wouldn't have been better on a PS4, with better graphics, better online options, better everything.
Re: Editorial: Rediscovering the Gems of the Wii U Library
The more I hear about the Wii U the more convinced I am about Nintendo's need to abandon hardware. The only good thing about Nintendo is always software, they don't do great hardware, they just don't.
If you wanted a Gamepad I am sure you could make one compatible for PS4 and bundle it with games that need it.
They could focus al their efforts on making great games, instead of inferior consoles with crappy online capabilities, terrible data management, that feel dated.
Re: Talking Point: The Pros and Cons of Nintendo's NX Secrecy
I have zero hype, since the word carries such a positive meaning. I am very curious and mildly pessimistic about it
I honestly believe that no matter what it is or how good it is, it won't sell, and that will make it go the way of the Wii U. Most of my gamer friends have absolutely no interest in this and only us fans are here waiting while most of the gaming community is at peace with their powerhouse consoles ore PCs.
I loath to see them targeting "a new generation of gamers" and making us fans look like idiots for believing that Nintendo would eventually catch up to us.
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd September (North America)
@whitespy12 you are absolutely right, I forgot that's how I got it.
Great game. I would recommend it to anyone who haven't played it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd September (North America)
I got DKCR a long time ago and I live in North America. So that's not new.
As for the rest, I like River City but I'd rather show some love to my PS4 backlog this week.
Re: Poll: The GameCube is 15 Years Old - Pick Your Favourite Games
@HawkeyeWii never played it, heard a lot about it, but I was in college back then and cash was in short supply.
Re: Poll: The GameCube is 15 Years Old - Pick Your Favourite Games
@garfreek yeah... I played it more than 10 years ago, or something, so this 100% nostalgia talking. Same with the 007 game.
Although, I did play Viewtiful Joe recently and that game is due an HD remake. Crazy fun.
Re: Poll: The GameCube is 15 Years Old - Pick Your Favourite Games
Giving some love to Viewtiful Joe, a truly remarkable game, fun and tough to beat. The sequel is also brilliant.
Now, I didn't find on the list 007 Everything or Nothing, a game I played tirelessly.
Also surprised to see so little love for Eternal Darkness. But, well, you know... opinions.
Great little console.
Re: Poll: Share Your Thoughts on Super Mario Run and the Delays to Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem on Mobile
I am sure that Nintendo is also partnering with Apple for the NX.
Re: Nintendo Appears at Apple Conference to Announce Super Mario Run
I'm gonna go ahead and say, that I don't think Nintendo going third party is a bad thing. I actually believe it could be a good thing, since they could focus their energy on making more amazing games, and leave the development of new technologies to those companies that have a proven track record of being the best, and the market leaders.
Re: Metroid Prime: Federation Force Power Bombs in Japan
Bad timing... if this game was released as a B-Side for a proper Prime HD game on Wii U, it would've been a small hit. With a little complementary story, a so on.
I don't own it yet, but it does look fun, I still won't pay full price for this.
Re: Out Now: Eight More Games Join the Nintendo Selects Range in North America
Yes!!! Finally I will get to play Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon.
Re: Feature: Ten Ideal Launch Year Nintendo NX Games
This is a flawed line-up. If you want gamers back, you need a more adult IP too, Metroid Prime being the most obvious one. You could aldo add an action heavy game like Ikarus Uprising 2.
Maybe get some Bayonetta 3 in there too.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime on Why the Wii U Was Misunderstood
This is the Saturn/Dreamcast days of Nintendo. NX is a failure already. Nintendo is bound to be a software company.
Re: Poll: The Nintendo NX - Where Do You Stand on the Future of Nintendo?
I'm still not sure that this will be a handheld, despite all the information and rumours. And as much as I love my Wii U, I don't think this will be a day 1 buy for me. It needs beter support from third parties.
Re: Hands On: How Will the "Open World" Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Suit a Traditional Gamer?
Same here, I'm 33 I live with my girl and work two jobs. I can squeeze about 3 to 4 hours on a regular week, more on the ocassional weekend.
My backlog currently sits at a whooping 21 games for 3 different consoles. Its a bummer, now that I have the money, I don't have the time to play
Re: Review: Monster Hunter Generations (3DS)
I enjoyed the Wii U port of MH3U that I still feel bummed about playing it on the N3DS... I played MH4's demo and couldn't get into it... but this I will buy, I really need some Monster Hunting in my life.
Re: Feature: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Nintendo's Boldest Step Into Contemporary Game Design
@MrPuzzlez that's exactly how I feel about Zelda 2, since it was the first Zelda I played and went I finally got to play the first one I thought it was way too easy. I still love both.
Re: Feature: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Nintendo's Boldest Step Into Contemporary Game Design
@diwdiws did the same for me, I'm just about to finish the main quest, but I will put on hold the DLC because I just got Fallout 4.
Re: Feature: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Nintendo's Boldest Step Into Contemporary Game Design
If anyone here has played The Witcher 3, you could agree with me that it is a game that took Zelda to where Zelda never dared to go.
To this day I have this nagging feeling that Nintendo should try to split the franchise in two: I always think you could have The Legend of Zelda, a puzzle heavy, all-age game about adventures, and on the other hand "The Adventures of Link" a hardcore adult experience full of violence, amazing combat and freedom.
I don't complain, though, I just play both The Witcher and Zelda and enjoy myself.
Re: Editorial: An Ode To The Wii U GamePad, Nintendo's Mad But Brilliant Controller
Best use of the Gamepad goes to Affordable Space Adventures, no questions asked. The control is essential to the gameplay, it's immersive and just brilliant.
Re: Reaction: Key Early Lessons We Learned About The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
I'm getting whatever special edition comes out for this game. I will get the Wii U version, since I think I'm giving the NX at least one year before I get it.
Re: Gallery: The Artwork in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Beautiful
I am so excited and so upset that this comes out in such a long time!!!
Re: Nintendo Announces E3 eShop Discount Plans and Miitomo x The Legend of Zelda Promotion
Well, I live in Mexico and NOA rarely shows us any love down here... so... well.
Re: Nintendo Life Weekly: Latest Mighty No. 9 Trailer Slated by Officials
I got Sonic Lost World on sale, and I'm having a blast. Not a bad game.
Re: Poll: Are You Still a Miitomo Regular, or Has The Great Mii Q & A Lost Its Charm?
I think we NintendoLife users should be Nintendo friends since it seems that all our "real" friends don't play Nintendo.
Should we?
Re: Video: Marvel at the Madness of Dragon Ball Fusions
I love Dragon Ball RPG games. I own Attack of the Saiyans on DS and it isn't the best RPG, but it is super fun to play if you are a fan of the show.
Re: UK Toys-To-Life Market Slumps 12 Percent Year-On-Year
Yes!!! Please, world, don't buy this crap anymore. Let video game companies produce video games.
Re: Random: Store Shelves Appear To Be Filling With Pre-Owned Copies Of Star Fox Zero
This is NOT a good game. Beyond personal tastes, since I actually enjoyed playing it. But it feels more like a novelty game that should have been a launch title with a more robust sequel down the line.
Seriously, even if you had a good time playing it, this is not on par with the things we are seeing in the gaming world as of today.
Re: Nintendo Download: 26th May (North America)
I think I will keep on my futile attempt to finish The Witcher 3 on PS4 this week.
Re: Feature: Developer's Perspectives on the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle
I didn't have any of the games in this bundle. I am addicted to Runbow and Street Fighter IV. I think there should be another one at the end of the year since the Wii U will go the way of the mullet.
Re: Retail Executives and Analysts Voice Support For Nintendo's NX Release Window and Lack of E3 Showing
I'm still buying all Wii U games I can. Last night I got both Bayonetta games. Most of then digitally.
Next week I'm going after Pikmin 3 and Wonderful 101 which I never got in time.
Re: Three New Titles Have Been Added to the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle
Does anyone else think that they should do an update of Kid Icarus Uprising so you could play like Neo Assault Neo on the New 3DS?
Re: Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle Passes $1 Million and 100,000 Bundles Sold
I put in 15 bucks, and I felt like I was giving them a TON of money, until I started downloading the games, and then I felt kind of cheap and guilty... and then I started playing.
It is awesome!
Re: 14 Titles Across Wii U and 3DS Were Million Sellers in the Last Year
I am so proud to be added to those numbers. I own all the Wii U games except for Yoshi's Wooly World, which I don't think I'll buy anyways. And I own Fire Emblem Conquest, Mario Kart 7, Smash and NSMB 2 on the 3DS.
Re: Feature: A Summary of Nintendo's Key Announcements on NX, E3 and Mobile
What I understand is that they must be working on the launch line-up for the NX and since they're not showing any NX footage, they wont show anymore games.
I doesn't make much financial sense at this point to invest time and money in games for the Wii U.
I still feel a little bit betrayed as a loyal Nintendo consumer.
Re: Feature: A Summary of Nintendo's Key Announcements on NX, E3 and Mobile
I don't understand how Nintendo wants us to believe in their "launch dates", they don't mean nothing at all.
Re: Reaction: Nintendo Shakes Up E3 With No NX and a Focus on Legend of Zelda
Oh my god... I feel so betrayed. I hate the "double release" because if it is anything like the GTA V for both the PS3 and the PS4, we Wii U owners will be getting a far inferior version of the game, and the superior version is OBVIOUSLY the one that is causing the delay.
And as I have commented on every article here just vent out my frustration I will most definitely NOT be getting an NX.
Re: Reaction: The NX Release in March 2017 and How It Changes the Game
As of right now I am absolutely certain that the Wii U is my last nintendo home console. I will not buy the NX and I seriously hope that they go the SEGA way and become a software company first.
Re: The Legend of Zelda Wii U Has Been Pushed Back to 2017, Will Release On NX As Well
It's official, I am getting it for my Wii U, as a farewell to Nintendo consoles. Since that will be the last I will ever buy.
I truly hope they become a software company after NX fails.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Needs to Excite A Mainstream Audience in 2016
I love Nintendo... but I am certain the NX is going to fail even worse than the Wii U did. I don't see them doing and open console, that can play third party titles and BluRay discs and so on. I see them trying some weird gimmick and failing miserably.
I used to buy Nintendo consoles on launch day or as soon as I could. I won't anymore. Wii U has amazing games but it is not on the same level as a PS4, not even close.
Re: Feature: The Biggest 3DS Games of 2016 - Spring Edition
I was pleasantly surprised to click on Metroid Prime Fedaration Force... (If only because I already own FF Fates).
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2016 - Spring Edition
@BlueNitrous I mean for the rest of the year, I have a lot of love for plenty of games in the Wii U library, especially Xenoblade Chronicles X, Splatoon, DKC Tropical Freeze and Smash Bros. (I also love playing Mario Maker levels, although I suck at building them). Plus I have a lot of love for several indie titles from the eShop.
But The Division is not mediocre, it scores 81 in Metacritic with a 7.2 User score (just to show that is not my opinion alone). And I have serious reservations that anything on the Wii U's 2016 line-up will score better than that.
I also don't like that Nintendo is going for a double release for Zelda U. I know it's not confirmed, but if it is true, it makes me sad to end up owning the lesser version, since I am pretty sure that I won't buy Nintendo's next console. I have now joined the ranks of those who think that Nintendo should start making games as third party for other Hardware.
It sucks to be pessimistic, but Nintendo has gone out of its way to beat my high expectations out of me.