Very interesting. FE Heroes has been a big success for N so its nice to see the whole "hero from another plane" summoning thing. The potential for new DLC characters would be huge.
I'm very much pro - LRG and think they're doing an excellent job of game preservation. Long may they continue.
I seem to be in the minority here but i've only ever had fantastic customer service from them. When my delivery went missing, they resent it without fuss (x2 games, even after selling out) with free delivery. I was shocked how little hassle that was.
The shipping price is expensive if buying individual items (tracked delivery from the US to Europe is never exactly going to be cheap)... so buy more copies and resell.
If the price is too high in general then wait for a sale and buy digital but dont lambast a company whose business model is up front from the beginning. "Limited Run" may be unintentially inflating the cost of physical, but they're also proving the chance to buy it in the first place.
Regardless, nice article. Keep up the good work NL.
@Meteoroid for the most part I agree with what your saying, it does initially seem quite a novice list.
Raging loop, Clannad and Yu-No are indeed essential in my eyes but I get the impression this list is more catered for first timers "im quite interested in VN's, where should I start?" and so needs to give the viewer a broader perspective of whats out there as oppose to a comprehensive bible of the cream of the crop (which in my opinion mostly consists of the JVN's).
Also, VN's take an awful lot of time to complete and writing a review without finishing the main story simply wont work. I imagine their backlog of potential reviews is something fierce and often simply have to overlook gems on some weeks (Cupid Parasite?) whilst going ahead and reviewing weaker ones on quieter weeks.
Finally, they really should put a shout out to the vndb.com for when people want to take their research of the genre that bit further.
@JustMonika Let us know how you get along with ISLAND. Had my eyes on it for a while after rather enjoying the anime and wondering how the game compares.
Really enjoying this sudden boost of VN interest here. It would be nice to have a 2nd-tier toplist as the eshop is now awash with (not-quite-there-but-still-damned good) budget titles.
Wow. This is currently keeping me away from my switch and i'm loving every minute of it. Had been in my backlog untouched for years and now absorbing all my free time... 3DS continues to surprise me with these hidden gems.
Loving both the chunky character models and clean crisp dialogue sprites, the pacing of new skill acquisition, the well balanced difficulty (will give you a kicking if you get complacent!) the variety of music (between positive upbeat and haunting chanting) the characters and their relationships are suprisingly well written and the plot is enough to keep me invested. 20 hours in and I absolutely intend to finish this.
Going to have to check out Luminous Arc 2 as well at this rate!
Thoroughly enjoyed the first one... so much so that I then upgraded to the collectors edition! Have this on pre-order as Col Ed also and have been giving this artwork a good Aiballing (ill let myself out)...
Good effort, not going to be as memorable as the original in years to come but I still like it. I thought it was abit too crowded at first but actually quite good composition... if theres going to be cameos fom the first games characters (pleasepleaseplease) then hopefully they simply didnt have room for everyone at the bottom and wanted to keep them a surprise. Is it just me or does the red Aiba on Mizukis drainpipe have an enormous head? Aiba's arms are looking abit Stretch Armstrong but its several thousand times better then anything I could draw! Super excited dosnt quite cover it...
5 out of 10? This dosn't quite seem right. I'm certainly no authority on the genre but feel like i'm around 50/60% through and i'm already looking at a 7 or 8 here. At the very least as good as World End Syndrome which I believe scored an 8.
The review just feels half baked and comparing it to Danganronpa feels quite amateurish. The pacing and exposition has not interupted my enjoyment and i've throughly enjoyed the timeline jumping mechanic here.
As for the main character, I didnt get a transphobic vibe in the slightest. If anything he seemed to appreciate the diversity and openness of the Mochi character.
Honestly think that in the case of VN's the reviewers need to at least finish the game (Massive credit to Kate for ploughing though Fata Morgana like she has). I know NL usually vets reviews and doubles up on review scores to make sure they're credible but really feel this one escaped the net. If a title is too long or niche to justify putting two reviewers on it then at least put a seasoned VN reviewer on the case.
@Miu Yeah, I was shocked at how the Mizuki, Ota and true endings got me emotionally! ^^; So many likeable characters. Uchikoshi is fast becoming my favourite writer.
Will give Root film a go but will need a heavy discount. Will check if they released a demo...
World End Syndrome also great but recommend using a guide for the second half. No word on the sequel as of yet. Would like NL to expand on it's coverage of VN's and for the eshop to have seperate genre tag instead of just "adventure".
Loving this support for the AI: Somnium file's VA'ing, both JN and ENG were super solid. The off-key humour and dialogue between Date, Mizuki and Aibo was wonderful. For me the game really pushed the VN medium forward.
Glad you used native and not HD or emulated footage for this video. Gives a more realistic portrayal of what this lovely system was capable of and great for nostalgia. Good job.
9 pages of discounts on the Euro 3DS eshop also incase anyone still cares (sniff)
Includes all the Steamworld games, afew Atlus 50% deals (Radiant Historia only £8!!) all the Gunvolt games and the mini Bloodstained all got my attention amongst the usual Circle stuff.
On the idea that review scores should be demonised because they simply end up as fuel for the metacritic algorithm which seals a products financial fate... Yes, yes they do and i've always appreciated this fact when making purchase decisions using MC. I understand that one wayward negative review can unfairly topple an entire score however I choose to believe that if someone has interest in a product then they will have a flexible acceptable score bracket in their mind and read a further selection of the available reviews if its hits that criteria.
"Oh, Bravely Second only scored 81%" how disappointing, IGNORE" or "Oh, 81%... but enough individual reviewers scored it highly, think i'll actually take the time to read a selection of the reviews"
Scores are needed for the number crunching behemoth... ALL HAIL METACRITIC!
Yes, scores out of 10 and the brief review summary are essential for me. There are so many games out there and not nearly enough time to process every single review in full. That score really helps set a rough expectation, its then up to the reader how they want to set benchmarks for what they will bother reading about the game or not. Personally, 7 and above = full read for me.
Just to be clear, the artist behind these remakes is Nagi Ryou who whilst certainly not as impressive as the original series artist Satoshi Urushihara, is at least far more competent than the 3DS Langrisser's Hiroshi Kaieda... who really turned in a dogs dinner that shift, super rushed.
Perhaps Switch IS a port machine for now, but its only one year in and you can bet the big 3rd party companies are now paying attention to it. "If our port of Doom sells well, we're going to make something exclusive" etc etc
Japan are getting physical rewards now and then on their MyNin. Didn't nintendo kill off physical rewards because they were too expensive to manufacture/send out/stock? Considering how well the switch is now doing they probably will bring something back to EU/US just nothing as elaborate as before. Also, when has this site ever claimed to be UK centric?
This is interesting, Valhalla is most certainly not run of the mill indie rubbish and I think NOA know this. HD rumble whilst making cocktails and a cyberpunk script? The answer is YES.
For anyone on the fence due to metacritic scores... at time of writing (23 reviews) its 73% but we can bump it up to 82% by ignoring a single amateurish review of an unnamed source
very very good and I consider myself to have rather good taste thankyouverymuch
note to self: if a demon asks for a kiss... tell it you have a coldsore O_o
Yes there is gore and swearing but I don't feel they overdid it. The Warren Ellis stamp is all over it and the script delivers for me. The animation is not bad considering this was a test-the-water project. You can bet the second season will up the ante on all fronts.
@Niinbendo I know right... these games being rushed out to hit key holiday dates or company schedules, turn out to be half baked and then nobody buys it from the strength of review scores anyway. Would be curious to see what reviewers now think of switch bomberman after the seemingly strong post release support.
Nothing for the south coast? Its (gasp) actually sunny at the mo!... we also have nintendo fans, ice creams on the beach and seagulls the size of pterodactyls trying to pinch said ice cream...
Hope it takes even longer and they get it right... comcept were feeling rushed towards the end of Mighty number 9 and look how that turned out. Yes it's been two years since the KS finished but i'd imagine all the heavy work of level/story/character planning as well as creation of art assets and engine work has been finished. So whilst technically its 20% fin it's probably now in the considerably faster stage of bringing it all together. I doubt it will take another two year. Does anyone know what it's being built on? New engine?
Hangonasec... BGAE had people/creatures being captured and transported to the moon or something... thus the glass capsules holding the rabbids. Also, a guy sneakily taking photos?... this has beyond good and evil all over it ... Nintendo exclusive?
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Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think Of The September 2022 Nintendo Direct?
Needed more lumberjacks
Re: Several Major Resident Evil Games Are Coming To Switch
Scary clouds on the horizon...
plagiarism is great
Re: GoldenEye 007 Is Returning To Nintendo Switch
Didnt give Bond time to whipp out his ppk... makes sence for a global family audience xD
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Unites New And Returning Characters, Out Next January
Why do they always try to imprison these awfully dangerous enemies ^^' ... Just set the lumberjack on him
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Unites New And Returning Characters, Out Next January
Very interesting. FE Heroes has been a big success for N so its nice to see the whole "hero from another plane" summoning thing. The potential for new DLC characters would be huge.
Re: Random: This Ace Attorney Musical Mashup Casts Edgeworth And Phoenix As Backstreet Boys
@ValZ
Was just about to recommend that smooth criminal video... so so good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDdcA0IPxXg&list=LL&index=60
Re: Poll: Do You Think We'll Get A Nintendo Direct Next Week?
Codename Steam 2!
Ever Oasis & Kid Icarus Uprising switch remakes!!
Nintendos sleep tracking gizmo gets resurrected!!!
Ummmm, but yes... Persona would be nice.
Re: Feature: How Limited Run's New Engine Respects The Legacy Of Classic Games
I'm very much pro - LRG and think they're doing an excellent job of game preservation. Long may they continue.
I seem to be in the minority here but i've only ever had fantastic customer service from them. When my delivery went missing, they resent it without fuss (x2 games, even after selling out) with free delivery. I was shocked how little hassle that was.
The shipping price is expensive if buying individual items (tracked delivery from the US to Europe is never exactly going to be cheap)... so buy more copies and resell.
If the price is too high in general then wait for a sale and buy digital but dont lambast a company whose business model is up front from the beginning. "Limited Run" may be unintentially inflating the cost of physical, but they're also proving the chance to buy it in the first place.
Regardless, nice article. Keep up the good work NL.
Re: Action Adventure RPG 'Valkyrie No Densetsu' Joins Switch Arcade Archives Line-Up
Project X Zone alumna! Time for a 3rd one methinks
Re: Best Visual Novels For Nintendo Switch
@Meteoroid for the most part I agree with what your saying, it does initially seem quite a novice list.
Raging loop, Clannad and Yu-No are indeed essential in my eyes but I get the impression this list is more catered for first timers "im quite interested in VN's, where should I start?" and so needs to give the viewer a broader perspective of whats out there as oppose to a comprehensive bible of the cream of the crop (which in my opinion mostly consists of the JVN's).
Also, VN's take an awful lot of time to complete and writing a review without finishing the main story simply wont work. I imagine their backlog of potential reviews is something fierce and often simply have to overlook gems on some weeks (Cupid Parasite?) whilst going ahead and reviewing weaker ones on quieter weeks.
Finally, they really should put a shout out to the vndb.com for when people want to take their research of the genre that bit further.
Re: Best Visual Novels For Nintendo Switch
@JustMonika Let us know how you get along with ISLAND.
Had my eyes on it for a while after rather enjoying the anime and wondering how the game compares.
Really enjoying this sudden boost of VN interest here. It would be nice to have a 2nd-tier toplist as the eshop is now awash with (not-quite-there-but-still-damned good) budget titles.
Re: Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Rated In Australia (Again)
Let this worldwide delay be due to Nin's decision to roll out a line of AW amiibo pleasepleasepleaseplease
Re: Review: Stella Glow (3DS)
Wow. This is currently keeping me away from my switch and i'm loving every minute of it. Had been in my backlog untouched for years and now absorbing all my free time... 3DS continues to surprise me with these hidden gems.
Loving both the chunky character models and clean crisp dialogue sprites, the pacing of new skill acquisition, the well balanced difficulty (will give you a kicking if you get complacent!) the variety of music (between positive upbeat and haunting chanting) the characters and their relationships are suprisingly well written and the plot is enough to keep me invested. 20 hours in and I absolutely intend to finish this.
Going to have to check out Luminous Arc 2 as well at this rate!
Re: Atlus Brings 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim To Nintendo Switch On 12th April 2022
(Throws debit card at screen) Day one.
Re: AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative Official Box Art Reveal
Thoroughly enjoyed the first one... so much so that I then upgraded to the collectors edition!
Have this on pre-order as Col Ed also and have been giving this artwork a good Aiballing (ill let myself out)...
Good effort, not going to be as memorable as the original in years to come but I still like it. I thought it was abit too crowded at first but actually quite good composition... if theres going to be cameos fom the first games characters (pleasepleaseplease) then hopefully they simply didnt have room for everyone at the bottom and wanted to keep them a surprise.
Is it just me or does the red Aiba on Mizukis drainpipe have an enormous head? Aiba's arms are looking abit Stretch Armstrong but its several thousand times better then anything I could draw!
Super excited dosnt quite cover it...
Re: Review: Raging Loop - A Gorgeous Visual Novel Cursed With Pacing Problems
5 out of 10? This dosn't quite seem right. I'm certainly no authority on the genre but feel like i'm around 50/60% through and i'm already looking at a 7 or 8 here. At the very least as good as World End Syndrome which I believe scored an 8.
The review just feels half baked and comparing it to Danganronpa feels quite amateurish. The pacing and exposition has not interupted my enjoyment and i've throughly enjoyed the timeline jumping mechanic here.
As for the main character, I didnt get a transphobic vibe in the slightest. If anything he seemed to appreciate the diversity and openness of the Mochi character.
Honestly think that in the case of VN's the reviewers need to at least finish the game (Massive credit to Kate for ploughing though Fata Morgana like she has).
I know NL usually vets reviews and doubles up on review scores to make sure they're credible but really feel this one escaped the net.
If a title is too long or niche to justify putting two reviewers on it then at least put a seasoned VN reviewer on the case.
Re: Review: Root Film - A Surprisingly Grown-Up Visual Novel
@Miu Yeah, I was shocked at how the Mizuki, Ota and true endings got me emotionally! ^^; So many likeable characters. Uchikoshi is fast becoming my favourite writer.
Will give Root film a go but will need a heavy discount. Will check if they released a demo...
Re: Review: Root Film - A Surprisingly Grown-Up Visual Novel
World End Syndrome also great but recommend using a guide for the second half. No word on the sequel as of yet.
Would like NL to expand on it's coverage of VN's and for the eshop to have seperate genre tag instead of just "adventure".
Re: Review: Root Film - A Surprisingly Grown-Up Visual Novel
Loving this support for the AI: Somnium file's VA'ing, both JN and ENG were super solid.
The off-key humour and dialogue between Date, Mizuki and Aibo was wonderful.
For me the game really pushed the VN medium forward.
Re: Video: 21 Nintendo 64 Games Everyone Should Play
Glad you used native and not HD or emulated footage for this video. Gives a more realistic portrayal of what this lovely system was capable of and great for nostalgia. Good job.
Re: How Well Do You Know Rare And Its Nintendo Games?
Saw the "R", immediately thought Rare Replay for switch!! Such a fool xD
Re: Huge Nintendo Switch Festive Sale Sees More Than 700 Games Discounted By Up To 80% (Europe)
9 pages of discounts on the Euro 3DS eshop also incase anyone still cares (sniff)
Includes all the Steamworld games, afew Atlus 50% deals (Radiant Historia only £8!!) all the Gunvolt games and the mini Bloodstained all got my attention amongst the usual Circle stuff.
Re: Metacritic Reveals The 50 Best-Reviewed Games Of The Decade, Nintendo Takes Top Two Places
RIP gamerankings.com
Re: Talking Point: Do We Still Need Review Scores?
On the idea that review scores should be demonised because they simply end up as fuel for the metacritic algorithm which seals a products financial fate...
Yes, yes they do and i've always appreciated this fact when making purchase decisions using MC. I understand that one wayward negative review can unfairly topple an entire score however I choose to believe that if someone has interest in a product then they will have a flexible acceptable score bracket in their mind and read a further selection of the available reviews if its hits that criteria.
"Oh, Bravely Second only scored 81%" how disappointing, IGNORE"
or
"Oh, 81%... but enough individual reviewers scored it highly, think i'll actually take the time to read a selection of the reviews"
Scores are needed for the number crunching behemoth... ALL HAIL METACRITIC!
Re: Talking Point: Do We Still Need Review Scores?
Yes, scores out of 10 and the brief review summary are essential for me. There are so many games out there and not nearly enough time to process every single review in full. That score really helps set a rough expectation, its then up to the reader how they want to set benchmarks for what they will bother reading about the game or not. Personally, 7 and above = full read for me.
Re: Streets Of Rage 4 Is Really Happening, Thanks To The Team Behind The Wonder Boy Reboot
Waiting/dreaming for confirmation on the soundtrack...
Also... Ryo Hazuki as a playable character? SEGA tie-ins aplenty possible here.
Re: Remakes Of Langrisser I And II Are Switch-Bound
Just to be clear, the artist behind these remakes is Nagi Ryou who whilst certainly not as impressive as the original series artist Satoshi Urushihara, is at least far more competent than the 3DS Langrisser's Hiroshi Kaieda... who really turned in a dogs dinner that shift, super rushed.
The remakes look like in good hands.
Re: Super Smash Bros. For Switch Is Coming This Year, And It's Got Inklings
Perhaps Switch IS a port machine for now, but its only one year in and you can bet the big 3rd party companies are now paying attention to it. "If our port of Doom sells well, we're going to make something exclusive" etc etc
Re: WarioWare Gold Is Bringing Minigame Madness To 3DS This August
Loved the original GBA version.
Re: Random: Kamiya Threatens To "Lose Motivation" For Bayonetta 3 Unless Nintendo Grants His Switch Wishes
NL please dont go all Daily Mail on us with these sensationalist headlines... back to the fluffy clouds and rainbows please.
Re: Check Out All These New Discounts on My Nintendo in North America
Japan are getting physical rewards now and then on their MyNin.
Didn't nintendo kill off physical rewards because they were too expensive to manufacture/send out/stock?
Considering how well the switch is now doing they probably will bring something back to EU/US just nothing as elaborate as before.
Also, when has this site ever claimed to be UK centric?
Re: Random: Images Resurface From 1994 Showing Nintendo Destroying Counterfeit Games With A Steamroller
@AlexOlney
Hmmm, here's a thought.. a nintendolife booth at MCM comicon?
Re: Indie Dev Talks About Having Switch Proposals Turned Down By Nintendo Five Times
This is interesting, Valhalla is most certainly not run of the mill indie rubbish and I think NOA know this. HD rumble whilst making cocktails and a cyberpunk script? The answer is YES.
Re: Review: Fire Emblem Warriors (Switch)
For anyone on the fence due to metacritic scores... at time of writing (23 reviews) its 73% but we can bump it up to 82% by ignoring a single amateurish review of an unnamed source
Re: My Nintendo in North America Adds Free Games to its Gold Rewards
The recent european offer of Nano Assault Neo and Tokitori was a really nice surprise... so hold onto those gold coins for now, the goods are incoming
Re: Video: More Fire Emblem Warriors Characters Get Showcased in Stylish Trailers
Wouldnt want a-neigh trouble with those horses... ill see myself out...
Re: SteamWorld Dig 2 Arrives on 21st September, Image & Form Confirms Pricing
A clear price difference between the Pound and Euro! Huzzah!
Re: Feature: A Breakdown of the New Nindie Gems Heading to the Switch eShop
"Lichtspeer... The only ancient Germanic future lightning action game you need in 2016!"
...sold
Re: Parascientific Escape Series Comes to an End This Week in North America
Nearly finished the 2nd which feels more like a visual novel then a puzzle game like the first. Still no review for it on NL btw!
Will be picking this up if only for Mari chan.
Re: Kamiko Passes 110,000 Sales as Developers Make Progress on Picontier for Nintendo Switch
The yo-yo adventure of CIRCLE continues... with this and their finger in "Implosion" they seem to be on an upper again
Re: Netflix Renews Castlevania Series For A Second, Longer Season
very very good and I consider myself to have rather good taste thankyouverymuch
note to self: if a demon asks for a kiss... tell it you have a coldsore O_o
Re: Reminder: The Castlevania Netflix Series is Available Now
Wow... very polarised views so far...
Yes there is gore and swearing but I don't feel they overdid it. The Warren Ellis stamp is all over it and the script delivers for me. The animation is not bad considering this was a test-the-water project. You can bet the second season will up the ante on all fronts.
Re: We Can Now Relive the GameCube Era Thanks to this Joy-Con Compatible Keyboard
the gamecube one... glorious
Re: Deals: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August
@Niinbendo I know right... these games being rushed out to hit key holiday dates or company schedules, turn out to be half baked and then nobody buys it from the strength of review scores anyway. Would be curious to see what reviewers now think of switch bomberman after the seemingly strong post release support.
Re: Deals: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August
@Niinbendo
Troll and I? ... pleeeeease do yourself a favour and check the online reviews... they're not pretty : /
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's Big Switch and 3DS Reveals at E3 on Day One?
Really needed a sizzle reel of 3rd party games...
Re: Nintendo Switch UK Tour Confirmed, Starting in June
Nothing for the south coast? Its (gasp) actually sunny at the mo!... we also have nintendo fans, ice creams on the beach and seagulls the size of pterodactyls trying to pinch said ice cream...
Re: Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Is Only 20 To 30 Percent Complete
Hope it takes even longer and they get it right... comcept were feeling rushed towards the end of Mighty number 9 and look how that turned out.
Yes it's been two years since the KS finished but i'd imagine all the heavy work of level/story/character planning as well as creation of art assets and engine work has been finished. So whilst technically its 20% fin it's probably now in the considerably faster stage of bringing it all together. I doubt it will take another two year. Does anyone know what it's being built on? New engine?
Re: Ubisoft Confirms It Has An Unannounced Nintendo Switch Game in Development
Hangonasec... BGAE had people/creatures being captured and transported to the moon or something... thus the glass capsules holding the rabbids.
Also, a guy sneakily taking photos?... this has beyond good and evil all over it ... Nintendo exclusive?
Re: EA Is Considering Bringing More Games to Nintendo Switch
An EA classics set would work for me... Desert Strike, Road Rash 2 and the original 1994? FIFA please.