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Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country - So Much More Than Just DLC

ArapaiMatt

Good review, even if there are a few errors in small details such as implying drivers/blades exist in the first game's world and some terminology (these are definitely nitpicks, though). Personally I feel like the game's biggest flaw is some obnoxious padding near the end that kills some of the momentum. I recommend it, but only to people who played and enjoyed the base game.

Re: Video: Nintendo Goes for the Zany Approach in North American Yo-Kai Watch Marketing

ArapaiMatt

I can't wait for the full game! I can agree that it's not for everyone, with its partly automatic combat being a huge factor (though the boss battles were far more interesting), but I still found it strangely addictive once I knew what to expect for my second playthrough of the demo (I disliked the first playthrough). As for the game's overall success, I feel it could be big with kids, especially if they're both willing to accept the Japanese culture of the series, and interested in the game's features for connecting multiple copies, like how collecting, trading, and fighting helped make Pokémon successful.

Re: Nintendo NX Could Get A Port Of MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn

ArapaiMatt

It would be pretty amazing if this was true, since it would mean some very big titles could launch alongside the NX. I don't see why Nintendo would refuse, considering they're apparently putting tons of effort into the system just on their own, although there will probably be big obstacles. Either way, I've been dying to try a modern FF game (MMO or not) since I've only played Final Fantasy 3 on the DS so far.

Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's E3 Digital Event?

ArapaiMatt

This E3 was very disappointing for me, but you can't have phenomenal E3s like last year without having some low points. I'm sure that with the work they're putting into the NX to supply it with new games, we'll get a good start to the next gen at least. But I agree, there were a lot of heartbreaking moments this time around.

Re: Feature: Nintendo Franchises We Want to See at E3 - Kid Icarus

ArapaiMatt

I'm one of the few who really liked the controls, and though I get why people criticize it, I personally found the controls comfortable and much quicker than they'd be otherwise. The only real complaint I have is that the powers were hard to activate in the middle of combat without messing up (because I would slide the bar instead of picking the one I wanted), but otherwise it felt really smooth and fun.

Re: Feature: Nintendo Franchises We Want to See at E3 - Paper Mario

ArapaiMatt

I've always loved the first three Paper Mario games, so I hope that the next one, whenever it's announced, is just as good. One of the things I disliked about Sticker Star was that the exploration felt more limited (and less connected) due to the world map. I feel like removing both that and Sticker Star's battle system would help me enjoy it more.