AvianBlue

Likes:

• open world
• colorful
• pokemon partially engaged in environment
• badges in any order

Dislikes:

• motorbike pokemon (not everything has to be a pokemon. Why not a car or paraglider)
• the player character is still a child
• the new "mega" mechanic

Overall this looks like a major step in the right direction but then again I haven't played a pokemon game since x and y. I will skip this entry as well but that's due to franchise fatigue.

I like it so far. Was craving more zombie/apocalypse like shows since walking dead is off (and a little bit lackluster in action). This is filling that craving nicely

Having thought about it more no one mentioned the analog sticks, dpad, removeable batteries, single cart play, backwards compatibility, console color choices, games fitting on a single wii u disc, more frequent blue ocean/experimental games like Endless ocean, swapnote, flipnote, wii party, ir/onrail shooter games, etc

The Wii U disrespect is real! Miiverse was great of course but Nintendo's online efforts on Wii U was/is better than Switch. Plus free online. Netflix. Competent web browser. You could definitely chat with friends without need of another device. As for 3DS I would say spotpass/streetpass was a fantastic feature that should have been expanded. O also forgot what it was called but 3DS also had animated shorts featuring Kid Icarus and other cartoons like sharkbear

Agatha from the Elite 4 (pokemon) was a boss back in the day.

From the Mortal Kombat universe Raiden and Shang Tsun.

Probably some character from Fire Emblem whose name escapes me.

Great Deku Tree from Zelda. Also Zelda's Dad.

Edit:
Doc Louis from Punchout

If Tingle from Zelda can get a game then so too can Waluigi.

Hmm... Maybe do a Tingle vs Waluigi rosy wonderland.

You could always go back to describing games by their mechanic: fps, platformer, sandbox, rts, jrpg, etc.

Because it gets easy clicks

Just thinking outside the box here but Nintendo is in a great position to go back to splitting their development into handheld and consoles. Instead of releasing a "Switch Pro" maybe they take the phone model and increment upgrades. Meanwhile launch a "traditional" console with power to play new 3rd party games. Nintendo could make it to where this new console syncs up with Switch in a unique way. (Think psp to ps4 like connection). Basically nintendo would have 3 pillars: eShop(which should be like Netflix for games), Switch, and new console. If done successfully maybe Switch can stick around for 10 years as the handheld. Only problem with this is that traditional consoles don't do well in Japan and Nintendo wouldn't want to give up on the hybrid market they created.

So if you're vegetarian or vegan and you eat a plant pokemon like Cherubi or Sunflora are you actually a meat eater?

On topic I would prefer hot n spicy Torchic nuggets or a double Miltank burger with cheese.

@Losermagnet @sonicmeerkat

Agreed. This website has a very bad habit of comparing games to other established ip. If you observe closely, they tend to choose comparisons for games that have a fervent fan following such as Metroid, Okami, demon souls, etc. Comparisons are not bad in and of itself because they can be used to help explain a concept that is hard to define however NintendoLife does this for the clicks.

Also if the game genre labels we use such as platformer, rpg, fps, etc are insufficient because it doesn't adequately describe the game then constantly calling everything MetroidVania is going to eventually cause the same problem. Worst case is it will confuse a consumer/dissuade them from looking into a game especially if they didn't like the game NintendoLife is comparing it to.

As for this game it has a hand drawn eclectic vibe.

@UglyCasanova
That's what I noticed most about the trailer. Really wished gamefreak would have utilized monolith to help develop. I also think programming the Pokemon to interact with the environment and rival Pokemon based upon their type and etomology would require more work.

Only time will tell how this turns out.

I agree with those that are for a reduced roster. We definitely don't need 3 links and the multiple clones of fire emblem characters. I was always of the opinion that each new release from each respective Nintendo franchise would replace the current representative but that has not been the case. For the third-party characters Nintendo could retool their movesets to work with 1st party characters (i.e.: Dillion rolling western in place of Sonic)

On the other hand, Nintendo could take the Capcom Street Fighter approach and iterate the game. Think Street Fighter II and Super Street Fighter II. They could have Smash Ultimate Classic and Smash: Next Gen. The former just a port with enhanced online the later a sequel with reduced/focused roster. They could space these games 2 years apart.

I also like the idea of a 3d smash similar to Powerstone but I agree with what someone else said in that they should be separate franchises. Again Capcom is a great example . Look at Morrigan, she appears in the Capcom Vs and Darkstalkers. Maybe Nintendo could make a "3D smash" featuring just Nintendo villains .

@victordamazio

I think the even bigger problem with Nintendo's online service is the lack of continuity. The Switch is almost 5 years old and the next console will probably be out in another 2 or 3 years. Just like the Wii, Wii U, DSi and 3DS the games probably won't transfer over and Nintendo will start a new with slowly re-releasing games.

@NinChocolate
I think Nintendo is in a good spot to go back to the two console model. Assuming they are trying to hit specs close to PS5 they could create a dedicated home console which will be supply constrained. Then 3 years later release Switch 2.

Or they can stay the course

@SamirMalik

I thought the exact same thing. If Sakurai wants to take Smash in a new direction I think 3D would be the best bet. It could be an arena fighter like Power Stone is.

I think Kirby was the last Nintendo franchise that held out on going 3D but Forgotten Land will change that.

If Smash goes the more traditional route I would prefer they trim the fat from the roster ie: remove characters that play the same or drastically alter there moveset.

I think Animal Crossing has the design aspect on lock. I think more improvements in NPC development would be beneficial such as behavior/personality.

I also think Animal Crossing could benefit from having a little drama, conflict, or real world problems. For instance maybe introduced campaigning contest, where you compete against a NPC for public office.

Or weatherproof your home or island for stormy season by gathering supplies.

Maybe implement a scavenger hunt or race in a giant wild area in the game with caves and other natural areas. Maybe players have to prepack for the trip and survive in a short minigame.

Most importantly it needs to mimic things like Fortnite events or maybe smash's weekly sticker themes . Nintendo could do a f- zero or Pokemon theme event.

I don't have Metroid Dread yet but can you access the credits of the game without playing or beating the game?

If not, that seems like the worst way to get recognition for your work. Surely the industry has better ways because if I was a hiring manager I wouldn't have hours of time to play the game just to find the candidate's name.

Hmm? Very interesting topic. Other industries that do this or worse is the medical field. If some scientists invents some cure at Johnson&Johnson they are generally not credited. It is the intellectual property of that company. That being said, sometimes they do give credit.

I've also heard that research studies and grants at the ivy league schools are like this too.

The original Phoenix wright ace attorney is my favorite. I enjoyed the characters. I kinda wish they would have done a spin off. (Mia Fey Ace attorney)

But I think that idea is dead cause one of the latter phoenix games covers her career

So let's shift the conversation from Nintendo to things any game developer should be able to implement:

Colorblind mode
Mappable buttons/motions
Larger text.

These are probably the basic features that should be available for a game. Anything else is extra or obstacles people have to overcome. Also if there is money to be had, some business entity will create products to cater to this demographic

Master Hand & Crazy Hand.

Medusa, Hades, or Eggplant Wizard with announcement of Kid Icarus Uprising 2

Dixie Kong

Another anime sword user

Someone from Sony Entertainment

Waluigi to quiet the fans

Or a smash bros exclusively designed character

I think Metroid Prime would be just fine in an open world. Metroid Prime Hunters truly did open worlds but unfortunately they were linear levels. The idea just had to be developed further.

Samus ship could have it's own power ups and abilities like a tractor beam or warp drive that could be used to remove obstacles or battle giant bosses/enemies. If they design it well there will be parts in the game the ship can't get to forcing Samus to get out and dungeon crawl.

I really wanted to love Splatoon but in my eyes it lacks the Nintendo magic. I love the design and mechanics but the gameplay department is lacking if you're not strictly into multiplayer. Also wasn't a fan of the release of an "incomplete game " it comes off as a tech demo

This trailer did nothing to change my opinion on this game. It did slightly improve. I have come to accept that game freak will never be cutting edge with graphics.

I looked more at the gameplay, environment, and the interaction of the Pokemon. That would be the area I recommend Game freak work on. To me, the Pokemon just wonder by aimlessly. When I see Pokemon I see animals that are scavenging for food and defending territory from other creatures or alpha male Pokemon. Basically the Pokemon don't seem to have a purpose other than to be interacted with by the player

I actually agree with @Crono1973 not everything needs to be ported. Windwaker is/was on GameCube and Wii U. Just look at the fandom demanding Metroid Prime Trilogy ports for Switch. That game has been on GameCube, Wii, and Wii U. The funny thing is if Ninty were to port it you all would complain about the price or call it lazy.

The main problem is Nintendo is not future proofing their e-Shops. You should be able to download any of the games mentioned digitally but they are segmented by artificial eShop separation. The same will probably happen with the Switch successor.

@GrailUK

I prefer the Iwata era directs. They had more soul and anticipation built in. The new directs are okay but can feel sterile

Oh wow! Didn't expect the comments to be so jaded to the idea. I personally would love to see some game franchises get a tv show, anime, movie, etc. Not everyone wants to play the games as a franchise but might enjoy the characters.

Pokemon is a special situation where people want the mainline games to be more like the show.

I haven't played Three Houses but my candidate for Fire Emblem would be Path of Radiance. I thoroughly enjoyed the cut scenes in the game but couldn't be bothered to s-rank all the support conversations. Plus if the director plays the cards right with the permadeath they can create the feeling of Game of thrones where no character is safe.

I don't think Punchout would get any kind of adaptation. I could see it being like Baki without the gore but they would have to tread carefully as not to stereotype or be racist.

I'm all in on Zelda. Maybe Samurai Jack style or studio ghibli.

Kid Icarus is an honorary mention because of all the anime shorts Nintendo created to support Uprising. I would love a continuation.

Smash bros idk... it could take on a captain N like take or do something similar to DBZ where the characters compete in a tournament. The only problem with that is the developers of each respective franchise would want their character to win.

Never heard of this game but the title made me think of this character

This series is in need of new modes desperately. If it's just another map then it won't do much to keep gamers interested for long. Furthermore the bigger their maps are makes it hard to have a good game.

@Darknyht

I don't recall liking Wii Sports club and I don't remember why. I think it felt uninspired

Maybe Nintendo will do Ring Fit Sports with HD rumble. Or maybe Nintendo thought 1- 2 Switch would scratch the Wii Sports itch.

The alternative is Doritos and/ or Mt Dew. I guess Lunchables is healthier.

I enjoyed Wii sports the original and resort's sword fighting. I had always hoped Wii sports would be Nintendo's reintroduction to sports developed games.

I think Nintendo could create a great sports game to throw EA for a loop. Just have to add more depth.

Animal Crossing should have taken the approach that Fortnite took as far as seasons and content. Maybe do timed Nintendo content. A lot of the comments are complaining about the lack of stuff to do which happens in every Animal Crossing. Adding Brewster only revives the game for a little while.

The next Animal Crossing might want to add more mini games to play with friends, and bigger island to create exploration. Maybe they can have landform that are interactive like a cave you could explore.

Another thing they might want to work on is the npc AI.

The bulletin board channel sounds like a precursor to what we eventually got on Wii U, MiiVerse

Whatever happened to Detective Gumshoe? In Spirit of Justice he is no where to be seen if memory serves...

This reminds me, I need to get the crossover game Layton vs Phoenix wright. Unrelated but I would love a professor layton bundle.

@nimnio

I believe @BloodNinja adequately addressed your argument in his/her initial comment. But if you want to call the game "Top-down-adventure-game-featuring-overworld-dungeons-and-item-based-progress", then that's your prerogative.

Top down adventure game, or dungeon crawler, or action adventure game are more succinct and would suffice.

That's 3 articles in one week where NintendoLife has described another game as Zelda or Metroid.

Lol @BloodNinja beat me to it

As for this game, the graphics are cute but the overworld seems barren.

Why does every game on this site gets compared to Zelda and Metroid?

The title of this article should have simply been "Check out this awesome pixel art game."

The real discussion here is why does Nintendo's eshop always start from scratch. I assume when Switch's successor is released their will be a new eshop. If they would future proof their eshop they would not have to slowly trickle out games or do ports.

I think Nintendo should reimplement street pass for Switch or it's successor. They can integrate it into the Nintendo online app. It would probably be more successful on the app because just about everyone has a smartphone. Then it can sync with games.

My favorite games within a game are the chaos garden in sonic adventure 1+2. Also Tin Pin Slammer in "The world ends with you ". I think both could be separate smaller releases

Does steam actually advertise their games, hardware, or service? That might be the difference between finding mainstream success or carving a niche. If they want mainstream success then they will have to advertise to core and casual.

Also, lol at another device entering the games market and the doom and gloom being cast at Nintendo. In actuality this Steam device might be more dangerous to Microsoft and Sony.

Laptops are also portable and potentially more cost effective than this device. Regardless it's a matter of the market's interest and both should be able to coexist.

Nintendo is still in a good position. They are about 5 years into the Switch lifecycle and haven't had to do a price drop yet while maintaining market dominance. By the time the other competitors impact Nintendo they will be ready for the next console.

The Shrekies might finally get their wish for Shrek in smash. (Dreamworks is Nickelodeon right?)

That's one of the things I miss about the Nintendo/Sega era, there were lots of clones of popular game genres and usually a few good ones with their own twist.

So far we have 5 smash clones if I'm not forgetting anything:
> Brawlhalla
> PlayStation Battle Royale
> Jump Superstar
> Kirby Battle
> Nickelodeon Allstars

All I want is joycons that don't drift.

Can we get a joycon pro?!

That's great for those who want it. Hmm... among us is essentially a multiplayer game where you probably would want to have it digitally.

I think Among Us is in major need for more depth and replay value such as a single player story mode and expanded multiplayer modes. Bigger maps are not as fun to play on as the smaller maps.

@3RedTriangles I like this theory but looking at the picture of the EMMI I don't think a full grown Metroid could fit inside. Hmm... maybe a mother brain like Metroid is controlling it remotely.

I don't really remember the full story for Metroid so far but I thought the Metroids were extinct beside the baby. (Edit/spoiler the baby got blasted)

@The-Nate
I also like your theory of federation conspiracy cover up. Why would they program it to hunt Samus? To get her high tech suit? Or her Metroid infused DNA?

I wonder if this will just be an exploratory mission for Samus or if some greater enemy/villain is the cause for the EMMIs malfunctioning

Does anyone more familiar with the F- Zero storyline know if the story is complete?

I've only played a GBA game and the horrible GameCube game (IMO). These games are brutally tough and definitely could use a difficulty mode.