It always amazes me how games like this get released. Who the hell play tests them & gives it the green light. Surely as a games tester you would realise something like the aiming or jumping mechanic is crap & not enjoyable.
Some keep saying it looks to good to be running on Switch. It proves with talent & amazing artists hardware is almost irrelevant. And yes it does look incredible 😍
Could of done so much with the original formula. As usual they have to over complicate with some pointless story crap, missions look over complicated as well. This isn't Lunar lander, its just another ruined Atari classic.
Yes an incredible year, but 1988 will be the best for me when the Japanese domination was about to begin. With PC Engine, Megadrive, followed by Super Famicom a few years later. The true golden age of home gaming the 16bit era.
Great review definitely getting this, and the mention of the Konix multi system. A system that would of changed gaming forever. Its about time someone brought out something similar now.
Looks amazing, and this is what makes NES & other retro systems so special. Devs still pushing this iconic hardware. Something that won't happen with modern systems!! Check out Sam's journey on NES & Earthion coming to Megadrive. Both stunning examples of pushing these brilliant systems. And none of this ***** 4k 60fps talk we here all the damn time nowadays.
@cookeecut totally agree it's idiots like them, that are killing the industry. With this constant obsession with tech specs!! Its laughable really. Its all about great games, Mario Galaxy 1 &2 are still two of the best games ever. Running on old tech.
@NeonPizza yes agreed, considering the stunning pixel art that Wayforward designed for Contra 4. The new visuals are a bit of a cop out. Obviously easier to throw these together than investing in sprite work. I will still buy though but will wait for physical version.
@NeonPizza good news my friend, I will try the PS5 demo later. Definitely a great game, would of preferred pixel art like the classics though, love the Nes. Snes, Megadrive, DS. It's strange some of the visuals look really effective, some look quite budget like you said.
@NeonPizza yes good point, thinking of buying steam deck soon. So hopefully it might come over to that. If not PS5 version, shame it's not getting a physical release.
Enjoyed the demo, but the lag, framerate needs to be sorted. No excuse for it really, is it an old build with no optimisation.. I don't know. Would of preferred pixel art as well, enjoyed the demo though besides the issues. A physical release would be great as well.
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@RiasGremory yes unfortunately they have got big headed again. Due for a big fall hopefully.
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Nintendo need to do something like this, incorporating characters in levels. Imagine a Starfox theme in a Mario game.
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@PikminMarioKirby totally agree this damn obsession with 4k 60fps *****. Has got us here.
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When is any l game nowadays not inspired by another. Astrobot is incredible, so is Mario. Mario Galaxy 1&2 are masterpieces of game design.
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Legendary game designer, nothing more to say.
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They are all great, but I just love those Super Famicom boxes. And that art just wins it for me.
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Very sad news 😢 rest in peace 🙏
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Best generation ever, I have em all !!
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It always amazes me how games like this get released. Who the hell play tests them & gives it the green light. Surely as a games tester you would realise something like the aiming or jumping mechanic is crap & not enjoyable.
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Looks amazing 👏
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Retro studios magic!!
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Some keep saying it looks to good to be running on Switch. It proves with talent & amazing artists hardware is almost irrelevant. And yes it does look incredible 😍
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Looks fantastic 👌
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Doesn't hold a candle to the Legendary Super sprint.
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Abzu should be on PSVR 2 imagine how amazing that would be. That and Child of eden would be brilliant in VR!!
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Could of done so much with the original formula. As usual they have to over complicate with some pointless story crap, missions look over complicated as well. This isn't Lunar lander, its just another ruined Atari classic.
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Yes an incredible year, but 1988 will be the best for me when the Japanese domination was about to begin. With PC Engine, Megadrive, followed by Super Famicom a few years later. The true golden age of home gaming the 16bit era.
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Soon as I read roguelike, not interested thanks.
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@LiquidNinja totally agree, streets of rage 4 is damn good. Final fight needs to return with the same passion.
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Final fight, UN Squadron, need reboots.
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Ocarina of time
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Have this on my Steam deck, yet to start it.
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Great review definitely getting this, and the mention of the Konix multi system. A system that would of changed gaming forever. Its about time someone brought out something similar now.
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Looks amazing, and this is what makes NES & other retro systems so special. Devs still pushing this iconic hardware. Something that won't happen with modern systems!! Check out Sam's journey on NES & Earthion coming to Megadrive. Both stunning examples of pushing these brilliant systems. And none of this ***** 4k 60fps talk we here all the damn time nowadays.
Re: Rumour: New Report From Nikkei Corroborates 'Switch 2' Delay Into 2025
@cookeecut totally agree it's idiots like them, that are killing the industry. With this constant obsession with tech specs!! Its laughable really. Its all about great games, Mario Galaxy 1 &2 are still two of the best games ever. Running on old tech.
Re: Rumour: New Report From Nikkei Corroborates 'Switch 2' Delay Into 2025
Good news in my opinion, more time for devs to get there games ready. Switch still has plenty life left in it.
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Oh there's a surprise, another Soulslike game how original.
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Love the idea of all these classics being released, but to be honest if you love retro gaming your better off having an emulation setup or Steam deck.
Re: Contra: Operation Galuga Gets Release Date, Free Demo Out Now
@NeonPizza yes agreed, considering the stunning pixel art that Wayforward designed for Contra 4. The new visuals are a bit of a cop out. Obviously easier to throw these together than investing in sprite work. I will still buy though but will wait for physical version.
Re: Contra: Operation Galuga Gets Release Date, Free Demo Out Now
@NeonPizza good news my friend, I will try the PS5 demo later. Definitely a great game, would of preferred pixel art like the classics though, love the Nes. Snes, Megadrive, DS. It's strange some of the visuals look really effective, some look quite budget like you said.
Re: Contra: Operation Galuga Gets Release Date, Free Demo Out Now
@NeonPizza yes good point, thinking of buying steam deck soon. So hopefully it might come over to that. If not PS5 version, shame it's not getting a physical release.
Re: Contra: Operation Galuga Gets Release Date, Free Demo Out Now
Enjoyed the demo, but the lag, framerate needs to be sorted. No excuse for it really, is it an old build with no optimisation.. I don't know. Would of preferred pixel art as well, enjoyed the demo though besides the issues. A physical release would be great as well.
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This looks like it might be worth a look.
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I doubt there will much to be excited about.
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It's going to be amazing whatever it is, Nintendo always sprinkle there magic over whatever they produce.
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Both amazing games, may pick it up on Switch.
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Love Zero mission, Fusion, Samus returns, Dread. Super Metroid. All stunning 2D Metroids.
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The legacy arcade stuff yes!! A new Final fight, reboots of the Cps1, Cps2, would be amazing but done right.