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@Prizm Yeah I guess it probably does wear off. Years ago I played that free game, Guxt on PC and beat it. One of the more satisfying little game experiences I’ve had. Admittedly I haven’t been able to get that same level of satisfaction from other shmups (Last Resort was pretty close), but I like to think it’s just because that game was so pure, and I’m choosing the wrong games. I’ll get to some of the gems eventually! Hopefully it hasn’t just worn off for me... I think a really challenging, but fair shmup will always appeal to me.

(I need to get a big ol rotating stand for my TV, but, you know, priorities.)

Does Nintendo not release sales from other regions? I only ever seem to see Europe and Japan. Maybe I need to look on a different site? I want world wide stats... breaking it down after is fun too, but I wanna start with the whole number. (I assume it’s just never available.)

@Prizm I’m thinking about just setting up a monitor or small TV on its side, and having a lil shmup corner in my house. I don’t think too much effort would be required, and what is would be worth it for such a sweet genre.

EDIT: I just wanted to get you thinking about the possibilities. Sounds like you’re giving up too easily. Come back to us! You’re one of us! 😄

@thejuice027 Exactly. Never release a console that’s a dead on primary color. 🙂

So no ability to invert right analog stick or anything like that? I was excited for a moment, but looks like 8bitDo is the only one doing that. (Am I wrong??) SN30 Pro would be a good option, and I actually bought it, but I don’t love the stick placement... intact I bought it to play Luigi’s Mansion 3 (and other games with no inverting options), and I still don’t want to do it with that controller...

@JasmineDragon Yeah, that’s cool. While I don’t prefer it, I can see that. Could probably keep your interest longer after beating that sort of game the first time.

I guess it depends on the overall quality of the game vs its price, more so than how the levels are generated, to really decide on a games value or whatever. 👍

I will still be “surprised” by the inevitable hardware announcement. These rumors (and industry commentary) won’t stop that.

Of course Nintendo will eventually release improved hardware. Speculation on the Switch 2 or Pro may as well have begun before the Switch’s launch. We’re in the same boat now as then... just a lot more people saying “yep, it’s closer now than before.”

Don’t know if I’m getting my point across at all, but I just wanna say, fellow fans, you don’t have to roll your eyes and say “we knew this already” when Nintendo announces new hardware. Just enjoy it. On some level it will still be a surprise, even though people have been making easy predictions on this for years.

@JasmineDragon I respect your opinions, but I wouldn’t recommend procedurally generated levels, especially to new players. Maybe just me, but part of the fun of shmups is encountering a seemingly impossible level or enemy pattern, doing it a few times to learn it and feeling like a b***a** after sailing through unscathed.

Idk, maybe I’m just biased against that sort of thing. I think a human made level will always be more interesting than a what the game gives you.

@Hck What!? Weird? That can’t be right!? (Though I guess I could imagine reasons for it.)

This one completely slipped by me. Might have to grab it. (On the Switch... though the NES version might be cool too...)

With the huge install base for MK8D, I think a full sequel only makes sense when we get a true Switch console successor.

@mariomaster96 Whoah weird

Wow this is a bit of shock. I discovered him on YouTube 3 or so years back and enjoyed watching him compete. Sad... Rest in peace brother.

I’ll take me some Donkey Kong ‘94 please

Really considering this one... I bought the original on Wii in January 2019 right before the Wii shop closed, so... might just play that one and buy this one later if I loved it.

Does look better and more cared for than some 2.5D remakes.

@jump LOL I figured I’d guess wrong. Was in a hurry, just wanted throw out a supportive comment. (Here to edit my comment but I’ll just let this one cover it.)

Went back to look at the trailer and... I’ll give this a... maybe.... 😅

I’m in!

Love that the Switch is a classic arcade beast.

@JaxonH Ha, IKR? Do you know where to find the most recent, accurate, worldwide sales numbers? Probably Wikipedia and/or vgchartz or whatever that site is... 🤔

@Ambassador_Kong It’s because people are finally discovering all the great Wii U games lol 😂

I hope all my controllers (including a drum and fight stick) still work on the next console...

Why can’t we get worldwide sales reported? Why does Nintendo only release Japanese (and UK?) sales? Some sort of law in Japan forcing them to?

@Razer It surely deserves top ten more than a few of Nintendo’s own titles, that’s for sure.

@jcboyer515 Happy to help, but source for what? Link’s Awakening being pure magic? Lol (That would be me.)

EDIT: Oh you’re probably referring to how I said it won’t be outdoing Link’s Awakening. I thought that game had a bigger lead, but yeah, who knows. Could be close.

@HenHiro Wouldn’t be calling this “garbage,” but I too am glad it won’t be outdoing Link’s Awakening. That game is pure magic lol.

Also... I wonder if Pikmin 3 even has a chance at 3 mil... we still don’t know how it did here in the US, I think...

@Razer Any third party release to reach 10 mil (worldwide/lifetime) would be an amazing achievement. I would set my sights on that number as the ultimate goal.

@Northwind Yep, unpopular.

I can’t believe how blessed we are that the Switch is a arcade shooter beast! I’ve been basically a Nintendo-only guy for my whole life and this was, until the Switch, one of the drawbacks. So awesome to get to experience so many of these titles.

Getting back into Taiko no Tatsujin, cleared 91 of my 94 songs on Normal, 11 on hard, and 1 on extreme. If I can clear all 94, I might buy the last pack of Touhou songs I’m missing. (I think there’s one more...)

Still the occasional 3D World and Lucky’s Tale, plus some retro stuff.

I’m down for some Cotton!

EDIT: MORE Cotton, I mean... we already got one, and a sequel is coming as well... super cool! (And they even did a great job with the X68000 port which is actually a port, not emulated.)

Hilarious, but realistically, Marth, Roy, and one stage would be fine. And maybe a girl character too. (Don’t remember what character there are, don’t find the gameplay very satisfying, so only have like 2 hours on the game.)

@Drac_Mazoku Ha, love it, just made that reference recently. (Even though I don’t really know the source too well.)

@HamatoYoshi I would begrudgingly pay full price. 😉

@LEGEND_MARIOID I think I kind of expected something like that, thanks! (Maybe I’ll snag a copy someday.)

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@SPARKY358 Colors and Forces are good eh? Hmm, might try em someday, thanks 🤙

@Mr-Fuggles777 Yeah this is for if you’re a big fan and you plan on buying anyway. Now you can feel like you’re paying a reasonable price and not getting ripped off. Not so much a great deal or anything.

Can someone tell me what the best 3D Sonic game that I can play on a Nintendo console is? (Have all the consoles hooked up except that redheaded stepchild, the Wii U, so none on that console please lol.)

Always thought Sonic was a cool character, and played around a bit with the first couple games on Genesis, but not really a true fan.

Bought Secret Rings in the Wii Era... not fun. I need help so I don’t end up with another turd like that one lol.

You and I, dear author, had a similar experience. We both bought shiny new Wii consoles at or around launch, and we both bought the Wii version of Twilight Princess. We also both let the knowledge of a flipped world nag at us. The difference between us was that it only took me about 10 minutes (maybe 30) to realize I made a mistake that absolutely needed correcting. I had the GameCube version within the week, and what a relief it was. (That sweet, sweet camera control, and the harmony of non-flipped art assets... bliss.)

I don’t hold your mistake against you. I was probably older and more able to make those hard choices. That fact that you’ve taken the manly route to acknowledge your sin (ha) in this piece, this many years later, clearly shows your regret and pain, and I strongly empathize.

Here’s hoping we all get to play the correct version again soon on Switch... and that the wounds of the past may heal. 😊

@tonyp1987 Not. A bad. Ideeeaaa... 🤔 Thanks

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@Prizm Are you me? Ha, I just agree with pretty all of that. Don’t know much about it, and honestly just haven’t been thinking about these types of games, but yes, I guess I have been meaning to play Earthbound on my SNES classic, and I’m sure Chrono Trigger is great too though I don’t really have plans to play it. Perhaps Mana though, especially the more action oriented games, but maybe this remaster as well.

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@Daniel36 Whoops, missed your comment. Thank you, that does help me imagine how the game works a little bit better. And an odd charm is exactly why I may give it a shot. Just something so completely different than my usual platformers, action, and arcade games... could be a nice breath of vaguely nostalgic fresh air... while being a totally new experience.

@Burning_Spear I wouldn’t have been surprised. Very Nintendo lol

@tonyp1987 Would be amazing if Switch cards worked on the next gen system...

And man, that box art, and in-game art in general... I don’t even like JRPGs, but I’m really wanting to want this now! (Maybe I’ll try it. To be fair I‘ve never really given a turn based rpg a fair shake... this one seems relatively accessible, but man I just don’t care about all the stats and crap... ugh, maybe I’ll learn to like it.)

@Wavey84
@Slowdive Same. I thought the animations looked pretty nice. Or nice enough for what it is anyway. (I generally prefer the original pixel art in these remakes though... however in this case I actually like what they’ve done well enough to enjoy both versions.)

I almost hope you can’t do original graphics just because this is one of four games I bought for the Wii just before it’s shop closed heh. I want a reason to play that on my Wii! Lol

EDIT: Oh wait, I didn’t read the last bit! You have to buy physical to get the original version... hmm, wonder if it’s widescreen or anything... probably not. Not sure if I should go physical or not now... 😋

Wow, not too many comments. Just dropping by to say this whole project is so fascinating and amazing to me. Love this type of thing, and these colorful 90s arcade games really hit the spot for me. Will be playing.

(Now please oh please someone re-release The Three Wonders!!)

Idk, I came across some funny content on that account. Shame...

Well there are some caveats to damper excitement if you let em, but I for one am hyped for this!

A relatively major industry player making a legitimate shmup in 2021? In the words of bithead1000; I’M IN!!

@Slowdive No I agree, looks really good for what it’s running on, but... that sweet juicy 60fps... and glistening high res mud... idk, hoping the rumors are true about the new Switch having noticeably better performance/graphics.

I’d really like to try this, also been interested in mudrunner for a long time but... these are the types of realistic games I really want to see at their best. Unless they’re going to look better on the “Switch Pro,” I’ll probably just have to pass. (Unless I get em for like 80+ percent off...)

@Friendly Well, only once to be fair. 😉

@Jokerwolf We are having two different conversations, but it’s OK, I know what you’re saying.

No demo is there? Interested.

@Jokerwolf You’ll change your tune if you ever work hard for years to design an original hit product. Of course most of us will not experience that, so it’s easy to judge those who try to protect their IPs.

Edit: I’m not even saying this is the worst case of stealing someone’s IP, but I WILL say it seems a little dirty given how they were in business with Nintendo. Legal or not, it feels like a slap in the face. But... I don’t actually care that much. It’s China, so of course... 😒

@TheLightSpirit I hear hear you, and trust me, that kind of behavior is strange and... just gross to me. But I think this can be applied to gamers in general, not so much “the smash community.” In my experience the smash players are more chill and accepting than any other game community. I mean try playing StarCraft, one of my favorite games, and you’ll get like way more elitist than in a smash local.

Idk, you’re ok with your opinion, I can’t invalidate it or anything, I’m just a bit bewildered over the recent bandwagon effort to smear the smash scene. What’s being said doesn’t quite match up to what I’ve seen over the last 20 years. But I don’t pay attention to Ultimate, and I recently saw a YouTube doc about some of the creepy actors in that seen that I didn’t know about... so there’s that... but I mean there millions of people that play smash so... idk, hard to generalize.

K this was written quickly, but basically... I’ll accept what you have to say. Have a good day!

Thanks for bringing this up. This needs addressing. People need to either all conform to the original standard (to please me), or make remapping a lot more... doable.

(Though Nintendo probably is benefiting from the confusion, as it’s fans have nowhere else to go lol.)

Edit: As others have mentioned, Sony just needs to fix their system and we can have harmony. Xbox... well, there’s no hope for them. 😅 (sadly)