It was a pretty fun kids' movie. I enjoyed the references, loved the soundtrack and delighted that they had an entire section of the movie dedicated to Mario Bros 2, mainly the villains. Fox didn't feel shoehorned at all. My only critic, which has been mentioned by others many times before, is that the plot advanced too quickly, no room to take a breather and let it sink in
If only this game was successful we could have had a whole series of it. Who wouldn't want to play Yoshi's Quantum Entanglement for the Switch?
I usually like covers displaying a bunch of colorful characters but I think US and Japan convey the gameplay better, and Japan's ended up with a much better composition this time
Yeah, I'm not getting Palworld and Pickmos' ripoff designs from this one. It's much more Nexomon, Coromon and Temtem vibes, which Nintendo seems completely fine with
@Ooyah according to the https://www.digitalemelas.com timeline, 10 happens right after 2 and just before 4 (Celceta) so it's actually Adol's first adventure after his introduction in 1+2
I like how they copied Palworld and got their own version of elemental Totoro with a minigun. Also shoutout for remembering older brands like the bipedal grasshopper with a red scarf that turns into a motorcycle that looks uncannily like Kamen Rider
@Tyranexx I think re-releasing crossovers from different big names in the industry is often difficult but I'd love to see it too. Professor Layton Vs Phoenix Wright is easily on my personal Top 5 3DS games
The monetization is what is keeping me from even trying it. I hate the idea that the cool customization options are all locked behind a battle pass I have to pay and then force myself to play so that my money "pays off"
@roy130390 I miss Pokemon Battle Revolution character customization so much. I would cycle through all 6 possible characters every time I got cool new gear
@Yosher I was going to say the same thing. Maybe their April Fools joke was a bit too grandiose to hire a full body of actors and setting/CG designers for a single day skit but if they keep doubling down on gen AI, particularly (God forbid) in their games, I won't be supporting their comeback to western shores
Personally I always thought the "robot limbs" were stylistic choices as not to delve too deep into whether anthropomorphic animals have human-like feet or animal-like paws/claws. Give them all a pair of metal boots and call it a day
Edit: Personally, the mid stage evolution of every starter looks like the awkward teenage years but I still think Ivysaur, Charmeleon, Wartotle and a handful of others look cool. Now, how come only Prinplup didn't get any votes?
I wonder how will they handle the mainline games' gimmicks. Will you be able use mega evolution (a given by the marketing pictures), Z moves, gigantamax and terastal in the same fight? Will there be seasonal rules for which gimmicks are usable? There is a lot of potential in here
As long as the physical game is in the cart instead of a gkc I can understand the decision. There is no reason to offload the physical prices on the digital consumer since the latter cost times less to "produce"
@squiddu-real I think* it's been advertised like that when it was released. Boost mode supposedly turns your handheld mode in TV mode despite still being used in handheld. It should turn off touchscreen and other handheld-only functions. *I could be misremembering, though
@N00BiSH last time I checked they killed support for the first game that made them popular and then released Angry Birds 2 which is the same game except it's riddled microtransactions, energy currencies, season passes, pop-up ads and timed events
@KayFiOS I wish they reported on Kirby Air Riders events too, I've been missing them ever since the christmas one as I don't get in the game as often anymore
Good Arceus, it doesn't even contain the base game... It's a literal plastic box with a piece of paper so you can buy the very same product available on the eshop...
It can't be that Nintendo is so clueless about physical gamers wanting the actual game and not an empty box to stuff in our shelves
I've always loved her acting as the princess of the Wilds. That said, I don't mind if different Zeldas have different voice actors, or maybe she has a good range to make different voices. I couldn't imagine this one working for Skyward Sword or OoT Zelda
This one was hard. I like the dynamism of NA cover but I enjoy the stock art for the other charactes in EU/JP.
It's always a treat to have Nintendo characters drawn in the style of Gen Kobayashi
As a successful game from an indie developer it's easy to see how such delay (if not outright scam) might have missed momentum and caused undue and considerable financial loss. I wish the dev the best and if the physical version ever materializes I will be double dipping in support of their decision
I wasn't going to pick this up from the get go but once more the Demo sold me. While I very much enjoyed MHS2 being more of the same, it's a welcome breath of fresh air the changes they did with this one
That was probably the whole point with the Dexit in SwSh. No, I don't think they should retire any old pokemon forever, but they should limit our options of 'mons at least in early game.
I've been reminiscing what made the early games special to me and one thing I miss a lot is the lack of options. Pokemon Red/Blue pitches you against Brock when all the pokemon you could possibly have only know normal, flying and poison attacks. I came back to the series with XY and ever since I've felt like you're given more pokes than slots in your team. Before the first gym leader you can have fairy, electric and psychic type, maybe even fighting and ground type to make sure you're never out of cover ups. I'd like to feel helpless like I felt pitching Metapod against Brock's Onyx again
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Re: Video: Here's How 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Looks & Runs On Switch 2
I want to be so mad at that subheader pun but I can't
Re: Review: Monster Crown: Sin Eater (Switch) - A Satisfyingly Deep And Open-Ended Pokémon-Like
Wow, this might be the game that makes me give the "pokemon-like" games a try
Re: Completed Legends: Z-A's Pokédexes? There's A Shiny Prize Waiting For You In Pokémon HOME
Would have loved a Volcanion back in XY/ORAS. If I remember correctly it was the only 'mon missing from completing the dex
Re: Miyamoto Thanks Fans For Watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
It was a pretty fun kids' movie. I enjoyed the references, loved the soundtrack and delighted that they had an entire section of the movie dedicated to Mario Bros 2, mainly the villains. Fox didn't feel shoehorned at all. My only critic, which has been mentioned by others many times before, is that the plot advanced too quickly, no room to take a breather and let it sink in
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Yoshi's Universal Gravitation (GBA)
If only this game was successful we could have had a whole series of it. Who wouldn't want to play Yoshi's Quantum Entanglement for the Switch?
I usually like covers displaying a bunch of colorful characters but I think US and Japan convey the gameplay better, and Japan's ended up with a much better composition this time
Re: We're Sure Nintendo Will Have No Issues At All With This New PC Creature Battler
Yeah, I'm not getting Palworld and Pickmos' ripoff designs from this one. It's much more Nexomon, Coromon and Temtem vibes, which Nintendo seems completely fine with
Re: Review: Ys Memoire: Revelations In Celceta (Switch) - A Simple Yet Fun Adventure
@Ooyah according to the https://www.digitalemelas.com timeline, 10 happens right after 2 and just before 4 (Celceta) so it's actually Adol's first adventure after his introduction in 1+2
Re: Pokémon & Zelda Rip-Off 'Pickmos' Removed From Steam As Publisher Intervenes
I like how they copied Palworld and got their own version of elemental Totoro with a minigun. Also shoutout for remembering older brands like the bipedal grasshopper with a red scarf that turns into a motorcycle that looks uncannily like Kamen Rider
Re: Pokémon & Zelda Rip-Off 'Pickmos' Removed From Steam As Publisher Intervenes
Here's to hoping we don't get flooded with these completely unique and original games
Re: Talking Point: What Would You Want From A New Star Fox Game?
Absolutely anything at this point, even a WiiU port. As long as flying airwings is the main focus
Re: Vampire Crawlers Switch 2 Listing Pops Up On eShop
Getting this day 1. The demo had me in the opening minute
Re: PSA: Xenoblade Chronicles X Now Available Physically For Switch 2
Currently having a blast with this game. Can't recommend it enough for Xenoblade fans or overworld exploration and RPG fans
Re: Jock Blaney, The Voice Of Star Fox 64's Wolf & Bill Grey, Has Died
Thoughts go to family and friends. Amazing memories of his work. Rest in peace Mr Blaney.
Re: "We Did So Many Retakes" - The Tomodachi Life Team Was Determined To Make Farts Sound Just Right
I'm so glad this game exists
Re: New Professor Layton Trailer Is Our Best Look Yet At The Upcoming Adventure
@Tyranexx I think re-releasing crossovers from different big names in the industry is often difficult but I'd love to see it too. Professor Layton Vs Phoenix Wright is easily on my personal Top 5 3DS games
Re: Review: Pokémon Champions (Switch) – The Most Accessible & Flawed Competitive Pokémon Has Ever Been
The monetization is what is keeping me from even trying it. I hate the idea that the cool customization options are all locked behind a battle pass I have to pay and then force myself to play so that my money "pays off"
Re: Fear Not, Pokémon Champions' Naff Switch 2 TV Resolution Is Fixable
Which means the proper scaling IS programmed into the game which in turn means it shouldn't be a hard fix. That's good to know
Re: "Feels Like A Fleshed Out Beta" - Fans Are Unhappy With Pokémon Champions At Launch
@roy130390 I miss Pokemon Battle Revolution character customization so much. I would cycle through all 6 possible characters every time I got cool new gear
Re: Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
https://youtu.be/EGDR4AOIp3g
Tears of the Kingdom final battle spoilers above
Re: Switch F2P 'The New Denpa Men' Is Getting A Switch 2 Version Next Week
But what about translation? Did do they translation again?
Re: ICYMI: Donkey Kong Bananza's Newest DLC Event Is Now Available
I think it might be in poor taste to set up a statue of the ghost of Cranky's deceased wife next to where he lives
Re: Round Up: It's April Fools' Day, Here Are The Best Gaming Gags We've Seen (2026)
Capcom keep killing it with great ideas inside and outside games, though
Re: Round Up: It's April Fools' Day, Here Are The Best Gaming Gags We've Seen (2026)
@Yosher I was going to say the same thing. Maybe their April Fools joke was a bit too grandiose to hire a full body of actors and setting/CG designers for a single day skit but if they keep doubling down on gen AI, particularly (God forbid) in their games, I won't be supporting their comeback to western shores
Re: "I'm On A Mission" - Miyamoto Wants To Include Pikmin In Any Kind Of Nintendo Product He Can
Eh, it's harmless fun. Just how in the NES days we'd have tennis referee Mario, demolition crew Mario, Tetris with- wait for it- Mario or Yoshi
Re: There's A New Zelda Art Book Coming Out, And It Looks Awesome
Definitely getting this for my collection. Thanks for the heads up
Re: Random: Miyamoto Thought The Star Fox 'Amputation' Theory Was Nuts
Personally I always thought the "robot limbs" were stylistic choices as not to delve too deep into whether anthropomorphic animals have human-like feet or animal-like paws/claws. Give them all a pair of metal boots and call it a day
Re: Feature: No Love For Simisage? - The 47 Pokémon That Didn't Get A Single Vote In Our Polls
What have they done to my boy Venipede??
Edit: Personally, the mid stage evolution of every starter looks like the awkward teenage years but I still think Ivysaur, Charmeleon, Wartotle and a handful of others look cool. Now, how come only Prinplup didn't get any votes?
Re: Pokémon VGC Competitions Officially Transition To Pokémon Champions
I wonder how will they handle the mainline games' gimmicks. Will you be able use mega evolution (a given by the marketing pictures), Z moves, gigantamax and terastal in the same fight? Will there be seasonal rules for which gimmicks are usable? There is a lot of potential in here
Re: Nintendo To Change Pricing For Digital & Physical Switch 2 Exclusives, Starting With Yoshi
As long as the physical game is in the cart instead of a gkc I can understand the decision. There is no reason to offload the physical prices on the digital consumer since the latter cost times less to "produce"
Re: Surprise! Tomodachi Life 'Welcome Version' Demo Is Live Now On The Switch eShop
@squiddu-real I think* it's been advertised like that when it was released. Boost mode supposedly turns your handheld mode in TV mode despite still being used in handheld. It should turn off touchscreen and other handheld-only functions.
*I could be misremembering, though
Re: Disgaea Devs Dig Into Spooky Farm Sim Trend This Fall With 'Village In The Shade'
Art style very similar to Yomawari, down to the presentation of the spooky twist. Very nice
Re: "New Players Won't Feel Alone" - Square Enix Partners With Google For AI-Powered Dragon Quest Companion
It's been a while since SE last mentioned in what tech scam they were dumping the money they make from FFXIV. So there it was
Re: Angry Birds Arrive At Two Point Museum In New Spring Seasonal Update
@NatiaAdamo you're right. I never went back to check on Angry Birds. I didn't see what happened after SEGA bought them
Re: Angry Birds Arrive At Two Point Museum In New Spring Seasonal Update
@N00BiSH last time I checked they killed support for the first game that made them popular and then released Angry Birds 2 which is the same game except it's riddled microtransactions, energy currencies, season passes, pop-up ads and timed events
Re: PSA: Switch 2's "GameChat Welcome Offer" Ends This Month, Try It Out For Free While You Still Can
I haven't used it yet but I'm also subscribed to NSO so I suppose it changes nothing for me? I want to give it a try later down the line
Re: Vampire Survivors' Crazy Dungeon Crawler Spin-Off Launches Next Month
Played the demo and yeah, I'm ready to have all my free time sucked away from me
Re: Splatoon 3's Spring Splatfest Returns Next Month
@KayFiOS I wish they reported on Kirby Air Riders events too, I've been missing them ever since the christmas one as I don't get in the game as often anymore
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Just Teased Some Tiny Creatures You Might Not Have Expected To See
But, but... also the monkey from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island..?
Re: Random: New Pokémon Collab Is For Anyone Who Hoped 'Minccino' Was A Type Of Coffee
Minccino regional variant and its evolution Cappuccino
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 22.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@EarthboundBenjy I understood it as in TV mode definition and FPS
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC Is Getting A Code-In-A-Box Release
Good Arceus, it doesn't even contain the base game... It's a literal plastic box with a piece of paper so you can buy the very same product available on the eshop...
It can't be that Nintendo is so clueless about physical gamers wanting the actual game and not an empty box to stuff in our shelves
Re: "We Can All Exist At The Same Time" - Zelda Voice Actor Rejects The Need To Pass The Torch
I've always loved her acting as the princess of the Wilds. That said, I don't mind if different Zeldas have different voice actors, or maybe she has a good range to make different voices. I couldn't imagine this one working for Skyward Sword or OoT Zelda
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Hoops 3 On 3
This one was hard. I like the dynamism of NA cover but I enjoy the stock art for the other charactes in EU/JP.
It's always a treat to have Nintendo characters drawn in the style of Gen Kobayashi
Re: The Next Harvest Moon Game, 'Echoes Of Teradea', Has Been Announced For Switch 1 & 2
This art style resonates with me
Re: Chained Echoes Dev Is Filing A Lawsuit Against Physical Distributor
As a successful game from an indie developer it's easy to see how such delay (if not outright scam) might have missed momentum and caused undue and considerable financial loss. I wish the dev the best and if the physical version ever materializes I will be double dipping in support of their decision
Re: Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Estimated File Size And Price Seemingly Revealed
Here's hoping it will be all in the cart
Re: Review: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Switch 2) - Another Excellent Monstie Collecting Spin-Off
I wasn't going to pick this up from the get go but once more the Demo sold me. While I very much enjoyed MHS2 being more of the same, it's a welcome breath of fresh air the changes they did with this one
Re: First Impressions: 'Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection' Fine-Tunes Some DS Capcom Classics
@SwitchVogel I think so too! I just wanted to poke fun at the woes of waiting for a Legends Collection or even, dare I say, a Legends 3 someday
Re: Talking Point: After 30 Years, Is It Time To Reset The Pokédex?
That was probably the whole point with the Dexit in SwSh.
No, I don't think they should retire any old pokemon forever, but they should limit our options of 'mons at least in early game.
I've been reminiscing what made the early games special to me and one thing I miss a lot is the lack of options. Pokemon Red/Blue pitches you against Brock when all the pokemon you could possibly have only know normal, flying and poison attacks. I came back to the series with XY and ever since I've felt like you're given more pokes than slots in your team. Before the first gym leader you can have fairy, electric and psychic type, maybe even fighting and ground type to make sure you're never out of cover ups. I'd like to feel helpless like I felt pitching Metapod against Brock's Onyx again
Re: First Impressions: 'Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection' Fine-Tunes Some DS Capcom Classics
I had already convinced myself to get this but it's good to hear it's a hit.
Although Ive got to say the "Now that all but that last one have received successful Legacy Collections..." line hurts us Legends fans