@-wc- We've all seen how video game genres means less and less each year as the lines get blurrier, but the minimalist definition that separates roguelikes and roguelites is that roguelikes (as in the original Rogue) death means starting from zero, while roguelites are usually more forgiving with some sort of progression between deaths.
Annapurna has published more than a handful of gems from smaller studios the past few years. I had come to associate their brand as a seal of trust that "this indie game is sure to be great". This definitely hurts that image I had. I hope the people who resigned get to keep working with what they love to do
Being a Nintendo kid, Sonic Advance 1 was the first Sonic game I owned. I don't know if it's nostalgia or something else but, while I didn't enjoy the Genesis/Master System games at my friend's as much, I found Advance really fun. Never got around playing 2 through 4 but I'd jump at a chance to have a proper "Sonic Advance collection"
Sakurai summarized in a very clear and concise way what I've been living with the past few years in my gaming life. That's it. There is nothing else for me to add
I trust them to strike a good balance between realism and cartoony. I enjoyed Yooka Layle for what it was. I'm not looking to pick the remaster on launch as I've only played the original very recently, but I'd be lying if I said I'm not interested in the wrinkle ironing they did, especially the labyrinthine overworld between levels
@Pastellioli That's just my 2 cents but I don't think Omni really wanted to buy these games for whatever price. It sounded like he was just joking, referencing those bargain seekers that try to underprice nice things, usually from older people selling electronics they don't understand their value. Since Reggie playfully responded, the other people got into the thread and escalated the joke
I don't mean this as an insult but I think the target demographic for this movie are young children who couldn't be happier to see their favorite video game become a movie
Wario Land 4 was my first and most beloved GBA game. I greatly enjoyed Shake It/Shake Dimension and have been sorely missing more Wario shenanigans. I will definitely play this down the road
Lovely key arts. I love those classic designs. Currently playing through DQ7 and, while I was happy for Martial Artist and Mage, I was kinda bummed Sage looks nothing like these
The hero loses his arm during the opening apocalypse but gains a magical replacement? I'm not implying they copied anyone because I don't think they did but it sure is a funny coincidence
Okay, I admit I wasn't paying attention until I watched this trailer. It looks drop dead gorgeous and the gameplay looks fun! Might finally be my first Trails game!
Cue in the people with their Prof Oak, Mr Saturn, Peter Griffin and just a blank slate with a single dot in the middle
Jk. I love the whole Mii thing and I hope Nintendo keep bringing new ideas to keep them around
I'm anticipating this one a lot since I enjoyed the first one so much. With that said, the delay doesn't bother me at all. I'd rather not play an undercooked game at launch, and I will be busy with Echoes of Wisdom anyways
I support shutting down rumors before they spread. There is no point in building hype over something no one could verify because it wasn't real in the first place
Looks like an interesting precision jumping platformer. If it's lenient on mistakes and retries, I might give it a go. Love the dark aura around the story
It sounds pretty average but these are the kind of cons that don't bother me too much. I think the team might have tried a new "roguelite" approach that worked kinda well with Silent Hope. Might give it a try if I find it at a discount.
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Re: Late 3DS Tactical RPG 'Fragrant Story' Lands On Switch With 'Papaya's Path' DLC
I was thinking about this game just last week. I missed it on the 3ds but will probably pick it up now
Re: Poll: With 'Switch 2' Rumours Swirling, Will There Be A September Direct This Year?
I could be wrong but I don't think they will announce a 2025 console release before the 2024 holiday sales
They might go with a bang like TP and WW remaster for this year, then the early yearly direct for Switch 2
Re: Review: Elsie (Switch) - A Stunningly Presented Mega Man X-Esque Roguelite
I will definitely pick this one down the line!
@-wc- We've all seen how video game genres means less and less each year as the lines get blurrier, but the minimalist definition that separates roguelikes and roguelites is that roguelikes (as in the original Rogue) death means starting from zero, while roguelites are usually more forgiving with some sort of progression between deaths.
Re: All Annapurna Interactive Staff Resign Following Failed Spin-Off Negotiations
Annapurna has published more than a handful of gems from smaller studios the past few years. I had come to associate their brand as a seal of trust that "this indie game is sure to be great". This definitely hurts that image I had.
I hope the people who resigned get to keep working with what they love to do
Re: Harvest Moon: The Winds Of Anthos Plants 'Great Outdoors' DLC Next Month
Happy for the people who bought the season pass
Re: Random: Smash Bros. Meets Battle Royale In This Upcoming Playable PC Prototype
I like this kind of open approach even if it feels weird in the entertainment industry. I hope they get to make the game they want to make
Re: Feature: "There Was More We Wanted To Say" - One Of 2023's Best Games Gets 'The Pristine Cut' On Switch
I had it on my steam wishlist for a while now. Might just take this chance and buy it on the Switch
Re: Sonic Team Would "Love" To Remaster The Advance Series, Says Takashi Iizuka
@DripDropCop146 there is a fairly big chance I'm biased because I didn't get to play the first games enough as a kid. Your reply is entirely accurate
Re: Sonic Team Would "Love" To Remaster The Advance Series, Says Takashi Iizuka
Being a Nintendo kid, Sonic Advance 1 was the first Sonic game I owned. I don't know if it's nostalgia or something else but, while I didn't enjoy the Genesis/Master System games at my friend's as much, I found Advance really fun. Never got around playing 2 through 4 but I'd jump at a chance to have a proper "Sonic Advance collection"
Re: Random: "The Time Players Spend In A Game Is A Cost" - Sakurai Talks Long Runtimes
Sakurai summarized in a very clear and concise way what I've been living with the past few years in my gaming life.
That's it. There is nothing else for me to add
Re: Random: It Looks Like Castlevania: Dawn Of Sorrow's 'Julius Mode' Is Even Harder On Switch
I wonder if it was intentional or not. If it was, then, why?
It's interesting people documented it so fast
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Art Team Highlight Laylee's New Fluffiness In Remaster
@CartoonDan the hardest level in the game is finding where the heck they hid the last level
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Art Team Highlight Laylee's New Fluffiness In Remaster
I trust them to strike a good balance between realism and cartoony. I enjoyed Yooka Layle for what it was.
I'm not looking to pick the remaster on launch as I've only played the original very recently, but I'd be lying if I said I'm not interested in the wrinkle ironing they did, especially the labyrinthine overworld between levels
Re: Toree Saturn Scores A New Trailer Ahead Of This Year's Switch Release
Looks like an old 3D Sonic game with fluid, modern controls
Re: Random: Fans Are Begging Nintendo's Ex President To Sell His N64 Collection
@Pastellioli That's just my 2 cents but I don't think Omni really wanted to buy these games for whatever price. It sounded like he was just joking, referencing those bargain seekers that try to underprice nice things, usually from older people selling electronics they don't understand their value.
Since Reggie playfully responded, the other people got into the thread and escalated the joke
Re: Random: Fans Are Begging Nintendo's Ex President To Sell His N64 Collection
Where I come from you don't ask a person to sell their video game collection. That's like your firstborn!
(jk you guys)
Re: Random: Game Dev Builds Baffling Contraptions To Solve Zelda: TOTK Addison Puzzles
Amazing! Ridiculous, yes, but amazing!
The Rito was my favorite. Thanks for sharing
Re: Fantasian Neo Dimension Will Let You Listen To Final Fantasy Music In Combat
There are more than a handful of gems in that legacy. Hoping my favorites are included
Re: First Minecraft Movie Trailer Features Creepers, Piglins And Jack Black's Steve
I don't mean this as an insult but I think the target demographic for this movie are young children who couldn't be happier to see their favorite video game become a movie
Re: Review: Pizza Tower (Switch) - An Ingenious Platformer That Beats Wario At His Own Game
Wario Land 4 was my first and most beloved GBA game. I greatly enjoyed Shake It/Shake Dimension and have been sorely missing more Wario shenanigans.
I will definitely play this down the road
Re: Square Enix Reveals New Character Art For Every Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Job Class
Lovely key arts. I love those classic designs.
Currently playing through DQ7 and, while I was happy for Martial Artist and Mage, I was kinda bummed Sage looks nothing like these
Re: Miles Edgeworth Gets Suspicious In Among Us Crossover
@Bass_X0 that's the slowest kill sequence an imposter can get by staying in character to avoid suspicion
Re: Random: Former Nintendo Boss Reggie Fils-Aimé Rediscovers His N64 Collection
I always knew Reggie was gold. You can tell by his impecable taste for N64 games.
(I'd hazard a guess that upside down yellow cartridge must be DK64, another solid choice)
Re: PlayStation Dating RPG 'Eternights' Is Coming To Switch
The hero loses his arm during the opening apocalypse but gains a magical replacement?
I'm not implying they copied anyone because I don't think they did but it sure is a funny coincidence
Re: Tactical RPG 'Demonschool' Has Been Delayed Yet Again
More power to the devs for taking this stance! We will be eagerly awaiting for it next year
Re: Zelda: TOTK 'Master Works' Art Book Looks Stunning In New Introductory Video
Good job making me tear up with the soundtrack and story recap.
But back to the book, yeah, I will need that one too
Re: The Legend Of Heroes: Trails In The Sky Remake Is Real, And It Looks Amazing
Okay, I admit I wasn't paying attention until I watched this trailer. It looks drop dead gorgeous and the gameplay looks fun! Might finally be my first Trails game!
Re: Patrick Stars In New Open-World SpongeBob Game, Getting Goofy On Switch This October
I'm truly intrigued by this one. If gameplay is as fun as it looked I might give it a try
Re: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Promises A "Bold New Direction" For Franchise
I'm a big fan of all things Rune Factory but, yeah, after 5 I'm a little wary about performance. Hopefully it plays well
Re: 'Castlevania Dominus Collection' Brings Three DS Classics To Switch Today
Order of Ecclesia alone has me sold. No questions asked.
I wonder how they will emulate Dawn of Sorrow's stylus gameplay, though
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Movie Trailer Finally Reveals Keanu Reeves' Shadow
@Olliemar28 Personally, I think he did great and I'm glad to have him for more Eggman shenanigans
Re: Soapbox: The Trauma Of Giygas & Growing Up In EarthBound
One of my favorite games of all time.
Thanks, I needed to read and be reminded of some truths contained in here.
Re: Hands On: Epic Mickey: Rebrushed - A Fresh Coat Of Paint For A Once-Flawed Platformer
@Bunkerneath Mickey is a nickname and nicknames are for friends.
Jokes aside, his middle name is, in fact, Theodore. It seems they only got the last name wrong
Re: Nintendo Museum Tickets Will Feature Your Mii
Cue in the people with their Prof Oak, Mr Saturn, Peter Griffin and just a blank slate with a single dot in the middle
Jk. I love the whole Mii thing and I hope Nintendo keep bringing new ideas to keep them around
Re: New Sonic X Shadow Generations Trailer Showcases Shadow's Doom Powers
Wait, is Shadow a squid now? An inkling?
Re: Review: Mika And The Witch's Mountain (Switch) - A Cute Ghibli-Inspired Tale That Doesn't Deliver
Ive backed this one on KS so I'm going to give it a go anyways. Too bad to hear the execution didn't live up to the premise
Re: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Has Been Delayed Again
I'm anticipating this one a lot since I enjoyed the first one so much. With that said, the delay doesn't bother me at all. I'd rather not play an undercooked game at launch, and I will be busy with Echoes of Wisdom anyways
Re: No, Hollow Knight: Silksong Won't Be At Gamescom Opening Night Live
I support shutting down rumors before they spread. There is no point in building hype over something no one could verify because it wasn't real in the first place
Re: Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Is Getting A Free Multipart Demo
Definitely giving it a try! Thanks for the heads up
Re: 36 Longest Switch Games Worth Playing To The End
I own ~60% that list. It might explain why my backlog isn't getting any smaller
Re: 'Telebbit' Is A Mind-Bending 2D Platformer Based On Teleportation
Looks like an interesting precision jumping platformer. If it's lenient on mistakes and retries, I might give it a go. Love the dark aura around the story
Re: Review: Elrentaros Wanderings (Switch) - Hints Of Rune Factory's Charm, But Such A Drudge
It sounds pretty average but these are the kind of cons that don't bother me too much. I think the team might have tried a new "roguelite" approach that worked kinda well with Silent Hope. Might give it a try if I find it at a discount.
Re: Feature: The Company You Can Pay To X-Ray Unopened Pokémon Card Packs Speaks Out
@TheBoilerman @SteveDaSteve the lead sleeves will even fix the weight "problem"!
Re: Feature: The Company You Can Pay To X-Ray Unopened Pokémon Card Packs Speaks Out
The dystopian future we didn't expect: TCG companies having to add a layer of radiopaque material to their booster packs.
Re: Random: Is This The Harshest Mario Kart 8 Has Ever Been?
In my experience, MK8 is always like that. I get hit by one blue shell and one lightning at minimum, per race, when in single player
Re: Review: Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid (Switch) - A Pleasant Vacation, If You're Patient
Sad to hear about the 3D models. Some of the pictures look so good it appears to be a 2D drawing
Re: 'Sunsoft Is Back' Collection Brings Three Famicom Classics To Switch
Hey, these look nice!
From the few clips, Madoola kind of looks like Zelda 2 but with smoother gameplay
Re: Nintendo Releases Adorable Summer-Themed Mario Artwork
@Hemibear might be the reason why they covered up Luigi's
Re: Random: Sakurai Breaks Down The Differences Between Famicom And NES Music
I love vgmusic. I will definitely give it a watch when I can
Re: Random: New Zelda: OOT Speedrunning Route Requires A Wii U GamePad And A Rubber Band
Some glitch runs are funny, others not so much, but the creativity alone to pull this off is amazing