I feel like it's too soon for 3DS remasters/remakes, etc. I really enjoyed Luigi's Mansion on the 3DS, but I don't feel the need to double dip on something from previous gen.
Course, if you don't already have it, then go for it. It's a chill game that's good for when you just wanna play, but not over extended yourself. Fun game.
Glad to finally get an update on the HD-2D remake of the Seeds of Salvation. This is one of my favorite RPGs ever and I was so hyped when it was announced. It's like they announced the game and then we've heard absolutely nothing since. Glad the project isn't dead.
...yeah this is a non issue for me. Not gonna miss out on a great game cos lower fps. I don't understand people's infatuation with that anyways. As long as things run smooth and I can tell character models just fine, what I care about is the gameplay more than anything else. TTYD is a bonafide classic and one of the best RPGs of all time, so I'm not gonna bounce out over something so superfluous.
@JohnnyMind I'm glad I could draw attention to Banner of the Maid, cos it's legit my new favorite indie SRPG of all time now.
It's way higher quality than the vast majority of indie RPGs or SRPGs, cos I end up shelving most of them for being too low of quality. The Fire Emblem series and Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor series have both set the bar for what I want in SRPGs. I was looking around online and Banner of the Maid may as well have been a critical flop, meaning the game wasn't the success it deserved, but it's high quality gave it a nice cult following and I was reading some really high praises on it. Since I see you're still playing Engage and Advance Wars, this game will absolutely be up your alley. It's a hidden gem that I seriously can't sing enough high praises for.
Holy moly, what a ludicrously fun game! An indie SRPG based in the French revolution. Definitely Fire Emblem influenced in all the best possible ways. I think I may have found my new favorite indie of all time, I'm actually getting mad that I have to go to work, cos I'd rather stay home and play Banner of the Maid!
@Sourcecode A hearty congratulations to you guys as well! Took the woman out on a date and managed to refrain from playing any games today lol. She's the best. Hope you and your wife have an amazing 14th anniversary and wish for many more to come for you 2.
I remembered people saying they wanted to pick up God Wars the Complete Legend on sale before it delisted in the previous Nintendo Life thread, but that's been a couple of months ago. I saved the date, cos SRPGs (and traditional JRPGs) are my favorite kind of games to play. I was genuinely hoping I would help remind some people who wanted it before it delisted get it before it was too late. Made my day to know I actually helped someone!
This game is being delisted August 30th from eShop and is on sale for 90% off right now. I definitely recommend it as a pick up if you like SRPGs. It's similar to Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem with elements of Japanese god mythology and comic book esque scenes. It's fun and tactical, so get it before its gone.
Immortals Fenyx Rising is one of the 2 games I'm tackling on my backlog right now and I've gotta say, the game is fricken fantastic. Love all the knee slapping humor and occasional innuendo. Zeus has no filter and I love it. The exploration, gameplay, combat, and puzzles are all quite enjoyable, very easy to immerse yourself and lose track of time in this game. I'm quite sad the 2nd game got cancelled, cos this feels like the action adventure and puzzle vibe I was searching for...
My GOTY is Fire Emblem Engage, (obviously, but I absolutely adore the game.) but I have high doubts anything is going to snag the official GOTY from Tears of the Kingdom. It's unavoidable, I can't go anywhere without it being brought up. It's a great game deserving of it's praises, so don't misunderstand me, but I'm honestly getting sick of hearing about it.
I've noticed the influx of cheap, obvious rip off games of late and it's tedious to have to scroll through all the crap to find the established IPs or even the indie games that actually try and are good. It's giving a bad name to indies, I mean games like Sea of Stars still looks promising and I did enjoy my time with Undertale and Celeste, but it makes you just start ignoring indies, cos you know most of it ain't worth a dime. Getting sick of seeing all these lazy hentai games getting released lately too...
Immortals Fenyx Rising once it finishes downloading. I just beat Toyko Mirage Sessions #FE Encore the other day. Quite enjoyed it and now I'm challenging myself to play a game I wouldn't ordinarily play, so I hope Fenyx turns out good.
The Fractured But Whole had no business being as good as it is was. The game was bloody hilarious, but oddly enough, the SRPG combat was very finely tuned and had great elements of strategic gameplay. Game was a lot more fun that expected and I am a fan of the show, so I am mildy curious about "Snow Day".
Started earlier this week and I'm already at chapter 4. The combat is aces in this game, as is the visuals and art style. The story is... grating. Not good, but the gameplay is so tight that I can't help but be immersed.
I have entered Bower's Castle after collecting the 7th Star Spirit in Paper Mario 64. Time for the final showdown!
My favorite teammates are Watt and Bombette. The former for the strategic roles of buffs, paralysis, and ignoring enemies defense. The latter because I enjoy blowing crap up!
Wish Paper Mario would go back to being like this or TTYD tbh.
Also, with the latest game being in 2015, I sincerely hope the Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor spin off series isn't calling it quits yet.
My heart did a flutter kick when I heard the news of Persona 5 Tactica. Just my opinion, but Fire Emblem is king of SRPGs in my book, but the only games I found that could compete for that title was the Devil Survivor series. I'm ready for a 3rd game.
We all know that Earthbound is a bonafide classic rpg and one of the best. Would love to have the whole series remastered and would like a new game to come out from it.
As of last night I got to the last chapter of Fire Emblem (Blazing Sword) on the switch before I had to put it up, cos I had to get up early for work. I've already beat this game before, but I couldn't wait to jump back in!
I'm planning on playing Ni No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch. I beat it a few weeks ago, but now I wanna tackle the post game.
Edit: Just beat Fire Emblem Blazing Sword again. Time to dive back into WotWW and explore the wonders of magic with Oliver!
@Lightsiyd You're in for a treat of a game my friend.
Ni No Kuni WotWW really, really makes side quests worthwhile, cos you get a ludicrous amount of rewards and the stamp card really opens up the more you spend your completed stamp bonuses on it, which gives the best rewards...
...also adding more fuel to the fire, it enriches the story more too. But I do side quests only if the rewards are worthwhile and if I enjoy it, which I did both immensely.
For me side quests are only worth it if they have great rewards behind them, like some OP weapons, armor, etc.
For me personally, Nino Kuni Wrath of the White Witch rewards system for side quests was the best I've seen to date: great rewards like top tier weapons and/or armor as well as other rewards like guilders and items, had super bosses, (sweet exp) and last but most certainly not least, a stamp card that gets filled out upon completing side quests. The rewards from it were game changing: getting more experience per enemy killed, to getting more healing glims per battle/and coming to you automatically at the end of battle, to being able to ambush enemies easier, to Oliver bolstering his HP and MP both by 100. That's just some of the amazing rewards it gives.
TL;DR it's all about the rewards to justify my time. Otherwise super bosses are the only other thing I find worth my time for that sweet exp and enjoyment of it.
Fire Emblem Blazing Sword (again, but this time on switch)
Just recently beat No No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch. That game was something magical. Had to follow that game up with a classic I love, cos high doubts I'm gonna find something else I'll enjoy as much as WotWW for awhile.
That game totally revamped my love of my favorite video game series. After breaking totally free of my gacha addiction, of which Fire Emblem Heroes was my favorite of the 3 I played, and FE Three Houses focusing too much on life simulation for my personal tastes, I had started to become wary of the series I held so dear to my heart. Played Engage and it reminded me why I love this epic series so much. The combat and gameplay loop just astounded me, it's my favorite combat system and gameplay loop of any game. It remained traditional in bringing back the weapon triangle and pristine tactical SRPG combat, but was innovative with the emblem ring/bracelet implementation, as that added so much more depth and complexity to the battlefield be that for your side or the enemies side. The graphics are pretty and the best of FE thus far, the battle animations were as tight as the GBA era, and the story didn't do a multiple path thing to make things overly convoluted, which was great in its simplicity. Loved Yunaka and Veyle as absolute character stand outs. Sommie cute AF!~ Anywho, I feel FE Engage is the absolute pinnacle of SRPGs for me. I genuinely can't wait for the next FE game.
November and December hitting my pocket book with sweet RPGs: gotta have Super Mario RPG, (again) Persona 5 Tactica, and Dragon Quest Monsters: the Dark Prince. Also want Super Mario Wonder. 2023 proving to be a worthy successor to 2022 in the Switch compendium of great games released.
Getting to play as the villain is an interesting take. I love Dragon Quest and creature taming games, so this was a no brainier buy for me. Honestly, really want a DQ V remake for similar reasons. Enjoyed the heck outta that game.
I immediately thought it looked faithful to the original, but with modern graphics just from the trailer alone.
I loved the original game and will absolutely be buying and playing the remake too. This was part of the golden age of RPGs and really proved that the Mario franchise as dynamic and malleable, in that in could do multiple genres and do it well. Let's a go~
This game is already a classic for me. Had such an amazing time playing the game and reminded me why I like the series so much to begin with. Would love more DLC, cos I'm always looking for another reason to play Engage.
Exciting news as a longtime FE fan. Have been since Sacred Stones. Speaking of, I do sincerely hope that game is added. Not that I absolutely NEED to beat it for the 100th time, but I frickin love SS.
Also, don't let Japan have all the fun, share Binding Blade translated for Pete's sake...
Playing both Nino Kuni Wrath of the White Witch and Pokemon Crystal. Gotta say, WotWW is definitely leaving an impression with it's indelible Studio Ghibli animation and unique battle system.
Shin Megami Tensei always scratched the itch that Pokemon couldn't, especially with the difficulty and mature story and themes. It never replaced Pokemon though, Pokemon just has that special X factor that's hard to explain. Simple on surface and complex underneath comes to mind when it comes to battle mechanics in Pokemon...
... even as a big Pokemon fan myself, I felt very disappointed S/V with all it's several awful glitches and awful tera raids ATB +lag. Legends Arceus was such a fricken blast, the absolute best thing since the good ol days of Pokemon for me, but they knocked it out of the park only to whiff immediately after.
I just beat Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn a few days ago and loved it. Now I've officially beaten every FE released in NA. Go me! Anywho, I also adore the Nino Kuni games. Nice change of pace for a little action rpg. Love the art style and gameplay loop.
On the endgame of Act 3 about to head into the final act! Gotta give a nod to the uphill battle strategy, the map designs, and varied objectives. Quite the unorthodox FE. Great game. After this I've beaten every mainline FE game, so go me I guess!
To me TotK showcases that the switch is still releasing phenomenal, legendary games and still has fuel to the fire. I hope the switch continues making great games for years to come...
... People always think they gotta get the next upgrades in frame rates and graphics. It's like the gotta have the current latest gen iPhone disease so many (addicted) people have. I can clearly tell locations and characters designs just fine. I'd rather have a machine that continually releases amazing games like the switch does than some new piece of hardware that looks pretty, but sacrifices quality. Long live the switch.
It's the only NA Fire Emblem release that I haven't beat yet, cos when I bought it I was knee deep in Fire Emblem Heroes gacha addiction, which I am gacha addiction free for 2 years now thank God. Catching up that backlog! I'm probably one of the only people not playing TotK right now, but I've got the same hype for Radiant Dawn as most people do for it. This game has aged incredibly well! Pretty game and a lot of fun right from the get go. Liking the immediate difficulty and the combat is glorious as always.
Doesn't sound like fun to me... I'd rather devote the first playthrough to thoroughly enjoy the game. Further playthroughs I can understand doing a speed run, but eh whatever.
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Re: Internal Xbox Email Details Desire To Acquire Nintendo
...and between the big 3, Microsoft is my least fav. The idea is completely ludicrous, but dreams be dreams. Nightmares are dreams too.
Re: Video: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & 3DS)
I feel like it's too soon for 3DS remasters/remakes, etc. I really enjoyed Luigi's Mansion on the 3DS, but I don't feel the need to double dip on something from previous gen.
Course, if you don't already have it, then go for it. It's a chill game that's good for when you just wanna play, but not over extended yourself. Fun game.
Re: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake "Progressing Quite Steadily", According To Series Creator
Glad to finally get an update on the HD-2D remake of the Seeds of Salvation. This is one of my favorite RPGs ever and I was so hyped when it was announced. It's like they announced the game and then we've heard absolutely nothing since. Glad the project isn't dead.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 16th)
Continuing with Banner of the Maid on chapter XXI the Knight Returns. Highly recommend this game for anybody wanting a high quality indie SRPG.
Re: Early Tech Analysis Suggests Paper Mario's Thousand-Year Door Remaster Might Run At 30FPS
...yeah this is a non issue for me. Not gonna miss out on a great game cos lower fps. I don't understand people's infatuation with that anyways. As long as things run smooth and I can tell character models just fine, what I care about is the gameplay more than anything else. TTYD is a bonafide classic and one of the best RPGs of all time, so I'm not gonna bounce out over something so superfluous.
Re: GameCube Classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Is Heading To Switch
Shut up and take my money!!!
Re: Demon Slayer's Mario Party-Style Game Is Rolling Out A Western Release In 2024
This seems whack and yet I'm totally going to buy it...
...What? I love Demon Slayer and Mario Party! Unorthodox is just right~
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 9th)
@JohnnyMind I'm glad I could draw attention to Banner of the Maid, cos it's legit my new favorite indie SRPG of all time now.
It's way higher quality than the vast majority of indie RPGs or SRPGs, cos I end up shelving most of them for being too low of quality. The Fire Emblem series and Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor series have both set the bar for what I want in SRPGs. I was looking around online and Banner of the Maid may as well have been a critical flop, meaning the game wasn't the success it deserved, but it's high quality gave it a nice cult following and I was reading some really high praises on it. Since I see you're still playing Engage and Advance Wars, this game will absolutely be up your alley. It's a hidden gem that I seriously can't sing enough high praises for.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 9th)
Banner of the Maid
Holy moly, what a ludicrously fun game! An indie SRPG based in the French revolution. Definitely Fire Emblem influenced in all the best possible ways. I think I may have found my new favorite indie of all time, I'm actually getting mad that I have to go to work, cos I'd rather stay home and play Banner of the Maid!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 2nd)
@Sourcecode A hearty congratulations to you guys as well! Took the woman out on a date and managed to refrain from playing any games today lol. She's the best. Hope you and your wife have an amazing 14th anniversary and wish for many more to come for you 2.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 2nd)
@dugan Appreciate the kind words! Since 2009 she's been putting up with my nerdy gaming butt~
Here's to many more, but tonight's about her.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 2nd)
Celebrating 14 years together with my wife, so won't be playing much today.
Am currently still in my playthrough of God Wars the Complete Legend.
Re: You Can Apparently Mute The Talking Flowers In Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Need update for Navi OoT. "Hey! Listen!"
MUTE!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 26th)
@JohnnyMind Awesome! I'm glad you picked it up!
I remembered people saying they wanted to pick up God Wars the Complete Legend on sale before it delisted in the previous Nintendo Life thread, but that's been a couple of months ago. I saved the date, cos SRPGs (and traditional JRPGs) are my favorite kind of games to play. I was genuinely hoping I would help remind some people who wanted it before it delisted get it before it was too late. Made my day to know I actually helped someone!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 26th)
God Wars the Complete Legend
This game is being delisted August 30th from eShop and is on sale for 90% off right now. I definitely recommend it as a pick up if you like SRPGs. It's similar to Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem with elements of Japanese god mythology and comic book esque scenes. It's fun and tactical, so get it before its gone.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 16.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Taking away more cuss words again?! This is ducking stupid! I don't know the mother father behind this spit, but they're peacing me off.
Re: Ubisoft's Cancelled 'Immortals 2' Project Reportedly Took Inspiration From Elden Ring
Immortals Fenyx Rising is one of the 2 games I'm tackling on my backlog right now and I've gotta say, the game is fricken fantastic. Love all the knee slapping humor and occasional innuendo. Zeus has no filter and I love it. The exploration, gameplay, combat, and puzzles are all quite enjoyable, very easy to immerse yourself and lose track of time in this game. I'm quite sad the 2nd game got cancelled, cos this feels like the action adventure and puzzle vibe I was searching for...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 19th)
Getting easily led by my nose and happily lost in Immortals Fenyx Rising.
Re: Two Switch Games Will "No Longer Be Available" On The eShop
God Wars is 90% off now and it's the last week before it's getting removed from eShop. SRPGs lovers like me, this is your chance.
Re: Talking Point: Zelda: TOTK Isn't A Shoo-In For GOTY 2023, And That's A Good Thing
My GOTY is Fire Emblem Engage, (obviously, but I absolutely adore the game.) but I have high doubts anything is going to snag the official GOTY from Tears of the Kingdom. It's unavoidable, I can't go anywhere without it being brought up. It's a great game deserving of it's praises, so don't misunderstand me, but I'm honestly getting sick of hearing about it.
Re: Feature: The Rise Of 'Scam Games' And 'Keyword Bingo' Firms Flooding Switch eShop
I've noticed the influx of cheap, obvious rip off games of late and it's tedious to have to scroll through all the crap to find the established IPs or even the indie games that actually try and are good. It's giving a bad name to indies, I mean games like Sea of Stars still looks promising and I did enjoy my time with Undertale and Celeste, but it makes you just start ignoring indies, cos you know most of it ain't worth a dime. Getting sick of seeing all these lazy hentai games getting released lately too...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 12th)
Immortals Fenyx Rising once it finishes downloading. I just beat Toyko Mirage Sessions #FE Encore the other day. Quite enjoyed it and now I'm challenging myself to play a game I wouldn't ordinarily play, so I hope Fenyx turns out good.
Re: Brand New 3D South Park Game Announced For Switch
The Fractured But Whole had no business being as good as it is was. The game was bloody hilarious, but oddly enough, the SRPG combat was very finely tuned and had great elements of strategic gameplay. Game was a lot more fun that expected and I am a fan of the show, so I am mildy curious about "Snow Day".
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 5th)
Finishing up some loose ends before I beat the final chapter of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 29th)
Toyko Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
Started earlier this week and I'm already at chapter 4. The combat is aces in this game, as is the visuals and art style. The story is... grating. Not good, but the gameplay is so tight that I can't help but be immersed.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 22nd)
I have entered Bower's Castle after collecting the 7th Star Spirit in Paper Mario 64. Time for the final showdown!
My favorite teammates are Watt and Bombette. The former for the strategic roles of buffs, paralysis, and ignoring enemies defense. The latter because I enjoy blowing crap up!
Wish Paper Mario would go back to being like this or TTYD tbh.
Edit: credit roll. Just beat it.
Re: Poll: Which Dormant Nintendo Franchise Would You Most Like To See Return?
Also, with the latest game being in 2015, I sincerely hope the Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor spin off series isn't calling it quits yet.
My heart did a flutter kick when I heard the news of Persona 5 Tactica. Just my opinion, but Fire Emblem is king of SRPGs in my book, but the only games I found that could compete for that title was the Devil Survivor series. I'm ready for a 3rd game.
Re: Poll: Which Dormant Nintendo Franchise Would You Most Like To See Return?
The Mother series.
We all know that Earthbound is a bonafide classic rpg and one of the best. Would love to have the whole series remastered and would like a new game to come out from it.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Most Downloaded" Switch Game In The First Half Of 2023 (Japan)
Glad to see Fire Emblem Engage selling so well. What a pure joy that was to play, rekindled the fire I had for the series big time.
2nd to the almighty TotK? Yeah, I'm totally cool with that.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 15th)
Paper Mario 64
Charming game and has the brain tingling with nostalgia.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 8th)
As of last night I got to the last chapter of Fire Emblem (Blazing Sword) on the switch before I had to put it up, cos I had to get up early for work. I've already beat this game before, but I couldn't wait to jump back in!
I'm planning on playing Ni No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch. I beat it a few weeks ago, but now I wanna tackle the post game.
Edit: Just beat Fire Emblem Blazing Sword again. Time to dive back into WotWW and explore the wonders of magic with Oliver!
Re: Talking Point: What Makes A Good Sidequest, Anyway?
@Lightsiyd You're in for a treat of a game my friend.
Ni No Kuni WotWW really, really makes side quests worthwhile, cos you get a ludicrous amount of rewards and the stamp card really opens up the more you spend your completed stamp bonuses on it, which gives the best rewards...
...also adding more fuel to the fire, it enriches the story more too. But I do side quests only if the rewards are worthwhile and if I enjoy it, which I did both immensely.
Enjoy!
Re: Talking Point: What Makes A Good Sidequest, Anyway?
For me side quests are only worth it if they have great rewards behind them, like some OP weapons, armor, etc.
For me personally, Nino Kuni Wrath of the White Witch rewards system for side quests was the best I've seen to date: great rewards like top tier weapons and/or armor as well as other rewards like guilders and items, had super bosses, (sweet exp) and last but most certainly not least, a stamp card that gets filled out upon completing side quests. The rewards from it were game changing: getting more experience per enemy killed, to getting more healing glims per battle/and coming to you automatically at the end of battle, to being able to ambush enemies easier, to Oliver bolstering his HP and MP both by 100. That's just some of the amazing rewards it gives.
TL;DR it's all about the rewards to justify my time. Otherwise super bosses are the only other thing I find worth my time for that sweet exp and enjoyment of it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 1st)
Fire Emblem Blazing Sword (again, but this time on switch)
Just recently beat No No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch. That game was something magical. Had to follow that game up with a classic I love, cos high doubts I'm gonna find something else I'll enjoy as much as WotWW for awhile.
Re: Poll: What's Your Game Of The Year Of 2023 So Far?
Fire Emblem Engage
That game totally revamped my love of my favorite video game series. After breaking totally free of my gacha addiction, of which Fire Emblem Heroes was my favorite of the 3 I played, and FE Three Houses focusing too much on life simulation for my personal tastes, I had started to become wary of the series I held so dear to my heart. Played Engage and it reminded me why I love this epic series so much. The combat and gameplay loop just astounded me, it's my favorite combat system and gameplay loop of any game. It remained traditional in bringing back the weapon triangle and pristine tactical SRPG combat, but was innovative with the emblem ring/bracelet implementation, as that added so much more depth and complexity to the battlefield be that for your side or the enemies side. The graphics are pretty and the best of FE thus far, the battle animations were as tight as the GBA era, and the story didn't do a multiple path thing to make things overly convoluted, which was great in its simplicity. Loved Yunaka and Veyle as absolute character stand outs. Sommie cute AF!~ Anywho, I feel FE Engage is the absolute pinnacle of SRPGs for me. I genuinely can't wait for the next FE game.
Re: Review: Fire Emblem - The Blazing Blade Is Still As Sharp As Ever
It's a great game aside from the slightly condescending tutorial. Love the classic crit animations in all the GBA FE games.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of Today's Nintendo Direct?
November and December hitting my pocket book with sweet RPGs: gotta have Super Mario RPG, (again) Persona 5 Tactica, and Dragon Quest Monsters: the Dark Prince. Also want Super Mario Wonder. 2023 proving to be a worthy successor to 2022 in the Switch compendium of great games released.
Re: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Combines And Commands This December
Getting to play as the villain is an interesting take. I love Dragon Quest and creature taming games, so this was a no brainier buy for me. Honestly, really want a DQ V remake for similar reasons. Enjoyed the heck outta that game.
Re: Video: Super Mario RPG Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & SNES)
I immediately thought it looked faithful to the original, but with modern graphics just from the trailer alone.
I loved the original game and will absolutely be buying and playing the remake too. This was part of the golden age of RPGs and really proved that the Mario franchise as dynamic and malleable, in that in could do multiple genres and do it well. Let's a go~
Re: Feature: Fire Emblem Engage Devs On "Drastically Different" DLC And Characters "Living As The Person They Want To Be"
This game is already a classic for me. Had such an amazing time playing the game and reminded me why I like the series so much to begin with. Would love more DLC, cos I'm always looking for another reason to play Engage.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library Next Week With Fire Emblem
Exciting news as a longtime FE fan. Have been since Sacred Stones. Speaking of, I do sincerely hope that game is added. Not that I absolutely NEED to beat it for the 100th time, but I frickin love SS.
Also, don't let Japan have all the fun, share Binding Blade translated for Pete's sake...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 10th)
Playing both Nino Kuni Wrath of the White Witch and Pokemon Crystal. Gotta say, WotWW is definitely leaving an impression with it's indelible Studio Ghibli animation and unique battle system.
Re: Soapbox: Pokémon Desperately Needs A Rival, But Who's Big Enough To Take It On?
Shin Megami Tensei always scratched the itch that Pokemon couldn't, especially with the difficulty and mature story and themes. It never replaced Pokemon though, Pokemon just has that special X factor that's hard to explain. Simple on surface and complex underneath comes to mind when it comes to battle mechanics in Pokemon...
... even as a big Pokemon fan myself, I felt very disappointed S/V with all it's several awful glitches and awful tera raids ATB +lag. Legends Arceus was such a fricken blast, the absolute best thing since the good ol days of Pokemon for me, but they knocked it out of the park only to whiff immediately after.
Re: A New Dragon Quest Monsters Game Is Now In Development For Switch
2 new Dragon Quest games?! Ah, good day to be a fan. Still want that sweet DQIII remake announced soon.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 27th)
Nino Kuni II Revenant Kingdom
I just beat Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn a few days ago and loved it. Now I've officially beaten every FE released in NA. Go me! Anywho, I also adore the Nino Kuni games. Nice change of pace for a little action rpg. Love the art style and gameplay loop.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 20th)
Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn
On the endgame of Act 3 about to head into the final act! Gotta give a nod to the uphill battle strategy, the map designs, and varied objectives. Quite the unorthodox FE. Great game. After this I've beaten every mainline FE game, so go me I guess!
Re: Soapbox: If Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Isn’t Switch’s Swan Song, It Really Should Be
@SteamEngenius Validation!
This is why I love Nintendo fans: we realize it's less about latest tech and more about the quality of games as opposed to other video game machines.
Re: Soapbox: If Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Isn’t Switch’s Swan Song, It Really Should Be
Video game quality>>>frame rates graphics
To me TotK showcases that the switch is still releasing phenomenal, legendary games and still has fuel to the fire. I hope the switch continues making great games for years to come...
... People always think they gotta get the next upgrades in frame rates and graphics. It's like the gotta have the current latest gen iPhone disease so many (addicted) people have. I can clearly tell locations and characters designs just fine. I'd rather have a machine that continually releases amazing games like the switch does than some new piece of hardware that looks pretty, but sacrifices quality. Long live the switch.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 13th)
Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn
It's the only NA Fire Emblem release that I haven't beat yet, cos when I bought it I was knee deep in Fire Emblem Heroes gacha addiction, which I am gacha addiction free for 2 years now thank God. Catching up that backlog! I'm probably one of the only people not playing TotK right now, but I've got the same hype for Radiant Dawn as most people do for it. This game has aged incredibly well! Pretty game and a lot of fun right from the get go. Liking the immediate difficulty and the combat is glorious as always.
Re: Speedrunner Beats Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom In Just 94 Minutes
Doesn't sound like fun to me... I'd rather devote the first playthrough to thoroughly enjoy the game. Further playthroughs I can understand doing a speed run, but eh whatever.