@AtlanteanMan You mentioned Sega's failure when it comes to localization, but I don't think there's any worse offender than the Sakura Wars series. It's what let the Saturn keep its launch momentum (resulting in it outselling the N64 in Japan) and managed to shift at least 100k units on the Dreamcast (in Japan only) in 2002, 2 years after the PS2 came out, and yet Sega either couldn't or wouldn't localize the series at all until NISA took a shot in 2010, to localize a game made in 2005. And this is even worse since the PS2 era for the series was Built Around getting an international presence.
@Damo Well, to be honest, I think the original game looks fantastic. PS1 games are honestly the peak of 3D graphics to me. I have no issue with the graphics being blocky, my issue is purely in that they get ruined when rendered at high-resolution.
This may be a bit controversial, but I do actually agree with the headline, though only to a point, and with the caveat that this will probably be the best remaster from Square-Enix for a PS1 game. I find PS1 games to look atrocious when given a render resolution bump, and while the ability to use the original assets is incredibly appreciated, it doesn't mean much unless we can have it rendered at a low resolution too.
As for everyone saying that the FF7-9 remasters look like this too: you're right! It's why I basically only recommend the PS1 versions (though FF9 has some good mods on PC).
Really hope something is actually done with this. Activision will never change if they aren't pressured by other forces in the industry to clean up their act. Riot Games had its allegations essentially swept under the rug, so I'd like to see at least some justice for the victims.
It's certainly fair to prefer AC to GTA, but are these the GameCube days? Do you feel you have to justify your gaming decisions as not being kiddy? Your opinion is valid, but it's a sentence, not a soapbox.
@link3710 Like I said, I don't know if it was in mind for the creation but Lil Nas X definitely posted pictures of himself with a pic of Gilgamesh on Twitter.
I know this is a joke article, but I can't believe you mentioned Lil Nas X without mentioning how his costume was intentionally fashioned after Gilgamesh from Fate (or at least was reminiscent to the man himself).
If anything this just screams to me that the amusement division might be on its way out for obvious reasons. It wouldn't be impossible for SEGA to be bought out, of course, but honestly the only really surprising thing about this move is that it didn't happen earlier.
Honestly I really hope no one buys SEGA but if it means a Sakura Wars HD Collection I certainly would budge easily.
in general i tend to prefer jp voices while appreciating dubs but... no dub is not a con. english voices dont make a game better especially since the games with english voice acting that i genuinely like i can count on like 2 hands
the only game ive ever really disliked the grind for was pokemon pre-gen 6
in basically any other rpg ive played where grinding is something i even do im doing it for an optional thing that i dont need to do at all or because its ff7 and that game is just absurdly fun to me
i dont say 3d platformers are inherently bad game design cause some of them have combat mechanics
It's a shame that The Last of Us II is... that because there's very much stuff worth criticizing it for (especially with regards to the conditions during development), even when it comes to LGBT topics. Meanwhile there are lots of people that attack the game simply because it includes LGBT characters and because they think its too "woke", and people like Druckmann have used that to paint everyone that criticizes TLOU2 as a bigot.
Honestly though my biggest gripe with the whole debacle is that Druckmann had the audacity to defend a reviewer... comparing it to Schindler's List. And got mad when people said comparing it to Schindler's List was awful and stupid.
I prefer using and getting amiibo legitimately, even if its through secondhand sources. That being said, I hold no ill will towards using a device like this even if the cards were easy and cheap. You don't owe Nintendo money, at least not for the cards.
That being said, I'd rather just be able to choose villagers. I'm not an Animal Crossing guy, but I might be if my village was Scoot, Bob, and Apollo.
@Mynameishello I can't think of anything funnier than saying this game looks bad and in the same breath praising the visuals and creativity of skyrim when at best skyrim is. ok.
Was gonna say something about there not being any Dragon Quest, but I don't think any of the games represented are actually from the 90's in Japan? 4 was 1989 at the latest I think.
the only good reason for exclusives is if the game is either owned by the console company or if they funded it. since atlus hasnt said abt why p5 isnt on non-sony platforms, its p reasonable for people to ask for ports.
smt isnt exempt, btw. smtv should absolutely be on ps and pc. maybe even xbox.
@PBandSmelly The issue is less that Disney owns things that are in Kingdom Hearts and more that everything that wasn't already Square Enix IP is owned by both Disney and Square Enix. So Sora is just as much DIsney IP as he is Square Enix. I agree though, I do not like Kingdom Hearts and I'd much rather other characters.
@Morrow Hey you realize this is a very good thing right? More people being able to play a game is always good. The game being ported to PS4 doesnt remove it from the Switch, nor does it mean the Switch loses the ability to play it portably.
I was gonna ask why people were throwing a hissy fit over a single opening movie, or even positing the idea that a single opening cinematic could be enough to get a 7 GB game to 8 GB, but then I remembered. This is Nintendo Life.
I very rarely say things like this, but if you can't handle tanke controls: please get good at video games. Tank controls, especially when theyre as tight as they are in the RE series, are extremely easy to understand. They're not a negative, especially since fixed camera angles would be abysmal without them.
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Re: NISA To Announce Four New Games At 2022 Showcase Next Week
Why is Danganronpa the image for this article, NISA doesn't have anything to do with the series anymore.
Re: Feature: SEGA's Astonishing GameCube Rebound Following Defeat In The Console Wars
@AtlanteanMan You mentioned Sega's failure when it comes to localization, but I don't think there's any worse offender than the Sakura Wars series. It's what let the Saturn keep its launch momentum (resulting in it outselling the N64 in Japan) and managed to shift at least 100k units on the Dreamcast (in Japan only) in 2002, 2 years after the PS2 came out, and yet Sega either couldn't or wouldn't localize the series at all until NISA took a shot in 2010, to localize a game made in 2005. And this is even worse since the PS2 era for the series was Built Around getting an international presence.
Re: Random: The Perfect Pokémon Graphics Don't Exi... Oh
The artistry that went into this is fantastic.
But also WHEW having so much white in moving graphics is a nightmare for the eyes.
Re: Chrono Cross Is Getting A Remaster, And Boy Does It Look Rough
@Damo Well, to be honest, I think the original game looks fantastic. PS1 games are honestly the peak of 3D graphics to me. I have no issue with the graphics being blocky, my issue is purely in that they get ruined when rendered at high-resolution.
Re: Chrono Cross Is Getting A Remaster, And Boy Does It Look Rough
This may be a bit controversial, but I do actually agree with the headline, though only to a point, and with the caveat that this will probably be the best remaster from Square-Enix for a PS1 game. I find PS1 games to look atrocious when given a render resolution bump, and while the ability to use the original assets is incredibly appreciated, it doesn't mean much unless we can have it rendered at a low resolution too.
As for everyone saying that the FF7-9 remasters look like this too: you're right! It's why I basically only recommend the PS1 versions (though FF9 has some good mods on PC).
Re: This Modular Switch Case Looks Like It Belongs In Mobile Suit Gundam
I'm gonna try and take my Switch with me and it'll hit me with a Shining Finger...
Re: Nintendo Of America's President Doug Bowser Issues Internal Response To Activision Blizzard Reports
Really hope something is actually done with this. Activision will never change if they aren't pressured by other forces in the industry to clean up their act. Riot Games had its allegations essentially swept under the rug, so I'd like to see at least some justice for the victims.
Re: Soapbox: Even If GTA Trilogy Were Perfect, I'd Rather Be Shooting Balloons And Burying Gyroids
It's certainly fair to prefer AC to GTA, but are these the GameCube days? Do you feel you have to justify your gaming decisions as not being kiddy? Your opinion is valid, but it's a sentence, not a soapbox.
Re: Back Page: The Video Game Characters That Snuck Into The 2021 Met Gala
@link3710 Like I said, I don't know if it was in mind for the creation but Lil Nas X definitely posted pictures of himself with a pic of Gilgamesh on Twitter.
Re: Back Page: The Video Game Characters That Snuck Into The 2021 Met Gala
I know this is a joke article, but I can't believe you mentioned Lil Nas X without mentioning how his costume was intentionally fashioned after Gilgamesh from Fate (or at least was reminiscent to the man himself).
Re: Sega's Splitting Its Amusement And Video Game Divisions, Triggering Rumours That An Acquisition Is Afoot
If anything this just screams to me that the amusement division might be on its way out for obvious reasons. It wouldn't be impossible for SEGA to be bought out, of course, but honestly the only really surprising thing about this move is that it didn't happen earlier.
Honestly I really hope no one buys SEGA but if it means a Sakura Wars HD Collection I certainly would budge easily.
Re: Review: Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy - The Best Game In The Series To Date
in general i tend to prefer jp voices while appreciating dubs but... no dub is not a con. english voices dont make a game better especially since the games with english voice acting that i genuinely like i can count on like 2 hands
also, not every game needs to be an open world
Re: Soapbox: Grinding Is Poor Gameplay Design That Doesn’t Respect Your Time
the only game ive ever really disliked the grind for was pokemon pre-gen 6
in basically any other rpg ive played where grinding is something i even do im doing it for an optional thing that i dont need to do at all or because its ff7 and that game is just absurdly fun to me
i dont say 3d platformers are inherently bad game design cause some of them have combat mechanics
Re: Feature: Best Visual Novels For Nintendo Switch
Starting the list with Dream Daddy and not including The Grisaia Trilogy or anything from Key (among other excellent VNs) should be a crime, I think.
I'm still waiting on a Muv-Luv port, but that probably wouldn't happen until at least the mobile port.
Re: Review: Tropico 6 - This Enjoyable Empire-Building Epic Comes With A Few Technical Niggles
british people made english and by god theyre trying their hardest to ruin it
Re: Soapbox: 10 Years On, Kirby's Epic Yarn Is Still The Pink Puffball's Finest Outing
@noobish_hat ehh I didn't get too far in Robobot but I definitely found myself nit enjoying it.
Re: Soapbox: 10 Years On, Kirby's Epic Yarn Is Still The Pink Puffball's Finest Outing
I wouldn't say it's the Best one, but it and Mass Attack were definitely the last ones I enjoyed.
Re: Naughty Game Starring Princess Peach Hit With Nintendo Copyright Complaint
honestly my only real opinion on this whole thing is that if the guy didnt have a warning for it being 18+ thats Real scummy
outside of that i dont think any of it matters. its stupid it got taken down, but it can still be found.
Re: It's Up To You To Find The Cure In Potion Permit
You cannot handle my potions, traveller. They are too strong for you.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Final Fantasy Game On Nintendo Consoles?
VII and V are easily the top 2 FF games
Re: Video: Ben 10: Power Trip Gets Its First Gameplay Trailer
God, this looks worse than the Actual Ben 10 games on Wii (and honestly the first one on Wii was pretty enjoyable)
Re: Smash Bros. Wii U And 3DS Tournament Announced For Ultimate
im not a huge fan of most of smash 4's additions to the roster but the ones i love. boy do i Love
Re: Random: The Last Of Us Director Admits He's A Nintendo Fan In Podcast With Reggie Fils-Aimé
It's a shame that The Last of Us II is... that because there's very much stuff worth criticizing it for (especially with regards to the conditions during development), even when it comes to LGBT topics. Meanwhile there are lots of people that attack the game simply because it includes LGBT characters and because they think its too "woke", and people like Druckmann have used that to paint everyone that criticizes TLOU2 as a bigot.
Honestly though my biggest gripe with the whole debacle is that Druckmann had the audacity to defend a reviewer... comparing it to Schindler's List. And got mad when people said comparing it to Schindler's List was awful and stupid.
Re: Square Enix Updates The Switch Version Of Final Fantasy VII To Version 1.0.2
@LowRyder I don't know about PS4, but I'm pretty sure the Xbox One version is basically equivalent in every way.
Re: Spirits With Horns Feature In This Week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Event
ok
im gonna say it
h o r n y
Re: Legendary Composer David Wise Explains Why He Wouldn't Have Swapped The N64 For A CD-Based Console
Who's gonna tell Kirkhope that the PS1 could do midi too.
I think hes a good composer but I definitely wouldnt say he's the best of the generation when FFVII blows anything hes done out of the water.
Re: Soapbox: This Little Plastic Disc Has Enriched My Animal Crossing: New Horizons Experience
I prefer using and getting amiibo legitimately, even if its through secondhand sources. That being said, I hold no ill will towards using a device like this even if the cards were easy and cheap. You don't owe Nintendo money, at least not for the cards.
That being said, I'd rather just be able to choose villagers. I'm not an Animal Crossing guy, but I might be if my village was Scoot, Bob, and Apollo.
Re: Review: Langrisser I & II - Fire Emblem’s Erstwhile Rival Gets A Second Shot At Glory
@Mynameishello I can't think of anything funnier than saying this game looks bad and in the same breath praising the visuals and creativity of skyrim when at best skyrim is. ok.
Re: Review: Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] - One Of The Slickest And Most Accessible Fighters Ever Made
Did you guys really write a review for an Under Night game and not even mention Melty Blood? Shameful.
Re: Nintendo Named And Shamed As Benefiting From The Use Of Chinese Forced Labour Camps
There is no ethical consumption under capitalism but god its a good idea to at least try and make it less unethical.
Re: Nintendo Celebrates Gaming In The '90s With A Special Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
@SpaceCrystal I guess, but I was thinking of specific alts that might be from the 90s. But there aren't any.
Re: Ring Fit Adventure Sales Rapidly Increase In China Due To The Coronavirus Outbreak
@HappyMaskedGuy calm down man, people are literally dying of disease. we can do without a video game.
Re: Nintendo Celebrates Gaming In The '90s With A Special Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Was gonna say something about there not being any Dragon Quest, but I don't think any of the games represented are actually from the 90's in Japan? 4 was 1989 at the latest I think.
Re: Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Gets Rated In Australia
@nessisonett i knew this would happen when i phrased it like that. thank you.
Re: Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Gets Rated In Australia
Imagine being Crystal Chronicles Remastered and trying to come out. lol
Re: After Being Review-Bombed, AI: The Somnium Files Is Now The Highest User-Rated Switch Game On Metacritic
@Rika_Yoshitake nah, the were upset with how a-set was treated. so the were just simping for an anime girl.
Re: Atlus Says Its Survey Asking About Switch Ports Exceeded Expectations
the only good reason for exclusives is if the game is either owned by the console company or if they funded it. since atlus hasnt said abt why p5 isnt on non-sony platforms, its p reasonable for people to ask for ports.
smt isnt exempt, btw. smtv should absolutely be on ps and pc. maybe even xbox.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Wanted Sora In Smash Bros. Ultimate, But Got Rejected By Disney
@PBandSmelly The issue is less that Disney owns things that are in Kingdom Hearts and more that everything that wasn't already Square Enix IP is owned by both Disney and Square Enix. So Sora is just as much DIsney IP as he is Square Enix.
I agree though, I do not like Kingdom Hearts and I'd much rather other characters.
Re: The Game Sony Tried To Silence Is Getting An Uncensored English Language Release On Switch
anyone who buys this game should be shunned and jailed. same for the devs.
Re: XSEED Announces The Switch Games It Will Showcase At E3 2019
fate grand order arcade switch
Re: Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Is Being Ported To The PlayStation 4 And PC
@Morrow Literally how does it no longer being an exclusive affect you. There is no reason to throw a tantrum over a game being ported.
Re: Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Is Being Ported To The PlayStation 4 And PC
@Morrow Hey you realize this is a very good thing right? More people being able to play a game is always good. The game being ported to PS4 doesnt remove it from the Switch, nor does it mean the Switch loses the ability to play it portably.
Re: Team Sonic Racing Drops Opening Cutscene On Switch Due To "Cartridge Size Restrictions"
@BlueRobin04 It's a cutscene. I agree it should be included, but one cutscene really does not ruin everything by mot being there.
Re: Hang On, Why Is Team Sonic Racing's Opening Movie Missing On Switch?
I was gonna ask why people were throwing a hissy fit over a single opening movie, or even positing the idea that a single opening cinematic could be enough to get a 7 GB game to 8 GB, but then I remembered.
This is Nintendo Life.
Re: Review: Resident Evil - A Great Version Of A Classic Which Stubbornly Refuses To Get With The Times
I very rarely say things like this, but if you can't handle tanke controls: please get good at video games. Tank controls, especially when theyre as tight as they are in the RE series, are extremely easy to understand. They're not a negative, especially since fixed camera angles would be abysmal without them.
Re: Charles Martinet, Voice Of Mario, Clears Up A Decades-Long Debate
@King-X You sure? Even in the CPS-1 versions of SF2, I hear "tatsumaki senpuukyaku" pretty clearly. And that version doesn't even say hadouken right.
Re: Hit 2D Game Shovel Knight... Is Really Hit 3D Game Shovel Knight
Yeah, this is pretty common. I'm pretty sure Symphony of the Night did the same thing all the way back in the mid 90's.
Re: Random: Toad Gets A Little Too Excited In This Official Nintendo Labo Video
wish i didnt live in a world where "toad cbt" is an official nintendo video instead of a joke id put on my twitter account but here we are
Re: Dubious eShop Game Safety First Puts The 'Pee' In Puzzler
time to take a piss
Re: SNK's Samurai Shodown Reboot Slashes Its Way Onto Switch In Q4 2019
Can you really call it a reboot if it takes place within the canon storyline...?
Either way, I'm super excited for this!!