I have this game, enjoyed it, been taking a break for awhile but was about to pick it up again. Now I'll wait till this crossover is over with instead. Bizarre choice, imo... no one asked for this?
I didn't really like the first one, got the new one for my girlfriend but I've actually been having a blast with it. I don't understand the mixed reception at all, did people want just another Mario Kart?
The Hojo controlled Japan for 130 years before the Ashikage and their mon was indeed that same symbol, but I'm not aware of any particular association with the Hojo and ninja. Neither the original clan, nor the later Hojo from the Sengoku period, which was famous more for prolific castle building.
Mario's Dune Rider is unlocked by the curry in Desert Hills, not Choco Mountain. List is also missing Luigi's All Terrain outfit unlocked by donuts at the Mario Circuit.
"There just isn't enough money to keep you on board," the CEO says as he docks his excursion-yacht inside his larger mega-yacht. "We all have to make sacrifices for the good of the company, you know."
I am, or was, a huge MK fan so I got the $110 version of MK1 so I'd get all the DLC and so on. Then they wanted to charge me another $50 after that for Khaos Reigns. I'm not buying it, or anything else from them. Possibly ever again, unless they makes a lot of changes. Beautiful game, good kombat, but the greed killed my love of the series completely.
I get so annoyed when fantasy series get put in Japan with samurai and whatever for no reason. Imagine if every American game series just suddenly was cowboys sometimes. Still, this one does look pretty charming so I'll probably pick it up.
Hopefully by then we'll have Switch 2 and no performance problems like the last game.
I would love a port of Xenoblade Chronicles X, I've wanted one since the Switch launched. Would love a Symphony of the Night port, and I'd add a Breath of Fire III port to the list.
Backwards compatibility is literally the single most important consideration for me. The difference between buying it day one or not bothering to get one at all and just picking up a steam deck instead.
My girlfriend is trans and was a very well known player in an online game before her transition. It's pretty ***** how much harassment she's gotten, it kind of ruined her favorite game for her. I'm sure many of us here know the power of a favorite game to escape depression, imagine having that taken from you by constant bullying. I don't understand such awful behavior, regardless of someone's personal beliefs.
@kfflscnt This dude must think tampons are sexist. You can still use them, my man, no one will stop you and you may even enjoy yourself... but you're not the target demographic.
@Chaotic_Neutral So white is normal and good, and everyone else is instantly political somehow. K. Did it occur to you that the devs aren't, in fact, straight white men?
They're both... fine. At first I leaned towards Japan, but it's awfully busy. I feel they went a bit overboard. Decided to go with NA/EU because I like the actual background.
I like the Disgaea series but I'm bored by the more Japan-centric setting here, so I'll probably skip this one. It's already a deeply anime inspired series, and that's fun when mixed with western fantasy tropes, subverted or otherwise... this looks to lose that charm.
The thing that jumps out to me as having aged badly is how unclear what you're supposed to do is sometimes. In the first level, how are you supposed to know what the uplink screen is, hidden behind boxes even. Or that you're supposed to put a modem thing on that, but just press the action button on the server? Also annoying that you can blow up the door controls in the second level and it won't tell you that you just failed the mission because of that. I'm still having fun with it, but I'm getting through these levels based entirely on memory from N64 version.
Been playing with my N64 Switch controller, the controls felt bizarre at first, but after finishing the first mission, it clicked into place for me. I won't claim they're perfect and astounding, but it def wasn't as bad as I feared.
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Re: Jennifer Hale Says She Was "Thrown Under The Bus" Amid Bayonetta 3 Casting Controversy
That whole thing wasn't adding up, if they were paying so poorly then there is no way an industry titan like Hale would have taken the job.
Re: 'The Duskbloods' Could Be FromSoftware's Most Ambitious Game Yet, According To Leak
I don't care for PvP focused games, but I love Miyazaki's games and I think I will find things to love here too. Will be a day one purchase from me.
(Though I did skip Nightreign)
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows X Attack On Titan Collab Announced
I have this game, enjoyed it, been taking a break for awhile but was about to pick it up again. Now I'll wait till this crossover is over with instead. Bizarre choice, imo... no one asked for this?
Re: UK Charts: Kirby Air Riders Narrowly Misses Out On A Top Ten Spot
I didn't really like the first one, got the new one for my girlfriend but I've actually been having a blast with it. I don't understand the mixed reception at all, did people want just another Mario Kart?
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Zelda & Splatoon Villagers - All Compatible amiibo
I was really hoping the Ganon villager would make a return.
Re: Vampire Survivors Goes Full "Everyone Is Here" In New 'Ode To Castlevania' Update
Want to bet there are yet more secret secret characters?
Re: Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Has Been Delayed Until 2026
They need more time to balance the PvP.
Re: Genre-Bending 'Baroque YA' Collection Headed To Switch In Japan
Would love for this to get a US release, I only played the original game
Re: Animal Crossing-Inspired Life Sim For Switch 2 Looks Pretty Amazing
If it's not just a ripoff, their marketing people did a huge disservice by giving it the most ripoff sounding name ever.
Re: Two Of The Worst Mortal Kombat Games To Be Included In Legacy Kollection
Absolutely love that they're adding these. I played Mythologies a lot as a little kid hehe
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Disney's Magical Quest 3 Starring Mickey And Donald (GBA)
NA feels aimless and sloppy, went with Japanese cover art.
Re: Front Mission 3: Remake Appears To Replace 2D Art Assets With Generative AI
Soldier holding a camera/gun and awkward teenage magician with microphone for sleeve honestly had me laughing... but this is unforgivably bad.
Re: Random: Is That The Zelda Triforce In Sonic Racing's Artwork? No, Probably Not
The Hojo controlled Japan for 130 years before the Ashikage and their mon was indeed that same symbol, but I'm not aware of any particular association with the Hojo and ninja. Neither the original clan, nor the later Hojo from the Sengoku period, which was famous more for prolific castle building.
Re: Aspyr Is Releasing Another Enhanced Classic On Nintendo Switch This July
Oh... Aspyr. If it was someone else maybe I'd be more excited.
Re: Mario Kart World: All Costume Unlocks & Complete Outfit List
Mario's Dune Rider is unlocked by the curry in Desert Hills, not Choco Mountain. List is also missing Luigi's All Terrain outfit unlocked by donuts at the Mario Circuit.
Re: After Selling Pokémon GO For $3.5 Billion, Niantic Is Now Laying Off Employees
"There just isn't enough money to keep you on board," the CEO says as he docks his excursion-yacht inside his larger mega-yacht. "We all have to make sacrifices for the good of the company, you know."
Re: Tony Hawk Has Reportedly Demanded Bam Margera Be Included In New Game
Man, I dunno, it seems kind of obvious why he wasn't going to be included...
Re: Random: Pokémon-Shaped Cheeto Auction Proves The World Has Gone Mad
Wait till you hear how much America paid for a Cheeto that looks like Gumshoos.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link
I'm a sucker for understated cover art, like the NA version here.
Re: Capcom Intends To Continue "Re-Activating Dormant IPs"
Breath of Fire! Pleeeassse.. at least a remastered collection.
Re: Castlevania Dominus Collection Lands New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Boss Ruse Mode, where they only pretend to fight you.
Re: Rumour: Mortal Kombat 1 Future DLC Supposedly Cancelled
I am, or was, a huge MK fan so I got the $110 version of MK1 so I'd get all the DLC and so on. Then they wanted to charge me another $50 after that for Khaos Reigns. I'm not buying it, or anything else from them. Possibly ever again, unless they makes a lot of changes. Beautiful game, good kombat, but the greed killed my love of the series completely.
Re: Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Switch eShop Pre-Orders Now Available
I won't be pre-ordering. If this was a Nightdive release? I'd be pre-ordering the moment it was possible... But Aspyr? Yeah, I'll wait and see.
Re: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Promises A "Bold New Direction" For Franchise
I get so annoyed when fantasy series get put in Japan with samurai and whatever for no reason. Imagine if every American game series just suddenly was cowboys sometimes. Still, this one does look pretty charming so I'll probably pick it up.
Hopefully by then we'll have Switch 2 and no performance problems like the last game.
Re: Ed Boon Says Mortal Kombat 1 Could Have "Years" Of Updates And DLC
This game has fewer features than MK11 and I'm already bored with it. They better add a lot more to do or it will definitely not last years.
Re: Taito Milestones 3 For Switch Locks In Japanese Release, Here Are The 10 Games Included
Wow, Cadash! I forgot about that game, haven't so much heard a whisper of it in decades!
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Urban Champion
I had this game as a kid, I like the pixel art!
Re: Feature: 54 Switch Ports We'd Love To See Before The Generation's Out
I would love a port of Xenoblade Chronicles X, I've wanted one since the Switch launched. Would love a Symphony of the Night port, and I'd add a Breath of Fire III port to the list.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Dragon Quest III (NES)
The Japanese cover art is definitely more Dragon Quest-y, but the NA art excites my imagination and actually makes me want to play.
Re: Random: BAFTA's 'Iconic Game Characters' Poll Has Us Scratching Our Heads
To really be iconic, I think my Grandma has to know who they are. In which case only Mario, Sonic, Pacman, and Pikachu should have won.
Re: Random: Capcom Reveals "Most Popular" Games And Comments From Fan Survey
I can't believe they put "breath" and "fire" on opposite sides of the graphic, as though totally unrelated. Seriously?
Re: Reminder: Star Wars Heritage Pack Physical Edition Now Available (North America)
Perhaps they'll entice us to buy by promising to add unfinished content left out from the game's original release.
Re: Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Demo Confirmed, Story Trailer Also Revealed
I wonder if one day they'll ever figure out what a Persian person looks like. Oh well, looks fun at any rate!
Re: Soapbox: 'Switch 2' Doesn't Really Need Backwards Compatibility
Backwards compatibility is literally the single most important consideration for me. The difference between buying it day one or not bothering to get one at all and just picking up a steam deck instead.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Might Reveal A Surprise At New York Comic Con 2023
Cwik is an anagram of Wick; John Wick confirmed.
Re: Feature: 'Break The Game' Tells Speedrunner Narcissa Wright’s Story Through The Language Of Zelda
My girlfriend is trans and was a very well known player in an online game before her transition. It's pretty ***** how much harassment she's gotten, it kind of ruined her favorite game for her. I'm sure many of us here know the power of a favorite game to escape depression, imagine having that taken from you by constant bullying. I don't understand such awful behavior, regardless of someone's personal beliefs.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Castlevania: Order Of Ecclesia
Fantastic game, a true gem. Went with NA cover because I'm a sucker for that castle against the moon image.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Shows Off Returning Characters In Jaw-Dropping New Trailer
"Jaw-Dropping?" More of a ripping motion than dropping...
Re: Thirsty Suitors Brings Frantic Fighting And Flirting To Switch This November
@kfflscnt This dude must think tampons are sexist. You can still use them, my man, no one will stop you and you may even enjoy yourself... but you're not the target demographic.
Re: Thirsty Suitors Brings Frantic Fighting And Flirting To Switch This November
@Chaotic_Neutral So white is normal and good, and everyone else is instantly political somehow. K. Did it occur to you that the devs aren't, in fact, straight white men?
Re: Star Wars: KOTOR II 'Sith Lords' DLC Cancelled For Nintendo Switch
Welp, never buying anything from them again.
Re: Anniversary: Capcom's Breath Of Fire Series Is 30 Years Old, And We Miss It
I don't understand why they don't just port the PSP version of Breath of Fire III to the eShop, it's already widescreen and everything.
Re: Rumour: The Infamous Phillips CD-i Zelda Games Are Being Remastered For Switch
Happy April Fool's Day!
Re: Konami Files Trademark For Mysterious 'Project Zircon'
I'd love some more Castlevania ports for Switch, but this is probably going to be some NFT junk.
Re: Review: Fitness Boxing Fist Of The North Star - A Fun Crossover That Delivers Basic Beats
Such a bizarre idea for a game.
Re: Feature: Samus' Suits, Ranked - Every Metroid Box Art Suit Design, From Worst To Best
I loved Fusion as a game, but I hated that suit design. Looks like a melted diving suit.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Metroid Prime Remastered
They're both... fine. At first I leaned towards Japan, but it's awfully busy. I feel they went a bit overboard. Decided to go with NA/EU because I like the actual background.
Re: Heck Yeah, Dood! Disgaea 7 Gets A Western Switch Release This Fall
I like the Disgaea series but I'm bored by the more Japan-centric setting here, so I'll probably skip this one. It's already a deeply anime inspired series, and that's fun when mixed with western fantasy tropes, subverted or otherwise... this looks to lose that charm.
Re: Review: GoldenEye 007 - Aged And Flawed, But Still A Masterpiece Of Game Design
The thing that jumps out to me as having aged badly is how unclear what you're supposed to do is sometimes. In the first level, how are you supposed to know what the uplink screen is, hidden behind boxes even. Or that you're supposed to put a modem thing on that, but just press the action button on the server? Also annoying that you can blow up the door controls in the second level and it won't tell you that you just failed the mission because of that. I'm still having fun with it, but I'm getting through these levels based entirely on memory from N64 version.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Service With GoldenEye 007
Been playing with my N64 Switch controller, the controls felt bizarre at first, but after finishing the first mission, it clicked into place for me. I won't claim they're perfect and astounding, but it def wasn't as bad as I feared.