@Pillowpants It's a pretty alright, pretty difficult, and pretty-looking classic (level-based) Castlevania. Nothing groundbreaking, but worth the try if you have the interest and the disposable income.
@Axecon It's somewhat implied that Remilia lies about being related to Dracula to make her seem like a bigger deal.
And it's a shame Luna Nights never got a proper review here. Nor did the first Koumajou Remilia. Nor the actual canon fighting game Antimony of Common Flowers. It feels that after the first few Touhou fangames on the Switch, the folks at Nintendo Life decided it wasn't worth giving the series any attention.
Simon was also playable years ago on DreamMix TV World Fighters on the Gamecube and PS2, which included Twinbee, Optimus Prime and Master Higgins from Adventure Island.
I can't really comment about the trailer, since I'm trying my best to avoid any and all promotional materials before release (aside from most things related to version exclusives).
Man, I wish the Phoenix Wright Trilogy was available in cartridges outside of Japan. I just looked it up, and R$500+ is not worth it just to own a physical version.
You guys just missed the DLC for the Etrian Odyssey titles on the 3DS (not including EO IV and Untold 1). Those include access to items that make the games less grindy, new quests that often involve new areas and bosses, and even extra character classes.
The problem with these statements is that for legal reasons, we rarely get any word on if something actually happened, so it can be easy to assume that they're doing nothing at all.
I feel that the main argument why you stopped liking the games as much is a big part of the reason why they changed Paper Mario so much. Videogame fandoms are weird.
I feel that the main reason I liked Octopath's story was because I was able to compromise my expectations with what the developers intended. Anyway, this game seems promising.
Sonic & Knuckles Collection for the PC was my first exposure to these specific games, so these new renditions of these tracks actually hit a nostalgic cord with me. The only Mega Drive original tracks I'll really miss is both from Ice Cap Zone.
Regardless of the experience with the games, I feel that 2019-2021 was one of the most trying periods to be a Pokémon fan or engage with the community.
Some of you sound so miserable. Just a reminder that BD/SP only sold more than Legends Arceus - and not even 20% more, and this difference can still decrease - because of the holidays timing and probably the fact that it's accounting for both versions.
At that price, it was obviously a scam. But sadly, it does call some attention to the fact that videogames are still very much luxury items in many parts of the world, mostly due to publishers being unwilling/unable to adjust their prices in those markets to make up for the exchange rate and any local taxes.
@Liam_Doolan Thank you. If it turns out he isn't involved, I really suggest making a new story rather than updating this one, and with a clear title, to make sure anyone interested will notice and read. I have no horse in this race regarding Inafune's credibility, but I really dislike misaimed hate bandwagons on principle.
There’s a follow-up to this. It might not be Inafune, but rather an imitator of his style using his name for attention (makes sense) and money (not anymore).
@BranJ0 @BulkSlash It's worth pointing out that this game (and its sequel) aren't metroidvanias - rather, they follow the stage-by-stage gameplay structure of classic Castlevania.
On a related note, there's this podcast I follow that commented about this leak, and they assumed that (paraphrased) "it will just be as garbage as Nintendo's other Switch emulators" - completely forgetting or not caring that only the N64 emulator had issues, and that those have been mostly fixed since launch. It irks me off to no end.
I have to update my Switch, but from the top of my mind I plan to create folders for my backlog, for games I might/may play again, and for games I won't have a problem deleting if I ever need to free up space.
The lack of a analog stick (let alone two) is the most confusing part. There's too little for it to be a proper next gen controller, but there's too much for it to be something for Game Boy/GBA games.
...Maybe it's for Virtual Boy games?
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Re: La-Mulana Director To Remake Obscure Konami MSX IP After Winning Contest
Those who played the original version of La-Mulana will know this was a long time coming.
Re: Video: Square Enix Shares 20 Minutes Of Octopath Traveler II Gameplay Footage
@Dr_Corndog I played it 100%, and I certainly found the stories more interesting than they did.
Re: Video: Square Enix Shares 20 Minutes Of Octopath Traveler II Gameplay Footage
@DiggleDog This feels like an exaggeration.
Re: Koumajou Remilia II Brings More Castlevania Inspired Gameplay To Switch
@Pillowpants It's a pretty alright, pretty difficult, and pretty-looking classic (level-based) Castlevania. Nothing groundbreaking, but worth the try if you have the interest and the disposable income.
Re: Koumajou Remilia II Brings More Castlevania Inspired Gameplay To Switch
@Axecon It's somewhat implied that Remilia lies about being related to Dracula to make her seem like a bigger deal.
And it's a shame Luna Nights never got a proper review here. Nor did the first Koumajou Remilia. Nor the actual canon fighting game Antimony of Common Flowers. It feels that after the first few Touhou fangames on the Switch, the folks at Nintendo Life decided it wasn't worth giving the series any attention.
Re: Two Castlevania Characters Join The Fight In Brawlhalla Next Month
Simon was also playable years ago on DreamMix TV World Fighters on the Gamecube and PS2, which included Twinbee, Optimus Prime and Master Higgins from Adventure Island.
Re: Poll: Is It Just Us, Or Was That Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer A Little Confusing?
I can't really comment about the trailer, since I'm trying my best to avoid any and all promotional materials before release (aside from most things related to version exclusives).
Re: Auto Battle Pokémon With 'Let's Go!', Scarlet And Violet's Newest Feature
@Cero You must think you're so funny.
Re: Pokémon GO's Professor Willow Returns With A Brand New Look That's Dividing Fans
Ultra Space changes people.
Re: Random: Fan's Mario Timeline Theory Puts Luigi's Mansion As Final Instalment
This all hinges on a single line from a 2001 game that might not have been a very accurate translation.
Re: Deals: Capcom's eShop Sale Gives Up To 67% Off Switch Games, Finishes Sunday (North America)
Man, I wish the Phoenix Wright Trilogy was available in cartridges outside of Japan. I just looked it up, and R$500+ is not worth it just to own a physical version.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Has Launched His Own YouTube Channel About Creating Games
@Kirby_Girl He's publishing videos in both English and Japanese.
Re: Hooray! Hooray! We're Getting A New 'Adventures Of Tintin' Game In 2023
Ooh, I really don't like the eyes.
Re: Feature: Every Pokémon Game Narrative, Ranked From Best To Worst
I'm honestly partial to gens 3, 5 and 7.
Re: Best 3DS And Wii U DLC You Should Get Before The eShops Close Forever
You guys just missed the DLC for the Etrian Odyssey titles on the 3DS (not including EO IV and Untold 1). Those include access to items that make the games less grindy, new quests that often involve new areas and bosses, and even extra character classes.
Re: Nintendo Says It's "Actively Investigating" Most Recent Misconduct Claims
The problem with these statements is that for legal reasons, we rarely get any word on if something actually happened, so it can be easy to assume that they're doing nothing at all.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: What Are The Differences? All Version-Exclusive Pokémon And More
I'm actually still undecided (leaning slightly more towards Scarlet), so it might be good to check this later.
Re: Soapbox: For A Jaded Pokémon Fan, Scarlet And Violet Is Exactly What I Need
@Browny Comments like this make me realize how some people love to romanticize disdain. I can't say I care much for this attitude.
Re: Soapbox: For A Jaded Pokémon Fan, Scarlet And Violet Is Exactly What I Need
I feel that the main argument why you stopped liking the games as much is a big part of the reason why they changed Paper Mario so much.
Videogame fandoms are weird.
Re: Poll: What Are You Hoping To See From This Week's 'Pokémon Presents'?
I'm hoping they don't reveal too much like they did for Sun/Moon.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Minecraft amiibo Launching This September
Man, and there's still four more of those to go (assuming Pyra and Mythra don't get separate amiibos). This may take a while to be done.
Re: Nintendo Reassures Fans "More" N64 Games Will Be Added To Switch Online
Hopefully the Goemon games are in the cards.
Re: Watch: Live A Live's Demo Is Worth Checking Out (And So Is The Game)
I feel that the main reason I liked Octopath's story was because I was able to compromise my expectations with what the developers intended.
Anyway, this game seems promising.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Sonic Origins
Not disappointed, but I think I'd rather wait until there's a physical version, whenever that happens.
Re: Here's How Sonic 3's New Music In Sonic Origins Stacks Up To The Classics
Sonic & Knuckles Collection for the PC was my first exposure to these specific games, so these new renditions of these tracks actually hit a nostalgic cord with me. The only Mega Drive original tracks I'll really miss is both from Ice Cap Zone.
Re: Feature: A Pokémon Retrospective: Generation 8 – 2019 To 2022
Regardless of the experience with the games, I feel that 2019-2021 was one of the most trying periods to be a Pokémon fan or engage with the community.
Re: Rare's Banjo-Kazooie Is Rumoured To Be Making A Comeback
This could be great, but I'll take it with a saltshaker's worth of... what was it called? Yes, skepticism.
Re: ESA President Says E3 Will Return In 2023
This smells like desperation.
Re: Devolver Digital Teases Its Upcoming Game Showcase, Featuring Suda51
They have SO MUCH material for this year's presentation.
Re: The Pokémon Company Delivers 'Staggering' Financial Results
Some of you sound so miserable.
Just a reminder that BD/SP only sold more than Legends Arceus - and not even 20% more, and this difference can still decrease - because of the holidays timing and probably the fact that it's accounting for both versions.
Re: Random: South Africans Warned That $4 Nintendo Switches Are "A Scam"
At that price, it was obviously a scam. But sadly, it does call some attention to the fact that videogames are still very much luxury items in many parts of the world, mostly due to publishers being unwilling/unable to adjust their prices in those markets to make up for the exchange rate and any local taxes.
Re: Rumour: Could We Be Getting New NES And SNES Games For Switch Online?
Not counting certain third-party titles with potential licensing issues, I think the most noteworthy NES games missing are Startropics and its sequel.
Re: Wacky Beat-Em-Up 'Trio The Punch' Is The Next Arcade Archives Title
Now that's a Kusoge with a capital K.
Re: Mega Man Artist And Mighty No. 9 Creator Keiji Inafune Reportedly Returns With NFT Project
@Liam_Doolan Thank you. If it turns out he isn't involved, I really suggest making a new story rather than updating this one, and with a clear title, to make sure anyone interested will notice and read. I have no horse in this race regarding Inafune's credibility, but I really dislike misaimed hate bandwagons on principle.
Re: Mega Man Artist And Mighty No. 9 Creator Keiji Inafune Returns With NFT Project
There’s a follow-up to this. It might not be Inafune, but rather an imitator of his style using his name for attention (makes sense) and money (not anymore).
Re: Koumajou Densetsu: Scarlet Symphony Is The Castlevania You've Been Waiting For
@wiiware Touhou is one of those things where knowing the setting and characters is nice/useful, but in no way necessary to enjoy the experience.
Re: Koumajou Densetsu: Scarlet Symphony Is The Castlevania You've Been Waiting For
@BranJ0 @BulkSlash It's worth pointing out that this game (and its sequel) aren't metroidvanias - rather, they follow the stage-by-stage gameplay structure of classic Castlevania.
Re: Namco's Yokai Dochuki, Renamed 'Shadowland', Is The Next Arcade Archives Game On Switch
Hey, that kid is one of the characters in the Namco X Capcom/Project X Zone series.
Re: Here Are The Winners Of The 2022 Pokémon Europe International Championships
I don't know if you have this information, but it would be nice to know what teams were used by the winners.
Re: Video: MVG Investigates The Switch Online GBA Emulator Leak
On a related note, there's this podcast I follow that commented about this leak, and they assumed that (paraphrased) "it will just be as garbage as Nintendo's other Switch emulators" - completely forgetting or not caring that only the N64 emulator had issues, and that those have been mostly fixed since launch. It irks me off to no end.
Re: Rumour: Switch Online Leak Reveals Unreleased NES Titles, Here's A Look
@PokemonDMG For the Megaman games, likely savestates at the first/last Wily stages, with all the weapons and upgrades acquired.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Gets A Release Date, And It's Sooner Than You Think
@Kiz3000 Probably a pair of games related to your avatar that are kind of a big deal.
Re: Random: Princess Peach Could've Looked Very Different According To Scrapped Merch
@inenai It's unsettling because it implies those mushroom people are in fact mammals.
Re: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Apparently Japan's "Biggest" Kirby Launch Ever
It's kind of surprising how well this is outperforming Star Allies.
Re: Best Funny Games On Switch - Games That'll Make You Wii Yourself
Undertale may already be on the list, but Deltarune deserves a spot too. Specially Chapter 2.
Re: Nintendo Wants To Know What Switch "Groups" You've Created Since The Latest Firmware Update
I have to update my Switch, but from the top of my mind I plan to create folders for my backlog, for games I might/may play again, and for games I won't have a problem deleting if I ever need to free up space.
Re: Rumour: Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, And Paper Mario Might All Be Getting PC Ports
This is where it's important to make the distinction between "legal" and "official" perfectly clear.
Re: Video: So, About That Pokémon Legends: Arceus Post Game
I'm just glad you don't need to complete every single research task to see/get all the things that matter.
Re: Nintendo Renews Zelda, Metroid, And Donkey Kong Trademarks
I was under the impression that DKC 3 was already on SNES Online.
Re: Nintendo Sneakily Filed A New Controller Patent Last Year
The lack of a analog stick (let alone two) is the most confusing part. There's too little for it to be a proper next gen controller, but there's too much for it to be something for Game Boy/GBA games.
...Maybe it's for Virtual Boy games?