What the? No love for Cutter? That's my favorite, especially in Super Star where it doubles as a close-range dagger.
Special mention to Yo-yo and Ice too.
Yeah last time I pre-ordered from GameStop it was for MH Rise and all three Amiibo. Rise didn't arrive on launch day and the amiibo never showed up period (I half-suspect they got the amiibo and put them on the shelf). They lost my business for good. Digital-only for this one too.
I would rate this higher than GX if it was X+DD Expansion. Without that content, it's hard to say, but it's still a very solid and very fun game to play. I especially adore the comic-style menus and soundtrack here.
@Astral-Grain What I can't believe is the Season Pass can't be used with the "demo" of this game, considering that element is very "free to play" in nature 😆
Element (water) and final evolution are the main determining factors for me. Yes, I'm a coward, but X/Y taught me to be careful — I didn't want Froakie until I saw the final evos for chespin and fennekin.
@Greatluigi Technically you can get a 'hidden gun' attachment in AC2, but he just holds out his arm to shoot it. Not a full on Glock that he brandishes lol
Cautiously optimistic is the trend. I want to be excited, but only if this plays closer to Arceus than Sword/Shield. If it's the latter, it'll likely be a skip for me.
I like that they're going back to a more classic title scheme, Sword and Shield are like "dial it back, guys. These used to named after colors and precious gems."
I'm not even a SF fan really, but that classic logo font is my favorite font of all-time. Nothing about this 6 logo says "Street Fighter" to me. Surely it's just an eSports placeholder.
I binged Chibi-Robo Photo Finder recently, and I only recommend it to Chibi-Robo enthusiasts. Ironically the picture-taking was my least favorite part thanks to the grainy low quality 3DS camera (and LOUD shutter noise), but I had fun with most of the game's other content.
@Damo Appreciate the heads-up on this one! Totally would have passed me by but looks right up my alley.
I'm curious, can you play the game holding the Switch vertically (like a big GBC)? It wouldn't be my preferred way to play but would be an awesome touch.
It comes off as being over-the-top most of the time, but if the voices were any less enthusiastic I would probably skip the dialogue altogether. So at least it's good for a laugh, as it only occasionally gets irritating.
Love this series. For the uninitiated, I'd say play the first game for the better campaign mode and Revelations 2 for the superior Raid Mode. But either way it's money well spent!
Also probably an unpopular opinion, but I always preferred the feel of 3DS XL+Circle Pad Pro over New 3DS XL with the tiny c-stick.
For the price of mostly gold coins, I'm enjoying this so far. The levels are so quick I can get a few in on my work breaks! Also I really like the dashboard thumbnail for this game.
Good to hear. I did contribute to the game's sales, I replayed the first game a second time the week before it released, and I hope to see this series continue (and improve).
@TheRedComet Interesting, appreciate the details! Yeah it does sound like it has a ton of cons versus pros. Having a whole added area (which went unused/unfinished on PSX) is pretty neat though. I can see why they wouldn't put forth the funds and effort to port each version, and I doubt we'd see this one ever get resurrected.
Just sad the last port of SoTN to date was the (in my opinion) crappy PSP port ripped from Dracula X Chronicles and sold exclusively on PSN.
I'm fine with Bloodstained carrying the torch from here on out and just having collections of past Castlevanias on Switch. And on that note, please port the Sega Saturn-SoTN, since I never got to play it...👀
The large, dead, black-eyed stare of these things removes any appeal these Pokemon originally had to me. I sincerely do not understand the appeal of these things.
This is the most anxiety inducing puzzle game I've played yet. Packed with charm but I can only play in bursts. Sure, I could mess with accessibility options and nobody would know, but then...I would know 😒
Yes I am someone who captures these things from their natural habitats and forces them into a PC box where the majority will sit indefinitely. And for the ones that don't, they bend to my will as they fight tooth and nail for my personal gain.
But this...is a little upsetting 😟
I have to be in a collect-a-thon mood, but when I am this one is a joy to revisit on Xbox. I strongly recommend it to those who haven't played yet but like 3D platformers.
@popey1980 Unfortunately the majority of Japanese games don't include English text/subtitles as an option by default, but Chinese ports usually do. In the case of Yo-Kai on Switch, no such port exists 😔
Also this game looks incredible and I also really hope for a localization (or an eventual import price drop at least).
@Crockin I haven't, and I get that it would be a major expenditure of resources. Obviously they're cutting corners which is fine, and I agree with you that cartoons of this era aren't dialogue heavy so that alone makes this piece feel bizarre. But I also kindof align with @JimiVall in that if it can't even try to be like the source material, why do it at all (outside the obvious cash and hype appeal). Overall it's a 🤷 from me, but if you dig it, good on ya.
@Crockin Time and effort should never be devalued in favor of hype and convenience. If their efforts were focused on a feature film instead of a series, it could be that much more special.
Isn't the whole novelty of the game how well it reflects old cartoons (along with the high difficulty of course)? And if you are going to make a full show of it, why not do the same? This is an oddball.
My largest complaint was the butchered Monkey Target, but I also mentioned the missing story/challenge co-op, gating half of the roster out of customization and party games, and weak sound effects. In hindsight, PC would have been the way to go since mods addressed a few of these minor issues.
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Re: Feature: The 20 Best Kirby Copy Abilities
What the? No love for Cutter? That's my favorite, especially in Super Star where it doubles as a close-range dagger.
Special mention to Yo-yo and Ice too.
Re: WrestleQuest Is A Turn-Based Wrestling RPG That Suplexes Onto Switch This Summer
Yeah I'm totally down for this. It's properly absurd, and it's an RPG with a goal to defeat Randy Savage (and other big names).
Re: Talking Point: Which Other 'Old' Switch Games Would You Like To See Get New DLC?
Probably Mario Odyssey, just to see some older levels from 64 or Sunshine with the Odyssey visual flare.
Re: Capcom Unveils Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Collector's Edition, Pre-Orders Open "Soon" (North America)
Yeah last time I pre-ordered from GameStop it was for MH Rise and all three Amiibo. Rise didn't arrive on launch day and the amiibo never showed up period (I half-suspect they got the amiibo and put them on the shelf). They lost my business for good. Digital-only for this one too.
Re: Review: F-Zero X - The Best The Series Has To Offer
I would rate this higher than GX if it was X+DD Expansion. Without that content, it's hard to say, but it's still a very solid and very fun game to play. I especially adore the comic-style menus and soundtrack here.
Re: F-Zero X Is Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
@munkeyjoe It's so weird that they still haven't ported it anywhere officially 😞
Re: F-Zero X Is Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Now port the 64-DD version, cowards 😒
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th March (Europe)
@Astral-Grain What I can't believe is the Season Pass can't be used with the "demo" of this game, considering that element is very "free to play" in nature 😆
Re: Konami Announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection For Switch
@Tandy255 Same! And yet...I played it so much.
Re: Konami Announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection For Switch
I only played the NES game and SNES fighting game, but that alone makes me know this is worth it. My Switch is ready.
Re: Feature: 7 Reasons For Picking Starter Pokémon, But How Do You Pick Yours?
Element (water) and final evolution are the main determining factors for me. Yes, I'm a coward, but X/Y taught me to be careful — I didn't want Froakie until I saw the final evos for chespin and fennekin.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online App Version 2.0.0 Includes Biggest Updates Yet
Oh yeah, this was the Splatoon 2 app. Makes sense they'd resurrect it as we approach the release of Splat 3.
Re: The House Of The Dead: Remake Is Alive, Gets Switch Release Date
So excited for this one! Even if gyro isn't perfect, I'm glad Switch is finally getting a proper rail shooter.
Re: New Leak Reveals Assassin's Creed's Ezio Is Coming To Fortnite
@Greatluigi Technically you can get a 'hidden gun' attachment in AC2, but he just holds out his arm to shoot it. Not a full on Glock that he brandishes lol
Re: Random: Turn Your NES Into A Synthesiser With This App
Not super affordable for the casual composer, but a neat idea that simplifies making chiptunes! I need to fire up LSDJ again one of these days...
Re: Retro-Bit's GameCube Component Cable Will Save You Some Pennies
Just use an original Wii with Component cables 👌👌
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Pokémon Scarlet And Pokémon Violet?
Cautiously optimistic is the trend. I want to be excited, but only if this plays closer to Arceus than Sword/Shield. If it's the latter, it'll likely be a skip for me.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet Announced, Releasing Worldwide In "Late 2022"
I like that they're going back to a more classic title scheme, Sword and Shield are like "dial it back, guys. These used to named after colors and precious gems."
Re: Pokémon Presents Broadcast Confirmed For This Week
Does Sunday count as this week? Either way this is very unexpected.
Re: Feature: Is It Worth Importing A Japanese 3DS For These Virtual Console Games?
Already got an imported 3DS for the One Piece games and MH4G content.
Re: Random: We Need To Talk About That Street Fighter 6 Logo, Capcom
I'm not even a SF fan really, but that classic logo font is my favorite font of all-time. Nothing about this 6 logo says "Street Fighter" to me. Surely it's just an eSports placeholder.
Re: Android 21 (Lab Coat) Joins Dragon Ball FighterZ Next Week
I can't wait til they add Vegeta wearing one shoe as a fighter.
Re: Review: Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue - Cloud Version - The Heart's Just Not In It
@nessisonett Re:Coded was almost better than KH3 even...such a disappointment after such a wait.
Re: Review: Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue - Cloud Version - The Heart's Just Not In It
This one especially stings with the main game included being a legitimate 3DS port 😔 It definitely deserved better.
Re: Feature: 29 Best 3DS eShop Games You Should Get Before They're Gone Forever
I binged Chibi-Robo Photo Finder recently, and I only recommend it to Chibi-Robo enthusiasts. Ironically the picture-taking was my least favorite part thanks to the grainy low quality 3DS camera (and LOUD shutter noise), but I had fun with most of the game's other content.
Re: Site News: Say Hello To Felix, The Newest Member Of Our YouTube Team
Welcome Felix! Excited to see your videos.
Re: Nintendo Is Ending 3DS & Wii U eShop Purchases In March 2023 (North America)
Time to jump on those Wishlists. It's understandable but sad...I especially hold the 3DS very close. It carried me through some tough times.
Re: ICYMI: Kharon's Crypt Is Like Zelda Viewed Through The Lens Of Dark Souls, And It Rules
@Damo Appreciate the heads-up on this one! Totally would have passed me by but looks right up my alley.
I'm curious, can you play the game holding the Switch vertically (like a big GBC)? It wouldn't be my preferred way to play but would be an awesome touch.
Re: Final Fantasy's Cloud Strife Will Be A Season Pass Exclusive In Chocobo GP
This went from an absolute day one buy to probably never. This would only be tolerable if it was F2P which it definitely isn't.
Re: Poll: Do You Have An Issue With Xenoblade Chronicles' Accents?
It comes off as being over-the-top most of the time, but if the voices were any less enthusiastic I would probably skip the dialogue altogether. So at least it's good for a laugh, as it only occasionally gets irritating.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Hopes For The February Nintendo Direct?
Unrealistically - a Chibi-Robo collection.
Realistically - a title and release date for the BotW sequel.
Re: Random: It's The 10th Anniversary Of Resident Evil: Revelaitons
Love this series. For the uninitiated, I'd say play the first game for the better campaign mode and Revelations 2 for the superior Raid Mode. But either way it's money well spent!
Also probably an unpopular opinion, but I always preferred the feel of 3DS XL+Circle Pad Pro over New 3DS XL with the tiny c-stick.
Re: Review: Swords & Bones - Ghosts 'N Goblins-Style Indie Action, With A Dash Of Castlevania
For the price of mostly gold coins, I'm enjoying this so far. The levels are so quick I can get a few in on my work breaks! Also I really like the dashboard thumbnail for this game.
Re: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Has Now Shipped Over 1.5 Million Copies
Good to hear. I did contribute to the game's sales, I replayed the first game a second time the week before it released, and I hope to see this series continue (and improve).
Re: Soapbox: Dear Konami, Please Do Something Decent With Castlevania
@TheRedComet Interesting, appreciate the details! Yeah it does sound like it has a ton of cons versus pros. Having a whole added area (which went unused/unfinished on PSX) is pretty neat though. I can see why they wouldn't put forth the funds and effort to port each version, and I doubt we'd see this one ever get resurrected.
Just sad the last port of SoTN to date was the (in my opinion) crappy PSP port ripped from Dracula X Chronicles and sold exclusively on PSN.
Re: Soapbox: Dear Konami, Please Do Something Decent With Castlevania
I'm fine with Bloodstained carrying the torch from here on out and just having collections of past Castlevanias on Switch. And on that note, please port the Sega Saturn-SoTN, since I never got to play it...👀
Re: Where To Buy Pokémon Funko Pop! Collectables
The large, dead, black-eyed stare of these things removes any appeal these Pokemon originally had to me. I sincerely do not understand the appeal of these things.
Re: Shovel Knight's Puzzle Game Is Getting A Free Update And Three DLC Packs
This is the most anxiety inducing puzzle game I've played yet. Packed with charm but I can only play in bursts.
Sure, I could mess with accessibility options and nobody would know, but then...I would know 😒
Re: Monster Hunter Rise Goes Old School With The Origin Layered Armor Set
@Realness Good news is it's a really quick rampage. Main targets are one Rathalos and one Zinogre. Impossible to fail and doesn't take long at all.
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Arceus - One Of The Greatest Pokémon Games Ever Made
So good to see this get a high score! Now if my pre-order would hurry up and arrive!
Re: About An Elf Brings Punching Clowns, Talking Cats, And Marble Collections To Switch Soon
I'm severely disturbed by the clown. I was on board until that thing showed up.
Re: Random: This Fan-Made Pokémon FPS Finally Lets You 'Shoot 'Em All'
Yes I am someone who captures these things from their natural habitats and forces them into a PC box where the majority will sit indefinitely. And for the ones that don't, they bend to my will as they fight tooth and nail for my personal gain.
But this...is a little upsetting 😟
Re: Review: Banjo-Kazooie - Peerless Platforming Perfection, And Now Available On Switch
I have to be in a collect-a-thon mood, but when I am this one is a joy to revisit on Xbox. I strongly recommend it to those who haven't played yet but like 3D platformers.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise Has A Collab With Universal Studios Japan, As Sunbreak Teases Continue
This USJ layered will be fun to mix with other armor, and the Palico layered is especially looking 👌👌
Re: Review: Megaton Musashi - Level-5's Import-Only Mecha Monster Deserves A Localisation
@popey1980 Unfortunately the majority of Japanese games don't include English text/subtitles as an option by default, but Chinese ports usually do. In the case of Yo-Kai on Switch, no such port exists 😔
Also this game looks incredible and I also really hope for a localization (or an eventual import price drop at least).
Re: Netflix's 'The Cuphead Show' Gets Debut Trailer, Streaming Begins Next Month
@Crockin I haven't, and I get that it would be a major expenditure of resources. Obviously they're cutting corners which is fine, and I agree with you that cartoons of this era aren't dialogue heavy so that alone makes this piece feel bizarre.
But I also kindof align with @JimiVall in that if it can't even try to be like the source material, why do it at all (outside the obvious cash and hype appeal). Overall it's a 🤷 from me, but if you dig it, good on ya.
Re: Netflix's 'The Cuphead Show' Gets Debut Trailer, Streaming Begins Next Month
@Crockin Time and effort should never be devalued in favor of hype and convenience. If their efforts were focused on a feature film instead of a series, it could be that much more special.
Re: Netflix's 'The Cuphead Show' Gets Debut Trailer, Streaming Begins Next Month
Isn't the whole novelty of the game how well it reflects old cartoons (along with the high difficulty of course)? And if you are going to make a full show of it, why not do the same? This is an oddball.
Re: The Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Team Wants Your Feedback
My largest complaint was the butchered Monkey Target, but I also mentioned the missing story/challenge co-op, gating half of the roster out of customization and party games, and weak sound effects. In hindsight, PC would have been the way to go since mods addressed a few of these minor issues.
Re: 'YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG' To Receive Free Definitive Edition Update This Year
@patbacknitro18 @MajorasLapdog So happy to see fellow Oneyplays fans here! 😁 Without their commentary I wouldn't be interested in this one.