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Never understood the expectations for a new game/product coming out specifically for an anniversary. Like its a nice gesture and cherry on top, whether it's rereleases, sneakers, whatever, but I feel like some people have high expectations and feel let down or consider it a missed opportunity when those arent met

My lovely girlfriend read my mind (or maybe my NL comments?) and gifted me Disco Elysium for Christmas. As excited as I am to finally jump into it I'll still be continuing Xenoblade Chronicles X for the foreseeable future. Have a great weekend and happy new year everyone

63 hours into XCX DE, end kind of in sight (if I want it to be) and loving every minute of it. Fantastic intro to the Xenoverse for me, big cheers to Monolith Soft

@VeneBoy hopefully its been patched since I last played it 4+ years ago on Switch. That version was SO dark, almost impossible to see things going on at times. But its a sweet title regardless (especially at that price)

Trying to wrap up Xenoblade Chronicles X main chapters before the new year although I tend to get distracted by all the side quests. But in a good spot at chapter 10 so we shall see.

Also finished Castlevania Portrait of Ruin. It had some really great parts (especially the final fight) but overall it just further cemented that when it comes to Metroidvanias, I side more with the Metroid titles. Portrait felt a bit padded and dragged on for no reason other than "hey here's more content", which some may appreciate but it overstayed its welcome + took out some fun factor for me. Oh well, still happy I played it.

Have a great weekend and wishing warm holidays to all.

Waiting to see what kinds (if any) gift cards I get for Xmas but this one's on my list

@Zuljaras happy your Dominus collection finally came in! Know it was a long time coming and it looks awesome + worth the wait

Finishing off Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin from the Dominus collection. Have a great weekend everyone!

@Anti-Matter maybe im wrong but i feel like the backbone of Wicked is the songs. Without those, a Lego game might be a bigger gamble than you think even though they are popular movies overall. Perhaps there are other successful musical franchices converted to video games that I dont know

@Tom-Massey thank you, I appreciate the thoughtful response. I think i hung on to the part of the review where you mentioned it plays like Contra, like how the original mostly plays as run n gun but has a few levels from different perspectives and switches up the gameplay to a considerable degree (overhead, the weird 3D shooting perspective, and traditional run n gun). In that sense, I thought it odd to want more out of a game, although I hate arguing about tastes. But understanding the levels are incredibly short and not too involved and there's not a whole lot of depth to the overall gameplay, then yeah I agree with your sentiment that something more non-linear or complex could make up for other shortcomings. Thanks again

If the levels are super duper short even on a first playthrough, then I could see that as a fair criticism (especially if its an expensive game). I typically don't find linear and simplistic as a minus, I mean if you have a good formula and its fun then that's all I need. Probably a good reason why I still boot up old Castlevania+Contra titles on the reg. Bloodstained Curse of the Moon 1+2 nailed that formula too and expanded it in its own way. So idk, the review doesn't completely sell me that T2 is lacking in something it really needs. And im not saying give it a higher score, but linearity and simplicity is a strange criticism to me

Eyeball mathematics but Octopath collectively putting up roughly 60K? Well done. My backlog is bursting at the seams or I would bite but happy to see

@nessisonett yeah i don't think its side-splittingly funny or something but these arent meant to be serious, even the article says its a joke. I mean Halo 3 as GOTY because nothing else has come out? Come on

@AndyRogan I just read a report in New Kensington PA a guy stole 13K worth of pokemon cards. Absolutely despicable

Glad to see the Final Fantasy collection crack the top 40. Obviously big sales on it but felt like the initial release was kinda meh (wasnt it kinda limited, plus $70?), glad more people are getting a shot at it

@JohnnyMind I agree and luckily it sounds like this company fulfills these orders on a 'made upon order' basis. If anything, I think it is important that we take into consideration now what actually will happen to our stuff after we pass (as morbid as that may sound), so that we can make more informed purchases or take the time now to make sure these items find a proper home one day, even if that means downsizing at some point. Ideally, we would want the next of kin to (be able to) do the right thing with our stuff, which again may not be feasible based on volume or convenience or care, so even having a conversation like this could be beneficial. But being a magnet to tons of 'impractical' items like this (its not like a microwave or something you 'use' ) and simply assuming it goes to a good home probably isn't enough. Ive been witness to a few houses being cleaned and even a few staples that made the place a 'home', whether its pictures on the walls, clocks, furniture, whatever dont find homes, which is unfortunate

Edit: in case its not clear I do think that automatically labeling these or any collectibles as future waste is a bit harsh, since one could take a further step back and say just about anything we own could be considered that, including our precious video games 😄

@JohnnyMind I think an example would be that after a person passes away there's a (good?) chance it will find its way to the dumpster. Individuals have a lot of possessions, so unless someone going through the 'leftovers' of a house/apartment wants it, cares/knows what this is to pass it on or even has the time to go piece by piece, they will save themselves the trouble by conveniently tossing it in the dump. Its not my argument but this example can/ does happen

I'm in the middle of Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin from the Dominus collection, enjoying it a lot. Have a good one everyone!

@Charlirnie you would have to dig into prior charts but I think it sold well across most or all platforms, so combined its impressive imo

Edit: I also may be mistaken and thinking of DQ3

I wonder if there are S2+MKW bundles that are helping boost sales? Impressive regardless, and the fact that around 12% of S2 owners already grabbed Kirby sounds good to me, even though its not my thing. Curious how Metroid will do in the next charts

@Yoshi3 im always curious how kids (let's say 12 and under?) feel about these big/open world games. I was born in late 80s and the big 3 for snes (Zelda LTTP, Mario World and Super Metroid, among other rpgs) were a perfect-size treat for me growing up. I absolutely couldnt 100% Odyssey cause felt it bloated and new Zeldas aren't my thing. Maybe I'm growing old and/or just have different tastes than whats working, but idk how many times I would actually play through BotW if I was just a wee one, compared to the countless times i beat the old ones. Not trying to knock anything, just a thought

Pikmin always felt like a series that I respect and admire more than I would enjoy. Maybe someday I'll take a shot at at least one of them, but always nice to read how they mean a lot to many people

@Stormcloudlive I randomly had a copy of Secret of Evermore back in the day but the save file would constantly delete. Bittersweet! Fingers crossed it will make its way to a modern console someday

@The_Nintendo_Pedant yeppers, check out Punch Out! runs blindfolded when you get the chance, its crazy

@cedarhyped for sure, im fortunate enough to have an analogue pocket+mini everdrive that I can download games on to

@cedarhyped I dont disagree but for me, if a game is designed for the gameboy then I prefer to play it on one. I dont enjoy playing them on Switch or other ways, the actual experience of playing on that particular handheld feels better for me (instead of with a controller or Switch's handheld mode)

After a break for fear of burning out, I started up Xenoblade Chronicles X again, just finished chapter 8. I also gave up Odallus and am in the middle of Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, its hitting all the right spots for me. Have a good one everyone.

@UpsideDownRowlet maybe you already have but keep in mind these are only ones NL rated a 9 or 10

Also my annual fight with no one that Castlevania Dracula X is a solid entry in the series, like a more forgiving CV1 with slight enhancements

Im not big into the Prime games although I love the other Metroid titles. With that, I really hope this side-kick gets the boot early in the game for (most) fans' sake. I began watching the trailer thinking "he cant be that bad, can he?" and lo and behold, he was. Odd choice to include and im petty enough that I wouldn't buy a game with something/someone that grating throughout. Fingers crossed for ya'all

Probably fire up the Gamecube and give F-Zero GX and Star Fox Adventures a whirl. Might also start a fresh playthrough of Odallus on Switch, dont remember actually finishing it a few years ago. Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Im probably one of a few who is pining more for Red Dead Revolver (and Gun) making its way to switch. Wishful thinking...

Chrono Trigger's are my top, first thing that came to mind

Man I wanna eventually play Disco Elysium but my backlog always seems to get in the way. Maybe I should just bite now to get the ball rollin

As a Pokémon outsider I hate ragging on stuff i wouldn't play to begin with. But its crazy to me how terrible these games look given how much money they rake in as a AAA title. Esthetically nothing looks magical, charming, captivating and so on, even given the subject matter. If theyre achieving the esthetic they strive for then good for them, and I know there's more to a good game than graphics. But 'lifeless,' as the reviewer says, seems spot on

@dr-gorgo in case you're curious here's their review policy: https://www.nintendolife.com/scoring

After beating Final Fantasy 4 for the umpteenth time (it's still a classic) I'm going to start Super Mario Bros Wonder. Pretty excited for it, definitely need a small break from RPGs. Have a great weekend everyone!

Very cool. I'm wrapping up 4 of 6 from the Pixel remasters and already have X/X2 and 12, I may as well round out the physical set

Ooo nice I scooped an og cart a few years ago, its a neat little gba gem

As someone who's never played these (although watched a friend beat 1) and therefore never spent the money back in the day, I'll have no problem picking these up once I find a decent sale.

It looks fantastic but won't be for a while. Will likely get FF Tactics instead, which should consume most of my playing time

Continuing Final Fantasy 4 Pixel Remaster. The 'active' battle selection makes certain bosses/ fights more challenging, which i appreciate since I've beaten the game countless times throughout the years. Have a great weekend everyone and (for the FF fans) say it with me - Lali-ho!

This does look fantastic, sadly my backlog will prevent me from playing for quite a while.

@LastFootnote I recently finished Final Fantasy 3 Pixel remaster and the underwater region was such a neat idea but absolutely barren minus a couple of caves, plus you dont move as fast as the airship. Im going to guess it had something to do with storage limitations (maybe?) during NES days but yeah, that and im sure other games' underwater parts can be a drag. PS at least the underwater song in FF3 is great:
https://youtu.be/otDL3tUsI4w?si=VhhD1eiRA11GGW8T

Im a huge Dracula X fan/apologist, these look awesome

To nitpick a nitpick - I'm playing through the Final Fantasy Pixel remasters and I think a con for those is the updated soundtrack. Thank God I can change back into the original ost but I cant see that being a negative for me here. Throwing a 40-piece orchestra to interpret every song with no changes in mood doesn't really do it for me. Not saying it cant be done right (like FF12) and maybe this OST does actually need a polish, but just my opinion on those things. Great review, thanks

Wrapping up Castlevania Aria of Sorrow on Switch and randomly started Scooby Doo Classic Creep Capers on the Gameboy color. Jinkies, like have a good weekend everyone!

I recently tried to begin a playthrough on Knight but man its a brutal game for me. I've gotten pretty far in that mode before (ane beat it on the one below, Squire?) but my patience may have been more intact then. If i feel up to it ill go for it

Never played these despite watching a friend play the first a bunch back in college. Will probably pick up over the holidays, I know how revered they are

I have beat SMB a bunch. Happy the writer can finally cross it off the list soon, its a wonderful game. I actually received a free copy of Wonder (from a family member getting rid of stuff) so I'll light that up for the anniversary. Truly know very little about it and I'm hoping it'll be a special playthrough

I started Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow from the Advance collection, really digging it so far. Have a good one everyone!

@Oldstalk the game hasn't even been out a week and you say its the devs' fault people couldn't wait a little longer for reviews? I'm lost