@Freelance Only problem is, I've read the reviews of the PSP version, which had a botched translation. The only thing I've had to go off of so far are screenshots for this new version, but I haven't seen anything overly bad yet, so maybe it's a complete re-translation? That's why I gotta wait for reviews...no need to find out the hard way, you know?
In retrospect, I shouldn't have expected anything amazing. I'll still get it, but I'll have to keep my expectations in check after this (and this review seems generous, in all honesty), and I'll probably wait for a deal somewhere, if possible.
I always felt Musou-type games were quick fan-service games...not much to them, but at least they're pretty and remind you of something else you like, that sort of thing. That "Emporer's New Clothes" tagline fits really well, in that when it's not featuring characters and worlds I already adore, I usually can't get into it. It's just really repetitive and there's just nothing to it - no challenge and no real sense of progression. Simply put: I'm not a fan of the Fate series, and I'm pretty sure I'd get bored of it in less than an hour, seeing as I certainly got tired of watching the gameplay footage. Plus, I just hate Type-Moon's writing, so it's not like I'm gonna spend much time with the story. Oh well, at least others are getting into it.
@JaxonH It's Ubisoft, so...the chances of it showing even Star Fox Zero are probably slim in any area except the controls...at least as a first-release new IP of a platform that they clearly want to milk the hell out of, since it's the only business model Ubisoft knows how operate...
EDIT: Oh wait, this is an Open-World game? Ugh...Ubi does not have a good track record for those...and looking at Ubisoft Toronto's output, they've been involved with some of the worst of them...not that there's no chance for it being good, but I think I was right to keep my expectations low. I mean, I'd love it if we wind up with a more modern Wing Commander with a weird/expensive gimmick, but that's clearly asking for too much...
I just don't want to want to use the starships toys. Period. I know this stuff will mess with the balancing even if they offered the option, though. Oh well, as someone else so kindly pointed out, this is similar enough to Star Fox that I'd rather wait for that.
Fine, we don't want your game! We don't need it! I can make my own Call of Duty right in my own home! And it'll be way better than yours! Stupid Activision...
Goes into corner and turns on the movie "Saving Private Ryan" while drinking mountain dew and firing off pop-guns, all while an overly complex contraption routinely jabs me in the abdomen everytime 30 seconds, a video of a crazy german guy attempting to sing Miley Cirus songs played on max volume in the backround, and popcorn cooks in a nearby microwave
Now I just need the neighbors to wake up and start pounding on my door yelling obscenities, and I'll have the complete experience in nothing flat. Suck on THAT, Sledgehammer Games!
I'm surprised more people don't bring this up...considering how many different devices there are, and how many complaints I've seen with mobile games that varied based on what platforms the individuals were using, it seems like it is a relatively common issue, just...not one I've seen anybody brought up before. I guess everybody just accepts it as part of working on mobile games...
I'll have to read the full interview later, when I'm not on the can at 2am, but it does sound like an interesting read. I'm still not sure about AM2R being commercial, though. Were they accepting donations? Selling themed merch? I've seen plenty of people do that for other stuff, so I wouldn't be surprised, but if they're talking entirely about the ad revenue due to hits on there site, is that really much of an argument? Again, I'll need clarification to what they were looking at, and I'm sure it was mentioned somewhere. Now I'm just asking hypothetically, could they pull a project just because it garnered a lot of attention?
Wait, that was Damo? Hah! Yeah, that was funny. 7/10
Anyways, I'll gladly take the cereal over a mobile collection. While I'm sure it would've been nice for anyone who has controllers for mobile devices, I don't really need that stuff.
Pretty fun time overall. I liked what I saw of nearly every new game they showed (except Kirby and Mario + Rabbids. Everything else was dandy), and I'm happy to know Pokemon and Metroid Prime 4 are in our futures.
@Reverandjames It's not just Capcom you're being petty about, though. If you're really done with Capcom, then the worst thing you can do to them is ignore them and move on.
All you (and a few others, possibly...did 100+ posts appear before I was done typing???) are saying is that you don't want us to play Monster Hunter anymore. Thems be fightin' words, pal...
@MilitiaMan That puts a lot of stuff into context, not only because of the idea that Sony made a push for it (though with an Xbone and PC version also confirmed, either Sony is forgetting why they reach out to other developers in the first place, or they struck out, but not before Capcom started working on the games). Also, I think it is important to remember that A) this is Capcom. They have never really stayed exclusive to any particular platform, and they have far too many fans spread out on all platformers to change that at the drop of a hat - but also that modern HD, open-world games are still expensive to make. I highly doubt we'll stop seeing handheld Monster Hunter games, though I really hope Capcom gets better about localizing their games...in general. Seriously...
@Reverandjames I'm pretty sure with the budget Monster Hunter: World has, it bombing in the west would be no more Monster Hunter in the west for a good long time...there's no need to be petty just because we have to wait...
It's not even out in Japan. As frustrating as it is, Capcom seems to want to stagger the announcemebts so they can get a full year out of their games, and Generations came out in July. Once they see how XX sells in Japan, we might here more about localization plans in September or so, maybe after/during TGS. Obviously with Monster Hunter: World, they want to try to fix the staggered release schedule by having a simultaneous world-wide release, but it seems we're still stuck dealing with the aftermath until that one comes out.
It's a good thing I was already eating, because otherwise that would've made hungry.
Anyways, I want it. I love silly anime-esque ideas like this (Weapon Shop de Omasse springs to mind), and the song they had in the trailer is worth it alone, especially if it's an eShop release. Guess I'll add that one to the list...
I dunno, I can't shake the feeling that something bad would happen if I bought a game from a company called "The Four Horses." Especially after what happened last summer...
@ImDiggerDan, Make sure you test that game rigorously. There better be less than 20% apocrypha lurking within its codex, or I'm asking for my money (and soul) back.
@NandN3ds Damnit, of all the potential responses to my intentionally absurd post, you picked the most boring part to respond to. I'm sure it looks good. As others said, it's a wacky turn-based action-strategy, vaguely reminiscent of X-Com. And that would've been fine on it's own, but they inserted the Rabbids, and that's were my contention lies.
I hate the Rabbids. Everything about them - the look, their games, how hard they were rammed up the publics buttholes during the late 2000's. When they faded from public consciousness, I never wanted to see them come back. It's like meeting the teacher that you molested as a child for the first time in almost a decade, during your sister's wedding. And he's the groom!
...except in this case, the sister would be Mario? Wait, that's odd...wouldn't it be, like, Peach? Unless Mario got a sex-change...ew...I don't want think about that....
...I'm losing my train of thought here. The point is, I am livid that the Rabbids were brought back in a way that I could not even hope to ignore. Yeah. There we go.
I am insulted that the Rabbids were resurrected from their graves using the rotting remains of Miyamoto's corpse.
I'm also gravely disappointed that their new potentially awesome sci-fi space combat game now has some toys-to-life gimmick grafted to it, like a sailboat grafted to a Sperm whale. I just...I want to put it out of its misery. I really do.
I'm even more disappointed to find out that Grift Land isn't made by UbiArt...although I guess I only thought that it was Ubi's because I saw it on Gematsu under the Ubisoft oresentation article, not realizing that they post those over an hour in advance.
At least they gave me an excuse to buy Rayman Legends again someday...maybe this time I'll actually play it.
I mean, I really thought the new Assassin's Creed game looked neat, and I'm definitely looking forward to their new Pirate game. Not to mention Beyond Good & Evil 2 was reconfirmed, so it's not all bad...though, I guess those 3 aren't relevent to this site. :T
@Miss_Dark I know. I've played it. That wasn't what I was asking about, though. I was talking about the last Story of Seasons game. I really did not like the caravan thing in it, and overall I felt like it took too long to get going. I'm not gonna put up with that again.
Well, how does it compare to the last Story of Seasons, then? There were a few elements I didn't like in that one, mostly those trade things. In fact, it just took too long to open up and give the player option, all without actually teaching the player how to do anything...
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Not everyone has. I for one have never played World Heroes before, and I'm a fighting game fanatic. And chances are, you haven't played Waku Waku 7. Now you'll have a chance to rectify that.
@Romeo-75 Wait, what? You just keep the discs in their box unless you're gonna use them. That's it. No fuss. If it doesn't work, just dust it off with a dry cloth. Cartridges are harder to take care of, since there's a lot more work if you encounter a problem.
Thank you for warning us ahead of time about the amount of images. I made sure to set aside plenty of time to work on my thesis for solving world hunger while the page loads. (It turns out that internet journalists would make for an excellent source of protein)
They seem to pop up a lot regardless. IDK what else to say. I never really watch them because I don't like feeling nauseous over something I should be excited about.
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Re: Soapbox: Seriously Nintendo, It's Time For A Switch Joy-Con With A Proper D-Pad
This is news to me, yet I am already on board with this idea...button for a D-Pad? Seriously? No thanks...
Re: Nicalis Would Love To Bring Night Trap To Nintendo Switch
Wait, where did that tagline quote come from? I don't see it in the Twitter posts. :/
Re: Review: Ironcast (Switch eShop)
Been waiting for another good Puzzle RPG after Puzzles & Dragon Z. Might be worth it by the time I get a Ninty Switch.
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th August (North America)
@Freelance Only problem is, I've read the reviews of the PSP version, which had a botched translation. The only thing I've had to go off of so far are screenshots for this new version, but I haven't seen anything overly bad yet, so maybe it's a complete re-translation? That's why I gotta wait for reviews...no need to find out the hard way, you know?
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th August (North America)
SOLDIER BLADE & FINAL SOLDIER!!!!
I seriously could not be happier right now!
Oh, and I'm really looking forward to reviews for Sonic Mania and Elminage Original. Both have been on my radar for too long.
Re: Masquerada: Songs and Shadows is Heading to the Switch eShop
Wow, I remember seeing a trailer for that, it looks really good. Didn't expect it to come to the Switch. Hope you guys have a good time with it.
...Wait, it's out on the PS4 today? Guess I'll find out if it's worth it sooner than I thought...
Re: Looks Like We Can Expect More Classic Arcade Titles On Switch From Zerodiv
Psikyo had some great stuff, so I'm looking forward to most anything they got, really.
Re: The King Of Fighters Goes Millennial Next Week on Switch
That title/tagline. Just kill me. Please.
Re: Kirby Classics Get 25th Anniversary Discounts in North America
Might grab Kirby 64, but that's it. I was hoping for 50% off at least...
Re: Review: Kid Tripp (3DS eShop)
See ya next fall!
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Re: Review: Hey! Pikmin (3DS)
In retrospect, I shouldn't have expected anything amazing. I'll still get it, but I'll have to keep my expectations in check after this (and this review seems generous, in all honesty), and I'll probably wait for a deal somewhere, if possible.
Re: Review: Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star (Switch)
I always felt Musou-type games were quick fan-service games...not much to them, but at least they're pretty and remind you of something else you like, that sort of thing. That "Emporer's New Clothes" tagline fits really well, in that when it's not featuring characters and worlds I already adore, I usually can't get into it. It's just really repetitive and there's just nothing to it - no challenge and no real sense of progression. Simply put: I'm not a fan of the Fate series, and I'm pretty sure I'd get bored of it in less than an hour, seeing as I certainly got tired of watching the gameplay footage. Plus, I just hate Type-Moon's writing, so it's not like I'm gonna spend much time with the story. Oh well, at least others are getting into it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 20th July (North America)
I'll be looking forward to the reviews of Fate/Extellia...hopefully it'll be worth the popcorn...
Re: Review: Splatoon 2 (Switch)
"Improved Singleplayer Experience" Was all I needed. Glad they went over and above.
Re: Starlink: Battle for Atlas Makes Big Promises for Switch Release in 2018
@JaxonH It's Ubisoft, so...the chances of it showing even Star Fox Zero are probably slim in any area except the controls...at least as a first-release new IP of a platform that they clearly want to milk the hell out of, since it's the only business model Ubisoft knows how operate...
EDIT: Oh wait, this is an Open-World game? Ugh...Ubi does not have a good track record for those...and looking at Ubisoft Toronto's output, they've been involved with some of the worst of them...not that there's no chance for it being good, but I think I was right to keep my expectations low. I mean, I'd love it if we wind up with a more modern Wing Commander with a weird/expensive gimmick, but that's clearly asking for too much...
Re: Starlink: Battle for Atlas Makes Big Promises for Switch Release in 2018
I just don't want to want to use the starships toys. Period. I know this stuff will mess with the balancing even if they offered the option, though. Oh well, as someone else so kindly pointed out, this is similar enough to Star Fox that I'd rather wait for that.
Re: "Lack Of Buttons" Might Prevent LawBreakers From Coming To Switch
Well, at least he confessed his misdeed. Hopefully it amounts to something for those Switch users who are interested in it.
Re: New Shakedown Hawaii Details Highlight Your Quest to be a Dastardly Business Tycoon
I like what I see.
Re: Sledgehammer Games Has a Definitive Answer on Call of Duty: WWII for Nintendo Switch - "No"
Fine, we don't want your game! We don't need it! I can make my own Call of Duty right in my own home! And it'll be way better than yours! Stupid Activision...
Goes into corner and turns on the movie "Saving Private Ryan" while drinking mountain dew and firing off pop-guns, all while an overly complex contraption routinely jabs me in the abdomen everytime 30 seconds, a video of a crazy german guy attempting to sing Miley Cirus songs played on max volume in the backround, and popcorn cooks in a nearby microwave
Now I just need the neighbors to wake up and start pounding on my door yelling obscenities, and I'll have the complete experience in nothing flat. Suck on THAT, Sledgehammer Games!
Re: Review: Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
I still like this one. It's got a rustic charm to it. I'd at least recommend it to diehard fans.
Re: Sega Forever Manager Blames Mobile Fragmentation For Shortcomings
I'm surprised more people don't bring this up...considering how many different devices there are, and how many complaints I've seen with mobile games that varied based on what platforms the individuals were using, it seems like it is a relatively common issue, just...not one I've seen anybody brought up before. I guess everybody just accepts it as part of working on mobile games...
Re: Reggie Fils-Aimé Defends Nintendo's Indie Support and AM2R Policy
I'll have to read the full interview later, when I'm not on the can at 2am, but it does sound like an interesting read. I'm still not sure about AM2R being commercial, though. Were they accepting donations? Selling themed merch? I've seen plenty of people do that for other stuff, so I wouldn't be surprised, but if they're talking entirely about the ad revenue due to hits on there site, is that really much of an argument? Again, I'll need clarification to what they were looking at, and I'm sure it was mentioned somewhere. Now I'm just asking hypothetically, could they pull a project just because it garnered a lot of attention?
Re: Random: Ease The Pain Of Sega Forever's Botched Launch With This Official Cereal
Wait, that was Damo? Hah! Yeah, that was funny. 7/10
Anyways, I'll gladly take the cereal over a mobile collection. While I'm sure it would've been nice for anyone who has controllers for mobile devices, I don't really need that stuff.
Re: PES 2018 is Skipping Nintendo Switch, But Konami Will Consider Future Releases
"Fans have to make noise, of course..."
Don't worry, I already sent Konami's home office a package with a string-tripped airhorn. That outta make plenty o' noise...
...though, I didn't send it in response to PES or anything like that. I just wanna mess with those guys.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo at E3 2017?
Pretty fun time overall. I liked what I saw of nearly every new game they showed (except Kirby and Mario + Rabbids. Everything else was dandy), and I'm happy to know Pokemon and Metroid Prime 4 are in our futures.
Re: Capcom Not Confirming Plans for Monster Hunter XX on Switch in the West 'At This Time'
@Reverandjames It's not just Capcom you're being petty about, though. If you're really done with Capcom, then the worst thing you can do to them is ignore them and move on.
All you (and a few others, possibly...did 100+ posts appear before I was done typing???) are saying is that you don't want us to play Monster Hunter anymore. Thems be fightin' words, pal...
Re: Capcom Not Confirming Plans for Monster Hunter XX on Switch in the West 'At This Time'
@MilitiaMan That puts a lot of stuff into context, not only because of the idea that Sony made a push for it (though with an Xbone and PC version also confirmed, either Sony is forgetting why they reach out to other developers in the first place, or they struck out, but not before Capcom started working on the games). Also, I think it is important to remember that A) this is Capcom. They have never really stayed exclusive to any particular platform, and they have far too many fans spread out on all platformers to change that at the drop of a hat - but also that modern HD, open-world games are still expensive to make. I highly doubt we'll stop seeing handheld Monster Hunter games, though I really hope Capcom gets better about localizing their games...in general. Seriously...
Re: Capcom Not Confirming Plans for Monster Hunter XX on Switch in the West 'At This Time'
@Reverandjames I'm pretty sure with the budget Monster Hunter: World has, it bombing in the west would be no more Monster Hunter in the west for a good long time...there's no need to be petty just because we have to wait...
Re: Capcom Not Confirming Plans for Monster Hunter XX on Switch in the West 'At This Time'
It's not even out in Japan. As frustrating as it is, Capcom seems to want to stagger the announcemebts so they can get a full year out of their games, and Generations came out in July. Once they see how XX sells in Japan, we might here more about localization plans in September or so, maybe after/during TGS. Obviously with Monster Hunter: World, they want to try to fix the staggered release schedule by having a simultaneous world-wide release, but it seems we're still stuck dealing with the aftermath until that one comes out.
Re: Nintendo Reveals Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido for 3DS
It's a good thing I was already eating, because otherwise that would've made hungry.
Anyways, I want it. I love silly anime-esque ideas like this (Weapon Shop de Omasse springs to mind), and the song they had in the trailer is worth it alone, especially if it's an eShop release. Guess I'll add that one to the list...
Re: Four Horses Is Bringing Kid Tripp To The Nintendo Switch eShop
@ImDiggerDan But how many horses does it take to change the lightbulb?
Re: Four Horses Is Bringing Kid Tripp To The Nintendo Switch eShop
I dunno, I can't shake the feeling that something bad would happen if I bought a game from a company called "The Four Horses." Especially after what happened last summer...
@ImDiggerDan, Make sure you test that game rigorously. There better be less than 20% apocrypha lurking within its codex, or I'm asking for my money (and soul) back.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Ubisoft's Nintendo Switch Reveals at E3 2017?
@NandN3ds Damnit, of all the potential responses to my intentionally absurd post, you picked the most boring part to respond to. I'm sure it looks good. As others said, it's a wacky turn-based action-strategy, vaguely reminiscent of X-Com. And that would've been fine on it's own, but they inserted the Rabbids, and that's were my contention lies.
I hate the Rabbids. Everything about them - the look, their games, how hard they were rammed up the publics buttholes during the late 2000's. When they faded from public consciousness, I never wanted to see them come back. It's like meeting the teacher that you molested as a child for the first time in almost a decade, during your sister's wedding. And he's the groom!
...except in this case, the sister would be Mario? Wait, that's odd...wouldn't it be, like, Peach? Unless Mario got a sex-change...ew...I don't want think about that....
...I'm losing my train of thought here. The point is, I am livid that the Rabbids were brought back in a way that I could not even hope to ignore. Yeah. There we go.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Ubisoft's Nintendo Switch Reveals at E3 2017?
I am insulted that the Rabbids were resurrected from their graves using the rotting remains of Miyamoto's corpse.
I'm also gravely disappointed that their new potentially awesome sci-fi space combat game now has some toys-to-life gimmick grafted to it, like a sailboat grafted to a Sperm whale. I just...I want to put it out of its misery. I really do.
I'm even more disappointed to find out that Grift Land isn't made by UbiArt...although I guess I only thought that it was Ubi's because I saw it on Gematsu under the Ubisoft oresentation article, not realizing that they post those over an hour in advance.
At least they gave me an excuse to buy Rayman Legends again someday...maybe this time I'll actually play it.
I mean, I really thought the new Assassin's Creed game looked neat, and I'm definitely looking forward to their new Pirate game. Not to mention Beyond Good & Evil 2 was reconfirmed, so it's not all bad...though, I guess those 3 aren't relevent to this site. :T
Re: Review: Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (3DS)
@Miss_Dark I know. I've played it. That wasn't what I was asking about, though. I was talking about the last Story of Seasons game. I really did not like the caravan thing in it, and overall I felt like it took too long to get going. I'm not gonna put up with that again.
Re: Nintendo Download: 2nd March (North America)
F*** YEAH! Neutopia! Dungeon Explorer looked nice, too, IIRC.
Re: Review: Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (3DS)
Well, how does it compare to the last Story of Seasons, then? There were a few elements I didn't like in that one, mostly those trade things. In fact, it just took too long to open up and give the player option, all without actually teaching the player how to do anything...
Re: Japanese Nintendo Switch Owners Will Be Playing Neo Geo Games Next Month
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Not everyone has. I for one have never played World Heroes before, and I'm a fighting game fanatic. And chances are, you haven't played Waku Waku 7. Now you'll have a chance to rectify that.
Re: TowerFall Creator Bringing "Hardcore Mountain Climbing Platformer" Celeste To Nintendo Switch
Wait, weren't they working on something else that sounded just like that?
...Oh, it's coming to the PS4 as well. Huh. Well, I did like Towerfall.
Re: Gallery: Here's How Nintendo Switch Game Cards Compare To Practically Everything Else
@Tempestryke They are high in fat, but that just means you gotta cook 'em longer to melt it off.
Re: Gallery: Here's How Nintendo Switch Game Cards Compare To Practically Everything Else
@Romeo-75 Wait, what? You just keep the discs in their box unless you're gonna use them. That's it. No fuss. If it doesn't work, just dust it off with a dry cloth. Cartridges are harder to take care of, since there's a lot more work if you encounter a problem.
Re: Gallery: Here's How Nintendo Switch Game Cards Compare To Practically Everything Else
Thank you for warning us ahead of time about the amount of images. I made sure to set aside plenty of time to work on my thesis for solving world hunger while the page loads. (It turns out that internet journalists would make for an excellent source of protein)
Re: Harvest Moon 64 Heading to Wii U in North America This Week as Part of Anniversary Celebrations
I never got into the series, but I always thought that this one would the one to do it. My body is definitely ready for digital farming!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Countdown - 1-2-Switch Would Have Been Ideal As 'Free-to-Start'
Exactly! Then I would have sound reason to hate it!
As of now, however, I have no strong feelings one way or the other towards its existance. Curse my stubborn neutrality! D=
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd February (Europe)
Sees Harvest Moon 64
>INITIATE JEALOUSY PROTOCOL
>LEVEL: MAXIMUM
Re: 2013 Kickstarter Success Soul Saga Is Still Coming To The Wii U eShop
Wow, I forgot about this game. I also remember it looked pretty bad before. Hopefully they've been making good use of their time.
Re: Talking Point: Lack of Nintendo Switch Details Close to Launch Made Wobbly Cam 'Leaks' Inevitable
They seem to pop up a lot regardless. IDK what else to say. I never really watch them because I don't like feeling nauseous over something I should be excited about.
Re: RPG Maker Fes and Culdcept Revolt Set for Summer Arrivals on 3DS
OMG CULDCEPT!!! I never thought I'd actually get a crack at it!
Dang, I guess I won't be running out of 3DS games for a while. Really glad I'm choosing to wait on the Switch.
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th February (North America)
Ogre Battle 64!!! Yes, I've been waiting for that! I mean, first one would be nice, too, but 64 is the one I haven't played yet.
Re: New SNES Fighter Unholy Night Takes To Kickstarter To Fund Cartridge Production
Looks great. I'm tempted, but I've spent way too much already. I hope it all goes well, maybe I'll pick up a cartridge once it's gone into production.