Just curious, but how does this work without VR? On the Switch you would only have one screen to work with (of course, I'm assuming you can play it offline but that probably isn't the case).
I have some promotional cards I've gotten over time for the old Kamen Rider Ganbaride game and most recently one for a Lupinranger vs. Patranger game they have. Not that I have a way to play them, as they were just giveaways with imported games and toys, but I do wish I could at least try out the machines.
I'm not a fan of the NES Castlevania games (I've been spoiled by more modern games I guess and when I finally got around to playing them recently, I found them frustrating and unfun), but I will give the 8-bit Bloodstained a shot. It looks a lot more refined.
I'm really looking forward to this. I liked Luigi's Mansion on the Gamecube quite a bit but was not a fan of Dark Moon. This was mainly due to the gameplay progression interrupting me every 5-10 minutes with its mission based setup, and I couldn't get into. I also think Grezzo did a superb job with the Zelda remakes so I'm pretty excited for that.
@Yorumi Thanks for the clarification, that actually does make sense. I've been interested from time-to-time in trying to make a team with regards to values and more in-depth strategies, but never really saw the point since I don't normally play online (I'm not a very competitive person ). I think it would be nice to put something in like that to give me more of an excuse to actually do it; I think team-building like that could be right up my alley.
@Yorumi I would disagree that attention to IVs and EVs are necessary in end game. No matter how many other people have claimed otherwise, I have noticed that every main series game from Red to Sun had been perfectly completeable with level and type advantages. Are there some tougher spots? Absolutely, but the only parts I can see the EVs and IVs being necessities are with the Battle Tower and its equivilants. Pretty much everything else is higher level and move-type advantage = win. Either that, or I've been incredibly lucky.
I like my Switch as much as the next person, but I've still found myself playing the 3DS more than that. It's much more convenient to me as a portable system and has most of my favorite games on it. Besides, the system is still making money for Nintendo, so I say go for it.
Personally, the thing I was most excited for is that Hyrule Warriors finally has a release date but that's not on the poll. I'd care more about Smash if not for the fact it's one of those games that gets hyped out the wazoo, then I buy it and never get around to playing it.
Dragon Quest Builders, Super Mario Odyssey, Skyrim, and Sonic Mania are my top picks. I'll give Breath of the Wild another fair shot somewhere down the road but I wasn't too impressed when I first played it.
I truly don't care how/if this plays out or what the results may be. I don't own an Xbox of any kind at the moment, my computer runs Linux, and I made the decision to stop giving money to EA eons ago.
Finally got a Switch so I'm getting the Dragon Quest Builders demo. I have it on PS4 and it's one of my favorite games so this will probably be a Day 1 buy for me.
I'm really conflicted on how I feel about this. On the one hand, Mega Man is one of my favorite game series in general. On the other hand, I did not like Mega Man 9 or 10 at all and I'm afraid 11 may be more or the same.
I know the entire reason this poll was made was to gush more about Odyssey, but I decided to vote anyway.
2D game: Super Mario World 3D game and overall: Super Mario 64
I don't have a Switch and don't plan on getting one anytime soon so I don't have an opinion on Odyssey yet. However, I'm not usually taken in by super hyped games (it's usually a deterrent for me), so I'm not interested at the moment.
I'm not getting one and even if I really did want one, I wouldn't be able to for obvious reasons. That said, I am willing to be wrong about my (and everyone else's) predictions for the stock situation. And for sale of completion I voted on Secret of Mana, Mario RPG, and Earthbound, though there are plenty of good games on there.
The DS was a great system, there's no denying that, and its successor is currently my preferred portable system (and I'm mostly a portable gamer). However, the one thing about its legacy that always sticks out to me is the fact that this was the start of what I've been referring to as the "Gimmick Age" for Nintendo, and honestly I'm not sure how I feel about that.
I voted Hyrule Warriors (my favorite Wii U game) and Sonic Racers Transformed. I'd give Star Fox Zero another chance if they'd get rid of the terrible control scheme.
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Re: Tense Party Game Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes Is Coming To Switch This Summer
@chardir That sounds pretty interesting. I think I may have to check it out.
Re: Tense Party Game Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes Is Coming To Switch This Summer
Just curious, but how does this work without VR? On the Switch you would only have one screen to work with (of course, I'm assuming you can play it offline but that probably isn't the case).
Re: Feature: Diving Down The Rabbit Hole With Japan's Arcade-Based Trading Card Games
I have some promotional cards I've gotten over time for the old Kamen Rider Ganbaride game and most recently one for a Lupinranger vs. Patranger game they have. Not that I have a way to play them, as they were just giveaways with imported games and toys, but I do wish I could at least try out the machines.
Re: Review: Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (Switch)
@Onion That's fantastic news. Lord knows getting a lot of those A Ranks was a pain and I'll probably have a lot more incentive to try for them now.
Either way, I already have this preloaded and ready to go for tomorrow!
Re: Koei Tecmo Is Interested In Working With Mario
I probably wouldn't get a Mario Warriors game, but it does seem like an interesting idea.
Re: Inti Creates Announces New Bloodstained And Gunvolt Titles For Switch At BitSummit
I'm not a fan of the NES Castlevania games (I've been spoiled by more modern games I guess and when I finally got around to playing them recently, I found them frustrating and unfun), but I will give the 8-bit Bloodstained a shot. It looks a lot more refined.
Re: Video: Here's How Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Might Have Looked On Game Boy Color
If only BotW could have been as good as Link's Awakening.
Re: We Nearly Had A Terrifying Second Pikachu Evolution With Horns And Fangs
Maybe Pikachu would've been worth using, then.
Re: Grezzo Is Handling The Luigi’s Mansion Port For 3DS
I'm really looking forward to this. I liked Luigi's Mansion on the Gamecube quite a bit but was not a fan of Dark Moon. This was mainly due to the gameplay progression interrupting me every 5-10 minutes with its mission based setup, and I couldn't get into. I also think Grezzo did a superb job with the Zelda remakes so I'm pretty excited for that.
Re: Soapbox: What Pokémon GO And The Pokémon Main Series Could Learn From Each Other
@Yorumi Thanks for the clarification, that actually does make sense. I've been interested from time-to-time in trying to make a team with regards to values and more in-depth strategies, but never really saw the point since I don't normally play online (I'm not a very competitive person ). I think it would be nice to put something in like that to give me more of an excuse to actually do it; I think team-building like that could be right up my alley.
Re: Soapbox: What Pokémon GO And The Pokémon Main Series Could Learn From Each Other
@Yorumi I would disagree that attention to IVs and EVs are necessary in end game. No matter how many other people have claimed otherwise, I have noticed that every main series game from Red to Sun had been perfectly completeable with level and type advantages. Are there some tougher spots? Absolutely, but the only parts I can see the EVs and IVs being necessities are with the Battle Tower and its equivilants. Pretty much everything else is higher level and move-type advantage = win. Either that, or I've been incredibly lucky.
Re: Kimishima Says Nintendo Has Plans For The 3DS In 2019 And Beyond
I like my Switch as much as the next person, but I've still found myself playing the 3DS more than that. It's much more convenient to me as a portable system and has most of my favorite games on it. Besides, the system is still making money for Nintendo, so I say go for it.
Re: Alex Kidd And Gain Ground Join Sega's AGES Line-Up On Switch, Saturn And Dreamcast Games Coming
@ADistantFuture45 My friend and I discovered it on the old Sega Genesis Collection on PS2. We weren't very good at it, but it was still fun.
Re: Alex Kidd And Gain Ground Join Sega's AGES Line-Up On Switch, Saturn And Dreamcast Games Coming
@ADistantFuture45 And here I thought I was the only person in existance who was excited for Gain Ground on the Switch.
Re: Random: As The Pokémon Anime Hits 1000 Episodes, One Thing Is Clear: Ash Sucks At Pokémon
77 Pokemon? Does that include the ones he just gave away?
Re: Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Will Kick Ass (And Chew Bubble Gum) On 5th June
Seriously, though. Who even asked for this?
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 8th March
Personally, the thing I was most excited for is that Hyrule Warriors finally has a release date but that's not on the poll. I'd care more about Smash if not for the fact it's one of those games that gets hyped out the wazoo, then I buy it and never get around to playing it.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Will Battle On Switch On 18th May
Not soon enough for me.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Life's Favourite Games From Switch's First Year
Dragon Quest Builders, Super Mario Odyssey, Skyrim, and Sonic Mania are my top picks. I'll give Breath of the Wild another fair shot somewhere down the road but I wasn't too impressed when I first played it.
Re: Break Out Those Calendars Because 27th February Is Pokémon Day
Maybe I'll buy some games if there's a special Pokemon Day sale or something...
It's worth a shot.
Re: Random: The SNES, Famciom And Mega Drive Are Reborn In These Custom Painted Gundam Figures
The Neo Geo version of the Zeong could double as a pun...
Also I just noticed the Game Boy Balls have Tetris on their cockpits.
Re: Rumour: Get That Pinch Of Salt Ready, Apparently Microsoft Is Preparing To Buy Electronic Arts
I truly don't care how/if this plays out or what the results may be. I don't own an Xbox of any kind at the moment, my computer runs Linux, and I made the decision to stop giving money to EA eons ago.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th January (North America)
Finally got a Switch so I'm getting the Dragon Quest Builders demo. I have it on PS4 and it's one of my favorite games so this will probably be a Day 1 buy for me.
Re: Dragon Quest Builders Digs Into the Switch on 9th February
If I get a Switch I'll definitely pick this up. I loved it on the PS4.
Re: Hyperkin Has Created A Prototype Portable Nintendo 64 Mini
Finally, my dream of a properly portable Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon and Jet Force Gemini may be a reality!
Re: Poll: Capcom is Finally Bringing Mega Man Back - Are You Excited?
I'm really conflicted on how I feel about this. On the one hand, Mega Man is one of my favorite game series in general. On the other hand, I did not like Mega Man 9 or 10 at all and I'm afraid 11 may be more or the same.
Re: Poll: Which is the Best Super Mario Game?
I know the entire reason this poll was made was to gush more about Odyssey, but I decided to vote anyway.
2D game: Super Mario World
3D game and overall: Super Mario 64
I don't have a Switch and don't plan on getting one anytime soon so I don't have an opinion on Odyssey yet. However, I'm not usually taken in by super hyped games (it's usually a deterrent for me), so I'm not interested at the moment.
Re: Super Mighty Power Man Is The Mega Man Game You Always Wanted On Switch
"a true love letter to the NES legendary gaming era"
As if most indie games weren't trying to be this already.
Re: Amazon Opens Pre-Orders for New Nintendo 3DS XL - Super NES Edition in North America
I will get one if I get the chance to.
EDIT: I was able to get a preorder in! Huzzah!
Re: Weirdness: Soon You'll Be Able To Save Hillrule From Lord Gearon In Bike Of The Wild
Klink is the name of a Pokemon; Immediate C&D.
I kid, I kid.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st September (North America)
Technically, I've already downloaded Pokemon Gold and am just waiting for the time lock on it. Either way, really looking forward to it.
Re: Video: Exploring The 8-Bit Mega Man Games Of The SNES Era
Those two are my favorite classic Mega Man games after 3.
Re: Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition Out Now On The eShop, Packaged Version To Launch At A Later Date
I don't care what anyone else thinks. I'm getting this.
Re: Secret Of Mana Is Getting A 3D Remake, But Guess What Console It's Not Coming To
I'll get it on the Vita. If Adventures of Mana was any indication, I think it'll be great.
Re: Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Heading to the West in 2018
I may get both versions, but I'll definitely get at least one. My PS4 Slime controller is already on the way.
Re: Show Off Your 8-Bit 'Style' With This NES Classic Hoodie
"Re-enter an 8-bit 80s wonderland, where Mario is king, gloves are controllers and some of the best gaming experiences are a cartridge push away."
Pardon my snark, but I'm fairly sure the Power Glove showed us that gloves are not controllers.
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About the Super NES Classic Edition?
I'm not getting one and even if I really did want one, I wouldn't be able to for obvious reasons. That said, I am willing to be wrong about my (and everyone else's) predictions for the stock situation. And for sale of completion I voted on Secret of Mana, Mario RPG, and Earthbound, though there are plenty of good games on there.
Re: Pokémon Gold And Silver Are Coming To The 3DS Virtual Console
I know I have HeartGold already, but I'll absolutely get Gold on 3DS.
Re: Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is Announced, But is Skipping Nintendo Switch and 3DS
I don't care either way. I already have 7 on my 3DS, and I don't care for the other three.
Re: Pikmin Rewards Arrive on My Nintendo in North America
"Are any of you tempted by these My Nintendo offerings?"
Is anybody anymore?
Re: Pokémon GO is Reportedly Targeting 'Cheaters' By Hiding Rare Pocket Monsters
Typo or not, I vote we leave "Ash Ketchup" the way it is.
Re: Poll: Who Would You Like To See In Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch?
I'm ticking Crono, but I'm also thinking of one of the heroes from the Dragon Quest games.
Re: Retrospective: The Awkward Birth of the DS, Nintendo's Most Successful System
The DS was a great system, there's no denying that, and its successor is currently my preferred portable system (and I'm mostly a portable gamer). However, the one thing about its legacy that always sticks out to me is the fact that this was the start of what I've been referring to as the "Gimmick Age" for Nintendo, and honestly I'm not sure how I feel about that.
Re: This One-Off RJ-Romain Jerome Pokémon Watch Costs Almost $260,000
No Ampharos anywhere on the watch. Not worth it.
Re: Sinking Keiji Inafune’s Kaio: King of Pirates Cost Marvelous $3.8 Million Dollars
"The hope was that the game would spawn a multimedia franchise that could cover anime, merchandise and comic books."
Inafune and friends had similar hopes for Mighty No.9, and look how well that turned out.
Re: Rumour: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga DX Partnering Up for 3DS eShop
I'm throwing money at my 3DS but nothing's happening!
Re: Random: This Nintendo Switch Case Looks Like It Could Withstand Pretty Much Anything
There's no kill like overkill.
Re: Zelda: Breath of the Wild Update 1.1.2 Makes For A More Pleasant Gaming Experience
@NEStalgia I got the reference.
Re: Poll: What Wii U Ports Would You Like to Play on Nintendo Switch?
I voted Hyrule Warriors (my favorite Wii U game) and Sonic Racers Transformed. I'd give Star Fox Zero another chance if they'd get rid of the terrible control scheme.
Re: Fresh Data Shows That Four Out Of Five Pokémon GO Players Have Given Up Hunting
The current '90s nostalgia trend for folks in that age range has moved from Pokemon to Power Rangers. That's where I think all those users went.
I actually tried this again fairly recently but never really played it. I still retain that it's fun but doesn't fit with my lifestyle.