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Re: Tactical RPG 'Demonschool' Has Been Delayed Beyond 2023

ChromaticDracula

I was trying to forget this game because the wait was already near unbearable. Now this! Back to annals you go, game!

Very happy they’re putting in the proper care for this. It blows my mind how commonplace releasing games half-baked/three-quarters baked is these days. “Oh a patch will take care of it” is such a crutch these days.
I understand there’s some kind of crazy Nintendo eshop certification process or something and picking a street date can be intimidating. You’re setting a hard date on your project but maybe that means some more leeway should be given or something should change with the process. I dunno…

Anyway, can’t wait for this to release. I’ll spare you the Miyamoto quote

Re: Atari Reiterates Firm's Focus On Retro, Isn't Looking To Compete With Nintendo

ChromaticDracula

I’m all for the preservation and updating and I support Atari 100% of the way. That being said the only 2600 game I ever find myself going back to is Enduro. It’s so satisfying to me, especially the sounds of the snow level. And that fog level is 🤌

But yeah if they were to take those 2600 games and give them a new lease on life like a minor graphical bump/remaster or like … some kind of voxel treatment, or some additional features/filters, that would be really cool.

Re: Nintendo Download: 30th November (North America)

ChromaticDracula

Why is Turok 3 not mentioned? That’d be getting my single vote if it were listed.

@Monday13 I totally forgot about that game! I was a huuuuggeeee Mystical Ninja 64 fan (still have the cart and booklet )

Might have to finally stop being so lazy and open a Japanese account for it.

Re: The Turok 3 Remaster On Switch Has Been Subject To A Short Delay

ChromaticDracula

Mission Log - November 30, 2023–
I’m locked and loaded for today waiting for this to drop. Gonna be a great weekend with this and Cassette Beasts! (In late to the game on the latter I know and just bought it on sale finally. This time of year is Pokémon time for me but there isn’t any reason to play that now so I’m trying something fresh and what looks to be somewhat better.)

Re: Xbox Reiterates Interest In Bringing Game Pass To "Every Screen" Including Nintendo Platforms

ChromaticDracula

I buy Nintendo consoles because I want to play Nintendo games. If I wanted to play Xbox games I’d buy Xbox. Keep your gamepass service away please. I also don’t like streaming games.
Options are good but leave it out please.

….i just want your rare replay. Bring that over.

EDIT: Also, I’m done with the subscriptions. That alone is like a poison to me so no thanks.

Re: Sonic Superstars' Sales Were 'Slightly Weaker' Than Sega Had Anticipated

ChromaticDracula

"Evening Star did work with Sega to explore possible directions Classic Sonic could go after the success of Sonic Mania. Sonic Mania 2 was never in development, though, because we actually agreed early on that we should try to make something fresh, like hand-drawn 2D or 2.5D."

Welp…. Maybe next time you stick with the pixel/classic style.
I appreciate the effort to make it fresh but I think if people had seen the older graphics with this new gameplay it would’ve been a banger. “Following in the success of Mania” should’ve been the recipe for success.

But yeah releasing the game at that launch window with all the other games ultimately worked against it either way I reckon.

Re: Talking Point: Would You Like To See More Streaming Media Apps On 'Switch 2'?

ChromaticDracula

It kind of irks me when I think about choosing between deleting a streaming service app or an actual game to make room on my console storage. By principal, I will always delete “the fluff” and try to keep as many games as possible at the ready.
I’ve never downloaded a streaming service app for my switch because I use another device exclusively for that. It just makes more sense to me to keep gaming with gaming and everything else on its own or separate things.
It’s like keeping your clean dishes in your fridge instead of your cabinets. It’s convenient because food and plates go together but your clean dishware is eating into your refrigerator storage for what?

That’s one dumb analogy but it makes sense to me lol

Re: Review: Front Mission 2: Remake - Serviceable, But With Some Seriously Rough Edges

ChromaticDracula

@WanzerBanzer no I own (DS cart, not SNES) and have played the first!
I think them using the word “remake” in the title implies that it’s expanding outside of its original boundaries which I suppose it has in some regard.
If they had used the word “remaster” then I expect the base game being simply metaphorically lifted outside original box A and dropped into the newly updated box B.

“Remake” implies overhaul to me (example: Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Resident Evil 2 Remake, etc.)
This is more of a “remaster” to me.

Re: Talking Point: Does Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Need A Full Remake?

ChromaticDracula

From a gamer perspective, the game holds nostalgia, it still plays extremely well, and pushes N64 to the limits so it’s a lesson in limitation. It’s really just done so well…
From a marketing perspective however, it would be good idea to remake it for when this so-called live-action movie comes out to generate hype and bring what’s considered the best in the series to modern gamers in an appealing updated format with current controls. One could argue this has already been done with NSO which is 100% true but the graphics can be considered “retro” to some of these kids nowadays.
I don’t care if they ever remake it but it better damn well always be playable through NSO or some other way. If it ever gets remade I’ll be so excited though and yes I’ll be buying it day one.

Re: Talking Point: If 'Switch 2' Is Backwards Compatible, What Will You Do With Your Switch?

ChromaticDracula

[del]Given that Nintendo will likely only allow you to sign into one console to download digital purchases, it’ll probably be rendered mostly useless once I sign into my Switch 2.
I’ll more than likely keep it to play my physical library though… I can’t see myself selling it or trading it outright.
My wife got it for me for Christmas so it holds quite a bit of sentimental value too.[/del]

I always thought you could only have a primary switch which is why I always thought it was weird people had multiple switches… well today I learned you can have multiple switches with your same login. Nevermind…
Still, not getting rid of my OG switch!

Re: Reminder: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet + DLC Physical Release Now Available

ChromaticDracula

@Mauzuri oh wow … I definitely don’t feel that way. I guess it depends which ones you’ve played prior. I’m someone who played red and yellow and then the next games I played were black/white and then alpha sapphire and then sun/moon. I skipped and missed all those in between really. I just thought Sun/moon had really great writing and a massive Pokédex to fill.
To each their own I suppose!

Re: Review: World Of Horror - One Of The Most Unique Roguelites On Switch

ChromaticDracula

I’ve had the physical edition ordered and it’s suppose to arrive “late October mid November”
Still no word yet though sadly…

Until this review giving me at least an idea of how this plays out I had no idea what to expect and zero expectations. I just know I love Junji Ito’s stuff and this looked cool.

Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for reviewing this, NL!

Re: Hands On: Super Mario RPG Is The Most Faithful Remake We've Ever Played

ChromaticDracula

@FawfulsFury I LOOOOVVVEEEDDD the 3DS entries, even Paper Jam because in addition to having Mario on one button and Luigi on another, you now had a third for paper Mario so it felt like it added an extra layer of difficulty. Plus, the sounds in that game were so soothing if you liked paper and stationary. I’m nerdy so it really hit my ASMR nerves.
…Might have to play that again this holiday…

Re: Soapbox: Lavender Town Isn’t Pokémon’s Scariest Location, It’s Someplace Far More Sinister

ChromaticDracula

@Aaron00 if you mean Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon, yes, definitely… in fact, skip Sun/Moon and go right to Ultra. Same game just some more content, especially post-game. Kind of like how Yellow was to Red/Blue. You’ll be getting the definitive version.
Sun/Moon really do strike a nice balance between old and new and I really think you’ll enjoy it judging by what I’m reading in the comments.

Re: Soapbox: Lavender Town Isn’t Pokémon’s Scariest Location, It’s Someplace Far More Sinister

ChromaticDracula

@Aaron00 if you have a 3DS, Sun/Moon (or even the Alpha Sapphire/Omega Ruby remakes) are phenomenal.
I hadn’t played any Pokémon games from red/blue/yellow onward until those 3DS remakes and Sun/Moon came out and I was enjoying them so much.
Personally, I feel Sun/Moon are the pinnacle of Pokémon, the highest point on the bell curve. Everything before was building to Sun/Moon I feel. Since, the series seems to have downgraded in some areas (and admittedly, also improved in others too.)
But if you want a mix of old and new and a huge Pokédex to fill, go for Sun/Moon.

Re: Review: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 - An Extensive But Imperfect Compilation Of Classics

ChromaticDracula

I'm buying MGS1 digitally on Switch and the entire collection on Playstation (physically).
I can't deal with the 30fps downgrade nor do I feel like that's right. If it was all that was available I'd do it but knowing I can get the true experience on another platform (and one whose controls I grew up with and have basically memorized) that's where all 60 of my USD's are going.

Re: Yu Suzuki's Rail Shooter 'Air Twister' Is Full Of Unlockable Features In New Trailer

ChromaticDracula

I’m always up for more on-rails shooters until we get a new proper star fox!
I think this looks really cool.
Speaking of Apple Arcade, I know it’s very unlikely but I’m soooo hoping they port over Fantasian someday. I’ve never played it but it looks soooo cool and I love dioramas and RPGs so I have a gut feeling it’s gotta be good.

I’m also very much looking forward to a game NintendoLife covered previously:
Ex-Zodiac

Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Hololive VTuber Collab Teased

ChromaticDracula

Didn’t watch the video but I’ll be damned if I’m not gonna have comments. Well, here we go:
Who asked for this? Like, when I think of Metal Gear, I think of Harry Gregson-Williams. Thundering drums and sweeping orchestras making my pulse rate go up. Sneaking around and espionage, cinematic, cool tech, pull-ups to increase my grip gauge.The closest thing I get to weird are the posters of Asian women models in the lockers in 2.

Why are they plugging MGS with a rapper vtuber (which I also just learned what that is from this article 😁)
Thought vtuber was just shorthand for YouTuber personalities who make videos. Didn’t know it was for like… avatar-based people. Like I wouldn’t guessed Alex Olney was a Vtuber.

AAAANNNYWAY, yeah this is weird. I dunno…

EDIT: I had to watch it just to see. Wtf. Kojima is probably like WTF also. His brainchild (one of them) being given this treatment?!

Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Bros. Wonder?

ChromaticDracula

@dribLS I never said I was getting that on Switch 😁
I’ve decided I'm buying MGS1 on Switch and just getting the collection on PlayStation. For the reason you mentioned of course.
I just don’t want to experience a downgrade. I played MGS3 on 3DS and that frame rate was a bit rough. It was great having it on there and I know that was even less than 30fps at times I think. Basically, I’ve experienced these games at 60 and at 30/sub-30 and I won’t go back to the latter if I don’t have to.

Re: Hands On: Born Of Bread Is A Cut Above Other Paper Mario-Like RPGs

ChromaticDracula

I knew immediately when I saw the disclaimer that this was going to be an Alana article LOL I love it!
Haven’t tried bug fables and haven’t tried outbound ghost but this one I most certainly will be. I love that twitch stream and audience and router save point concept. That screams originality and uniqueness which is what I look for in a game nowadays more and more.

This looks awesome and I can’t wait to baguette this onto my wishlist!

Re: Video: Sonic Superstars Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & PS5)

ChromaticDracula

It's a tough call for me because I really like the blurred backgrounds on PS5 because it creates a nice clean distinction between foreground and background. I sometimes tend to have a hard time telling between the two in some games. Otherwise, I think the Switch version runs great and because I have all the other classic Sonics on Switch I'll probably go for the Switch version. Nice job, Arzest, Sonic Team, and Sega!

Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder - The Best 2D Mario Since The Super NES

ChromaticDracula

I have this preordered which is something I haven't been doing for a few years now. Pretty dang excited and hoping if here are any snow levels it times up nicely with snow in the real world. You all know that feeling haha
I am also getting MGS collection and the new Sonic. ....and RPG next month. Hooooboy I don't know where ill get the time or money but here we goooooooooo

Re: Review: Front Mission 2: Remake - Serviceable, But With Some Seriously Rough Edges

ChromaticDracula

I passed on the first because of some of these same RNG issues (not being able to target specific Wanzer parts) and now it looks like I’ll be passing on the second for that same reason and now also the typos and lack of love and care throughout.
It would have to be something like $8.99 or lower for me to buy now and neither of which have reached that price yet.
It’s a shame because these games check almost every box for me but then you have all this extra nonsense that just ends up hurting it and pushing it down when it’s trying to rise up.