Cineologist

The Switch already being an RPG machine during Pokémon Sword and Shield’s arrival, it made me realize how limited SwSh really is—with or without the Dexit situation. Having played games like Dragon Quest XI, Ni No Kuni, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and the like this year, it is without question that SwSh, by comparison, lacks ambition and imagination.

Just finished Episode 4 and really enjoying it so far. I don’t see what’s confusing about it. You just have to pay attention. That isn’t a difficult task.

Maybe Golf Story, if the sale occurs in the US as well.

Guy’s got balls.

I just got to the village with the bathhouse. It’s a lot of fun. I feel like I’ve been playing for hours, but friends insist I haven’t even touched the surface. And that sounded great to me.

Love this game so much.

The game that keeps on giving. 🍷

Maybe when I get my bonus at the end of the year.

The trailer looks pretty good. I’ll definitely check it out on Netflix when it comes out.

Ancient fruit wine 🍷

@KawaiiKitsune13 I enjoyed reading what she had to say. Thanks for sharing!

@Sabruka Sometimes reviewers choose to soften their criticisms in order to maintain access to future games. That’s why, for me, independent reviewers not tied to industry (not getting perks like early access, etc.) are the more reliable resources.

I review films. It happens far too often.

Open world Pokémon game coming 2050.

I'm reading about performance, gameplay, and other issues left and right due to rom leaks.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

Respectfully,

Can these posts strive for more accuracy?

The complete (National) Pokedex has not been available for several games now. That’s not the issue. The issue is the fact that we cannot transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Bank that are not coded in Sword and Shield (and, apparently, onwards).

Framing of the actual issue matters.

Then I will reiterate: Game Freak deserves the backlash they are getting.

Adapt to what your fans ask for or suffer as a business, whether it affects them financially or reputation. If something were to break the camel’s back, I hope this is it.

#ThankYouGameFreak, but you need to do better.

@Peshokinha I don't know if there had been death threats in this particular case, but it goes without saying that death threats are indefensible.

@Sunanootoko No work is, or should be, immune to criticism. You make something and you put it out there to be critiqued. That's art. And there are a number of instances where gamers have critiqued a game, game developers took the criticisms on board, and made their game better. I don't subscribe to the "Shut up and take it" mentality. Speak up.

It's never as reductive as "You don't like it, don't buy it." That's a simplistic way of thinking and you know it. Or I hope you do.

@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy 100%

@johnvboy Respectfully, you are conflating two different points. Your point is sales numbers. Specifically, from what I understand, and please correct me if I'm wrong, you're saying that the backlash wouldn't matter because the game would sell anyway.

My point, on the other hand, is that the backlash is well-deserved, whether or not the game sells. Because this backlash is a direct result of the numerous excuses handed to us--which would supposedly improve the game and thus justify Dexit.

The backlash is well-deserved. Maybe next time they’ll strive to deliver a game worthy of the Nintendo Switch.

There’s only one right answer. And that is Bulbasaur.

I looked at the complete Pokedex. I’m annoyed all over again. 😤

If these are real, no wonder they kept the evolutions a secret thus far. Yikes. I hope these are fake.

My disappointments aside, I'm ready to play this game. Of course, I want it to be good!

@PBandSmelly For real. We need one! Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area.

I’m still crying on the inside after that Ni No Kuni ending. The next on the list is DQXI. I might get that today.

I’m already over this Gigamax/Gigantamax thing and I haven’t even played the game. They’re trying to sell it too hard.

Nearly everything about this gem of a game makes me smile. Even the slimes!

Ni No Kuni deserves a spot. Currently obsessed with it. Doing every single mission. Trying to capture every single familiar. Great music!

I know what I want for Christmas now.

@MH4 @Doofenshmirtz I played only about halfway through the first. Not that I thought it was terrible but because other games came out and I fell out with YW1. But from the sounds of it, I should check out the sequels, too. Repurchasing the first on the Switch, too.

I’m certain about getting it. But I need to finish Ni No Kuni first.

@JohnE Good to hear. Looking forward to sinking my teeth into it.

More respect to this man.

Can’t wait to get my hands on it. I was in grad school when the game was released originally; I meant to play it since but never had the opportunity. But now here it is, a few more days.

What’s with these incremental changes? Ugh.

Good. I'm glad to know that all the effort put forth by those people who clearly need to get a life is for nothing.

@m8e3point1415 I hope you're being sarcastic.

It's about time! They ran out of NES games 4-5 months ago.

I was hoping for Chronicles X as well, but I'm looking forward to playing this.

@Anti-Matter I guess you have much stricter rules when it comes to gaming than I do. I’ll try out pretty much anything. I like to be surprised.

@Anti-Matter Do you step outside your comfort zone once in a while?

@mister_magnus I second more reviews, especially possible hidden gems.

@BensonUii Yes, bring them all!

Ports of Xenoblade Chronicles X and The Wonderful 101? (I never owned a WiiU.)

@KcebEnyaw Just a slight correction. You can get a maximum of 9 spells per draw. But your point still stands, especially the fact that the game allows you different ways to restock your magic without drawing (i.e.: converting cards to magic, upgrading weaker magic to stronger ones, etc.).

Personally, I love the junction system. It requires you to think a little bit (even though there is an “Auto” option!) on how you want to build your character. No one character is pigeonholed as healer only, tank only, etc. I like that flexibility.

If being utterly insane, or strange, or weird is considered a negative, we would not discover new frontiers. And this doesn’t just apply to video games.

I give this review a 2 out of 10. Wack.

Definitely getting it. But I have to finish Fire Emblem: Three Houses first. 🦁

I’m not sure which one I’m more excited for: Ni no Kuni or Dragon Quest XI.