Gotta go with SNES. Super Mario World, Yoshi's Island, DKC, DKC2, Super Mario RPG, Final Fantasy 3 through 6, they all hold up to this day. Add in the random games I had as a kid (Goof Troops, Paperboy 2, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Tecmo Super Bowl, Mario AllStars) and it really was just my favorite console.
As far as boxart suits go, it's a close call between Prime and Dread. But overall suits? Prime varia, Prime gravity, Prime phazon, Echoes varia, echoes dark (wheels and all), echoes light, corruption varia, they're all great. I loved Dread and it's suits, just not spoiler suit.
I can't believe how hard they dropped the ball music-wise in dread. Such a great game, and music in Metroid is super important, but they just didn't get there
I've only ever owned the first iteration of any console, never two from the same generation. So my GBA was the see through glacier purple one, and never got the SP.
My buddy got the tribal silver SP and that thing was mint, I was so jealous
@andykara2003 Unless it's due to my OG, day one Switch but yeah I've had what seem to be minor technical issues. The biggest is the one I already commented, it felt like lag or similar and then the jump button didn't work until I went into morph ball and back.
I would have given it a 10, but there are some minor issues I have. Occasionally, the game seems to stutter for me. Once, suddenly B wasn't working, had to go into morph ball and back before I could jump again. Super minor issue though
My opinion is this: the og team did the og game, and their names are in the og credits.
The new team did the remaster, and their names are in the credits.
OG team gets a shout-out in the form of "based on the work of OG team", and that should be plenty good.
But since people are up in arms about it, I'd patch it just to keep positive press and sales. I personally think if it was me who worked on OG prime, I'd be fine with that inclusion.
Was the "three shot burst before charging" a thing in the Wii version? It feels so odd, I don't think it was in the GameCube version.
And perhaps it's just the fact that I'm using earbuds now, but I swear the music has changed. Chozo Ruins seems to have an odd effect mixed in with the familiar tune. Not a complaint at all, but an observation. Hopefully Crashed Frigate and Phendrana Drifts are just as beautiful and somber as I remember, I know y'all said they lessened the snowfall amounts
@gcunit
Lol newcomers won't be more disgruntled now about save stations as they were 20 years ago, it's part of the game. Can't worry constantly if people are going to need their hands held. Metroid has always been like that, you gotta be smart about your progress and save often. If people are complaining about that, I hope Echoes doesn't get remastered. Imagine the complaining about lack of save.stations PLUS now you gotta sit in the lighted area to heal?
@SViper I assume it's too difficult to remaster Prime 3 without the full gyro aiming (Switch Lite users) and releasing the first 2 makes less sense than just the first. So my guess is this is it for remastered Metroid Prime
@LikelySatan Yeah I did, I beat BoTW. But other than Teri Town, there aren't many memorable tunes. Compare that to Wind Waker, where each main island has a unique theme, the travel theme is super memorable, and the into is perfect
@Dezzy70 I would take OoT style over BoTW style any day. Open world exploration is okay, but give me meaningful dungeons, useful items, a return to traditional soundtrack instead of atmospheric airy style, that whole package. OoT, WW, TP, even SS beat out BoTW for me
Here's hoping "focusing on games releasing in the first half of the year" leaves room for updates on other titles (Metroid Prime 4) and at least reveals of others, like a new Mario or DK game
@AlienX Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I completely disagree. The cast, characters and world building were all so good that it'd be tough for me to watch a sequel that didn't include them.
Even if it's just "remnants of the dad are echoing in Pikachu, and he once again can talk and has the personality"
I doubt it will happen, but I'd love to at least see a Metroid Prime trailer, hear some news, SOMETHING. I don't want to give up hope on it, that and Prime HD rumors are currently my most anticipated games
A quick search shows that in 1982, Burger King had advertisements for Pacman. So I think almost as long as games have existed, they've been advertised in fast food at least
@RainbowGazelle
The title of this article we're reading clearly states it's the US
To your second quote about the amiibo, it literally says in the next line "You can learn more about this in our previous post:" with a linked post directly below titled "My Nintendo UK Restocks Fire Emblem Amiibo..."
It's a throw back to classic RPGs that require grinding. Obviously not for everyone, but I loved the story, characters and story book aesthetics. And with a little grinding and prepping, you can take down most any bosses. Just gotta figure out the right hat.combo and level it all up
I agree, but I also think it should be better implemented. It's like a final tour of all the areas you've been, but by then you should be able to quickly get there and feel much more powerful
They made a game for you, it's called Other M. And you can see how that was received, compared to how the Prime games were.
I want a return to form, I personally loved the elemental weapons. Ice, fire and lightning? Dang that's a sick setup. New visors, classic weapons and maybe a way to combine them like in Super. Speedy ice shots when combined with power beam, or steady stream of freezing when combined with plasma.
For visors I'd love to see a TechnoMancer visor, where you can "hack" into enemy units and control them for short periods of time. I'd also love to see thermal, echo and maybe a black light style visors.
Suits, I'd really like to start with varia (power suit in Prime looks like junk), get gravity quickly, and then from there power it up like in Dread. Maybe different ancient warring species have upgrades you can take from their ruins to mix and match. Gravity for jumps with speed of varia, or slow defensive suit with high jumps from Gravity suit
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Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Console Has The Best First-Party Games Lineup?
Gotta go with SNES. Super Mario World, Yoshi's Island, DKC, DKC2, Super Mario RPG, Final Fantasy 3 through 6, they all hold up to this day. Add in the random games I had as a kid (Goof Troops, Paperboy 2, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Tecmo Super Bowl, Mario AllStars) and it really was just my favorite console.
Re: Gallery: Mario Characters' Movie Vs. Game Designs - Which Do You Prefer?
@Browny
I think them going with the classic DK look instead of his modern look was a mistake. DKC or Smash Bros style would better suit it
Re: Random: Cuphead Gets Limited Edition Art From Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano
@JohnnyMind
Ha I was wondering if my pun would land, without making it too obvious
Re: Random: Cuphead Gets Limited Edition Art From Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano
Eh, not a fan of Final Fantasy artwork. In-game art is much better than the title art that usually features this style. Not my cup of tea at all
Re: Feature: Samus' Suits, Ranked - Every Metroid Box Art Suit Design, From Worst To Best
As far as boxart suits go, it's a close call between Prime and Dread. But overall suits? Prime varia, Prime gravity, Prime phazon, Echoes varia, echoes dark (wheels and all), echoes light, corruption varia, they're all great. I loved Dread and it's suits, just not spoiler suit.
Re: Best Metroid Games Of All Time
@LastFootnote
I can't believe how hard they dropped the ball music-wise in dread. Such a great game, and music in Metroid is super important, but they just didn't get there
Re: Best Metroid Games Of All Time
@TheBigK
I love the Metroid series, but never enjoyed Super like everyone else. I LOVE the first 2 Prime games, Zero Mission, Fusion and Dread though.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Metroid Prime Remastered
What were the minor quibbles?
This game has me hooked, just like when I was a kid. Such a great game, here's hoping Prime 2 rolls onto Switch in the near future
Re: Talking Point: 20 Years Of The Best Game Boy Ever - How Did You Get Your GBA SP?
I've only ever owned the first iteration of any console, never two from the same generation. So my GBA was the see through glacier purple one, and never got the SP.
My buddy got the tribal silver SP and that thing was mint, I was so jealous
Re: Feature: 22 Game Boy Advance Games We'd Love To See Added To Nintendo Switch Online
I scanned the list quickly, but definitely would add Legacy of Goku 2 and Buus Fury. Those were great GBA titles that I've replayed quite a few times
Re: Soapbox: Switch Is Great, But The GBA SP Was The Pinnacle Of Public Transport Gaming
My phone, and I just emulate SNES, GBC and GBA games. It's too hard to play N64 or GCN without a controller, but the early era games work perfectly
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime Remastered?
@sketchturner
I love Prime, but Prime 2 is my jam. I would absolutely buy a remastered version. And Prime 3 was meh to me
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime Remastered?
@andykara2003
Unless it's due to my OG, day one Switch but yeah I've had what seem to be minor technical issues. The biggest is the one I already commented, it felt like lag or similar and then the jump button didn't work until I went into morph ball and back.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime Remastered?
I would have given it a 10, but there are some minor issues I have. Occasionally, the game seems to stutter for me. Once, suddenly B wasn't working, had to go into morph ball and back before I could jump again. Super minor issue though
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Name Link When You're Playing A Zelda Game?
Link. If it's Pokemon, I make a name. But Zelda isn't a self insert for me, it's the story of Zelda and Link forever entwined
Re: Metroid Prime Engineer "Let Down" By Exclusion Of Original Credits In Remaster
My opinion is this: the og team did the og game, and their names are in the og credits.
The new team did the remaster, and their names are in the credits.
OG team gets a shout-out in the form of "based on the work of OG team", and that should be plenty good.
But since people are up in arms about it, I'd patch it just to keep positive press and sales. I personally think if it was me who worked on OG prime, I'd be fine with that inclusion.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 11th)
More Metroid Prime. Just beat Flaahgra. Way easier of a fight than I remembered haha
Re: Feature: Zelda Companions, Ranked - Who Was Link's Best Sidekick?
@AcridSkull
The only good thing about Linebeck is his theme lol
Midna and Fi are both great, and also have great themes. Midna's Lament is such a great song
Re: Review: Metroid Prime Remastered - A Long-Awaited And Stunning Return Of A Legend
Was the "three shot burst before charging" a thing in the Wii version? It feels so odd, I don't think it was in the GameCube version.
And perhaps it's just the fact that I'm using earbuds now, but I swear the music has changed. Chozo Ruins seems to have an odd effect mixed in with the familiar tune. Not a complaint at all, but an observation. Hopefully Crashed Frigate and Phendrana Drifts are just as beautiful and somber as I remember, I know y'all said they lessened the snowfall amounts
Re: Review: Metroid Prime Remastered - A Long-Awaited And Stunning Return Of A Legend
@gcunit
Lol newcomers won't be more disgruntled now about save stations as they were 20 years ago, it's part of the game. Can't worry constantly if people are going to need their hands held. Metroid has always been like that, you gotta be smart about your progress and save often. If people are complaining about that, I hope Echoes doesn't get remastered. Imagine the complaining about lack of save.stations PLUS now you gotta sit in the lighted area to heal?
Re: Metroid Prime Remastered Confirmed For Switch, Launching Digitally Today
@SViper
Not at all. This could just be a refresher to show controls and basic story info
Re: Metroid Prime Remastered Confirmed For Switch, Launching Digitally Today
@SViper
I assume it's too difficult to remaster Prime 3 without the full gyro aiming (Switch Lite users) and releasing the first 2 makes less sense than just the first. So my guess is this is it for remastered Metroid Prime
Re: Metroid Prime Remastered Confirmed For Switch, Launching Digitally Today
YES. This is my big ticket item. Still no word on Prime 4 but this gives me hope
Re: Feature: Our Predictions For The February 2023 Nintendo Direct
@LikelySatan
Ya I get that. I prefer the OoT style but I'd still play anything Zelda
Re: Feature: Our Predictions For The February 2023 Nintendo Direct
@LikelySatan
Yeah I did, I beat BoTW. But other than Teri Town, there aren't many memorable tunes. Compare that to Wind Waker, where each main island has a unique theme, the travel theme is super memorable, and the into is perfect
Re: Feature: Our Predictions For The February 2023 Nintendo Direct
@Dezzy70
I would take OoT style over BoTW style any day. Open world exploration is okay, but give me meaningful dungeons, useful items, a return to traditional soundtrack instead of atmospheric airy style, that whole package. OoT, WW, TP, even SS beat out BoTW for me
Re: Feature: Our Predictions For The February 2023 Nintendo Direct
It won't happen but I'd love for there to be Metroid Prime news. 4, HD remakes, Paper Metroid Prime, doesn't matter. I want it
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Tomorrow, 8th February
Here's hoping "focusing on games releasing in the first half of the year" leaves room for updates on other titles (Metroid Prime 4) and at least reveals of others, like a new Mario or DK game
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
@Anti-Matter
I think it's the attitude that comes off as edgy, not your taste
Re: Soapbox: Gaming Superstitions And Rituals Might Not Work, But They Matter
Wow those dice look awesome, super slick
Re: Best Time Loop Games On Nintendo Switch
I played the Skyrim mod and loved it, is Forgotten City much different? I'd love to play it, the mod was so moody, tense and dark
Re: Detective Pikachu's Second Movie Is Apparently Still In "Active Development"
@AlienX
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I completely disagree. The cast, characters and world building were all so good that it'd be tough for me to watch a sequel that didn't include them.
Even if it's just "remnants of the dad are echoing in Pikachu, and he once again can talk and has the personality"
Re: Ex-Nintendo Host Kit Ellis Says We May Find Out Why Nintendo's Skipping E3 "Sooner Rather Than Later"
@gcunit
Tried it and got a W, idk
Re: Video: One Month In, What Are Your Predictions For The Switch's 2023?
@AG_Awesome
I didn't realize I wanted DKC trilogy remasters, now I'm sad because I know we won't get that
Re: Video: One Month In, What Are Your Predictions For The Switch's 2023?
I doubt it will happen, but I'd love to at least see a Metroid Prime trailer, hear some news, SOMETHING. I don't want to give up hope on it, that and Prime HD rumors are currently my most anticipated games
Re: Random: These Upcoming 'Mario-Themed' Pizzas Are Little To Do With Nintendo's Prize Plumber
@DigimonMonster
A quick search shows that in 1982, Burger King had advertisements for Pacman. So I think almost as long as games have existed, they've been advertised in fast food at least
Re: Random: These Upcoming 'Mario-Themed' Pizzas Are Little To Do With Nintendo's Prize Plumber
@RobTheIII
I know it's oddly polarizing, but Hawaiian pizza is my favorite style. Ham and pineapple go so well together
Re: UK Charts: Fire Emblem Engage Tumbles Down To Seventh Place
I still intend to pick it up, but waiting till I'm done my current backlog. I'm sure it's right up my alley but reviews seem pretty mid
Re: Talking Point: Do We Need Another Pokémon Mystery Dungeon On Switch?
I tried one a while ago, don't even remember which. But all I could think was "meh..." so I personally wouldn't care if they stopped making them
Re: New Mario Bros. Movie Footage Shows Off Seth Rogan As Donkey Kong
@Fizza
I'm guessing the [ ? ] Boxes have random power ups, and Mario ended up with the cat one.
Re: New Fire Emblem Engage Reward Released On My Nintendo (US)
@RainbowGazelle
The title of this article we're reading clearly states it's the US
To your second quote about the amiibo, it literally says in the next line "You can learn more about this in our previous post:" with a linked post directly below titled "My Nintendo UK Restocks Fire Emblem Amiibo..."
Re: Advance Wars' Delayed Switch Release Might Finally Be Reporting For Duty
@Sahnec
Exact same boat as me. I tried Advanced war back in the day and just couldn't get into it
Re: Talking Point: Where Should The Next Pokémon Legends Game Take Place?
Red/Blue is my favorite gen, but Alola is my favorite location. So either one, or maybe a combination.
But that Kalos idea, mixed with Fire Emblem, could be a great Strategy RPG
Re: Square Enix Survey Asks About Team Asano's Future Games
@Aozz101x
I'd love a remake of Super Mario RPG, and maybe a quasi sequel like Zelda or Metroid RPG
Re: Square Enix Survey Asks About Team Asano's Future Games
@LastFootnote
I just meant the grinding style. And it's a pretty common trope to have your party split, then leveled up separately before being reunited
Re: Square Enix Survey Asks About Team Asano's Future Games
@LastFootnote
It's a throw back to classic RPGs that require grinding. Obviously not for everyone, but I loved the story, characters and story book aesthetics. And with a little grinding and prepping, you can take down most any bosses. Just gotta figure out the right hat.combo and level it all up
Re: Square Enix Survey Asks About Team Asano's Future Games
4 Heroes of Light HD remake, plus a sequel.
A new Bravely Default.
FFV and VI remake
Chrono Trigger remaster
Super Mario RPG remake
Re: Feature: 6 Things We'd Love To See In Metroid Prime 4
@IreBurn
Yes, it wasn't a very long one. Your gripe is it isn't third person. What'd I miss?
Re: Feature: 6 Things We'd Love To See In Metroid Prime 4
@Ron22
I agree, but I also think it should be better implemented. It's like a final tour of all the areas you've been, but by then you should be able to quickly get there and feel much more powerful
Re: Feature: 6 Things We'd Love To See In Metroid Prime 4
@IreBurn
They made a game for you, it's called Other M. And you can see how that was received, compared to how the Prime games were.
I want a return to form, I personally loved the elemental weapons. Ice, fire and lightning? Dang that's a sick setup. New visors, classic weapons and maybe a way to combine them like in Super. Speedy ice shots when combined with power beam, or steady stream of freezing when combined with plasma.
For visors I'd love to see a TechnoMancer visor, where you can "hack" into enemy units and control them for short periods of time. I'd also love to see thermal, echo and maybe a black light style visors.
Suits, I'd really like to start with varia (power suit in Prime looks like junk), get gravity quickly, and then from there power it up like in Dread. Maybe different ancient warring species have upgrades you can take from their ruins to mix and match. Gravity for jumps with speed of varia, or slow defensive suit with high jumps from Gravity suit