@ItsATM Oh well, I just found out about this thanks to your reply! I thought it was a complete experience... Anyway, I'm only three hours in, but I'm really appreaciating it! I'm not a fan of Final Fantasy (I hate Active Time Battle, and I really liked only Final Fantasy X), but Fantasian mixes a very classic jrpg experience with fresh mechanics that make random encounters interesting and not annoying. Futhermore, it's aesthetically great!
The problem is not the chibi style. The problem is that it seems pretty poor, technically speaking. Link's Awakening and Animal Crossing are chibi but delicious for the eyes.
This certainly means nothing... But it would be awesome to see a "Toon Link Collection", including Wind Waker HD and the remakes of Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks. I'd love it, since Toon Link is my favourite versione of our hero.
My favourite one is Super Mario Bros. 3. Anyway, New Super Mario Bros. U is very, very underrated. Its only "problem" was to be the fourth of its series, but, considered on its own, it is one of the most brilliant Mario games.
@Bisboch Sior Bisboch, ma che sorpresa vederla qui! Non ci resta che sperare, ovviamente più perle Taito/MTJ arrivano, meglio è (l'assenza di Rainbow Islands è imperdonabile)...
I've played only one Lego game, when I was a kid. It was the Star Wars prequel trilogy, on GBA. It was the first Lego Star Wars game ever, wasn't it? Anyway, it was nothing special, but it was my first contact with the Star Wars franchise. This Skywalker Saga seems pretty interesting, I'll wait for the reviews.
@TheFrenchiestFry I absolutely agree: ports are good to keep game preservation through console generations; however, the pricing is the real problem. I remember how "New Play Control" games, such as Pikmin and Dk Jungle Beat, were released on Wii at a low price (no more than 40 euros, i'm sure). And behind them there was even the effort to adapt them to motion controls! The industry has changed, and Nintendo is no different.
I really don't understand those who say: "Well the price isn't a problem to me, because this is like a new game for me!"... But IT ISN'T A NEW GAME! It should be desirable for everyone to have a fair pricing of such ports. I really don't understand...
I'll never understand who says "I've already played it/it's an old game/it's a small game... So it's no problem that it will vanish forever. Who cares about who would discover these games years later?"
This way of thinking is disrespectful for videogames as a medium, and for all the people that work behind them. Whenever something like this occurs, emulation is the only right way to choose.
Games preservation is a more and more important matter for our passion.
@Rpg-lover Nobody knew about it until... Now! Expectations were very low. But this time we've been taken by surprise. I hope for a worlwide release, and not Japan only, in Summer.
@Friendly
Nah, I think it's a sequel or maybe a prequel.
Edit: if it features smartphone, it can't be a prequel. Anyway, most exciting announcement in the latest months.
@Antiriad2097
I'm aware of all these possible changes, and I still think that a few subscriptions (that you can delete whenever you want) would be definitely more affordable that the barrier made by hardwares which cost several hundreds of dollars/euros each.
Anyway, I hope that the physical market will survive until it will be possible.
It could sound incoherent, but I prefer a future based on cloud gaming instead of a future based on digital delivery. They are both inevitable, but at least cloud gaming will finally make videogames available for all gamers, without hardware limitations, stupid console wars, "master races" etc.
There will be only games and everybody will enjoy them, even with a cheap PC or tablet.
I'll never understand why I should buy a game I don't want, to show my support to another game that I want. Especially in this case, where we are talking about retrogaming. Nintendo doesn't need my euros to translate a 15-year-old game.
I'm currently playing Shin Megami Tensei IV. It seems more focused on gameplay, whereas Persona gives very much space to story and characters. But what a gameplay!
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 31st)
@ItsATM
Oh well, I just found out about this thanks to your reply! I thought it was a complete experience... Anyway, I'm only three hours in, but I'm really appreaciating it! I'm not a fan of Final Fantasy (I hate Active Time Battle, and I really liked only Final Fantasy X), but Fantasian mixes a very classic jrpg experience with fresh mechanics that make random encounters interesting and not annoying. Futhermore, it's aesthetically great!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 31st)
Great Ace Attorney on Switch, Fantasian on iPad.
Re: Random: Updated Diddy Kong Render (With Fur) Spotted On Nintendo's Japanese Website
We're so desperate that we're starting to have delusions about fur.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 13th)
I'm still playing Diablo 3 on Switch, and I'm going to start Doom Eternal on Series S.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 27th)
Diablo 3 on Switch, Nier Automata on Series S.
Re: Poll: Do You Like The Chibi Art Style In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl?
The problem is not the chibi style. The problem is that it seems pretty poor, technically speaking. Link's Awakening and Animal Crossing are chibi but delicious for the eyes.
Re: Feature: We Worked Out The Best Zelda Game Once And For All, Using Maths
Great and interesting job!
Re: Bandai Namco Switch Sale Discounts Anime And Arcade Games, JRPGs And More (North America)
Why only in North America...?
Re: #DRIVE Is A Gorgeous Endless-Driver Game Inspired By '80s Action Films
Hm... I'll keep an eye on this.
Re: Nintendo Registers New Trademark For The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
This certainly means nothing... But it would be awesome to see a "Toon Link Collection", including Wind Waker HD and the remakes of Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks. I'd love it, since Toon Link is my favourite versione of our hero.
Re: Bandai Namco Appoints New President, Will Begin Division Restructure This April
"Microsoft buys Namco!" speculations incoming.
Re: Poll: What's The Best 2D Mario Game?
My favourite one is Super Mario Bros. 3.
Anyway, New Super Mario Bros. U is very, very underrated. Its only "problem" was to be the fourth of its series, but, considered on its own, it is one of the most brilliant Mario games.
Re: Scrolling Shooter Halley's Comet Is Hamster's Latest Arcade Archives Release
@Bisboch
Sior Bisboch, ma che sorpresa vederla qui!
Non ci resta che sperare, ovviamente più perle Taito/MTJ arrivano, meglio è (l'assenza di Rainbow Islands è imperdonabile)...
Re: Scrolling Shooter Halley's Comet Is Hamster's Latest Arcade Archives Release
One of the first works by Fukio "MTJ" Mitsuji, a great genius of game design (Bubble Bobble, Rainbow Islands, Volfied...)
Re: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Will Feature Around 300 Playable Characters
I've played only one Lego game, when I was a kid. It was the Star Wars prequel trilogy, on GBA. It was the first Lego Star Wars game ever, wasn't it? Anyway, it was nothing special, but it was my first contact with the Star Wars franchise. This Skywalker Saga seems pretty interesting, I'll wait for the reviews.
Re: Video: 13 Great Wii U Games Still Not on Switch
@TheFrenchiestFry
I absolutely agree: ports are good to keep game preservation through console generations; however, the pricing is the real problem. I remember how "New Play Control" games, such as Pikmin and Dk Jungle Beat, were released on Wii at a low price (no more than 40 euros, i'm sure). And behind them there was even the effort to adapt them to motion controls! The industry has changed, and Nintendo is no different.
I really don't understand those who say: "Well the price isn't a problem to me, because this is like a new game for me!"... But IT ISN'T A NEW GAME! It should be desirable for everyone to have a fair pricing of such ports. I really don't understand...
Re: Random: Brie Larson Doesn't Want To Be The Clown Villager From Animal Crossing
The so-called "gamer community" is the worst.
Re: Feature: What’s The Sexiest Nintendo Console Ever?
GBA SP is the perfect design for a portable console.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 9th)
@iaLgan
No, no, you missed nothing! I'm playing the PSP version, on PSVita!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 9th)
Castlevania Symphony of the Night and Splatoon 2.
Maybe I'll try Monster Hunter demo, but I'm not a fan so I don't have high hopes...
Re: Lots Of Persona Soundtracks Just Landed On Spotify
What a lovely day.
Re: Nintendo Appears To Be Pulling DSiWare Games From The 3DS eShop
I'll never understand who says "I've already played it/it's an old game/it's a small game... So it's no problem that it will vanish forever. Who cares about who would discover these games years later?"
This way of thinking is disrespectful for videogames as a medium, and for all the people that work behind them. Whenever something like this occurs, emulation is the only right way to choose.
Games preservation is a more and more important matter for our passion.
Re: Inkypen Launches New Wave Of Steampunk Comics On Nintendo Switch
Those Mickey and Donald are drawn by an excellent Italian author, Andrea Freccero.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 12th)
I've bought Dead Cells three days ago. It is certainly some kind of drug.
Re: Final Fantasy VII's Sephiroth Gets Added To The Smash Bros. Ultimate Mural
What a great newcomer (and I'm not even a FF fan, I've finished only FFX)!
... But I still hope for Bub and Bob.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #69 - The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
As a European, I prefer the Us/Japan one. Link's pose is definitely more natural.
Re: Nintendo's Huge Cyber Deals Sale Is Now Live, Up To 75% Off Top Games (Europe)
Well, Tales of Vesperia is tempting me...
Re: Square Enix Announces NEO: The World Ends With You, A Sequel To The DS Original
@RupeeClock
Even Horizon Forbidden West will be published for PS4.
Re: Square Enix Announces NEO: The World Ends With You, A Sequel To The DS Original
Really, really excited. I've just finished playing the Final Remix a few days ago, I love this coincidence.
Re: The World Ends With You Anime Launches April 2021 In Japan, New Trailer Released
@Rpg-lover
Nobody knew about it until... Now! Expectations were very low. But this time we've been taken by surprise. I hope for a worlwide release, and not Japan only, in Summer.
Re: The World Ends With You Anime Launches April 2021 In Japan, New Trailer Released
@Friendly
Nah, I think it's a sequel or maybe a prequel.
Edit: if it features smartphone, it can't be a prequel. Anyway, most exciting announcement in the latest months.
Re: The World Ends With You Anime Launches April 2021 In Japan, New Trailer Released
@TechaNinja
IT'S ENDED! NEW GAME, IT'S OFFICIAL!
https://www.jp.square-enix.com/shinsubarashiki/index.html?cdp=t
Re: The World Ends With You Anime Launches April 2021 In Japan, New Trailer Released
However, this isn't linked with that mysterious countdown that is going to end soon... We can still hope.
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Wii Games
So, so glad to see The Beatles Rock Band in this list. One of the games I've played the most.
Re: Review: Angry Video Game Nerd 1 & 2 Deluxe - A Double-Dose Of Accomplished Platforming Action
"Where did you learn to fly?"
Re: Evidence Of Resident Evil 3: Cloud Version For Nintendo Switch Seemingly Uncovered
@Antiriad2097
I'm aware of all these possible changes, and I still think that a few subscriptions (that you can delete whenever you want) would be definitely more affordable that the barrier made by hardwares which cost several hundreds of dollars/euros each.
Anyway, I hope that the physical market will survive until it will be possible.
Re: Evidence Of Resident Evil 3: Cloud Version For Nintendo Switch Seemingly Uncovered
It could sound incoherent, but I prefer a future based on cloud gaming instead of a future based on digital delivery. They are both inevitable, but at least cloud gaming will finally make videogames available for all gamers, without hardware limitations, stupid console wars, "master races" etc.
There will be only games and everybody will enjoy them, even with a cheap PC or tablet.
Re: Random: Thanks Fire Emblem, Mother 3 Is Now Trending On Social Media (Again)
I'll never understand why I should buy a game I don't want, to show my support to another game that I want. Especially in this case, where we are talking about retrogaming. Nintendo doesn't need my euros to translate a 15-year-old game.
Re: For The First Time, A Super Nintendo World Promo Image Has Teased A Non-Mario Franchise
I think Nintendo has decided to bring Pikmin to a wider audience worldwide. I will be very happy if the series will become less niche.
Re: Minecraft's Steve Revealed As Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next DLC Fighter
@somebread
What are you talking about? I never said something like that.
Re: Minecraft's Steve Revealed As Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next DLC Fighter
Sakurai's face was the perfect representation of suffering.
Re: Poll: What's The Best 3D Sonic Game?
Unfortunately, the only good 3D Sonic game I played is Sonic Generations... On PS3.
Lost World is not bad, but... Forgettable.
Re: Nintendo 3DS Production Has Officially Come To An End
I know that this would have been inevitable... But it still makes me a bit sad.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 10.2.0 Is Now Live
I love the smell of stability in the morning.
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Console Wars TV Series From Seth Rogan And Evan Goldberg
Why are you all writing "Rogan"? It's Rogen.
Re: Nintendo Announces Super Mario Remasters And Much More In Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct
I don't want to be the "partypooper", but...
No Galaxy 2?
And an expiration date?!
Not so excited.
Re: Rumour: Super Mario Remasters To Be Announced This Month, But Won't Launch On Mario's 35th
This story has become an agony...
Re: Video: Atlus Gives Us Another Look At The Shin Megami Tensei III Remaster
I'm currently playing Shin Megami Tensei IV. It seems more focused on gameplay, whereas Persona gives very much space to story and characters. But what a gameplay!
Re: Rumour: Super Mario Remasters To Be Announced This Month, But Won't Launch On Mario's 35th
Oh yes, I guess this will be true just like the usual "Direct next friday" rumours...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 29th)
Shin Megami Tensei IV. It seems that the 3DS will never really die, in my case.