Yet, they won’t develop a sequel. The developers did something pretty special with sonic there. Sega could never replicate on their own lol. Far and away the best sonic game
Nice. I was underwhelmed at first w the new maps, but now starting to see some connective tissue. I like how every new map so far has a sense of place in this new setting; they all fit thematically
Yeah this still looks bad. Not understanding the concept. Looks like a hodge podge of random activity in random locations. No sense of place. Pretty graphics
@Degenerate_Mii notice how they haven’t done a deep dive on ranked or single player yet? Be patient there is more. And if it’s supported like splatoon 2, even more after release. Very likely getting a dedicated splatoon direct at some point in next few months
Also, I’m confident there’s a whole different mode we haven’t seen. There’s been a huge emphasis on the new splatsville location and how it’s out in the middle of the desert. Big wide open space. Gotta be a reason for that
@Mikey_205 it’s better imo. Better music, better graphics, way more gameplay options and characters to pick from. When you really boil down the originals, you could trim so much fat from them. Mania did that beautifully, and added some new zones that are just so much better than some of the clunkier old ones
I feel like sonic mania already achieved whatever this collection does, and then some. It’s by far the best sonic game, like to the point that revisiting the originals doesn’t feel as good
Tbh I never really took it seriously. Pikmin 3 was still only like 2 years old at that point. With Wii U tanking bad, was kinda clear that all resources would go to getting the next console out asap
Every sonic game since like 1994 should have had more quality resources put into development. Quite frankly these games are always middling-bad. You had to know right off the bat from the announcement that this game would be the botw/open world take on sonic, and that it was going to be awkward. I was shouted down by many at the time, but this is precisely 1000% what I thought this game would be
Meh. Unfortunately I've bought into the last three gens, and was not into any of them. There's not a single thing about this new that tells me it's going to be any different.
@victordamazio k, but that’s a big Hollywood movie with millions and millions of dollars behind it and resources to go back and change everything. Plus the negative feedback went far beyond a small fanbase. It was like a worldwide meme laughing stock situation. Massive difference between that and a small video game release. Yes you ultimately want to please your audience, but this stuff is set in stone, and people are being unreasonable. To change it now would bankrupt the project. The insular echo chamber should be tuned out. Sorry.
imo This art style doesn’t even begin to approach how horrific that sonic design was. In fact I think looks really nice.
Wii sports worked because the experience was completely new and bizarre at the time. Plus, it was a pack in. It embodied everything the Wii was about, and it was the whole reason many people bought a Wii. That can’t be recaptured. The core experience of the switch is very different, and it’s been achieved already. This was never going to live up to Wii sports
I would honestly say the 3ds. As much as I like some of the bigger games, I just remember feeling so underwhelmed with the gimmick and Mario 3d land. Then most of the catalog ended up being remakes/ports etc. Was worth it for kid Icarus and animal crossing, but beyond that I just wasn't crazy about it.
For software, would have to go with 1-2 switch and red steel.
This is an easy skip for me. How much mileage could you really expect out of this? Playing Wii sports with friends all night worked because we were younger, and it was a whole new bizarre experience propelled by the extreme popularity of the Wii. It will never be the same
@Bizzyb I just think at this point nintendo will maximize these releases. I know botw and twilight princess were dual releases, but those were on severely under performing hardware.
If it’s really coming out next spring, I severely doubt new hardware. Splatoon 3 is launching this year, that’s gonna be a big blockbuster. No way they would cut and run that fast.
@Kirby_Girl exactly. I do actually have some nostalgia, but I don’t think nostalgia should ever disqualify a game like this one since it is such a pillar for the series. I had never played a game with such an unusual structure, it felt like such a bargain. It shares so much dna with smash bros, it almost feels like a dry run for that series. Anyway, kssu has fine QoLs and is a top 5 ds game, but yeah the original is just way too classic
@Kirby_Girl yeah the og is just a better experience imo. The extra content feels a little tacked on, like it could have been a completely different game. You can’t go wrong with the snes sound chip and controller, plus couch coop was just easier.
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Re: Review: Omori - An Emotional, EarthBound-Inspired RPG That's Not Afraid To Shock
@Farts_Ahoy not a hard concept
Re: Review: Omori - An Emotional, EarthBound-Inspired RPG That's Not Afraid To Shock
Is it actually fun? Like do the mechanics and stuff feel satisfying? I think that aesthetically it looks incredible
Re: Sega Reflects On Sonic Mania, Says It Was A Defining Moment For The Blue Blur
Yet, they won’t develop a sequel. The developers did something pretty special with sonic there. Sega could never replicate on their own lol. Far and away the best sonic game
Re: Video: 3D Graphic Artist Spends 1200 Hours Reimagining Zelda 64 - Zora's Domain In Unreal Engine 5
Yeah this is hideous
Re: GameStop Staff Layoffs Are Announced As Chief Financial Officer Leaves
I wonder how much the execs are making
Re: Splatoon 3 Introduces New Multiplayer Map 'Mincemeat Metalworks'
Nice. I was underwhelmed at first w the new maps, but now starting to see some connective tissue. I like how every new map so far has a sense of place in this new setting; they all fit thematically
Re: Gallery: Sega Shares Stunning New Screenshots Of Sonic Frontiers, Out On Switch Holiday 2022
Yeah this still looks bad. Not understanding the concept. Looks like a hodge podge of random activity in random locations. No sense of place. Pretty graphics
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic Origins
Another stark reminder that sonic mania is the best sonic game by a generous margin.
Re: Splatoon 3 Premieres New 'Off The Hook' Track, And It's A Banger
I really can’t think of any music from current Nintendo franchises that begin to even approach the bar splatoon sets
Re: Nintendo Showcases Some Slick New Hairstyles For Splatoon 3
@Degenerate_Mii notice how they haven’t done a deep dive on ranked or single player yet? Be patient there is more. And if it’s supported like splatoon 2, even more after release. Very likely getting a dedicated splatoon direct at some point in next few months
Also, I’m confident there’s a whole different mode we haven’t seen. There’s been a huge emphasis on the new splatsville location and how it’s out in the middle of the desert. Big wide open space. Gotta be a reason for that
Re: Nintendo Showcases Some Slick New Hairstyles For Splatoon 3
@Degenerate_Mii there’s new stages, new weapons, new music, new specials, new setting, new clothing…lots of trailers out there
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Sonic Origins
@Mikey_205 it’s better imo. Better music, better graphics, way more gameplay options and characters to pick from. When you really boil down the originals, you could trim so much fat from them. Mania did that beautifully, and added some new zones that are just so much better than some of the clunkier old ones
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Sonic Origins
I feel like sonic mania already achieved whatever this collection does, and then some. It’s by far the best sonic game, like to the point that revisiting the originals doesn’t feel as good
Re: Random: It's Been Five Years Since We've Heard Anything About Pikmin 4
Tbh I never really took it seriously. Pikmin 3 was still only like 2 years old at that point. With Wii U tanking bad, was kinda clear that all resources would go to getting the next console out asap
Re: Check Out 'Undertow Spillway', A New Splatoon 3 Map Hidden Under Splatsville
It’s a cool idea, just looks a little bare. Definitely prefer the splatoon 2 stages more so far
Re: Sonic Movie Was "A Huge Inspiration" For Sonic Frontiers' Combat
O I’m sure it was a huge financial inspiration to make the game, period
Re: Brand New Details On The Cancelled SNES Kirby Game Have Been Discovered
I love his hair!! We could have had Kirby w hair
Re: New Hollow Knight: Silksong Trailer Features In Xbox Showcase, Out In "The Next 12 Months"
@CharlieGirl all hype is memetically manufactured
Re: Hideki Kamiya Really Wants You To Play Bayonetta 1 & 2 Before The Third Game
*wants u to BUY 1&2 first
Re: Talking Point: Should Sonic Frontiers Be Delayed? We Discuss Its Bizarre Debut And Fan Reaction
@Giancarlothomaz They really never got it right
Re: Talking Point: Should Sonic Frontiers Be Delayed? We Discuss Its Bizarre Debut And Fan Reaction
Every sonic game since like 1994 should have had more quality resources put into development. Quite frankly these games are always middling-bad. You had to know right off the bat from the announcement that this game would be the botw/open world take on sonic, and that it was going to be awkward. I was shouted down by many at the time, but this is precisely 1000% what I thought this game would be
Re: Geoff Keighley Urges Fans To 'Manage Expectations' For Summer Game Fest
My expectations for SGF are ALWAYS in check lol
Re: Poll: Has The Latest Trailer Convinced You To Buy Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?
Meh. Unfortunately I've bought into the last three gens, and was not into any of them. There's not a single thing about this new that tells me it's going to be any different.
Re: Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Showcases A Pretty, But Sparse Open World
K this is 1000% exactly what I thought it would be. Sonic teasers are pure fools gold, this is just same stuff different gen.
Re: Random: The Perfect Pokémon Graphics Don't Exi... Oh
Let’s go has the best in game art style by far come at me
Re: Legend Of Zelda Fans Accuse Indie Game Of "Ripping-Off" Link's Awakening
Of course it’s ripped off. Do I wanna play it? Definitely
Re: NoA President Responds To Alleged Working Conditions At Nintendo, Finds Reports "Troubling"
Lmao o we didn’t know about this! Ok
Re: Team Cherry (Kind Of) Shares Update About Development Status Of Hollow Knight: Silksong
When it comes, I’m here for it. In the meantime, it’s my 90000000th run of dark souls remastered
Re: Talking Point: As Switch Hardware Sales Slow, How Long Can Nintendo Delay 'Switch 2'?
Easily a few more years
Re: Negative Fan Reaction To 'Return To Monkey Island' Made Its Creator 'Sad'
@victordamazio I’ll rephrase it: insular internet complainers who always complain about everything, should not be taken into consideration.
Re: Negative Fan Reaction To 'Return To Monkey Island' Made Its Creator 'Sad'
@victordamazio k, but that’s a big Hollywood movie with millions and millions of dollars behind it and resources to go back and change everything. Plus the negative feedback went far beyond a small fanbase. It was like a worldwide meme laughing stock situation. Massive difference between that and a small video game release. Yes you ultimately want to please your audience, but this stuff is set in stone, and people are being unreasonable. To change it now would bankrupt the project. The insular echo chamber should be tuned out. Sorry.
imo This art style doesn’t even begin to approach how horrific that sonic design was. In fact I think looks really nice.
Re: Negative Fan Reaction To 'Return To Monkey Island' Made Its Creator 'Sad'
Looks great, never ever listen to input from online fanbase, stick to the vision
Re: Video: Is Nintendo Switch Sports Really That Bad?
Wii sports worked because the experience was completely new and bizarre at the time. Plus, it was a pack in. It embodied everything the Wii was about, and it was the whole reason many people bought a Wii. That can’t be recaptured. The core experience of the switch is very different, and it’s been achieved already. This was never going to live up to Wii sports
Re: Rumour: Super Mario Bros. Film Might Feature Redesigns For Mario & Luigi
Fine with me as long as it doesn't suck
Re: Feature: What's Your Biggest Nintendo Launch Day Regret?
I would honestly say the 3ds. As much as I like some of the bigger games, I just remember feeling so underwhelmed with the gimmick and Mario 3d land. Then most of the catalog ended up being remakes/ports etc. Was worth it for kid Icarus and animal crossing, but beyond that I just wasn't crazy about it.
For software, would have to go with 1-2 switch and red steel.
Re: Review In Progress: Nintendo Switch Sports - Familiar Fun With Friends, But Little More
This is an easy skip for me. How much mileage could you really expect out of this? Playing Wii sports with friends all night worked because we were younger, and it was a whole new bizarre experience propelled by the extreme popularity of the Wii. It will never be the same
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Switch Box Art For Splatoon 3
Yeeeeeeeessssssssss
Re: Nintendo Of America Named In Workers' Rights Complaint
@Burning_Spear I’m fine with whatever that would be
Re: Random: "Chunky Cute Aesthetic" In New Pixar Movie 'Turning Red' Influenced By Nintendo Games
Easily the best Pixar movie in years. Don’t listen to the noise
Re: Talking Point: If Breath Of The Wild 2 Launched Alongside New Switch Hardware, Would You Upgrade?
@Bizzyb I just think at this point nintendo will maximize these releases. I know botw and twilight princess were dual releases, but those were on severely under performing hardware.
Re: Talking Point: If Breath Of The Wild 2 Launched Alongside New Switch Hardware, Would You Upgrade?
If it’s really coming out next spring, I severely doubt new hardware. Splatoon 3 is launching this year, that’s gonna be a big blockbuster. No way they would cut and run that fast.
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us Splatoon 3 Is Still On The Way (Again)
Getting big September vibes
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us Splatoon 3 Is Still On The Way (Again)
@Lemonyoshi not really. This is about to be the biggest game in the franchise easily.
Re: Looks Like E3 2022 Is Officially Cancelled
Removed
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delayed To Spring 2023
Called it last year, totally ok with it
Re: Rumour: A New Zelda: BOTW 2 Name Is Gaining Traction Online...
Almost April and we still have no title, no big gameplay reveal etc. I really don’t think this is coming this year.
Re: Best Kirby Games Of All Time
@Kirby_Girl exactly. I do actually have some nostalgia, but I don’t think nostalgia should ever disqualify a game like this one since it is such a pillar for the series. I had never played a game with such an unusual structure, it felt like such a bargain. It shares so much dna with smash bros, it almost feels like a dry run for that series. Anyway, kssu has fine QoLs and is a top 5 ds game, but yeah the original is just way too classic
Re: Best Kirby Games Of All Time
@Kirby_Girl yeah the og is just a better experience imo. The extra content feels a little tacked on, like it could have been a completely different game. You can’t go wrong with the snes sound chip and controller, plus couch coop was just easier.
Re: Best Kirby Games Of All Time
@Funneefox I disagree with everything you said but you are entitled to that opinion
Re: Best Kirby Games Of All Time
Lmao this is such an overreaction. It’s still superstar snes by a pretty wide margin