@Znake They were not subscription services!!. I think Nintendo have learned their lesson. Also the Switch architecture is more easily transferrable to new hardware, due to similarities with PC/Android. I would be surprised if Nintendo do not continue to just use newer TEGRA chips in its hardware.
The Water Temple was fantastic. Bring back challenging puzzles in Zelda games and stop making games too easy. BotW had the best puzzles in a Zelda game since the N64 days, it is sad that TotK had the worst and most easiest since Wind Waker.
@Znake I seriously doubt it will be gone one day. Nintendo know the worth of theor back catalogue, and will likely increase the price when Gamecube and (hopefully) Saturn get added to it, then a little more when the Wii games come.
Would Nintendo allow a game like Conker's Bad Fur Day on the Switch Online Expansion? I hope it happens. It is still the funniest game I ever played, the Exorcist parody being a particular highlight, or when the broom tried to hang itself.
I found no sense of wonder in TotK and not one single moment of amazement. BotW was full of those "wonderous" moments of discovery, but because the same map was used, and the Depths and Sky were so bland and repetitive, I never once felt that "wow" feeling. The game was also insultingly easy as the puzzles, if you can call them that, were child's play. Everyone was excited for the return of traditional dungeons; however, they were the easiest in Zelda history with the worst bosses which is a real shame as the Divine Beasts were so imaginative with challenging puzzles, bosses and great music. I appreciate what they were trying to do with TotK, but the execution was not great, and it felt like a backwards step from its predecessor to me. Too much repetitive filler that made it feel more like Assassin's Creed than Zelda. I have no idea what the 6 years went into developing. The worst Zelda game ever in my opinion.
I went a couple of months ago. Travelled from Scotland after being to the one in Japan in November. The one in Hollywood is not great. The staff were rude, whereas in Japan the staff really go out their way to make it a magical experience and make you feel like younare in the Mushroom Kingdom. The merchandise in Japan is also amazing in comparison.
I am playing it, but I am not finding the puzzles as challenging or the exploration as interesting tbh. Its like an easier BotW. The Divine Beasts were better designed puzzle-wise than yhe stupidly easy dungeons in TotK.
Ha ha. I thought "yonks" was a word only used in Scotland by Scottish people to mean "in ages", or "for a long time"; however, I have been pleasantly surprised today x
@Papery0shi Really it was worth the whole cost of the trip. I have never been in a themed park so authentic. I wished I could post pics as I was dressed up as Luigi the whole time and the staff were going crazy for it!
For sure I would have put the opening screen of Super Metroid too. It perfectly set the scene for the game to come, probably more so than any other game.
Majora's Mask is the most complex (and one of the best), it is definitely not the one to play first. Start with a Link to the Past and play in order to see the evolution from there. The evolution from 2D to 3D was the best of any game series. I did not think as much of the Gamecube/Wii trio as they were far too easy in comparison.
I think I am the only person that found these games boring. The first game on particular had an amazing setting and great ending, but I found the gameplay sooooo boring and repetitive.
I wished we would get some all new monsters instead of all these variants. Tbh because the vast majority of monsters in the dlc are new variants, I feel short changed as the number of new monsters/returning are so small, when the dlc was not exactly the cheapest.
I got this on PS5. I so wanted it to be good after the amazing New'n'Tasty, but there are so many bad and archaic design choices that I just can't love it like I do the other Oddworld games.
Nintendo have changed. The customer service 8n Europe is very, very bad. Their customer service number, the staff used to be extremely friendly and helpful, how you would imagine Nintendo. Now they are often rude and extremely unhelpful. From when I worked in a customer service centre prior to going to university, this is a good indication of very bad working conditions. It is such a shame that a company making record profits would treat staff and customers in such a way.
The customer service of Nintendo of Europe is disgusting. I wouldn't be surprised if they are also treated badly which leads to bad customer service. For a company all about family and fun, this does not paint a good picture for them. The billions they make, they can more than afford great working conditions for their employees.
@rjejr Sorry but I can't interact with that level of absurdity anymore. All games have an estimated development window; however, art gets delayed often so the artists vision can be met. It was a tentative release windows given, not a date. There were no lies. Sorry for being so abrupt but really you need to get over it. Art gets delayed often. Very often. No one was lied to. The tentative date changed
@rjejr Of course we knew. We had an extensive selection of excellent gaming magazines reporting the information. We used to know about games years in advance. Nearly every N64 game made by Rare was delayed several times too. They give tentative release windows and often, when a great developer is wanting to make a great game, a game is delayed to make it better/iron out bugs. Elden Ring was delayed too as it was supposed to be a Christmas release, as was Horizon 2. Gran Turismo 7 was delayed by over a year from its initial release window.
It is probably because of people like you complaining, that Nintendo/Sony rarely share information until close to the release date for most of their games now. BotW 2 is going to be a massive game. Massive! It has complex level designs/puzzles/almost bug free. It is far more complex to develop a puzzle and clever level design than a 1st person shooter or Assassin's Creed for example. It not only has the main map, but now goes to the sky, and judging by previous footage, possibly underground too. It is the largest game in scope Nintendo has ever made.
You really know nothing about game design, and it seems gaming in general if you are not aware about changes to release dates and delays of all the biggest games. However, almost all of the best games have been delayed. 1 delay is nothing. Do you want Nintendo to release a broken game like Asassin's Creed Unity was?
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Re: Reminder: The 3DS Pokémon Bank & Transporter Services Are Still Online
Nintendo should not make past pokemon games useless.
Re: Nintendo World's New Donkey Kong Ride Will Literally Send You Off The Tracks
I can't wait to experiemce this in November!
Re: Poll: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Free Epilogue Lands On Switch Today, Will You Be Playing It?
The main map, in the North East corner looks like there should be another area there. I wonder if that will be the case.
Re: Sega Announces New Games In Development For Classic Franchises
It is about time Sega went back to its classic catalogue and revived them, but with the help of capable developers.
Re: Square Enix Registers New 'Mana' Trademark
There has not been a good one since Saiken Densetsu 3 on SNES.
Re: Xbox Acknowledges Fan Requests For New Banjo-Kazooie Game
The right developer...... Playtonic have been quiet for some time now.
Banjo Threeie needs to be more Kazooie than Tooie though.
I still would love to know how Rare would look now had Nintendo bought them.
Re: Poll: Which Of Rare's Classic N64 Games Would You Like To See On Switch Online?
@Znake They were not subscription services!!. I think Nintendo have learned their lesson. Also the Switch architecture is more easily transferrable to new hardware, due to similarities with PC/Android. I would be surprised if Nintendo do not continue to just use newer TEGRA chips in its hardware.
Re: Video: 3D Graphic Artist Spends 1200 Hours Reimagining Zelda 64 - Zora's Domain In Unreal Engine 5
Dear Nintendo, do a Sega and work with this man to make this real.
Re: Soapbox: Ocarina Of Time's Water Temple Was Tough, But It Doesn't Deserve Its Reputation
The Water Temple was fantastic. Bring back challenging puzzles in Zelda games and stop making games too easy.
BotW had the best puzzles in a Zelda game since the N64 days, it is sad that TotK had the worst and most easiest since Wind Waker.
Re: Video: What's Going On At Playtonic, The Studio Behind Yooka-Laylee?
I hope they are makibg Banjo Threeie for Microsoft tbh. It might even get released on Switch 2, considering MS currebt practice.
Re: Poll: Which Of Rare's Classic N64 Games Would You Like To See On Switch Online?
@Znake I seriously doubt it will be gone one day. Nintendo know the worth of theor back catalogue, and will likely increase the price when Gamecube and (hopefully) Saturn get added to it, then a little more when the Wii games come.
Re: Poll: Which Of Rare's Classic N64 Games Would You Like To See On Switch Online?
Would Nintendo allow a game like Conker's Bad Fur Day on the Switch Online Expansion? I hope it happens. It is still the funniest game I ever played, the Exorcist parody being a particular highlight, or when the broom tried to hang itself.
Re: 'Felix The Cat' Konami Collection Surfaces On The ESRB
Hiw abput a translated Goemon collection please?
Re: Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
English voice over would be good since they already exist.
Re: Soapbox: Six Months Later, Tears Of The Kingdom's Sense Of Wonder Is Still Unmatched
I found no sense of wonder in TotK and not one single moment of amazement. BotW was full of those "wonderous" moments of discovery, but because the same map was used, and the Depths and Sky were so bland and repetitive, I never once felt that "wow" feeling. The game was also insultingly easy as the puzzles, if you can call them that, were child's play. Everyone was excited for the return of traditional dungeons; however, they were the easiest in Zelda history with the worst bosses which is a real shame as the Divine Beasts were so imaginative with challenging puzzles, bosses and great music. I appreciate what they were trying to do with TotK, but the execution was not great, and it felt like a backwards step from its predecessor to me. Too much repetitive filler that made it feel more like Assassin's Creed than Zelda. I have no idea what the 6 years went into developing. The worst Zelda game ever in my opinion.
Re: Reminder: The New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo Are Now Available
The unlocks are very bland. Amiibo have so much more potential that is being missed.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6 Speeds Onto Switch Next Week
I am not sure how Pauline would feel being added to the "heavy class", if she was a real petson of course.
Re: Feature: The 13 Spookiest Pokémon, Ranked
No Darkrai? It looks like it should be A Ghost mon and it is very creepy.
Re: Exclusive: A Boy And His Blob: Retro Collection Bounces Onto Switch Soon
I wished they would just come to Switch Online
Re: Embracer Group: More "Tough Decisions" To Come As Crystal Dynamics Suffers Layoffs
What an absolute ***** show all this is. Buying a load of studios just to close studios down or pay people off.
Re: The Original Tomb Raider Trilogy Is Getting Remastered For Switch
Day 1 purchase for me if the controks are updated. They did it with Resident Evil re remakes so no reason why they cant for this
Re: Review: Might & Magic: Clash Of Heroes - Definitive Edition - A DS Classic Returns In Mighty Fine Form
Such a fantastic game on DS
Re: Super Nintendo World Hollywood Welcomes Toad To Its Walk-About Cast
I went a couple of months ago. Travelled from Scotland after being to the one in Japan in November. The one in Hollywood is not great. The staff were rude, whereas in Japan the staff really go out their way to make it a magical experience and make you feel like younare in the Mushroom Kingdom. The merchandise in Japan is also amazing in comparison.
Re: Pikmin 4 Will Let You Erase Your Mistakes With A Handy New Rewind Mechanic
I hate when they takeaway challenge from a game.
Re: Feature: The 15 Best Zelda Bosses, Ranked
I would have had Waterblight Ganon in there, as well as Majora's Mask, and put Phantom Ganon at number 1 for sure.
Re: Poll: Are You Still Playing Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
I am playing it, but I am not finding the puzzles as challenging or the exploration as interesting tbh. Its like an easier BotW. The Divine Beasts were better designed puzzle-wise than yhe stupidly easy dungeons in TotK.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Dataminers Uncover Hidden Paraglider Fabric
Tbh, it's kind of a crap unlock. Give me a Ganondirf or Zelda costume please
Re: UK Charts: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is The Biggest Boxed Launch Of 2023
Ha ha. I thought "yonks" was a word only used in Scotland by Scottish people to mean "in ages", or "for a long time"; however, I have been pleasantly surprised today x
Re: Rumour: Map For Super Nintendo World Hollywood Appears To Have Leaked Online
@Papery0shi Really it was worth the whole cost of the trip. I have never been in a themed park so authentic. I wished I could post pics as I was dressed up as Luigi the whole time and the staff were going crazy for it!
Re: Rumour: Map For Super Nintendo World Hollywood Appears To Have Leaked Online
I am just back from the park in Japan and it is sensational. The people who work their really act the part and it feels magical.
Re: Switch Sales Have Only Now Surpassed The Xbox One In The UK
The game charts would indicate people like Nintendo games in the UK. X-Box is mainly popular in the UK and yhe USA and nowhere else I thought.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Piece Of Music In A Nintendo Game?
For sure I would have put the opening screen of Super Metroid too. It perfectly set the scene for the game to come, probably more so than any other game.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's Third Free Title Update Is Out Late November
I would like some new monsters instead of variants of others
Re: Talking Point: Which Zelda Game Should You Play First?
Majora's Mask is the most complex (and one of the best), it is definitely not the one to play first. Start with a Link to the Past and play in order to see the evolution from there. The evolution from 2D to 3D was the best of any game series. I did not think as much of the Gamecube/Wii trio as they were far too easy in comparison.
Re: Talking Point: What On Earth Is Going On With Square Enix?
Their franchises are bastardised. The churn out ganes like there is no tomorrow with half of the quality of what they used to.
Re: Hands On: The Witch Is Back - Bayonetta 3 Is Real, And We've Played It
@Thenewguy But great gameplay with great graphics is even better.
Re: Video: Square Enix Releases New Official Trailer For Dragon Quest X Offline
I really want this game so bad. DQXI S for me is 2nd only to BotW on Switch. Fingers crossed we get this game.
They give us games like Bravely Default and Live A Live (the latter apparently selling very wel) so why not this?.
Re: Feature: Every Pokémon Game Narrative, Ranked From Best To Worst
There really was no contest. Pokemon Black and White, in my opinion, are the only Pokemon games to ever have a good story.
Re: Deals: Still Haven't Played BioShock? It's Too Good To Miss At This Price (Europe)
I think I am the only person that found these games boring. The first game on particular had an amazing setting and great ending, but I found the gameplay sooooo boring and repetitive.
Re: Capcom Shares Sneak Peek At Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's First Title Update
I wished we would get some all new monsters instead of all these variants. Tbh because the vast majority of monsters in the dlc are new variants, I feel short changed as the number of new monsters/returning are so small, when the dlc was not exactly the cheapest.
Re: Nintendo Reassures Fans "More" N64 Games Will Be Added To Switch Online
Considering most of these Japan only games have been translated by fans for emulators, there is no reason why we should not get these either.
I would love to see more Rare games, the Goemon games as well as Mischief Makers.
Re: Oddworld: Soulstorm For Switch Listed By Dutch Retailer
I got this on PS5. I so wanted it to be good after the amazing New'n'Tasty, but there are so many bad and archaic design choices that I just can't love it like I do the other Oddworld games.
Re: Pokémon HOME's Diamond & Pearl And Legends: Arceus Compatibility Update Now Live
Anyibe know how IVs/EVs will be calculated from the Pokemon in Arceus?
Re: Sega Plans To Leverage More Past IP With 'Remasters, Remakes, Reboots'
Please Skies of Arcadia.
Re: Metroid Dread Is About To Become The Best-Selling Game In The Series
Is this including digital sales?
Re: Reggie Talks About NoA Union Issues: "This Isn't The Nintendo That I Left"
Nintendo have changed. The customer service 8n Europe is very, very bad. Their customer service number, the staff used to be extremely friendly and helpful, how you would imagine Nintendo. Now they are often rude and extremely unhelpful. From when I worked in a customer service centre prior to going to university, this is a good indication of very bad working conditions. It is such a shame that a company making record profits would treat staff and customers in such a way.
Re: Mini Review: The Last Friend - Fantastic, Fast-Paced Tower Defense, With Pettable Good Boys
I don't think there is a site that gives as many 9/10s than Nintendolife.
Re: Nintendo Of America Criticised Over Treatment Of Part-Time And Contract Workers
The customer service of Nintendo of Europe is disgusting. I wouldn't be surprised if they are also treated badly which leads to bad customer service. For a company all about family and fun, this does not paint a good picture for them. The billions they make, they can more than afford great working conditions for their employees.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delayed To Spring 2023
@rjejr Sorry but I can't interact with that level of absurdity anymore. All games have an estimated development window; however, art gets delayed often so the artists vision can be met. It was a tentative release windows given, not a date. There were no lies. Sorry for being so abrupt but really you need to get over it. Art gets delayed often. Very often. No one was lied to. The tentative date changed
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delayed To Spring 2023
@rjejr Of course we knew. We had an extensive selection of excellent gaming magazines reporting the information. We used to know about games years in advance. Nearly every N64 game made by Rare was delayed several times too. They give tentative release windows and often, when a great developer is wanting to make a great game, a game is delayed to make it better/iron out bugs. Elden Ring was delayed too as it was supposed to be a Christmas release, as was Horizon 2. Gran Turismo 7 was delayed by over a year from its initial release window.
It is probably because of people like you complaining, that Nintendo/Sony rarely share information until close to the release date for most of their games now. BotW 2 is going to be a massive game. Massive! It has complex level designs/puzzles/almost bug free. It is far more complex to develop a puzzle and clever level design than a 1st person shooter or Assassin's Creed for example. It not only has the main map, but now goes to the sky, and judging by previous footage, possibly underground too. It is the largest game in scope Nintendo has ever made.
You really know nothing about game design, and it seems gaming in general if you are not aware about changes to release dates and delays of all the biggest games. However, almost all of the best games have been delayed. 1 delay is nothing. Do you want Nintendo to release a broken game like Asassin's Creed Unity was?