I loved Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, and enjoyed Wonderboy and the Dragon's Trap, so I had been looking forward to this one... but it's short, simple, bare-bones, and not as fun as those other two games. I was disappointed with this purchase.
@Jmjfrank Oracle games? 💔 I enjoy both more than TP, personally..
PH is weak but ST is pretty nice too… but if you aren’t into handheld it’s probably not for you.
What we’re still going to have to hear about these two..?? It was bad enough when they did that vapid show for NoA; now they’re just former PR reps getting coverage…
For the record TP is overrated but definitely not the worst Zelda.
It was cool how unexpected this was, and I applaud them for being sensitive to the horrific events going on in Europe. The Ukrainians really seem unified and courageous in defending their country. My prayers and support are with them.
I feel a little bad for the Russian soldiers too, most of whom probably aren’t enthusiastic about this campaign as service is mandatory I believe.
@westman98 totally agree. I thought it was a fake garbage PR show and commented as such, but there’s never a need to use aggressive, quasi-violent terms like that
I’ve always been skeptical of playing digital versions of games I’ve already enjoyed in analogue.. not sure why. Pandemic is a fun little party game in person but I don’t see myself putting time into it online or whatever.
@JBDD I feel like you’re the one saying you know the truth with which only bad people disagree. Also “heteronormativity” is a useless term to me when a) the vast majority of humanity fit that category and b) non-hetero can still choose to raise kids if interested.
I have neither pets nor children, but declining birth rate/aging nations are not healthy from a societal perspective, as it produces greater burden on the younger generation to care for an older one which essentially never did anything for them. I think parenthood — or at least some form of interaction with children — does provide personal growth and empathy in a way that animals which never outgrow or surpass us do not.
So in short, I find your comments at least as judgmental as his while lacking the same pragmatic justification.
I’m no fan of his, but I’m disappointed at the cruel joy this comment section takes in the misfortune of another human being. I don’t think it’s right to wish harm on anybody — he’s still a person, despite whatever shameless stunts he’s pulled in pursuit of attention.
That said I do think it’s valid that someone who can afford millions on cards probably isn’t hurting too bad from a scam.
@JBDD you’ll have to explain to me why you find it either condescending or narrow-minded, because it seems like a pretty factual position to me. I don’t object to people choosing not to have kids, I just object to this author’s presumption that readers of a gaming site should share her personal taste that people who think procreation is a good thing are morally flawed. The internet so often pushes for unnecessary homogeneity.
@Giancarlothomaz considering his focus on poverty I can see how he wouldn’t be sympathetic to the first world phenomenon of pets being considered a potential “substitute” for raising human children.
Interesting article, but I’m not a fan of the non-gaming-related editorial comments regarding the Pope. I’m not Catholic, but it comes across as really condescending to imply it’s “wrong” for him to say that human children are better for society than pets, and weird to suggest that this idea would be “fixed” by an Undertale playthrough.
I think children requiring more sacrifice to properly raise than pets is pretty self-evident.
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Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of March 2022
@Magi_H
@Toads-Friend
I only ever played it on Switch. It's fun! Especially as a little palette cleanser between deeper games.
Re: Back Page: Pokémon Moms Speak Out About Palindromic Regions And Raising Champions
I’d be curious how Hoenn deals with her husband as a gym leader and why they don’t live in the town with his gym!
Oh.. maybe they just divorced….?
Re: Poll: Budget Line Box Art - Is It 'Fine', Or A Sin Against All That Is Good And Pure?
It should be an insert or something removable, but I assume part of the reason is they count on some collectors paying full price for the regular box…
Re: Wonder Boy: Asha In Monster World
I loved Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, and enjoyed Wonderboy and the Dragon's Trap, so I had been looking forward to this one... but it's short, simple, bare-bones, and not as fun as those other two games. I was disappointed with this purchase.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #93 - Kirby's Dream Land
The EU is also the NA art for what it’s worth.
I’m finding that I prefer western boxart about 2/3 of the time.
Re: Poll: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Demo was boring, so….
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby And The Forgotten Land
@StarPoint I tried the demo and was bored, but maybe the full game is more engaging.
Re: Kit And Krysta Reveal Their Least Favourite Mario And Zelda Games
@Jmjfrank Oracle games? 💔 I enjoy both more than TP, personally..
PH is weak but ST is pretty nice too… but if you aren’t into handheld it’s probably not for you.
Re: Kit And Krysta Reveal Their Least Favourite Mario And Zelda Games
What we’re still going to have to hear about these two..?? It was bad enough when they did that vapid show for NoA; now they’re just former PR reps getting coverage…
For the record TP is overrated but definitely not the worst Zelda.
Re: Random: Even Tingle's Creator Thinks He's A Bit Creepy
I think his design was improved later. This first version is a little too realistic but his other appearances have been welcome.
Re: Feature: 7 Reasons For Picking Starter Pokémon, But How Do You Pick Yours?
Gotta be based on the final form (got burned by bulbasaur on that) , though first form isn’t a non-factor either.
Cyndaquil and Treecko are my favorites so far. I’m digging the crocodile this time! Never went with water except the penguin..
Re: Talking Point: How Long Does Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Take To Beat, Really?
@BrazillianCara
I agree but will say that the finale was anticlimactic.
Re: Talking Point: How Long Does Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Take To Beat, Really?
I saw the credits roll at about 200hrs.. but I went back to complete a few things after that… and I STILL never got those last 45 koroks…..
Re: Trading Time: A Croak Tale Gets A New Name And Fresh Details
Sign me up, looks nice.
Re: Promotion Of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Reveal "Significantly Reduced" Due To "Major World Events"
It was cool how unexpected this was, and I applaud them for being sensitive to the horrific events going on in Europe. The Ukrainians really seem unified and courageous in defending their country. My prayers and support are with them.
I feel a little bad for the Russian soldiers too, most of whom probably aren’t enthusiastic about this campaign as service is mandatory I believe.
Re: Introducing Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's New Starters - Which One Will You Choose?
These look good!
Loving the duck but how could i refuse the Bust-A-Move Dinosaur?
Re: Nintendo Minute's Kit And Krysta Say Goodbye In Their "Final Episode"
@westman98 totally agree. I thought it was a fake garbage PR show and commented as such, but there’s never a need to use aggressive, quasi-violent terms like that
Re: 'Pandemic' Will Apparently Be Removed From The Switch eShop This July
@Exciter89 that’s a good point. Risk legacy too
Re: Nintendo Minute's Kit And Krysta Say Goodbye In Their "Final Episode"
That show was patronizing, soulless marketing.
Re: 'Pandemic' Will Apparently Be Removed From The Switch eShop This July
I’ve always been skeptical of playing digital versions of games I’ve already enjoyed in analogue.. not sure why. Pandemic is a fun little party game in person but I don’t see myself putting time into it online or whatever.
Re: Random: Circus Pilgrims Played Megalovania To The Pope And Revived A 6-Year-Old Undertale Meme
@JBDD I feel like you’re the one saying you know the truth with which only bad people disagree. Also “heteronormativity” is a useless term to me when a) the vast majority of humanity fit that category and b) non-hetero can still choose to raise kids if interested.
I have neither pets nor children, but declining birth rate/aging nations are not healthy from a societal perspective, as it produces greater burden on the younger generation to care for an older one which essentially never did anything for them.
I think parenthood — or at least some form of interaction with children — does provide personal growth and empathy in a way that animals which never outgrow or surpass us do not.
So in short, I find your comments at least as judgmental as his while lacking the same pragmatic justification.
Re: Random: Logan Paul Got Scammed To The Tune Of $3.5 Million On Fake Pokémon Trading Cards
I’m no fan of his, but I’m disappointed at the cruel joy this comment section takes in the misfortune of another human being. I don’t think it’s right to wish harm on anybody — he’s still a person, despite whatever shameless stunts he’s pulled in pursuit of attention.
That said I do think it’s valid that someone who can afford millions on cards probably isn’t hurting too bad from a scam.
Re: Random: Circus Pilgrims Played Megalovania To The Pope And Revived A 6-Year-Old Undertale Meme
@JBDD you’ll have to explain to me why you find it either condescending or narrow-minded, because it seems like a pretty factual position to me.
I don’t object to people choosing not to have kids, I just object to this author’s presumption that readers of a gaming site should share her personal taste that people who think procreation is a good thing are morally flawed. The internet so often pushes for unnecessary homogeneity.
Re: Random: Circus Pilgrims Played Megalovania To The Pope And Revived A 6-Year-Old Undertale Meme
@Giancarlothomaz considering his focus on poverty I can see how he wouldn’t be sympathetic to the first world phenomenon of pets being considered a potential “substitute” for raising human children.
Re: Random: Circus Pilgrims Played Megalovania To The Pope And Revived A 6-Year-Old Undertale Meme
Interesting article, but I’m not a fan of the non-gaming-related editorial comments regarding the Pope. I’m not Catholic, but it comes across as really condescending to imply it’s “wrong” for him to say that human children are better for society than pets, and weird to suggest that this idea would be “fixed” by an Undertale playthrough.
I think children requiring more sacrifice to properly raise than pets is pretty self-evident.