Davestator

I love Fatal Fury. I'm definitely interested in this. I love using Joe, Mai and Terry. Also, the dope music. I was pretty good at 2 and Special. FF 3 is a true thinking-person's fighter though. Requires utmost skill and patience. This new one looks like it could be good.

@OldManHermit

I'm looking forward to it. 100 percented Cyber Shadow on switch, hope to do it again on playstation and nab some trophies. It is fantastic. Razor sharp gameplay with a hard edge, but is fair and rewards mastery. I'm just taking a break from ninja games for a while. Moonrider is definitely next. Joymasher does not disappoint.

After playing through this game a good bit, and grabbing the endings, I have to say.....A seven is a good score for this game. What's frustrating, is that a few minor things could've made this so much better.

And, the main thing for me is the lack of moves. Even the first Double Dragon on NES had a back-elbow, a head butt, a ground-pound, and two different grapple attacks - and separate punch and kick buttons.

The move-sets aren't bad, and there is a proper grapple, jumping attacks, special moves, and run attacks.

They could've elevated the combat just by adding a few regular directional combos, and some additional attacks to execute while grabbling (aka Double Dragon 2 on NES).

The game itself is good, and looks very good in action, much better than some are giving it credit for. There is also a nice flow to it, and I have genuinely enjoyed it so far. It's just that there are a few missed opportunities that could've made the game GREAT, and on par with other recently-praised 2.5d brawlers (you know which ones I'm talking about).

So yeah, great music, fun gameplay, and while the graphics are a matter of taste, I enjoy them. My main issue with the game is that the developers could have just used another layer or two of depth to combat, and the variation in combat tactics is kinda what sets Double Dragon apart from other brawlers. That, and the difficult platforming sections, which are surprisingly abundant in this one.

The variation in character choices, and the tag-team system does add some depth to play, so if I look at this game like it's not "your Dad's Double Dragon", I'm able to enjoy it for what it is.

So yes, I like the game, and actually caught myself in a "flow" state after spending a few hours with the game, just kicking butt to the music.

The return of classic characters is cool too. The game is definitely worth a try, and imo much better than some are claiming it to be.

It's no Super Double Dragon though. Looking forward to the upcoming collection btw. Hopefully they do that collection justice.

Good review btw, pretty spot on imo.

@OldManHermit

I really liked Oniken. It kinda reminded me of Contra meets Fist of The North Star. Very cool and hilarious, gory cutscenes. I got my tail kicked at first, but put in some practice and was able to beat it quite easily, much like a Contra game.

Odallus was very, very good, and Blazing Chrome is good too. I haven't tried Vengeful Guardian Moonrider, but will eventually get to it.

This looks cool. I played most of these games growing up. Shatterhand and Powerblade were both really cool. There's a game that's sort of like this and super-cheesy and fun called "Oniken", though this game looks more refined and smoothed out. I'll keep this one on my radar.

@KevinP

I have seen instances of that, but Purah appears as a grown woman at least in her mid-twenties to me. I know what you're talking about, but Purah's not it.

Also, it's quite alright for people to crush a bit on game characters. Good, clean fun - I don't think it's necessary to conflate these things.

Oatchi for Smash, Kart, and every other nintendo game. Actually, if they want to just start swapping out main characters from future nintendo games, and putting in Oatchi in their steads, I am okay with this.

So glad ya'll reviewed this game. I'm not big on roguelike games, but I can see this working for Double Dragon. I already pre-ordered for PS5, so I'm waiting on my copy. I have always loved Double Dragon since the arcade and NES games, and have played and beaten most of them. I am looking forward to seeing how this one stacks up, and how many nods it has to the older games.

Also, the soundtrack has been awesome so far. I hope there are some nods to Double Dragon 2, but every track on that game is an absolute banger.

I have not played this game yet bet Oatchi is my favorite video game character to come out this decade, easily.

Pixel remaster version is preferred, though I have heard from multiple sources that the PSP version puts them all to shame.

F-Zero. No remasters or anything - a brand new one, or a sequel to GX.

A new Punch-Out would be great. The last one on Wii was awesome. I still break it out to play once in a while.

I might have to give this one a chance at some point. The dog is a real draw for me. The only other Pikmin game I tried was 3, and it kicked my ass all over the place. Either my pikmin would all get murdered, or I'd run out of time trying to make my way back. Maybe I wouldn't be as terrible as this one. Plus, that dog is adorable.

Hi there. I'm really enjoying this game and would like to hear your thoughts on it. Anyway, if none of you are playing it, I recommend it. It's a lot like Mega Man X and Mega Man Zero, with a high difficulty curve and extremely refined gameplay.

Going to try this after I complete Gravity Circuit. I don't like having more than one uber-tough game going on at a time (I'm getting old). Also, I completed Ufouria: The Saga years ago, which is another oddball gem from Sunsoft, so I have high expectations for this one.

Refuse to vote. My Grandma bought the first F-Zero for SNES on the Christmas of 1991 (or was it 92? I can't remember). I really enjoyed it, but felt like F-Zero X was everything it should've been. Both F-Zero and F-Zero X had phenomenal soundtracks, imo. GX is arguably the best of the series, but X is my favorite, with its over-the-top heavy-metal attitude.

I pre-ordered Double Dragon Gaiden. From the interviews I've read, it sounds like they've really been taking time with, and the soundtrack sounds awesome.

Right now I'm trying to "95 percent" Zelda: TOTK, and I will be playing the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster which I ordered from playasia. There are so many good games out, but I can barely keep up with ones from the past two years or so, so Double Dragon Gaiden. I really hope they don't screw it up.

Edit: Those pikmin creatures look super-cute, but the only Pikmin game I ever tried was Pikmin 3 on Wii U. I was really terrible, and basically hated it.

@Patendo

It's a great game. I played through switch version, and will probably keep it for life. I played through on PS5 several years later, and unlocked the trophies. It was a lot of fun.

@HotGoomba

I don't really like the game either, but it's a port, not a remaster. There is a clear, objective difference in what those things are.

@Clammy

You are probably right about the second part - they are definitely working on a new console, as they always start the next one years in advance, but this game looks like they put good effort into it and are willing to shake up the formula a bit.

I did not expect Nintendo's lineup to look this good. I thought they'd be fizzling out pretty hard after TOTK, but that's the "old" Nintendo I'm thinking about.

I agree with those who say it looks like an evolution of NSMB, but at this moment in my life, I'm in dire need of comfort food, and a familiar face with a facelift feels like something I could use right now.

@GMACPLAYS

Well, a lot of mobile games are 2D and take a ton of feathers from the Mario playback, so there will be similarities. The game looks like a lot of fun though, definitely a step up from NSMB games.

I just preordered a physical copy. I played the original about nineteen or twenty years ago. I really don't have time for more games, but I loved the story in this one. I love the full-size character animations up front. This direct was insane. I fully believed Nintendo were going to coast off of Zelda: TOTK and a few random titles.

All of this awesomeness makes me think this is some big, late April Fool's Day joke.

@darkswabber

I had a lot of fun with it. I played through the Marvel seasons how many ever years back. I managed to squeeze out a few number 1 victories, which is something I never thought I'd to in an fps-style game. The game does have a bit of a corporate, mainstream feel that doesn't sit well with me, but the game is definitely fun, and I'm glad that I gave it a try.

If there weren't so many games on my backlog, I'd be willing to give this a try. The mechanics look really cool.

@SBandy1

Well, I'll say this much. TOTK won me back over on switch. I haven't touched another game since it came out.

@SBandy1

I didn't mean any disrespect. I just said that I disagreed. I've played both consoles extensively, and I've enjoyed both consoles in equal measure. I just think that all current platforms have a lot to offer, and that it's mostly dependent on personal taste. And if they said that, I disagree with them too. I think it boils down to taste, because all of them have excellent games.

@SBandy1

I have a PS5 and I disagree. Both Switch and PS5 are fantastic consoles and have a lot of killer games. I enjoyed Stray and The Quarry just as much as I'm enjoying Zelda and Kirby right now. Either one is a winner. I haven't played the new xbox.

@HeadPirate

I agree with him. It's fine if you want to glitch out a game, but I think the developers had a clear vision as to how they want people to experience the game. Then again, even Super Mario Bros. 3 had warp whistles and ways to break the game. I say do whatever you like, but I understand playing through the game fairly. Personally, I've never thought someone has truly beaten Contra using the thirty lives code or beaten Mega Man with a game genie. If that makes me sound arrogant, I'm okay with that.

I just completed the Wind Temple, which is the first dungeon for me in this game. I was a bit worried, because I didn't like the divine beast dungeons very much in BOTW. But, I thought the wind temple was well-designed in comparison to what I saw before. I'm hoping the other dungeons will be a little more accessible like this.

This new game is pretty challenging, I have to say though. Reminds me of the good ol' days getting my *** handed to me on Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link.

I find this really exciting. The GBA sound chip was pretty awful, but there were new features in each of the games. Super Mario Advance added a ton of new content to the game (Super Mario Bros 2), with lots of extra animations of things jumping around.

Plus Toad has a sick back-flip and screams "Yeaaah."

So, I'm just going to go out on a limb and say that I'm excited for this.

Whoever took over at SquareEnix a few years ago needs to go home - They're drunk. It's weird seeing them copying other people, doing weird NFT stuff, and greedy cash-grab stuff. I mean, it's normal for them now, but it's just...not right.

I mean, they're a company, and making money is what it's about, but it's like they've lost their sense of self-respect. They're still capable of so much more than what they're doing right now.

At least they're cranking out a good bit of decent RPG's though. Seems like they're becoming the Japanese EA or something, if they haven't already.

I sometimes play my PS5 with a ps4 controller mounted to my cell phone. Having a dedicated device would be nice if it doesn't cost a fortune. Knowing Sony it will, but I find it to be pretty cool. I really like the PS5, despite all of the shade it's getting.

@Jhena

That's fine. I prefer mostly mild stuff myself, but I like the option to play a gory game now and then, even on a nintendo system.

Last night, I was playing through to the fourth shrine and talking to Rauru's spirit, and my wife said "That is one majestic goat".

So yeah, I'm going with goats.

@Jhena

I like having the option for a variety of games. I hope nintendo embrace every game they can get on their systems. Sometimes, I feel like playing something wholesome and whimsical, sometimes I like ultra-violence and gore. Variety is the spice of life, especially when it's completely optional and/or consensual.

Omni-Man, JCVD, AND Homelander....and of course, Mileena. Sounds too goo to be true, but then we got Robocop, The Terminator and Rambo for the last one, so maybe it will happen.

I'm quite excited for this game, though I may wait for the inevitable "Komplete/Ultimate" version that comes out roughly two years after.

Tears of The Kingdom, and Kirby: Forgotten Land.

@Roadrunner99

Different people are fans of different things. Less than one percent of the population play Zelda games, so I'm guessing people shouldn't be allowed to do that too? And yeah, I have no problem with anyone who wants to crossdress. The previous Breath of The Wild had it, thought it was cool that it did it. Do you have a problem?

I've only had time to play about an hour of this game. Please tell me there is cross-dressing. Also, the vehicles people are building are cool. I want to build a giant shark-monster thing. Is that possible?

@Darknilious

Just looked at some of those. I had no idea that stuff existed. It must've been during my not-so-well-to-do years from whence I can't remember much. Yeah, those are pretty nice, especially the coin block statue.

@Darknilious

The rewards in NA over the past few years are way better than what we got back in the day. For a long time, it was just paper calendars and stuff, then nothing for several years.

I recently got a Metroid Dread poster set, Kirby bag and a Metroid Prime pin set, I think are way better than most of the old stuff I used to get....That said, the shipping fee sucks real hard.

@HugoGED

Well, aside from the processor chip being ancient and under-powered, the system only had 2 gb of ram, only 1 of which was usable in game (the other was for the OS).

Also, TOTK has a lot more going on above and below than BOTW did. I'm pretty sure the game is pushing the system to its limits.

It's tempting to flip this nintendo merch, but it looks cool and may help me find my keys in the dark.

@Maulbert

The shipping sucks, but people often pay crazy prices for club nintendo merch. Just check mercari and ebay for club nintendo stuff - it pretty much pays for itself.

I loved Mortal Kombat 11 as an actual game, but I also remember the stunts the staggered releases and the "ultimate" version coming out almost right after the last DLC was released. I will wait a few years and get the PS5 version. Not even going to touch the switch version after the debacle with that, though I'm glad it will hit switch in some form.