Davestator

I always got serious fall vibes from the entire Dark World section of A Link to The Past. Maybe it was because I played that game back in the autumn when I first had started it, and it built an association. But that's my "autumn" game. There is also a fun 8-bit style game called Halloween 86 on switch and NES that is really fun and cool....old school Halloween vibes.

Maybe it's because I've been off the juice for a few years, but I got some genuine goosebumps on my back. I'm kinda thinking they're going to nail it.

I won't be downloading anything this week - I will be staring Nier Automata when my physical copy arrives.

I have to finish Omori first though.

@blindsquarel

I've played through the console Paper Mario's each several times over, and I've played through Bug Fables before and after the big update......I think claiming that it's objectively better than 1,000 Year Door is a stretch. I do think it's a good game

Superman and Bible Buffet on NES.

@AtlanteanMan

Me too. I still have both my original discs and boxes for those games, but I'd love to see them on one cartridge, with clean graphics and new features. (I played through both again this year, and they still hold up).

@Ability-King-KK

I'm sceptical, but also kinda down in they pull it off right. I'd love to see Ike again....or even FE Heroes original characters like Askr, Reginn, or Laevetein.

I mean, as long as the microtransactions are gone. If they added those, I would be straight boycotting the game.

The more footage I see of the game, the more excited I get. There is no strategy RPG bar Shining Force that can hold a candle to FE for me. The cutesy aesthetic of the character design still isn't my taste, but the game looks like an absolute blast. It looks like it has unlockable outfits too, and that's a big sell for me in any game.

I am playing through this game now.....It is fantastic. The combat system is really clever too. The game is way easier if you take time to really learn the system. The story is emotionally haunting and mind-bending. Please do yourself a favor and don't pass on this one.

"We have 2d Zelda at home."
Ouch. That's gotta hurt. I appreciate the honesty though.

@LUIGITORNADO

Breaking news. Coffee has caffeine, and water is wet.

Anyway, I think this game looks great. I don't care too much for the lead character design, but I'm looking forward to game. As far as having cutesy or scantily-clad characters, it's never bothered me. Japan has been doing this kind of thing for decades, so it's nothing surprising for me.

Not really big on the lineup, but I haven't even gotten to Xenoblade 3, Luigi's Mansion 3, or Kirby and the Forgotten Land. I don't even have time for all the games they make, so it's all good. Definitely getting Fire Emblem Engage when it hits.

On my own personal list, I'd put Phantasy Star IV and Shining Force 1 and 2 in the top 3. Oddly enough I have never tried Alisia Dragoon. It must be really good.

It's crazy how many great games there were on Genesis though, and how there are so very few people I know personally who played anything outside of Streets of Rage and Sonic (both very good, but that seems to be all that they remember) and sports games.

I just grabbed Kaze and the Wild Masks for $9.99. It's pretty great.

Oh YES BABY. YES.

No but for real. Those games are amazing. This is awesome. They were so much fun to play. Just trying to find new recruits to join was a game into itself.

@Lizuka

Disliking the character design = disliking everything?

Aside from the early famicom versions, I've loved every Fire Emblem game I've ever played. But I guess that critiquing the questionable character design means I hate all of it. You do you, bro. I tell you what though, if this new protagonist spends as much time on their sword play or magic skills as they do their hair, the rest of the FE universe doesn't stand a chance.

I'm glad that I'm not the only one who absolutely loathes the character design. It's tackier than a windbreaker from 1990. I bet the game is fun though. I will never pass up on a good Fire Emblem.

LOL WHAT????

Okay, I'm genuinely tempted to buy this. It would be good for laughs alone. YOU'RE ALREADY DEAD!!

The snow level has the best music. I won't be getting this, as I already have the wii version, and haven't played the Forgotten Land yet. Definitely a plus for those who missed out though.

@Serpenterror

Good list, though I would put Hard Corp higher.

The Alien Wars is the supreme overlord of all Contra games. Hard Corp is close second.

Contra on NES somewhere on its own spectrum.

Contra 3 pee-pees on just about everything in the universe.

I would love to hear something about the Evil Dead game, or Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Not sure if either are coming at this point.

I see lots of love for F-Zero. I'm not holding my breath, but you never know.

@RudyC3

Same. Hopefully, a physical will come out at some point, I can play through it three or four times, and let it sit next to Undertale looking all pristine and beautiful.

I actually played through part of chapter 1, and I was really enjoying it....but I decided that I'd rather wait until the whole thing is ready. So yeah, when he finishes it, I'll just buy the whole thing outright. I can wait.

@Punana

I played it all the time back in the 90's, and I came back with my "nostalgia goggles" off the best I could....and it still holds up. The gameplay it just so remarkably tight, and still razor-sharp even by today's standards. The move set, the pacing, the stage design, the boss patterns. It's still a blast to play. The perfect half-hour video game.

@Big_Fudge

I enjoyed it in the late 80's, and I am enjoying it today. It certainly has its flaws, but I think its positive attributes outweigh the negatives, especially once one gets the controls and quirks down. A lot of licensed games back then were inaccurate to the source material, but in no way does that make it a bad game.

Now, the game being so challenging might be a reason why some people give it a hard time....

Preordered and awaiting my copy. I was hoping this would come to switch. Just what I need for a nice autumn game.

I still have this on Wii U. It's a great game. There are a few parts that I could only get through after watching a video though. Some people compare it to Super Mario Bros. 2 and Metroid, but it's kinda its own beast. It's cool to see so many Sunsoft games seeing the light again.

I'm just now finding out about this game, and I've been as sunsoft fan since I was a child. I've played all of the Blaster Master games, and even have Ufouria: The Saga. I definitely want in on this one. I wonder if there are other NES gems from them that I missed out on.

@Sonos

There is lots of good music out, but most of it is underground or lesser-known. Though, I think there are a few exceptions - I really like Lady Gaga and Lizzo, and a few others. Thundercat is good. There are lots of good metal, rock and electronic acts out there, but they likely won't be on Sing.

And yes, older people do complain a lot about music. I'm one of them. Friends tell me I'm stuck in the 80's and 90's, though not always the case, it's often true.

Regardless, I wouldn't be buying a game like this. The developer and publisher probably already know who their audience is, and will likely sell a decent amount.

The art and characters are beautiful. Intriguing looking game. The characters make me think of a situation in which classic Phantasy Star was modernized. I will definitely be putting it on my wish list.

Sunsoft has been killing it with Inti Creates' help. I played through the entirety of Blaster Master Zero 1, 2 and 3 on switch and steam, and they were all so well-done (3 was pretty tough too).

It's good to see that there is still some vocal support for their works on here. I'm cautiously optimistic to what they will be announcing. Hopefully it is something sweet, a revival of a classic or new IP, rather than gatcha or NFT stuff. Maybe a collection or compilation of some of their old NES, Genesis or SNES games? Who knows. We'll find out in a few days.

Not sure about the two new girls. The last two seemed way more likable. I do like the giant singing manta ray though.

@NintendoJunkie

Exactly. It's very subjective. I played River City Girls into the ground. I have also enjoyed Shredder's Revenge, but on an entirely different level. I'd hardly say it's a better game, because they both do their own thing so well.

It's like a really good band from your youth getting back together for some shows, but charging crazy price for tickets. Gunlord X is a good alternative to try while the publisher hopefully learns not be so greedy.

Not a bad list, though I feel like Journey to Silius and Kung Fu Heroes would be higher on the list if more people played them. It's nice to see some love for the awesome Double Dragon 2, Super Mario Bros. 2, and of Zelda II (all great games imo).

@YoshiF2

Capcom actually sued Data East for that game back in the day. I remember reading about it in a magazine (maybe EGM - it's been a while).

@SteamEngenius

I mean, it is a pretty niche product. And 0.6 percent of a really big number would still technically be a pretty big number. And there probably aren't many of these being made in the first place, but I'm just going to assume that you already knew all of that and just felt like making a dry comment, which is fine. You do you.

Saga is amazing. I'm thinking of starting over, as I recently read the latest issue, and I've been out of the loop for a few years. Never heard of Second Quest until now, and it looks awesome.

@Yas

Men and women often have different wants, needs and desires. Have you ever walked into the dollar store and seen the selections of cheap romance novels with chiseled, mostly-naked men? Have you read one?

Have you ignored games like Dream Daddy?

Most girls don't care for games like this. Maybe some do. Maybe you could become a developer and make a massage game with sexy, oiled-up muscle dudes.... or better yet, a game with them in fitted suits, because actual women are generally more turned on ny things like that - The game would probably sell like crap, due to a smaller interest in the gaming medium, but you do you.

Okay, I don't mean to be entirely disrespectful. Let me just say that it wouldn't hurt to have a little more perspective, and perhaps not make every little thing into a pseudo-political problem....That said, you do you. I'm just putting it out there.

@RupeeClock

or better yet, maybe the physical version that has all of the unannounced DLC and/or patches included.

Personally, I'm half-tempted to go ahead and get this now. I'm a sucker for anything close to 2d Contra.

@SalvorHardin

I'd buy THAT for dollar! Hahaha.

But anyway.....I'm so excited for this, and Evil Dead. I normally play Japanese, colorful, anime-style games, but I'm holding out for those two on Switch. I hope they pull off a good port. Doom looks great on my switch (I mean for a portable console you have to admit it looks pretty good), so I think it could do well on switch too.

Mary Skelter 2, and Friday the 13th (even with the lack of dedicated servers - it's just so addictive).

@LittleGhost

What year are you living in? Nintendo games are often the raunchiest. Xenoblade 2 is a boob-fest, Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild let you cross-dress. A good chunk of the e-shop is made up of echhi and hentai. Mortal Kombat games haven't been censored on a Nintendo console in decades.

Yep. I will be getting this one.

@thinkhector

Yeah, but you get 13 titles for forty bucks, online play, and a museum....not a small handful of games games split across two bare-bones collections. There's still a massive difference in value, no matter how many straw-mans you pull out.

Let me know when the full collection comes out in a single game. Konami recently set the bar with Cowabunga Collection, and that is the new standard imo.

I think it's great that they tell us about these things ahead of time - because of this, I can wait for a year or two, and likely get all of the goods at once. There might even be a release with all of the goods on one cartridge, which I find optimal.

Music would work great as bonus or alternate tracks. I dug a few of them....the others, not so much.

This was pretty much the nail in the coffin for me getting this game....It's not like I don't have all of them on multiple formats at this point, anyway.

@twztid13

I sort of agree, though Symphony of The Night is just spectacular. It also overlooks the early innovators like the Dragon Slayer / Xanadu series and Blaster Master series, arguably even Section Z with Capcom.

I just don't think they've come up with a better word for the type of game yet. Metroid and Castlevania were just well known for bringing the style to the forefront.

I used to hold a bit of a grievance against the Castlevania series for borrowing so heavily from Metroid...but, they just did it so well.