I have a friend at work who made several BotW dishes that looked identical to the in-game models. He even made his own Goron spice with a replica bottle and label. He let us sample some of his creations, and they were delicious.
Wish I could share some pictures, but he's a private individual and doesn't like to share his work outside of a close circle of friends and family and, occasionally, coworkers.
I ignore the timeline except when games are explicitly linked. Thus Zelda II follows LoZ, as MM does OoT. But OoT neither follows nor precedes LoZ; it is a retelling of the same story.
I had this experience replaying the first Zelda when it came to NSO (finished it despite not enjoying it much). But then I tried it again a few weeks ago and had a blast. Different mood, I guess?
I've played Dark Moon on 3DS, and 9/10 seems pretty high for that game. Shame they didn't make the improvements to this release that it should have received.
Wow, no Monkey Target? And 5 modes is scant regardless of what they are. I'm primarily a single-player fan of Monkey Ball, but even I can't help feel a little stung by the lacking multiplayer.
I'd love to play this (never played the original) but I don't know if I'd ever get around to it. I bought most of the Ultima games during a GOG sale (never played them either) and I haven't yet touched them.
I'm always up for a new DKC, but a new 3D game (sort of a redemption opportunity for DK64) would be cool. So would a new Diddy Kong Racing, for that matter.
Chrono Trigger is my immediate response to this question.
Metroid games are usually of perfect length, but Zero Mission is the exception. The point where it starts to drag is the point where the style of gameplay shifts dramatically, so maybe it's more of a problem of quality than quantity.
I've seen BotW and TotK mentioned a couple times already, and I agree: both games are far too short!
I've got this habit of spending dozens of hours on games like this, exploring every corner, completing every sidequest I come across, and then dropping the game just before the final boss. I guess I just don't want it to end.
I think I'll go back and finish of Ganondorf now that I have a bit of free time, though.
I've played Heist and the two Dig games, and Heist is easily my favorite of the three. Really a special game. Heist 2 is probably a day-one pickup for me.
@Jamie64326 Yes, but otherwise they're very similar. They're both open-world western RPGs; they use the same system for determing character stats and perks; they obviously have the same setting, but also similar narrative structures.
One of the big differences is that F3 combat takes place in real time by default, but even then it's still based on the same mechanics as in F2. You can even revert to more turn-based combat in F3 if you wish.
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Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three More Titles
Three Starfy games at once? Now THIS is podracing!
Re: Random: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Overtakes NES Lifetime Sales
@Yoshi3 Fffffridge Racer!
Re: The Second Unofficial Zelda Cookbook Has Already Smashed Its Kickstarter Goal
I have a friend at work who made several BotW dishes that looked identical to the in-game models. He even made his own Goron spice with a replica bottle and label. He let us sample some of his creations, and they were delicious.
Wish I could share some pictures, but he's a private individual and doesn't like to share his work outside of a close circle of friends and family and, occasionally, coworkers.
Re: Feature: Where Does 'Echoes Of Wisdom' Fit In The Zelda Timeline? Here Are 3 Theories
I ignore the timeline except when games are explicitly linked. Thus Zelda II follows LoZ, as MM does OoT. But OoT neither follows nor precedes LoZ; it is a retelling of the same story.
Re: Final Fantasy Creator Isn't Interested In Revisiting The Franchise
Same reason I wouldn't want to work in video games generally.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Seven More Games
Now we can all discover for ourselves how awful Donkey Kong Jr. Math is.
Re: Random: Zelda Fan Jailed For Carrying Small Master Sword Replica
Proof that you need more than well-intended laws; you need brains that can enforce them properly.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Nervous To Replay In Case They Don't Hold Up?
I had this experience replaying the first Zelda when it came to NSO (finished it despite not enjoying it much). But then I tried it again a few weeks ago and had a blast. Different mood, I guess?
Re: Sega's Crazy Taxi Reboot Is Described As A 'Massively Multiplayer Driving Game'
Hopefully they'll give us the option to play as a driver, or as a passenger who endlessly berates the driver during their trip.
Re: Feature: 54 Switch Ports We'd Love To See Before The Generation's Out
This reminds me to remind all of you that Wario Land: Shake It is a thoroughly wonderful game.
Re: Review: Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition (Switch) - Beyond Good, Still
Wait, this is only twenty bucks?
Re: Hands On: SteamWorld Heist II Expands On A Beloved 3DS Title, But Is It What Fans Really Want?
They can do another Dig game after this. Heist > Dig.
Re: Review: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Switch) - The Best Version, But Lacks Extras To Make It Essential
I've played Dark Moon on 3DS, and 9/10 seems pretty high for that game. Shame they didn't make the improvements to this release that it should have received.
Re: Review: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble (Switch) - Super Single-Player, But Multiplayer's A Mess
Wow, no Monkey Target? And 5 modes is scant regardless of what they are. I'm primarily a single-player fan of Monkey Ball, but even I can't help feel a little stung by the lacking multiplayer.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
The Western art needs at least 5 more Samuses.
Re: Talking Point: Could Another Nintendo Series Take Over The 'Traditional' Zelda Template?
I don't care what it replaces or if it replaces anything at all, just bring back Startopics!
Re: We're Getting A Brand New 'Mario & Luigi' RPG This November
I'm not a fan of this series but it's cool to see such an unexpected surpeise.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Confirmed, Launching 2025
MY LIFE IS COMPLETE
Re: New 2D Adventure 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' Announced For This September
Wait, I thought Zelda was that green kid.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil
Nintendo Official Magazine Awesome
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Five More Classics
Well I certainly didn't expect this.
Re: Sonic And Co. Roll Into 'Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble' With The 'SEGA Pass' DLC
Calling a game sans its DLC "incomplete" is so meaningless.
But 20 pounds for this DLC is sort of ridiculous.
Re: Metal Slug Tactics Blasts Onto Switch This Fall
Did you say Tee Lopes?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Dragon Quest III (NES)
With all due respect to Toriyama, the NA box art is killer.
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Define 'Retro'?
I said 20 years in the poll, and even that feels too short. Halo CE is more than 20 years old.
Re: Poll: Is $60 Too Much For Nintendo's Switch Re-Releases?
Depends entirely on the game and the enhancements in the re-release.
Re: Review: Wizardry: Proving Grounds Of The Mad Overlord (Switch) - A Grand Remake Of An Iconic Game
@Qwiff Right. I was just making the comparison that both were highly popular series in the early days of western computer RPGs.
Re: Review: Wizardry: Proving Grounds Of The Mad Overlord (Switch) - A Grand Remake Of An Iconic Game
I'd love to play this (never played the original) but I don't know if I'd ever get around to it. I bought most of the Ultima games during a GOG sale (never played them either) and I haven't yet touched them.
Re: Poll: A New Donkey Kong Game Must Be Coming, But What Should It Be?
I'm always up for a new DKC, but a new 3D game (sort of a redemption opportunity for DK64) would be cool. So would a new Diddy Kong Racing, for that matter.
Re: Sakurai On Smash Ultimate Win Rates: "Any Fighter Has A Shot At Winning"
Tier lists only apply at high-level play. If you want to crush people online with Ganondorf, have at it. Just don't expect to make top 8 at Genesis
Also, online.
Re: Rumour: Zelda LEGO Is Supposedly Coming This September
Sweet, now we can build Korok torture devices in real life.
Re: Talking Point: Which Games Were Just The Perfect Length?
Chrono Trigger is my immediate response to this question.
Metroid games are usually of perfect length, but Zero Mission is the exception. The point where it starts to drag is the point where the style of gameplay shifts dramatically, so maybe it's more of a problem of quality than quantity.
I've seen BotW and TotK mentioned a couple times already, and I agree: both games are far too short!
Re: Talking Point: One Year On, Has Everyone Beaten Ganondorf In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
I've got this habit of spending dozens of hours on games like this, exploring every corner, completing every sidequest I come across, and then dropping the game just before the final boss. I guess I just don't want it to end.
I think I'll go back and finish of Ganondorf now that I have a bit of free time, though.
Re: Sonic Adventure-Like 3D Action Platformer 'Spark The Electric Jester 3' Coming To Switch
Played a bit of the demo on Steam a while back and was very impressed.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Super Monkey Ball Game? Rate Your Favourites For Our Upcoming Ranking
SMB1 for single-player, SMB2 for multiplayer.
Re: Random: 3DS & Wii U Players Beat 14-Year-Old Halo 2 Server Record
I forgot XCX had online features. What were they, now that I'll never get to use them again?
Re: SteamWorld Heist II Trailer Takes A Deep Dive Into The Sequel's Gameplay
I've played Heist and the two Dig games, and Heist is easily my favorite of the three. Really a special game. Heist 2 is probably a day-one pickup for me.
Re: Nintendo Wipes Out 8535 Yuzu Repositories In One Big DMCA Takedown
Wait, Yuzu is the emulator that makes Smash playable online, isn't it?
Re: Best Underwater Levels On Nintendo Switch
Yeesh, some of these picks are terrible. And I'm someone who thinks water levels can be a lot of fun.
Re: Super Sonic Joins A Trio Of New LEGO Sets This Summer
Might snag the Knuckles set and add him and Amy to my collection.
Re: Poll: Are You Bothered By The Frame Rate For Paper Mario: TTYD On Switch?
I normally don't care much, but when the original ran at 60 fps on much weaker hardware, it's a bit disappointing.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Endless Ocean: Luminous
Looks like a game I'd have a great time with for 2 or 3 hours and then drop. Ah, well.
Re: Atlus Game Snowboard Kids Scores A New Vinyl Soundtrack
I would love to see these on NSO.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Paper Mario: Sticker Star (3DS)
Both are pretty good. The NA box art is more exciting.
Re: Soapbox: Where The Heck Is Fallout 3 On Switch?
@Jamie64326 Yes, but otherwise they're very similar. They're both open-world western RPGs; they use the same system for determing character stats and perks; they obviously have the same setting, but also similar narrative structures.
One of the big differences is that F3 combat takes place in real time by default, but even then it's still based on the same mechanics as in F2. You can even revert to more turn-based combat in F3 if you wish.
Re: Soapbox: Where The Heck Is Fallout 3 On Switch?
@Jamie64326 Have you played them both? They're very similar.
Re: Soapbox: Where The Heck Is Fallout 3 On Switch?
Good game, but fairly disappointing compared to Fallout 2.
Re: SteamWorld Heist Is Getting A Surprise Sequel On Switch This Summer
More exciting than a Silksong trailer.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance (GBA) Game Ranked
Super Circuit at the very bottom is absolutely bonkers.
Re: Poll: So, Do You Prefer Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Or Tears Of The Kingdom?
I have a favorite but I don't know which it is. Does that make sense?