@Zeebor15 If you're counting the Super Famicom Satellaview game...okay. I wasn't even aware it existed, and it's never been re-released since. My understanding is that it was essentially DLC for the SFC remake of the second game, The Girl Who Stands Behind.
Switch version, in terms of fun, was decent, but my god does it have serious slowdown issues. Whereas Doom 2016 runs flawlessly and is a much more demanding game. Crazy.
@SillyG My very first original introduction to Doom was the SNES port, which if you haven't experienced before, was kinda rough to say the least, lol. 😂 So I didn't have the luxury of the expansions, in addition to the cuts and downgrades for consoles of the time. I did play some of that additional content when I was going through the entire series from I to Doom 3 on Switch, and it's amazing how well it still holds up today, even to an essentially new player. 😍 And with how good the reboot Series has been so far, I'm very excited for Dark Ages. 😁
I bought the XBLA port for $3 years ago before it was delisted, but apparently the camera controls can't be inverted. Perhaps this version would be the better option. 🤔
@Danrenfroe2016 Absolutely, the new Dooms are outstanding. Although I just played through Doom 64 for the first time after it was ported, and thought it too was fantastic. I really regret not playing it 20 years ago. 😢
How you could make this list and leave off Doom 64 is insane. Also, you couldn't just round the number to 10 games instead of AGAIN copying IGNs stupid, played-out gimmick of making lists with X9 entries, time and time again? Pathetic.
@beartown Then I'd say develop stronger will power to resist. 🤷♂️ Reminds me of the whole super guide online freak out meltdown, from its debut with Super Mario Bros Wii. Turns out it didn't ruin gaming after all, since it was optional. What a shock... 🙄
@RygelXVIII Ironically, I find Nintendo's cloud saves to be the most reliable at actually retaining my save data, as the occasional Steam title save has been wonky for me. Same with Xbox's save feature. 7 years later, and my Switch is still getting regular active use. As cool as Steamdeck is, at this point, it's just a waiting game until Switch 2.
@Picola-Wicola Oh and just as an aside, stuff like the campaign co-op, multiplayer challenges, etc.. (even nearly every gun having an alt fire mode which I forgot to mention but was so cool) were carried over into the Timesplitters series, as many of the staff were ex-rare/GE/PD developers.
@nocdaes If you have to ask yourself "why would I play MP4?" after playing dread and Prime 1 remaster, clearly Metroid Prime 4 isn't for you. I'm a die-hard fan of Metroid and the Prime series since 2002, and Prime 4 is exactly what I was expecting.
I greatly dislike it when people criticize a games' direction, but don't give one single idea or suggestion as to what they would do that's so radically different. The original Prime was the radical change for the Metroid series, let's not lose sight of that. The only thing I can think of is to make Metroid a third person action adventure game, maybe something like Uncharted, as to preserve the platforming elements, which I would also be down for.
But then it wouldn't be Prime, so I wouldn't want it to have the Prime name. I would prefer it to have a different title; Metroid Delta or something, and begin a new subseries. What would you do that's so radically different? It's not like we can make Prime into a pinball game or some-oh wait... 😜
And then regarding the whole breath of the Wild angle, which is weird to me, as much as I enjoyed BOTW, it doesn't replace the traditional Zelda formula, at least for me. I hope we get another Zelda in the style of ocarina, Wind Waker, or Twilight Princess again.
@Picola-Wicola Bring up the main menu and select solo missions for single player.
The Carrington Institute is literally a training area, with a firing range on the 1st floor, with some additional weapon challenges to do.
Combat simulator is the multiplayer mode, complete with bots. You'll also find 30 special challenge scenarios against a team of bots for up to 4 players to attempt. You can also issue orders to bots on your MP team. 8 bots + 4 players matches back in the day got insanely hectic and fun.
PD also has a full campaign co-op mode, as well as a "Counter-Op" mode where one player controls an enemy soilder and tries to stop Jo.
PD had it all (even hidden pieces of cheese in many levels, lol). Truly a groundbreaking game. It took everything Goldeneye did right, and refined, upgraded and enhanced the hell out of it. Hence why it remains my all-time favourite FPS, which I still return to now and then. Hope you give it another try when not rushed.
@nocdaes I don't even care about LM2, but that doesn't make any sense. If I took that stance over F-Zero, I'd have abandoned Nintendo decades ago. I for one am happy to see more remakes/remasters, especially from the GameCube era.
I find it truly facinating the platform split of Hogwarts, not to mention it's staying power, as well as Fifa 24 doing so well on Switch, given EA's awful "Legacy Edition" crap they've been pulling in recent years. Just goes to show that when a console sells well, putting effort into porting games to it will often pay off.
@SpaceboyScreams The people who hold up Muskrat as some 6D-chess playing mastermind genius is truly the hilarious thing here. Twitter is still bleeding money. The PIB bots are everywhere. I get pushed porn and outright nazi content that I dont want nor solicit, and yet valid criticism for Emperor Muskrat is bad? LOL whatever.
@MeloMan You mean as a 3-in-1 collection? Turok 1 & 2 did get seperate LRG releases years ago. Since Turok 3 took so long to be remastered, maybe a collection will happen later.
@Wexter I can't tell you how many games I've discovered years later, only to find out it was an LRG print, so I've often been SOL in getting a reasonably priced physical copy. That's when I hope there's an Asian English copy available. The newer Shantae titles are probably the best example; limited, rare AF in North America if one missed the window, common and easily found in Asia English reigions, even today.
You not see the giant 🍁 as my avatar? You're talking Best Buy and Amazon US. Our Best Buy doesn't carry LRG (overpriced 3rd party marketplace sellers don't count; seriously $201.39 for PS4 Star Wars Bounty Hunter?! EBay is half of that or better) and for me to order from Amazon US, that's about $20 shipping. The same BS were I to order from LRG's site directly, compared to $0 were it a standard retail store release. Even though your location lists Canada, for all I know, you have family or friends in the US. I don't. Or you travel there frequently for work, or it's outdated, or you live right near the border, etc. Could be a hundred possibilities. That's none of my business. So no, I'm afraid you are wrong, it's not "easily" in the slightest for me personally.
Niche games.... Like Castlevania and Contra...from Konami. Like various Star Wars games... from Disney. Like various Doom titles... from Bethesda. Like Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon... from Ubisoft. All these multi-billion dollar experienced gaming publishers with huge brands, using a (Formally) indie label, which titles are apparently as niche as Catlateral Damage or Double Switch, it seems.
I think your effort to bend over backwards and defend them, while downplaying valid criticism of their business model, ethics and conduct, especially after the latest 3DO burnt CD fiasco, is both ignorant to the concerns and naive generally.
@LadyCharlie $20 to ship 1 game. Ridiculous wait times. Artificial FOMO business model. Some games like Scott Pilgrim still requiring an online collection to work. Trying to secretly pass off burnt CD-R 3DO title without being transparent about the compatibility problem at all.
Not to mention all WayForward titles in North America are held hostage by LRG, whereas in other territories they usually get standard releases. I recently got River City girls 1&2 compilation from Asia as a massive eff you to LRG, and it still ended up being cheaper than the seperate NA releases. 😂
So yes, plenty of reasons to despise this company. But go ahead, ignore legitimate criticism from customers burned by them. Squak LRGISPERFECT Squak! 🐦
@Aurumonado @Samalik @_Figo_ They're counting that Cold War entry as BO5. I was initially confused too. I remember 4 getting a lot of criticism since it didn't have a campaign, then completely forgot about Cold War.
I played 6 hours of the original KH recently on PS4, and found it overwhelmingly frustrating and boring. That is often my experience with anything made by Square. 😣
@Serpenterror Twitter is done, so long as muskrat is running it. The platform can't continue losing money and users indefinitely. The PIB bots are everywhere, and even popular pages I follow, like for shopping deals, are seeing decreasing followers.
@pneumaticgnosis Until one says something lord muskrat doesn't like, hmm? 😉 Lol, beyond comical that that clown has suckered millions into thinking he's their saviour or something. Gross indeed, especially the PIB bots. 💩er is a train wreck of a train wreck.
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Re: 'Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club' Launches On Switch Next Month
@MrCookieCrisps For real. Seriously, 3 years later and its never gone on sale once!
Re: 'Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club' Launches On Switch Next Month
@Zeebor15 If you're counting the Super Famicom Satellaview game...okay. I wasn't even aware it existed, and it's never been re-released since. My understanding is that it was essentially DLC for the SFC remake of the second game, The Girl Who Stands Behind.
Re: 'Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club' Launches On Switch Next Month
@anoyonmus "The first entry, The Missing Heir, was released in 1988, followed by a prequel released the next year titled The Girl Who Stands Behind."
Re: 'Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club' Launches On Switch Next Month
Oh that's so cool! Famicom Detective Club 3! After the surprise remake, we get an all-new entry. 🙂
Re: Reminder: Zelda Switch Lite 'Hyrule Edition' Pre-Orders Are Now Live, Will You Be Getting It?
Switch 2, please! 🙏🥹
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three More Titles
Starfy on the DS was awesome. 😊
Re: Beyond Good & Evil Switch Collector's Edition Revealed, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
LRG = violent vomiting 🤮, then pass.
Re: Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 'Forges Of Corruption' DLC Campaign Now Available
Switch version, in terms of fun, was decent, but my god does it have serious slowdown issues. Whereas Doom 2016 runs flawlessly and is a much more demanding game. Crazy.
Re: Nintendo Live Suspect Admits To Threats, Blames Being A Sore Loser
The dude had a steller role model to follow for how to act completely unhinged when you lose... 🍊😉
Re: Revived Infogrames Label Acquires 'Surgeon Simulator' Franchise
@Zeebor15 Ye- err, I mean no, no, certainly not, no, never again... 🤣 🤣
Re: Revived Infogrames Label Acquires 'Surgeon Simulator' Franchise
🎶... Infogrames is entertainment, that rocks mmyyyy wooooorrllldddd! 🎶 😂
For those unfamiliar, you're welcome. 😉 https://youtu.be/522bVV-82qQ?si=GTfoSsvCKtM3LBYn
Re: Feature: 9 'Mature' Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch Online's New N64 App
@SillyG My very first original introduction to Doom was the SNES port, which if you haven't experienced before, was kinda rough to say the least, lol. 😂 So I didn't have the luxury of the expansions, in addition to the cuts and downgrades for consoles of the time. I did play some of that additional content when I was going through the entire series from I to Doom 3 on Switch, and it's amazing how well it still holds up today, even to an essentially new player. 😍 And with how good the reboot Series has been so far, I'm very excited for Dark Ages. 😁
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition
I bought the XBLA port for $3 years ago before it was delisted, but apparently the camera controls can't be inverted. Perhaps this version would be the better option. 🤔
Re: Feature: 9 'Mature' Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch Online's New N64 App
@Danrenfroe2016 Absolutely, the new Dooms are outstanding. Although I just played through Doom 64 for the first time after it was ported, and thought it too was fantastic. I really regret not playing it 20 years ago. 😢
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Gex Trilogy For Nintendo Switch
@beartown I don't worry about what other people are doing. I just play the games that look fun to me and try to enjoy them. Play how you want to play.
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Gex Trilogy For Nintendo Switch
@beartown Yes, it was optional.
Re: Feature: 9 'Mature' Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch Online's New N64 App
@PoeTheLizard It's a very annoying trend. All of us, yourself included, have things that may be inconsequential, yet irk us. Welcome to humanity. 😉
Re: Feature: 9 'Mature' Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch Online's New N64 App
How you could make this list and leave off Doom 64 is insane.
Also, you couldn't just round the number to 10 games instead of AGAIN copying IGNs stupid, played-out gimmick of making lists with X9 entries, time and time again? Pathetic.
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Gex Trilogy For Nintendo Switch
@beartown Then I'd say develop stronger will power to resist. 🤷♂️ Reminds me of the whole super guide online freak out meltdown, from its debut with Super Mario Bros Wii. Turns out it didn't ruin gaming after all, since it was optional. What a shock... 🙄
Re: Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Update 3 Out Now On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I'll get it at some point when it drops further in price, or there's a physical release.
Re: Switch Online's "Mature" Nintendo 64 App Is Now Available In The West
@RygelXVIII Ironically, I find Nintendo's cloud saves to be the most reliable at actually retaining my save data, as the occasional Steam title save has been wonky for me. Same with Xbox's save feature. 7 years later, and my Switch is still getting regular active use. As cool as Steamdeck is, at this point, it's just a waiting game until Switch 2.
Re: Switch Online's "Mature" Nintendo 64 App Is Now Available In The West
@Picola-Wicola Oh and just as an aside, stuff like the campaign co-op, multiplayer challenges, etc.. (even nearly every gun having an alt fire mode which I forgot to mention but was so cool) were carried over into the Timesplitters series, as many of the staff were ex-rare/GE/PD developers.
Re: Switch Online's "Mature" Nintendo 64 App Is Now Available In The West
@Picola-Wicola You're welcome. I always do enjoy a chance to talk about and reminise over Perfect Dark, lol.
Re: Soapbox: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Won't Be The Franchise's 'BOTW Moment', And That's Okay
@nocdaes If you have to ask yourself "why would I play MP4?" after playing dread and Prime 1 remaster, clearly Metroid Prime 4 isn't for you. I'm a die-hard fan of Metroid and the Prime series since 2002, and Prime 4 is exactly what I was expecting.
I greatly dislike it when people criticize a games' direction, but don't give one single idea or suggestion as to what they would do that's so radically different. The original Prime was the radical change for the Metroid series, let's not lose sight of that. The only thing I can think of is to make Metroid a third person action adventure game, maybe something like Uncharted, as to preserve the platforming elements, which I would also be down for.
But then it wouldn't be Prime, so I wouldn't want it to have the Prime name. I would prefer it to have a different title; Metroid Delta or something, and begin a new subseries. What would you do that's so radically different? It's not like we can make Prime into a pinball game or some-oh wait... 😜
And then regarding the whole breath of the Wild angle, which is weird to me, as much as I enjoyed BOTW, it doesn't replace the traditional Zelda formula, at least for me. I hope we get another Zelda in the style of ocarina, Wind Waker, or Twilight Princess again.
P. S. MP Pinball was actually awesome. ❤
Re: Switch Online's "Mature" Nintendo 64 App Is Now Available In The West
@Picola-Wicola Bring up the main menu and select solo missions for single player.
The Carrington Institute is literally a training area, with a firing range on the 1st floor, with some additional weapon challenges to do.
Combat simulator is the multiplayer mode, complete with bots. You'll also find 30 special challenge scenarios against a team of bots for up to 4 players to attempt. You can also issue orders to bots on your MP team. 8 bots + 4 players matches back in the day got insanely hectic and fun.
PD also has a full campaign co-op mode, as well as a "Counter-Op" mode where one player controls an enemy soilder and tries to stop Jo.
PD had it all (even hidden pieces of cheese in many levels, lol). Truly a groundbreaking game. It took everything Goldeneye did right, and refined, upgraded and enhanced the hell out of it. Hence why it remains my all-time favourite FPS, which I still return to now and then. Hope you give it another try when not rushed.
Re: Talking Point: What We Expect From The Upcoming June Nintendo Direct
FFS Nintendo, announce the date already... 👀 👀 😰
Re: Hands On: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Delivers More Than Just A Hi-Def Upgrade
@nocdaes I don't even care about LM2, but that doesn't make any sense. If I took that stance over F-Zero, I'd have abandoned Nintendo decades ago.
I for one am happy to see more remakes/remasters, especially from the GameCube era.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 18.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@SillyG Blame muskrat for charging ridiculous monthly prices to every company using their API. 🤷♂️
Re: UK Charts: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Slips Down To Third
I find it truly facinating the platform split of Hogwarts, not to mention it's staying power, as well as Fifa 24 doing so well on Switch, given EA's awful "Legacy Edition" crap they've been pulling in recent years. Just goes to show that when a console sells well, putting effort into porting games to it will often pay off.
Re: Feature: 20 Great Gaming Accounts You Should Follow On Bluesky
@MisanthropyAGoGo Right back at ya. 🥂
Re: Feature: 20 Great Gaming Accounts You Should Follow On Bluesky
@SpaceboyScreams The people who hold up Muskrat as some 6D-chess playing mastermind genius is truly the hilarious thing here. Twitter is still bleeding money. The PIB bots are everywhere. I get pushed porn and outright nazi content that I dont want nor solicit, and yet valid criticism for Emperor Muskrat is bad? LOL whatever.
Re: N64 Shooter Turok 3 Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch, Pre-Orders Now Live
@MeloMan You mean as a 3-in-1 collection? Turok 1 & 2 did get seperate LRG releases years ago. Since Turok 3 took so long to be remastered, maybe a collection will happen later.
Re: LEGO Horizon Adventures Is Coming To Switch, Confirmed For Holiday 2024
LOL, uh that's random. Then again, Lego Rock Band exists, so anything is possible. 😂
Re: Random: Unofficial Legend Of Zelda NES Remake Gets 20-Minute Gameplay Video
I want a remake of Link to the Past. 🙏❤😭
Re: WayForward's 'Clock Tower' Switch Port Receives Stunning Physical Editions
@Wexter I can't tell you how many games I've discovered years later, only to find out it was an LRG print, so I've often been SOL in getting a reasonably priced physical copy. That's when I hope there's an Asian English copy available. The newer Shantae titles are probably the best example; limited, rare AF in North America if one missed the window, common and easily found in Asia English reigions, even today.
You not see the giant 🍁 as my avatar? You're talking Best Buy and Amazon US. Our Best Buy doesn't carry LRG (overpriced 3rd party marketplace sellers don't count; seriously $201.39 for PS4 Star Wars Bounty Hunter?! EBay is half of that or better) and for me to order from Amazon US, that's about $20 shipping. The same BS were I to order from LRG's site directly, compared to $0 were it a standard retail store release. Even though your location lists Canada, for all I know, you have family or friends in the US. I don't. Or you travel there frequently for work, or it's outdated, or you live right near the border, etc. Could be a hundred possibilities. That's none of my business. So no, I'm afraid you are wrong, it's not "easily" in the slightest for me personally.
Niche games.... Like Castlevania and Contra...from Konami. Like various Star Wars games... from Disney. Like various Doom titles... from Bethesda. Like Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon... from Ubisoft. All these multi-billion dollar experienced gaming publishers with huge brands, using a (Formally) indie label, which titles are apparently as niche as Catlateral Damage or Double Switch, it seems.
I think your effort to bend over backwards and defend them, while downplaying valid criticism of their business model, ethics and conduct, especially after the latest 3DO burnt CD fiasco, is both ignorant to the concerns and naive generally.
Re: DAEMON X MACHINA: Titanic Scion Gets A New Teaser Trailer
There's a sequel? Completely forgot. 😂
Re: Little Kitty, Big City's Latest Update Pounces Onto Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
Meowtastic news. 🐈⬛❤
Re: Resident Evil 6 Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies On Nintendo Switch
RE6 truly is the worst entry in the series. It makes 5 look like a masterpiece.
Re: WayForward's 'Clock Tower' Switch Port Receives Stunning Physical Editions
@SometimesGhost Just FYI, there will be a standard, Non-LRG scumbaggery physical version of Tomb Raider I-III released through normal retailers.
I'm hoping Clocktower gets a standard release either in Asia or Europe. 🙏
Re: WayForward's 'Clock Tower' Switch Port Receives Stunning Physical Editions
@LadyCharlie $20 to ship 1 game. Ridiculous wait times. Artificial FOMO business model. Some games like Scott Pilgrim still requiring an online collection to work. Trying to secretly pass off burnt CD-R 3DO title without being transparent about the compatibility problem at all.
Not to mention all WayForward titles in North America are held hostage by LRG, whereas in other territories they usually get standard releases. I recently got River City girls 1&2 compilation from Asia as a massive eff you to LRG, and it still ended up being cheaper than the seperate NA releases. 😂
So yes, plenty of reasons to despise this company. But go ahead, ignore legitimate criticism from customers burned by them. Squak LRGISPERFECT Squak! 🐦
Re: Activision Officially Announces Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6
@Aurumonado @Samalik @_Figo_ They're counting that Cold War entry as BO5. I was initially confused too. I remember 4 getting a lot of criticism since it didn't have a campaign, then completely forgot about Cold War.
Re: Rumour: Reliable Insider Says Kingdom Hearts 4 'Might' Come To Switch 2
I played 6 hours of the original KH recently on PS4, and found it overwhelmingly frustrating and boring. That is often my experience with anything made by Square. 😣
Re: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Physical Collector's Edition Comes With Replica Pistols
Would've loved this... If not for LRG involvement. 🤮
Re: Review: Braid: Anniversary Edition (Switch) - Exquisite Commentary Elevates This Indie All-Timer
I've never played Braid cause I didn't have a 360 at the time, but I intend to try this version out. 🙂
Re: Nintendo Discontinuing 'X' Integration On Switch Next Month
@Serpenterror Twitter is done, so long as muskrat is running it. The platform can't continue losing money and users indefinitely. The PIB bots are everywhere, and even popular pages I follow, like for shopping deals, are seeing decreasing followers.
Re: Nintendo Discontinuing 'X' Integration On Switch Next Month
@pneumaticgnosis Until one says something lord muskrat doesn't like, hmm? 😉 Lol, beyond comical that that clown has suckered millions into thinking he's their saviour or something. Gross indeed, especially the PIB bots. 💩er is a train wreck of a train wreck.
Re: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered And Lara Croft Collection Getting Physical Releases
LRG involvement = disgusting. 🤮
Re: Contra: Operation Galuga Limited Run Classic & Ultimate Edition Revealed, Pre-Orders Live
@KingMike If you weren't aware, eventually they stop replying/ignore criticism.
Oh, and to directly answer your question, THIS is the kind of unprofessionalism bull💩 I now expect from the current LRG. Surprise, surprise... 😒🤦♂️ https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/limited-run-games-accused-of-shipping-premium-3do-games-on-cd-rs
Stop defending these a-holes.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Endless Ocean: Luminous
@razza1987 @Lofoten NLife hates Endless Ocean confirmed? 🤔🐳
Re: Random: Crystal-Studded Nintendo DS Expected To Reach £15,000 At Upcoming Auction
Despite being officially commissioned by Nintendo, it looks like Nintendog 💩, let's not kid ourselves.