Waited over night in front of my GameStop for a Wii. Got home, turned it on and the realized the CD reader wouldn’t read discs…
I was so excited though… I went on the Wii Shop Channel and spent 10 bucks on Mario 64. (No clue why) …never got that money back…
The next day I had to bring it back to the store and wait for a replacement that would arrive two weeks later in the next shipment (it was a hot item back in 2006)
Nice! I played through the entire thing and enjoyed it… but boy the mini game based combat action got old pretty quick. Hopefully they just delete that out
…except for the Demon Castle. What a momentum killer. I get that it’s a sort of throw back to SMT I and II with its blocky dungeon design. But boy… it felt like a slog.
I just beat it, I enjoyed it… however it’s not a 9/10. It’s slightly above average… 6/10. It really can’t live past the jank that comes from starting out as a Skyrim mod. It needs its own engine.
I worked at Best Buy (Geek Squad) and anytime you passed the 3DS kiosk you would automatically collect 6 past street passes. I’m not sure the time limit between collections… but typically I’d get two a shift.
Im about 3 hours in and for the most part enjoy it.
The biggest hurdle that through me for a loop though… this game isn’t an RPG! When I saw the graphics and post apocalypse theme, I immediately thought I was gonna play fallout of planescape. There is no combat whatsoever (at least in the first 3 hours)
Once I got over that… I really started to enjoy it. It has a really cool alien / unknown world feel to it. It’s very fun to explore the world beyond Penrose. However it is overly simplified… you can really only interact with 2 objects in each location.
The voice acting is horrendous! When talking with your brother Don, he doesn’t feel like a real person living through this conflict with you… rather just some actor reading lines.
The reviewer is correct when he shares his frustration with the controls… they don’t feel responsive and mixed with the gorgeous (albeit confusing) areas to explore. I found myself confused on where I could and couldn’t go.
Overall it’s an enjoyable adventure game with great locations and characters to meet… hindered by awkward navigation and a lack of environmental interaction. …I also would’ve enjoyed shooting stuff.
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Re: Feature: What's Your Biggest Nintendo Launch Day Regret?
Waited over night in front of my GameStop for a Wii. Got home, turned it on and the realized the CD reader wouldn’t read discs…
I was so excited though… I went on the Wii Shop Channel and spent 10 bucks on Mario 64. (No clue why) …never got that money back…
The next day I had to bring it back to the store and wait for a replacement that would arrive two weeks later in the next shipment (it was a hot item back in 2006)
Re: Review: Bugsnax - A Charming Idea That Struggles In Execution
Lol I played the PS4 version and felt the same way. Great review.
…I don’t get why people seem to love this game…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 23rd)
Just beat Paradise Killer, the non-committal “good ending vs bad ending” was a little off putting.
Other than that… I’m still plugging away at Elden Ring and Nexomon.
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Switch Box Art For Splatoon 3
Why does DLC need box art?
Re: Feature: Will These 10 Classic JRPGs Ever Come To Switch?
I agree with most of this list… it’s very important to that P3FEZ is what we want
Re: Rumour: Here Are The Supposed GBA Games "Tested" For Switch Online So Far
@CANOEberry it gets worse once you realize I’ve also ruined your favorite chocolate chip cookies…
Re: Rumour: Here Are The Supposed GBA Games "Tested" For Switch Online So Far
It’d be cool if Drill Dozer took advantage of the switch’s HD rumble
Re: Former PlayStation Exclusive 'Bugsnax' Will Soon Be A Tasty Arrival On Switch
I’ll probably give it another shot,
I got it on PS4 and played probably 4 hours… it’s fun… but it never really drew me in. Eventually I just forgot about it.
Re: Dusk Diver Sequel For Switch Arriving In The West This Summer
This wasn’t already localized?
…I have an Asia/English copy in route from Play Asia
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 19th)
Just wandering around the first castle of Elden Ring.
Other than that exploring the coastline in Pokémon Legends Arceus
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 5th)
Just finished GTA Vice City (it’s amazing how fast you can beat it if you don’t go on pointless rampages)
But now it’s back to polishing off Arceus and Astral Chain!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 26th)
Just beat Lost in Random (excellent)
Now I’m side lining Pokémon Arceus (I’ll be back) to play Elden Ring
Re: Feature: Kit & Krysta: "We Both Consider Ourselves To Be Disciples Of Reggie"
Disciples of Reggie? Oh geeze…
They were always geared towards a younger audience and I think that worked well.
Just one thing… I wish Kit would shave. That thin and patchy excuse for a beard… yikes…
Re: 1,000 "Digital-Only" Titles Estimated To Disappear When Nintendo Closes 3DS & Wii U eShop
I’m super surprised “Affordable Space Adventures” hasn’t gotten a physical.
Other than that!
Dillion Dead Heat Breakers and Pushmo games on the 3DS
Re: Puzzle & Dragons Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This Week
Oh good! It looks acceptable!
…although I’d really just like X localized
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For February And March 2022
I don’t think Dusk Diver 2 is coming out anytime soon…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 22nd)
Trying to wrap some stuff up before Arceus comes out!
Dusk Diver - on Chapter 9 of this budget Persona/Bayonetta
Voice of Cards - Just entered a cave following a kidnapped slime
Lost in Random - really just started, made it to Dice Island. Love the graphical style and feel
Re: "Indie Masterpiece" Platformer 'Horace' Gets Physical Release
It’s funny… I absolutely hated this game.
Nintendolife gave it a perfect score, however… it never appears on any of its “Best of” lists…
Something doesn’t add up.
Re: 'YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG' To Receive Free Definitive Edition Update This Year
Nice! I played through the entire thing and enjoyed it… but boy the mini game based combat action got old pretty quick. Hopefully they just delete that out
Re: 40-Hour RPG 'Justice Chronicles' Launches On Switch Today
Am I interested?
…no, lol sorry
Re: Switch Exclusive Shin Megami Tensei V Has Already Sold Over 800k Copies Worldwide
It’s great!!
…except for the Demon Castle. What a momentum killer. I get that it’s a sort of throw back to SMT I and II with its blocky dungeon design. But boy… it felt like a slog.
Re: The Point-And-Click Adventures Putt-Putt And Freddi Fish Are On Their Way To Nintendo Switch
All I care about is Putt Putt goes to the Zoo
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 18th)
Still chipping away at Shin Megami Tensei V! Around level 33 and just fused the Tyrant King Jack.
On the 3DS, I’m finally about to meet Fenir in Etrian Odyssey.
Lastly I’m about halfway done with the 4th case in Ace Attorney : Phoenix Wright
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 11th)
Picking away at Shin Megami Tensei V, just beat a werewolf.
Other than that I’m enjoying Trauma Center on my 3DS
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 6th)
Finally wrapping up Trails in the Sky!
Then I’ll be free for Shin Megami Tenesi 5
Re: Review: The Forgotten City - Cloud Version - A Skyrim Mod Turned Gripping Narrative Time Loop
I just beat it, I enjoyed it… however it’s not a 9/10. It’s slightly above average… 6/10. It really can’t live past the jank that comes from starting out as a Skyrim mod. It needs its own engine.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 23rd)
Just started Astral Chain, so far it’s very original and fun.
Also just started chapter 3 of Trails in the Sky.
Re: Wow, Nintendo Switch Was First Revealed Five Years Ago Today
All I remember is the insane hype for ant details whatsoever!
…Watching YouTube videos with no footage and some goon reporting on a rumor they “know for a fact to be true”.
Lol good times
Re: Ninjala Has Now Been Downloaded Eight Million Times On The Switch eShop
I wonder how many people have played it more than once? …that’s all I did
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 9th)
Just chipping away at Trails in the Sky.
Just made it to Ruan
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 2nd)
I’m about halfway through chapter 1 of Trails of the Sky. Pretty great story with excellent world building
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 11th)
Just beat Psychonauts 2 on the old PS4, a fantastic game! Makes wish we had Psychonauts on the Switch…
Unfortunately I’m back in training for the next 5 weeks… so no gaming. Well no serious gaming. I’ll just be playing Pokémon Go.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 14th)
Just started <b> A Hat in Time </b>
At first… I thought it was okay. (Mafiatown)
However once I got to the haunted forest, wow!
Re: Rocket League Season 4 Drops On August 11, With New Modes And Wild West Stuff
I hope they add a covered wagon! Day one buy for me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 7th)
Just finished Persona 5 Strikers…
Now I’m lost looking for a new game.
Tried Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games… but… meh lol
Re: Random: An Eager 3DS StreetPass Fan Spent A Day In New York, Got Zero Hits
Loved it, especially the fishing game.
I worked at Best Buy (Geek Squad) and anytime you passed the 3DS kiosk you would automatically collect 6 past street passes. I’m not sure the time limit between collections… but typically I’d get two a shift.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 24th)
Just finished Wargroove! Fun gameplay, paper thin story…
Still pushing through Persona 5 Strikers (just beat the 4th jail)
Started A Hat in Time (so far its okay)
Re: Random: The Internet Is Dunking On Space Jam 2's Game Boy Cameo
Haha! I did think it was a bit extreme to throw away a perfectly fine gameboy in 1990…
Overall though, gameboy abuse aside.. I enjoyed the movie
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 17th)
Just making my way through WarGroove
Re: Talking Point: Everyone Has A Bad Game They Love, So What's Yours?
Trespasser Jurassic Park.
Nothing like being a janky one armed woman on site B
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 10th)
Made it to the final boss in Final Fantasy 7! …and died. Now I’m debating watching the ending on YouTube.
Re: No More Heroes III Now Has A Collector's Edition And Deluxe Edition
I’m too lazy to look it up… what time in EST is 1600 BST?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 3rd)
I’m finally closing in on the end of the original Final Fantasy 7 (just recovered a black materia off a train)
Made it to Kyoto in Persona Strikers.
And am about 10 hours deep in Yakuza Kiwani.
Re: Teenager Hits $1.7 Million In Revenue During Pandemic Reselling Pokémon Cards, Game Consoles And More
Removed
Re: Review: Beautiful Desolation - Good Ideas Lost Down Obscure Pathways
@bozz having no combat can be appealing! I’m curious if the dialogue choices lead to different situations.
I did absolutely no research before playing. Just saw it on the new release page and thought it looked like my kind of thing
Re: Review: Beautiful Desolation - Good Ideas Lost Down Obscure Pathways
Im about 3 hours in and for the most part enjoy it.
The biggest hurdle that through me for a loop though… this game isn’t an RPG! When I saw the graphics and post apocalypse theme, I immediately thought I was gonna play fallout of planescape. There is no combat whatsoever (at least in the first 3 hours)
Once I got over that… I really started to enjoy it. It has a really cool alien / unknown world feel to it. It’s very fun to explore the world beyond Penrose. However it is overly simplified… you can really only interact with 2 objects in each location.
The voice acting is horrendous! When talking with your brother Don, he doesn’t feel like a real person living through this conflict with you… rather just some actor reading lines.
The reviewer is correct when he shares his frustration with the controls… they don’t feel responsive and mixed with the gorgeous (albeit confusing) areas to explore. I found myself confused on where I could and couldn’t go.
Overall it’s an enjoyable adventure game with great locations and characters to meet… hindered by awkward navigation and a lack of environmental interaction. …I also would’ve enjoyed shooting stuff.
I give it a 7.5/10
Re: The Worms Battle Royale Action Game Arrives On Switch Next Week
Glad this came out as a PS Plus freebie a few months ago. Didn’t like it… at all.
Re: Every Game From The Wholesome Direct Coming To Nintendo Switch
The one and only comment.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 12th)
Finally made it to Phase 9 in Robotics; Notes Elite.
Also just found the 3rd vial in Resident Evil Village.
And just chilling away at New Pokémon Snap
Re: Random: This New Creature Collecting Game Kind Of Looks Like Pokémon With Guns
At first I watched the trailer just for amusement on another Pokémon knockoff...
But this looks pretty legit and I’m down.