9 is almost unplayable... They dropped the encounter rate but didn't compensate with more experience per fight. Without the modifiers the game is just not good and honestly, it's aged worse than both 7 and 8 because of the 4 person parties making battles last an eternity. I'd probably choose 6, 8, or 12 assuming the 8 port is okay.
One of the greatest and most underrated games in Rare's library is Blast Corps. I'd be all over a remaster. That game provided a lot of fun in the early days of the N64. A classic!
@ritouf a lot of us old guys who grew up with psx and n64 can live with frame rate problems. Hell, turok 2 chugged along at like 15 fps. That said, of course we prefer silky smooth but maybe just not a determining factor.
This came out right around the time Square Enix started making nothing but garbage. Unfortunately, it groups better with the garbage days of Square and not the glory days.
I have the first on Vita... It's a little slow paced for my liking, I might give it another shot if they ported it over but I generally prefer the Ys series to this.
@aznable I also liked the varied environments. The "levels" made little sense in how they connected, but taken individually, they were awesome and memorable. The castle in the lava, the sky area with dragons, etc. Not being so connected like in the first game allowed more varied environments. Furthermore, as you said, the story was strong and the DLC was great. Definitely underrated and for me, right up there with the 1st game at the top of the series (Demons Souls was also great but consider Dark Souls the true start of the series).
@aznable didn't the opening cutscene mention something like "time and space are not what they seem" ... It's been a while but I thought I remembered reading that was how they explained the illogical level design.
At least give me Dark Souls 2. The game, I assume, uses the same engine as the first which is already running on the Switch. I know this game is not the most beloved in the series but I actually prefer it to Dark Souls 3.
You basically need to read reviews on any eShop purchase. Way too much shovelware. General rule of thumb is anything 80 percent off or more is probably not worth your time or money.
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Re: Review: Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition - A Weak RPG Enlivened By Nostalgia
Bizarre game to remaster.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Final Fantasy Game On Nintendo Consoles?
@Ulysses I'd take an 11 port all day. 11 is the greatest mmo ever imo.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Final Fantasy Game On Nintendo Consoles?
9 is almost unplayable... They dropped the encounter rate but didn't compensate with more experience per fight. Without the modifiers the game is just not good and honestly, it's aged worse than both 7 and 8 because of the 4 person parties making battles last an eternity. I'd probably choose 6, 8, or 12 assuming the 8 port is okay.
Re: Natsume Shares New Screens And Info For Upcoming Action-Adventure, Legends Of Ethernal
Looks interesting but when I saw Natsume was not hoping for side scrolling.
Re: Soapbox: Mario And Zelda Were Great, But GoldenEye Really Switched Me On To Nintendo
One of the greatest and most underrated games in Rare's library is Blast Corps. I'd be all over a remaster. That game provided a lot of fun in the early days of the N64. A classic!
Re: Hori Reveals Three New Colours For Its Split Pad Pro Switch Controller
Any vibration on this pad? Looks interesting and priced good.
Re: Tormented Souls Brings "Classic Survival Horror Gameplay" To Switch In 2021
A little bit of fatal frame silent Hill feel which is great, but concerned about performance and all that darkness on the handheld screen.
Re: Universal Orlando's Super Nintendo World Delayed Indefinitely
Park will be closed before it's finished.
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch 'Walking Simulators' And Narrative Games
Gone Home was awful... And I like Walking Simulators.
Re: Earthlock 2 Might Not Make It To Nintendo Switch, It Seems
Earthlock is solid. Hope the team has some success so they can continue to make these games.
Re: The Team Behind Konami's Classic Suikoden Is Creating A Spiritual Successor
I can get behind this.
Re: Metacritic Implements 36-Hour Delay On User Reviews, To Ensure "Gamers Have Time To Play"
Probably pressure from Naughty Dog and Sony after The Last of Us 2 debacle as to not damage early sales.
Re: The Remaster Of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Won't Support Local Multiplayer
This game is archaic. Can't believe they're even bothering with it.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Deadly Premonition 2 On Switch
@ritouf a lot of us old guys who grew up with psx and n64 can live with frame rate problems. Hell, turok 2 chugged along at like 15 fps. That said, of course we prefer silky smooth but maybe just not a determining factor.
Re: Switch Game Final Sword Removed From Japanese eShop For Using Legend Of Zelda Music
Based on the high quality of the game, is it feasible Nintendo stole the music from HUP Games?
Re: The World Ends With You: Final Remix Is On Sale For Half Price Until 19th July
This came out right around the time Square Enix started making nothing but garbage. Unfortunately, it groups better with the garbage days of Square and not the glory days.
Re: Random: Brie Larson's Boyfriend Said She Was Taking Super Mario Galaxy Too Seriously, So She Threw Him Out
I identify as a fart.
Re: Here's Your First Look At Crysis Remastered Running On Nintendo Switch
Is there multiplayer?
Re: Nintendo Provides An Update On Potential Game Delays Due To COVID-19
@PickledKong64 I was joking.
Re: Nintendo Provides An Update On Potential Game Delays Due To COVID-19
Stay home! Stay safe! We're all in this together!!!!
Re: Star Wars Episode I: Racer Is Getting Several Physical Edition Releases On Switch
I'd probably drop 20 bucks on it, but 60 is insanity.
Re: Review: The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters - A Gorgeous Horror Adventure That Fans Of The Genre Will Love
Looks a bit like Detention which is phenomenal.
Re: Square Enix Will Announce Several New Titles Between July And August
Imagine if they announced FFXVI and it was in the style of 16 bit games.
Re: Review: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III - Falcom's Famous Series Was Worth The Wait On Switch
I have the first on Vita... It's a little slow paced for my liking, I might give it another shot if they ported it over but I generally prefer the Ys series to this.
Re: Here Are The Seven EA Games Reportedly Coming To Switch In The Next Year
Pathetic list other than Apex.
Re: Respawn Says Apex Legends Looks "Really Good" And Runs "Very Well" On Switch
Madden is such a no brainier it's idiocy that it's not out on Switch. The PS3 version is probably as easy as it gets to port with updated roster.
Re: EA Is Bringing Seven Games To Nintendo Switch Over The Next 12 Months
Hopefully a Madden rhythm game.
Re: Review: Syberia (Switch)
@CheeryNeko I picked up the first 2 at that price and will give them a go after Xenoblade.
Re: The Remake Of The Classic Cel-Shaded Shooter XIII Launches This November
Looks like a cellphone game.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #47 - Shadowrun
Love the awful European boxart.
Re: Review: Adam's Venture: Origins - Uncharted For Switch? You've Got To Be Kidding
This sounds right up my alley.
Re: Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 Speeds Onto Nintendo Switch This October
Does it have bubble guppies?
Re: Review: Project Warlock - A Fantastic Tribute To The Very Best '90s FPS Classics
Wow this looks awesome.
Re: Random: FIFA Crowd Noises Will Be Used For Some Televised Premier League Matches
Live sports without crowds is going to be lame.
Re: Mini Review: Indiecalypse - A Deeply Unpleasant Game About Games
Think I'll pick this one up. Sounds great. Love wearing and masturbation.
Re: Review: The Outer Worlds - Obsidian's Fallout-Style RPG Is Worth A Look On Switch
Will buy after Xenoblade... So maybe some time next year.
Re: Gorgeous Gothic Metroidvania The Last Faith Is Bound For Switch
On my radar love the art. Wish bloodstained looked more like this
Re: Swedish Retailer Updates Its Listing For Metroid Prime Trilogy On Switch, Says It's Arriving Next Month
Wouldn't surprise me... The release schedule is pretty sparse, would be a good summer treat.
Re: Dark Souls Series Has Now Sold Over 27 Million Copies Worldwide, FromSoftware Confirms
@aznable I also liked the varied environments. The "levels" made little sense in how they connected, but taken individually, they were awesome and memorable. The castle in the lava, the sky area with dragons, etc. Not being so connected like in the first game allowed more varied environments. Furthermore, as you said, the story was strong and the DLC was great. Definitely underrated and for me, right up there with the 1st game at the top of the series (Demons Souls was also great but consider Dark Souls the true start of the series).
Re: Dark Souls Series Has Now Sold Over 27 Million Copies Worldwide, FromSoftware Confirms
@aznable didn't the opening cutscene mention something like "time and space are not what they seem" ... It's been a while but I thought I remembered reading that was how they explained the illogical level design.
Re: Dark Souls Series Has Now Sold Over 27 Million Copies Worldwide, FromSoftware Confirms
At least give me Dark Souls 2. The game, I assume, uses the same engine as the first which is already running on the Switch. I know this game is not the most beloved in the series but I actually prefer it to Dark Souls 3.
Re: Paper Mario: The Origami King Pre-Orders Are Now Open For Nintendo Switch
Turn based or action combat? Graphics are neat but this series has gone up and down. Hoping Rawk Hawk makes an appearance.
Re: Nintendo Accused Of Hosting Asset Flip Game On Switch, And Fans Aren't Happy
You basically need to read reviews on any eShop purchase. Way too much shovelware. General rule of thumb is anything 80 percent off or more is probably not worth your time or money.
Re: Review: 80's Overdrive - Warmed-Up 3DS Racer Is Outpaced By The Competiton On Switch
Looks a bit like Rad Racer but wasn't a huge fan of Horizon Chase Turbo, which apparently better, so pass for me. Love the art though.
Re: Nintendo Expands The Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Four More Titles
They should make the players unlock the games by beating other games. As is, I have no reason to revisit many of these games.
Re: Perfect Dark's Joanna Dark Was Based On Winona Ryder
Perfect Dark just wasn't memorable for me. I remember several GoldenEye levels but very little of PD. The multiplayer was outstanding though.
Re: Gallery: See How Much Better Xenoblade Chronicles Looks On Switch
@MoonKnight7 the original art is still very good. I always admired the environments even in SD.
Re: That Rumoured HD Remaster Of The Mass Effect Trilogy Might Be Coming To Switch
Wasn't it already HD?
Re: Review: Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl - An Enjoyable 8-Bit Throwback, Warts-And-All
I remember going to malls when I was younger about 2 months ago. Good times.
Re: Switch Players Will Have To Wait A Little Longer For Bloodstained's Next Update
Solid but unspectacular and not particularly memorable after putting it down.