@EdScissorshands For what is worth, the true final level in 3D World (Champion's Road) and the final challenge in Galaxy 2 (The Perfect Run) were both at least ten times more difficult than Odyssey's Darker Side of the Moon, which was significantly less challenging in comparison.
Amazing how this exploded overnight from just a single silly comic strip. I mean, it's not like the concept is new or anything, so how did this happen? The world may never know.
Yooka-Laylee? I disagree. The gameplay here looks a lot closer to Crash Bandicoot in my opinion. The main character design could use some fine tuning still.
@Balta666 This is not a traditional RPG. It's more of an experimental kind of top-down adventure game that looks like an RPG at first glance. There's also three endings (with one of them having multiple variations depending on your actions), and seeing them all will require more than one playthrough anyway.
I think Playtonic bit off more than they can chew with this tonic. Going for a true N64 look would require essentially re-making the entire game. They would need new low-poly models and low-res textures for everything, and that is a lot of work that's just unfeasible. They should have just made a low-poly skin for the main characters (like Odyssey did with its Mario64 outfit) and leave it at that.
@Ryan Craddock What do you guys mean with "the original version of Toki on the Amiga"? Wikipedia and other sources state that Toki originated as a coin-op arcade game made in Japan by (the now defunct) TAD Corporation.
@GamingDude800 I believe there are far worse games that are much more deserving of being called "complete junk", like, say, Superman 64. Yooka-Laylee, while not perfect, certainly did a lot of things right, and I know for a fact I had a metric ton of fun playing it to 100% completion. As for its camera system, yeah, it did have some quirks, but it didn't affect my enjoyment of the game at all. The august 2017 patch added in a more modern camera system anyway, so there's that.
As for Kazooie and Tooie, I replayed them both to 100% completion last year (thanks to Rare Replay), and I still stand by what I said; that they both aged like fine wine.
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Re: HAMSTER Reveals The Next Batch Of Switch-Bound Neo Geo Games
@SmaggTheSmug
Puzzle Bobble and Bust-a-Move are both the exact same game. Just choose whichever branding you like best.
Re: Random: Now You Can Finally Experience What It's Like To Be Eaten Alive By Kirby
Is... is this vore?
Re: Nintendo Celebrates The First Anniversary Of Super Mario Odyssey
@EdScissorshands
For what is worth, the true final level in 3D World (Champion's Road) and the final challenge in Galaxy 2 (The Perfect Run) were both at least ten times more difficult than Odyssey's Darker Side of the Moon, which was significantly less challenging in comparison.
Re: Video: Check Out Yooka-Laylee's Demastered Nintendo 64 Mode In Action
Okay, that looks way more faithful to an actual N64 than the first screenshot from a few months ago.
Re: Random: A City In Kansas Is Renaming Itself 'ToPikachu' In Honour Of Everyone's Favourite Pokémon
Only for one day? What's even the point then?
Re: The Mythical Pokémon Meltan's Evolution Is Finally Revealed
Meltan's evo looks good enough. But those two professors... just don't belong in the same world. Talk about clashing aesthetics!
Re: The Next Yooka-Laylee Adventure Will Be A Crowd-Funded Graphic Novel
As a comic-lover and someone who greatly enjoyed Yooka-Laylee (the game), I hope this Kickstarter project meets its goal.
Re: Random: Introducing Gooigi, Your New Co-Op Partner In Luigi's Mansion
I don't understand. We already knew about this guy. He was introduced in the latest Direct (09-13-2018)! Though he wasn't named then.
Re: Starlink: Battle For Atlas Physical Release Will Require A 6GB Day One Update
Nope!
Re: Random: Newly Found Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Defies Gravity And Breaks The Floor
Um, Ryan? The enemies don't know how to react to Link because he's wearing Majora's Mask! Nothing to do with the glitch.
Majora's Mask makes certain enemies think you're one of them... until you attack them once.
Re: Surprise! Both Guacamelee Games Headed To Switch, First Available Right Now
Guacamelee 2 on Switch, let's go!
Re: Super Mario Odyssey Adds Conductor Wig And Outfit
Only 3 more costumes left, I believe.
Re: Random: Bowsette Is Now A Thing Thanks To A Near-Endless Supply Of Nintendo Fan Art
Amazing how this exploded overnight from just a single silly comic strip. I mean, it's not like the concept is new or anything, so how did this happen? The world may never know.
Re: Hamster Adding Even More Games To The Arcade Archives On Switch
Zupapa!
That was a fun little game.
Also the last game SNK made before their bankruptcy in 2001.
Re: Wireless NES Controllers Won't Work With Other Games On Nintendo Switch
One step forward. Two steps back.
Re: Undertale - A Postmodern RPG Classic That Every Fan Of The Genre Should Play
Playing Undertale on the Switch...
fills you with Determination!
Re: Random: A Tiny Animation Change In Mega Man 11 Is Leaving Some Players Unhappy
Sometimes it's the small things...
This change doesn't bother me, but I wouldn't be opposed to a rollback to how it was back in the day either.
Re: Sony Won't Allow Fortnite Cross-Play Because "PlayStation Is The Best Place To Play"
I detect a hint of bias in that comment.
Re: Devolver Digital Teases Gato Roboto, A 'CatMechtroidvania' Headed To Switch
Does it have anything to do with Minit? It's pretty much the exact same art direction! That said, it looks great.
Re: La-Mulana 2 Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Release Next Year
Yesss. This news pleases me greatly.
Re: Review: Night Trap - 25th Anniversary Edition (Switch eShop)
Someone once said: you can't polish a ****, but you can roll it in glitter...
Re: Professor Oak’s Voice Actor Passes Away
He was also Mr. Satan in Dragon Ball Super, and old Joseph in the Jojo series. Here's a summary of the latter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3GOo_nWoc
Re: Donkey Kong Country Designer Shows Off Early King K. Rool And Kremling Art Concepts
Jesus, Korporal Krizzle! What happened to your entire mid-section? I'd go see a doctor ASAP if I was you!
Re: Original Developer Working On Handheld Versions Of Mighty No. 9 Reveals “Zero Progress” Was Made
It's not going to happen.
And that's probably for the better.
Re: Random: Shovel Knight "Coming Soon" To Competitive Brawler Rivals Of Aether
This is cool and all, but... I still wish there was room for Hollow Knight too. That little guy seemed like a perfect fit for this game.
Re: Mighty No. 9 Developer Comcept Remains Tight-Lipped About Handheld Releases
I think it's very clear that the handheld versions were quietly swept under the rug. As was Red Ash.
Re: Random: Purple And Yellow Chairs In Smash Bros. Direct Fuel Speculation Waluigi Will Be Playable Fighter
I didn't even notice those chairs!
Re: Random: Zelda Fan Spends 484 Hours Completing Every Game In The Series To 100%
No 999 seconds Cuccoo Rush? No true 100%!
Re: Feature: What Does Nintendo's Shutdown Of ROM-Sharing Sites Mean For Video Game Preservation?
It means nothing, because when they cut off one head, three others pop up.
Re: News: Diddy Kong Lookalike Stars In Upcoming Switch Release Toy Stunt Bike: Tiptop’s Trials
That monkey looks like a cheap Diddy knock-off.
Re: Legendary Pokémon Kyogre And Groudon Sun & Moon Distribution Has Begun
(sigh...)
Why even include an option to receive gift 'mons via internet if you're not going to use it?
Re: Dataminer Uncovers Early Cutscene Frames Within WarioWare Gold Game Files
@Cosats That was uncalled for.
Re: Tiny Hands Adventure Aims To Give Yooka-Laylee A Run For Its 3D Platforming Money On Switch
Yooka-Laylee? I disagree. The gameplay here looks a lot closer to Crash Bandicoot in my opinion.
The main character design could use some fine tuning still.
Re: Famitsu Reveals Undertale Collector’s Edition And Confirms September Release For Japan
@Balta666
This is not a traditional RPG. It's more of an experimental kind of top-down adventure game that looks like an RPG at first glance. There's also three endings (with one of them having multiple variations depending on your actions), and seeing them all will require more than one playthrough anyway.
Re: Zelda-Inspired Adventure Game Minit Arrives On US Switch eShop Next Month
I played this game to completion a while ago. It's pretty good!
Re: Random: Mexican Speedrunner Completes Turbo Tunnel In Battletoads With Bag Over His Head
Didn't he already do this at one of the GDQ events or something?
Re: Treasurenauts For 3DS eShop Cancelled, Switch Development Remains On-Track
Makes sense. 3DS is pretty much dead for indies now.
Re: Go All Out! Aims To Put A Spin On The Classic Super Smash Bros. Formula On Switch
Looks pretty janky...
Re: Yooka-Laylee Joins The Battle In Brawlout On Nintendo Switch
Well then. That does it. I'll have to get this game eventually.
Re: Hardware Review: The Weekly Shōnen Jump 50th Anniversary Famicom Classic Mini Is Gorgeous, But Pointless
Over half of the games in this collection are offensively bad.
It's more like Famicom Mini: Kusoge Edition.
Re: Here's Your First Look At Yooka-Laylee's Demastered Nintendo 64 Mode
I think Playtonic bit off more than they can chew with this tonic. Going for a true N64 look would require essentially re-making the entire game. They would need new low-poly models and low-res textures for everything, and that is a lot of work that's just unfeasible. They should have just made a low-poly skin for the main characters (like Odyssey did with its Mario64 outfit) and leave it at that.
Re: '80s Arcade Classic Toki Makes A Comeback On Switch With Physical Arcade Cabinet
@Ryan Craddock
What do you guys mean with "the original version of Toki on the Amiga"? Wikipedia and other sources state that Toki originated as a coin-op arcade game made in Japan by (the now defunct) TAD Corporation.
Re: Pre-Orders For Banjo-Kazooie Statue By First 4 Figures Can Be Validated On 10th July
Ah, if only I had that kind of disposable income...
Re: Super Battletoads Is A Cancelled Game Boy Game That Was 100% Finished And Ready To Go
Okay, we need a leak here.
Re: Mega Man X Legacy Collection Removes The Guns ‘N’ Roses Naming From Mega Man X5
Good riddance to those ill-conceived names.
Well done, Capcom, for righting an 18-year-old wrong.
Re: Punch-Out!!-Inspired Fighter Pato Box Will Score A KO On Switch Next Month
I don't think that's what you'd call an "actual" duck.
Re: Feature: 20 Years After The Release Of Banjo-Kazooie, We Speak To The Guys Who Made It
@wazlon I feel that one was more of an "interquel", set between B-K and B-T.
Re: Feature: 20 Years After The Release Of Banjo-Kazooie, We Speak To The Guys Who Made It
@GamingDude800 I believe there are far worse games that are much more deserving of being called "complete junk", like, say, Superman 64. Yooka-Laylee, while not perfect, certainly did a lot of things right, and I know for a fact I had a metric ton of fun playing it to 100% completion. As for its camera system, yeah, it did have some quirks, but it didn't affect my enjoyment of the game at all. The august 2017 patch added in a more modern camera system anyway, so there's that.
As for Kazooie and Tooie, I replayed them both to 100% completion last year (thanks to Rare Replay), and I still stand by what I said; that they both aged like fine wine.
Re: Feature: 20 Years After The Release Of Banjo-Kazooie, We Speak To The Guys Who Made It
Banjo-Kazooie and Tooie have aged really well as far as I'm concerned. Yooka-Laylee was, in my humble opinion, the Banjo-Threeie we never got.
Re: Weirdness: Solid Snake's Voice Actor Takes Issue With The Character's Flat Derrière In Smash Bros. Ultimate
RIP Snake's assets.