So, I downloaded the update, but it doesn't seem to be working. Version number says "1.20.6" on the main menu, and Milla's story mode is still nowhere to be seen. Did anyone else encounter this problem?
Unexpected, but welcome surprise! Regardless of your thoughts on this game (which for me is the best Sonic game I've ever played), you have to respect the devs for supporting a dead platform like this.
If they manage to port it to Switch, what's going to happen to guest character Ori, from the phenomenal Ori and the Blind Forest (an XBoxOne-Steam exclusive)?
I thought this was about the old 2D pixel sprites Vs. the new 3D models, but it was about the design of Mega Man's character art instead. Which is fine.
I just finished playing this game this morning. It was all right, but ultimately nothing too special. The music was cute, and the puzzles weren't too complicated (a plus for me), even though 90% of them were of the crate-pushing variety. Graphics were... Game Cube-esque. Make of that what you will. I think more could have been done in this department (see Oceanhorn). Character design was an aspect of the game I didn't like at all (except for Yono himself, who's a total cute, but the rest of the cast... yuck!). Lastly, the game is short and quite easy to 100% in, say, 6 to 8 hours.
And let's not forget Mario's rough treatment of the large aquatic dinosaur in SM64's Hazy Maze Cave. Clearly, this man has something against dinosaurs!
@dew12333 "Other switch games look gorgeous (...)" -> I think you meant Wii U there. Anyway, I think some of those facts are inaccurate. Allow me to offer some corrections:
1) The game doesn't struggle on PC. In fact, the PC version of Yooka-Laylee is the only version that can run at 60 fps. Not even the XBox One version can do that! And optimisation is pretty much unavoidable when you want your game to run on less powerful hardware than it was originally built for. Without optimisation, you may end up with something that runs at 15 fps or worse.
2) The biggest factor preventing Yooka-Laylee from coming out on Switch at the same time as the other versions was the fact that Playtonic just didn't have the devkits from Nintendo. There isn't really much they could do about that. If Nintendo doesn't distribute those devkits in a timely fashion for whatever reason, that's going to result in an unavoidable delay, and that would be Nintendo's fault unfortunately.
@dew12333 Wii U didn't have enough horse power to handle this game. They just couldn't make it work on that aging hardware. Also, the Wii U is pretty much dead now that the Switch is out. Those are two very good reasons for the move to the Switch in my book. Also, update patches is the new industry standard nowadays. Everyone does it (for better or for worse). Regarding reviews, they were all over the spectrum for sure (glowing reviews for this game do exist, which means it certainly resonated with a number of people). Finally, as far as I'm concerned, the game is above average. I'm very much happy with how things turned out (I played it on the XBox One).
That was an interesting watch.
The original illustration with the giant turtle looks amazing.
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but... there's a line somewhere, and it was very clearly breached.
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It's far too early to discuss the quality of a movie that doesn't even exist yet.
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So, I downloaded the update, but it doesn't seem to be working. Version number says "1.20.6" on the main menu, and Milla's story mode is still nowhere to be seen. Did anyone else encounter this problem?
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Pokemon Crystal, at last!
I did well in not getting Gold/Silver and waiting for Crystal instead.
Re: Freedom Planet On The Wii U Just Got A Sizable Update
Unexpected, but welcome surprise!
Regardless of your thoughts on this game (which for me is the best Sonic game I've ever played), you have to respect the devs for supporting a dead platform like this.
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GameXplain already did this!
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I have fond memories of the old Danger Mouse cartoon. That said, this game looks terrible.
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Played and completed Freedom Planet on the Wii U. As far as I'm concerned, it's better than Sonic.
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Both games in one package? Okay, you've got my attention, Nintendo.
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Dark Souls is the Dark Souls of Dark Souls.
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You have a problem, lady.
But you do you.
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Severed was such an engrossing game. I can't recommend it enough.
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@Folderoll
Good news! It is, in fact, a new game.
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If they manage to port it to Switch, what's going to happen to guest character Ori, from the phenomenal Ori and the Blind Forest (an XBoxOne-Steam exclusive)?
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Looks at the title
Um, Mr. Damien McFerran? I think it's spelled "receive"... >_>'
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Here are my all-time favorite Data East games:
Tumblepop (arcade)
Joe & Mac Returns (arcade)
Diet Go Go (arcade)
Congo's Caper (SNES)
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Is it me, or that Japanese artwork at the top bears heavy influence from Fist of the North Star?
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I thought this was about the old 2D pixel sprites Vs. the new 3D models, but it was about the design of Mega Man's character art instead. Which is fine.
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To quote Mr. Horse:
"No, sir. I don't like it."
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Maybe if it goes on sale...
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Yeah, I miss the 3D feature too.
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I just finished playing this game this morning.
It was all right, but ultimately nothing too special.
The music was cute, and the puzzles weren't too complicated (a plus for me), even though 90% of them were of the crate-pushing variety.
Graphics were... Game Cube-esque. Make of that what you will. I think more could have been done in this department (see Oceanhorn). Character design was an aspect of the game I didn't like at all (except for Yono himself, who's a total cute, but the rest of the cast... yuck!).
Lastly, the game is short and quite easy to 100% in, say, 6 to 8 hours.
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I need that statue!
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If I remember correctly, "Justin Bailey" was simply a combination of letters that just happened to pass the password engine's validation check.
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And let's not forget Mario's rough treatment of the large aquatic dinosaur in SM64's Hazy Maze Cave.
Clearly, this man has something against dinosaurs!
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This is right up my alley.
That said, when are we going to address the elephant... -or should I say the ape- in the room?
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Looking good indeed!
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And there it is, to the surprise of no one.
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That was interesting.
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And this is the series Ekoro (Mighty Gunvolt) came from.
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It's probably because of the realistic-looking T-Rex.
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Yes, sure, I'll buy it.
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But what about Kirby? He's been shirtless his whole life and nobody bats an eye!
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Oh boy...
C&D in 3... 2... 1...
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Let's just compromise and say it's isometric-ish.
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A discount will tempt me, yes.
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Lofty ambitions...
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Oceanhorn was a fun game to 100% (played it on XBox One).
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Cute trailer.
I'll be keeping an eye on this one.
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Re: Playtonic Gives Update On Yooka-Laylee For Switch
@dew12333
"Other switch games look gorgeous (...)" -> I think you meant Wii U there. Anyway, I think some of those facts are inaccurate. Allow me to offer some corrections:
1) The game doesn't struggle on PC. In fact, the PC version of Yooka-Laylee is the only version that can run at 60 fps. Not even the XBox One version can do that! And optimisation is pretty much unavoidable when you want your game to run on less powerful hardware than it was originally built for. Without optimisation, you may end up with something that runs at 15 fps or worse.
2) The biggest factor preventing Yooka-Laylee from coming out on Switch at the same time as the other versions was the fact that Playtonic just didn't have the devkits from Nintendo. There isn't really much they could do about that. If Nintendo doesn't distribute those devkits in a timely fashion for whatever reason, that's going to result in an unavoidable delay, and that would be Nintendo's fault unfortunately.
Re: Playtonic Gives Update On Yooka-Laylee For Switch
@dew12333
Wii U didn't have enough horse power to handle this game. They just couldn't make it work on that aging hardware. Also, the Wii U is pretty much dead now that the Switch is out. Those are two very good reasons for the move to the Switch in my book. Also, update patches is the new industry standard nowadays. Everyone does it (for better or for worse). Regarding reviews, they were all over the spectrum for sure (glowing reviews for this game do exist, which means it certainly resonated with a number of people). Finally, as far as I'm concerned, the game is above average. I'm very much happy with how things turned out (I played it on the XBox One).
Re: Playtonic Gives Update On Yooka-Laylee For Switch
@dew12333
What farce? Yooka-Laylee is a perfectly fine game.
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Cool. All 6 main games in one system!
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It's Smash Bros. without any of the iconic characters...
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Severed is great. Trailers don't really convey how much fun it is!
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Ori and the Blind Forest is such an amazing game.
I can't wait for the sequel!
(also, congrats to the creator of AM2R!)
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Great game. A must have for fans of Super Metroid.
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"a very statement"?
What does that mean? >__>'
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That was an interesting watch.
The original illustration with the giant turtle looks amazing.
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but... there's a line somewhere, and it was very clearly breached.
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Toki Tori 2+ was criminally underrated.
That's all I'm gonna say.