Oh neato! This is one of my favorite games of all time! I love the concept, the story, the hero/villain protagonist, and making a clan and finally being able to use all the races in Ivalice. And then the job system, all the weapons, the music, the art style, everything!!
I think the reason these games sell more than they do on Steam is because there's no competition for cheap, quality games on either the Wii U or 3DS eShop. Okay, there are a few games here and there that have a good budget price, but at Steam, there are hundreds of quality games that go on sale for just a few bucks... I really with the eShop would have great deals like those more often.
I bought a copy of Hometown Story since it came with the plushie for just $16 total. That's a steal, I mean that's less than half the average 3DS game.
But WOW, sealed copies of Lufia II and Pocky and Rocky? If only they had 1000s lying around they could sell off for reasonable prices. It would be like a dream come true!
I can't wait to hear more about EOV!! EO4 was incredible. Don't really care about the untold games, though I suppose it would only make sense if they remade EO3.
@MetaSmasher Curtain Call does have Chrono Trigger music, but it's a $1 a piece. Not a great deal, but it could be worse. You at least get 3 difficulties to play it on as well as unlocking the song in the music player.
I love the Theatrhythm games so much. I bought the first one at launch (on a whim actually, but fell in love with it), got the second at launch as well. I even imported the Dragon Quest one a few months ago, despite having little experience with Dragon quest. Actually, it inspired me to start collecting the games. I got the first two for NES, IV, V and VI for DS... Anyway, that aside, I think the series has huge potential.
@Nintendo_Ninja suggested a Pokemon one. I'd play that, I think it would work well because it's a turn based game like the others. Personally, I would LOVE to see either a Theatrhythm: Castlevania, or a Theatrhythm: Mega Man. Aside from that, a Theatryhthm: Nintendo would be amazing. Just, all the games. On that note, a Theatrhythm: EarthBound/Mother would work well, sell well (for sure in Japan), and be awesome.
If there's any Zelda game(s) that I'd love to see remastered/remaked/reimagined, it would be Link's Awakening, the Oracle games, and the Minish Cap. Not that there's anything wrong with those games, but I want to see those worlds in either a 3D or HD 2D visual approach, because they're my favorite Zelda games.
But the one game remaster/remake etc. that would make my life complete is an HD EarthBound remake. Or Mother 3. Or all three. I know Itoi said no more new Mother games, more specifically, no Mother 4, but I don't think he said anything about a remake.
Honestly, this year is looking reaaaally underwhelming for both 3DS and Wii U. Star Fox Zero might be good, SMTxFE might be good if you can tolerate high doses of weeb... But at least SMTIV Final and the DQVII localisation smells like a fun time.
Neat concept! But lazy, unoriginal, uninspired, and flat out ugly artstyle that wears its "I'm just an indie gotta love me! " badge on its sleeve.
I keep on hearing about indie Metroidvanias and keep on buying them thinking that I'm going to get a game like Castlevania. Rogue Legacy, La Mulana, Valdis Story, Castle in the Darkness, etc. All the ones I've played are somewhat enjoyable in their own ways, but none have ever matched even the low points of the Castlevania-Metroidvania games (I wish I didn't have to put both of those words together, but I can't just say Castlevania and I can't just say Metroidvania either). Not to mention, so many of them are just filled to the brim with references to other games. Like "Lady Shanoa." Very clever, Rogue Legacy. Makes me wish I was playing Order of Ecclesia.
I love Metroidvania games, but I have yet to find one that has a good atmosphere, appealing graphics, tons of weapons and armor, decent RPG elements, good music and everything else that made the Castlevania games so good. Most of the ones I've played fill some of those, but never all. However, I'm really interested in trying out Ori and the Blind Forest.
Please, please, please, let Bloodstained be good...!!
Oh no... I haven't bought XCX yet, but I plan to get it soon. However, one of my biggest problems with Xenblade Chronicles for Wii was how small the text is. Aside from the daunting task of what many people say is a 100+ hour long quest, the text size was definitely one of the main reasons why I stopped playing and probably won't try to pick it up again for a long time
Please, please let it happen! Man, how strange would it be if the Wii U of all consoles was the one that was home to not only Mother 1 and Mother 3 outside of Japan? Not to mention EarthBound!
I've heard really good things since launch from players, even though critics don't seem to love it. I think I'm glad all the critic reviews came late, otherwise I might have not wanted to get it.
The changes to Lin makes sense. Removing a customization option for the player character that you create and that you are role playing as is pretty dumb though. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but still awfully silly.
It's finally setting in for me that Cloud is almost guaranteed to get an Amiibo. Isn't that something? Really makes me curious if we might actually see the FFVII remake on NX.
I don't know, I kind of doubt SMM could win GOTY, but Splatoon might win some of the others... Honestly the only game I'm rootin' for is Undertale. That game deserves every bit of praise it can get.
This was probably the most exciting news for me aside from the pure shock and wonder of the Cloud reveal. Amazing news!! I'll definitely get VII, probably VIII too.
Remember the reason Nintendo gave for why they released EarthBound on the virtual console? It was all the posts on the JP Mother 2 section on Miiverse. We just gotta do it again! It's disappointing that we're not getting it just like that, but Mother fans have been given a chance again. Hope rides on!
While I was watching the direct, I honestly thought they were just showing the Wii/GC version and waiting to fade into a beautiful looking HD remake, but alas that wasn't the case. Honestly this looks like the absolute bare minimum effort was put forward to make it "HD." I might consider getting this the Wolf Link amiibo bundle because I do think that looks kind of nice and I never did beat this game, but overall it's very disappointing to say the least. Even when they showed the first screenshots for Wind Waker HD, I could tell there was at least some improvement in visuals. Here I can't unless there's a side-by-side comparison, and even then it's really not anything special.
Hype level at about 5/10... One one hand, it's been so long that I think it's fair to expect some neat surprises. On the other hand, how many times have I thought that only to be disappointed? Lol
I first made my account here on Nintendo Life in October 2012 I believe, but I had been visiting here for a little bit before that. Ever since I made my account, I think I've checked this website just about every day... You know, I don't know what it is exactly about this site in particular that really made me want to stay, but I'm awfully glad I did. I'll never forget about the great person I met on this website that sent me their old Japanese 3DS just for the cost of shipping. That was one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me, and if it wasn't for Nintendo Life, it would have never happened.
Wow. What a bunch of trash. NoA has been making terrible choice after terrible choice for a bit now. I don't think this game will be much like the older Fire Emblem games, so I'm going to do my part by not buying it.
Fire Emblem has already changed a fair bit in tone (they're still good, of course), so I'm fine with whatever this game brings to the table. There's no denying that its way different from what I expected of a "Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem" game, but it looks plenty interesting in its own ways.
And honestly, to the people saying "NO NO NO OMG FINAL FANTASY IS SHOOOO BAAAAHD!!!" I don't really like 'modern' Final Fantasy either, but it's not like it would be a mainline game. It's not like the "Zelda" name isn't already tainted anyway, what with the CD-i games. The name "Zelda" isn't pure, so why not just give this crazy idea a go? Nintendo themselves have realized for years now that the Zelda "formula" has gotten stale anyway.
That would be really cool in my opinion. I guess I can't say I would love whatever came out of such a collaboration, but it would still be incredibly interesting. An actual Zelda RPG would be really neat to see (I know there's a bit of a debate whether or not Zelda's an RPG, but I don't really think it is).
The demo was actually too easy for me. I really don't know how I feel about this game anymore. A month ago I would have said that it's the only game coming out that's a guaranteed pre order for me, but after the demo, I really don't know... It's uh, really disappointing actually.
Why does a slightly upscaled Minish Cap need 60k anyway? Where does the money go? Programmers and artists? Well damn,they must be getting some pretty decent money in that case. What's wrong with just working on a game in your spare time? Is that not what they're doing even with the money?
I can't believe that nearly 90% of all gaming related Kickstarter projects have been such a let down. Even MN9 looks pretty lackluster. My only hope now is that Bloodstained is as good as the other CV games. I do have good faith in Yooka Laylee too, I'm just not as excited for that.
I think Scalebound looks like a great game. It's the only game that I'm totally jealous of the Xbox One getting. Interesting origins too, I think the Wii concept sounds fun too.
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Re: Poll: Which Nintendo Franchises Do You Most Want to See With the NX Launch?
I wouldn't mind a new IP with how much I enjoyed Splatoon, I'm eager to see more new games fro Ninty.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Pegged for North American Release on 28th January
Oh neato! This is one of my favorite games of all time! I love the concept, the story, the hero/villain protagonist, and making a clan and finally being able to use all the races in Ivalice. And then the job system, all the weapons, the music, the art style, everything!!
Re: Rumour: Intelligent Systems Is Working On New Paper Mario For Wii U
Please just be an RPG.
Re: Gunman Clive HD Collection Has Sold 9000 Copies But Has Still Made A Profit
I think the reason these games sell more than they do on Steam is because there's no competition for cheap, quality games on either the Wii U or 3DS eShop. Okay, there are a few games here and there that have a good budget price, but at Steam, there are hundreds of quality games that go on sale for just a few bucks... I really with the eShop would have great deals like those more often.
Re: Natsume Is Selling Vintage Factory Sealed Stock Via Its eBay Store
I bought a copy of Hometown Story since it came with the plushie for just $16 total. That's a steal, I mean that's less than half the average 3DS game.
But WOW, sealed copies of Lufia II and Pocky and Rocky? If only they had 1000s lying around they could sell off for reasonable prices. It would be like a dream come true!
Re: Atlus CEO, Naoto Hiraoka, Promises a Year of Popular Franchises
I can't wait to hear more about EOV!! EO4 was incredible. Don't really care about the untold games, though I suppose it would only make sense if they remade EO3.
Re: Ichiro Hazama Would Like to Keep Making More Theatrhythm Games
@MetaSmasher Curtain Call does have Chrono Trigger music, but it's a $1 a piece. Not a great deal, but it could be worse. You at least get 3 difficulties to play it on as well as unlocking the song in the music player.
Re: Ichiro Hazama Would Like to Keep Making More Theatrhythm Games
I love the Theatrhythm games so much. I bought the first one at launch (on a whim actually, but fell in love with it), got the second at launch as well. I even imported the Dragon Quest one a few months ago, despite having little experience with Dragon quest. Actually, it inspired me to start collecting the games. I got the first two for NES, IV, V and VI for DS... Anyway, that aside, I think the series has huge potential.
@Nintendo_Ninja suggested a Pokemon one. I'd play that, I think it would work well because it's a turn based game like the others. Personally, I would LOVE to see either a Theatrhythm: Castlevania, or a Theatrhythm: Mega Man. Aside from that, a Theatryhthm: Nintendo would be amazing. Just, all the games. On that note, a Theatrhythm: EarthBound/Mother would work well, sell well (for sure in Japan), and be awesome.
Re: Zelda: Link Between Worlds Figma Link Is Here, And The Desire Is Real
Whoa nelly! I've never wanted a figma more than this one! This might have to be my first purchase...
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Can Exploit Its Rich History With More Remasters
If there's any Zelda game(s) that I'd love to see remastered/remaked/reimagined, it would be Link's Awakening, the Oracle games, and the Minish Cap. Not that there's anything wrong with those games, but I want to see those worlds in either a 3D or HD 2D visual approach, because they're my favorite Zelda games.
But the one game remaster/remake etc. that would make my life complete is an HD EarthBound remake. Or Mother 3. Or all three. I know Itoi said no more new Mother games, more specifically, no Mother 4, but I don't think he said anything about a remake.
Re: Feature: The Biggest 3DS Games of 2016
Honestly, this year is looking reaaaally underwhelming for both 3DS and Wii U. Star Fox Zero might be good, SMTxFE might be good if you can tolerate high doses of weeb... But at least SMTIV Final and the DQVII localisation smells like a fun time.
Re: Final Fantasy VI Advance Arrives on the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan
I'd rather have the SNES version. After all, the music is one of the best parts of the game.
Re: Video: Check Out This Footage of Paradise Lost: First Contact
Neat concept! But lazy, unoriginal, uninspired, and flat out ugly artstyle that wears its "I'm just an indie gotta love me! " badge on its sleeve.
I keep on hearing about indie Metroidvanias and keep on buying them thinking that I'm going to get a game like Castlevania. Rogue Legacy, La Mulana, Valdis Story, Castle in the Darkness, etc. All the ones I've played are somewhat enjoyable in their own ways, but none have ever matched even the low points of the Castlevania-Metroidvania games (I wish I didn't have to put both of those words together, but I can't just say Castlevania and I can't just say Metroidvania either). Not to mention, so many of them are just filled to the brim with references to other games. Like "Lady Shanoa." Very clever, Rogue Legacy. Makes me wish I was playing Order of Ecclesia.
I love Metroidvania games, but I have yet to find one that has a good atmosphere, appealing graphics, tons of weapons and armor, decent RPG elements, good music and everything else that made the Castlevania games so good. Most of the ones I've played fill some of those, but never all. However, I'm really interested in trying out Ori and the Blind Forest.
Please, please, please, let Bloodstained be good...!!
Re: Editorial: Xenoblade Chronicles X Has Tiny Text - Time for an Update?
Oh no... I haven't bought XCX yet, but I plan to get it soon. However, one of my biggest problems with Xenblade Chronicles for Wii was how small the text is. Aside from the daunting task of what many people say is a 100+ hour long quest, the text size was definitely one of the main reasons why I stopped playing and probably won't try to pick it up again for a long time
Re: Video: Mother 3 Hits Japanese Virtual Console With Impressive Trailer In Tow
Please, please let it happen!
Man, how strange would it be if the Wii U of all consoles was the one that was home to not only Mother 1 and Mother 3 outside of Japan? Not to mention EarthBound!
Re: NX Won't Be The Next Version Of Wii Or Wii U, Says Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima
"Or perhaps Mr. Iwata had meant to tell me and then never got the chance."
Aw man...
But I'm glad to hear that the Wii U won't be abandoned.
Re: We'll Be Seeing More Of Level-5's 3DS Title The Snack World This Month
That animation is radical!
Re: Review: Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (3DS)
I've heard really good things since launch from players, even though critics don't seem to love it. I think I'm glad all the critic reviews came late, otherwise I might have not wanted to get it.
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms Its Black Friday eShop Cyber Deals
Oh man, $20 Rune Factory 4 is tempting!
Re: Poll: Nintendo's Free-to-Play Experiments - Are You Still Playing?
Wowie, that last poll's results are so mixed. I like the badge arcade, but let's just remember: Around the bunny, hide your money.
Re: Poor Odds of The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth Coming to Wii U as Nicalis Says It's "Not Much More Powerful Than a PS Vita"
...Is it a joke? Man, that's kindergarten level. No, kindergartners don't find this funny, ALIENS don't find this funny!
Re: This Handsome Infographic Shows Off All The Job Roles in Final Fantasy Explorers
Ah, memories of FFTA. Now, if only you could play as all the different races like in those games...
Re: You Can't Alter The Chest Size Of Female Characters In The Western Version Of Xenoblade Chronicles X
The changes to Lin makes sense. Removing a customization option for the player character that you create and that you are role playing as is pretty dumb though. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but still awfully silly.
Re: Store amiibo Displays Point to Roy, Ryu, Famicom R.O.B and More Animal Crossing Figures on the Way
It's finally setting in for me that Cloud is almost guaranteed to get an Amiibo. Isn't that something? Really makes me curious if we might actually see the FFVII remake on NX.
Re: Poll: Did The Nintendo Direct Comeback Fire on All Cylinders?
I can't believe Twilight Princess """""HD""""" is the most exciting news for most people.
Re: Take a Look at Nintendo's Game Awards 2015 Nominees
I don't know, I kind of doubt SMM could win GOTY, but Splatoon might win some of the others... Honestly the only game I'm rootin' for is Undertale. That game deserves every bit of praise it can get.
Re: Dragon Quest VII And VIII Both Confirmed For Western 3DS Release In 2016
This was probably the most exciting news for me aside from the pure shock and wonder of the Cloud reveal. Amazing news!! I'll definitely get VII, probably VIII too.
Re: Mother 3 Heading to the Wii U eShop in Japan on 17th December
Remember the reason Nintendo gave for why they released EarthBound on the virtual console? It was all the posts on the JP Mother 2 section on Miiverse. We just gotta do it again! It's disappointing that we're not getting it just like that, but Mother fans have been given a chance again. Hope rides on!
Re: Video: Check Out a Graphical Comparison for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
While I was watching the direct, I honestly thought they were just showing the Wii/GC version and waiting to fade into a beautiful looking HD remake, but alas that wasn't the case. Honestly this looks like the absolute bare minimum effort was put forward to make it "HD." I might consider getting this the Wolf Link amiibo bundle because I do think that looks kind of nice and I never did beat this game, but overall it's very disappointing to say the least. Even when they showed the first screenshots for Wind Waker HD, I could tell there was at least some improvement in visuals. Here I can't unless there's a side-by-side comparison, and even then it's really not anything special.
Re: Nintendo Badge Arcade is Out Now in North America
I played it a bunch when I first got my Japanese 3DS... Haven't used it for a while though. I guess it's worth a shot again.
Re: The Next Nintendo Direct is on 12th November
Hype level at about 5/10... One one hand, it's been so long that I think it's fair to expect some neat surprises. On the other hand, how many times have I thought that only to be disappointed? Lol
Re: Review: Rodea the Sky Soldier (Wii U)
Really want to try this out, but man, quite a few games I want to get as is...
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life Turns 10 Today
I first made my account here on Nintendo Life in October 2012 I believe, but I had been visiting here for a little bit before that. Ever since I made my account, I think I've checked this website just about every day... You know, I don't know what it is exactly about this site in particular that really made me want to stay, but I'm awfully glad I did. I'll never forget about the great person I met on this website that sent me their old Japanese 3DS just for the cost of shipping. That was one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me, and if it wasn't for Nintendo Life, it would have never happened.
Re: Target Reservation Cards Re-Affirm Fire Emblem Fates as a Dual Release for North America
Wow. What a bunch of trash. NoA has been making terrible choice after terrible choice for a bit now. I don't think this game will be much like the older Fire Emblem games, so I'm going to do my part by not buying it.
Re: SNK Playmore Ditches Pachinko Machines To Focus Entirely On Video Games
Let's not talk about that Castlevania pachinko machine again... Ever. Please.
Re: Video: Take a Look at the Mega Man Cartoon that Never Was
Wow, that looks really nice...
Re: Zelda Fans Vent Anger At Nintendo of America Over Doge Memes In Tri Force Heroes
Meme trash in video games should be illegal. I guess it's good they put it in the Zelda game everyone will forget about anyway.
Re: Genei Ibun Roku #FE Directors Reveal More Details About the Game
Fire Emblem has already changed a fair bit in tone (they're still good, of course), so I'm fine with whatever this game brings to the table. There's no denying that its way different from what I expected of a "Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem" game, but it looks plenty interesting in its own ways.
Re: Talking Point: As Rumours Come and Go the Desperation for a Nintendo Direct Grows
Yeah, it's been over four months since E3, so I'm awfully ready for some (pleasant) surprises.
Re: Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition is Creeping Up On the European eShop for Halloween
My favorite game ever on the Gamepad? Yes please! Hopefully it comes to America, but I don't see why it wouldn't.
Re: The Current Final Fantasy Director Would Like A Chance To Work With The Zelda Series
And honestly, to the people saying "NO NO NO OMG FINAL FANTASY IS SHOOOO BAAAAHD!!!" I don't really like 'modern' Final Fantasy either, but it's not like it would be a mainline game. It's not like the "Zelda" name isn't already tainted anyway, what with the CD-i games. The name "Zelda" isn't pure, so why not just give this crazy idea a go? Nintendo themselves have realized for years now that the Zelda "formula" has gotten stale anyway.
Re: The Current Final Fantasy Director Would Like A Chance To Work With The Zelda Series
That would be really cool in my opinion. I guess I can't say I would love whatever came out of such a collaboration, but it would still be incredibly interesting. An actual Zelda RPG would be really neat to see (I know there's a bit of a debate whether or not Zelda's an RPG, but I don't really think it is).
Re: Sources Suggest Nintendo NX Is A Fusion Of Home And Mobile Hardware Powered By "Industry-Leading" Tech
This sounds a lot more promising than all the other rumors lol.
Re: Video: Catch Up With Early Footage of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final
Awesome... It's nice to have a game that I'm very excited for again.
Re: Atlus Drops a Slew of New Details on Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final
This sounds totally RAD!
Re: Here's Some of the Changes Atlus Made to the Western Version of The Legend of Legacy
The demo was actually too easy for me. I really don't know how I feel about this game anymore. A month ago I would have said that it's the only game coming out that's a guaranteed pre order for me, but after the demo, I really don't know... It's uh, really disappointing actually.
Re: Midora Developer Admits He Knew Kickstarter Funds Wouldn't Be Enough To Complete The Game
Why does a slightly upscaled Minish Cap need 60k anyway? Where does the money go? Programmers and artists? Well damn,they must be getting some pretty decent money in that case. What's wrong with just working on a game in your spare time? Is that not what they're doing even with the money?
I can't believe that nearly 90% of all gaming related Kickstarter projects have been such a let down. Even MN9 looks pretty lackluster. My only hope now is that Bloodstained is as good as the other CV games. I do have good faith in Yooka Laylee too, I'm just not as excited for that.
Re: Scalebound was Originally Planned to be a Wii Game
I think Scalebound looks like a great game. It's the only game that I'm totally jealous of the Xbox One getting. Interesting origins too, I think the Wii concept sounds fun too.
Re: Nintendo of Japan's Website Reveals Four More Animal Crossing amiibo
Goodness gracious that Kicks amiibo looks so good!
Re: Reminder: There's Only One More Week Left To Vote In The Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
I'd love for Isaac to finally get in, but I voted for a Castlevania character.