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@batmanbud2 yea its fun. But its still just an expanded version of Kirby Fighters from Triple Deluxe. It doesn't have that immense creativity you used to get from HAL with the Kirby spin offs.

@-wc- Hm interesting you could consider Pinball Land or Dream Course to be mainline when they play so drastically different compared to the Dream Land trilogy, Super Star and Adventure. Hal has always put a lot of effort into experimenting with Kirby spin offs until fairly recently. Dream Buffet was decent fun but I have to admit its not as good as say Dream Course, Canvas Curse, Tilt N Tumble, etc. The days of any other franchise besides Mario having retail spin offs are over it seems. I assume with Mario you mean the increased focus on exploration in 64 compared to World? People honestly downplay just how different 64 is to World (or Land 2)

@batmanbud2 I plan to revisit it at some point. It left a bad taste in my mouth so I haven't done it yet.

@-wc- I'll give you the spin offs as being challenging. But Kirby's Adventure and Kirby Super Star are pretty easy games with some challenge in the post game content. Sure they're tough compared to Star Allies (which was a pathetically mindless game) but they're only really a tiny bit more challenging compared to Forgotten Land, which also has some challenging content in the post game, and a pretty tough final boss as well. Yoshi's Island was never really a mainline Mario game unlike how it was marketed in the west so I can kind of understand why you might think that. I have read all of your responses and I guess at the end of the day difficulty is really subjective, so I don't have that much more to say.

@-wc- Respectfully, I don't understand where you're coming from. Each mainline Mario game has been pretty easy since World. SMB3 was the last mainline Mario to even attempt to be challenging and it was nearly 35 years ago. I can't speak on this game specifically as I haven't played it yet, but Kirby and Yoshi have existed for a long time to fufill the really easy game niche, so it's not entirely new. Switch games haven't really felt easier compared to previous generations for me. Heck Nintendo still puts out some pretty challenging games like Metroid Dread every once in awhile. I would say Dread is easily more challenging compared to every other mainline Metroid title.

The Digital Eclispe timeline thing is very cool. But it makes more sense when you're just including emulations of the original versions. The Mario Vs. Donkey Kong isn't really exactly the same as the original (nor is any remake!!!) so the historical context wouldn't make a ton of sense.

@smoreon ah yes I have heard Hot Pursuit 2 (for some reason!) was basically a completely different game on ps2 made by a different developer and is considered far superior. I had no idea those games ran better on GCN, but then again those are probably not some of the more talked about games from that gen. Although I have heard the LotR games on gen 6 consoles were pretty good. Interesting to me that Shadow is slightly better on Xbox despite resusing the engine from Heroes. I believe the ps2 port of Shadow has similar issues to the ps2 port of Heroes (terrible framerate and buggier). Interesting write up. Thanks for the response.

@smoreon hmm interesting. Only game I can think of that was better on GCN vs Xbox was Sonic Heroes. Also kind of Soul Calibur 2 but the Xbox version was better from a technical persceptive although even I prefer GCN for Link . I'm also aware the ps2 versions of Silent Hill 2 and MGS2 are usually consider better than their Xbox counterparts. Care to enlighten me on any other times when GCN (or even ps2) beats the Xbox? I'm curious as it seems to me most multiplats are best on the Xbox for that generation.

@-wc- yea it definitely does happen with Switch. Team Sonic Racing had the opening removed on Switch. Quite a few Switch physicals require downloads due to storage limitations. But with patches and stuff its not as much of an issue as it used to be even if it annoys physical collectors like me
With n64 in particular it usually came down to what console was developed for first. Games like Space Station Silicon Valley and Glover have crappy Ps1 ports while games like the Tony Hawk games, Spider Man and Mega Man Legends were designed for ps1 first and foremost. Although those ps1 to n64 ports I mentioned aren't terrible, just clearly worse than ps1, missing things like FMVs, music tracks, etc. So I can understand what you mean when you say n64 ports were generally more polished. Re2 is an interesting case, where its worse from a technical persceptive on n64 (very impressive nonetheless) but has some exclusive content on n64. Thought that one was worth mentioning. GCN multiplats I find to be decent ways to play the game but its not uncommon to find games like Prince of Persia Sands of Time or Mega Man Anniversary Collection that miss bonus features the Ps2 and Xbox versions have. Also GCN versions sometimes lack progressive scan compared to the Xbox versions, although they still have them way more than ps2 versions did. Not that many ppl back in the day cared about 480p support but still.

@-wc- clearly somebody doesn't remember GC and n64 versions usually having content cuts and compressions due to storage limitations . Not to mention the Xbox usually had the best version of 6th gen games due to being the most powerful. Personally I just think devs should optimize their games on the platforms they release it on. You can't honestly look at this game and tell me with a straight face it couldn't run at 60 fps on Switch.

@Itachi2099 its not just multiplat. Shantae Half Genie Hero released on PS4, Xbox One, Vita and Wii U day one and runs well on every platform it released on. It used to be you could just assume a game like this would run well on every platform it released on but something seems to have changed since covid...

Why is optizimation so bad these days?? It feels like ever since covid, some devs just stopped optimizing their games. WayForward used to relaese such well optimized games. What happened?? This game especially appeals to primarily Switch users and its not like its a looker even on ps5.

@Boston_J her hair color never changed though. In the original artwork for SMB1 in Japan (the cover art, and all the art in the manuals) all had her with blond hair (and named Peach obviously). But the redhead Peach/Toadstool was just a sprite color limitation, same as Mario was never intended to have a brownish shirt or black overalls.

@Axecon Succeeded by. All of those Mario remakes hit the 3ds after the Switch came out.

Someone at Nintendo really hates Mario Land 1.

You gotta be kidding me. Why does LRG keep publishing things I want? Their fomo bs annoys me. Not to mention I don't even know if this game is going to be good yet.

Kill me and bury me in the grave.

@RainbowGazelle on a first playthrough they're not that bad. But Sonic fans usually really like to replay these games as they're designed around being replayable with all the different pathways and such. On a replay they're a total slog where you're just waiting for the boss to open its weakpoint.

Weird how this is super obvious to all of us, but apparently not to those in charge of running a multi-million dollar corporation.

@Bolt_Strike ok thats fair. Nothing is 100%. But I just think its important to keep in mind to not set yourself up for disappointment.

@Zeebor15 The answer is 2015. (Not counting dlc) Although it seems like Pokemon Z was probably planned to launch that year.

I know this will probably ignite yet another wave of Switch 2 discussion, but keep in mind that Game Freak always releases a game on a console after the successor is already released. Pokemon Crystal, Pokemon Emerald, Pokemon Black 2 & White 2 , and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pre-ordered. A bit overpriced, but a new GBA game from a (relatively) big developer is too novel for me to pass up on. I also have an Analogue Pocket, so I will be playing it on a "modern feeling" device. Definitely understandable for those whose rather have it on Switch tho.

@Zeebor15 advance collection was done by M2 I believe. They did the original Contra and Castlevania collections and the SNES emulation for Dracula X in advance is exactly the same as those titles.

I tried out the demo a couple of years ago on my Game Boy Advance. Oddly enough it was pretty much the full game minus co-op and with worse graphics. Pretty good game tho.

It'll proabbly come to Switch 2. A Switch port could work, but would probably take some optimization, so by the time it would've come to Switch, Switch 2 will likely already be out. It will also likely take far less optimization on Switch 2 to get it up and running.

@JohnnyC final licensed 3ds game is probably what they meant. Nintendo hasn't licensed Game Boy games in like 20 years or something

@Fighting_Game_Loser it's $80 on 3ds on pricecharting, so while its a lot cheaper than Switch, it still not super cheap or anything...

I just wish they would reprint the damn Switch version since it's so expensive. I could just get the ps5 version if I really just wanted the game but I like the idea of having the whole series physically on Switch. But I really love the 3ds so I might buy anyways. Yea I'm kinda dumb tbh.

@TechaNinja it's Lyn from Fire Emblem (the Blazing Blade) on GBA. It's fanart from OrmilleF on Twitter.

@LiquidNinja this is extremely unlikely. Nintendo sells more physical video games than anybody else. Their first party games usually have a 50/50 physical digital ratio if not favoring physical. Its easy to be all doom and gloom seeing stuff like this but physical games still sell.

@Deviant-Dork are you trying to start an argument by calling Zelda an RPG? Lol

@wiiware I think Nintendo marketed Octopath 1 a lot better since they published it here in NA and Europe. Square Enix is frankly pretty bad at marketing anything that isn't FF in the west.

I'm trying to resist the boomer urges here but its tough. It just seems kinda lame to me to pay $20 just for a character model when you could buy an entire game with that money.

@Woodyshoe Bayonetta 3 sold well and Origins 3 is just a weird spin off so I doubt it will effect mainline.

@nhSnork Konami bought Hudson Soft around 2011 or so. That's why ND Cube makes all the new Mario Parties now and why all the new Bomberman games are published by Konami.

@Serpenterror doubtful. These are old 8/16 bit games so they'll probably get M2 to do it who normally does a pretty good job like with the Castlevania and Contra collections. Although the 4:3 aspect ratio not working in those games is a bit eyebrow raising!

Was there other Felix games by Hudson Soft aside from the one on NES? What other games are going to be in the collection? I do know that game is considered something of a "hidden gem" in the NES library so this will be a good chance to play it. Interesting choice tho when they still haven't rereleased the Simpsons arcade game yet.

@Deltarogue this is obviously going to happen when the Switch 2 comes out. Do you really think Nintendo hasn't started development on Mario Kart 9? In fact, I wouldn't be shocked if it was already finished, just waiting for the next system to come ouy

Why don't they focus instead on making good games that don't try to nickle and dime people?

@Grumblevolcano This is the norm for film announcements. I am not an expert on Hollywood, but surely there must be a reason for this?

@Mauzuri lol sorry I just thought it was interesting to point out. I'm not normally like that.

It's interesting this is fastest selling Super Mario game ever yet Scarlet and Violet sold 10 million in a single weekend. Society 😔

Man I sure hope Arad doesn't try to cram 4 different villians in the movie lmao. Ironic its being made by Sony. Lol

@Sisilly_G Sorry I should've specified. I assumed it would apply to Europe as well. But I was talking about the US version specifically.

I don't really think this is a very big jump from last quarter? Clearly a successor is coming 😈

Keep in mind this is also a download code in a box on Switch. Shows you how much they cared about the Switch version.

@RainbowGazelle their M30 controller has a rolling Dpad. Assuming you mean Sega style.

I wanted them to make an M30 with analog sticks and two triggers and easy button mapping. I love the M30 but all these features would make it way easier to use on Switch.

Fortnite has been out long enough to have nostalgic callbacks to when it first started... This is cursed.