FF7 Rebirth could have sold much more if it wasn't PS5 exclusive. An Xbox and PC release would have helped, but I'm sure Square got a lot of money for the exclusivity.
I'm sure that didn't help, but that's not really the problem. The issue is that the game doesn't have enough value for the price.
When you buy a Mario game, they may not be the longest games, but they have a lot more levels, a lot more ideas crammed in and they have a lot more replay value thanks to the collectable and extra objectives. Mario games are a worthy investment, but a lot of times, Sonic games fly by so fast 60$ is just too much
@PoeTheLizard People have been cancelled in recent years for jokes they've made 15 years ago that somehow have been dug up. That excuse might not be able to save them XD.
@john_with_a_j I'd say the magypsies must be one of the main reasons. Unclear genders/trans stuff is a very divisive subject in the west right now. People are getting censored left and right for voicing their opinions. Trans activists are very aggressive if they consider that the trans community is being attacked or mischaracterized.
Magypsies have a big role in Mother 3, so if for some reason they'd be considered offensive to trans activists, Nintendo could face some serious backlash, so it's very understandable that they'd be hesitant to release Mother 3.
Considering how sensitive and how easily a lot of people are offended in the west, it's very understandable why Nintendo would be hesitant to translate Mother 3 and if they censor the game, they'll ruin the original intended experience.
You can't charge full price for a platformer that can be beaten in a day. I really want to get Superstar, but SEGA either has to add more levels to make the game last longer or reduce the price.
I know making games are expensive, but if making them 2D can reduce cost then make them 2D. We don't care.
I didn't care much for the game, but seeing those positive reviews makes me want to get it.
As someone who likes DQ4 a lot, I don't get the same dark vibe here with the character design and the vibe of the trailers. I don't want to spoil anything, but if this game is faithful to DQ4...it should be dark. If the story is really in line with DQ4 I'm definitly getting this.
Not sure what they were expecting. They never listen to their fans, then they make Pikachu faces when the fans don't buy their games.
Superstars is a step in the right direction for sure, but the game is way too expensive for what it is and if Whitehead and his team want to be in charge of the next Sonic game just let them. Give them full control to do what they want; Mania 2, a new 3D game, it doesn't matter. They've more than proven themselves with Mania and the mobile ports of Sonic 1, 2 and CD.
I'm kinda disappointed with how they made DK Mountain so much wider to make it easier, especially at the end of the track. Other than that though, all the tracks are pretty solid
What sucks is that Sonic has the potential to be better than Mario. The character's cooler, Sonic games have better stories and when the gameplay is at its best, Sonic games are more fun to play, but even the good games are filled with bad ideas.
They should just port Ultimate on the next console. Add like 10 new characters, 10 new stages, buff and nerf certain characters and add a new story. Focus all the game developpement on a big story mode like Brawl, but even better, come up with fun level design and I think most people would be happy.
Smash Ultimate really is the Ultimate Smash Bros. game.
That's what Xenoblade needs. I looooove 1, 2, 3 and X, but now we need something different. I can't see myself playing a Xenoblade 4 so similar to 1, 2 and 3
It sucks when Nintendo take those kind of shortcuts. It's just like the moving cars of Coconut Mall. Maybe in Wave 6 they'll add the feature back, but I doubt it
Amy and Knuckles are great additions. The Game Gear Sonic games are ok. Some are fun, some are less fun. They are a bit clunky. Ideally they would have all been remade with the Retro engine, but that would have been a lot of work I guess, but that'd be the ideal Sonic Origins.
The game looks ok, but I'm still not convince. For now the game has too many red flags. Most reviews seem positive, but there seem to be issues that shouldn't be issues like those Cyberspace level, why would the controls be terrible? and why are they reusing level design. The whole thing seem slightly off and makes me not want to get it. I'll wait and see
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Re: Japanese Charts: Unicorn Overlord Maintains Its Lead Over Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
FF7 Rebirth could have sold much more if it wasn't PS5 exclusive. An Xbox and PC release would have helped, but I'm sure Square got a lot of money for the exclusivity.
Re: Sega Implies That Releasing Sonic Superstars Next To Super Mario Bros. Wonder Wasn't Smart
I'm sure that didn't help, but that's not really the problem. The issue is that the game doesn't have enough value for the price.
When you buy a Mario game, they may not be the longest games, but they have a lot more levels, a lot more ideas crammed in and they have a lot more replay value thanks to the collectable and extra objectives. Mario games are a worthy investment, but a lot of times, Sonic games fly by so fast 60$ is just too much
Re: Nintendo Releases New EarthBound Beginnings Switch Online Icons
@imadeanaccount The LGBTQ stuff is on another level, trust me XD
Re: Nintendo Releases New EarthBound Beginnings Switch Online Icons
@PoeTheLizard People have been cancelled in recent years for jokes they've made 15 years ago that somehow have been dug up. That excuse might not be able to save them XD.
Re: Nintendo Releases New EarthBound Beginnings Switch Online Icons
@john_with_a_j I'd say the magypsies must be one of the main reasons. Unclear genders/trans stuff is a very divisive subject in the west right now. People are getting censored left and right for voicing their opinions. Trans activists are very aggressive if they consider that the trans community is being attacked or mischaracterized.
Magypsies have a big role in Mother 3, so if for some reason they'd be considered offensive to trans activists, Nintendo could face some serious backlash, so it's very understandable that they'd be hesitant to release Mother 3.
Re: Nintendo Releases New EarthBound Beginnings Switch Online Icons
Considering how sensitive and how easily a lot of people are offended in the west, it's very understandable why Nintendo would be hesitant to translate Mother 3 and if they censor the game, they'll ruin the original intended experience.
I don't blame them.
Re: Sega Reports 'Sluggish' Sales Of Sonic Superstars And Other Major Titles
You can't charge full price for a platformer that can be beaten in a day. I really want to get Superstar, but SEGA either has to add more levels to make the game last longer or reduce the price.
I know making games are expensive, but if making them 2D can reduce cost then make them 2D. We don't care.
Re: Forget The Sonic Movie, The First Trailer Is Here For Knuckles' Spin-Off Show
"I don't make jokes, I make warriors"
"Unlike Sonic I don't chuckle. I'd rather flex my muscles"
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Penny's Big Breakaway
Excited for that one
Re: The Pokémon Company Releases Official Statement About Palworld
Anything that gives Gamefreak some competition to force them to improve their game is a plus in my book
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's New Spirits Have Been Revealed, Out This Week
New music from the more recent Nintendo games as new content would have been neat, even if they weren't new remixes
Re: PC Port Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Offers HD Visuals And 120fps Scrolling
That's awesome. Now they just need to incorporate randomizer settings and it'll be the definitive way to play the original Link's Awakening
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Are In
I didn't care much for the game, but seeing those positive reviews makes me want to get it.
As someone who likes DQ4 a lot, I don't get the same dark vibe here with the character design and the vibe of the trailers. I don't want to spoil anything, but if this game is faithful to DQ4...it should be dark. If the story is really in line with DQ4 I'm definitly getting this.
Re: Sonic Superstars' Sales Were 'Slightly Weaker' Than Sega Had Anticipated
@Ruler-Of-All-Evil True, but there are things that most fans agree on.
Re: Sonic Superstars' Sales Were 'Slightly Weaker' Than Sega Had Anticipated
Not sure what they were expecting. They never listen to their fans, then they make Pikachu faces when the fans don't buy their games.
Superstars is a step in the right direction for sure, but the game is way too expensive for what it is and if Whitehead and his team want to be in charge of the next Sonic game just let them. Give them full control to do what they want; Mania 2, a new 3D game, it doesn't matter. They've more than proven themselves with Mania and the mobile ports of Sonic 1, 2 and CD.
Re: Nintendo Is Launching An 18+ N64 Switch Online App In Japan
Why not hide certain games with the parental control feature instead of making a whole seperate app?
Re: How Well Do You Know Zelda: Ocarina Of Time?
14/15. The Floormaster question tripped me up. I forgot the hand enemies were called WALLmasters in Zelda 1 and not floormasters
Re: Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6 - Takes The Chequered Flag With A Safe Final Lap
I'm kinda disappointed with how they made DK Mountain so much wider to make it easier, especially at the end of the track. Other than that though, all the tracks are pretty solid
Re: Can You Name The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter From Their Feet?
21/25, not too bad
Re: Sonic's New 3D Action-Platformer Is Exclusive To Apple Arcade
@EVIL-C Oh, I thought Apple Arcade was a console that Apple made XD.
Re: Sega's Executive Director Wants Sonic Games And Movies To "Surpass Mario"
What sucks is that Sonic has the potential to be better than Mario. The character's cooler, Sonic games have better stories and when the gameplay is at its best, Sonic games are more fun to play, but even the good games are filled with bad ideas.
Re: Sonic's New 3D Game Will Reportedly Remain "Exclusive To Apple Arcade"
It's a short clip, but it actually looks good. I guess SEGA hates money if they've made it exclusive to Apple.
Maybe it's a super short mobile game and that's why they thought it wasn't worth porting to other consoles.
Re: Twitch "Ending Support" For Its Switch App Early Next Year
@Kilroy Oh wow, I didn't know about that. That's crazy. Not that I'd really need it though, my phone is more than enough
Re: Twitch Ending Support For The Switch App Early Next Year
I didn't even know the Switch had Twitch. Because they've removed the Web Browser, I don't see my Switch as anything but a gaming device.
Re: Sakurai Is Sceptical That Future Smash Bros. Titles Can Match Ultimate's Scope
They should just port Ultimate on the next console. Add like 10 new characters, 10 new stages, buff and nerf certain characters and add a new story. Focus all the game developpement on a big story mode like Brawl, but even better, come up with fun level design and I think most people would be happy.
Smash Ultimate really is the Ultimate Smash Bros. game.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Most Difficult Mainline Mario Game?
There's no debate here, The Lost Levels is the hardest Mario game by 10 MILLIONS miiiiiiles.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Advance Library Next Week
With the Switch, playing this with 4 players will be easier than ever before.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
I'm shocked that the japanese version got a single vote
Re: Feature: Meet The 'Arzette' Dev Salvaging The Zelda CD-i Games' "Genuine Potential"
Loool, it looks super fun. I might actually get this XD
Re: The Next Xenoblade Will Be "Vastly Different" Says Monolith Soft Director
That's what Xenoblade needs. I looooove 1, 2, 3 and X, but now we need something different. I can't see myself playing a Xenoblade 4 so similar to 1, 2 and 3
Re: Rayman Returns In Upcoming Mario + Rabbids DLC, Out This Month
Is Rayman really not gonna interact with any Mario character? If so, that's disappointing.
I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Re: Poll: Disney Illusion Island Is Out On Switch Today, Will You Be Getting It?
No I'm not getting it. The game looks fun, but will most likely be too easy
Re: Random: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Sunset Wilds Is Missing One Key Thing
It sucks when Nintendo take those kind of shortcuts. It's just like the moving cars of Coconut Mall. Maybe in Wave 6 they'll add the feature back, but I doubt it
Re: Penny's Big Breakaway Is A Gorgeous 3D Platformer From The Sonic Mania Team
I thought it was curious that I seemed so interested in a random 3D platformer, but if it's made by the Mania team, now it makes sense
Re: Can You Match These Zeldas To The Game They're From?
Easy 17/17. My Zelda knowledge is on point🤟🏾
Re: Sonic Superstars Sees The Return Of Classic-Style Sonic With New Visuals
Looks amazing. I'm mildly concerned with the fact that the levels were made to be played with 4 people. Hopefully that doesn't ruin the experience
Re: Poll: Which Was Your First 'Final Fantasy'?
Dissidia was my first and I've been a fan every since
Re: Feature: Which Zelda Game Has The Best Ganondorf? Every Design Ranked By You
We basically know nothing about Totk Ganondorf...
The hype is real XD
Re: Sonic Origins Plus Reportedly Out In June, Adds Amy Rose And 12 Game Gear Games
Amy and Knuckles are great additions. The Game Gear Sonic games are ok. Some are fun, some are less fun. They are a bit clunky. Ideally they would have all been remade with the Retro engine, but that would have been a lot of work I guess, but that'd be the ideal Sonic Origins.
Re: More Characters Are Returning To Mario Kart 8 Deluxe In Future DLC Waves
If Funky Kong is not added, this is a huge L
Re: Game Boy And GBA Coming To Switch Online Today
When the Pokemon games will launch with online play, it's gonna break the Internet
Re: Zelda: A Link To The Past Artwork "Brought To Life" In Absolutely Stunning Animation
Looks great. I would definitly watch a full series of this on Netflix
Re: Poll: Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
I've played the PSP version to death and I hate most of the new voices, so pass for me.
If you've never played Crisis Core though and you don't have a PSP, you should get it. Crisis Core is amazing
Re: Paper Mario-Inspired RPG 'Flynt Buckler Wakes The Sleepy Castle' Smashes Funding Goal
The main character looks a lot like Alex Kidd
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Castlevania: Bloodlines
Both look great, but I went for NA because Jonathan and Eric look terrible on JP/EU
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Leads Nintendo's Nominations At The Game Awards 2022
@UltimateOtaku91 Of course, can't forget that Lanz voice XD
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Leads Nintendo's Nominations At The Game Awards 2022
@UltimateOtaku91 I see what you did there XD
Re: Review: Lunistice - A 32-Bit Platforming Dream That Gives Sonic A Serious Run For His Money
Just tried the demo and it was a tone of fun. I'll probably get it
Re: Sonic Frontiers Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
The game looks ok, but I'm still not convince. For now the game has too many red flags. Most reviews seem positive, but there seem to be issues that shouldn't be issues like those Cyberspace level, why would the controls be terrible? and why are they reusing level design. The whole thing seem slightly off and makes me not want to get it. I'll wait and see
Re: Random: Nintendo Doesn't Want You To Get Mario Party Blisters This Time Around
They should have remade the stick rotating mini games into Button mashing minigames. I love those, I'm really good at them XD