Right there with you man. When I was in elementary school I had this idea that side scrollers were somehow inferior to 3D games. Now some of my favorite games are 2D platformers.
HeartGold and SoulSilver definitely. I'd also like to add Super Mario Advance 4 (which is actually the Super Mario Bros. 3 remake from All Stars, with some extras).
@NintendoWife @Kochambra @JohnnyMind Thank you all for your replies. I put a lot of value on the opinions of people who genuinely enjoy games for what they are. I'll be getting The Origami King this weekend!
@Kochambra I've read a lot of comments saying that the battle system in Origami King makes the game extremely tedious, which has kept me off buying the game. What's your take on the battle system?
Does anyone know if the resolution in Yoshi's Crafted World looks the same in the actual game as in the demo? I tried it and handheld mode looks rather blurry at times.
@Spider-Kev Maybe you should stop visiting Nintendo Life and just stick to press.nintendo.com. Many of us enjoy all the rumors and speculation surrounding the release of a new Nintendo system. You gotta grow up buddy.
I hate when spirit events are like "The floor kills you, you're weak, you can barely move, the enemy is super powerful, the enemy is super fast, the enemy is your daddy".
Many don't seem to realize that sometimes a game becomes extra special because of the circumstances that surround the times when we play it. I'll forever treasure the days when I played Banjo-Kazooie and Super Mario Galaxy for the first time and I wouldn't change it for anything.
@jhvoorhies I skipped this game when it came out and I'm thinking of getting it since I loved the original, TYD and Super Paper Mario, but I'm not really sure. Thanks for the reply!
@Not_Soos I agree. I was at Target on December 23rd and the Switch section was packed, I had to wait a few minutes to request the game I was looking for. So many people still buying Switch games.
@SpaceboyScreams I only got the subscription for the first time last month and it's used by me and my 2 siblings, so we're paying less than a penny a day; I think we'll be fine.
@Sisilly_G We paid $80 for a NSO + Expansion family plan and I think it's a great deal considering we all get the Mario Kart and Animal Crossing DLC, plus all the classic games. I paid a lot more than that for a handful of games on the Wii Virtual console.
@Greatluigi I think they were half joking with that comment. And the good news is you can play Harvest Moon 64 today and become a true gamer in the eyes of @FatBeverly.
Banjo & Kazooie. My brother and I were watching the Digital Event together at the mall, and we were speechless when that Jiggy showed up in the reveal trailer. One of my favorite E3 moments of all time.
@Serpenterror Would it really be Mario Kart "9"? It would be "10" if you count Home Circuit. And "11" if we also count Tour. But they didn't count Arcade GP when thet named "7", so what do I know?
It's a good mentality to have. It reminds me of that time Noel Gallagher said "If you don't want to be bigger than The Beatles, then it's just a hobby". You've got to shoot for the stars.
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Re: Review: Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) - An Easygoing, Kid-Friendly Remake That's Just Fine
Here's my review: If you are a Nintendo fan, you will love this game. That's pretty much the only review anyone needs.
Re: First 4 Figures Unveil Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sheikah Slate Statue, Pre-Orders Open Soon
I'm more of a Purah Pad kind of guy.
Re: Soapbox: I Hated Metroid: Zero Mission At First, Until I Loved It
Right there with you man. When I was in elementary school I had this idea that side scrollers were somehow inferior to 3D games. Now some of my favorite games are 2D platformers.
Re: 94 Switch Games You Should Pick Up in Nintendo's 'Jump-Start' January Sale (US)
For those who still haven't played Tropical Freeze, now's your chance. It is one of the best platformers ever made.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Best Nintendo Remake Ever?
HeartGold and SoulSilver definitely. I'd also like to add Super Mario Advance 4 (which is actually the Super Mario Bros. 3 remake from All Stars, with some extras).
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The Demo For Mario Vs. Donkey Kong?
I had no idea there was a downloadable demo. I played it today at Target and it convinced me to get the game soon after it comes out.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Version 3.0.1 Update To Be Distributed This Week
@SpaceboyScreams Wait, I thought Palworld didn't have anything to do with Pokemon?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Rayman Advance
The American cover is just too cool. I love that green background.
Re: Feature: 21 Game Boy Advance Games We'd Love To See Added To Nintendo Switch Online
I know it's not happening, but I wish they added Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge to the collection. Pokémon R/S and LG/FR would be excellent too.
Re: Nintendo's Jump-Start To January Sale Kicks Off 2024 In Style With Up To 80% Off (US)
$10 for BioShock Collection might be the best deal I've ever seen.
Re: The Pokémon Company Releases Official Statement About Palworld
I'm really enjoying watching some folks cheering on copyright infringement/plagiarism because "the victim had it coming".
Re: Palworld Has A Pokémon Mod, Though Video Takedowns Are Already Being Dished Out
@IceClimbersMain You love Pokemon so much you wish it essentially became a different game. Maybe you should play Digimon or get yourself a Tamagotchi.
Re: Palworld Has A Pokémon Mod, Though Video Takedowns Are Already Being Dished Out
@IceClimbersMain You guys should just admit you don't like Pokemon (probably never did) at this point.
Re: Review: Golden Sun - A Radiant RPG, Once It Gets Going
@abbyhitter You don't say!
Re: Review: Golden Sun - A Radiant RPG, Once It Gets Going
Reviews are looking okay. I might get it when it's on sale.
Re: Review: Golden Sun: The Lost Age - More Of The Same, Which Is No Bad Thing
"Too verbose"? That's gotta be a joke. IGN said the same thing about Dark Dawn in 2010. Do you people even know what game you're playing?
Re: Best Paper Mario-Likes On Switch - Games To Play If You Miss Old-School Paper Mario
@NintendoWife @Kochambra @JohnnyMind Thank you all for your replies. I put a lot of value on the opinions of people who genuinely enjoy games for what they are. I'll be getting The Origami King this weekend!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two RPG Classics
Downloading right now!
Re: Best Paper Mario-Likes On Switch - Games To Play If You Miss Old-School Paper Mario
@Kochambra I've read a lot of comments saying that the battle system in Origami King makes the game extremely tedious, which has kept me off buying the game. What's your take on the battle system?
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Demos - Try Before You Buy On Switch eShop
Does anyone know if the resolution in Yoshi's Crafted World looks the same in the actual game as in the demo? I tried it and handheld mode looks rather blurry at times.
Re: Random: AI GameShark Successor Claims To Know Switch 2 Release Date, Then Backtracks
@Spider-Kev Maybe you should stop visiting Nintendo Life and just stick to press.nintendo.com. Many of us enjoy all the rumors and speculation surrounding the release of a new Nintendo system. You gotta grow up buddy.
Re: Talking Point: What Will The 'Switch 2' Actually Be Called?
Nintendo 8, as in Nintendo's eighth main console.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's New Spirits Have Been Revealed, Out This Week
I hate when spirit events are like "The floor kills you, you're weak, you can barely move, the enemy is super powerful, the enemy is super fast, the enemy is your daddy".
Re: Talking Point: What Game Do You Wish You Could Forget?
Many don't seem to realize that sometimes a game becomes extra special because of the circumstances that surround the times when we play it. I'll forever treasure the days when I played Banjo-Kazooie and Super Mario Galaxy for the first time and I wouldn't change it for anything.
Re: Review: Paper Mario: The Origami King - A Puzzling Battle System Can't Kill This Funny Adventure
@jhvoorhies I skipped this game when it came out and I'm thinking of getting it since I loved the original, TYD and Super Paper Mario, but I'm not really sure. Thanks for the reply!
Re: Review: Paper Mario: The Origami King - A Puzzling Battle System Can't Kill This Funny Adventure
@jhvoorhies Did you happen to finish the game? If so, what are your final impressions?
Re: 'Switch 2' Will Be An Iterative Evolution And Will Cost $400, Predicts Analyst
Apparently I'm an analyst too.
Re: Random: Mario Wonder Prototyped Yoshi's Egg-Throwing Mechanic
I don't get people complaining about Wonder being too easy. Mario games (aside from Lost Levels) have never been hard.
Re: 50 Best Nintendo Switch Games To Play Right Now (2024)
@Falksi Well, that's one great game you're not capable of enjoying. Your loss.
Re: 50 Best Nintendo Switch Games To Play Right Now (2024)
@Falksi You need to have a comically short attention span to find BotW and TotK boring.
Re: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Rated For Switch By ESRB
@Not_Soos I agree. I was at Target on December 23rd and the Switch section was packed, I had to wait a few minutes to request the game I was looking for. So many people still buying Switch games.
Re: Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Icons
@SpaceboyScreams I only got the subscription for the first time last month and it's used by me and my 2 siblings, so we're paying less than a penny a day; I think we'll be fine.
Re: Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Icons
@Sisilly_G We paid $80 for a NSO + Expansion family plan and I think it's a great deal considering we all get the Mario Kart and Animal Crossing DLC, plus all the classic games. I paid a lot more than that for a handful of games on the Wii Virtual console.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2023
I'm only 25 hours into Tears of the Kingdom and I already think it's one of the best games of all time.
Re: Feature: 13 Best-Looking Switch Games Of 2023
@TenEighty It's indeed a beautiful looking game to this day.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Trace Memory
"It's giving the intro to David Fincher's Se7en."
What is it giving?
Re: Fan-Made 'Link's Awakening DX HD' Port Taken Down By Nintendo
One day I want to read an article about one of these fans making their own original games.
Re: E3 Has Been Cancelled, Permanently
The modern state of the industry rendered the E3 obsolete. It's sad, but the memories stay forever.
Re: Fortnite's Dev Really Wants A Crossover With Nintendo But Hasn't Had Any Luck
Imagine if Disney respected their franchises as much as Nintendo respect their own.
Re: The Game Awards GOTY For 2023 Is Baldur's Gate 3
The Game Awards are as meaningful as the Oscars and the Grammys; that is, they don't matter at all.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Three More Titles
@Greatluigi I think they were half joking with that comment. And the good news is you can play Harvest Moon 64 today and become a true gamer in the eyes of @FatBeverly.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Three More Titles
@Greatluigi Are you only allowed to play games that came out after you were born?
Re: Poll: What Is Your Favourite Character Reveal Trailer For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
Banjo & Kazooie. My brother and I were watching the Digital Event together at the mall, and we were speechless when that Jiggy showed up in the reveal trailer. One of my favorite E3 moments of all time.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Donkey Kong
Folks who like it when the cover tells us what the game is about will love the North American one.
Re: Review: Bluey: The Videogame (Switch) - Captures The Look, But Not The Family Magic
My nephews (3 and 6) love the show, but they're too busy with Pikmin and Zelda to waste their time with "kids games".
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Drops Out Of US "Top 20" Games Chart For First Time
@Serpenterror Would it really be Mario Kart "9"? It would be "10" if you count Home Circuit. And "11" if we also count Tour. But they didn't count Arcade GP when thet named "7", so what do I know?
Re: Talking Point: So, Who Could Play Link, Zelda, Ganondorf In The Upcoming Zelda Movie?
This article (and some comments) confirm my belief that many people around here have very little respect for the Zelda franchise.
Re: Wario's New Voice Actor Confirms Role On Social Media
My name is also Kevin and I can do a better Wario.
Re: Sonic's New 3D Action-Platformer Is Exclusive To Apple Arcade
Not a great first step on their journey to be better than Mario.
Re: Sega's Executive Director Wants Sonic Games And Movies To "Surpass Mario"
It's a good mentality to have. It reminds me of that time Noel Gallagher said "If you don't want to be bigger than The Beatles, then it's just a hobby". You've got to shoot for the stars.