Picked up the Castlevania and Contra Anniversary Collections this week since they are each on sale for $5US. Both are really great, especially if you have nostalgia for these series.
The only thing I was bummed about was that we didn't see more info on Advance Wars.
Really looking forward to Triangle Strategy, Castlevania Collection, and maybe I will finally play KOTOR!
I mainly want to see more footage of Advance Wars, along with info on how online matches will work. Xenoblade and Fire Emblem reveals would each be nice as well.
Looking forward to playing this. I wasn't excited enough for it to be a day 1 purchase, but I picked it up the other day when it was on sale for $30US on Amazon.
@somebread Do you mean how Chucklefish never supported pocket rumble? I am bummed they never updated the game and added another character, but I still think it is a solid and fun fighting game to play with friends.
Yeeees! My fellow Advance Wars fanatic friend and I still play this every time we get together, and now we can play it online! While this is certainly not perfect, I will take what I can get. $60 is steep, and the visuals are eh, but I will support this and hope for a new sequel someday!
I used to really enjoy fighting game manuals. I liked to look over each character's move list and in some games it was the pretty much the only story content you would get.
@NintendoBMA Unfortunately Arika released a statement saying they are pushing the release of Fighting EX Layer back to May 27 for Switch. Just found out myself. I was looking forward to this one! Oh well.
Legend of Zelda is action/adventure game to me. My introduction to the RPG genre was Dragon Warrior on NES, so that has molding my idea of what an RPG is. LoZ was never an RPG to me.
I'm actually happy to not connect this with my xbox live account. My son is way better than me at shooters and has gotten our level so high in the game I can't compete. Happy to start at level 1.
I picked this one up in the fall when it dropped to $20US. Haven't gotten around to playing it yet, but I'm really looking forward to it. I wouldn't mind seeing a 3D remake of Final Fantasy Legend. I know it's not the best RPG, but it was a fun part of my childhood.
Also, a full remake of Chrono Trigger could be incredible.
I'm a middle-aged family man, and I still love me some Street Fighter. Still remember picking up SF II Turbo for my SNES and how hyped I was. Having the 30th Anniversary Collection made me realize how awesome Alpha 2 is. It has quickly become a favorite, right alongside 3rd Strike.
Been having a lot of fun with this game. Online is great, and the price is already down to $30US on Amazon. As someone who didn't play the first game, this was well worth it.
As much as I would love to see more great 1st party Switch games on the way, I have more games in my backlog than I will probably play in the next 5 years, so...🤷
As convenient as digital games are, and as much as I like the frequent and cheap sales, I still prefer physical games, especially cartridges. Knowing that I truly own a game and that it will last a very long time is very valuable to me. This is especially true for big, single-player games like RPGs.
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Re: Best Nintendo Switch Collections And Compilation Games
Picked up the Castlevania and Contra Anniversary Collections this week since they are each on sale for $5US. Both are really great, especially if you have nostalgia for these series.
Re: Splatoon 2 Is Getting Another Game Update Next Week
I got back into Splatoon 2 recently and it is just so much fun. I definitely wouldn't mind another Splatfest.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 25th)
Still plugging away at Octopath Traveler. I'm 40 hours in and finding that 9999 damage is where the real fun begins!
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of Yesterday's Nintendo Direct?
The only thing I was bummed about was that we didn't see more info on Advance Wars.
Really looking forward to Triangle Strategy, Castlevania Collection, and maybe I will finally play KOTOR!
Re: Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, 23rd September
I mainly want to see more footage of Advance Wars, along with info on how online matches will work. Xenoblade and Fire Emblem reveals would each be nice as well.
Re: Bravely Default II Has Almost Reached One Million Sales On Nintendo Switch
Looking forward to playing this. I wasn't excited enough for it to be a day 1 purchase, but I picked it up the other day when it was on sale for $30US on Amazon.
Re: Soapbox: Chiptune Is Great, But The Impact Of A Full Orchestra Is Unbeatable
Dragon Quest XI is a great example. Many people hated the midi soundtrack, but I personally loved the orchestral version.
Re: Aksys Games Shares First Look At "Capcom And SNK" Inspired Arcade Fighter Blazing Strike
@somebread Do you mean how Chucklefish never supported pocket rumble? I am bummed they never updated the game and added another character, but I still think it is a solid and fun fighting game to play with friends.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 31st)
Ys VIII and maybe some Paladins.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Hardware Refreshes Through The Ages
DS Lite was such an amazing leap from the original DS. I still enjoy playing mine to this day. I love my regular size New 3DS as well.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Reports Huge Profits, Up By 138.2%
@Bobobiwan same here! I got a brand new copy of XCX last year and downloaded the data packs. Now I just have to start it!
Re: This Guide To Japanese RPGs Is Amazing, And Also Out Of Stock
Will this release in North America? I would buy in a heartbeat.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 3rd)
Mario Golf and hopefully getting to continue Bloodstained.
Re: Talking Point: Our Favourites From E3 2021
Advance Wars all the way! I really hope this leads to more for the series.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Metroidvania Games
Playing through Bloodstained: RotN for the first time now. So far it definitely seems like it belongs on this list.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Will Include Online Support
The eShop page for this says 1-2 players online. I really hope this has asynchronous matches, ala Wargroove, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
Re: Shantae Developer WayForward Is Making Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
My only concern with development is will the online multiplayer work well? I really hope it will have asynchronous matches, like Wargroove.
Re: Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Reimagines The Classics On Switch
@Patendo the eShop page says 1-2 players online.
Re: Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Reimagines The Classics On Switch
Yeeees! My fellow Advance Wars fanatic friend and I still play this every time we get together, and now we can play it online! While this is certainly not perfect, I will take what I can get. $60 is steep, and the visuals are eh, but I will support this and hope for a new sequel someday!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 12th)
Picked up Bloodstained on sale for $20US at Best Buy so I'm finally going to give it a shot!
Re: Square Enix Is Releasing A Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake For Home Consoles
Ha I just bought the DQ 3 remake on the eshop yesterday. Oh well I'm glad to support these games.
Re: Dragon Quest Treasures Is A New RPG Spin-Off Starring Erik And Mia From DQXI
I will have to see more about this one, but I am a fan of Erik so that's a start.
Re: Talking Point: When Was The Last Time A Game Cracked Your Top Five?
The last game to enter my top 5 was Dragon Quest XI S: DE.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Miss Instruction Manuals?
I used to really enjoy fighting game manuals. I liked to look over each character's move list and in some games it was the pretty much the only story content you would get.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Worth Buying A Nintendo Wii U In 2021?
I'm planning to finally play my copy of Xenoblade Chronicles X this summer. Can't wait!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 24th)
Hoping to beat Trials of Mana and start a 2nd play through.
Re: Square Enix Confirms Plans For E3 2021
DQ XII and Project Triangle please!
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th April (North America)
@NintendoBMA Unfortunately Arika released a statement saying they are pushing the release of Fighting EX Layer back to May 27 for Switch. Just found out myself. I was looking forward to this one! Oh well.
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th April (North America)
No love for Fighting EX Layer? That came out today.
Edit: Release pushed back to May 27.
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase To Air Tomorrow, 14th April
An announcement that Chucklefish is working on a sequel to Wargroove would be amazing. Better yet, Nintendo is handing them the Advance Wars license.
Re: Talking Point: Which Indie Game Should Be "99"ed Next?
Street Fighter 99. One round matches with a short time limit.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 3rd)
Hoping to finally beat Final Fantasy 7 for the first time this weekend!
Re: Arika Announces Fighting EX Layer: Another Dash For Nintendo Switch
@Bass_X0 How does it play? Are the graphics as rough as they look in the trailer?
Re: Mistwalker Boss Not Interested In Reviving Studio's Older Games
For anyone who owns an Xbox 360 or One, Lost Oddysey is a great JRPG, often goes on sale for $5US, and is backwards compatible.
Re: Konami's Beat 'Em Up Crime Fighters Joins The Arcade Archives This Week
Bring back Violent Storm, Konami!
Re: Talking Point: Is Zelda An RPG, Or Not?
Legend of Zelda is action/adventure game to me. My introduction to the RPG genre was Dragon Warrior on NES, so that has molding my idea of what an RPG is. LoZ was never an RPG to me.
Re: Apex Legends On Switch Will Offer Cross-Play But Not Cross-Progression - For Now, At Least
I'm actually happy to not connect this with my xbox live account. My son is way better than me at shooters and has gotten our level so high in the game I can't compete. Happy to start at level 1.
Re: Japan's 35 Best-Selling Switch Games In The First Four Years, According To Famitsu
I'm surprised Dragon Quest XI S was so low. I guess everyone already bought it on PS4?
Re: Overwatch 2 Team Needs More Development Time To Ensure It's A "Worthy Successor"
Considering I have enough games in my backlog to last 10 years, take your time and make the best game you can.
Re: New Nintendo Infographic Shows Off The 30+ Games Announced During This Week's Direct
The 3 I want are in a triangle: Project Triangle Strategy, Mario Golf, and Splatoon 3. Saga Frontier and Legend of Mana are maybes.
Re: Trials Of Mana Has Surpassed One Million Sales Worldwide
I picked this one up in the fall when it dropped to $20US. Haven't gotten around to playing it yet, but I'm really looking forward to it. I wouldn't mind seeing a 3D remake of Final Fantasy Legend. I know it's not the best RPG, but it was a fun part of my childhood.
Also, a full remake of Chrono Trigger could be incredible.
Re: Street Fighter II Turned 30 At The Weekend
I'm a middle-aged family man, and I still love me some Street Fighter. Still remember picking up SF II Turbo for my SNES and how hyped I was. Having the 30th Anniversary Collection made me realize how awesome Alpha 2 is. It has quickly become a favorite, right alongside 3rd Strike.
Re: Will You Be Clearing Up Some Space For The Switch Version Of Apex Legends?
Thankfully got the 512gb SD card recently so I'm good to go, plus I buy as many physical games as possible.
Re: Puyo Puyo Tetris 2's Second Post-Launch Update Adds Colourblind Support And More
Been having a lot of fun with this game. Online is great, and the price is already down to $30US on Amazon. As someone who didn't play the first game, this was well worth it.
Re: Nintendo Shares Release Schedule For 2021 And Beyond, And It's Looking Pretty Bare
As much as I would love to see more great 1st party Switch games on the way, I have more games in my backlog than I will probably play in the next 5 years, so...🤷
Re: Feature: 6 Huge Video Game Franchises Missing From Nintendo Switch
Lots of fighting game franchises are missing from Switch.
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch Stealth Games
@Dpishere A port of the Spinter Cell games with the Spies vs. Mercs multiplayer would be an instant buy for me.
Re: Feature: What’s The Sexiest Nintendo Console Ever?
Game Boy Advance SP or DS lite for me
Re: Feature: Ten Arcade Games We'd Love To See On Switch
Violent Storm would be amazing. Great 90s beat 'em up and as far as I know was never published on another platform.
Re: Soapbox: Since When Did Physical Releases Stop Being About Physical Games?
As convenient as digital games are, and as much as I like the frequent and cheap sales, I still prefer physical games, especially cartridges. Knowing that I truly own a game and that it will last a very long time is very valuable to me. This is especially true for big, single-player games like RPGs.