I've seen the other two games in the eshop, and always been intrigued by them. Now that I know there's a third game with better mechanics, I just might finally buy one!
@Ulysses That's very interesting, and a very Nintendo thing to do. Considering they always like some kind of innovation in their consoles, but rumors suggest Switch 2 is literally a better version of Switch, this could be that innovative thing they emphasize.
@Bunkerneath Now, I haven't got to crafting yet, but just got through the game's battle tutorial. Once you see it explained in-game, all those capture and other mechanics really aren't that complicated. To me, it's kinda like Super Mario RPG timed hit/block mechanics, then just add in some OG Pokémon stuff.
It certainly doesn't bother me, and I'm old and don't like overcomplicated. 😆
This was probably my most anticipated game for September. I've seen the developer making information posts and comments on Reddit, and it's very apparent this game was made with passion. Very excited to play tonight!
I typically don't like speed (or timing) based games, but this has become one of those great exceptions. I was honestly shocked by how much I enjoyed Pizza Tower.
Almost bought this alongside Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, but then something told me to wait for the NL review. Thanks Mitch! Looks like I'll wait for a bigger sale than the current 10%.
Loved the game, will definitely get the dlc. Though, as someone who's never bought dlc for an RPG before, how does it work? Will it be some post-game addition you play after you beat the game (which I have)? Is it part of some point in the main game? Is it a separate mini-game without connection to your main game save file?
I have a suspicion that the opening of the game is going to appear like standard faire, but once you get through it, and Samus loses her abilities, the game is gonna be a lot more unique than the other MPs. There's some intentional deceiving going on to hide some cool new concepts I think.
@LikelySatan I've been so on the fence about buying Vernal Edge. You're probably the first person I've seen actually recommend it. I might just get it now!
I am so excited to play this again after what, twenty years?! Such a wonderful game! Such great memories! This (and the last two Zelda's) has gotten me so giddy to play! I feel like a teenager again!
Wow. I did not expect that score. Can honestly say I went from being merely intrigued by the visuals (as shown in that Indie Direct), to utterly excited to play the game!
MyNintendo had some sweepstake featuring BlackMilk prizes. All the pictures were this girl in a pink outfit. I thought she was some pop artist I'm too old to know.
I loved Hollow Knight way more than I expected. I figured it was gonna be a solid Metroidvania, but it ended up being in my top 5 favorite indie games ever. I can't wait (well, I have so far) for this sequel to come out.
Can we maybe have some difficulty options though? Pretty please with a Team Cherry on top?
I love them both, so I can't really say for sure which one was better. Breath of the Wild became my favorite game ever, which is shocking to say, since I'm old and every other favorite game is pretty much just SNES era. Then TotK came out, and became my favorite game ever. That's two games in a row that shattered my nostalgia glasses and helped me love something outside my box.
I guess all I can say is that I'm very excited for the next Zelda!
I first played the "original" when it was released on the Wii U virtual console. I liked it way more than expected. Very much looking forward to playing this version.
Mega Man 4 was the first game I ever owned myself that wasn't a shared thing. Got it in like 1993 when I was 5. So, I'll always have a soft spot for it.
That being said, Mega Man X is 💯 the best Mega Man game ever.
Thanks for the review! I already bought the game, but was curious what you guys thought about it. 7 seems to be a general consensus around the internet.
I played BotW to death, and yet, I too got such a sense of wonder playing TotK. I remember finding new and surprising stuff even after I'd sunk 80 hours into it! Love the game!
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Re: Sea Of Stars 'Dawn Of Equinox' Free Update Arrives Today, With Co-Op, New Combat & More
Very cool of these guys to do this. I'm happy to start a new game soon and try out the updated battle system!
Re: Mini Review: STALKER: Call Of Prypiat (Switch) - The Trilogy's Best Offers More Horror & Better Exploration
I've seen the other two games in the eshop, and always been intrigued by them. Now that I know there's a third game with better mechanics, I just might finally buy one!
Re: Random: GameChops' New 'Zelda & Jazz II' Album Is More Chilled Than The Hebra Mountains
Very cool! I can dig this!
Re: Kojima Productions Reportedly Gains Full Control Of Death Stranding IP
Welllllll, I held off playing on Steam, just in case it got a Nintendo release. It's a strategy that has worked 💯 in the past.
Just sayin'.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Schedule For Its Upcoming Movies
@N00BiSH 👏Bravo👏 You win the internet with that one.
Re: Nintendo Music's Next Batch Of Tracks Will Arrive Next Week
With Mario Wonder added yesterday, it made me think there'd be a daily release.
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Is A New Mobile App Exclusive To Switch Online Members
I wonder if Gerudo Vally is the most listened to track yet.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo To Lean On Third-Parties For Switch Support In 2025
What can I say, this excites me! If true, this is more confirmation Switch 2 is out next year!
Re: Nintendo's Mysterious Switch Online Playtest Program Is Now Accessible
@Ulysses That's very interesting, and a very Nintendo thing to do. Considering they always like some kind of innovation in their consoles, but rumors suggest Switch 2 is literally a better version of Switch, this could be that innovative thing they emphasize.
Re: Dragon Quest HD-2D Remakes Include A "Surprise" If You Play In Chronological Order
@JohnnyMind Dude, you are the most sensible and optimistic person I've ever seen on comment sections. Please stick around!
Re: The Eternal Life Of Goldman's Stunning Hand-Drawn Visuals Have Blown Our Socks Off
Wow, yeah, that looks pretty amazing.
Re: Nintendo's Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Monolith Soft Is Now 25 Years Old
Thank you Monolith Soft for all you've done for the gaming industry! Keep that amazing quality coming for years to come!
Re: Review: Beyond Galaxyland (Switch) - A Lovingly Crafted, Nostalgia-Fuelled Space Adventure
@Bunkerneath Now, I haven't got to crafting yet, but just got through the game's battle tutorial. Once you see it explained in-game, all those capture and other mechanics really aren't that complicated. To me, it's kinda like Super Mario RPG timed hit/block mechanics, then just add in some OG Pokémon stuff.
It certainly doesn't bother me, and I'm old and don't like overcomplicated. 😆
Re: Lunar Remastered Collection Revives Beloved '90s JRPG Series On Switch In Spring 2025
Nice! I never played these, but watched my brother play on PlayStation way back in the day. Definitely ready to play Lunar for the first time!
Re: Review: Beyond Galaxyland (Switch) - A Lovingly Crafted, Nostalgia-Fuelled Space Adventure
This was probably my most anticipated game for September. I've seen the developer making information posts and comments on Reddit, and it's very apparent this game was made with passion. Very excited to play tonight!
Re: Konami Doesn't Want To Rush Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
Even though Phantom Pain seemed unfinished, I really really enjoyed that game on PC when it came out. Would love to play it on a Nintendo console!
If they add PP, I hope they add Ground Zeroes too, I mean they go together!
Re: Review: Yars Rising (Switch) - A Stylish, Ambitious Revival Of An Atari Classic In Metroidvania Form
I was waiting on you guy's review before I bought this game. Glad it it turned out good! I will definitely be buying soon!
Re: Review: Pizza Tower (Switch) - An Ingenious Platformer That Beats Wario At His Own Game
I typically don't like speed (or timing) based games, but this has become one of those great exceptions. I was honestly shocked by how much I enjoyed Pizza Tower.
Re: Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Zelda: Link's Awakening DX Icons
As you can see from my profile pic, I love old school Zelda promo art, so I love these!
Re: Here's Your First Look At Sea Of Stars' Upcoming Free DLC 'Throes Of The Watchmaker'
Keep the content coming boys!
Re: Pizza Tower Finally Dashes Onto Switch Today
@yohn777 The situation is the same. I didn't buy any of those three games on Steam because I knew they'd eventually be on Switch.
Re: Pizza Tower Finally Dashes Onto Switch Today
This is like Death's Door and Tunic, I just knew it'd come out on Switch! Excited to play!
Re: Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown DLC Is Unmasked Next Month
Cool! I literally just started playing Lost Crown last week, and welcome more content!
Re: CrossCode Devs Announce A Brand New Action RPG, And It Looks Stunning
@somnambulance 100٪ agree. I had so much fun playing about to the point those reflex-type puzzles started getting more and more frequent/complicated.
Re: Poll: Are You Ready To Move On From The Switch?
Seems like the new console will be backwards compatible. Folks probably won't have to worry about that backlog!
Re: Review: SCHiM (Switch) - A Chill, Shadow-Hopping Platformer That Prioritises Aesthetics
Almost bought this alongside Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, but then something told me to wait for the NL review. Thanks Mitch! Looks like I'll wait for a bigger sale than the current 10%.
Re: Production On Sea Of Stars DLC Is "Going Well", Says Sabotage Studio
@DemonKow Interesting. Thanks for responding!
Re: Production On Sea Of Stars DLC Is "Going Well", Says Sabotage Studio
Loved the game, will definitely get the dlc. Though, as someone who's never bought dlc for an RPG before, how does it work? Will it be some post-game addition you play after you beat the game (which I have)? Is it part of some point in the main game? Is it a separate mini-game without connection to your main game save file?
Re: Random: Zelda Modder Brings TOTK's Fuse Ability To Ocarina Of Time
That was way cooler than I was expecting! Dude did an awesome job.
Re: Lunark Developer's Next Game Is A Bite-Sized Take On Link's Awakening
@PikaPhantom Oh wow, I've not heard of that one, but it looks great!
Re: Video: New Metroid Prime 4 Footage Spotted On Nintendo's Teaser Website
I have a suspicion that the opening of the game is going to appear like standard faire, but once you get through it, and Samus loses her abilities, the game is gonna be a lot more unique than the other MPs. There's some intentional deceiving going on to hide some cool new concepts I think.
Re: Talking Point: HD-2D Or 3D - How Should Square Enix Remake Chrono Trigger?
Chrono Trigger is such a great example of excellence in sprite-work, I think definitely needs to be HD-2D.
Although I'm open to 3D if they did it like it's sequel, and not some typical chibi thing.
Re: Skies Of Arcadia-Inspired JRPG 'Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire' Lands New Gameplay Trailer
@LikelySatan I've been so on the fence about buying Vernal Edge. You're probably the first person I've seen actually recommend it. I might just get it now!
Re: Tomba! Special Edition Is An Enhanced Release Of A Beloved PS1 Platformer, Out August
I was literally just wondering about this a few days ago. Glad it's got a release date. I never really played it, so happy to finally have the chance.
Re: Review: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch) - Still The King Of Mario RPGs
I am so excited to play this again after what, twenty years?! Such a wonderful game! Such great memories! This (and the last two Zelda's) has gotten me so giddy to play! I feel like a teenager again!
Re: Review: Animal Well (Switch) - An Exceptional Metroidvania That Stands Out From The Pack
Wow. I did not expect that score. Can honestly say I went from being merely intrigued by the visuals (as shown in that Indie Direct), to utterly excited to play the game!
Re: BlackMilk's New Range Of Zelda Clothing Drops Next Week
Wait, BlackMilk is a clothing brand?
MyNintendo had some sweepstake featuring BlackMilk prizes. All the pictures were this girl in a pink outfit. I thought she was some pop artist I'm too old to know.
And now I feel stupid, and now it's public.😅
Re: Feature: "It's Fun, So It's Okay!" - Celebrating Takashi Tezuka's Astonishing 40-Year Nintendo Career
Great article, thanks for posting! So much of that is news to me! I love Tezuka's heart for his work. Very inspirational!
Re: Atlus Game Snowboard Kids Scores A New Vinyl Soundtrack
This is the last headline I expected to read today.
Also, I wanted to be called Slash as a kid because of this game. (And Guns N Roses).
Re: Surprise! A New Listing For Hollow Knight: Silksong Has Appeared Online
I loved Hollow Knight way more than I expected. I figured it was gonna be a solid Metroidvania, but it ended up being in my top 5 favorite indie games ever. I can't wait (well, I have so far) for this sequel to come out.
Can we maybe have some difficulty options though? Pretty please with a Team Cherry on top?
Re: Poll: So, Do You Prefer Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Or Tears Of The Kingdom?
I love them both, so I can't really say for sure which one was better. Breath of the Wild became my favorite game ever, which is shocking to say, since I'm old and every other favorite game is pretty much just SNES era. Then TotK came out, and became my favorite game ever. That's two games in a row that shattered my nostalgia glasses and helped me love something outside my box.
I guess all I can say is that I'm very excited for the next Zelda!
Re: Poll: What's The Best Final Fantasy Game? Rate Your Favourite Mainline & Spin-Offs
Final Fantasy VI will always be the best in my opinion.
IV, VII and IX are pretty phenomenal too.
Re: Review: Ufouria: The Saga 2 (Switch) - A Cheerful Throwback To Sunsoft's '90s Platformers
I first played the "original" when it was released on the Wii U virtual console. I liked it way more than expected. Very much looking forward to playing this version.
Re: Review: Eastward: Octopia (Switch) - A Great Farm Sim Expansion That Edges Out The Base Game
Man, I'm not a farm sim fan, but I love Eastward, and would like to support the devs. Plus, this is only 5 bucks right now! How can I say no?
Re: Nintendo's Switch Online Service Spotlights Donkey Kong With New Hub
@PineappleLake Even as an old school gamer, I never played that one, so I'd be very happy to get the chance!
Re: Best Mega Man Games Of All Time
Mega Man 4 was the first game I ever owned myself that wasn't a shared thing. Got it in like 1993 when I was 5. So, I'll always have a soft spot for it.
That being said, Mega Man X is 💯 the best Mega Man game ever.
Re: Review: Born Of Bread (Switch) - An Enjoyable, If Underbaked, Paper Mario Homage
Thanks for the review! I already bought the game, but was curious what you guys thought about it. 7 seems to be a general consensus around the internet.
Re: Soapbox: Six Months Later, Tears Of The Kingdom's Sense Of Wonder Is Still Unmatched
I played BotW to death, and yet, I too got such a sense of wonder playing TotK. I remember finding new and surprising stuff even after I'd sunk 80 hours into it! Love the game!
Re: Retro-Inspired Indie Sea Of Stars Receives A New Switch Update
I absolutely loved Sea of Stars, and really hope we get some kind of sequel!
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder - The Best 2D Mario Since The Super NES
This is the most excited I've been for a 2D Mario since, well, 1991!