I'm not a huge fan of either racing games or battle royales, but I enjoy this game very much! "I'll just do one more race." I've told myself 1000 times.
I am super pumped for this! I remember getting the original on my 14th birthday. One of the most fun and creative RPG's ever. Day one purchase for sure!
Yep, Secret of Mana has always been one of those classic games I can play over and over again. Graphics (and color) and music are top notch. And I gotta say, the music in the snow area is one of the most beautifully haunting pieces of music I've ever heard. Stirs my heart every time I hear it.
@ChromaticDracula Same here! Well, not the patio part. I'm old and hate being rushed through games that I pay hard earned money for (especially when I had to walk 5 miles in the snow, uphill, to get to work lol).
I loved Pikmin 2, so it looks like 4 is in a similar vein. Gonna go preorder now!
They should make some kind of hybrid that bridges the Mega Man series into the Mega Man X series. It could be cool from a story and game play perspective.
I took off work when Breath of the Wild came out because of excitement.
I'm arguably more excited for Tears of the Kingdom, yet this weekend is one of the busiest for me, so I probably won't really be able to play until next week. The irony is hilarious!
Now, Smelter got a little too difficult and irritating for me by the end (and I never finished it), but I still really liked the game, and look very forward to this one.
Hopefully there will be an easy mode for us old fogey's who've lost their skills!
Dondozo is my favorite new monster in the game, so yes, I like the design. Outside of glitches, watching him do bodyslam is the funniest moment in the game for me.
I really really liked the original. I also remember it being terribly difficult. I wonder if that was just me being an inexperienced 12-year-old gamer or if it was actually hard. Are there difficulty options lol?
Just talking the game itself, how good is it? Even as an old school RPG guy, I've never played any of the Tales series. For me, there's not much I'm interested in on the Switch the next few months other than the new Zelda, so I'd like a good game to hold me over til May.
@gaga64 I would definitely recommend these pixel remasters even if you already own them in various ways. All the music has been orchestrated, which even as a chip tune purist myself, it really really sounds good and fits. QOL stuff has been added like minimaps, diagonal movement, better battle menus, etc. The graphics are true to the originals, and yet they've really jazzed them up with better animations and particle effects. Plus, they've really stepped it up with certain "cinema scenes." Like the Leviathan attacking the ship part in IV has so much more epicness to it, and they legit added actual singing to the opera scene in VI.
Not to mention you can now get all six in one collection (if ever available), instead of buying them separately.
@BongoBongo123 I'd love that too (it was the last thing I ever backed btw), but I recently checked up on the dev's Kickstarter page and there isn't much to indicate the game is close to finally being done.
I'm genuinely excited for this. Haven't played Pokémon in years, but this kind of stuff makes me want to so much! Plus, I got a staff appreciation bonus from work, so I can get the game for free, so why not buy?!
I randomly had the Pokémon itch last week (not played any of the games in 10 years), and bought Coromon while it was on sale. Didn't love it, but this update is a reason to give it a second chance!
Seriously though, I love the concept and am very eager to watch more! His first dev video on stopping was one of those slap to the forehead kinda things. "I never thought of that, but it makes perfect sense!"
@Yosher I'd say they're much better in every regard. Improved visuals that add so much without detracting from game's original style, overworld maps, beastiarys and diagonal movement!!!!!!
Plus, many of the "cinema" scenes are greatly improved and given a much more epic approach. For example, the leviathan attack on FFIV is way more intense and menacing. The size of leviathan, the whirlpool and storm effects are big and bad compared to the original. But it doesn't look out of place for the game's style though.
Oh, and all the music is orchestrated. Purists might prefer the original midis, but the orchestra music is top notch.
F-Zero GX is my favorite racing game, and I've never played this, and frankly never really heard anything about it, so I'm legit tempted to finally get the NSO Expansion Pak for this alone.
Never thought a racing game could tempt me like that lol.
Metroid Dread was my definite favorite game of the year. I haven't played Eastward or Death's Door though, but I'm really pumped to finally get into them soon.
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Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans Spot New Behind-The-Scenes Updates
@Freek Thank you!
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans Spot New Behind-The-Scenes Updates
@Freek Of those metroidvanias you mentioned, which would you recommend most? I've never played any of them.
Re: Review: F-Zero 99 - A Brilliant Battle-Royale Revival That Plays To The Series' Strengths
I'm not a huge fan of either racing games or battle royales, but I enjoy this game very much! "I'll just do one more race." I've told myself 1000 times.
Re: GameCube Classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Is Heading To Switch
I am super pumped for this! I remember getting the original on my 14th birthday. One of the most fun and creative RPG's ever. Day one purchase for sure!
Re: Memory Pak: Secret Of Mana's Dazzling World Of Colour Opened My Eyes
Yep, Secret of Mana has always been one of those classic games I can play over and over again. Graphics (and color) and music are top notch. And I gotta say, the music in the snow area is one of the most beautifully haunting pieces of music I've ever heard. Stirs my heart every time I hear it.
Re: Hugely Anticipated Turn-Based RPG 'Sea Of Stars' Has Gone Gold
Now that TotK is out, Sea of Stars is my most anticipated game! Love throwback games that have modern features and such! The best of both!
Re: Review: Pikmin 4 - Relaxed, Refined Real-Time Strategy, Ready To Crack The Mainstream
@ChromaticDracula Same here! Well, not the patio part. I'm old and hate being rushed through games that I pay hard earned money for (especially when I had to walk 5 miles in the snow, uphill, to get to work lol).
I loved Pikmin 2, so it looks like 4 is in a similar vein. Gonna go preorder now!
Re: Capcom Provides A Vague But Mildly Promising Update On Mega Man's Future
They should make some kind of hybrid that bridges the Mega Man series into the Mega Man X series. It could be cool from a story and game play perspective.
Re: Random: Some Square Enix Staff Really Want A Final Fantasy VI Remake
Make it happen guys! DO IT!
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Wish You Knew Sooner In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Bodies of water on the surface are walls underground!
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - An Absolute Marvel, But Is It Better Than BOTW?
I took off work when Breath of the Wild came out because of excitement.
I'm arguably more excited for Tears of the Kingdom, yet this weekend is one of the busiest for me, so I probably won't really be able to play until next week. The irony is hilarious!
Have fun before I can NL fam!
Re: 8-Bit NES-Inspired Platformer 'Bat Boy' Is Part Shovel Knight, Part Mega Man
Now, Smelter got a little too difficult and irritating for me by the end (and I never finished it), but I still really liked the game, and look very forward to this one.
Hopefully there will be an easy mode for us old fogey's who've lost their skills!
Re: Mario Movie Used Unreleased Nintendo Designs To Create Certain Characters
I liked the dinner scene a lot. I've always been a sucker for those kinds of movie family moments. Adds just a nice little bit of real life.
Re: Feature: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gameplay Trailer - Every New Detail Revealed
I very much look forward to the shenanigans I'll be getting into in TotK.
Re: James Turner Reveals Two Of His Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Designs
Dondozo is my favorite new monster in the game, so yes, I like the design. Outside of glitches, watching him do bodyslam is the funniest moment in the game for me.
Re: Review: Metroid Prime Remastered - A Long-Awaited And Stunning Return Of A Legend
I really really liked the original. I also remember it being terribly difficult. I wonder if that was just me being an inexperienced 12-year-old gamer or if it was actually hard. Are there difficulty options lol?
Re: It's Official, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers Are Back (North America)
What's weird to me is that I can find a lot of the older games in physical form on Amazon...cheaper than the voucher. CRAZAY.
Re: Poll: Do You Want Weapon Degradation To Return In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
I loved the breaking weapons mechanic, and definitely want it to return.
Re: Random: The Original NES Zelda Has Been Recreated In VR, And It's Glorious
For whatever reason, what struck me the most was being able to see through the doorways into the next room. I like that.
Re: Tales Of Symphonia Remastered Trailer Showcases Signature Action Combat
Just talking the game itself, how good is it? Even as an old school RPG guy, I've never played any of the Tales series. For me, there's not much I'm interested in on the Switch the next few months other than the new Zelda, so I'd like a good game to hold me over til May.
Re: Feature: The 15 Best Zelda Bosses, Ranked
I was always had a blast against the Helmaroc King in WW. Loved using the hammer on him!
Re: Review: Figment (Switch eShop)
@WrongChops and again!
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection Launches On Switch Spring 2023
@gaga64 I would definitely recommend these pixel remasters even if you already own them in various ways. All the music has been orchestrated, which even as a chip tune purist myself, it really really sounds good and fits. QOL stuff has been added like minimaps, diagonal movement, better battle menus, etc. The graphics are true to the originals, and yet they've really jazzed them up with better animations and particle effects. Plus, they've really stepped it up with certain "cinema scenes." Like the Leviathan attacking the ship part in IV has so much more epicness to it, and they legit added actual singing to the opera scene in VI.
Not to mention you can now get all six in one collection (if ever available), instead of buying them separately.
Re: Final Fantasy 1 To 6 Have Been Rated For Nintendo Switch By The ESRB
@chefgon Yes! This!
Re: Nintendo To Broadcast Indie World Showcase Later This Week
@BongoBongo123 I'd love that too (it was the last thing I ever backed btw), but I recently checked up on the dev's Kickstarter page and there isn't much to indicate the game is close to finally being done.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Get A Five-Minute Overview Trailer
I'm genuinely excited for this. Haven't played Pokémon in years, but this kind of stuff makes me want to so much! Plus, I got a staff appreciation bonus from work, so I can get the game for free, so why not buy?!
Re: Pokémon-Like 'Coromon' Gets First Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I randomly had the Pokémon itch last week (not played any of the games in 10 years), and bought Coromon while it was on sale. Didn't love it, but this update is a reason to give it a second chance!
Re: Games Like Zelda - What To Play After You've Finished Breath Of The Wild
@Purgatorium I agree 100%. I absolutely love Phoenotopia: Awakening, but boy is it difficult at times, even with accessibility options.
Re: Rumour: New Metal Gear Solid Remasters Reportedly Incoming
I'd love the chance to fission mail again.
Re: Sakurai's YouTube Channel Surpasses 200k Subscribers In Under 24 Hours
Hey hey, I'm one of those 200k!
Seriously though, I love the concept and am very eager to watch more! His first dev video on stopping was one of those slap to the forehead kinda things. "I never thought of that, but it makes perfect sense!"
Re: Sunsoft To Bring Back Ufouria: The Saga On Switch Next Year
Very cool! I got this on the Wii U and was really impressed by the quality and general fun and weirdness of it! Happy to play it again!
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th August (North America)
Welp,I had no idea when Blossom Tales II was coming out. Great surprise! I'll get that!
Re: Video: 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In July 2022
I'm very interested in Live A Live, having played (and really enjoyed!) a rom of it like 20 years ago.
Re: Video: We Make Some Wild Not-E3 Nintendo Direct Predictions
Maybe time for the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters on Switch?
Re: Review: Lost Ruins - A Survival-Focused Metroidvania With Fantastic Pixel Art
I read about this last year, and was hoping it'd come to Switch. Will pick it up soon!
Re: Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Shares Brief Update On Next Mainline Entry
I'd never played a single DQ game until I bought XI on a whim. It ended up being my favorite RPG of the last 20 years.
So yeah, I'm excited for XII.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aimé Had "A Serious Conversation" About Bringing Mother 3 West With Iwata
What would be the official English name if it ever got localized? Earthbound Endings? Earthbound 2? Earthbound Jim?
Re: Feature: The Story Of Affordable Space Adventures, The Wii U eShop's Best Exclusive
Definitely was on of the best games on the console. I had a lot of fun with it.
And I remember those Miiverse posts specifically! Hilarious!
Re: Gallery: Sakurai's Best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Screenshots
Makes me realize my real favorite aspect of the game is making ridiculous screenshots.
Re: Nintendo Wants To Know What Switch "Groups" You've Created Since The Latest Firmware Update
I created just one group: bomb-diggity. It's reserved for my top radical toobular games.
Re: Chrono Trigger Gets Ultrawide 21:9 PC Update (But Still No Nintendo Switch Release)
Man, I literally JUST played through this on Steam and got every ending! Now they add this cool update?! 🤣🤣🤣
Re: Final Fantasy's 35th Anniversary Website Hints At New Projects
@Yosher I'd say they're much better in every regard. Improved visuals that add so much without detracting from game's original style, overworld maps, beastiarys and diagonal movement!!!!!!
Plus, many of the "cinema" scenes are greatly improved and given a much more epic approach. For example, the leviathan attack on FFIV is way more intense and menacing. The size of leviathan, the whirlpool and storm effects are big and bad compared to the original. But it doesn't look out of place for the game's style though.
Oh, and all the music is orchestrated. Purists might prefer the original midis, but the orchestra music is top notch.
Re: F-Zero X Joins Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack Later This Week
F-Zero GX is my favorite racing game, and I've never played this, and frankly never really heard anything about it, so I'm legit tempted to finally get the NSO Expansion Pak for this alone.
Never thought a racing game could tempt me like that lol.
Re: Talking Point: How's Your Switch Holding Up After 5 Years?
I got the OG Switch on day 1. Had to replace the fan, but other than that, it's in great condition!
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Is Being Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack In February
@Indielink Thanks for the clarification!
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Is Being Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack In February
@Bizzyb Bro, same here!
@Mikmoomamimocki What specifically is worse? It's been a long while since I've played either, so I'm unaware and curious.
Re: Best Of 2021: 10 Overlooked GameCube Gems You Must Play
I remember not being able to find a copy of Cubivore even at the time of its release. I've always wanted to play that one.
Re: Video: We Have An EarthBound Conspiracy Theory
Very great video! Interesting points in there that I hope are true. Give us more Earthbound!
Also, Jon's got an awesome voice.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2021
Metroid Dread was my definite favorite game of the year. I haven't played Eastward or Death's Door though, but I'm really pumped to finally get into them soon.
Re: Handmade Nintendo Christmas Gifts And Crafts - Festive Gaming Stocking Fillers
I love that wood carved Zelda map! Really tempted to get it for myself!