I've become a huge fan of the Metroidvania genre over these last 10 years or so, so it's so exciting to finally play a new game from the grandaddy of it all!
Definitely surprised by these voice actors, but I get it. This is Nintendo's first big foray into a proposed series of cartoon movies. Using big name actors is a good way to get those tickets sold.
Very good direct! Great reveals, especially some that I don't think anyone ever would think would happen (Actraiser remake lol), nice teases, and some genuinely great footage of a lot of games I'm looking forward to. Kirby and Splatoon got me especially excited!
This has been on my radar for a while. I'm excited to see that most reviews are saying the game is really good. I want a physical copy, but don't know if I can wait that long!
Don't get me wrong, the game is a lot of fun and has some good story (when you find it), but without past playthroughs (or Googling) , the game is very confusing and unclear on what the player should be doing.
I loved the game when it came out and played it over and over, renting it numerous times. In fact, the amount of times we rented it, probably could have just payed for the game lol.
That being said, now that I've played the remaster without nostalgia glasses on, I can see why it's such a divisive game.
I went to their website to buy this, but while browsing, ended up buying the SNES Pixel Book instead. Lol, I guess now I'll wait for the reprint and hope I don't get distracted by something else!
@moodycat Wait, so all the motion controls are gone? I can actually swing the sword with just a button? And does that also mean the right stick is for camera movement now?
I would love to play TP and TWW on the Switch, but I do understand the strategy behind a potential delayed release. Bring 'em out during the next drought.
It's really cool (and a little strange) that my favorite indies of all time, Golf Story, Hollow Knight & Axiom Verge are getting sequels this year(ish)!
I bought the Switch port of DQIII after playing, and loving, XI. I didn't like it to say the least. BUT I know DQIII is a fan favorite, so I'm definitely gonna pick this one up! Redemption!
@Lgndk11r Lufia II, Mega Man X series (although it's available in other collections), Illusion of Gaia, Soul Blazer, Terranigma, Mario Paint, Harvest Moon, Uniracers, TMNT: Turtles in Time, Earthworm Jim 1 & 2, and Killer Instinct to name off the top of my head.
Robotrek too, but that might fall under the Square Enix category, I don't remember who made it.
I've been searching around, but can't find any other articles on this, so my question to you all is: did this game have a different title? I recognize this game, but think it was called something else.
F-Zero GX is probably the only racing game other than the original Mario Kart that I've really really enjoyed and wanted to replay.
That being said, I've always thought some major reimagining (with racing still in it of course) of the series would be really cool. Think of something like a GTA-style F-Zero where you actually get in and out of vehicles as Captain Falcon while he hunts bounties. Nintendo could do something Nintendo with that. Make it the BOTW of F-Zero.
I was excited for this when it first came out, but didn't particularly care for it after playing. I'm interested in what this definitive version offers though.
Axiom Verge is one of my top 5 Metroidvanias of all time and one of those rare games I bought AND completed on different platforms. I'm super cheap and hardly ever play through games more than once...so what I'm saying is that Axiom Verge is really good and I definitely want the sequel.
Lonk! That's the same joke name I used for my last playthrough on NSO. I got a nice laugh every time a character said it during dramatic moments. I'm easily amused!
@Citano Ah yes, all those hours on GameFaqs! Back then I had to run upstairs to use the computer, then run back down to make sure my brother didn't turn off the game to play something else!
@ModdedInkling "In my opinion, there can never be enough Zelda remakes."
Totally agree. And I never actually played the WiiU Twilight Princess remake, so I'm all about that getting a Switch version. They might as well give us a WiiU Wind Waker HD remake deluxe, etc. Switch version too while they're at it.
@Zebetite Welp, I definitely didn't remember correctly then! It's been too long since I've played any of them. Frontier 2 being the last one I played, and when did that come out? 2000?
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Re: Rumour: Chrono Trigger Sequel Chrono Cross Might Be Getting A Remaster
I haven't played this in 20 years, so I'd get this in a heartbeat. So many great memories!
Re: Random: Want A Live Band In Zelda: A Link To The Past? The Game Brass Has You Covered
@Twilite9 Never heard of them, so I clicked the link. Awesome music! Thanks for sharing!
Re: Three More Switch Physical Editions Arrive This Week From Premium Edition Games
@r4ind4nce Same! I already loved the story/gameplay/humor, etc., but all those little details and secrets are what made the game top tier for me.
Re: Three More Switch Physical Editions Arrive This Week From Premium Edition Games
@r4ind4nce I'd emailed the developer some time back and he told me that his next game is gonna be much smaller, but hopes to one day do a P:A sequel.
Re: Three More Switch Physical Editions Arrive This Week From Premium Edition Games
Nice! I love Phoenotopia: Awakening! Will definitely buy it again physically.
Re: Devolver Digital Is Bringing The Indie Gem Death's Door To Switch Next Month
Excellent! I actually held off buying it on PC in hopes it would come out on Switch!
Re: Review: Metroid Dread - Quite Possibly The Best Metroid Game Ever Made
I've become a huge fan of the Metroidvania genre over these last 10 years or so, so it's so exciting to finally play a new game from the grandaddy of it all!
Re: Blossom Tales Sequel To Be Published By Playtonic Next Year
The first Blossom Tales was great. Will definitely get this one too.
Re: "Dreams Come True": Chris Pratt Talks About His New Role As Super Mario
Definitely surprised by these voice actors, but I get it. This is Nintendo's first big foray into a proposed series of cartoon movies. Using big name actors is a good way to get those tickets sold.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of Yesterday's Nintendo Direct?
@mudmask Ha! Same here! I even walked away from the computer (with sound off) when the Dread part came on.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of Yesterday's Nintendo Direct?
Very good direct! Great reveals, especially some that I don't think anyone ever would think would happen (Actraiser remake lol), nice teases, and some genuinely great footage of a lot of games I'm looking forward to. Kirby and Splatoon got me especially excited!
Re: Review: Eastward - A Creative Zelda-Like Adventure With Absolutely Killer Art
This has been on my radar for a while. I'm excited to see that most reviews are saying the game is really good. I want a physical copy, but don't know if I can wait that long!
Re: Quick Beats: Donkey Kong Country Composer Talks Aquatic Ambiance And Get Lucky
@Not_Soos Goron Link in Majora's Mask?
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Metroidvania Games
Still no Phoenotopia: Awakening?
Re: Quick Beats: Mega Man Composer Manami Matsumae On Ocarinas And Bohemian Rhapsody
Yes! Genesis' Cinema Show! Love that song and band!
And, this lady's music is great too.
Re: Anniversary: The SNES Launched In North America 30 Years Ago
Ah, the console that made me a gamer. So many wonderful games! Truly the best console ever imo.
Re: Video: 'The Frog For Whom The Bell Tolls', Link’s Awakening’s Hidden Predecessor
I really enjoyed this. Tons of stuff I didn't know. Thanks for making the video!
Re: As Square's Mana Series Turns 30, Key Figures Discuss Legend Of Mana's Development
@gcunit Yep! That's spell-check for you!
Don't get me wrong, the game is a lot of fun and has some good story (when you find it), but without past playthroughs (or Googling) , the game is very confusing and unclear on what the player should be doing.
Re: As Square's Mana Series Turns 30, Key Figures Discuss Legend Of Mana's Development
I loved the game when it came out and played it over and over, renting it numerous times. In fact, the amount of times we rented it, probably could have just payed for the game lol.
That being said, now that I've played the remaster without nostalgia glasses on, I can see why it's such a divisive game.
Re: Memory Pak: When Mario Became A Pro Wrestler And Ruled At It
This was always my favorite chapter in the game!
I remember playing through a second time and being so surprised that the Yoshi was a different color!
Re: This Guide To Japanese RPGs Is Amazing, And Also Out Of Stock
I went to their website to buy this, but while browsing, ended up buying the SNES Pixel Book instead. Lol, I guess now I'll wait for the reprint and hope I don't get distracted by something else!
The SNES Pixel Book is great btw.
Re: Here's How Nintendo Is Improving Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Over The Wii Original
@moodycat Wait, so all the motion controls are gone? I can actually swing the sword with just a button? And does that also mean the right stick is for camera movement now?
Re: Review: Legend of Mana - The Best Way To Play A 21-Year-Old RPG Experiment
One of my favorite PS1 era games for sure. Played it to death. I'm really excited to play again after so many years.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Metroidvania Games
Phoenotopia: Awakening! That was my favorite game of last year!
Re: Nintendo Doesn't Have Anything Else Planned For Zelda's 35th
I would love to play TP and TWW on the Switch, but I do understand the strategy behind a potential delayed release. Bring 'em out during the next drought.
Re: New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Footage Shown, Aiming For A 2022 Switch Release
Awesome trailer! Looks like a killer expansion to the BOTW world. Bring it on!
Re: We Finally Have An Update On Sports Story, Golf Story's Highly Anticipated Sequel
It's really cool (and a little strange) that my favorite indies of all time, Golf Story, Hollow Knight & Axiom Verge are getting sequels this year(ish)!
Give us Yoku's Island Express 2 as well!
Re: Video: Dragon Quest III's New Remake vs. Switch's 2019 Port
I bought the Switch port of DQIII after playing, and loving, XI. I didn't like it to say the least. BUT I know DQIII is a fan favorite, so I'm definitely gonna pick this one up! Redemption!
Re: Reminder: Five NES And SNES Games Hit Switch Today, Plus A Special Version Of Super Mario Kart
@Lgndk11r Lufia II, Mega Man X series (although it's available in other collections), Illusion of Gaia, Soul Blazer, Terranigma, Mario Paint, Harvest Moon, Uniracers, TMNT: Turtles in Time, Earthworm Jim 1 & 2, and Killer Instinct to name off the top of my head.
Robotrek too, but that might fall under the Square Enix category, I don't remember who made it.
Re: Devolver Digital Brings Sludge Life To Nintendo Switch Early Next Month
I've been searching around, but can't find any other articles on this, so my question to you all is: did this game have a different title? I recognize this game, but think it was called something else.
Re: Review: SaGa Frontier Remastered - A Cracking Update Of An Infuriating Cult Classic
SaGa Frontier:
Me: Where do I go?
NPC: Lol idk
Next Room over: -Level 80 monster truck-
Me: -Dead-
Re: F-Zero Isn't Dead - It's Just Sleeping, Says Nintendo Legend Takaya Imamura
F-Zero GX is probably the only racing game other than the original Mario Kart that I've really really enjoyed and wanted to replay.
That being said, I've always thought some major reimagining (with racing still in it of course) of the series would be really cool. Think of something like a GTA-style F-Zero where you actually get in and out of vehicles as Captain Falcon while he hunts bounties. Nintendo could do something Nintendo with that. Make it the BOTW of F-Zero.
Re: Limited Run Will Be Publishing Save Me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition On Consoles
@sdelfin Thanks for pointing that out to me. I misread the article, thinking the details were coming later.
Gotta say I'm very impressed with all the TLC put into this game. Mr. Galati seems like a passionate guy and I hope the game sells well.
Re: Limited Run Will Be Publishing Save Me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition On Consoles
I was excited for this when it first came out, but didn't particularly care for it after playing. I'm interested in what this definitive version offers though.
Re: Axiom Verge 2 Is Launching On The Nintendo Switch This Spring
Axiom Verge is one of my top 5 Metroidvanias of all time and one of those rare games I bought AND completed on different platforms. I'm super cheap and hardly ever play through games more than once...so what I'm saying is that Axiom Verge is really good and I definitely want the sequel.
Re: Review: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - Better Late Than Never
Well, I've never played a Crash game, maybe it's time to start.
Re: Feature: A Link To The Past's Dark World Changed Zelda Forever
Lonk! That's the same joke name I used for my last playthrough on NSO. I got a nice laugh every time a character said it during dramatic moments. I'm easily amused!
Re: Square Enix Is Releasing A Legend Of Mana Remaster On Switch This June
@Chowdaire Yes! Very similar situations definitely happened at our house!
Re: Square Enix Is Releasing A Legend Of Mana Remaster On Switch This June
@Citano Ah yes, all those hours on GameFaqs! Back then I had to run upstairs to use the computer, then run back down to make sure my brother didn't turn off the game to play something else!
Re: Zelda Remake Specialist Grezzo Is Hiring For A New "Medieval" And "Stylish" Project
@ModdedInkling "In my opinion, there can never be enough Zelda remakes."
Totally agree. And I never actually played the WiiU Twilight Princess remake, so I'm all about that getting a Switch version. They might as well give us a WiiU Wind Waker HD remake deluxe, etc. Switch version too while they're at it.
Re: Nintendo Shares Colourful Graphic Of The "Great Indie Games" Released On Switch In 2020
Great group of games there. Odd to not see Phenotopia: Awakening on it though.
Re: Take A Look At This Neat Visualisation of Nintendo's Console Sales
@Susurrus Ah, I should've paid more attention. I'm now more impressed by the SNES!
Re: Take A Look At This Neat Visualisation of Nintendo's Console Sales
I don't understand why the SNES has a smaller sliver than the N64.
Re: Random: Edge Magazine Is Teasing A "World Exclusive"
I hope it's Silksong news. Hollow Knight is one of my favorite games ever, so I need a sequel!
Re: Poll: What's The Best Switch Game Of 2020? It's Time To Rate Your Favourites
Am I the only one voting for Phoenotopia: Awakening?
Re: Square Enix Announces SaGa Frontier Remastered, Launches On Switch In Summer 2021
@Zebetite Welp, I definitely didn't remember correctly then! It's been too long since I've played any of them. Frontier 2 being the last one I played, and when did that come out? 2000?
Re: Square Enix Announces SaGa Frontier Remastered, Launches On Switch In Summer 2021
@Yanina It's completely stand-alone. If I remember correctly, much like Final Fantasy 7, this is the series' first foray into cyberpunk.
Re: Square Enix Announces SaGa Frontier Remastered, Launches On Switch In Summer 2021
Wow, this game brings back memories: equally fun and frustrating memories.
Re: All Abylight Studios Switch Games Are Now 50% Off For Black Friday
@RowdySunstrider I played HLD to death on Steam lol. Is there enough new stuff to warrant another purchase?
Re: Review: MindSeize - Slick Mega Man Zero-Style Action Jammed Into A Metroidvania
Never heard of this, but I'm most certainly a lover of the genre, so it's going on the wishlist!