Is it even pay-to-win? I have been playing it since the day after it came out. Haven’t paid a cent and don’t feel as though I have to. You could pay to get Pokémon or items even though they give you plenty if you play every day. You could pay for cosmetics if that matters though. I’m personally satisfied with the amount of free content in the game.
I’m most interested in advanced wars and Mario superstars. I think it was an odd(but well done) choice to make the game with ‘realistic’ combat into a cutesy art style
1. Fantasy Life 2. Pokémon Heartgold & Soulsilver 3. Mario Super Sluggers 4. Miitopia 5. A tie between Animal crossing city folk, new leaf, and new horizons for different reasons
I play D&D with friends pretty frequently mostly because not many of them have the same console. It’s easiest to play games on a phone or D&D because everyone has a smartphone nowadays and an imagination in some capacity. I would love to play switch games with friends but not many of them have switches.
@alexybubble That game is called The Darkest Faerie and it’s really fun! The PS2 graphics give it a lot of charm but an HD remake would be really neat too.
@antdickens If you started the site then who is Thomas Bowskill? I remember reading some old reviews of his.
I absolutely do not want any of his personal info in any capacity. I’m just curious about the early days of the site.
I hate to say it but: Good. His voice always kinda got on my nerves. I’m sure it’s a producer’s fault and not his but maybe we can have a more assertive voice actor.
Compared to most articles about Brie Larson and ACNH on this site, this comment section is pretty tame and that’s sad.
I’ve been reading Nintendo life for almost 5 years now and I don’t remember as many blunt comments regarding the quality of the articles. I guess the community has changed for this site.
@Not_Soos I understand and respect you. I was not intending to box together a “paper Mario community.” I was intending to say that reviews seem very mixed and that I was happy I didn’t pick any of the games. In hindsight, the word “community” was the wrong word. “Garnered an interest in the franchise” would have been more accurate. Sorry for the lack of clarity on my part.
But you are 100% correct. Even the most toxic communities have niches of kind people and generally mellow communities have their vocal complainers.
I can’t imagine anyone actually wearing these. The button-down shirts had an eclectic Gucci-ish look that I could see someone pulling off but these are too minimal.
Saving money and being environmentally friendly typically do not connect very well. I’m curious how this kids game handles it or if through actual environmental protection out the window
@JimmySpades for some people (including me) multiple consoles is more expensive than they can afford. For those that can afford multiple consoles, go ahead! Grab them all! I am sticking with Nintendo consoles and handhelds until I can get my mitts on more cash as I prefer Nintendo IPs (smash, animal crossing, etc) over Xbox or PS IPs.
I’m so glad you can finally get a closer look at paintings. Sometimes the angle of the camera would make it really hard to tell the legitimacy of a painting in new leaf
I’m just so happy where it is possible for many people to work from home and socialize with technology. We have it so good compared to pandemics of the past!
I’m going to take a different stance here: time traveling is not cheating. It is an easy change in settings and the devs no doubt know that time travel would happen. The devs could have put in a way to stop time travel but they did not. However, it is still an exploit that messes with the pacing of the game. I do not time travel because I like the way the game is paced but I understand people that like playing games at a faster pace and speed up time to do this.
I wish that tortimer’s island will return even if it only consists of the games. Those games were really fun and gave me things to do with friends in animal crossing.
@KatiaManagan considering animal crossing’s booming popularity, animal crossing articles are going to get the most clicks. On this add-supported site, clicks are livelihood so I wouldn’t expect much general nintendo news that doesn’t have anything to do with animal crossing i the near future.
You have to remember this is a chameleon and a beaver we are talking about... ew. Romantic relationships have thus far only been between animals of the same species (except Lottie and Digby but that wasn’t anything more than a crush).
@FantasiaWHT If you have your Nintendo switch online app connected to your switch account, you can use your phone camera to scan in designs. You can even scan in designs from new leaf or happy home designer provided the QR codes have not expired
Unpopular opinion: I don’t really like this game. To be fair, I’ve never really liked strategy games and I’ve never really liked fire emblem in general.
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Re: 'Summertime Madness' Is A Painterly Puzzle Game Coming To Switch Later This Month
Imma be honest I didn’t even read the article I just like that the name is a Lana Del Rey reference
Re: Pokémon Unite Survey Wants To Know Which Parts Of The Game Frustrate You
Is it even pay-to-win? I have been playing it since the day after it came out. Haven’t paid a cent and don’t feel as though I have to. You could pay to get Pokémon or items even though they give you plenty if you play every day. You could pay for cosmetics if that matters though. I’m personally satisfied with the amount of free content in the game.
Re: It Appears This Mario Party Superstars Minigame Has Been Adapted For Accessibility
@sixrings probably never but I want it too
Re: Halo Dev Says It Would Be "Amazing" To See Master Chief In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
I don’t really see it. Halo is literally the reason that Xbox exists. I don’t see it ending up in smash any time soon.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of Nintendo Direct At E3 2021?
I’m most interested in advanced wars and Mario superstars. I think it was an odd(but well done) choice to make the game with ‘realistic’ combat into a cutesy art style
Re: Talking Point: When Was The Last Time A Game Cracked Your Top Five?
@KateGray never seen anyone else that liked fantasy life as much as I did. I’m glad someone else appreciates that masterpiece.
Re: Talking Point: When Was The Last Time A Game Cracked Your Top Five?
1. Fantasy Life
2. Pokémon Heartgold & Soulsilver
3. Mario Super Sluggers
4. Miitopia
5. A tie between Animal crossing city folk, new leaf, and new horizons for different reasons
Re: Soapbox: I Miss My Friends, But I Don't Want To Kill Them
@kducky11 thanks I pulled it off google years ago. Wish I knew the artist but I think it was on deviantart.
Re: Soapbox: I Miss My Friends, But I Don't Want To Kill Them
I play D&D with friends pretty frequently mostly because not many of them have the same console. It’s easiest to play games on a phone or D&D because everyone has a smartphone nowadays and an imagination in some capacity. I would love to play switch games with friends but not many of them have switches.
Re: Petey Piranha Becomes A Qualified Doctor In Nintendo's Mobile Title Dr. Mario World
@Fujimoto-San
Odyssey made Pauline such a cool character! I’d love to see her in the next Mario Kart on a Nintendo system
Re: Random: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players Are Getting Creative With The New Design Tools
@stipey I haven’t seen Octavian since I sold that octopus I caught last week...
Re: Rumour: Neopets Could Be Coming To Switch
@alexybubble
That game is called The Darkest Faerie and it’s really fun! The PS2 graphics give it a lot of charm but an HD remake would be really neat too.
Re: Rumour: Neopets Could Be Coming To Switch
Ok but it would be really hype if they were to make a Darkest Faerie HD remake on switch
Re: Random: Ariana Grande Sang About Playing Mario Party And Mario Kart
@antdickens If you started the site then who is Thomas Bowskill? I remember reading some old reviews of his.
I absolutely do not want any of his personal info in any capacity. I’m just curious about the early days of the site.
Re: Tails' Voice Actor Won't Be Voicing The Character In Sonic Prime
I hate to say it but:
Good.
His voice always kinda got on my nerves. I’m sure it’s a producer’s fault and not his but maybe we can have a more assertive voice actor.
Re: A Journalist Asked Actual Kids What They Thought About The "Kids Play Too Many Video Games" Argument
@OnlyItsMeReid idk low turnip prices all week does something to a person.
Re: Japan's Poké Lid Project Continues To Install Pokémon Manhole Covers Across The Country
Wow they really look like yokai watch medals don’t they
Re: Random: Artist Reimagines All Pokémon Sword And Shield Monsters As Game Boy Sprites
Would love enamel pins with these guys on them
Re: Random: Brie Larson Doesn't Want To Be The Clown Villager From Animal Crossing
Compared to most articles about Brie Larson and ACNH on this site, this comment section is pretty tame and that’s sad.
I’ve been reading Nintendo life for almost 5 years now and I don’t remember as many blunt comments regarding the quality of the articles. I guess the community has changed for this site.
Re: Paper Mario Producer Says He's "Not Opposed To The Fans' Opinions"
@Not_Soos I understand and respect you. I was not intending to box together a “paper Mario community.” I was intending to say that reviews seem very mixed and that I was happy I didn’t pick any of the games. In hindsight, the word “community” was the wrong word. “Garnered an interest in the franchise” would have been more accurate. Sorry for the lack of clarity on my part.
But you are 100% correct. Even the most toxic communities have niches of kind people and generally mellow communities have their vocal complainers.
Re: Paper Mario Producer Says He's "Not Opposed To The Fans' Opinions"
I’ve not played it and now I’m glad I’ve not tipped my toe in the water. This comment section is proof that he Paper Mario community is not for me.
Re: Fans Aren't Happy With The State Of Minecraft On Switch, But Mojang Is Rolling Out A Hotfix
Tbh I haven’t really had any problems except for my switch getting really hot.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Paper Mario Game?
I’m gonna say it:
Sticker star is the only one I’ve played and is my favorite by proxy.
Re: Nintendo Registers New 'Mario Sports' Trademark
I still play super sluggers 12 years after it’s release . I would love a Mario baseball game on switch
Re: Nintendo Is Offering Real-Life Super Smash Bros. Invitations To My Nintendo Users (Japan)
@Medic_Alert Yes. Yes it is. I don’t think anyone cares about the stationary (or the envelope tbh). The real reason people want it is the wax stamp.
Re: Original Stitch's Pokémon Shirts Line Adds Customisable Polo Shirts
I can’t imagine anyone actually wearing these. The button-down shirts had an eclectic Gucci-ish look that I could see someone pulling off but these are too minimal.
Re: EA Set To Launch "Multiple" Titles On Nintendo Switch In 2020
Can we get the Sims 4 (or 5 when it inevitably comes out) on the switch please? I really think that the switch is perfect for the sims.
Re: Get Mario Discounts And New Themes With The Latest My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
The Nintendogs theme is the only one I need. I never tire of seeing that adorable golden retriever puppy 😍
Re: Random: Major UK Bank Creates Free Switch Game To Teach Kids About Money
Saving money and being environmentally friendly typically do not connect very well. I’m curious how this kids game handles it or if through actual environmental protection out the window
Re: Five Nights At Freddy's: Help Wanted Set To Shock Switch Owners Later This Month
I’ll never play it but I’m so glad Fnaf exists. There really needed to be a Chuck E. Cheese horror game.
Re: Soapbox: Switch Really Needs Games Like Excitebike 64, Wave Race, 1080° Snowboarding And, Yes, F-Zero
Why on earth would we want these games when we have vroom in the night sky...
Re: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Voted Among The Top Stress-Relieving Games In New Study
I don’t know... I always find beating the snot out of an opponent in wii sports boxing pretty relieving.
Re: Feature: Zelda: Majora's Mask At 20 - The Enduring Appeal Of Nintendo's Strangest Game
He never did find Navi, right?
Kinda sad he didn’t even accomplish what he originally intended to do...
Re: Bandai Namco Offers "More Fun For Everyone", Except Switch Owners
@JimmySpades for some people (including me) multiple consoles is more expensive than they can afford. For those that can afford multiple consoles, go ahead! Grab them all! I am sticking with Nintendo consoles and handhelds until I can get my mitts on more cash as I prefer Nintendo IPs (smash, animal crossing, etc) over Xbox or PS IPs.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Redd - How To Spot Fake Paintings And Statues And Unlock Crazy Redd
I’m so glad you can finally get a closer look at paintings. Sometimes the angle of the camera would make it really hard to tell the legitimacy of a painting in new leaf
Re: Employee At Pokémon Dev Game Freak Tests Positive For Coronavirus
I’m just so happy where it is possible for many people to work from home and socialize with technology. We have it so good compared to pandemics of the past!
Re: Poll: Is It Cool To Time Travel In Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
I’m going to take a different stance here: time traveling is not cheating. It is an easy change in settings and the devs no doubt know that time travel would happen. The devs could have put in a way to stop time travel but they did not. However, it is still an exploit that messes with the pacing of the game. I do not time travel because I like the way the game is paced but I understand people that like playing games at a faster pace and speed up time to do this.
Re: Video: Nintendo Offers Up Animal Crossing: New Horizons Multiplayer Ideas
I wish that tortimer’s island will return even if it only consists of the games. Those games were really fun and gave me things to do with friends in animal crossing.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Islands - Get Inspired By The Best Islands We've Seen So Far
@KatiaManagan considering animal crossing’s booming popularity, animal crossing articles are going to get the most clicks. On this add-supported site, clicks are livelihood so I wouldn’t expect much general nintendo news that doesn’t have anything to do with animal crossing i the near future.
Re: Random: The Official Animal Crossing: New Horizons Guide Puts To Rest One Bit Of Romantic Speculation
You have to remember this is a chameleon and a beaver we are talking about... ew. Romantic relationships have thus far only been between animals of the same species (except Lottie and Digby but that wasn’t anything more than a crush).
Re: Random: Reggie Tells Fans He Would "Never" Time Travel In Animal Crossing
@brunojenso “are any that Bad?’
You’ve not seen true horror until you see the abyssal spawn called freckles the duck.
Re: Video: Areas You Weren't Meant To See In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Correct me if I’m wrong, but you can “nudge” Isabelle if you have her amiibo at photopia, right?
Re: Random: Wreak Havoc With This Cheeky Animal Crossing: New Horizons Prank
@FantasiaWHT If you have your Nintendo switch online app connected to your switch account, you can use your phone camera to scan in designs. You can even scan in designs from new leaf or happy home designer provided the QR codes have not expired
Re: Play Animal Crossing: New Horizons In Style With This Adorable Island Switch Dock
It looks like it would scratch the screen and of course we cant have that.
Re: Admit It, You Want This Lovely Walnut Switch Carry Case Just As Much As We Do
It looks really heavy. I’d imagine id end up smashing a joy con with one of these. Could I buy those floppy disc coasters instead?
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Might Contain In-Game Purchases
Gotta pay to keep that nookphone in service. I knew a free phone was too good to be true.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 8th)
I’m playing a lovely game called studying for exams. You should really give it a try.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Character Renders Appear, Long Sleeves For Animals Confirmed
Love seeing my boy Octavian wearing a shirt without a star on it.
Re: Feature: Game Of The Decade Staff Picks - Fire Emblem: Awakening
Unpopular opinion: I don’t really like this game. To be fair, I’ve never really liked strategy games and I’ve never really liked fire emblem in general.
Re: Nintendo Asks Fans To Share Their Favourite Switch Online Memories Of 2019
i was able to play a game online with my friends. Once.