Reggie’s a huckster salesman, that’s all, people. His entire job was to make you excited to buy Nintendo products, and now to make money off his own persona. It’s not like he actually made games.
@earthinheritor Agree 100%, the difficulty and grindyness of the first game had me closing up shop before completing everything. The first game had its shining moments, but ultimately left me bored and uninterested in the characters’ story arcs. Here’s hoping they have a better set of narratives the second time around.
Still working my way through my SNES Mini, as I suspect I will continue doing for the foreseeable future. This weekend includes a little Final Fantasy III, Yoshi’s Island, LTTP, and even some Castlevania IV.
@BiscuitCrumbsInMyBed Agree 100%. I just recently played NSMBU after not having played it for a couple years (so it should have felt fresh, right?), but I found myself bored after 15 minutes. Then I booted up my SNES mini and began SMW - couldn’t put it down.
Just finished Super Metroid. First time I’d played through it in many years. Wow, what a great experience. The music, the atmosphere, the sense of exploration and unease; beautiful.
I actually just booted up my SNES Mini this weekend and randomly chose Contra because I had never played it before, nor any other Contra game for that matter. What a delight to discover for the first time.
I can understand why everyone hated Twilight Princess as the worst Zelda because that game had so many problems with terrible storytelling and gameplay elements, but I hope they’re happy with the polished WW port.
The hand-drawn characters are pretty, but seeing the same square-jawed, beiged-out look on everyone leaves me bored. Even if the gameplay, story, music, etc., are great, when the characters look so generic, it makes me want to pass.
@BlueGBAMicro I’m with you on that one. While I enjoyed Shredder’s Revenge, it left me a little wanting in terms of style, music, and gameplay. SOR4 is the superior game.
Brothers and sisters, pray for this company. FPS games only sold 12,000 copies total last year for all systems combined. I worry for the longevity of this company in these dark times.
Bizarre. It’s not like Atlus doesn’t support Nintendo hardware, or that at least P3P couldn’t run on Switch. I’m guessing there might be a back room reason or two for the Persona embargo.
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Re: Best Pixel Art Switch Games
Upvote for Hyper Light Drifter, The Messenger, and Blasphemous. Not just beautiful games, but great games, period.
Narita Boy is hypnotically engrossing in its style, but lacks balance in gameplay progression, making it not as satisfying to play.
Re: Best Of 2022: Which Is The Absolute Best Nintendo Console Generation?
It was sad to see the N64 in comparison to PS and Saturn back in the day. SNES games often still look beautiful but most N64 games make people gag.
Re: Atlus Shares More Details On Persona 3 And Persona 4 For Switch
For those of you on the fence about diving into the Persona series, I would count P4G as one of the ten best games I’ve ever played in my life.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 10th)
“…I’m trying to manifest a brand new 2D Mario game from Nintendo. Come on, it’s about time, right? Just not in the ‘New’ style though, please…”
I support you 100%, Ollie!
Re: Reggie Fils-Aimé Returns To The Game Awards As A Presenter
Reggie’s a huckster salesman, that’s all, people. His entire job was to make you excited to buy Nintendo products, and now to make money off his own persona. It’s not like he actually made games.
Re: Random: Could Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Be The Final Part Of A Trilogy Of Zelda Games?
Everyone hating on Skyward Sword fills me with glee!
Re: Poll: What Was The Best Wii U Launch Game?
NintendoLife, thank you for having an actual poll rather than a ratings board! You guys are great!
Re: Review: Tactics Ogre: Reborn - A Decent Remaster Of A 16-Bit Strategy Classic
Wow, blandest of the bland character art.
Re: Tales Of Symphonia Remastered Will Be Launching On Switch Next February
I don’t know if it was me or the game, but I played it on GC back in the day and it bored me to tears.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 5th)
Just finished LTTP on my SNES Mini, so I’m firing up Mega Man X!
Re: Best Simpsons Games On Nintendo Systems
Going down the list, it’s amusing to see how many entries it takes to squeak above a score of 6.
Re: This Gorgeous GBA-Style RPG Is Heavily Inspired By Mega Man Battle Network
It looks okay, not gorgeous. Hope the gameplay and story are strong.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Simpsons Game?
I keep hoping to see a button poll, like with Boxart Brawl. Always disappointed to see these ratings boards.
Re: Octopath Traveler 2 Characters - Hero Jobs And Abilities
@earthinheritor Agree 100%, the difficulty and grindyness of the first game had me closing up shop before completing everything. The first game had its shining moments, but ultimately left me bored and uninterested in the characters’ story arcs. Here’s hoping they have a better set of narratives the second time around.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 22nd)
Continuing my long and wonderful journey through my SNES mini. This weekend will have me exploring Hyrule and the World of Ruin.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 15th)
Still working my way through my SNES Mini, as I suspect I will continue doing for the foreseeable future. This weekend includes a little Final Fantasy III, Yoshi’s Island, LTTP, and even some Castlevania IV.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 8th)
Still making my way through “Final Fantasy III” on my SNES Mini, but making a little time for Samus Returns on my 3DS.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 1st)
“Final Fantasy III” on my SNES mini! Making my way through this wonderful little system.
Re: Feature: We Take The Fan-Created 'Super Mario Bros. 5' For A Spin
@BiscuitCrumbsInMyBed
Agree 100%. I just recently played NSMBU after not having played it for a couple years (so it should have felt fresh, right?), but I found myself bored after 15 minutes. Then I booted up my SNES mini and began SMW - couldn’t put it down.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 24th)
Just finished Super Metroid. First time I’d played through it in many years. Wow, what a great experience. The music, the atmosphere, the sense of exploration and unease; beautiful.
Re: Newly Translated Interviews Reveal "Serious Debate" Over FLUDD In Super Mario Sunshine
Although I don’t really care for Mario Sunshine, I appreciate that Nintendo took a risk with trying something different.
Re: Best Contra Games On Nintendo Systems
I actually just booted up my SNES Mini this weekend and randomly chose Contra because I had never played it before, nor any other Contra game for that matter. What a delight to discover for the first time.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 10th)
Watching Kill Bill for the first time in years made me want to come back and try to finish Cuphead. Wish me luck!
Re: Gallery: Six Lovely Screenshots Of Disney Illusion Island, Coming To Switch In 2023
I don’t know, it looks kind of bare to me from the screenshots.
Re: Nintendo Direct Zelda Announcement Rumours Intensify
I can understand why everyone hated Twilight Princess as the worst Zelda because that game had so many problems with terrible storytelling and gameplay elements, but I hope they’re happy with the polished WW port.
Re: Poll: Do You Actually Want Switch Ports Of Wind Waker And Twilight Princess?
I would love an HD remake of the original LoZ.
Re: Mana, Xenoblade Alumni's Co-Op RPG 'Trinity Trigger' Coming West Next Year
Hiroki Kikuta is my favorite VG composer, so I’m intrigued.
Re: Mini Review: Lost In Play - A Fantastic Adventure Game That Cleverly Sidesteps Genre Pitfalls
I’m intrigued. Thanks for the good review; I might check this one out.
Re: Best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Games On Nintendo Systems
The art style for Shredder’s Revenge is too doughy and rounded; Turtles in Time got it just right. Music for the latter is also better by a mile.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Wave Race 64
I don’t get the sense that there’s a “race” going on with the Japan boxart.
Re: SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Games List - Every Mega Drive And SEGA CD Game, All 61 Titles
No Lunar, no thank you.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 13th)
Hopefully finish the epilogue of Trials of Mana. Maybe a little Narita Boy if I get the chance.
Re: It's Official, Tactics Ogre: Reborn Is Coming To Switch
The hand-drawn characters are pretty, but seeing the same square-jawed, beiged-out look on everyone leaves me bored. Even if the gameplay, story, music, etc., are great, when the characters look so generic, it makes me want to pass.
Re: SNK Announces New Entry To The Fatal Fury Series, Its First Since 1999
Holy smokes, that is the worst trailer for a game that I’ve ever seen!
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Japan is the best, but they’re all bad.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 6th)
Finishing Trials of Mana remake, and adding a little Shredder’s Revenge and NSMB Deluxe for good measure.
Re: Best Switch Games... That Don't Fit In Other Lists Of Best Switch Games
If you enjoy thinking, give Obra Dinn a go. It’s marvelous.
Re: Sega Rolling Out New Update For Sonic Origins, Here's What's Included
Despite its shortcomings, I really enjoyed playing through Origins. Just finished all four games, including Sonic CD for the first time.
Re: Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2 - Harmless Fun, But More "B-Side Filler"
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Re: Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass 111 Million
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Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Has Been Updated For Switch
@BlueGBAMicro
I’m with you on that one. While I enjoyed Shredder’s Revenge, it left me a little wanting in terms of style, music, and gameplay. SOR4 is the superior game.
Re: Controversial Rhythm Game 'Massage Freaks' May Have Been Canned On Switch
No one seems to understand that this game is a satirical comment on society’s failure to help the lumpenproletariat.
Re: Random: People Are Getting Pretty Worried About Splatoon 3
It’s sad how much everyone has come to hate this game.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Castlevania: Circle Of The Moon
I can see why everyone always said this game’s box art was universally terrible.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 On Switch
@Mutsu I played the 3DS remaster and couldn’t get into it after giving it a good 7-8 hours.
Re: SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Confirmed For North American Release This October
Needs both Lunar games for my money.
Re: "Lightning-Fast" Action-FPS Bright Memory: Infinite Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Brothers and sisters, pray for this company. FPS games only sold 12,000 copies total last year for all systems combined. I worry for the longevity of this company in these dark times.
Re: Persona 3, 4, and 5 Seemingly Confirmed For Everything But Switch
Bizarre. It’s not like Atlus doesn’t support Nintendo hardware, or that at least P3P couldn’t run on Switch. I’m guessing there might be a back room reason or two for the Persona embargo.
Re: Playtonic Friends Is Bringing Neo-Retro Roguelike 'Elsie' To Switch Next Year
I think we can all agree that everyone has seen the light and has come to despise roguelike games. This is a doomed enterprise.
Re: Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Just Got A New Character Update
I played this game within the last six months and was very disappointed by it in pretty much every respect.