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@Dm9982 Hahahaha!! Well said!!

An overwhelming number of fixes there. Kudos to them for that.

This looks so good. I really hope it plays like it looks.

@Oppyz666 Ulquiorra Cifer approves 😁

@FishyS Look at 00.23

I'm envious of this. Congrats to him. And to those who are wondering what the point of it all is, I ask you - what's the point of playing games?

The shield mechanic has great potential, especially if the combat is well developed and the sliding is not limited to slopes. The art style is gorgeous and the whole trailer looks great, even though it doesn't show much. We'll see.

For a second I read that name as Randy Pitchfork. Who's given out these names these days? Lucifer?

@Scollurio Which Ubisoft open-world games suffer from this problem? I don't believe Fenyx Rising counts. That game's only problem is excessive puzzles, but it's one of the few open-world games I enjoyed.

"Ready or not
Here I come
You can't hide."

I'm a bit spit on this. Let's hope the Switch 2 is as epic as the Switch, starting with retaining momentum through backward compatibility. Other than that, a hardware that lets all games on it run at 60fps minimum would be nice.

I need someone to teach me the thrill of buying a game and not knowing if it'll crash or not.

Rest in Piece

🤣 It's not just Mario Kart 8. I've experienced similar things in Crash Team Racing Nitro Fuelled as well.

The tone of the article cracks me up. Thanks for the laughs, Ollie.

@BenAV @B238ben Thanks for clarifying. I'm not a fan of the resting mechanic but I'll still pick this one up eventually since I enjoyed the first.

@B238ben Does the inventory still have a hard limit, forcing you to sell acquired loot all the time?

Haha, I like all of them, so I don't have to choose. Congrats to team rice!!!

That's amazing news. I hope it all goes well for them from here on.

Japan rules again.

@NeonPizza Great call!! I particularly miss Power Stone

@somnambulance I'm really looking forward to trying out Wonder eventually. The art style alone makes me drool. I am definitely on board with the overrated theory, and I think 2023 was objectively better.
@OwenGamer22 how much did you enjoy the Mega Man X games? I couldn't get over the old-school style of the one I tried.

@somnambulance Yeah, the misses are always quite the letdown, even if one can't always expect to have a hit.
I understand 2023 was a particularly strong year for most, but for me, I was just re-entering into gaming after a rather dry spell. I'm glad Prince of Persia was a 9 for you. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to enjoy it to that level. Cheers.

@somnambulance So you haven't really enjoyed anything that came out this year?

I've been having a blast with Cat Quest III. It's everything the demo promised and the fun simply never stops!!! Ranks among the three best things to happen to my Switch library this year. ❤︎

If anyone is looking for a bite-sized, heartwarming, 2D turn-based RPG filled with a touching story, engaging combat, cute poems, and the ability to fly around the stage like a Child of Light, then I heartily recommend Child of Light Ultimate Edition. It's a wonderful game whose story and captivating fights have had me enthralled until Cat Quest III (temporarily) pried me from its grip.

Vampire Survivors has been in an interesting spot ever since I got it. It's engaging enough for short bursts of play, but never really quite enough for it to leave a strong impression on me. Still, a great game worth having overall!!

Finally, I'm currently on difficulty level 7 (Destiny 6) in Astral Ascent. The Zodiacs may currently be handing me the beat-down as I work to understand their new attack patterns, but I WILL TRIUMPH OVER ALL!!!

Happy gaming, everyone!!! ❤︎♥︎❤︎

Oh? That's some nice stuff for sure.

@KidSparta Wow. That sounds really fun. Thanks for explaining.

Can someone please educate this noob? I realize I don't actually know what a Splatfest is. Is it like a global tournament on Switch or is there more to it?

@Ogbert A man after my own heart.

I've been having a grand time with Cat Quest III. It plays like a heartfelt love letter to Cat lovers. Give me the same feeling the Animorphs books give me.

Totally looking like my type of thing 😁

@_Figo_ It's not on the NA eShop. Shame... maybe it'll get that patch by the time it's here? Fingers crossed.

The princess-rescuing business is really booming, huh. Maybe I should invest some shares in it.

@_Figo_ Was the demo on Switch? It sounds highly interesting

Oh. I believe I got this one the first time NL announced it...

@AmplifyMJ I'm with you there. I also want to replace my Switch with an OLED model. Good luck to us!!

"It is inevitable" - Agent Smith, Matrix

@fenlix They made some very poor marketing choices during the Saturn and Dreamcast era. They had a lot of negative momentum from the Sega Saturn when they released the Dreamcast, and their release window worked against them. So yeah you could say they sucked.

The Dreamcast though... that is still my favorite console in terms of design, and I had a grand time with the Sega Mega Drive. So many great memories.

@fenlix This information is highly appreciated, thank you very much!!

@Antraxx777 It sounds like you may not have liked the battle system of Tales of Beseria in the first place - battles are rarely a slog in JRPG if you're enjoying yourself. I'm curious though, did you enjoy the battles in Tales of Vesperia?

@Doctor-Moo I have only played a 15-minute demo. I'm disappointed by Lacrimosa of Dana (especially its combat) so I'm trying to decide whether Monstrum Nox is different enough in this aspect to be worth getting. Poor visuals don't bother me

@Doctor-Moo Was there a particular reason you skipped Monstrum Nox or was it mainly the bad experience of Lacrimosa of Dana?

@fenlix Why do you say I don't need to grind? In two of the shops, there are some materials I have to obtain and upgrade before I can acquire them, and that requires some grinding. Are there alternative ways of obtaining those things then?

In any case, bosses and even mini-bosses are interspersed between lengthy areas of exploration, which is most definitely not my cup of tea.

Wait, have you played Monstrum Nox? Is it filled with cannon fodder enemies and focused on exploration as well? I played the demo and liked it because it has great parkour, but going by what you're saying, I'm better off avoiding it?

I'm glad Sega is doing well. It'd be great if they were still console manufacturers.

Why would this game struggle with 30 fps?

Reminding me of breakable weapons almost makes me want to take ToTK off the wishlist. Maybe I get a physical copy and resell it after I experience sky diving and have had enough fun with it.

@the_beaver Regular combat felt like it didn't matter if I used skills or I didn't - like it didn't matter if I played with focused attention or I didn't - like I could get through by button mashing, with the exception being mini-bosses and bosses. It gave off a loose feeling.

RPGs are not my main genre. I enjoy them when they have good combat and good parkour otherwise, I struggle with retaining interest. I thoroughly enjoyed Tales of Beseria and Dragon Age Origins, but I couldn't get into Lacrimosa of Dana despite making a conscious effort to, and wanting to enjoy it.

I liked Lacrimosa of Dana, even if I found it a little less tight than I'd have preferred. I hope this and Monstrum Nox are much better.

😂🤣😂 This is something straight out of a Tom & Jerry episode!!

That moment when you would wish a conglomerate good luck if only they did not stand for everything you stand against. Like the things that led to their bad luck in the first place.

Since they want to double down on live service games and microtransactions they can take this opportunity to double down on selling stakes as well. You know, build momentum.

@LikelySatan You were taking a jab at me, I think. But let me clarify, my comment was mocking the poster in the context of it being an artwork, not in the context of it being a woman's face. It was thus, at least in my view at the time I commented, NOT intended to be misanthropic. However, seeing as how you're very happy going to town with the negative insinuations, I have edited it.

@AverageSnomEnjoyer Don't give yourself nightmares. It's not a nose. It's a droplet of water dripping down the middle of her face.