I confess I was paying the subscription until recently. I get where the anniversary pack cones from, but it completely demotivating me. I have dedicated those pack openings to looking for other rare cards I've wanted from other sets. The anniversary pack was atrocious. Will keep playing at least for now but won't give them a penny
@VoicelessWolf black and white was peak. Sun and Moon were super fun, I really loved those. I agree such a shame they don't finish games anymore. Arceus was cool, but it did feel very unfinished. Last time I gave pokemon my money was for Shinning Pearl, which I immediately regretted... A mistake I'll never make again
The game could be 80% what Hollow Knight was and it would still be a triumph. I'm a little short on money so I don't know if I'll buy it on Thursday (who I'm I kidding, I'll buy it day 1). Still curious how this new gameplay system will work but yes will absolutely play it
The combat system sounds cool at least in theory, but the game setting is so bland and ugly. Typical Game Freak, such a big franchise and they can't fully deliver on anything, there always needs to be something horrible and turn off about their games.
Don't want to be the weird one here, but as an educator I do understand kids (even teenagers) should not be gambling and we as adults don't do enough to stop it. This of course becomes complex when asking what games actually suggest gambling. I mean I understand teenagers are exposed to a lot of sex and violence they technically should not see, but gambling definitely make me uncomfortable because of the serious addiction it can become. There are also big cultural differences applying and the layers of complexity added by fact that teenagers ARE exposed to content not appropriate just because of the internet.
On one hand we should not romanticize exploitation, but on the other hand, fully dedicating as much time as possible to that one project or passion is what it takes to get it done. It's not for everyone, but the results will be evident if you are passionate enough to try it.
Only bizarre that the cool princess outfit comes from an amiibo. I understand the red tunic and black cat. But the iconic princess one seemed like a glaring omission.
This is awesome! I still haven't finished Castlevania Dominus collection and next week we also have the Blasphemous 2 update. Guess I'll have plenty to play the remainder of the year.
I played all three games. Ritual of the night was awesome. Only segment I had problem with was that ice cavern boss where the frame rate dropped, otherwise it ran smoothly (I played it two years ago I think). Curse of the moon 1 was spectacular. Curse of the moon 2 was cool but felt like unnecessarily hard so I only played one play through.
The one area that made me very concerned was the castle town intro segment... After that, the game has run pretty smoothly (I'm more than halfway through the game I think) and even returning to the castle town has not been a problem, it seems to only be that one segment.
@PikminMarioKirby I mean, it's a case by case thing right? Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was absolutely atrocious in terms of how unfinished they allowed it to be released
@Olliemar28 it looks like an intro sequence/chapter to me (cinematic, appearance of the potential villain, Samus has all her equipment but only 1 energy tank)
I thought this was an amazing game. Absolutely loved it and helped me satiate my Castlevania thirst.
Not a big fan of the dlcs it had, though.... Only was able to play though the first retro style chapter which was pretty limited and felt like a gag. Never could get into the campaign with other characters either. Though the first 8bit prequel was spectacular (never could complete the 2nd one).
I'm also part of the crowd who doesn't get the performance critiques. I mean, I played it like two years ago and I understood that at that moment the game was "fixed". Only moment where I had notable issues was during the last moments of that very late game boss, but it was only in that moment. Is this something that has become worse?
Tbh part of what makes these RPGs so cool is that they subvert the original formula so much in silly games. TTYD having a base world like a rotten villainous port full of scum and criminals instead of a nice city town is on point. I think the series being able to laugh on itself is important.
@VoidofLight Luigi Antichrist sounds on brand and much better than fighting generic origami turrtles or... a stapler and a roll of masking tape.... SPM was super awesome by the way , would totally play it again
@Not_Soos it's interesting that you compare things like cat calling, which is harassment, to a character having the right to self-determination and use the gender they are comfortable with.
I kinda get that it's this thing where even villains are likable and good, despite doing some things that are evidently wrong... But oh well, not sure if I have the time and energy to go down that rabbit hole
@Splatoon_Guy they didn't "add unnecessary politics" to it... The original Japanese game had it, the American version ommited it explicitly. This being relocated made adjustments to the dialogue to make it a more accurate adaptation. In that sense, the original translation unnecessarily made political omissions.
This new one does remove some things but it's more like very inappropriate cat calling or weird things that may be uncomfortable...
I remember back in the day the original Paper Mario was one of my fabs, beat it so many times. Then hearing so many good things about this one and finally finding a used copy, the game was spectacular. Really excited to get my copy this Thursday
Oh come on guys. Of course exploring the same world again will not give you the same feeling. I do get that. However, the gameplay improvements, the better integration of Zelda elements, the dungeons, boss battles, better story, the epic final boss... Everything about To Totk to me is far superior that Botw.
@StefanN it is such a sad thing because yes, a lot of people really love pokemon. I used to. But now a days the fact that it's a private asset that generates revenue for shareholders gets in the way and these stupid release calendars get made and not enough resources go into the development and so we get the half-baked, unfinished games we get. Such a shame because the developers themselves do show interesting ideas and changes to the formula, but at the end of the day it's the stakeholders greed that gets the upper hand. Just a money making "they'll buy it anyway" machine.
Pokémon Company has become such a hyve of scum and villainy that I would actually be happy for Pal World to inflict damage on them by existing. Unfortunately its not true and Pokémon will continue being the disrespect towards the audience that it so far has been.
It's weird, I thought TotK was spectacular and loved how it integrated Zelda elements. Only drawback, or double edged sword, was returning to the same Hyrule which made it more maneurable but also took some novelty away.
I think TotK, albtw and MM are great examples of a remix to the original formula with vastly different gameplay twists.
Knowing Nintendo, I'm sure they will one day return to a more traditional Zelda format just for the novelty of it.
@TheMegaMarshtomp I agree. Many old games feel clunky just because of what was normal design and gameplay back then. Don't get me wrong, a link to the past is a jewel, but it's so unecessary to take value away from this one which I do preffer
It was such an amazing feeling to be alive when this game came out. The game has this amazing mix of being minimalistic in it's design and also open world. I remember you could do most of the dungeons in any order, though they do escalate in difficulty and the last one in Death Mountain was considerably harder. I replayed this so many times in hard mode. Truly one of the best 2D Zeldas. Please do port to Switch
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Re: After Years Of Waiting, Metroid Prime 4's Launch Trailer Is Finally Here
Good trailer. Thank you
Re: Opinion: One Year On, Every Positive 'Pokémon TCG Pocket' Update Still Comes With A Catch
I confess I was paying the subscription until recently. I get where the anniversary pack cones from, but it completely demotivating me. I have dedicated those pack openings to looking for other rare cards I've wanted from other sets. The anniversary pack was atrocious. Will keep playing at least for now but won't give them a penny
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket Lands New Expansion As App Surpasses 150 Million Downloads
@FineLerv I've been opening the Lugia one looking for the immersives (ironically don't have those yet but the gold crowns yes)
Re: Opinion: Pokémon Legends Z-A Is The Creepiest Entry Yet, Not In A Good Way
@VoicelessWolf black and white was peak. Sun and Moon were super fun, I really loved those. I agree such a shame they don't finish games anymore. Arceus was cool, but it did feel very unfinished. Last time I gave pokemon my money was for Shinning Pearl, which I immediately regretted... A mistake I'll never make again
Re: Poll: Which Starter Pokémon Did You Choose In Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
Why did they ruin Totodile with that atrocious Mega evolution?
Re: Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Getting Its Very Own Switch 2 Fighter Next Year
Impressed they actually achieved making these look kinda like actual tv show and cheap at the same time.
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Runs At 30fps On Switch 2, Team Investigating Performance Mode
I bought Yooka Layle as well as the sequel back in the day. Worst waste of money
Re: Feature: The Road To Silksong: Remembering Seven Years Of Hope, Hype, And Clown Makeup
The game could be 80% what Hollow Knight was and it would still be a triumph. I'm a little short on money so I don't know if I'll buy it on Thursday (who I'm I kidding, I'll buy it day 1). Still curious how this new gameplay system will work but yes will absolutely play it
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Introduces Thrilling Series First "Real Time" Battles
The combat system sounds cool at least in theory, but the game setting is so bland and ugly. Typical Game Freak, such a big franchise and they can't fully deliver on anything, there always needs to be something horrible and turn off about their games.
Re: Opinion: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Looks Cool, But It's Lacking Arceus' Unique Style
I mean the gameplay looks cool but the site looks dull and empty. Wonder how they benefitted from an extra year of development
Re: PSA: Trading Is Finally Live In Pokémon TCG Pocket, But It's A Real Headache
I cannot believe this trade feature is so horrible and vile. I sent a formal feedback complain and quit my subscription.
Re: Wii Build Of Free Radical's Cancelled 'Star Wars Battlefront 3' Has Been Discovered
So sad this got cancelled.
Re: Balatro Developer Calls Out 'PEGI' For Its "Weirdo" 18+ Rating
Don't want to be the weird one here, but as an educator I do understand kids (even teenagers) should not be gambling and we as adults don't do enough to stop it. This of course becomes complex when asking what games actually suggest gambling. I mean I understand teenagers are exposed to a lot of sex and violence they technically should not see, but gambling definitely make me uncomfortable because of the serious addiction it can become. There are also big cultural differences applying and the layers of complexity added by fact that teenagers ARE exposed to content not appropriate just because of the internet.
Re: Vampire Survivors' New Road Map Is Ridiculous, And We Love It
Such a wonderful game. Still need to go back and complete the DLCs, other things have popped up in the way.
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Remaster Officially Confirmed For 'Nintendo Platforms'
I have never felt more regret after buying a game as with this.
Re: Random: Game Director Masahiro Sakurai Reveals His Daily Work Routine
On one hand we should not romanticize exploitation, but on the other hand, fully dedicating as much time as possible to that one project or passion is what it takes to get it done. It's not for everyone, but the results will be evident if you are passionate enough to try it.
Re: Random: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Fans Are In Uproar Over A Missing Outfit
@TourianTourist omg just searched it. True
Re: Random: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Fans Are In Uproar Over A Missing Outfit
I thought the game was awesome. Loved it.
Only bizarre that the cool princess outfit comes from an amiibo. I understand the red tunic and black cat. But the iconic princess one seemed like a glaring omission.
Re: Upcoming Vampire Survivors DLC Is An Epic Ode To Castlevania
This is awesome! I still haven't finished Castlevania Dominus collection and next week we also have the Blasphemous 2 update. Guess I'll have plenty to play the remainder of the year.
Re: Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Update 1.6 Arriving On Switch Next Week
@mlt
I played all three games. Ritual of the night was awesome. Only segment I had problem with was that ice cavern boss where the frame rate dropped, otherwise it ran smoothly (I played it two years ago I think). Curse of the moon 1 was spectacular. Curse of the moon 2 was cool but felt like unnecessarily hard so I only played one play through.
Very good series imo
Re: Forget 'Switch 2', Nintendo Has Just Revealed An Official Alarm Clock
Love the look. Otherwise, incredibly annoying. Hate it
Re: Poll: Are You Bothered By The Frame Rate In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom?
The one area that made me very concerned was the castle town intro segment... After that, the game has run pretty smoothly (I'm more than halfway through the game I think) and even returning to the castle town has not been a problem, it seems to only be that one segment.
Re: Video: Sakurai Explains The Need For Online Updates And Patches
@PikminMarioKirby I mean, it's a case by case thing right? Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was absolutely atrocious in terms of how unfinished they allowed it to be released
Re: Video: Here's Everything You Missed In The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer
@Olliemar28 it looks like an intro sequence/chapter to me (cinematic, appearance of the potential villain, Samus has all her equipment but only 1 energy tank)
Re: Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night's Final Content Update Is Out Now
I thought this was an amazing game. Absolutely loved it and helped me satiate my Castlevania thirst.
Not a big fan of the dlcs it had, though.... Only was able to play though the first retro style chapter which was pretty limited and felt like a gag. Never could get into the campaign with other characters either. Though the first 8bit prequel was spectacular (never could complete the 2nd one).
I'm also part of the crowd who doesn't get the performance critiques. I mean, I played it like two years ago and I understood that at that moment the game was "fixed". Only moment where I had notable issues was during the last moments of that very late game boss, but it was only in that moment. Is this something that has become worse?
In either case, I would absolutely buy a sequel.
Re: 'Yooka-Replaylee' Brings Back Playtonic's Love Letter To Banjo In Remastered Form
I bought both during lockdown and thought they were atrocious.... :/
Re: New Paper Mario Survey Reportedly Suggests Unique Character Designs Could Make A Return
Tbh part of what makes these RPGs so cool is that they subvert the original formula so much in silly games. TTYD having a base world like a rotten villainous port full of scum and criminals instead of a nice city town is on point. I think the series being able to laugh on itself is important.
Re: New Paper Mario Survey Reportedly Suggests Unique Character Designs Could Make A Return
@VoidofLight Luigi Antichrist sounds on brand and much better than fighting generic origami turrtles or... a stapler and a roll of masking tape.... SPM was super awesome by the way , would totally play it again
Re: Poll: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of LEGO's Zelda 'Great Deku Tree' Set?
I have the impression it's a collectors item, more than a "toy". Lego does this all the time and they are ridiculously expensive
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door For Switch?
@Not_Soos it's interesting that you compare things like cat calling, which is harassment, to a character having the right to self-determination and use the gender they are comfortable with.
I kinda get that it's this thing where even villains are likable and good, despite doing some things that are evidently wrong... But oh well, not sure if I have the time and energy to go down that rabbit hole
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door For Switch?
@Splatoon_Guy they didn't "add unnecessary politics" to it... The original Japanese game had it, the American version ommited it explicitly. This being relocated made adjustments to the dialogue to make it a more accurate adaptation. In that sense, the original translation unnecessarily made political omissions.
This new one does remove some things but it's more like very inappropriate cat calling or weird things that may be uncomfortable...
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door For Switch?
This game happening is too big of an event to pass. I immediately preordered it when it was possible to do so.
Re: Review: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch) - Still The King Of Mario RPGs
I remember back in the day the original Paper Mario was one of my fabs, beat it so many times. Then hearing so many good things about this one and finally finding a used copy, the game was spectacular. Really excited to get my copy this Thursday
Re: Video: One Year Later, Our Video Team Share Their Thoughts On Zelda: TOTK
Oh come on guys. Of course exploring the same world again will not give you the same feeling. I do get that. However, the gameplay improvements, the better integration of Zelda elements, the dungeons, boss battles, better story, the epic final boss... Everything about To Totk to me is far superior that Botw.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Soundtrack Is Real And Contains 344 Tracks
People complaining the game has like 4 songs. (344 tracks?!?!)
Re: Review: Animal Well (Switch) - An Exceptional Metroidvania That Stands Out From The Pack
Looks cool but at 25USD it's too pricey to pick up at launch
Re: Palworld Has A Pokémon Mod, Though Video Takedowns Are Already Being Dished Out
@StefanN it is such a sad thing because yes, a lot of people really love pokemon. I used to. But now a days the fact that it's a private asset that generates revenue for shareholders gets in the way and these stupid release calendars get made and not enough resources go into the development and so we get the half-baked, unfinished games we get. Such a shame because the developers themselves do show interesting ideas and changes to the formula, but at the end of the day it's the stakeholders greed that gets the upper hand. Just a money making "they'll buy it anyway" machine.
Re: Yes, Nintendo Is Aware Of Palworld's Existence
Pokémon Company has become such a hyve of scum and villainy that I would actually be happy for Pal World to inflict damage on them by existing. Unfortunately its not true and Pokémon will continue being the disrespect towards the audience that it so far has been.
Re: Pokémon Fans Set Their Sights On Palworld's Monster Designs
Allegedly the game is super fun and people are loving it.
The game also looks incredibly more developed and polished than any of the disrespectful aberrations defecated by GameFreak. Good for PalWorld.
Re: QubicGames Launches New Year Giveaway With 12 Free Switch Games (US)
Sounds like a bunch of shovel ware I would not own even if they paid me
Re: Blasphemous 2 Is Getting A Stunning Physical Collector's Edition In 2024
Such an amazing game. Will definitely get it if I can
Re: Review: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Indigo Disk (Switch) - Enjoyable But Safe DLC Is Far From A Treasure
"Performance and visuals are somehow even worse"
This is so incredibly disrespectful from Game Freak and Pokemon company... Such a let down
Re: Zelda Producer Responds To Fans Who Want A More "Traditional Linear" Adventure
It's weird, I thought TotK was spectacular and loved how it integrated Zelda elements. Only drawback, or double edged sword, was returning to the same Hyrule which made it more maneurable but also took some novelty away.
I think TotK, albtw and MM are great examples of a remix to the original formula with vastly different gameplay twists.
Knowing Nintendo, I'm sure they will one day return to a more traditional Zelda format just for the novelty of it.
Re: Anniversary: Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Is 10 Years Old Today
@TheMegaMarshtomp I agree. Many old games feel clunky just because of what was normal design and gameplay back then. Don't get me wrong, a link to the past is a jewel, but it's so unecessary to take value away from this one which I do preffer
Re: Anniversary: Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Is 10 Years Old Today
It was such an amazing feeling to be alive when this game came out. The game has this amazing mix of being minimalistic in it's design and also open world. I remember you could do most of the dungeons in any order, though they do escalate in difficulty and the last one in Death Mountain was considerably harder. I replayed this so many times in hard mode. Truly one of the best 2D Zeldas. Please do port to Switch
Re: Pokémon Collaboration With Van Gogh Museum Announced
This is utterly disgusting to say the least. Let the poor man rest in peace for a second, for Christ sake.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's DLC?
If they actually finish the game, I might consider it. If it's still the half -baked glitch fest with N64 textures, then, no
Re: Japan's Upcoming Live-Action Pokémon Series Is About Falling For The Classic Game Boy Title
@EarthboundBenjy I miss the days when Black and White and even Sun and Moon were such charming and cool games. Sad to say it was a decade ago
Re: Review: Blasphemous 2 - Bloody, Brutal, And Even More Brilliant Than Its Predecessor
Day one for me. The first one was spectacular. They deserve every penny of my money
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Raging Bolt In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?
What really throws me off is the mane and head, which look like they don't match the rest of the body. Otherwise it could have been a good idea