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Re: Nintendo eShop Cyber Deals: Big Savings And Discounts (North America)

Mach_Rider

Ah...and I just picked up "The Messenger" 2 weeks ago...oh well...
I've got "Wild Guns: Reloaded" on my radar - at 50% off, it's way cheaper than getting the physical, same thing goes for "Steamworld Dig 2" (it's on sale in the UK)...

"Okami HD" is also very tempting...ah, I hate it when digital prices get so much better than those of physical editions...

Re: Review: Astebreed - A Fast-Paced Blaster Which Survives The Transition To Switch Mostly Intact

Mach_Rider

I also picked it up on launch, especially since the UK price was much lower than the US one and I enjoyed it. It does get overwhelming at times, but I only died on the final boss.

Problem is, I never felt like I was doing all I could - most of the time I was just surviving. And yes, the story is pretty incomprehensible and having the dialogue be displayed on screen during battle...it's kind of impossible to follow.

But in spite of its shortcomings, I did enjoy myself.

Re: The Messenger's Quality Of Life Update Will Be Ready "Sometime" This Month

Mach_Rider

The controls are pretty great, I guess they'll just give the option to change the button layout, if you prefer a different one.

I'm currently in the beginning of the backtracking section and I feel that could use some work. Unlike other Metroidvanias you need to do a pretty good chunk of running around for simple tasks. The clues, while understandable, are a bit on the "Simon's Quest" side.

Otherwise, I'm absolutely loving it! Brilliant writing and fun gameplay!

Re: Team Cherry's Decision To Cancel Hollow Knight On Wii U Was Hard, But Ultimately For The Best

Mach_Rider

I picked it up for 4 GBP a few weeks ago (it was on sale and I threw in some gold coins as well)... Frankly, it's not as good as people make it out to be. Sure, it plays well, the graphics and sound are very nice, but the navigation is atrocious in a lot of places, the lack of instant map updating is annoying and even though I consider myself fairly good at Metroidvania-type games and usually 100% them, I've been lost for 2 days now...the only thing I can do it seems would be to buy a lantern, but I'd have to farm for that. And farming is not fun.

I'm mostly enjoying it, but it has certain quirks that bring it down in my opinion.

Re: Guide: Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country: Combat Explained, Barney Stones, Slate Pieces, & Unique Monsters Locations

Mach_Rider

@I_Am_A_Geek THANK YOU!! While I don't necessarily "hate" it, it is EASILY the worst in the Xenoblade trilogy in my book and nowhere near as captivating as XCX. And you pointed out all the main reasons for it.

Still, I enjoyed it enough to get Torna, which arrived this morning.

Speaking of which, to those still wondering, I can happily confirm that the European physical edition of "Torna the Golden Country" is a cart for Torna and a code for the Expansion Pass.

Re: Nintendo Download: 20th September (Europe)

Mach_Rider

If you're fans of Adventure games, "The Way: Remastered" is a STEAL at this price! I can't stress enough how much I loved it, even at a higher price! It's beautiful and the story is nice, I beat the whole game in one sitting!

Picking up "The Messenger" for sure! I was gonna get it a few days ago, but I had a feeling it might show up in the sales

Re: Opinion: What Did You Think Of Today's Nintendo Direct?

Mach_Rider

A very strong Direct! A good selection of ports and some interesting new first-party content. What stole the show for me was the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! I'm very happy to see "Armored Warriors" getting some love! If only they could handle the licensing issues with "Cadillacs & Dinosaurs" and "Alien vs Predator"...and "The Punisher"...

Not sure if I'll pick up "Epic Yarn", considering I can play it on a TV, but it's a nice option.

And more "Daemon X Machina" is always good