@BenAV Disagree. I think Galaxy 1 is the superior game. There are some knotty underwater swimming parts, but besides that-- the music, story, and ideas are fresher and more creative than in SMG 2.
@MrGlubGlub I think you are entirely correct. I was wondering if this was a roll-and-move game when I saw the dice and the setup in the picture, and you confirmed it. It's sad to think that the board game industry has evolved so far beyond Monopoly in the last twenty years but Limited Run is unaware of this fact.
For what it's worth, I'm also surprised that @KingBowser86 has such strong feelings about modern board games--especially h/er observation that their themes and art appear as "off-brand versions" of "infinitely better" IPs. I would suggest a glance at Root by Leder Games, or Raiders of the North Sea by Garphill Games, or Spirit Island by Greater than Game to quickly put that notion to rest. By the way, I've found that Betrayal at House on the Hill entirely depends on the group you are playing with--and more often than not the experience and the haunt simply do not work.
There are a lot of people who are video game and board game enthusiasts at the same time. Both hobbies deserve deep exploration and are worthy of being taken seriously. Cross-overs can also hold tremendous appeal--like the recent Bloodborne game that smashed its Kickstarter goals.
I've known about this game for a long time. I was very excited to play it when it was announced--mainly because of the tagline that it was inspired by the 16-bit Phantasy Star games (my personal all time favorite games).
That said, I didn't have a pc--I have a Mac. In August 2018, I'm still waiting for the release on Mac. Likewise I had a PS Vita and hoped to play it there. Originally this game was supposed to come out on the same time on both Vita and PS4. It did not come out until much, much later than the PS 4 Version. When it finally did come out on Vita, I'd already given the system to my nephew.
Finally, I bought it on sale on the PS4 a couple of months ago. I've maybe played a third of the way through. It's a good game--but by this point it's a pretty old port.
Maybe buy the Limited Run Games version if you're still psyched to play it.
BTW I think the Switch version was mentioned in the Limited Run Games E3 presentation. @RupeeClock, Limited Run games didn't mention their switch version of the game in their presentation?
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Re: Three More Sega Classics Are Being Revived, It's Claimed
@Synecdoche Yes!
Re: Nintendo Is Permanently Reducing The Price Of Switch Joy-Con
Might as well just sell left joy cons. All of mine have drift.
Re: Nintendo Announces Super Mario Remasters And Much More In Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct
@BenAV Disagree. I think Galaxy 1 is the superior game. There are some knotty underwater swimming parts, but besides that-- the music, story, and ideas are fresher and more creative than in SMG 2.
Re: Introducing Game Decks, A New Tabletop Board Game Series Which Debuts With Mutant Mudds
@MrGlubGlub I think you are entirely correct. I was wondering if this was a roll-and-move game when I saw the dice and the setup in the picture, and you confirmed it. It's sad to think that the board game industry has evolved so far beyond Monopoly in the last twenty years but Limited Run is unaware of this fact.
For what it's worth, I'm also surprised that @KingBowser86 has such strong feelings about modern board games--especially h/er observation that their themes and art appear as "off-brand versions" of "infinitely better" IPs. I would suggest a glance at Root by Leder Games, or Raiders of the North Sea by Garphill Games, or Spirit Island by Greater than Game to quickly put that notion to rest. By the way, I've found that Betrayal at House on the Hill entirely depends on the group you are playing with--and more often than not the experience and the haunt simply do not work.
There are a lot of people who are video game and board game enthusiasts at the same time. Both hobbies deserve deep exploration and are worthy of being taken seriously. Cross-overs can also hold tremendous appeal--like the recent Bloodborne game that smashed its Kickstarter goals.
Re: Talking Point: It's September And We Still Don't Know Enough About Nintendo Online
@Glenn_the_frog
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way? No seriously. Shoplifters of the world unite
Re: Octopath Traveler Composer Feels "Relieved" That Fans Enjoy The Game's Soundtrack
Fans enjoy the soundtrack? There’s an understatement.
Re: Nintendo Download: 30th August (North America)
The Messenger for me this week. I also love Into the Breach on my pc. Interested to hear how good the Switch port is.
Re: Cosmic Star Heroine Dev Explains Its "Frustrating" Experience Working With Nintendo
I've known about this game for a long time. I was very excited to play it when it was announced--mainly because of the tagline that it was inspired by the 16-bit Phantasy Star games (my personal all time favorite games).
That said, I didn't have a pc--I have a Mac. In August 2018, I'm still waiting for the release on Mac. Likewise I had a PS Vita and hoped to play it there. Originally this game was supposed to come out on the same time on both Vita and PS4. It did not come out until much, much later than the PS 4 Version. When it finally did come out on Vita, I'd already given the system to my nephew.
Finally, I bought it on sale on the PS4 a couple of months ago. I've maybe played a third of the way through. It's a good game--but by this point it's a pretty old port.
Maybe buy the Limited Run Games version if you're still psyched to play it.
BTW I think the Switch version was mentioned in the Limited Run Games E3 presentation. @RupeeClock, Limited Run games didn't mention their switch version of the game in their presentation?