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Re: ICYMI: If You Want To Play Virtual Boy Classics, You'll Need To Buy One Of Nintendo's Accessories

MeloMan

I'm still in shock Nintendo isn't ashamed of this system still and actually pulled off something I've BEEN wanting them to do. What I don't get is they had a chance to make this easier by releasing it on the 3DS VC, but I digress. The VB, failure or not, was one of my biggest regrets I didn't purchase back in the day, so, limited library and all, I am one of the weirdos that will be getting in on the demands needed to set this up.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th September)

MeloMan

I wrapped up the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter demo yesterday. I'm playing Powerwash Simulator... So mad there's a part 2 coming now. Lords of Exile is FINALLY 50% off, so I'm picking that up. There'll be some dabble, including possible retro throwback action, so here's a spitfire of possibilities:

Chrono Cross
Mercs
StarTropics
Omega 6: The Triangle Stars
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

... And some Mario 40th anniversary action-- Probably Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 eReader levels (phew).

Re: Opinion: I'm Celebrating Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary By Finally Finishing It

MeloMan

I don't remember what year it was that I finally beat Super Mario Bros. I do know I first played it ever in my life in 1987, and when I finally got my NES in '88, I had moved on to get Super Mario Bros. 2 and beat that. This is where it gets really foggy-- I eventually got my own copy of Super Mario Bros. and did finally beat it, but I can't remember if I beat it before or after Super Mario Bros 3. All I know is I beat it somewhere in between '88 and '91.

Re: Round Up: Every "Exciting New Game" From The Acclaim Showcase

MeloMan

Hmm, didn't feel very Acclaim to me, but at least the presentation did have a vibe going for it. I feel a lot of stuff was worth a look. It'll be interesting to see how a lot of it's scores. It kind of felt like they were trying to piggyback off of the revitalized Atari somewhat-- Time will tell if it's all worth it. Maybe if they happen to pick up some licensed IPs, and do decent with those, then maybe Acclaim will turn some more heads.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th September)

MeloMan

It'll be Mina the Hallower demo and Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter demo, first and foremost. I finally want to kick off Powerwash Simulator. I also just downloaded Omega 6: The Triangle Stars-- Too cheap to pass up. Once I'm over the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom withdrawal, I'll finally circle back to Crono Cross.

Re: "I Can't Afford To Give It Away For Free" - Silksong's Low Price Is Causing Devs To Re-Evaluate Their Own Games

MeloMan

Hmph. The question of our lifetime... What a game should be priced, according to... Opinions. Production vs time vs length of campaign, etc. There will never be a perfect answer. Some stuff is far more obvious than others. But just when we think we've figured out the "proper" formula, we find ourselves reevaluating what came before. Here we go again...

Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Harvest Moon (SNES)

MeloMan

I don't like any of them honestly. For NA and JP, the cartoony over a realistic image doesn't do it for me. The European one nails "Harvest Moon" literally to a fault, but it flows in its own way at least. I give it points for looking like a horror movie where the farmer looks like he's about to "cull" the cow rather than crops, with the dog hyping him on 😆

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th August)

MeloMan

Continuing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Need to return the travel medallion to Robbie. Gotta get back to Akkala, pardon, Sokkala archipelago. I just might be able to return to the depths below Zora Domain, up and around back to Hebra depths. Then... I'll ponder punishing two King Gleeoks (maybe 3 including the depths), and at least 3 depths arenas for some good Lynel clashes. Soon Ganondorf... very soon...

Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Has Been Rated For Switch 2

MeloMan

@Smithicus I was shocked when I learned AoC was an alternate timeline, and I have a feeling AoI is more of the same. I haven't beat TotK just yet, but I'm honestly getting my fix of the backstory from that game.

Side thought: If they go the alt timeline route, they'll probably find a way to get Link to jump to the past so he can help defeat Ganondorf. Then he and Zelda can happily go back to the future and live happily ever after-- I can see it now...

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th July)

MeloMan

I'll be playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Through an innocent visit to Hateno, I'm now the holder of the Master Sword. It would take too long to explain how it transpired, but if you played this or Breath of the Wild, you know how one side mission becomes a whole other adventure.

Re: Review: Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Sometimes 'Good Enough' Is Just That

MeloMan

Mm hm, I see... 7/10. I got a "good enough" vibe from the trailers, so I'm not entirely fussed about it. I'm glad it's at least a competent play for the most part. The rest will be the intrigue of this playbook tear up of Pac-Man. What (and why) is this world? Is this a manifestation of what Pac-Man "really" is? Has Pac-Man been the bad guy this whole time for 40+ years? I simply have to play this game, and it still sounds worth my time.