I think what makes this particularly damning is that the mainline Pokemon games haven't really done anything innovative with the mechanic to even warrant having it patented to begin with.
A Rayman artbook full of concept art and behind-the-scenes info covering the entire series' history would be nice to have honestly. Like, if I can't have a new game then give me something else of substance.
Hmmm. Bubsy 4D isn't doing it for me tbh. Be it the new furbait redesign or overemphasis on shmoovement over engaging level design, it's just not enticing as it wants to be, which is a shame.
On the inverse, Rebounder looks pretty sick. I love a good vintage comic aesthetic and the weird mix of basketball and platforming has me very interested. I'll keep an eye on that one.
@EarthboundBenjy personally speaking I think the best way to play Rayman 1 is with Rayman Redemption, a fanmade remake that offers a lot of great QoL updates: level design is more balanced and fair, it ditches the 100% completion requirement the OG had and it even offers some new bonus content.
@The_Nintendo_Pedant do you mean in terms of visuals or in terms of level design and difficulty because if it's the latter I'm allowed to ask who hurt you
The more of this I see, the colder I get, not just because it's a remake but also because I don't think I really gel with the Pac-Man World games in general.
@EarthboundBenjy Not that I disagree entirely but I think the world and characters are what make Rayman's games unique rather than the actual platforming. The gameplay in each game has never felt specifically geared towards Rayman to a degree.
@obijuankanoobie I think the negativity here just seems to stem from the fact that this is a game inspired by 3D Sonic, which as we all know tends to elicit the most... let's say "turbulent" responses.
Not too big on the character designs - they're fine but a little too simple and abstract for my liking(maybe there's a narrative reason for that?) - but otherwise this looks neat.
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Re: Surprise! Donkey Kong Bananza Is Getting DLC, And It's Out Today
@Yoshi3 this is not new at all why are we pretending it is
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Prices Are Live, And It's Sticker Shock Time
You're still gonna buy 'em anyways.
Re: It's Official, The Mario Movie Sequel Is Based On Mario Galaxy
@Croctopus I wouldn't get too excited if I were you. They'll find some way to bungle up Galaxy.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Bundle Confirmed For Switch, Launching October
@EarthboundBenjy No freaking duh. With hindsight, 3D All-Stars really was pointless in the long run.
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@Uncle_Franklin It's just not a quality experience without the 3D, man. I'm not even kidding.
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@fenlix three people did actually:
Re: Surprise! Donkey Kong Bananza Is Getting DLC, And It's Out Today
They saw everyone on their knees for Odyssey DLC so they went ahead and did it here to shut everyone up.
Re: Mario Galaxy amiibo Are On The Way, Plus Two New Kirby Ones With Swappable Bases
Welcome back Skylanders Swap Force.
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@CrankyBonesGaming NO. YOU'RE PLAYING THESE GAMES THEY WAY GOD INTENDED AND YOU'RE GONNA LIKE IT
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Getting A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Did they change the Talking Flower's voice?
Re: Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
OHHHHH MY GOD.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Finally Gets A Release Date, Open World Confirmed
oh I love Tron
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Bundle Confirmed For Switch, Launching October
@Banjo- I have that. I just wanna see it rereleased with the other 3D Marios.
Re: Mario Tennis Fever Hits Switch 2 Next February
It's just TENNIS.
Re: It's Official, The Mario Movie Sequel Is Based On Mario Galaxy
@Banjo- since you can't even buy that one anymore, does it really matter if it's with 3D All-Stars at this point?
Re: It's Official, The Mario Movie Sequel Is Based On Mario Galaxy
@Banjo- ya missed the news, buddy
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Bundle Confirmed For Switch, Launching October
Of course the gluttons get the Galaxies and us 3D Land fans get NOTHING
AGAIN
Re: Mario Movie Domain Names Surface Online Ahead Of Mario's 40th Anniversary
I can only imagine how Illumination would butcher this one.
EDIT: Yup. I'm out. Not gonna watch it. I refuse.
Re: Nintendo Today! Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Tayrailbridge Slander is spoken, in print it's libel. Also, how?
Re: Nintendo Today! Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Ah, they're sticking with best Dededesign I see. HAL knows what's up.
Re: "I Have No Words" - Silksong Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over One Bench
Funny, Mario Odyssey rewards you for sitting on a bench and now here we have a game that punishes you for doing that
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct September Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Anyone expecting the next 3D Mario to be announced right off the heels of Bananza is just begging to be disappointed.
The most I'm expecting is more information on Prime 4, Splatoon Raiders and some new reveals for the roster in Kirby Air Riders.
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Friday, 12th September 2025
Nintendo addressing the masses: LOOK. HERE'S YOUR STUPID DIRECT. HAPPY?
Re: Nintendo's Patent On 'Sub Characters' Could Have Some Dire Ramifications
...yeah this is bad for games let's be real
I think what makes this particularly damning is that the mainline Pokemon games haven't really done anything innovative with the mechanic to even warrant having it patented to begin with.
Skeezy gatekeeping. That's what it is.
Re: Review: Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection (Switch) - Limited Run Cleans Out The Kitty Litter
Nice try, @Kuruwin or should I say, BUBSY
Re: UFO 50 Has Been Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I'm glad they added the option for button swapping - even if it's complete remapping, it's still nice to have an option.
Re: Review: Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection (Switch) - Limited Run Cleans Out The Kitty Litter
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Re: Gallery: Ubisoft Celebrates Rayman's 30th With Some Rayman Legends Concept Art
@ludotaku oh this is pretty neat
@h3s not entirely true. the version of Legends on the PS Vita had most of the Wii U features intact.
Re: Gallery: Ubisoft Celebrates Rayman's 30th With Some Rayman Legends Concept Art
A Rayman artbook full of concept art and behind-the-scenes info covering the entire series' history would be nice to have honestly. Like, if I can't have a new game then give me something else of substance.
Re: Round Up: 6 Switch 1 & 2 Games We Played At PAX - Here's What We Thought
Hmmm. Bubsy 4D isn't doing it for me tbh. Be it the new furbait redesign or overemphasis on shmoovement over engaging level design, it's just not enticing as it wants to be, which is a shame.
On the inverse, Rebounder looks pretty sick. I love a good vintage comic aesthetic and the weird mix of basketball and platforming has me very interested. I'll keep an eye on that one.
Re: Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Is Getting A Resolution Update On Switch
well that was quick
Re: Ubisoft Celebrates Rayman's 30th Anniversary With An "Epic" Event In Brawlhalla
happy 30th anniversary y'all!
[sigh of exasperation]
Re: 007 First Light Is More That Just Spies And Style, Launches March 2026 On Switch 2
cue kvetching in 3...2...1...
Re: Ubisoft Kicks Off Rayman's 30th Anniversary, Says New Project Is In "Good Hands"
@EarthboundBenjy personally speaking I think the best way to play Rayman 1 is with Rayman Redemption, a fanmade remake that offers a lot of great QoL updates: level design is more balanced and fair, it ditches the 100% completion requirement the OG had and it even offers some new bonus content.
Re: Rumour: Resident Evil Requiem Could Be Heading To The Switch 2
Honestly even if this were true the lot of you would be kvetching about it being on a Game Key Card
Re: Ubisoft Kicks Off Rayman's 30th Anniversary, Says New Project Is In "Good Hands"
@The_Nintendo_Pedant do you mean in terms of visuals or in terms of level design and difficulty because if it's the latter I'm allowed to ask who hurt you
Re: Review: SHINOBI: Art Of Vengeance (Switch) - A Beautifully Crafted Return For Joe Musashi
@mlt doesn't matter Uncle Ben, Strider is better than both of them
Re: Review: SHINOBI: Art Of Vengeance (Switch) - A Beautifully Crafted Return For Joe Musashi
@PinderSchloss Same. They've really become one of my favorite devs as of late.
Re: Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac Looks Waka Waka Wonderful In New Gameplay Trailer
The more of this I see, the colder I get, not just because it's a remake but also because I don't think I really gel with the Pac-Man World games in general.
Re: Ubisoft Kicks Off Rayman's 30th Anniversary, Says New Project Is In "Good Hands"
@EarthboundBenjy Not that I disagree entirely but I think the world and characters are what make Rayman's games unique rather than the actual platforming. The gameplay in each game has never felt specifically geared towards Rayman to a degree.
Re: Feature: The Road To Silksong: Remembering Seven Years Of Hope, Hype, And Clown Makeup
@Enigk We'll always have Mother 3.
Re: Ubisoft Kicks Off Rayman's 30th Anniversary, Says New Project Is In "Good Hands"
I'll believe it when I actually see it. I've been burnt before(see: Beyond Good & Evil 2).
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.4.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Something something stability joke.
I got nothin', sorry
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong's Price Appears To Have Leaked
@AussieMcBucket You can't speak for everyone. Trust me, I've tried.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong's Price Appears To Have Leaked
@AussieMcBucket speak for yourself
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong's Price Appears To Have Leaked
A reasonably priced video game? In this day and age??? What madness is this?!
Re: Video: 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In September 2025
Silksong thinks it can steal Bubsy's thunder? Please.
Re: Sonic "Love Letter" Rollin' Rascal Announced For Switch 2
@obijuankanoobie I think the negativity here just seems to stem from the fact that this is a game inspired by 3D Sonic, which as we all know tends to elicit the most... let's say "turbulent" responses.
Re: Sonic "Love Letter" Rollin' Rascal Announced For Switch 2
Not too big on the character designs - they're fine but a little too simple and abstract for my liking(maybe there's a narrative reason for that?) - but otherwise this looks neat.
Re: Surprise! PS1 Cult Classic 'Fear Effect' Just Shadow-Dropped On Switch
@GrailUK We're talking Limited Run here, so don't get too excited.