I already bought an import 3DS for VC games in September. I did it for Trip World (Game Boy), but Picross e9 and Mario no Picross 2 are better. I've already bought and played Balloon Fight GB and the Frog Bell game--the latter deserves a Link's Awakening-styled remake on Switch.
Mostly focused on the first half of the year, AKA be surprised when they announce things with August and October release dates.
We’ll get DDR Zelda Mix; Diddy Kong Racing Transformed; Mario Party Roadtrip, a return to awful Mario Party; edible Joy-Cons that have special usage in BOTW2; Kirby’s Return to Kirby’s Dream Land, featuring no Copy Abilities and monochrome visuals; New Pokémon Dash; an untitled game where Yoshi’s tongue gets stolen and he must fight enemies by playing rock-paper-scissors, Star Fox Adventures HD which will determine the fate of the series, and a new IP, Echo, that has no visuals whatsoever to make you progress using echolocation.
Now that the 3DS is old, I think it’d be cool if a YouTuber made a video series about all the obscure/forgotten Nintendo games on there—Harmoknight, BOXBOY!, Pocket Card Jockey, Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Tank Troopers, Quetzal’s Corridors, Nintendo Badge Arcade, Ever Oasis, and the StreetPass Mii Plaza games. I like to picture Somecallmejohnny doing it as a marathon.
In 2013, I traded Kirby Air Ride for four average or sub-average GB/GBC games. Only one—Game & Watch Gallery 3–was good enough to make up for the rest, and now Air Ride is absurdly expensive to rebuy.
@JJtheTexan It’d be great if they offered M-rated games for separate download on the eShop that then were slotted into the NSO catalogue. That way you’re choosing to put it on your system. You buy it and then the system checks to see if you’re an NSO member before letting you play.
I’m most excited for the fact that it looks like it’s coming from the same team that made my favorite spin-offs, Mass Attack and Rainbow Curse. It looks incredibly similar to Kirby Battle Royale in several ways, which fits my hypothesis.
"The Splatoon series is so cool and exciting! I hope they stop at two games and immediately chuck the IP in the same dumpster as F-Zero." -Splatoon fans, apparently
Day One purchase for sure, was hoping they'd make a sequel after they announced the Splatocalypse. To get my adrenaline surging, we need a dedicated direct to show off everything new.
Year itself? 3/10. Friends leaving single-file or fighting with me, pets dying, had a mess of dark thoughts for long stretches of time, and there weren’t even many good games releasing! Next year has to be better… it has to…
Nintendo’s year? 6/10. I bought New Snap and Dread, and the Smash DLC was great! But I’m not overly interested in the other stuff. Next year has to be better with Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Splatoon 3, BOTW2, and more awesomeness. I’ve got a good feeling my wallet’s gonna sting then.
I seem to be in the majority saying this, but can we stop calling Zelda II the worst Zelda? I feel that the Zelda series has moved so far away from it that II doesn’t really represent a typical Zelda game being subpar—it’s too different to say that. I’d go for something like Skyward Sword or Tri Force Heroes, as they became boring or weird AFTER the Zelda series figured out its identity.
I replayed Jungle Beat in September and now my rare E3 bongos squeak when I use them. I feel bad about that. At least I have three more pairs that aren’t as rare.
Since the spinoffs aren't here, I have to default to Diamond/Pearl, solely because my older brother would let me mine for spheres and build a booby-trapped secret base on his save file. Great times that I'll never get back.
Is it possible for Cynthia to be both hot AND cute? Because they absolutely succeeded here. I must say, I like the chibi art direction they've taken, which will certainly be a controversial statement.
The Animal Crossing DLC inclusion reeks of Nintendo deciding the price before the content. As someone who doesn't own Animal Crossing, couldn't I drop the DLC to lower the price? Answer's sadly no.
No River Twygz Bed from Super Paper Mario? It's used all the time in spooky YouTube videos. World of Nothing from the same game also gets the mood across.
It’s worth mentioning that several aspects look strikingly similar to the forgotten Kirby Battle Royale from 2017/2018: Several animations and facial expressions seem pulled from it, as do some Copy Ability move sets. Judging from the look of the Beast Army shown here, the game may have a sillier tone than other entries, like Battle Royale before it. Interesting!
Here's hoping it's an awesome change to the status quo. I love Kirby, but even I've been slightly disenfranchised with the games since 2018. A bold, ambitious game is overdue.
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Re: Feature: Is It Worth Importing A Japanese 3DS For These Virtual Console Games?
I already bought an import 3DS for VC games in September. I did it for Trip World (Game Boy), but Picross e9 and Mario no Picross 2 are better. I've already bought and played Balloon Fight GB and the Frog Bell game--the latter deserves a Link's Awakening-styled remake on Switch.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Joins Switch Online's N64 Library Next Week
I just bought the Zelda Collector’s Edition for GameCube because I thought it’d be great for emulating Majora’s Mask.
Turns out it’s absolutely not.
Re: Poll: Do You Have An Issue With Xenoblade Chronicles' Accents?
@Ryu_Niiyama So you'd prefer a more American localisation?
Re: Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes 'Limited Edition' Announced For Europe
Given how I felt about both Three Houses and FE Warriors, I'm definitely skipping this one. Wake me when Xenoblade Warriors gets announced.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Hopes For The February Nintendo Direct?
Can we get a new Starfy? That series needs a comeback.
Re: Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent Is Finally Heading To Mobile In The West
Does it cost money?
Re: Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, Wednesday 9th February 2022
Mostly focused on the first half of the year, AKA be surprised when they announce things with August and October release dates.
We’ll get DDR Zelda Mix; Diddy Kong Racing Transformed; Mario Party Roadtrip, a return to awful Mario Party; edible Joy-Cons that have special usage in BOTW2; Kirby’s Return to Kirby’s Dream Land, featuring no Copy Abilities and monochrome visuals; New Pokémon Dash; an untitled game where Yoshi’s tongue gets stolen and he must fight enemies by playing rock-paper-scissors, Star Fox Adventures HD which will determine the fate of the series, and a new IP, Echo, that has no visuals whatsoever to make you progress using echolocation.
Oh, and a new F-Zero, if you’re into that.
Re: French Retailer Lists Batman: Arkham Collection For Switch
Played you like a violin and cut your strings!
Re: Metroid Dread Is About To Become The Best-Selling Game In The Series
@westman98 What about Prime Pinball?
Re: Feature: Remembering The Newest Nintendo IP You'd Forgotten All About
Now that the 3DS is old, I think it’d be cool if a YouTuber made a video series about all the obscure/forgotten Nintendo games on there—Harmoknight, BOXBOY!, Pocket Card Jockey, Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Tank Troopers, Quetzal’s Corridors, Nintendo Badge Arcade, Ever Oasis, and the StreetPass Mii Plaza games. I like to picture Somecallmejohnny doing it as a marathon.
Re: Three Kirby amiibo Appear To Be Getting Reprints (North America)
My cat chewed up Galaxia (Meta Knight’s sword) years ago, so I might pick one up.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Biggest Gaming Regrets
In 2013, I traded Kirby Air Ride for four average or sub-average GB/GBC games. Only one—Game & Watch Gallery 3–was good enough to make up for the rest, and now Air Ride is absurdly expensive to rebuy.
Re: Xbox Studio Rare "Immensely Pleased" About Banjo-Kazooie's Arrival On Switch
@AtlanteanMan No Grunty’s Revenge or Pilot, though. =[
Re: Xbox Studio Rare "Immensely Pleased" About Banjo-Kazooie's Arrival On Switch
@JJtheTexan It’d be great if they offered M-rated games for separate download on the eShop that then were slotted into the NSO catalogue. That way you’re choosing to put it on your system. You buy it and then the system checks to see if you’re an NSO member before letting you play.
Re: A New Hatsune Miku Puzzle Game Has Been Announced For Nintendo Switch
Hello, everyone. I’m Scott, president of Domino’s Pizza. Have you heard of Hatsune Miku?
Re: Poll: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Looks Mighty Impressive - How Hyped Are You?
I’m most excited for the fact that it looks like it’s coming from the same team that made my favorite spin-offs, Mass Attack and Rainbow Curse. It looks incredibly similar to Kirby Battle Royale in several ways, which fits my hypothesis.
Re: Poll: So, Do You Think Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Will Actually Release In 2022?
They haven’t given any indication it’ll be delayed. 100% sure. Nobody’s questioning Kirby or Splatoon 3, despite them having nebulous release dates.
Re: Poll: It's The Year Of Splatoon 3 - Are You Excited?
"The Splatoon series is so cool and exciting! I hope they stop at two games and immediately chuck the IP in the same dumpster as F-Zero."
-Splatoon fans, apparently
Day One purchase for sure, was hoping they'd make a sequel after they announced the Splatocalypse. To get my adrenaline surging, we need a dedicated direct to show off everything new.
Re: The Point-And-Click Adventures Putt-Putt And Freddi Fish Are On Their Way To Nintendo Switch
Welcome back, old friends! Let's hope Sam can get in on the fun, too.
Re: Feature: Game Of The Year 2021 - Nintendo Life Staff Awards
One way to improve Dread is to change the intro to Dairon. Y’all know what I’m talking about, right?
Re: 'Gex' The Forgotten '90s Video Game Mascot Might Be Making A Comeback
Such a classic Gex move; makes you think it’s not Gex, then comes out and says, “I’m a bad tennis game!” It’s right! Gex is TERRIBLE tennis game!
Re: Random: Kirby's Dream Land LEGO Ideas Set Needs More Votes To Make It To Final Round
@Poodlestargenerica The old Battle Droids holding their megaphones gangsta-style was the best.
Re: Random: Kirby's Dream Land LEGO Ideas Set Needs More Votes To Make It To Final Round
I voted on it years ago, but it’ll never pass. LEGO picks boring choices and sitcom sets.
Re: Poll: So, How Would You Rate Nintendo's 2021?
Year itself? 3/10. Friends leaving single-file or fighting with me, pets dying, had a mess of dark thoughts for long stretches of time, and there weren’t even many good games releasing! Next year has to be better… it has to…
Nintendo’s year? 6/10. I bought New Snap and Dread, and the Smash DLC was great! But I’m not overly interested in the other stuff. Next year has to be better with Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Splatoon 3, BOTW2, and more awesomeness. I’ve got a good feeling my wallet’s gonna sting then.
Re: Toki Tori For Game Boy Color Is Being Re-Released, 20 Years Later
This is on 3DS VC, if I’m not mistaken. $2 is a much nicer price.
Re: Banjo-Kazooie Is Getting Jiggy With Nintendo Switch Online In January
I just traded a damaged copy of Pokémon Ruby for this game. Better than paying $50 a year for it.
Re: Cuphead's 'Delicious Last Course' DLC Launches Next Year On 30th June 2022
Sweet! I'm very excited!
Do you think the physical Switch cart will still release with the DLC on it? I remember reading that years ago.
Re: Poll: What's The Worst Legend Of Zelda Game?
I seem to be in the majority saying this, but can we stop calling Zelda II the worst Zelda? I feel that the Zelda series has moved so far away from it that II doesn’t really represent a typical Zelda game being subpar—it’s too different to say that. I’d go for something like Skyward Sword or Tri Force Heroes, as they became boring or weird AFTER the Zelda series figured out its identity.
Re: Playtonic's Original Yooka-Laylee Game Is Getting A Follow-Up Title
What was so bad about the first game? Haven’t played it, just curious.
Re: Feature: 14 Wii Games That Deserve Switch Ports
@Tobiaku This person has fantastic opinions. Pandora’s Tower remake when, Nintendo?
Re: Random: Forget Sealed Retro Games, It's Empty Boxes That Are The Hot Ticket Item Now
Bought DKC3’s box just last week. Very happy with it.
Re: Feature: 10 Overlooked GameCube Gems You Must Play
I replayed Jungle Beat in September and now my rare E3 bongos squeak when I use them. I feel bad about that. At least I have three more pairs that aren’t as rare.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Pokémon Game Ever?
Since the spinoffs aren't here, I have to default to Diamond/Pearl, solely because my older brother would let me mine for spheres and build a booby-trapped secret base on his save file. Great times that I'll never get back.
Re: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Get A Five-Minute Overview Trailer
Is it possible for Cynthia to be both hot AND cute? Because they absolutely succeeded here. I must say, I like the chibi art direction they've taken, which will certainly be a controversial statement.
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us Of Switch's Upcoming Releases, And 2022's Looking Pretty Mighty
Any word on Neon White? That's still TBD, with a pending "Winter 2021" release date.
Re: Random: Nintendo's Switch Online 'Expansion Pack' Trailer Is Now Its Most Disliked YouTube Video Ever
The Animal Crossing DLC inclusion reeks of Nintendo deciding the price before the content. As someone who doesn't own Animal Crossing, couldn't I drop the DLC to lower the price? Answer's sadly no.
Re: Boo! Nintendo And LEGO Announce Three Brand New Luigi's Mansion Sets
LEGO Bogmire is sick! I hope more sets will be based on Mansions 2 and 3, but this is very welcomed regardless.
Re: Feature: Spookiest Video Game Music - Halloween Playlist
No River Twygz Bed from Super Paper Mario? It's used all the time in spooky YouTube videos. World of Nothing from the same game also gets the mood across.
Re: Oh No, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Has Been Delayed On Switch
Understandable. Don't push your employees to meet a holiday deadline during a pandemic, folks.
Looks like I'm asking for Neon White this Christmas instead.
Re: SNES Classic Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja Is Getting A Proper Remake On Modern Consoles
Is it based on Joe and Mac? Or Caveman Ninja? They’re pretty different games, right down to the final boss.
Re: Final Fantasy Kart Racer Chocobo GP Will Feature 20+ Characters
GE-NO! GE-NO! GE-NO! GE-NO!
Re: 'Takorita Meets Fries' Is A Visual Novel About Discovering Fries For The First Time
Sounds funny, but I’ll definitely forget this exists after clicking off the article.
Re: It's Official, Super Nintendo World Is Getting A Donkey Kong Expansion
Let’s see if Ellie the Elephant makes it in, like those blueprints suggested.
Re: Video: Let's Take A Closer Look At Kirby And The Forgotten Land's Debut Trailer
It’s worth mentioning that several aspects look strikingly similar to the forgotten Kirby Battle Royale from 2017/2018: Several animations and facial expressions seem pulled from it, as do some Copy Ability move sets. Judging from the look of the Beast Army shown here, the game may have a sillier tone than other entries, like Battle Royale before it. Interesting!
Re: Banjo-Kazooie Is 'Coming Home' To A Nintendo Console Via Switch Online
It’d be more cost effective to buy B-K alone, IMO. I’ve got the N64 and Genesis games I want, minus this and several they didn’t reveal.
Re: Castlevania Advance Collection Is Out Today On Nintendo Switch eShop
Awesome!
…Gonna wait for a price drop like the last one, but still awesome!
Re: A New Kirby Game Just Leaked On Nintendo Japan's Website
@Kirby_Girl Can't forget the original Pokemon Snap!
Re: A New Kirby Game Just Leaked On Nintendo Japan's Website
@Kirby_Girl They also make BOXBOY! and Part-Time UFO.
Re: A New Kirby Game Just Leaked On Nintendo Japan's Website
Here's hoping it's an awesome change to the status quo. I love Kirby, but even I've been slightly disenfranchised with the games since 2018. A bold, ambitious game is overdue.
Re: Random: Nintendo Direct Announcement Sends Smash Bros. Final DLC Fighter Speculation Into Overdrive
Wasn't there a leak about the character's banner color?