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I'd buy it. That is if Bandai Namco want my money...

So how does it run? 30 FPS? 60? Smooth framerate or does it stutter a lot with many enemies on screen?

Really hoping that we can count on Deep Silver to bring these out in Europe as well, because I NEED these games. So much so that if worse comes to worse, I'll just have to pick up an American 3DS. Hope I don't have to though...

The japanese site confirms it's compatible with the Pokkén pads by HORI. Great news! This is a day 1 purchase if there ever was one.

Wouldn't be surprised if Capcom has something to announce regarding DAC and MMLC2 come E3, but I won't hold my breath. Disappointing news regardless...

I have a Switch, two 3DS units (EU and JP), a PC, and an Xbox One S... Don't really feel the need for a PS4...

I'm optimistic and claim Team Real! It just looks like too much work put in for a simple prank.

I've already pre-ordered the game, but I'm so eager to check it out that I'll definitely try out the demo as well. Love myself a new Nintendo IP!

@Dakt But what proof do you have that a home console version would do better?

@Dakt "Western gamers have shown time and time again with Monster Hunter they don't want it on portable."

Except Capcom said the following regarding Generations' sales in the west:
"Monster Hunter Generations, known as Monster Hunter X (Cross) in Japan and Asia (for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems), achieved solid sales overseas thanks to Capcom's established brand capabilities."

So I don't really know what you're on about.

I don't really get why people are questioning Capcom's support. They had a huge hand in deciding the Switch specs, and they've shown tremendous support for the 3DS, at least in Japan.
With this MH announcement, can we please stop worrying now?

Of course it could still happen, that is the rumors about MH5 on PS4, but I think the Sony fans will be feeling a little worried right about now.

Japan gets a physical release of the Striker Pack, so I'll be picking that one up. Considering it releases on the same day, I'd be surprised if it didn't have English subtitles.

No "Hello there, lovely people! It's A..."?... oooooooh.

There's only one REAL Magikarp song... and it's awesome!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzPpAYBy4AY

Haven't bought it yet, so this is an easy decision. Physical Switch version for me!

I can understand emulating old systems for archiving purposes, and while true that the Wii U is no longer being made, I still don't see a good excuse to keep making this.
On the other hand, if Nintendo plans to shut them down, then I think they better have a really good Virtual Console substitute with cross-buy and lowered prices to justify it.
Sony and Microsoft are so far ahead of Nintendo in this area that it's not even funny, and the whole online part, with playing and purchasing, is THE area where Nintendo has to step up and shake things up considerably.
I hope they do, because then they'll get a lot of my money.

@Tyranexx You could always import one of those fancy Monster Hunter grips from HORI. I have one for my New 3DS XL and it feels wonderful to hold. It's like a giant Pro Controller with screens attached to it, lol.

As others have mentioned, they could have just cut the price on the New 3DS XL.
I'm getting one either way, a Japanese one, as I have a bunch of Japanese games and my regular 3DS that I'm using for that just isn't cutting it.
This just seems more in line with Nintendo distancing themselves from 3D. A lot of titles lately haven't used the feature at all or very little. I mean, the Pokémon games didn't have it for more than a single mini-game-ish mode in the last version, and that sold a gajillion copies anyway.
If this is more cost-efficient than cutting the price on the New 3DS XL, then I understand their reasoning. People just don't care about 3D any longer, to my dismay.

Considering Capcom had some input on the hardware in the Switch, it's not surprising they're supporting the system.
I'm going to guess that a Mega Man revival is in the works, as well as the next generation of Monster Hunter.

@Sinton They really should. Most of the DS games aren't even that big in terms of disk usage, so it would work out nicely. Don't know why this hasn't been done. Nintendo did start selling digital Wii games on the Wii U, and that should be pretty much the same principle...

@Vee_Flames There's nothing wrong with BIS as it is though, and it is fully playable on every 3DS out there already. The only title in the sub-series that can't be played on the handheld today is Superstar Saga, so it makes sense to remake that one. Soon we might have all five of the games on one single platform, and that is awesome!

@Nintendian We don't know how it will run on the old model, but we at least do know that it won't be a New-exclusive, as the cover art is the regular design, not the one used for Xenoblade Chronicles 3D.
Personally, I would love for it to be New-exclusive, as they could take even more advantage of the hardware, but it isn't happening.

I don't get the criticism. The 3DS is thriving still, and this can only help to boost sales even further. It's also nice to give choice to those with limited income.
Some people just can't afford a Switch with a bunch of accessories, and for those people, this machine seems ideal.
I think these two systems (3DS and Switch) can co-exist this and next year before finally moving on, and man has the 3DS had a great run so far after such a weak start.

I'd rather have an enhanced port of Pokkén though...

Just put in an order over at Japanese Amazon. Now I'll just have to get through most of summer on the regular 3DS. But those who wait and all that...

@Nintendian No way. DQ is way too big a franchise and the install base for the regular 3DS is huge. It may run a bit worse on the old model, but it will run. Besides, Square Enix has mentioned nothing about the game taking advantage of the New systems, and being only 3 months from release, it would be a douche move to suddenly go "Oh, by the way, this is New-exclusive!"

I am so getting this! I have the standard 3DS released in Japan to coincide with the first Dragon Quest Monsters 3D remake, and while I love the design, the system itself feels lacking when compared to the New line. I considered getting a N3DS, but thought one would be released with a DQ9 theme, and while it's one dimension less than I wanted, I'm still going to get this as it looks incredible! And the screen size being the same as the XL really was priority number 1 anyway.

It seems like the writer is only considering the western markets, but keep in mind that the Japanese have a fair share of promising JRPGs coming their way which will make a mark on the sales charts, with Dragon Quest XI in the lead. Pretty sure Japan will help significantly in reaching those projected 40 million sold games with everything coming out from Nintendo, Square Enix and Atlus.

Wouldn't mind at all if Square Enix went the same route with Dragon Quest Heroes. I'd gladly trade in the higher resolution for a more stable framerate.

I need some answers here.
1. Is there Japanese voice acting available?
2. If not, can I at least shut off those cringe-worthy English voice overs?

"We're drinking Karen. We're having conversations."
"We're drinking, Karen. We're having conversations."
Remember, a comma can save a life!

Will you revisit the review once the game has been patched?

@Dsssdds It did have Sakurai at the helm though, giving it lots of HAL DNA.

And here I just assumed it would be a Mario situation, where his name was Ganondorf Ganondorf.

You know... Europe is a thing as well... in case you had forgotten.

This has been known for over half a year. Why are people making a big deal out of it now?

My body is ready for some MK8D!
http://i.imgur.com/w0f8S7G.jpg

@Hirsbrunner To be fair, Kirby has had A LOT MORE games than the Metroid franchise.

Would love to see some Dragon Quest announcements. Japan has gotten a ton of 3DS exclusive DQ games. They'll probably stay there and it'll be just wishful thinking on my part, but it would be awesome if Nintendo would announce a "30th anniversary summer of Dragon Quest" event and give us one game per month.
In Japan they have:
Dragon Quest Monsters 3D (remake of GB game)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (remake of GBC games)
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional
The third "Rocket Slime" game
Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
and the upcoming Dragon Quest XI
Would be awesome if we at least got some of them over here!

Got it on both 360 and PC... will most likely get on Switch as well, as it's a real gem!

If Pokkén ever arrives, they better include support for the official controller! Can't imagine playing the game without that any longer.

What I would give for Star Fox in 60FPS and perhaps a bit longer draw distance. The graphics otherwise could stay as they are, seeing how the retro-look is "a thing" nowadays.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE As long as Nintendo sells the inventory they produce, it would just be bad business sense to lower the price. When sales start to cool off, that's when price cuts are supposed to happen.

As of right now it's my favourite gaming platform ever. Sure, I could nitpick about the archaic online and interface, but when it comes to pure gaming, nothing has it beat!

@Discostew Sure, but this was more in comparison to other Switch games. It is the most expensive one out right now, is it not?

So that's why my Japanese copy of Dragon Quest Heroes 1 & 2 was so much more expensive than say I am Setsuna, considering it takes up almost the entire 32GB space.

I'm selling my physical copy of NEO for the same price that RMX cost me. Good deal if you ask me. Played around with this a bit earlier. Still can't believe that I'mplaying this game on what is basically a tablet. New tech really is something special.

I would give an arm and a leg for a physical "Christian Whitehead Collection". Imagine having all the enhanced ports of Sonic 1, 2, 3&K and CD AND Mania all in one neat little package. That would be the ultimate QUALITY Sonic collection for me!

I have the Japanese retail version and I've played around with it for quite a bit now.
Yes, there are slowdowns, but they're nowhere near as critical to gameplay as DF make it out to be. After a while, you actually stop thinking about them and just enjoy the game.
Sure, I'd like to have a more stable FPS count. If they could have locked it at 30 I would have been overjoyed, but this is without a doubt still a very good and very playable port.