The mental age thing is pretty silly. The real reason for no female protag is that most of their audience is male, and they don't feel like doing the extra work of making a female protagonist in addition to a male one. I personally disagree with this approach, but it is what it is.
@GamingFan4Lyf I switched to PC and Switch only this gen, and basically everything has been replaced due to just how many games are on PC now. Plus I got the Steam Deck, so now even the Switch is only being played for exclusives. I actually have my PC hooked up to my TV with Steam Big Picture, so it's closer to the console experience.
I played the demo for this on PC and loved it, so I'll be getting it there due to the increased performance. This game needs to be played at a stable 60 due to its platformer nature. Reminds me of a cross between Sonic, Ratchet, and God of War.
These are cute, but I am so sick of gen 1. The only pokemon I ever see are pikachu, the Kanto starters, Charizard (not venusaur or blastoise), eevee, Jigglypuff, and Gengar. Those are the only pokemon in the US that seem to get merch.
It's on my radar, but I wasn't too thrilled with the showing. I'm honestly just burnt out of games about highschoolers lol. It's why I skipped P3 Reload despite liking P5. That probably sounds dumb, I just dont care as much about that setting any longer. Just not for me anymore I guess. Still on my radar though, I'll see how it reviews.
Gen 2 and 3 on switch eshop is all I would care about at this point. Don't care what else they do because it will he awful either way. Let's Go Johto which us rumored, is not want I'd want for another gen 2 remake.
Pokemon needs to just ditch open world. They can't do it. I'd love if they went back to maybe just slightly bigger routes, and with more cel shaded graphics.
I really miss when event Pokemon had actual EVENTS that happened. Really tired of TPC just handing out rare Pokemon like candy. Darkai's Newmoon island event was so cool back in the day. Actually having to catch the thing was so much fun! Why not just spawn a Darkrai that appears near the ghost-type gym town? Make players look for it and catch it? Would be more fun than just getting it for nothing.
Gonna pick up Sonic first because I just prefer 2D Sonic over 2D Mario, but I'll gladly play Mario over the holidays. Also still playing Baldur's Gate 3, so we shall see how that goes.
For the people immediately dismissing this game because it's top down, it's not. You can change the camera to be behind your back, and then top down like Fire Emblem when you get into combat. I've tried Larian's previous game Divinity Original Sin 2, and I didn't like it. This game though, the sheer amount of possibilities is just staggering. I'd say, that the top down perspective really doesn't matter. If what you enjoy in games are great, interactive stories, and amazing turn based SRPG combat, then please try this out.
Personally I like 2D Sonic gameplay more than 2D Mario. However I can't deny that Mario Wonder will absolutely be the better game. However, if this happens I'll probably get Sonic first and then save Mario as an awesome Christmas game. For regular people though, Sega should probably consider delaying the game to November if this is true.
Would rather Dreamworks make a good Zelda movie. Illumination is better at comedies and more whimsical movies. Zelda should be more story focused, and I think Dreamworks fits that better. They've made great stories with Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Puss in Boots, and especially How to Train Your Dragon. Are these movies perfect? No. But I think they'd do better than Illumination in Zelda's case. Plus Universal owns them too.
@FirstEmperor lol, believe me I'm not begging for ports. I still buy and play nintendo hardware. I'm just spit balling an idea for how Nintendo could POSSIBLY combat PC pirates.
Nintendo, just let us BUY the games then! Take those roms, sell them for 20 dollars a pop on the eshop, and people will buy them! Or, better yet. Make a PC launcher for your old games. This won't stop all pirating, but it will CERTAINLY eliminate a good amount of it.
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Re: Atlus Lead Explains Why Persona Protagonists Are High School Males
The mental age thing is pretty silly. The real reason for no female protag is that most of their audience is male, and they don't feel like doing the extra work of making a female protagonist in addition to a male one. I personally disagree with this approach, but it is what it is.
Re: Does Astro Bot's Super Mario 'Inspiration' Cross A Line? Fans Seem Divided
@GamingFan4Lyf I switched to PC and Switch only this gen, and basically everything has been replaced due to just how many games are on PC now. Plus I got the Steam Deck, so now even the Switch is only being played for exclusives. I actually have my PC hooked up to my TV with Steam Big Picture, so it's closer to the console experience.
Re: Does Astro Bot's Super Mario 'Inspiration' Cross A Line? Fans Seem Divided
@GamingFan4Lyf I honestly just love reading their comments every time.
Re: Does Astro Bot's Super Mario 'Inspiration' Cross A Line? Fans Seem Divided
@dskatter Don't try to understand. Just embrace it.
Re: First Minecraft Movie Trailer Features Creepers, Piglins And Jack Black's Steve
Why isn't this just an animated movie?
Re: Review: Gori: Cuddly Carnage (Switch) - An Interesting But Messy Spin On The Character Platformer
I played the demo for this on PC and loved it, so I'll be getting it there due to the increased performance. This game needs to be played at a stable 60 due to its platformer nature. Reminds me of a cross between Sonic, Ratchet, and God of War.
Re: LEGO Reveals Six New Mario Kart Sets, Speeding Our Way In 2025
These are definitely not my favorite. Would have been better if they just used the iconic minifigure design.
Re: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Hololive VTuber Tournament Announced
I'm really getting tired of these things popping up everywhere.
Re: Crocs And Pokémon Are Teaming Up Again With Four New Designs
These are cute, but I am so sick of gen 1. The only pokemon I ever see are pikachu, the Kanto starters, Charizard (not venusaur or blastoise), eevee, Jigglypuff, and Gengar. Those are the only pokemon in the US that seem to get merch.
Re: Danganronpa Creators Are Apparently In Debt Over New Switch Game
It's on my radar, but I wasn't too thrilled with the showing. I'm honestly just burnt out of games about highschoolers lol. It's why I skipped P3 Reload despite liking P5. That probably sounds dumb, I just dont care as much about that setting any longer. Just not for me anymore I guess. Still on my radar though, I'll see how it reviews.
Re: Mother 3 Is Getting An Adorable New Set Of Plushies Later This Year
@Eggolor They did get this treatment, last year I believe.
Re: Mother 3 Is Getting An Adorable New Set Of Plushies Later This Year
It's never happening. Nintendo don't WANT it to happen. I've given up long ago.
Re: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Is Rolling Exclusively Onto Switch Later This Year
Okay, but can you play the main stages in multiplayer? That's all I care about.
Re: Pokémon Presents Announced For 27th February 2024
Honestly just port HGSS to switch. Don't even try to do a new gen 2 remake.
Re: Pokémon Presents Announced For 27th February 2024
Gen 2 and 3 on switch eshop is all I would care about at this point. Don't care what else they do because it will he awful either way. Let's Go Johto which us rumored, is not want I'd want for another gen 2 remake.
Re: Kirby Happy Meal Promotion Announced For McDonald's Japan
I would be all over this!
Re: Ys X: Nordics Will Launch On Switch In The West In Fall 2024
Loved ys 8, but didn't really gel with 9 and stopped after a few hours. Loving the look of this one though, so we will see.
Re: Sega Reports 'Sluggish' Sales Of Sonic Superstars And Other Major Titles
Mario Wonder killed it, along with the game being kind of bad.
Re: Forget The Sonic Movie, The First Trailer Is Here For Knuckles' Spin-Off Show
This actually gave me a good chuckle. I'll have to subscribe for Knuckle.
Re: Disney & Epic Creating New Entertainment Universe Connected With Fortnite
The end is nigh.
Re: The Pokémon Company Releases Official Statement About Palworld
@nimnio yeah but why do you care?
Re: Pokémon Fans Set Their Sights On Palworld's Monster Designs
Nah Palworld is fine. Pokemon fans actually need to worry about the quality of their own game first.
Re: Random: Square Enix & Foamstars Producer Is Bored Of Splatoon Comparisons
But you have to admit... just the concept alone for foamstars wouldn't exist without splatoon.
Re: Pokémon Developer Game Freak Trademarks 'PAND LAND'
Another new failed side project? I'm all for Game Freak branching out. But they need to just hand pokemon over to Bandai Namco or something.
Re: The Pokémon Company Outlines Fixes For Scarlet & Violet's Next Update
Pokemon needs to just ditch open world. They can't do it. I'd love if they went back to maybe just slightly bigger routes, and with more cel shaded graphics.
Re: Fortnite's Dev Really Wants A Crossover With Nintendo But Hasn't Had Any Luck
I would absolutely pay for a Samus skin.
Re: Grab Darkrai And Shiny Lucario In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Event
I really miss when event Pokemon had actual EVENTS that happened. Really tired of TPC just handing out rare Pokemon like candy. Darkai's Newmoon island event was so cool back in the day. Actually having to catch the thing was so much fun! Why not just spawn a Darkrai that appears near the ghost-type gym town? Make players look for it and catch it? Would be more fun than just getting it for nothing.
Re: Pokémon's COO Wants To Keep Franchise Going For "Hundreds Of Years"
@Logicfire they should just give the series to BAMCO
Re: Pokémon's COO Wants To Keep Franchise Going For "Hundreds Of Years"
What a joke. What parts of the community are asking for? These aren't features that you didn't release. You released a broken game!
Re: Surprise! Nintendo Is Officially Working On A Live-Action Legend Of Zelda Movie
Should have been animated.
Re: Nintendo's Updated Guidelines For Tournaments & Content Creation Sparks Community Backlash
Actually insane. Nintendo needs to get over themselves.
Re: The Pokémon Company Reckons There's Room For Future Detective Pikachu Spin-Offs
Would rather a new Mystery Dungeon or Pinball honestly.
Re: LEGO Animal Crossing Launches March 2024, Five Sets Announced
Looks super mid honestly. Thought that they were going to do more of the actual houses and furniture for each set.
Re: GameCube Classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Is Heading To Switch
Yay an old game! And for only 60 dollars too, I'm sure!
Re: Poll: Mario & Sonic Face Off On Switch This October - Whose Corner Are You In?
Gonna pick up Sonic first because I just prefer 2D Sonic over 2D Mario, but I'll gladly play Mario over the holidays. Also still playing Baldur's Gate 3, so we shall see how that goes.
Re: Acrobatic 2D Platformer 'Curse Crackers' Backflips Onto Switch Next Week
Really fun little platformer! Excellent music as well. I played it on Steam this year.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Surpasses Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom As 2023's Highest-Rated Game "So Far"
@ModdedInkling To be honest, I think the bias will be towards Zelda and Starfield if anything. Those games are more accepting to the average consumer.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Surpasses Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom As 2023's Highest-Rated Game "So Far"
For the people immediately dismissing this game because it's top down, it's not. You can change the camera to be behind your back, and then top down like Fire Emblem when you get into combat. I've tried Larian's previous game Divinity Original Sin 2, and I didn't like it. This game though, the sheer amount of possibilities is just staggering. I'd say, that the top down perspective really doesn't matter. If what you enjoy in games are great, interactive stories, and amazing turn based SRPG combat, then please try this out.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Surpasses Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom As 2023's Highest-Rated Game "So Far"
Absolutely deserved. This game is amazing and one of the best games I've played in a long time.
Re: The Next Pokémon Presents Could Be Soon, According To A New Datamine
I'm done with the Pokemon franchise until they can release a finished game the FIRST TIME.
Re: DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing Will See Shrek, Po, Hiccup And More Speed Onto Switch Soon
Will my love of Shrek lead me to purchase this game? We shall see.
Re: Random: Mortal Kombat Co-Creator Knows Who He'd Add To Smash Bros., If Nintendo Was To Ask
Would prefer Sub Zero, but I'd gladly take either. More interesting than Tekken man and Terry.
Re: Nintendo Aims To Reduce Scalping Of "New Hardware"
Let us actually pre order and make enough to fulfill that demand.
Re: Sonic Superstars' Release Date Might Have Already Been Revealed
Personally I like 2D Sonic gameplay more than 2D Mario. However I can't deny that Mario Wonder will absolutely be the better game. However, if this happens I'll probably get Sonic first and then save Mario as an awesome Christmas game. For regular people though, Sega should probably consider delaying the game to November if this is true.
Re: Rumour: Universal Closing "Big Deal" With Nintendo For Zelda Illumination Movie
Would rather Dreamworks make a good Zelda movie. Illumination is better at comedies and more whimsical movies. Zelda should be more story focused, and I think Dreamworks fits that better. They've made great stories with Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Puss in Boots, and especially How to Train Your Dragon. Are these movies perfect? No. But I think they'd do better than Illumination in Zelda's case. Plus Universal owns them too.
Re: TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Lands New Character, Game Mode And More In Upcoming DLC
Still need to get this game. It's been on my wishlist for a while.
Re: Pikmin 4 Will 'Rise To The Occasion' In Brand New Trailer
Really hoping this gets split screen multiplayer like Pikmin 3 Deluxe. We had a blast with that.
Re: Valve Confirms It Contacted Nintendo About Dolphin Emulator Coming To Steam
@FirstEmperor Gotta love the Nintendo community.
Re: Valve Confirms It Contacted Nintendo About Dolphin Emulator Coming To Steam
@FirstEmperor lol, believe me I'm not begging for ports. I still buy and play nintendo hardware. I'm just spit balling an idea for how Nintendo could POSSIBLY combat PC pirates.
Re: Valve Confirms It Contacted Nintendo About Dolphin Emulator Coming To Steam
Nintendo, just let us BUY the games then! Take those roms, sell them for 20 dollars a pop on the eshop, and people will buy them! Or, better yet. Make a PC launcher for your old games. This won't stop all pirating, but it will CERTAINLY eliminate a good amount of it.