OldManHermit

"Boy, I really hope somebody got fired for that blunder."

I've owned the NA version for years, so I have some nostalgic connection to it, but I think the JP version is just better. It showcases much more of the massive character roster, which is what this game is all about. I've always loved this art style, looks like the artist was drawing with pencil on some kind of textured surface.

Rampart on snes is one of the greatest ever. You get to make the the loser walk the plank!

It ain't legit unless you have to physically lift up the entire cart to jump over gaps;)

This game is most definitely a product of it's time, but I still kinda love it. It's got charm to spare. Always loved the aesthetic of pre-rendered backgrounds, even if at times it can get disorienting transitioning from screen to screen.

I'm not even the biggest FF fan, but that mug is delightful.

I generally prefer the aesthetic of pixel art for retro style games such as this, but this game along with SoR4 are an exception to the rule. Absolutely stunning art and animation.

What exactly makes this game so special that it warrants the increased price? Don't get me wrong it looks good, but what sets it apart from the numerous other comparable shmups available via AA for the standard price?

I have no intention of getting a Switch 2 anytime soon. I still play my switch more so than my other consoles, as I've just accumulated such a huge library of awesome retro arcade games, not to mention indie titles.

Can't wait! Most excited for CvS2, but I'm looking forward to checking out some of the other games I have less experience with such as plasma sword and project justice.

What's everybody's Main lineup up in cvs2 btw? I normally go with Ryu, Haohmaru and Sagat.

This one definitely has me intrigued.

If they remake DMC1 they need to keep perhaps the greatest line of dialogue in vg history,

"I should've saved you...I should've been the one to fill your dark soul with liiiiiiiiiggggghhhhttt!!!!!!"

-Dante

@KociolekDoSyta There is a new Onimusha coming out, they released a trailer a month or two ago. Not sure if it's a reboot or a sequel, but it looks pretty darn cool, I'm stoked.

I do like the premise of this game, not sure it’s for me though. Guess we’ll see how it turns out.

Having recently re-read the books, I was thinking an open world game where you could literally walk all the way from Bag End to Mount Doom would be incredibly cool. You could have the world populated with enemies, or just a passive mode where you can just relax and experience the scenery.

I was fine with orange, but the red is a bit too intense. I think cool colours, like a blue or blue-grey work better for menus such as this.

@DonkeyKongBigBoy haha yeah, I suck at Galaga too. If you like 1943, then you'll dig the Strikers games, they're pretty similar. There's also a couple 194X games available via Capcom arcade stadium, I'm pretty sure you can purchase them individually too.

@DonkeyKongBigBoy I'd recommend psikyo shooting stars alpha and bravo. Both compilations of some great vertical and horizontal scrolling shooters, my favs being the Strikers and Gunbird series. All the games have variable difficulty levels, on the easiest setting it's almost impossible to lose. There's also good old Galaga for something a little more old school.

Ideally played while listening to the Prince song, 'Sex Shooter' haha,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmTqS2IBkTc

@Truegamer79 Bloodborne is amazing, definitely my fav in the series, at least out of the one's I've played. I dig the lovecraftian horror theme, and the combat just clicks with me moreso than the other games. I do hope it comes to switch 2, just so more people can experience it.

Can't wait to compare and contrast this to Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound when they both release. They both look incredibly cool in their own right.

I already have all the new REs on my PS4, so I don't really need them again on Switch 2. I know I say this in every one of these articles, but a collection of the PS1 RE trilogy on Switch would be amazing. I'm honestly surprised it hasn't already happened, and doesn't seem likely to now that the Switch is on it's way out.

I was always partial to the 'Mega Moles' from Mario World. Very satisfying to take them out with the cape.

Buncha Steam Dorks.

I kid tho, play whatever console suites you.

@LXP8 I'm in a similar boat, my old gamecube collection is largely intact. But man, do I feel a fool for selling Eternal Darkness years ago. Doh!

@KidSparta being a left handed person, it is my preferred version.

No star Fox: Assault? I gotta be honest, I prefer it over Adventures.

I had never played a FE game before the previous release on the NSO, and it absolutely hooked me in. Felt like a cross between Advance Wars and Shining Force. Definitely looking forward to checking this one out.

Hey get your BotW out of my Wind Waker!

I kid, it actually looks pretty cool.

current day Paul Rudd with his 90s outfit and hair bears a strange resemblance to Tommy Wiseau haha.

@Abrammchi yeah, that is kinda lame.

I Robot came out in 2004?! God that makes me feel old, well older.

Anyway, this looks pretty rad. Love the neo-retro aesthetics, whatever you wanna call them.

@Abrammchi I think that'd be an extremely poor business decision if they did that. I'm personally looking forward to this game, but it's not a system seller, just a 2d retro action platformer. It's not doing anything the og switch can't handle. Mariokart world and dk bonanza are the one's everyone's gonna run out and buy the new system for.

@N00BiSH did you ever play the 2014 Strider? It was pretty great. I'm honestly surprised Capcom never ported it, would've been right at home on the switch.

Wow, yeah this looks cool as hell. I like the new characters, but I do hope the man himself Ryu is playable via some unlockable mode or something.

@WaveBoy yeah it's been ages since I've played power stone myself. The big one for me is CvS2 which I've had on gamecube since it released. Looking forward to testing my mettle online!

This is definitely my most anticipated game of the year. One month!

My buddy's clearing out space in his apartment, so he gave me some of his old Xbox360 games, one of which being Dark Souls 2. I've never played this one before, but I do recall hearing a lot of negativity surrounding it over the years. Perhaps because I went in with low expectations, I've actually really been enjoying it. The exploration has always been my favourite aspect of the souls games, and this one has some of the coolest environments in the series.

8/12. I made a couple foolish blunders,it also included questions based on two Zelda games I actually haven't played, that being adventure of link and tri-force heroes. My blind guesses failed me.

It does look glorious. I do hope there are some areas in the game that evoke the kind of spooky atmosphere of the Rare DKC games. Creepy pirate ships and swamps, etc.

I'm fine with the redesign. I think it's a cool fusion between classic DK and the Rare version.

New AAA games have already been $80 here in Canada for years now. So I guess this means they're going up to $90 now, well over $100 after taxes, great.. Doesn't really incentivize me to go run out and buy a Switch 2 as soon as possible.

This one looks pretty epic. When the trailer first started I thought it was a sequel to Vanquish, the mech suit has a similar aesthetic to the one from that game.

Didn't knock my socks off, but it was alright. Personally I was hoping for more from Capcom or Konami, like a new Resident Evil or Castlevania.

Ganondorf better be playable!

This one has me intrigued. I don't like that many of the enemies seem to be anthropomorphized rocks with googly eyes, like really? Just bring back the Kremlings dammit!

RIP. One of my favourite of his roles was Madmartigan in Willow.

"I love you Sorsha? I don't love her, she kicked me in the face!!"

This looks great! My inner 90s kid is smiling with glee.

How are those Terrifier movies anyway? I'm a big fan of campy 80s slashers, is this series something like that, or more like Eli Roth torture porn, which I do not enjoy.

Anyway, yeah this game looks exactly like that Scott Pilgrim beat em up.

No way in hell I could ever beat that. Some pretty tough bosses in this game too,particularly, Gogandontess, "the greatest swordsman of all demons."

Okay, looks like it could be cool. I am a bit wary though, I thought that recent Metal Slug tactics game looked amazing, but besides the visuals I found it rather disappointing.