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@Pat84

I second this sentiment, I'd love to see a return of Deadly Creatures.

I loved the first Blaster Master Zero but I wasn't terribly impressed with the sequel. I'm curious to see how the third one pans out.

I'm a big fan of Soul Nomad so this is welcome news indeed.

I really don't understand how adding color and an extra dungeon can bring a game down a score and this is the first time I've ever heard such a thing be said about the DX version. I can MAYBE understand not liking the extra dungeon but complaining about the color just seems strange. I don't see how going from black and white (or greenish black) to color can be anything but positive. Maybe that's because I grew up with the DX version though. That aside though Link's Awakening is one of my favorite Zelda games of all time, so I agree with that much. The artstyle of the remake took some getting used to but it eventually grew on me. I'm thinking of replaying the remake again sometime soon in fact!

EDIT: Actually, no, I can't even understand the extra dungeon being that much of a detractor because it's completely optional. So... opinions I guess.

Still one of my favorite Zelda games of all time and it inspired games like Monster World and Shantae. I remember when I discovered Monster World 3 on Genesis that I was like "It's Zelda 2 on Genesis!". I love the 2D adventure-rpg style. I think the negative stigma that follows this game came from later generations who had played LttP and other Zelda games, having expectations for what a Zelda game is and being annoyed with how different Zelda 2 is. I never heard anyone say anything bad about Zelda 2 growing up.

Also this was the first video game I ever played so I may be biased. As a kid, this game absolutely blew my mind.

While I'm glad to hear Panzer Dragoon is getting more love (Hopefully Saga will be after Zwei), the remake of the original Panzer Dragoon was pretty horrible. I really hope they step up their game or hire a whole new team to do Zwei.

This kinda sucks for any PC gamers who bought a Switch for this and believe it or not I know at least one person who did it. Although she wants other Switch games too so it's not like she was putting all her eggs in one basket. Haven't asked how she felt about this yet but I'm very doubtful it's going to impact her decision to get a Switch. So overall I doubt there's very many people who were going for the Switch just for this game. I'm hyped either way though, definitely plan on getting this day one.

Okay now this looks cool! I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

I'm still waiting for the day Captain Crunch joins Fortnite.

@Octane

You're right but my point was less about thunderpunch specifically and more about the fact that he could learn ALL the elemental punches and use them effectively because they were considered special attacks back then. Thunderpunch was just one example. He did also gain access to Focus Blast and such so it's not like he wasn't that much less broken. I'm just noting that Punching Kazam was no longer a thing after Gen 4. Hitmonchan however loved this change. Punching Kazam was a staple of both Gen 2 and 3 due to how much move coverage he had, with one of his only viable counters being stuff like Chansey or Snorlax so losing that on Gen 4 was a bit of a blow to the spoon dude.

I didn't play my 3DS a for a long time after getting a Switch but I've recently been picking it back up again. It's still a great handheld. Been trying out some of the games I missed out on.

@Heavyarms55

Yeah this was aa huge change to the formula, although some Pokemon (such as Alakzam) actually got hurt a little because of it. No longer could Kazam use moves like Thunderpunch (which was considered purely special for a while). I recall Houndoom didn't like the change either. Gyarados absolutely loved it though, Waterfall suddenly became one of his go-to moves. Gen 4 also really helped pokemon like Scyther by giving him Technician boosted Aerial Ace and such. Flareon had some issues until he learned Fire Fang. Can't remember which game gave him Fire Fang. Feraligatr in HGSS suddenly became god-tier because of Ice Fang and such. Generally though, yeah most Pokemon really benefitted. The Underground was cool and all but there wasn't a whole lot of incentive to actually use it. I seem to remember only using it for heart scales, though I can't remember exactly why. I'm guessing they were needed for something move-set related. The special and physical split was a huge game-changer in a game that was otherwise kind of unremarkable IMO. It was Gen 4's biggest contribution. The Underground for me was just kinda... there.

Wow these are 3 solid games, I may have to pick this one up. I haven't played Lost Vikings or Blackthorn in a long time.

EDIT: Just heard the 32X version of Blackthorn is part of the collection. That basically elevates this to "must buy" status for me. Licensed music in Rock n Roll Racing as well? This is almost too good to be true. If they just add Lost Vikings 2 to the package, it'd be perfect.

Yeah, no. This is the only 3D Zelda game I simply could not finish due to how bored I was with it. Motion controls were only half the problem. I suppose if you compare it to other Wii titles, then I could see it being good? As a Zelda game though I found it pretty underwhelming. I normally eat up all things Zelda, but unless major changes are made I can't see myself going back to this one.

Not gonna lie, tempted to get one of the packs just for Cyberbots.

Part of me finds this funny while another part finds it sad.

I'm apparently way ahead of the pack. Cool, I guess. I had no idea the LS was so popular though. That's my main weapon too. That said though while I didn't take anywhere near 21 minutes, Bubble Dragon takes way too long. That guy is a bullet sponge.

I'd be down for either a reboot or just some kind of port of the Gameboy game. I had way too much fun with that game back in the day and the music was way better than expected from a card game.

If this means we're also getting SNK Vs Capcom 2 as well then I am down for this.

I want to say the Gameboy and Gameboy Color are my favorite handhelds, but the Switch is probably my favorite right now. Along with my PS4, I play it almost constantly. I mean, I'm playing it right now. Just finished a round of Hades and now I'm jumping into Animal Crossing New Horizons for the evening before I call it a night. The library on the Switch is just incredible. indie games, 3rd parties, 1st party Nintendo games... Now I just need a Gameboy Online service on the Switch.

For me the best middle-ground with these things is to buy used games complete in the boxes. I have several near-mint condition games and such that have been opened but still make nice decoration pieces. In fact, I have a complete in box Gameboy like this too. Might be my favorite retro handheld of all time.

Glad you guys found and unboxed it, I've been there and it's a surprisingly fun experience, although I'm sure many hardcore collectors shrieked when you tore the plastic off. Before covid 19 hit (you know, when public gatherings were still a thing) I would explore flea markets in hopes of finding things like this. Sucks it wasn't exactly in preem shape though. At least you have the box.

This issue of "gaming too much" comes along every so often. One thing I've found in my life is that to people who don't understand a particular hobby, you're ALWAYS doing it too much. This isn't limited to just video games. Video games, TV, computers, even fitness. I can't count all the times I've heard someone say "get off the computer you've been on there all day!" after only 20 minutes. I can play 2 hours of a game and it becomes "all day". I've even heard that I spent too much time at the gym. I spend too much time eating. I spend too much time sleeping. I spend too much time at work, in the shower, or the bathroom. There's no end to it. They don't understand it so they think it's a waste of time. You're engrossed in an activity because you enjoy it and in a lot of ways it may be the only thing keeping you sane as the author has expressed.

I was blessed in the sense that my parents were very supportive of my hobbies. They not only didn't restrict my time on them, they bought things to enrich my interests. I had an interest in reading, writing, video games, fitness, and other pursuits. They bought me books, a typewriter (and later a computer), video games, and when I expressed an interest in weight lifting my mom would take me to the local gym after school. In high school I would stay after school to use the gym, library, or computer lab and my parents were fine with it. Outside of my parents though, other family members and friends were more critical of the time I spent doing these things. The idea you can spend too much time reading or exercising is astounding to me but it wasn't uncommon to hear it. My gaming was especially something I did "too much" of and when I amassed a sizeable collection, I was told numerous times I had an addiction and needed help. I always felt alienated as a result and legit believed I was doing something wrong.

One day while I was browsing a flea market to pick up some retro games, an older man had a lot with a bunch of NES, SNES, etc. games on it and I spent about 200 dollars on them and when I realized how much I had bought, I made the comment that I "really have a problem" and nervously laughed at myself. The older man said that it's better to spend your time and money on something you enjoy that isn't hurting you or anyone else. He told me about how his son had struggled with a drug problem for over 10 years. After that I realized that even if I do have some kind of problem, there's far worse problems out there. I think everyone has something they need to keep themselves sane and happy. Now that I'm older, I'm a lot more comfortable with myself and I really don't pay much attention to what other people say. No one should dictate how you spend your time but you.

Squirtle, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Torchic, and Oshawott have always been my favorite starters. Kinda cool to see that Squirtle is so high up, I'd have figured it'd be all about Charmander.

Getting some Onslaught vibes from this one. i think this actually looks pretty cool. Hopefully they add some more content to the game.

Honestly I may actually look into this as these were the cards I grew up with and I have a soft spot for the classic artwork.

This game is so good that despite being one of the lucky ones to still have a working copy on my xbox 360, I am fairly certain I will double dip and buy it again for Switch. This, Double Dragon Neon, and Streets of Rage 4 are all you need if you're a beat-em-up fan. Also Fight n Rage.

I always hated these things and would always sigh when I dug one up instead of something cool like a fossil.

That was a pretty fun game, definitely looking forward to a Switch version.

I loved this game and it was the reason I would get 3D World when it came out. I would have loved to have seen 3D Land get a Switch port.

This is pretty cool and I wouldn't mind seeing how the journey goes.

Haven't seen Cham Cham in a while, good to see her making a return.

Loved this game back in the day and still replay it from time to time. Might pick it up for the novelty of having it on the go, but with no apparent new features to entice me, I may have to pass for now.

I would definitely like to see them bring some kind of Fantasy Life game to Switch, even if it's just an enhanced port of the first game.

I'd be down for Persona 5 on Switch for sure. I've put hundreds of hours into that game but what's a hundred more?

Never heard of these guys till now, may have to check them out. I'm always looking for good modders and I've recently been in the market for a tricked out GBC or GBA.

Loved this game back in the day and wouldn't mind seeing it hit the SNES Online service.

Nightshade is an interesting choice, but my vote is for Actraiser.

Nintendo has always been focused on kids, this is true. That never stopped my dad from hogging the NES and Sega Genesis though. He was especially a TV hog when it came to Punch Out, which he would play for hours on end in his desperate attempt to finally beat the rematch with Bald Bull. It wasn't uncommon for us to play co-op games like Streets of Rage 2 either. My grandma also loved Star Tropics 1 and 2 and managed to complete both games. On rainy days it wasn't uncommon for my older relatives to gather 'round the TV and play NES. My uncle loved Double Dragon for example. Later on when I got the SNES, the same uncle was hooked on Super Double Dragon/Return of Double Dragon. Then there's my aunt who loved Pikmin.

So yeah... TLDR; Nintendo may be marketed to kids, but there's a lot of adults who play them too.

Still playing Age of Calamity, though I'm nearing 100% completion now.

I'm always amused by the things that will bother someone. Not only do I not mind the icon at all, I like the functionality of it. It's cool to see all the Nintendo Online stuff a button click away and browsing through it reminded me to turn off automatic renewal.

Honestly I'm playing Age of Calamity more than any of the new PS4/PS5 games I bought on the same month, though that'll likely change when Cyberpunk comes out. Finished the main story and still coming back for more. Guess finding those Koroks will be next on the agenda.

@Scorcher

I think he means Impa's clones.

Really hoping we get Sooga as a free DLC the way Hyrule Warriors added Cia, Wizzarobe, and Volga. He looks like he'd be fun to play as. Aside from that I've been loving the playable cast so far. The Monk was a very pleasant surprise and I love that he's basically Ultraman.

Came for the comments, wasn't disappointed.

I never understood the hate for the Wii U. I thought it was a great console. Judging by how successful many of the Wii U ports have been, I think people were interested in the games but didn't have enough faith in the console or the gamepad. I mean, Nintendo themselves basically stopped supporting the gamepad. The whole thing was basically a failed Nintendo Switch experiment that eventually led to the Switch itself, but it's nonetheless an incredibly charming console with a great library. Even if you ignore all the 1st party games, it has a solid virtual console line up. In fact, it's my preferred way to revisit N64 games at the moment, especially DK64 which actually runs at a higher framerate on the VC. Most people I talked to who didn't buy a Wii U clearly didn't understand what it was, with the majority of my friends thinking it was the same thing as a Wii.

Still, the Switch is definitely better and I'm hyped for Mario 3D World Deluxe to arrive next year.

This is the first time I've seen this game score that low, so I'll take it with a grain of rice.

@sleepinglion

I believe they got it from Rosecoloredgaming which has a variety of display stands, but I wouldn't mind knowing the exact stand they used. It looks nice and I wouldn't mind having one myself.

Infinite Mario is pretty handy since it's a lot harder to play reliably on such a small device. It's a fun novelty though and I've been having fun with it. Gonna try Luigi Ball at some point too. Pretty cool that they included so many secrets in such a small device. I'm still checking out new stuff that happens in the clock function.

Maybe there's a light at the end of the tunnel for wrestling fans.

Pretty much called it, though I do love the idea of something like this being widely available to consumers. The UltraHDMI mod is not so easy to obtain these days. Here's hoping somebody makes an FPGA based N64 clone someday that works as well as other options on the market like the AVS and the MegaSG.