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Re: Review: Super Mario All-Stars - All That Glitters Isn't Necessarily Gold

Pally356

You know, when i popped in the title on my switch, part of me thought "Well, what about the NES version?" heck, i still have the Wii version (the lazy port). BUt...idk, part of me feels like i want to just go and play most of the NES versions. Like, SMB3 on NES feels right to me. I prefer the 8-bit music over the 16-bit soundtrack.

I'll definitely play SMB2 on the SNES though because of all the changes.

Re: Video: Here's Your First Look At Wonder Boy - Asha In Monster World

Pally356

At the moment im nto worried because it is still in development. But ngl, im disappointed that this wasn't a new game like had originally been discusssed.

Also, Im surprised they skipped porting Wonder Boy in Monster World. Classic Wonderboy, Wonder Boy III got remakes (and in a sense we got Monster Land in an AGES release). That one is my favorite in the series.

Re: Switch Is Getting An All-New Wonder Boy Game In 2021

Pally356

So...when can I pre-order this game?

When i heard this announcement, it made me realize how much i love the WonderBoy series. Ive been playing it since Master System, and have loved practically all of the games (...well Dragon's Lair i can live without). So, I was super excited hearing that theres a new game with Asha. I really hope it delivers, but considering the passion the original team has for this series, I feel like it'll deliver.

Re: Guide: The 20 SNES Games On Nintendo Switch Online, Ranked By Us

Pally356

You know, im surprised at the hate that BoF gets. Its definitely a bit rough around the edges, but there are some pretty cool things that it did. The Fishing mechanic (while too simple) was nice (and would be branched out later), and combining characters was cool. Its not perfect, but i dont think it deserves the hate it gets.

Re: Soapbox: The Nintendo Switch Lite Has The One Thing I've Been Waiting For All This Time

Pally356

@Anti-Matter As much as a convenience it would be to have all SF games on current Gen, im quite happy with my previous versions. I have SF Alpha Anthology on PS2, considering it has all the enhanced versions (Alpha 2 Gold and Alpha 3 Upper) and you can change the revisions unlike the current gen version. Also, I think that the balancing done with Third Strike on PS3 was good enough for it. I'd honestly just be missing out on the game for Second Impact, and all the SF2 games...and the travesty that is SF...i hate that game.

Re: Soapbox: In Praise Of Save States, Rewinds And Walkthroughs

Pally356

Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin on Genesis is one game I was ok using save states for. The main reason being that if you don't beat the last boss within a time limit (which is shown by a character being lowered into a firey pit), you will automatically lose and get a game over. This wouldn't be a problem (in fact, the same thing happens in Revenge of Shinobi with a falling wall) if Kingpin wasn't so difficult to beat. You literally have to hit him in the face and have pixel perfect aiming. I remember streaming the game, and I was lucky to beat him the first try. Regardless...its still pretty intense, and there is no way that im going to start the entire game over just because the designers made Kingpin's hit box so small. Screw that!

Re: Review: Pokémon Red and Blue (3DS / GB)

Pally356

I do have to say, as much as I enjoy these games, I do feel they show signs of aging. Its not the graphics either. I enjoy the classic style. There are a few things that were added in the newer games that I wish could have been in this game. These are just super minor things of course like the exp bar that fills up as your exp does. It gets a tad bit annoying to have to go into the menu, select the pokemon and figure out when its gaining a level. Then again, this was the 90s and thats pretty typical of that time. Ive been spoiled by these newer games where the meter is on the screen.

Also, is it just me or is the beginning of t his game very grind heavy?

Re: Six More Retro SEGA 3DS HOME Themes Are on the Way

Pally356

I already bought the Genesis theme. I love the Phantasy Star II and IV SFX when you're scrolling. Also, the Sega CD v2 theme is a nice touch too...one that I wasn't expecting.

As far as future themes go, I plan on getting the Saturn Theme and the SMS theme. I wonder if the background music on the SMS theme is going to be the Snail Maze game music.