@Dragonite89 True, but why give for free a brand new game that sells itself? Both MK8 and SMBW are 60 a piece yeah, but the former is a 9 year old game.
@Ristar24 both SML and SML 2 are excellent, but I too prefer the first one, as it is faster paced, not as zoomed in and so short and perfect to be played in short bursts. I also miss other first generation Nintendo titles such as Radar Mission and Solar Striker, as I've never played either of them, but am familiar due to always seeing them on the flyers that came with the games back then.
GB library needs more games. I find It odd that, except for Tetris, there are no first generation games such as Super Mario Land, Alleyway, Baseball and Tennis. Also wish Donkey Kong 94, Kid Icarus and Balloon Kid were there.
By the way, there is at least one important gameplay difference when comparing the Japanese and Western releases of the original. In Japan, when you are hit, It doesn't matter If you are Super, Racoon, Frog etc, you will always become normal Mario when hit. In the North American version, If you are wearing a suit, you will always become Super Mario when hit. If hit again, you will them become regular Mario. Basically the game is easier by giving you an extra hit point.
I voted GBA Edition because of the extra levels, though the ereader was not a good choice, making them some levels too expensive and others impossible to be played, at least until the WiiU days. And also the ability to visit any world and level at will after beating the game. As a plus It was and still is magical to have such a masterpiece on a small device such as the GBA/GBASP/GBM. They are all excellent versions and my favorite SMB game 2D or not 2D.
I voted it's absolutely its own thing because of the exclusive titles that could not be played on the old GB (clear carts) and also because many other titles run better on the GBC, despite being compatible with the older models (black carts such as Ghosts'n Goblins). Also, the plethora of titles released in such short period. But, alas, I don't think the GBC has aged as well as the GBA.
@Supaguy I like RK/Atooi (Mutant Mudds 1, Xeodrifter, Bomb Monkey, Chicken Wiggle, Dementium, Moon, ATV Wild Ride), except the box games and Pictooi, which is all they did the last few years. Seeing Dementium and Hatch Tales on the Switch finally give me hope they may rebound and hopefully release Treasurenauts.
Renegade Kid had some hits on the DS and 3DS, but have been down lately. Here's hoping the release of Dementium and Hatch Tales indicate a new chapter for the company.
@axelhander I thought the same. I think it's incredible how in the GBA games tracks rotate independently from the city/landscape below. Too bad it's absent here in F-Zero 99. Graphically the game has retained something from the GBA games that was one big improvement over the SNES original: the same hovercraft sprite zooms in and out as you approach or distance yourself. Notice how in F-Zero and also Mario Kart from SNES the car model/sprite changes as they zoom in/out.
@nessisonett not at all. I played F-Zero to death back in the SNES era and the game is available on the Switch Online SNES app, but I bet many people playing F-Zero 99 have never played the original. In this case, It makes sense to make tracks available in a slower pace not to overwhelm people. Tracks like Mute City 1 and Big Blue are simple and can easily be played by beginners, whereas many others won't be enjoyed by them. It was actually a smart move to separate pro tracks from easier tracks. What I am curious about the future of F-Zero 99 is If we're getting brand new tracks and modes to see this game go beyond the original.
@Cashews I agree, but at the same time it's a temporary thing, whose goal must be to attract more children to the museum and be acquainted with Van Gogh's excellent art.
@samuelvictor some of It makes sense, but "Over the years Jim was less interested in working on the comic strip.." as far as I'm concearned is not correct. He continues working on the strip to this day and even said recently that is what makes him get out of bed, to create the strips and make people laugh.
@RareFan I am not exactly sure why Jim Davis sold Garfield to Nickelodeon, but It probably has something to do with his age, as he is almost 80 and will not be able to manage licensing and merchandising forever.
I haven't been 1st or even top 3. I placed 4th a couple times on White Land 1 though. I've completed Grand Prix just once, finally unlocking Silence yesterday. And everytime I played Mini Prix I've managed to complete it. And with Silence unlocked, I finally have all 7 tracks available so Far unlocked for practice. F-Zero 99 is an excellent game, easily the best of the 99 games so far. Really wish we got a new F-Zero or maybe F-Zero SNES HD with this mode.
66 Nintendo published titles for just one platform is really impressive (making a list of Nintendo published titles that didn't make It would have been much less demanding). Having said that, it's just too bad that Nintendo didn't release titles that didn't perform as well in the past, because with Switch's huge install base, they could have been franchise's best selling titles (Wave Race, 1080, Star Fox Zero, Pilotwings, Excite Truck, F-Zero, Kid Icarus)
Voted for Star Fox, but F-Zero, Wave Race, 1080, DKC, Excite, Punch-Out, Wario Land, Pilotwings and Rhythm Haven should also be made much more frequently. By the way, Nintendo, where is Pushmo for Switch?
GBA is getting excellent games soon: Goodboy Galaxy (coming to Switch simultaneously) and Shantae Advance. Would love to see Retro City Rampage for GBA finally complete in a GBA cart.
@Cashews I get your point and agree. Pinball FX itself is free with 3 tables. Unless there is a Very good sale, I only intend to buy new tables not previously released on Pinball FX 3, like Garfield and Peanuts, since I love the strips and characters.
Do these salaries include bonus? Do Nintendo employees earn bonus at all? If they do, some pays would increase quite a bit, like Aonuma's (Zelda producer), Hideki Ono's (Mario Kart producer) and even Miyamoto's (Super Mario movie producer)
Relax, folks. This is not for the average gamer or aficionado, but for the young kids. I have 2 kids aged 2 and 4, and If I see this for say less than 10 dollars, I'm in.
Excellent list of titles with a few good surprises. But with such a great selling system, I wish Nintendo hadn't been as conservative in bringing back classics that could have had a better chance with a bigger audience: Wave Race, 1080, Excite Truck, F-Zero, Rhythm Haven, Star Fox outside a comeo in Star Link, Kid Icarus, Sin & Punishment and even smaller titles such as Pushmo. I was positive we would see at least 2 or 3 with these, but it seems the chances are rather slim now.
I love Game & Watch (and Mr Game & Watch is one of my favorite in Smash). According to Wikipedia, there are 62 titles. There have been 5 Gallery games (including one exclusive to Europe), 9 games releases for DSI, 2 Club Nintendo games for DS (one of which has an interesting mix of Parachute and Octopus as a vertical multi-screen game) and a few rereleases here and there, like e-reader for GBA. Unfortunately, Nintendo is usually economical with these releases, only offering a handful of titles and some were never rereleased (and some never will like the Disney, Popeye and Snoopy games). The biggest missed opportunities in my opinion were: only releasing 3 vertical multi-screen titles for the DS Collection (there are 12 titles only one of which is a Disney game), releasing so few titles for DSIWare and not including more games in the 35th anniversary Super Mario and Zelda Game and Watch releases (no Super Mario Bros, no Mario's Cement Factory and not even the only Zelda G&W, come on) The game that offers the most titles by far is G&W Gallery 4 for GBA, with 19 in total, though many are unlockable and it took me a long time to in unlock the last one, Zelda, which basically requires you get almost every star. The good news is that the reproduction of these titles has gotten better over time: the GBA and DS releases are excellent. And yes, we need more G&W and a new release with all titles would be lovely and an instant buy from me.
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Re: Nintendo Unveils Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch OLED Bundle, Out This Month
@Dragonite89 True, but why give for free a brand new game that sells itself? Both MK8 and SMBW are 60 a piece yeah, but the former is a 9 year old game.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Another Game This Week
@Ristar24 both SML and SML 2 are excellent, but I too prefer the first one, as it is faster paced, not as zoomed in and so short and perfect to be played in short bursts. I also miss other first generation Nintendo titles such as Radar Mission and Solar Striker, as I've never played either of them, but am familiar due to always seeing them on the flyers that came with the games back then.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Another Game This Week
GB library needs more games. I find It odd that, except for Tetris, there are no first generation games such as Super Mario Land, Alleyway, Baseball and Tennis. Also wish Donkey Kong 94, Kid Icarus and Balloon Kid were there.
Re: Talking Point: Which Version Of Super Mario Bros. 3 Do You Prefer?
By the way, there is at least one important gameplay difference when comparing the Japanese and Western releases of the original. In Japan, when you are hit, It doesn't matter If you are Super, Racoon, Frog etc, you will always become normal Mario when hit. In the North American version, If you are wearing a suit, you will always become Super Mario when hit. If hit again, you will them become regular Mario. Basically the game is easier by giving you an extra hit point.
Re: Talking Point: Which Version Of Super Mario Bros. 3 Do You Prefer?
I voted GBA Edition because of the extra levels, though the ereader was not a good choice, making them some levels too expensive and others impossible to be played, at least until the WiiU days. And also the ability to visit any world and level at will after beating the game. As a plus It was and still is magical to have such a masterpiece on a small device such as the GBA/GBASP/GBM. They are all excellent versions and my favorite SMB game 2D or not 2D.
Re: Feature: Game Boy Color - A Quarter Century Of Colour Nintendo Handhelds
I voted it's absolutely its own thing because of the exclusive titles that could not be played on the old GB (clear carts) and also because many other titles run better on the GBC, despite being compatible with the older models (black carts such as Ghosts'n Goblins). Also, the plethora of titles released in such short period. But, alas, I don't think the GBC has aged as well as the GBA.
Re: Switch Online Exclusive F-Zero 99 Adding King League And Three More Tracks
Wonder if we will get new tracks or tracks from the GBA games.
Re: Mario & Luigi's New Voice Actor Has Been Revealed
Look at the link https://www.kevinzafghani.com/demo
Sounds like the announcer of Nintendo Direct
Re: Review: Dementium: The Ward - A Safe Switch Return For A Creepy Cult Classic
@Supaguy I like RK/Atooi (Mutant Mudds 1, Xeodrifter, Bomb Monkey, Chicken Wiggle, Dementium, Moon, ATV Wild Ride), except the box games and Pictooi, which is all they did the last few years. Seeing Dementium and Hatch Tales on the Switch finally give me hope they may rebound and hopefully release Treasurenauts.
Re: Review: Dementium: The Ward - A Safe Switch Return For A Creepy Cult Classic
A 7 is about what I was expecting. Wish It had gyro controls though. Looking forward to playing
Re: Missing Pushmo? Indie Game 'PictoPull' Might Be The Next Best Thing
I always thought It was a given Pushmo would come to the Switch sooner or later. Guess I was wrong.
Re: Video: 20 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October 2023
Great, great month with Mario, Pikachu, Sonic, Metal Gear, Batman and many índies. You just forgot to mention Dementium.
Re: Feature: "We Wouldn’t Give The Silent Hill IP To A Team Like Yours" - Dementium: The Ward's Origins And Switch Return
Renegade Kid had some hits on the DS and 3DS, but have been down lately. Here's hoping the release of Dementium and Hatch Tales indicate a new chapter for the company.
Re: Switch Online Exclusive F-Zero 99 Adds Queen League & Five Additional Tracks
@axelhander I thought the same. I think it's incredible how in the GBA games tracks rotate independently from the city/landscape below. Too bad it's absent here in F-Zero 99. Graphically the game has retained something from the GBA games that was one big improvement over the SNES original: the same hovercraft sprite zooms in and out as you approach or distance yourself. Notice how in F-Zero and also Mario Kart from SNES the car model/sprite changes as they zoom in/out.
Re: Switch Online Exclusive F-Zero 99 Adds Queen League & Five Additional Tracks
@nessisonett not at all. I played F-Zero to death back in the SNES era and the game is available on the Switch Online SNES app, but I bet many people playing F-Zero 99 have never played the original. In this case, It makes sense to make tracks available in a slower pace not to overwhelm people. Tracks like Mute City 1 and Big Blue are simple and can easily be played by beginners, whereas many others won't be enjoyed by them. It was actually a smart move to separate pro tracks from easier tracks. What I am curious about the future of F-Zero 99 is If we're getting brand new tracks and modes to see this game go beyond the original.
Re: Pokémon Collaboration With Van Gogh Museum Announced, New Merch Incoming
@Cashews I agree, but at the same time it's a temporary thing, whose goal must be to attract more children to the museum and be acquainted with Van Gogh's excellent art.
Re: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Spotlights The "Lazy, Orange Superstar" Garfield
@samuelvictor some of It makes sense, but "Over the years Jim was less interested in working on the comic strip.." as far as I'm concearned is not correct. He continues working on the strip to this day and even said recently that is what makes him get out of bed, to create the strips and make people laugh.
Re: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Spotlights The "Lazy, Orange Superstar" Garfield
@RareFan I am not exactly sure why Jim Davis sold Garfield to Nickelodeon, but It probably has something to do with his age, as he is almost 80 and will not be able to manage licensing and merchandising forever.
Re: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Spotlights The "Lazy, Orange Superstar" Garfield
@DTFaux maybe they have a cartoon scheduled to premiere sometime after the movie is out next year.
Re: Poll: Have You Come First In F-Zero 99 Yet?
I haven't been 1st or even top 3. I placed 4th a couple times on White Land 1 though. I've completed Grand Prix just once, finally unlocking Silence yesterday. And everytime I played Mini Prix I've managed to complete it. And with Silence unlocked, I finally have all 7 tracks available so Far unlocked for practice. F-Zero 99 is an excellent game, easily the best of the 99 games so far. Really wish we got a new F-Zero or maybe F-Zero SNES HD with this mode.
Re: Review: F-Zero 99 - A Brilliant Battle-Royale Revival That Plays To The Series' Strengths
@-wc- I suggest you use the buttons to control the ship instead of the stick
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
The North América/Europe boxart is fine. They should also use It again on the Switch version, which is not looking Very good
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 6 Brings Back Four Returning Characters This Winter
Love Daisy Circuit. Wish we got Wario Colesseum as well
Re: F-ZERO 99 Turns The Classic Racer Into A 99-Player Battle Royale, On NSO Today
Offline modes, please
Re: Mario Kart Tour Will Receive No New Content After October's 'Battle Tour', Says Nintendo
@fenlix me too. I was expecting Rio and México from Latin America. Other cities I thought would get tracks are Cairo, Dubai and New Delhi.
Re: Review: Excitebike 64 - An Underrated Racer That Deserves To Ride With Its N64 Stablemates
@ThePoochyKid not at all. Besides Excitebike 64, we got Excitebike World Rally, Excite Trucks and Excite Bots, all 3 for Wii (Trucks is my favorite)
Re: Every First-Party Nintendo Switch Game That Has Sold Over One Million Copies
66 Nintendo published titles for just one platform is really impressive (making a list of Nintendo published titles that didn't make It would have been much less demanding). Having said that, it's just too bad that Nintendo didn't release titles that didn't perform as well in the past, because with Switch's huge install base, they could have been franchise's best selling titles (Wave Race, 1080, Star Fox Zero, Pilotwings, Excite Truck, F-Zero, Kid Icarus)
Re: Talking Point: Would A Third Wave Of Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Have Been Too Much?
King Arthur from Ghosts and Goblins, please (he could lose his armor after 100%)
Re: Random: Super Mario World's Lemmy Referenced In '90s Home Insurance Ad
I fairly certain Lemmy Koopa also has a castle in Yoshi's Safari, a 1993 game not as popular as Super Mario World.
Re: Poll: Which Dormant Nintendo Franchise Would You Most Like To See Return?
Voted for Star Fox, but F-Zero, Wave Race, 1080, DKC, Excite, Punch-Out, Wario Land, Pilotwings and Rhythm Haven should also be made much more frequently. By the way, Nintendo, where is Pushmo for Switch?
Re: 50 Best NES Games Of All Time
Excellent list, so many great games. We were happy back then and we knew it.
There are 2 hidden gems criminally missing from this list though: The Guardian Legend and The Battle of Olympus
Re: Shantae's Cancelled Game Boy Advance Project 'Risky Revolution' Is Being Revived
GBA is getting excellent games soon: Goodboy Galaxy (coming to Switch simultaneously) and Shantae Advance. Would love to see Retro City Rampage for GBA finally complete in a GBA cart.
Re: Pokémon Sleep Will Help You "Rest Your Very Best" Later This Month
I wanna rest the very best
Like no one ever did
To catch some Zs is my real test
To sleep over is my cause
Re: Nintendo Download: 6th July (North America)
@Cashews I get your point and agree. Pinball FX itself is free with 3 tables. Unless there is a Very good sale, I only intend to buy new tables not previously released on Pinball FX 3, like Garfield and Peanuts, since I love the strips and characters.
Re: Nintendo Download: 6th July (North America)
You are missing my pick for this week, Pinball FX
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 Arrives Next Week
Nice courses overall, though I wish we got Daisy Circuit instead of Daisy Cruiser.
And I still can't believe one of finest tracks from Double Dash has never been rereleased: Wario Colosseum
Re: Nintendo 2023 Annual Report Reveals Director Salaries Are Still Modest For The Industry
Do these salaries include bonus? Do Nintendo employees earn bonus at all? If they do, some pays would increase quite a bit, like Aonuma's (Zelda producer), Hideki Ono's (Mario Kart producer) and even Miyamoto's (Super Mario movie producer)
Re: Activision CEO Made 'A Bad Judgement' In Not Supporting The Nintendo Switch More
@PessitheMystic I loved Call of Duty Ghosts on WiiU
Re: Switch Exclusive 'Disney Illusion Island' Gets A Delightful New Story Trailer
There are three spectacular platformers coming in a matter of months: Illusion Island, Sonic Superstars and Super Mario Bros Wonder.
Re: Yes, The Baby Shark Game Is Real And It Is Swimming Onto Switch This September
Relax, folks. This is not for the average gamer or aficionado, but for the young kids. I have 2 kids aged 2 and 4, and If I see this for say less than 10 dollars, I'm in.
Re: NASCAR Gets Arcade-Style Twist In New Racing Game, Coming To Switch This Year
@ComfyAko thought the same. This looks like a mix of Cruis'n Blast and 90s Arcade Racer (rebranded 90s Super GP by Nicalis to never release It)
Re: Nintendo's Upcoming Party Game Everybody 1-2-Switch! Showcases "100 Players At Once"
This trailer probably means this game is out of the Direct. So we get 3 more minutes of worthy games.
Re: Did You Know Gaming Uncovers The Truth Behind The Long-Rumoured 'Star Fox Grand Prix'
No need for Star Fox Grand Prix on Switch, just a real Star Fox, please!
Re: Every First-Party Nintendo Switch Game That Has Sold Over One Million Copies
@rpawlos15133 yep, good thing you mentioned Pilotwings, totally deserving of a new title.
Re: Every First-Party Nintendo Switch Game That Has Sold Over One Million Copies
Excellent list of titles with a few good surprises. But with such a great selling system, I wish Nintendo hadn't been as conservative in bringing back classics that could have had a better chance with a bigger audience: Wave Race, 1080, Excite Truck, F-Zero, Rhythm Haven, Star Fox outside a comeo in Star Link, Kid Icarus, Sin & Punishment and even smaller titles such as Pushmo. I was positive we would see at least 2 or 3 with these, but it seems the chances are rather slim now.
Re: As Switch Momentum Slows, Nintendo Expects Further Sales Decline Next Year
Nintendo, make a Switch Micro (smaller than the lite) for 200 dollars and I will buy 1 or 2.
Re: Soapbox: Game & Watch Still Scratches A Very Particular Itch, And I Need More
I love Game & Watch (and Mr Game & Watch is one of my favorite in Smash). According to Wikipedia, there are 62 titles. There have been 5 Gallery games (including one exclusive to Europe), 9 games releases for DSI, 2 Club Nintendo games for DS (one of which has an interesting mix of Parachute and Octopus as a vertical multi-screen game) and a few rereleases here and there, like e-reader for GBA. Unfortunately, Nintendo is usually economical with these releases, only offering a handful of titles and some were never rereleased (and some never will like the Disney, Popeye and Snoopy games). The biggest missed opportunities in my opinion were: only releasing 3 vertical multi-screen titles for the DS Collection (there are 12 titles only one of which is a Disney game), releasing so few titles for DSIWare and not including more games in the 35th anniversary Super Mario and Zelda Game and Watch releases (no Super Mario Bros, no Mario's Cement Factory and not even the only Zelda G&W, come on) The game that offers the most titles by far is G&W Gallery 4 for GBA, with 19 in total, though many are unlockable and it took me a long time to in unlock the last one, Zelda, which basically requires you get almost every star. The good news is that the reproduction of these titles has gotten better over time: the GBA and DS releases are excellent. And yes, we need more G&W and a new release with all titles would be lovely and an instant buy from me.
Re: Mario Movie Breaks Multiple Records In Japan's Opening Weekend
@Anti-Matter I've seen It twice.
Re: Mario Movie Crosses $1 Billion Mark At The Global Box Office
It's almost unreal!
Re: Soapbox: It's Time For A Zelda 1 Remake, Please
Completely agree and I will add one more: we need remakes of Zelda 1 and 2.