Wii has so many incredible games. Plus, the Wiimote was so inviting for play. Pointer controls have never been this good.
My favorite on the list probably are Batallion Wars, Boom Blox, Deadly Creatures, DKC Returns, Dr Mario, Excite Truck, Ghost Squad, Épic Mickey, Goldeneye, House of the Dead Overkill, Kirby Épic Yarn, MadWorld, Mario Kart, Mario Strikers Charges, Metroid Prime Trilogy, Metroid Other M, Muramasa, New Super Mario Bros Wii, Okami, Pikmin, Prince of Perdia Forgotten Sands, Rabbids Go Home, Red Steel 2, RE 4, Sim & Punishment, Silent Hill, Sonic Colors, Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, Smash Bros, Super Paper Mario, Trauma Team, Wario Land Shake It, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Zack & Wiki, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword and Link's Crossbow Training.
Not on the list: Punch-Out, Need for Speed Nitro, Trauma Center, Trauma Center New Blood, Jett Rocket, Fun Fun Minigolf, FAST, Art of Balance, Nyx Quest, Dive and many others.
I am happy with my current Switch, so I won't upgrade anytime soon. As long as there are no exclusives (keeping the Lite seems to indicate that), I am fine with the upgrade and I understand why some people are looking forward to it.
@joey302 agree. A Double Dragon Collection in physical would be sweet. Just last month LRG did a Doom Collection with 1, 2 and 3 in the same cart for 29.99. Wonder if this Double Dragon decision was theirs or the brand owner.
Beautiful, beautiful figure. But yeah it should be used for another purpose. The warp functionality should be in the game as standard, except warping in dungeons.
Regarding the release of Virtual Boy titles on the 3DS, a shareholder asked about this on the 73rd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
Q3: I have been waiting for the return of Virtual Boy ever since the launch of the Virtual Console service for Nintendo 3DS. Do you have any concrete plans? I would like you to look into the possibility since I feel that there is a fairly large number of people in my generation and later generations who have not played Virtual Boy.
A3 Iwata: I cannot talk about any unannounced products on occasions like this, but Virtual Boy is a game console Nintendo launched in the past that allows players to experience a 3D world in black and red only by just looking into it. It was not a commercial success, but some say that it was an attractive and extremely unique product by the standards at that time. I believe your comment is that we should take advantage of our software assets from Virtual Boy and I would like to take note of that advice for the future.
For a system with so few games, there are many gems like Wario Land, Mario Clash, Galactic Pinball, Teleroboxer, Red Alarm and others (never got to play Jack Bros and I wish Zero Racers, Bound High and Dragon Hopper had been released). Yes, they are all short, arcade like experiences, but that's exactly the point, since the devs knew the system could not be played for long períods of time.
@Deltath Super Mario Run follows the same style and presentation of the New games. It could have been called New Super Mario Bros Run. Also, don't forget NSMB 2 has auto run levels.
@Slowdive Yes, exactly. The release of NSMB 2 just there months before stole some of its thunder and did not convince 3DS owners they needed to buy a new system for another 2D Mario. Otherwise, NSMBU is the best in the New series by far.
All 4 New Super Mario and Super Luigi are excellent games, the weakest being New Super Mario Bros 2, if you don't count Mario Run. The fact that NSMB 2 was not stellar and released 3 months before NSMBU damaged the series a bit in my opinion. I am looking forward to more 2D Super Mario, but here's hoping the next one either has a big overhaul or has a change in presentation.
@Paraka a physical bundle of Calculator, Paint and Minesweeper with cloud save, online multiplayer and battle royale will be the greatest killer app of all time. I predict at least 100 million copies sold.
And Apple products are expensive. How much would it cost? The most expensive a Nintendo console has been is the WiiU with a game for $ 350. Now you can grab a Switch for $ 300 and a Lite for $ 200. If the long rumoured Switch Pro or New Switch released, I doubt It would cost $ 399, most likely $ 350. Or Nintendo could just wait a few more years and release a Switch 2. I don't think Apple can match the cost benefit of Nintendo handheld.
Many GB games haven't aged very well, although games such as Super Mario Land 1 and 2, Wario Land series, Link's Awakening, Tetris and smaller games such as Mole Mania surely have aged well
The GBA, on the other hand, is a monster and one of Nintendo's best system. Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission should be everywhere.
@Zuljaras you are right, and if you use a leather or silicone case, It won't scratch at all. The AGS-101 is a marvel indeed.
I have more than 1 Micro because I bought them at the right time. Around 2006 until 2008 if I recall correctly, you could still find them in online stores for real cheap, because nobody was buying them. I bought one sealed in an online store for 40 dollars.
The original model is the most confortable, yet the lack of front or backlite really hurt. Using alcaline batteries is bad in the short term but better in the long term, since rechargeable batteries lose power over the years.
The GBM is very confortable to me, I have no problem holding It and seeing the action. The lack of GB/GBC compatibility is a con, but I wouldn't want to use carts that big in a console that is supposed to fit in any pocket.
The SP might just be the best overall. Confortable, but not so much as the original. Front or backlight. Compatible with GB/GBC/GBA. Though It is the most fragile and the most susceptible to scratches in the casing.
The Game & Watch Super Mario Bros was kind of a "Classic Edition" release, but with fewer games than it should have had (Super Mario Bros 2, Super Mario Bros 3, Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2, Mario's Cement Factory and G&W Super Mario Bros were no-brainers that should have been included).
Here's a recap os Super Mario's anniversary products:
10th: Yoshi's Island
20th: Special Game Boy Micro and the rerelease of Famicom Mini Super Mario Bros in an Special package;
25th: Super Mario All-Stars for Wii in a beautiful package with soundtrack and an artbook;
30th: Super Mario Maker;
35th: Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Super Mario Bros 35, Game & Watch, Super Mario All-Stars for SNES app and Bowser's Fury.
So, yes, the 35th was the most packed anniversary. Also, it's rare to get Super Mario rereleases with enhancements (I can only think of SMAS, the Mario rereleases on GBC and GBA and Super Mario 64 DS, not counting the Switch ports), so Super Mario 3D All-Stars was truly Special even with the lack of Galaxy 2.
Manuals were a fun way to interact with the game when not playing by reading the story and seeing the artwork, especially in the hours and days my parents wouldn't allow me to play.
The Super Mario Bros 3 manual shown in this article is one of my favorita manuals, along with Zelda 1-4.
But another fact is that in the late 90s, some manuals started to lose color pages, artworks and a detailed story, feeling boring as a result.
It also helped me to learn english, though of course never replaced an english course. So, "yes, I miss them dearly".
@samuraicop the park was planned years ago, way before the pandemic. Yes, Nintendo will makes money of this, but in their eyes it will bring smile to people's faces during such a dark time. And they are not wrong, as those of us not in Japan love seeing pics and vídeos of the park. And people in Japan are not forced to go to the park, they can go when they feel it's safe.
And what has Nintendo to do with the situation in Brazil?
@asmi8803 seems like Iwata admired Jobs and Apple. But I heard that Jobs was a very tough strict boss who often got angry and yelled, as genius as he was. Iwata was quite the contrary of this, always trying to know and understand his staff.
Star Fox, 64 and Zero are the best games in the series. Zero deserved much more love than it got. Except for the variety of the stages in the branching paths, I thought Zero was superior to 64 in many ways.
Funny you mention Shin'en. I am always looking forward to their next project, be it Touryst 2 or a glorious shoot em up. They haven't released a new title since November 2019. Been a fan since Iridion 2 for the GBA.
It's a fine controller with 2 problems: the stick starts to get loose after many hours of play, even if you are careful and don't play Mario Party. The second problem is a design one: you cannot use 3 grips with 2 hands, so if the game used the stick for character movement, it was not practical to use the d-pad for other function, and vice-versa, so either the stick or the d-pad was not used, depending on the game.
Excellent list that shows perfectly how amazing the GBA still is. Honestly I am still in love with the GBA SP and especially the Micro. I still buy games to this day, some complete in box and some cart only, though I have noticed a spike in prices recently and the repro carts are plaguing the market. All in all, I love the Micro and I still think Nintendo hasn't topped it, portable-wise.
Back in the old days, manuals with lore and art were part of the experience. Of course games these days are much more cinematic than before, but honestly I always feel there is something missing.
Wings of silver Nerves of steel Silverhaaaawks Partly Metal, Partly Real SilverHawks Soaring through the Highway of the heavens in their fight SilverHawks, a rainbow in the night
Might grab the Ghosts'n Goblins armor. But that's not exactly what I wanted.
Remember the Smash ballot way back in 2014 or 2015? I chose Arthur as the fighter. A stage bases on Ghosts'n Goblins would be very cool and the soundtrack is great. Best would be the character. Imagine if he lost his armor when reaching 100%.
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Re: Review: Game Builder Garage - A Toolbox Of Terrifying Potential
Is It possible to share created games and download games created by other people?
Re: Video: 100 Amazing Wii Games In 20 Minutes
Wii has so many incredible games. Plus, the Wiimote was so inviting for play. Pointer controls have never been this good.
My favorite on the list probably are Batallion Wars, Boom Blox, Deadly Creatures, DKC Returns, Dr Mario, Excite Truck, Ghost Squad, Épic Mickey, Goldeneye, House of the Dead Overkill, Kirby Épic Yarn, MadWorld, Mario Kart, Mario Strikers Charges, Metroid Prime Trilogy, Metroid Other M, Muramasa, New Super Mario Bros Wii, Okami, Pikmin, Prince of Perdia Forgotten Sands, Rabbids Go Home, Red Steel 2, RE 4, Sim & Punishment, Silent Hill, Sonic Colors, Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, Smash Bros, Super Paper Mario, Trauma Team, Wario Land Shake It, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Zack & Wiki, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword and Link's Crossbow Training.
Not on the list: Punch-Out, Need for Speed Nitro, Trauma Center, Trauma Center New Blood, Jett Rocket, Fun Fun Minigolf, FAST, Art of Balance, Nyx Quest, Dive and many others.
How did he miss Punch-Out on the list?
Re: Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game Is Still Coming To Switch This Summer
@nessisonett IOC decided last year the branding 2020 would not change. And the next games are scheduled for 2024, not 2025.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Switch 'Pro' Reveal Expected Before E3, Out This Year
I am happy with my current Switch, so I won't upgrade anytime soon. As long as there are no exclusives (keeping the Lite seems to indicate that), I am fine with the upgrade and I understand why some people are looking forward to it.
Re: Later This Week, Nintendo Switch Is Getting An Infrared Spy Alarm
So, Sabec is cementing itself as this generation's RCMDIAX.
Re: 1080° Snowboarding Creator Would Be Happy To Bring The Series To Switch
Yes, please. I have been waiting for the next Wave Race since 2001 and the next 1080 since 2003. Both games in HD would be so swell.
Re: Limited Run Announces Two Double Dragon Physical Releases For Switch
@joey302 agree. A Double Dragon Collection in physical would be sweet. Just last month LRG did a Doom Collection with 1, 2 and 3 in the same cart for 29.99. Wonder if this Double Dragon decision was theirs or the brand owner.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Five More Titles
At least, Joe & Mac is better than the arcade version being sold on Switch.
But... Where are Actraiser, Legend of the Mystical Ninja, Earthbound and Super Mario RPG?
Re: Nintendo Reveals New Zelda & Loftwing amiibo For Skyward Sword HD
Beautiful, beautiful figure. But yeah it should be used for another purpose. The warp functionality should be in the game as standard, except warping in dungeons.
Re: Hardware Review: RetroN Sq - An Affordable Way To Play The Entire Game Boy Library On Your Big Screen TV
@Noid you'll dig Mole Mania.
Seriously now, I always wished they made a version for DS or 3DS, with the top screen being the overworld and the bottom screen the tunnels you dig.
Re: Introducing Xylophone, From The Studio That Brought You Nintendo Switch's Calculator
Limited Run, bundle Calculator, Xylophone and Piano and take my money!
Re: Talking Point: If Nintendo Released Them, Would You Play Virtual Boy Games In 2021?
Regarding the release of Virtual Boy titles on the 3DS, a shareholder asked about this on the 73rd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
Q3: I have been waiting for the return of Virtual Boy ever since the launch of the Virtual Console service for Nintendo 3DS. Do you have any concrete plans? I would like you to look into the possibility since I feel that there is a fairly large number of people in my generation and later generations who have not played Virtual Boy.
A3 Iwata: I cannot talk about any unannounced products on occasions like this, but Virtual Boy is a game console Nintendo launched in the past that allows players to experience a 3D world in black and red only by just looking into it. It was not a commercial success, but some say that it was an attractive and extremely unique product by the standards at that time. I believe your comment is that we should take advantage of our software assets from Virtual Boy and I would like to take note of that advice for the future.
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/stock/meeting/130627qa/index.html
Re: Talking Point: If Nintendo Released Them, Would You Play Virtual Boy Games In 2021?
For a system with so few games, there are many gems like Wario Land, Mario Clash, Galactic Pinball, Teleroboxer, Red Alarm and others (never got to play Jack Bros and I wish Zero Racers, Bound High and Dragon Hopper had been released). Yes, they are all short, arcade like experiences, but that's exactly the point, since the devs knew the system could not be played for long períods of time.
Re: Video: Remembering The 3D Classics NES Range On Nintendo 3DS
These are all fine and well, but so short-lived, never reaching its true potencial. On the other hand, the Sega 3D Classics Series felt more complete.
Re: Video: Remembering The 3D Classics NES Range On Nintendo 3DS
Really wish we got Donkey Kong, Punch-Out and The Legend of Zelda, both of which, considering its perspective, would look amazing in 3D.
Re: Talking Point: New Super Mario Bros. Is 15 Years Old, And It's Still Fantastic
@Deltath Super Mario Run follows the same style and presentation of the New games. It could have been called New Super Mario Bros Run. Also, don't forget NSMB 2 has auto run levels.
Re: Talking Point: New Super Mario Bros. Is 15 Years Old, And It's Still Fantastic
@Slowdive Yes, exactly. The release of NSMB 2 just there months before stole some of its thunder and did not convince 3DS owners they needed to buy a new system for another 2D Mario. Otherwise, NSMBU is the best in the New series by far.
Re: Talking Point: New Super Mario Bros. Is 15 Years Old, And It's Still Fantastic
All 4 New Super Mario and Super Luigi are excellent games, the weakest being New Super Mario Bros 2, if you don't count Mario Run. The fact that NSMB 2 was not stellar and released 3 months before NSMBU damaged the series a bit in my opinion. I am looking forward to more 2D Super Mario, but here's hoping the next one either has a big overhaul or has a change in presentation.
Here is my overall ranking:
NSMBU>NSMBW>NSLB>NSMB>NSMB2/Run
Re: Random: Fans Are Having A Field Day Reviewing Nintendo Switch's Calculator
Nintendo is sure to cash in on the craze with Calculator 99, Calculator for Smash and a Calculator amiibo.
Re: Random: Fans Are Having A Field Day Reviewing Nintendo Switch's Calculator
Looking forward to the update that included cloud saves, online multiplayer and hopefully a graphics DLC.
Re: Poll: The Famicom Detective Club Games Are Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting Them?
I think not releasing a dual pack retail version is a missed opportunity
Re: Rumour: The Next Donkey Kong Is Being Developed By The Super Mario Odyssey Team
Makes sense since this team developed Jungle Beat, which was also 2.5D. Looking forward to it.
Re: Limited Run Games Confirms E3 2021 Livestream
@Paraka a physical bundle of Calculator, Paint and Minesweeper with cloud save, online multiplayer and battle royale will be the greatest killer app of all time. I predict at least 100 million copies sold.
Re: "Nintendo Switch Has Games" - And Now It Has An Expensive Calculator, Too
@huntr132 either LRG or Super Rare, for sure.
Re: Rumour: Get That Salt Ready, Apple Is Reportedly Working On A Nintendo Switch-Style Hybrid Console
An unlikely rumour.
And Apple products are expensive. How much would it cost? The most expensive a Nintendo console has been is the WiiU with a game for $ 350. Now you can grab a Switch for $ 300 and a Lite for $ 200. If the long rumoured Switch Pro or New Switch released, I doubt It would cost $ 399, most likely $ 350. Or Nintendo could just wait a few more years and release a Switch 2. I don't think Apple can match the cost benefit of Nintendo handheld.
Re: Talking Point: Surely It's Time For Game Boy On Nintendo Switch Online?
Many GB games haven't aged very well, although games such as Super Mario Land 1 and 2, Wario Land series, Link's Awakening, Tetris and smaller games such as Mole Mania surely have aged well
The GBA, on the other hand, is a monster and one of Nintendo's best system. Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission should be everywhere.
Re: The Legendary Silver and Teal Game Boy Advance, From Space World 2000, Has Been Found
@Zuljaras you are right, and if you use a leather or silicone case, It won't scratch at all. The AGS-101 is a marvel indeed.
I have more than 1 Micro because I bought them at the right time. Around 2006 until 2008 if I recall correctly, you could still find them in online stores for real cheap, because nobody was buying them. I bought one sealed in an online store for 40 dollars.
Re: The Legendary Silver and Teal Game Boy Advance, From Space World 2000, Has Been Found
@Zuljaras all 3 GBA models have pros and cons.
The original model is the most confortable, yet the lack of front or backlite really hurt. Using alcaline batteries is bad in the short term but better in the long term, since rechargeable batteries lose power over the years.
The GBM is very confortable to me, I have no problem holding It and seeing the action. The lack of GB/GBC compatibility is a con, but I wouldn't want to use carts that big in a console that is supposed to fit in any pocket.
The SP might just be the best overall. Confortable, but not so much as the original. Front or backlight. Compatible with GB/GBC/GBA. Though It is the most fragile and the most susceptible to scratches in the casing.
My favorite? Game Boy Micro.
Re: Numskull Games Reveals Two More Switch Games, And A Fresh Look At Clive 'N' Wrench
Clive'n'Wrench is looking great.
Re: Talking Point: Why Did Nintendo Give Up On Its 'Classic Edition' Concept So Soon?
The Game & Watch Super Mario Bros was kind of a "Classic Edition" release, but with fewer games than it should have had (Super Mario Bros 2, Super Mario Bros 3, Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2, Mario's Cement Factory and G&W Super Mario Bros were no-brainers that should have been included).
Re: How Do You Feel About Mario After His 35th Anniversary? Nintendo Apparently Wants To Know
Here's a recap os Super Mario's anniversary products:
10th: Yoshi's Island
20th: Special Game Boy Micro and the rerelease of Famicom Mini Super Mario Bros in an Special package;
25th: Super Mario All-Stars for Wii in a beautiful package with soundtrack and an artbook;
30th: Super Mario Maker;
35th: Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Super Mario Bros 35, Game & Watch, Super Mario All-Stars for SNES app and Bowser's Fury.
So, yes, the 35th was the most packed anniversary. Also, it's rare to get Super Mario rereleases with enhancements (I can only think of SMAS, the Mario rereleases on GBC and GBA and Super Mario 64 DS, not counting the Switch ports), so Super Mario 3D All-Stars was truly Special even with the lack of Galaxy 2.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Miss Instruction Manuals?
Manuals were a fun way to interact with the game when not playing by reading the story and seeing the artwork, especially in the hours and days my parents wouldn't allow me to play.
The Super Mario Bros 3 manual shown in this article is one of my favorita manuals, along with Zelda 1-4.
But another fact is that in the late 90s, some manuals started to lose color pages, artworks and a detailed story, feeling boring as a result.
It also helped me to learn english, though of course never replaced an english course. So, "yes, I miss them dearly".
Re: One Of The World's Most Famous Footballers Is Coming To Fortnite, And He Can Turn Into A Robot Cat
Neymar Jr AKA Fall-Fall, an overpayed footballer. Wonder if his character in the game will trip as soon as an oponent is sighted.
Re: Super Nintendo World Could Be Forced To Close Just One Month After Opening
@samuraicop the park was planned years ago, way before the pandemic. Yes, Nintendo will makes money of this, but in their eyes it will bring smile to people's faces during such a dark time. And they are not wrong, as those of us not in Japan love seeing pics and vídeos of the park. And people in Japan are not forced to go to the park, they can go when they feel it's safe.
And what has Nintendo to do with the situation in Brazil?
Re: Restored Images Show Nintendo's Headquarters As They Existed In 1970
Gunpey Yokoi must be somewhere around. He was the janitor of the hanafuda assembly lines back then.
Re: Book Review: Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom from Satoru Iwata, Nintendo's Legendary CEO
@asmi8803 seems like Iwata admired Jobs and Apple. But I heard that Jobs was a very tough strict boss who often got angry and yelled, as genius as he was. Iwata was quite the contrary of this, always trying to know and understand his staff.
Re: Takaya Imamura Describes Star Fox 64 As "The Game Of My Life"
Star Fox, 64 and Zero are the best games in the series. Zero deserved much more love than it got. Except for the variety of the stages in the branching paths, I thought Zero was superior to 64 in many ways.
Re: Review: Stitchy in Tooki Trouble - Pretty But Painfully Average DKC-Inspired Platforming
Funny you mention Shin'en. I am always looking forward to their next project, be it Touryst 2 or a glorious shoot em up. They haven't released a new title since November 2019. Been a fan since Iridion 2 for the GBA.
Re: Nintendo Unveils A New Blue Switch Lite Console
Looks a like one of the GBA's launch color, Índigo.
Re: Nintendo's Future Is Focused On New IP And "Staple Series"
New games are always welcome, but I would love to see Wave Race, 1080, F-Zero, ExciteTruck, Punch-Out, Mario Strikers and Star Fox more often
Re: Random: Smooth McGroove Returns After Long Hiatus With An Acapella New Super Mario Bros. Cover
Kate, you are right. Listening to Smooth McGroove is taking a break or like a 3-minute vacation.
Re: Streets Of Rage 4 Is Getting New Characters, Modes And More In 'Mr. X Nightmare’ DLC
@Ghost_of_Hasashi I thought the same. Mine from Limited Run too.
Re: Feature: Best NES Games
Excellent list, but where is The Guardian Legend?
Re: Talking Point: Is The N64 Pad Actually The Best Controller Ever?
It's a fine controller with 2 problems: the stick starts to get loose after many hours of play, even if you are careful and don't play Mario Party. The second problem is a design one: you cannot use 3 grips with 2 hands, so if the game used the stick for character movement, it was not practical to use the d-pad for other function, and vice-versa, so either the stick or the d-pad was not used, depending on the game.
Re: Rare Gives Us A Side-By-Side Comparison Of Banjo-Kazooie's amiibo And Totaku
Both look good and are very much alike. But honestly the amiibo seems a little better build, maybe its plastic is superior.
Don't forget the Youtooz, which looks nice as well https://youtooz.com/products/banjo-kazooie
Re: Feature: Best Game Boy Advance (GBA) Games
Excellent list that shows perfectly how amazing the GBA still is. Honestly I am still in love with the GBA SP and especially the Micro. I still buy games to this day, some complete in box and some cart only, though I have noticed a spike in prices recently and the repro carts are plaguing the market. All in all, I love the Micro and I still think Nintendo hasn't topped it, portable-wise.
Re: Random: Forget Fat Pikachu - We're All About Wide Link
Back in the old days, manuals with lore and art were part of the experience. Of course games these days are much more cinematic than before, but honestly I always feel there is something missing.
Re: Review: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - Better Late Than Never
If I want to purchase just one Crash title, considering I have never played any of them, which is a better option: Crash 4 or N Sane Trilogy?
Re: Suda51 Is Re-Releasing Divisive Murder Mystery Game The Silver Case On Switch
@rjejr Tallyhawk!!!
Wings of silver
Nerves of steel
Silverhaaaawks
Partly Metal, Partly Real
SilverHawks
Soaring through the Highway of the heavens in their fight
SilverHawks, a rainbow in the night
Re: Smash Bros. Ultimate Adds Monster Hunter And Ghosts 'N Goblins Mii Fighter Costumes
Might grab the Ghosts'n Goblins armor. But that's not exactly what I wanted.
Remember the Smash ballot way back in 2014 or 2015? I chose Arthur as the fighter. A stage bases on Ghosts'n Goblins would be very cool and the soundtrack is great. Best would be the character. Imagine if he lost his armor when reaching 100%.