@ShieldHero I have no doubt there are. Though I would like it if we got a little more RPGs for a general audience. Unfortunately, most of the industry doesn't see the potential of the idea, but I think it would be great to have something that's universally enjoyed by people: Something with a story for players to be a part of and explore its world. Because nothing's as great as a story, let alone one you can interact in and save the world (excluding decision making games).
Not trying to talk down on teen RPGs too. I'm just giving my thoughts on an idea I don't see people talk about.
@Orpheus79V @CasualTalkRadio @nhSnork To each their own when it comes to personal opinions, but I think too there's nothing wrong with the name. I actually love it. It sounds adventurous and seems to imply it's a story of exciting tales to embark on.
I honestly don't see what can be wrong with a name that's, "The Adventures of ${insertName}," and putting the subtitle below it. I read someone say it sounds generic, and to be fair, that person's probably right, but to me I don't feel that way. Maybe it's because I have seen less titles named like that than that person, actually.
Anyway, I don't know much about this game outside of it's appearance in the Direct. Nevertheless, the game to me so far is like a book I would want to read for its thrilling, amazing adventures! It really speaks to the adventurer in me that seeks to go on journeys such as these. Don't know if this game will end up being for me though, because I tend to play games excludes a couple of teen content that's not my personal preference. Since this game has co-op, and the share the Joy Con thing is usually in family friendly games, I wonder if it's actually for a general audience. Which I think would be awesome if it was, because most modern RPGs aren't catered towards that kind of demographic. I think kids deserve this amazing genre too. And people that happen to be like me that really appreciates those kinds of games as well.
Eh, bit disappointing it's a Partner's Direct to me, but I'll stick around for it. Just in general I find I'm not that into AAA third party games. I think it's because the dark art style and feel they usual go for that's not my cup of tea. Anyone else is the same way about the Direct, and know why I should look forward to it?
Eh, bit disappointing it's a Partner's Direct to me, but I'll stick around for it. Just in general I find I'm not that into AAA third party games. I think it's because the dark art style and feel they usual go for that's not my cup of tea. Anyone else is the same way about the Direct, and know why I should look forward to it?
@MatthewTaranto Yeah, I don't know. You could be right actually.
I would be more curious if Nintendo considered making her 10 from looking at real singers that age. Like Micheal Jackson and Darla Hood from Our Gang. Though the former was basically overworked by a parent while the other I'm unaware of. I do admit if Nintendo didn't want to make her 10 after the former's life and ones like it, I can understand why they didn't want to make her that way.
The jealously thing could be true too. Pauline in DK arcade could be like to DK kidnapping her, "Wait, stop! I'm just in love with Mario. I can't be in love with both of you."
I also think while the relationship between DK and Pauline is cute, I don't get why the developers wanted her to bond with him. Isn't this the girl that doesn't want to hang out with him in the Donkey Kong arcade game?
Also, in case anyone doesn't know, Shigeru Miyamoto wanted the arcade game to have a little story with a moral. The guy, Mario, is spending more with his girlfriend, Pauline, than his pet monkey, Donkey Kong. So the gorilla kidnaps Mario's girlfriend. But that doesn't look like that aligns with Bananza obviously.
13!? I thought from watching the latest Direct she was a little girl. This is kind of a surprising to me.
Also, I get not all short people are kids, but wasn't Pauline in Odyssey as tall as the New Donkers?
This also changes my perspective on her design in Bananza, as I don't get why she's barefoot if she's not a baby. And her outfit I don't understand too, but I'm guessing they wanted to make look like a rocker?
Not the first time I've been taken off guard with anime ages. That's Japan for you. (I originally thought the characters from the first Golden Sun were in their early 10s, but I found out later they were 17 or something!)
@Varkster Is that question mark in your sentence indicating you're unsure if you liked the story? Because I've been holding off from getting the game. I think this game itself has the potential to feel like a game with numerous possibilities and wonders in its world, along with a story to tackle with a given vocation (or the life plots if they're more than just charming and funny). Not sure if that's the experience the devs want to go for, but I would like to know.
I think opinions on stories though can be subjective. Like I have liked rather simplistic plots that other people didn't have an opinion of (not that that's a bad thing).
No worries if I don't know if I'll like the title though. Perhaps looking at some videos of the game on Youtube will give me better foresight.
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@ShieldHero I have no doubt there are. Though I would like it if we got a little more RPGs for a general audience. Unfortunately, most of the industry doesn't see the potential of the idea, but I think it would be great to have something that's universally enjoyed by people: Something with a story for players to be a part of and explore its world. Because nothing's as great as a story, let alone one you can interact in and save the world (excluding decision making games).
Not trying to talk down on teen RPGs too. I'm just giving my thoughts on an idea I don't see people talk about.
Re: Hands On: Forget The Name, Square Enix's New Action RPG Is A Lovely HD-2D Take On SNES-Era Zelda
@Kingy Yes, you're echoing what I thought, and are better describing what I said in my post above.
Re: Hands On: Forget The Name, Square Enix's New Action RPG Is A Lovely HD-2D Take On SNES-Era Zelda
@Orpheus79V @CasualTalkRadio @nhSnork To each their own when it comes to personal opinions, but I think too there's nothing wrong with the name. I actually love it. It sounds adventurous and seems to imply it's a story of exciting tales to embark on.
I honestly don't see what can be wrong with a name that's, "The Adventures of ${insertName}," and putting the subtitle below it. I read someone say it sounds generic, and to be fair, that person's probably right, but to me I don't feel that way. Maybe it's because I have seen less titles named like that than that person, actually.
Anyway, I don't know much about this game outside of it's appearance in the Direct. Nevertheless, the game to me so far is like a book I would want to read for its thrilling, amazing adventures! It really speaks to the adventurer in me that seeks to go on journeys such as these. Don't know if this game will end up being for me though, because I tend to play games excludes a couple of teen content that's not my personal preference. Since this game has co-op, and the share the Joy Con thing is usually in family friendly games, I wonder if it's actually for a general audience. Which I think would be awesome if it was, because most modern RPGs aren't catered towards that kind of demographic. I think kids deserve this amazing genre too. And people that happen to be like me that really appreciates those kinds of games as well.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Partner Direct Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
Eh, bit disappointing it's a Partner's Direct to me, but I'll stick around for it. Just in general I find I'm not that into AAA third party games. I think it's because the dark art style and feel they usual go for that's not my cup of tea. Anyone else is the same way about the Direct, and know why I should look forward to it?
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Eh, bit disappointing it's a Partner's Direct to me, but I'll stick around for it. Just in general I find I'm not that into AAA third party games. I think it's because the dark art style and feel they usual go for that's not my cup of tea. Anyone else is the same way about the Direct, and know why I should look forward to it?
Re: Pauline's Age In Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Revealed
@MatthewTaranto Yeah, I don't know. You could be right actually.
I would be more curious if Nintendo considered making her 10 from looking at real singers that age. Like Micheal Jackson and Darla Hood from Our Gang. Though the former was basically overworked by a parent while the other I'm unaware of. I do admit if Nintendo didn't want to make her 10 after the former's life and ones like it, I can understand why they didn't want to make her that way.
The jealously thing could be true too. Pauline in DK arcade could be like to DK kidnapping her, "Wait, stop! I'm just in love with Mario. I can't be in love with both of you."
Re: Pauline's Age In Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Revealed
I also think while the relationship between DK and Pauline is cute, I don't get why the developers wanted her to bond with him. Isn't this the girl that doesn't want to hang out with him in the Donkey Kong arcade game?
Also, in case anyone doesn't know, Shigeru Miyamoto wanted the arcade game to have a little story with a moral. The guy, Mario, is spending more with his girlfriend, Pauline, than his pet monkey, Donkey Kong. So the gorilla kidnaps Mario's girlfriend. But that doesn't look like that aligns with Bananza obviously.
Re: Pauline's Age In Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Revealed
13!? I thought from watching the latest Direct she was a little girl. This is kind of a surprising to me.
Also, I get not all short people are kids, but wasn't Pauline in Odyssey as tall as the New Donkers?
This also changes my perspective on her design in Bananza, as I don't get why she's barefoot if she's not a baby. And her outfit I don't understand too, but I'm guessing they wanted to make look like a rocker?
Not the first time I've been taken off guard with anime ages. That's Japan for you. (I originally thought the characters from the first Golden Sun were in their early 10s, but I found out later they were 17 or something!)
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@alienfossils Only reason I would like there to be a physical option for the game is that I can sell it if it's not for me. Feel the same way?
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@Varkster Is that question mark in your sentence indicating you're unsure if you liked the story? Because I've been holding off from getting the game. I think this game itself has the potential to feel like a game with numerous possibilities and wonders in its world, along with a story to tackle with a given vocation (or the life plots if they're more than just charming and funny). Not sure if that's the experience the devs want to go for, but I would like to know.
I think opinions on stories though can be subjective. Like I have liked rather simplistic plots that other people didn't have an opinion of (not that that's a bad thing).
No worries if I don't know if I'll like the title though. Perhaps looking at some videos of the game on Youtube will give me better foresight.