I have the American release of the DS game, and it's fun, if a bit... sluggish? Like, Starfy doesn't move very fast, which makes it a bit frustrating if you're used to quicker platformers.
Sounds like it runs a lot better on Gamecube, so that confirms that I'll be sticking with that version. It's not like it's a bad looking Gamecube game.
In retrospect, Mario Party Superstars turned out to be kind of a ripoff! It was a full priced game and they never added anything to it. I really expected DLC for it.As it is, the selection of boards is paltry.
$60 is too much for a re-release. It's just typical Nintendo gouging. Remember when Nintendo had "selects" and other budget releases? No more, evidently.
LOL, this is hilarious. Atari probably got a great deal due to Tommy Tallarico devaluing the brand so much. And I guess the zombie Amico sham will keep lumbering along.
I can never forget Funko throwing away $30 million worth of Pops because it was cheaper than trying to sell them. Just a terrible company pumping out mountains of garbage. Also: this game looks like a hot mess.
If an IP is popular enough, there's little or no motivation to have the game perfected by day one, and mayyyyyybe they will eventually fix it some, if it's worth the effort. This is just what the industry is like now. "We'll develop it about 80 percent of the way, and if it sells well enough, we'll develop the remaining 20 percent."
Pong has had over a dozen actual sequels, and this isn't one of them. This reminds me of when Nintendo Life wrote about a Chinese Arkanoid shovelware ripoff and acted like it was a new, official Arkanoid game.
I'm laughing at this post because the N64 controllers have been restocked in the US for several weeks. I picked one up, like, two months ago, and then they went out of stock again, and then they came back, like, two or three weeks ago and haven't been out of stock since then. I don't know where Nintendo Life got the idea that they were just now restocked.
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Re: Feature: Legendary Starfy 101 - A Brief History Of TOSE's Adorable Platforming Star
I have the American release of the DS game, and it's fun, if a bit... sluggish? Like, Starfy doesn't move very fast, which makes it a bit frustrating if you're used to quicker platformers.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th July (North America)
Weird that Parasol Stars is being put out by somebody other than Arcade Archives? Really fun game.
Re: "A Mixed Result" - Digital Foundry Gives Its Tech Verdict For Beyond Good & Evil On Switch
Sounds like it runs a lot better on Gamecube, so that confirms that I'll be sticking with that version. It's not like it's a bad looking Gamecube game.
Re: Beyond Good & Evil Switch Collector's Edition Revealed, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
Since it's Limited Run Games, I'll stick with my Gamecube version.
Re: An Unofficial 'Club Nintendo' Anthology Is Hitting Kickstarter Next Month
Whenever I see something like this, I always wonder what's going to happen when or if the creators crash against the tide of copyright clearances.
Re: 'Super Mario Party Jamboree' Rolls Onto Switch This October
In retrospect, Mario Party Superstars turned out to be kind of a ripoff! It was a full priced game and they never added anything to it. I really expected DLC for it.As it is, the selection of boards is paltry.
Re: Crazy Taxi's Axel Joins Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble This Fall
Super Monetization Ball
Re: Sonic Team On Remasters: "If There's A Title People Like, We'll Think About It"
How about Billy Hatcher?
Re: Summer Game Fest Conference Schedule 2024: Dates, How To Watch, Everything You Need To Know
Will there be ads? And ads in between the ads? I'm just worried Summer Games Fest might not include enough ads.
Re: Summer Game Fest Conference Schedule 2024: Dates, How To Watch, Everything You Need To Know
Summer Ads Fest
Re: Random: Unofficial Legend Of Zelda NES Remake Gets 20-Minute Gameplay Video
There are already so many remakes and rom hacks of this game. This one doesn't seem all that special. I loved the 3D Doom/Zelda mods.
Re: Poll: Is $60 Too Much For Nintendo's Switch Re-Releases?
$60 is too much for a re-release. It's just typical Nintendo gouging. Remember when Nintendo had "selects" and other budget releases? No more, evidently.
Re: Atari Acquires Intellivision Brand And Rights To 200+ Titles
LOL, this is hilarious. Atari probably got a great deal due to Tommy Tallarico devaluing the brand so much. And I guess the zombie Amico sham will keep lumbering along.
Re: Nintendo World Championships: Famicom 'Special Edition' Includes NSO Controllers
LOL, this does seem like clearing out stock.
Re: 'Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition' For Switch Rated By ESRB
I'd much rather have NES Remix on Switch, and I'm baffled that they haven't done it.
Re: Back To The Future, He-Man And, Er, Hot Fuzz Collide On Switch In 'Funko Fusion'
Coming soon: The Beany Baby™ Game®©.
Re: Franchises Collide In 'Funko Fusion', Landing On Switch This September
I can never forget Funko throwing away $30 million worth of Pops because it was cheaper than trying to sell them. Just a terrible company pumping out mountains of garbage. Also: this game looks like a hot mess.
Re: Random: Here's What's Inside A Switch Cart
Oh, it's got a little board and a chip. Never would have guessed.
Re: Round Up: Eastasiasoft Reveals 16 Upcoming Switch Games In Spring 2024 Showcase
Faster, shovelware! Grind! Grind!
Re: Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Update 1 Out Now On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
If an IP is popular enough, there's little or no motivation to have the game perfected by day one, and mayyyyyybe they will eventually fix it some, if it's worth the effort. This is just what the industry is like now. "We'll develop it about 80 percent of the way, and if it sells well enough, we'll develop the remaining 20 percent."
Re: Embracer Group Sells Saber Interactive For A Cool $247 Million
@ozwally Are you sure Saber made it out of this? Because it seems like they kind of sold it to themselves.
Re: Embracer Group Sells Saber Interactive For A Cool $247 Million
I don't think Embracer gets nearly enough credit for just how much damage they've done.
Re: Talking Point: What DS & 3DS Games Would You Still Like To See On Switch?
Hey, late comment and my answer isn't very cool, but how about Starfy? LOVE the DS game.
Re: Publisher Midnight Works Allegedly Targeting YouTuber For Calling Out Its "Scam" Switch Games
Bring back the "Seal of Quality" with some teeth, please.
Re: Hand-Drawn Adventure 'Bo: Path Of The Teal Lotus' Launches On Switch This July
This looks really, really good.
Re: Review: Inkulinati (Switch) - Inky & Entertaining Turn-Based Battles, With Butt Trumpets
"Deck building" is a descriptor that always makes me decide to NOT buy a game.
Re: Upcoming Platformer 'Krimson' Looks Like A Nightmare, And We Want It
Looks like a lot of "hurry up and wait" platforming. This seems awful but kind of funny awful.
Re: First Impressions: Turn-Based Scrawler 'Inkulinati' Flows Well After A Wordy Intro (Exclusive)
So... does it run well?
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th February (North America)
Wow, there's a new solitaire game.
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th January (North America)
Always stunned by the mountain of garbageware/shovelware. The Switch even puts the DS and WII to shame.
Re: Over 50 Years After The Original, Pong's Sequel Gets A Switch Release Date
Pong has had over a dozen actual sequels, and this isn't one of them. This reminds me of when Nintendo Life wrote about a Chinese Arkanoid shovelware ripoff and acted like it was a new, official Arkanoid game.
Re: 67 Switch Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 2024 New Year Sale (Europe)
"300 Affiliate Links You Should Click in 2024"
Re: Talking Point: What Classic Sega Franchises Do You Want To See Rebooted?
An HD remake of Billy Hatcher would be excellent.
Re: Geoff Keighley Agrees Music Was Played "Too Fast" For TGA Winners This Year
TGA is an advertising event interrupted by occasional awards.
Re: Talking Point: What Are The Worst Parts Of Your Favourite Games?
Upside-down levels in Super Mario Maker 2.
Re: Geoff Keighley Reveals "Hype Trailer" For The Game Awards 2023
@SalvorHardin Well said!
Re: Geoff Keighley Reveals "Hype Trailer" For The Game Awards 2023
I always wonder who died and made Geoff Keighley king.
Re: Is Dave The Diver An Indie Game? The Game Awards' Host Weighs In
Cracks me up when people get concerned about the VGA's "integrity".
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2023
OK, interesting, a new Tintin game buried in there amongst all the shovelware? Curious to hear more about this one.
Re: 'The Meating' Is A Brand New NES Game Heading To Kickstarter Today
This looks... really fun!
Re: Random: This Drink Driving Game Is A Nasty Blemish On The Switch eShop
Counterpoint: spotlighting a shovelware game will increase sales.
Re: Review: Agatha Christie - Murder On The Orient Express - A Clever New Spin On An Old Mystery
Young, hot Poirot just seems so wrong.
Re: Site News: So, Where's Our Sonic Superstars Review?
It's funny that they didn't have time to send a review copy of the game, but had plenty of time to blanket the entire site with ads for it!
Re: Anniversary: Happy Birthday To Nintendo's Ugliest, Most Indestructible Console
I found one of these in a trash bin and love it!
Re: Disney Boss Reportedly Being Urged To Acquire A Major Game Publisher
Ooh, good idea. They could name it something like Disney Interactive. Great idea!
Re: Random: Super Mario Maker Players Want To 100% The Game While They Still Can
@MS7000 You can't upload new levels anymore.
Such a shame about SMM! It's quite different from SMM2, unique in many ways. I'll miss it.
Re: Review: Wild Card Football - An Ambitious Take On Gridiron Lacking A Full Deck
Kaepernick is awesome; I hope he got a huge payday for this.
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th October (North America)
Hey, off topic but wanted you all to know that N64 controllers have been restocked at the North America store for a few days now.
Re: Former Switch Player Magazine Maker Announces Premium Publication 'Ninsight'
Hey, unrelated, but just a quick note to let y'all know that N64 controllers are back in stock at the US Nintendo store.
Re: Switch Online N64 Controllers Have Been Restocked In North America
I'm laughing at this post because the N64 controllers have been restocked in the US for several weeks. I picked one up, like, two months ago, and then they went out of stock again, and then they came back, like, two or three weeks ago and haven't been out of stock since then. I don't know where Nintendo Life got the idea that they were just now restocked.