@NintendoWife MGS is stealth first over combat and the game encourages you to incapacitate guards instead of killing anyone. I'm not the best at the series myself despite all my attempts at playing it but each game has multiple difficulty options if the game being too challenging is a concern.
@NintendoWife Twin Snakes is a bit of a controversial remake of the first MGS for many different reasons. They redubbed the voice acting, the soundtrack is completely different and they redid cutscenes which are animated to be very over the top and are pretty out of place compared to the rest of the series. The controls and gameplay system is the same as MGS2 and if you know your way around that game's controls, you can easily break it's difficulty.
I never played this game but I cannot look at this and not think of the sequel that's in development hell that Michel Ancel so badly wanted to make before making a new Rayman game until suddenly retiring
Yeah and so did Michel Ancel wanted to bring Rayman back before retiring out of the blue. I wish I wouldn't have so much doubts about Rayman but his revival turned to continued neglect has burned me.
Also unpopular opinion but Rayman Origins is miles better than Legends and it bothers me the way Ubisoft kept porting Legends when I'm sure there would be no problems porting both to every platform.
To think back during the Wii U/3DS era you had access to every single Zelda title if you have both consoles with the exception of Four Swords Adventure
@NatiaAdamo I always figured they had to restart development when they realized the Wii U ship was sinking but that still doesn't explain that large gap between the initial confirmation to finally getting a trailer for Pikmin 4. There's definitely a lot more to this story that we'll probably never get the answers for.
@Eggolor Well I'm well aware it's not a reboot. But I was unsure about it being a continuation or those theories of it being an alternate timeline or prequel.
The Pikmin 3 loose ends felt like they were hastily tied together in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. They not only threw away the sequel bait but they actively contradict what was shown on screen (i.e. Olimar saying the Pikmin got scared and ran away despite how we see them running towards the crashing ship during the ending credits of Pikmin 3).
Does Nintendo even care about the plot of these games anymore? They completely ruined the sequel bait at the end of the credits for Pikmin 3 just to say it was a cutscene for the Olimar side mode in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Also not to mention retconning Louie staying on the planet at the end of the main game in Pikmin 3. Given what the plot Pikmin 4 is implying, there was some change in philosophy between 2015 and 2020 when Pikmin 3 Deluxe came out.
The Wario voice sounds like how he did in Warioware Gold and Get It Together though Mario sounds a little off but we haven't heard new voice clips for him in a mainline game since Mario Odyssey which could've been recorded as late as 2016.
@jump I hate the current state of the Paper Mario games but I wouldn't wish for Kensuke Tanabe to do something that would get charges pressed against him
The thing is the kind of movie fans would want (i.e. a full on faithful adaptation) will not be something they'd actually make depending on the studio unless it were to be made in Japan.
@DiamondSky Dude Nintendo has been guilty plenty of times of unfairly copyright blocking videos on Youtube that did nothing wrong. Don't act like every time they did, Nintendo was justified.
@Ursaking Ratchet & Clank's issue was more about how it was a retelling of the first game that needlessly changed many things including the personalities, dynamic and character development of the titular characters.
Ah the series that does the same stupid plot decisions Kingdom Hearts does except way worse and yet people don't give FNAF as much flack as they give Kingdom Hearts
@FishyS "The idea of Kirby with a voice actor having conversations is traumatizing" Well it wouldn't be the first time Kirby had a voice actor speak in full sentences: https://youtu.be/Ol0sJ5O_blc
So how long until this whole eShop closure nonsense is far behind us? Call me jaded but I don't get the whole panic buying thing way too many people were doing for two discontinued platforms.
@Thief But why on earth are people that stubborn over a system that was already discontinued for 4 years and in this economy just burn money like this when modding is so risk free?
@RupeeClock Look this is Jirad we're talking about. There have been cases where he doesn't do research on games he plays for his "Completionist" series:
He called Ace Attorney "Phoenix Wright series"
Wrongly labeled the 4th game, Apollo Justice a "spinoff"
And acted like the 5th case in the first game was "the finale" when it was just a bonus case that was made for the DS port. The game's main overarching narrative doesn't build up to it at all so Edgeworth's whole character arc gets ignored by Jirad.
@KoopaTheGamer "Don't know, don't care, but it's good to know that these are legitimate anyway." Well let me spell it out in that case. All game backups ever were once obtained legit at one point. You can't just hack into a server and download the games without paying.
This reminds me how they actively avoided putting all of their games on sale at the same time anymore and it's a little infuriating especially on Steam
I liked the 1st movie more than it's sequel but I will say it was at least way better than what it was nominated against. Also it's odd how Puss in Boots: The Last Wish wasn't nominated in the favorite animated movie category. But whatever this is a not serious award show to begin with since they don't formally present the winner for all of these categories.
@EarthboundBenjy Streamers playing it which of course means used copies online would suddenly sky rocket in price which makes me feel anguish. I already have my copies of the DS and Wii entries since they released back then but still I hate to see that happen to series I care about.
The localization of this game was absolutely weird. Remix 1, 2 and 3 and the credits had vocals in the Japanese version but they did not bother making English vocals for Remix 1, 3 and the credits (Remix 2 was already in English) and instead replaced the vocals with bad synthesized instruments. I'm thankful the game had a dual audio option although Bosa Nova Japanese voice lines were not in the game for some reason. The game also got shadow released during E3 2016 and it was such a lovely surprised but at the same time a big slap in the face that it was eShop only in North America.
It's so bitter sweet it took until 2020 for the series to gain a new wave of fans since I think what affected certain localization decisions in the past was because fan support wasn't large enough in Nintendo's eyes.
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Re: Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle Announced
What a bunch of clowns making a bundle for this game and not Superstars. And it's a digital copy too? Lol
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Sonic Superstars
Oh a game made by Arzest with mixed reception. Certainly couldn't have seen that coming. Why did SEGA get that dev team to make this game again?
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Resolution & Frame Rate Chart Released
@NintendoWife MGS is stealth first over combat and the game encourages you to incapacitate guards instead of killing anyone. I'm not the best at the series myself despite all my attempts at playing it but each game has multiple difficulty options if the game being too challenging is a concern.
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Resolution & Frame Rate Chart Released
@NintendoWife Twin Snakes is a bit of a controversial remake of the first MGS for many different reasons. They redubbed the voice acting, the soundtrack is completely different and they redid cutscenes which are animated to be very over the top and are pretty out of place compared to the rest of the series. The controls and gameplay system is the same as MGS2 and if you know your way around that game's controls, you can easily break it's difficulty.
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Resolution & Frame Rate Chart Released
Alright guess I'll buy this on PS5 when it's on sale in that case
Re: Video: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & 3DS)
It's not a game I'm dying to play again but the Scare Scraper mode was fun to play back then
Re: Beyond Good And Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated For Switch
I never played this game but I cannot look at this and not think of the sequel that's in development hell that Michel Ancel so badly wanted to make before making a new Rayman game until suddenly retiring
Re: Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Creative Director Teases "Secret Hidden Message" In Rayman DLC
Yeah and so did Michel Ancel wanted to bring Rayman back before retiring out of the blue. I wish I wouldn't have so much doubts about Rayman but his revival turned to continued neglect has burned me.
Also unpopular opinion but Rayman Origins is miles better than Legends and it bothers me the way Ubisoft kept porting Legends when I'm sure there would be no problems porting both to every platform.
Re: Metal Gear Solid 2 And 3 Will Have Lower Frame Rates On Switch, Konami Confirms
If the PS3 AND Xbox 360 Versions of MGS 3 can run at 60 fps than why not the Switch version?
Re: Hands On: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 Could Be So Much More, But Isn't
30 FPS for MGS 2 & 3? That seems pretty inexcusable since I'm sure these can run at full 60 fps on Switch if they can on the Xbox 360 and PS3
Re: Talking Point: The Games We Got Rid Of - What Were We Thinking?
I never did. I was always sentimental about everything I have.
Re: Feature: So, Which Zelda Games Aren't On Switch Yet?
To think back during the Wii U/3DS era you had access to every single Zelda title if you have both consoles with the exception of Four Swords Adventure
Re: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Announced, Squidward & Jimmy Neutron Join The Roster
About time Jimmy was added
Re: Pikmin Timeline Story Recap - What Happened Before Pikmin 4?
@NatiaAdamo I always figured they had to restart development when they realized the Wii U ship was sinking but that still doesn't explain that large gap between the initial confirmation to finally getting a trailer for Pikmin 4. There's definitely a lot more to this story that we'll probably never get the answers for.
Re: Pikmin Timeline Story Recap - What Happened Before Pikmin 4?
@Eggolor Well I'm well aware it's not a reboot. But I was unsure about it being a continuation or those theories of it being an alternate timeline or prequel.
The Pikmin 3 loose ends felt like they were hastily tied together in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. They not only threw away the sequel bait but they actively contradict what was shown on screen (i.e. Olimar saying the Pikmin got scared and ran away despite how we see them running towards the crashing ship during the ending credits of Pikmin 3).
Re: Pikmin Timeline Story Recap - What Happened Before Pikmin 4?
Does Nintendo even care about the plot of these games anymore? They completely ruined the sequel bait at the end of the credits for Pikmin 3 just to say it was a cutscene for the Olimar side mode in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Also not to mention retconning Louie staying on the planet at the end of the main game in Pikmin 3. Given what the plot Pikmin 4 is implying, there was some change in philosophy between 2015 and 2020 when Pikmin 3 Deluxe came out.
Re: Sonic Chronicles Sequel Details Revealed By Former BioWare Lead Designer
I'm curious about if they would've at least improved the gameplay in this hypothetical sequel
Re: Random: People Are Convinced Charles Martinet Isn't In Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Wario voice sounds like how he did in Warioware Gold and Get It Together though
Mario sounds a little off but we haven't heard new voice clips for him in a mainline game since Mario Odyssey which could've been recorded as late as 2016.
Re: Sonic Fans Are Already Really Mad About Sonic Origins Plus
@nocdaes No the root problem of Sonic has and always will be executive meddling messing things up in many different ways ever since the 90's
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Puyo Pop Fever
Gonna go with Europe for this one
Re: Shadow The Hedgehog Won't Be In Sonic Superstars, Unsurprisingly
Well obviously. Shadow should still be encased in a stasis capsule in Prison Island until Eggman frees him during the events of Sonic Adventure 2.
Re: Valve Confirms It Contacted Nintendo About Dolphin Emulator Coming To Steam
@ROOCIS Well the Wii side yes. The Gamecube side of Dolphin emulation is 100% legal
Re: Sonic Co-Creator Yuji Naka Could Face Over Two Years In Prison
@jump I hate the current state of the Paper Mario games but I wouldn't wish for Kensuke Tanabe to do something that would get charges pressed against him
Re: My Nintendo Celebrates Super Mario GBA Coming To Switch Online
Lol someone took one for the team and posted the full wallpapers in a reply
Re: Dolphin Emulator Steam Release "Indefinitely Postponed"
@ModdedInkling Nah they're obviously bullying the smaller guy here knowing they can't afford to fight back in court
Re: Eiji Aonuma "Interested" In Zelda Movie After Mario's $1 Billion Box Office Success
The thing is the kind of movie fans would want (i.e. a full on faithful adaptation) will not be something they'd actually make depending on the studio unless it were to be made in Japan.
Re: Switch Android Emulator Skyline Halts Development Due To "Potential Legal Risks"
Emulation software is legal as long as the devs didn't copy software from the console it's an emulation of
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Pirates Called Out By Former NoA Boss Reggie
@DiamondSky Dude Nintendo has been guilty plenty of times of unfairly copyright blocking videos on Youtube that did nothing wrong. Don't act like every time they did, Nintendo was justified.
Re: Random: Mario Movie Illegal Upload Watched By Millions On Social Media
A digital copy hasn't been leaked so it's not like people are able to get anywhere near the same experience as viewing it in a theater in this way.
Re: Mario Movie Crosses $1 Billion Mark At The Global Box Office This Weekend
@Angelic_Lapras_King Hopefully. That was the first and only Disney movie I actually did not understand what the heck was even going on in it's plot.
Re: Mario Movie Crosses $1 Billion Mark At The Global Box Office This Weekend
@Ursaking Ratchet & Clank's issue was more about how it was a retelling of the first game that needlessly changed many things including the personalities, dynamic and character development of the titular characters.
Re: Five Nights At Freddy's: Security Breach Gets A Surprise Switch eShop Release
Ah the series that does the same stupid plot decisions Kingdom Hearts does except way worse and yet people don't give FNAF as much flack as they give Kingdom Hearts
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Franchise Should Illumination Tackle Next?
Well the series I'd want them to tackle is different than the series I think they're most likely to touch
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Franchise Should Illumination Tackle Next?
@FishyS "The idea of Kirby with a voice actor having conversations is traumatizing" Well it wouldn't be the first time Kirby had a voice actor speak in full sentences: https://youtu.be/Ol0sJ5O_blc
Re: Metroid Prime Engineer Calls Out Nintendo, Says Not Crediting OG Devs In Remaster Is "Petty And Ridiculous"
Removed
Re: Random: Rare Co-Founder Tim Stamper Teases 'Dream 64' Development Cartridge
It's pretty neat he still has these carts still
Re: SteamWorld Series Creator Admits 3DS eShop Closure Is A Little Bit "Upsetting"
So how long until this whole eShop closure nonsense is far behind us? Call me jaded but I don't get the whole panic buying thing way too many people were doing for two discontinued platforms.
Re: Seth Rogen On Voicing Donkey Kong In The Mario Movie: "It's Gonna Sound Like Me And That's It"
"I don't do voices" Sounds like a slap in the face to voice acting imo
Re: Pokémon Games Continue To Dominate 3DS Charts Ahead Of eShop Shut Down
@Thief But why on earth are people that stubborn over a system that was already discontinued for 4 years and in this economy just burn money like this when modding is so risk free?
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us Advance Wars For Switch Is One Month Out From Release
@WaffleBoat I care more about supporting the We Love Katamari HD Remaster
Re: Random: YouTuber Spends Nearly $23K Buying Every 3DS & Wii U eShop Game
@RupeeClock Look this is Jirad we're talking about. There have been cases where he doesn't do research on games he plays for his "Completionist" series:
He called Ace Attorney "Phoenix Wright series"
Wrongly labeled the 4th game, Apollo Justice a "spinoff"
And acted like the 5th case in the first game was "the finale" when it was just a bonus case that was made for the DS port. The game's main overarching narrative doesn't build up to it at all so Edgeworth's whole character arc gets ignored by Jirad.
Re: Random: YouTuber Spends Nearly $23K Buying Every 3DS & Wii U eShop Game
@KoopaTheGamer "Don't know, don't care, but it's good to know that these are legitimate anyway." Well let me spell it out in that case. All game backups ever were once obtained legit at one point. You can't just hack into a server and download the games without paying.
Re: Shantae Goes Half Price In WayForward's 'Last Chance' 3DS And Wii U eShop Sale
This reminds me how they actively avoided putting all of their games on sale at the same time anymore and it's a little infuriating especially on Steam
Re: Random: Rare Pokémon Trading Card Auctioned For $480K Gets Zero Bids
You love to see it
Re: Sonic 2 Wins 'Favourite Movie' At Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023
I liked the 1st movie more than it's sequel but I will say it was at least way better than what it was nominated against. Also it's odd how Puss in Boots: The Last Wish wasn't nominated in the favorite animated movie category. But whatever this is a not serious award show to begin with since they don't formally present the winner for all of these categories.
Re: Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Rhythm Heaven Megamix
@EarthboundBenjy Streamers playing it which of course means used copies online would suddenly sky rocket in price which makes me feel anguish. I already have my copies of the DS and Wii entries since they released back then but still I hate to see that happen to series I care about.
Re: Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Rhythm Heaven Megamix
The localization of this game was absolutely weird. Remix 1, 2 and 3 and the credits had vocals in the Japanese version but they did not bother making English vocals for Remix 1, 3 and the credits (Remix 2 was already in English) and instead replaced the vocals with bad synthesized instruments. I'm thankful the game had a dual audio option although Bosa Nova Japanese voice lines were not in the game for some reason. The game also got shadow released during E3 2016 and it was such a lovely surprised but at the same time a big slap in the face that it was eShop only in North America.
It's so bitter sweet it took until 2020 for the series to gain a new wave of fans since I think what affected certain localization decisions in the past was because fan support wasn't large enough in Nintendo's eyes.
Re: Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Dillon's Rolling Western
I was never able to beat this game but I enjoyed it well enough. Next to Pushmo this was a pretty good 3DS eShop title during the system's first year.
Re: Nintendo Reveals Official MAR10 Day Switch Console Bundle
Nintendo is gonna sleep walk through the rest of the Switch's life after the new Zelda game comes out, huh?
Re: Countdown: Wii U eShop Spotlight - Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
Imo it felt like this series kinda flamed out when this entry was made. This game was pretty much "Yeah... it's more Mario vs Donkey Kong...."