At the time of the original release, the story in the press was that the pixelated splashes were the original intention (and so present in EU and Japan) and that the blood splatter was a marketing decision for the US audience.
Like angry Kirby.
Have we collectively decided that that story wasn't true at some point?
@Danny429 Isn't it just until you play the next bout, then it goes back to the main theme again? If I'm wrong, please teach me your ways, at which point it'll be wall-to-wall Donkey Kong Country Bonus Room Remix until the end of time.
I really wish I could set the default menu music permanently to one of the other amazing tracks in the game. I'm pig-sick of that tune, it's not as good as they seem to think it is. It's almost up there with Marvel vs Capcom 2 in terms of annoying.
Oh boy, that North American cover. "And so Dr. Beckett finds himself leaping from life to life, striving to put right what once went wrong and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home."
@LankyMikStanky I started replaying Metal Gear Rising recently and realised that I cannot think of a game with a better opening level. It's just the best kind of ridiculous.
Bit sad that the poll has forgotten Infinite Space. That was a funny old game; I really loved the idea but struggled to get into it. But if they did a new one I'd give it another shot!
Suprised that so many people wanted Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Has everyone forgotten that both games are a bit knackers?
Half of the bosses self destruct, and there are big chunks of the game (the much-hyped snowboard, and I'm looking at you in particular, stupid yellow laser hoop tube in Death Egg Zone Act 2) where you can just put the joypad down and walk off and do something else.
I haven't played Shovel Knight (at least not yet, sorry!) but I'm super disturbed by what happens at 1:00 in that video. How come he can jump on the head of an enemy with a rotor blade on top? Old school platformer instincts tell me that that should be instant damage...
If I remember rightly this was cross platform. There was a full fat version on PS4/Xbox One/PC where the Alien had the fancy dynamic artificial intelligence.
And then there was a PS3/Xbox 360 version where it didn't.
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Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #70 - Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Feels like we're voting on travelling fairground rides rather than games this week
Re: Dataminers Discover Unused Character Voice Clips In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
Call me when you've found a playable Bolson. That's the people's choice.
Re: Goodsmile's Latest Splatoon 2 Figma Action Figures Are Off The Hook, Pre-Orders Open
My favourite thing about these characters is that Pearl and Marina are the two women in Howard's life in Last of the Summer Wine.
I'd like to think that Nintendo HQ is full of secret fans. Miyamoto laughing away while Compo and Clegg go down a hill in a bathtub.
Re: Review: No More Heroes - A Crude And Madcap Anime Nightmare That Deserves Your Attention
At the time of the original release, the story in the press was that the pixelated splashes were the original intention (and so present in EU and Japan) and that the blood splatter was a marketing decision for the US audience.
Like angry Kirby.
Have we collectively decided that that story wasn't true at some point?
Re: New Pokémon Video Series Explores The UK Areas That Inspired Sword And Shield's Galar Region
Q: HOW DO YOU GET PIKACHU ON THAT BUS?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #54 - Dr. Mario
Glad it's not just me with the tagline then.
Imagining it said in a Matt Berry voice is also good value.
Re: Giraffe And Annika Promises A "Magical, Mystery-Filled Adventure" On Switch Next Month
To be fair, "Nnnngggh!" is the noise I usually make as well when I'm struggling with a 'giant log'.
Re: Review: Namco Museum Archives Vol 2 - An Eclectic Mix That's For Hardcore Fans Only
Oh my word, that's the best sub-headline you have ever done.
Re: Video: Hear Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Main Theme Performed By 664-Member Orchestra
@Bobb Thank you! Although I have just looked up what the unlock criteria are, and... gulp. I'm a long way off that. I only really play Spirit Board!
Re: Video: Hear Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Main Theme Performed By 664-Member Orchestra
@Danny429 Isn't it just until you play the next bout, then it goes back to the main theme again? If I'm wrong, please teach me your ways, at which point it'll be wall-to-wall Donkey Kong Country Bonus Room Remix until the end of time.
Re: Video: Hear Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Main Theme Performed By 664-Member Orchestra
I really wish I could set the default menu music permanently to one of the other amazing tracks in the game. I'm pig-sick of that tune, it's not as good as they seem to think it is. It's almost up there with Marvel vs Capcom 2 in terms of annoying.
Re: Rumour: Concept Art Of Axed Sheik And Boo Projects By Retro Studios Surfaces
This headline has ruined me, I now want my "Sheik and Boo" game.
SHEIK AND BOO: MOTORCYCLE COPS
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #36 - Streets Of Rage 3
Oh boy, that North American cover. "And so Dr. Beckett finds himself leaping from life to life, striving to put right what once went wrong and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home."
Re: Poll: The Wonderful 101 Is The First Game From 'Platinum4', What Do You Think Is Next?
@LankyMikStanky I started replaying Metal Gear Rising recently and realised that I cannot think of a game with a better opening level. It's just the best kind of ridiculous.
Bit sad that the poll has forgotten Infinite Space. That was a funny old game; I really loved the idea but struggled to get into it. But if they did a new one I'd give it another shot!
Re: Strictly Limited Is Bringing Darius Cozmic Collection To The West In Three Different Forms
(Same comment as I made on an article back in June, for the one lost soul who picked up on it)
Hit me baby one more
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tiiiiiiiime.
Re: Hardware Review: The Genesis / Mega Drive Mini Finally Does Sega's History Justice
Suprised that so many people wanted Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Has everyone forgotten that both games are a bit knackers?
Half of the bosses self destruct, and there are big chunks of the game (the much-hyped snowboard, and I'm looking at you in particular, stupid yellow laser hoop tube in Death Egg Zone Act 2) where you can just put the joypad down and walk off and do something else.
Re: Hardware Review: The Genesis / Mega Drive Mini Finally Does Sega's History Justice
Somewhere, Chakan: The Forever Man is weeping at being forgotten.
Re: Shovel Knight: King Of Cards Is Complete And "Coming Soon" To Switch
I haven't played Shovel Knight (at least not yet, sorry!) but I'm super disturbed by what happens at 1:00 in that video. How come he can jump on the head of an enemy with a rotor blade on top? Old school platformer instincts tell me that that should be instant damage...
Re: Streets Of Rage 4 Is Officially Coming To Switch, With A New Character
@Shiryu Maybe everyone is Team Ash.
Re: Streets Of Rage 4 Is Officially Coming To Switch, With A New Character
"Elevator"! Or lift. Whichever.
They clearly get it. This game'll be fine.
Re: Inti Creates President Elaborates On 'That' Zelda II Remake Comment
They should let Lizardcube have a crack at it.
Re: Sega Mega Drive Mini's European Release Has Been Delayed
@Gs69 Good knowledge! I stand corrected.
Re: Sega Mega Drive Mini's European Release Has Been Delayed
I am more annoyed than is really warranted by that Master System-y background on the article's picture...
Re: Pokémon Masters Launches Summer 2019, Core Gameplay Explained
If I was a developer called Yu Sasaki I think I'd be making games with names like RunOut or Shemnoo. Or Hold-On.
I wouldn't be able to help myself.
Space Harry.
AfterBernard.
Re: Alien: Isolation Is Coming To Switch This Year With Gyro Aiming And HD Rumble
If I remember rightly this was cross platform. There was a full fat version on PS4/Xbox One/PC where the Alien had the fancy dynamic artificial intelligence.
And then there was a PS3/Xbox 360 version where it didn't.
Which one is this based off?
Re: Random: In Netflix's Black Mirror, Switch-Style Game Cards Are All The Rage
Probably not completely unintentional. The series' creator picked the Switch as his luxury item on Desert Island Discs:
http://bit.ly/2Z52SP0
Plus one of his music picks was the theme from RoboCop on the GameBoy, which is objectively correct.
Re: A Totally Exclusive Port Of Darius Is Coming To The Mega Drive Mini
Hit me baby one more
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tiiiiiiiime.