@Don They care because of major human rights violations, like the Uyghur genocide and the treatment of Tibetans and other minority groups. It’s not all just cynicism and nihilism coming from the west.
@NEStalgia Ah yes you’re totally right. I conflated Bravely Default and Octopath. I at least managed to finish Bravely Default despite its flaws. I agree, Octopath was extremely disappointing and tedious. Kudos to those who collected every hero and beat the game. I got to my third hero and had to tap out. So far Ni No Kuni is the only recent RPG that I have played that feels like a good throwback to anything like Final Fantasy. Don’t even get me started about FF7 Remake... :S
Square Enix's ability to make a competent game is definitely in doubt. Even when they are at their "best" with Bravely Default, they can't help themselves but pad boss fights to make them more tedious than fun. I'm still waiting for a game as good and fun as Final Fantasy 4, 5 or 6 and we will likely never get it.
The Mana games were remakes of old, good games when Square knew how to make them. I found Octopath to be beautiful visually but tedious and repetitive. Even Final Fantasy Remake was bad in my opinion - there was so much unnecessary filler. I think Bravely Default was their best offering in the last decade and even that wasn’t close to the Final Fantasy games of the SNES era.
I can’t really see what a Switch Pro would offer that would be a must-have feature. It’ll probably have to be roughly the same size anyways to be compatible with the dock and joy cons. If it’s not compatible, that’ll just be another headache for people.
Guy 1: What should we put on the cover? Guy 2: How about just a big zero? Guy 1: That’s terrible Guy 2: What if you put a stick through it? Guy 1: !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Feature: The 15 Best Zelda Bosses, Ranked
Demise from Skyward Sword should be here. Great final boss with absolutely no gimmickry.
Re: Random: Masahiro Sakurai Says He Prefers To Buy Video Games Digitally
When you have children and multiple Switches, digital gaming is a nightmare.
Re: Review: Live A Live - A Brilliantly Faithful Remake Of A Unique And Influential JRPG
I’ve given up on Square Enix making anything good. If this is extremely faithful to the original I might give it a go.
Re: Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Still On Track For 2022 Release
The first one was so damn good. The wait is killing me!
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Is Finally Getting DLC
@octokid https://youtu.be/xXtZwLYO-TY
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Is Finally Getting DLC
43 million copies sold x 24.99 USD = my calculator exploded
Re: Square Enix Reveals Final Fantasy VII's 25th Anniversary Logos
I so wish we had the old Square of the SNES days. They are so terrible now.
Re: Nintendo Leaker Suggests Pricing Of Switch Online's Expansion Pack Could Be Tied To "Licensing Costs"
Who on earth asked for Sega games?
Re: Talking Point: Everyone Has A Bad Game They Love, So What's Yours?
@River3636 Agreed! Chrissy for Smash Ultimate!! 😂
Re: Nintendo Highlights "Smoother Play Experience" In The Opening Hours Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
@hbkay Probably the worst console Zelda game except for Zelda 2. Definitely a pass for me.
Re: Fancy A Switch OLED For £800? Scalpers Are Already Flogging Pre-Orders
I’ve got a physical Switch copy of Mario Kart 7 for $12 000 if anyone’s interested 😐
Re: Nintendo And Tencent Launch Super Mario Party And Switch Demonstrations In China
@Don They care because of major human rights violations, like the Uyghur genocide and the treatment of Tibetans and other minority groups. It’s not all just cynicism and nihilism coming from the west.
Re: Sakurai Says Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next DLC Fighter Really Will Be The Last One
Reggie’s body is ready!!
Re: Sakurai Says Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next DLC Fighter Really Will Be The Last One
@SkullDragr Best character ever!
Re: Yep, The Wii U Gets A New Game In July
BOTW2 should be a Wii-U exclusive! 😆
Re: Talking Point: Why Metroid Dread Will Be Worth $60
If you like Metroid and have a PS5 I can’t recommend Returnal enough. An amazing game to play through while you’re waiting for Dread!
Re: New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Footage Shown, Aiming For A 2022 Switch Release
I’m sure it will be great, but it reminded me too much of Skyward Sword. Gave me bad vibes!
Re: Kazuya From Tekken Is The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Fighter
@TheFrenchiestFry Kirby casually floating away was the best!
Re: Kazuya From Tekken Is The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Fighter
PG Sub-Zero and we’ll be complete!
Re: New Animated Series Of Castlevania Confirmed For Netflix
@PickledKong64 How did this show “ruin” anything? How high are your expectations?
Re: Nintendo's Official Website Reveals Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope, Coming To Switch In 2022
Absolutely can’t wait. Part 1 was my 2nd favourite Switch game.
Re: New Animated Series Of Castlevania Confirmed For Netflix
@BanjoPickles I can’t agree more with everything you said. I would also love to see a Roguelike Castlevania game sometime!
Re: Rumour: 2K Set To Announce XCOM-Style Avengers Game At E3 2021
Sounds awesome!
Re: Video: Footage Of Sonic's Long Lost Kart Racing Game Has Resurfaced Online
@nessisonett Not that there’s anything wrong with that! 😃
Re: Feature: Every Mega Man Game Ranked
Megaman 7 is a very underrated game. It’s the most Saturday-morning-cartoonesque game I’ve ever played. Amazing music, too.
Re: Video: WarioWare Could Have So Much Potential On Switch
Nintendo has a history of neglecting some of its best franchises.
Re: Store Your SNES Games In Style With These Rather Fetching Book-Like Cases
Pro: Will make your SNES game collection look neater
Con: Will force you to reverse-mortgage your home
Re: Review: Bravely Default II - An Excellent Old-School JRPG That's Happy To Play It Safe
@NEStalgia Ah yes you’re totally right. I conflated Bravely Default and Octopath. I at least managed to finish Bravely Default despite its flaws. I agree, Octopath was extremely disappointing and tedious. Kudos to those who collected every hero and beat the game. I got to my third hero and had to tap out.
So far Ni No Kuni is the only recent RPG that I have played that feels like a good throwback to anything like Final Fantasy. Don’t even get me started about FF7 Remake... :S
Re: Review: Bravely Default II - An Excellent Old-School JRPG That's Happy To Play It Safe
Square Enix's ability to make a competent game is definitely in doubt. Even when they are at their "best" with Bravely Default, they can't help themselves but pad boss fights to make them more tedious than fun. I'm still waiting for a game as good and fun as Final Fantasy 4, 5 or 6 and we will likely never get it.
Re: Controversial Rising Sun Design Removed From Street Fighter II's Re-Release
I never understood E. Honda’s background to begin with
Re: Diablo II: Resurrected Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch This Year
I loved the original Diablo but never got a chance to play Diablo 2. WILL BUY!!!!!!
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The February 2021 Nintendo Direct, Then?
All I want is a new Pikmin, Wario Ware or F-Zero. I’m always a little disappointed!
Re: Square Enix Is Releasing A Legend Of Mana Remaster On Switch This June
The Mana games were remakes of old, good games when Square knew how to make them. I found Octopath to be beautiful visually but tedious and repetitive. Even Final Fantasy Remake was bad in my opinion - there was so much unnecessary filler. I think Bravely Default was their best offering in the last decade and even that wasn’t close to the Final Fantasy games of the SNES era.
Re: Square Enix Is Releasing A Legend Of Mana Remaster On Switch This June
I have no faith in Square Enix doing anything competently.
Re: Random: This Suggestive Bridge Made It To The Switch Version Of Super Mario 3D World
That doesn’t look anything like a vagina
Re: SNK Vs. Capcom: Match Of The Millennium Arrives On The Switch eShop Later This Month
Can’t wait to use Geese again!
Re: Talking Point: So, What Are The Chances We'll See A 'New' Nintendo Switch In 2021?
I can’t really see what a Switch Pro would offer that would be a must-have feature. It’ll probably have to be roughly the same size anyways to be compatible with the dock and joy cons. If it’s not compatible, that’ll just be another headache for people.
Re: Random: Another Fake Nintendo Direct Leak Takes A Crack At Guessing BOTW 2's Title
Can “Blurry Fake Screenshots” or “BFS” please be the official working title from now on?
Re: Looks Like One Of Video Gaming's Greatest Crossovers Is Coming To Switch
Yess!!! Now only if the Switch had a proper controller to play this with...
Re: Hideki Kamiya Says Bayonetta 3's Development Is "Going Very Well"
@RustedHero May I see it?
Re: Hideki Kamiya Says Bayonetta 3's Development Is "Going Great"
It feels like this is a version of Steamed Hams with Platinum Games as Principal Skinner
Re: Sephiroth From Final Fantasy VII Joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate This Month
Happy about Sephiroth but still waiting for Mike Tyson
Re: The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Will Be Revealed During The Game Awards
@Krull Pink-Gold Byleth!!
Re: The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Will Be Revealed During The Game Awards
I would love to see Chell from Portal
Re: Konami's Gradius II Blasts Its Way Onto The Switch eShop This Week
Dear lord please give us Gradius V for the Switch... one of the very best soundtracks of all time!
Re: Random: Turns Out The Xbox Series X Doubles Up As A Perfect GameCube Display Stand
Well I was GOING to buy a PS5, but now you got me thinking...
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #66 - Resident Evil 0
@Lordplops Touché
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #66 - Resident Evil 0
Guy 1: What should we put on the cover?
Guy 2: How about just a big zero?
Guy 1: That’s terrible
Guy 2: What if you put a stick through it?
Guy 1: !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Retro's Hiring Spree Continues As It Recruits Veteran GTA Producer
At this rate Nintendo and Ubisoft should pair up to do a Metroid Prime / Beyond Good and Evil crossover game
Re: Random: Wow, The PS5 Really Does Dwarf The Switch
Ok that put it into perspective for me. Need to move into a bigger house