I think most gamers want convenience over power generally. To get the most out of your PS5 or Xbox Series X you are going to have to tether yourself to a large 4K screen. I’m not too interested in doing that on a daily basis.
@Krull You’re right, I didn’t get through it. Called it quits in the midst of the fourth story. I just think it has absolutely nothing on the classic Final Fantasies. I do love the art style though. I wish they would remake FF6 like that.
I’d recommend skipping Octopath and go play anything from Final Fantasy 4-10 instead. Octopath had absolutely no connection between characters story-wise and boss battles were needlessly long and tedious.
If Castlevania 3 didn’t have a few terrible levels (basement of Dracula’s Castle) it would be #1 for me. Super Castlevania 4 and Rondo are at the top IMO.
Great article. I am dying for Pikmin 4. My theory is that the game is delayed because Nintendo hasn’t quite gotten the joycon motion controls on the Switch to work as well as it did on the Wii and Wii U. I haven’t played any Switch games that clearly demonstrate this capability. Ultimately they want to make sure the controls are perfect before releasing it.
I hope these games are remastered and they remove the “rubber band” arcade difficulty system from MK 2 and 3. It’s infuriating when the CPU reads your inputs and counters you perfectly.
I don’t like having an eighth Smash character but am still very excited for the additional 6. They already gave us Simon, Richter and Terry so I can’t complain.
@Silly_G I think Smash Ultimate feels pretty damn complete with or without the additional DLC. 75 characters and over 100 backgrounds? Plus, it’s $5 for each DLC character coming from another franchise. Capcom charges that price for each costume!
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Re: Team17 Is Publishing Hokko Life On PC, And It Sure Gives Us Animal Crossing Vibes
Stunned at how much of a shameless rip off this is. Even the bubbly text boxes look identical to AC.
Re: Castlevania-Like Platformer Rogue Legacy Is Getting A New-Look Sequel
This is amazing news! Absolutely loved the first one!
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #35 - Animal Crossing
@Dtbahoney Some things are just objectively less appealing than others. Like that Japanese cover.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #35 - Animal Crossing
9% of people are trolls, apparently.
Re: Talking Point: Jargon-Heavy Xbox Series X And PS5 Reveals Vindicate Nintendo's Approach
I think most gamers want convenience over power generally. To get the most out of your PS5 or Xbox Series X you are going to have to tether yourself to a large 4K screen. I’m not too interested in doing that on a daily basis.
Re: Amazon Is Delaying Shipments Of Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Digital is the way to go for this kind of game anyways. Hope everyone gets their copies soon!
Re: Octopath Traveler Has Sold 2 Million Copies, Game Is 50% Off For A Limited Time
@Krull You’re right, I didn’t get through it. Called it quits in the midst of the fourth story. I just think it has absolutely nothing on the classic Final Fantasies. I do love the art style though. I wish they would remake FF6 like that.
Re: Octopath Traveler Has Sold 2 Million Copies, Game Is 50% Off For A Limited Time
I’d recommend skipping Octopath and go play anything from Final Fantasy 4-10 instead. Octopath had absolutely no connection between characters story-wise and boss battles were needlessly long and tedious.
Re: Random: GAME Mentions Non-Existent Nintendo Direct, Quickly Removes All Evidence
I think they’ll do the direct a solid week after Animal Crossing comes out. Don’t wanna overshadow that baby.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #33 - Castlevania (Nintendo 64)
Europe’s looks amazing!
Re: Square Enix's Yoshinori Kitase Would Like To Remake Final Fantasy V
Sounds great but Square is a shell of its former self. The last really good game they made was arguably Final Fantasy X and that was many years ago.
Re: Feature: Best Castlevania Games On Nintendo Consoles
If Castlevania 3 didn’t have a few terrible levels (basement of Dracula’s Castle) it would be #1 for me. Super Castlevania 4 and Rondo are at the top IMO.
Re: Bloodstained Axes Roguelike Stretch Goal, Aims To Make Switch Version "As Smooth As Possible"
@Zyph I finished it recently. I think it runs pretty decently now. Not perfect but definitely playable.
Re: Two Point Hospital Is Out On Switch Today, Here's A Launch Trailer
@mrtee073 Happy birthday!!
Re: Ed Boon Would "Love" To See A Mortal Kombat Character In Smash Bros. Ultimate
I’d love nothing more than a PG Sub Zero or Rayden, but unfortunately the franchise is so damn violent that it probably won’t happen.
Re: Oculus VR Founder Claims He's Winning The Auction For The Nintendo PlayStation
@gcunit Best comment ever!!
Re: Netflix's Blood-Sucking Animated Series Castlevania Returns For A Third Season On 5th March
Season 2 was excellent. Can’t wait!
Re: Feature: It's Been Nearly Five Years, So Where In The World Is Pikmin 4?
@commentlife Yep that’s exactly my theory too. Probably the most likely reason.
Re: Moving Out, The Next Couch Co-op Game From Team 17, Relocates To Switch In April
Because Overcooked 1 and 2 didn’t produce enough divorces
Re: Feature: It's Been Nearly Five Years, So Where In The World Is Pikmin 4?
@sketchturner I’m with you. My wife and I played platinumed the challenges twice over. I hope we get a robust Pikmin 4 with lots of DLC.
Re: Feature: It's Been Nearly Five Years, So Where In The World Is Pikmin 4?
Great article. I am dying for Pikmin 4. My theory is that the game is delayed because Nintendo hasn’t quite gotten the joycon motion controls on the Switch to work as well as it did on the Wii and Wii U. I haven’t played any Switch games that clearly demonstrate this capability. Ultimately they want to make sure the controls are perfect before releasing it.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #28 - Mario Bros.
So around 20- 30% of the voters here are trolls. Ok then.
Re: Mortal Kombat Kollection Online Rated By PEGI, And It's Bringing The "Klassics" To Switch
I hope these games are remastered and they remove the “rubber band” arcade difficulty system from MK 2 and 3. It’s infuriating when the CPU reads your inputs and counters you perfectly.
Re: Anniversary: Super Smash Bros. Turns 21 Today
I believe a few characters have been added to the roster since then.
Re: Feature: So, Who's Next For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
@delt75 Nintendo needs to hire you immediately!
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Smash Bros. Ultimate Challenger 5?
@Alpha-2002 I like the way you think, Alpha2002!
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Smash Bros. Ultimate Challenger 5?
I don’t like having an eighth Smash character but am still very excited for the additional 6. They already gave us Simon, Richter and Terry so I can’t complain.
Re: Fire Emblem's Byleth Confirmed As Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's 5th DLC Fighter
@travisrusko No. literally no one.
Re: Smash Bros. Ultimate's 5th DLC Character Will Be Revealed On 16th January In Livestream
PINK. GOLD. PEACH.
Re: Random: Nintendo Took Down The Official Pikmin 3 Website And The Internet Noticed
God I hope we get both a trilogy and Pikmin 4. This is my absolute favourite franchise when it’s done well.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #25 - Resident Evil 2
How in the world is Europe winning this?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #24 - Super Monkey Ball 2
This is where I would have preferred that Super Probotector cover art
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Awarded Best Fighting Game Of 2019
This one’s a no-brainer. One of the very best games ever made IMO.
Re: The Talos Principle Brings Narrative First-Person Puzzling To Switch Today
This game is awesome. Absolutely love the puzzles. Can’t wait!!
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #19 - Contra III: The Alien Wars
There is only one right answer here, folks.
Re: Miyamoto Would Rather Focus On New Nintendo Experiences Than Old Ones
Ok but Pikmin 4 first, please!
Re: Reminder: The £200 Capcom Home Arcade System Launches Today, Have A New Trailer
I was on the fence about buying this, but after seeing that ad I added 5 to my cart.
Re: Poll: Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
The good folks over at Nintendo are insane.
Re: Feature: How David Lynch’s Twin Peaks Influenced The Legend Of Zelda Series
Loved this article. Twin Peaks is/was my favourite show. Maybe Freddy’s green gardening glove will be a weapon in BOTW2
Re: Review: Super Mario World - Phenomenal Platforming Perfection
Am I the only one who thinks Mario 3 is better?
Re: Luigi's Mansion 3 Receiving Paid DLC, Will Add New Content To Multiplayer Modes
@Silly_G I think Smash Ultimate feels pretty damn complete with or without the additional DLC. 75 characters and over 100 backgrounds? Plus, it’s $5 for each DLC character coming from another franchise. Capcom charges that price for each costume!
Re: Feature: Uncovering The Unlikely Story Of The World's Worst Controller In The Power Of Glove
Guys, I think if you play Smash and get to Master Hand on intensity 9.9, you should face POWER GLOVE!!!
Where’s Sakurai?!
Re: Feature: Best GameCube Games
I thought Resident Evil 4 would be #1 for sure
Re: Hands On: Overland Is A Game Where You Don't Always Get To Save The Dog
Day 1 download for me!
Re: Poll: So, Which SNES Games Have You Been Playing On Nintendo Switch?
@Lordplops Stunt Race FX is totally underrated IMO
Re: SNK's Terry Bogard Joins Smash Bros., And There Are Even More Fighters To Come
@Trajan Yeah and I’d gladly pay that every year to keep the awesome content coming
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #6 - Mega Man 3
Dear lord who picked North America?! WHO?!!
Re: Poll: Vote For Your Favourite GameCube Games
@Jashin Yeah I hate the fact that Capcom didn’t include the motion controls on RE4 for Switch. I hate lazy ports like that.
Re: Poll: Vote For Your Favourite GameCube Games
Personally I think Resident Evil 4 is the best game for both the GameCube AND the wii
Re: The Campaign To Get Double Dragon Neon On Switch Hots Up
@MotionMan Double Dragon 4 was pretty terrible. Anything is better than that.