@Wisps Yeah, I might have to avoid battles, like you suggest. But also, I feel overwhelmed by all the tasks on the map. Like of course I can just choose one and go for it. But it feels less purposeful than the original game.
I’m enjoying it, but I feel like it has pacing issues... the map is littered with objectives, making it hard to decide where to go, and I feel directionless. Plus, by the time I get anywhere, I’m always OP, so there’s rarely any challenge. Good game, but feels disorganized or something.
I’ve started with Osvald, seems like the best main character for his strengths. Plus you complete 2 chapters in unlocking him. But Hikari seems super cool as well.
@themightyant @Westy90 It really is a beast of a game. Insane how much content there is. My wife and kids were away were visiting The grandparents and I would play this all-night... it was magical!
Super stoked for this!! I loved the original enough to play it twice. I’m playing the demo a lot right now to determine which character to main. Characters seem more balanced (...weaker) than before, so likely any of them are fine to have as the main protagonist.
After the world went stoopid over Covid and started handing out and printing money left-and-right (cough...Ukraine) it makes sense against inflation that Nintendo would charge more. Games have been this expensive in Japan for awhile anyway, so I’m used to it.
For me Bravely Default can disappear. I’m loving that Octopath Traveler is getting sequels! Triangle Strategy was fantastic, I’m replaying it now and impressed by all the replay-ability it offers (New Game+ is great). Live-A-Live was truly magical, but everyone knows what we want... HD-2D for CHRONO TRIGGER and FINAL FANTASY VI!!! (Oh yeah, and pleeeease Xenogears, but I won’t hold my breathe.)
The more I see, the more I realize Three Houses was a catfish to lure regular people towards this weeaboo crap. At least Xenoblade pulled away from the disgusting weeb stuff this last entry.
The style is just repulsive to me. The only FE I’ve ever enjoyed was 3H. So I guess I’m not actually a fan of the series. Saving my money for Octopath Traveler 2!
I noticed a lot of Demonic and “End of the World” tropes. Like from Kirby to Shin Megami Tensei and others it seemed to keep popping up. XBC3 is my GotY!
@nessisonett man-made climate change based on carbon consumption is a scam to create a Carbon Tax by the elites... that said, you’re not wrong, but them planes be flying already. I say private Jets are the real unessential polluters.
This lady just needs to let it go. She’s all over the place. She can’t accept payment from fans, only from the so-called greedy corporations? That doesn’t make any sense.
I always thought this looked cool, but never had a console to play it. After Gold Coins got it for quite cheap. I guess I’ll play this after XBC3, but I’ll get around to Nier and Persona eventually, I’m sure.
I know I should just walk away. But I can’t help but hate on this game. Everything about it is so irksome. Makes me remember, I don’t actually like Fire Emblem. I just liked Three Houses.
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Wolfenstein II for that price is really good. I enjoyed that game quite a bit.
Re: Decarnation Brings Disturbing, Disgusting Pixel Art Horror To Switch In May
You can tell they voted for Biden. 🤣
Re: Random: Amazon Is Turning Delivery Boxes Into Mario Question Mark Blocks
I DO prefer advertising and promotion to propaganda (like they’ve been doing recently).
Re: Nintendo Places Outside Top Ten In Metacritic's 13th Annual Game Publisher Rankings
This doesn’t mean anything to me.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Burger Time Deluxe
I like the pretty gurl.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Wins 'Best RPG' At Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2022
@CoastersPaul Totally! Live-A-Live was magical also! But playing Octopath 2 now makes me realize how stellar XBC3 truly is. Can’t wait for more DLC!
Re: Super Mario 64's "Impossible 1-Up" Has Finally Been Grabbed Without Dying
That was seriously trippy and mesmerizing. Some people may have a seizure from watching this. Hahah
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Octopath Traveler II?
@Wisps Yeah, I might have to avoid battles, like you suggest. But also, I feel overwhelmed by all the tasks on the map. Like of course I can just choose one and go for it. But it feels less purposeful than the original game.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Octopath Traveler II?
I’m enjoying it, but I feel like it has pacing issues... the map is littered with objectives, making it hard to decide where to go, and I feel directionless. Plus, by the time I get anywhere, I’m always OP, so there’s rarely any challenge. Good game, but feels disorganized or something.
Re: Feature: Enjoying The Journey - How Square Enix Learned From The Past For Octopath Traveler II
Cool! It’s a great game, and totally taking over my life.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 16.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Gravitron awesome names!
Re: My Nintendo Offering "Exclusive" Reversible Switch Box Art Covers For Octopath Traveler II (US)
I’ve started with Osvald, seems like the best main character for his strengths. Plus you complete 2 chapters in unlocking him. But Hikari seems super cool as well.
Re: Random: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gummies Will Let You Eat Chuchus
Oh, I’m buying this. Will they just be in every convenience store like the Animal Crossing goodies?
Re: Upcoming Retro Shooter 'FUR Squadron' Looks Like Psychedelic Star Fox
I’d be down for some new StarFox, but I don’t like the wireframe look.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 16.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I’m glad my username wasn’t affected: “VaccinesArePoison”
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 1.3.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fair enough about the ending. I was satisfied by it. But it’s also natural to want something different. Bittersweet at the least.
Re: Feature: 22 Game Boy Advance Games We'd Love To See Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@zgillet I don’t agree. The tone and art and feel if Aria was better IMO. Dawn was... fine. But Aria was truly special.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 1.3.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@themightyant @Westy90 It really is a beast of a game. Insane how much content there is. My wife and kids were away were visiting The grandparents and I would play this all-night... it was magical!
Re: Review: Octopath Traveler II - A Confident Follow-Up And One Of Switch's Finest RPGs
Super stoked for this!! I loved the original enough to play it twice. I’m playing the demo a lot right now to determine which character to main. Characters seem more balanced (...weaker) than before, so likely any of them are fine to have as the main protagonist.
Re: Feature: 22 Game Boy Advance Games We'd Love To See Added To Nintendo Switch Online
You need to add Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (I’m pretty sure that was GBA...) the best Castlevanie outside SoTN!
Re: Random: Metroid Prime's OG Engineer Isn't Happy About The Remastered Doors
Ugh... whatever, dude.
Re: Hands On: Octopath Traveler II Looks Incredible, But Can It Forge Its Own Identity?
So hyped up for this! Loved the first one, and the music is insanely good.
Re: Yes, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Costs $70, Collector's Edition Announced
After the world went stoopid over Covid and started handing out and printing money left-and-right (cough...Ukraine) it makes sense against inflation that Nintendo would charge more.
Games have been this expensive in Japan for awhile anyway, so I’m used to it.
Re: UK Charts: Fire Emblem Out Of Top Ten While SpongeBob Sells Well On Switch
How are it’s sales vs Three Houses?
Re: Here's When The Super Mario Bros. Movie Releases In Cinemas In Your Region
I hope they don’t ruin Peach by making her an annoying girl-boss for “modern audiences”.
Re: Video: 9 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In February 2023
Octopath Traveler II! So hyped!
Re: Square Enix Survey Asks About Team Asano's Future Games
For me Bravely Default can disappear. I’m loving that Octopath Traveler is getting sequels! Triangle Strategy was fantastic, I’m replaying it now and impressed by all the replay-ability it offers (New Game+ is great). Live-A-Live was truly magical, but everyone knows what we want... HD-2D for CHRONO TRIGGER and FINAL FANTASY VI!!!
(Oh yeah, and pleeeease Xenogears, but I won’t hold my breathe.)
Re: Gallery: Fire Emblem Engage Main Character Designer Shares Stunning Artwork Of Heroes
This person single-handedly ruined Fire Emblem for me. I hate their designs.
Re: Surprise! Fire Emblem Engage Is Getting A Manga Series
The more I see, the more I realize Three Houses was a catfish to lure regular people towards this weeaboo crap. At least Xenoblade pulled away from the disgusting weeb stuff this last entry.
Re: Poll: Fire Emblem Engage Is Out On Switch This Week, Are You Getting It?
The style is just repulsive to me. The only FE I’ve ever enjoyed was 3H. So I guess I’m not actually a fan of the series. Saving my money for Octopath Traveler 2!
Re: Talking Point: What Was The Video Gaming 'Theme' Of 2022?
I noticed a lot of Demonic and “End of the World” tropes. Like from Kirby to Shin Megami Tensei and others it seemed to keep popping up. XBC3 is my GotY!
Re: Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai Supposedly Confirms He's "Semi-Retired"
Whatever. He destroyed Ultimate with Fighter’s Pass 2. So unbalanced.
Re: Video: What Were Your Top Five Switch Games Of 2022?
Didn’t Triangle Strategy and Live A Live both come out this year also? Those were bangers!
Re: Poll: Rate Your Favourite Switch Games Of The Year 2022
Xenoblade 3, Kirby, Triangle Strategy, Live a Live...
Re: Sega Of America Opens New Office In California
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Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 Is Out Now With New Custom Items Update
Great! Looking forward to some Mario Kart this Christmas vacation!
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited To See Call Of Duty Return To Nintendo Platforms?
I guess that’s cool. I’ve never played a Call of Duty because I only ever buy Nintendo platforms.
Re: Random: YouTuber Ludwig Announces His Own Super Smash Bros. Tournament
@nessisonett man-made climate change based on carbon consumption is a scam to create a Carbon Tax by the elites... that said, you’re not wrong, but them planes be flying already. I say private Jets are the real unessential polluters.
Re: Nintendo Releases Full Statement After Cancellation Of Smash World Tour
@Dr_Corndog if Nintendo was doing the “Elon Musk” to competitive smash, that would mean they’re making it much better and safer.
Re: Nintendo Releases Stunning New Story Trailer For Fire Emblem Engage
This game looks so gay. Happy and cheerful and sparkly. Absolutely gay.
Re: Random: Megan Fox Cosplayed As Princess Zelda For Halloween This Year
Who is Megan Fox? Looks like a porn star or only fans lady.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Bayonetta 3 On Switch
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Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Responds To Online Backlash In Ongoing Dispute
This lady just needs to let it go. She’s all over the place. She can’t accept payment from fans, only from the so-called greedy corporations? That doesn’t make any sense.
Re: Feature: How Do Game Developers And Artists Feel About The Rise Of AI Art?
AI art is super impressive, but also terribly off-putting. It feels like each image is possessed by some kind of demon.
Re: Grab Your Torch, Alan Wake Remastered Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
I always thought this looked cool, but never had a console to play it. After Gold Coins got it for quite cheap. I guess I’ll play this after XBC3, but I’ll get around to Nier and Persona eventually, I’m sure.
Re: Random: You Can Now Walk Down Guildford High Street In No Man's Sky
It looks like I’m watching some kind of Back Rooms liminal space glitch.
Re: Talking Point: Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
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Re: Fire Emblem Engage Characters - Every New And Returning Hero Revealed So Far
I know I should just walk away. But I can’t help but hate on this game. Everything about it is so irksome. Makes me remember, I don’t actually like Fire Emblem. I just liked Three Houses.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Mega Man 4
These are fun
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@Tober yeah, so that’s 16 work hours for $4000. So that’s like $250 an hour, not too bad, right?