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Ooh!!! I’m on Echoes of Wisdom like everyone else!!

Though I like to imagine that you all are keeping up with my ongoing efforts to become a fan of Outer Wilds and there are updates. I played it for like 3 hours! It was fun, and I got genuinely emotional the first time I took off from the planet.

But then the frustration set in. I’m not the best with games that don’t provide a lot of direction, but also (and maybe this is just the Switch Version?) it’s so glitchy!!! Every time the game threatens to be fun something stupid happens, and it’s really killing some of the fun :/

Plucky Squire was the most exciting thing to come out of Devolver in awhile, and it struggles on switch. I think that a more powerful successor could make any indie game sing.

F-Zero is one of their “show off new tech” series. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if they had a new one primed as a launch title for Switch 2.

It would look gorgeous. Provide goodwill from the fanbase. Release before a new Mario Kart (I think this is crucial) and provide solid first party support in addition to their bigger title (presuming they have a launch killer app)

I don’t hate Yamauchi’s philosophy, and it has served Nintendo well.
But I do also see this as more than an advert. It is a product!

This is a funny part of the next generation experience! Games announced for consoles we don’t know anything about getting excitement for the proximity

I remember pouring over pictures of Dark Sector for the future PS3. And with the Switch I was enamored by videos of Dragon Quest XI etc

I collected a heart piece by doing a lil puzzle in the over world. I cannot stress how much I missed that.

I’m not a Shrine hater per se, but Wowzaroo the difference in feel is staggering

Quality of life updates are always welcome! I beat Sea of Stars probably a month ago now, and loved it to pieces. I did not commit to the best ending however (it asks a lot
Of players, but god bless whoever sticks it out) and I think it undoes a dramatic moment from the game that while making the ending a bit more cheerful, I feel would not be in the best interest of the narrative

Mark of the Deep looks pretty sick, otherwise I think I am (gracefully) disinterested?

Gimme dem phizzies (with English language option por favor) then we don’t have to worry about this as much 😘

Another parallel to consider with the Switch launch: Nintendo pushed Paper Mario: Color Splash CONSTANTLY leading up to its release in October 2016. It was the last major exclusive for the Wii U, but as soon as it dropped we got the Switch Trailer.

Do we see the same thing happen with the release of Super Mario Bros: Brothership??

I beat Emio: The Smiling Man this week. It was truly a work of art.

I have arrived at the point finally where I have started Outer Wilds. I’d like to play it some this weekend, but am honestly unsure if that is in the cards. Life got crazy all of the sudden

This generation is the first time I remember thinking so much about performance. I know it has always been an issue to an extent though.
This is my concern with a Switch 2. Nicer looking games sound great, but I would hate for new games to look better and perform poorly.

All I’m saying is I don’t need games to look significantly better than what the Switch can do, I just want switch games to perform well!

@judaspete this comment sums up everything I know about the series and am I DESPERATE for my chance to dive in.

We don’t even have that long to wait!

@Fangleman32 “for what I like - Twilight Princess is my favorite!”

It’s not every day we get the launch of a new mainline Zelda!
I don’t need it to be the best Zelda game ever, but if it feels like a step in the right direction (for what I like - Twilight Princess is my favorite!) I will be pleased as punch

And that seems to be the case!!!
Maybe grab it after work tomorrow after all!!

YAYYYYYYYY

What a fabulous way to close out the year

The tech issues have never bothered me, but I do feel like I see them in every review lately. It certainly is time for new hardware!

Also I’m glad this reviewed well. It was the highlight of the partner showcase in March, and I am always happy to see Purple Lamp show off their stuff! Will be getting it tomorrow!

OH MY STARS! A womhan saying the b word for fun? Why I never!!!

Is this better than Reynatis? Lol

I have managed to narrow my backlog down to just four titles. In theory I’d like to have it complete before THE FLOOD starting with Epic Mickey and Echoes of Wisdom. That’s fine for the first three titles Gylt Emio: The Smiling Man and Curse of the Sea Rats which have all been great fun in their own way!

But the last title is Outer Wilds and I have waiting 5 years for this. I feel so much pressure to love it, to live it, to be changed by it! That I need to find JUST the right time to dive in

What a disappointment. There are three very exciting games coming out next week (this, Epic Mickey, and Zelda.) Due to work and school obligations I chose only one and it was originally Reynatis! It’s not too late to swap the preorder for Mickey or Zelda then.

Maybe if this had released 2 years ago when I was nabbing everything that came my way and looked remotely interesting!

I think I’ll be able to look past these hiccups. I’m pretty used to poor switch performance at this point. And it looks charming enough to push through it!

I don’t think I’ve played a good 3D platformer since Purple Lamp’s most recent effort with Cosmic Shake!

EDIT: no I did play Smurfs 2. That game rules and is also getting a sequel-ish in October!! Eek!!

I’ll never forget playing Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories on my GBA w/o voice acting. Axel (who was so cool!) said “this will be one hell of a show!”

And I let out a verbal “eeek!” Because the edge was just too much

Nintendo says “Forever Physical?”

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I feel like I’ve been paying piecemeal for a full game since 2020.

Macbat 64 - 3$
Toree 3D - 2$
Toree 2 - 2$
Beeney - 2$
Super Kiwi 64 - 3$
Three’s Panic Pack - 1$??

Eventually I’ll have paid 60$ for all of it

As others have said the art style makes me not want to play this one, and likely will defer to Antonblast when it comes out instead. I didn’t like this style in the 90’s and it’s still just a little too icky for me

Also the King Knight campaign in Shovel Knight was very Warioland inspired and doesn’t get enough credit for that. It’s good!!!

This weekend I had originally planned to be all about my copy of El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron that finally arrived from LRG. But after putting in the hour I promised it, I think our relationship has soured.

I think those sensitive to poor platforming, and loose combat mechanics may find that they are unable to look past the flaws in order to enjoy the resplendent visual feast.
Which is a shame. It does look honestly incredible, but fails being a game for me. There is so much incredible visual art, we are drowning in it across the spectrum of art, but even in video games! I think this game deserves its flowers, specifically as a project that is 13 years old, but something about leaning so strongly into visuals at the expense of gameplay dates this game in late gen 7 more than poorer quality graphics ever could.

So I guess I’m on to Curse of the Sea Rats

This should be the new Black Friday bundle!

I loved my time with this game, I will wait for reviews on the DLC though. If only because it sounds challenging and the base game was already so tough!

Also I don’t want to say “forgettable” but I did literally forget that I played this game only 6 months ago now.

Let that man be!!

I just finished the hour I promised that I’d put in before setting this guy down.
I think those sensitive to poor platforming, and loose combat mechanics may find that they are unable to look past the flaws in order to enjoy the resplendent visual feast.

Which is a shame. It does look honestly incredible, but fails being a game for me. There is so much incredible visual art, we are drowning in it across the spectrum of art, but even in video games! I think this game deserves its flowers, specifically as a project that is 13 years old, but something about leaning so strongly into visuals at the expense of gameplay dates this game in late gen 7 more than poorer quality graphics ever could

You should be allowed to use any spirit from Smash Ultimate

@HotGoomba it’s gonna be so much fun - after laser tag last year I don’t know how you would possibly top it

Honestly I think that “needs” is not an overstatement. I own 173 physical copies of Switch games.
If I am trained to not invest in a collection with long time value (not monetary, but usefulness) then I probably won’t go nearly as hard with Switch 2. I’ll buy some, of course. But it will ne significantly fewer

Jack Black - the chosen one.
You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain :/

I remember some of the music from this being very good

I am turned off of this series because of the emphasis on crafting. But they are consistently so well put together, beautiful RPGs and I’m happy they have a fan base!

Honestly the medium is stronger for having these sort of strong franchises

Exciting to see Selfloss getting a physical release, and also a non limited run! It’s almost worth grabbing for that alone.

Otherwise I’m all in on Reynatis in September and Ys X (game of the year) for October.
Zelda, Epic Mickey, and Smurfs all look great but I know I don’t need to show up day one for any of them

I’m really not a fan of the creature design of the Japanese or American covers, so give me that European soccer with the paragraph and the ship lol

Arlo has the most satisfying timeline explanation for BotW, the Jurassic Park 2 theory. In which he theorized that BOTW is not a merger of the timelines despite elements of each existing in it.
Rather because of the cyclical nature of these stories, any number of events is bound to happen on any timeline, and in this event BotW is the natural end result of any timeline.

I like this, it’s about as satisfying of a connection that they could make, and then let’s the off the hook for placement. Honestly it could even make Breath of the Wild the new jumping off point for new stories… at least it could before TotK. Which I think is the most willful disregard of the timeline yet, as it doesn’t even meaningfully connect to its direct predecessor! I think I ultimately agree with @Dark_isatari that Nintendo can not have a timeline if they want to, but when they half-a$$ it the series is honestly worse

With nursing school and work I think my summer of carefree game time may finally be coming to a close.
But don’t cry for me Argentina, cuz if I get a chance I’m going to be all about my copy of the Outer Wilds that I should be grabbing from the store today!

@nessisonett I think you saying that is fair. But it’s also an interesting case study in the makeup of a “hidden gem.” Because… it’s Tetris, in theory that can’t be a hidden gem! But while I’ve only dabbled in Tetrisphere I played hundreds of hours of New Tetris, and both are forgotten iterations on the same console! (Side note: I was bummed with how safe they played that collection in the direct)

Anyway I guess Tetrisphere probably counts!

@coalescence I would wager that I’m too deep into video game culture to be a good metric for what is and isn’t hidden lol.
I feel like those games get decent coverage, but then I remember that I know this from
YouTube videos with like 10,000 views and that one Hard Drive article that ranked all 200+ N64 games 😅

I’m not sure if there are hidden gems on the n64? Prove me wrong I guess, but even something like Shadowman, or Rocket: Robot on Wheels have since had their time in the sun.

Maybe something like “you know A Bug’s Life is pretty sweet dude.” But that’s less a gem, but maybe an agate

By 2027 I hope we get a collection for the Lords of Shadow Trilogy

@Uncle_Franklin I don’t disagree ultimately they should be investing in a Star Fox title (it’s in my top three Nintendo Franchises) but this is not zero sum. Resources are limited is much too broad, as is the months of the year comparison. This team isn’t taking from those games on a macro level.

I think a better comparison is to think of Nintendo production as a zoo. You aren’t going to not get an amphibian house because you have a bird exhibit. If 3D Mario games are the elephants, and Star Fox is the red pandas, then Famicom Detective Club is the one little section with the African Poison Dart Frogs. Maybe not the thing most people come from, but it’s still important to satisfy that audience.

We should be getting a Star Fox game, and we should be voicing that opinion. Famicom Detective Club however need not be sacrificed

I don’t think this team could have made a Star Fox or F Zero. In fact those two series specifically are among Nintendos most technically complex games, and this… isn’t that. This is like the opposite of those games!

I think it’s fair to insist that this series modernize in some ways and try to expand its appeal worthy of a Nintendo iconic franchise… but also this is probably the exact game fans wanted? And it’s GOOD that Nintendo is making niche titles in addition to their more mainstream output

SEGAs been working with LRG a lot lately. I anticipate this will also get a physical from them… in two years lol

I’m waiting on a Yakuza physical copy

• this is the obligatory comment lol

It was basically the only announcement that immediately hooked me, though Morsels and the Moth game look cool! The Sea of Stars DLC is free, that rules honestly and it looks cool.

My one disappointment: I really thought we’d get Soul Reaver.

I am neutral on the rest of it. I think it’s neat that they combined them - I sort of think that the branding is weird though? Why is it two separate shows stapled together? Just may it a partner showcase and show indies??

I’d have bought it if it contained New Tetris from the N64