Eiji Aonuma ruined totk for me by making it almost identical to botw. A 6 year wait for an identical map, empty sky and underground maps, and the worst parts of botw ramped up to 11.
@SwagaliciousJohnson I felt the same. The graphics may be technically "better" than GSC but they looked lifeless to me. I didn't get back into the series again until BW
Aggressively going after glitches but not patching in a better inventory system or easier way to get armour upgrade resources. Nintendo being Nintendo!
If the games are going to be this big and empty in the future then I'm out. So far I can't say the 6 year dev time was worth it. TotK definitely feels like DLC
I would have preferred a new Mario Kart game with original tracks based on other Nintendo franchises. They may as well start a Nintendo Kart series now Link and the Inklings are included
@Kidfunkadelic83 I'm not getting into Odyssey either. The characters are cute but the game as a whole isn't grabbing my attention. I love 3D World and Mario 64 so I don't know why this isn't doing anything for me.
Some of these comments are shocking. Accessibility options should come as standard, not as an afterthought. And Nintendo is right to be criticised for adding gimmicks without accessible options
Typical senior management thinking: take away what works and makes people happy, have loads of meetings, then pat themselves on the back when they claim they listened to people all along.
@Crono1973 Are you selling your games on eBay? I have a couple I want to sell but I've heard too many horror stories of scammers claiming they never got the item and getting refunds. Gumtree is bad enough with people trying to get you to post things out when your ad clearly says "collection only"
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Re: 'Mario Red Edition' Switch OLED Launch Doubles System Sales In Japan
Nintendo: "Hmm people seem to like different colour systems...Launch the Switch 2 in only one colour!"
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Director (Sort Of) Explains What Happened To Sheikah Tech
That sums up TOTK's atrocious storytelling nicely.
Re: Soapbox: FOMO Nearly Ruined Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom For Me
Eiji Aonuma ruined totk for me by making it almost identical to botw. A 6 year wait for an identical map, empty sky and underground maps, and the worst parts of botw ramped up to 11.
Re: Mailbox: Missing Zelda Ports, Nerd Rage, 16-Bit Blowback - Nintendo Life Letters
@Munchlax Definitely undeserving of the prize!
Re: Mailbox: Missing Zelda Ports, Nerd Rage, 16-Bit Blowback - Nintendo Life Letters
You gave the free subscription to someone who thinks Super Mario World is mediocre? Get outta here.
Re: Video: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch & GameCube)
I prefer the original version
Re: Upcoming Dragon Quest Game Scores Physical Switch Release With English Language Support
Please be better than dragon quest treasures!
Re: Feature: How Summer Holidays And Childhood Nostalgia Revolutionised Pokémon
@SwagaliciousJohnson I felt the same. The graphics may be technically "better" than GSC but they looked lifeless to me. I didn't get back into the series again until BW
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's New Update Targets Item Duplication Glitches, Unsurprisingly
Aggressively going after glitches but not patching in a better inventory system or easier way to get armour upgrade resources. Nintendo being Nintendo!
Re: Zelda: TOTK Is The Sixth Game Ever To Get Perfect Scores From Edge And Famitsu
I couldn't think of a less deserving game to have that score. What a massive letdown this game is
Re: Expect More Open-World Zelda Games Going Forwards, Suggests Eiji Aonuma
If the games are going to be this big and empty in the future then I'm out. So far I can't say the 6 year dev time was worth it. TotK definitely feels like DLC
Re: Hori Unveils Five New Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Products
The black and gold design would have looked sleek on the OLED TOTK Switch console
Re: The 3DS & Wii U eShops Have Officially Closed, Purchases "No Longer Possible"
Absolutely the wrong decision to do this. The 3ds has a bigger library and is more portable than a switch console.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.2.0 Bug Supposedly Corrupting Save Files
I bought Violet because of peer pressure but I'm not buying the next games. This is abysmal
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy (Color) Game Ranked
Kirby has no business being above Metroid 2. The game is boring without copy abilities
Re: Random: Indie Dev Giving Away Free Game Codes Until Nintendo Closes Wii U & 3DS eShops
An absolute crime to shut down the 3DS shop when it has a bigger library than Switch and is still very popular
Re: Mario Kart Tour For Mobile Has Now Made Close To $300 Million In Revenue
I can't get into this game and I love mario kart. I'm surprised it's made so much money
Re: Soapbox: Endless Zelda Remakes Are A Poor Substitute For Backwards Compatibility
The only Zelda game that needs a remake is Zelda II. LA was cute but apart from the graphics it was virtually identical to the GBC version.
(I'm still annoyed we had to pay full price for Switch ports of Wii U games while PS5 owners got free upgrades from PS4.)
Re: Random: If You Enjoyed 'Hand-Drawn Gaming Guides', This New Magazine Is Just For You
Respect to the man for doing this but the artwork isn't great. The proportions of the woman's face on the cover are wrong
Re: Feature: Super Mario Kart At 30: How 16-Bit Limitations Created A Franchise-Defining Mechanic
I used to play this for hours on SNES but when I tried it again on Switch I couldn't get past the first Special Cup track.
Re: Disney Dreamlight Valley Showcases Its Stardew Valley Inspirations In New Trailer
@Kevember funnily enough I'm getting ads for alcohol all over the article page lmao
Re: Rumour: Potential Mario Kart Tour PC References Found In Datamined Details
Best article subtitle ever lmao
Re: Video: We're Confused About Sonic Frontiers
It's SEGA not SEGGA
Re: Random: Many At Retro Studios Weren't 'Excited' To Work On Mario Kart 7
And it shows. MK7 feels quite barebones compared to other games
Re: Mini Review: Dr. Mario 64 - Diagnosis: A Bit Rubbish
I hate this game so I agree with the review lol
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet Announced, Releasing Worldwide On Switch In "Late 2022"
@Edwirichuu I will never understand why fans buy the same game twice every launch
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet Announced, Releasing Worldwide On Switch In "Late 2022"
Why have they gone back to 2 versions of the same game? It's redundant now
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced In The February 2022 Nintendo Direct - Every Game Reveal And Trailer
I would have preferred a new Mario Kart game with original tracks based on other Nintendo franchises. They may as well start a Nintendo Kart series now Link and the Inklings are included
Re: Nintendo Of America's President Doug Bowser Thanks Fans For Helping The Switch Surpass 103 Million Sales
"Thank you for making us richer. That doesn't mean we will solve Joy Con drift or listen to any of your other justified complaints"
Re: My Nintendo Physical Rewards Have Disappeared In North America
UK My Nintendo hasn't had anything new for a while. Why aren't they printing more posters at least?
Re: Anniversary: Can You Believe It? Super Mario Odyssey Is Now Four Years Old
@Kidfunkadelic83 I'm not getting into Odyssey either. The characters are cute but the game as a whole isn't grabbing my attention. I love 3D World and Mario 64 so I don't know why this isn't doing anything for me.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Reveals His Next Game, Haunted Chocolatier
Meh, it doesn't grab my attention. It just looks like SV in a different setting and I've already played that game to death.
Re: SNES Classic Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja Is Getting A Proper Remake On Modern Consoles
The "updated" graphics don't resemble the feel of the original at all.
Re: Feature: Steven Spohn On Strides In Accessibility For Gaming, And Nintendo's Room For Improvement
Some of these comments are shocking. Accessibility options should come as standard, not as an afterthought. And Nintendo is right to be criticised for adding gimmicks without accessible options
Re: This "Jumbo" Arcanine Poké Plush Is Available Now, Costs A Whopping $449.99
The colour looks off but I still want it!
Re: Pokémon GO Task Force Issues Statement To Players, Promises Change
Typical senior management thinking: take away what works and makes people happy, have loads of meetings, then pat themselves on the back when they claim they listened to people all along.
Re: Reminder: Today's Your Last Chance To Claim Zeraora For Free In Pokémon Unite
I keep getting instakilled by whales!
Re: 10 Best Wii U-To-Nintendo Switch Ports
I'm still bitter we didn't get Switch version discounts for owning the Wii U versions. PS5 owners get free upgrades for their PS4 games...
Re: Random: Someone's Transformed A Pokédex Toy Into A Fully-Working Nintendo DS
@Xiovanni Obviously it would be adapted lol
Re: Random: Someone's Transformed A Pokédex Toy Into A Fully-Working Nintendo DS
I would buy the heck out of an original (Dexter) Pokedex mod.
Re: Best Mario Music Ever: Our Top 10 Mario Songs - Super Mario Playlist
No Super Mario World, Yoshi's Island or Super Mario Kart tracks...
Re: Soapbox: Music Just Don't Come Spookier And Sadder Than Zelda: Majora's Mask
This is a well written article!
MM is the strangest Zelda game so it's fitting that it has the strangest soundtrack. It's sad and moving at the same time.
Re: Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX Bundles Both Games On Switch, And It's Launching This Year
I can't wait! What a great surprise. I hope they have physical editions.
Re: Video: Check Out This Fan-Made Remaster Trailer For Banjo-Kazooie
I don't like it. The realistic trees, sky, water etc clash with the cartoon style graphics, which also have realistic textures.
Re: Talking Point: Million-Dollar Retro Game Auctions Help Remind Us What Matters Most
@Crono1973 Are you selling your games on eBay? I have a couple I want to sell but I've heard too many horror stories of scammers claiming they never got the item and getting refunds. Gumtree is bad enough with people trying to get you to post things out when your ad clearly says "collection only"
Re: Talking Point: Million-Dollar Retro Game Auctions Help Remind Us What Matters Most
@Savino whoa Super Mario World has not aged a day since its release. You need to teach your son some respect!!! Lol
Re: Wah! A Free Demo For WarioWare: Get It Together Is Now Available On Switch
@anzzjam Zelda 2 is worse than BotW by far. It's aged badly too!
Re: A Special Pokémon Dialga & Palkia Edition Nintendo Switch Lite Launches This November
Very dull design. They could have added highlights on the buttons at least
Re: What Do You Want To See From The Dragon Quest Series In The Future? Square Enix Wants To Know
More Dragon Quest Builder games!!
Re: Universal Studios Hollywood Is Now Selling Super Nintendo World Merch
Boring. Looks like the same merch you can buy from any toy shop.