I thought the term shovel ware referred to the mount of effort put into the game, like the ads for the 79 "different" word search games I keep seeing are all shovel ware despite the fact they probably run "fine"
The only pre-order I ever regretted was FE3H, but I was fortunate enough to be able to cancel before it was too late.
I always pre-order Pokemon and first party Nintendo games (that I intend to play), because I have no reason to believe my trust will be broken.
Granted the only reason I do this is because it guarentees me the physical copy sooner than if I had to go out and buy it a wal-mart, which probably only applies to a few other people.
I suppose you aren’t objectively wrong, but having the knowledge ahead of time didn’t affect what the strongest Pokémon were available to me, my team wasn’t even all that balanced; I had multiple ground and dragon Pokémon.
At the absolute most the only grinding you could say I did was grinding for materials to make the pokeballs I used to catch the alphas, but with enough patience you can do it without any stealth items, I used none.
I had read NL's article on it being an 8 v 6, but with a level 78 rhyperior, a level 85 Garchomp, a dialga, a palkia, and my starter which I had been pouring most of the organically obtanied experience into the whole game. As long as he doesn't revenge kill you twice (again the game gives you a level 85 garchomp for free) there's no threat.
my team wasn't designed to counter him, beyond using the strongest pokemon availbable to me.
I think I used one revive, becuase my 6th pokemon was just a random vespiquen that was only like level 68.
I had multiple overleveled alphas and Legendary Pokémon that you get for free, if anyone found this fight hard, they were playing with a handicap on purpose
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People blame the corporation, the corporation blames the people.
Meanwhile the government sits back and laughs.
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Removed; user is banned
Re: Pokémon Unite Reveals In-Game Subscription Service
I have all the characters I want, so I'll pass
As long as it remains cosmetic only I have no problem.
Re: Nintendo To Launch Huge 'Spring Into Action' eShop Sale This Thursday (Europe)
Europeans complain that America gets deals on Capcom games
Americans complain that Europe gets deals on everything else
Good on Nintendo for ensuring eveyone is equally upset
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Comment section when Nintendo release patch notes: StaBILiTy
Comment section when Square release patch notes: Scum!
Re: Mini Review: The Last Friend - Fantastic, Fast-Paced Tower Defense, With Pettable Good Boys
A mashup of a beat-‘em-up and a tower defense.
Two genres that shouldn’t go together, but have been blended perfectly. Props to the devs.
Re: Review: Ganryu 2 - Hakuma Kojiro - Unworthy Of Its Shinobi-Inspired Ideas
Putting the "No" in Shinobi
Re: Daedalic Entertainment Launches eShop Sale With Discounts Up To 90% Off
@AndyC_MK111
I don't think Pod thought I was being rude, I thought his explanation was well written.
Re: Daedalic Entertainment Launches eShop Sale With Discounts Up To 90% Off
@Pod
I thought the term shovel ware referred to the mount of effort put into the game, like the ads for the 79 "different" word search games I keep seeing are all shovel ware despite the fact they probably run "fine"
Re: Daedalic Entertainment Launches eShop Sale With Discounts Up To 90% Off
Felix the Reaper was an interesting game, I understand why it never took off, but clearly a lot of love was put in it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st April (North America)
I can’t wait to see what new content gets added to Stanley Parable, day 1 for me.
Re: Feature: 24 Game Boy Advance Games We'd Love To See Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@Franklin
$80, I tell one joke every 4 months.
Re: Feature: 24 Game Boy Advance Games We'd Love To See Added To Nintendo Switch Online
Temper your gosh darn expectations, This could literally be a year out, or never even happen.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 14.1.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
May I offer you some stability in these trying times?
Re: Pokémon Unite Has Now Surpassed 70 Million Downloads On Switch And Mobile
Even with Zappos being completely overbearing and even in games where my team decides triple jungle is a good idea…
I really love this game, and hope it continues to do well.
Re: Learn All About The Dark Arts In This Card Shark Developer Walkthrough
@SteveDaSteve
I’d watch it lol.
Re: Feature: Which Is The Absolute Best Nintendo Console Generation?
Objectively the Switch is the best consoel, but the commradarie that the WiiDS era offered was unparalleled.
Re: Learn All About The Dark Arts In This Card Shark Developer Walkthrough
It's been 3000 years...
I'm still really looking forward to this, day one for sure.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Ever A Good Idea To Start At 'The Beginning' Of Series Like Zelda Or Dragon Quest?
@nukatha
Agreed! RBGY is the worst game in the franchise!
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@PBandSmelly
That’s acute joke.
Re: This Switch Owner Is Apparently Already Playing Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
At this point, it might be better just to relase the game rather then keep making PR statements.
Re: Nintendo Highlights Another N64 Title Coming Soon To Switch Online's Expansion Pack In Japan
Translate the game you cowards!
Re: Azumarill Is The Latest Pokémon To Join Pokémon Unite, Out Now
Turns out 100% crit chance is very strong!
Re: LEGO x Epic Games Announced, Planning A 'Metaverse' For Kids
This is disturbing and should not be trusted.
Re: Atlus Releases Streaming Guidelines For Switch Version Of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
This is the attitude that killed the Wii U
Re: Two Point Campus Delayed To "Deliver The Best Possible Game"
I'm sure they'll ace the makeup exam.
Re: Review: 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - A Rich Narrative Adventure/RTS Hybrid With Outstanding Art
@gcunit
I'm sure most of it's fine, but in the day of content overload I can afford to miss something.
Enjoy though
Re: Nintendo Life's Indie Spotlight Is Back! Join Us Tomorrow For The Presentation
Yo I didn't know Toree was getting a third game!
Re: 'Spells & Secrets' Is A Wizarding School Game Coming To Switch In 2023
Why would anyone play this when the real deal is coming as well?
Re: Review: 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - A Rich Narrative Adventure/RTS Hybrid With Outstanding Art
I really like the idea of it, but I've been spoiled on some of the story threads and they're just really dumb and I can't get past that.
Re: Chocobo GP's Latest Switch Update Addresses Various Online Issues, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Did they patch a near full price game being microstransaction heck?
Re: A New Limited-Time Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Distribution Event Has Begun
That’s cool, this game was an absolute treat to play easily the best remake after HGSS.
I might even shiny hunt this one.
Re: Talking Point: Now That Zelda: BOTW 2 Is Off The Table, Should Holiday 2022 Belong To Mario?
Every year has a Pokémon game for the holiday release, so of course we’ll get something else…you know like we do every year.
Hopefully either a phantom hourglass/Minish Cap port or a new Mario RPG (unlikely given what happened to the inside story remake)
Re: Nintendo Switch Temporarily Listed On Call Of Duty 'Online Services' Webpage
Please come to switch!
I don’t even need a campaign just give me wave mode and semi stable online
Re: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Is Coming To Switch In April
@PBandSmelly
You, my firend are a true artist.
Re: Random: Requests For Zelda Ports Increase Following BOTW 2 Switch Delay
I'd really like to see that Phantom Hourglass port...
Re: Random: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Spends 10 Hours Reuniting Four Beedles
I remember when people ignorantly criticized GF for doing the exact same thing in SuMo...smh
Re: Poll: C'mon Then, Did You Predict The Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delay?
@Friendly
"I’m going to defeat you with the power of friendship! ... And this knife I found."
-Zelda probably
Re: Rumour: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Remaster Supposedly Coming To Switch
MW3 even on Wii was great, I’d buy this
Re: Random: Kingdom Hearts Gets A Nod On The Latest Mickey Mouse Cartoon
@UmbreonsPapa
I had forgotten Inside Out was after. That one was for a different audience but I definitely understood the appeal.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo And Mobile Is An Uneasy Alliance, But It's Still Vital
Mobile gaming is a billion dollar industry, so while we bemoan that Nintendo is “pandering to casuals” they’re pandering all the way to the bank.
And while this is very much my own opinion, Games like Pokémon Unite (yes I’m aware it’s GF not Nintendo) show that the two can align.
Re: Random: Kingdom Hearts Gets A Nod On The Latest Mickey Mouse Cartoon
@Bret
Has Pixar put out anything good since TS3?
Honest question.
Re: Talking Point: Should We Still Be Pre-Ordering Games?
The only pre-order I ever regretted was FE3H, but I was fortunate enough to be able to cancel before it was too late.
I always pre-order Pokemon and first party Nintendo games (that I intend to play), because I have no reason to believe my trust will be broken.
Granted the only reason I do this is because it guarentees me the physical copy sooner than if I had to go out and buy it a wal-mart, which probably only applies to a few other people.
Re: Rumour: Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, And Paper Mario Might All Be Getting Fan PC Ports
@Nintendo
@NintendoofAmerica
Re: Video: So, About That Pokémon Legends: Arceus Post Game
@Wexter
I suppose you aren’t objectively wrong, but having the knowledge ahead of time didn’t affect what the strongest Pokémon were available to me, my team wasn’t even all that balanced; I had multiple ground and dragon Pokémon.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Finally Gave Us Switch Folders, In A Very Nintendo Way
Everhood is fantastic, certainly one to save from the backlog
Re: Video: So, About That Pokémon Legends: Arceus Post Game
@Wexter
At the absolute most the only grinding you could say I did was grinding for materials to make the pokeballs I used to catch the alphas, but with enough patience you can do it without any stealth items, I used none.
I had read NL's article on it being an 8 v 6, but with a level 78 rhyperior, a level 85 Garchomp, a dialga, a palkia, and my starter which I had been pouring most of the organically obtanied experience into the whole game. As long as he doesn't revenge kill you twice (again the game gives you a level 85 garchomp for free) there's no threat.
my team wasn't designed to counter him, beyond using the strongest pokemon availbable to me.
I think I used one revive, becuase my 6th pokemon was just a random vespiquen that was only like level 68.
Re: The First Review For Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Now In
Off topic, but do you ever wonder how these reviews would change if outside factors (such as Elden Ring's release date) were different?
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 14.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The best part of waking up is FOLDERS in your cup!
Re: Video: So, About That Pokémon Legends: Arceus Post Game
@AtlusIsDumb
I had multiple overleveled alphas and Legendary Pokémon that you get for free, if anyone found this fight hard, they were playing with a handicap on purpose
I literally won in one attempt with 0 grinding.