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Re: Embrace The '90s When 2D Platformer Pixboy Jumps Onto Switch This Week

Shiiva

I don't even care how much this costs, it looks great and because the graphics aren't crazy HD, the devs would have had a lot of space to fill with more game. Too many games these days are too short for my liking because the majority of the cart or disc is taken up with flashy graphics... just like West of Loathing, this looks to do things a little differently and I for one am on board with that!

Re: Random: Twitter Almost Thought 2B From NieR: Automata Was Confirmed For Smash

Shiiva

I think with the remaining slots they're going to go back through gaming history to find interesting, if not universally loved characters for inclusion. We've had modern in Joker and Byleth, classic in Banjo and Terry and legacy with Hero and his many alternate forms. I think striking a good balance is what's needed, so I'm good with 2B or Yooka-Laylee for the modern rep, but I#m far more interested to see what old-school characters pop up in the line-up. All I really want is Tails, but that's looking increasingly unlikely, despite a solid foundation for a killer moveset!

Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #34 - Perfect Dark

Shiiva

Any time a video game is presented as a movie on the shelves is a winner for me, though I grew up with and still absolutely love the European boxart, there's no denying how mysterious and downright cool the Japanese one is. And it gives almost nothing away, just like the Heavy Rain boxart released in Japan that is hands down the best!

Re: Random: Twitch Chat Just Beat The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild

Shiiva

So PointCrow let chat control the game entirely and all they did was run off a cliff endlessly or try and run into danger to get killed. He knew they wouldn't manage it alone so he would take over for 5 minute intervals, then chat, then him, then chat again and so on, so they could at least make progress when a particular section was impossible to complete with 300+ people controlling Link. It was actually very entertaining to watch, especially that finale where everyone spammed the release arrow button!

Re: Ed Boon Would "Love" To See A Mortal Kombat Character In Smash Bros. Ultimate

Shiiva

I don't see it happening, but Sub-Zero would be my pick for a more interesting move-set from the whole roster, since he can clone himself in ice and use it both offensively and defensively (as can the opponent, picking the sculpture up and using it as a weapon). Wouldn't be against a Mii costume if it's never going to happen, with some classic music thrown in for good measure though, just so we have some flavour of MK added to the mix!

Re: Feature: Best Metroid Games Of All Time

Shiiva

I actually can't stand the controls of super metroid, which surprised me considering the praise it receives to this day. My first was actually Fusion, but Prime was incredible first time around on GC. Echoes is my favourite however, just for the setting and abilities and transitioning mechanics between light and dark worlds, the whole game just captivates me more than the original. Prime all the way, can't wait for the next entry... in several years!

Re: Skies Of Arcadia Dev "Really" Wants To Make A Sequel

Shiiva

A reboot of the Gamecube release with improved everything would be stellar, but a sequel would be insane! One of the best RPG's of all time, one of the best soundtracks of all time and still looks great to this day, not to mention a unique magic system and genuinely compelling storytelling... man, if this actually happens, I want Monolith to handle it along with the original studio, in conjunction with a remake/remaster of Baten Kaitos. Gamecube didn't have many great RPG's, so let's celebrate two of the very best and get them on Switch!

Re: A Revised Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Has Been Spotted In Stores

Shiiva

Meh, had the old one for years now, still works as well as the day I opened the box. Never used the d-pad on it for much, but if it's better and you don't have one, then naturally it's recommended. But for Dark Souls, Isaac, Mario and Zelda, no need. Save yourself some bob and get the old, hopefully cheaper model.