@JohnnyMind
The only thing I can sort of agree with in the review is the pacing. If you are trying to just beeline the main story then you will get interrupted a lot, but that's not really the point of these games. They are made to just exist in; soak up the atmosphere, do some substories, do some mini games ect. Also some quests make you go back and forth a little but the town is not huge and you'll know it like the back of your hand after playing a while, so I never saw it as an issue.
Awesome I really hope you enjoy it!
I really do think they should have ported 0 first but I'm sure it will be enjoyable nonetheless to start here.
Haha thanks nice to see you too!
Honestly Yakuza/LAD is the reason I'm not here much anymore. I started playing this year and haven't been able to play much of anything else since, it's just that good that it's ruined other games for me. 😅
I never play games in the same series back to back, even if I love them but that's exactly what I've done with this series, think I've played 2 other games this year 😅 Not only that but I've replayed them over and over too, squeezed every last drop I can.
Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is my most hyped game of my whole life and I'm 32 and been playing since I was like 6 years old. But then I am high key in love with Majima xD
@JohnnyMind I play on easy and have no issues and I suck at games. Some boss fights can spike and be long and tedious out of nowhere but a full inventory of energy drinks (the games healing) will see you through it with no issues.
Difference of opinion should be celebrated and reviews are subjective, but I'm thinking about all the new eyes that will be on this and will skip it because of that score and damn...
This is my favorite game of all time and it just hurts to see it that low.
I will buy this game because I loved it the first time round and want to support the series and get more entries...but I really do wish they would add more to these remasters when so much content is lost because of the hardware. At least the price is great so I can't complain too much.
Yeah in the trailer I was like whoa, those stickers are amazing... Mine were so basic and sad lol
Its worth playing still just because of how unique it is, but better in short bursts.
Yeah it has been a minute hope you've been well! Been elsewhere as of late as well as adopting 2 more platforms to play on so I've been lurking the site/Pure Xbox but not really commenting much haha
I couldn't resist picking up Stitch, that game looks gorgeous, I'm guessing it will be up your street too!
I was so sad to find out that this wasn't a grid based tactics game >.< I don't like playing demos, but I think I'll have to try it to know for absolute certain that its not for me.
Wishlisted Bahnsen Knights, thank you! Not been keeping up with Nintendo as much lately since expanding to other platforms and this gem would have slipped through the cracks for me had I not clicked on this article.
Really good read! I did always used to feel bad for the staff when I came to trade some random stuff in xD
And I'm sorry you got treated so poorly like that. I actually don't know how some people even manage to be free men/women in the first place with how they talk and act towards retail staff sometimes >.<
@B_Lindz This. I think the designs are supposed to be tounge in cheek and the Palworld hate is looking really petty, especially with the current pokemon landscape, the way it is.
@Druidsbrook
This. The game is so much more than 'pokemon with guns'
This article is actually really closed minded.
Every genre started somewhere, I don't hear anyone complain that a Metroidvania is a 'Castlevania' and 'Metroid' clone, it's it's own genre now, as should monster collectors be.
It's because they're on the way out I think. They've really gone downhill as of late, they don't stock releases that they absolute should be getting in, I always have to end up pre-ordering and at that point you may as well use Amazon :/
Fantastic and informative article, this series is slept on by far too many. Best JRPG's ever made, at least so far, I have a lot of catching up to do but I'm least I'm in the thick of it.
Guys I think I'm being an idiot. I'm talking to Cyrano and he just says "Don't worry too much about prep-you'll be able to come back here pretty much anytime"
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Re: Dark Visual Novel Pulled For Japanese Age Rating Revision Just Four Days After eShop Launch
Honestly this made me buy the game. I like my VN's traumatizing ^^
Re: Japanese Charts: Donkey Kong Can't Keep Up With Like A Dragon's Ship-Shape Debut
Majima in his rightful place.
What a game, best and most fun in the series.
Re: UK Charts: Familiar Faces Keep Nintendo In The Top Ten, As Like A Dragon Arrives In Style
Ahh I'm so happy to see Majima getting to the top!
It's the best game I've ever played and ever will play (unashamed Majima simp)
Re: Atlus Lead Explains Why Persona Protagonists Are High School Males
I love persona. But damn playing as teens in so many games makes me appreciate Yakuza so much more.
Re: Review: MySims Cozy Bundle (Switch) - An Easygoing, Entertaining Pair Of Sims Spin-Offs
@Tasuki Spoken like someone who hasn't met a Mr Goro Majima.
Re: Yakuza Kiwami Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes
You post a Majima thumbnail, I comment.
Simple as that ^^
Re: Review: Yakuza Kiwami (Switch) - A Decent Port Of An Ambitious, Frustrating Game
@JohnnyMind
The only thing I can sort of agree with in the review is the pacing. If you are trying to just beeline the main story then you will get interrupted a lot, but that's not really the point of these games. They are made to just exist in; soak up the atmosphere, do some substories, do some mini games ect. Also some quests make you go back and forth a little but the town is not huge and you'll know it like the back of your hand after playing a while, so I never saw it as an issue.
Awesome I really hope you enjoy it!
I really do think they should have ported 0 first but I'm sure it will be enjoyable nonetheless to start here.
Haha thanks nice to see you too!
Honestly Yakuza/LAD is the reason I'm not here much anymore. I started playing this year and haven't been able to play much of anything else since, it's just that good that it's ruined other games for me. 😅
I never play games in the same series back to back, even if I love them but that's exactly what I've done with this series, think I've played 2 other games this year 😅 Not only that but I've replayed them over and over too, squeezed every last drop I can.
Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is my most hyped game of my whole life and I'm 32 and been playing since I was like 6 years old. But then I am high key in love with Majima xD
Re: Review: Yakuza Kiwami (Switch) - A Decent Port Of An Ambitious, Frustrating Game
@JohnnyMind
I play on easy and have no issues and I suck at games. Some boss fights can spike and be long and tedious out of nowhere but a full inventory of energy drinks (the games healing) will see you through it with no issues.
Re: Review: Yakuza Kiwami (Switch) - A Decent Port Of An Ambitious, Frustrating Game
Difference of opinion should be celebrated and reviews are subjective, but I'm thinking about all the new eyes that will be on this and will skip it because of that score and damn...
This is my favorite game of all time and it just hurts to see it that low.
Re: Pirate Adventure Ahoy! 'Mark Of The Deep' Sets Sail On Switch Next Week
Pirate game without Majima is no pirate game I want xD
Re: Another New Atelier RPG Is Heading To Switch Next Year
2 in one year? Good stuff!
I haven't enjoyed the last couple of entries. Hopefully one of these will scratch my Atelier itch!
Re: Another New Atelier RPG Is Heading To Switch Next Year
@Anti-Matter
Have you played Yakuza/Like a Dragon?
Plenty of buff dudes there.
Gonna break all your rules though probably xD
Re: Random: Even The Manhole Covers Look Cool At The Nintendo Museum
@Anti-Matter
Majima 100% xD
Re: Danganronpa Creators Are Apparently In Debt Over New Switch Game
I'm just sad it isn't Raincode 2 xD
Still looks interesting though, will defo buy it!
Re: Swipe Right To Fight In Turn-Based Combat Dating Adventure 'Nova Hearts'
Yup. I'm this game's target audience alright! xD
Re: Feature: Monster Hunter Stories' Producer Talks Collaborative Development, Confirms Zelda DLC Isn't Included On Switch
I will buy this game because I loved it the first time round and want to support the series and get more entries...but I really do wish they would add more to these remasters when so much content is lost because of the hardware. At least the price is great so I can't complain too much.
Re: Random: Former Bank Robber Accused Of Faking PSA Gradings For Pokémon Cards
Anthony Curcio's blasting off again!!! ⭐
Re: Poll: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of LEGO's Zelda 'Great Deku Tree' Set?
I'm sooo glad I'm not into lego. These prices are ridiculous >.<
That $300 would buy me a LOT of games.
Fairplay to anyone interested though!
Re: Hands On: Revisiting The Tale In 'Monster Hunter Stories' On Switch
Gonna pick this up despite playing it on the 3DS. I want MHS3 for that new hardware.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons 'Isabelle' First 4 Figures Statue Now Available To Pre-Order
Something about her face shape feels off...
Re: Community: 28 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You Lovely People
Thanks @FishyS for adding to my already inflated wishlist...
Re: Score Up To 75% Off Select eShop Games In Nintendo's Indie Sale (Europe)
I'm all sale'd out this month or I'd bite xD
Re: Potionomics: Masterwork Edition Brews Up An RPG Shop Sim On Switch This Fall
If its coming to Switch why doesn't the Steam version have controller support >.< Wanted this for ages!
Re: Cosy Crafting Sim 'Sticky Business' Opens Up Shop On Switch Today
@JohnnyMind
Yeah in the trailer I was like whoa, those stickers are amazing... Mine were so basic and sad lol
Its worth playing still just because of how unique it is, but better in short bursts.
Yeah it has been a minute hope you've been well! Been elsewhere as of late as well as adopting 2 more platforms to play on so I've been lurking the site/Pure Xbox but not really commenting much haha
I couldn't resist picking up Stitch, that game looks gorgeous, I'm guessing it will be up your street too!
Re: Action RPG 'Cat Quest III' Gets Purrfect Summer Release Date On Switch
This was my fave of the direct by a mile xD
This series is solid!
Re: Cosy Crafting Sim 'Sticky Business' Opens Up Shop On Switch Today
@JohnnyMind
You can't really be bad at it xD
Its a super cute premise and fun for a bit, but it gets old quickly sadly >.<
Re: Review: Rose & Camellia Collection (Switch) - An Enjoyably Absurd Yet Frustrating Slapathon
Added this to the wishlist before I saw this review just because of how crazy the premise is.
Hope they can get it patched up and knock a bit off the price while they're at it.
Re: New Crypt Of The NecroDancer DLC Update Adds Hatsune Miku
Aww but I'm sooo bad at this game.... but Miku >.<
Re: Soapbox: The Games Industry Needs To Give Up On Exclamation Marks!
This article is ridiculous!!!
And I love it so much because of that!!!
Great job!!!
Re: Talking Point: Should 'Third' Pokémon Games Make A Comeback?
I actually prefer a third version to DLC!
Re: Review: Kingdom Come Deliverance: Royal Edition (Switch) - Freeform Medieval RPG Is Brilliant But Flawed
I'm glad it came to Switch because then I was made aware of it and bought it elsewhere for a lot cheaper xD
Re: Review: Princess Peach: Showtime! (Switch) - Peach Breaks A Leg In A High-Class Production
@PJOReilly
No you're not xD
Re: Review: Princess Peach: Showtime! (Switch) - Peach Breaks A Leg In A High-Class Production
I love you PJ, but I will not allow such blasphemy about Super Princess Peach, everyone should run out and get it! xD
Re: Balatro Has Officially Sold 1 Million Copies
@chiefeagle02
That's where I bought it
(Not played yet lol)
Re: Gallery: You Lovely People Have Been Photoshopping Our Video Producer Into Games
I'm currently grieving and this has helped cheer me up immensely xD
Re: Sink Your Teeth Into Nintendo Switch Online's Next Free Game Trial Today (Europe)
Hate to be 'that guy' but it didn't hook me like I thought it would, guess it's a good thing.
Re: Feature: 'Little Kitty, Big City' Dev Talks Cat Vids, Cosy Fatigue, Finding Inspiration In 'Dark Souls'
I will never tire of cat puns ^^
Re: Review: Unicorn Overlord (Switch) - A Crowning Tactical RPG Achievement For Vanillaware
I was so sad to find out that this wasn't a grid based tactics game >.<
I don't like playing demos, but I think I'll have to try it to know for absolute certain that its not for me.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Reader's Choice (January 2024)
Wishlisted Bahnsen Knights, thank you!
Not been keeping up with Nintendo as much lately since expanding to other platforms and this gem would have slipped through the cracks for me had I not clicked on this article.
Re: Random: Japanese Celebs Reportedly Told "Not To Mention" Palworld To Avoid Damaging Pokémon Relations
We don't talk about pal worl worl world.
Re: Random: Sorry, The Sims 4 Isn't Actually Coming To Switch
I've always wanted to get into the series, I have sims 4 downloaded but I'm too nervous, I'm scare my life will be eaten xD
Re: Soapbox: Tricks Of The Trade-In - Chronicles Of An Ex-GAME Employee
Really good read! I did always used to feel bad for the staff when I came to trade some random stuff in xD
And I'm sorry you got treated so poorly like that. I actually don't know how some people even manage to be free men/women in the first place with how they talk and act towards retail staff sometimes >.<
Re: Talking Point: Do You Want To See Colourful Cartridges Return For 'Switch 2'?
This is my favorite NL article yet.
and yes, gimme the pretty colours, but it wouldn't have the heft of those old cars would it :'(
Re: Pokémon Fans Set Their Sights On Palworld's Monster Designs
@B_Lindz
This.
I think the designs are supposed to be tounge in cheek and the Palworld hate is looking really petty, especially with the current pokemon landscape, the way it is.
Re: Random: The 'Pokémon-With-Guns' Game On Steam Is Yet More Homework Copying
@Druidsbrook
This. The game is so much more than 'pokemon with guns'
This article is actually really closed minded.
Every genre started somewhere, I don't hear anyone complain that a Metroidvania is a 'Castlevania' and 'Metroid' clone, it's it's own genre now, as should monster collectors be.
Re: GAME Apparently Ending Physical Trade-Ins From Next Month (UK)
It's because they're on the way out I think. They've really gone downhill as of late, they don't stock releases that they absolute should be getting in, I always have to end up pre-ordering and at that point you may as well use Amazon :/
Re: Best Trails / Kiseki Games On Nintendo Switch
Fantastic and informative article, this series is slept on by far too many. Best JRPG's ever made, at least so far, I have a lot of catching up to do but I'm least I'm in the thick of it.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Alternative Game Awards 2023
This list is dumb and I love it xD
Re: Site News: Got A Second To Fill Out Our Reader Survey?
@RupeeClock
I didn't realize you could ignore that one so I put $0 for the lols.
I was happy to help, but that one in particular is a little icky.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 3.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Guys I think I'm being an idiot. I'm talking to Cyrano and he just says "Don't worry too much about prep-you'll be able to come back here pretty much anytime"
Like I can't start it, what am I doing wrong?