@SwitchVogel I can actually relate to that. When I first got FX2 on the Wii U I was obsessed with getting first place on every table. I enjoyed pinball so much and found out I was actually good at it so I started with my favorite tables and went from there. Took me about a year to get just over half of the first place scores but then I started to get burnt out. Checking daily to see if anyone had taken one of my scores and then having to get some back became a chore and not so fun.
It got to the point where I was nearly playing the tables to achieve high scores and not play the tables for fun. I would quickly learn what to do to score the highest I could and just continue to spam that over and over again and not play the table the way it was intended. I eventually burned out to the point I didn't want to play pinball for a good long while. Games would last 5 to 10 hours and it felt more like a job to me then a game.
Sorry for that rant as what you said made me think of my own experiences. At some point you lose what you loved about playing certain games just like you said.
If I walked into a store now here today and saw those prices I would walk out with about $10 to $15 worth of consoles just because I couldn't resist those kind of deals. $50 if games are like just as cheap.
@RiasGremory I think they already did what they intended to do. I played the game after the patch that said most of the issues were fixed. If I played the better version I dont even want to imagine what it was before that.
I wish they would just go the full price and use a bigger cart for release. I would gladly pay $60 for any of these collections if all or most were on the cart. I'm still getting them all just not right away. No way I can justify spending $150 on games when some will just sit there till I get to them. They almost said we know you will pick up one of these and maybe the others down the road on a sale. If I'm not picking them up in a months time I'm for sure waiting on a sale.
I beat this not too long ago and performance was good the first half of the game. Then there was one area that was just downright bad to where the frame rate chugged. After that area I noticed the frame rate didn't hold up as well in the later stages. I still enjoyed the game but if it had started that way I might not have enjoyed it nearly as much.
@RupeeClock All that makes sense and I guess I didn't really think about it. My frustration with the sticks far outweighs my thinking of the reason to include them.
@RupeeClock That's fine by me. You know how many times I've clicked that in by accident. While most games dont matter the few that do sucks when you press it by accident.
This makes me wish Nintendo went with that style of control stick/pad for the Switch. Perhaps we all though the stick would be better till all the issues started up.
@danemord First game was ok but it did not scratch that 3d platformer pitch for me. The world's were just too big and making them bigger didn't help. Not I'm not a fan of 2d Mario but this, DKC/R, and the last 2 Rayman games are totally my style of 2d games.
If the first level didn't win you over then there's really no point. I knew by the first level this game was far better then their last for me anyways.
@TheFullAndy I get what you're saying but I still believe a million seller in Japan is all the expectation was for Square. Maybe a low bar expectation mind you.
@TheFullAndy A bomb? Those are extremely good numbers and they're climbing every week with no signs of slowing. Million sellers in Japan are rare and it will be there in a few weeks.
@gcunit It reminds of the VVVVVV game years ago everyone liked. I bought it thinking I might like it and only played maybe 15 minutes. Never really cared for that style of game tbh.
Not sure if it's just played out but I'm surprised we haven't got some more Twisted Metal style games over the last 10 years. Seems like it would be a good time for a resurgence.
Am I the only one who just thinks the game is ok? I played maybe 30 to 40 minutes of it and it's just not my kinda game. Should I be playing deeper into the game or is it really more of the same as far as gameplay goes?
Time traveling feels like somebody cheating on a test to get all the right answers or using a game genie to break the code and do whatever you want. Neither of these are fun to me and take away the experience. When you work for what you earn if means more to you.
@BenAV I saw your gates open yesterday and just missed coming by to BF you. I'll keep a look out for another opportunity in the future.
As for time traveling I would never do it unless I was just done with the game forever and just wanted to see a few things before putting the game down for good. Even then I probably wouldn't bother. I've been playing the game a ton since release and dont see that stopping anytime soon.
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Re: Hungry For Some Resident Evil Action On Your Switch? Then Check Out These Super eShop Savings
Man I wish RE 4 had gyro control already.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Re: Feature: How Nintendo And A Band Of Teenage High Score Obsessives Created The Idea Of The Pro Gamer
@SwitchVogel I can actually relate to that. When I first got FX2 on the Wii U I was obsessed with getting first place on every table. I enjoyed pinball so much and found out I was actually good at it so I started with my favorite tables and went from there. Took me about a year to get just over half of the first place scores but then I started to get burnt out. Checking daily to see if anyone had taken one of my scores and then having to get some back became a chore and not so fun.
It got to the point where I was nearly playing the tables to achieve high scores and not play the tables for fun. I would quickly learn what to do to score the highest I could and just continue to spam that over and over again and not play the table the way it was intended. I eventually burned out to the point I didn't want to play pinball for a good long while. Games would last 5 to 10 hours and it felt more like a job to me then a game.
Sorry for that rant as what you said made me think of my own experiences. At some point you lose what you loved about playing certain games just like you said.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #45 - Phalanx
@Tasuki Yeah I know but that wasn't even the real intent of the game that's why I figured it wouldn't win.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #45 - Phalanx
Why is NA winning? That's a bad cover art. Japan should be winning by a mile and no way EU should've won last week either.
Re: Witcher 3 Port Specialist Thinks Devs Can Get More Out Of The Nintendo Switch
Monster Hunter World, Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2 remake, bloodborne, and I could go on and on but I'll stop now.
Re: Metroid-Inspired Side-Scroller Outbuddies DX Blasts Onto Switch "Soon"
Switch and Xbox One only? You don't see that every day lol.
Re: Physical Games Are Thriving In The UK, Strongest April Sales Recorded In Five Years
I wonder where Ring Fit would be if stock wasnt an issue.
Re: Review: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - A Timely Update Of One Of The Greatest RPGs Ever
Maybe I'll finally finish it this time lol. 3rd times the charm right?
Re: Random: In Japan, You Can Buy A Nintendo Wii For 50 Cents
If I walked into a store now here today and saw those prices I would walk out with about $10 to $15 worth of consoles just because I couldn't resist those kind of deals. $50 if games are like just as cheap.
Re: Bloodstained's Latest Update Is Finally Available On Switch - Adds A New Mode And Character
@RiasGremory I think they already did what they intended to do. I played the game after the patch that said most of the issues were fixed. If I played the better version I dont even want to imagine what it was before that.
Re: 2K Says It's Eager To Release More Games On The Nintendo Switch
I wish they would just go the full price and use a bigger cart for release. I would gladly pay $60 for any of these collections if all or most were on the cart. I'm still getting them all just not right away. No way I can justify spending $150 on games when some will just sit there till I get to them. They almost said we know you will pick up one of these and maybe the others down the road on a sale. If I'm not picking them up in a months time I'm for sure waiting on a sale.
Re: Bloodstained's Latest Update Is Finally Available On Switch - Adds A New Mode And Character
I beat this not too long ago and performance was good the first half of the game. Then there was one area that was just downright bad to where the frame rate chugged. After that area I noticed the frame rate didn't hold up as well in the later stages. I still enjoyed the game but if it had started that way I might not have enjoyed it nearly as much.
Re: Random: Hacker Solves Switch Joy-Con Drift By Cannibalising A Valve Steam Controller
@RupeeClock All that makes sense and I guess I didn't really think about it. My frustration with the sticks far outweighs my thinking of the reason to include them.
Re: Random: Hacker Solves Switch Joy-Con Drift By Cannibalising A Valve Steam Controller
@RupeeClock That's fine by me. You know how many times I've clicked that in by accident. While most games dont matter the few that do sucks when you press it by accident.
Re: Random: Hacker Solves Switch Joy-Con Drift By Cannibalising A Valve Steam Controller
This makes me wish Nintendo went with that style of control stick/pad for the Switch. Perhaps we all though the stick would be better till all the issues started up.
Re: Still On The Fence About Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair? Now's The Time To Strike
@danemord First game was ok but it did not scratch that 3d platformer pitch for me. The world's were just too big and making them bigger didn't help. Not I'm not a fan of 2d Mario but this, DKC/R, and the last 2 Rayman games are totally my style of 2d games.
If the first level didn't win you over then there's really no point. I knew by the first level this game was far better then their last for me anyways.
Re: Still On The Fence About Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair? Now's The Time To Strike
@GRW810 I was thinking the same thing just didn't say it. It's been on sale plenty of times already too.
Re: Datamine Reveals Just How Sly Redd Actually Is In The New Animal Crossing
I visited a friend today that had 3 real ones. Guess it was his lucky day......or maybe mine lol.
Re: With Konami Refusing To Do A New Castlevania, Lords Of Exile Might Be The Next Best Thing
Has potential for sure. Will keep a look out for it.
Re: Dark Souls Series Has Now Sold Over 27 Million Copies Worldwide, FromSoftware Confirms
I would buy them. I would think the other 2 would be on the way if sales were good enough on the first game. Perhaps they weren't good enough.
Re: Upcoming Tactical RPG Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery Gets An Intriguing New Trailer
@Lawnachaun That was my first thought when watching the trailer. Really made me want another game similar to it.
Re: PGA Tour 2K21 Tees Off On Switch This Summer
@Cosats I actually agree with you as it got me more pumped for a game of golf. Not what I expect for music but here it works!
Re: Upcoming Tactical RPG Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery Gets An Intriguing New Trailer
That looks like a game I would really enjoy! Need to keep an eye on this one.
Edit: Anyone else want to keep an eye or tabs on this one lol (at the first 3 comments)
Re: Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Will Also Receive A Free Version For Multiplayer
That makes this game much more appealing now.
Re: Japanese Charts: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Surpasses 4 Million Boxed Sales In Japan Alone
@TheFullAndy I get what you're saying but I still believe a million seller in Japan is all the expectation was for Square. Maybe a low bar expectation mind you.
Re: Japanese Charts: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Surpasses 4 Million Boxed Sales In Japan Alone
@TheFullAndy Sorry for all the replies you are receiving lol. I feel like I'm particularly responsible.
Re: Japanese Charts: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Surpasses 4 Million Boxed Sales In Japan Alone
@TheFullAndy A bomb? Those are extremely good numbers and they're climbing every week with no signs of slowing. Million sellers in Japan are rare and it will be there in a few weeks.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Photos - How To Befriend Villagers And Get Their Framed Photos
Sounds like too much work to me lol.
Re: Switch Online Subscribers Will Soon Get To Play Celeste For Free In Japan
@gcunit It reminds of the VVVVVV game years ago everyone liked. I bought it thinking I might like it and only played maybe 15 minutes. Never really cared for that style of game tbh.
Re: Prepare For High-Octane Car Combat When Carnage: Battle Arena Smashes Onto Switch
Not sure if it's just played out but I'm surprised we haven't got some more Twisted Metal style games over the last 10 years. Seems like it would be a good time for a resurgence.
Re: Switch Online Subscribers Will Soon Get To Play Celeste For Free In Japan
Am I the only one who just thinks the game is ok? I played maybe 30 to 40 minutes of it and it's just not my kinda game. Should I be playing deeper into the game or is it really more of the same as far as gameplay goes?
Re: Random: Mike Tyson Wants To Make A New Punch-Out!! Game Using His Cannabis Company
I so read his comment hearing his annoying whinny voice lol.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #42 - Pikmin 2
Europe by a nose. I prefer the cute over the attacking. Dont like to see my Pikmin die.
Re: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Expected To Launch This October
Why did I think this game was closer to release then that?? I know the virus has changed a lot of release dates but this seemed ready to go soon.
Re: The Top Ten Best-Selling Games For Wii U, 3DS, Wii And DS (As Of March 2020)
Still can't figure out why Nintendo refuses to make another Nintendogs. It's not for me but look at those sales.
Re: Ubisoft Kicks Off Another Huge Switch Sale, Up To 75% Off Action-Adventure Games (North America)
Just got the Rebel Collection from Best Buy for $20 so I'm good.
Re: Minecraft Dungeons Was Originally Inspired By Zelda, But Is Now More Like Diablo
I personally rather only hook up with friends anyways. Looks like a Minecraft I can get into with the kids maybe. Not a fan of regular Minecraft.
Re: EA Set To Launch "Multiple" Titles On Nintendo Switch In 2020
Just want NHL please. Unless they want to do Mass Effect right on the Switch unlike the Wii U this time.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #40 - Mega Man
Talking about a round of bad box art. Went with Japan's less then realistic take.
Oh and the NA one just might be one of the worst cover art of a popular game ever.
Re: Random: Lord Of The Rings Actor Elijah Wood Visits Animal Crossing Player's Island To Sell His Turnips
That's awesome!
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sold More Digital Units In A Single Month Than Any Console Game In History
No surprise really. Can't wait to here from Nintendo how well we already know it did.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players Are Using Nook Miles To Buy Villagers On The Internet
My friend has Raymond. Didn't even know he was popular till he told me.
Re: Poll: Is It Cool To Time Travel In Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
Time traveling feels like somebody cheating on a test to get all the right answers or using a game genie to break the code and do whatever you want. Neither of these are fun to me and take away the experience. When you work for what you earn if means more to you.
Re: Capcom Is Hosting A Huge Spring Sale, Super Savings On 32 eShop Titles (North America)
Could've swore I just saw Devil May Cry 1 and 2 for $9.99.
Re: Mini Review: Later Daters - A Poignant Dating Sim That's Over Far Too Quickly
@JimmySpades lol, done and thanks.
Re: Mini Review: Later Daters - A Poignant Dating Sim That's Over Far Too Quickly
Would you like to go out back and play some shuffleboard and afterwords grab a bit of tea! Then we can go over my place and try on my false teeth.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons: How To Time Travel - What Happens When You Time Travel
@BenAV I saw your gates open yesterday and just missed coming by to BF you. I'll keep a look out for another opportunity in the future.
As for time traveling I would never do it unless I was just done with the game forever and just wanted to see a few things before putting the game down for good. Even then I probably wouldn't bother. I've been playing the game a ton since release and dont see that stopping anytime soon.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Scams - Friends, Best Friends And How To Keep Yourself Safe Online
Good things come to those that wait.
Re: Random: Pokémon Gold And Silver Recreated In Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Absolutely Mindblowing
That is too cool. I would never take that much time but good for them.
Re: Mini Review: Anodyne - A Unique Zelda-Style Adventure That Keeps You Guessing
A game I would've never looked twice at. Now it goes to my wishlist.