I am none of these things. I was never really interested in taking part in the stalk market. I mostly make bells from selling fruit that is not native to my island and fossils. I never quite understood the appeal of filling one's inventory with turnips, however, I am more than likely not the target audience for that feature in the game.
@BeefsoundMagnus I can't help but agree. The BW/BW2 games probably have the most compelling storytelling and detailed world-building in the series. I think what really hurt their sales were the fact that they were released near the end of the DS's lifespan and people were already turning towards newer handhelds (i.e. the 3DS). They really are spectacular, despite the awkward camera angles, battle sprites, and monster design. To be honest, I'd rather have a gen 5 remake than a gen 4 one like everyone else. Imagine Castelia City rendered with full 3D models and done in HD...
I have owned every core Pokemon game, excluding Pokemon Green for obvious reasons. My favorites are by far Pokemon Emerald and Pokemon White Version, just for the story and characters really. Please don't crucify me, but I found Diamond and Pearl to be very dull for most of the game, despite the spectacular conclusion to it. Sun and Moon are most likely my least favorite entries in the series, as they feel incomplete, and feel more like a mish-mash of ideas that seemed cool but ultimately lead to an underwhelming story. Not to mention it was almost entirely cutscene. Sword and Shield actually came close to beating out Black and White for my second favorite games, but the barebones afterstory and lack of things to do after the story concludes just left me feeling empty.
I would love to see a spin-off game featuring Sheik, but the ACTUAL Sheik from OOT. If they really want a storyline featuring the Sheikah tribe, I think it'd be best to do a story detailing the fall of the Sheikah tribe as hinted at in OOT, not this lore ignoring story. The concept is cool, but would not work in the context of the series. I think we all could agree that Impa would make for a great player-controlled character. Mayhaps the story could tell Impa's story from before she became the Sage of Shadows. I want to know more about the Sheikah tribes "dark history", their connection to the Shadow Temple, and what happened to the other tribe members.
@Crockin Agreed. No other story stuck with me as much as Majora's did, except maybe Wind Waker. Ocarina of Time was forgettable, Skyward Sword was a tad underwhelming, and Twilight Princess was dull to me. Majora's Mask created a familiar, dark, yet vibrant world that stuck with me for ages.
@Crockin I'm completely in agreeance. The other narratives are excellent, yes, don't get me wrong, but they lack the depth of Majora Mask. The game forces you to get to know each of the NPCs stories, making them feel like real people, and enriching Majora Mask's sense of foreboding and urgency. These aren't just someone I need to speak to for a bit of flavor text, they have desires, fears, routines, and lives that all may end in three short days.
@BulkSlash But that adds to the dark foreboding atmosphere of the game. You are unable to make a true difference, all of your progress seems meaningless, another part of the game that adds to the oppressive stressful feeling of the game that adds to its general electric feel. Majora's Mask nails atmosphere and knows how to evoke emotion and anxiety from the player, which is why it is arguably the best narrative given to us by the Zelda team.
@invictus4000 I believe that Nintendo of America has a policy against directly referencing or utilizing real world religions in their first party games, so it may be an attempt to avoid breaking such a policy (as Easter Sunday is a Christian holiday)
I think the fighter'll be Dr. Coyle, considering they are, as she is the main antagonist, probably the most important character in ARMS that doesn't already have an Assist Trophy/Spirit.
@MasterJay I concur. I love the series, personally, but it was nothing new, and it would have been more exciting to see something new, like maybe a couple of new Pokémon (we know there is going to be there) or maybe a confirmation of some more returning 'mons.
A little disappointed with the big news being more details about the Pokémon DLC, but the rest had me really excited, especially the Smash DLC teaser and the BioShock port reveal. All in all, a pleasant surprise!
I believe that the one island per console thing is supposed to be a feature to allow multiple users to work together on a singular island, and to build their own houses. Its not a new feature (in New Leaf, all profiles had to share one town). If you're complaining about something as trivial as sharing an island, maybe Animal Crossing isn't your cup of tea.
OH MY GOD! FINALLY HOPE FOR A FULL DIRECT! I've been waiting ages for a full Nintendo Direct. I mean, this could be nothing, but it actually gives me hope that a Direct will come out soon.
Oh man, they're doing digital distribution again? An in-game event would have been infinitely cooler. I'm happy either way, I just miss the glory days of Mythical Pokemon from Gen 4.
@fafonio I watch a lot of Let's Plays, but mostly for games on platforms that I don't have, games I'd rather not buy, but are still interested in, and games that I can't afford. And I watch a lot of Let's Plays of games I have already played to watch and gauge the reactions to certain elements of the game or story and compare it to my experience. That's why I like Let's Plays.
Man, of all the horror games that could come to Switch, this one is not one I'm excited for. This game seems to lack the atmosphere of other games of the same genre, and, personally, I'm not looking to get it.
It'll be interesting to see Geralt portrayed in comic book form. Dark Horse is my favorite publisher of comics (Umbrella Academy and Hellboy are my favorites) and I'm looking forward to see how they adapt the storyline into a comic format. Hopefully, it will be better than the Mass Effect comic adaptations...
@Zeldafan79 It is a great game! The community is a bit... wild to say the least, but the game is wildly charming. I would advise you to avoid killing enemies when possible, as it greatly affects the story, if you choose to play it.
@Tendogamerxxx I would love to see MOTHER 3 be released in the West in an art style similar to the Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening remake. I'm afraid if they did release it in the West, they'd have to remove important details from the game so it can be released as E 10+.
@Zeldafan79 The MOTHER series may not be getting any new games, but its influence is very present and thriving. Many indie game developers and even large studios were inspired by the wit, charm, and wackiness of the series. Without the series, games like OneShot, Heartbound, UNDERTALE, Oddity, OFF, etc. would not exist, or would be drastically different. And, sadly, I don't believe Mother 3 will ever get a western release considering how Nintendo avoids the topic like the plague.
I'm just excited to see the MOTHER series get some love in the media. It's an excellent RPG series and it's sad that it often goes unremembered and remains unknown to a vast majority of modern day gamers. I am very excited for this documentary to release and for the MOTHER series to get a bit of love outside of us dedicated fans.
If anything, video games keep me from being violent. I often go to games like Street Fighter and Smash Bros. when I'm angry or pent up to let off some steam.
I'm a big fan of dungeon crawlers, and the Mystery Dungeon series has a special place in my heart as I played them often as a child. I understand that it's not everyone's cup of tea, but, personally, I really love the Mystery Dungeon series. The repetitive tasks don't really bother me, and I love the redesign for an old game. (Also, of course they're charging full price. Do you know how many resources are poured into remakes of games? No one complained about the full price being put on Link's Awakening for the Switch)
I'm very excited for the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX. The Rescue Team games were amoung my favorites as a child and I am very happy to see them be remade together. I will also be downloading the Luigi's Mansion DLC, the new game modes will be fun to try with my little brothers.
I stick with Nintendo because I'm ALWAYS guaranteed a quality game with a good story. Did everyone forget how Nintendo's quality seal was the main reason why the video game industry today even exists? If the problem is that Nintendo's games are childish, I'd like to point out the Sin and Punishment series, the heavy sides of the Zelda series (i.e. Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, Breath of the Wild), and the Metroid series. Pokemon, which is deemed to be childish, is not even owned by Nintendo (the series is owned by Game Freak and the Pokemon Company). Excuse us, by the way, if we enjoy games that aren't dripping with themes of sex, drugs, and murder.
Its sad to see the state that Sakurai overwhelms himself in such a manner that he has to bring IV drips to work in order to get work done. He needs a break. The Fighter Pass can wait, major health issues such as these cannot. I hope Sakurai can find time to take off for himself soon...
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Re: Feature: The Dark Secrets Of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Stalk Market
I am none of these things. I was never really interested in taking part in the stalk market. I mostly make bells from selling fruit that is not native to my island and fossils. I never quite understood the appeal of filling one's inventory with turnips, however, I am more than likely not the target audience for that feature in the game.
Re: Sword And Shield Are Now The Fourth Best-Selling Core Pokémon Games, Here's How They Rank
@BeefsoundMagnus I can't help but agree. The BW/BW2 games probably have the most compelling storytelling and detailed world-building in the series. I think what really hurt their sales were the fact that they were released near the end of the DS's lifespan and people were already turning towards newer handhelds (i.e. the 3DS). They really are spectacular, despite the awkward camera angles, battle sprites, and monster design. To be honest, I'd rather have a gen 5 remake than a gen 4 one like everyone else. Imagine Castelia City rendered with full 3D models and done in HD...
Re: Sword And Shield Are Now The Fourth Best-Selling Core Pokémon Games, Here's How They Rank
I have owned every core Pokemon game, excluding Pokemon Green for obvious reasons. My favorites are by far Pokemon Emerald and Pokemon White Version, just for the story and characters really. Please don't crucify me, but I found Diamond and Pearl to be very dull for most of the game, despite the spectacular conclusion to it. Sun and Moon are most likely my least favorite entries in the series, as they feel incomplete, and feel more like a mish-mash of ideas that seemed cool but ultimately lead to an underwhelming story. Not to mention it was almost entirely cutscene. Sword and Shield actually came close to beating out Black and White for my second favorite games, but the barebones afterstory and lack of things to do after the story concludes just left me feeling empty.
Re: How Well Do You Know Mario?
Lots of fun. Apparently, I'm not as smart about Mario as I thought! Got a 70%!
Re: Rumour: Concept Art Of Axed Sheik And Boo Projects By Retro Studios Surfaces
I would love to see a spin-off game featuring Sheik, but the ACTUAL Sheik from OOT. If they really want a storyline featuring the Sheikah tribe, I think it'd be best to do a story detailing the fall of the Sheikah tribe as hinted at in OOT, not this lore ignoring story. The concept is cool, but would not work in the context of the series. I think we all could agree that Impa would make for a great player-controlled character. Mayhaps the story could tell Impa's story from before she became the Sage of Shadows. I want to know more about the Sheikah tribes "dark history", their connection to the Shadow Temple, and what happened to the other tribe members.
Re: 33 Years Later, Japanese Famicom RPG Hoshi wo Miru Hito Is Being Rereleased On Switch
Of all the games that could have been localized....
Re: Soapbox: Switch Really Needs Games Like Excitebike 64, Wave Race, 1080° Snowboarding And, Yes, F-Zero
F-Zero, man if only that would get a new game. I need some fast paced racing. I'm tired of go-karts.
Re: Feature: Zelda: Majora's Mask At 20 - The Enduring Appeal Of Nintendo's Strangest Game
@Crockin Agreed. No other story stuck with me as much as Majora's did, except maybe Wind Waker. Ocarina of Time was forgettable, Skyward Sword was a tad underwhelming, and Twilight Princess was dull to me. Majora's Mask created a familiar, dark, yet vibrant world that stuck with me for ages.
Re: Persona 5 Scramble Localisation 'Still Being Planned', According To Koei Tecmo Report
Laughs in Mother 3
Re: Feature: Zelda: Majora's Mask At 20 - The Enduring Appeal Of Nintendo's Strangest Game
@Crockin I'm completely in agreeance. The other narratives are excellent, yes, don't get me wrong, but they lack the depth of Majora Mask. The game forces you to get to know each of the NPCs stories, making them feel like real people, and enriching Majora Mask's sense of foreboding and urgency. These aren't just someone I need to speak to for a bit of flavor text, they have desires, fears, routines, and lives that all may end in three short days.
Re: Feature: Zelda: Majora's Mask At 20 - The Enduring Appeal Of Nintendo's Strangest Game
@BulkSlash But that adds to the dark foreboding atmosphere of the game. You are unable to make a true difference, all of your progress seems meaningless, another part of the game that adds to the oppressive stressful feeling of the game that adds to its general electric feel. Majora's Mask nails atmosphere and knows how to evoke emotion and anxiety from the player, which is why it is arguably the best narrative given to us by the Zelda team.
Re: Get A Closer Look At Animal Crossing's Bunny Day Event, Earth Day Event Also Teased
@invictus4000 I believe that Nintendo of America has a policy against directly referencing or utilizing real world religions in their first party games, so it may be an attempt to avoid breaking such a policy (as Easter Sunday is a Christian holiday)
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Sixth DLC Fighter Is From ARMS
I think the fighter'll be Dr. Coyle, considering they are, as she is the main antagonist, probably the most important character in ARMS that doesn't already have an Assist Trophy/Spirit.
Re: Fresh Pokémon Sword And Shield Expansion Pass Details Revealed In New Trailer
@MasterJay I concur. I love the series, personally, but it was nothing new, and it would have been more exciting to see something new, like maybe a couple of new Pokémon (we know there is going to be there) or maybe a confirmation of some more returning 'mons.
Re: A Nintendo Direct Mini Has Just Been Shadow-Dropped, Watch It Here
A little disappointed with the big news being more details about the Pokémon DLC, but the rest had me really excited, especially the Smash DLC teaser and the BioShock port reveal. All in all, a pleasant surprise!
Re: Angry Players Are Starting To Review-Bomb Animal Crossing: New Horizons
I believe that the one island per console thing is supposed to be a feature to allow multiple users to work together on a singular island, and to build their own houses. Its not a new feature (in New Leaf, all profiles had to share one town). If you're complaining about something as trivial as sharing an island, maybe Animal Crossing isn't your cup of tea.
Re: Mini Review: Half Past Fate - A Great-Looking Rom-Com Adventure Brimming With Personality
Very legitimately excited for a feel-good game like this! I miss pixel-y games, not enough remarkable ones nowadays...
Re: Random: GAME Mentions Non-Existent Nintendo Direct, Quickly Removes All Evidence
OH MY GOD! FINALLY HOPE FOR A FULL DIRECT! I've been waiting ages for a full Nintendo Direct. I mean, this could be nothing, but it actually gives me hope that a Direct will come out soon.
Re: Pre-Booking Tickets For Pokémon The Movie: Coco In Japan Will Get You 2 Mythical Pokémon
Oh man, they're doing digital distribution again? An in-game event would have been infinitely cooler. I'm happy either way, I just miss the glory days of Mythical Pokemon from Gen 4.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Approves Of People Uploading Gameplay Videos
@fafonio I watch a lot of Let's Plays, but mostly for games on platforms that I don't have, games I'd rather not buy, but are still interested in, and games that I can't afford. And I watch a lot of Let's Plays of games I have already played to watch and gauge the reactions to certain elements of the game or story and compare it to my experience. That's why I like Let's Plays.
Re: You Can Now Stream Songs From Pokémon Mystery Dungeon's OST For Free On YouTube
Gonna take a nostalgia bath with the menu theme tonight.
Re: PSVR Survival Horror The Persistence Is Coming To Switch This Summer
Man, of all the horror games that could come to Switch, this one is not one I'm excited for. This game seems to lack the atmosphere of other games of the same genre, and, personally, I'm not looking to get it.
Re: Random: Someone's Selling Bars Of Soap That Resemble Super Smash Bros. Characters
I need this. Waiting for the Ness one!
Re: The Witcher Is Returning In A Brand New Dark Horse Comic This June
@Matthew010 I didn't know that! Thank you! I'll definitely check them out!
Re: The Witcher Is Returning In A Brand New Dark Horse Comic This June
It'll be interesting to see Geralt portrayed in comic book form. Dark Horse is my favorite publisher of comics (Umbrella Academy and Hellboy are my favorites) and I'm looking forward to see how they adapt the storyline into a comic format. Hopefully, it will be better than the Mass Effect comic adaptations...
Re: New Documentary Uncovers The Amazing Story Of EarthBound Beginnings
@Zeldafan79 It is a great game! The community is a bit... wild to say the least, but the game is wildly charming. I would advise you to avoid killing enemies when possible, as it greatly affects the story, if you choose to play it.
Re: New Documentary Uncovers The Amazing Story Of EarthBound Beginnings
@Tendogamerxxx I would love to see MOTHER 3 be released in the West in an art style similar to the Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening remake. I'm afraid if they did release it in the West, they'd have to remove important details from the game so it can be released as E 10+.
Re: New Documentary Uncovers The Amazing Story Of EarthBound Beginnings
@Zeldafan79 The MOTHER series may not be getting any new games, but its influence is very present and thriving. Many indie game developers and even large studios were inspired by the wit, charm, and wackiness of the series. Without the series, games like OneShot, Heartbound, UNDERTALE, Oddity, OFF, etc. would not exist, or would be drastically different. And, sadly, I don't believe Mother 3 will ever get a western release considering how Nintendo avoids the topic like the plague.
Re: New Documentary Uncovers The Amazing Story Of EarthBound Beginnings
I'm just excited to see the MOTHER series get some love in the media. It's an excellent RPG series and it's sad that it often goes unremembered and remains unknown to a vast majority of modern day gamers. I am very excited for this documentary to release and for the MOTHER series to get a bit of love outside of us dedicated fans.
Re: Video: Switch's Trials Of Mana Remake Gets Brand New Gameplay Trailer
@mazzel Me too! Gods, I have been needing a new RPG for my Switch.
Re: Video: Switch's Trials Of Mana Remake Gets Brand New Gameplay Trailer
WHY IS THIS THE FIRST TIME IM HEARING ABOUT THIS! Im so excited for Trials of Mana!!!
Re: Hands On: Dipping Into Island Life In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Glad to hear the game meets expectations! But the side I'm interested in is the music and sound. How's the soundtrack and noises in the game?
Re: Hands On: Dipping Into Island Life In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
So excited to start playing!
Re: No Link Between Violent Video Games And Violent Behaviour, Says American Psychological Association
If anything, video games keep me from being violent. I often go to games like Street Fighter and Smash Bros. when I'm angry or pent up to let off some steam.
Re: Review: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Fun, But Only In Short Doses
I'm a big fan of dungeon crawlers, and the Mystery Dungeon series has a special place in my heart as I played them often as a child. I understand that it's not everyone's cup of tea, but, personally, I really love the Mystery Dungeon series. The repetitive tasks don't really bother me, and I love the redesign for an old game. (Also, of course they're charging full price. Do you know how many resources are poured into remakes of games? No one complained about the full price being put on Link's Awakening for the Switch)
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th March (North America)
I'm very excited for the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX. The Rescue Team games were amoung my favorites as a child and I am very happy to see them be remade together. I will also be downloading the Luigi's Mansion DLC, the new game modes will be fun to try with my little brothers.
Re: Nintendo Has Worked To Escape Its 'Childish' Reputation, Says Miyamoto
I stick with Nintendo because I'm ALWAYS guaranteed a quality game with a good story. Did everyone forget how Nintendo's quality seal was the main reason why the video game industry today even exists? If the problem is that Nintendo's games are childish, I'd like to point out the Sin and Punishment series, the heavy sides of the Zelda series (i.e. Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, Breath of the Wild), and the Metroid series. Pokemon, which is deemed to be childish, is not even owned by Nintendo (the series is owned by Game Freak and the Pokemon Company). Excuse us, by the way, if we enjoy games that aren't dripping with themes of sex, drugs, and murder.
Re: Random: Masahiro Sakurai Was So Tired He Passed Out While Bathing At The Gym
Its sad to see the state that Sakurai overwhelms himself in such a manner that he has to bring IV drips to work in order to get work done. He needs a break. The Fighter Pass can wait, major health issues such as these cannot. I hope Sakurai can find time to take off for himself soon...