This review gets a ton of things wrong. 😵 The characters that you play as do lack personality, but that's because of the more open ended structure. The real main character in this game is the kingdom of Avalon in Varennes, and of course the titular Seven Heroes. You get to learn a lot about the Seven throughout the game and what makes them such a threat.
I think it's a little shady to release a game across all platforms but only give reviewers access to one version of it. If it's a product that someone can buy right now (and you can) there should at least be gameplay available to view for that platform, or a review someone can refer to, to make an informed decision. This same thing happened with Another Crab's Treasure.
@dskatter he's upset because there are cameos from characters that are from mature games in Astrobot. Remember this is the same guy who saw the Paw Patrol movie in theaters 4 or 5 times.
@mauhlin12 I actually can't tell if it has the Daybreak battle system or not. As soon as Estelle hits that enemy it switches to Command Mode. I'd imagine there's no action combat like in Daybreak, but the battles still take place on the overworld instead of warping you to a seperate arena.
This is the one I was most excited for considering it's the only one that didn't get a physical release and sort of fell through the cracks. Looking forward to playing through the entire trilogy again.
@DogDetective Yes! It runs significantly better than the last two Ys titles on Switch. I've only really had bad frame drops when there are like a TON of enemies on screen, and it occasionally will hitch when loading in new waves of enemies during raids.
It's not on Switch but The Gunk by Image and Form is one of my absolute favorite short games. Takes about 5 hours to get through its perfectly paced little Sci-Fi adventure. Good balance of shooting, platforming and puzzle solving.
@Grumblevolcano From what I can tell on the Website it looks like maybe the 1st game will only be available physically in a bundle with the 2nd game. Would kind of suck to have to double dip on 2, but I could always trade in my current copy or give it to a friend.
@imadeanaccount It's not that it has a bad story or anything though. It's a pretty generic strategy RPG story but I think it works in its favor since all the characters you recruit are so endearing. They end up taking center stage.
@Poodlestargenerica It is though... the text at the bottom of the box art is advertising the Mario Toy Company grand opening and products that are the central focus of the plot.
It's making me so happy to see so many people replaying Arkham Asylum. It's so good.
I booted up Arkham Knight this morning just to test it out and have kind of gotten stuck in. But I know I need to stop soon so I can play through Asylum and City again. Other than that though I might also try to get some more Persona 5 Tactica in, and maybe finally put in that copy of Double Dragon Collection I just had to have at launch. Happy gaming! ❤️
@nessisonett Knight was the one I was both the most worried about, and also the least excited to replay. Might just dust off that PS4 copy for a replay if the other two spark my desire to do so.
Excited for this one, and I don't say this often but excited for the inevitable Limited Run Games physical release since this one only ever got a digital release.
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Re: Review: Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (Switch) - Raziel Returns With A Feature-Packed Pair
Preloaded and ready to go! I'm so excited for this one.
Re: Nintendo Suing Streamer For Allegedly Broadcasting "Pirated" Switch Games Ahead Of Official Release
No joke this dude is in our retro game group and he is absolutely not taking this serious. Dude deserves everything coming to him ✌️.
Re: Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Switch eShop Pre-Orders Now Available
@LikelySatan Did he work on these ones though or just the original Blood Omen?
Re: My Nintendo Store Adds New Mario & Luigi: Brothership Rewards
@silver-crescent I think the pins are way better than the magnets.
Re: 'The Bunny Graveyard' Brings Creepy Jumpscares And GBA-Inspired Visuals To Switch Today
Just be aware this is just Episode 1 of the game. There is still no update on when Episode 2 will be out.
Re: Level-5 CEO Reconfirms Switch Game Releases For 2025
@Bobb All three have been confirmed for worldwide release.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Ys Game? Rate Your Favourites For Our Upcoming Ranking
Unpopular opinion but I just loved IX so much.
Re: Review: Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven (Switch) - A Remake That's Equally Intriguing & Underwhelming
This review gets a ton of things wrong. 😵 The characters that you play as do lack personality, but that's because of the more open ended structure. The real main character in this game is the kingdom of Avalon in Varennes, and of course the titular Seven Heroes. You get to learn a lot about the Seven throughout the game and what makes them such a threat.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Plucky Squire
I think it's a little shady to release a game across all platforms but only give reviewers access to one version of it. If it's a product that someone can buy right now (and you can) there should at least be gameplay available to view for that platform, or a review someone can refer to, to make an informed decision. This same thing happened with Another Crab's Treasure.
Re: Does Astro Bot's Super Mario 'Inspiration' Cross A Line? Fans Seem Divided
@dskatter he's upset because there are cameos from characters that are from mature games in Astrobot. Remember this is the same guy who saw the Paw Patrol movie in theaters 4 or 5 times.
Re: First Minecraft Movie Trailer Features Creepers, Piglins And Jack Black's Steve
@DripDropCop146 actually that's what "Challengers" starring Zendaya was based on.
Re: The Legend Of Heroes: Trails In The Sky Remake Is Real, And It Looks Amazing
@YourDaddy ah good. I like Daybreak's system and all but classic Trails combat rules. Nice, turn based comfort food. Can't wait for this remake!!
Re: The Legend Of Heroes: Trails In The Sky Remake Is Real, And It Looks Amazing
@mauhlin12 I actually can't tell if it has the Daybreak battle system or not. As soon as Estelle hits that enemy it switches to Command Mode. I'd imagine there's no action combat like in Daybreak, but the battles still take place on the overworld instead of warping you to a seperate arena.
Re: New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Footage Gives A Whistle-Stop Tour Of Faron Wetlands
@PinderSchloss imagine dismissing an entirely new game with new ideas in favor of Remakes. Weak take.
Re: Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Celebrates Remaster With Launch Trailer
This is the one I was most excited for considering it's the only one that didn't get a physical release and sort of fell through the cracks. Looking forward to playing through the entire trilogy again.
Re: Preview: In Ys X: Nordics, Adol And Boats Prove To Be A Match Made In Heaven
@DogDetective Yes! It runs significantly better than the last two Ys titles on Switch. I've only really had bad frame drops when there are like a TON of enemies on screen, and it occasionally will hitch when loading in new waves of enemies during raids.
Re: Preview: In Ys X: Nordics, Adol And Boats Prove To Be A Match Made In Heaven
I'm playing through this in Japanese right now and having a blast. Definitely a GOTY contender for me 👏.
Re: Review: One Piece Odyssey (Switch) - A Safe But Solid Caper For The Straw Hats
@Tainaru there's no option for an English dub in this game so of course you play it with the Japanese voices 🙄
Re: Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered Branding Spotted At SDCC
@Poodlestargenerica Shadow of the Colossus would never happen. It's owned by Sony.
Re: Talking Point: Which Games Were Just The Perfect Length?
@stache13 I just finished Cavern of Dreams in like two sittings. Very fun bite sized N64 platformer!
Re: Talking Point: Which Games Were Just The Perfect Length?
It's not on Switch but The Gunk by Image and Form is one of my absolute favorite short games. Takes about 5 hours to get through its perfectly paced little Sci-Fi adventure. Good balance of shooting, platforming and puzzle solving.
Re: Best Underwater Levels On Nintendo Switch
@Anti-Matter Underrated game.
Re: Best Underwater Levels On Nintendo Switch
Labyrinth Zone activates my fight or flight.
Re: Video: We've Played Tales Of Kenzera: ZAU - Here's 12 Minutes Of Switch Gameplay
@Pho Yeah a bunch of racism out in the open.
Re: Video: We've Played Tales Of Kenzera: ZAU - Here's 12 Minutes Of Switch Gameplay
@RareFan Shouldn't even be a problem. People are just hurtful bigots.
Re: Review: El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron HD Remaster (Switch) - A Second Coming For An Overlooked Action Gem
Should have bought this instead of that horrible Crab game. The Switch version is actually unplayable.
Re: New Nintendo Infographic Showcases Every April Indie World Game
@Anti-Matter Why does it even warrant a "Hell No!" Just say it's not your thing.
Re: New Nintendo Infographic Showcases Every April Indie World Game
@tobsesta99 not the first time either. Shredder's Revenge was billed as an indie as well.
Re: VTuber Horror Game 'Evil God Korone' Gets A Surprise Release On Switch eShop
@VN1X Or you could just let people enjoy things 🤷♂️
Re: Rumour: New Prince Of Persia Game Reportedly Arriving "Later This Year"
@wiiware That's the most nothing argument ever. The game is good. Get over it.
Re: Rumour: New Prince Of Persia Game Reportedly Arriving "Later This Year"
@wiiware He wasn't an American citizen 🤣💀
Re: Every Game In Nintendo's 'Partner Spotlight' eShop Sale (North America)
@Donutman I feel you. I think I only spent $25 on the Steam Sale. I mostly just pretended it wasn't happening to avoid FOMO. 😅
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give 'Princess Peach: Showtime!'?
@LavaTwilight The Partner Showcase was our first direct of the year 💀
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give 'Princess Peach: Showtime!'?
@Citrus_Architect To be fair that demo is particularly bad. There's a lot more interesting ideas in the full game.
Re: Monster Hunter Stories Soars Onto Switch This June
@Grumblevolcano That is bizarre. What a strange release haha.
Re: Monster Hunter Stories Soars Onto Switch This June
@Grumblevolcano From what I can tell on the Website it looks like maybe the 1st game will only be available physically in a bundle with the 2nd game. Would kind of suck to have to double dip on 2, but I could always trade in my current copy or give it to a friend.
Re: Monster Hunter Stories Soars Onto Switch This June
@XandertheWise The "Chill Out" was unnecessary.
Re: UK Charts: Unicorn Overlord Makes The Top Ten And Sells Best On Switch
@imadeanaccount It's not that it has a bad story or anything though. It's a pretty generic strategy RPG story but I think it works in its favor since all the characters you recruit are so endearing. They end up taking center stage.
Re: Talking Point: Pokémon Presents Predictions - What Are You Expecting?
@NintendoKnower Palworld is garbage 🤣🤣
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong 2: March Of The Minis
@Poodlestargenerica It is though... the text at the bottom of the box art is advertising the Mario Toy Company grand opening and products that are the central focus of the plot.
Re: Horror Game Doc 'TerrorBytes' To Include Interviews With 'Eternal Darkness' Director
@-wc- I actually never thought about that.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 2nd)
It's making me so happy to see so many people replaying Arkham Asylum. It's so good.
I booted up Arkham Knight this morning just to test it out and have kind of gotten stuck in. But I know I need to stop soon so I can play through Asylum and City again. Other than that though I might also try to get some more Persona 5 Tactica in, and maybe finally put in that copy of Double Dragon Collection I just had to have at launch. Happy gaming! ❤️
Re: We’ve Played Batman: Arkham Knight On Switch - Here’s 17 Minutes Of Gameplay
@JohnnyMind Holy run-on sentence Batman!
Re: We’ve Played Batman: Arkham Knight On Switch - Here’s 17 Minutes Of Gameplay
@Bizzyb Same thing happened to me. Just restart your Switch completely. Thats what fixed it for me.
Re: We’ve Played Batman: Arkham Knight On Switch - Here’s 17 Minutes Of Gameplay
@Daggot I'm so excited to play Asylum again. That's almost a perfect game in my eyes. RIP to Kevin Conroy, it'll be nice to hear him again.
Re: We’ve Played Batman: Arkham Knight On Switch - Here’s 17 Minutes Of Gameplay
@nessisonett Knight was the one I was both the most worried about, and also the least excited to replay. Might just dust off that PS4 copy for a replay if the other two spark my desire to do so.
Re: Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered Now Arriving On Switch In Spring 2024
Excited for this one, and I don't say this often but excited for the inevitable Limited Run Games physical release since this one only ever got a digital release.
Re: Is Dave The Diver An Indie Game? The Game Awards' Host Weighs In
@canaryfarmer I loved it 🤷♀️
Re: Switch Online Is Expanding The N64 Library With Rare's Jet Force Gemini
@Grumblevolcano I'm foaming at the mouth for 1080 and Golden Sun 😭.
Re: Review: Super Mario RPG - A Timeless Classic Returns In A Remake Done Right
@WiltonRoots poor little guy probably just needs a friend.