@MichaelP Fact #1: The term "metroidvania" was created to refer only to Castlevania games that were nonlinear in order to distinguish them from the level-by-level style progression of the classic games.
Fact #2: Gamers and journalists everywhere now refer to all nonlinear platformers as metroidvanias, with or without RPG elements like those found in Symphony of the Night.
Because of the term's original meaning, I find it a bit silly how it is used now. I prefer calling them "nonlinear platformers". Folks can argue all day about preferences, but it will amount to nothing because of Fact #2. It has been popularized to the point of no return and is futile to fight it.
People blaming digital games when it's clearly a service-based games issue. Y'all know you can buy some of those physically and they will be useless eventually too, right? For Honor? Dead by Daylight? They're not going to get into your Switch and deactivate your digitally-owned Mario Odyssey.
@SalvorHardin You clearly didn't like the game to begin with. No, it is not as hard as Dark Souls, and you're the one crafting a narrative by claiming that I'm implying it is. What even is the point of collecting health or healing items if you can whisk yourself away at any moment? I can understand if the game was never difficult FOR YOU. It isn't for me either. My point is that it only trivializes the game altogether, even for the kiddos who may have found some challenge in it. Skyrim, which is also not as difficult as Dark Souls, would only become braindead easy even for children if one could just warp to safety anytime their health is low. Hence the "you cannot fast travel with enemies nearby". If you don't enjoy easy games, keep bragging about being an elitist punk, I'm sure everyone will be your best friend. You clearly had beef with this game to begin with (many do) and are only reinforcing my perspective that you're angry for the sake of being angry. This article indicates that it is QOL, which I don't agree with. But it also indicates that if you don't like it DON'T PLAY IT. That I agree with.
The game was designed so that you can only get back to Skyloft using specific points. The amiibo allows you to bypass any risk to your character in attempting to reach one. It's not a "QOL" feature, it's a "lolol easy mode" feature, like when DLC purchases can gain you absurd amounts of EXP or money in other games. The people complaining are clueless and angry for the sake of being angry.
Beat it. Played sessions between MHR. I found it to be compelling enough. It does not have to take 400 days. Folks sure like to hone in on the idea that it "must" take that long and ridicule the game for such an unusual premise. Dislike it for other reasons if you must!
I love the little shade. He's a gloomy little thing in his isolation, I wanted to find him a happy ending.
So people hate CDPR right now. That does not make what the hackers did okay. Personally, I dislike those smug criminals much more than the guys who messed up the product people were looking forward to.
It looks wonderful. It's somehow related to a reputable browser game called Phoenotopia. Just found out about it today, but it stood out very clearly to me on the eshop and I had to do some research. Don't overlook it just because pixels.
Sweet! I love this game! I didn't think I'd be replaying it for a while, I squeezed the life out of it. It's pretty meaty for its genre, though not so complicated to achieve 100%.
@Pod ☹️ That really sucks, I'm sorry to hear that. I originally wanted it for Vita, but just couldn't wait and got it for PS4. Something I don't do so much anymore when it comes to Switch, I always wait for the Switch versions of games now.
Slime-san is one of my favorite games on Switch. 😁 I'm JP on the leaderboards. I'm not super competitive, but I noticed I'm not bad when going for trophy times.
I want all of the content for Switch! There has been so much free content added already, I would not hesitate to pay for anything new.
@Monkeyofthefunk I am a fan of the genre, but also could not really get into Steamworld. I played a few Shantae games, they're not bad, but Hollow Knight is leagues ahead in my opinion.
I've been following this one for a while. I first became familiar with the series when I was a tween and discovered a Sega Master System and Wonder Boy 3 in a closet.
Monster Boy looks amazing, the amount of polish its received over time has made it look better and better every time I've seen it. I'm very impressed.
I do have a large number of roguelites now, but I've had my eye on this for a while. The combat looks terrific, I expect this to be one of the better ones.
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Re: Round Up: Day Of The Devs SGF Edition 2024 - Every Announcement, All Confirmed Switch Games
Been praying for UFO50 on Switch for years. It is so entirely my jam.
Re: Soapbox: Endless Zelda Remakes Are A Poor Substitute For Backwards Compatibility
It won't happen, but I'd love to see Nintendo take an approach to backwards compatibility that is similar to Microsoft's.
Absolutely will by WW & TP again, though.
Re: The 'Unofficial Strider Sequel' Cannon Dancer Is Finally Coming To Consoles
"Unofficial sequel"? So it is not cannon.
Re: Sheepo Is A Cute Creature-Collecting Metroidvania, Out Soon
@MichaelP It all sounds better than "metroidvania" to me, but it's what we're stuck with. 😆
Re: Sheepo Is A Cute Creature-Collecting Metroidvania, Out Soon
@MichaelP Fact #1: The term "metroidvania" was created to refer only to Castlevania games that were nonlinear in order to distinguish them from the level-by-level style progression of the classic games.
Fact #2: Gamers and journalists everywhere now refer to all nonlinear platformers as metroidvanias, with or without RPG elements like those found in Symphony of the Night.
Because of the term's original meaning, I find it a bit silly how it is used now. I prefer calling them "nonlinear platformers". Folks can argue all day about preferences, but it will amount to nothing because of Fact #2. It has been popularized to the point of no return and is futile to fight it.
Yes, greetings from GFAQs.
Re: Nintendo Is Shutting Down Dr. Mario World For Mobile
People blaming digital games when it's clearly a service-based games issue. Y'all know you can buy some of those physically and they will be useless eventually too, right? For Honor? Dead by Daylight? They're not going to get into your Switch and deactivate your digitally-owned Mario Odyssey.
Re: Stylish Action Adventure Title 'UNSIGHTED' Heads To Switch This Fall
@BloodyMurder The lead dev is a lady.
I've been watching development on Twitter, the game looks great!
Re: Random: Can You Spot Your Favourite Pokémon In This Huge Art Piece?
Found Mew! It looks silly. That Bulbasaur is really cute.
Re: Konami Might Have Plans To Outsource More Classic IP Following The GetsuFumaDen Revival
Outsource away, Konami! They sure used to be one of my favorites. That feels like ages ago now. I'll take ports too!
Re: Talking Point: amiibo Have Always Been Physical DLC, Skyward Sword HD Is No Different
@SalvorHardin You clearly didn't like the game to begin with. No, it is not as hard as Dark Souls, and you're the one crafting a narrative by claiming that I'm implying it is. What even is the point of collecting health or healing items if you can whisk yourself away at any moment? I can understand if the game was never difficult FOR YOU. It isn't for me either. My point is that it only trivializes the game altogether, even for the kiddos who may have found some challenge in it. Skyrim, which is also not as difficult as Dark Souls, would only become braindead easy even for children if one could just warp to safety anytime their health is low. Hence the "you cannot fast travel with enemies nearby". If you don't enjoy easy games, keep bragging about being an elitist punk, I'm sure everyone will be your best friend. You clearly had beef with this game to begin with (many do) and are only reinforcing my perspective that you're angry for the sake of being angry. This article indicates that it is QOL, which I don't agree with. But it also indicates that if you don't like it DON'T PLAY IT. That I agree with.
Re: Talking Point: amiibo Have Always Been Physical DLC, Skyward Sword HD Is No Different
The game was designed so that you can only get back to Skyloft using specific points. The amiibo allows you to bypass any risk to your character in attempting to reach one. It's not a "QOL" feature, it's a "lolol easy mode" feature, like when DLC purchases can gain you absurd amounts of EXP or money in other games. The people complaining are clueless and angry for the sake of being angry.
Re: Pokémon Trading Card Scalpers Are Causing Some Ugly Scenes Right Now
I have much hatred
Re: Review: The Longing - Tedious By Design, And Incredibly Successful At It
Beat it. Played sessions between MHR. I found it to be compelling enough. It does not have to take 400 days. Folks sure like to hone in on the idea that it "must" take that long and ridicule the game for such an unusual premise. Dislike it for other reasons if you must!
I love the little shade. He's a gloomy little thing in his isolation, I wanted to find him a happy ending.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 And Witcher 3 Source Code Reportedly Being Auctioned After CD Projekt Hack
So people hate CDPR right now. That does not make what the hackers did okay. Personally, I dislike those smug criminals much more than the guys who messed up the product people were looking forward to.
Re: Skies Of Arcadia Dev Says Remaster Or Sequel Depends On Sega
My heart sank when I saw Vyse and crew on the first thumbnail on NintendoLife. I usually know better than that, it caught me off guard.
Re: Charming 2D RPG Phoenotopia: Awakening Launches On Switch Later This Month
It looks wonderful. It's somehow related to a reputable browser game called Phoenotopia. Just found out about it today, but it stood out very clearly to me on the eshop and I had to do some research. Don't overlook it just because pixels.
Re: Team Xbox Shares Custom Shirt And Jumper Designs For Animal Crossing: New Horizons
@Coach_A THoSe CoMmeNtS aRe thE EqUivaLEnt oF SChoolKIds maKInG aN AnNoyIng voiCE tO MOcK oTherS bY REpEatInG wHAt ThEyVE jUsT SaID
Re: Solatorobo Developer Open To The Idea Of Remaking Nintendo DS Exclusive
That would be great! A bit more replayability or at least the ability to replay (😝) past missions would be nice too.
Re: Random: This Smash Bros. Fan Dressed Up As Master Hand And Crazy Hand For Halloween
@Xylnox I love the soundtrack to that show
Re: Review: SolSeraph - A God-Like Disappointment That Proves What A Classic Actraiser Really Is
@redd214 Yes, please. I'd love to have all of Quintet's SNES stuff on Switch.
Re: Headup Hosts Anniversary Sale, Up To 92% Off Switch eShop Games
I also must chime in to recommend Slime-san, it is a treasure.
Re: Reminder: SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Receives 11 Games As Free DLC Today
@Bisylizzie Oh thank you! Found em on the shop.
Re: Reminder: SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Receives 11 Games As Free DLC Today
Just updated my game. SAR and Beast Busters are missing?
Re: The Messenger Is Embarking On A Sunny Holiday In 2019
Wonderful news, I love this game and its dev!
Re: The Messenger's Quality Of Life Update Will Be Ready "Sometime" This Month
Sweet! I love this game! I didn't think I'd be replaying it for a while, I squeezed the life out of it. It's pretty meaty for its genre, though not so complicated to achieve 100%.
Re: Bayonetta 3 Development Going "Very, Very Well", PlatinumGames Feels "Excited"
Terrific news! I can't wait to see all the new designs of everything.
Re: Random: Canadian Actor And Comedian Seth Rogen Shares Mind-Blowing Duck Hunt Secret
Totally forgot about it, but yep. I knew that at one point. 😆 I also did not have Twitter.
Re: Tales Of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Anniversary Bundles Have Already Sold Out
Going digital, but I'm so happy to see the series doing well. I'd love to see some releases of the Japan-exclusive titles in the future.
Re: Alwa's Awakening Will Bring The 8-Bit Magic To Switch Next Week
Been looking forward to this one, yay!
Re: Shmup Twin Pack R-Type Dimensions Coming To Switch This Winter
Need this in NA!
Re: Hyper Light Drifter Launches On Switch This September With Exclusive Content
@Pod ☹️ That really sucks, I'm sorry to hear that. I originally wanted it for Vita, but just couldn't wait and got it for PS4. Something I don't do so much anymore when it comes to Switch, I always wait for the Switch versions of games now.
I will buy this game again, it is wonderful.
Re: Slime-San Is Getting A Level Editor That Is "Most Likely" Coming To Switch
Slime-san is one of my favorite games on Switch. 😁 I'm JP on the leaderboards. I'm not super competitive, but I noticed I'm not bad when going for trophy times.
I want all of the content for Switch! There has been so much free content added already, I would not hesitate to pay for anything new.
Re: Chucklefish Reveals New Atmospheric Story-Driven Puzzle Platformer By Hidden Layer Games
Yup, I like the look of it. I'd buy a Switch port.
Re: THQ Nordic Acquires TimeSplitters Series, Suggests A New Game Is On The Way
I'll take a rerelease now, sequel later.
Re: Review: Dead Cells (Switch)
Creepy coincidence, I've been reading Lovecraft's works from the beginning for a while now, and I finally read Call of Cthulhu.
Been waiting on this game, I hope I can download it 12am PST!
Re: Atlus Releases New Trailer For Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
P5's cast is adorable in chibi form. Those little masks. 💕
Re: Review: Salt and Sanctuary (Switch eShop)
Comments section: salt flows
Re: Inti Creates CEO Takuya Aizu Wants To Develop A Remake Of Zelda II
I'd rather it be a new game in the same style, but I'd take a remake. I love Zelda 2.
Re: Random: One Episode Of The Pokémon Anime Has Been 'Banned' From Airing In The West
I hate the world we live in.
Re: Slime-San’s Big New Expansion Is Now Live On Switch
I love this game I was waiting for this.
It really is a large quantity and variety of quality content.
Re: Feature: Fighting For The Featherweight Title With Pato Box
I'm enjoying it! The fights are tough.
Re: Review: Pato Box (Switch eShop)
I've been wanting this one.
Re: Hollow Knight Sold Over A Quarter Of A Million Copies On Switch In Two Weeks
I'm happy for the devs. The game feels like a real labor of love, I am glad it was funded. Thank you, backers!
Re: Rumour: Google Is Creating A Gaming Platform To Rival Switch, PS4 and Xbox
No interest whatsoever. And I'll be plenty upset with Google if they forcefully acquire anybody worthwhile to have them make stream-only games.
Re: Review: Hollow Knight (Switch eShop)
@adrenochrome Yep!
Re: Review: Hollow Knight (Switch eShop)
@Monkeyofthefunk I am a fan of the genre, but also could not really get into Steamworld. I played a few Shantae games, they're not bad, but Hollow Knight is leagues ahead in my opinion.
Re: Review: Hollow Knight (Switch eShop)
@NintyNate Yes!
Re: Review: Hollow Knight (Switch eShop)
This quickly became one of, if not my favorite game in one of my favorite genres.
I poured nearly 50 hours into my file. There is a vast variety of excellent content here.
Re: Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom Gets Shown Off In Brand New E3 Trailer
I've been following this one for a while. I first became familiar with the series when I was a tween and discovered a Sega Master System and Wonder Boy 3 in a closet.
Monster Boy looks amazing, the amount of polish its received over time has made it look better and better every time I've seen it. I'm very impressed.
Re: Review: Wizard Of Legend (Switch eShop)
I do have a large number of roguelites now, but I've had my eye on this for a while. The combat looks terrific, I expect this to be one of the better ones.