I finished the main story today and playing the extra story at this moment. I like how the world feels like the one from anime and the crazy absurd humor is still there.
Of course, I play it with japanese voices.
Could it be their so far called Project Bloom, the non-Pokemon game they announced around a year ago? I also think we might be getting a smaller Pokemon game this year, probably a mobile game.
Haha, LRG. Last time I wanted to buy there something, my credit card was blocked. Turned out that my bank banned any LRG transactions and labeled it as shady company. I had some explaining to do when I tried to unblock my card lol.
It's amazing game, I love the "gambit" combat mechanic. Very addictive. I am little sad that after finishing the game there is not much to do, except doing online pvp daily. It's a shame that nobody plays it in my country, nor among my friends on switch so I cannot battle them online hah.
So I looked into the design of all Pals and I can easily say that some of those designs are very obviously stolen from Pokemon - most often combined several body parts from like 3 different Pokemon and sometimes recolored. It is not always visible at the first sight, but sometimes is - and those are the designs where Nintendo might have a chance if they decide to act.
For example, Dinossom is a mix of Goodra, Meganium, Serperior and Liligant (shiny form), including some of the details. Just wow.
Now, there is a big difference between genre inspiration and specific plagiarism. We are talking about stolen designs, not about gameplay/game concept or anything. I like many monster catching games but the art style is always different. Palworld on the other hand, not so much. It does not matter if the designs are cooler/adorable/better (which is very subjective anyways). What does matter is that there are visibly stolen designs or whole parts of them.
So if Nintendo lawyer ninjas want, they can try something. Even if they do not succeed, they should try. Otherwise there will be more thefts and people will think this is ok, and then more shady clones will be on the way. As an artist, I do not support art thievery. Anyone who defends the theft in Palworld is simply a troll or a thief also. Criminality is not ok.
I think that Nintendo/GF should now take the time to collect all evidence, describe all problems and take the neccessary step when Palworld creators will have some attractive money to pay them.
But let's see how it goes and if they actually care at all.
This is my personal game of the year. However, I was disappointed by the content of the limited edition and the way it was the same box for all platforms. I really love the game tho. Many improvements from the first game.
I've been using their Genki Shadowcast to play games on my laptop and it works great. Only sometimes it disconnects and the screen goes black while the game is still running so I have to manually unplug and plug the cabel again. I have not tried to find a solution tho.
I also play my WiiU games with it on my laptop.
I played the 3DS game but I did not have much fun with it. I just wished to finish the game asap and move on to other games. I guess I will buy this anyway for my collection. The game does not look too good, especially Pikachu looks weird with those stretched cheeks and strange yellow color.
It is a great game. I am glad I was not stupid and bought the game. I still have to finish one of the routes.
As for the update, I updated the game on Switch and I cannot see the extra chapter although I have the game finished, I even replayed the last mission again. Any tips?
EDIT: Ah, bummer, apparently the extra chapter can be played only if you got the golden route.
I just finished the story on level 60, it took me nearly 30 hours including completion of the map, only missing some high level monsters 60+. I am grinding for them right now. I will have to think again about the story tho.
So...
They release a game which stands and falls on a transfer option but there is none.
They rent it for big money and not even allow you to buy the game.
Haha, sure. I was looking for a reason to try the subscription, but no. I played the first Stadium and I know what pain it is with rentals only.
@Tourtus Might be. I am ok with censoring hate speech but there is no space for criticism either. Why to censor someone just for saying negative opinions on the topic? Is it bad that someone does not like what most others do? Honestly, that is what I do not understand.
There is too much censorship and no freedom of speech, probably some modern american trends, idk. Which is funny considering my country was 40 years isolated in communism but now it is exactly the opposite. So... yeah, keep the articles coming but I will be mostly only watching it.
The first OT has the most beautiful OST I heard in any game (maybe except FFVII and Xenoblade series), the gameplay is extremely fun and I liked the characters very much. I guess the second part will not be much dfferent but I would not want it to be.
I love the first game, the mechanics, all the battle combinations, stories, soundtrack. I just wish they would not talk to each other that much, I had a headache from that.
The two different coloured eyes aspect feels as a desperate way to grab attention. Looks very cheap to me, but I guess people are ok with that and the studio needs money so why not. Just not for me.
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Re: Review: One Piece Odyssey (Switch) - A Safe But Solid Caper For The Straw Hats
I finished the main story today and playing the extra story at this moment. I like how the world feels like the one from anime and the crazy absurd humor is still there.
Of course, I play it with japanese voices.
Re: Poll: Do You Prefer Fire Emblem: Three Houses Or Engage?
To be honest, Engage was huge disappointment for me. My personal rating is TH 8/10 and Engage 3/10.
Re: Digital Foundry Hails Luigi's Mansion 3 As The Best-Looking Exclusive Switch Game
I can understand all that although the game I enjoyed the most on every level is Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
Re: The Pokemon Company Will Be One Of The 'Line-Up Highlights' At Gamescom
@BrazillianCara Heh, good point.
Re: The Pokemon Company Will Be One Of The 'Line-Up Highlights' At Gamescom
Could it be their so far called Project Bloom, the non-Pokemon game they announced around a year ago?
I also think we might be getting a smaller Pokemon game this year, probably a mobile game.
Re: New Octopath Traveler Art Celebrates Game's 6th Anniversary On Switch
Nice retro game
Re: Beyond Good & Evil Switch Collector's Edition Revealed, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
Haha, LRG. Last time I wanted to buy there something, my credit card was blocked. Turned out that my bank banned any LRG transactions and labeled it as shady company. I had some explaining to do when I tried to unblock my card lol.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Monster Hunter Stories For Switch?
@JohnnyMind Nice, thanks for the info!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Monster Hunter Stories For Switch?
I am waiting for the european physical copy. I have no info on that so I am not buying the asian version (yet).
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 18.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo should develop its own social platform.
Re: Nintendo Discontinuing 'X' Integration On Switch Next Month
This whole mechanic needs to be revamped. I am using the picture transfer via facebook and it is insanely unfriendly system with many steps.
Re: Unicorn Overlord Update Incoming, Here Are The Patch Notes
Oh I like stability.
Re: Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord Has Now Sold Over 500k Units Worldwide
It's amazing game, I love the "gambit" combat mechanic. Very addictive.
I am little sad that after finishing the game there is not much to do, except doing online pvp daily. It's a shame that nobody plays it in my country, nor among my friends on switch so I cannot battle them online hah.
Re: Yes, Nintendo Is Aware Of Palworld's Existence
It looks like Nintendo is not taking any steps but this is only part of their strategy, they are preparing to the fullest.
Re: Soapbox: Game Freak Could Actually Learn A Thing Or Two From Palworld
I still believe that stealing specific body parts of Pokemon and other fakemon, then mixing them together and profit on it is bad.
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Artist Celebrates First Anniversary With New Artwork
I did not enjoy the game, huge disappointment.
Re: Pokémon Fans Set Their Sights On Palworld's Monster Designs
So I looked into the design of all Pals and I can easily say that some of those designs are very obviously stolen from Pokemon - most often combined several body parts from like 3 different Pokemon and sometimes recolored. It is not always visible at the first sight, but sometimes is - and those are the designs where Nintendo might have a chance if they decide to act.
For example, Dinossom is a mix of Goodra, Meganium, Serperior and Liligant (shiny form), including some of the details. Just wow.
Now, there is a big difference between genre inspiration and specific plagiarism. We are talking about stolen designs, not about gameplay/game concept or anything. I like many monster catching games but the art style is always different. Palworld on the other hand, not so much. It does not matter if the designs are cooler/adorable/better (which is very subjective anyways). What does matter is that there are visibly stolen designs or whole parts of them.
So if Nintendo lawyer ninjas want, they can try something. Even if they do not succeed, they should try. Otherwise there will be more thefts and people will think this is ok, and then more shady clones will be on the way. As an artist, I do not support art thievery. Anyone who defends the theft in Palworld is simply a troll or a thief also. Criminality is not ok.
I think that Nintendo/GF should now take the time to collect all evidence, describe all problems and take the neccessary step when Palworld creators will have some attractive money to pay them.
But let's see how it goes and if they actually care at all.
Re: 30 Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games To Look Forward To In 2024
Unicorn overload looks really great.
Re: Soapbox: It Feels Like Everyone Forgot The Best Switch RPG Of The Year
This is my personal game of the year. However, I was disappointed by the content of the limited edition and the way it was the same box for all platforms.
I really love the game tho. Many improvements from the first game.
Re: Action RPG With 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reception Launches On Switch This Week
Looks meh to me. But I like the music.
Re: Newly Discovered Nintendo Filing Shows Off "Dual-Screen, Detachable Device"
I hope there will be enough stability updates.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 17.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
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Re: Latest Genki Kickstarter Offers New Portable Switch Dock, iPad Connectivity And More
I've been using their Genki Shadowcast to play games on my laptop and it works great. Only sometimes it disconnects and the screen goes black while the game is still running so I have to manually unplug and plug the cabel again. I have not tried to find a solution tho.
I also play my WiiU games with it on my laptop.
I am buying this set anyways.
Re: Internal Xbox Email Details Desire To Acquire Nintendo
Any unification in gaming is bad. It's no fun when everything is the same.
Re: Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection Adds Two Sega Genesis Titles
Ah well. My bank considers LRG a shady company and blocked my card when I tried to buy on LRG eshop.
Re: Ash Ketchum's Voice Actor Shares Final Emotional Moments Of Last Recording
Off topic but today there was a new pokemon store opened in Prague (the closest one is in London).
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Detective Pikachu Returns
I played the 3DS game but I did not have much fun with it. I just wished to finish the game asap and move on to other games. I guess I will buy this anyway for my collection. The game does not look too good, especially Pikachu looks weird with those stretched cheeks and strange yellow color.
Re: Front Mission 2: Remake Lands New Release Date In October For Switch
Yeah, I played FM1 so I wanna play more.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 16.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Do they still talk about how to make pokemon games better?
Re: Poll: Were You Able To Get The New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo?
I ordered one on ebay from Italian store.
Re: Monolith Soft Profits Almost Doubled In Fiscal Year Ending March 2023
The DLC is called Future Redeemed, not Future Connected. However very good news for Monolith!
Re: Shuntaro Furukawa: Switch Successor Will Utilise The 'Nintendo Account' System
I hope there will be some "stability improvements."
Re: Triangle Strategy's First Update In Over A Year Adds Extra Story Epilogue
It is a great game. I am glad I was not stupid and bought the game. I still have to finish one of the routes.
As for the update, I updated the game on Switch and I cannot see the extra chapter although I have the game finished, I even replayed the last mission again. Any tips?
EDIT: Ah, bummer, apparently the extra chapter can be played only if you got the golden route.
Re: Square Enix Celebrates As Octopath Traveler II Ships 1 Million Units
Beautiful game.
Re: Live A Live Producer Open To A Sequel
Well, I played the remake and let's just say that I have no need for any sequel.
Re: Review: Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed - A Stunning Denouement, Utterly Essential
I just finished the story on level 60, it took me nearly 30 hours including completion of the map, only missing some high level monsters 60+. I am grinding for them right now. I will have to think again about the story tho.
Re: Soapbox: Torna - The Golden Country Is One Of The Best DLCs Of All Time
XC2 and Torna are both equally good and you cannot play one without the other for story reasons. I absolutely love both.
Re: Switch Online Adds Pokémon Stadium To The Nintendo 64 Library Today, Out Now
So...
They release a game which stands and falls on a transfer option but there is none.
They rent it for big money and not even allow you to buy the game.
Haha, sure. I was looking for a reason to try the subscription, but no. I played the first Stadium and I know what pain it is with rentals only.
Re: Site News: Love What We Do? Become A Nintendo Life Supporter!
@Tourtus Might be. I am ok with censoring hate speech but there is no space for criticism either. Why to censor someone just for saying negative opinions on the topic? Is it bad that someone does not like what most others do? Honestly, that is what I do not understand.
Re: Site News: Love What We Do? Become A Nintendo Life Supporter!
There is too much censorship and no freedom of speech, probably some modern american trends, idk. Which is funny considering my country was 40 years isolated in communism but now it is exactly the opposite. So... yeah, keep the articles coming but I will be mostly only watching it.
Re: Pokémon Game Boy Titles Dominate 3DS eShop Charts Ahead Of Service Closure
Too bad that NSO is only temporary. I like to own games, not rent them. Buying them on my 3DS makes sense.
Re: Talking Point: Which Gaming Moments Made You Question Your Intelligence?
That moment when you are trying to level up your Luvdisc into Alomomola.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Octopath Traveler II
The first OT has the most beautiful OST I heard in any game (maybe except FFVII and Xenoblade series), the gameplay is extremely fun and I liked the characters very much. I guess the second part will not be much dfferent but I would not want it to be.
Re: Hands On: Octopath Traveler II Looks Incredible, But Can It Forge Its Own Identity?
I love the first game, the mechanics, all the battle combinations, stories, soundtrack.
I just wish they would not talk to each other that much, I had a headache from that.
Re: Talking Point: Do We Need Another Pokémon Mystery Dungeon On Switch?
Imho it was a repetitive slog, I would not play any other again probably.
Re: Soapbox: Fire Emblem Engage's Nintendo NYC Launch Felt Pretty Unengaging
I am not surprised. The game does not look appealing.
Re: Gallery: Fire Emblem Engage Main Character Designer Shares Stunning Artwork Of Heroes
The two different coloured eyes aspect feels as a desperate way to grab attention. Looks very cheap to me, but I guess people are ok with that and the studio needs money so why not. Just not for me.
Re: Soapbox: All Fish Pokémon Are Bad, And There's A Good Reason Why
But now Dondozo and Tatsugiri are the core of my team
Also Milotic (eel?) is still great.
Re: Hands On: Fire Emblem Engage Is Surprisingly Fast-Paced And Delightfully Deep
It looks very disappointing and in terms of character design huge step down. No FE for me this time.
Re: Video: What Were Your Top Five Switch Games Of 2022?
1. XC3
2. Pokémon SV
3. Pokémon LA
4. Triangle Strategy
5. 13 Sentinels + Centennial Case