One of my favorite PS1 JRPGs. Hopefully this and First Departure will get a physical release so I can stop eyeing those overpriced PSP releases that I passed on forever ago.
No predictions, just desires. The Wind Waker trilogy (or at least just Wind Waker). Twilight Princess. A Link to the Past remake. (Seems like a theme....) Capcom vs Marvel collection. Ogre Battle 64 remaster.
Lists are always highly subjective, even if 300 people combine to make one. This one reads like it was put together by 300 people who've only been playing video games for the last decade or so.
I did the same thing to myself in Diablo 2 many years ago. After hundreds and hundreds of hours farming drops, I decided to use a character editor to get the set pieces that would never drop for me. Maxed out my sorceress while I was at it. Played less than a handful of hours after that. Willy Wonka was wrong.
I find myself very interested in this; however, I must wonder: 1. Is there / will there be a physical release? 2. Will these issues get patched up eventually?
I remember really enjoying FFV on the PS1, but my save game got corrupted as I was preparing for the final boss. I have the GBA version, but it never made it out of the backlog. I'm really looking forward to FFV the most. Haven't played VI since it was III on the Snes, but I really want to revisit it as well. IV was the first JRPG to reel me in, and will always have a special place in my heart. The others are intriguing in this state as well, but I don't know how much of a hurry I'll get on them, especially after the physical release debacle.
Backwards from what I was anticipating. I figured the islands would be a big mystery, and we'd have to spend time figuring out how they got there so we could get there.
I was having a blast, running around, seeing stuff, gathering up cool weapons. Then one day I said to myself "why don't I go ahead and beat Gannon?". I did so and then had no desire to go back to my other, previously fun, things. I'm not sure what happened...
I didn't care about Amiibos until I found out I could get cool stuff in BotW. But the only one I own is the one for Skyward Sword, I love the look of it. (If the rumored restock is accurate, I'll probably pick up a few more for BotW and TotK)
One thing Nintendo has always proven is that they do what they want, metrics be damned. Everyone is switching to optical media: N does carts still. Everyone is doing standard optical media, N does proprietary mini discs. Everyone is doing fancy analog/digital controllers, N does motion control. Everybody goes with more powerful versions of what has worked, N goes low-power hybrid.
I feel like a Switch 2 is a money-printing press. N won't surprise me by abandoning what is successful.
The review and the pro-con list make me think you meant 10/10. While I always appreciate more of a good thing, I also appreciate it when developers don't limit themselves to sticking with an exact formula, even a great one. "...They'll get over it." Will I, will I really?
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Re: Star Ocean: The Second Story R Is A Full-Blown Remake Of A Classic PS1 RPG
One of my favorite PS1 JRPGs. Hopefully this and First Departure will get a physical release so I can stop eyeing those overpriced PSP releases that I passed on forever ago.
Re: More Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo Are On The Way
Another Zelda Amiibo?! Yes, please and thanks!
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder, A Brand New 2D Mario Game, Is Coming To Switch
A new "2d" Mario! Let's go!
Re: Batman Arkham Trilogy Swoops To Switch This Fall
I hadn't even dreamed these would get ported and I'm beyond ecstatic!
Re: Nintendo Confirms Legend Of Zelda amiibo Restock In The US
These are not the Amiibos I'm looking for.
Re: Back Page: What Would An Illumination Zelda Movie Be Like, Anyway?
Bad guy tries to take over / destroy the world. Princess asks a hero in tights to save everybody. Hijinks ensue.
Just my guess.
Re: Feature: Our Predictions For The June 2023 Nintendo Direct
No predictions, just desires.
The Wind Waker trilogy (or at least just Wind Waker).
Twilight Princess.
A Link to the Past remake.
(Seems like a theme....)
Capcom vs Marvel collection.
Ogre Battle 64 remaster.
Re: Legend Of Zelda amiibo Reprints Now Available (North America)
And I apparently missed them...again.
Re: Best Switch Games In Nintendo's Hyper Max eShop Sale (North America)
Finally pulled the trigger on Generations Ultimate.
Re: Legend Of Zelda amiibo Might Be Getting Reprints Soon (North America)
I've been checking the NA Nintendo store several times every day since the UK store had a restock several weeks ago. Eventually they'll be there.
Re: Looks Like The Best 'Star Ocean' Game Might Be Getting A Remake
I absolutely adored Star Ocean 2 on my PS1, and I'd pick up an "enhanced" (or whatever) Switch version for sure.
Re: Pixel Art RPG 'Drova' Showcases A Brutal Open World In Gameplay Trailer
That visual style gives me all kinds of nostalgic feels. Will keep both eyes on this one.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Ikaruga
Aside from the lame quote, I love the simple NA cover. Less is more sometimes.
Re: Front Mission 2: Remake Has Been Delayed On Switch
Well, ok, I'll wait.
Re: Round Up: Reviews For LOTR: Gollum Spell Doom For The Switch Release
@Cashews Dennis Mckiernan's Middle Earth-derivative works are, imo, excellent. There is a history between he and Tolkien's estate I won't get into.
Re: Devolver Is Shooting Weird West: Definitive Edition Over To Switch
Love wierd west stuff. Had my eye on this one, so I'm glad to see it coming to the Switch.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Confirmed For Switch, Launching September
@Nintendo4Sonic
I'll take a Mortal Kombat 3 Ultimate port any day!
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Confirmed For Switch, Launching September
Well, that kicked the gratuitous gore up a notch, didn't it?!
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Japan's 7th Biggest Game Launch Of All Time
"Scar 6 has got to be the greatest shmup ever!" - my brain before caffeine
Re: Every Single Zelda amiibo Has Been Restocked In The UK
Come on US restock! I'd like to get a few of these.
Re: Poll: What's Your Game Plan For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
I'm an explorer by nature. That map WILL be completed.
Re: Time Between Switch's Announcement And Launch Was A "Special Case", Says Nintendo
My totally tin-foil-hat theory is that they held off on the next generation announcement so they could double dip TotK.
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - An Absolute Marvel, But Is It Better Than BOTW?
The shear amount of drool dripping from that review makes me think it's more of a 12/10.
Let's go!
Re: Random: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Tops GQ's 100 Greatest Games Of All Time
Lists are always highly subjective, even if 300 people combine to make one. This one reads like it was put together by 300 people who've only been playing video games for the last decade or so.
Re: Piggyback's Official Guide For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Releases This June
I miss the golden age of paper strategy guides and hardbound collector's editions of them.
Re: Soapbox: 15 Years Ago, The Action Replay Ruined Pokémon For Me
I did the same thing to myself in Diablo 2 many years ago. After hundreds and hundreds of hours farming drops, I decided to use a character editor to get the set pieces that would never drop for me. Maxed out my sorceress while I was at it. Played less than a handful of hours after that.
Willy Wonka was wrong.
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series Sells Two Million Copies
I'd gladly be part of that number if Square had realized that more than 18 people wanted a physical release.
Re: Front Mission 2: Remake Lands A New Story Trailer
Can't wait! FM3 is still one of my favorite srpgs of all time, but I've never had the opportunity to play 2.
Re: Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition Has Been Officially Blocked In The UK
The cloud? Cloud gaming is the hill they choose to defend?
I don't even...
Re: Review: IGS Classic Arcade Collection - An Excellent Selection, Poorly Presented
I find myself very interested in this; however, I must wonder:
1. Is there / will there be a physical release?
2. Will these issues get patched up eventually?
Re: Poll: Which Was Your First 'Final Fantasy'?
@Expa0 Mystic Quest is one of very few games I ever traded away. Still regret that decision...
Re: Poll: Which Was Your First 'Final Fantasy'?
SNES Final Fantasy II (IV). And since I'm a hoarder, my copy is still complete in box after all these years.
Re: Review: Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster - A Beautiful And Faithful Reimagining Of The Classics
I remember really enjoying FFV on the PS1, but my save game got corrupted as I was preparing for the final boss. I have the GBA version, but it never made it out of the backlog. I'm really looking forward to FFV the most.
Haven't played VI since it was III on the Snes, but I really want to revisit it as well.
IV was the first JRPG to reel me in, and will always have a special place in my heart.
The others are intriguing in this state as well, but I don't know how much of a hurry I'll get on them, especially after the physical release debacle.
Re: Poll: Breath Of The Wild Vs. Tears Of The Kingdom - Which Final Zelda Trailer Was Better?
I had never watched that BotW trailer until now. Wow! I'm excited for TotK, but that BotW trailer was epic!
Re: Nintendo Reveals Link's Start Point In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Backwards from what I was anticipating. I figured the islands would be a big mystery, and we'd have to spend time figuring out how they got there so we could get there.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Final Pre-Launch Trailer Is Absolutely Stunning
That really got my blood pumping! Super-hyoed now!
Re: Talking Point: With One Month 'Til TOTK, What's Left For You To Do In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
I was having a blast, running around, seeing stuff, gathering up cool weapons. Then one day I said to myself "why don't I go ahead and beat Gannon?". I did so and then had no desire to go back to my other, previously fun, things.
I'm not sure what happened...
Re: Walmart's Pre-Order Bonus For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Has Been Revealed (North America)
Of the weird junk they've been offering with this release, this was perhaps the coolest.
Re: Review: GrimGrimoire OnceMore - Magical Quality Of Life Additions Refine Repetitive RTS
I think I have the original (unplayed), but I know I have the soundtrack. Hiroshima Sakimoto's compositions still get me excited.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer Gets Creative With Vehicle Building, Fused Weapons
Sometimes, when I play a game, I think to myself "I want more of this!". This feels like more of BotW, and I'm ok with that.
Re: Review: Dredge - A Haunting Lovecraftian Fishing Sim That Reels You In
I remember the original reveal captivating me. Looking forward to setting sail.
Re: Review: Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist Of The End & The Secret Key - A Perfect End To The Best Atelier Trilogy
Best pun award...
Re: Poll: What Other GameCube Title Deserves A '10/10' Remake Or Remaster?
Ogre Battle 64
Re: Zelda amiibo Listings Surface Online Ahead Of Tears Of The Kingdom Launch (North America)
Probably pick up a few of these if they show back up.
Re: GrimGimoire OnceMore Demo Available To Download Now On Switch
I think I'll grab the demo. My PS2 copy hasn't yet made it out of my backlog...
Re: Talking Point: In 2023, Do You Still Care About amiibo?
I didn't care about Amiibos until I found out I could get cool stuff in BotW. But the only one I own is the one for Skyward Sword, I love the look of it.
(If the rumored restock is accurate, I'll probably pick up a few more for BotW and TotK)
Re: Talking Point: Does Nintendo's Next Console Have To Be 'Another' Switch?
One thing Nintendo has always proven is that they do what they want, metrics be damned.
Everyone is switching to optical media: N does carts still.
Everyone is doing standard optical media, N does proprietary mini discs.
Everyone is doing fancy analog/digital controllers, N does motion control.
Everybody goes with more powerful versions of what has worked, N goes low-power hybrid.
I feel like a Switch 2 is a money-printing press. N won't surprise me by abandoning what is successful.
Re: This Turn-Based Mystery RPG Sneaked Up On Us, And It Looks Absolutely Brilliant
Sneaked? Snuck? Snook? 🤷♂️
Re: Review: Fire Emblem Engage - Relationships Get Sidelined By A Thrilling Combat-First Focus
The review and the pro-con list make me think you meant 10/10.
While I always appreciate more of a good thing, I also appreciate it when developers don't limit themselves to sticking with an exact formula, even a great one.
"...They'll get over it." Will I, will I really?
Re: Feature: What Is The Difference Between Story Of Seasons And Harvest Moon? A Handy Explainer
"And now you know...the rest of the story."
Thanks!