I think Platinum perhaps bites off more than they can chew in terms of how many projects they have going, but regardless, I believe it was just announced way before it should have been and there isn't much point on speculating beyond that because there's just no way of knowing if they aren't saying.
I certainly hope it resurfaces at some point as a nice surprise.
I buy my retro games to play and I don't have ton of money, so I'm fine with just a cart. For whatever reason when it comes to TG16 stuff I always want at least the case + manual. I don't care too much about the outer cardboard box, though.
It's a really good game despite some of its character designs. I'm also usually turned off by anythign super anime-y, but somehow got through this. I think the world/combat system just really shine through.
I also ended up really like Pyra as a character. It's just her design that is a little "eh, whatever", to me.
I had heard about it and decided to not look because the surprise is still fun to me. I don't really mind it being "spoiled" on such things but don't go out of my way to find leaks.
Yeah. Being a throwback is "fine" if it works, but to me it never looked even remotely appealing in the first place. Have not tried the demo. Almost certainly will not.
Was shocked to see the email as well. Had all but forgotten about this, it has been so long. This is pretty cool. Too bad I no longer have a working Genesis.
This reminded me of that top down sim-ish racer that was show off some months ago that I forget the name of but now want to know if it came and went. Fake Edit: Circuit Superstars. I want that one to come out.
I've had a pretty good time with it despite some roughness and glitches.
The first time I cleared a run was genuinely thrilling because I had made some bad choices and wasn't sure I was going to pull it off. Was really down to the wire.
There's a lot to like about the game, but also a bunch that really feels it should be expanded on, like all the dogs and their traits/abilities. Because when you do see them, it's really cool. Just not enough of it.
The devs have said they plan to add to and evolve the game, so I might return to it, but currently I got a few really fun hours out of it and was okay with my purchase.
I am a big GI Joe fan and really wanted this to be good, but never expected it would be. Can see myself maybe getting it on sale one day for dirt cheap out of morbid curiosity, though.
@TimboSlice me too. I'm going to be so happy/relieved when/if we eventually get a "Switch 2" and it's just more of the same but with added power. It's all I want. I love the hybrid concept so much.
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Re: Talking Point: Why Metroid Dread Will Be Worth $60
Frankly, I've never understood the "a sidescroller so it is immediately not worth full retail price" thought process. It's absurd to me.
However, if you want to have a talk about ALL games being overpriced these days. I can probably get with you there.
Re: Random: What's Happened To Bayonetta 3, Platinum?
I think Platinum perhaps bites off more than they can chew in terms of how many projects they have going, but regardless, I believe it was just announced way before it should have been and there isn't much point on speculating beyond that because there's just no way of knowing if they aren't saying.
I certainly hope it resurfaces at some point as a nice surprise.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Want To See More Apple Arcade Games On Switch?
I don't follow what was or wasn't on the apple arcade previously, so that part is irrelevant, but I do want more good games on the Switch, yes.
Re: The Critically Acclaimed 'Alba: A Wildlife Adventure' Arrives Soon On Switch
Looks lovely. I think I might push some other stuff aside to play this one.
Re: All-Female Tactics RPG Empire Of Angels IV Arrives On Switch This Summer
Nah, I'm good. Thanks
Re: Yes, Nintendo Really Is Allowing A Game With 'Hentai' In The Title On Switch
hey I'm all for hentai/sexy games being a thing people should be allowed to play, but that trailer is straight up TERRIFYING.
Re: More Retro Games Are On The Way To Capcom Arcade Stadium
get Alien vs. Predator on there, please. I don't care how. Just doooooo it.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Worth Buying A Nintendo Wii U In 2021?
Yes. also buy some games so you can feel the smooth amazing edges on the discs. wowee zowee what a thrill.
Re: Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Gets A July Release On Nintendo Switch
I've waited this long to play it, may as well wait the bit longer and get the Switch version.
Re: Review: Smelter - Strong Mega Man X-Style Platforming Forged With Extract Of ActRaiser
innnnnteresting. I will have to look into this a bit more.
Re: Oxenfree Gets A Surprise Sequel, Coming This Year
I had some intense goosebumps as soon as I realized what it was. I adored Oxenfree. Am very excited for this.
Re: Soapbox: It's Time For Nintendo's Sonic Mania Moment
I nominate Battle Clash
Re: Review: RetroMania Wrestling - A Faithful But Limited NostalgiaFest
I was wondering about this one. Pretty shocked there's no create a wrestler. Even a basic one. That stuff goes a long way.
Re: Surprise, Surprise! Super Mario 3D All-Stars Prices Skyrocket As Scalpers Set Up Shop
Right, but who's going to ebay to buy this at an inflated price when it's still widely available in stores for the time being?
Re: Balan Wonderworld Is Getting A Suspicious Amount Of 10/10 Metacritic User Reviews
Probably the same people who ever thought this game looked good (it didn't) and just want so badly for Yuji Naka to be relevant these days.
Re: Talking Point: Are You A 'Complete-In-Box' Or 'Loose Cart' Retro Gamer?
I buy my retro games to play and I don't have ton of money, so I'm fine with just a cart. For whatever reason when it comes to TG16 stuff I always want at least the case + manual. I don't care too much about the outer cardboard box, though.
Re: 32-Bit Horror Chasing Static Creeps Onto Switch Later This Year
Looks a lot better than I was expecting! I'm very intrigued. That's some MOOD.
Re: Anniversary: It's Super Mario RPG's 25th Birthday!
Think about Super Mario RPG:
Forest Maze music immediately starts playing in head and stays there all day
Re: Blaster Master Zero 3 Explodes Onto Switch This June
hell yeah. These have all been remarkably solid. Totally down for another one.
Re: Wii U Receives Its First System Firmware Update Since 2018
They finally patched in more RAM.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Sells Out In Japan Following Pyra and Mythra's Smash Announcement
It's a really good game despite some of its character designs. I'm also usually turned off by anythign super anime-y, but somehow got through this. I think the world/combat system just really shine through.
I also ended up really like Pyra as a character. It's just her design that is a little "eh, whatever", to me.
Re: Review: Thomas Was Alone - An Ageing Indie Hit That Still Has Something To Say
I loved it.
Soundtrack and narration actually do a wonderful job at making you FEEL for some shapes.
Re: Diablo II: Resurrected Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch This Year
I nearly passed out from the nostalgia hit.
Re: Random: A Reddit User Correctly Leaked Half Of Yesterday's Nintendo Direct Ahead Of Time
I had heard about it and decided to not look because the surprise is still fun to me. I don't really mind it being "spoiled" on such things but don't go out of my way to find leaks.
Re: A Day-One Update For Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Is Now Live (Version 1.1.0)
Nintendo day one patches are always so tiny in size that I don't mind in the slightest.
Re: Video: We're Not All That Impressed With Balan Wonderworld's Free Demo
Yeah. Being a throwback is "fine" if it works, but to me it never looked even remotely appealing in the first place. Have not tried the demo. Almost certainly will not.
Re: Poll: Which Is Your Favourite GameCube Console Variant?
Indigo is life.
Re: New Sail Forth Trailer Awakens The Wind Waker Fan In Us
This looks like it could REALLY be my kind of jam. Hope it delivers.
Re: There Are No Plans Right Now For A Cyber Shadow Physical Release
It has "Limited Run Games" written all over it, frankly. Still, I'm in the mood for it NOW.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Kirby Game?
It's Planet Robobot
Re: Random: Fake Nintendo Direct Leak "Reveals" The Name Of Breath Of The Wild 2
I know this is fake because MY uncle works at Nintendo and the star game of 2021 is a new Battle Clash.
Re: Random: Dust Off Your Wii U, It's Time For Some Banjo-Kazooie And Blast Corps
Time to get moving!
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Re: Switch Owners "Most Likely" To Own A Rival Console, 2020 Study Shows
I consider them "friend" consoles, to be honest.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #72 - Tuff E Nuff
North America because it is so stupid. I have memories of seeing it at the video store as a kid and thinking the same.
Re: To The Moon Sequel, Finding Paradise, Makes Its Way To Switch Next Summer
damn, I still need to play To the Moon.
Re: Just When You Thought 2020 Couldn't Get Any Weirder, WaterMelon's Paprium Is Finally Finished
Was shocked to see the email as well. Had all but forgotten about this, it has been so long. This is pretty cool. Too bad I no longer have a working Genesis.
Re: Nintendo Switch Parental Controls Mobile App Gets Another Minor Update
I just use it as another way to track my playtimes because I'm weird and like seeing these kinds of things. Those monthly reports are kinda cool, too.
Re: Nintendo Goes Big With Cyber Deals Sale, Up To 50% Off Top Switch Games (North America)
put Monkey Barrels on sale, you cowards!
Re: Tiny World Racing Brings Cheap And Cheerful Top-Down Racing To Switch
This reminded me of that top down sim-ish racer that was show off some months ago that I forget the name of but now want to know if it came and went. Fake Edit: Circuit Superstars. I want that one to come out.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #67 - F-Zero
Japanese one is kinda cool, but the floating heads make it look really corny.
Re: Image & Form Reminds Us That It's Making More SteamWorld Games
whatever it ends up being, I'm in.
Re: Ruined King: A League of Legends Story Gives LoL A Turn-Based RPG Twist In Early 2021
Zero interest in League of Legends but Airship Syndicate hasn't let me down yet. Could potentially be way into this.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #66 - Resident Evil 0
They all kinda stink, but I went NA because it's the one I know and Rebecca.
Re: Get Ready To Race As Speed 3: Grand Prix Whizzes Onto Switch Soon
"Racing sim" and then footage of cars exploding for a minute straight. Hmm.
Re: Review: The Red Lantern - A Survival-Focused Roguelite In Which Luck Plays Too Big A Part
I've had a pretty good time with it despite some roughness and glitches.
The first time I cleared a run was genuinely thrilling because I had made some bad choices and wasn't sure I was going to pull it off. Was really down to the wire.
There's a lot to like about the game, but also a bunch that really feels it should be expanded on, like all the dogs and their traits/abilities. Because when you do see them, it's really cool. Just not enough of it.
The devs have said they plan to add to and evolve the game, so I might return to it, but currently I got a few really fun hours out of it and was okay with my purchase.
Re: Review: G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout - Bland, Forgettable Saturday Morning Fare
I am a big GI Joe fan and really wanted this to be good, but never expected it would be. Can see myself maybe getting it on sale one day for dirt cheap out of morbid curiosity, though.
Re: "Nintendo Isn't That Smart": Pachter Says Nintendo Should Scrap Switch And 'Only Have Switch Lite'
@TimboSlice me too. I'm going to be so happy/relieved when/if we eventually get a "Switch 2" and it's just more of the same but with added power. It's all I want. I love the hybrid concept so much.
Re: "Nintendo Isn't That Smart": Pachter Says Nintendo Should Scrap Switch And 'Only Have Switch Lite'
The switch/hybrid console is great because it gives you OPTIONS. how he can't understand that is completely baffling. what a tool.
Re: Poll: What Was The Best Switch Launch Game (That Wasn't Zelda: Breath Of The Wild)?
I feel like FAST RMX was a great game to play in between Zelda sessions and really showed off some sweet visuals, so I am picking that.
Re: A Limited Edition Fortnite Nintendo Switch Bundle Has Been Announced For Europe
I don't play or otherwise care about Fortnite, but this looks cool.