Haven't even tried it yet but since it's my all-time favorite game I reckon I'd still rate it a perfect 10. Having bought my first Switch last summer I STILL have BotW unplayed and next in line. And now this. Metroid being way shorter I guess Samus cuts in. Sorry Link.
This is so weird in 2023. Subscription based services have made gaming widely available and even cheap. On PC you can get legit free high quality games all the time for you to keep permanently.
Nintendo gives you a change to try out a card game for a week.
A game this short shouldn't be as uninteresting as it was at times. The best parts I enjoyed maybe even more than RE2 but this is a flawed game in the end. Definitely worth checking out if you're into RE series though.
Yes, looks great. Nice to get to play this one. The original release was weird. I remember there being some english translation for it on Wii but it seemed like a hassle and I couldn't bother with it.
I start to feel very old, yes 😂 I bought SML2: 6 Golden Coins on a school field trip and loved it obviously. I already had Wario Land before that which had the superior art direction if you ask me but SML2 felt more like Super Mario World which I was very familiar at the time. Youngsters today will never know the pain of trying to see what the heck is going on in that little dim green lcd and for that I am glad.
The first version of the game came bundled with my PS4 back in the day. Later, after some update (NEXT, maybe?) I hopped back in and ended with a platinum trophy. I hardly recognise the game now.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2. I also have XC3 waiting for me at the delivery box but since I only got 30 hours in XC2 it won't enter my game slot any time soon. Loving the second one though but can't wait. Also, huuuuge backlog on PS4.
Oh wow, I remember some hype around this one. The Wii days were crazy. So many lack-lustre games but also greatness. The Conduit was kind of cool if I remember correctly and I was also interested in The Grinder even though to this day I don't know what Left4Dead was all about 😂
I have it on SNES so no-buy for me. Originally played it on Sega Mega Drive or Genesis if you will, but never beat it. Bought it 2-3 years ago and still haven't beat it. Great game though.
I've played lots of horror games and in my books this is one of the best. It has bit of a walking simulator thing going on but the sheer amount of visual tricks and atmosphere makes this a great piece of entertainment. I got actual goosebumps most of the time while playing this. A perfect combo of awesomeness and chills.
9/10 from me, the only downsides being the somewhat slow controls and the lack of proper gameplay which are ultimately minor problems overshadowed by the mansion and its demonic nature.
If I had a Switch I'd be interested. Looks like it has all the elements of a good side-scroller.
Glad to see the love for Alien Infestation. That was a great game apart from the last boss. Maybe I did something wrong but I found myself jumping and shooting with a pistol in a blind spot like a cheater for half an hour but beat it finally :/ I don't think that was supposed to go like that.
@Shiryu Can't listen to the samples right now, but based on your stuff in general I'm sure it's great! Hopefully you included Tallon Overworld 2, that one always brings tears to my eyes :´)
I think I kinda rushed this through on 3DS but it was fun and the amount of references was overwhelming for an 80's/90's kid like myself. Good stuff, good stuff.
To be honest, I never thought I would get into this series. The fact that XC was a few years old and I played it on VC didn't really help. But man did I love it. After playing X for about 200 hours I was definitely a fan. Looking forward to this and hoping it'd be some kind of hybrid of the aforementioned two.
That's just tasteless in my opinion. A company is always in for the money, sure, but this is just too much. Hopefully Nintendo will come up with something that ends this kind of exploits. The fact that big N didn't provide enough is another thing...
I pre-ordered from two different places and didn't get my piece. Slightly disappointed at the time but on the other hand I have enough technology under my TV already.
I'm pretty sure I've ordered something from them, and it was all good. That price though is something to be wary about. I'm doubtful about them having that kind of stock at launch. If I had the money, I'd probably take it but since I don't... Good luck.
The machine itself fascinates me but I want resist the urge to buy it too soon. I'm busy with PS4 and after Wii U I'm kinda cautious. As much as I loved Wii U it didn't really pay off to get it early on.
I bought my Wii U a month or two after launch for 249 euros :/ It's the white basic model but I never saw the 32 GB version a sensible option anyways. I had a hard drive laying around so it worked out fine.
Egyptian AC would actually be quite cool. I'm already bored with the current AC setting although I loved Black Flag and 100%'d it. Even through the awful fps' on Wii U
Thanks for your awesome efforts Jools, I hope you and the other guys the best in the future! Passion unfortunately doesn't always pay the bills but there are many people among gamers that appreciate that kind of drive.
I'd like to give this game another chance. I quit when I got in a situation where I just couldn't beat some enemies and didn't have an earlier save file so I was basically stuck. I think the whole surreal thing has been made better in some more recent games but of course this is a classic.
I still remember the very day I unpacked my precious Wii U. It was so cool and full of potential. Not greatest of successes but I'm glad I was there and enjoyed my little U. I won't be getting rid of it though. I'll keep it close and cherish the memories.
This modern space era brought us conveniences like the interwebs, so it's not really a problem for me. People these days tend to watch things when they please. Streaming live is great and all, but they're gonna have a lot of coverage no matter the time they choose I'm just gonna watch it while I'm having my morning coffee.
Underwhelming to say the least. PS Store currently has a black friday sale (even in europe) that makes this seem like a joke. Nintendo should really step up their game when it comes to pricing.
The game was surprisingly fun for what it is. Unfortunately it's also an example of an open-world game that feels kind of "empty" if you know what I mean. Not that much to do except for the massive amount of collectibles.
Yeah I noticed The stop next to my house gave about 7 normal balls and some great and ultraballs as well. And the amount of Pokemons was crazy when I went to buy groceries. Not sure whether this should be permanent but it's fun for now.
Nice picks! I love horror and I've played most mainstream games as well as some indie stuff. It hurts me how underrated Project Zero 5 is. I enjoyed it so much even though it repeats itself. I've seen most endings and some of them are so beautiful. I am a huge fan of asian horror so... yeah. It's a good game.
I think I'll give Ice Station Z a try. I'm busy with Fallout 4 (quite late, I know) and halloween discounts but I need to give my good ol' 3DS some love.
Obviously some compromises were made when it comes to visuals but otherwise I'm slightly interested if the price is right. 10 bucks max and I will check it out. Wish it had more The Thing vibe though. I got over the whole zombie thing somewhere around the third season of The Walking Dead.
I just got PS4 and already looking forward to NX. I don't care about the sales, I just want to play all the interesting games. My biggest problem will be whether I'll buy the new Zelda for Wii U or NX. Life's good.
I'm slightly interested in this. I really look forward to some new "real" Metroid but I'm not as mad about them doing something else like some people. There are enough games coming out all the time on several platforms. Chill people and broaden your view and you see your life become easier :'D
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Re: Poll: When Will You Be Watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
I'll stream it sometime in the future I guess.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime Remastered?
Haven't even tried it yet but since it's my all-time favorite game I reckon I'd still rate it a perfect 10. Having bought my first Switch last summer I STILL have BotW unplayed and next in line. And now this. Metroid being way shorter I guess Samus cuts in. Sorry Link.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Metroid Prime Remastered
EU/NA is a bit dull and the colours on the japanese one are all over the place. Quite literally.
Best game ever though and already downloaded so can't bother with the cover art 🤗
Re: Nintendo's Next Switch Game Trial Has Been Announced For Online Subscribers
This is so weird in 2023. Subscription based services have made gaming widely available and even cheap. On PC you can get legit free high quality games all the time for you to keep permanently.
Nintendo gives you a change to try out a card game for a week.
Re: Review: Resident Evil 3 - Cloud Version - Disappointingly Constrained And Very Short
A game this short shouldn't be as uninteresting as it was at times. The best parts I enjoyed maybe even more than RE2 but this is a flawed game in the end. Definitely worth checking out if you're into RE series though.
Re: Nintendo's Pikmin Mobile Game Gets A Limited-Time Pikmin 3 Deluxe Event
I've been playing since the start and I like this "game". They could add more interesting stuff the coming year though.
Re: Random: Metroid Prime Software Code Was Used To Render In-Game Effect
A fascinating piece of information. Also my favorite game of all time.
Re: Project Zero: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse Will Scare You Silly In March 2023
Yes, looks great. Nice to get to play this one. The original release was weird. I remember there being some english translation for it on Wii but it seemed like a hassle and I couldn't bother with it.
Re: Feature: From Hypnosis To Farts, What Happened To The Wario We Met 30 Years Ago?
I start to feel very old, yes 😂 I bought SML2: 6 Golden Coins on a school field trip and loved it obviously.
I already had Wario Land before that which had the superior art direction if you ask me but SML2 felt more like Super Mario World which I was very familiar at the time.
Youngsters today will never know the pain of trying to see what the heck is going on in that little dim green lcd and for that I am glad.
Re: Video: We Played Some No Man's Sky On Switch - Here's What We Thought
The first version of the game came bundled with my PS4 back in the day. Later, after some update (NEXT, maybe?) I hopped back in and ended with a platinum trophy. I hardly recognise the game now.
Re: Random: Chris Pratt Is Mario In This Unreal Engine Super Mario Bros. Remake
That is some creepy stuff right there 😂
Re: First-Person Horror Game 'Charon's Staircase' Ascends Onto Switch In October
Honestly, I crave more horror on Switch so probably gonna get this if it's even decent and the price is right.
I think handheld is pretty perfect for horror.
Re: Prodeus Brings Old-School DOOM-Like Carnage To Switch Next Week
Thought this was going to be another 'meh' pixel art retro thing. Well, I wasn't exactly completely wrong but this looks quite amazing.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC Introduces New Hero, Swimsuits, Wave 2 Out October
Slightly creepy with the body being so small and that neck seems quite long.
And.. um, swimsuits?
Seriously loving the game though. Started yesterday and seems like they fixed all of my main gripes with the second one.
Re: Hori Officially Announces Switch Split Pad Compact Western Release
So next we're gonna get Split Pad Mini which is just a regular joy-con without all the features?
I bought the Split Pad Pro only because it's big. I really don't feel this new design.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 6th)
Xenoblade Chronicles 2. I also have XC3 waiting for me at the delivery box but since I only got 30 hours in XC2 it won't enter my game slot any time soon. Loving the second one though but can't wait. Also, huuuuge backlog on PS4.
Re: Video: Here's What Happened To The Grinder, A Wii Horror Shooter Lost To Development Hell
Oh wow, I remember some hype around this one. The Wii days were crazy. So many lack-lustre games but also greatness. The Conduit was kind of cool if I remember correctly and I was also interested in The Grinder even though to this day I don't know what Left4Dead was all about 😂
Re: Amazon Germany Lists Flashback: 25th Anniversary Edition For June Switch Release
I have it on SNES so no-buy for me. Originally played it on Sega Mega Drive or Genesis if you will, but never beat it. Bought it 2-3 years ago and still haven't beat it. Great game though.
Re: Review: Layers Of Fear: Legacy (Switch eShop)
I've played lots of horror games and in my books this is one of the best. It has bit of a walking simulator thing going on but the sheer amount of visual tricks and atmosphere makes this a great piece of entertainment. I got actual goosebumps most of the time while playing this. A perfect combo of awesomeness and chills.
9/10 from me, the only downsides being the somewhat slow controls and the lack of proper gameplay which are ultimately minor problems overshadowed by the mansion and its demonic nature.
Re: The Mummy Demastered Comes Out on 24th October
If I had a Switch I'd be interested. Looks like it has all the elements of a good side-scroller.
Glad to see the love for Alien Infestation. That was a great game apart from the last boss. Maybe I did something wrong but I found myself jumping and shooting with a pistol in a blind spot like a cheater for half an hour but beat it finally :/ I don't think that was supposed to go like that.
Re: Music: Metroid Meets Vangelis In New 70 Track, 5 Disc Fan-Made Album
@Shiryu
Can't listen to the samples right now, but based on your stuff in general I'm sure it's great! Hopefully you included Tallon Overworld 2, that one always brings tears to my eyes :´)
Re: Review: Retro City Rampage DX (Switch eShop)
I think I kinda rushed this through on 3DS but it was fun and the amount of references was overwhelming for an 80's/90's kid like myself. Good stuff, good stuff.
Re: First Impressions: Traversing Titans in Xenoblade Chronicles 2
To be honest, I never thought I would get into this series. The fact that XC was a few years old and I played it on VC didn't really help. But man did I love it. After playing X for about 200 hours I was definitely a fan. Looking forward to this and hoping it'd be some kind of hybrid of the aforementioned two.
Re: UK Retailer Exploits NES Classic Demand By Asking More Than Three Times The Retail Price
That's just tasteless in my opinion. A company is always in for the money, sure, but this is just too much. Hopefully Nintendo will come up with something that ends this kind of exploits. The fact that big N didn't provide enough is another thing...
I pre-ordered from two different places and didn't get my piece. Slightly disappointed at the time but on the other hand I have enough technology under my TV already.
Re: GameSeek States It'll Keep Selling Nintendo Switch for £198.50 Up to Release
I'm pretty sure I've ordered something from them, and it was all good. That price though is something to be wary about. I'm doubtful about them having that kind of stock at launch. If I had the money, I'd probably take it but since I don't... Good luck.
Re: Bomberman Is Coming To Arcades As Bombergirl
Sure Konami, whatever...
Re: Poll: A Week On, How Do You Feel About the Nintendo Switch?
The machine itself fascinates me but I want resist the urge to buy it too soon. I'm busy with PS4 and after Wii U I'm kinda cautious. As much as I loved Wii U it didn't really pay off to get it early on.
Re: New Breath of the Wild Art Pays Homage to the Original NES Classic
I never realized how atmospheric the original picture was There's something about it that moves me even though I never got to play it as a child :')
Re: Deals: Buy a Deluxe Wii U from Nintendo for $200
I bought my Wii U a month or two after launch for 249 euros :/ It's the white basic model but I never saw the 32 GB version a sensible option anyways. I had a hard drive laying around so it worked out fine.
Ninty sure likes its stuff.
Re: You Can Now Pre-Register for Super Mario Run on Android
Not compatible :/ Shoot!
Maybe I need a new phone...
Not too hyped actually, but I kinda wanted to try it.
Re: Rumour: Egyptian Assassin's Creed Game To Release Simultaneously On PS4/Xbox/Switch
Egyptian AC would actually be quite cool. I'm already bored with the current AC setting although I loved Black Flag and 100%'d it. Even through the awful fps' on Wii U
Re: Video: Check Out These Canned Game Prototypes for Wii From Red Fly Studio
There were open world games for the DS, so why not Wii. More cartoony look is always an option if the hardware can't handle realistic style.
Re: Feature: A Year in Development - Jools Watsham on the Journey From Renegade Kid to Atooi
Thanks for your awesome efforts Jools, I hope you and the other guys the best in the future! Passion unfortunately doesn't always pay the bills but there are many people among gamers that appreciate that kind of drive.
Re: Nintendo Files Trademark Application For Eternal Darkness
I'd like to give this game another chance. I quit when I got in a situation where I just couldn't beat some enemies and didn't have an earlier save file so I was basically stuck. I think the whole surreal thing has been made better in some more recent games but of course this is a classic.
Re: Niantic Increasing Gen II Pokémon GO Encounters Over Holiday Period
We got loads of christmas-Pikachus with my partner but not one hatched baby 'mon. So this is very welcome.
Re: Video: Take an Extended Look at Switch Exclusive Seasons of Heaven
Looks too good to be running on Switch. I'd be interested in a game like this but it would look way more humble on Switch.
Re: Yooka-Laylee Rattles Away From Wii U Release
I still remember the very day I unpacked my precious Wii U. It was so cool and full of potential. Not greatest of successes but I'm glad I was there and enjoyed my little U. I won't be getting rid of it though. I'll keep it close and cherish the memories.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Will Rely on Switch Word of Mouth Due to Strange Presentation Timing
This modern space era brought us conveniences like the interwebs, so it's not really a problem for me. People these days tend to watch things when they please. Streaming live is great and all, but they're gonna have a lot of coverage no matter the time they choose I'm just gonna watch it while I'm having my morning coffee.
Re: Feature: The Nindie Christmas Celebration - Affordable Space Adventures Edition
I didn't even remember I didn't finish this game. Might have to look into it again soon. I liked it.
Re: Rumour: GameCube Virtual Console Coming To Nintendo Switch
Never got to play the original Luigi's Mansion. That I would get.
Re: The First Hands-On Nintendo Switch Event is on 13th January
I'm pretty hyped. Hopefully the launch will be huge. Some re-masters are welcome if there's a decent line-up of new games to support.
Re: European Wii U and 3DS eShop Cyber Deals Now Confirmed
Underwhelming to say the least. PS Store currently has a black friday sale (even in europe) that makes this seem like a joke. Nintendo should really step up their game when it comes to pricing.
Re: Lego City Undercover Is Coming To Nintendo Switch And Other Platforms Next Year
The game was surprisingly fun for what it is. Unfortunately it's also an example of an open-world game that feels kind of "empty" if you know what I mean. Not that much to do except for the massive amount of collectibles.
Re: Pokémon GO Bonuses Increased For Limited Period
Yeah I noticed The stop next to my house gave about 7 normal balls and some great and ultraballs as well. And the amount of Pokemons was crazy when I went to buy groceries. Not sure whether this should be permanent but it's fun for now.
Re: Feature: Our Spooky Halloween Gaming Plans
Nice picks! I love horror and I've played most mainstream games as well as some indie stuff.
It hurts me how underrated Project Zero 5 is. I enjoyed it so much even though it repeats itself. I've seen most endings and some of them are so beautiful. I am a huge fan of asian horror so... yeah. It's a good game.
Re: Nintendo Download: 3rd November (Europe)
I think I'll give Ice Station Z a try. I'm busy with Fallout 4 (quite late, I know) and halloween discounts but I need to give my good ol' 3DS some love.
Re: Guide: Everything We Now Know About the Nintendo Switch
I just can't resist that design. It's so classy and can't wait. It will probably have an over-priced launch but when it's affordable, it's mine!
Re: Ice Station Z Is Bringing Open World Zombie Horror To The 3DS This November
Obviously some compromises were made when it comes to visuals but otherwise I'm slightly interested if the price is right. 10 bucks max and I will check it out. Wish it had more The Thing vibe though. I got over the whole zombie thing somewhere around the third season of The Walking Dead.
Re: Nintendo is Reportedly Taking 'Final Orders' on Wii U Consoles From Retailers
I just got PS4 and already looking forward to NX. I don't care about the sales, I just want to play all the interesting games. My biggest problem will be whether I'll buy the new Zelda for Wii U or NX. Life's good.
Re: Review: Metroid Prime: Federation Force (3DS)
I'm slightly interested in this. I really look forward to some new "real" Metroid but I'm not as mad about them doing something else like some people. There are enough games coming out all the time on several platforms. Chill people and broaden your view and you see your life become easier :'D