@LoroTalby I don't really watch YT reviews. Typically with famous channels like that, they don't finish many of the games given to them all the way through since they have so many other games to review.
@DripDropCop146 It is but the game is for kids, which is great! There really is not much of a challenge in this game. U can just turn on no damage and breeze it. The only challenge is just playing it without the handicaps.
@N00BiSH If Nintendo wants to milk us little by little with every new game with small changes, how can they bring in new fans that don't need to worry about older entries? If "fresh" just means putting it in the washer and dryer over and over, it won't feel fresh over time. BOTW was the reason why I started playing Zelda again. It was the shake up it needed. TOTK was my GOTY. Do I want another Zelda like that again? Honestly no.
If Splatoon doesn't want to change that's fine. I'll probably wait for the shake up when I'm 35 or 45 years old. I just can't hope and agree with the Nintendo overlords all the time. I understand what your saying. I just lost a lot of interest in Splatoon since Splatoon 3's launch. 3 just didn't feel right for me and I felt used because they knew I would buy it. I feared Splatoon 2 was going to be shut down with Splatoon 1. My opinon might not matter but I can't be the only one that feels like this.
@N00BiSH Totally but I trust the developers to take on that challenge and not be afraid. Plus everyone is getting older, even the devs. One of the main reasons I didn't play 3 very much was how similar it all felt to previous games. Everything felt a little faster and that's about it. I just really want to get interested in the franchise again. Me and my aunt are fans and she doesn't want to play 3 because she hasn't played the last one and I'm telling her its ok not to play the last one but that's just what happens when a number is placed after a title.
@N00BiSH new plots, new mechanics, new look, nothing cohesive from prior games. Live up to one of it's slogans, "fresh". Kinda like all of Nintendo's games every iteration to keep up and gain new fans, especially the younger upcoming generation. Splatoon sequels are just updated versions of each other.
@UltimateOtaku91 I love this site but the influential bias on here is wrong. Especially how potent they can b by just reviews. Give a game 6//10 and you'll get comments like "bummer I guess I'll skip this one". I hope their review of Zelda Echoes is very critical, but likely won't.
Popular sites like this can supress the success of any game they want. They can choose who wins. Plucky Squire (looking forward to this game btw, it looks just like a Zelda game I would buy) is an example. This is really the only site that talks about that indie game consistently in comparison to other indies and even use it's art in their article thumbnails often. Their huge fans of James Turner and he's Brit so, boom.
I love Palworld and Foam isn't even that bad. I love Splatoon but the Splat community is just toxic and simpy sometimes. Any criticism of Splat 3 and they'll eat u up. When Foam was announced, they lost their minds.
@Lightsiyd Agreed. I recently started playing Foamstars on PS5 due to all the toxic gatekeeper attitude from Splatoon fans, saying it's a clone and being unoriginal and u know what? I really liked it! The maps, the characters, and style. A nice break away from the small kiddie look Splatoon characters have. My friends and I have been playing FS almost everyday. There are a few things Splatoon could learn from it.
Seeing games challenge Nintendo's royal throne is nice once in a while.
@Lone_Beagle not sure but early previews have said it dips a lot and that the game is good but not a 10/10 game. Not too sure if it's 30 or 60. I hope it's 60. 30 with dips would suck.
My only criticisms so far is complaints about framerate and that the look and style is not new. I loved LA Switch but I don't want to see that toy style used again.
@RygelXVIII Ik. Ai it will just make it easier for them. Don't kids today make prompts of pics and videos now? Every upload of anything feeds the ai machines. Every dev u know is likely experimenting with ai to put out products faster. What sucks is that they're not transparent about that. No AAA dev has put out any statements about being against it unfortunately. I hope I'm wrong.
Eventually a very literate kid can just type in a game they want without any coding exp. I don't support ai but that's what kids and teens are growing up on now. What's happening now is no different than the anti-calculator era in the 60s. Trad artists today still despise digital art too.
THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS! I would hug this article if I could!
We have too many forgettable Mons, and to see each one have multiple SUBSPECIES should be the future of the franchise! Tentacool to Toedscool was a great example and currently my fave! There are enough monsters to keep making variants!
Even popular ones like Charizard, would be cool to see have a downgraded variant without wings to match it's environment. I always imagined a water type Charizard as a kid (Hydrozard).
This would be such a fresh take and would make me excited about Pokemon games again!
Kinda scammy to buy a game full price, NSO, and DLC, then have all the special events and service to just end in 2 yrs. Splatoon really needs to take the Warframe model route in the future. Don't turn this franchise into COD with Nintendo exploiting it's fans.
I'm surprised how early this review was. There's not much content released on it rn. I spent $0 and just grinded since launch.
I've played the old Japanese mobile and the exclusive 3DS game. Its really good over time. It gets easier the more you play guys, just a lot of waiting.
@Medic_alert With any review, I just know reviewers never play the game long enough. With a constant barrage of games releasing, I just believe reviewers play as fast as possible to move on to the next game review.
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Re: Review: The Plucky Squire (Switch) - Enormously Charming, But Not So Plucky On Switch
@LoroTalby I don't really watch YT reviews. Typically with famous channels like that, they don't finish many of the games given to them all the way through since they have so many other games to review.
Re: Tetsuya Nomura Contemplates Retirement And Concluding Kingdom Hearts
I think it's time for a full REBOOT of KH. The story sucks.
Re: Review: The Plucky Squire (Switch) - Enormously Charming, But Not So Plucky On Switch
@Keegsy that was a good boss! Wasn't too bad, got it on my 2nd attempt.
Re: Review: The Plucky Squire (Switch) - Enormously Charming, But Not So Plucky On Switch
@DripDropCop146 It is but the game is for kids, which is great! There really is not much of a challenge in this game. U can just turn on no damage and breeze it. The only challenge is just playing it without the handicaps.
Re: Review: The Plucky Squire (Switch) - Enormously Charming, But Not So Plucky On Switch
@Switch_Pro I saw that review. Not sure, maybe they got paid to say nice things.
Re: Review: The Plucky Squire (Switch) - Enormously Charming, But Not So Plucky On Switch
Just got it on PC. It's a good game. Not for everyone though but ya avoid the Switch version!
Re: Soapbox: Splatoon 3's 'Grand Festival' Was The Perfect Goodbye
@N00BiSH If Nintendo wants to milk us little by little with every new game with small changes, how can they bring in new fans that don't need to worry about older entries? If "fresh" just means putting it in the washer and dryer over and over, it won't feel fresh over time. BOTW was the reason why I started playing Zelda again. It was the shake up it needed. TOTK was my GOTY. Do I want another Zelda like that again? Honestly no.
If Splatoon doesn't want to change that's fine. I'll probably wait for the shake up when I'm 35 or 45 years old. I just can't hope and agree with the Nintendo overlords all the time. I understand what your saying. I just lost a lot of interest in Splatoon since Splatoon 3's launch. 3 just didn't feel right for me and I felt used because they knew I would buy it. I feared Splatoon 2 was going to be shut down with Splatoon 1. My opinon might not matter but I can't be the only one that feels like this.
Re: Soapbox: Splatoon 3's 'Grand Festival' Was The Perfect Goodbye
@N00BiSH Totally but I trust the developers to take on that challenge and not be afraid. Plus everyone is getting older, even the devs. One of the main reasons I didn't play 3 very much was how similar it all felt to previous games. Everything felt a little faster and that's about it. I just really want to get interested in the franchise again. Me and my aunt are fans and she doesn't want to play 3 because she hasn't played the last one and I'm telling her its ok not to play the last one but that's just what happens when a number is placed after a title.
Re: Soapbox: Splatoon 3's 'Grand Festival' Was The Perfect Goodbye
@N00BiSH new plots, new mechanics, new look, nothing cohesive from prior games. Live up to one of it's slogans, "fresh". Kinda like all of Nintendo's games every iteration to keep up and gain new fans, especially the younger upcoming generation. Splatoon sequels are just updated versions of each other.
Re: Soapbox: Splatoon 3's 'Grand Festival' Was The Perfect Goodbye
They should reboot the series. Trilogy is solid. Do something new next.
Re: The Plucky Squire's Launch Trailer Is A Papercraft Delight
Hype but that frame rate could screw it up.
I'll just get it on PC. CANNOT trust the Switch version.
Re: Video: "It's Got Big Nintendo Vibes" - We Dive Into Astro Bot With Our Friends At Push Square
Amazing game! Please play it guys! Avoid all the toxic Splatoon Mario Pikmin fans.
Re: Does Astro Bot's Super Mario 'Inspiration' Cross A Line? Fans Seem Divided
@UltimateOtaku91 I love this site but the influential bias on here is wrong. Especially how potent they can b by just reviews. Give a game 6//10 and you'll get comments like "bummer I guess I'll skip this one". I hope their review of Zelda Echoes is very critical, but likely won't.
Popular sites like this can supress the success of any game they want. They can choose who wins. Plucky Squire (looking forward to this game btw, it looks just like a Zelda game I would buy) is an example. This is really the only site that talks about that indie game consistently in comparison to other indies and even use it's art in their article thumbnails often. Their huge fans of James Turner and he's Brit so, boom.
I love Palworld and Foam isn't even that bad. I love Splatoon but the Splat community is just toxic and simpy sometimes. Any criticism of Splat 3 and they'll eat u up. When Foam was announced, they lost their minds.
Re: Does Astro Bot's Super Mario 'Inspiration' Cross A Line? Fans Seem Divided
@EarthboundBenjy No one is really divided on this, the hate is small. NL has a lot influence and power to change narratives.
Re: Does Astro Bot's Super Mario 'Inspiration' Cross A Line? Fans Seem Divided
@Lightsiyd Agreed. I recently started playing Foamstars on PS5 due to all the toxic gatekeeper attitude from Splatoon fans, saying it's a clone and being unoriginal and u know what? I really liked it! The maps, the characters, and style. A nice break away from the small kiddie look Splatoon characters have. My friends and I have been playing FS almost everyday. There are a few things Splatoon could learn from it.
Seeing games challenge Nintendo's royal throne is nice once in a while.
Re: Here's Another Look At The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom World Map
@Lone_Beagle not sure but early previews have said it dips a lot and that the game is good but not a 10/10 game. Not too sure if it's 30 or 60. I hope it's 60. 30 with dips would suck.
Re: Here's Another Look At The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom World Map
Hype!
My only criticisms so far is complaints about framerate and that the look and style is not new. I loved LA Switch but I don't want to see that toy style used again.
Re: Does Astro Bot's Super Mario 'Inspiration' Cross A Line? Fans Seem Divided
NL please don't inspire gatekeeping. We get it, u hate clones and everything has to be "metroid"vania. This game is great!
Re: New AI Model Can Recreate Super Mario Bros. Footage, But It's Full Of Glitches
@RygelXVIII Ik. Ai it will just make it easier for them. Don't kids today make prompts of pics and videos now? Every upload of anything feeds the ai machines. Every dev u know is likely experimenting with ai to put out products faster. What sucks is that they're not transparent about that. No AAA dev has put out any statements about being against it unfortunately. I hope I'm wrong.
Eventually a very literate kid can just type in a game they want without any coding exp. I don't support ai but that's what kids and teens are growing up on now. What's happening now is no different than the anti-calculator era in the 60s. Trad artists today still despise digital art too.
Re: New AI Model Can Recreate Super Mario Bros. Footage, But It's Full Of Glitches
Mainstream AI is still young. Imagine 5 years from now, when kids.."KIDS!" can make their own games! with prompts.
WTF!
Re: Random: Minecraft Fans Apologise To 'Story Mode' In Response To Live-Action Movie Reveal
HYPE!
I loved Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, so a win for me!
Re: Soapbox: The Next Pokémon Game Should Rework Old Critters, Not Just Add Dozens More
@martynstuff Mega was the most Digimon thing they did and gosh those designs were so damn cool! I miss cool looking Pokemon too. Simple but cool!
Re: Soapbox: The Next Pokémon Game Should Rework Old Critters, Not Just Add Dozens More
THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS! I would hug this article if I could!
We have too many forgettable Mons, and to see each one have multiple SUBSPECIES should be the future of the franchise! Tentacool to Toedscool was a great example and currently my fave! There are enough monsters to keep making variants!
Even popular ones like Charizard, would be cool to see have a downgraded variant without wings to match it's environment. I always imagined a water type Charizard as a kid (Hydrozard).
This would be such a fresh take and would make me excited about Pokemon games again!
Re: Tales Of Graces F Remastered Revealed For Switch, Coming January 2025
Worried it'll be like the Symphonia remaster.
Re: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Promises A "Bold New Direction" For Franchise
This looks really cool tbh! At least its a new direction!
Re: Hands On: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind - A Simple Brawler With Promising Enemy Variety
Really excited about this one!
Re: Random: Donkey Kong Country 3 Fan Creates Incredible Epoxy Resin Statue
This is AWESOME! There are a lot of resin artists like this on socials who make Nintendo figures and other game characters.
I hope we showcase them too, especially the unknowns. This type of fan art is amazing!
Re: Takaya Imamura's 'Omega 6' Gets Its First English Language Trailer
Loving this art!
Re: Sega Focused On North American Audiences For Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
Give them Yakuza costumes next.
Re: Review: Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid (Switch) - A Pleasant Vacation, If You're Patient
The look and visual style is great tbh!
It's just the framerate.
Re: Feature: The Next Splatfest May Decide Splatoon 4's Future, So We Make A Case For Every Team
Kinda scammy to buy a game full price, NSO, and DLC, then have all the special events and service to just end in 2 yrs. Splatoon really needs to take the Warframe model route in the future. Don't turn this franchise into COD with Nintendo exploiting it's fans.
Re: Unofficial 'Club Nintendo' Anthology Smashes Kickstarter Goal
Start collecting those physical My Nintendo Rewards guys.
Re: Surprise! Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid Switch Demo Is Out Now
@MisterStu I really love the style but the FR just kills it for me.
Re: Nintendo Releases Adorable Summer-Themed Mario Artwork
Who's the artist? This drawing style has been so iconic.
Re: Surprise! Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid Switch Demo Is Out Now
Demo is fun but the framerate is meh!
Re: Review: The New Denpa Men (Switch) - A Simple, Goofy RPG With The Usual F2P Irritations
I'm surprised how early this review was. There's not much content released on it rn. I spent $0 and just grinded since launch.
I've played the old Japanese mobile and the exclusive 3DS game. Its really good over time. It gets easier the more you play guys, just a lot of waiting.
Re: The New Denpa Men Surpasses 100,000 Downloads In One Day
@OctolingKing13 If its comforting, they've developed these games and more.
Pokémon Colosseum
Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness
Pokémon Trozei
Re: The New Denpa Men Surpasses 100,000 Downloads In One Day
LOVING it so far! Everyone share your User ID!
Re: PSA: The New Denpa Men Is Available Now On The Switch eShop
@LXP8 Ahh ok! So its a revamped spinoff of the out of service Japanese mobile game.
Re: PSA: The New Denpa Men Is Available Now On The Switch eShop
Hell ya! Is this a remake of the 1st or a brand new sequel?
Re: Nintendo Japan Reveals New Splatoon 3 Merch For September's 'Grand Festival' Splatfest
I don't play Splatoon 3 but the theme is cool. What matters most is the NOW. I hope Present wins! Also sucks that Splatfests don't continue.
Re: Ex Chibi-Robo Devs Announce Spiritual Successor 'koROBO'
CR is such an underrated series! Nintendo just loves leaving IPs in the dust. Hype for this!
Re: Gimmick! 2's First Gameplay Trailer Is Packed With Platforming Puzzles And Toe-Tapping Tunes
Looks cute! I'll check this out!
Re: Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (Switch) - Hades In A Half-Shell
@Medic_alert With any review, I just know reviewers never play the game long enough. With a constant barrage of games releasing, I just believe reviewers play as fast as possible to move on to the next game review.
Re: Spark The Electric Jester 3 Is A High-Speed Indie Platformer Dashing To Switch This Month
I hope they release the first 2 games on Switch too.
Re: Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (Switch) - Hades In A Half-Shell
EVERY time NL reviews, I always add +1 in their star rating and +2 if I really like the franchise.
Picking this up launch!
Re: Review: Darkest Dungeon II (Switch) - An Uncompromising Sequel That Isn't Afraid To Try New Things
Bought this today and I am enjoying it! Kinda hard though.
Re: Sega And KessCo Team Up For Sonic Adventure 2-Inspired Card Game
OK Sega we get it, you don't want to make SA3.
Re: Nintendo Project 'Emio' Contains A Lot Of Horrific Themes, According To New Rating
Nintendo needs this. They need more adult games anyway.
Re: Feature: TMNT: Splintered Fate Dev Talks Crafting A Radical Roguelike And How Hades "Opened Our Eyes"
Looking into this! Looks good!