While online co-op would've been cool, the online features that we are getting are pretty sweet, especially seeing all the live shadows playing "alongside" you. This is shaping up to be one the best 2D platformers!
Xenoblade is one of my most beloved game series. I know it sounds silly, but these games have gotten me through some tough times in life. I look forward to whatever Monolith Soft has next for us, whether it is similar or different.
This doesn't change the fact that they'll continue to pump out suboptimal releases because they still sell gangbusters. We would need another franchise to rise up and put Pokemon to shame, which would be virtually impossible to do. Other monster-catching games like Coromon are way better in my opinion, but unfortunately they're not big enough to put pressure on TPC/GF.
Since TPC/GF have proven that they can't handle a proper 3D outing, especially on a limited time frame, I think what they need to do is go back to making 2D games. I would love to dive into a fresh, new 2D game with the beautiful pixel art of the 2nd-5th generation games.
Upon seeing Hey! Pikmin ranked at #11, I thought, "how in the heck have there been 11 unique Pikmin games?!" And then I saw the rest of the list... lol nice try. For me, 4>1>3>2.
I appreciate you attempting to make a "top 25" list for this. That is no small feat to do! With that said, I don't agree with most of the choices, haha. Touched and Twisted are definitely the best two games in the series though, so I'm glad they got a lot of representation here!
An impressive start for Atelier Marie, although it probably won't sell as well as Thighza. Mario Kart at almost 5.4 million (54 million worldwide!!) is insane!
As a side note, I LOVE the art style of that Link drawing. Beautiful mix between cel shading and line drawing. Would love to see a video game done in that style!
While I agree that people are allowed to play a game however they want... I just can't understand why you would use exploits like this. Why play a game at all if you remove all the intended challenge and reward system? Just play a mod or emulation instead with whatever exploits you want built in. Cheats make the game much easier and more boring, disrupt the balance (which is actually VERY good in this game), and create resentment with others who play the game as intended.
I love it! StarCraft is one of the biggest games of my childhood, and this brings back some great memories! I still work on making custom maps from time to time. My custom 1-player Pikmin SC map is one of my favorites!! Great work, @Zuljaras.
If a serious game developer actually sat down and made a good Avatar game, with all of those characters and that world building, it would be one of the best games ever made.
By most measures, this is a good game and the DLC is more of the same. Not sure why... but I just never had any interest in this. Maybe too many other great games that overshadowed it? I enjoyed the first one, but I didn't like it enough to invest in a sequel. The supposed underwhelming sales numbers showed others may have thought similar.
To me, it's completely different. In that, everyone noticed the differences right away. The old... er I mean "new" Super Mario Bros. style definitely was getting stale, and this is exactly what they needed to do to freshen it up.
At first I thought Pikmin 1 and 2 were only bundled together and got confused why they were at different percentages. Regardless, definitely waiting for the physical bundle so 1, 2, 3, and 4 can all sit on the Switch shelf next to each other!
I remember playing this many years ago! So many great memories, although I was so sad to see that the game actually ENDED and you couldn't continue past a certain point. Oh Celia (I suppose now Cecilia) how I've missed thee.
Wow, LOVE to see this!! Trailers of games we already know, some release date announcements, and of course some surprises. Wish I wasn't working tomorrow so I could live stream it, but will plan to catch it during the lunch break.
@Nintendo4Sonic 100% agree with you (and the others). I didn't find that to be the case in the first two games. Especially in the original Splatoon, I feel like I was consistently one of the best players on my teams, and now I'm always getting destroyed no matter what weapon I use. The game has completely lost all its appeal for me unfortunately, which is a shame.
Although my backlog is already big enough and I don't have time to play any of these games, I really appreciate this style of content and enjoy reading it!
Comments 828
Re: Demon Slayer Is Getting The Mario Party Treatment In 2024
If this comes to NA, I'm 100% getting this! I love all things Demon Slayer!!!
EDIT: It is! Woo!!!
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Thanks Charles Martinet For Being The Voice Of Mario In Heartfelt Message
Congrats on an incredible career, Charles! You're the man!
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Showcases Trio Of Brand New Power-Ups
I couldn't stop laughing with Toad, Peach, and Daisy elephant forms, but I kind of love them. Drill seems OP in the best way.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Online Multiplayer Revealed, No Online Co-op
While online co-op would've been cool, the online features that we are getting are pretty sweet, especially seeing all the live shadows playing "alongside" you. This is shaping up to be one the best 2D platformers!
Re: The Next Xenoblade Will Be "Vastly Different" Says Monolith Soft Director
Xenoblade is one of my most beloved game series. I know it sounds silly, but these games have gotten me through some tough times in life. I look forward to whatever Monolith Soft has next for us, whether it is similar or different.
Re: Paper Mario-Inspired 'Born Of Bread' Demo Now Available On Switch eShop (Europe)
Another month... another Paper Mario-like game...
Re: Pokémon Company's COO Addresses Issue Between Release Schedule And Game Quality
This doesn't change the fact that they'll continue to pump out suboptimal releases because they still sell gangbusters. We would need another franchise to rise up and put Pokemon to shame, which would be virtually impossible to do. Other monster-catching games like Coromon are way better in my opinion, but unfortunately they're not big enough to put pressure on TPC/GF.
Re: Bethesda Celebrates QuakeCon 2023 With Free In-Game Bundle
Re: Review: Pokémon Trading Card Game - A Cracking Adaptation That Still Holds Up
Absolutely adore this title. With the oracle games and now this, there are some real GBC gems on the NSO.
Re: Pokémon Stadium 2 And Pokémon Trading Card Game Available On NSO Today
Sweet. Yesterday I made a comment here that this would be the most exciting thing about the Direct for me and I was right!
Re: Switch Online's GBC Library Might Be Getting The Pokémon Trading Card Game Very Soon
Honestly... with what we usually get from Pokemon Presents, I would be very happy with the TCG GBC game coming soon.
Re: Soapbox: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Is A Chance To Win Back Disenchanted Fans
Since TPC/GF have proven that they can't handle a proper 3D outing, especially on a limited time frame, I think what they need to do is go back to making 2D games. I would love to dive into a fresh, new 2D game with the beautiful pixel art of the 2nd-5th generation games.
Re: SpongeBob's Plankton Joins The Battle In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
50% SEA... 50% WEED.
Re: The Pokémon Company Hypes Scarlet & Violet's 'Part 2: The Indigo Disk' DLC
One of the most disappointing game releases in this decade.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 5th)
To the person who answered Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (DS), I tip my hat off to you! Great choice.
Re: Best Pikmin Games
Upon seeing Hey! Pikmin ranked at #11, I thought, "how in the heck have there been 11 unique Pikmin games?!" And then I saw the rest of the list... lol nice try. For me, 4>1>3>2.
Re: Pokémon Presents August 2023: Time, Where To Watch, Our Predictions
Would love to finally see some Pokemon GBC and/or GBA games on NSO.
Re: Feature: Best WarioWare Microgames Ever
I appreciate you attempting to make a "top 25" list for this. That is no small feat to do! With that said, I don't agree with most of the choices, haha. Touched and Twisted are definitely the best two games in the series though, so I'm glad they got a lot of representation here!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Color Library With Two Zelda Classics
YES YES YES YES.... oh and, one more thing. YES!!!
Re: Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Scores Octopath Traveler DLC Update
I've been holding off on this game so far, but... this is what I was waiting for. Time to get musical!
Re: Japanese Charts: Atelier Marie Remake Debuts Strong, But It's Not Enough To Trouble Zelda
An impressive start for Atelier Marie, although it probably won't sell as well as Thighza. Mario Kart at almost 5.4 million (54 million worldwide!!) is insane!
Re: Random: Link Enjoys A Sweet Treat In Nintendo's Summer Holiday Art
As a side note, I LOVE the art style of that Link drawing. Beautiful mix between cel shading and line drawing. Would love to see a video game done in that style!
Re: Poll: How Many Of You Have Actually Visited 'Minus World' In Super Mario Bros.?
Gasp what have you done?! You've now unleashed a never-ending gauntlet of bloopers upon as all!
Re: PSA: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom News Channel Offering Free In-Game Items
Better than half of a Dazzlefruit!
Re: New Harvest Moon: The Winds Of Anthos Trailer Gives First Look At Gameplay Footage
Well... they always have the cutest-looking cows, I'll give them that!
Re: Shantae's Cancelled Game Boy Advance Project 'Risky Revolution' Is Being Revived
Amazing. Time to boot up the good ol' GBA again!
Re: Random: Get On This Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Rupee Glitch Before It's Patched
@UmbreonsPapa Completely agree!
Re: Random: Get On This Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Rupee Glitch Before It's Patched
While I agree that people are allowed to play a game however they want... I just can't understand why you would use exploits like this. Why play a game at all if you remove all the intended challenge and reward system? Just play a mod or emulation instead with whatever exploits you want built in. Cheats make the game much easier and more boring, disrupt the balance (which is actually VERY good in this game), and create resentment with others who play the game as intended.
Re: Feature: Pikmin Tier List - Which Pikmin Type Is The Best?
LOL. Did I just read that RED Pikmin are the WORST of the original trio? That's not a hot take... that's just plain wrong.
Re: Random: Fan Transforms Their Nintendo 64 Into A StarCraft Battlefield
I love it! StarCraft is one of the biggest games of my childhood, and this brings back some great memories! I still work on making custom maps from time to time. My custom 1-player Pikmin SC map is one of my favorites!! Great work, @Zuljaras.
Re: Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest For Balance Is Finally Announced, Coming To Switch This Year
Gosh, I LOVE Avatar... but this just ain't it.
If a serious game developer actually sat down and made a good Avatar game, with all of those characters and that world building, it would be one of the best games ever made.
Re: Hands On: Everybody 1-2-Switch! Is Harmless Fun, But It's No Wii Party
Haha. I thought this was the review for a second, and when there was no score at the end, I thought... that bad, huh? 😂
Re: Review: Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope: The Last Spark Hunter - Fun But Safe DLC Lacks Spark
By most measures, this is a good game and the DLC is more of the same. Not sure why... but I just never had any interest in this. Maybe too many other great games that overshadowed it? I enjoyed the first one, but I didn't like it enough to invest in a sequel. The supposed underwhelming sales numbers showed others may have thought similar.
Re: Hands On: Pikmin 4 Promises Heaps Of Gorgeous Exploration For Fans And Newbies Alike
I love the addition of a hub world and RPG elements. Loving the new Pikmin designs too. Can't wait for this one... a perfect summer game IMO.
Re: Nintendo And Illumination Thank Fans For Supporting The Super Mario Bros. Movie
You're welcome! Really enjoyed watching it.
Re: Talking Point: Is Super Mario Bros. Wonder Really A Departure From The 'New' Series?
To me, it's completely different. In that, everyone noticed the differences right away. The old... er I mean "new" Super Mario Bros. style definitely was getting stale, and this is exactly what they needed to do to freshen it up.
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd June (North America)
At first I thought Pikmin 1 and 2 were only bundled together and got confused why they were at different percentages. Regardless, definitely waiting for the physical bundle so 1, 2, 3, and 4 can all sit on the Switch shelf next to each other!
Re: Video: Super Mario RPG Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & SNES)
This looks absolutely incredible. I seriously don't think they could have done a better job with the new art style.
Re: Yep, WarioWare: Move It! Is A Direct Follow-Up To Smooth Moves
I loved the new gameplay that Get It Together introduced, but I'm honestly even more excited to see "classic" WarioWare back. Let's go!
Re: Tactical RPG Gloomhaven Makes The Leap From Board Game To Switch This September
I've been playing Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion for the last 4 years or so. SO much game packed into one board game!
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of Today's Nintendo Direct?
One of the BEST directs I have seen in recent memory. Absolutely incredible! Blew my expectations out of the water.
Re: Review: Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - Slow, Old-Fashioned Yet Fulfilling Farming
@Nintendencies Oh seriously?!?!? Thanks for letting me know--I must've missed that in the review. That makes it a must-buy for me then haha.
Re: Review: Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - Slow, Old-Fashioned Yet Fulfilling Farming
I remember playing this many years ago! So many great memories, although I was so sad to see that the game actually ENDED and you couldn't continue past a certain point. Oh Celia (I suppose now Cecilia) how I've missed thee.
Re: Nintendo Direct Showcase Confirmed For Tomorrow, 21st June
Wow, LOVE to see this!! Trailers of games we already know, some release date announcements, and of course some surprises. Wish I wasn't working tomorrow so I could live stream it, but will plan to catch it during the lunch break.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Wish You Knew Sooner In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Wow, I can't believe I didn't even accidentally stumble upon the ZL thing. That WOULD have been nice to know 50 hours ago, you're right haha.
Re: Random: Pikmin Bath Bombs Are Perfect, And They Hide Little Pikmin Inside
I love them!
(And yes, that is all I have to say NintendoLife)
Re: Random: Square Enix's New Turf War Shooter Has 'Splatoon' Trending Online
Wow. Beyond being a blatant ripoff, this looks absolutely horrendous.
Re: Splatoon 3 Version 3.1.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Nintendo4Sonic 100% agree with you (and the others). I didn't find that to be the case in the first two games. Especially in the original Splatoon, I feel like I was consistently one of the best players on my teams, and now I'm always getting destroyed no matter what weapon I use. The game has completely lost all its appeal for me unfortunately, which is a shame.
Re: Dotemu Is Bringing 'Might & Magic: Clash Of Heroes' Back On Switch This Summer
This is actually a really good puzzle game. Love that it's back better than ever!
Re: Community: 22 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Although my backlog is already big enough and I don't have time to play any of these games, I really appreciate this style of content and enjoy reading it!