I want to like this, I always have a soft spot for game that decide to be two different things (sudden memories of Dark Cloud) but the presentation is really getting me down here, and hearing this "simple" looking game isn't smooth isn't helping.
I'll no doubt pick it up when its on a sale at somepoint.
That being said, I still remember that 3DS video where he did the whole thing in character... It was not great. No-fault on his part, some decided they wanted the "full Mario" and that was the outcome.
So I 100% get casting someone else, with Pratt if this was pre-Lego movie I would be concerned (speaking exclusively about his ability) but I suspect it's doable. Honestly, Miyamoto's involvement gives me a little pause ATM.
Not for any actual quality issue of the game itself, but all the artwork for it is so fantastic and has this mystical, magical warmth to it that just drew me right to it... and the actual game is your standard "retro but not" indie sprite work.
The Ray tracing seems to be doing a whole lot of the "wow" here considering all most everyone here wasn't watching on a 8K screen. I'd happily play an 1080P version with RT, guess that's gonna have to wait till the Switch 2.
@Classic603 It's one of those "narrative puzzle games" with some stealth sequences (don't let the Darlek see you) a random shooting section, and some decent usage of the Weeping Angels (this is all based of the original VR version, this has more content)
@Clammy There short story they did for lockdown (I think its Terror of the empty urns) that has 13 written by Moffet. It's, well, short but you get a tiny glimpse of what it would be like
@JonComms I don't think they actually meet in this, this seems to be an expanded version of the VR game (10 wasn't in it) but there was a comic with them meeting and it was pretty good (as the Doctor Who comics go)
Of the... "Green" Links the SS one is my favourite. I greatly desire owning either of these things but just cant justify the expense, hopefully they'll still be around when I do have spendables
Yeah I'm gonna pass. I dont need another pixel remaster of these games. Something like the upcoming Dragon Quest 3 one sure, happy to drop whatever they want for something like that.
Dont get me wrong, I think hardware wise the steam deck is cool but I get the feeling its going to be a pain to live with. I just have images of me 6 months down the line swearing at it as I wage a fiddly battle trying to balance the new game's performance against the system's limitations.
Dont get me wrong, its something Valve could very easily fix on their end but we're still waiting on the other things in the store they was going to fix, other than trying to police boobs.
@ItsOKToBeOK my understanding is that selling the saves themselves wasn't the issue, it was the way he was creating them by screwing with software/hardware that was the crime. Selling the saves was just how they found him
I'm glad its not something I "need" to buy, it's a revision which is cool, if my switch break's I'll upgrade to this as my switch playtime has shifted more towards handheld play (but not completely)
I saw the trailer on Netflix, I was wondering if someone had just taken the name for a separate Three Kingdoms film because it was fairly dry. Then someone uppercutted someone into the sky, electric guitars kicked in and Lu Bu glowed red. And all was right with the world.
I think during E3 times all articles about leaks should also include an additional fake leak to cloud the waters a little.
Sure there will be people who get disappointed when the fake leak doesn't happen, but there will be some stunned people when an intentionally fake leak turns out to be right.
All I want from that Sonic stream is Sonic Adventure 2 on Switch, don't care if its a straight port of the GC version, the XBLA one, or a full remake. Just SA2 on Switch.
It's pretty clear the Classic Mini's existed to offset the cost of all those Wii U's sitting on shelves, the success of the Switch means it's not needed.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Mini Classic 64/Gameboy appear in the gap between third parties mainly supporting "next-gen" machines and the launch of Switch 2
@Vapeguy Yeah. Don't get me wrong a lot of Ubisoft's open world games force me to take a break at some point and come back later, I was expecting this to do the same but I simply have no desire to step back in.
I was okay with the semetrical sticks back when these was pretending to be SNES pads, still use mine on the switch, and for gamepass streaming but at this point they are long past their cos play stage, and for me, it's time for them to have a asymmetric layout
I remember lots of people saying with Link's Awakening came out "this is how they should do the pokemon remakes" those people are less than happy with the result.
To be fair to them, if the studio behind this put the same effort in as LOZ: LA remake they'd be happy.
I said the same with the Let's Go games, I don't like remakes that don't bring the games up to date, so far on the artsyle side of things this isn't delivering.
When we heard rumours of it being "chibi style" my brain instantly pictured a Link's Awakening style 1:1 remake and this is pretty much that. Dont get me wrong it's not been done anywhere near as well.
As much as his voice is iconic for the Mario brothers and co but it's super weird when he speaks in full sentences, it might be easier to have "proper movie voice actor" to use his performance as a base whilst toning some elements down to work. This worked with Sonic, it should work with Mario.
Talking about it feeling like a sonic team game gave me flashes to when everyone was excited about might number no.9 because it was "Megaman's creator freed from Capcom" and its just awful and we're left to question just how much the creator actually did on the old games.
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Re: Review: Actraiser Renaissance - A Noble Attempt At Resurrecting The Godly 16-Bit Classic
I want to like this, I always have a soft spot for game that decide to be two different things (sudden memories of Dark Cloud) but the presentation is really getting me down here, and hearing this "simple" looking game isn't smooth isn't helping.
I'll no doubt pick it up when its on a sale at somepoint.
Re: Feature: Tackling A Timey Wimey Virus In Doctor Who: The Edge Of Reality
I enjoyed the hell out of this on my Quest 1, not sure how great the experience will be "flat" I really hope it holds up
Re: "Dreams Come True": Chris Pratt Talks About His New Role As Super Mario
Charles is Mario's voice and will always be.
That being said, I still remember that 3DS video where he did the whole thing in character... It was not great. No-fault on his part, some decided they wanted the "full Mario" and that was the outcome.
So I 100% get casting someone else, with Pratt if this was pre-Lego movie I would be concerned (speaking exclusively about his ability) but I suspect it's doable. Honestly, Miyamoto's involvement gives me a little pause ATM.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of Yesterday's Nintendo Direct?
Got to give it an A.
Most of it wasn't of interest to me but it was all solid infomation, reveals, and annoucments.
Re: Wizard School RPG Ikenfell Is Getting A Physical Edition
This game disappointed me.
Not for any actual quality issue of the game itself, but all the artwork for it is so fantastic and has this mystical, magical warmth to it that just drew me right to it... and the actual game is your standard "retro but not" indie sprite work.
Re: Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, 23rd September
@Chowdaire That or its some utterly confusing "gameboy" controller for GB/GBC/GBA games coming to NSO
Re: Pre-Order Pokémon Legends: Arceus At Amazon UK To Get A SteelBook And Poké Ball Replica
@Outerdragon certainly made me preorder
Re: Talking Point: If Nintendo Switch Online Adds Game Boy, Why Not Throw In GBA, Too?
I'd expect it be like the nes/snes set up, GB/GBC "now" then GBA 6-12 months later
Re: New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild PC Mod Makes The Game Look Better Than Ever
The Ray tracing seems to be doing a whole lot of the "wow" here considering all most everyone here wasn't watching on a 8K screen. I'd happily play an 1080P version with RT, guess that's gonna have to wait till the Switch 2.
Re: Stand-Up Comedian Reveals His Role In The Upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie
Okay was not expecting this would be revisiting the Mario bros from Brooklyn stuff
I thought the franchise had fully divorced itself from that with the whole Mario and Luigi was delivered by Stork in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Re: You Can Now Own The Bike From Pokémon Red, But You're Not Allowed To Ride It
they've missed a trick by not having a recording of Oak saying you cant use it, when you sit on it.
Re: Doctor Who: The Edge Of Reality Arrives In September Starring Jodie Whittaker And David Tennant
@Classic603 It's one of those "narrative puzzle games" with some stealth sequences (don't let the Darlek see you) a random shooting section, and some decent usage of the Weeping Angels (this is all based of the original VR version, this has more content)
Re: Doctor Who: The Edge Of Reality Arrives In September Starring Jodie Whittaker And David Tennant
@Clammy There short story they did for lockdown (I think its Terror of the empty urns) that has 13 written by Moffet. It's, well, short but you get a tiny glimpse of what it would be like
Re: Doctor Who: The Edge Of Reality Arrives In September Starring Jodie Whittaker And David Tennant
@JonComms I don't think they actually meet in this, this seems to be an expanded version of the VR game (10 wasn't in it) but there was a comic with them meeting and it was pretty good (as the Doctor Who comics go)
https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/tardis/images/e/ea/Thirteen_and_Ten_meet.jpeg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/511?cb=20200520165740
Re: Good Smile Is Re-Releasing Its Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword Figma Link
Of the... "Green" Links the SS one is my favourite. I greatly desire owning either of these things but just cant justify the expense, hopefully they'll still be around when I do have spendables
Re: Square Enix Says A Console Version Of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Depends On Demand
Yeah I'm gonna pass. I dont need another pixel remaster of these games. Something like the upcoming Dragon Quest 3 one sure, happy to drop whatever they want for something like that.
Re: Random: 'Switch Vs Steam Deck' Memes Are A Thing Now, Apparently
Dont get me wrong, I think hardware wise the steam deck is cool but I get the feeling its going to be a pain to live with. I just have images of me 6 months down the line swearing at it as I wage a fiddly battle trying to balance the new game's performance against the system's limitations.
Dont get me wrong, its something Valve could very easily fix on their end but we're still waiting on the other things in the store they was going to fix, other than trying to police boobs.
Re: Matters Of Import: Fuuraiki 4 Is The Perfect Holiday For People Who Can't Go On Holiday
this sounds like it would make one heck of a VR game
Re: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Hacker Arrested For Selling Modified Save Data
@ItsOKToBeOK my understanding is that selling the saves themselves wasn't the issue, it was the way he was creating them by screwing with software/hardware that was the crime. Selling the saves was just how they found him
Re: After Months Of 'Switch Pro' Rumours, Nintendo Officially Unveils The Nintendo Switch OLED Model
I'm glad its not something I "need" to buy, it's a revision which is cool, if my switch break's I'll upgrade to this as my switch playtime has shifted more towards handheld play (but not completely)
Re: The Live-Action Dynasty Warriors Movie Arrives On Netflix Very Soon
I saw the trailer on Netflix, I was wondering if someone had just taken the name for a separate Three Kingdoms film because it was fairly dry. Then someone uppercutted someone into the sky, electric guitars kicked in and Lu Bu glowed red. And all was right with the world.
Re: Talking Point: E3 Leaks Are Inevitable, But Do You Actually Want To Know?
I think during E3 times all articles about leaks should also include an additional fake leak to cloud the waters a little.
Sure there will be people who get disappointed when the fake leak doesn't happen, but there will be some stunned people when an intentionally fake leak turns out to be right.
Re: Reminder: DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Everything about this game bothers me, which means my daughters are going to just outright adore it.
As it should be.
Re: Nintendo's E3 Direct To Air 15th June
@Crockin I get the feeling that Mario Maker has sort of replaced NSMB.
Re: Nintendo's E3 Direct To Air 15th June
@fakemaze739 I'd happily settle for some sort of DLC . I know my daughter would love it there was Peach DLC
Re: 'Retired' Sonic Voice Actor Announces His Surprise Return To The Role
All I want from that Sonic stream is Sonic Adventure 2 on Switch, don't care if its a straight port of the GC version, the XBLA one, or a full remake. Just SA2 on Switch.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #85 - Dragon Quest
don't get me wrong I voted Japan, but I was impressed how the West's cover was more of an adaption than we usually see.
Re: Switch Is Getting A Brand New Peppa Pig Game This Autumn
Oh no... I really hope this doesn't pop up on my daughters' switch news screen or I wont hear the end of this.
Re: The Apple Vs. Epic Lawsuit Has Sparked 'Xbox Game Pass On Switch' Rumours Again
I'd love gamepass streaming to come to the switch. At the moment I have to use my phone and a controller, its not exactly comfortable.
Re: Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Stream Will Reveal New Game Information
I adored XI, I look forward to XII.
I did hear someone thinking a HD remake of the 3DS VII remake using assets from XI would be annouced.
Re: Nintendo Says It's Already "Looking Into" Animations Beyond The Mario Movie
Dreamwork's Dragons team should do Legend of Zelda.
Re: Talking Point: Why Did Nintendo Give Up On Its 'Classic Edition' Concept So Soon?
It's pretty clear the Classic Mini's existed to offset the cost of all those Wii U's sitting on shelves, the success of the Switch means it's not needed.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Mini Classic 64/Gameboy appear in the gap between third parties mainly supporting "next-gen" machines and the launch of Switch 2
Re: Immortals Fenyx Rising's 'The Lost Gods' DLC Adds New Top-Down Gameplay, Out Today
@Vapeguy Yeah. Don't get me wrong a lot of Ubisoft's open world games force me to take a break at some point and come back later, I was expecting this to do the same but I simply have no desire to step back in.
Made me play BOTW again though.
Re: Streets Of Rage 4 Is Getting New Characters, Modes And More In 'Mr. X Nightmare’ DLC
Don't get me wrong, looking forward to this but I'd probably enjoy 4 player online co-op more.
Re: Wanna Survive Brings Turn-Based Zombie Apocalypse Action To Switch Next Month
I didn't hate that, may have to pick it up.
Re: Hardware Review: 8BitDo Pro 2 - The Best Switch Pro Controller Rival Has Evolved
I was okay with the semetrical sticks back when these was pretending to be SNES pads, still use mine on the switch, and for gamepass streaming but at this point they are long past their cos play stage, and for me, it's time for them to have a asymmetric layout
Re: Video: Here's An Extended Look At The Miitopia Port For Nintendo Switch
I certainly time for Mii's get upgraded, lets drag that BOTW NPc engine over, or at least let games use it.
Re: New 4K Switch Model Could Launch For $399, Analysts Suggest
Sadly I already have a "don't need to but it is better upgrade" purchase, the Switch pro would have to wait.
Re: Video: Pokémon Fan "Fixes" Diamond And Pearl Remakes With This Slick Concept Trailer
Diamond and Pear are the last Pokemon games I played before X&Y, they just made me tap out on the classic style games.
As such I don't have much interest in the Chibi remake, I was hoping it was going to be like Sword and Sheild but hey.
Re: Mini Review: Kill It With Fire - Arachnophobes Need Not Apply
This screams "made for VR" to me.
Re: Poll: Do You Like The Chibi Art Style In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl?
I remember lots of people saying with Link's Awakening came out "this is how they should do the pokemon remakes" those people are less than happy with the result.
To be fair to them, if the studio behind this put the same effort in as LOZ: LA remake they'd be happy.
I said the same with the Let's Go games, I don't like remakes that don't bring the games up to date, so far on the artsyle side of things this isn't delivering.
Re: Sinnoh Confirmed: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Officially Announced For Switch
When we heard rumours of it being "chibi style" my brain instantly pictured a Link's Awakening style 1:1 remake and this is pretty much that. Dont get me wrong it's not been done anywhere near as well.
Re: 'Pokémon Presents' Live Presentation Announced For Tomorrow, 26th February
It's worth noting this isn't a Nintendo Direct, so expect lots of non-console games announcements
Re: Kill It With Fire Lets You Murder Spiders With Excessive Force On Switch Next Month
This seems like a game that would work better in VR
Re: DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power Is Coming To Switch This June
My daughter went insane after watching the trailer
Re: Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, Wednesday 17th February
I'm a little worried with Smash being referenced, Smash reveals tend to eat up a fair amount of time in these things.
Regardless, woo! New Direct
Re: Charles Martinet Would Love To Voice Mario In Upcoming Illumination Movie
As much as his voice is iconic for the Mario brothers and co but it's super weird when he speaks in full sentences, it might be easier to have "proper movie voice actor" to use his performance as a base whilst toning some elements down to work. This worked with Sonic, it should work with Mario.
Re: Video: 11 Great 3DS Games Overshadowed By The Nintendo Switch
Considering how 90% of the designs in DQ8 are in XI it wouldn't take much to make an "HD" version of it for Switch
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #77 - Super Mario 64 DS
You know what? If this game featured full four player co-op I could get on board with the Japanese cover.
Re: Video: We're Not All That Impressed With Balan Wonderworld's Free Demo
Talking about it feeling like a sonic team game gave me flashes to when everyone was excited about might number no.9 because it was "Megaman's creator freed from Capcom" and its just awful and we're left to question just how much the creator actually did on the old games.