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Seems really weird to say this is inspired by Wario Ware when it is in fact a 100% replica of Rhythm Heaven, a series which isn't really that similar to Wario Ware despite sharing the same dev. It's like the writer of this article has no idea that Rhythm Heaven exists.

@Serpenterror That's true for SMB2 but the Klonoa games are filled with puzzle solving using the throwing mechanic

I want more Jett Rocket! The first one for Wii was insanely impressive. Would love to see what they could pull of with a fully 3D environment on the Switch.

I looooved The Messenger, in for this day 1!

The idea of 1-bit computing is so nonsensical that it completely killed my interest in this game

*Still the best game on any system, you mean

Sacrificing framerate for visuals is always the wrong choice. 30 fps looks and feels so much worse than 60 that any potential increases in graphical fidelity simply aren't worth it. Modern systems are more than capable of delivering impressive visuals while running at 60 fps. Hell, MGS2 on PS2 runs at 60 and still looks impressive to this day. 60 fps should be the target every time.

US/EU lineup is a bit underwhelming compared to JP but it still has enough to justify a purchase. Really disappointed I won't get to play Popful Mail though...

I love the aesthetic but the animation looks a bit tacky

Oh wow, I remember reading and enjoying his reviews and interacted with him a few times in the comments and the forums here. He was a great writer and his wit and personality will be missed. RIP sir.

English retail release pls

@dluxxx Yo thanks for the heads up, I checked out Automaton Lung on the eShop and bought it on sight! I really love the visual style and the action gameplay in simplistic 3D environments brings me back to the PSX days (in a good way). I played it for a few minutes and the level design seems really open as well.

I came here to post how much this reminds me of Machinarium as well, is there any connection from the devs to Amanita? Either way it looks great!

Humor looks cringy but the platforming actually looks pretty solid

Please no lol, Sonic Adventure 1 & 2 were horrible

So long, Gary Bowser!

Even the original Klonoa game on PS1 ran at a locked 60 fps, as did the sequel on the PS2 and the remake on the Wii. It would be super embarrassing for the developers if they can't deliver the same performance on hardware that is many orders of magnitude more powerful.

"Why is 'Free Demo' in quotes?" wondered every person who read the headline of this article.

$40 extra for a CD, artbook and keychain 🤣

Man it really is a race to the bottom to see who can provide the biggest Collector's Edition ripoff 😂 I wouldn't even pay an additional $5 for the extras they're offering over the standard edition, let alone an extra $40.

You forgot to mention Neon White from the JP presentation, it looks great! Easily my most anticipated game from either conference.

Mirror of Farts only one spot lower than Circle of the Moon (the secret best Castlevania game)? Kid Dracula being higher than CotM, HoD, Bloodlines, Rebirth? That's certainly an, um, interesting take.

Bah, the Limited Edition is already sold out on Play-Asia. Not sure if I want to settle for the regular edition or wait and see if the LE pops up elsewhere.

@cheetahman91 Galaxy Force 2 is on the Sega 3D Classics collection that was released physically in the US, that's probably why they didn't include it.

Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D needs more love, it's a fantastic top down platform game that is unlike any other game ever made, other than the original for DSiware which is no longer available for purchase. Tokyo Crash Mobs should've gotten a shout out as well, it's a solid Zuma-style puzzle game at its core but with a graphical style and cutscenes that can only be described as LITERALLY INSANE.

Overall the 3DS eShop has surprisingly few exclusive games that are being lost... probably 80% of my 3DS eShop collection consists of games that are either available physically or on other systems. There are a few that I'd still recommend getting on 3DS for the 3D effect though, especially Mutant Mudds and 80s Overdrive. (Though I guess the former is available physically on the Atooi collection, but that collection is probably going to be difficult to find soon.) Oh yeah, the 3DS remakes of Dementium and Moon shouldn't be missed either - not only do they benefit greatly from 3D, but their original versions for DS are hella pricey as well.

I watched a performance test video of the Switch version and the entire first stage runs at around 15 fps. Frankly, the developers of this game should be ashamed of themselves.

In for a copy! The game actually looks great and I'm a sucker for collectible junk

Wow 60 fps! That's 0 fps more than it already runs at on GC/Wii!

The Toree games and Macbat 64 were fun little diversions for the half hour or so it takes to complete them, but they left me wanting more. From the trailer it looks like Kiwi 64 might have a bit more substance to it. Here's hoping that's the case!

Nano Assault has been rising in price recently and Pricecharting currently lists it at $60 for a complete copy... meanwhile, the digital version was on sale recently for like 3 bucks.

I backed the GBA special edition but it looks like my pledge doesn't include the plushie... ah well.

Kind of a weird review. Track memorization is a key component of basically every racing game ever made, so dinging the game for having to learn the track layouts to avoid crashing is downright ludicrous. And they admitted that it executes its art style flawlessly but also criticized it because it thinks the art style is overused? Do any other recent games even used this aesthetic besides 80s Overdrive and maaybe Horizon Chase Turbo (although that's more Virtua Racing than Outrun)??? Even if there are others I'm not aware of, it seems silly to complain about the art style if when it pulls it off so well. And I'm not the world's biggest Sonic fan either but complaining about the game paying homage to Sonic also seems really silly.

@moodycat Physical copies have resale value and you can often sell them on ebay/pricecharting for more than you originally paid for them, that makes the premium worth it for me.

This makes me wish Nintendo would put out a successor to the 3DS. This would look absolutely incredible in stereoscopic 3D. Alas.

Digital soundtrack is disappointing. I needs more CDs to stuff under my car's armrest!

This one went under my radar somehow. In for the CE!

I only played the demo, I liked it but the EMMI encounter was pretty aggravating. I'm interested in picking up the full version if I can get it discounted. I'm just not a fan of the developer's previous work and Dread has too much MercuryStench on it for me to justify spending the full $60.

"Most media ages badly anyway and is better forgotten." ???? What kind of nonsense is this? Remind me to never buy any games this guy makes.

Pretty interesting mix of games that look good and embarrassing perv games

My favorites not mentioned in the article: (No idea if they're still available)
Mr. Driller: Drill Til You Drop
Rabi Laby 1 and 2
Art Style: Boxlife
Art Style: Zengage
Snapdots
Divergent Shift
Pro Jumper: Guilty Gear Tangent

@malamiteltd Sadly, Go! Go! Kokopolo was delisted a few years ago. Shame, it was probably the best DSiware game aside from Shantae.

I have a Japanese 3DS already but none of those games are really that interesting to me. However I would be extremely grateful if somebody could create a feature to showcase little known 3DS eShop games that were exclusive to Japan (edit: or games that were delisted from the US eShop but still available in Japan) - it's simple enough to navigate the Japanese eShop if you already know what games you want to look up, but discovering lesser known titles without knowledge of Japanese is almost impossible. (Hell it's hard enough to discover games on the US eShop even without the language barrier!)

Already have the JP version preordered but I'll probably double-dip on the western release as well. Especially if it gets a nice CE.

Klonoa 2 is one of my favorite PS2 games! Slightly disappointed how the remake looks, they took out the cel-shaded character models, and the overall atmosphere seems too bright and cheerful compared to the slightly grungy atmosphere of the PS2 version. Still a day one buy.

Why do people still get hyped for these lol, you guys are surely setting yourselves up for disappointment

The price seems kinda outrageous imo

Seems pretty lame tbh. Sunshine's levels are heavily designed around FLUDD mechanics and won't be nearly as fun to play around in if you remove FLUDD from the picture.

Given his new company's track record, I'm not convinced he was all that vital to the success of Metroid Prime in the first place.

Love the music

I was skeptical about the game due to hating everything Mercury Steam has put out but it's back on my radar now after playing the demo. Outside of a couple of minor quibbles, it's clear that the game is extremely polished and worthy of the Metroid name. I'm still not convinced it's worth $60 but I'll definitely pick it up if I can get it on sale for 50.

This looks fantastic, count me in!