@Fiergala you make a lot of fair points, though I've seen footage of Engage's gameplay (I also don't have it yet), and it looks fun. And yeah, the story is stupid, but it kinda has that Shark Tale/Bee Movie appeal where it's so laughably stupid that it's almost worth it.
@WiiHawk that depends on who you're asking. For instance, I actually liked the gameplay of FE11 and FE15 (the two DS remakes) when everyone else didn't.
@Erigen New Island wasn't that bad. For the most part, it was calm bassa nova with the occasional kazoo. I even have Bandit Valley on my Top 1000 playlist.
Actually, I think WW GCN is better than WWHD. I don't like the bloom, the Tingle Tuner being replaced with a dumb Miiverse feature that no longer works is, well, dumb, and I didn't mind the slow sailing or Triforce quest.
I say all of this as someone who usually prefers the rerelease of a given game (i.e. Skyward Sword HD).
@LeJuiceCup this sounds like the sad monologue of someone who got Mariokarted right at the end of Mount Wario.
And Double Dash having better music? GameCube games in general had mediocre soundfonts imo (save Metroid Prime and Kirby Air Ride), and even the remixes are just kinda ok.
@DaGoldenBoo a version of 2 with the updates 3 got would still be worse than 3 is now. 2 has the worst meta and slowest gameplay of the three, largely in part because of its shooter bias and dog water special design. It also has the worst net code and the weakest base single player. Outside of Octo Expansion, I've avoided 2 like the plague ever since I got 3.
@CrazedCavalier I think this comment is a good explanation as to why Fates was, is, and always will be the worst Fire Emblem game. It doesn't matter that Conquest has phenomenal gameplay if the game went out of its way to make the cast insufferable.
Also, I already saw your comments on Echoes, but unless you're a map geek, I can safely say that game was a solid remake.
@valharian on the contrary, Fire Emblem Heroes made me glad Tour got rid of the gacha. It's so hard trying to get anyone you even remotely like in that game, even if you're a die-hard fan.
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Re: Switch Port Experts Share Thoughts About Switch 2's "Raw" Performance
Speaking of ports, cough cough, Smash 64 leak.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (5th July)
Xenoblade 2.
BTW, for anyone who's played, was it a good idea to start with Torna?
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Game On Switch 2, Ranked
@AnonyQ lol, that was just Sunshine and the Zelda games (Luigi's Mansion was remade, not remastered).
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Game On Switch 2, Ranked
@splinters they have.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Game On Switch 2, Ranked
@Fiergala you make a lot of fair points, though I've seen footage of Engage's gameplay (I also don't have it yet), and it looks fun. And yeah, the story is stupid, but it kinda has that Shark Tale/Bee Movie appeal where it's so laughably stupid that it's almost worth it.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Game On Switch 2, Ranked
@Advantage you should play Echoes, then.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Game On Switch 2, Ranked
@WiiHawk that depends on who you're asking. For instance, I actually liked the gameplay of FE11 and FE15 (the two DS remakes) when everyone else didn't.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Game On Switch 2, Ranked
I genuinely believe Wind Waker and FE9 are the best games on the system, with GX a close third. Sunshine can go take a hike, though.
Re: Minecraft Is Updating Copper To "Make It More Useful"
That's great, but what about guns (mods excluded)?
Re: Nintendo Music Update Adds Another Mario Album, Here's Every Song Included
B A H
In all seriousness, I would rather have the first NSMB game. U's soundtrack is one of the worst in the mainline Mario series.
Re: Poll: What's Your Switch (2) Game Of The Year So Far?
None, because I haven't played anything past Echoes of Wisdom, but I'll let you know when I get a Switch 2 (or XCX DE, whichever comes first).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th June)
Finally, FINALLY got to Xenoblade.
No spoilers, but Chapters 11-13 were just. . .wow.
Also, thanks, Smash Ultimate, for spoiling some key characters for me.
Re: Weirdness: There Are Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Demo Codes Being Sold on eBay
@acNewUpdates I scrolled this far. It almost broke my phone.
Re: Best Yoshi Games Of All Time
Only Wooly World grabbed me. The rest were just ok, including the original Yoshi's Island (enemy spam central).
Re: Another Yoshi Soundtrack Joins Nintendo Music, Here's Every Song Included
"what up y'all, Yoshi Munchakoopas is my name
And imma tell ya how I beat the IRS at their own game."
Re: Another Yoshi Soundtrack Joins Nintendo Music, Here's Every Song Included
@Erigen New Island wasn't that bad. For the most part, it was calm bassa nova with the occasional kazoo. I even have Bandit Valley on my Top 1000 playlist.
Re: Random: Mario Kart World Player 'Breaks' The Game, Takes Flight Over Mario Circuit
Unrelated, but why is the article photo from Mariokart Tour?
Re: Mailbox: Switch 2 Price Point, Wind Waker Vs. HD, Drip-Feed Updates - Nintendo Life Letters
Actually, I think WW GCN is better than WWHD. I don't like the bloom, the Tingle Tuner being replaced with a dumb Miiverse feature that no longer works is, well, dumb, and I didn't mind the slow sailing or Triforce quest.
I say all of this as someone who usually prefers the rerelease of a given game (i.e. Skyward Sword HD).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st June)
Finally hopping on that Pikmin train with the first game. Also Samus Returns. That too.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
@X68000 As a new Fire Emblem fan. . .I've heard worse. . .
SHUT UP, MAE, YOURE SO ANNOYING!!
Re: Reaction: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Instantly Become My Most Anticipated Game Of 2025
I'd play this over TLOU any day of the week.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Only downside is that Funky isn't there to strap you up with magnums. #protectthe2nd.
Other than that, peak.
Re: Check Out Donkey Kong Bananza's All-New Kong Cast Members & Animal Transformations
@tanaka2687 yeah, I know. I'm just saying that because. . .Star Allies gave me chills with that name.
Re: Check Out Donkey Kong Bananza's All-New Kong Cast Members & Animal Transformations
Void Company. . .
OH NO
KIRBY STAR ALLIES FLASHBACKS INTENSIFY
Re: Rumour: The Search For The Zelda Movie's Link & Zelda Has Begun, Apparently Seeking Actors 16-23
I'm ok with that, as long as the young actors prove their worth, especially since this movie could decide the fate of their careers.
Re: Review: Gex Trilogy (Switch) - A Happy Throwback That Couldn't Be Any More '90s
Jeb Jab's dream collection.
On a side note, Scott somehow secured an advertisement for this collection on Scott's Stash.
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
@DennyCrane Are you kidding? That's been an option since at least DS.
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
@LeJuiceCup this sounds like the sad monologue of someone who got Mariokarted right at the end of Mount Wario.
And Double Dash having better music? GameCube games in general had mediocre soundfonts imo (save Metroid Prime and Kirby Air Ride), and even the remixes are just kinda ok.
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
@astros75 these are user votes.
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
Tour and 7 higher, 64 and Wii lower. Ain't no way Wii is better than World in any way.
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us DK Is On The Way To Switch 2 Next Month
@Crockin you didn't get Tropical Freeze?
Re: PSA: Splatoon 3 On Switch Has Made Some Cuts To Keep Pace With Switch 2
@DaGoldenBoo a version of 2 with the updates 3 got would still be worse than 3 is now. 2 has the worst meta and slowest gameplay of the three, largely in part because of its shooter bias and dog water special design. It also has the worst net code and the weakest base single player. Outside of Octo Expansion, I've avoided 2 like the plague ever since I got 3.
Re: Splatoon Raiders, A New Splatoon Spin-Off, Is Confirmed For Switch 2
@shoeses this exactly. The Switch 2 will prove its worth in time.
Re: Splatoon Raiders, A New Splatoon Spin-Off, Is Confirmed For Switch 2
@Teksette oh, boy, I can't wait for the definitive remake, Splatoon Echoes: Shadows of Splatsville.
Re: Poll: So, What's Your Favourite Course In Mario Kart World?
@harrystein someone never played Mariokart 64
Re: Rumour: Zelda Live-Action Movie Eyes "Popular" Princess Pick
@Zeebor15 you really aren't missing much, buddy.
Re: Rumour: Zelda Live-Action Movie Eyes "Popular" Princess Pick
@Bigmanfan Zeldaya
Re: Editorial: Fire Emblem Fates and Code Name S.T.E.A.M., Two Very Different Intelligent Systems Ventures
@CrazedCavalier I think this comment is a good explanation as to why Fates was, is, and always will be the worst Fire Emblem game. It doesn't matter that Conquest has phenomenal gameplay if the game went out of its way to make the cast insufferable.
Also, I already saw your comments on Echoes, but unless you're a map geek, I can safely say that game was a solid remake.
Re: Opinion: Splatoon Brought Me Back To Online Multiplayer, But Octo Valley Shines Brightest
This one thing is something most F2P shooters will never have.
Re: Feature: Donkey Kong Country 'Mine Cart Madness' Helped Me Face My Fear Of Roller Coasters
Dude, that looks insane. I wish they had worked on this earlier so we could've gone last year.
Also, quick question: does Cranky insult you while you're waiting for the ride?
Re: Review: SoulCalibur II (GameCube) - One Of The Best Fighters Ever, Playable Oh-So-Soon On Switch 2
@awp69 it's not artificial. The Switch 1's CPU click speed is too low. There's a reason every GCN game on Switch 1 is a port or remake.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th May)
Bit of an odd combo of Super Princess Peach and Super Metroid.
Re: Feature: Universal Won't Say Anything About A Zelda Theme Park, But They Don't Have To
Everyone else: where's the Zelda park?
Me: where's my real-life Garreg Mach Monestary?
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
That's great, but where's Block Ball?
Re: Random: Marilyn Before Mario? That Time Nintendo Went A Bit Playboy
Not quite as scandalous as the love hotel story, though. . .
Re: Rumour: New Datamine Suggests Nintendo Isn't Done With Mario Kart's Mobile Entry Just Yet
@valharian on the contrary, Fire Emblem Heroes made me glad Tour got rid of the gacha. It's so hard trying to get anyone you even remotely like in that game, even if you're a die-hard fan.
Re: "This Is It!" - Nintendo On Why It Added 'Cow' Into Mario Kart World
@Joeynator3000 it's possible that the RPG characters require licensing from Squeenix, Int Sys, or Acquire.
Re: Random: Do You Recognise This Obscure Nintendo Console From The Switch Online Icons?
Even as someone who is constantly trying to learn the history of videogames, even I didn't know this existed.
Re: Two Samus Figures Based On Metroid: Other M Are Making A Return In 2026
Cue purists in three, two, one. . .
Re: Sonic Looks To Be Teasing Something With Red Bull
Dale, Jr., instead of Danica Patrick?