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While I think the city could definitely be more lively, I don't think it's lifeless. There are some occasional NPCs wandering around. It never got into liminal space / creepy territory for me.

The whole city feels more like a playground to explore instead of a city, but it kinda fits the game. It's fun to wander around and explore.

Would definitely be nice to have the occasional rollerblader or moped flying by, but it's not exactly creepy just because it doesn't have that.

I can finally Burn My Bread once again!

Then why release it now?

I didn't plan on buying this, but I downloaded it on a whim because my friend was enjoying it.

I've been completely sucked in. Already played 20 hours over the past three days. The battle system is so fun and there's a nice gameplay loop that keeps you moving and doing different things.

There's no part of me that wants to play the DS library on the Switch 2.

Go grab a used DS or 3DS (or maybe an Ayn Thor) and play those games on two stacked screens with an actual touch screen and stylus, the way they were meant to be played.

Gotta say it looks great in portable mode on my OLED screen. Many of the visual shortcomings are less noticeable on the small screen.

I'll give you one guess...

@The_Nintendo_Pedant 🙌 Good job, you're starting to get it! Welcome to the world of nuance and looking at things through a more thoughtful lens rather than just relying on gut-level feelings

@The_Nintendo_Pedant what I'm saying is that the line of demarcation is somewhat arbitrary, and I don't think your reply specified where that line should be any more clearly than it was before.

The cotton gin didn't pop into existence out of thin air. Similar machines have been used for hundreds of years. Eli Whitney is just credited with the specific modern version that's more effective or does things in a slightly different way.

The light bulb is somewhat similar - people have noticed the incandescent properties of burning metal for an extremely long time. Electricity provided a means by which to do it, and a vacuum tube around the filament provided a stable way to keep the material lit up. But before all that was put together, we had vacuums, we had incandescent metal through electricity, etc. The light bulb didn't just happen - it was an iteration of many things that came before.

The point is that what we tend to label as an "invention" and an "inventor" is mostly a story we tell ourselves about our past, and pretty much nothing popped into existence out of nowhere with no more rudimentary technology preceding it. I'm not arguing the Switch 2 should or should not be labeled an invention, but I'm not exactly sure why the Switch 1 would be if the Switch 2 is not. What's the distinction? Portable handhelds existed, tablets existed, dockable computers existed. Switch 1 was an iteration.

@The_Nintendo_Pedant Probably every piece of technology is some sort of iteration of something that came before. Nintendo didn't invent the concept of docking - business and gaming laptops have done that for decades. They didn't invent tablets. They just rearranged some existing things. The Switch 1 feels more innovative than the Switch 2 in the space that it's in, but how much novelty does a new piece of technology need to fit the requirement of "invention"? Is there a line somewhere that can be drawn? I think it's splitting hairs at some point or just going off some base gut feeling of how "new" or "different" something feels. The Switch 2 didn't exist before Nintendo invented it.

Switch 2 is a pretty perfect console given the current landscape. Easy to dock, feels great handheld, really powerful. Just not very innovative, but I don't think we needed that - and compared to the PS5 (aka the PS4 Pro Ultra), it definitely offers a lot more than just an alternative to PC gaming.

Kinda interesting to see Animal Crossing: New Horizons so high up. You'd think if it's still selling so well, they could have put in some more updates, or at least some DLC!

Could really be a game that is supported for many years, but they just kinda left it alone at some point.

This is one of the most unique games out there right now and I love to see it. The trailers grab your attention. I've had it on my wishlist for PS5 for a while but haven't taken the plunge yet.

Combine the sales for Final Fantasy Tactics across the different platforms and it also easily beats the Galaxy 1 & 2 pack

I really thought this was some sort of colorful ergonomic keyboard at first

Way too many! Now just don't ask how many games I actually beat in a year.

Hades 2 will likely end up being my favorite. Hades 1 was a clear classic and I ended up playing and enjoying it much more than the original Hollow Knight.

Any game that makes you feel like you're progressing when you die instead of being set back will always be a winner in my books!

A great price for a pair of outstanding remasters!

Why are we arguing about the PS5 in the comments y'all. It's not even one of the contenders.

As for what I'm playing...

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
FFT has fully captured my attention. The music is stuck in my head at this point and I love it. I spend hours just unlocking new abilities for different jobs. The story is so engaging and the writing offers memorable line after memorable line.

I played Galaxy 2 a little bit when it arrived and I know I'll love getting back into it at some point... But after getting a couple stars, I jumped straight back to FFT and played that late into the night.

@JohnnyMind Anytime I try juggling multiple games I end up dropping them all except the newest one. Cheers for being able to keep that many in your rotation

@JohnnyMind how are you actually playing 20 different games in one weekend?

I only started playing Disgaea this year and I'm already a huge fan. Still working my way through the older releases, but this series is an absolute blast

Well it looks really good, and the comparison to Etrian Odyssey has me excited. Granted I haven't actually played an EO game yet, but I loved Strange Journey on DS.

My physical copy of Final Fantasy Tactics arrives tomorrow, but I downloaded a digital version on a different system so I could start playing. It has a really cozy PS1 feel to it, while having fully-voiced dialog with writing that transcends most other RPGs out there. It's truly a gem and I'm glad we have a modern version available.

@N00BiSH they really need composer attributions on the app

@The_Nintendo_Pedant That's generally how software development goes. There's always something else that can be updated or fixed or adjusted. They had a business-set deadline to get the software onto physical carts, and whatever patches they wanted to add probably didn't justify delaying the game (and maybe they discovered it after the deadline). QA is imperfect, and 100% test coverage is a lie. The ability to patch games over the internet after release is a good thing, actually.

This is my daily life with software releases. There's never a point where tradeoffs aren't made, and it was either delay the game, add a little update that people can download in 20 seconds, or just not patch it.

@Pillowpants ...or it's a fun way to play through the game in an interactive way with your partner or family member

I often get non-gamer friends to play Mario games, and the 2nd player mode is a great way for me to make it a little easier for them and stay involved while they work their way through it. To me it makes the most sense that the core gamer controls the 2P pointer for the casual/non-gamer who's actually enjoying the main game.

I can't imagine trying to play this game with one joycon resting on the coffee table in front of me. I don't see why it shouldn't be an option, but it definitely sounds like a non-ideal configuration and not something people would end up using it if was an available input option.

Never even knew this game had a job system until today! Still haven't played it (but I loooved playing Secret of Mana as a kid with my cousin).

@WiltonRoots SixtyDollarGate?? I'm so glad I wasn't active in any gaming forums at that time.

I wonder how many of those complainers ended up buying it anyway

Was there this much complaining about price when Skyward Sword HD was released? That's still $60 new. What about Twilight Princess HD? I don't remember near as much contention around the price for those games. But 2 of the most highly reviewed games ever (both in the metacritic top 5 of all time) are released at a lower price for each, and everyone's suddenly concerned about the price? I really don't get it.

@Daniel36 lmao I didn't even notice. "Can't wait" is a general expression of excitement here. Or something. I'm excited but I refuse to buy a digital copy just because my physical one is late getting here 😭

@AussieMcBucket yeah the "inessential if you own the original games" comment was weird to me. Who here hasn't regularly repurchased a game on different systems, especially when a quality remaster comes out? Why would I wanna hook up my Wii and play 480p versions when they're available on modern systems (and portably)?

I really don't understand the price discourse. $40 seems perfectly reasonable to me. I don't understand why people think these masterpieces are worth less than that.

My copy arrives next week and I'm pumped! Can't wait

Can't wait to play this FFT remaster. My copy doesn't arrive until Friday but I can wait...

This looks like one of the best JRPG remakes in quite a while. This is exactly the type of thing I love to see. I have the PSP version but I never got around to playing it - this seems like the perfect way to finally dip in.

HD rumble is one of the best underutilized features of modern game controllers. Such a simple thing that enhances inversion so much.

I miss how central Reggie was to the company's marketing. I don't think we'll ever really have someone with that level of influence again. Excited to have a woman take the helm though.

Honestly, for games like this, you're better off owning the PS5 versions anyway. It's nice to offer a way for Switch 2 owners to play, but at the end of the day it's going to be a compromised version, and if you want to physical media for longevity and ownership, the PS5 discs give you that for an uncompromised version of the game.

I'd be a lot more upset if major first party exclusives are released as game key cards. But this is just a port of a game intended for more powerful hardware, so I don't really care either way on this one.

I loved this game back in the day. I don't think I'd enjoy it as much today after living through Super Mario Galaxy, Odyssey, AstroBot and others.

Makes me sad that the PS5 has controllers in every color imaginable but Nintendo is still sticking to the sterile colors they've been doing basically since the Wii. Give us alternative options outside of just special editions!

I love my baby blue, purple, and retro style PS5 controllers ):

This is why I don't play live service games. Sometimes I want to take a break for a few months (or years haha) and I'd like the game to still be there when I come back.

@BrewsterTea Correct, Sakimoto also composed for both tactics advance games. Haven't played them myself unfortunately, so they're not really on my radar.

I really enjoyed the Mario movie. Granted I've only seen it once. But it exceeded my expectations. Lots of fun overall, and I'm glad it did well.

I'm always a bit puzzled how the comment sections are full of people bemoaning the lack of WotL content. They always use that word, "content", "less content", "lacking content".

Do y'all even know what was cut? It's a couple extra classes and some cameo characters.

I'm just not convinced those things are as important as everyone makes them out to be, especially since the added WotL content was done outside of the original creator's intent and vision.

@CainTheConfused The composer is Hitoshi Sakimoto, who also scored Vagrant Story, FFXII, Valkyria Chronicles, and 13 Sentinels.

I started WotL on my PSP a day before I heard about this remaster. I immediately stopped playing and went to preorder the Switch physical copy.

So excited for the updated UI, QoL features, and full voice acting!

The Adventures of Elliot is looking really good. The trailers are what sold me because just going off screenshots and the title of the game, this is easily something I might have overlooked.

I'm almost a bit burnt out on the HD-2D style (at some point they all start to blend together in my mind), but I'm happy to see Square doing more original titles with a lower budget.

Still not in love with the name, but lots of games with silly or generic names end up being really good (see: Triangle Strategy, Bravely Default). Just glad they didn't reuse that generic title font again on this one.

I'm too scared after all the 3rd party Switch 1 docks that bricked systems.

The only unofficial Switch 1 dock I trust is the one that's a shell, where you take apart the official dock and put its insides inside the shell.