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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.

I want the scene of link and Zelda looking through the courtyard window and ganondorf bowing down and then giving them the side eye

As Nintendo fans, I think we're a little too obsessed with timelines. What's next - does NSMBWii take place between NSMB1 and 2?

It's never mattered before, and it won't change what characters or locations they decide to use in future games.

"We were actively seeking a resolution each day, which unfortunately prevented us from providing proper updates."

That's some bad PR. Admitting you could've updated sooner and trying to shirk responsibility for not doing so all wrapped up in one. Should've left it at "we apologize for not communicating this sooner" instead of giving a crappy bs reason.

@tgt Demon's Souls is great, and I hope you end up getting into it!

If you do, I recommend trying out Dark Souls. The remastered version is on Switch and PS4. It's easily one of my favorite games ever, taking everything good about Demon's Souls and putting it in a world that feels connected (with shortcuts to both new and previously visited discoverable, giving it a metroidvania type feel). No other FromSoft game has matched the magic of the world of Dark Souls for me.

You can already play every final fantasy from the first up to XII (minus XI, which is an MMO), so why not:

• Final Fantasy XIII: Trilogy - one day they'll remaster and rerelease this trilogy, and everyone will go "you know it wasn't as bad as everyone says!". XIII still had a true party system, and the battle mechanics with paradigm shifts was certainly fresh and unique. Every battle (after the first few chapters) requires strategy and prep. I still stand by it being one of the best battle systems, though I think a combination of XII's gambits and XIII's paradigm shifts would be the ideal combat system. The story is actually really good and doesn't actually require reading the compendium to understand like many claim.
• Final Fantasy XV - a bit incomplete with how they put important story into a movie and DLC, but a new release could include all of that (much like the royal edition includes the DLC at least). It's really a fun romp through an open world with a lovable group of guys. Not exactly what many want from a final fantasy game, but what it did, it did really well!

It would be great to have an upgrade for Dark Souls Remastered since the switch version was the least performant and least "remastered" compared to the original of all the platforms it was released on.

Literally never heard of this game until today. Sounds right up my alley. I love the box art so I'll definitely be picking up a physical copy.

Personally I'm tired of popular games coalescing to the point where they all have the same mechanics, same controls, same possible actions. I want things to be different, and I want unique experiences. There's almost nothing in any game that I think should be in every game. If a game designer's vision for a game necessitates a certain mechanic, then I hope they can achieve their vision!

sigh I guess it's finally time to get a new TV

Adjusting for inflation is appropriate. What it should do is make you mad that your wages haven't caught up with inflation.

@KritterXD the C is for Combust

I'm going to wait a while and rely on the internal storage until larger sizes are manufactured and (hopefully) prices decrease a little.

I have my Switch 1 SD card mostly filled up, and it's 1TB. I imagine games on the Switch 2 will be larger in size on average than Switch 1 games (especially 3rd party titles).

I mean I added a 2TB m.2 SSD to my PS5 and we still regularly have to delete games in order to install more. It's not fun!

@FishyS Everyone looks for different things, of course. For me, I've been kinda bored by Mario Kart. I've played every game since 64, and they really started to feel all kinda samey.

Mario Kart World on the other hand... Idk, something about having a sense of "place" really appeals to me. All I want to do is drive from one end of the world to another. I really like when games make you feel like you're somewhere.

Maybe hard to explain, but it's exactly what I loved about Wii Sports Resort - every game took place in a location on Wuhu Island, and you could see the other locations in the background. The flyover let you explore and uncover things. I love that they brought the island back for Wii Fit Plus and Pilotwings Resort because it was a character I had fallen in love with.

I also loved just wandering around Hyrule in BotW, seeing places off in the distance and going there to explore. The journey was the reward (and the occasional korok seed just a nice bonus).

I see the point about it being like other racing games that have a similar overworld, but the difference for me is that Mario Kart isn't Need For Speed - it's a Mario game made by Nintendo, so it's full of charm and character, not just some generic world.

I really think Mario Kart World is a game changer. I don't understand people who brush it off as another Mario Kart game. It's potentially changing the franchise forever.

It's better than a code in a box in some ways (but not by much) and worse in others.

Once the online serves are down and you can no longer download the game, it's effectively a worthless piece of plastic/e-waste.

But it's a worthless piece of plastic that has to be in interested into your console in order to play the game, unlike a digital download code.

It makes sense to me. I didn't even question it. You don't need high framerate footage of someone else's game in a tiny box on your screen. You get the information you need out of 15fps or whatever, saving processing power and network usage.

Though I hope if you do a full-screen screenshare, it lets you view it at a higher framerate.

Couldn't they have done this through the mobile app for a while now? No reason I can think of that it needs to be tied to the Switch 2

@Coalescence I don't know, I mean they're still releasing PS4 games to this day

Well yeah. I already own my Switch. And I have about 50 games on it that I've never played (or only played a little).

I still haven't given TOTK, Metroid Dread, Mario Wonder, or any of the Switch Pokemon games a fair shake yet (hell I'm still working through my DS and 3DS backlog). I don't exactly need a new console just to play Mario Kart, especially when people will still be playing that for years to come.

That being said, I do WANT the new shiny console and I'll probably pick one up. But I don't need it, and most people will be happy with their Switch 1 for a while.

This is such a weird move. This could've been a piece of software that endeared people to the console and got them familiar with it. Everyone would've tried it out if it was preinstalled. I don't know a single person who would pay for it.

I will because I love Nintendo and quirky stuff like this. Most people won't know it exists.

It's unfortunate that it probably won't happen now. Nintendo doesn't like releasing competing versions of the same game on the same console. WW GCN will get people to buy the NSO Expansion Pack. WW HD might take away from that (or vice versa - why buy the remake if you have a NSO subscription?)

Link's Awakening was such a massive visual change that the existence of the GB version on NSO probably didn't affect the sales of the remake. WW and WW HD aren't so distinct.

Xenoblade 1: DE on switch is a masterpiece!

I try to recommend anyone I can to try it out. Combat in these games is odd if you're used to traditional JRPGs or action games, but once it clicks, it's super fun. The story, music, and world is sublime.

Let's not forget that NDS game cases also had graphics along the spine. Not a wraparound from the front, but still more going on then the minimal text on solid background of other case spines. https://imgur.com/a/RA0dVUb