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@deecas I am about 25 hours into Sakuna. I think I am nearing the end, but it is hard to tell. And, I am playing it slow to enjoy it more. What a great game!

Ok, let me add to what’s already been said: yuck.

@MarioBrickLayer please carry on, it was hard at first for me, but the challenge was worth it. I hope it clicks for you like it did me.

30 hours into Sakuna rice and ruin and it is fantastic! Just started Wreckfest which is a lot of fun. And Rocket League.

Happy gaming everyone!

My Mom plays Wii bowling where she lives. She really likes it and they definitely keep track of who scores what. It is competitive there.

I almost left after first post credit scene but thankful I hung around for second one. There were shouts in our theater.

I saw it last night and loved it. My kid told me it was great to see it. I understand the reviewer’s criticisms, but for me it was great to see a game so well adapted to movie. I would give it a 9/10.

Happy movie watching!

Well, that’s good news! This game went from a “no” to a “maybe”. It says something about the developers when the put this kind of effort into a released game.

Thank you for the informative review! While I was intrigued by the visuals, the description of gameplay was enough for me to stay away from this game. I can tolerate a difficult boss or a minor game mechanic frustration, but this is way too much.

@Rainz yes! I am with you. I just didn’t know when to start. With ACNH I gave up gaming media a month before the game release. I am glad I went in mostly blind.

While I love this site and have been on it for years, you are right, there will be many stories based on tomorrow’s video. And more as the release approaches.

I think I played this a few times before realizing that it was not for me. While I love my 3ds, I forget how many games were so so or bad…

@Not_Soos You make very good points. I forgot how much ACNH outsold BotW. I would love it if a new Animal Crossing was a launch title. We will see...

@Not_Soos interesting…. While I would love it, I don’t think Nintendo will do it. Zelda and Mario are so emblematic of the company. Maybe if Animal Crossing outsells the others in the next generation, maybe…

Yes! I loved this game! This game showed me how a game could be so different from every other game I played. Beautiful vistas, intriguing story, relaxing mechanics.

I loved how the train traversed in the background during game play. What an adventure!

Wow, I guess this is my last new game on my 3ds. My three 3ds’s now have a total of less than $2. Oh well. I hope it’s a good game!

I am curious about the difficulty for devs to make a demo. I love demos and wish every game had them. But how much extra work is it for devs? And why are some demo files big and others relatively small?

Sakuna: rice and ruin. WRC 10. A little golf journey and Rocket League.

Happy gaming everyone!

Does anyone else have a circle worn in their touchscreen from this game?

Great article! As someone who is usually always reading a nonfiction and fiction book, a regular at my local library, I too wonder at the disconnect between the two.

I wonder how long it will take for games to be recognized as literary, artistic, musical works to be treated with respect.

@deecas I am about 10 hours into Sakuna and getting into the rhythm of fighting and farming. What a great game!

Happy gaming!

Great article: really good writing!

I absolutely loved this game. The music and visuals are great and hilarious. The only drawback for me was to play the game well, I had to focus on music and mostly ignore the visuals. But playing each song multiple times let me see the zany antics on screen.

This is the kind of game that puts a big smile on your face.

Sakuna: rice and ruin. So far: a great game.

Happy gaming everyone!

@Magician hello! How is Grow? I played the previous game, Yonder. It was okay except for stutters in the frame rate. Is Grow significantly better than Yonder?

This looks good! As someone who cares for five goats and a chicken, I can’t wait to try this. I wonder if there will be a demo?

@antisumo thanks for that. Actually I quit Stardew Valley after a few hours—then months later played it again—and put in 100 hours. I will try No Mans Sky again and hopefully it will click. Thanks!

Okay, I bought this game not too long ago on sale. I like the concept, like the flying around and collecting. But it just doesn’t click for me. Maybe I will try again. I want to like it, but….

@Goofonzo likewise: I played it, wanted to like it, but quit after an hour or two.

Yes! This is the perfect “play for 10 minutes” game. I thought the level progression was slow, but perfectly suited for this game. The music and colors and animation of the little guy climbing around: all make it a great game.

Sakuna: rice and ruin is becoming a real fun game. Only a few hours into it, I am starting to figure things out. I love the dialogue between characters.

Happy gaming everyone!

@SJW congratulations! I hope all goes well. 😊

I did like Yono and the Celestial Elephants. I am unsure about this game however. I will wait for reviews.

I really want the game but the price….

I may give it a long wait like I did tropical freeze, which went on sale a year or two later…

@romanista Agreed! I don’t see any downside if they made every game $1 or something comparable. It would actually be a fun way to end the shop.

@arabiansanchez “a lot of soul searching about who we empower” You are so correct! Thanks for the response.

@Horace thank you for that, it makes sense and I didn’t consider that.

@Horace I am sorry I can’t think of any more: I am drawing a plank.

Okay, forgive my ignorance. Just because they own 6%, does that mean they have any artistic influence?

I don’t like it, but I also assume many products that I consume are making profits for bad organizations.

@fox_mattcloud I also loved Attack of the Friday Monsters on 3ds. This has been on my wish list, just waiting for a good sale.

@Horace you wood bring that up?

@Kilamanjaro thanks for the info. I am excited for the game and already preordered. I still have my posters for other games that I got at game stop. That said, I won’t be disappointed if there isn’t one for me.

Great article! Fun to read of adventure and being able to take gaming along for the ride.

Push mo! Push mo! Push mo!

Wow that was so good.

@Maxz excellent points: very philosophical.

Picked up Chicory on sale. So far it’s okay, I am still figuring out game play. After finishing Behind the Frame, it is different. Both games have painting mechanics, but quite different. Art of Rally is good, if only the frame rate didn’t stutter every few minutes, it would be great. And Rocket League.

Happy gaming everyone!

As a composing musician for many years, I long ago gave up the idea of originality. I am sure I have copied stuff, and maybe if I am lucky someone will copy from me.

Great article! Thanks for putting the songs side by side: very enlightening!

This is going to be good!

Just finished Eiyuden chronicles rising: 20+ hours of fun adventure. Art of rally and rocket league.

Happy gaming everyone!

I still remember dying more than 5000 times. What a great game with a great story. That said, I already purchased the sound track and I never play games twice.

But good for Celeste!