Wow, just wow. After playing this game, I could easily give it a 10/10 and put it right up there with Metroid Prime. Killing time actually does some things better. The map in Killing Time is excellent and makes it simple to find missed areas and secrets. And the 1 second pauses to load the next area is so much better then the dreadful trying to be hidden load times of going up and down elevators. I was shocked of how great this game is.
This game could have been great but it's not good at all in my opinion. The problem is the echoes. There should have only been a maximum of 20 and even that may have been too tedious.
This review made me decide not to get the game. Too much nonsense and I hate open ended games. I wish Zelda would go back to the way it was. The series died for me after Twilight Princess (I did love the Link's Awakening Remake though).
I finished the game and have to say that it was much better than the overrated Shredder's Revenge. The Karate Kid has some fun minigames and no annoying vehicle levels like in Turtles (won't even mention those songs in Turtles that made my ears bleed). The 2 games are very similar and these types of games could drag on but I would say that The Karate Kid is done so much better and not nearly as boring as Turtles. Still not up there with the best ever, Streets of Rage 4.
"puzzles that may go “unnoticed for years, potentially, or require community collaboration to solve” and The game will go way over the 15 hour campaign to 100%.
Final Fantasy VII is one of the worst RPGs I've ever played. It actually turned me off from RPGs and they were my favorite type of games up to that point. VI is my favorite out of the 4 I played (1, 4, 6, and 7).
I actually just deleted this game after getting 2 different endings. It was a very bad game. Just not fun at all. I dreaded finishing it but my OCD made me.
I would pay $100 for Link's Awakening Remake but I wouldn't pay $2 for Breath of the Wild. BotW is too long and ruined Zelda. I'm sure the same will go for Metroid. Dread looks perfect. Prime 2 and 3 sucked so not even looking forward to a 4.
@COVIDberry That wasn't my statement. That was the other guy. I only ever buy Nintendo systems. I might criticize some of their games but I consider most things Mario, the pinnacle of video games.
@CarlosM87 I guess now is the time to assume you own some Microsoft or Sony garbage. Must be jealous of Zelda and Mario for the NO games on that crap. Lol
Perfect price for a non Metroid game. Metroid itself is worth $70 - $80 for a perfect 10 hour lenght game. Not stretching it out like the boring Hollow Knight.
Megaman 2 is also very overrated but not in the same way. It's still a great game but 3 and 5 are better. 5 being the best of the NES games with by far the best level design and weapon powers. Only to be topped by Megaman 9.
@Prizm Mario 3 tried way too hard to recreate the first game but adding a boring world map and tons of powerups which most weren't good. I experienced the game the day it came out and was super excited to play it after seeing the video footage in The Wizard when I saw it in theaters. It just isn't a fun game like Mario 2, even now. And Mario World just blew it away. Mario 3 has super short, uninteresting levels with the some of the worst music in the series. Only the Lost Levels is a worst Mario game.
Why compare it to 2 of the absolute worst Metroid type of games? Finishing Axiom Verge was like having my teeth pulled. Hollow Knight was 30 hours too long and boring as hell to look at and listen to. Unless you have no life, 10 hours maximum please.
For goodness sake. The story is awful. This game is no more then a 7/10. It's a VIDEO GAME... Not a damn book! Not a damn movie! I want game play, not boring dialogue.
Been waiting for this and seems like a 10/10. Lenght is definitely something to take into account but totally opposite. The reason why Hollow Knight is one of the worst Metroidvanias ever bringing it from an 8/10 to a 4/10. Way too long and just drags on! A game should only be 10 - 20 hours at most unless you have no life and just play games.
The developers should downgrade the graphics to the exact graphics as Curse of the Moon and I bet the game would not only run better but be better in every way possible. The graphics were better looking in Curse of the Moon anyway.
I Love Picross and I was anxious to buy this but these games are so inferior to last week's release. I advise everyone to skip this and get Piczle Cross Adventure. If this is rated an 8/10 then Piczle is a perfect 10/10!
Oh hell yes. This will be the second game I get in 2020. The other being Doom 64. Only 2 games but 1 perfect game and 1 sure to be awesome/perfect game.
@Lordplops Trolling? I'm praising Doom 64 under the Doom 64 review as being even better then rated here. Sorry if I hurt your feelings but I don't care for many new games and Doom 2016 was bad IMO. Doom 64 is second only to the original Doom. Doom 2 is good too.
How much story is there? I love Picross and this looks great but I hate any story in a video game. I'll deal with a little but I leave my stories for movies and Gameplay for games. I've already played most of the other Picross games.
The game sucked. Soul Blazer is perfect. Illusion of Gaia was pretty good. It seemed the Trilogy went downhill big time. I'm so sick of people praising this Terranigma garbage because it wasn't released here. It was for good reason! Oh and Actraiser is better then all. Even that sequel, though super hard, was good.
@Chunkboi79 Blasphemous was actually ugly to play, the character was sluggish, the world was boring. The map was done bad, every area was the same as it came around in a circle. No indicators for anything you missed, on the map. Too many item screens. The enemies had only 3 types, slide to avoid, jump over, or block and attack. Very easy if you pay attention. The bosses were pretty simple. Too many better Metroid like games out there!
@PlusFan Perfect mini review. Although I agree the bosses are easy, I find them fun. Just like the DKC bosses. My only complaints are a weak musical score and not much variety in worlds, I mean 9 beach levels, etc. I still say 9/10 for how brilliant this game is for only $20. I would pay $50 for something this good.
@Chunkboi79 I'm serious. This game is a ton of fun. I couldn't stop playing. I think most of the reviewers on this site are morons. They overrate so much garbage. After reading this review, I realized that they word things the same exact way as other reviewers. I'm not believing they play most of the games that they review. Who in their right mind enjoyed Blasphemous and that got a 9 out of 10 here. I guess these kids enjoy jumping on the bandwagon of hyped games. Lol
The ratings on this site are a complete joke lately.
This game is a 9 The recent Blasphemous is a 4 - game was horrible and wasn't even hard like was written here. I'm not even sure these people are playing these games more then copying other reviewers.
Great game. So excited to play again. And IMO, Ittle Dew 2 is the best game on Switch and the true next Zelda unlike Breth of the Wild. Any dungeon, any order. The key word is dungeon. And oh boy does the game get tough to 100%
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Re: Review: Killing Time: Resurrected (Switch) - Nightdive Revives A Weirdly Alluring 3DO Curio
Wow, just wow. After playing this game, I could easily give it a 10/10 and put it right up there with Metroid Prime. Killing time actually does some things better. The map in Killing Time is excellent and makes it simple to find missed areas and secrets. And the 1 second pauses to load the next area is so much better then the dreadful trying to be hidden load times of going up and down elevators. I was shocked of how great this game is.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom?
@Duncanballs That would make a huge difference actually.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom?
This game could have been great but it's not good at all in my opinion. The problem is the echoes. There should have only been a maximum of 20 and even that may have been too tedious.
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom (Switch) - A Bold Blend Of Old & New That Ranks With The Series' Best
This review made me decide not to get the game. Too much nonsense and I hate open ended games. I wish Zelda would go back to the way it was. The series died for me after Twilight Princess (I did love the Link's Awakening Remake though).
Re: Review: The Karate Kid: Street Rumble (Switch) - A Great-Looking, Offline-Only, Co-op Brawler
I finished the game and have to say that it was much better than the overrated Shredder's Revenge. The Karate Kid has some fun minigames and no annoying vehicle levels like in Turtles (won't even mention those songs in Turtles that made my ears bleed). The 2 games are very similar and these types of games could drag on but I would say that The Karate Kid is done so much better and not nearly as boring as Turtles. Still not up there with the best ever, Streets of Rage 4.
Re: Nintendo Download: 19th September (North America)
No Poppy Playtime 2 and 3 like the other systems are getting tomorrow?
Re: Review: Animal Well (Switch) - An Exceptional Metroidvania That Stands Out From The Pack
"puzzles that may go “unnoticed for years, potentially, or require community collaboration to solve” and The game will go way over the 15 hour campaign to 100%.
These bring that 10 down to a 7 in my opinion.
Re: Best Final Fantasy Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Systems
Final Fantasy VII is one of the worst RPGs I've ever played. It actually turned me off from RPGs and they were my favorite type of games up to that point. VI is my favorite out of the 4 I played (1, 4, 6, and 7).
Re: Review: Arzette: The Jewel Of Faramore (Switch) - An Adroit Homage To The Worst Zelda Games
This is easily a 10/10. I couldn't stop playing. First game since Mario Odyssey that hooked me like that.
Re: Review: Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) - An Easygoing, Kid-Friendly Remake That's Just Fine
I was excited. I hate reading reviews!
Re: Death's Gambit: Afterlife Is Getting A Tasty Physical Edition In Q1 2022
I actually just deleted this game after getting 2 different endings. It was a very bad game. Just not fun at all. I dreaded finishing it but my OCD made me.
Re: Fantastic Metroid Dread Trailer Shows Off Frantic Gameplay And A New-Look Kraid
Love that they're finally bringing Kraid back.
Re: Video: Are 2D Games Worth $60?
I would pay $100 for Link's Awakening Remake but I wouldn't pay $2 for Breath of the Wild. BotW is too long and ruined Zelda. I'm sure the same will go for Metroid. Dread looks perfect. Prime 2 and 3 sucked so not even looking forward to a 4.
Re: Video: The 21 Best NES Games Of All Time, As Rated By The Nintendo Life Community
@Big_Fudge I rather play Dr.Jekyl and Mr.Hyde then Mario 3 or Lost levels.
Re: Dark Fantasy Metroidvania Ender Lilies Launches On Switch Today
@COVIDberry That wasn't my statement. That was the other guy. I only ever buy Nintendo systems. I might criticize some of their games but I consider most things Mario, the pinnacle of video games.
Re: Dark Fantasy Metroidvania Ender Lilies Launches On Switch Today
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Re: Dark Fantasy Metroidvania Ender Lilies Launches On Switch Today
@CarlosM87 I guess now is the time to assume you own some Microsoft or Sony garbage. Must be jealous of Zelda and Mario for the NO games on that crap. Lol
Re: Dark Fantasy Metroidvania Ender Lilies Launches On Switch Today
@Ron22 There are too many great game releases to spend 40 hours or more on one.
Re: Dark Fantasy Metroidvania Ender Lilies Launches On Switch Today
@CarlosM87 I don't like Hollow Knight. I find it long and boring.
Re: Dark Fantasy Metroidvania Ender Lilies Launches On Switch Today
@CarlosM87 yes boring unless you have no life. A video game should never be more then 10-15 hours to 100%
Re: Dark Fantasy Metroidvania Ender Lilies Launches On Switch Today
Perfect price for a non Metroid game. Metroid itself is worth $70 - $80 for a perfect 10 hour lenght game. Not stretching it out like the boring Hollow Knight.
Re: Video: The 21 Best NES Games Of All Time, As Rated By The Nintendo Life Community
Megaman 2 is also very overrated but not in the same way. It's still a great game but 3 and 5 are better. 5 being the best of the NES games with by far the best level design and weapon powers. Only to be topped by Megaman 9.
Re: Video: The 21 Best NES Games Of All Time, As Rated By The Nintendo Life Community
@Prizm Mario 3 tried way too hard to recreate the first game but adding a boring world map and tons of powerups which most weren't good. I experienced the game the day it came out and was super excited to play it after seeing the video footage in The Wizard when I saw it in theaters. It just isn't a fun game like Mario 2, even now. And Mario World just blew it away. Mario 3 has super short, uninteresting levels with the some of the worst music in the series. Only the Lost Levels is a worst Mario game.
Re: Video: The 21 Best NES Games Of All Time, As Rated By The Nintendo Life Community
The Legend of Zelda
Mario 3 is one of the most overrated piles of garbage. Mario 2 is much better and the original is more nostalgic.
Re: Mini Review: Kingdom of Arcadia - A Pleasant Little Not-Quite-Metroidvania
Why compare it to 2 of the absolute worst Metroid type of games? Finishing Axiom Verge was like having my teeth pulled. Hollow Knight was 30 hours too long and boring as hell to look at and listen to. Unless you have no life, 10 hours maximum please.
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Wii Games
Lol that the Galaxy games aren't #1 and #2. They're by far the best Wii games. Maybe the best video games ever made.
Re: Time-Travelling 2D Platformer YesterMorrow Launches On Switch This Week
Metroid style or level based?
Re: Review: Horace - A Heart-Warming Nostalgia Trip And Must-Play Masterpiece
For goodness sake. The story is awful. This game is no more then a 7/10. It's a VIDEO GAME... Not a damn book! Not a damn movie! I want game play, not boring dialogue.
Re: Review: Horace - A Heart-Warming Nostalgia Trip And Must-Play Masterpiece
Can the story be skipped because if not that's an automatic -2 off any score in my book!?
Re: Review: Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut - Showing Its Age, But Still A Fun Ride
This is much better then the horrendous 1/2 Genie garbage and pretty bad Seven Sirens! Pirate's Curse is still the best though.
Re: Review: Alwa's Legacy - One Of The Best Metroidvanias We've Seen On Switch So Far
Been waiting for this and seems like a 10/10. Lenght is definitely something to take into account but totally opposite. The reason why Hollow Knight is one of the worst Metroidvanias ever bringing it from an 8/10 to a 4/10. Way too long and just drags on! A game should only be 10 - 20 hours at most unless you have no life and just play games.
Re: Rain Games Announces Teslagrad 2, A Sequel To Its Critically Acclaimed Metroidvania
I guess even the developers forgot there own Teslagrad 2 World to the West. Lol
Both great games!
Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Will Launch With A Day-One Update
Galaxy 2 available now add on for $20 after the surprise Nintendo Direct on Friday.
Re: Bloodstained's Latest Update Is Finally Available On Switch - Adds A New Mode And Character
@Stu13 The update was available in NA at least 3 days ago when I downloaded it.
Re: Bloodstained's Latest Update Is Finally Available On Switch - Adds A New Mode And Character
The developers should downgrade the graphics to the exact graphics as Curse of the Moon and I bet the game would not only run better but be better in every way possible. The graphics were better looking in Curse of the Moon anyway.
Re: Review: Picross S4 - More Of The Same, But That's Fine
I Love Picross and I was anxious to buy this but these games are so inferior to last week's release. I advise everyone to skip this and get Piczle Cross Adventure. If this is rated an 8/10 then Piczle is a perfect 10/10!
Re: Streets Of Rage 4 Switch Release Date, Pricing And File Size Confirmed
Oh hell yes. This will be the second game I get in 2020. The other being Doom 64. Only 2 games but 1 perfect game and 1 sure to be awesome/perfect game.
Re: Review: DOOM 64 - Will Tide You Over Until DOOM Eternal Arrives On Switch
@Darlinfan No because the Load Times and Cutscenes are game killing to me and the Glory Kills seem out of place.
Re: Review: DOOM 64 - Will Tide You Over Until DOOM Eternal Arrives On Switch
@KitsuneNight To be honest, I hate any FPS where you have to aim up and down.
Re: Review: DOOM 64 - Will Tide You Over Until DOOM Eternal Arrives On Switch
@Lordplops Trolling? I'm praising Doom 64 under the Doom 64 review as being even better then rated here. Sorry if I hurt your feelings but I don't care for many new games and Doom 2016 was bad IMO. Doom 64 is second only to the original Doom. Doom 2 is good too.
Re: Review: DOOM 64 - Will Tide You Over Until DOOM Eternal Arrives On Switch
Tide you over? Screw Doom Eternal. This is a real FPS like the original Doom and Doom 2. Eternal will only be more nonsense like Doom 2016.
Re: Review: Murder By Numbers - Ace Attorney Meets Picross In This Engaging Detective Adventure
How much story is there? I love Picross and this looks great but I hate any story in a video game. I'll deal with a little but I leave my stories for movies and Gameplay for games. I've already played most of the other Picross games.
Re: Soon You'll Be Able To Try Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair Before You Buy
This game doesn't need a demo. It's the best video game released in years.
Re: 23 Years On, And We Still Can't Believe This Classic SNES RPG Didn't Get A US Release
The game sucked. Soul Blazer is perfect. Illusion of Gaia was pretty good. It seemed the Trilogy went downhill big time. I'm so sick of people praising this Terranigma garbage because it wasn't released here. It was for good reason! Oh and Actraiser is better then all. Even that sequel, though super hard, was good.
Re: Review: Jet Kave Adventure - A 2.5D Platformer That Doesn't Reinvent The Wheel, More's The Pity
@Chunkboi79 Blasphemous was actually ugly to play, the character was sluggish, the world was boring. The map was done bad, every area was the same as it came around in a circle. No indicators for anything you missed, on the map. Too many item screens. The enemies had only 3 types, slide to avoid, jump over, or block and attack. Very easy if you pay attention. The bosses were pretty simple. Too many better Metroid like games out there!
Re: Review: Jet Kave Adventure - A 2.5D Platformer That Doesn't Reinvent The Wheel, More's The Pity
@PlusFan Perfect mini review. Although I agree the bosses are easy, I find them fun. Just like the DKC bosses. My only complaints are a weak musical score and not much variety in worlds, I mean 9 beach levels, etc. I still say 9/10 for how brilliant this game is for only $20. I would pay $50 for something this good.
Re: Review: Jet Kave Adventure - A 2.5D Platformer That Doesn't Reinvent The Wheel, More's The Pity
@Chunkboi79 I'm serious. This game is a ton of fun. I couldn't stop playing. I think most of the reviewers on this site are morons. They overrate so much garbage. After reading this review, I realized that they word things the same exact way as other reviewers. I'm not believing they play most of the games that they review. Who in their right mind enjoyed Blasphemous and that got a 9 out of 10 here. I guess these kids enjoy jumping on the bandwagon of hyped games. Lol
Re: Review: Jet Kave Adventure - A 2.5D Platformer That Doesn't Reinvent The Wheel, More's The Pity
The ratings on this site are a complete joke lately.
This game is a 9
The recent Blasphemous is a 4 - game was horrible and wasn't even hard like was written here. I'm not even sure these people are playing these games more then copying other reviewers.
Re: The Original Ittle Dew Brings Its Zelda-Inspired Adventure To Switch Next Week
Great game. So excited to play again. And IMO, Ittle Dew 2 is the best game on Switch and the true next Zelda unlike Breth of the Wild. Any dungeon, any order. The key word is dungeon. And oh boy does the game get tough to 100%