To be honest, I never really though about this. Every Pokémon game is basically this, every single one. Most games with open world stuff have static NPC or NPCs on a railroad
The option for Co-op is almost always better than not having the option at all. And in this day and age, they should offer both online and offline options. I remember playing FFVI with a friend as they had the option for a second player to control some of the party in battle.
@Ryu_Niiyama People complain because it is still just a drip feed. Many of the NES and Gameboy games you can beat in a few hours. The SNES ones, a little longer save for the RPGs. You often have to wait weeks or more to get certain consoles when there is a vast library, many of which are first party games.
@Chocobo_Shepherd Except this has nothing to do with the designs of the monsters. The game is nothing like any Pokémon game really out there aside from the collection of monsters and using them for battle.
@ThatGuyWho The problem is the wording of these patents basically affects nearly any creature capturing game and someone them, creature games in general, especially when it comes to riding them. I love Nintendo games and their products, but I don't agree with this, especially with how broad these are. The USA rejected them already and now they have to amend them to get a chance to try again because of how broad they were.
@CPFinnit Yeah, I can see that being tough. lol We just had the one, the let's go Eevee and Pikachu one. My wife and I both play it so we decided it was time to finally buy a second one.
Did you even read the replies? Now, granted, I need to use the "translate post option" but most of the criticisms were their use of being a small indie developer," while they are having Sony and Microsoft back them and how they were basically playing the victim, in others words, about how they worded this letter, not so much about Palworld and it being bad. Then many of the ones talking about them ripping them off were about designs, which this lawsuit is not even about. Then there is also a fairly large number that even supported the developers or telling people that nothing has been confirmed so not to jump to conclusions. I must have sifted through about 40 of the replies there, maybe you can read it natively to get a broader picture but from what I clicked through, It did not seem like the country was wishing them gone like you make it sound.
@Itachi2099 A few replies on social media typically mean nothing. If they did, then the earth would really be flat and truly doesn't exist. Looking at the replies with the tweet that they posted here, I translated like 20 random ones and not one really seemed to bash the game or company, one was even wishing pocketpair good luck against the lawsuit. With that said, I would be curious to see the number of sales for the game on PC compared to the rest of the world also.
I'd say a 7. I enjoy it but it could be more. It does not take long to get all the challenges done with at least A+. Going for the S rank on all is where most of the time will be spent.
I would give it a 9 myself though the lag with wireless controllers bugs me, plus the 30FPS when they really could have done the 60. Overall, I am still loving the game.
@Dr_Lugae Not sure why you would question it when people have been emulating Nintendo's games for like 20+ years and Nintendo has never been able to stop it. The emulators often times even work better than Nintendo's emulators that they have on their systems.
I am curious to see the user reviews compared to the critic reviews. I am guessing it will be a big difference between people the game was targeted to (Players) vs not targeted to (Critics)
One of the reasons that people probably did not notice was A) Because of the TVs we had with those older systems, quality was not nearly as good as it is today and B) You were a lot younger and there was not much else to compare it to. I am not sure about you but I remember the N64 and PlayStation being quite different and more "jittery," Same when I played Star Fox for the SNES, it was quite obvious even though I was a teenager. With newer TVs, this is also something much easier to notice, especially when going from higher FPS to lower.
I can see some thing being slightly more annoying to do such as the counter action command as that was a lot more precise when you had to time the B button.
@BodkinDQ
But we had it at 60 FPS, and yes, there is action commands such as the counter which I can see possibly being affect slightly as the counter was very precise when to press and you did not get anything notifying you when to press it. Plus if memory serves me correctly, there were badges to make the action commands, including the counter command harder for a buff. You're also forgetting that games used to be 60 FPS, and a game like Paper Mario... really it should be. Especially when screens are getting better and better, the frame rates are getting much easier to notice than they did on your old flat screeds or CRTs.
It is not a deal breaker for me, I know I am still going to enjoy the game, probably as much as I did when I played the original but it is a disappointment that they decided to cut back on the frame rate.
It is more disappointing for me. It should be able to handle 60FPS, 60FPS really should be the standard again. Is it going to stop me from getting it? No.
It is funny because I am playing the original the other day and I would tap the button again to do stylish moves even though they were not there. ha ha
@Beetlebum91 Yes true, I know I am picking it up and I bought the original... technically twice. lol I had to replace my gamecube and when I bought the new one, it came with the game so I had two copies.
So... why? The original was able to do 60fps no problem, plenty of other games are 60 and I really cannot see this game being very demanding on the actual hardware.
@Beetlebum91 Same, I am really hoping this does well so we go back to how the Paper Mario games used to be. I am just concerned with it being a remake, it might not do as well.
Comments 3,135
Re: Sorry Xillia 2, 'Tales Of Berseria' Is The Next Remaster From Bandai Namco
Wait. So Berseria before Zesteria?
Re: Opinion: One Year On, Every Positive 'Pokémon TCG Pocket' Update Still Comes With A Catch
I ended up dropping it after not getting one of the promo cards after opening up so many of the promo packs.
Re: Opinion: Pokémon Legends Z-A Is The Creepiest Entry Yet, Not In A Good Way
To be honest, I never really though about this. Every Pokémon game is basically this, every single one. Most games with open world stuff have static NPC or NPCs on a railroad
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Price Has Been Confirmed
This made me laugh when they said it was a paid purchase.
Re: Sakurai Says Japanese Developers Should Avoid Trying To Appeal To Western Tastes
Look at the top 10 best selling games. Only 3 of them are Japanese games and that 3 is including a game bundled with nearly every console.
Re: Opinion: We Need More Couch Co-op RPGs
The option for Co-op is almost always better than not having the option at all. And in this day and age, they should offer both online and offline options. I remember playing FFVI with a friend as they had the option for a second player to control some of the party in battle.
Re: Harvest Moon's New "Cozy" Switch Bundle Revives Two 3DS Titles This Summer
I got excites and then realized it was "Harvest Moon," not the main series that is Story of Seasons.
@whmchrish
Technically it is a different series now since Marvelous is localizing them through seed now.
Re: How Well Do You Remember 2024? Nintendo Life's End-Of-Year Gaming Quiz
Lol, I said 3rd for the console rank because I read it what rank it was for all consoles.
Re: Opinion: It's Not My GOTY, But This Nintendo Game Was A Standout 2024 Memory
I am still waiting to hear an SNES Edition come but I know it won't.
Re: 2024 Has Been The Busiest Year Yet For Nintendo Switch Online In North America
@Ryu_Niiyama People complain because it is still just a drip feed. Many of the NES and Gameboy games you can beat in a few hours. The SNES ones, a little longer save for the RPGs. You often have to wait weeks or more to get certain consoles when there is a vast library, many of which are first party games.
Re: Man Caught Selling Hacked Pokémon Sun Save Data Arrested By Japanese Police
This is actually hilarious that this is even a thing.
Re: Review: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure (Switch) - Not Quite Picture Perfect On Switch
The girl on the box looks a lot like Yuna.
Re: Pokémon TCG Pocket Sets Its Sights On "Inappropriate Player Names"
The game would not let me name a deck "Psychic." I get the obvious names but Psychic? come on. That word is literally in the game.
Re: UK Charts: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Crashes Out Of The Top 40
I plan to get it someday, just not at a full price retail game.
Re: Random: Owners Of A Nintendo Frying Pan Are Being Warned Not To Use It
How do you screw up a frying pan?
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Overworld Appears To Include Links To The Past
@Not_Soos The landscape is literally lttp but expanded.
Re: Nintendo Patents Filed After Palworld's Release Suggest Lawsuit Prep Started Months Ago
@Chocobo_Shepherd Except this has nothing to do with the designs of the monsters. The game is nothing like any Pokémon game really out there aside from the collection of monsters and using them for battle.
Re: Nintendo Patents Filed After Palworld's Release Suggest Lawsuit Prep Started Months Ago
@ThatGuyWho The problem is the wording of these patents basically affects nearly any creature capturing game and someone them, creature games in general, especially when it comes to riding them. I love Nintendo games and their products, but I don't agree with this, especially with how broad these are. The USA rejected them already and now they have to amend them to get a chance to try again because of how broad they were.
Re: Nintendo Patents Filed After Palworld's Release Suggest Lawsuit Prep Started Months Ago
@Maubari My guess is because of the guns mechanics and people call the game "Pokemon with guns."
Re: Nintendo Patents Filed After Palworld's Release Suggest Lawsuit Prep Started Months Ago
These both describe multiple monster collecting games.
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Frame Rate Is "Even Worse" Than Link's Awakening
@CPFinnit Yeah, I can see that being tough. lol We just had the one, the let's go Eevee and Pikachu one. My wife and I both play it so we decided it was time to finally buy a second one.
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Frame Rate Is "Even Worse" Than Link's Awakening
Well, I will get to see it later today. Going to pick up the game and the Zelda edition Switch Lite on my lunch break.
Re: Palworld's Japan Release On PS5 Delayed As Nintendo's Lawsuit Looms
@Itachi2099
Did you even read the replies? Now, granted, I need to use the "translate post option" but most of the criticisms were their use of being a small indie developer," while they are having Sony and Microsoft back them and how they were basically playing the victim, in others words, about how they worded this letter, not so much about Palworld and it being bad. Then many of the ones talking about them ripping them off were about designs, which this lawsuit is not even about. Then there is also a fairly large number that even supported the developers or telling people that nothing has been confirmed so not to jump to conclusions. I must have sifted through about 40 of the replies there, maybe you can read it natively to get a broader picture but from what I clicked through, It did not seem like the country was wishing them gone like you make it sound.
Re: Palworld's Japan Release On PS5 Delayed As Nintendo's Lawsuit Looms
@Itachi2099 A few replies on social media typically mean nothing. If they did, then the earth would really be flat and truly doesn't exist. Looking at the replies with the tweet that they posted here, I translated like 20 random ones and not one really seemed to bash the game or company, one was even wishing pocketpair good luck against the lawsuit. With that said, I would be curious to see the number of sales for the game on PC compared to the rest of the world also.
Re: Palworld's Japan Release On PS5 Delayed As Nintendo's Lawsuit Looms
Sad, such a great game to get delayed. Hopefully it is still at least available on PC for them.
Re: Palworld Developer Responds To Nintendo Lawsuit
How can you sue for patent infringement but not have to tell the person you are suing what patents they infringed upon?
Re: Get 3 Months Of Nintendo Switch Online When You Buy Super Mario Party Jamboree (US)
"Individual"
Not for me I guess.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition?
I'd say a 7. I enjoy it but it could be more. It does not take long to get all the challenges done with at least A+. Going for the S rank on all is where most of the time will be spent.
Re: New RPG From 'Rune Factory' Creator Lands On Switch Next Month
Probably will pick it up on Steam
Re: Talking Point: What We Expect From The Upcoming June Nintendo Direct
I'm not expecting much, the successor is on it way next year.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 18.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@FishyS It is not about stability, it is the fact that Twitter is charging crazy amount for it. Multiple platforms are dropping it.
Re: Talking Point: What We Expect From The Upcoming June Nintendo Direct
To be honest, I am not expecting a whole lot, especially with the likelihood of their next console releasing next Spring.
Re: Japanese Charts: Paper Mario: TTYD Stays On Top Despite Drop In Sales
As long as it does better than any of the trash that has come out after it. Hopefully Nintendo will realize they made a mistake butchering it
Re: Poll: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of LEGO's Zelda 'Great Deku Tree' Set?
Pricey but I'm buying, my wife gave me the go ahead as well, $390 Canadian. lol
I am hoping this is the start to Zelda Lego sets.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door?
I would give it a 9 myself though the lag with wireless controllers bugs me, plus the 30FPS when they really could have done the 60. Overall, I am still loving the game.
Re: Review: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch) - Still The King Of Mario RPGs
Looking forward to this. Though still disappointed that they opted for the lower FPS.
Re: Rumour: Pokémon Leaker Suggests Gen 10 Games Are Coming In 2026
Sounds good. Had a blast with Scarlet. People will complain though
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Three More Classics
@talllennart And? Maybe they can end the drip feeding.
Re: Talking Point: One Year On, Has Everyone Beaten Ganondorf In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Nope, only spend like 30 hours on this game really. Beat one boss. To be honest, I stopped around when they patched out the dupe glitches. lol
Re: Nintendo Wipes Out 8535 Yuzu Repositories In One Big DMCA Takedown
@Dr_Lugae Not sure why you would question it when people have been emulating Nintendo's games for like 20+ years and Nintendo has never been able to stop it. The emulators often times even work better than Nintendo's emulators that they have on their systems.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Three More Classics
Still waiting for DK64
Re: Review: Endless Ocean: Luminous (Switch) - A Meditative Marine Milieu, But Incredibly Shallow
I am curious to see the user reviews compared to the critic reviews. I am guessing it will be a big difference between people the game was targeted to (Players) vs not targeted to (Critics)
Re: Nintendo Wipes Out 8535 Yuzu Repositories In One Big DMCA Takedown
These groups are like a Hydra, cut one head, several more grow.
Re: Poll: Are You Bothered By The Frame Rate For Paper Mario: TTYD On Switch?
@MSaturn
One of the reasons that people probably did not notice was A) Because of the TVs we had with those older systems, quality was not nearly as good as it is today and B) You were a lot younger and there was not much else to compare it to. I am not sure about you but I remember the N64 and PlayStation being quite different and more "jittery," Same when I played Star Fox for the SNES, it was quite obvious even though I was a teenager. With newer TVs, this is also something much easier to notice, especially when going from higher FPS to lower.
I can see some thing being slightly more annoying to do such as the counter action command as that was a lot more precise when you had to time the B button.
@BodkinDQ
But we had it at 60 FPS, and yes, there is action commands such as the counter which I can see possibly being affect slightly as the counter was very precise when to press and you did not get anything notifying you when to press it. Plus if memory serves me correctly, there were badges to make the action commands, including the counter command harder for a buff. You're also forgetting that games used to be 60 FPS, and a game like Paper Mario... really it should be. Especially when screens are getting better and better, the frame rates are getting much easier to notice than they did on your old flat screeds or CRTs.
It is not a deal breaker for me, I know I am still going to enjoy the game, probably as much as I did when I played the original but it is a disappointment that they decided to cut back on the frame rate.
Re: Poll: Are You Bothered By The Frame Rate For Paper Mario: TTYD On Switch?
It is more disappointing for me. It should be able to handle 60FPS, 60FPS really should be the standard again. Is it going to stop me from getting it? No.
Re: Video: 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In May 2024
Paper Mario for me, Endless Ocean for my Wife, the rest... meh.
Re: Video: How Does Paper Mario: TTYD On Switch Compare To The Original?
It is funny because I am playing the original the other day and I would tap the button again to do stylish moves even though they were not there. ha ha
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Introduces The Cast Of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
@Beetlebum91 Yes true, I know I am picking it up and I bought the original... technically twice. lol I had to replace my gamecube and when I bought the new one, it came with the game so I had two copies.
Re: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch Frame Rate Revealed
So... why? The original was able to do 60fps no problem, plenty of other games are 60 and I really cannot see this game being very demanding on the actual hardware.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Introduces The Cast Of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
@Beetlebum91 Same, I am really hoping this does well so we go back to how the Paper Mario games used to be. I am just concerned with it being a remake, it might not do as well.