I got 7 right. Never was into Pokémon. Still not into Pokémon. I think Pokémon Quest on Wii U was the only Pokémon game I played (briefly) & it was boring.
I never owned a 3DS system, but I would've picked the New 3DS XL for my vote since that's the one I wanted. My problem was that since they kept pumping out model after model, I kept waiting to see what was going to come around next. And then the Switch came out, & the desire to buy a 3DS dropped a bit. Wish I would've grabbed one back then. Since I've been 100% digital since the Wii U days, & since the 3DS eshop is no more, there's no point in buying one anymore, as I refuse to buy physical (takes up physical space, which I don't want, as I have too much stuff as it is — I'm honestly trying to downsize how much physical stuff I own.)
@Markatron84 Yeah, I lived in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex most of my life, where recycling is common, so when I moved out to the country 5 years ago, I just assumed recycling would be available there as well. So I was kind of surprised when my waste collection company said that recycling wasn't an option out in the rural parts.
I have Age of Calamity downloaded on Switch, but I've only ever messed around with the beginning of the game 3+ years ago. I'm not really into Musou games, & I don't know if I'll ever get around to actually playing it. What's more, I dislike TotK (but I love BotW), especially the ultra-hand gimmick they force on you. I'm not a fan of crafting (more than basic crafting anyway, like what's in BotW — I don't mind that level of crafting) in games, & TotK's crafting is so tedious, & I just don't like it at all. One day, whenever I buy a Switch 2 & the TotK upgrade pack, I'll try to give that game another chance, but I don't expect to feel any different about it then. But who knows... It took 4 months before MH3 on Wii finally clicked with me; maybe TotK just needs some time in the proverbial oven before it grows on me. Not getting my hopes up, though. So, I don't see myself ever playing Age of Imprisonment, even though I still might buy it one day.
I played (& loved) the first two DQ games on NES (back when it was Dragon Warrior in the US), & maybe DQIII as well (can't remember if I ever played it). The next DQ game I played was DQXIS, which I finished Act 3 back in November, I think. And it was a mediocre game. Music was repetitive & forgettable. The game should have ended after Act 1 (way too long of a game), the art work was just OK, imo, & the gameplay was mediocre, too. I rate it 7/10. There's one bonus end boss that I gave up on after fighting it 2 or 3 times. I just lost patience with the game & was ready to move on. Doubt I'll ever play it again.
But if that's considered the best DQ game overall (according to general consensus I read about online), then I don't really have much hopes for any of the other games in the series that I've never played. So, right now, the only ones I'm currently interested in are the HD-2D remakes.
I do have the VII remake on my PS5 wishlist, but honestly, it doesn't really look that appealing to me at all, so I may never purchase it.
I remember renting this game from Blockbuster Video a few times. It took several tries but I eventually beat it, & once I did, the game became super easy on successive playthroughs. I liked it well enough. It wasn't great, but I thought it was decent.
If the amount of gore in the trailer is reflected in the game, I may have to pass. I don't mind some gore, but that was a little too over the top for my taste.
Based on what I just saw in the trailer, this movie looks really dumb. But I'd still give it a chance, although realistically, I doubt I'll ever see it since I don't go to movie theaters anymore, nor do I subscribe to any of the streaming services. Looks to me like it'll get universally panned by the movie critics, though. But I bet it does ok at the box office.
I remember my twin brother & me getting an NES for Christmas 1987 when I was 12. We had never even heard of it before. We had a Colecovision with 4 games (Donkey Kong, James Bond, & I forget the other two games) & had been borrowing our cousins' Atari peripheral attachment & a bunch of their games so we could play Atari games on the Colecovision. Once we got that NES (my parents also got us Wizards & Warriors for that same Christmas), the Colecovision barely ever got touched. And then the following Easter, they gifted us The Legend of Zelda. Those were some good times.
@molkom I'm the opposite. While I have nothing personal against Japan or its people, when games heavily revolve around Japan or Japanese culture, it's an instan turn-off for me. I used to want to learn Japanese, but now, I don't like hearing the language too much. It's very harsh-sounding to me & I'm not sure why I feel the way I do about it. And traditional Japanese culture, dress, etc. has never appealed to me.
I'll be playing DQ XI S on PS5. Just started Act 3 late last night. I think this game drags on for too long. Should have been over at the end of Act1, imo.
Lego City Undercover is my favorite Lego game & the first Lego game I've ever completed (also beat Lego Marvel Superheroes — I had both of them on Wii U). When Lego City Undercover released on Switch, I deleted it on Wii U & downloaded the Switch version, but I only messed around with it for a few hours. I also downloaded it on PS5 just to see if it looked or performed any better. I honestly can't tell the difference between Switch & PS5 versions, though I didn't do a side-by-side comparison.
I loved Dragon Warrior & Dragon Warrior II on the NES back in the day. I'm currently playing through DQ XI S on PS5, & it's alright. I haven't played any other game in the series (I might have played DW III on NES, but if I did, I have no memory of it, so I probably haven't). Probably another 7/10 game for me. But this HD 2D collection (& DQ III HD 2D) looks right up my alley. I'll have to download them someday.
I loved Zelda II back in the day. Still love it today. Going through the final dungeon is a breeze once you memorize the route, especially as an adult (took my brother & I days of exploring to memorize the layout). The final boss attacks are completely randomized, but button mashing overcomes the boss well enough, imo. There are much harder games out there.
@OrtadragoonX I enjoyed Horizon ZD, but Horizon FW was too much of a chore. And I certainly don't like the direction the story took. It doesn't bode well for Horizon 3, imo. I honestly think Horizon should have been a one & done type of game.
FFVII Remake on PS5 was ok. Probably a 7/10 for me. It definitely had some areas where it could've been improved, though. I should play back through the original sometime to compare it to the remake. Problem is that I've beaten the original so many times on PS1 that I doubt I'll ever get around to it. And after beating Remake, I have no desire to play back through that one either.
A friend let me borrow some PS4/5 games a few weeks ago, & while I've been trying to get through my downloaded copy of ME: Andromeda for months now, on a whim I decided to try out Tales of Arise & got sucked in. So, I should complete that game this weekend. It's the first Tales game I've ever played. I like it well enough, but it definitely has some flaws. Probably a 7/10 game for me.
@nin10doom fun factor is the primary way to rate a game. I rate Batman: Arkham Origins on Wii U a 10/10 simply because it was (for me) so fun to play, despite the many bugs it still has.
@Smithicus Agreed. After playing through Hollow Knight, I just didn't get what all the fuss was about. I thought it was a good 7/10 game. Maybe 8/10 (I'd have to replay it, though, to know for certain).
I first played this on my PS5. It was pretty good. Certainly had some annoying bits to it. I'd rate it 7/10. Whenever I get a Switch 2, I'm not sure if I'd double-dip, though.
I have the original on Switch. I don't own a Switch 2 yet, so obviously, I won't be double-dipping. But even if I had a S2, I'm not sure that I'd double-dip. The game was fun enough, but I did start to get a little tired of it about midway through. I'd rate it 7/10. I'm not sure I'd have a desire to play through it again, though.
I think this game looks good enough for me. Metroidvanias are one of my favorite genres, although, like some here, while I played & beat Hollow Knight, I don't really get what all the fuss was about. It was an ok game. I liked it well enough, but I didn't think it was anything 'magical' or 'special'. I'd rate it 7/10. I liked the atmosphere & aesthetic, but it WAS a little too long, I thought. And the first Hornet fight was rage-inducing — took me forever to beat her, but once I did, the game opened up for me more, & became much more entertaining. I'm kind of excited a bit for Silk Song, but there's no massive appeal (at least not yet).
I also felt the same with PoP: The Lost Crown. I just completed it on PS5 last night, & again, it was a 7/10 for me.
@LikelySatan I bought Symphony of the Night on PS1 shortly after it released. In all these years, it never dawned on me that Alucard was Dracula spelled backwards....
I have My Friend is Pedro & spent 2 or 3 days on it a few years ago, but I never beat it. Pretty fun game though. Haven't heard of Shotgun Cop Man before, though. It also looks fun, but realistically, I probably wouldn't spend more than an hour or two playing it, so I'll pass.
@Logicfire TT2+ is a good game. Took me years to actually beat it, though. I originally had it on Wii U & then got it on Switch, where it sat for a couple of years before I finally played it all the way through. Ended up having to use a guide, though.
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Re: Video: Here's Your First Look At The Street Fighter Live-Action Movie, Out October 2026
This looks really dumb. But I'd still watch it if given the opportunity.
Re: Quiz: Can You Name That Pokémon?
I got 7 right. Never was into Pokémon. Still not into Pokémon. I think Pokémon Quest on Wii U was the only Pokémon game I played (briefly) & it was boring.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th February)
I just beat Marvel Spiderman on PS5 2 or 3 days ago, & I beat the first DLC last night, so I'm working on the 2nd DLC now.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite 3DS Model?
I never owned a 3DS system, but I would've picked the New 3DS XL for my vote since that's the one I wanted. My problem was that since they kept pumping out model after model, I kept waiting to see what was going to come around next. And then the Switch came out, & the desire to buy a 3DS dropped a bit. Wish I would've grabbed one back then. Since I've been 100% digital since the Wii U days, & since the 3DS eshop is no more, there's no point in buying one anymore, as I refuse to buy physical (takes up physical space, which I don't want, as I have too much stuff as it is — I'm honestly trying to downsize how much physical stuff I own.)
Re: Tales Of Arise - Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Revealed
I borrowed the PS4 disk from a friend to play on PS5. I finished it & It was OK. A 7/10 for me. Not worth playing through again, though.
Re: Limited Run Games Is Bringing NES 'Jaws' To Switch Later This Week
It took a while, but I beat this game on NES back in the day. I'll download it at some point for nostalgia reasons.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Mario Tennis Fever For Switch 2?
I don't own a Switch 2, but if I did, I have zero interest in a Mario tennis game. I barely have any interest in Mario games at all anymore.
Re: Labo VR Will Reportedly Be Compatible With Virtual Boy For Switch Online
@Markatron84 Yeah, I lived in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex most of my life, where recycling is common, so when I moved out to the country 5 years ago, I just assumed recycling would be available there as well. So I was kind of surprised when my waste collection company said that recycling wasn't an option out in the rural parts.
Re: Labo VR Will Reportedly Be Compatible With Virtual Boy For Switch Online
@Markatron84 Where I live in rural America, recycling is not an option. Everything goes in the trash.
Re: Mini Review: The Perfect Pencil (Switch) - A Sharp, Horror-Tinged Metroidvania With Splashes Of Hollow Knight
Metroidvanias are probably my favorite genre, but this game does not appeal to me at all.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold
I have Age of Calamity downloaded on Switch, but I've only ever messed around with the beginning of the game 3+ years ago. I'm not really into Musou games, & I don't know if I'll ever get around to actually playing it. What's more, I dislike TotK (but I love BotW), especially the ultra-hand gimmick they force on you. I'm not a fan of crafting (more than basic crafting anyway, like what's in BotW — I don't mind that level of crafting) in games, & TotK's crafting is so tedious, & I just don't like it at all. One day, whenever I buy a Switch 2 & the TotK upgrade pack, I'll try to give that game another chance, but I don't expect to feel any different about it then. But who knows... It took 4 months before MH3 on Wii finally clicked with me; maybe TotK just needs some time in the proverbial oven before it grows on me. Not getting my hopes up, though. So, I don't see myself ever playing Age of Imprisonment, even though I still might buy it one day.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The Switch 2 Upgrade For Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
I don't own a Switch 2, but if I did, I wouldn't get it, as I'm not really into Mario games that much.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade?
I don't have a Switch 2 yet, but I played this on PS5 last spring or summer, & it's a 7/10 game for me.
Re: Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Logo Revealed, Expect "Various Announcements"
I played (& loved) the first two DQ games on NES (back when it was Dragon Warrior in the US), & maybe DQIII as well (can't remember if I ever played it). The next DQ game I played was DQXIS, which I finished Act 3 back in November, I think. And it was a mediocre game. Music was repetitive & forgettable. The game should have ended after Act 1 (way too long of a game), the art work was just OK, imo, & the gameplay was mediocre, too. I rate it 7/10. There's one bonus end boss that I gave up on after fighting it 2 or 3 times. I just lost patience with the game & was ready to move on. Doubt I'll ever play it again.
But if that's considered the best DQ game overall (according to general consensus I read about online), then I don't really have much hopes for any of the other games in the series that I've never played. So, right now, the only ones I'm currently interested in are the HD-2D remakes.
I do have the VII remake on my PS5 wishlist, but honestly, it doesn't really look that appealing to me at all, so I may never purchase it.
Re: Random: Lego Fans Have Apparently Forgotten What Game Boy Cartridges Look Like
I liked Legos as a kid. As an adult, I find them too tedious & boring to bother with.
Re: The Game Awards GOTY For 2025 Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
I'm currently playing through E33 on PS5. It's a really fun game. It's not perfect, but it's flaws are relatively minor in my book.
Re: Limited Run Games Is Bringing NES 'Jaws' To Switch In "Massively Expanded" Form
I remember renting this game from Blockbuster Video a few times. It took several tries but I eventually beat it, & once I did, the game became super easy on successive playthroughs. I liked it well enough. It wasn't great, but I thought it was decent.
Re: New Divinity Trademarks Filed Ahead Of The Game Awards
If the amount of gore in the trailer is reflected in the game, I may have to pass. I don't mind some gore, but that was a little too over the top for my taste.
Re: Video: Here's Your First Look At The Street Fighter Live-Action Movie, Due Out 2026
Based on what I just saw in the trailer, this movie looks really dumb. But I'd still give it a chance, although realistically, I doubt I'll ever see it since I don't go to movie theaters anymore, nor do I subscribe to any of the streaming services. Looks to me like it'll get universally panned by the movie critics, though. But I bet it does ok at the box office.
Re: Video: New 007 First Light Trailer Introduces Lenny Kravitz As Bawma
Kravitz' performance in the footage shown seemed a little lackluster & underwhelming.
Re: Feature: My NES Longing, My Son's Terrifying Switch 2 Obsession
I remember my twin brother & me getting an NES for Christmas 1987 when I was 12. We had never even heard of it before. We had a Colecovision with 4 games (Donkey Kong, James Bond, & I forget the other two games) & had been borrowing our cousins' Atari peripheral attachment & a bunch of their games so we could play Atari games on the Colecovision. Once we got that NES (my parents also got us Wizards & Warriors for that same Christmas), the Colecovision barely ever got touched. And then the following Easter, they gifted us The Legend of Zelda. Those were some good times.
Re: Review: Simogo Legacy Collection - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Nothing Less Than Essential
I've never heard of this game. But then again, I have an aversion to mobile phone games in general (until they come to consoles, that is).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th December)
Clair Obscur for me. I got to Act 3 last night.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th November (North America)
@molkom I'm the opposite. While I have nothing personal against Japan or its people, when games heavily revolve around Japan or Japanese culture, it's an instan turn-off for me. I used to want to learn Japanese, but now, I don't like hearing the language too much. It's very harsh-sounding to me & I'm not sure why I feel the way I do about it. And traditional Japanese culture, dress, etc. has never appealed to me.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
I tried giving Pokémon games a chance, but it's just not my type of game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th October)
I'll be playing DQ XI S on PS5. Just started Act 3 late last night. I think this game drags on for too long. Should have been over at the end of Act1, imo.
Re: Mini Review: The Touryst: Deluxe (Switch 2) - An Upgrade To First Class For The Return Trip
@sketchturner Yeah, this is a 6 or 7/10 at best, I think.
Re: Rumour: A Bunch Of LEGO Games Might Get The 'Switch 2 Edition' Treatment Soon
Lego City Undercover is my favorite Lego game & the first Lego game I've ever completed (also beat Lego Marvel Superheroes — I had both of them on Wii U). When Lego City Undercover released on Switch, I deleted it on Wii U & downloaded the Switch version, but I only messed around with it for a few hours. I also downloaded it on PS5 just to see if it looked or performed any better. I honestly can't tell the difference between Switch & PS5 versions, though I didn't do a side-by-side comparison.
Re: Dragon Quest I & II HD Remake's Brand New Underwater Region Is Beautiful
I loved Dragon Warrior & Dragon Warrior II on the NES back in the day. I'm currently playing through DQ XI S on PS5, & it's alright. I haven't played any other game in the series (I might have played DW III on NES, but if I did, I have no memory of it, so I probably haven't). Probably another 7/10 game for me. But this HD 2D collection (& DQ III HD 2D) looks right up my alley. I'll have to download them someday.
Re: Videos: Square Enix Releases New Trailers For 'Octopath Traveler 0' And 'The Adventures Of Elliot'
I want an HD 2D version of Chrono Trigger.
Re: Nintendo Adds One Of The Most Divisive Zelda Entries To 'Nintendo Music'
I loved Zelda II back in the day. Still love it today. Going through the final dungeon is a breeze once you memorize the route, especially as an adult (took my brother & I days of exploring to memorize the layout). The final boss attacks are completely randomized, but button mashing overcomes the boss well enough, imo. There are much harder games out there.
Re: Devolver Digital's Slick-Looking 'Skate Story' Kickflips Onto Switch 2 Later This Year
Art style is off-putting for me.
Re: The Touryst: Deluxe Hits Switch 2 Next Week At 4K / 60fps
This was a 7/10 game for me.
Re: The Touryst: Deluxe Hits Switch 2 Next Week At 4K / 60fps
@Anti-Matter Yes.
Re: Opinion: Metroid Prime 4 Reminds Me Of Gears 5, And It's Making Me Nervous
@OrtadragoonX I enjoyed Horizon ZD, but Horizon FW was too much of a chore. And I certainly don't like the direction the story took. It doesn't bode well for Horizon 3, imo. I honestly think Horizon should have been a one & done type of game.
Re: Opinion: Metroid Prime 4 Reminds Me Of Gears 5, And It's Making Me Nervous
@canaryfarmer Guess I'll have to pass on that one, seeing as I'll be 111 years old by then.😉
Re: Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Contains Teaser For The Sequel
I clicked on the Falcom subreddit link, & it just said that it's a broken link....
Re: Newcomers Can Break Final Fantasy VII Remake With New Difficulty Settings
FFVII Remake on PS5 was ok. Probably a 7/10 for me. It definitely had some areas where it could've been improved, though. I should play back through the original sometime to compare it to the remake. Problem is that I've beaten the original so many times on PS1 that I doubt I'll ever get around to it. And after beating Remake, I have no desire to play back through that one either.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th September)
A friend let me borrow some PS4/5 games a few weeks ago, & while I've been trying to get through my downloaded copy of ME: Andromeda for months now, on a whim I decided to try out Tales of Arise & got sucked in. So, I should complete that game this weekend. It's the first Tales game I've ever played. I like it well enough, but it definitely has some flaws. Probably a 7/10 game for me.
Re: Review: Star Wars Outlaws (Switch 2) - An Underrated Adventure, A Super-Solid Port
I'll probably pick this up on PS5 some day. It looks fun to me. Whenever I buy a S2, I may double-dip.
Re: The Force Isn't Strong With Star Wars Outlaws On Switch 2, Initial Impressions Suggest
@nin10doom fun factor is the primary way to rate a game. I rate Batman: Arkham Origins on Wii U a 10/10 simply because it was (for me) so fun to play, despite the many bugs it still has.
Re: "We Are Not Delaying" - Dark Deity 2 Dev Stands Firm Against Silksong
@Smithicus Agreed. After playing through Hollow Knight, I just didn't get what all the fuss was about. I thought it was a good 7/10 game. Maybe 8/10 (I'd have to replay it, though, to know for certain).
Re: Atari Acquires IP Rights To Five Ubisoft Games, Including 2011's 'Child Of Eden'
I've never heard of any of these titles before.
Re: "The Best-Looking Thing I've Seen On Switch 2" - Digital Foundry Talks Final Fantasy 7 Remake
I first played this on my PS5. It was pretty good. Certainly had some annoying bits to it. I'd rate it 7/10. Whenever I get a Switch 2, I'm not sure if I'd double-dip, though.
Re: Shin'en Announces 'The Touryst: Deluxe', Exclusive To Switch 2
I have the original on Switch. I don't own a Switch 2 yet, so obviously, I won't be double-dipping. But even if I had a S2, I'm not sure that I'd double-dip. The game was fun enough, but I did start to get a little tired of it about midway through. I'd rate it 7/10. I'm not sure I'd have a desire to play through it again, though.
Re: Challenging Metroidvania 'Chronicles Of The Wolf' Now Fully Compatible With Switch 2
Never heard of this game but it looks right up my alley.
Re: Review: Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Sometimes 'Good Enough' Is Just That
I think this game looks good enough for me. Metroidvanias are one of my favorite genres, although, like some here, while I played & beat Hollow Knight, I don't really get what all the fuss was about. It was an ok game. I liked it well enough, but I didn't think it was anything 'magical' or 'special'. I'd rate it 7/10. I liked the atmosphere & aesthetic, but it WAS a little too long, I thought. And the first Hornet fight was rage-inducing — took me forever to beat her, but once I did, the game opened up for me more, & became much more entertaining. I'm kind of excited a bit for Silk Song, but there's no massive appeal (at least not yet).
I also felt the same with PoP: The Lost Crown. I just completed it on PS5 last night, & again, it was a 7/10 for me.
Re: Review: Deltarune (Switch 2) - A Superbly Subversive RPG That Defies All Rules
@LikelySatan I bought Symphony of the Night on PS1 shortly after it released. In all these years, it never dawned on me that Alucard was Dracula spelled backwards....
Re: Shotgun Cop Man Adds 51 New Levels For Free In 'My Friend Pedro' DLC
I have My Friend is Pedro & spent 2 or 3 days on it a few years ago, but I never beat it. Pretty fun game though. Haven't heard of Shotgun Cop Man before, though. It also looks fun, but realistically, I probably wouldn't spend more than an hour or two playing it, so I'll pass.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th June)
@Logicfire TT2+ is a good game. Took me years to actually beat it, though. I originally had it on Wii U & then got it on Switch, where it sat for a couple of years before I finally played it all the way through. Ended up having to use a guide, though.