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Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite 3DS Model?

kevin74

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: Labo VR Will Reportedly Be Compatible With Virtual Boy For Switch Online

kevin74

@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: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold

kevin74

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: Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Logo Revealed, Expect "Various Announcements"

kevin74

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: Feature: My NES Longing, My Son's Terrifying Switch 2 Obsession

kevin74

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: Nintendo Download: 27th November (North America)

kevin74

@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: Rumour: A Bunch Of LEGO Games Might Get The 'Switch 2 Edition' Treatment Soon

kevin74

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

kevin74

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: Nintendo Adds One Of The Most Divisive Zelda Entries To 'Nintendo Music'

kevin74

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: Newcomers Can Break Final Fantasy VII Remake With New Difficulty Settings

kevin74

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)

kevin74

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: Shin'en Announces 'The Touryst: Deluxe', Exclusive To Switch 2

kevin74

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: Review: Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Sometimes 'Good Enough' Is Just That

kevin74

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.