@Nintendo_Thumb That's my case too, I rarely have someone to play with. The whole idea for this project was to develop a convincing AI. I think it's pretty good! I should probably advertise that better though. In fact, I should probably advertise everything better, I'm not that good in that area ^^
@Jayofmaya Yep! The gameplay is balanced so the player who's ahead has to naturally deal with more enemies and whatnot, so the game stays competitive throughout.
I hope they can sort things out, but my indie game is set to be released in early 2020 and it's got a grappling hook that looks similar to theirs (it's been in development for over 2 years now). I've been working solo, with money I raised myself without a kickstarter campaign, and even if I wanted to, I don't think I could start a KS because I live in Brazil, and there are KS rules that deny me that ability based on that fact. Anyway, I hope I can somehow start a KS campaign post game launch just to make a switch version of the game. Here's a link for wishlisting to anyone interested https://twitter.com/bitinkstudios/status/1172224025340317696
@Antraxx777 I disagree, it does not convey anything about the emotion of the game. It's completely lackluster. The box art needs to make up for the fact that it's a still image, not a game, which moves, is interactive, has rules and sound/music. The art needs to go above and beyond to express not only the game's variety but also the world it represents. At the time games were really limited and the box and manual were an integral part of the experience. If the box is a screenshot of the game then it is completely useless.
The back of the box is what is used to show more about the game, but the front needs to be as atractive and emotional as possible. A sprite at an angle in an impossible position with a brick is almost like nothing and doesn't actually show exactly what the game is, even. So they tried to make it something more exciting than the game, but as cheaply as possible. It was not thought through. Just quickly done and sent to the factory.
@Matthew010 That's adorable hehe, the gameboy looks particularly nice! The HUD seems to have been done with pen while the "game" looks like pencil. That gave a depth feel to it. One tip on photography: have the light coming from behind you instead of from behind the subject. It should look a lot better that way
@graysoncharles No, just the main ones. Mario, sonic, pac man, ryu simon belmont and yes, terry. And if you don't, that's okay. What is not okay is to pretend like not knowing who sonic is entitles you to tweet "what the f*** is this obscure character doing in my smash?". That's the discussion here.
@DABYX Some games can look good when emulated, like I mentioned, when the developers said "ah what the hell" and just did their art without thinking about compensating for the terrible screen. But the sound quality is without question very very bad.
@jobvd The games are good and their art is good, but the system is bad. When the developers ignored the systems limitations and didn't let the screen influence their art, yes they can look good, but the sound is still atrocious.
I am a person who likes atari, nes and master system games and can see beauty in those, but man, GBA does not look or sound good at all. I wish I could get past that because there are very good games, but it turns me off so much.
I'm making a game on gamemaker2 too, all by myself. I've been told the game would be great for switch, but I don't have the resources to buy the licenses/dev kits etc so I won't even apply. I hope that it won't be a problem to get it there once I do have the resources, that would feel like a nightmare https://twitter.com/bitinkstudios
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Re: Pokémon Designer James Turner Celebrates HarmoKnight's Anniversary With A Cute Drawing
Liked it so much I got 100% on it. Great game!
Re: Random: No, This Isn't A New Colour Of Famicom - It's Just Really Dirty
That color isn't from dirt. It's the effects of indirect sunlight. My NES and SNES are that color.
Re: The SNES Almost Got A Zelda-Style Back To The Future II RPG
The gameplay in that SFC game is really good.
Re: After 25 Years, A New Cheat Code Has Been Discovered For Street Fighter Alpha 2 On The SNES
@Thorhax They forgot about ever programming it.
Re: GBA Mod Company Creates The Game Gear Sega Should Have Released In 2020
"it's not a good idea to use power supplies which are three decades old, by the way" huh... why? I only use those. 4 decades, even.
Re: Forget Next-Gen, Nintendo's Also Launching A New Console Today
So, it's an officially released stretched screen Super Mario Bros. Didn't think I'd live to see that level of sloppy.
Re: SNK Apologises For "Offensive Ad" Featuring Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard
Weird and crappy ad, nothing more than that. The weird thing is that the game is very good with great art. It doesn't add up.
Re: Video: Join Us For A Complete Series History Of Panel De Pon, With ScottTheWoz And Shesez
Tetris Attack is permanently placed on my Super Nintendo.
Re: Step Aside FIFA, Soccer Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives This Week
Why would it be the father of all football games? There were others before this. And this is terrible.
Re: Feature: So, What Happened To Super Mario Galaxy 2?
You forgot one theory: Nintendo knows the game didn't sell well (obviously) and so they thought nobody would care.
Re: Gallery: Take The Weight Off In These Officially Licensed Super Mario Gaming Chairs
@Apportal Yeah, gravity seems to be the problem. Sit on it, immediatelly slide off.
Re: Gallery: Take The Weight Off In These Officially Licensed Super Mario Gaming Chairs
How can you sit on that instead of sliding off of it?
Re: This Sealed Copy Of Super Mario Bros. Just Sold For $114,000
I can't help but wonder that the seller has a warehouse of these.
Re: Feature: 8 Games That Could Really Benefit From A Modern Remake On Switch
@Gofixmeaplate It's from my fix to Super Pitfall!
Re: Feature: 8 Games That Could Really Benefit From A Modern Remake On Switch
If nintendo wants to I can improve Ice Climber as a NES ROM. They know my e-mail, just contact me.
Re: Developer Of Turn-Based Monochrome Mech Mash-Up Wolfstride Wants To Bring It To Switch
@Brokai EA and Ubisoft have you covered, why are you looking at indie games?
Re: Feature: Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game Ranked
Yep. This list has some very differently positioned games from my personal pick, but IN GENERAL it's close.
Re: The Pokémon Company Threatens To "Permanently Ban" Players Who Deliberately Disconnect From Battles
Huhh... Why not just give them a LOSS and the other player a WIN?
Re: Video: Wiz Khalifa Drops New 16-Bit Music Video For Sonic The Hedgehog Movie
Beatiful pixel art, well crafted visuals, every pixel counts!
Re: The Genesis / Mega Drive Mini Hack Is Finally Here
But has the sound been fixed?
Re: The Nintendo PlayStation Prototype Is Being Auctioned Off Early Next Year
I'm pretty sure nintendo has at least one of these, but okay, that's the same as nothing.
Re: Feature: The Story Behind New Super Mario Land, The Homebrew Marvel Intended As A Christmas Gift
I get a feeling this is a veteran snes developer. Great work
Re: Kickstarter Cancelled For Vertebreaker, The Retro Platformer From Sonic Mania Devs
@Nintendo_Thumb That's my case too, I rarely have someone to play with. The whole idea for this project was to develop a convincing AI. I think it's pretty good! I should probably advertise that better though. In fact, I should probably advertise everything better, I'm not that good in that area ^^
Re: Kickstarter Cancelled For Vertebreaker, The Retro Platformer From Sonic Mania Devs
Thank you! My top priority is the Switch, of course. I have a soft spot for the NES but that one is difficult to pull off. Gotta prioritise.
Re: Kickstarter Cancelled For Vertebreaker, The Retro Platformer From Sonic Mania Devs
@Jayofmaya Yep! The gameplay is balanced so the player who's ahead has to naturally deal with more enemies and whatnot, so the game stays competitive throughout.
Re: Kickstarter Cancelled For Vertebreaker, The Retro Platformer From Sonic Mania Devs
@Popplio Well, double thanks then ^^
Re: Kickstarter Cancelled For Vertebreaker, The Retro Platformer From Sonic Mania Devs
I hope they can sort things out, but my indie game is set to be released in early 2020 and it's got a grappling hook that looks similar to theirs (it's been in development for over 2 years now). I've been working solo, with money I raised myself without a kickstarter campaign, and even if I wanted to, I don't think I could start a KS because I live in Brazil, and there are KS rules that deny me that ability based on that fact. Anyway, I hope I can somehow start a KS campaign post game launch just to make a switch version of the game. Here's a link for wishlisting to anyone interested https://twitter.com/bitinkstudios/status/1172224025340317696
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #15 - Super Mario Bros.
@Antraxx777 I disagree, it does not convey anything about the emotion of the game. It's completely lackluster. The box art needs to make up for the fact that it's a still image, not a game, which moves, is interactive, has rules and sound/music. The art needs to go above and beyond to express not only the game's variety but also the world it represents. At the time games were really limited and the box and manual were an integral part of the experience. If the box is a screenshot of the game then it is completely useless.
The back of the box is what is used to show more about the game, but the front needs to be as atractive and emotional as possible. A sprite at an angle in an impossible position with a brick is almost like nothing and doesn't actually show exactly what the game is, even. So they tried to make it something more exciting than the game, but as cheaply as possible. It was not thought through. Just quickly done and sent to the factory.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #15 - Super Mario Bros.
Anyone voting on the US one needs to take off the rose tinted glasses. It as lazy as it gets.
Re: Street Fighter 4 Producer Had A "Revolutionary" Idea To Make The Game A Turn-Based Simulation
Also, there's a really good indie turn based fighter game called Toribash (it's physics based).
Re: Street Fighter 4 Producer Had A "Revolutionary" Idea To Make The Game A Turn-Based Simulation
SNK did this in "The King of Fighters KYO", a playstation one game. Check your competition, Ono!!
Re: Review: Dragon Quest III: The Seeds Of Salvation - Third Time's A Charm
High res graphics very poorly drawn. Is there the option for original graphics?
Re: Disney Classic Games Includes Final Cut Version Of Aladdin With All-New Level Sections
A lot of the content probably is what was present in the prototype version. Hopefully there's some new stuff too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r4EMueUXNs
Re: Video: Nintendo UK Reveals The Winner Of Its Link's Awakening Fan Art Competition
@Matthew010 That's adorable hehe, the gameboy looks particularly nice! The HUD seems to have been done with pen while the "game" looks like pencil. That gave a depth feel to it. One tip on photography: have the light coming from behind you instead of from behind the subject. It should look a lot better that way
Re: Video: Nintendo UK Reveals The Winner Of Its Link's Awakening Fan Art Competition
@Matthew010 You can always post a link to it. Please do!
Re: Video: Nintendo UK Reveals The Winner Of Its Link's Awakening Fan Art Competition
@Matthew010 It wasn't even shown in your comment!
Re: Rumour: The Sailor Moon Manga In Punch-Out!! That Allegedly Cost Nintendo Millions
I would think bandai would be happy to see sailor moon referenced in a nintendo game. Go figure.
Re: Review: F-Zero - The Game That Sold Us Mode 7
The game only exists while playing as samurai goro (pick the fire stingray car). Otherwise the physics are too finicky.
Re: Feature: Just Who The Heck Is Terry Bogard, Smash Bros. Ultimate's Latest DLC Fighter?
@graysoncharles No, just the main ones. Mario, sonic, pac man, ryu simon belmont and yes, terry. And if you don't, that's okay. What is not okay is to pretend like not knowing who sonic is entitles you to tweet "what the f*** is this obscure character doing in my smash?". That's the discussion here.
Re: The Original DOOM, DOOM II And DOOM 3 Getting Surprise Releases On Switch Today
ID, Y U NO SIGIL????
Re: 'The Original Mobile Games' Might Be The Switch eShop's Most Bizarre Release To Date
NOW I'm sorry that I don't have a switch
Re: Nintendo Inexplicably Deletes Popular Mario Maker Streamer's Level
It is the word "poo". The fact that his levels are on wii u mean nothing. Different people reviewed them.
Re: Give Your Game Boy Advance Library An Airing With GBA Consolizer
@AlienX I don't know what that is.
Re: Give Your Game Boy Advance Library An Airing With GBA Consolizer
@DABYX Some games can look good when emulated, like I mentioned, when the developers said "ah what the hell" and just did their art without thinking about compensating for the terrible screen. But the sound quality is without question very very bad.
Re: Give Your Game Boy Advance Library An Airing With GBA Consolizer
@jobvd The games are good and their art is good, but the system is bad. When the developers ignored the systems limitations and didn't let the screen influence their art, yes they can look good, but the sound is still atrocious.
Re: Give Your Game Boy Advance Library An Airing With GBA Consolizer
I am a person who likes atari, nes and master system games and can see beauty in those, but man, GBA does not look or sound good at all. I wish I could get past that because there are very good games, but it turns me off so much.
Re: Japanese Mega Drive Mini Collector's Edition Comes With 22 Tiny Cartridges
Extra plastic? Well then, stop making/selling/buying all action figures because that's what this is. Actually, this is awesome.
Re: A Forgotten (And Kirby-Free) HAL SNES Title Has Been Preserved For The Ages
@Shiryu Haha yes, yes. A premeditated shot.
Re: Indie Developer Shares "Bad News" About Publishing On Switch, After Pitching His Game To Nintendo
I'm making a game on gamemaker2 too, all by myself. I've been told the game would be great for switch, but I don't have the resources to buy the licenses/dev kits etc so I won't even apply. I hope that it won't be a problem to get it there once I do have the resources, that would feel like a nightmare https://twitter.com/bitinkstudios
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Wishes Nintendo Had "Done More" With Zelda II
It's my favorite Zelda game, but I guess I don't like regular zelda games that much.