@brandonbwii well said. I think it added lil random challenges around the world too I don't remember seeing before the DLC, but ya I was hoping for at least 2 acts.
Been getting back into 3DS. I have the A Link Between Worlds Special Edition model, so I never considered getting a "new" model back in the day but last week I learned that the 3D effect is better! I didn't know it had head tracking.
I'm a total sucker for the 3D so I'm hoping to get one for graduating college next week. The extra buttons and c stick help in some games sure, but I'm most interested in not losing the immersion when the game gets intense haha.
I mean, it doesn't make a lot of sense for several reasons. Maybe it's a stunt involving Friday the 13th? Like April Fools? I don't know it just seems too fake and outlandish to me.
@KY502ShinyHunter agreed, I get my hopes up every February that something will come up but no dice so far.
I wonder if game break thinks they could make more money releasing them individually or something on the e-shop and I'm all for it man, I can pay for that. I do feel like the aspect ratio of GB games is pretty strange on the switch, especially in handheld, I wish I could flip it 90 degrees to make at least look a little nicer.
@Axecon same thing happened to me like 2 years ago and I switched. if you can hop on a family plan for the +expansion pass. If you can get 8 people you got yourself the whole gambit for $10 a year. Super worth it. Otherwise anything passed like 4 people also makes it way affordable. I love the Genesis app the most out of the expansion pack but the N64 and GBA are bomb as well.
I love and prefer top down zelda's but EoW has been hard for me to enjoy and play, I'd like to hold off final judgement until the end of the game, since I'm not terribly far in, but it's pretty hard to defend sometimes because when Zelda "turns into" Link, those are the best parts to me, I feel like swinging a sword and getting to actively be part of combat is the best part of Zelda.
Most of the time I'm throwing the fire oozes so I'm at least doing something. The real time strategy is interesting but when these enemies I can normally cut through like butter are always an EVENT it becomes pretty sluggish.
I loved impossible lair, I remember feeling guilty getting it for $4 because it was so well done. It was a game I really didn't want to finish because I didn't want it to end.
The first game never clicked with me. I got like 5 hours in, which I think is a reasonable amount of time and just kind of walked away, I know I won't be picking up the remaster. Please make more impossible lair games!
Not sure if my phone was just glitching but I couldn't put more than one in. Either way, I've had the COVID since Wednesday and next week is start off finals so I've been busy. So somehow more casual like Tears of the Kingdom came back, and I've been having a great time. Especially being sick, it makes you forget how crummy you feel.
I'm also playing a Link Between Worlds during the week, but I doubt I'll touch it this weekend, since I'm so crammed.
I wish I felt the spark of joy with this game and Mario kart that I felt years ago. The games are bomb but I don't know if I've just moved on or if the games have just worn out for me.
@Kingy man that is what I hear. K I'll stop holding off then! I've wanted it for a while regardless, so I'll just pick it up after the holidays. Thank you!
@Not_Soos as a kid I loved all those shows and franchises and still do for nostalgia, but my wife a few of our friends also didn't so it does come off as a "had to be there" kind of scenerio.
That being said I love Sonic, love transformers, but these are bad. It's like combining jello and garlic bread, bad idea.
It is disappointing that I can't just cut my children loose to window shop on the vanilla e-shop. I don't know about parental controls (my kids are 2 and 8 months so no need to do that yet.) But I'd rather it not come down to parental controls since I'm a parent and don't want to see any of that myself either.
I'm extremely confident I'll be picking up this game. I just checked and it doesn't look like it's getting a physical release. Anyone think it'll be getting one?
I mean the og PSP brought competition and that can breed innovation, but I don't know, Nintendo has always really had a good grip on the handheld market.
I feel like I hear news about Xbox it sounds like they are hanging on by a thread. So maybe it's be their dreamcast?
@HalBailman ah dang, you heard of DekuDeals? It's what I use to keep track of deals. It even tells you what the lowest price ever was. It shoots you an email when it goes on sale too.
I hope you can get em soon, really can't recommend those titles enough.
@ToonStuff so I recently got back into megaman, playing X 1-3 and the Wily Wars. Super great, I tried the demo for 11 and I don't know maybe I'm just old, it felt weird. You feel like 11 can hold it's own with the others?
@MSaturn I agree mixed feelings about the overall experience. Ending was fenomenal. But not a huge fan of crafting and Im fairly confident I don't feel a ton of want to explore since for the most part it's a recycled world. Not a bad game, or even just a good game by any means, just not sure I enjoyed it overall more than BOTW.
I keep wanting them to release a new joy con grip that has a touch screen on it so they can have DS and 3DS on NSO. Kinda like the other N64 controller or something of the like. I just think to cut costs if they make it a grip people would only be buying the screen?
I don't know if it'll ever happen but as a 3DS fan, I'd totally buy that.
@SleeplessKnight I feel like it would have made more sense too since Shadows first appearance was on the dreamcast.
But I do agree I love the Genesis and the Genesis games and don't own a dreamcast. I also think that it looks sick in the pixel art, and I'm the Genesis soundfont.
@PikminMarioKirby i have DKLand 2 and it's insane how good the game play is. I think you're in for a treat if it's new to you. It isn't as good as a DKC but it's so impressive how smooth, clean and fun it is.
Tetris DS in underrated.One of my memories of the DS was with it.
I don't remember the details of it but I got to a point where I was so great at it I wasn't dying. This went on for at least a week, when I would just close it and put it on the charger at night. Eventually I wanted to play another game so I had to do the painful thing on ending it myself. I'm glad I did but it was nuts!
@1UP-HUSKY My guess is a "Sequel" to OoT based on some stuff Aonuma said. I doubt they would re-remake it, but they could! I just see them doing a A link to the past/A link between worlds kinda thing, which I would happily spend my money on.
I've also been hoping to hear a review for this game. The only con on that list is when games get too chatty, other than that it sounds great. I can't afford anything at the moment but its on my list now.
Plus the developer was in the comments of a previous article and seemed super awesome, and I like supporting awesome people.
I think I just don't like FPS games now. I feel claustrophobic and lost. I used to like Halo and the like but I guess I outgrew it. I got Prime remaster and probably put 2 hours into it before just dropping it, it's beautiful, I love the atmosphere but I felt bored, and not able to really enjoy myself.
I haven't played any crazy top down Zeldaesk indie games, not because they don't exist but everytime I see one highlighted they are usually really dark? Like theres like a glow around the character constantly?
Kinda like enter the gungeon, I guess I wish these environments were better lit? I know its for mood and world building and maybe its my eyes just getting old and not liking to strain to just see whats going on.
Any other good Zeldaesk indie games people would recommend? Possibly without the darkness?
I think a Zelda remake would be bomb, but I agree with @Bunkerneath I admire the work and the craft but I'm not in love with the direction.
I love Zero Mission, not because of the little added end mission, but because it makes the original more accessable. I'm sure one day they'll do a Zelda 1 remake in a similar vane, maybe for the 40th anniversary?
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Re: Reminder: Sonic X Shadow Generations 'Sonic 3 Movie Pack' DLC Now Available
@brandonbwii well said. I think it added lil random challenges around the world too I don't remember seeing before the DLC, but ya I was hoping for at least 2 acts.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th December)
Been getting back into 3DS. I have the A Link Between Worlds Special Edition model, so I never considered getting a "new" model back in the day but last week I learned that the 3D effect is better! I didn't know it had head tracking.
I'm a total sucker for the 3D so I'm hoping to get one for graduating college next week. The extra buttons and c stick help in some games sure, but I'm most interested in not losing the immersion when the game gets intense haha.
Re: After Sharing Switch 2 Images, Dbrand Is Back With Actual Measurements
I mean, it doesn't make a lot of sense for several reasons. Maybe it's a stunt involving Friday the 13th? Like April Fools? I don't know it just seems too fake and outlandish to me.
Re: 2024 Has Been The Busiest Year Yet For Nintendo Switch Online In North America
@KY502ShinyHunter agreed, I get my hopes up every February that something will come up but no dice so far.
I wonder if game break thinks they could make more money releasing them individually or something on the e-shop and I'm all for it man, I can pay for that. I do feel like the aspect ratio of GB games is pretty strange on the switch, especially in handheld, I wish I could flip it 90 degrees to make at least look a little nicer.
Re: 2024 Has Been The Busiest Year Yet For Nintendo Switch Online In North America
@Axecon same thing happened to me like 2 years ago and I switched. if you can hop on a family plan for the +expansion pass. If you can get 8 people you got yourself the whole gambit for $10 a year. Super worth it. Otherwise anything passed like 4 people also makes it way affordable. I love the Genesis app the most out of the expansion pack but the N64 and GBA are bomb as well.
Re: Random: PlayStation's Astro Bot Director Pays Tribute To Mario And Nintendo In GOTY Speech
@FantasiaWHT ohhhh that's a good explanation. Thanks man!
Re: Random: PlayStation's Astro Bot Director Pays Tribute To Mario And Nintendo In GOTY Speech
@HugoGED Just didn't know if there was like a sort of legal doc saying "you may not say Nintendo when you work for Sony" or something.
I mean it was classy for sure, I just feel like Mark and Ken and everyone else in the world knew what he was referring to.
Re: Random: PlayStation's Astro Bot Director Pays Tribute To Mario And Nintendo In GOTY Speech
Is there a reason, other than style, that he never said Nintendo? Like some sort of unspoken rule?
Re: The Plucky Squire Will Provide "A Less Hand-Holdy Experience" In Future Update
I'm stoked, I'm waiting for my physical copy to show up in February so, keep the updates coming!
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Makes The Longlist For BAFTA's 2025 'Best Game' Award
I love and prefer top down zelda's but EoW has been hard for me to enjoy and play, I'd like to hold off final judgement until the end of the game, since I'm not terribly far in, but it's pretty hard to defend sometimes because when Zelda "turns into" Link, those are the best parts to me, I feel like swinging a sword and getting to actively be part of combat is the best part of Zelda.
Most of the time I'm throwing the fire oozes so I'm at least doing something. The real time strategy is interesting but when these enemies I can normally cut through like butter are always an EVENT it becomes pretty sluggish.
Re: Sonic X Transformers Collab Officially Teased, Photos Leaked Online
I feel like this just further proves that Sega is like Nintendo, they aren't afraid to make mistakes.
Nintendo just knows how to gamble better I guess.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Wario Land 3
Ya I had no idea what was going on as a kid in WarioLand, if the box art showed how he transforms I think I'd have been better off so I vote Europe.
Re: Video: Yooka-Replaylee Dev Demo Highlights "New Features And More Changes"
I loved impossible lair, I remember feeling guilty getting it for $4 because it was so well done. It was a game I really didn't want to finish because I didn't want it to end.
The first game never clicked with me. I got like 5 hours in, which I think is a reasonable amount of time and just kind of walked away, I know I won't be picking up the remaster. Please make more impossible lair games!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th December)
Not sure if my phone was just glitching but I couldn't put more than one in. Either way, I've had the COVID since Wednesday and next week is start off finals so I've been busy. So somehow more casual like Tears of the Kingdom came back, and I've been having a great time. Especially being sick, it makes you forget how crummy you feel.
I'm also playing a Link Between Worlds during the week, but I doubt I'll touch it this weekend, since I'm so crammed.
Re: Anniversary: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Now Six Years Old
I wish I felt the spark of joy with this game and Mario kart that I felt years ago. The games are bomb but I don't know if I've just moved on or if the games have just worn out for me.
Re: Rumour: One Of Kirby's 3DS Titles Will Return Next Year, It's Claimed
@Kingy man that is what I hear. K I'll stop holding off then! I've wanted it for a while regardless, so I'll just pick it up after the holidays. Thank you!
Re: Rate Your Favourite Switch Games Of The Year 2024
Man I've only played 2 of the games on the list, Echoes of wisdom, and Sonic x shadow generations.
Re: Rumour: One Of Kirby's 3DS Titles Will Return Next Year, It's Claimed
So I skipped out on Kid Icurus Uprising because I was told like a year ago no way they don't port it and the 3DS controls are bad.
I would like it to happen please.
Re: Poll: Okay, It's Time To Ask The Obvious - Will We Get Donkey Kong 64 On NSO?
@Asantos that is the best GameBoy game, I go back all the time. I recently got a super Gameboy and love playing it with it's enhancements.
Re: Sonic X Transformers Collab Officially Teased, Photos Leaked Online
@Not_Soos as a kid I loved all those shows and franchises and still do for nostalgia, but my wife a few of our friends also didn't so it does come off as a "had to be there" kind of scenerio.
That being said I love Sonic, love transformers, but these are bad. It's like combining jello and garlic bread, bad idea.
Re: Opinion: Nintendo Needs To Let Us Block The Crap On Switch 2's eShop
It is disappointing that I can't just cut my children loose to window shop on the vanilla e-shop. I don't know about parental controls (my kids are 2 and 8 months so no need to do that yet.) But I'd rather it not come down to parental controls since I'm a parent and don't want to see any of that myself either.
Re: Ex-PlayStation Boss Questions Future Of Consoles, But Not Nintendo Hardware
Living in Idaho these last 5 years I can say with 100% certainty that Idaho has different laws of physics.
Re: Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Is No Longer Delayed For Switch
@Liam_Doolan well my face is red haha. Thanks for pointing it out.
Re: Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Is No Longer Delayed For Switch
I'm extremely confident I'll be picking up this game. I just checked and it doesn't look like it's getting a physical release. Anyone think it'll be getting one?
Re: Talking Point: Can Sony And Microsoft Really Compete With Nintendo In A New 'Handheld War'?
I mean the og PSP brought competition and that can breed innovation, but I don't know, Nintendo has always really had a good grip on the handheld market.
I feel like I hear news about Xbox it sounds like they are hanging on by a thread. So maybe it's be their dreamcast?
Re: Best Retro Throwback Nintendo Switch Games - Modern Games With Old-School Style
@HalBailman ah dang, you heard of DekuDeals? It's what I use to keep track of deals. It even tells you what the lowest price ever was. It shoots you an email when it goes on sale too.
I hope you can get em soon, really can't recommend those titles enough.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Another Classic
Man should have put money on it.
Re: Best Retro Throwback Nintendo Switch Games - Modern Games With Old-School Style
@HalBailman I know this is an older comment but mania is my most played switch game and messenger is in the top 5.
I hope you were able to take advantage of the Black Friday sales. Even without it those games are so good. Easy 10/10s in my book.
Re: Best Retro Throwback Nintendo Switch Games - Modern Games With Old-School Style
@ToonStuff so I recently got back into megaman, playing X 1-3 and the Wily Wars. Super great, I tried the demo for 11 and I don't know maybe I'm just old, it felt weird. You feel like 11 can hold it's own with the others?
Re: Random: Move Over Anakin, Link's Coming For That Podracing Title
@MSaturn I agree mixed feelings about the overall experience. Ending was fenomenal. But not a huge fan of crafting and Im fairly confident I don't feel a ton of want to explore since for the most part it's a recycled world. Not a bad game, or even just a good game by any means, just not sure I enjoyed it overall more than BOTW.
Re: Three Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Sweet! Been hoping for some new Genesis games! It's been so long
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Services Will End In China In 2026
So I need to hold my reaction til I finish reading the title haha, scared me for a second!
Re: Zelda's Voice Actor Would Love To See The Princess In "More" Playable Roles
No I'm good, I feel like it was a fun one shot.
If they have another crazy idea for a sequel or maybe both are playable sure, but so far I vastly prefer playable Link over an Echoes of Wisdom Zelda.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Another Classic
@LastFootnote dude amen! I love playing my super Gameboy.
Re: Mailbox: The Death Of GameCube, Mario Party Matchmaking, Tariffs - Nintendo Life Letters
That Sonic Adventure burn was good haha.
Re: Talking Point: What Would Be The Ideal Way To Play DS Games On 'Switch 2'?
I keep wanting them to release a new joy con grip that has a touch screen on it so they can have DS and 3DS on NSO. Kinda like the other N64 controller or something of the like. I just think to cut costs if they make it a grip people would only be buying the screen?
I don't know if it'll ever happen but as a 3DS fan, I'd totally buy that.
Re: Random: A New Sega Genesis Cart Has Been Created For The Sonic 3 Movie
@SleeplessKnight I feel like it would have made more sense too since Shadows first appearance was on the dreamcast.
But I do agree I love the Genesis and the Genesis games and don't own a dreamcast. I also think that it looks sick in the pixel art, and I'm the Genesis soundfont.
Re: How Well Do You Know The Nintendo DS?
I got 12. My older bro got the DS at launch. I joined the party with the lite. Good times.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Another Classic
@PikminMarioKirby i have DKLand 2 and it's insane how good the game play is. I think you're in for a treat if it's new to you. It isn't as good as a DKC but it's so impressive how smooth, clean and fun it is.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Top 5 Nintendo DS Games?
Tetris DS in underrated.One of my memories of the DS was with it.
I don't remember the details of it but I got to a point where I was so great at it I wasn't dying. This went on for at least a week, when I would just close it and put it on the charger at night. Eventually I wanted to play another game so I had to do the painful thing on ending it myself. I'm glad I did but it was nuts!
Re: Latest 'Switch 2' Rumour Suggests Nintendo Is Preparing For An Enormous Launch
@1UP-HUSKY My guess is a "Sequel" to OoT based on some stuff Aonuma said. I doubt they would re-remake it, but they could! I just see them doing a A link to the past/A link between worlds kinda thing, which I would happily spend my money on.
Re: Review: 8-Bit Adventures 2 (Switch) - A Well-Crafted Ode To Classic RPGs That Goes On A Bit
I've also been hoping to hear a review for this game. The only con on that list is when games get too chatty, other than that it sounds great. I can't afford anything at the moment but its on my list now.
Plus the developer was in the comments of a previous article and seemed super awesome, and I like supporting awesome people.
Re: 133 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Cyber Deals' Switch eShop Sale (North America)
If there were ever a swinging deal on this list it's the Messenger, don't look it up if you can help it, it's so good blind.
Re: Here's A Look At Sonic The Hedgehog 3's New Movie Poster
I graduate from university next month and we are going to go see the movie to celebrate! It ain't much but it's what we can afford. Super excited
Re: Video: New Switch Online Trailer Highlights Classic Pokémon Games
@Dee123 huh? Never heard them say that, when?
Re: Anniversary: 20 Years On, Metroid Prime 2 Represents The Franchise At Its Experimental Best
I think I just don't like FPS games now. I feel claustrophobic and lost. I used to like Halo and the like but I guess I outgrew it. I got Prime remaster and probably put 2 hours into it before just dropping it, it's beautiful, I love the atmosphere but I felt bored, and not able to really enjoy myself.
Re: EarthBound 30th Anniversary Merch Will Include A Giant Mr Saturn Plushie
Ah man, at least put out the icons in the West.
Re: More Zelda-Like Puzzle Crawling Arrives On Switch This Month In 'Dungeons Of Dreadrock 2'
I haven't played any crazy top down Zeldaesk indie games, not because they don't exist but everytime I see one highlighted they are usually really dark? Like theres like a glow around the character constantly?
Kinda like enter the gungeon, I guess I wish these environments were better lit? I know its for mood and world building and maybe its my eyes just getting old and not liking to strain to just see whats going on.
Any other good Zeldaesk indie games people would recommend? Possibly without the darkness?
Re: Random: This 2D Animator Is Remaking An NES Zelda Dungeon With Hand-Drawn Visuals
I think a Zelda remake would be bomb, but I agree with @Bunkerneath I admire the work and the craft but I'm not in love with the direction.
I love Zero Mission, not because of the little added end mission, but because it makes the original more accessable. I'm sure one day they'll do a Zelda 1 remake in a similar vane, maybe for the 40th anniversary?
Re: Opinion: No, Zelda: The Minish Cap's Worst Sidequest Isn't The Kinstones
@Notsoavid I'm told by the youths that "no cap" means "I'm not lying" so you aren't using it improperly.