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Re: Feature: Why We're Still Playing... Pokémon Gold / Silver / Crystal

octoman2611

The only issue I have with these games is that they're incredibly easy. I mean, obviously the story mode in all Pokemon games is easy, but the way the path splits after you beat the Ecruteak Gym is bad for the game. It's nice that you can choose which gym to go to next, but it means that until after you've beaten the Seventh Gym most of trainers have Pokemon that are much lower levelled than yours.

That's a minor quibble though, and it's a testament to the enduring quality of the Pokemon series that small issues like that can mean that you like a certain game more than another.

Re: Mario Memories: Being Taken To A New World In Super Mario Galaxy

octoman2611

It's interesting that a lot of people are describing this game as 'magical' and bringing them a sense of childlike wonder. I feel the exact same way about it, there's an incredibly difficult to explain extra layer of greatness over this game that elevates it and its sequel above or games like 3D World and Sunshine.

Re: Super Smash Bros. Is Getting A Massive Update On July 31st

octoman2611

I'm quite excited about K. Rool being a Mii costume. If it means what I take it to mean (that K. Rool won't be a full blown fighter), it blows the fighter ballot wide open. I always thought we were likely to get either K. Rool or Inkling but with both of them seemingly ruled out I now have no idea who we'll end up with.