@rpg2000 I'm around 30 hours in and the only noticeable thing I encountered is some frame drops here and there.
Not saying the game couldn't be better, but it is playable enough for most people to be satisfied with it. I respect Gamefreak for expanding the series scale, but I think the COD style yearly release model is really bad for quality control.
I'm enjoying the game, but I acknowledge the flaws and think it could have used another year in development. However, I think it's delusional to think some reddit threads and blue checkmarks complaining is going to lead to TPC changing anything when they make crazy bank regardless.
Haven't watched the anime since the early Diamond and Pearl episodes, but this is really awesome, it's like a chapter from my childhood is now complete. I still remember crying when Ash lost to Richie in the Kanto league.
It's a great game, I wish we got something like this on the Gamecube, but its nice that Kirby finally took a step into full 3D and knocked it out of the park.
It just goes to show how much potential Nintendo's more B team franchises have. Imagine a new Wario platformer with this treatment.
I hate mobile games, but this sounds more like it's about Nintendo hiring someone to manage their online stuff. Idk why people are acting like Nintendo is abandoning their traditional games in favor of making more mobile stuff.
Idk the voice actor rates, but i did expect more for Bayonetta which seems like a more dialogue heavy game as opposed to Mario which is just a few grunts from each character.
@Dizavid it sold well and it has a mostly positive reception on its Steam page.
I don't see how the game is frustratingly hard either, it's easier than the first two if anything. I Steam rolled every boss on the second half just by combining the right jobs for each character.
Damn, a lot criticism I see here are clearly from newer JRPG fans who miss the point. The Bravely games are meant to have simple stories and characters because they're inspired by the old Final Fantasy games like 3 or 5 which Square designed to be more gameplay driven rather than narrative driven, you might as well rag on Mario for having no story next.
That being said, I'd love a third game, I prefer if they keep doing self contained stories instead of continuing the 3DS one. I'm curious to see what more jobs they could come up with so I can mix and match them for a good strategy. Until then, I'll be happy with Octopath 2.
Didn't look as bad as I feared, but the voice was pretty lame, doesn't sound anything like Mario.
I was way more impressed by Bowser, he both looks and sounds like the games while coming across as more menacing. I was worried Jack Black would just use his normal voice like Kung Fu Panda, but I didn't even notice it was him anymore in the trailer.
Goldeneye 64 will always be my favorite, but Everything Or Nothing really felt like you were in a James Bond movie, especially if you knew how to pull off the "Bond moments".
It's a shame Bond has become dormant as a gaming franchise now, I think now would be a great time to make another FPS or TPS game that doesn't try to copy COD which is no longer the big fad anymore.
This looks way better than Yooka Laylee, and people blamed that game for being "dated" when in reality it just suffered from mediocre level design. The levels here actually look fun and the faster paced gameplay looks Iike it will make exploring less of a chore.
Final Fantasy 8. This game had a lot to live up to after 7, people basically wanted "FF7 part 2" but instead got something mostly different. It had a unique approach to character progression with its junction system which not many liked or had the patience to master, and the story while having some very promising ideas became very rushed later on and resulted in some disappointing twists and payoffs. I still enjoyed the game from a gameplay perspective and certainly like it more than later FF games.
Pokemon Sword/Shield. I agree this game was a let down for the first console exclusive mainline Pokemon(not counting Coliseum or XD) due to looking and feeling like an upscale 3DS game. I still enjoyed it for the very safe and comfortable Pokemon formula, the raid battles, and the music was awesome(especially for gym leaders).
Zelda 2. I think adding RPG elements like level based progression to Zelda is a great idea which they shouldn't have abandoned as well as the idea of a sidescroller Zelda which shouldn't be the series standard but it could have had some better games in this style like how Metroid and Mario work well in 2D and 3D. The biggest problems with this game is the early difficulty spikes starting at Death Mountain which stems entirely from the awful combat system that limits you by forcing you to use a tiny weapon with little to no health recovery options besides a magic spell that uses 3/4 of your MP. I think this game would benefit from the Samus Returns treatment.
@UltimateOtaku91 they're forced to comply with their arbitrary standards if they put a game on their system, and there would be no choice if Sony owned the company which I don't want to happen with Square.
@UltimateOtaku91 - they don't tell them what to do
they force them to remove content
Same thing, and their standards for lewd are very inconsistent judging by the gratuitous stuff that was allowed in TLOU2, but Silvero Trinity had bright lights censoring women who weren't even naked.
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Re: Nintendo Releases Full Statement After Cancellation Of Smash World Tour
@Korgon can you blame them after July 2020?
Re: Smash World Tour Announces Cancellation After Notice From Nintendo
@Dr_Corndog oh no, twitter is not a toxic echo chamber anymore, how awful
Re: Frustrated Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Players Are Reportedly Getting Refunds
@rpg2000 I'm around 30 hours in and the only noticeable thing I encountered is some frame drops here and there.
Not saying the game couldn't be better, but it is playable enough for most people to be satisfied with it. I respect Gamefreak for expanding the series scale, but I think the COD style yearly release model is really bad for quality control.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Crowned Nintendo Game Of The Year At Golden Joystick Awards
I enjoyed the game, but I think Kirby was made with a lot more heart and deserved it instead
Re: Pokémon Fans Vent Frustrations Online About Scarlet & Violet's Technical Issues
I'm enjoying the game, but I acknowledge the flaws and think it could have used another year in development. However, I think it's delusional to think some reddit threads and blue checkmarks complaining is going to lead to TPC changing anything when they make crazy bank regardless.
Re: Advance Wars Style Kickstarter Project Warside Targeting 2023 Switch Release
@MythTgr for real, the Ukraine War isn't the "current thing" anymore, so might as well release it.
Re: Random: After 25 Years, Ash Ketchum Is Now The Very Best, Like No One Ever Was
Haven't watched the anime since the early Diamond and Pearl episodes, but this is really awesome, it's like a chapter from my childhood is now complete. I still remember crying when Ash lost to Richie in the Kanto league.
Re: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Now The Best-Selling Kirby Game Ever
It's a great game, I wish we got something like this on the Gamecube, but its nice that Kirby finally took a step into full 3D and knocked it out of the park.
It just goes to show how much potential Nintendo's more B team franchises have. Imagine a new Wario platformer with this treatment.
Re: Nintendo To Establish Joint Venture Company With Mobile Firm DeNA
I hate mobile games, but this sounds more like it's about Nintendo hiring someone to manage their online stuff. Idk why people are acting like Nintendo is abandoning their traditional games in favor of making more mobile stuff.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Pre-Orders Are Already Breaking Records In Japan
B b but reddit and youtube told me it would fail because of the fps rates!
Re: Talking Point: Which Scary Video Game Moments Gave You Nightmares As A Kid?
Happy Mask Salesman getting angry
Re: My Nintendo Japan Adds Themed N64 Merch - Shirts, Mugs & More
I gotta cop one of those mugs, that ***** is really hot
Re: Bayonetta 3's New Voice Actor Asks Everyone To "Just Be Good To Each Other"
@Old_Man_Nintendo i only pre order Nintendo stuff because they mostly deliver on launch, and I prefer physical copies personally
Re: Bayonetta 3's New Voice Actor Asks Everyone To "Just Be Good To Each Other"
Moment of silence for the people who cancelled their pre orders based on a lie
Re: Random: Turns Out You Can Make The GameCube's Game Boy Player A Lot Better
The prices for a Gameboy player are insane these days, and what's weird is that the price is mostly the disc rather than the physical add on itself.
Re: Feature: Mecha And Memories - How 16-Bit Nostalgia Influenced SNES-Style JRPG 'Chained Echoes'
Finally an indie RPG that isn't a rogue like, I'll check this out
Re: Bayonetta's New Voice Actor Jennifer Hale Issues Statement About Bayonetta 3
@Nanoline52 well it's been proven whoever voices the character doesn't determine the success as evident with the pre orders skyrocketing
Re: Talking Point: Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
Moment of silence for the people who thought this game would tank
Re: N64 Classic Perfect Dark Has Been Decompiled, Paving The Way For PC Ports
I can finally play it with a framerrate higher than 10
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@Olliemar28 or maybe we should look at the situation with nuance instead of going with our emotions.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@ZealMajin Chris Pratt is a Hollywood celebrity with a much higher pay demand.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
Idk the voice actor rates, but i did expect more for Bayonetta which seems like a more dialogue heavy game as opposed to Mario which is just a few grunts from each character.
I could be wrong though so idk.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@DannZan don't think she would be a millionaire under socialism either.
Re: Former Playtester To Receive Settlement Payment From Nintendo Hiring Agency
@Tober not going to stop people from grandstanding about how "evil" Nintendo is over this.
Re: Iono To Reveal Partner Pokémon In Scarlet And Violet Stream On Friday
I wonder if her regional Magnemite is a Fairy/Steel type
Re: Former Playtester To Receive Settlement Payment From Nintendo Hiring Agency
@OnlyItsMeReid this was a contracted worker, not an employee part of any union.
Re: Bravely Default Developer Team Asano Asks Fans If They Want A New Entry
@Miu i think it would be faster if I replayed the games than read all of that lmao.
Re: Bravely Default Developer Team Asano Asks Fans If They Want A New Entry
@Dizavid it sold well and it has a mostly positive reception on its Steam page.
I don't see how the game is frustratingly hard either, it's easier than the first two if anything. I Steam rolled every boss on the second half just by combining the right jobs for each character.
Re: Bravely Default Developer Team Asano Asks Fans If They Want A New Entry
Damn, a lot criticism I see here are clearly from newer JRPG fans who miss the point. The Bravely games are meant to have simple stories and characters because they're inspired by the old Final Fantasy games like 3 or 5 which Square designed to be more gameplay driven rather than narrative driven, you might as well rag on Mario for having no story next.
That being said, I'd love a third game, I prefer if they keep doing self contained stories instead of continuing the 3DS one. I'm curious to see what more jobs they could come up with so I can mix and match them for a good strategy. Until then, I'll be happy with Octopath 2.
Re: Capcom Begins Mega Man's 35th Anniversary Celebrations With Logo Reveal
Mega Man 12 or X9 with 16 bit graphics would be cool
Re: Poll: So, What’s Your Verdict On The Mario Movie Trailer?
I like the look of it and all of the voices besides Mario
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Mario's Movie Voice?
Not feeling it, Mario just sounds like a generic everyman rather than his cartoony self.
Now I'm even more worried about Seth Rogens Donkey Kong since he has no range as an actor.
Re: Best James Bond Games On Nintendo Systems
@ketrac in all fairness, James Bond was not the best at being stealthy in the movies aha.
But I do look forward to that project you mentioned.
Re: Poll: So, What Do You Think Of Mario's New Look?
Didn't look as bad as I feared, but the voice was pretty lame, doesn't sound anything like Mario.
I was way more impressed by Bowser, he both looks and sounds like the games while coming across as more menacing. I was worried Jack Black would just use his normal voice like Kung Fu Panda, but I didn't even notice it was him anymore in the trailer.
Re: Best James Bond Games On Nintendo Systems
Goldeneye 64 will always be my favorite, but Everything Or Nothing really felt like you were in a James Bond movie, especially if you knew how to pull off the "Bond moments".
It's a shame Bond has become dormant as a gaming franchise now, I think now would be a great time to make another FPS or TPS game that doesn't try to copy COD which is no longer the big fad anymore.
Re: Rumour: Possible First Look At Mario's Movie Face Appears Online
It's better than Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo wearing boiler suits and rocket boots
Re: Toree 3D Developer Brings Super Kiwi 64 To Switch eShop This December
This looks way better than Yooka Laylee, and people blamed that game for being "dated" when in reality it just suffered from mediocre level design. The levels here actually look fun and the faster paced gameplay looks Iike it will make exploring less of a chore.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Worst Game That You Still Love For Some Reason?
Final Fantasy 8. This game had a lot to live up to after 7, people basically wanted "FF7 part 2" but instead got something mostly different. It had a unique approach to character progression with its junction system which not many liked or had the patience to master, and the story while having some very promising ideas became very rushed later on and resulted in some disappointing twists and payoffs. I still enjoyed the game from a gameplay perspective and certainly like it more than later FF games.
Pokemon Sword/Shield. I agree this game was a let down for the first console exclusive mainline Pokemon(not counting Coliseum or XD) due to looking and feeling like an upscale 3DS game. I still enjoyed it for the very safe and comfortable Pokemon formula, the raid battles, and the music was awesome(especially for gym leaders).
Zelda 2. I think adding RPG elements like level based progression to Zelda is a great idea which they shouldn't have abandoned as well as the idea of a sidescroller Zelda which shouldn't be the series standard but it could have had some better games in this style like how Metroid and Mario work well in 2D and 3D. The biggest problems with this game is the early difficulty spikes starting at Death Mountain which stems entirely from the awful combat system that limits you by forcing you to use a tiny weapon with little to no health recovery options besides a magic spell that uses 3/4 of your MP. I think this game would benefit from the Samus Returns treatment.
Re: Video: 9 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October 2022
Just waiting for Pokrmon, Octopath 2, and Zelda.
Re: Fired Nintendo Employee Comes Forward With An Account Of Their Dismissal
He's a contracted worker who screwed up and was rightfully let go.
Re: Square Enix Is Potentially Looking To Sell Stakes In Its Studios
@UltimateOtaku91 they're forced to comply with their arbitrary standards if they put a game on their system, and there would be no choice if Sony owned the company which I don't want to happen with Square.
Re: Square Enix Is Potentially Looking To Sell Stakes In Its Studios
@somnambulance they're both trash to me
Re: Square Enix Is Potentially Looking To Sell Stakes In Its Studios
@UltimateOtaku91 - they don't tell them what to do
Same thing, and their standards for lewd are very inconsistent judging by the gratuitous stuff that was allowed in TLOU2, but Silvero Trinity had bright lights censoring women who weren't even naked.
Re: Square Enix Is Potentially Looking To Sell Stakes In Its Studios
@UltimateOtaku91 it's the precedent that matters, I prefer Nintendo for not telling third parties what to do
Re: Square Enix Is Potentially Looking To Sell Stakes In Its Studios
@somnambulance I'd rather not with the way Sony forces censorship onto Japanese developers. Would hate to see Dragon Quest stuck on the PS5.
Re: Soapbox: All I Want From Mario Kart 8's DLC Is More Tracks Like Baby Park
I just want more levels like Waluigi Pinball, it must have been a great day at the office for Nintendo when they came up with that
Re: Tencent Is Seeking A Bigger Stake In 'Mario + Rabbids' Publisher Ubisoft
@Anachronism i don't see what that has to do with gaming though.
Re: Tencent Is Seeking A Bigger Stake In 'Mario + Rabbids' Publisher Ubisoft
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Re: Random: Rejoice! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Coconut Mall Has Been 'Fixed'
That's even scarier than the Wii version, damn Nintendo isn't playing around lol
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th August (North America)
@StarPoint sweet! I'm at work so I'll be able to play when I'm home