@nhSnork Alleged 3rd world country user here and I do think it's a bad name, at least "The Adventures of Elliot" part and for an RPG. It would be a good name for a children's book or series though. "The Millennium Tales" sounds much better without it in my opinion. It might be nitpicking or whatever, but I don't see the problem with that. There's a reason why games have names and just like the gameplay, the character designs and the soundtrack it's an aspect that influences in people feeling attracted to it. Personally, it doesn't dissuade me from playing it, but I can easily imagine someone recommending the game to another person that doesn't know anything about it and simply being put off by the name. I'm willing to bet that "Triangle Strategy" is a good example of that.
@IOI They do optimize their first party games pretty well, but they also aren't portable and they barely get any exclusives out compared to Nintendo, so it's easier to keep a good record with a way smaller library. And to be honest, if they had performance issues in any of those they wouldn't say a thing.
As for Nintendo, it's not like they get a pass with everything. Hell, we just saw them getting attacked for releasing a console with a performance right in the middle between a SteamDeck and a Rog Ally while having a cost that fits right in the middle between a SteamDeck and a Rog Ally.
@tseliot It's not only the consoles that got stronger, games became way more ambitious and demanding, so it's understandable that things kinda even out. Optimizing games, making them work for different consoles and other aspects are harder than ever and a lot of people think that it's as easy as "this console is more poweful than the other, it should run better!".
Yeah... these things never reach my country and it doesn't matter anyway, since it's about to be released in a few days. Good for those that have access tho.
@Lizuka I didn't mention not being allowed to go lower from a certain score tho. That being said, reviewers should try to be as objective as possible and no, it wouldn't render the concept of scoring games pointless. Like, at all. The reviewer can feel however they want and have their preferences and it's pretty much impossible that they won't influence in the review to a certain degree, but there's a reason why general consensus exist and why most tend to not defer from it so drastically. While they can disagree with it, specially when it comes to liking/disliking something, when they are professionals they really have to be able to explain why they reached that conclusion and be satisfying or they can lose credibility. There's no objectively good or bad games, but there's definitely ways to measure quality in an objective way: the resistance of a material relative to their functionality, the optimization of a game and the clarity on a music track are examples of "objective quality". Certain aspects are definitely measurable and comparable to predetermined specifications. Those are tools that reviewers use to have fair reviews regardless of preference. So when you see Mario Kart World's optimization, performance and control responsiveness, those are aspects that are undeniable and that should prevent the game from reaching certain scores.
If you don't believe me, you can look for the existance of objective quality. Again, I completely agree about good/bad games being subjective, but there's definitely objective quality to them, just as with pretty much any other product. It's the difference between seeing the most graphically advanced game and say: "it has bad graphics" and "I don't like those graphics".
@Johnny44 Ah sorry mate, you are right. I guess I'm a little annoyed about the hate and for some reason didn't notice that you were taking about that one.
@Johnny44 If that's a 6 then all kart racing games are like a 2 or 3. I'm aware that some of you have problems with aspects of the game like the price and knockout tour but even when it isn't someone's cup of tea it's clearly a quality product that deserves high scores.
Can't say that I agree with the placement order of this list. I think that the new entry of one of biggest exclusive franchises on the console is clearly number 1. Mario Kart World has been a fantastic way to enjoy and discover the console's capabilities.
Unlike the Nickelodeon characters on Sonic Racing, the crossover with other Nintendo characters felt like a crazy situation that could happen because I can see these characters coexisting in the same multiverse, so I enjoy them. There's still a certain harmony and cohesion just like when you see Disney characters from different movies together. I hope that they return as DLC and wouldn't mind new additions.
@zool I'm sorry dude but that makes no sense. It is showing what's new and released in the future. How to make it go into more detail? They are literally showing you parts of the story, the characters, the enemies, the abilities that you can do, etc. How is this trailer just "blatantly selling you something" and previous ones aren't?
I don't know what to tell you about the gameplay... you say that they didn't show how gameplay works and I'm honestly baffled. Are you sure we saw the same direct or that you saw it entirely? because they did show how the gameplay works and yeah, there's a lot of smashing because that's the core gameplay but they also showed platforming, collecting, etc.
It really wasn't any different from any other direct, specially the in-depth ones that focus on one game.
I like crossovers when they make sense. When they do this kind of stuff... I don't know, it makes it feel like it's a fan game. Happy for those that wanted it though.
@zool I really don't get this... Nintendo Directs are that. They exist to announce games and show their features, so how is this one any different from other directs and why should it matter considering that they are practically events composed of game commercials?
@CobaltFan I'm still giving it a 10/10 haha, I simply don't think that it will entertain me for more than 2 minutes. Honestly, I don't think that anything would be lost without it. That's just my opinion. As for the ammibos, it was actually the other functionalities that seemed useless as you can grab material from the stages.
10/10. I'm willing to bet that it will be one of the best platformers ever. Sculpt mode and amiibo functionality sucks but it really doesn't impact the fantastic core gameplay that was shown.
That was a great direct! The game looks absolutely fantastic and, while the first time it caught my attention, now I have no doubts that I'll get it regardless of reviews. I'm willing to bet that it will do great in that regard either way. Sculpt mode and amiibo functionality were very forgettable, but it really doesn't matter because after seeing the core gameplay I'm sure it's gonna be one of the best platformers ever.
@The_Nintend_Pedant People have a really hard time understanding that their taste is subjective, so don't worry about it. It's definitely annoying though.
Personally Free Roam has been fantastic. I always wanted a relaxing mode on Mario Kart to enjoy the stages. On top of that, this one included challenges and costumes to unlock so it's much better than just receiving the average practice/free mode. The map is so charming and full of details and it has been a great way to relax and take my time to enjoy the game when I'm too tired/stressed for racing.
@Arawn93 Maybe some games do it better if they separate combat from farming, but as a series that offers both and other things like crafting and cooking, it's my favorite so I wouldn't say that it's just because of the relationships. Closest is Stardew Valley and while I can appreciate the game, I still prefer RF games by a long shot. I do agree that the relationships are one of the best things about the series though.
Guardians is great, probably the second best one for me, but I wouldn't put it above Rune Factory 4. This is a cozy series for me and faster farming and automating certain things isn't something that I prefer. To me, these games are about taking your sweet time with them and slowly leveling each thing by actually doing it. It's also a bit too easy for my taste. Having said that, it's a fantastic game.
10/10 for me. I don't share the sentiment about open world needing more, it's practically a much better practice mode to use between races and to experiment. It has many challenges and lots of fun details to discover. I don't care about a story mode so going directly to the gameplay, which is buttery smooth, is very satisfying and The tracks and music have been fantastic, as well as the new characters.
Can't wait to see the next characters. The choices for the roster have been quite entertaining so far and we still have a fair amount of them unrevealed. Hoping for something like Ghost Raider and/or Blade.
TWEWY is my favourite franchise from Square Enix. It's a shame that it never got as big as Kingdom Hearts of Final Fantasy, because their 2 games are miles better than KH and most FF games.
@Anakin I don't think it's necessary to insult people addressing your comment. You said that you didn't see any reason to get excited and we told you ours. It's understandable that you don't share it but so is being excited about it.
I was going to try it but I prefer to go to Rune Factory first. I like games in which there's lots of dialogue, relationships and interaction with characters. I might try it later though.
They really need to stop making live action adaptations of everything. Elden Ring and the Souls series is something that doesn't fit that format at all... but people will get excited, it will probably be terrible but sell enough and the cycle will continue...
I know, different strokes for different folks and all, but I really don't get the need of experiencing something that is pretty much a sure thing to be inferior to the thing that you already have at your disposal.
Seriously, all he has to do is shut up. I feel bad for the devs that work so hard on this game only for this individual to come and sabotage everything. I hope that people remember that there's a lot more than this guy behind the game, so while I understand not wanting to contribute to what he said about needing to pay $80 to be a true fan, it would still be nice to consider the game on some discount and to judge it for it's actual merits instead of hating it for just one guy. Unfortunately, there's no way of supporting it without giving money to him, but it's just too big of a project with so many people on it that do deserve the money for it's work to just ignore it to try to damage him. Besides, it's very likely that it would hurt any worker way more and he'll just end up in any other company and projects.
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Re: Hands On: Forget The Name, Square Enix's New Action RPG Is A Lovely HD-2D Take On SNES-Era Zelda
@nhSnork Alleged 3rd world country user here and I do think it's a bad name, at least "The Adventures of Elliot" part and for an RPG. It would be a good name for a children's book or series though. "The Millennium Tales" sounds much better without it in my opinion. It might be nitpicking or whatever, but I don't see the problem with that. There's a reason why games have names and just like the gameplay, the character designs and the soundtrack it's an aspect that influences in people feeling attracted to it. Personally, it doesn't dissuade me from playing it, but I can easily imagine someone recommending the game to another person that doesn't know anything about it and simply being put off by the name. I'm willing to bet that "Triangle Strategy" is a good example of that.
Re: Capcom's Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Announced For Switch
This is all I needed. MH Stories games have been fantastic.
Re: Guilty Gear Switch Edition Update And DLC Arriving Fall 2025
Awesome! I've been waiting for this for a long time.
Re: Marvel's New Beat 'Em Up 'Cosmic Invasion' Reveals Two More Playable Characters
Awesome, this is a very fun roster. I'm still waiting for Gambit, Blade and Ghost Rider, but I'm fine if they don't make the cut.
Re: Borderlands 4 Scores Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
I got really hyped watching the gameplay videos, so I'll definitely try to get it a soon as possible.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Director Acknowledges Performance Drops: "We Prioritized Fun And Playability"
@IOI They do optimize their first party games pretty well, but they also aren't portable and they barely get any exclusives out compared to Nintendo, so it's easier to keep a good record with a way smaller library. And to be honest, if they had performance issues in any of those they wouldn't say a thing.
As for Nintendo, it's not like they get a pass with everything. Hell, we just saw them getting attacked for releasing a console with a performance right in the middle between a SteamDeck and a Rog Ally while having a cost that fits right in the middle between a SteamDeck and a Rog Ally.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Director Acknowledges Performance Drops: "We Prioritized Fun And Playability"
@tseliot It's not only the consoles that got stronger, games became way more ambitious and demanding, so it's understandable that things kinda even out. Optimizing games, making them work for different consoles and other aspects are harder than ever and a lot of people think that it's as easy as "this console is more poweful than the other, it should run better!".
Re: Ys X: Proud Nordics Reportedly Includes 120fps Performance Mode On Switch 2
I haven't played a Ys game before so this might be a good entry.
Re: More Donkey Kong Bananza In-Store Demos Are Releasing Next Week
Yeah... these things never reach my country and it doesn't matter anyway, since it's about to be released in a few days. Good for those that have access tho.
Re: Inti Creates Unveils New "Paper Craft" 2D Action Game For Switch 2, Out October
@jobvd Tell that to Capcom.
Back on topic, Inti Creates has made a lot of fantastic games, can't wait to try this.
Re: 'Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced' Announced For Switch
I haven't played the third one, but really love the other 2. I'll look forward to this release.
Re: Review: Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Well, At Least It Looks Great
@Lizuka I didn't mention not being allowed to go lower from a certain score tho. That being said, reviewers should try to be as objective as possible and no, it wouldn't render the concept of scoring games pointless. Like, at all. The reviewer can feel however they want and have their preferences and it's pretty much impossible that they won't influence in the review to a certain degree, but there's a reason why general consensus exist and why most tend to not defer from it so drastically. While they can disagree with it, specially when it comes to liking/disliking something, when they are professionals they really have to be able to explain why they reached that conclusion and be satisfying or they can lose credibility. There's no objectively good or bad games, but there's definitely ways to measure quality in an objective way: the resistance of a material relative to their functionality, the optimization of a game and the clarity on a music track are examples of "objective quality". Certain aspects are definitely measurable and comparable to predetermined specifications. Those are tools that reviewers use to have fair reviews regardless of preference. So when you see Mario Kart World's optimization, performance and control responsiveness, those are aspects that are undeniable and that should prevent the game from reaching certain scores.
If you don't believe me, you can look for the existance of objective quality. Again, I completely agree about good/bad games being subjective, but there's definitely objective quality to them, just as with pretty much any other product. It's the difference between seeing the most graphically advanced game and say: "it has bad graphics" and "I don't like those graphics".
Re: Random: It's Now Easier Than Ever To Get Zelda: TOTK's Best Weapon
The best weapon is my imagination. Watch me make a Gundam!
Re: Review: Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Well, At Least It Looks Great
@Johnny44 Ah sorry mate, you are right. I guess I'm a little annoyed about the hate and for some reason didn't notice that you were taking about that one.
Re: Review: Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Well, At Least It Looks Great
@Johnny44 If that's a 6 then all kart racing games are like a 2 or 3. I'm aware that some of you have problems with aspects of the game like the price and knockout tour but even when it isn't someone's cup of tea it's clearly a quality product that deserves high scores.
Re: "That's Some Real Coward S***" - Hideki Kamiya Discusses The Fallout From The Bayonetta 3 Voiceover Controversy
@bimmy-lee I think you might be into something mate.
Re: Digimon Story: Time Stranger Switch 2 Listing Surfaces Online
I'm pretty sure that we will have a Switch 2 version. That's why I haven't bought it on PS5.
Re: Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Donkey Kong Bananza
@SlasherZ I saw pop-in in the IGN preview. You can see some assets appearing/loading while they are exploring.
Re: Feature: Every Switch 2 Launch Game, Ranked
Can't say that I agree with the placement order of this list. I think that the new entry of one of biggest exclusive franchises on the console is clearly number 1. Mario Kart World has been a fantastic way to enjoy and discover the console's capabilities.
Re: Where Are Mario Kart World's Non-Mario Racers? Producer Kosuke Yabuki Has The Answer
Unlike the Nickelodeon characters on Sonic Racing, the crossover with other Nintendo characters felt like a crazy situation that could happen because I can see these characters coexisting in the same multiverse, so I enjoy them. There's still a certain harmony and cohesion just like when you see Disney characters from different movies together. I hope that they return as DLC and wouldn't mind new additions.
Re: Reaction: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Instantly Become My Most Anticipated Game Of 2025
@zool I'm sorry dude but that makes no sense. It is showing what's new and released in the future. How to make it go into more detail? They are literally showing you parts of the story, the characters, the enemies, the abilities that you can do, etc. How is this trailer just "blatantly selling you something" and previous ones aren't?
I don't know what to tell you about the gameplay... you say that they didn't show how gameplay works and I'm honestly baffled. Are you sure we saw the same direct or that you saw it entirely? because they did show how the gameplay works and yeah, there's a lot of smashing because that's the core gameplay but they also showed platforming, collecting, etc.
It really wasn't any different from any other direct, specially the in-depth ones that focus on one game.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Officially Reveals Nickelodeon Collaboration
I like crossovers when they make sense. When they do this kind of stuff... I don't know, it makes it feel like it's a fan game. Happy for those that wanted it though.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Demo Spotted In The Wild
Damn, got excited for a moment...
Re: Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
@KBuckley27 From what I saw of the article, it's just Sega. Yakuza is kinda niché and Sonic X Shadow Generations sold pretty well on Switch 1 but didn't do much to upgrade the game for Switch 2 as far as I know. On top of that, they are competing with other strong games like Cyberpunk, Rune Factory and Fantasy Life after people spent a lot of money on a new console and one of the most popular franchises got a new, expensive entry.
Re: Pauline's Age In Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Revealed
Woah, was expecting her to be between 8 and 10. She looks younger.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Donkey Kong Bananza For Switch 2?
Yeah, pre-ordered the game after the direct. I'm very happy that we don't have to wait much.
Re: Reaction: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Instantly Become My Most Anticipated Game Of 2025
@zool I really don't get this... Nintendo Directs are that. They exist to announce games and show their features, so how is this one any different from other directs and why should it matter considering that they are practically events composed of game commercials?
Re: Reaction: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Instantly Become My Most Anticipated Game Of 2025
I'm very excited for it but I've been waiting for Metroid 4 for many years. Besides, this one will come out very soon so it's more manageable.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
@CobaltFan I'm still giving it a 10/10 haha, I simply don't think that it will entertain me for more than 2 minutes. Honestly, I don't think that anything would be lost without it. That's just my opinion. As for the ammibos, it was actually the other functionalities that seemed useless as you can grab material from the stages.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
10/10. I'm willing to bet that it will be one of the best platformers ever. Sculpt mode and amiibo functionality sucks but it really doesn't impact the fantastic core gameplay that was shown.
Re: Say Hello To Pauline In Donkey Kong Bananza
That was a great direct! The game looks absolutely fantastic and, while the first time it caught my attention, now I have no doubts that I'll get it regardless of reviews. I'm willing to bet that it will do great in that regard either way. Sculpt mode and amiibo functionality were very forgettable, but it really doesn't matter because after seeing the core gameplay I'm sure it's gonna be one of the best platformers ever.
Re: Rumour: The Search For The Zelda Movie's Link & Zelda Has Begun, Apparently Seeking Actors 16-23
The only way I would be interested in a Zelda movie is if Schwarzenegger is casted as Link. I can imagine all of Link's grunts made by him.
Re: Talking Point: How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
@The_Nintend_Pedant People have a really hard time understanding that their taste is subjective, so don't worry about it. It's definitely annoying though.
Personally Free Roam has been fantastic. I always wanted a relaxing mode on Mario Kart to enjoy the stages. On top of that, this one included challenges and costumes to unlock so it's much better than just receiving the average practice/free mode. The map is so charming and full of details and it has been a great way to relax and take my time to enjoy the game when I'm too tired/stressed for racing.
Re: Best Rune Factory Games Of All Time
@Arawn93 Maybe some games do it better if they separate combat from farming, but as a series that offers both and other things like crafting and cooking, it's my favorite so I wouldn't say that it's just because of the relationships. Closest is Stardew Valley and while I can appreciate the game, I still prefer RF games by a long shot. I do agree that the relationships are one of the best things about the series though.
Re: Best Rune Factory Games Of All Time
Guardians is great, probably the second best one for me, but I wouldn't put it above Rune Factory 4. This is a cozy series for me and faster farming and automating certain things isn't something that I prefer. To me, these games are about taking your sweet time with them and slowly leveling each thing by actually doing it. It's also a bit too easy for my taste. Having said that, it's a fantastic game.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Mario Kart World?
@SuperRetroArt No problem buttery smooth
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Mario Kart World?
@SuperRetroArt Or... I will say what I want and you... guess you'll have to find a way to deal with it? I don't know, but you do you.
Re: What Review Score Would You Give Mario Kart World?
10/10 for me. I don't share the sentiment about open world needing more, it's practically a much better practice mode to use between races and to experiment. It has many challenges and lots of fun details to discover. I don't care about a story mode so going directly to the gameplay, which is buttery smooth, is very satisfying and The tracks and music have been fantastic, as well as the new characters.
Re: Two More Playable Characters Unveiled For Marvel Brawler 'Cosmic Invasion'
Can't wait to see the next characters. The choices for the roster have been quite entertaining so far and we still have a fair amount of them unrevealed. Hoping for something like Ghost Raider and/or Blade.
Re: Mario Kart World Doesn't Include A 200cc Difficulty Mode
150cc was the sweet spot for me.
Re: 'The World Ends With You' Director Leaves Square Enix After 29 Years
TWEWY is my favourite franchise from Square Enix. It's a shame that it never got as big as Kingdom Hearts of Final Fantasy, because their 2 games are miles better than KH and most FF games.
Re: Review: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma (Switch) - A Bold Reinvention That Pays Off
I was gonna get it either way, but it's good to see that it got a really good score.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons 'Tom Nook' First 4 Figures Statue Revealed, Pre-Orders Now Live
@ItsBananaMan Yeah, I'm here
Re: Kunitsu-Gami Is Getting A New Mode To Coincide With Switch 2 Release
I'm definitely interested in this game, but I still got to choose between many options
Re: Review: SoulCalibur II (GameCube) - One Of The Best Fighters Ever, Playable Oh-So-Soon On Switch 2
@Anakin I don't think it's necessary to insult people addressing your comment. You said that you didn't see any reason to get excited and we told you ours. It's understandable that you don't share it but so is being excited about it.
Re: Review: SoulCalibur II (GameCube) - One Of The Best Fighters Ever, Playable Oh-So-Soon On Switch 2
@Anakin It is. A lot of the people don't have those consoles anymore and the Online functionality wasn't a feature back then.
Re: Fantasy Life's New Entry Has Already Hit Its First Major Sales Milestone
I was going to try it but I prefer to go to Rune Factory first. I like games in which there's lots of dialogue, relationships and interaction with characters. I might try it later though.
Re: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Lets You Hop Between Timelines To Date Multiple Characters
Not sure if I'll take advantage of that but I'm definitely interested in the game.
Re: A24 Bringing Elden Ring To The Big Screen With Ex-Machina Director
They really need to stop making live action adaptations of everything. Elden Ring and the Souls series is something that doesn't fit that format at all... but people will get excited, it will probably be terrible but sell enough and the cycle will continue...
I know, different strokes for different folks and all, but I really don't get the need of experiencing something that is pretty much a sure thing to be inferior to the thing that you already have at your disposal.
Re: Randy Pitchford Defends Borderlands 4 Pricing Comment
Seriously, all he has to do is shut up. I feel bad for the devs that work so hard on this game only for this individual to come and sabotage everything. I hope that people remember that there's a lot more than this guy behind the game, so while I understand not wanting to contribute to what he said about needing to pay $80 to be a true fan, it would still be nice to consider the game on some discount and to judge it for it's actual merits instead of hating it for just one guy. Unfortunately, there's no way of supporting it without giving money to him, but it's just too big of a project with so many people on it that do deserve the money for it's work to just ignore it to try to damage him. Besides, it's very likely that it would hurt any worker way more and he'll just end up in any other company and projects.