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@EriXz I don't want to be disrespectful or anything, but human resources aren't machines. A lot of people are seeking professional help (and that ratio greatly increased over the years) because our current model is unsustainable, exhausting, stressful, . They're being replaced by cheaper AI alternatives to maximize profits for CEOs, not because "some people brought that to themselves".

Skipping work for no reason is likely the first sign of precarized conditions.

Best Switch 2 game (and one of 2025 best games), but ended up this way. F* this industry.

Fifth Charizard EX, here we go.

@Zeeba Air Riders was a nice surprise.

SEGA's take on upgrades is a nasty move to say the least, just like Square Enix's.

This game truly feels like a 2008 release.

Turning down all the chat and subtitles here as soon as my copy arrives.

Just release an AI-powered game and see what happens. Wasn't Front Mission 3 a complete disaster already?

It's very expensive for what it is and I think I'm done with System 22 games up to this point.

Remember that Death Stranding also got tons of bad reviews for being just that, not for everyone. I'm happy they're still making such games.

That will surely hurt the sales.

A shame they won't change the voice actors.

Butthurt MS can't put a good exclusive software since who knows when.

@JumpingJackson That's already the title for Crisis Core remake, which is canonically part of FFVII:Remake universe. I don't think they would repeat it.

There we go, another game put on hold until patches sort out bugs and performance.

At least that should come out before the Katana Zero DLC that was supposed to complete the game, so...

The isometric movement kinda killed it for me back when a d-pad was the only option, but hopefully we should be able to use the analog sticks.

Ninja Five O, Felix the Cat and Rocket Knight Adventures remain broken IIRC. Limited Run trash, yes, but still not compatible.

It should get worse from here.

Be ready to pay $80 for a copy overseas.

It's barely a month old and they're already adding DLCs.

This game is a masterclass under several aspects, sound design included. It's sad when you think about all the missed opportunities in games with a much larger budget.

Direction and cast were pretty mediocre besides Jack Black as Bowser, what are you expecting to improve? Illumination was producing it the last time I checked.

Just got the Deku Tree a week ago, fantastic set and goes well with my Rivendell diorama.

You can heal 3 HP mid-air, equip rechargeable tools that can deal a lot of damage, have extremely high mobility, double jumps, parries, dash, backstep, multiple crest types that changes your moveset, HP extension items etc etc... but people just refuse to experiment with the tools you're given.

The game is a lot harder than the first entry (except its DLCs, for now), but you character is also much better balanced for the enemies and platforming around you.

I couldn't force myself to finish it. Poor graphics, bad performance, gimmicky gameplay filled with intrusive minigames, you barely spend enough time with a character you like actually fighting enemies, racking up combos etc. It's a perfect example of a bloated game just for the sake of it.

The first two were perfection.

So, tell me, how many digital Wii, DS, Wii U and 3DS games you still have access to purchase and play?

That's the point.

I have like 3 exclusive games and there's not much to look for.

Indie games used to be about independent development. Pricing was never the first thing to worry about. Of course indie "companies" are going to complain.

Nothing special about it, and the fact LRG hurt the release window, there is no excuse to give them any money right now. A 50% off sale is what I'm going to wait for.

Who would have guessed?

Hopefully they won't apply so many restrictions to map/navigation/fast travel this time. The first one was fantastic but not many people were able to complete it due to having an extremely obtuse level design.

Why is it so hard to properly optimize games? There should be a performance mode.

I still prefer the B for jumping but that makes a lot of sense.

The kind of game that should either have been free to play or bundled with another game/system. It won't sell.

Just handle this IP to a proper japanese developer and you'll get a good game for once. Even the worst Square Enix product is still better crafted (and feels more like a Lord of the Rings entry) than this.

It failed for a good reason.

@SegaDude113 You got it wrong, pal. Was talking about other games, not FFT.

I tried to explain that to everyone, but never found out WHAT was actually wrong. The platforming is much worse in each of those titles.

The best manufacturer right there. I have one of their cases for the Steam Deck and it's a beast, very good build quality and materials. Just ordered a matcha green for my Switch 2.

@Ultimapunch It was acceptable in 1998 when no one ever crafted a game like that, it's a very different situation in 2025 because any other system can deliver (and Astrobot actually delivered) more.

You can't have fun and smooth "playability" without stable performance. It's exactly what you should prioritize when graphics aren't the focus.

@Debo626 Those controllers came with the option to use a rechargeable battery pack (USB), being easily replaced a couple years later if needed. Having the OPTION to use AAs simply warrant you decades of lifetime for an electronic - which companies don't want for obvious reasons.

Talk about the environment when you have to discard a controller and buy a new one because it's nearly un-repairable...

At this point, every controller should be fine with 2x or 4x AAs, they just don't care and want you to buy a second one once it fails. Not going to defend XBox (which is far from having an ergonomic controller), but they got that part right ages ago.

Greedy design decisions as always.

That was the best Final Fantasy, and the last one that was truly superb from start to finish.

They have been releasing mediocre to plain bad games for quite some time now, so it's probably gone for good. I feel bad for everyone who lost their jobs and worked so hard on this project.

Get the ROM file if you can't wait that long, don't support those FOMO practices LRG keeps promoting. It was deliberately delayed to not hurt the repurposed physical cart (GBA) sales.

Not being able to wake the console with the old Pro is annoying.

So, Legend of Mana doesn't work?

Typical defensive stance taken by managers or even CEOs. It's funny how these companies treat customers, like they were entirely disposable for their own survival as a business.