@farrgazer That's kinda alright but still kills the point of having some sort of challenge. I loved the first Metal Slug port on PS1 because it actually wanted you to finish the game with a maximum of 3 coins IIRC. The replay value gets pretty high.
I wish such games weren't strictly 1-CC oriented. Console versions of several shmups, like Ikaruga and Radiant Silvergun, had a small share of continues available to the player for a challenging (yet fair) ride.
Fingers crossed for a decent port that's not limited to the basic arcade emulation.
It's a great game, but do yourself a favor and stay away from spoilers. There's a particular reveal that kills the entire story if you find out earlier.
@SOOAP Given the current state of technology and how data is stored across servers, we would need a global scale disaster with no survivors to erase everything. Still not an excuse to completely ignore preservation measures because "it all should end anyway". That's not how societies should walk towards the future.
@SOOAP Information can last forever. The language you speak and the stuff you learned in school are good examples. They were not stored in a single book.
It's "permanently" unlocked through unofficial methods, so no worries, you'll still be able to install eshop-only games as soon as the support ends (and the store is shut down).
The Game Awards is more like a 2-hour long advertisement these days. Outside the main "award" and a few musical performances, there isn't much reason to stick to the whole thing waiting for fresh announcements (unlike your usual E3 presentation). There's too much noise and irrelevant stuff dragging the viewer's attention, which makes it harder to set the right mood for something special. A Direct is the right place for Switch-related news.
Got this one for free, played for about 5 minutes and never touched it again. It's not awful but far from being relevant. Don't bother, it's probably a strategy to get attention.
@fdurocher The original Metroid Prime controls were just fine, it never needed the free aim the Trilogy tried to force. It controls much better than several FPS from that era.
I'd be happy with 1 and 2, but I can live without 3. I simply don't feel like replaying the whole thing, that game had an awful pacing in certain areas.
@Ralizah As it should be. I'm glad there are enough Wii and Wii U ROM sources out there to keep those games alive for future generations. Wii U eShop is a step away from being permanently disabled, and our digital purchases will never carry over to any existing Nintendo device.
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Re: Taito's RayForce Is Coming To Switch, According To New Taiwanese Rating
@farrgazer That's kinda alright but still kills the point of having some sort of challenge. I loved the first Metal Slug port on PS1 because it actually wanted you to finish the game with a maximum of 3 coins IIRC. The replay value gets pretty high.
Re: Taito's RayForce Is Coming To Switch, According To New Taiwanese Rating
I wish such games weren't strictly 1-CC oriented. Console versions of several shmups, like Ikaruga and Radiant Silvergun, had a small share of continues available to the player for a challenging (yet fair) ride.
Fingers crossed for a decent port that's not limited to the basic arcade emulation.
Re: Geoff Keighley Says A Few Other Big Video Game Deals Are In The "Final Stages Of Negotiations"
Interesting for who? We're moving towards a future where Tencent, Sony and Microsoft dictate the rules, and that's not a good thing.
Re: Review: Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 - More Of The Same Short-But-Sweetness
Might jump in when it gets a discount, loved the first entry.
Re: Random: Link's Breath Of The Wild Bow Technique "Really Sucks", According To A Professional Archer
Yeah, who cares. It's a videogame.
Re: Zelda-Like 'Oceanhorn 2' Adds Card Game, But It's Not On Switch
Stick to the Apple Arcade exclusivity then, and good luck.
Re: This Unofficial Zelda PC Port Is About '90% Complete', Say Devs
It's legal as long as they do it like SM64 PC port - you HAVE to do it yourself, with a Rom that's not provided by themselves.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Is Already Being Streamed Online, And It's Not Even Out Yet
The Pokémon Company deserves that sort of thing.
Re: PlatinumGames' Sol Cresta Blasts Onto Nintendo Switch This February
Not complaining, but I wish it looked like a 2021 game. It would justify the $40.
Re: Zelda-Inspired Adventure 'Airoheart' Could Be A Treat For Fans Of A Link To The Past
Not sure if we need another ALTTP clone
Re: Review: SNK VS. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash - An Utterly Essential Card-Battler
So, this means a Collection Vol. 2 is on the way?
Re: Konami Sold This Castlevania Pixel Art For Over $26K In Its 'Memorial' NFT Auction
Cool, and thanks for sharing, now I also own a copy without having to pay thousands for a set of imaginary numbers.
Re: Rumour: Persona 4 Golden Could Be Released On Nintendo Switch In 2022
It's a great game, but do yourself a favor and stay away from spoilers. There's a particular reveal that kills the entire story if you find out earlier.
Re: Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Getting Patch To Fix That Giant Bloody Text Box
Things that should have been fixed before release.
Re: Koei Tecmo Will Unleash Its "Full Power" In 2022, With New Projects That Have Been In Development For Several Years
Please, don't make another Ninja Gaiden 3.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Ports We'd Love To See In 2022
Nier Automata is a must. Such a fantastic game.
Re: Best Of 2021: Nintendo And The Industry Needs To Get Serious About Game Preservation
@SOOAP Still not an excuse to completely ignore preservation measures because "it all should end anyway".
Re: Best Of 2021: Nintendo And The Industry Needs To Get Serious About Game Preservation
@SOOAP Given the current state of technology and how data is stored across servers, we would need a global scale disaster with no survivors to erase everything. Still not an excuse to completely ignore preservation measures because "it all should end anyway". That's not how societies should walk towards the future.
Re: Best Of 2021: Nintendo And The Industry Needs To Get Serious About Game Preservation
@SOOAP Information can last forever. The language you speak and the stuff you learned in school are good examples. They were not stored in a single book.
Re: A New 'Bayonetta Digital Bundle' Offers A Cheeky Discount On Switch eShop (US)
It's pointless, the discount already exists since release day.
Re: Rare Founder's New Project Isn't What You Might Expect
Western artists can't model a good looking female face even if their lives dependend on it. Not even rubber dolls are that hideous.
Re: Yes, Saints Row IV Is 93% Off And No, It's Not A Mistake
A bit disgusted by most western games, but at this price, it's hard to let it pass. The only thing holding me back is the storage space.
Re: Digital Foundry Gives Its Assessment Of Shin Megami Tensei V
Currently playing through Nocturne and loving it. I might pick up V at some point.
Re: Cave Story's Secret Santa Is Available Now On Switch, But Only In Japan
@Lethal_Equo You don't need to, just switch regions.
Re: Nintendo Announces Massive Sale, 1000+ Games Up To 75% Off (Europe)
@Kayvoo That white sure is angry.
Re: Nintendo Is Removing Credit Card Support From The 3DS And Wii U eShop Next Month (Japan)
It's "permanently" unlocked through unofficial methods, so no worries, you'll still be able to install eshop-only games as soon as the support ends (and the store is shut down).
Re: Rumour: Could Square Enix's Latest ROM Takedowns Mean The Return Of Chrono Trigger?
Their last attempt to re-release Chrono Trigger on mobile/Steam was a complete disaster.
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Game Awards No-Show Proves It Simply Doesn't Need Anyone Else
The Game Awards is more like a 2-hour long advertisement these days. Outside the main "award" and a few musical performances, there isn't much reason to stick to the whole thing waiting for fresh announcements (unlike your usual E3 presentation). There's too much noise and irrelevant stuff dragging the viewer's attention, which makes it harder to set the right mood for something special. A Direct is the right place for Switch-related news.
Re: Poll: Paper Mario Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch Online, Will You Be Playing It?
I owned this game on Wii U, back when you could purchase Virtual Console titles.
Re: That Mysterious Voice In The Sonic Frontiers Trailer? Turns Out It's A Familiar Friend
So, is Amy trapped inside a giant evil being that was sealed 100 years ago? Hmm...
Re: Introducing Sonic Frontiers, Arriving On Nintendo Switch Holiday 2022
Are there Koroks in it?
Re: Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Brings The Fight To Nintendo Switch Next Year
No sign of Persona 4 Golden anywhere, and that's a much less demanding game. What's wrong with them?
Re: You Have To See This Awesome Metroid Game Made Inside Game Builder Garage
It's quite decent, given GBG's limitations.
Re: Poll: What's The Worst Legend Of Zelda Game?
Four Swords and Triforce Heroes are just bland entries that are far from the series' usual quality standards.
Re: Mother 4 "Unofficial Fan Project" Revealed, Here's Your First Look
Here we go. Another bait to give themselves visibility (and a job) once the inevitable C&D lands.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.1 Will Patch In The "Final" Fighter Adjustments
The end of an era.
Re: NEO: The World Ends With You Has 'Underperformed Expectations', Square Enix Says
The fact every in-house RPG besides Final Fantasy is getting a small budget doesn't help.
Re: Review: Death's Door - Much More Than The Sum Of Its Zelda And Soulslike Parts
It's a fantastic game. If I had to point one single flaw, I'd say the lack of a map sometimes gets in the way of exploration.
Re: Square Enix Is Releasing A Jazz Album For The Incredible Chrono Trigger Soundtrack
Truly doubt anything will surpass that old "The Brink of Time" album, but I'm always happy to see Chrono Trigger and Jazz coming together.
Re: Random: This $10 Nintendo Switch eShop Game Has Suddenly Shot Up To A Whopping $250
Got this one for free, played for about 5 minutes and never touched it again. It's not awful but far from being relevant. Don't bother, it's probably a strategy to get attention.
Re: Nintendo's American Branch Didn't Like The Idea Of GameCube Being Purple
'Murica and their insecurities. Must look like a gun so real men won't be ashamed to get one.
Re: Talking Point: Is There A Better-Looking 20-Year-Old Game Than Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II?
Let's hope Aspyr never touches this game for a port. It deserves better.
Re: That Large Combat Text Box In Star Wars: KOTOR On Switch Is "Intended"
How can a remaster of a 2003 game have a much worse UI?
Also... look at the textures on the floor. That's 20$ plus tip. Thank you.
Re: Review: STAR WARS: Knights Of The Old Republic - Still Strong With The Force Despite Dated Design
@fdurocher There is a lock-on feature that enables strafing at any situation.
Re: Review: STAR WARS: Knights Of The Old Republic - Still Strong With The Force Despite Dated Design
@saanaito Isn't the availability on a new platoform enough to cover the porting costs?
Re: Review: STAR WARS: Knights Of The Old Republic - Still Strong With The Force Despite Dated Design
@fdurocher The original Metroid Prime controls were just fine, it never needed the free aim the Trilogy tried to force. It controls much better than several FPS from that era.
Re: Review: STAR WARS: Knights Of The Old Republic - Still Strong With The Force Despite Dated Design
I agree with the cons. Even if both KOTOR games retain a lot of charm (and great storytelling), they have aged a lot - even for western RPG standards.
Also... what's with the $20 price tag? It costs 10 bucks elsewhere.
Re: Feature: Metroid Dread Has Plenty Of Other M's DNA, And That's No Bad Thing
It's the best Metroid game to date, and that's not an overstatement. Sequence breaks are mind-blowing in Dread.
Re: Rumour: Metroid Prime Switch Remaster Is "Wrapped Up" According To Industry Insider
I'd be happy with 1 and 2, but I can live without 3. I simply don't feel like replaying the whole thing, that game had an awful pacing in certain areas.
Re: Looks Like Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Are The Exact Same ROM
@Ralizah As it should be. I'm glad there are enough Wii and Wii U ROM sources out there to keep those games alive for future generations. Wii U eShop is a step away from being permanently disabled, and our digital purchases will never carry over to any existing Nintendo device.