I wish Illumination didn't do this. Horribly paced, bad voice acting (atrocious for Cranky and DK), bad writing, poor choice of usual "le 90s pop/rock songs" for the soundtrack. I guess that's what you expect from Hollywood anyway.
This game is poorly optimized and poorly designed when it comes to combat, quests etc, but it was fun with friends around. I wish it had the good, old Rare behind it.
People who have already played the game confirmed they're not very different from Divine Beasts. They're just... not called Divine Beasts. The shrines remain as relevant/frequent as they were in BotW. Overworld environmental puzzles and travel gimmicks are the norm in TotK.
They're both terrible. All of those games lack consistency with fonts, backgrounds, color palette, effects etc. In other words, it's your typical Square Enix cheap port. I wish there was a way to play the NES/SNES originals on any modern system these days.
Underwhelmed is the right word for how I feel about this remake. It had potential for so much more, better 3D models, better online, better pricing etc. Hopefully it doesn't kill the franchise.
Just got VI and I'm here to confirm: the new "pixel" font is awful. Avoid at all costs if you're a Switch Lite owner, there are better alternatives to play those games.
@Gs69 Mummy Demastered and Shantae & the Pirate's Curse had some outstanding pixel art (by Konjak IIRC) and they're both done by Wayforward, but somehow they didn't make a single 2D asset for this remake. It would be amazing if we could switch between both styles, like DQ XI or Wonder Boy and the Dragon's Trap.
Reboot Camp still looks alright, but the originals aged gracefully and don't cost a whopping $60, so...
This is hilarious. They added a pixel font but... it's actually the same small as f* font everyone was complaining since the Mobile/PC release. The colors don't look right.
So, it's basically built on "so many easter eggs", "hilarious" and "best family film". I know exactly what to expect from this new Minions installment.
@Mgalens You don't pay 40 bucks to watch a single movie on Netflix. Cloud services tend to last for 2-3 years tops, whenever the interest for a game drops, they shut it down. So yes, it's exactly the same as watching a Netflix movie that will be gone in 2-3 years when the deal expires.
Battles are really smooth now, but I wish they added an option to toggle between the new font and the "retro" one in the classic mode. Other than that, the port is working great. Better late than never!
Only in certain weapons, like wooden or rusty. If they're going to put durability in everything, at least let us repair the weapons from time to time. The constant inventory management was one of the worst aspects in BotW.
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Re: Surprise! The Mario Movie's Digital Release Is Out Today (US)
I wish Illumination didn't do this. Horribly paced, bad voice acting (atrocious for Cranky and DK), bad writing, poor choice of usual "le 90s pop/rock songs" for the soundtrack. I guess that's what you expect from Hollywood anyway.
Re: Soapbox: If Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Isn’t Switch’s Swan Song, It Really Should Be
Swan's Song my *ss, they promised us Prime 4.
Re: Random: Sea Of Thieves' Twitter Account 'Won't Shed Any Tears' If You Play Zelda Instead
This game is poorly optimized and poorly designed when it comes to combat, quests etc, but it was fun with friends around. I wish it had the good, old Rare behind it.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
The only review that matters.
Re: Zelda Devs Confirm The Return Of Fan-Favourite Feature In TOTK
People who have already played the game confirmed they're not very different from Divine Beasts. They're just... not called Divine Beasts. The shrines remain as relevant/frequent as they were in BotW. Overworld environmental puzzles and travel gimmicks are the norm in TotK.
Re: LEGO 2K Drive Outlines Year One Seasons And 'Premium Drive Pass' Rewards
Yeah, no. I don't think I will.
Re: Star Gagnant, A Rapid Fire Shmup Supervised By Takahashi Meijin, Blasts Onto Switch Next Week
$38? You mean 38 US dollars? For a shmup?
Don't get me wrong, but this isn't 1995.
Re: 'Double Dragon Gaiden' Announced With Scott Pilgrim-Inspired Visuals And Gameplay
Judging by the developer, it's going to be subpar at best.
Re: Random: Mario Movie Illegal Upload Watched By Millions On Social Media
Good luck hunting illegal movie distribution. Hollywood has been doing it for decades.
Re: UK Charts: Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Tumbles Out Of The Top Ten
60$ for these is outrageous. Should've been a $40 bundle with a better marketing job.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp?
It had potential for so much more.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The New Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Font?
They're both terrible. All of those games lack consistency with fonts, backgrounds, color palette, effects etc. In other words, it's your typical Square Enix cheap port. I wish there was a way to play the NES/SNES originals on any modern system these days.
Re: Advance Wars Switch Dev Thanks Fans For Positive Reception, Calls Release A "Life Dream"
Underwhelmed is the right word for how I feel about this remake. It had potential for so much more, better 3D models, better online, better pricing etc. Hopefully it doesn't kill the franchise.
Re: Random: Fan Collects Over 1 Thousand Copies Of The Original Dragon Quest
What an idiot. That's 999 less copies out there. This is something Elon Musk would do and tweet about.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
A real shame the extra year in the fridge did nothing to improve the visuals and online features.
Re: Review: Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster - A Beautiful And Faithful Reimagining Of The Classics
Just got VI and I'm here to confirm: the new "pixel" font is awful. Avoid at all costs if you're a Switch Lite owner, there are better alternatives to play those games.
Re: Review: Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp - A Pair Of Strategy Gems Delightfully Reimagined
@Gs69 Mummy Demastered and Shantae & the Pirate's Curse had some outstanding pixel art (by Konjak IIRC) and they're both done by Wayforward, but somehow they didn't make a single 2D asset for this remake. It would be amazing if we could switch between both styles, like DQ XI or Wonder Boy and the Dragon's Trap.
Reboot Camp still looks alright, but the originals aged gracefully and don't cost a whopping $60, so...
Re: Review: Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp - A Pair Of Strategy Gems Delightfully Reimagined
@Gs69 Pixel art for this series is just as important as it was for Metal Slug. It's now completely removed and redone.
Re: Review: Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp - A Pair Of Strategy Gems Delightfully Reimagined
$60 is still a tough call when you still have the superior GBA versions available anywhere. Hopefully they'll come to Online at some point.
Re: New Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Trailer Welcomes Back Orange Star
Will the original, superior GBA versions come to Online at some point?
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Franchise Should Illumination Tackle Next?
How about hiring a different studio?
Re: Kloa: Child Of The Forest Is A Beautiful Blend Of Pixel Art, Studio Ghibli, And Zelda
Here we go, another 2D Zelda clone. Yay!
Re: Seth Rogen On Voicing Donkey Kong In The Mario Movie: "It's Gonna Sound Like Me And That's It"
@Ruler-Of-All-Evil Who the hell are you? My mother or something?
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series Launches On Switch Later This Month
This is hilarious. They added a pixel font but... it's actually the same small as f* font everyone was complaining since the Mobile/PC release. The colors don't look right.
I guess I'll stick with the SNES originals.
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of The Super Mario Bros. Movie Are In
So, it's basically built on "so many easter eggs", "hilarious" and "best family film". I know exactly what to expect from this new Minions installment.
Re: Seth Rogen On Voicing Donkey Kong In The Mario Movie: "It's Gonna Sound Like Me And That's It"
So, it's gonna sound like sh*t. Good to know.
Re: Score Up To 30% Off Selected Shmups In Live Wire's Spring eShop Sale
They're absolutely 10/10 games no one should miss, specially Radiant and Mushi. No one crafts shmups like Cave's or Treasure's anymore.
Re: Poll: How Many 3DS Consoles Have You Owned?
About four models, best one being the original Dream Team silver 3DS.
Re: Review: Have A Nice Death - Delightfully Dark, Brutally Tough Roguelite Action
Pretty sure we never had a Hollow Knight wannabe with a roguelite twist before.
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us Advance Wars For Switch Is One Month Out From Release
Again, this should've been a $40 title. It will sell poorly and kill the franchise for once.
Re: Video: Everything To Do Before The 3DS And Wii U eShops Shut Down
@heathenmagic Some methods used to require a purchase of certain games, but I don't think that's a concern anymore.
Re: Video: Everything To Do Before The 3DS And Wii U eShops Shut Down
Install a custom firmware and you're set.
Re: Random: Hideki Kamiya Thinks Bayonetta Origins Will Help People Make Babies
I'd rather pay $20 for Okami HD and boost my interest in owning a dog.
Re: Shovel Knight Dig 'Fate And Fortune' Free DLC Update Announced
The game is heavily unfinished, with balancing issues in every corner. Hopefully the DLC helps to fix it.
Re: Poll: Bayonetta Origins Is Out On Switch This Week, Are You Getting It?
60$ for it is a big no
Re: The First Review For The New Action RPG Trinity Trigger Is Now In
Remember "I Am Setsuna" and how much it promised to be the true Chrono Trigger successor? Turns out it sucked and no one remembers it.
Re: Capcom Ending Resident Evil 7 Cloud Rental Service On Switch
@Mgalens You don't pay 40 bucks to watch a single movie on Netflix. Cloud services tend to last for 2-3 years tops, whenever the interest for a game drops, they shut it down. So yes, it's exactly the same as watching a Netflix movie that will be gone in 2-3 years when the deal expires.
Re: Nintendo Updates 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack' Trailer With New Footage
You could've added "Stadium" in the title but nah, the bait must work.
Re: Capcom Ending Resident Evil 7 Cloud Rental Service On Switch
Cloud games are a rental. You don't own a thing.
Re: Gallery: Get A Closer Look At The Jakks Pacific Mario Movie Toys
Absolutely hideous. I'm glad it will be over soon and we won't see those for another year or so.
Re: Hands On: Bayonetta Origins Is Shaping Up To Be An Elegant, Enchanting Spin-Off
For $60? Just no.
Re: Pokémon Red And Blue Soundtrack Now Available For Stream And Download
There's always a catch when it comes to "free" Nintendo/Pokémon stuff. Impressive.
Re: Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition Update Now Available, Here Are The Patch Notes
Battles are really smooth now, but I wish they added an option to toggle between the new font and the "retro" one in the classic mode. Other than that, the port is working great. Better late than never!
Re: Poll: Was That A Super Show Cameo In The Latest Mario Movie Trailer?
It gets worse every new trailer or image.
Re: New Posters Revealed For The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Take A Look
We just need a proper fan dub and this movie will be great. The north american cast is awful from what we've seen so far.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Apparently Has The Biggest File Size Of Any First-Party Switch Release
This is absolutely impractical as a digital download.
Re: Random: Metroid Prime's OG Engineer Isn't Happy About The Remastered Doors
This change actually made the doors easier to spot from a distance, specially in Switch Lite's small screen. I wouldn't fix anything.
Re: Iconic GoldenEye "Gong" Sound Is Present And Correct In Switch Online Version
That wonderfully coded emulator will be $30 plus tax. Have fun.
Re: Feature: 6 Things We'd Love To See In Metroid Prime 4
Prime 1 and 2 were just perfect. Prime 3 was... eh... alright. Doesn't feel like a Metroid game for about 1/3 of it.
Re: Poll: Do You Want Weapon Degradation To Return In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Only in certain weapons, like wooden or rusty. If they're going to put durability in everything, at least let us repair the weapons from time to time. The constant inventory management was one of the worst aspects in BotW.