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I’m only 10 hours in, so I won’t be reading ALL of the guide yet because I don’t want to spoil anything, but will definitely check it out when the grinding gets a bit much. I feel like there has to be a more efficient way to collect money besides farming (profits seem small) and my character progression feels slow at the moment (which can be solved by getting more money).

Bows are great for those who are having a difficult time combating monsters with the sword. You won’t have one in your inventory in the beginning, but can be crafted at the smithy.

Review is spot on. Wish there was more depth to the combat and farming systems, a way to teleport back to camp from anywhere, and a leveling system since grinding for materials can get tedious. Didn’t have any problem with text sizes, but yes, I think more games should implement the feature because there were other games where it was a problem for me.

Overall, a very comfortable game to play for those times where you just want to relax and engage in some mindless fun.

@BloodNinja Exactly. Can’t win them all and it’s sad how people consider him a failure now regardless of his past achievements. I respect what he has done for the industry and I will continue to be interested in any game he’s involved in regardless of platform.

An indie mobile game created solely by Yuji Naka? Heck yeah.

@Tandy255 got to -99 before I realized what I had to do. Lol only managed to get to 10. Fun game.

@cainswo literally just finished HK and it was a very fun experience. I’m super hyped for Silksong.

I’d much prefer the current UI. It’s simplicity and minimalist design is what makes it good. No messages, no activity log, no achievements, no distractions… just games.

A search function would help out a lot for those with large libraries.

Hollow Knight, Monster Hunter Rise, Skyward Sword, and Great Ace Attorney.

HK started to get really good for me after learning how to use some abilities effectively in combat. MHR always fun to do hunts and collect more armor pieces. Also finishing up on event quests and acquiring special layered armors. SS I believe I’m at the second flame dungeon. Puzzles are fantastic. GAA is just lovely and a chill story based game. The puzzles are fun to figure out and the characters and the story is what I like most about it.

May also try to get some Shin Megami Tensei 3 time in here.

This is great. Wanted to come back to this game (maybe for a week or two) and this update along with the Okami one might be a good time. Completed the game a while back, but there are still a lot of armors to collect and the fights are just fun to play through even with random players.

Hoping for a Final Fantasy collab. Missed the Behemoth fight and would actually like to see another monster, like maybe Cactaur.

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Had no interest in getting the game until this trailer. The biggest reason being the battle system changes. It’s not a complete revamp, but a nice build on to the current system, which sorely needs some changes. I love building custom parties in RPGs (SMT3 is so good) with a fun combat system and so far this game looks promising.

Not big on graphics or performance at all (more inclined towards certain art styles, decent performances, and of course the fun factor), but the game definitely looks better then the last trailer.

Great showcase. A lot of these games I’ll probably add to wishlist for discounts or wait for physical copies (huge backlog of games I want to play anyways). I’m already sold on Eastward, Axiom, Shovel Knight, Garden Story, and Metal Slug Tactics.

I love how they're calling this an application and not a game. Besides SMR and Miitomo, their other mobile outings never gained any long term interest for me. Creating unique and fun experiences are what they do well. Looking forward to this one and trying it out on my walks.

@Kirgo that’s why I don’t invest all my money in one company. Diversification is key here. Even if my position in Nintendo loses money in the next 5 years, there are other company shares I own that will cover that loss.

With that said, I think Nintendo is a great company to invest in. The Switch is a success, their intellectual properties will continue to sell, they’re branching out to movies and theme parks, they have a butt load of cash to invest in and grow their business, they’re not afraid to take risk and create obscure products that may or may not be successful, etc.

Of course I could be wrong here, but I’m willing to take the chance that Nintendo will continue to grow their business in the next 5+ years.

@beazlen1 And no new Golden Sun. Obviously.

Looks like a good time to add or start a position for the long term.

@johnvboy I agree. I’m overwhelmed sometimes and lose track of what I’m doing everytime. There’s distractions everywhere and my villagers do the cutest things and have some very funny conversations with each other. Having Brewster along will hopefully bring some more fun interactions.

@ERIC_MACK it’s assumed. I wasn’t really expecting any major updates either. Truth is, I feel current NH is a complete game already. It seems like the devs wanted to focus on one idea with this iteration and give it the usual AC fundamentals and mechanics to make it feel like AC. That one idea of course is terraforming, decorating and customizations. NH is kinda like a combination of both Happy Home Designer and regular AC, which I’m personally onboard with.

@ERIC_MACK from my understanding, I think it’s the lack of new meaningful content (new characters, more robust events and villager interaction, activities to do with people, more stuff to collect, etc.) and features from older titles that didn’t make it into NH, is what people are hoping for. I like NH for what it is and these additions would be great to have and experience.

@ManaOwls I tried to watch Let’s Play videos of the other 2 scenarios in English and I just couldn’t finish it. I really want to experience those games properly someday and I even bought the Japanese copies just in case. Shining Force is so good.

@NEStalgia I feel you. Current Final Fantasy breaks my heart, but FF7 Remake is a step in the right direction and FF16 may be something I can enjoy for what it is.

I personally did not get into the older AC titles besides the original and I hope Nintendo continues building upon the current system and adding features from older titles.

There’s always the old games to play again or maybe an indie dev can fill in that gap like how Bug Fables did for Paper Mario.

Terraforming, outside decoration, and crafting is what makes NH so good. The Animal Crossing life sim features are the icing on the cake. There’s always something to do and accomplish, though I realize they are more personal goals rather than in game objectives (the collecting aspects, which there is a lot).

Building in this game is super fun. There is so much you can do with custom designs, the huge amounts of furniture that can be customized, diy recipes, and seasonal items. This in turn creates a community of players that help each other get items that they need to make these builds and share ideas. Heck, they even have a website dedicated to help people to trade items, called Nookazon. I have a group of family and friends that still play and it’s always nice to help each other with items and sharing our progress. Writing letters are nice too!

I’m in the process of building my island and creating unique areas based on my villager personalities. Sprinkle in the life sim AC features and the game is a fun and relaxing experience everytime I boot it up. The slow pace nature of the game really helps with that.

My favorite in the series. Planning to jump back in soon to get my tactical fix and play the blue lions scenario. Great game.

Edit - Sega needs to bring back Shining Force properly please and thank you. Heck, a port of a complete Shining Force 3 game would make me and strategy RPG fans very happy.

@Pojos98 Miitomo and Super Mario Run are the only Nintendo mobile games I spent a lot of time on. Miitomo was great because the good content were created by the users and having a bunch of Nintendo fans as friends can really create some fun conversations.

@Mountain_Man I recently started playing daily again (600 hours) after watching some streamers build their islands around themes, or “cores”, as they call it. It gave me a goal in the game and I like the slow pace nature of doing tasks. It’s going to take some time to complete these projects, but that’s sort of the point I think. It gives me a relaxing and zen like experience ever every time I play.

The game is fun and I do like the simpler version of the MOBA genre, but the monetization is questionable. Held items, battle items, and upgrades should not be monetized since it does give an advantage over other players.

Didn’t buy it and I was not expecting to play it, but I did borrow my brother’s copy to demo it. I like it a lot and will probably finish it. I honestly think it’s a masterpiece and would gladly purchase a copy at some point.

I think these obscure games on the service are great. I have other means of playing the classics, but there are so many great games and indies on the console already. Life is short with a lot of new games to experience.

Now if you’ll excuse, time to play Overwatch for the billionth time.

Sym is my favorite out of the bunch here. Will grab Mei’s skin also since I don’t have a decent skin for her and I do like to play her from time to time. I’m not very good with Ice wall placements.

Weird Nintendo is the best Nintendo.

The author clearly did not enjoy the game from what I read, but simply loved the game because of his passion for TLotR during a particular time of his life.

I also have my copy of the same game when I was a kid and I will never get rid of it because despite being frustrated with that game, I have very fond memories playing it with my brother. I played it because during that time I was falling in love with RPGs and would play anything RPG, even when I hated it.

Draken for the SNES is another stupid game I would not mind getting a hold of again.

@Zuljaras that’s great to hear. I played through Bravely Default 2 recently and that game has zero patches and no new content updates. It’s a complete full game on the cart.

Physical carts aren’t useless without patches. Most physical carts have a playable game on them without patches. It may not be complete, but I can understand why someone would opt for physical instead.

Played a few quick play games in handheld and it was good. I got grouped with mostly other console players and felt no difference in performance before the crossplay feature. Won all games and had a fun time.

It’s great because queue times are faster and the Switch is my way to play and now I’ll be able to play with friends on other consoles and even PC.

Nintendo is a great stock to invest in right now for the long term (at least 3 years). Fluctuations like these won’t matter in a couple of years and the dips are good buying opportunities.

There’s a lot to look forward to with Nintendo in the next couple years with sales doing very well and branching out to other entertainment businesses like theme parks and movies. There’s a lot of what Nintendo is doing right now that I like and I have faith that management will continue the momentum. Going to grab some shares.

As someone who has put over 1000 hours of Overwatch on PC, PS4, and Switch combined, Switch is definitely at a disadvantage when playing competitively due to latency, audio bugs, and unstable FPS during team fights with a lot going on.

12 mil plus? Did people buy the game because of her work? The game would have still been a success even without her artwork. People who were directly involved with development probably don’t get paid near as much.

50 rupees that Blathers will be the tour guide and a coffee shop called The Roost will be there.

Nintendo has a very rich history and it would be awesome to see exhibits for some obscure stuff that got canceled like the WorkBoy or Earthbound 64.

@speedyboris Agreed. I actually like the bubble mechanic. Deciding which balls to use, juggling the bubble while avoiding hazards, timing the pops just right... it’s a satisfying and fun mechanic. Graphics and story is cute and charming. Music is bopping. It’s definitely a gem.

@NeonPizza I recently restored my old NES and started playing my old games on a CRT TV that I got from my neighbor’s trash bin. I think it’s the best way to experience these games. I’m now game hunting for games with my dad and brothers to build a collection and when we’re “finished”, I plan to repair my old SNES or Genesis and start collecting and playing those games all over again.

This was one of the early games I played when I had my SNES (I still remember vividly when I bought it with my mom), so this game does have a nostalgic presence in my heart. Surprisingly, I enjoyed playing it today more then I did as a kid. I may try to finish the game.

That’s great. Enjoyed it on the 3DS. Now bring back Miitomo!

Was just a tad interested in the game and gave it a shot to play with my brother who was loving it. It was really fun. I like the colorful art design and retro futuristic theme. Gameplay is simple to learn, but hard to master with some deep mechanics and strategic elements, like positioning and team work. Music is awesome as well.

I went ahead and purchased. The core gameplay loop is so fun to me that I can see myself putting tons of hours in this game, which will probably be worth the asking price. I wouldn’t worry about a losing player base after the free trial considering it’s cross platform and there’s nothing else similar to this type of game yet.

Just keep it simple. It’s a video game console that can be a handheld or a home console. That’s why it gets compared to both.

@CottoneeSocks I’ve spent hours just listening to the music while walking all over Hyrule and discovering little secrets here and there. Animal Crossing has some great music as well, especially all the holiday music with Halloween and Toy Day being my favorite.

I would recommend watching or reading other people’s reviews before making a decision. A score of 5 is not exactly a bad game, but it can definitely persuade someone to not pick up the game. I played a couple of games that I personally liked that received 5s by NL.

MK9 will most likely come out on the Switch. Doesn’t make any sense to ignore a large install base with a highly anticipated game.

MK8 is still fun to this day. I normally play it online with family.

@Crono1973 I’m sure 99% of the people here are aware of the other subscription services and would have them if it appeals to them.

This looks like a fun way to play Pac-Man. Can’t wait to try it out.

It wouldn’t be an anniversary celebration if people weren’t playing these games during his 35th anniversary. One thing is for sure, these limited game releases made me play more Mario games recently then I would if I could have got them later.

@Altina I can’t speak for everyone here, but I can tell you that I don’t find you bothersome at all. I think a few people here just don’t understand how to interpret your words or react to you because you’re really different from the norm and probably not someone they encounter or socialize with on a daily basis. There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding on both sides too. I think anti_matter is genuinely a good guy with good intentions, but is just plain ignorant (sorry bro) about your condition and your way of expressing yourself.

My interactions with you so far has been pleasant and interesting. I actually like reading the extra context of your posts because it brings out your character and a better understanding of why you might feel a certain way. You’re very transparent and honest, some characteristics that are hard to come by these days. Even your issues with Sony/Japan shows me how compassionate you can be when it comes to protecting something that you love and brings you joy.

Anyways, I know people can make no sense to you sometimes and humans can be scary (rightfully so), but by making this post, I hope you can one day accept that there are people out there that can genuinely like you.

That last paragraph reeks of goof. I like it. This game sounds like a good time and I hope that the LPS lives up to your claim.