Didn't know this series had a story intriguing enough for anyone to care about spoilers. But to the previous poster, yeah, Nintendo should do more to crack down on this madness. They need to get their best salary men, let them bind their neckties around their foreheads, give em some powerglove fisticuffs and start the shakedown. You know, priorities.
Ghibl/Zelda is a given, but pairing xenoblade and mir is an amazing idea as well as Luigi's mansion with Leika. I would use cartoon saloon for something more sophisticated than Pikmin.
So where is the Bluetooth menu now? I hope it's available when holding down the home button. Super annoying going to settings and having to scroll down all the way.
The switch version was a disaster. Slow load times, wonky performance and regular freezes. I think we have enough anxiety fueled American indie games as is.
Looks great! Just hope they step up the dialogue animations that it doesn't always look like a bunch of pretty sock puppets getting ready for a group photo like in three houses/hopes.
After being blown away by all the xenoblade games on the switch (never played the first on the Wii) I'm extremely impressed by this studio and hope for great things in the future. I'll be catching up on a few their older titles via emulation. Especially xenogears story sounds heartwrenchingly fantastic.
Uh, almost everything illumination makes is an insult to a child's mind and merely a way to get some peace as a parent for 90 minutes, which is a very low bar of quality. We need more studios like Ghibli, cartoon saloon and Laika.
@Sequel absolutely agree. Astral Chain and vanquish (also God Hand if you count clover) have platinums finest combat systems. The presentation is also top tier. I sure hope a sequel is in the making. Too bad these games fell under the radar of many, while bayonetta got so much attention due to its certain juvenile "qualities".
@Luigi05 I heard advanced wars was practically done but held back because of the war in Ukraine, which I understand. At the same time, there's always war.
I'm still sort of salty after that bayonetta 3 trailer that made me believe an Astral Chain sequel was in the making. Oh well, happy for the bayonetta fans though.
Looks like this one is trying to hit the mark between the style of 1&2, though I did strongly prefer the 2nd and Torna. Once you get over the dorky lead and the unconventional (but great) voice acting it's one of the most memorable RPGs I've played in recent years. And don't get me started on the soundtrack! Yasunori Mitsuda should be regarded as highly as Nobuo Uematsu.
@jcboyer515 well the dev added the possibility to play the original release to alleviate the annoyances of the remaster. Maybe there are also useful mods. I'd rather just play on switch though.
Tbh, Persona and Nier should have released on switch years ago, so while being exceptional games, I can't muster much enthusiasm for them. Monster Hunter DLC, Live a live, Blanc, RPG time and PAC man world had me most interested, but I really missed tactics ogre, front Mission Remake and a release date for metal slug tactics. I really need Square Enix to make their own showcase, they alone have some much coming!
Wow, blanc and RPG time are amazing announcements. Lot's of ports to great games, that are coming way too late for me though. I was really hoping to see more of the front Mission Remake and Tactics Ogre. I need my trpg's on the go.
Guys, why wouldn't cloud be in this game!? Tbh I just wished they'd skip the switch and keep the same visual quality like 7 remake. In this case I also want those trophies, so it's a PlayStation purchase for me.
First excited, but then let down that it's a lrg release. Shipping is heavily inflated and the cover art (backside and inlay) are usually shoddy. Since I'm in Europe there'll most likely be a physical release from a competent publisher.
Remember watching someone else play this on the PC as a kid and was very fascinated. Can't wait to give it a shot.
My ideal marketing campaign: announcement trailer <6 months from release. Gameplay trailer (no deep dive) and/or demo a month before release. Launch trailer at release. Nintendo is pretty good with this. Everything being covered for over a year just starts burning me out before it hits shelves.
First season rocked, but season three blew so bad. At least they managed to end it in a halfways tolerable way. All characters just want to sound smarter and more smug than the other within a story stretched thin over way too many episodes. S1 was perfect with 4 episodes.
So happy about the new release date as long as it's not rushing it. I'm glad this takes the style of xenoblade2 since I much preferred that one. Just found the story, music and unique voice-overs fantastic.
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Re: Fire Emblem Engage Characters - Every New And Returning Hero Revealed So Far
Dang, Vander looks like my old man.
Re: Front Mission 1st: Remake Finally Locks In Release Date On Switch
Hope the physical will really have some of that gorgeous Amano cover art and not just some generic mech photo.
Re: Bayonetta 3 Spoilers Surface Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
Didn't know this series had a story intriguing enough for anyone to care about spoilers.
But to the previous poster, yeah, Nintendo should do more to crack down on this madness. They need to get their best salary men, let them bind their neckties around their foreheads, give em some powerglove fisticuffs and start the shakedown. You know, priorities.
Re: Talking Point: Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
Boyonetta with it's flimsy combat and narrative and it's cringe worthy design was never my cup of tea so no buy either way.
Re: Talking Point: Which Animation Studios Should Tackle Nintendo's Other Franchises?
Ghibl/Zelda is a given, but pairing xenoblade and mir is an amazing idea as well as Luigi's mansion with Leika. I would use cartoon saloon for something more sophisticated than Pikmin.
Re: Review: Persona 5 Royal - Finally On Switch, This Is The Very Definition Of Essential
Already spent around 150 hours playing for platinum. Great game, but I think I had my fill.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 15.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
So where is the Bluetooth menu now? I hope it's available when holding down the home button. Super annoying going to settings and having to scroll down all the way.
Re: Rumour: Possible First Look At Mario's Movie Face Appears Online
Oh man, it's like they want to repeat the Sonic fiasco, just to get the same buzz in advance.
Re: Cuphead Is Finally Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Wow, I held off the digital release for 5 years.
Re: Taiwanese-Developed Action RPG Xuan Yuan Sword 7 Arrives On Switch In 2023
This sounds like an ambitious port. Hope it works out well.
Re: Anime-Style 3D-2D Shoot 'Em Up Angelian Trigger Locks In A Switch Release
Music and anime art are nice, but space harrier gameplay is a big NO for me.
Re: Oxenfree II For Nintendo Switch Has Been Delayed Until 2023
The switch version was a disaster. Slow load times, wonky performance and regular freezes.
I think we have enough anxiety fueled American indie games as is.
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Continues To Look Stunning In New Gameplay Clips
Looks great! Just hope they step up the dialogue animations that it doesn't always look like a bunch of pretty sock puppets getting ready for a group photo like in three houses/hopes.
Re: Feature: The History Of Monolith Soft - From Baten Kaitos To Xenoblade And Zelda
After being blown away by all the xenoblade games on the switch (never played the first on the Wii) I'm extremely impressed by this studio and hope for great things in the future.
I'll be catching up on a few their older titles via emulation. Especially xenogears story sounds heartwrenchingly fantastic.
Re: Rumour: The Mario Movie's True Title Probably Won't Shock Anyone
Uh, almost everything illumination makes is an insult to a child's mind and merely a way to get some peace as a parent for 90 minutes, which is a very low bar of quality. We need more studios like Ghibli, cartoon saloon and Laika.
Re: Platinum's Switch Exclusive Astral Chain Celebrates Its Third Anniversary
@Sequel absolutely agree. Astral Chain and vanquish (also God Hand if you count clover) have platinums finest combat systems. The presentation is also top tier. I sure hope a sequel is in the making.
Too bad these games fell under the radar of many, while bayonetta got so much attention due to its certain juvenile "qualities".
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
@Luigi05 I heard advanced wars was practically done but held back because of the war in Ukraine, which I understand. At the same time, there's always war.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
I'm still sort of salty after that bayonetta 3 trailer that made me believe an Astral Chain sequel was in the making. Oh well, happy for the bayonetta fans though.
Re: PlatinumGames Hints At Another Project G.G. Reveal Next Year
Can only back up an Astral Chain sequel as well. That game is so underrated!
Other than that I'd love to see another vanquish or spiritual successors to Okami and God Hand.
Re: Round Up: Here's What Critics And Fans Think Of The Resident Evil Netflix Series
Getting a gastroscopy is more pleasant than the Mila Jovovich movies (except the first).
Re: Poll: So, How Do You Pronounce 'Live A Live'?
This is not "Live is Life" from Opus 🤮
Re: Nintendo Shows Off Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass DLC
Everything that doesn't add more gameplay or story is a waste.
Re: Respawn Working On Single-Player FPS Set In Apex Legends Universe
Coming shortly after EAs single player tweet fiasco 😂
Re: Hands On: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is A Heck Of An Emotional Ride So Far
Looks like this one is trying to hit the mark between the style of 1&2, though I did strongly prefer the 2nd and Torna. Once you get over the dorky lead and the unconventional (but great) voice acting it's one of the most memorable RPGs I've played in recent years. And don't get me started on the soundtrack! Yasunori Mitsuda should be regarded as highly as Nobuo Uematsu.
Re: Review: Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition - A Cyberpunk Classic, Compromised On Switch
@jcboyer515 well the dev added the possibility to play the original release to alleviate the annoyances of the remaster. Maybe there are also useful mods. I'd rather just play on switch though.
Re: Review: Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition - A Cyberpunk Classic, Compromised On Switch
I guess this will be a steam deck pick for me.
Re: Talking Point: So, What Did You Think Of Nintendo's June Mini-Direct?
Tbh, Persona and Nier should have released on switch years ago, so while being exceptional games, I can't muster much enthusiasm for them.
Monster Hunter DLC, Live a live, Blanc, RPG time and PAC man world had me most interested, but I really missed tactics ogre, front Mission Remake and a release date for metal slug tactics.
I really need Square Enix to make their own showcase, they alone have some much coming!
Re: Here's How The Surprise Pac-Man World Remake Compares To The PS1 Original
Unexpected, but it looks very pleasant. Never played the original, but it looks like it offers some good variety.
Re: Watch: Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase
Wow, blanc and RPG time are amazing announcements. Lot's of ports to great games, that are coming way too late for me though.
I was really hoping to see more of the front Mission Remake and Tactics Ogre. I need my trpg's on the go.
Re: Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition Gets Original Version On Steam After Poor Reception
Hmm, in my phone I really can't tell a difference. I heard they slightly increased the frame rate which adds a odd look.
Re: Poll: What Are You Hoping To See In The Nintendo Direct Mini?
I'd say Tactics Ogre and Front Mission. I got my share of p5 on PlayStation after plating royale, but the series is a good fit for the switch.
Re: Poll: Do You Think We'll Get A Nintendo Direct Next Week?
I'm down for Astral Chain 2
Re: Square Enix Reveals Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Arriving On Switch Later This Year
Guys, why wouldn't cloud be in this game!?
Tbh I just wished they'd skip the switch and keep the same visual quality like 7 remake. In this case I also want those trophies, so it's a PlayStation purchase for me.
Re: Rumour: Potential Screenshots From A New "Finished" Fire Emblem Surface Online
Wow, that hair looks so dumb, especially after the top notch character design of the past. Nevertheless, more fire emblem is always a good thing.
Re: Blade Runner Enhanced Edition Is Nearly Here And It's Getting A Physical Release
First excited, but then let down that it's a lrg release. Shipping is heavily inflated and the cover art (backside and inlay) are usually shoddy. Since I'm in Europe there'll most likely be a physical release from a competent publisher.
Remember watching someone else play this on the PC as a kid and was very fascinated. Can't wait to give it a shot.
Re: Geoff Keighley Urges Fans To 'Manage Expectations' For Summer Game Fest
My ideal marketing campaign: announcement trailer <6 months from release. Gameplay trailer (no deep dive) and/or demo a month before release. Launch trailer at release. Nintendo is pretty good with this. Everything being covered for over a year just starts burning me out before it hits shelves.
Re: Paper Ghost Stories Is Set To Bring You Nightmares In 2023
A bit like yamishibai.
Re: Poll: Which Dormant Capcom Franchise Would You Like To See Return?
C'mon... only 3% for Onimusha!? Well at least we got Nioh.
Re: Fall Guys Is Going Free-To-Play, Comes To Switch This Summer With Cross-Play And A Huge Update
@OorWullie yes, for the most part it is so, but I believe this upcoming Disney Kart racing game will require Nintendo Online.
Re: Fall Guys Is Going Free-To-Play, Comes To Switch This Summer With Cross-Play And A Huge Update
Will Nintendo online be required? It's not needed for Rocket League which had a similar development.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Shmups
Does velocity (&2x) count? Not a schmup fan, but I enjoyed those two games.
Re: Marvel's Midnight Suns Pushed Back To The Second Half Of 2022
This game looks awesome. Take your time!
Re: Castlevania Season 4 Launches On Blu-ray This July
First season rocked, but season three blew so bad. At least they managed to end it in a halfways tolerable way.
All characters just want to sound smarter and more smug than the other within a story stretched thin over way too many episodes. S1 was perfect with 4 episodes.
Re: British Gas Advises Consumers To Turn Off Games Consoles To Save Money
Corporate bs... just roll responsibility off onto the end user and wipe your hands clean.
Re: Legend Of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal Anime Launches This Year, Here's A First Look
Aaaaaaaaaaaaabs!
Re: Rumour: Ubisoft Being Eyed Up For A Potential Takeover
Could see tencent swallowing ubi up.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Xenoblade Chronicles 3 On Switch
So happy about the new release date as long as it's not rushing it. I'm glad this takes the style of xenoblade2 since I much preferred that one. Just found the story, music and unique voice-overs fantastic.
Re: John Wick Creator Working On Streets Of Rage Movie
@Daniel36 my thoughts exactly. A silly 80s throwback is the only way I can see this movie shine.
Re: Live A Live Switch Remake Shows Off 'Prehistory' And 'Imperial China' In New Trailers
@DashKappei definitely a ground up remake with high production value. I saw it for 40€ new, so it's under the usual new retail price.
Re: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Open Later This Week
@Sourcecode that goes for non star wars games too. You can practically get everything from the EU or Japan weeks later.