Hardcore Gaming 101 said, "even back in the 16-bit era, it probably would have been considered a B-tier RPG, closer to the likes of Lufia and the Fortress of Doom or the first Breath of Fire rather than Final Fantasy VI or Phantasy Star IV, except for its really pretty presentation." Nintendolife gave Chrono Trigger a 9 and a 10. Phantasy Star IV, Dragon Quest VI, and Final Fantasy VI all got 9. Even taking the multiple reviewers into account, Pier Solar's lower score seems quite justified.
@CanisWolfred Really? I thought the PSP game would be more similar to Ghosts and Goblins. Not that I've played either. I'll be buying Demon's Crest before long.
I wonder which spinoffs he'll include, if any. @DarkKirby That's very cool. I tend to share your view, though I have a lot of fun reading through the Zelda timelines.
That's great. I already have it, but more exposure is always welcome. @C-Olimar I'll bet reviews were mixed because nobody knew what kind of game it would be and went in with the wrong expectations.
I'm glad Nintendo is not afraid to put ports and remake on the Virtual Console. Some will prefer Adventure because it's the original, while others will prefer this for the better graphics. It really is the best solution. Even better would be a notice indicating that these are essentially the same game. I doubt such a thing exists, and I unfortunately expect a lot of disappointment from those who will buy both Adventure and Nightmare.
"Although Robin doesn't use dark magic in FE:A, I decided to assign it as his down special." He could have used light magic; Awakening has a single light tome. I would rather have Roy than Chrom or Lucina.
"this mode you take charge of one from a selection of up to twelve unlockable characters (a distinct reduction from the possible forty available in the original Japanese release)." This made me do a double take. Is America not getting this game?
@Hero_of_Time I checked a Zelda wiki and compared the masks, and I could only identify the giant's mask through elimination. The resemblance is lost upon me.
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Re: Feature: Time to Vote For Your Game of the Year Awards 2014
As usual, the most popular games are the most recent (Smash Bros. Wii U & Pokemon). I haven't gotten around to playing those, so I couldn't vote.
Re: Review: Alphadia Genesis (Wii U eShop)
You make this game sound better than you make Pier Solar sound.
Re: The Lost Worlds of Power eBook Arrives This Week to Fulfil Your Retro Life
I've only heard of like 3 of those games.
Re: Video: Feast Your Eyes On Etrian Odyssey Untold II's Lush Opening Cinematic
My eyes are satiated.
Re: Rodea the Sky Soldier Now Flying Into a Spring 2015 Release in Japan, for Wii U and 3DS
I'm still interested.
Re: Review: The Swapper (Wii U eShop)
9/10 is a bit high, if you ask me.
Re: Review: Pier Solar and the Great Architects (Wii U eShop)
Hardcore Gaming 101 said, "even back in the 16-bit era, it probably would have been considered a B-tier RPG, closer to the likes of Lufia and the Fortress of Doom or the first Breath of Fire rather than Final Fantasy VI or Phantasy Star IV, except for its really pretty presentation." Nintendolife gave Chrono Trigger a 9 and a 10. Phantasy Star IV, Dragon Quest VI, and Final Fantasy VI all got 9. Even taking the multiple reviewers into account, Pier Solar's lower score seems quite justified.
Re: Review: Pier Solar and the Great Architects (Wii U eShop)
After the gratuitous hype I've seen from Nintendolife, it's almost upsetting to see this get a barely above average score.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Confirmed For Spring 2015 Nintendo 3DS Release
An announcement like this would never satisfy me without any details.
Re: Review: Demon's Crest (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
@CanisWolfred Really? I thought the PSP game would be more similar to Ghosts and Goblins. Not that I've played either. I'll be buying Demon's Crest before long.
Re: Review: Demon's Crest (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
I found out that Super Ghouls and Ghosts has a GBA remake. Hopefully we get that next.
Re: Review: Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (Wii U eShop / Game Boy Advance)
I thought this game was forgettable.
Re: Weirdness: Super Smash Bros.' Announcer Sings the Original Pokémon Anime Theme
He didn't sing the whole thing?
Re: Wii U Owner Proves That Rejecting The End-User License Agreement Locks The System
And what if I refuse the 3DS EULA? I was too impatient to read it after the latest update, so I simply declined.
Re: Review: Mon Premier Karaoké (Wii U eShop)
This must be a polarizing series for the French game to score so much higher than the English one.
Re: Review: Game & Watch Gallery 3 (3DS eShop / Game Boy Color)
@EarthboundBenjy Let's hope they bring the next game over.
Re: Almost 50 Different System Themes Revealed Prior To New 3DS Launch
I guess I'm interested in the simple color themes?
Re: Nintendo Confirms Development of Games That Will Have "Improved" Gameplay and "Enhanced" Graphics on New 3DS
This information is kind of useless without any examples.
Re: Immediate DLC Reinforcements Arriving Soon On The Hyrule Warriors Battlefield
It's very hard for me to understand what's what when there's so much DLC.
Re: The Original Final Fantasy Is Getting The 3D Classics Treatment In Japan
I'll buy this day 1 if it has all the PSP and mobile content.
Re: Exclusive: TriForce Johnson Announces The Legend of Zelda: Order Of Time YouTube Series
I wonder which spinoffs he'll include, if any.
@DarkKirby That's very cool. I tend to share your view, though I have a lot of fun reading through the Zelda timelines.
Re: Weirdness: A Pokémon Fan Broke into the White House Lawn
I'm not sure what White House lockdown entails, but it must annoy the president and staff to go through this after every unauthorized visit.
Re: North America is Getting the Limited Edition of Hyrule Warriors
Um, have they announced a price?
Re: Feature: Kickstarter's Wii U and 3DS Campaigns - 3rd September
Hey, you didn't include Brawl in the Family!
Re: All-Star Mode in Super Smash Bros. is a History Lesson Available From the Start
I don't believe All-Star has ever been in chronological order.
Re: Nintendo's Unity Presentation Confirms Critically Acclaimed Gone Home for Wii U eShop
That's great. I already have it, but more exposure is always welcome.
@C-Olimar I'll bet reviews were mixed because nobody knew what kind of game it would be and went in with the wrong expectations.
Re: Square Enix Announces Limited Edition of Final Fantasy Explorers in Japan
I'm going to be upset if I have to pay extra for the Onion Gear.
Re: Touch Detective Funghi Rhythm Could be Delightfully Weird on 3DS
I'd be more interested in this than Touch Detective, which I never bought.
Re: Feature: Kickstarter's Wii U and 3DS Campaigns - 13th August
@ThomasBW84 Fair enough.
Re: Feature: Kickstarter's Wii U and 3DS Campaigns - 13th August
Next time you can mention Jenny LeClue. It would be great to have that game on WiiU, though hitting the goal is unlikely.
Re: Weirdness: Ocarina of Time is a Lot Less Legendary With Waluigi as the Hero
If this game existed it would have been followed by Wajora's Mask.
Re: Nintendo's At It Again With Another Majora's Mask Tease
Do I really need a NN ID for a wallpaper?!
Re: Etrian Odyssey 2 3DS Remake Confirmed for Japan
Oh that's great. I hope it's better than the 1st remake, but I think I'll buy it even if it's not.
Re: Review: Anne's Doll Studio: Princess Collection (DSiWare)
I'm surprised we got another of these games. I'm even more surprised it took so long to review.
Re: Review: Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (Wii U eShop / Game Boy Advance)
I'm glad Nintendo is not afraid to put ports and remake on the Virtual Console. Some will prefer Adventure because it's the original, while others will prefer this for the better graphics. It really is the best solution. Even better would be a notice indicating that these are essentially the same game. I doubt such a thing exists, and I unfortunately expect a lot of disappointment from those who will buy both Adventure and Nightmare.
Re: Ace Attorney Trilogy Will Boast Visual and Dialogue Tweaks, $29.99 Price Tag
Even with improvements over the iOS version, twice the price seems a bit much.
Re: NES30 GamePad Brings Old School Control To iOS, Android, Mac, Windows And Wii
Does it run on WiiU?
Re: Sakurai Explains Why Chrom Didn't Make It Into Super Smash Bros. For Wii U And 3DS
"Although Robin doesn't use dark magic in FE:A, I decided to assign it as his down special." He could have used light magic; Awakening has a single light tome.
I would rather have Roy than Chrom or Lucina.
Re: Video: Mario Kart 8 Isn't The Only New Mario Kart Game You Can Play In 2014
I've never actually seen any Mario Kart arcade game.
Re: It Doesn't Look Like We'll Be Seing Sega Games On The Wii U Virtual Console Any Time Soon
I'm more interested in the Sonic Advance series.
Re: Review: Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival (3DS)
"this mode you take charge of one from a selection of up to twelve unlockable characters (a distinct reduction from the possible forty available in the original Japanese release)." This made me do a double take.
Is America not getting this game?
Re: Shovel Knight Has an Unlockable "Butt Mode"
You could have mentioned that these cheats negate achievements.
And you forgot X&BUTT: Butt Mode, but with more Butts!
Re: Feature: Populate Your Copy Of Tomodachi Life With These Famous Faces
Who made these?
Re: Culture Cal Hopes to Celebrate The Holidays With This Majora's Mask Advent Calendar
@Hero_of_Time I checked a Zelda wiki and compared the masks, and I could only identify the giant's mask through elimination. The resemblance is lost upon me.
Re: Culture Cal Hopes to Celebrate The Holidays With This Majora's Mask Advent Calendar
I can't for the life of me figure out which mask the black hexagon is.
Re: Comic Workshop Coming to 3DS eShop on 17th July in North America
I'm interested in reading other people's comics.
Re: Video: Love Is In The Air In This Week's Days Of Our Tomodachi Lives
"I wonder how long It'll be before he realizes he's been sawed in half."
Re: Video: Love Is In The Air In This Week's Days Of Our Tomodachi Lives
"And for my next trick, I'll call for an ambulance."
Re: Final Fantasy Explorers Official Website Opens
Well I can say this looks pretty at the very least.
Re: E3 2014: Bayonetta 2 Comes With The Original Game, As Well As Link And Samus Costumes
This has basically sold the game for me. I hope the box advertises that it's 2 games in 1.