I love JRPG's, but suffer from a chronic case of old-fashioned game mechanics and an obsession with extremely long playthroughs. Which is ESPECIALLY unforgivable taking into account the fact that games such as Chrono Trigger, Earthbound, the Mario&Luigi series have proved this is quite unnecessary.
But hey, if that's your thing, be my guest
@Marioman2020 Mario Kart might be better as a racing game, but I've ways felt the overall experience is far better in Diddy kong Racing. I still wish Nintendo would do something similar to the Mario Kart series, giving it a silly, fun and immersive adventure/story mode.
Daaaamn! I was super excited about this little treat, but when I started playing it and saw that they went for the original game's physics I was destroyed... I have spent way too many hours playing super mario maker 2 to be able to do well in this one, it just feels too weird now.
@Ralizah as much as I love it, you are absolutely right. If it wasn't for the fond memories I have from when I played it on my N64 as a kid, there's no way I would have completed it this weekend. The games is unfair as hell :'D
@Crockin wooow! do you really think it's a 6? even considering it's many flaws, I've always thought the game is at least a pretty solid 8. I really do think its frustrating bits are the rare exception to an amazing adventure
A couple aspects of Mario 64 reeeally haven't aged well. Some very stupid deaths, a camera that seems to go against you and some unfair and punishing mechanics make me wish they had tweaked it a tiny bit. Though I'm certainly having a blast anyways
Taking a stroll down memory lane with the new 3D collection. I've started Mario 64, and I'm having a blast! I'm even using the original guide I used when I was 6
@AlexSora89 ehm ok buddy, let's pretend pokemon is a great game whose only problem is the pokedex. Oh no, wait! I forgot that's a complaint only die hard fanboys even remotely care about. Imo, Pokemon has been a mildly enjoyable game (at best) ever since the 3DS installments, and its last generation jump has been quite a disappointment. Oh and please, do yourself a favor and watch that tone. It's not your job to correct the people in this blog for their (according to you) wrong opinions.
The people from Nintendo need to start treating their RPG sagas with more love... I don't know what's worse Paper Mario's dreadful combat system or Pokemon S&S' stupid plot and dialogue...
I am actually really happy, that they haven't remade Mario 64. I have such fond memories of the game and its aesthetics, so I think this texture polishing treatment it has received is wonderful
As for Galaxy 2 not being included... yeah, it sucks.
I'm sure a lot of people feel the same way I feel. I didn't buy the game BECAUSE of the combat system!
The game looks gorgeous and apparently the story is brilliant, but a 20h long game (let's face it, an RPG game) with such a dull and repetitive mechanic is unforgivable.
Do they really think the first two installments are THAT inaccessible?
Please Nintendo, take this franchise away from this man 😥
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Re: Yooka-Laylee Developer Playtonic Games Teases New Reveal Coming "Soon"
I'm not the biggest fan of their first game, but I am completely enamoured of Impossible Lair.
I'm eager to see what they want show us
Re: Nintendo Is "Rigorously Responding" To Demand For Multiple Switch Consoles Per Household
And still, game sharing between two systems is a freakin' pain in the ass...
Re: JRPG Cris Tales Gets New July Release Date On Switch
I'm certainly excited about this one, I just hope it doesn't turn out to be unnecessarily long.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Overtakes Mario Kart Wii As Best-Selling Series Entry
It's been 5 years since we last saw any new MK tracks. I'm sad
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects - January 2021
I'm really enjoying Cyber Shadow, but the game certainly needs some tweaks to become a round experience :/
Re: Poll: What's The Best 2D Mario Game?
@TheFox you do you, friend. Life's too short to play what we don't like
Re: Poll: What's The Best 2D Mario Game?
Super Mario World and Mario Land 2 have always my favourite 2D games. But Mario Maker 2 is my paradise.
Re: Soapbox: Grinding Is Poor Gameplay Design That Doesn’t Respect Your Time
I love JRPG's, but suffer from a chronic case of old-fashioned game mechanics and an obsession with extremely long playthroughs. Which is ESPECIALLY unforgivable taking into account the fact that games such as Chrono Trigger, Earthbound, the Mario&Luigi series have proved this is quite unnecessary.
But hey, if that's your thing, be my guest
Re: Review: Cyber Shadow - A Blisteringly Brilliant Action Platformer
I have just played the first couple of levels and I'm already in love. The music, the aesthetics, the game design... wonderful!
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Officially The Best-Selling Musou Game Ever
I couldn't even finish the demo. I can see its appeal but it's just not for me
Re: Feature: Cyber Shadow Dev On 8-Bit Classics And How We Can Thank Yacht Club For The Switch Launch
please 8bit heavens don't let this game be a disappointment!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 23rd)
I'm catching up with my backlog. Today Metroid Fusion, tomorrow Paper Mario (n64)!
Re: My Nintendo Europe Is Offering This Cute 2021 Calendar - Just Pay Shipping
The sheer amount of points that I have lost due to the fact that they expired at some point, makes me really not give a f..ck about mynintendo.
Re: Feature: What's The Best Way To Play Super Mario Bros. In 2020?
Super Mario 35. No contest
Re: The F-Zero Series Is Now 30 Years Old
Aaaaand (unfortunately) Nintendo seems to not care at all about it any more.
Re: Review: Pumpkin Jack - The Perfect Platforming Treat For The Spooky Season
I have enjoyed it a lot! However, am I the only one who feels Pumpkin Jack moves almost like the characters from Fortnite?
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life Turns 15 Today
Congratulations! Your site is a great source of joy
Re: Poll: Pikmin 3 Deluxe Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
I already paid full price once, and even though I love the game, I think I'll wait for a wee price drop.
Re: Hand-Animated Puzzle Adventure LUNA The Shadow Dust Launches On Switch This Week
It looks astonishing
Re: Poll: Rate Your Favourite Nintendo 64 Games
@Marioman2020
Mario Kart might be better as a racing game, but I've ways felt the overall experience is far better in Diddy kong Racing. I still wish Nintendo would do something similar to the Mario Kart series, giving it a silly, fun and immersive adventure/story mode.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 10th)
Journey to Savage Planet and Pikmin's 3 demo. This weekend is all about planet exploration adventures
Re: Review: Journey To The Savage Planet - No Man's Sky Meets Metroidvania
I am really enjoying this one!
Re: Spooky 3D Platformer Pumpkin Jack Will Haunt Nintendo Switch This Halloween
It looks like a lot of fun! let's see how it turns out
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. 35 - A Six-Month Jolt Of Life For An Iconic Classic
@Tandy255 maybe you are right, but the game feels weird all the same.
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. 35 - A Six-Month Jolt Of Life For An Iconic Classic
Daaaamn! I was super excited about this little treat, but when I started playing it and saw that they went for the original game's physics I was destroyed... I have spent way too many hours playing super mario maker 2 to be able to do well in this one, it just feels too weird now.
Re: Random: Switch Owners Are Discovering Just How Frustrating Super Mario Sunshine Can Be
@Ralizah as much as I love it, you are absolutely right. If it wasn't for the fond memories I have from when I played it on my N64 as a kid, there's no way I would have completed it this weekend. The games is unfair as hell :'D
Re: Random: Switch Owners Are Discovering Just How Frustrating Super Mario Sunshine Can Be
@Crockin wooow! do you really think it's a 6? even considering it's many flaws, I've always thought the game is at least a pretty solid 8.
I really do think its frustrating bits are the rare exception to an amazing adventure
Re: Feature: Every 3D Super Mario Game Ranked
A couple aspects of Mario 64 reeeally haven't aged well. Some very stupid deaths, a camera that seems to go against you and some unfair and punishing mechanics make me wish they had tweaked it a tiny bit. Though I'm certainly having a blast anyways
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 19th)
Taking a stroll down memory lane with the new 3D collection. I've started Mario 64, and I'm having a blast! I'm even using the original guide I used when I was 6
Re: Sonic Creators Bring Their New Game Balan Wonderworld To The Nintendo Switch Next March
This game is something that I should be excited for. The people behind it, the concept, the publisher... However, this footage has left me stone-cold.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Four More Titles
Me: c'mon Nintendo, give us N64!
Also me: Oh! Dk country 2, noooice!
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us About Pokémon Sword & Shield's Crown Tundra DLC With New Trailer
@AlexSora89 ehm ok buddy, let's pretend pokemon is a great game whose only problem is the pokedex. Oh no, wait! I forgot that's a complaint only die hard fanboys even remotely care about.
Imo, Pokemon has been a mildly enjoyable game (at best) ever since the 3DS installments, and its last generation jump has been quite a disappointment.
Oh and please, do yourself a favor and watch that tone. It's not your job to correct the people in this blog for their (according to you) wrong opinions.
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us About Pokémon Sword & Shield's Crown Tundra DLC With New Trailer
The people from Nintendo need to start treating their RPG sagas with more love... I don't know what's worse Paper Mario's dreadful combat system or Pokemon S&S' stupid plot and dialogue...
Re: Poll: What's The Best 3D Mario Game?
1.Mario Odyssey
2.Mario 64
3.Galaxy (both)
4.Sunshine
5.3D world
6.3D land
Odyssey did what I deemed impossible, charming me as much as 64 did, when I was 4 years old
Re: Scalpers Are Already Listing The "Limited" Switch Release Super Mario 3D All-Stars
@Yosher You are absolutely right, friend
PS: where is your avatar from? it's rad!
Re: Here's The Resolution Of Each Game In Super Mario 3D All-Stars
I am actually really happy, that they haven't remade Mario 64.
I have such fond memories of the game and its aesthetics, so I think this texture polishing treatment it has received is wonderful
As for Galaxy 2 not being included... yeah, it sucks.
Re: Paper Mario Producer Says "It's A Necessity" To Change The Combat System In Every Entry
I'm sure a lot of people feel the same way I feel. I didn't buy the game BECAUSE of the combat system!
The game looks gorgeous and apparently the story is brilliant, but a 20h long game (let's face it, an RPG game) with such a dull and repetitive mechanic is unforgivable.
Do they really think the first two installments are THAT inaccessible?
Please Nintendo, take this franchise away from this man 😥
Re: Feature: Potential Switch Port Round-Up - The Wii U Games That Haven't Come To Switch
If Nintendo released Wind Waker HD, Star Fox 0 (fixing a couple issues) and Yoshi's WW, I'd be more than happy😇
Re: Random: Brie Larson Reveals She Wants To Make A Metroid Movie After Dressing As Samus For Halloween
Yes! She was great in Cap. Marvel!
Re: Japanese Charts: Paper Mario Loses Out To Ghost Of Tsushima On Debut
If only they had given a compelling and entertaining combat system to the game...