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POV: This old man is cooler than you

Given how much people tore apart BOTW and now TOTK, it's a bit surprising it took longer than a day.

This is like half the reason I bought the game

@Kanbei Oh duh. I always forget about BOTW Wii U.

Why not just reuse the BOTW engine?

@HeadPirate And close the wealth gap? You're crazy.

All I see is an appalling lack of frame rate and bug fixes. It was inexcusable day 1 and it's pathetic now.

If I had to grind as hard as the original Metroid Prime devs did, especially for one of the greatest games of all time, you bet I'd want to be credited for my hard work. It's really not hard for a billion dollar corporation to do something so simple.

The 1993 movie was more creative. But not in the way they're referring too.

They're finally nerfing Crab Tank! I was pretty worried after they failed to do so when Fresh Season hit but I'm glad Nintendo is listening.

@Vexx234 Fair point, and honestly, good on Pokemon for doing something new and not relying on nostalgia.

Pikachu always made sense as a partner pokemon. Sprigatito is definitely much more of a gamble as it's not an icon like Eevee or the Gen 1 starters. Kind of surprising that they didn't choose one of them honestly.

@TheBigBlue I shouldn't have ordered that vase ...

Can't wait for the "Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed?!" Videos. I have a whole bingo board now.

@-wc- All good 👍

@-wc- What's my problem? I have no problem. I was making a joke.

I love how "gamers" have all collectively decided Peppa Pig games are news-worthy.

This game was wonderful in 2020 and it was everything I needed. Which is exactly why I can't play it anymore. I'm never going to relive that stupid year.

Get your tin-foil hats!

If Gamefreak can't get the base game to function, what does that say about an expansion we haven't seen any gameplay for?

This game really flew under the radar. Looks like it won't end up being an unknown masterpiece either.

If they make NFTs a part of Pokemon in any way, shape or form I honestly think I will just boycott the series. This might be the straw that breaks the camel's back for me.

Nintendo Life is going really hard on this little indie game. It's not like it was made by a billion-dollar mega corporation! Seriously, you guys can't expect a game that was obviously made by one dude in his basement with $30 to function!

For reference, Metroid Dread sold over 80K in it's first week in Japan. Not great to say the least.

Pokemon

You never fail to disappoint. At least you're consistent.

As someone who raises my pets into thieves, I feel seen and validated. Thanks Persona 5.

I was not EGGspecting this!

Look at all those bug fixes! If the Silly Squid game can fix so many bugs the Electric Rat game can too right? Right?

On a serious and less cynical note, this update looks great! Splatoon fans are eating good this year.

@daveMcFlave I think, at the end of the day, this debate really just boils down to personal opinion. Reviews are and always have been entirely subjective, and judging a game is always at least partially based off of wishes, personal gripes, and bias. What matters and what doesn't in reviewing a game isn't set in stone and is entirely up to the reviewer. In that same way, what matters to you in a game will be entirely different than what matters to me. Hence why some people agreed with IGN and others didn't.

@TheBigBlue "People will argue that there should be a hard option at the start, but in the end, it doesn’t really matter, at least it exists."

I would argue that you shouldn't have to beat the game just to be able to play it the way you want to. There is, in my opinion, no good reason to make a game less fun for experienced players. (Or less fun for newer players if a game is hard)

"Also ign shouldn’t be detracting scores from the game for that reason. It’s nitpicking and unfair ... The game was intended to be easy."

That brings up some serious questions about how we review games in the first place. Do we judge them based off of what they are trying to be or what they could be? Take for instance, Pokemon. I could ignore all the valid criticism of S/V by saying that the game was never intended to be a technical showcase and people should just enjoy the game for what it is. I could use that argument to ignore criticism of any game.

@TheBigBlue I don't think anyone would mind a harder mode though. I can understand where IGN is coming from. I wouldn't give the game a 7/10 for that reason alone though.

I never had a gameboy growing up so i've been having a blast going back to play these games. There are some gems on that brick.

Yes mom I am a gamer!

It would be great if Mystery Dungeon returned. I wouldn't mind a new Ranger game either but that series is likely dead and in the ground.

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I can only be so apathetic ...

@Zeroo The timer drops or adds time for no reason multiple time each battle, Pokemon glitch through the ground or straight up disappear, my or the opposing Pokemon's health will randomly drop or increase, my turn gets skipped, etc.

"Beep Boop My Valentine"

Poetry at it's finest.

@Friendly I'm going to have to agree with @YoshiF2 on this one. The next console won't be until early 2025. The final batch of DLC's for switch games will release 2024 along with a slow year of exclusives and remasters/remakes.

0 stars. Super Mario Bros Plumbing did NOT show up at within the designated window of time. My bank account was drained, my house was foreclosed, and my toilet is still broken. Terrible service. Would not recommend.

Yeah but the doors look off. 0/10. I am scarred for life.

Of course Nintendo is going to release more switch games after TOTK. I'm expecting some more stuff like Metroid Prime Remastered and the Mario Kart Booster Pass though. More Remasters/Remakes and DLC than big new games.

I actually really like Metroid II. Even more than Super because I am a dirty sinner with the wrong opinion.

I love that they put a home behind the Pikmin. Maybe we'll get more lore about what happened to Earth.

As of writing 33% of those surveyed were most excited for Metroid Prime. This is a great sign for a series that holds such a special place in my heart.

Since when did Nintendo Life become The Onion?

Metroid Prime 4 will get a full reveal and a dedicated direct in one month.
I'm also in denial.

I wish all Squid Game fans a very special Booyah

This would be great if the Tera Raids weren't unbelievably glitchy and unplayable. Probably my favorite mechanic in the game and it feels like it's still in beta. Just my luck.

That's an interestingly designed paratroopa. I'm surprised they would introduce any new characters at all. Regardless, I can't wait to what he's up to.