Faleel 5,359 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Docteur Qui said: I never played the Oracle games, I'll definitely be checking them out. I'm a little surprised they didn't give these the Links Awakening treatment and remake them - from what I hear they're great games and beloved by fans. Still, they look good, and I forgot how vibrant and impressive Gameboy Color games were back in the day. I hope they do at some point, and bring Ryo Nagamatsu back for them! Docteur Qui 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo 297 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Hopefully if they ever remake the Oracle games in that fashion, they fix the ridiculous lag issue Link's Awakening had. It was more distracting than I thought it'd be. That being said, I'm playing through Seasons right now, since I played that as a kid when it released. And the plan is to link it to Ages when I'm done, since I've never played it. I hear it's heavier on puzzles which I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 12 hours ago, Fargo said: Hopefully if they ever remake the Oracle games in that fashion, they fix the ridiculous lag issue Link's Awakening had. It was more distracting than I thought it'd be. That being said, I'm playing through Seasons right now, since I played that as a kid when it released. And the plan is to link it to Ages when I'm done, since I've never played it. I hear it's heavier on puzzles which I like. I used to do it the other way round, as Seasons base game is lighter on story, while linking the games adds slightly more story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I'm a couple of dungeons into Ages and I'm really hooked! I wish I'd played this as a kid, but better late than never. I forgot how enjoyable the traditional Zelda dungeons are and how satisfying it is solving those puzzles. It's definitely showing its age though - there's quite a lot of tedious backtracking that is taking the fun out of things a little; it's the kind of thing you wouldn't see in a modern take on the 2D Adventure genre, at least not with this frequency. I'm looking forward to playing Seasons after I finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, Docteur Qui said: I'm a couple of dungeons into Ages and I'm really hooked! I wish I'd played this as a kid, but better late than never. I forgot how enjoyable the traditional Zelda dungeons are and how satisfying it is solving those puzzles. It's definitely showing its age though - there's quite a lot of tedious backtracking that is taking the fun out of things a little; it's the kind of thing you wouldn't see in a modern take on the 2D Adventure genre, at least not with this frequency. I'm looking forward to playing Seasons after I finish. How about the music? There are some real gems there. Nayru's Song Ambi's Palace Overworld Past theme Moonlight Grotto Mermaid's Cave Though Seasons has some really great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Yes I'm absolutely loving the music. Nayru's song is so eerie and beautiful. On 31/07/2023 at 8:57 AM, Docteur Qui said: It's definitely showing its age though - there's quite a lot of tedious backtracking that is taking the fun out of things a little; it's the kind of thing you wouldn't see in a modern take on the 2D Adventure genre, at least not with this frequency So literally hours after writing this I unlocked the fast travel item (Gale Seeds), and now my only main criticism isn't really much of an issue anymore. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Can't wait to dig into these. Never played em Faleel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, Jay said: Can't wait to dig into these. Never played em Ever played Minish Cap? Fun fact: All the Capcom Zelda games basically follow a similar formula: Get item/ability > get on a stump/particular spot > use item/ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Nope Faleel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Minish Cap is fun from what I remember (all the 2D Zeldas are really). It's included in the Nintendo Switch Online expansion pass if you want to check it out, I'll be playing it after I finish Oracle of Seasons. I'm holding out hope that they'll release DS/3DS games for the Switch. I know they're probably a lot harder to port because of the dual screen/touch thing, but there's some really stellar games that I'd love to replay, plus a bunch I never got round to (like Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks). Also it's been 10 years since Wind Waker HD was released for Wii-U, it's an absolute crime that they haven't ported it to Switch yet. What's the holdup?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Docteur Qui said: Minish Cap is fun from what I remember (all the 2D Zeldas are really). It's included in the Nintendo Switch Online expansion pass if you want to check it out, I'll be playing it after I finish Oracle of Seasons. I'm holding out hope that they'll release DS/3DS games for the Switch. I know they're probably a lot harder to port because of the dual screen/touch thing, but there's some really stellar games that I'd love to replay, plus a bunch I never got round to (like Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks). Also it's been 10 years since Wind Waker HD was released for Wii-U, it's an absolute crime that they haven't ported it to Switch yet. What's the holdup?! Spirit Tracks is better than PH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Docteur Qui said: Also it's been 10 years since Wind Waker HD was released for Wii-U Time frickin flies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 Red Dead Redemption coming to Switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Star Wars: Dark Forces is getting remastered and is coming to Switch: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/08/star-wars-dark-forces-remaster-confirmed-for-nintendo-switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Wow that's some nostalgia for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 This is a good choice. Most of the time studios remaster a game it’s like one generation old. Remaster some of these early PC games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Mario Wonder Direct on the 31st: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/08/super-mario-bros-wonder-nintendo-direct-announced-for-august-31st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 Nintendo Direct Thursday, LLL Banner Friday. It is a good week Larry O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 Here's the Wonder Direct! It's 15 minutes despite the video being 45 minutes. Clicking the play button should start at the actual content Docteur Qui 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 Well... wow! That game looks INCREDIBLE!!! This must be the most perfect usage of 3d graphics for 2d gameplay I've ever seen. This makes New Super Mario Brothers look like a crude prototype in comparison. Regardless of graphics, the gameplay looks SLICK AF. The level design and new interactive elements, enemy types, and powerups all look great and well thought-out. I also love the art direction and just general feel and flow of things. Then they reveal that on top of the powerups, you get this stamps to tweak all kinds of mechanics based on what you chose? I loved that aspect of Hollow Knight and it looks perfectly integrated into the Mario world here. Damn! There's only a few things that don't look like instant home runs to me. The talking flower, I dunno about that. And I was surprised that they said all the characters play the same, except the Yoshis which don't die from enemy hits AND get the flutter jump. I like the idea of adding some minor invulnerability for novice players, but why can't the normal mode get a flutter jump too? Then again, the badges will probably take care of that, so maybe that's a non issue. DAMN, I can't wait for this game! Great NIntendo year! Justanothercrow421 and Docteur Qui 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 My little family is ready for a good co-op platformer. We’re currently playing Mario 3D World for the second or third time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justanothercrow421 109 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, Jay said: I loved that aspect of Hollow Knight and it looks perfectly integrated into the Mario world here. Damn! This is what hyped me up the most. Having that aspect in a Mario game is a game changer. I can't wait to play this! Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 Huzzah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 Well. Nintendo's next console has been demoed to developers. It's real, coming next year, and powerful. https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-demoed-switch-2-to-developers-at-gamescom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TolkienSS 407 Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Nowhere does it say it's powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 The article has been edited since I posted it! At the time, it mentioned that it used Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 Here's the Martinet and Miyamoto video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 September Direct tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 You think they’re gonna announce a new Zelda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, mstrox said: You think they’re gonna announce a new Zelda? Spoiler Donkey Kong was rumored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 I just hope it's FINALLY time for SilkSong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 2 minutes to go! Splatoon 3 DLC Wave 2 - not for me OH FUCK THE RETURN OF THE Mario Vs Donkey Kong series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved these games on the DS! Amazing! Wait its a remake of the first game and not a new entry? Weird! Prince of Persia - The Lost Crown - looks neat Cool graphics! Horizon Chase 2 - meh Super Crazy Rhythm Castle - meh Super Mario RPG - still looks awesome! Trace Memory (Another Code: Two Memories) - never heard of it before, looks interesting Princess Peach Showtime - looks awesome!!! Cool graphics, cool art design, interesting looking gameplay. I'm impressed!! SaGa Emerald Beyond - interesting. A series I've always wanted to get into but haven't yet (other than playing Final Fantasy Legend back in the day) Cool music! Tomb Raider I-III Remastered - brings back college memories Detective Pikachu Returns - meh Trombone Champ - ok seriously wtf Battle Crush - meh War Tales - meh Contra: Operation Galuga - ha! The original NES game with modern graphics! Could be a lot of fun Actually it's not just a remake, lots of new stuff here. Wow 4 player mode too Unicorn Overlord - meh Luigi's Mansion 2 HD - looks awesome!!! Nintendo Museum opening in Kyoto - neat! New Amiibos - cool I guess F-Zero 99 - lolol Bandle Tale - A League of Legends Story - cool graphics, I like the look of this a lot! I know nothing of this series though, and this gameplay doesn't interest me Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story - meh WarioWare Move It! - looks fun! Eiyuden Chronicles - Hundred Heroes - AMAZING graphics, wow! Cool music too. Wish I had time to check out all the amazing-looking RPGs available on the Switch War Groove 2 - neat! Dave The Diver - meh Mario Kart 8 Deluxe final DLC - happy for those who play this Among Us - heard good things, never played it Rundown of every 1st party game coming out between now and next summer - great lineup! Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door remake - never played this game but it looks fun! Great direct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo 297 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Trombone Champ GOTY Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Jay said: Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door remake - never payed this game but it looks fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 I've actually never played Mario RPG, or any of the Paper Mario or Mario&Luigi games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, Jay said: I've actually never played Mario RPG, or any of the Paper Mario or Mario&Luigi games I was actually reacting to the remake news, not that you haven't played it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Super Mario RPG will have option to choose original SNES music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 2:04 AM, Jay said: I've actually never played Mario RPG, or any of the Paper Mario or Mario&Luigi games I highly recommend them, they're tremendously fun. They do have a tendency to waffle on a bit with the character dialogue, but as it's frequently very charming and humorous it's not the worst. I just finished playing Paper Mario 64 on Switch when the Thousand Year Door remake was announced - couldn't have been better timing. I'd never played the original on 64 - glad I played it now, it's fun - but I loved TTYD back when it came out and was wondering how I'd be able to play it again. Lo and behold here it comes (albeit next year, but still). Interesting how many remasters/remakes are currently in the works - and not insignificant ones either - but not many major first party releases on the horizon. People are speculating that we're likely very near the end point of the Switch and they're saving a few big guns for the successor next year. I'd handily bet on a 3D Mario as a launch release; the gap since Odyssey is their largest ever for a mainline Mario game so I imagine whatever they've got cooking is nearly done. I'm looking forward to Super Mario Wonder - the 2D format's last major refresh was far too long ago - but there's something truly special about 3D Mario games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 Nintendo put out a new Super Mario Wonder video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 So who's playing Mario Wonder? I put it on my Christmas list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drawgoon 100 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Mario Wonder is amazing! Haven't played a game in this genre for long - very impressed by what I have seen so far. Edit: November 5: Just finished the game. Thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. The level of creativity they poured into level designs is something else.. The final set of stages - particularly the final confrontation with Bowser are so much fun. I had a huge grin on me during that boss fight - particularly when Bowser "gets in sync" with the soundtrack. Solid 5 stars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 We’re giving it to my kid for Christmas. Co-op Mario on Switch is a great lazy day activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 New interview with Doug Bowser! https://www.inverse.com/gaming/doug-bowser-super-mario-bros-wonder-switch-2-nintendo-union Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 newly discovered nintendo filing shows off dual screen detachable device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Patents aren't ever a guarantee of what to expect, but I do love the idea of a detachable dual screen. The back catalogue of DS and 3DS games is far too good for them not to allow us to play them on the next system! Faleel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 Pikmin 4 has sold 2.61 million copies, making it the best selling game in the Pikmin franchise Nintendo Switch reaches 132.46 million units sold top selling first party games: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 57.01 million Animal Crossing: New Horizons - 43.38 million Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - 32.44 million The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 31.15 million Super Mario Odyssey - 26.95 million Pokémon Sword/Pokémon Shield - 26.02 million Pokémon Scarlet/Pokémon Violet - 23.23 million Super Mario Party - 19.66 million The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 19.50 million New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - 16.70 million Other updated numbers: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury - 12.58 million Mario Party Superstars - 11.44 million Nintendo Switch Sports - 10.77 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,359 Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/11/switch-online-is-expanding-the-n64-library-with-rares-jet-force-gemini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,371 Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 Arkham Trilogy drops this Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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