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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Jun 24, 2024 14:00:58 GMT -5
So just read an article from Forbes claiming Echoes of Wisdom should’ve just been a traditional Zelda game but with Zelda with the sword and shield instead of Link. But I hate that idea, it’s everything boring and lazy about trying to use female protagonists in place of an established male protagonist. Give me a reason to care why I’m controlling Zelda, what can she do differently from Link?
I had zero interest in the game as “Link’s Awakening but Link is wearing a dress!”, but as soon as I saw the Tri Rod I was like “ooooh f*** yeah, I like this direction!”. I want a Zelda starring Zelda game to have a distinctly different feel from the traditional Link starring games
Moral of this long winded story, what’s everyone else’s thoughts? Would you be okay with a pure gender swap Zelda game, or do you expect more out of it when the make a decision like this? Like, wouldn’t Princess Peach Showtime have been boring if it was just New Super Mario but your sprite was Peach?
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Post by chrom on Jun 24, 2024 14:24:41 GMT -5
Playing as Zelda will be different, since she won't be able to attack normally like Link does.
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Jun 24, 2024 14:53:21 GMT -5
Playing as Zelda will be different, since she won't be able to attack normally like Link does. See, that’s what I like about the game. But the article I read was arguing that was what’s wrong with the game. They want Zelda to become Arya Stark and just be Link in different clothes, but the Tri Rod makes this so much more interesting, mild scribblenauts vibes.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Jun 24, 2024 15:14:47 GMT -5
I do kind of feel like Zelda should at least have some kind of active combat ability, but I do respect trying to center the game on the wisdom aspect of the character, and really if you specifically want Zelda using a sword you've got Hyrule Warriors and Spirit Tracks for that.
That said I do feel like this is a bit of a half-measure and that future games should include a Linkle option for the main character. I know there was the stupid-ass, "We already have one girl in this series, why would we need another girl?" interview after BotW but when Link is just a flat player insert character anyway there's really no reason at all not to include the option.
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Post by chrom on Jun 25, 2024 12:06:37 GMT -5
If they include Linkle as her Warriors self, think she's the Chosen Hero but is really a doofus in over her head who lucks through things, that would be fun
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Post by Paul on Jun 25, 2024 13:05:00 GMT -5
Atari 50 is getting an updated re-release with 39 new games and new timelines. It's coming out in late October. x.com/atari/status/1805586850100174873The updated content will be available as DLC to existing Atari 50 owners. I really enjoy the current Atari 50 collection so I can't wait for the new content!
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Post by chrom on Jun 25, 2024 17:58:25 GMT -5
Epic Mickey Remastered is out September 24th
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Post by chrom on Jun 27, 2024 10:16:31 GMT -5
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Post by chrom on Jun 27, 2024 10:19:51 GMT -5
I do kind of feel like Zelda should at least have some kind of active combat ability, but I do respect trying to center the game on the wisdom aspect of the character, and really if you specifically want Zelda using a sword you've got Hyrule Warriors and Spirit Tracks for that. That said I do feel like this is a bit of a half-measure and that future games should include a Linkle option for the main character. I know there was the stupid-ass, "We already have one girl in this series, why would we need another girl?" interview after BotW but when Link is just a flat player insert character anyway there's really no reason at all not to include the option. I do think since she's associated with arrows, she would have a bow.
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Post by chrom on Jun 27, 2024 20:51:20 GMT -5
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Post by Paul on Jun 29, 2024 17:24:23 GMT -5
AntDude just posted a really terrific video covering a ton of Mario fan games.
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Post by PCfromNYC on Jul 3, 2024 20:09:44 GMT -5
More Rare titles and others coming tomorrow to NSO.
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Post by The Legend of Groose on Jul 3, 2024 20:13:19 GMT -5
I have played every Genesis NSO game released this year!
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Jul 3, 2024 20:26:32 GMT -5
I was actually thinking the other day that Urban Champion, Mach Rider, and DK Jr. Math were really blatantly missing.
Now where the hell is StarTropics?
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Post by chrom on Jul 3, 2024 20:29:14 GMT -5
It's now been a year since they added to The Sega NSO section.
Think they would've put Streets of Rage 1 or 3 up by now.
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Post by chrom on Jul 3, 2024 20:30:31 GMT -5
I was actually thinking the other day that Urban Champion, Mach Rider, and DK Jr. Math were really blatantly missing. Now where the hell is StarTropics? StarTropics is already on there, it's in between the special edition of Kirby and Legend of Zelda II
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Jul 3, 2024 21:31:05 GMT -5
I was actually thinking the other day that Urban Champion, Mach Rider, and DK Jr. Math were really blatantly missing. Now where the hell is StarTropics? StarTropics is already on there, it's in between the special edition of Kirby and Legend of Zelda II Yeah, it’s been on there for years
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Post by Paul on Jul 3, 2024 21:47:42 GMT -5
I'm jazzed that we (finally) got Mach Rider on the NSO NES App. I hope we get Rad Racer at some point...
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Jul 3, 2024 21:58:07 GMT -5
Think I got my wires crossed between StarTropics and its sequel, don't think that's on there.
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Post by Paul on Jul 3, 2024 23:35:17 GMT -5
It's now been a year since they added to The Sega NSO section. Think they would've put Streets of Rage 1 or 3 up by now. FYI, all three Streets of Rage games are on the (excellent) Sega Genesis Classics compilation which is available for the Switch: nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Sega_Genesis_Classics
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