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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 14, 2023 16:06:10 GMT -5
Current speculation that given that the newest Switch Online trailer doesn't feature a mention of Pokemon not being transferable, it's been removed in the latest Japan trailer, making speculation that maybe the G1 and G2 games could get releases on Switch Online That would dramatically improve what's actually gained from putting the Stadium games on there. As-is they're pretty much useless outside of the (pretty fun) minigames. Maybe it'll be a Pokemon Day surprise or something?
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Post by darbus alan on Feb 14, 2023 16:09:18 GMT -5
Anyone tried the Metroid Prime remaster yet? It's awesome. Graphics look sharp, the controls are tight, and there's just something amazing about being able to play a game that seemed so huge when I was 11 handheld. I'm currently playing that and Tactics Ogre:Reborn, which is an absolute must for any JRPG fan in my opinion, on Switch. How does weapon switching work with the dual stick controller layout? That's the thing I'm most curious about since the original game used the C-Stick as a weapon switch.
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Post by Denny Zen is Cooking™ on Feb 14, 2023 16:18:04 GMT -5
It's awesome. Graphics look sharp, the controls are tight, and there's just something amazing about being able to play a game that seemed so huge when I was 11 handheld. I'm currently playing that and Tactics Ogre:Reborn, which is an absolute must for any JRPG fan in my opinion, on Switch. How does weapon switching work with the dual stick controller layout? That's the thing I'm most curious about since the original game used the C-Stick as a weapon switch. There are 3 control options, and I've been using the "dual stick" option, which basically modernized the game so that you move with the left stick, aim with the right. You cycle through weapons by holding x and pressing the D-pad (you flip visors by pressing the D-pad without holding X). The game honestly controls better than it did on the GameCube from what I remember (I was 11 when I played it), because you can move and shoot at the same time now. You have the option to set it to the "classic" controls, and then I think the right stick swaps weapons, but I'm not sure I would do that unless I had a GameCube style controller. I've also heard that the motion controls are surprisingly fun and good, but I've never particularly enjoyed that gimmick in games.
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Post by darbus alan on Feb 14, 2023 21:28:59 GMT -5
How does weapon switching work with the dual stick controller layout? That's the thing I'm most curious about since the original game used the C-Stick as a weapon switch. There are 3 control options, and I've been using the "dual stick" option, which basically modernized the game so that you move with the left stick, aim with the right. You cycle through weapons by holding x and pressing the D-pad (you flip visors by pressing the D-pad without holding X). The game honestly controls better than it did on the GameCube from what I remember (I was 11 when I played it), because you can move and shoot at the same time now. You have the option to set it to the "classic" controls, and then I think the right stick swaps weapons, but I'm not sure I would do that unless I had a GameCube style controller. I've also heard that the motion controls are surprisingly fun and good, but I've never particularly enjoyed that gimmick in games. Oh that sounds nice.
If they get around to remastering Metroid Prime 3, I hope they keep the control options in. I'd love to play that with dual stick instead of being forced to use motion controls. Though if they added the option for "traditional" controls in Skyward Sword HD, they'll do it with MP3, too.
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Post by xCompackx on Feb 14, 2023 22:42:21 GMT -5
There are 3 control options, and I've been using the "dual stick" option, which basically modernized the game so that you move with the left stick, aim with the right. You cycle through weapons by holding x and pressing the D-pad (you flip visors by pressing the D-pad without holding X). The game honestly controls better than it did on the GameCube from what I remember (I was 11 when I played it), because you can move and shoot at the same time now. You have the option to set it to the "classic" controls, and then I think the right stick swaps weapons, but I'm not sure I would do that unless I had a GameCube style controller. I've also heard that the motion controls are surprisingly fun and good, but I've never particularly enjoyed that gimmick in games. Oh that sounds nice.
If they get around to remastering Metroid Prime 3, I hope they keep the control options in. I'd love to play that with dual stick instead of being forced to use motion controls. Though if they added the option for "traditional" controls in Skyward Sword HD, they'll do it with MP3, too.
I'd be down for motion controls that are more accurate than the Wiimote. My biggest gripe with Metroid Prime 3 was how it sometimes felt like I was fighting the game to do what I needed to progress.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Feb 15, 2023 8:43:39 GMT -5
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 16, 2023 1:46:39 GMT -5
They're putting up Harvest Moon: Back to Nature on PS Plus, so hopefully Nintendo works something out to get Harvest Moon 64 on the Switch outside of Japan.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Feb 16, 2023 2:01:37 GMT -5
They're putting up Harvest Moon: Back to Nature on PS Plus, so hopefully Nintendo works something out to get Harvest Moon 64 on the Switch outside of Japan. I'm kinda confused how that came about cause as far as I know both Marvelous and Natsume really weren't talking to each other... >_>
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 16, 2023 7:23:41 GMT -5
So they've put up a new site for this year's Pokemon anniversary and there's an interesting detail in the data on it. {Spoiler}A 2023 copyright notice for Spike Chunsoft. So very likely they're about to announce a new Mystery Dungeon.
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Post by chrom on Feb 16, 2023 21:18:12 GMT -5
Don't worry people, Geno is still in the GBA version of Superstar Saga.
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Post by Johnny B. Decent on Feb 16, 2023 23:14:20 GMT -5
It's crazy how good Tactics Ogre has held up, considering it was originally for the friggin' SNES. Hopefully, it motivates them to make a new one someday....
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Post by Schizo on Feb 16, 2023 23:19:20 GMT -5
Soooo, when the hell is Super Mario RPG going to be added online, still waiting!
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Post by dirtyoldman on Feb 17, 2023 16:47:17 GMT -5
The Nintendo estore has one of its sales on at the moment and 9 of the games on my wishlist are reduced. Looking between Alan Wake and Ghost Song. Think I also saw GtA3 with a third off.
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Post by Denny Zen is Cooking™ on Feb 17, 2023 17:08:07 GMT -5
It's crazy how good Tactics Ogre has held up, considering it was originally for the friggin' SNES. Hopefully, it motivates them to make a new one someday.... It’s amazing. One of my favorite games of the last year.
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Post by chrom on Feb 17, 2023 21:59:27 GMT -5
With the Game Boy being released on the Switch it's only fitting we watch the first ever commercial for it.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 18, 2023 9:17:34 GMT -5
Well, in something I had no idea was a thing I just got $10 worth of extra gold points for the purchases I made from November to January. Certainly not complaining but I had no idea that promotion was happening so momentarily had me concerned somebody had bought a shitload of stuff on my account or something.
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Post by chrom on Feb 18, 2023 14:02:15 GMT -5
Breath of The Wild required 2.2 GB. Tears is requiring almost nine times that memory space.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Feb 18, 2023 14:29:18 GMT -5
I wish Gameboy looked as clear as it did in the commercial. They should've shown a kid struggling to to play Tetris directly under a lamp with a bulky magnifier attachment for peak realism.
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Post by dirtyoldman on Feb 18, 2023 14:36:35 GMT -5
I wish Gameboy looked as clear as it did in the commercial. They should've shown a kid struggling to to play Tetris directly under a lamp with a bulky magnifier attachment for peak realism. f***, it was a nightmare trying to be able to see in a Gameboy sonetimes.
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Post by Bo Rida on Feb 18, 2023 17:47:47 GMT -5
Anybody new to Kurukuru kururin enjoying it? Loved it back in the day and curious how people think it holds up.
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