Huh. I'll give it another shot then. Wasn't really for me at the initial launch.
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Nintendo eShop - December 2018 | GRIS, Monster Boy, Desert Child, Madelyn,Phantasy Star,Guacamelee 2
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Huh. I'll give it another shot then. Wasn't really for me at the initial launch.
It might still not be. The platforming still gets very hard. The ecosystem is still unpredictable and "unfair". But easy mode definitely makes it easier to appreciate the incredible art, animation and atmosphere.
I was planning on buying it anyway, but I would have liked to read the official description. :P
Played Phantasy Star until 3 AM. Wow, the Ages version is really good.
I'm playing on "Ages Mode" (enemies give you 4x money and exp) and it works very well. In the original game, money is tight and you need to grind a lot at certain spots because there are some crucial items that are very expensive. Even regular equipment sold in towns is pretty expensive and you have to grind for it, so I usually skip most of the weapons and armors sold in shops.
in Ages mode, however, it looks like I always have the right amount of money to buy new equipment. Not only that, but grinding for those expensive items is very quick. I think the 4x number is the sweet spot: it doesn't break the game, but you get enough money to try new equipment and advance without the need to grind. Super cool stuff.
I think I'm finally getting used to the FM sound. While some themes sound more melodic in the non-FM version, I think the FM version sounds more modern and smooth (my wife says "this version isn't annoying", I guess that's a good thing ^_^). The FM dungeon theme in particular sounds surprisingly close to the remixed version found in Phantasy Star IV.
I also like the display options. I don't usually enable filters, but smoothing makes the game look a lot like it did when I played it as a kid and I think it enhances the shades, giving the dungeons a comic book style that was probably intended by the devs at the time:
No filters
Smoothing enabled
The only issue I've found so far is the weird crackling in the town theme. Oh, and the music stutters veeeeeery briefly when you save the game, but I'm being super picky here :P
I'm playing on "Ages Mode" (enemies give you 4x money and exp) and it works very well. In the original game, money is tight and you need to grind a lot at certain spots because there are some crucial items that are very expensive. Even regular equipment sold in towns is pretty expensive and you have to grind for it, so I usually skip most of the weapons and armors sold in shops.
in Ages mode, however, it looks like I always have the right amount of money to buy new equipment. Not only that, but grinding for those expensive items is very quick. I think the 4x number is the sweet spot: it doesn't break the game, but you get enough money to try new equipment and advance without the need to grind. Super cool stuff.
I think I'm finally getting used to the FM sound. While some themes sound more melodic in the non-FM version, I think the FM version sounds more modern and smooth (my wife says "this version isn't annoying", I guess that's a good thing ^_^). The FM dungeon theme in particular sounds surprisingly close to the remixed version found in Phantasy Star IV.
I also like the display options. I don't usually enable filters, but smoothing makes the game look a lot like it did when I played it as a kid and I think it enhances the shades, giving the dungeons a comic book style that was probably intended by the devs at the time:
No filters
Smoothing enabled
The only issue I've found so far is the weird crackling in the town theme. Oh, and the music stutters veeeeeery briefly when you save the game, but I'm being super picky here :P
Wait, the Sega Genesis Classics collection has Phantasy Star 2, 3 and 4 amongst other JRPGs?
Fine! You twisted my arm, Sega. I'll buy your damn collection.
And since you know I hate incomplete collections, now I have to buy the Sega Ages release of the original Phantasy Star.
Damn grifters.
Fine! You twisted my arm, Sega. I'll buy your damn collection.
And since you know I hate incomplete collections, now I have to buy the Sega Ages release of the original Phantasy Star.
Damn grifters.
Lol, I was just thinking the exact same thing. Haven't even played a single Phantasy Star yet but now I want them all.
So, what to buy for xmas ERA?
Gris?
Monster Boy?
Genesis Collection?
Other?
Already have Smash Bros btw.
Gris?
Monster Boy?
Genesis Collection?
Other?
Already have Smash Bros btw.
Thanks a lot everyone for the info on Kingdom: Two Crowns. Particularly:
I assume you played it on Switch? How's performance?
Also I read on the wiki that the game still has separate roguelite modes in addition of the campaign, but I'm not sure if this is outdated info as I haven't seen mentioned in any of the reviews. Can you confirm / deny?
Thanks a lot for the detailed info! Now I wish we were neighbours and could play co-op, hahah. But I live in Spain so that's kind of unlikely...
I assume you played it on Switch? How's performance?
Also I read on the wiki that the game still has separate roguelite modes in addition of the campaign, but I'm not sure if this is outdated info as I haven't seen mentioned in any of the reviews. Can you confirm / deny?
Thanks a lot for the detailed info! Now I wish we were neighbours and could play co-op, hahah. But I live in Spain so that's kind of unlikely...
Wait, what?
*goes to read list*
What the everliving fuck? All Street Rage and Golden Axe games? Kid Chameleon? Alien Soldier? Gunstar Heroes? Beyond Oasis?!
That's freaking amazing. I wish it had Wonderboy and Sonic 3+Knuckles, but other than that this is amazing value. I can't justify getting this now, so close to Smash, but it's definitely wishlisted.
The Atari Flashback Classics collection is really good. It's nice they included the arcade versions of some of the games, along with the 2600 versions. The virtual console pop up is a nice touch (the switches work). Emulation seems spot on (the games seem the same way as I remember them).
RemiLore is coming on February 26th. $40.
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...e_remilore_secures_february_release_on_switch
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...e_remilore_secures_february_release_on_switch
Played Phantasy Star until 3 AM. Wow, the Ages version is really good.
I'm playing on "Ages Mode" (enemies give you 4x money and exp) and it works very well. In the original game, money is tight and you need to grind a lot at certain spots because there are some crucial items that are very expensive. Even regular equipment sold in towns is pretty expensive and you have to grind for it, so I usually skip most of the weapons and armors sold in shops.
in Ages mode, however, it looks like I always have the right amount of money to buy new equipment. Not only that, but grinding for those expensive items is very quick. I think the 4x number is the sweet spot: it doesn't break the game, but you get enough money to try new equipment and advance without the need to grind. Super cool stuff.
I think I'm finally getting used to the FM sound. While some themes sound more melodic in the non-FM version, I think the FM version sounds more modern and smooth (my wife says "this version isn't annoying", I guess that's a good thing ^_^). The FM dungeon theme in particular sounds surprisingly close to the remixed version found in Phantasy Star IV.
I also like the display options. I don't usually enable filters, but smoothing makes the game look a lot like it did when I played it as a kid and I think it enhances the shades, giving the dungeons a comic book style that was probably intended by the devs at the time:
No filters
Smoothing enabled
The only issue I've found so far is the weird crackling in the town theme. Oh, and the music stutters veeeeeery briefly when you save the game, but I'm being super picky here :P
First time playing this. Having a great time with it. I will say it's very difficult to understand where to go next.
I wish Square would do something like this with some of the older Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games. Would be amazing.
I'm not sure what you mean? They basically redid all the Dragon Quests (when they released that 1/2 collection, the first game without the grind was basically a cakewalk, which was awesome) and all the early Final Fantasies for portable. Or do you mean re-releasing them not as remasters but with just a few QoL changes?
I apologize. I meant to release the originals with th QOL changes or even the remasters for the Switch. I mean I guess Square is doing that with FF 7,9,10 and 12.
Hooooleeeeeee cow. Well that's going on my list right away. Get that plus Phantasy Star 1 and... ooph. Man, I would never even come close to finishing all of them. But I still want it.
Just read this but Hamster are brining Ninja Masters & King of Fighters 2002 to the Arcade Archives Neo Geo on Switch!!
Played a couple of hours of Rain World last night and I'm really digging it. It's hard to get used to, but discovering every mechanic and learning how everything works is very rewarding.
30FPS looks a bit weird but is still responsive. Wish text was bigger tho.
Also we should probably let go of Sonic 3&K by now, for our own sanity's sake :(
30FPS looks a bit weird but is still responsive. Wish text was bigger tho.
Not sure if the Switch version has problems of its own, but in general this collection had relatively poor emulation, with sound and framerate issues in places on top of choppy multi-player; pretty much a typical Sega retro collection. It's why some avoid it and stick to AGES releases instead, those are individual but also handled by the best people in the business, M2.
Also we should probably let go of Sonic 3&K by now, for our own sanity's sake :(
I have a couple questions about some releases this month:
1. Kingdom: Two Crowns - seriously interested in this, but I wonder if I am missing out on anything over New Lands? Is the same content here plus the added stuff for Two Crowns? Or is Two Crowns 100% different? I thought Two Crowns was supposed to be an expansion originally. I knw New Lands was a roguelike and Two Crowns is more of a campaign style, Im just wondering which is the better buy overall?
2. Knights of Pen and Paper - are these games decent for the price? I know they began life as mobile games, but is there enough quality content here to justify the buy on Switch? I love D&D, but just because the game is a reference to D&D gaming doesnt mean Im going to want to drop the coin on this, it would need to have some pretty solid content overall in terms of gameplay.
Thanks!
1. Kingdom: Two Crowns - seriously interested in this, but I wonder if I am missing out on anything over New Lands? Is the same content here plus the added stuff for Two Crowns? Or is Two Crowns 100% different? I thought Two Crowns was supposed to be an expansion originally. I knw New Lands was a roguelike and Two Crowns is more of a campaign style, Im just wondering which is the better buy overall?
2. Knights of Pen and Paper - are these games decent for the price? I know they began life as mobile games, but is there enough quality content here to justify the buy on Switch? I love D&D, but just because the game is a reference to D&D gaming doesnt mean Im going to want to drop the coin on this, it would need to have some pretty solid content overall in terms of gameplay.
Thanks!
Just to echo these questions, I'm interested in Knights of Pen and Paper II after a youth spent playing tabletop and would love to hear some impressions.
Early days for JRPGs, so there are some traces of old CRPGs like Ultima and Wizardry. It's not "super open do whatever you want" like Ultima, but it's also not linear and easy to follow like later JRPGs.
If you're not using guides, I suggest you pay close attention to what people say in towns. "There is a legend about...", "People say...", "I have seen a..." -- take note! Most of the time, this is all the direction the game gives you.
Passpartout: The Starving Artist is on sale for the first time so I couldn't resist. It's $4.99 (50% off).
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/passpartout-the-starving-artist-switch
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/passpartout-the-starving-artist-switch
Week December 13th
OP
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Full week on eShop:
NA PR, Sales
EU PR
JP Article
- Games
- Japan
- Late regional releases
NA PR, Sales
EU PR
JP Article
- Games
- Kingdom Two Crowns - Raw Fury - $19.99/€19.99 - 696 MB
- Guacamelee 2 - Drinkbox Studios - $19.99/€19.99 (Launch sale: $17.99/€17.99) - 1.9 GB
- Quarantine Circular - Bithell Games/Ant Workshop - $5.99/€5.99 - 935 MB
- Desert Child - Akupara Games - $11.99/€10.49 - 707 MB
- Everspace: Stellar Edition - Rockfish Games - $39.99/€39.99 - 3.5 GB
- GRIS - Nomada Studio/Devolver Digital - $16.99/€16.99 - 3.7 GB
- Rain World - Adult Swim Games - $19.99 - 2.0 GB *12/27 on EU*
- Starman - Nada Studio - $8.99/€7.99 - 487 MB
- Omensight - Spearhead Games - $19.99/€16.79 - 8.9 GB
- V-Rally 4 - Bigben Interactive - €49.99 - 11.4 GB *EU*
- Phantasy Star - Master System - M2/Sega - $7.99/€6.99 - 106 MB
- Metal Slug 5 - NeoGeo - SNK/Hamster Co. - $7.99/€6.99 - 110 MB
- Atari Flashback Classics - Atari - $39.99 - 375 MB *NA*
- Athena - Arcade - SNK/Hamster Co.. - $7.99/€6.99 - 78 MB
- Blue Rider - eastasiasoft - $9.99/€9.99 (Launch sale: €8.99) - 781 MB
- Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story - Absodev - $7.99/€6.99 - 152 MB
- Mind: Path to Thalamus - Carlos Coronado - $11.99 - 2.1 GB *12/27 on EU*
- Knights of Pen & Paper 2: Deluxiest Edition - Plug in Digital - $12.99/€12.99 - 430 MB
- Hunter's Legacy: Purrfect Edition - Lienzo - $6.99/€6.99 - 374 MB
- Almightree: The Last Dreamer - West Coast - $19.99/€22.19 - 229 MB
- Solar Flux - Firebrand Games - $9.99/€8.69 - 256 MB
- Trybit Logic - Himacs - $6.99 - 115 MB *NA*
- Mahjong Solitaire Refresh - Sunsoft - $16.99 - 226 MB *NA*
- Party Arcade - Farsight Studios - $19.99 - 999 MB *NA*
- Japan
- Daedalus: The Awakening of Golden Jazz - Arc System Works - ¥6,990
- Symphonic Rain - Kogado Studio - ¥2,480
- Neko Navy: Daydream Edition - Fruitbat Factory - ¥1,280
- Peach Ball: Senran Kagura - Marvelous - ¥5,378
- Asonde Igo ga Tsuyokunaru! Ginsei Igo DX - Silverstar Japan - ¥4,644
- Heavenly Guardian - Starfish - ¥1,500
- Fight of Gods - Cosen - ¥1,500
- Sudoku 10000 - Success - ¥700
- Late regional releases
- RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures - Nvizzio Creations - $49.99 - 2.0 GB *NA*
- Oxyjet - Upstairs Digital - $14.99 - 370 MB *NA*
- Big Bash Boom - Big Ant Studios - $29.99 - 6.2 GB *NA*
- Peach Death! Complete Edition - Hypetrain Digital - $4.99 - 67 MB *NA*
- Race Arcade - Iceflake Studios - $9.99 - 449 MB *NA*
- Shoot Out - Arcade - Data East/FTE Games - €7.99 - 67 MB *EU*
How's 20xx play? How's it stack up against other side-scrolling shooters of that style of play?
With the arcade version of Athena being in the SNK Classics collection is there any reason to get this standalone Hamster version?
It's a Mega Man X inspired roguelite. It plays really great, feels like a genuine MMX game, though with more focus in platforming.
There's nothing quite like it out there as far as I know either, since rather than just being a regular platformer, it seeks to deliver an MMX-like experience.
Yes Switch version. There is only campaign for now. I have no idea if you can unlock something later. Performance has been fine. It doesn't seem to be 60fps or anything near but it works fine. Haven't seen any drops but with New lands the drops were at the later islands and I'm not that far yet. But I have to mention that for some reason the first loading time is pretty long everytime you start the game.
OK, thanks! I wonder if you have to unlock them or what. I've found at least two different quotes from the devs assuring they're in:
https://twitter.com/GordonVanDyke/status/987241511908765696
https://rawfury.com/time-update-kingdom-two-crowns/
Would be neat to know as it would mean this version would be strictly superior and make the other two games pretty much obsolete.
That's... highly disappointing. I'll hold on for reports of quality before getting it, then. :/ Thanks for the warning!
Universal consensus seems to be Two Crowns is better simply because the rogue elements were an ill fit. Also, as mentioned above, the rogue modes are supposedly part of Two Crowns as well, or at least were intended to, as late as April this year. Two Crowns seems to have a ton of stuff over the previous games beyond the campaign, including co-op (YES) and gryffin / dragon mounts (double yes!).
You know what, I've had them sitting on my Steam account for ages. This is as good an excuse as any to install the second one and give it a try; I'll report back.
This is one of the games in which Dan Adelman (former Nintendo US employee in charge of the relationships with indie developers) has been working in the marketing department, with the other ones being 'Axiom Verge' and 'Chasm'.
Because he used to work for Nintendo ? He was the one that had to stop using his twitter for a time because he got out of line with the company line for a minute back in the early wiiu days
That's right. Nothing too crazy, but that's why his name stuck out to me.
I cited his name for the opposite reason, he is very well regarded in the Nintendo community.
And he did a good work while he was at Nintendo, promoting indie developers.
Part of the success of companies such as The Tomorrow Corporation, was thanks to a personal bet of Dan Adelman back in the early days of WiiWare.
But yeah, he was involved in a polemic in 2017, with some unfortunate tweets complaining of being ignored by the current Nintendo employees, while he was trying to get a development kit to port 'Axiom Verge' to Switch.
And I will say that he was wrong, specially seeing that 'Axiom Verge' resulted in a plain port which wasn't even able to include HD rumble.
Nintendo did a good work, prioritizing in the first months developers releasing exclusive content, enhanced ports or rewarding developers like The Tomorrow Corporation, who have stayed exclusive to Nintendo consoles through the years.
While 'Axiom Verge', started as a Sony temporal exclusivity, and it was even ported to Vita.
An indie developer can see an insane amount of money releasing a game in the first months of a new system. But this money is thanks to the console manufacturer investing an insane amount of money in marketing for these first months.
So I see reasonable that a console manufacturer can demand to a developer some type of exclusivity as a compensation for this free push in marketing, and we're talking of a push of millions of dollars.
Money well spent! The entire Streets of Rage series AND Golden Axe 1,2, and 3? Worth the money themselves!
