The only minus here are the looks of the main characters. Generic to say the least, and considering this is a platformer/collectathon, that is quite an important aspect. Other than that, I am getting this day one
@nintendoknife There is nothing to compare it to, except the Wii version, and it is far superior than that, so by that comparison, it doesn't seem blurry. My guess.
@rockodoodle That is a good point when it comes to remakes and remasters. To good portion of gamers it will be a new experience. For me, I never played Sunshine, so if the rumors are true, I am looking forward to playing that one
@Kalmaro Hopefully not. Nothing against Color Splash, but Paper Mario is a series that is not afraid to experiment, so hopefully they will make it significantly different than the last installment.
@cptspaulding I believe the first one is free online and on mobile, and seems to be similar tot he sequel gameplay-wise. GIve it a shot, it might change your mind That said... yeah, it does look kinda needless overcomplication of a simple formula the first one was. Time will tell.
As good as this looks, it is still a beat em up, and I find those really repetitive. It gets old pretty fast. That said, I did enjoy Streets of Red (and I just now realized it was a pun on Streets of Rage), and I really liked Wonder Boy from DotEmu, so hope this one is as good as the review says.
It is a tricky situation. On one hand I love to see more games like Cuphead and I am definitely getting Enchanted Portals once it gets released. On the other hand I totally get the people that are saying this is a rip-off of Cuphead.
True, Cuphead doesn't own the style of 30's cartoons, but, if I'm not mistaken, it is the first one to utilize such style in a video game, at least to that degree. So when something similar comes out, absolutely it will be compared to the original.
But the problem here is not really the art style but the gameplay. It has more than a passing resemblance to the Cuphead. While it is true there are plenty Metroidvanias out there and nobody seems to complain it copies original Metroid, a good portion of them give a unique spin to the formula.
Unfortunately, Enchanted Portals, as good as it looks (and hopefully plays) is copying a lot from Cuphead in both visuals and gameplay. It lost it's identity because of it and will always be compared to Cuphead.
But, as I said at the beginning, I will play it and hopefully enjoy it.
I am surprised by such negativity in the comment section. To each his own, but I absolutely love this. It looks like a perfect blend of video games and Lego.
Am I the only one who still haven't got Pirahna Plant? I bought and registered game on day one. Heard I'm supposed to get an e-mail with download code for Plant, but nothing so far.
I think the criteria for being included in Smash Bros. is that the character has to originate from video games, not other types of media. Not saying that couldn't change, but having Goku in Smash would feel kinda weird.
First reaction - "Seriously?" Part with the robot plays on the screen - "Well, damn, this has potential!" Hope the cardboard parts won't make the game more expensive.
I don't remember anyone mentioning GBA-style story mode. All they said is Mario Tennis didn't have story mode since GBA era. And as LUIGITORNADO mentioned, based on short story mode gameplay footage, it looks nothing like GBA story mode, which was part RPG. I can already see many disappointed people once they realize it is more Mario Super Sluggers story mode which was very simplistic, but fun nevertheless. With all that said, I hope I am wrong.
I've met people who were actually addicted to video games, and they would admit it and describe it as addiction. Video games as such might not be addictive, but a sense of accomplishment that the video games provide surely is.
Can we all agree it is time for Nintendo to stop making handheld Mario Party games?
Mario Party Advance was great because of the focus on singleplayer, but next handheld installments were designed to be enjoyed in multiplayer, and I don't know about you, but I am the only person I know that owns 3DS, none of my friends have it, so I have nobody else to play it with. This is an easy skip, but count me in if it comes for Switch.
Great, another port from Wii U to Switch with some additional content that is supposed to justify buying the same game for the full price again. Yeah, no thanks.
With Breath of Wild being the only launch title worth buying, it is no wonder Bomberman did good in sales since it was second best lauch game, and considering launch games for Switch, that is not saying much. People crave for some good games for their new console, so much they will settle for a Bomberman game that plays more or less the same as previous Bomberman games. That doesn't mean it is a bad game, but it means that if Switch had a better launch line-up, I highly doubt Bomberman would sell as well.
@JaxonH But he does mention some of his levels that does not contain bad language got deleted too. Either way, it baffles me why would he use bad language in the first place to name his stages.
Since he is making a living from streaming these stages, as the article states, Nintendo has an issue with it, which, I must say, makes Nintendo look really greedy. I am against stealing someone's content and making money of of it, but in this particular case, this guy is giving Nintendo "free" advertisement. Why the hell Nintendo has a problem with people spreading the word about their games. Will it hurt their economy if a guy earns some money form it, from streams? Of course it won't. In fact, it might improve it. Nintendo simply doesn't know how to handle this type of stuff.
Let's not forget his resurrection in Wario Ware Inc. Not only as a microgame, but there is an actual unlockable full version. But, of course, since it is a Wario game, he slapped his face on that version xD Crazy fun and addictive game
I recreated final challenges from Harry Potter first movie in Mario Maker (three headed dog, man eating plant, flying keys etc) and it got deleted after a week or so with no explanation
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Re: Balan Wonderworld, A 3D Platformer From The Creators Of Sonic The Hedgehog, Is Coming To Switch
The only minus here are the looks of the main characters. Generic to say the least, and considering this is a platformer/collectathon, that is quite an important aspect.
Other than that, I am getting this day one
Re: Can You Name These Super Smash Bros. Fighters?
Got me on Dark Samus, argh!!
Re: Nintendo To Cut Back On Mobile Games After Animal Crossing Success, Says Report
I like all the games, including those for mobile, but the fact is all of the Nintendo offerings are a commercial for real deal on consoles.
Re: Nintendo To Cut Back On Mobile Games After Animal Crossing Success, Says Report
@BlackenedHalo Why?
Re: Review: Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath - An Expensive Way To Get The Full Mortal Kombat 11 Experience
@nintendoknife There is nothing to compare it to, except the Wii version, and it is far superior than that, so by that comparison, it doesn't seem blurry. My guess.
Re: Streets Of Rage 4's Dotemu Is Working On Three Unannounced Projects
@brandonbwii My thoughts exactly
Re: Project Warlock Will Bring DOOM And Duke Nukem-Style Retro FPS Action To Switch Soon
Every time I see Project in the title, I feel it is a working title xD
Looks good
Re: Metroidvania Xeodrifter Finally Arrives In Physical Form, Starts Shipping Next Week
One of the most overrated metroidvanias out there. Not to say it's bad, but it is bare bones.
Re: Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Will Also Receive A Free Version For Multiplayer
Okay, now THAT is cool
Re: Paper Mario's Switch Reveal Adds More Weight To 64, Sunshine, Galaxy Remaster Reports
@rockodoodle That is a good point when it comes to remakes and remasters. To good portion of gamers it will be a new experience. For me, I never played Sunshine, so if the rumors are true, I am looking forward to playing that one
Re: Paper Mario's Switch Reveal Adds More Weight To 64, Sunshine, Galaxy Remaster Reports
@Heavyarms55 Let me hope!! xD
Re: Paper Mario's Switch Reveal Adds More Weight To 64, Sunshine, Galaxy Remaster Reports
@westman98 Maybe there will be a blend of Galaxy 1 and 2. If I remember correctly, Galaxy 2 was originally envisioned as a DLC for the first one.
Re: Paper Mario's Switch Reveal Adds More Weight To 64, Sunshine, Galaxy Remaster Reports
@Kalmaro Hopefully not. Nothing against Color Splash, but Paper Mario is a series that is not afraid to experiment, so hopefully they will make it significantly different than the last installment.
Re: Your Favourite Mario Characters Will Appear In Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
@RazumikhinPG I believe there was Waluigi in on of the showcase videos, featured alongside Wario on one of the cards
Re: Hamster's Latest Retro Offering For Switch Is The Horizontal Shooter Magmax
@Dirty0814 I do love me some retro games. I might give this one a shot
Re: Hamster's Latest Retro Offering For Switch Is The Horizontal Shooter Magmax
Never heard of it but it looks fun
Re: Slayin 2 Will Bring "The World's First Endless Action RPG" Exclusively To Switch Next Week
@cptspaulding I believe the first one is free online and on mobile, and seems to be similar tot he sequel gameplay-wise. GIve it a shot, it might change your mind
That said... yeah, it does look kinda needless overcomplication of a simple formula the first one was. Time will tell.
Re: Review: Streets of Rage 4 - A Perfect Modernisation Of A Beloved Franchise
As good as this looks, it is still a beat em up, and I find those really repetitive. It gets old pretty fast.
That said, I did enjoy Streets of Red (and I just now realized it was a pun on Streets of Rage), and I really liked Wonder Boy from DotEmu, so hope this one is as good as the review says.
Re: Random: Mario And Bowser Get Reimagined As Tokusatsu Characters
@NintendoWiiDS Unfortunately I don't have that one :S
Re: SNES-Inspired Puzzle-Platformer Mushroom Heroes Leaps Onto Switch This Week
@sevex Yep
Re: 2K Reveals WWE 2K Battlegrounds, A Brand New Arcade-Style Game
They had me at Rock throwing John Cena at alligator's mouth, and then they've lost me at everything else.
Hard pass
Re: SNES-Inspired Puzzle-Platformer Mushroom Heroes Leaps Onto Switch This Week
Since there is little to no chance of us getting Lost Vikings sequel, I guess this will suffice
Re: Random: Mario And Bowser Get Reimagined As Tokusatsu Characters
@NintendoWiiDS And now I have sudden urge to dust off GBA and fire up Wario Ware
Re: Ace Angler's Fishing Rod Accessory Is Giving Us The Dreamcast Feels
"Catch a vast range of fishes!"
Dragon pops up.
I'm in
Re: Cuphead Lookalike Enchanted Portals Is Heading Back To Kickstarter
It is a tricky situation.
On one hand I love to see more games like Cuphead and I am definitely getting Enchanted Portals once it gets released.
On the other hand I totally get the people that are saying this is a rip-off of Cuphead.
True, Cuphead doesn't own the style of 30's cartoons, but, if I'm not mistaken, it is the first one to utilize such style in a video game, at least to that degree. So when something similar comes out, absolutely it will be compared to the original.
But the problem here is not really the art style but the gameplay. It has more than a passing resemblance to the Cuphead.
While it is true there are plenty Metroidvanias out there and nobody seems to complain it copies original Metroid, a good portion of them give a unique spin to the formula.
Unfortunately, Enchanted Portals, as good as it looks (and hopefully plays) is copying a lot from Cuphead in both visuals and gameplay. It lost it's identity because of it and will always be compared to Cuphead.
But, as I said at the beginning, I will play it and hopefully enjoy it.
Re: LEGO Super Mario Officially Unveiled, Features Interactive Mario And Fan-Favourite Characters
I am surprised by such negativity in the comment section. To each his own, but I absolutely love this.
It looks like a perfect blend of video games and Lego.
Re: Random: The Cast Of Avengers: Endgame Take A Break To Play Tetris On Game Boy
Tony Stark's team of heroes? Seems like somebody hasn't caught up with Marvel movies xD
All in good jest, of course
Re: Some Players Are Experiencing Corrupted Save Files After Using Piranha Plant In All-Star Mode
Am I the only one who still haven't got Pirahna Plant? I bought and registered game on day one. Heard I'm supposed to get an e-mail with download code for Plant, but nothing so far.
Re: ARMS Producer Open To Sequel In The Future, Would Like To Reveal 'Unknown Stories'
Sure, why give us some story elements in the first game when you can wait for a sequel that might not even come out.
Re: Funimation Really Wants Goku To Join The Roster In Super Smash Bros
I think the criteria for being included in Smash Bros. is that the character has to originate from video games, not other types of media. Not saying that couldn't change, but having Goku in Smash would feel kinda weird.
Re: Review: Kirby Star Allies (Switch)
"This is not the Super Mario Odyssey or The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild "
Now I want open-world 3D Kirby game!
Re: Rumour: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Might Be Spinning Its Way Onto Switch
@Multi The first one is not as good as I like to remember it, but the sequels are fantastic, especially the third one.
Re: Hands On: The Future Of Gaming Is Cardboard, Thanks To Nintendo Labo
First reaction - "Seriously?"
Part with the robot plays on the screen - "Well, damn, this has potential!"
Hope the cardboard parts won't make the game more expensive.
Re: That Freedom Planet Tease Really Was A Joke, But Dev Is Now Exploring Options
It wasn't a joke. It was a test to see how many people are interested to get the game on the Switch.
Re: Mario Tennis Aces Brings A GBA-Style Story Mode To Switch
I don't remember anyone mentioning GBA-style story mode. All they said is Mario Tennis didn't have story mode since GBA era.
And as LUIGITORNADO mentioned, based on short story mode gameplay footage, it looks nothing like GBA story mode, which was part RPG.
I can already see many disappointed people once they realize it is more Mario Super Sluggers story mode which was very simplistic, but fun nevertheless.
With all that said, I hope I am wrong.
Re: ESA Attacks World Health Organisation's Decision To Classify Gaming Addition As A Mental Disorder
I've met people who were actually addicted to video games, and they would admit it and describe it as addiction. Video games as such might not be addictive, but a sense of accomplishment that the video games provide surely is.
Re: Student Whose 3DS Was Stolen Is Given A Replacement By His Schoolmates
This is why this website is called Nintendo LIFE.
Melted my heart. Thank you for sharing this with us
Re: Get Ready To Party With This New Trailer For Mario Party: The Top 100
Can we all agree it is time for Nintendo to stop making handheld Mario Party games?
Mario Party Advance was great because of the focus on singleplayer, but next handheld installments were designed to be enjoyed in multiplayer, and I don't know about you, but I am the only person I know that owns 3DS, none of my friends have it, so I have nobody else to play it with. This is an easy skip, but count me in if it comes for Switch.
Re: Mario Party: The Top 100 Will Combine The Best Of The Series On 3DS
As someone who knows nobody but myself owning 3DS, I see no reason to buy this. If it was for Switch, it would be a different story.
Re: Neo Geo Action Platformer Spinmaster Rotates Elegantly Onto Switch Next Week
By far, my favorite game on Neo Geo. It is very short, but very very sweet. Beat it over 50 times solo and with friends.
Re: Super Mario Odyssey to Launch on 27th October
Am I excited? Do you even have to ask?!
I am way beyond excited
Re: Pokkén Tournament DX Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
Great, another port from Wii U to Switch with some additional content that is supposed to justify buying the same game for the full price again. Yeah, no thanks.
Re: Super Bomberman R's Japanese Sales Are The Best The Series Has Seen Since 1998
With Breath of Wild being the only launch title worth buying, it is no wonder Bomberman did good in sales since it was second best lauch game, and considering launch games for Switch, that is not saying much. People crave for some good games for their new console, so much they will settle for a Bomberman game that plays more or less the same as previous Bomberman games. That doesn't mean it is a bad game, but it means that if Switch had a better launch line-up, I highly doubt Bomberman would sell as well.
Re: Popular Super Mario Maker Speedrunner and Streamer Has All His Levels Deleted by Nintendo
@JaxonH Agreed
Re: Popular Super Mario Maker Speedrunner and Streamer Has All His Levels Deleted by Nintendo
@JaxonH But he does mention some of his levels that does not contain bad language got deleted too.
Either way, it baffles me why would he use bad language in the first place to name his stages.
Re: Popular Super Mario Maker Speedrunner and Streamer Has All His Levels Deleted by Nintendo
Since he is making a living from streaming these stages, as the article states, Nintendo has an issue with it, which, I must say, makes Nintendo look really greedy.
I am against stealing someone's content and making money of of it, but in this particular case, this guy is giving Nintendo "free" advertisement.
Why the hell Nintendo has a problem with people spreading the word about their games. Will it hurt their economy if a guy earns some money form it, from streams? Of course it won't. In fact, it might improve it.
Nintendo simply doesn't know how to handle this type of stuff.
Re: Video: Looking Into The History Of Nintendo's Longest-Serving Video Game Character
Let's not forget his resurrection in Wario Ware Inc. Not only as a microgame, but there is an actual unlockable full version. But, of course, since it is a Wario game, he slapped his face on that version xD
Crazy fun and addictive game
Re: Nintendo Seems To Be Deleting Super Mario Maker Levels Without Explanation Or Warning
I recreated final challenges from Harry Potter first movie in Mario Maker (three headed dog, man eating plant, flying keys etc) and it got deleted after a week or so with no explanation