Maf Posted August 27, 2024 Share Posted August 27, 2024 When did Rune Factory become a cool looking action game? I thought they were all cosy farming games I’m really confused by all these farming games that then have dragons and action and sword fighting and shit. I overlook and dismiss them based on the farming then it’s like, but what’s going on in that part? The indie showcase was pretty bad except for the very last Pizza Tower/Wario Land looking game right at the end The partner showcase was much better. Power Stone. That Star Overdive game. Castlevania collection today (!) The second half was decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikman Posted August 27, 2024 Share Posted August 27, 2024 I think that was the most underwhelming Direct for ages for me, nothing of interest at all 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryokutai Posted August 27, 2024 Share Posted August 27, 2024 Rune Factory always had dragons and fighting and stuff, maf. This is a significant technical leap though. I don't know if anyone here remembers RF5, but that game was so hideous it made the last Pokémon games look like videogame topmodels. The new Atelier game also looks extremely ambitious and I didn't even see any alchemy in that trailer, which was rather odd. Will keep an eye on both, even if they're not quite at the top of my list. I agree that the show was relatively mediocre as it seems even third-parties are preparing for Switch 2. But the last ten minutes did some work. I'll pick up that Castlevania Collection even if the way they adapted the dual screen setup is the most inelegant solution imaginable. Also interested in how Yakuza will do on the platform. They did one of those late releases on WiiU as well, which nobody bought, and then concluded Nintendo players didn't want that series. So hopefully this does better and the IP can go proper multiplatform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted August 27, 2024 Share Posted August 27, 2024 I've still got a bit to watch, but the Castlevania collection (I have them, but still) is a brilliant collection of games. Also, that Capcom fighting collection has 3 of the best fighting games of all time. Project Justice is incredible, but stupidly expensive on Dreamcast (it's a Rival Schools sequel), Capcom vs SNK 2 is the best of the vs games. And Alpha 3 is probably the best Street Fighter game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maf Posted August 27, 2024 Share Posted August 27, 2024 20 minutes ago, Maryokutai said: Rune Factory always had dragons and fighting and stuff, maf. This is a significant technical leap though. I don't know if anyone here remembers RF5, but that game was so hideous it made the last Pokémon games look like videogame topmodels. The new Atelier game also looks extremely ambitious and I didn't even see any alchemy in that trailer, which was rather odd. Will keep an eye on both, even if they're not quite at the top of my list I’m glad it isn’t just me who thought they looked cool. Not overly excited by them but they looked interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeDead Posted August 27, 2024 Author Share Posted August 27, 2024 In the Japanese Direct they announced a remaster of the original Tokimeki Memorial. Translation: Spoiler I think if they plan to localise it they'd say something so it probably isn't. And it's Konami soooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted August 28, 2024 Share Posted August 28, 2024 I've been playing the Puyo Puyo style spin off of that, funnily enough On 01/08/2024 at 13:48, DANGERMAN said: More stuff. The Sonic Lego was being cleared out in my local Tesco because the box is crushed. I think I need to tidy up some stuff to make space before I could put it out somewhere. The big game box on the left is a Dreamcast game called Gunlord. It was originally an indie Neo Geo game but got a Dreamcast port, seems to play like Turrican The Japanese Saturn game on the right is a spin off of a series of dating games. It's called Tokimeki Memorial Taisen, and it's a bit like Puyo Puyo, looks fun. @spatulartalked me in to buying it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maf Posted August 28, 2024 Share Posted August 28, 2024 Another JPN game getting a remake and localisation is Trails in the Sky This was casually announced during a sizzle reel with a 30 second dubstep trailer, here’s the real full trailer I got Trails from Zero and Trails Through Daybreak on Switch as people said they were good, but yet to play them. Now the very first game is getting remade on Switch I’m excited to have a good jumping on point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-armed dwarf Posted August 28, 2024 Share Posted August 28, 2024 People really like the original of this, I was baffled when this showed up cause it looked like a remake but it was like they were chucking it out there like it was nothing so I assumed it couldn't be or they'd give it more of a showpiece I couldn't get into the original, I won't bother with the remake tho cause I prefer trying the originals of things. I have the original on GOG from god knows when One detail I remember hearing about this game is NPCs have tons of shit to say and it keeps updating throughout the game. Which, I guess, is something other RPGs do to an extent but people make it out to be a big thing in this game looks like RF made a thread about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryokutai Posted August 28, 2024 Share Posted August 28, 2024 Yeah, this was kind of hidden away a bit, but a pretty cool announcement. I've always wanted to try out this series but I think the first one is only on PSP and PC or something? Can't remember, but it's not on any system I currently have hooked up so this is great news. I doubt I will ever get through this whole thing though, no matter how much I enjoy the first. Twelve interconnected JRPGs at 70-ish hours of playtime each is a bit overkill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maf Posted August 28, 2024 Share Posted August 28, 2024 I don;t want to play all of them, but would like to play the good ones. Zero is supposed to be good. I think you play as a JRPG fantasy cop or something. I have to be honest I hate the names. It’s so confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-armed dwarf Posted August 28, 2024 Share Posted August 28, 2024 It's a shame the original isn't getting a switch port, it got me thinking I'd like to try it again but it doesn't really feel like a PC game to me. Steam Deck is an option I guess but not sure how responsive the UI is to controllers (it's on PSP so you think it would work) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maf Posted August 28, 2024 Share Posted August 28, 2024 Do you want to borrow my PSP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryokutai Posted September 15, 2024 Share Posted September 15, 2024 Edit: made a new topic for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maf Posted September 18, 2024 Share Posted September 18, 2024 Seemingly the full specs for Switch 2 leaked and some kind of image of the console. If real it looks exactly like a normal Switch Even though I think Switch 2 will be really big without a gimmick. It will need to look different. If it looks almost exactly the same as the leaks is showing, casuals will look at it and not understand it’s a new system I’m not a big believer in the leaked images out there. I think Switch 2 will very much be a Switch 2. But I think Nintendo must know it will need a visual redesign to stand out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfnick Posted September 18, 2024 Share Posted September 18, 2024 Exactly what I want from a Switch 2. I agree though that it could cause headaches breaking into the mainstream again if the design is as iterative as the leaks show. But yea, selfishly for me it’s spot on. I’d prefer better joy-cons but hey, I whatever. I’ll just get a 3rd party one again & pro controller is good enough for Tv use still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryokutai Posted September 18, 2024 Share Posted September 18, 2024 It's been debunked already, I can't find it anymore but the images come from someone who does 3D models as a hobby. Edit: https://x.com/tomwarren/status/1836391172685644221 I also think it wouldn't really make sense for stuff like this to leak, otherwise we'd have seen it months ago. The only possible leaks that can happen between now and the announcement are photos from the production pipeline I think, because that's the only link in the chain where Nintendo isn't 100% in control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maf Posted September 26, 2024 Share Posted September 26, 2024 Nintendo still best game company https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-would-rather-go-in-a-different-direction-than-follow-ai-trend-says-miyamoto Quote In an interview with the New York Times, Miyamoto discussed the importance of originality for the company and what makes Nintendo special, using AI as an example. "It might seem like we are just going the opposite direction for the sake of going in the opposite direction, but it really is trying to find what makes Nintendo special," said Miyamoto. "There is a lot of talk about AI, for example. When that happens, everyone starts to go in the same direction, but that is where Nintendo would rather go in a different direction." Although the rumour was Switch 2 was using DLSS. So I guess Miyamoto means generative AI 🙌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryokutai Posted October 2, 2024 Share Posted October 2, 2024 This is genuinely cool because Climax used to be Japan exclusive. Though in an unfortunate twist of events it went from a game locked to a certain country to a game locked behind a subscription. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maf Posted October 9, 2024 Share Posted October 9, 2024 INNOVATION ho, ho, ho, they gone did it again, everything they touch turns to gold, now I can’t wait to get up in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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