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I’ve had the physical copy of doki doki Literature Club plus on the backlog for a while. Finally started playing that. Then there’s continuing the latest Zelda and Ys releases.

Last week I completed Castlevania Portrait of Ruin from the Switch collection. I loved the dual character gameplay. I’ll take a break from this set before starting one of the other games.

Will be playing Ys X and Echoes of Wisdom this weekend.

I think the new console could be revealed this year if the new console is backwards compatible. It shouldn’t hurt holiday software sales if upcoming releases can be played on the current or new hardware.

A difficult choice this week. Given the games story, I chose NA / Europe as it shows classic Sonic. I do prefer the colour divide on the Japanese cover. They could of had classic Sonic in the bottom left corner.

I did enjoy Zelda 2 on the NES but the combat was too difficult with some enemies more than others. I think for a Zelda game, going side scrolling is too limiting.
It would be a good idea if they can give enough depth to the combat.

I loved the first game on the Wii U. Been enjoying the sequel. It’s a fun, significant expansion on the gameplay with the different jobs and the numerous abilities they bring. The traversal of the sea in the sub, and the various upgrades around that.
It’s a strong sequel I’d recommend whether you’ve played the first game or not.

I’ve finally completed Persona 5 Royal. I think I clocked 155 hours. One of the best RPGs I’ve ever played. On the Switch, it’s right up there alongside Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

I’ve completed 120 of the daily puzzles on stitch. I’ll also be playing SteamWorld Heist 2.

@dudujencarelli yes, I did indeed.

I remember watching this on Channel 4. I won’t be buying a copy myself. There is slight appeal as a Zelda rarity, like how some collectors may appreciate owning the 3DO game.

@LadyCharlie maybe through NetherRealm or some other way, the demand will become clear to justify another release. If not anytime soon, we may see it somewhere down the line.

@NeonPizza the absence of such a collection is odd given their availability elsewhere as well as other collections like Street Fighter.

Does WB Games know there’s a market for retro collections?

I’ve had the Famicom Detective Club games for a while but hadn’t got round to them. Once the new entry had been revealed for release at the of this month I had to make a start. Playing through The Missing Heir.
Also playing Nintendo Championship NES Edition. Got my second silver and first gold in survival mode. Almost unlocked all of the speed run challenges.

I voted for NA / Japan. The additional characters and vibrant colours make it more eye catching and interesting.

I’m really enjoying this game. It’s perfect for short bursts of play in between longer sessions with other games.
While I have played these NES games before, the strength is that the speed run challenges make a new game out of an old / previous experience.
I’ve already completed each of the new challenges. I got an S grade on the DK and Zelda challenges.

I voted for Japan. I prefer the design. The match 3 part in the centre and the colours.

Looking forward to playing this. The 3DS entry featured Mario bros skins for planes accessed using amiibo. It doesn’t sound like that’s included with this game. It would be quite comical to see a Bowser style decal applied to a jet in this realistic setting.

@Purgatorium When I think retro, I also think of the 8-bit and 16-bit games of the 80s and 90s. That’s what retro means to me. Retro, because it’s the earliest more primitive design. Close enough to the beginning, if not quite the initial form e.g. Atari’s Pong.

I’ve recently started Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.
Loving what I’ve played so far. The review was spot on. Lot’s of info to absorb, then upon coming across various puzzles I found myself putting certain pieces together and finding the solution.
It’s very satisfying, rewarding gameplay in an eerie setting.

I’d be interested in knowing stats around retro games from 80s and 90s Vs modern releases.

There’s some clear division with the NSO offerings and Hamsters Arcade Archives and Neo Geo games.

Maybe highlighting that specific era where there’s 2D pixel art, 8-bit / 16-bit, only because there’s a starker contrast between those and modern games.
Early 3D PC / PS 1 games are much more technically advanced, to be closer to modern games.

Could look at people who played the originals at the time and those who are new to them on the Switch.

Mario Kart 8 has some large underwater sections on some tracks. There’s also Ecco The Dolphin which I think appeared on Wii virtual console.

After the indie direct I picked up the new featured puzzle game Stitch. It’s a very welcome addition. The fabric appearing as you fill in selections of squares based on the numbers. The overall pictures are broken down into smaller sections you complete.

It’s challenging and rewarding when you solve a puzzle after being stuck.

I highly recommend to anyone looking for a chill satisfying puzzle game.

Mercenary Force sounds like the most interesting to me. I’d like to see that on NSO or retail re-release.
Double Dragon 2 was unique on the Game Boy. I read that it was initially based on another IP but had the Double Dragon identity added to it later. The best side scrolling beat em’ up I played on the console. Excellent soundtrack.

I still have my Wii copy. The game even supported the GameCube controller. One of the best action games I’ve ever played. I’d love to see this on the Switch.

It’s a shame that it’s come to this but I think it’s in keeping with what’s happened with other high street stores. It seems to be the way of it unfortunately.
This shop has served me well over years. I bought second hand copies of Mortal Kombat 1 and 2 on the Mega Drive from Electronics Boutique. It became GAME which was already a separate company if I have that correct.
I got most of my Wii U games in store, Mario Maker with the 8-bit amiibo and Hyrule Warriors with the scarf.

There’s a lot on that list I would like. The first Mario Land on the Game Boy and Xenoblade Chronicles X. The Game Boy version of Double Dragon 2 would be good and the Sonic Advance games.

I think another 2D Mario is good, so long as the gameplay features are as fresh and interesting. It’s likely the next big Mario game will be a 3D adventure.

I’d like to see
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of fate
Dead or Alive Dimensions
Ever Oasis
Super Street Fighter 4

I’ve completed 8 and 9 so am eagerly awaiting this one. The new gameplay and visuals look amazing.

On Nintendo UK store there’s an edition of Mario vs Donkey Kong which comes with a 40 piece puzzle and other items for £3 extra.

Maybe alternate colours are too difficult to justify due to the size. But if it is easy to implement then why not. Maybe just for special editions.
For a recent release, the special edition of Full Void on the Evercade got a blue cartridge.

@ear_wig I agree.
One of things I didn’t like was the gore being taken to ridiculous extremes. A 15 rated martial arts movie more than represents and does justice to the game.

Also the complete lack of character.
It really shows how important and well done the personalities of the Paul Anderson film are.
I know the script isn’t going to win any awards but it makes a huge difference.
I thought his film was very well done. With the martial arts choreography by Pat Johnson.

I decided to pick up both new releases this week. Prince of Persia and Another Code.
After a break from Zelda TOTK I’ll be going back to see it to the end.
I’ll also be spending time on Persona 5

I also prefer to buy a copy and own my games. I don’t think films on DVD are a good comparison. The mediums are too different, regarding replay value among other aspects.

I wouldn’t rate the JP cover down for the turtles looking more like they do in the cartoon, but the NA cover shows them in action and the floating island. NA got my vote this week.

A difficult question. I went from recent games to the 8/16-bit era then back again. I voted Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for the story, the characters, cutscenes, the beautiful world and of course the gameplay.

Secret of Mana came to mind and Super Mario Bros. 3.

I’ve enjoyed F-Zero 99 but with AAA releases like Mario and Zelda, and a back log I haven’t looked at many of the smaller digital games.

I’ve picked up Persona 4 Golden on sale. £8.24 with gold points as well. I read the review again. It sounds amazing.

I bought XANADU PC-8801 PC-8801mkIISR developed by Nihon Falcom. I loved Ys VIII and IX so wanted to try one of their earlier RPGs.
Also continuing Persona 5 Royal.

I’ll be playing SteamWorld Build. A great addition to the series. I’ve got all the previous games.
I’m going to try and finish the main story in Zelda TOTK. It’s been a long time coming. 130 hours and counting.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of 3 of my favourite albums. Linkin Park - Meteora, Evanescence - Fallen and Muse - Absolution.

They all got anniversary editions released with additional CDs featuring demos, a few alternate versions and live recordings of tracks. The Muse album came with a book telling the story of the albums creation with input from the band members and producer.

I also saw Makoto Shinkai film Suzume at the cinema. I really enjoyed it. I would rank it alongside Your Name. The blu ray special edition and steel book have recently gone live for preorder.

Person 5 Royal was on the backlog for a while so have started this. I’ve clocked 4 - 5 hours so far and I’m loving it. I’ll also spend some time with Sonic 2 on the Mega Drive mini.

I’ll be playing Persona 5 Royal and Zelda. Persona 3 portable and Persona 4 golden bundle are on 40% discount £19.79. I’ll double check the reviews before deciding to buy.

Looks and sounds very promising. Seems there’s plenty of depth for level design and traversal. I’ll wait for the final verdict but will likely be picking this up.

I caught Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume at the cinema and it was amazing. With Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron as well that’s some tough competition.
I did like the Mario Bros. film but I hope Suzume wins.

I think Super Nintendo Kart is the way to go. It opens up so many possibilities for track design and items. Courses from Kirby’s Dreamland, Metroid and Zelda. Imagine racing around death mountain or an alien planet from Metroid.
Otherwise if they release another Mario Kart then they’ll need to drastically change the gameplay. Introduce something so different so it feels fresh.

I was hoping for a review of this game as I love RPGs with realtime combat. An interesting story and good soundtrack as well. I’ll pick this one up.

This is one of the best action adventure games I’ve ever played. A highlight of the N64 library and Rare’s output.

I’ve been thinking about getting Lego Star Wars. Is it worth paying a few extra quid 17.99 for the DLC?
It seems like the base game is packed full of content already.

An original story in that world is the best thing they can do. There is still a lot of material to work with, lots of room for an interesting story. Written and paced for a 2hr or so run time.

I’m working my way through Star Ocean: The Second Story R demo. I never played the original. The combat didn’t quite click at first but I’m getting the hang of it. I’ve read the praise in the NL review so I’ll stick with it.

Happy Birthday Nintendo Life. The best unofficial Nintendo magazine. Online. Lots of interesting content consumed over the years. I first discovered NL when searching for Wii virtual console reviews.