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bbbhltz, 6 dni temu

I’m trying to get into shmups. Just playing whatever I can find on sale on Switch. Mostly Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix on loop. I think I might be getting better!

bbbhltz, 5 dni temu

Loved Nier: Automata. I didn’t finish it completely, I think I got through Nines’ playthrough and stopped after that and sold the game.

That music sticks in your head though! Have you seen the Anime?

bbbhltz, 10 dni temu

I’m still considering getting one of these

bbbhltz, 10 dni temu

You can still install Rockbox on many different MP3 players, that comes with little games like that…and Doom.

bbbhltz, 10 dni temu

Some games it was just the difficulty that scared me.

There were plenty of jump scare games that definitely got me like the early RE and SH games. Even Metroid games got me when I was a kid.

I haven’t tried a horror game in more than 20 years though!

bbbhltz, 10 dni temu

I don’t have a Steam Deck, but I’d imagine it has something to do with Windows or anti-cheat software of some sort. It looks like many of the Raiden series are not Deck Verified…

gg.deals/games/?platform=8192&title=raiden

bbbhltz, 9 dni temu

Another term for shmup or Shoot 'em up

bbbhltz, 15 dni temu

This is at the top of my list, so it will come sooner or later!

I don’t have anything substantial except fond memories or R-Type and Raiden, and a copy of Raiden IV that I tend to play on loop when I have days off.

bbbhltz, 15 dni temu

I searched but did not see this community, thanks!

bbbhltz, 15 dni temu

I don’t have much to go on, it has been more than 30 years since my arcade days. I’ve been making a list and am trying to prioritise purchases. I think Ikaruga will come first as soon as it is on sale again (which isn’t very often).

I don’t have a Steam account, but I’ll try your method anyway to see how it compares to what is already on my list.

Thanks.

bbbhltz, 14 dni temu

Switch probably, but emulation is an option.

bbbhltz, 14 dni temu

Sorry, but this is not what I need. I’ve seen this list and many similar to it. Just want a few names of games. Nintendo Life is a good resource, though.

bbbhltz, 12 dni temu

Haven’t heard the term “euroshmup” before. Also haven’t seen Sine Mora on any lists that I’ve been looking at either.

bbbhltz, 12 dni temu

Doesn’t appear that it is… But I’ll look it up anyway.

bbbhltz, 11 dni temu (edited 11 dni temu)

Someone is selling Mushihimesama on my local marketplace. I know it is no longer in production or on the Switch estore. Is €55 worth it for this game? It is used of course.

Update: I see that it can be purchased new for 43 on different sites, so I suppose not…

bbbhltz, 11 dni temu

I was thinking of getting it, trying it, and holding onto it to resell. But, someone might be able to talk the seller down. Judging by the other items they are selling, not just games, it looks like this person caught the “import stuff from abroad” bug and it now unloading loads of merch at rather high and prices. I’m not going to barter though since it is available on play-asia for less.

bbbhltz, 2 miesiące temu

Still catching up on the many Switch games I’ve missed over the years. Super Mario Odyssey, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and Metroid Prime Remastered are getting lots of play. They are all excellent. Starlink gives me motion sickness though, so I have to limit that to 20–30-minute sessions.

bbbhltz, 7 miesięcy temu

An animated series is also in the works, so there is also that to look forward to.

bbbhltz, 8 miesięcy temu

On a bit of a side-scrolling trip these past few weeks: Mario Wonder, Metroid Dread, Yooka-Laylee, etc.

The two big(ger) games I’ve played this year are Street Fighter 6 and Mario Wonder which are both fantastic. I haven’t played BG3 or the latest Zelda or any other major releases, but my partner and I were all in on SF6 for weeks. Wonder, though, is a great throwback to what made us both start gaming: very easy to pick up and play, things to collect, and a tiny bit of grinding.

bbbhltz, 8 miesięcy temu

I’m a recent Switch convert. I had only Nintendo until the DS and then ended up with an Xbox 360…and then a PS4. With the exception of a handful of games, like Gears of War on the 360 and Street Fighter 6 on PS4, I have never spent as much time playing as I have during these past few weeks on the Switch.

I’m still trying to put my finger on why that is. I don’t even have a Zelda game yet on this machine, but I’ve already bought a few games to play when I’m through with what I’m playing now.

As an almost–40-year-old who had a Game Boy at age 4, the only thing I can come up with that has made sense to my friends is that Nintendo is for playing as opposed to gaming? I don’t know why that rings true.

I’ve also noticed that Switch-owners have very large libraries of games. While I have just a handful, the average among my friends and students is 80 games. Most of them bought the Switch at launch and again when the OLED dropped. Their machines are just chocked full of games ranging from AAA to indie games.

For me, that might explain the lack of Netflix or Discord. They use their space for games to play. And, also, if you have used the Switch eshop you’ll notice that it is pretty busted and slow. Perhaps the have tried to make other apps, but we’re just too janky or not in line with family values.

[…] Nintendo neglecting every expectation of a modern gaming platform while it instead tinkers away on new hits.

Tinker is the word here. Some of their big games are worked on without deadlines. Even Mario Wonder was made without a deadline, and the result is just great (albeit easy, except for that secret last level where I can’t get the f-cking flag). I would wager that Metroid Prime 4 is just tinkering along as well.

Fine with me.

I’m used to buying consoles long after release, so if Switch 2 comes next year I hope I can pick it up in 5 years.

Until then, it’s like being a kid again: playing Mario and Metroid until my thumbs cramp.

bbbhltz, 8 miesięcy temu

Thorgi’s most recent video on the Street Fighter movie is great, even for casual- or non-gamers.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q63M0rmeAXU

I agree on the recency bias. We tend to forget about older series and films, or watch them without considering the context of their time. This article even mentions Castlevania: Nocturne, but not the other great Castlevania series.

Was MK a dud? Maybe. But I saw that in cinema and owned it on VHS and had the soundtrack on cassette. It was a little bit of a phenomenon, same goes for the SF movie.

What I think has changed is that now they have decided to throw a little more money at these productions (actors, sets, etc.) and do the right thing by hiring consultants that know the franchise. Give the audience a little more of what they expect. Like with the NieR séries. It is essentially a walkthrough of the game and it is lovely.

bbbhltz, 9 miesięcy temu

I would gift Overcooked to my friends (married with 2 kids) because they are a family of foodies.

bbbhltz, 9 miesięcy temu (edited 9 miesięcy temu)

Got a few on the go because I recently got a Switch.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: just about 100%.

Metroid Dread: awesome.

Moonlighter: great for a few minutes here and there.

Axiom Verge: for when I get stuck in Dread.

The to play pile is growing, so I better finish one of those soon. Hades and Iconoclasts will have to wait a bit.

bbbhltz, 9 miesięcy temu

I didn’t see it so nothing was spoiled. I’m trying not to read the guides but I do want to know when the last PNR is in case I need to explore a little.

bbbhltz, 9 miesięcy temu

I was worried I would hate them. I find myself looking forward to them. It is always a great feeling to finish one of them off.

bbbhltz, 9 miesięcy temu

I only just picked one up a week or two ago. I was always a Nintendo person… Then an ex wanted to get an Xbox 360 to play Rock Band or something so I was stuck with that for a bit, then my partner wanted a PS4 to play Crash Bandicoot when it was only on PS4 so I’ve had that for years. I was completely ignorant to the ease of the Switch. Underpowered? Whatever! It is quiet, it is small, and that OLED screen is gorgeous.

The sun is setting for the Switch, but at least I’ll get to experience it before it is fully retired.

bbbhltz, 9 miesięcy temu

I decided to buy a Switch yesterday. Don’t know why. Something piqued my interest to play Nintendo. I bought it with Super Mario Bros. Wonder. It’s fantastic and light and fun and my kid loves it too. I almost regret not buying it on launch. It is such a pleasure to play a cartridge-based game without load times or hearing a fan whirring.

bbbhltz, 9 miesięcy temu

You’re right, but it isn’t like some games I’ve tried with my son on PS4 where is has enough time to go to he toilet while the next level loads.

bbbhltz, 9 miesięcy temu

I might be inclined to drop some cash on this.

bbbhltz, 11 miesięcy temu

This was a game that was on my wishlist… But, I never managed to get it. Even when blockbuster closed and they were selling things off. I went to blockbuster, found it, went to the counter and… Oops, they couldn’t find it because someone had rented it out and never returned it.

Someday I’ll get to play it, I’m sure. Maybe I’ll install an emulator, but it won’t be the same without the controller and the CRT TV.

bbbhltz, 11 miesięcy temu

This is actually a good question. I hope you get some replies from serious gamers.

I am not a serious gamer, but I’ve always preferred keyboards for FPS and RTS games. Years ago when I tried an FPS game for the first time on a console using a controller it was a disaster and took weeks to get used to.

bbbhltz, 11 miesięcy temu

So no keyboard for Hollow Knight (nice avatar, btw)? I couldn’t imagine how horrible I’d be at a game like that on a keyboard!

bbbhltz, 11 miesięcy temu

I kind of want one of those Hori fight sticks. But I only play SF and Darkstalkers from time to time so it might not be worth it.

bbbhltz, rok temu

The Trine games are fine for couch co-op.

And Overcooked.

bbbhltz, rok temu

When I was young (probably too young) I would always play as Kabal on UMK3. That spin attack plus the easy combos was great.

bbbhltz, rok temu

Sony should kee this series going. And Nintendo needs to do something with F-Zero.

bbbhltz, rok temu

Street Fighter 6 taught me to enjoy fighting games again.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s about Time showed me (again) that rebooting a franchise is worth it. There is so much to do and I haven’t been challenged like this since Hollow Knight. The levels are gorgeous and creative. Plus, the game is teaching my son that it is OK to lose and that persistence pays off.

bbbhltz, rok temu

That make sense. I was wondering about this just the other week. I would absolutely pay for and play both the Cybertron games and Devastation again.

Thanks for the share.

bbbhltz, rok temu

I would have liked some examples.