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Post by toei on Jun 26, 2019 11:15:25 GMT -5
There's the main aspect of modern gaming that doesn't really apply to retro: anticipation (other than anticipating translation patches or re-releases, maybe).
I don't keep up much, but right now I'm waiting for Samurai Gunn 2, as the first Samurai Gunn is the only indie fighting game I care about. This is a fast-paced, one-hit-kill fighting game. It works as a party game for up to 4 player, but 1-on-1 is still the best. The first had a very straightforward formula; you have a sword and a gun with 3 bullets. Bullets can be reflected with the sword if you time it right. The first to get 10 kills wins. All characters have the same abilities, so there is none of the usual mismatch and tiers nonsense. It was purely a local multiplayer game; there was technically a survival mode you could play solo, but it sucked as the AI was super weird. It seems like the sequel will add some new abilities and a proper single-player mode, among other things. For Switch and PC.
The other one is Shenmue 3. I don't care at all that they're using dated technology, etc. etc. I had issues with the first two games, but I enjoyed them overall and I'll play the sequel. My personal wish would be for the QTE shit to be dialed down in favor of a bit more fighting, as fights were super rare in the original games.
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Post by Ex on Jun 26, 2019 11:21:41 GMT -5
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Post by bonesnapdeez on Jun 26, 2019 12:20:37 GMT -5
I've been enjoying my Switch. I'm looking forward to Witcher 3, Collection of Mana, Link's Awakening, Super Mario Maker 2, Dragon Quest XI, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Oh, and Metroid Prime 4.
That's about all I can think of. My "gaming computer" is obsolete, I don't have an Xbox One or PS4, and the Vita and 3DS are pretty dead(?).
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Post by Sarge on Jun 26, 2019 12:31:47 GMT -5
Link's Awakening has me torn. It's my favorite Zelda (by just a smidge!), but that art style has taken time to adjust to. But I'm getting there, which leaves another conundrum: the music. I'm not wild about it right now.
And yeah, the Vita is definitely dead, or near enough to it, and the 3DS isn't far behind at this point.
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Post by Ex on Jun 26, 2019 12:41:40 GMT -5
the Vita and 3DS are pretty dead(?) Unfortunately, yes. The Vita is still getting a little love in Japan, but with the Switch being the de facto Vita 2, it's taken over that market.
The Vita is still seeing PSN releases in the USA, with the occasional Limited Run release... but that's drying up fast. Sony has put an end to Vita unit production, and physical Vita game production. The 3DS doesn't have anything on the upcoming physical docket for the USA at all. And I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo ended 3DS unit production soon. Nintendo is done with it, they are all about the Switch now. The very last notable Vita and 3DS physical releases in the USA: Yeah I bought both, because of course I did.
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Post by Sarge on Jun 26, 2019 12:49:04 GMT -5
Shakedown: Hawaii recently got a physical release on Vita, which is interesting and cool. That's the version I bought, anyway! Pretty limited run on them, too, so I figured I better get on that train, especially since I enjoyed Retro City Rampage.
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Post by Ex on Jun 26, 2019 12:56:18 GMT -5
Pretty limited run on them Yeah I bought some of Limited Runs releases on Vita. Without going and looking through my collection, I remember buying these:
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Post by Sarge on Jun 26, 2019 13:33:16 GMT -5
Well, that's interesting. Anyone up for some ActRaiser-inspired gameplay? It apparently even has Yuzo Koshiro involved. Ex: I picked up La-Mulana myself. Although I've left mine sealed, heh.
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Post by Sarge on Jun 26, 2019 16:52:17 GMT -5
Probably interesting for Contra fans as well:
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Post by toei on Jun 26, 2019 17:41:18 GMT -5
I hope that new Samurai Shodown does well. I keep seeing ads for it on youtube (since I can't turn off ads in certain places). Hopefully that marketing gets results.
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