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Post by Sarge on Sept 8, 2023 16:26:21 GMT -5
Uh, don't look now, but the big rumor for the (also rumored) Nintendo Direct suggests that DK and F-Zero may be making a return. This leaker apparently got the Mario Wonder and elephant thing right, so... maybe true?
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Post by toei on Sept 8, 2023 17:37:27 GMT -5
Ex I think it's incredible that they finally got Van Damme in the game, but the animations... people keep telling Mortal Kombat isn't stiff anymore, but I can't imagine a Japanese fighter moving this damn stiffly and awkwardly.
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Post by Ex on Sept 8, 2023 20:20:43 GMT -5
F-Zero may be making a return. Now that I've swore off the 9th gen, mark my words: Switch 2 will get a new F-Zero. PS5 will get a new King's Field. I can't imagine a Japanese fighter moving this damn stiffly and awkwardly It may look stiff and awkward in motion, but it doesn't play stiff or awkwardly. The last few MKs I've played (and I mean played thoroughly) were excellent. I'm talking about Mortal Kombat (2011), Mortal Kombat X (2015), Mortal Kombat 11 (2019)... all great fighters with strong story modes.
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Post by Xeogred on Sept 8, 2023 20:51:30 GMT -5
I hope.
My biggest beef with MK is that for a 2D fighter I still kind of hate how there's a block BUTTON. Not just holding back... But yeah I had a ton of fun with MKX myself and some friends. I didn't care to dig into MK11 though, looked like monetization/microtransactions infested that one quite a bit from what I saw...
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Post by Ex on Sept 9, 2023 1:34:47 GMT -5
I didn't care to dig into MK11 though, looked like monetization/microtransactions infested that one quite a bit from what I saw That's why I bought this version:
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Post by Ex on Sept 13, 2023 11:13:36 GMT -5
Hardcore Gamer's review of Lies of P: hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-lies-of-p/469884/"Lies of P is a worthy entry into the soulslike genre of gaming, particularly when the game allows its own unique elements to truly shine, such as its unique spread of weaponry and combat mechanics or its impressive story twists that can have you rediscovering what it means to be human. Top those parts off with large, well-designed levels with a ton of stuff to discover and terrific visuals in both beautiful scenery and terrifying monsters, and you have a great game in general that, despite occasional frustrations, is worth checking out, and that’s no lie. 4/5" I'll be getting this one soon, but won't play until after I play its inspiration.
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Post by Xeogred on Sept 13, 2023 18:44:28 GMT -5
Excited. I hope it does well, I'm all for Korean devs getting more into single player gaming.
They know what the people want...
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Post by Ex on Sept 14, 2023 11:43:43 GMT -5
I did not expect a remake of Trace Memory. I'll definitely buy and play this. I see this also includes a spiffed up Another Code R, that's just a class act.
Also
A new SaGa game coming in 2024.
And
A new Vanillaware TRPG to release March 2024.
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Post by Sarge on Sept 14, 2023 12:39:03 GMT -5
Also F-Zero 99, which, while not what I was hoping, looks like it would be fun. At least until they shut it down. But yeah, Another Code getting a remake is great. I've got both Trace Memory and the imported Another Code: R. The SaGa game looks like it's following the footsteps of Scarlet Grace. And the Vanillaware game has to be going for Ogre Battle, and I'm here for it.
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Post by Sarge on Sept 14, 2023 17:10:10 GMT -5
They're gonna make me buy a PS5, aren't they?
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