Nintendo Direct - Sept. 14th

[EH_STEVE]

A Trace Memory remake was out of nowhere

 

I saw Shining Stone clip in SMRPG!

 

New Peach game looks neat. I like the setting.

[EH_STEVE]

Ooof FZERO99 is a kick in the fanbase butt

[EH_STEVE]

Thousand Year Dooooooor

[purple_beard]

11 minutes ago, EH_STEVE said:

Ooof FZERO99 is a kick in the fanbase butt

Ooof or ohhh?  Ooof sounds like bad news ;_;

[Shadow118]

Nintendo direct time

Woo

 

Spoiler

Starting off with Splatoon 3 Side Order DLC

 

Looks pretty interesting 

 

And a Mario vs. DK Remaster, eh? Not something I expected….‬

 

SpyxFamily is getting a game? Huh…. Not sure if i have much interest in this, though

 

And SMRPG… Woo

 

Highly looking forward to this coming out

 

Finally getting some info on that new Princess Peach Showtime! game? Nice.

Swirdfighter, Detective, Chef, Kung Fu Costumes? Those look really nice… this game looks really interesting.. think I’ll be looking into this

 

This SaGa Emerald Saga looks interesting…

 

Hm… not fully sure 

 

And Tomb Raider is back - really like the updated visuals, not sure if it’s something I’ll get

 

And more Detective Pikachu Stuff  

 

And Trombone Champ is coming to Switch… huh.. well, that’s unexpected 

 

Not really interested in it much, though

 

Unicorn Overlord… looks alright- not sure if it’s really of interest really 

 

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD - that’s a maybe?

 

The Nintendo Museum looks really nice

 

Amiibo updates… and finally a Sora Amiibo - yay.. still haven’t picked any of those up….

 

F-Zero 99… not a new one… but it’s something, i guess…? 😅

 

WarioWare Move It! Looks nice… reminds me of Smooth Moves a decent amount, nothing wrong with that though..

 

Eiyuden Chronicles looks really nice… hm… maybe I’ll consider it 

 

Eastward is getting DLC.. looks really nice

 

Finally some MK8 stuff - looks really nice

 

And Diddy Kong,Funky Kong and Pauline - yay! And Peachette? Sure, i guess that’s fine

 

A new Among Us Map - neat, I suppose 

 

PAPER MARIO TTYD REMASTERED!?!? Hell yeah! Looks really beautiful 

 

Finally, a good Paper Mario game on Switch.. even if it’s a Remaster of an old one (alongside the first one on NSO… hope we can get Super Paper Mario at some point too)

 

Wish the first one would get the same treatment, too.. but highly looking forward to this 🤩

Only spoilered since I’m not sure how many have seen the Direct yet at this tine

 

Sone really good stuff though

 

Edit: i missed it while typing, but Aeterna Noctis looks pretty interesting 

Edited September 14 by Shadow118

[Spring]

extremely pumped for Princess Peach Showtime and the TTYD remake AND TRACE MEMORY WITH ITS SEQUEL <3 extremely bummed that fantasy life still has no info....at least fashion dreamer has a release date but FL doesn't even have that ;_;

 

everything else was fairly meh and also i thought this was supposed to be games being released in the winter...some of them aren't even coming out til summer all in all a meh/10 direct

[Shadow118]

I didn’t notice it right away since i was typing, but the charge meter and triple attacks looks really interesting in SMRPG

 

And the Boss Rematches look nice, too

 

Someone on Twitter noticed and looks like Culex is back too so that’s nice info to know he’s back

 

Though right now I’m wondering if Princess Peach Showtime!,TTYD, Luigi’s Mansion 3,Mario vs. DK will be useable with vouchers?

 

I assume they will be, but… i don’t think anything has been said yet

 

Would definitely buy some vouchers and use a few on these games - i definitely would use one on TTYD 100%, though…

 

Not sure if I’d use one on LM3, but… it’s a consideration 

[EH_STEVE]

1 hour ago, purple_beard said:

Ooof or ohhh?  Ooof sounds like bad news ;_;

It looks neat, but bad news if you were expecting a new game and only got that

[Eliwood8]

• Princess Peach: Showtime! looks awesome, and the transformation aspect could mean there's a ton of content in the game. Guess we'll see!
• Did not expect to see a Paper-Mario: The Thousand Year Door remaster/re-release! It's been way too long since I last played it, should be fun to revisit. (Boy, there's been a lot of GameCube re-releases lately haven't there? I guess it's just old enough/the right time.)
• I REALLY did not expect to see Trace Memory/Another Code, well, basically ever again! I never did play the Wii sequel though, so that should be cool.
• I was excited to see Mario vs. Donkey Kong at first, but deflated a bit when I realized it was a remake of the original GBA game. Should still be a fun time but maybe not a day 1 buy for me.
• F-Zero 99…baby steps toward a new F-Zero game I guess?
• A little surprised to see Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on the Switch, but that should be a nice option if you don't have other systems.
• Unicorn Overlord from VanillaWare looks cool, though it also reminds me that I still haven't played Tactics Ogre Reborn.
• Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, yeah I didn't need to see the credits to know this is from the makers of Suikoden. Looks fun but I feel like I'm getting backlogged on long RPGs at the moment.
• Lots of other games that were previously announced still look good, Super Mario RPG most of all.
• Oh and Trombone Champ looks like goofy fun, I've seen videos of it from I assume a PC or Mobile version.

 

Press release below:

Spoiler

PRINCESS PEACH: SHOWTIME!, PAPER MARIO: THE THOUSAND-YEAR DOOR, F-ZERO 99 AND MORE ANNOUNCED IN LATEST NINTENDO DIRECT

Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Another Code: Recollection, Unicorn Overlord, DAVE THE DIVER and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Also Featured in Video Presentation

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 14, 2023 – Nintendo pulled back the curtain during the most recent Nintendo Direct video presentation and unveiled details on a wide variety of games that will set the stage for the Nintendo Switch system throughout this year and next, including information about the new title starring Princess Peach, as well as games from Nintendo’s development and publishing partners.

First introduced earlier this summer, Princess Peach entered the spotlight of this Nintendo Direct with a new trailer for Princess Peach: Showtime!, her newest leading role that features a variety of new transformations and sour foes to overcome, launching on Nintendo Switch March 22, 2024. The Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass – Side Order DLC was also shown with newly surfaced details and a scheduled spring 2024 launch. In addition, a visually enhanced version of the Nintendo GameCube game Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door was announced for Nintendo Switch, with more information to be shared in the future. Plus, a new entry in the F-ZERO series was revealed with F-ZERO 99, a multiplayer racing game in which 99 players vie for first place, launching today and available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members.

The presentation also highlighted many games from Nintendo’s global publishing and development partners, including Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, a remastered collection of classic Tomb Raider games; Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a new adventure set in a mythological Persian world; Unicorn Overlord, which lets players embark on a royal adventure and fight against fate in the timeless RPG from the creators of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim; Trombone Champ, a rootin’ tootin’ rhythm music game that features Joy-Con motion controls and local multiplayer* to create a chaotic cacophonous chorus; and DAVE THE DIVER, a deep-sea exploration and restaurant-management adventure with quirky friends to meet and underwater mysteries to discover.

To view the entire Nintendo Direct video, visit https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/09-14-2023/. Here’s more information about the featured games:

• Princess Peach: Showtime!: The leading lady is ready for her spotlight on Nintendo Switch. Just as Princess Peach and her retinue of Toads are attending a show at the Sparkle Theater, the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch take center stage to cause a ruckus. Now it’s up to Peach and Stella, the theater’s guardian, to save the play – and the day. Luckily, Peach has gained some showstopping abilities: She can now use the power of Stella’s ribbon – and she can transform! For example, Peach can become a Swordfighter to fend off foes with sensational swordplay, mix it up with martial arts moves as Kung Fu Peach or show off her sweet skills as a pastry chef. And one more thing – she can even crack the case as Detective Peach! In this adventure, the gameplay changes depending on Peach’s role, and even more surprising transformations are waiting to be revealed. Princess Peach: Showtime! makes its debut on Nintendo Switch March 22, 2024. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop and at select retailers.
• Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: The Nintendo GameCube game returns with updated graphics. Turn the page and join Mario and friends in an RPG adventure to discover the legendary treasure behind the ancient Thousand-Year Door. Will Mario complete his papery quest, or will he crumple under the pressure? Find out when Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door unfolds on Nintendo Switch in 2024. More information about this game will be available in the future.
• F-ZERO 99: Rev up your engines and get ready to tear up the track, because with 99 racers on the course the margin for error is zero! F-ZERO 99 features courses and machines from the original Super NES game in challenging multiplayer* races brimming with high-speed, high-stakes action. Your Power Meter is your key to first place – it will decrease if you crash, or you can burn some of it to fuel a temporary speed boost. If the meter runs out, you’re eliminated! You can even relive your F-ZERO glory days with the Super NES controller**, available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members. Plus, complete goals while racing to unlock cosmetic options for your machine, so you can be as flashy as you are fast. Race your way to first place in F-ZERO 99, available exclusively for active Nintendo Switch Online members … later today!
• Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft: Uncover treasures and mysteries of the ancient world alongside Lara Croft in three classic Tomb Raider adventures – now remastered and featuring each game’s expansion content. Face off against deadly foes, reveal dangerous myths and solve puzzles with upgraded graphics and the option to switch to the original polygonal look at any time. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is available for pre-order later today and launches digitally in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com on Feb. 14, 2024, just in time to celebrate Lara Croft’s birthday!
• Trombone Champ: Get ready to toot your own … trombone?! Honk, blow and toot through over 45 songs in this trombone-based rhythm music game. Better playing means more toots to earn. The Nintendo Switch version includes local multiplayer*, allowing up to four players to pitch together in (relative) harmony. Plus, move to the beat with Motion Controls, collect cards and meet mysterious characters along the way to becoming top brass of the Trombiverse. Trombone Champ launches in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com later today!
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: Prince of Persia returns in this action-adventure platformer. Meet new characters, uncover mysteries and explore an engaging narrative set in a mythological Persian world in this new installment of the legendary franchise. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown launches on Nintendo Switch Jan. 18, 2024. Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop.
• Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD: Explore multiple spooky mansions and clean house as the easily scared Luigi in this visually enhanced version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. Evershade Valley is filled with chilling locales to visit and clever ghosts to capture. Luckily, Luigi has the tools for the job – like the Strobulb to stun enemies and his trusty Poltergust to vacuum up ghosts or interact with the environment. Good thing, because his paranormal escapades will take him to a variety of places, including a former plant research lab, a broken-down clock factory and an icy, snow-covered mine, just to name a few. Plus, hunt ghosts with up to four players online*** in group “exorcises” across different multiplayer modes, or conjure up fun frights in the local multiplayer* ScareScraper mode. Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD creeps onto Nintendo Switch summer 2024.
• Another Code: Recollection: The Nintendo DS game Trace Memory and its Wii sequel – which was never released in North America – are coming together, fully enhanced, on the Nintendo Switch system. A young girl named Ashley receives a letter from her father, who she thought had passed away. Seeking answers, she sets off for a solitary island in search of him. Once there, Ashley encounters puzzles and obstacles that threaten to hinder her investigation. Find the traces of her past and experience the full story for the first time in Another Code: Recollection, launching on Nintendo Switch Jan. 19, 2024. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop.
• Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story: This crafting RPG is set in the magical world of Bandle City – a region that’s home to the furry and fun-loving Yordles. Play as a shy Yordle whose world is thrown into chaos when portals connecting Bandle City collapse. With the help of knitting magic, new friends and an unflappable spirit, players can help the Yordles restore the portals and reunite Bandle City. Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story launches on Nintendo Switch next year.
• Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story: This single-player, story-driven adventure follows League of Legends champions, and best friends, Nunu and Willump. Experience their unbreakable bond as they go on the ultimate road trip through the mysterious region of the Freljord and meet legendary champions along the way. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story launches on Nintendo Switch on Nov. 1.
• Among Us Fungle Map: Grab your crew and get ready to explore a brand-new map in Among Us, the hit online*** multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal. Welcome to the Fungle, a mysterious, mushroom-filled island teeming with hiding spots, tasks and secrets to discover – but beware of the Impostors bent on eliminating everyone! The Fungle map comes to Among Us this October.
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong: The rivalry that heated up on the Game Boy Advance system reignites on Nintendo Switch. Donkey Kong has stolen the Mini-Mario toys, and Mario is determined to track him down and get them back! Use your brain and brawn to make it through a barrel of increasingly challenging levels – and in this updated version of the game, you can even play with a friend in local co-op. Grab keys and navigate perilous platforms with handstand jumps and backflips and lead the Mini-Mario toys to safety. Then, prepare to face Donkey Kong head on! Mario vs. Donkey Kong launches on Nintendo Switch Feb. 16, 2024. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop.
• Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass – Side Order: Challenge your slick skills in this new single-player campaign. Introducing the Spire of Order, where you’ll strengthen your character’s abilities as you ascend the Spire’s floors again and again. Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass – Side Order**** for the Splatoon 3 game is planned to release in spring 2024.
• Super Mario RPG: The Super NES game is back with updated graphics and new features. Mario and Bowser form an unprecedented alliance to take on a fearsome foe, and joining them are Princess Peach and original characters Mallow and Geno. In battle, time your button presses with Action Commands to increase damage dealt or decrease damage received. Now when you time your attacks perfectly, you can damage all enemies at once. Successful Action Commands will fill the Action Gauge that, when full, will unleash a three-character Triple Move. The Triple Move changes based on your current party, so try out different combos. Just like the original game, you’ll encounter bosses with colorful personalities in your adventure. This time, once you clear the game, you can challenge some of them again – but these powered-up bosses won’t be easy! Super Mario RPG comes down the pipe on Nintendo Switch Nov. 17. Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop and at select retailers.
• DAVE THE DIVER: Dive by day! Serve by night! Explore the deep sea and manage a sushi bar in this single-player, casual adventure RPG. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets lurking in the depths of the mysterious Blue Hole. Unravel an ocean’s worth of mysteries, play minigames, complete side quests and maintain a successful sushi business in this marine-themed adventure. DAVE THE DIVER splashes down first for consoles on Nintendo Switch Oct. 26. Pre-orders and a free demo of the game are available now in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
• Wargroove 2: Take to the battlefield, sea and sky and use your wits to wage turn-based battles in a new adventure, filled with unlikely friendships and unknown adversaries. Featuring signature pixel art and an interweaving story, Wargroove 2 brings together three campaigns, a new roguelike game mode and a fresh cast of Commanders, including the newly revealed faction of mousefolk, the Faahri. Wargroove 2 enters the fray on Nintendo Switch Oct. 5. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
• Horizon Chase 2: Gear up for high-speed arcade action and burn rubber in Horizon Chase 2, the next evolution of the award-winning racing franchise. Soak in the pulsating hues of scenic racetracks and employ sharp skills to beat your opponents to the finish line. Join friends for local multiplayer* racing or take on rivals in heated online challenges. Plus, assemble an Online Crew*** and make progress together in the World Tour mode or compete head-to-head for personal glory. Horizon Chase 2 goes full throttle on Nintendo Switch later today!
• WarioWare: Move It!: Join Wario and visit a tropical resort brimming with a multitude of motion-based microgames. But there’s no time to unwind, because these lightning-fast microgames are served to you one after another – so get ready to get moving! Up to four players* can gently shake, wiggle and battle it out locally in Party Mode. With over 200 microgames and multiplayer modes aplenty, everyone’s in for a laugh with Wario. WarioWare: Move It! launches on the Nintendo Switch system Nov. 3. Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop.
• Detective Pikachu Returns: This detective’s got a second bolt of brilliance! In this cinematic adventure, Detective Pikachu and his partner Tim Goodman investigate various cases around Ryme City while searching for Harry, Tim’s missing father. They’ll also work with other Pokémon to broaden the scope of their investigations as they follow scents with Growlithe, smash rocks with Darmanitan and peer through walls with Luxray. Can Tim and Pikachu solve all the mysteries and find Tim’s father? Find out when Detective Pikachu Returns launches on Nintendo Switch Oct. 6. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop and at select retailers.
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass Wave 6: The final wave of DLC**** for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game is nearing the finish line! Drift and drive under an amber sky in Daisy Circuit from Mario Kart Wii. Or put the pedal to the metal with more returning characters, including Diddy Kong from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Funky Kong from Mario Kart Wii and, from the Mario Kart Tour game, Pauline and Peachette! Wave 6 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC sails onto Nintendo Switch this holiday season. Active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack*** members can enjoy this DLC at no additional cost. The DLC can also be purchased on its own. Stay tuned for more information in the future.
• SPY×ANYA: Operation Memories: Anya Forger has a new school assignment: create a photo diary. Spend time with Anya’s family and friends at school, home, the beach, museums and other familiar places, and take pictures to fill up her photo diary with memorable moments. In addition to outings, play a variety of minigames to unlock costumes and add some flair to Anya’s memories by dressing everyone up in style. SPY×ANYA: Operation Memories launches on Nintendo Switch next year.
• Super Crazy Rhythm Castle: An unforgettably chaotic rhythm adventure is coming to the Nintendo Switch system. Time your button presses with the music to solve puzzles and battle bosses, and rock out to over 30 thrilling tracks – including songs from fan-favorite Konami games. Can you perfect “Bloody Tears” and “Vampire Killer” from Castlevania? Turn up the volume for Super Crazy Rhythm Castle when it launches on Nintendo Switch Nov. 14. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
• Contra: Operation Galuga: The legendary Contra series is back! Contra: Operation Galuga is a modern reimagining of the classic run-‘n’-gun action game from the ’80s, featuring modern graphics and sound. Encounter new stages, new play mechanics, an updated weapons system and explosive co-op combat for up to two players* in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode. Contra: Operation Galuga is rocketing to Nintendo Switch in early 2024.
• Wartales: Lead a group of mercenaries in their quest for infamy and fortune across a vast, medieval world in Wartales. Customize your group’s appearance, skills and equipment, then craft a cunning strategy to overcome your foes in tactical turn-based combat. Plus, up to four players* can share command of a troop and overcome foes as a team in online*** multiplayer. Wartales launches on Nintendo Switch later today!
• New amiibo figures are on the way! Zelda and Ganondorf from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will release individually on Nov. 3; Noah and Mio from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will be arriving as a set on Jan. 19, 2024; dropping in 2024, the final DLC fighter from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate … Sora from Kingdom Hearts! With the release of Sora, all Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighters will have their own amiibo figures.
• Unicorn Overlord: Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign in the timeless RPG Unicorn Overlord. From the creators of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Unicorn Overlord combines overworld exploration and an innovative battle system in the iconic Vanillaware style. Traverse the vibrant world, cultivate a grand army with over 60 distinct characters and grow your renown throughout the five nations in this epic fantasy experience. Liberate your kingdom and reclaim your destiny! Unicorn Overlord launches on Nintendo Switch March 8, 2024.
• SaGa Emerald Beyond: A multilayered RPG full of rich stories awaits in SaGa Emerald Beyond! Experience the distinct and dramatic stories of six heroes with vastly different backgrounds, including a young man who fights with sentient puppets, a witch masking her identity, a crime-fighting duo, a songstress mech who lost her voice and body and a recently awakened king of darkness. Select a hero, then follow their journey through 17 interconnected worlds as they forge their own unique branching stories that unfold based on your choices and actions. Think strategically to master the turn-based combat to delay enemy actions and unleash devastating United Attacks. How the story unfolds is in your hands. SaGa Emerald Beyond launches on Nintendo Switch next year.
• Eastward: Octopia: Enter a parallel world of Eastward in this upcoming DLC**** adventure. Sam and John return as farmers in a remote mountainside village to start life anew. Work the land, tend livestock and cook heartwarming meals for familiar – yet strangely different – friends. Enjoy the good life in peaceful pixel surroundings in this country life sim. Eastward: Octopia launches on Nintendo Switch this holiday season.
• Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes: Lead more than 100 distinct heroes and save the war-torn continent of Allraan in this modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Confront foes in strategic Duels and intense War Battles, recruit allies, manage your town and create your ideal six-character party in your campaign against the power-seeking Galdean Empire. Shape your story by dint of sword when Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes launches on Nintendo Switch April 23, 2024.
• BATTLE CRUSH: Experience adrenaline-fueled action with simple, fast-paced gameplay in a 30-player*** brawl-for-all! Join an intense showdown between characters fighting to reach the top and feel the rush of excitement as you jump, swim and soar across the battlefield to crush your rivals. BATTLE CRUSH slams onto Nintendo Switch next spring. A closed beta test will be available this October.

 
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[Tyranogre]

Rule 34 is gonna have a field day with Princess Peach Showtime...

[Elemental Hero]

Mario VS Donkey Kong: They're remaking a GBA game with 3D visuals and reselling it for $50. Well, if Link's Awakening was successful...

 

I can't believe the shovelware Nintendo fans buy (or, buy again).

 

At least Piich Swordfighter and Detective Peachkachu are GODDAMN AMAZING. I'm so happy for her. This is by far the best thing to happen to petch from texas or anyone in the Mario series. She's definitely the Nintendo mascot I'd considered least likely to see kicking ass in gender-neutral costumes. Alas, it's probably meant to be a little girl's first game, with two difficulty settings like modern Kirby: "beatable with your eyes closed" or "beatable with your eyes closed and hands cut off".

Edited September 14 by Elemental Hero

[Shadow118]

You know…

 

I wonder if there’s a chance we could see a side story with Luigi’s adventures in the Waffle Kingdom added to the TTYD remake?

 

Might be unlikely, but would be a neat bonus to add.. always was curious about that story back then..

Just a random thought that crossed my mind recently….

 

______

 

And trimmed down and things i liked:
 

Splatoon 3 Side Order DLC

Mario vs. D.K. Remaster

Super Mario RPG

Luigi Mansion 2 (?)

Princess Peach Showtime!

SaGa Emerald Saga

Detective Pikachu (?)

F-Zero 99 (?)

Sora Amiibo/Zelda and Xenoblade Amiibo

WarioWare Move It!

Eiyuden Chronicles Hundred Heroes

Aeterna Noctis

Eastward DLC

MK8 DLC

Paper Mario TTYD Remaster

 

I don’t think i missed anything…

 

But a nice handful of announcements of interest to me - some were already known before, but..

[purple_beard]

Questions:

 

Is the DK vs. Mario THE  DK94 game?  OR is it a new game in that style?

 

SMRPG, are they doing something with the dead zones of the original's graphics?  From the trailer cuts I can't tell.

 

Real talk, how does OG Tomb Raider play?  This series has intrigued me.  I could be into starting from scratch.  I did like all 3 movies LOL.

 

 

***************

 

Ok, I watched that trailer for the new Princess Peach game.... and is it me, or does it feel like a Luigi's Mansion 3 deal in a different building and instead of the poltergust upgrades, you get Peach costumes?

 

I am digging it though...

Edited September 14 by purple_beard

[Shadow118]

1 hour ago, purple_beard said:

Questions:

 

Is the DK vs. Mario THE  DK94 game?  OR is it a new game in that style?

 

Unsure, but from what I assumed it was a remake of the GBA game?

 

Although i could be wrong or mistaken on that, since I’m not 100% sure…

 

But that’s what it looked like to me, at least…

[Eliwood8]

3 hours ago, purple_beard said:

Questions:

 

Is the DK vs. Mario THE  DK94 game?  OR is it a new game in that style?

 

 

The new Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a remake of the 2004 GBA game of the same name, which was more or less a spiritual successor of Donkey Kong '94. So no, it's not the same game as DK '94 but it's also not exactly an entirely new game.

[DLurkster]

Well, that was the last Direct for 2023 and personal tho it ended on strong note the Switch's Swan Song is showing with all the remakes/ports in the Direct. If you look pass that and appreciate what the games are you will absolutely love this Direct.

 

It's funny, the last few Directs, ppl complained it was remake heavy, it's not that I didn't see it then, since then the number of them just increase that is more apparent to see. Some may not mind and some may pick up on more. I just happen to this time and that's only because, we all know that the Switch will soon seen its successor will come on the scene. When I think about like that and I love most of the remakes here, it makes the showing of game more tolerable and acceptable what was shown off. Also, makes sense that Nintendo and the start of their new system wanna have bangers out the gate so right now for the Switch it means it gotta resort to remakes as it set off into the horizon.

 

Enough that, what I like about the Direct:

 

6 hours ago, Elemental Hero said:

Mario VS Donkey Kong: They're remaking a GBA game with 3D visuals and reselling it for $50. Well, if Link's Awakening was successful...

 

I can't believe the shovelware Nintendo fans buy (or, buy again).

 

At least Piich Swordfighter and Detective Peachkachu are GODDAMN AMAZING. I'm so happy for her. This is by far the best thing to happen to petch from texas or anyone in the Mario series. She's definitely the Nintendo mascot I'd considered least likely to see kicking ass in gender-neutral costumes. Alas, it's probably meant to be a little girl's first game, with two difficulty settings like modern Kirby: "beatable with your eyes closed" or "beatable with your eyes closed and hands cut off".

I enjoyed that Princess Peach Showtime! more than I thought I would and that is a definite cop next year. As for if it will be Kirby like in difficulty is hard to say but I'll be open in how game will proceed with pace and difficulty.

 

Interesting that the Side Order Splatoon 3 DLC Expansion pass is coming out next Spring. Well they didn't specified whn part would come out this year, can't complain about something that didn't exist.

 

I still need to get Eastward (it was mentioned you don't need to play or have Eastward to play the DLC) but I need to get that and the DLC.

 

I have heard of the Another Code game but I didn't know, games were that engrossing, that's a maybe cop.

 

That Dave the Diver game, looks pretty good to me, glad there's a demo to try out.

 

Yeah, gonna play my first 99 battle royal game so F-Zero 99 here I come!

 

Of course the confirmation of Sora having amiibo was confirmed again? XC 3 Mio and Noah amiibo nice as well too.

 

The Contra game looked interesting....

 

Looking even more forward to Super Mario PRG

 

And last but not least TTYD remake, is the icing to the Mario RPG cake and I cannot wait. Next year it turn 20 years old when he game releases so very appropriate.

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Everything else were kinda meh, outside Eidyen Chronicles and that's about it.

 

So out of 10 for me it is your mileage will vary or above meh. Translation 7/10.

 

 

 

Edited September 15 by DLurkster

[DLurkster]

And there's this...

 

For the record and I see a few reaction to this trailer. I spotted what the game was the moment the star of the book was barely in view, didn't need to see it in full , hear the music or see rogueport. That's how I know this game by hear to notice it at a moment glance.

[DLurkster]

Quality details to this remake.

 

I loved them so much.

[Elemental Hero]

@DLurkster Good point about these remakes signaling the end of the Switch's lifespan. Looks like Nintendo's done making new entries for their main series. That's hard for me to process since I've played so few games this gen.

[DLurkster]

If they don't this fine but just to make sure ppl are playing this game like it was on its original controller.....

 

TTYD remake must have GC controller compatibility.

 

It will truly be prefect on top of perfect, if Nintendo does this.