Originally Posted by CoMoChief:
Looks like they're bringing back the old 2D game style to the new Sonic game.
I get the nostalgic point of it and being different, but:
Nintendo's target audience isn't going the be the ones buying this game. The youth today that never experienced the old Sonic retro 2D game style is going to think this game is lame. If anyone it will be the 30+ yr olds buying this.
It looks underwhelming ...and I used to enjoy Sonic when I was younger. They could have been much more creative on this game. It's 2017 ...A 3D world would be much better...better graphics etc.
Disagree. I love 2d scrolling games. Nothing wrong with offering them. It's not as if there's a shortage of 3D titles. [Reply]
3D offers a more open world experience, but 2D is generally more frantic and difficult.
That Sonic game is definitely something I will be buying for my Switch when it comes out. The new Mario game looks ridiculous. They said they're going back to the Super Mario 64/Sunshine format, and that's music to my ears. SM64 is an absolute masterpeice. If they give me an updated version with better graphics I'll just directly send my paychecks to them. [Reply]
Originally Posted by JCharles25:
There are benefits to both 2D and 3D platformers.
3D offers a more open world experience, but 2D is generally more frantic and difficult.
That Sonic game is definitely something I will be buying for my Switch when it comes out. The new Mario game looks ridiculous. They said they're going back to the Super Mario 64/Sunshine format, and that's music to my ears. SM64 is an absolute masterpeice. If they give me an updated version with better graphics I'll just directly send my paychecks to them.
Zelda, Splatoon 2, MK8 at 1080p and open world Mario.
Originally Posted by JCharles25:
If the rumours of a full fledged Pokemon game coming to the system are true, the Switch will be a juggernaut.
Oh you know there will be....along with a new Animal Crossing game which would immediately jump to near the top of my most anticipated.
Anyways needless to say I'm hyped and all in....already at over $600 just in pre-orders for this thing (including the console). We're so close, cannot wait. [Reply]
by Sean Hollister
March 1, 2017 6:48 PM PST
@starfire2258
"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" began as an 8-bit* prototype. Awesomely retro.
In "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," the flagship game for the new Nintendo Switch, you can -- for example -- cut down trees, roll the logs down river, chop them into firewood, set them on fire, and use the rising heat to send Link flying up into the air.
How did Nintendo know these mechanics would be any fun? They went old-school. They created a brand new Legend of Zelda prototype using the 8-bit graphics* of the 2D, top-down 1986 NES original.
Today, they revealed the existence of that prototype at the 2017 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, where I was lucky enough to take a few photos of what it looked like.
Even better: someone else recorded video of the whole thing, so you can watch for yourself:
And perhaps the most intriguing thing about the 2D prototype? It's not actually two-dimensional at all:
Does this point to the possible existence of a Zelda Maker, a la Nintendo's Super Mario Maker game that lets you create your own levels in the original Super Mario Bros. style?
I'll say it again for the 1000x. Nintendo has many many flaws, but they absolutely run circles around everyone else when it comes to actual story, content, and gameplay.
Part of me wished after the WiiU debacle they would have given serious thought to focusing on just making games and charging a premium for licensing. A lot of the unique offerings for the Switch seen extremely hindered because the hardware is once again lagging behind, and I don't care if they're not #1 in raw technical specs, but the system should be cutting edge when it comes out to handle the fact that it's going to used for at least a 5 year product cycle.
Somebody discussing it put it in a better way of viewing the Switch. Nintendo essentially brought out a top of the line portable game system that happens to be able to be played on your TV when you are at home.
They might be wise to lean on it being a portable system first and foremost, and then not having to deal with it constantly compared to XBOX or PS as much? [Reply]