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WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!
love this game so much, the concept is so ingenious and addicting and it's backed up by a presentation loaded with SOUL between the multimedia visuals and Wario Land 4-style sample remix heavy sound. There are a few rough edges, a couple minigame ideas get recycled wholesale (take a shot every time you mash a or tap a when the bar is red) and sprinkling the starter minigames throughout every stage feels a little bit like padding. Always a great time to pick up and play
8 hrs ago
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WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!
2 days ago
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Otogi: Myth of Demons
2 days ago
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Metroid Fusion
Metroid Fusion takes the vast exploration of Super and splits it into smaller chunks - levels are largely sectioned off from each other and while each is kind of a mini metroidvania map in itself, the game is very much a linear progression that holds your hand on where to go. Combined with a revamped control feel and heavier emphasis on combat Fusion can sometimes feel more like an action game with some exploration than a "true" metroidvania
Now, that sounds pretty bad right. But here's the thing: on its own merits Fusion is REALLY fucking good. That previously mentioned revamped control feel? To accompany the newly placed emphasis on action Samus is no longer a floaty tank but an agile glass cannon with the dev team's work on Wario Land 4 helping inform how snappy Fusion feels. The emphasis on action means lots of boss fights and generally they're very dynamic and exciting, with figuring out how to beat them being half the battle and actually executing your strategy being a decent challenge. Fusion also looks fantastic, especially when using color correction to match how it would look on the original non-backlit LCD. The sound is slightly disappointingly just average overall, the GBA's limitations hurt some of the tracks and some of the sound effects aren't as satisfying as they are in Super.
Good game
Now, that sounds pretty bad right. But here's the thing: on its own merits Fusion is REALLY fucking good. That previously mentioned revamped control feel? To accompany the newly placed emphasis on action Samus is no longer a floaty tank but an agile glass cannon with the dev team's work on Wario Land 4 helping inform how snappy Fusion feels. The emphasis on action means lots of boss fights and generally they're very dynamic and exciting, with figuring out how to beat them being half the battle and actually executing your strategy being a decent challenge. Fusion also looks fantastic, especially when using color correction to match how it would look on the original non-backlit LCD. The sound is slightly disappointingly just average overall, the GBA's limitations hurt some of the tracks and some of the sound effects aren't as satisfying as they are in Super.
Good game
6 days ago
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
6 days ago
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Dark Souls
7 days ago
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Metroid Fusion
13 days ago
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Super Metroid
virtually perfect game tbh
really great looping map design and while the controls aren't as "tight" as later 2D Metroids at first glance, this places a large emphasis on planning and preparation for inexperienced players while high level players can take full advantage of its quirks and nuances to be an unstoppable tank
there are a couple "well how was I supposed to know that" moments but overall the design does a fantastic job subtly guiding you without ever resorting to holding your hand
really great looping map design and while the controls aren't as "tight" as later 2D Metroids at first glance, this places a large emphasis on planning and preparation for inexperienced players while high level players can take full advantage of its quirks and nuances to be an unstoppable tank
there are a couple "well how was I supposed to know that" moments but overall the design does a fantastic job subtly guiding you without ever resorting to holding your hand
14 days ago