revlob

I'm a long time fan of the manga who has been very slowly catching up with the anime. I started Diamond is Unbreakable recently and it's bringing back a lot of fond memories. The anime has really raised this arc in my estimation, partly because the scanlation I read all those years ago was of an awful quality, but seeing the crazy, noisy, bizarre town of Morioh brought to life, in those colours, really makes it stand out.

Here are a few things I have especially liked:

Oh, and best OP!

I've got about five episodes left, and I'm looking forward to the climax. I don't remember it all, but:

I love all the weird rules and systems Araki comes up with. As soon as I'm done it's on to Golden Wind!

I'm a few hours into the post-demo content. Enjoying it so far, even if it's definitely leaning much more heavily on narrative than actual gameplay.

But, what brain worms made them use that sound effect for ellipses?!

It's on my list of things to watch. When I saw it in the list of upcoming shows I almost did a double-take when I read the synopsis.

I am a massive, massive FLCL fan.

I still haven't seen Progressive/Alternative, the very idea makes me incredibly nervous. I'm just going to pretend I didn't read your post, @JohnC

New Pillows music, though?

It's heartbreaking watching my kids get destroyed online in this.

A friend and I completed this last night.

I'd not heard of A Way Out before, but the idea of a cinematic, strictly co-op experience was intriguing, and I'm surprised there hasn't been more discussion about it.

Reading through the thread, I don't really have much to add to what's already been said. My friend and I had a great time exploring Leo and Vincent's story. It's an impressive accomplishment from such a small team, and Fares's background as a film director is evident. The camera work in particular is excellent, there's a chase scene in a hospital which had me giggling in excitement from the way the camera zooms between perspectives.

That ending, though:

Aside from that, and the strange occasional schlock and jankiness that didn't really fit with the cinematic nature, I really enjoyed the game. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who has a good friend they can experience it with.

I don't think the Pixel remakes (of which, FF6 is due out on the 23rd) have been announced as coming to Switch yet, but it's generally accepted that it's only a matter of time, as most of their other FF stuff is.

Live a Live: nearly as popular as FIFA.

Strange view to have. That you only played it because you had access to a fan translated ROM doesn't speak volumes about its reknown.

It's difficult to convey just how surprising an announcement this was. Of all Square's output, this is amongst the least well known from its golden 16-bit era. If it wasn't for Super Play's import coverage, I'd probably have never heard of it. Despite the Switch proving itself as fertile territory for classic JRPGs, I'd never have predicted a Live A Live remake, never mind one bound for Western release.

What an exciting time to be a Square fan. What's next? Bahumut Lagoon? Treasure Hunter G? FF6 in the HD-2D style?

There's a Japanese voice option in the settings, for those who prefer that sort of thing. I didn't find the English cast too grating, I've heard a lot worse.

Had a quick go tonight, only had enough time to get through the first battle but so far it's very familiar stuff if you've ever played a tactical RPG before.

Sounds to me like you weren't REALLY FEELING IT enough, Wiper.

I think XC1 is the better game than XC2, in almost every way. 2's combat was slightly more interesting, and I did like its crazy system of combos and flowcharts, but 1 did a fantastic job of addressing many classic RPG bugbears, and then the developers of 2 had the nerve to add a fucking Gacha system to my offline game.

Also I couldn't dress up the characters how I wanted in 2, so it sucks!

Announced during today's Nintendo Direct.

YOU BUNCH OF JOKERS

NEW FOOOOKING XENOBLADE!!!!

Talking? This ain't Zelda?!

48 courses for $25, not too obscene.

Mother 1!

Yaaaaaaay Earthbound.

Free golf DLC!

Sports is instabought.

Surprised it's taken them this long.

The six of us who know what Live A Live is are pretty excited right now.

1 minute ago, MikeBeaver said:

 

You take that back.. NOW!!!

The cheap upscale is doing those backgrounds no favours.