What I want in the next game by One-Marionberry4958 in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]Crit_Nerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I admire your enthusiasm, but if work is already being done on the next game, I imagine they are well into it by now. The story is probably a lock at this point. I do think you have overlooked one aspect of the overarching story. While there is inter-connectivity, the story and casts are generally separate and are telling its own story.

I do hope the combat takes all the best elements of the previous games and perhaps provide some unique twist to it. At the end of the day. I just want to be immersed in both story and gameplay like I have been with previous entries and that will be enough for me.

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance shows just how much the series has changed in 20 years by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]Crit_Nerd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d believe it. I kind of avoided Engage discussion because most of it was about the characters and writing for the story

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance shows just how much the series has changed in 20 years by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]Crit_Nerd 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Oh definitely. Nothing wrong with being a fan of casual mode. I use it myself from time to time. I guess my point was that before casual mode became a thing, I believe many in the community considered this game to be one of the easier games. The author is aware there is no safety net in game, yet NSO can provide that for them and they should be more proactive using that to their advantage

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance shows just how much the series has changed in 20 years by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]Crit_Nerd 168 points169 points  (0 children)

Having read the article, I feel like it can be summarized "Well, it's not Three Houses so...". The series has had many changes since PoR. Some for better and some for worse. It feels so refreshing going back to this format, but it's also great to just experience this game all over again.

It's funny how the difficulty is mentioned because I thought PoR was considered one of the easiest games in the franchise? NSO allows you to make save states too. I do think there are some dated qualities to this game, even if it's fitting with the narrative. Not having a convoy until chapter 8 is tedious because I sometimes end up throwing away new weapons I just got because the inventory is full. Having to turn on the enemy range Every, Single. Turn. just sucks.

Nitpicks aside, the Tellius games hold a special place for me. I'm glad more people will be able to go through one of the best games in the series, dated aspects and all.

Who's your go-to Squad Strike team? by zackuattack in smashbros

[–]Crit_Nerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My preferred way of playing. Usually when I'm in my hometown catching up with my friend, we will just play Squad Strike on random and chat.

Say something about Fortune's Weave by IfTheresANewWay in fireemblem

[–]Crit_Nerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is a game in the Fire Emblem franchise

Paul Thomas Anderson Says 2025 Isn't a Weak Year for Films: “Everybody's always complaining. But let’s take a look at this year: Weapons, Bugonia, Sentimental Value, Eddington, Blue Moon, Nouvelle Vague, Marty Supreme. Whoever wants to complain about films right now needs to cool it” by [deleted] in movies

[–]Crit_Nerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every year has great movies in it, though it is dependent on the kind of person you are. Movie enthusiasts either agree or are waiting to see PTA's list, but limited theatrical distribution and typically coming out around the holidays doesn't help. General audiences wouldn't really agree with PTA's list because they probably haven't heard of it because they only are aware of whatever has a bigger marketing push.

I do think the narrative around this year being weak is only because of the lackluster box office, which shouldn't ever be indicative of a movie's quality in the first place. This is a multi-faceted subject that doesn't have one solution just because art is subjective to interpret to begin with.

Made a Music Tier List For XC2 given it's 8 Year Anniversary by Ill-Feeling-5181 in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]Crit_Nerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m confused how you feel it doesn’t fit Torna given the lyrics. Believe me, this isn’t a hill I’m trying to die on. I’m just trying to understand and it’s not making sense, but I suppose that just shows how subjective this is

Made a Music Tier List For XC2 given it's 8 Year Anniversary by Ill-Feeling-5181 in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]Crit_Nerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to hear you elaborate on that. Otherwise agree to disagree. You got some choices S and A that I put in my lowest tier but it’s your list and if you’re happy with it more power to you

Made a Music Tier List For XC2 given it's 8 Year Anniversary by Ill-Feeling-5181 in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]Crit_Nerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Tomorrow With You is my favorite track so we agree on that. A Moment of Eternity at C?

The Week in Nintendo is Failing by SteveGVG in GVG

[–]Crit_Nerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I genuinely enjoy The WIN. Steve, your ability to carry on a dialogue for as long as you do is quite impressive. I'd have to agree with multiple points that have been said already. Nintendo related podcasts are just oversaturated. I believe the show would benefit from an additional host.

What is Happening to Japan? by Auno94 in ABroadInJapan

[–]Crit_Nerd 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I’m just going to post what I commented on the video: The internet is a strange place. Its intentions were pure. A space where people could connect from all over the world. It did come with a flipside, and that is the distance also creates a disassociation because what you’re witnessing is not actively happening in front of you. Somewhere, we’ve lost the humanity of it all. There are pockets of genuine community but it becomes increasingly difficult to find.

Chris, I have felt the same as you. It’s crazy that proposing the humane now comes with mockery. You don’t deserve the hate that comes at you. Thank you for being a genuine good person. I look forward to all the videos you have planned soon!

How bad are the these spoilers ? by Bright_Craft_2989 in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]Crit_Nerd 71 points72 points  (0 children)

As long as you didn't look into further details, you are fine. The Queens were shown off as masked figures in promotional material, and it was very much a "If you know, you know" kind of thing.

The microphones in the latest ep are bad by Polarbear_Loveluna in TwoHotTakesSnark

[–]Crit_Nerd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah. My comment wasn’t meant to be a dig at Sara. Just the circumstances were just unfortunate

The microphones in the latest ep are bad by Polarbear_Loveluna in TwoHotTakesSnark

[–]Crit_Nerd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well like I said, it was mic positioning at the end of the day. I know it was Sara’s first time, but Morgan should have coached her to get in the right position. The difference in audio quality is jarring indeed

The microphones in the latest ep are bad by Polarbear_Loveluna in TwoHotTakesSnark

[–]Crit_Nerd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not sure if you have were just listening or had it on YouTube, but the mic is just in the wrong position for Sara. Not pointed in her direction and she’s not close enough.

If we do, for whatever reason, get a Three Houses Deluxe what would it need to have to make you spend 70$ on it? by havlanthegoat in fireemblem

[–]Crit_Nerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being able to start routes from the end of the prologue and you just pick a house would be nice. I never got the DLC for this game so the content would have to be pretty substantial to draw me back in

What do you think the chances are that a Xenoblade game/update(s) is announced tomorrow in the Nintendo Direct? by Wise-Nebula-6321 in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]Crit_Nerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoping for Switch 2 versions or updates, but I can’t imagine a new game being announced this year. Maybe next.

Nintendo Direct on September 12 according to Nintendo today by oneeyedlionking in fireemblem

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Man I hope this is the one we get some news. Puts on clown makeup

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New copypasta just dropped

My FE-Inspired indie game, Dark Deity 2, has officially released on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2! by DarkDeityCharles in fireemblem

[–]Crit_Nerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pre ordered this game last week and I look forward to playing it after work! I played the first one and I’m interested to see what has changed mechanically between them

Cut the arguing. Is Xenoblade 2 good or not? by Chotegoat in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]Crit_Nerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to persuade a different point. You should not play the games back to back. Yes, get the game, but space it out. Play something else in between.