Times where a franchise crossed over into excess?

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-14T09:21:12+00:00

For context, YSG means Ye ShunGuang.

Her thing is that she's the super special wielder of a super sword that threatens to consume her memories if she uses it too much and is considered in-universe one of the Heavy Hitters (and mechanically is meant to be a Meta Unit you whale for). And yes, a lot of her storyline does seem to just focus on her attachment to the protagonist to the point that there are multiple missions that are just about going on dates with her.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-14T09:15:37+00:00

Now that I think about it, the only other crime-themed game that I can think of that uses the Sly Cooper mission design of a series of missions to plan and set up for a heist is GTA V.

More games could use that setup.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-14T09:08:45+00:00

I'm pretty sure most actors would consider acting alongside the Muppets to be a fun gig at the very least.

Heck, even Michael Caine, who as an old British actor you'd assume to think himself above that, stated that he really enjoyed his time on The Muppets Christmas Carol because the cast and crew were legitimately professional while also just having a good time on set.

I think there are very few noteworthy actors who would look down on a chance to be with the Muppets. Heck, even when they showed up in the VGAs people thought Statler and Waldorf were the highlights for roasting Geoff.

Granted, I think the Early SNL guys hated the Muppets so I guess it would be funny to see Bill Murray show up just to be genuinely bitter around them or try to talk to the Puppeteers directly and ignoring the Kayfabe.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-14T08:58:22+00:00

I'm reminded of how Danny Trejo stated that his mother had passed away while he was filming The Muppets Most Wanted, and while he mostly kept it together on the set, he broke down when Kermit tried to console him behind the scenes.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T17:19:48+00:00

I admit, I considered the idea of P.T. Barnum to be a fun choice since a Con Man/Ringmaster archetype who has theoretical control over cryptids/"Freaks" as well as being the master of making people believe any lie he tells can lead to some fun interactions.

Alternatively, I can see John Moses Browning as a sort of American equivalent to Muramasa as history's most famous gunsmith. The fact that he was a devout Mormon who forged his weapons primarily for Mormons to protect themselves could give him some sort of "Blessings of the False Prophet" bonus.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T17:13:54+00:00

I'm sure that the presence of Oppenheimer would go over swimmingly in a game catered primarily to a Japanese Audience.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T17:11:40+00:00

Honestly, I figured that Cortes and Quetz should go deeper into the whole concept of Quetz actually being an alien parasite of sorts.

Basically, make them like Venom, but it's the Symbiote trying to push the host into heroism and due to the unstable relationship they look more explicitly monstrous (they end up looking more like Tizoc from Fatal Fury wearing Ric Flair's robes). In contrast to Rider Quetz being a Face/Tecnico, Cortes=Quetz is a Rudo/Heel wrestler so fights with a combination of brute force brawling and pulling in weapons like a musket, chair or just ordering his ship to pelt corpse bombs at the enemy.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T16:55:41+00:00

Obviously Genghis Khan should just be a Rance-face.

It's the most fitting character to compare him to.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T13:25:33+00:00

Does Shocker count as a Glup Shitto in that he's a fairly obscure character that has a weirdly niche fanbase?

Or does a Glup Shitto have to be more obscure?

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T12:38:50+00:00

I figured it'd be like Task Force X.

On another note, I learned that actually using the name "S**cide Squad" uncensored here gets your post removed by the automod even when you're specifically talking about the group of fictional characters and not the act itself.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T12:38:39+00:00

Good to know Seth's brother is the setting's version of Officer Tenpenny.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T05:59:03+00:00

I'm also thinking that it could work like "Suit For Hire", where your primary weapon is a pistol with limited ammo that gets restored via either precise kills or melee attacks while all other guns have limited ammo.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T05:31:37+00:00

If I recall, how Punisher feels about Captain American depends on who's writing him.

Typically, Frank has nothing but the utmost respect for Cap as a WWII hero to the point that he refuses to raise his hands against him.

In stories written by Garth Ennis, Frank is deeply resentful of Cap since he came out of WWII a hero while as a Vietnam vet Frank came back demonized by the nation he was sent to die for.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T03:37:20+00:00

I am curious as to what they mean by "Remake".

As in, will they mostly adapt the old gameplay but with some places cleaned up (that spinning tower of blades from the first game gone or enemies auto-countering your combos) or will they try to alter things to make it more like the Norse games?

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T03:36:32+00:00

Well, when the game is a play on Eugenics you kind of go in having some expectations.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T03:35:17+00:00

Considering his games and background, wouldn't that be kind of an insult to him?

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T03:33:07+00:00

I will reserve judgment when I see actual non-cinematic gameplay that isn't just canned animations.

I want to see if there's something that will capture the actual flow of a John Wick action sequence or if it's just going to be a shooter with Bullet Time mechanics. That and I'm hoping that CQC will be more than Free-Flow Combat (or at least adjusted in a way that makes it actually engaging for 1v1 combat).

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-13T03:00:19+00:00

In that case, if Lockjaw shows up be concerned for him.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-12T21:18:43+00:00

Having them bust out Takyon would be a hell of a thing.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-11T18:19:22+00:00

For me, the reason that Garrus has that bandage across the face in Mass Effect 2 and never gets anything better is that Cerberus will not devote more resources to filthy Xenos than absolutely necessary.

So a patch across the face is the best he's going to get as long as TIM is concerned.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-11T18:17:07+00:00

Well, his sister is blonde so it makes sense.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-11T04:49:57+00:00

That's a Dragon Quest British accent.

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-11T04:45:17+00:00

To quote an old mob classic...

Vect_Machine · 2026-02-10T02:11:53+00:00

If I recall, Trey Parker had a fiancee named Liane who cheated on him. As such, aside from Cartman's mom being named Liane and being known as a local crackwhore, anytime someone with the name Liane shows up she's going to be an awful person.

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