There are definitely a lot of Pokemon with unbalanced stats and you could further specialize them with EV training and nature. I'm not sure if those are still a thing but they did lead to most attackers specializing in either PA or SA. Another thing with the earlier games is that they had smaller move lists so some types had a much better selection of either PA or SA attacks. Later games added more moves, especially when they are designing new ones. For example, when fairy was added it was more SA based. They added a bunch of PA fairy moves when they added high PA fairy type attackers. That said, there are sure to still be some holes where some types lean toward either PA or SA.
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andrewlt
United States7648 Posts
There are definitely a lot of Pokemon with unbalanced stats and you could further specialize them with EV training and nature. I'm not sure if those are still a thing but they did lead to most attackers specializing in either PA or SA. Another thing with the earlier games is that they had smaller move lists so some types had a much better selection of either PA or SA attacks. Later games added more moves, especially when they are designing new ones. For example, when fairy was added it was more SA based. They added a bunch of PA fairy moves when they added high PA fairy type attackers. That said, there are sure to still be some holes where some types lean toward either PA or SA. | ||
JimmyJRaynor
Canada15565 Posts
I love that the Switch can live so long... have such ancient, old tech... and still dominate. The following super cool development would not be possible in an earlier era. Some great new additions to a 3 year old game... Retromania Wrestling is adding Demolition, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, and ..... + Show Spoiler + Magnum TA! ! ! Nintendo Life gave the game a 6/10 citing a short story and small roster. I'd say they have to add 1.5 points to that score now. At this point Retromania Wrestling is the #2 wrestling game on the Switch.. with AEW Fight Forever at #1. Retromania Wrestling is made by 1 programmer and 1 artist. Making games these days is eazy, peazy lemon squeezey. | ||
DarkPlasmaBall
United States42218 Posts
On April 06 2024 04:26 JimmyJRaynor wrote: The Nintendo Switch is rivaling the Atari 2600 with its extended lifespan. A key difference is that the Atari 2600 drastically fell in price over the years. It was $300 CDN in 1977. By 1984 it was a cool $50 in an era of sky high inflation. Fun fact: The PS2's lifespan was 12 years, which is one of the reasons why it sold so many copies (its price also dropped significantly after a few years). | ||
andrewlt
United States7648 Posts
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada15565 Posts
On April 06 2024 05:25 DarkPlasmaBall wrote: Fun fact: The PS2's lifespan was 12 years, which is one of the reasons why it sold so many copies (its price also dropped significantly after a few years). The PS3 outsold the PS2 once it became readily available in 2007. Sony cranked up production of the PS3 shifting all their emphasis onto the new console. The PS3 didn't get discontinued super fast. By contrast, the Atari 2600 continued outselling its successor, the Atari 5200, after its release. The Atari 5200 was discontinued after only 18 months. Finally 9 years after the 2600's release the 7800 came out and it flopped as well. And, the Atari 2600 kept on rolling. In 1986 the NES sold about a million units in the USA. However, this is only a fraction of the 2600 install base. With its limited game selection the NES was not #1 until around 1988. The Atari 2600 had a longer run on top than the PS2. The 2600's longer run wasn't some great feat of excellence by the 2600's designers and game makers. Atari kept fucking up. The people who designed the 2600 were long gone and the company was now controlled by a media corp. The Atari 2600's best games were being made by 3rd parties... and Atari was always threatening to sue the best game makers. Anyhow, I hope the next NIntendo console is backward compatible and the current Switch lives on for another 5+ years. | ||
JimmyJRaynor
Canada15565 Posts
Lode Runner Legacy is on sale for $6 USD. I recommend it. A timeless classic made by 1 guy. https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/lode-runner-legacy-switch/ Lode Runner was a Broderbund game from 1983 playable on stuff like the Apple2 and Commodore64. So much for the great "video game crash" of 1983. | ||
DarkPlasmaBall
United States42218 Posts
I heard really positive reviews for the gameplay of two Spongebob Squarepants games on Switch. While I don't care that much about the show SS, the games are apparently pretty solid platformers, and I'm a sucker for a good platforming game. I'll probably check them out next. | ||
DarkPlasmaBall
United States42218 Posts
One hour video found here: https://gdcvault.com/play/1034668/2D-and-Tomorrow-How-the "Developers of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom discuss structuring an expanded Hyrule around physics-based gameplay and evolved sound design! Join the game's Technical Director Takuhiro Dohta, Lead Physics Programmer Takahiro Takayama, and Lead Sound Engineer Junya Osada as they explore challenges their teams faced when approaching this sequel. They will share insights on Link's new abilities, composing Hyrule's expanded sound design and music, and how these go hand-in-(Ultra)hand to create a new experience for players. By the end of Mr. Dohta, Mr. Takayama, and Mr. Osada's talk, they aim to give attendees and players everywhere new perspective on the world of Tears of the Kingdom and the innovations within." One hour video found here: https://gdcvault.com/play/1034667/Tunes-of-the-Kingdom-Evolving | ||
DarkPlasmaBall
United States42218 Posts
In particular, I think Europa looks interesting. And the free demo released today too! (Edit: Just played the demo. Very beautiful and mysterious game. Music is on point. Going to keep an eye out for the full release date.) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate seems like a cool roguelike, too... It's basically TMNT x Hades. | ||
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