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Nintendo E3 plans detailed
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TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Win win.
I want another Donkey Kong too! Metroid fans got a trilogy out of Retro, it's only fair that us DK fans get the same. We need that third game.
TheDinoman
Member
I'd be up for another DK, but it would be kind of a weird thought that Retro's been working on the series for a good seven years on three different consecutive consoles. Metroid Prime in comparison lasted from 2002-2007 (five years), began on the Gamecube and ended on Wii.
It's probably due to the fact that they had to transfer to an HD system for their second DK game and that this current one original started on the Wii U perhaps.
FlaygletheBagel
Banned
Yeah this is my attitude on it. I really don't want Retro's next project to be another DKCR, but I don't doubt it would end up being a kick-ass game anyway.
Exactly. Bring it on. Hoping for a 3D DK.
James Scott
Banned
3D DK would be good, though It would have to be pretty different from Mario Odyssey to make it worth it.
I could see them co-developing a 2D DK with Monster or someone else...though Monster is probably busy with that nascar game.
It's been over 3 years since DKCTF came out and probably at least 4 by the time the game comes out. Not showing up at e3 would be a bit worrisome, but I'm not sure RETRO is that studio worth hyping up anymore. Maybe they'll prove me wrong at e3, but their last game was a game that took over 3 years and was a same-y DKCR sequel
OrbitalBeard
Member
3D DK would be amazing.
As much as I love DKCR and TF, I hope Retro is working on something other than a third 2D DKC title. Either a 3D DK game or something else would be fine with me.
As much as I love DKCR and TF, I hope Retro is working on something other than a third 2D DKC title. Either a 3D DK game or something else would be fine with me.
I'd also love a 3D Donkey Kong. I remember Tanabe musing about this at one point.
Kingpin Rogers
Member
What makes you say that?
BigEmil
Junior Member
Think we have enough Donkey Kong games already just bring back Metroid from the graveyard
Andyliini
Member
Me too. Haven't read Tanabe's comment's about 3D DK, but I loved DK64 back when it was released. I replaued it when it was released on Wii U Virtual Console, but I could see it's shortcomings now much better than back then. I'm sure Retro Studios could create a great 3D adventure game, but I'm not sure should they do a collectathon, or more action oriented title instead.
TwistedFreeze
Member
No, we have enough Metroid games. I want to see them work on a new IP
Get. Out. 😡
Codiox
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TwistedFreeze
Member
Huehuehue 😈
To be completely honest, I'm kind of indifferent to both Metroid and Donkey Kong. That and since Nintendo seems to be more enthusiastic about making new IP these days, I wanna see what Retro Studios can do if they make something completely new. That's way more exciting to me then Metroid Prime 4: Dread or Donkey Kong Country: Cranky's Conundrum. I wanna see more stuff like Splatoon and Arms
JershJopstin
Banned
I adore Smash, but I don't need it yet. I'm not particularly interested in a port, and it feels too early for a sequel.
Hmmm...yeah. I liked Smash 4, but didn't get as much local out of it as I wanted. Don't think I'd get more on Switch so not too excited about that rumor, personally.
Also don't tend to play 3rd entries of Pokemon generations, so not too excited about that rumor either.
Both would be good announcements for Nintendo though.
Also don't tend to play 3rd entries of Pokemon generations, so not too excited about that rumor either.
Both would be good announcements for Nintendo though.
I definitely agree.
Father_Brain
Banned
Not necessarily about E3 specifically, but FWIW:
https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/868466467062206464
https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/868466467062206464
Yoshimitsu126
Member
2D Doneky Kong would probably sell 5 million in Switch. But I think a 2D Metroid may break 3 million. Hope both release.
Yup, this is me too. Retro Studios deserves to either work on a new IP or do a retro (heh) revival and modernize it.
WordAssassin
Member
It's been a long time since I played it but was Donkey Kong 64 really SO BAD that it tainted the well from ever bringing out another 3D Donkey Kong? DK has like 6-10 games and they're all 2D side scrollers except for DK64.
Pokemon Switch is one of the worst kept secrets, especially since we got confirmation by Eurogamer. The more curious thing to me is what Retro's current project is, and it seems very likely we'll see what it is at this E3.
TheDinoman
Member
I'd say the biggest case one could make for a new Retro DKC is that the Switch doesn't really have much in terms of having a premier 2D platforming game.
When Tropical Freeze was announced, it was bit of an awkward time because there were already a bunch of other 2D platformers on Wii U, like NSMBU and Yoshi's Woolly World. The Switch's lineup, on the other hand, consists of:
Among others. In that sense, DKC (a 2D platformer) wouldn't feel quite as redundant in this lineup as many felt TF was back in 2013.
When Tropical Freeze was announced, it was bit of an awkward time because there were already a bunch of other 2D platformers on Wii U, like NSMBU and Yoshi's Woolly World. The Switch's lineup, on the other hand, consists of:
- An big open world adventure game
- A kart racer
- A 3D fighting game
- A shooter game
- A Fire Emblem themed Musou game
- A sandbox 3D platformer
- Another big open world RPG/adventure game
Among others. In that sense, DKC (a 2D platformer) wouldn't feel quite as redundant in this lineup as many felt TF was back in 2013.
thestopsign
Member
A 2D Donkey Kong would not sell 5 million. I don't think Returns did that on the Wii and Tropical Freeze barely did a million.
DecoReturns
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TheDinoman
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Graphics Horse
Member
Would Stars benefit from a feature that lets you Switch between solar time and lunar time at will?
TwistedFreeze
Member
Yeah, a different retro revival would be neat too, albeit I can't think of anything off of the top of my head of an IP that I'd like to see them revive. I guess they could go for an obscure one that could be reimagined and designed however they want
R
Rösti
Unconfirmed Member
I think Eternal Darkness could be a good pick. We know Nintendo has been in some capacity conducting product or service research or development on that franchise since 2010.
Yeah, a different retro revival would be neat too, albeit I can't think of anything off of the top of my head of an IP that I'd like to see them revive. I guess they could go for an obscure one that could be reimagined and designed however they want
BRSxIgnition
Member
Thing is, Mario and Zelda get entries every console generation on both handheld and home consoles, but Metroid hasn't really gotten anything good since halfway through the Wii's lifespan.
I understand wanting new IP's like Splatoon (Genius) and ARMS (Cool Idea), but I think there's definitely merit in realizing that Metroid is being forgotten and they need to find a way to fill that gap in their portfolio. Outside of the more mature LoZ games and Xenoblade, Nintendo doesn't have much when it comes to more mature titles. Metroid would be able to fill that gap perfectly.
It doesn't have to be Retro, since they're heavily rumored to be working on something new - but I do think Nintendo needs to bring Metroid back in a big way, and soon. (Though it could just be nostalgia-based fever dreams at this point.)
Father_Brain
Banned
I don't mean the existence of Stars, I mean that the tweet seems to be hinting at an announcement in the very near future.
DecoReturns
Member
Platinum and Metroid sounds bad. It wouldn't be a Metroid game at all
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Put me in the group who wants to see retro make a new IP
It will be Another M.
A 2D DKC game wouldn't sell 3 million on Switch, honestly. Not after DKC:TF tanked due to everything wrong with Nintendo and the Wii U at the time. While the genre diversity on Switch is INFINITELY better than Wii U, it's still missing a few things.
Jubenhimer
Member
As much as I want to see Metroid return in full force, I feel it's time Retro moves on from both it and Donkey Kong. I'd like to see Retro branch come up with completely original game. Besides, I'd prefer it if Nintendo starts developing Metroid in-house again, surely someone at EPD can do the series justice.
BRSxIgnition
Member
True enough - it'd probably turn out like Other M, if anything...
I remember someone mentioning From Software as being a good option - assuming something like Prime 2 Echoes, that'd be a good fit, IMO.
Any other studios that'd be a good fit for a Metroid revival? (Outside of Nintendo EPD)
DecoReturns
Member
DKC:TF didn't "tank" it sold pretty well with such a small install base. Almost the same ratio to DKCR was to the Wii.
2-D Donkey Kong would absolutely sell over 3 million once Switch has a bigger install base.
TheDinoman
Member
Tropical Freeze's sales were obviously pretty disappointing coming off the back of Returns, but I think saying it outright "tanked" is a bit extreme. It still sold over a million.
If you want something that like, actually legitimately bombed...
I suppose if we consider TF a bomb, then I guess Wonderful 101 should be considered a timeline destroying black hole then.
If you want something that like, actually legitimately bombed...
I suppose if we consider TF a bomb, then I guess Wonderful 101 should be considered a timeline destroying black hole then.
R
Rösti
Unconfirmed Member
In the Requests for Extension of Time to File a Statement of Use they have filed in the past there's this:
Source: http://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn86017853&docId=ESU20160623164931#docIndex=4&page=1
I am inclined to believe that some kind of research or development has taken place. Likely it has been brought up in a meeting at least. But sure, it's not much really.