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How to revisit Iwata's legacy?
- Thread starter orthodoxy1095
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foobarry81
Member
Was he involved with the Adventures of Lolo games? I adore those and I don't see them being mentioned. Anyway, Kirby and SSB are two of my favorite series ever, Pokémon Silver is my favorite Pokémon game and I need to play Earthbound since I got it for free on Club Nintendo somewhat recently.
Wait, really? I never knew that. The fact that gold/silver has both regions makes it my favorite Pokémon game, and one of my favorite games ever made. And that was all thanks to him? Damn.
CamHostage
Member
I'm playing my Kirby games tonight on my pea-green Game Boy and remembering both Mr. Iwata and Mr. Yokoi. Both lost to this world far too soon.
It's crazy. Before Iwata optimized the code not even Yohto alone would have completely fit on the cartridge. After he was done with it they had enough space left to add in Kanto as well.
Even Johto wasn't going to be as big as it was without Iwata. He did such a good ob clearing space that they even managed to provide the most amazing post-game content ever.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
When you look at this and realize .... programmer to CEO? That's an absolutely meteoric rise.
I love that Nintendo had a programmer CEO and I don't think I appreciated it until now.
Nintendo's the shit.
HUELEN10
Member
Again, Mr. Iwata was the canvas maker AND the painter.
itchyass86
Member
I think both Earthbound and Kirby oughta be good choices. These games are made out of pure joy. Mr Iwata really brought the best out of games.
I'm planning to play some Kirby's Adventure tomorrow for sure.
This is pretty much what I did tonight, stayed up late playing a game online with a friend. Just going to bed now at 2am. I'd say I kept it lit up as long as I could.
This is the best way to revisit Iwata's legacy: just play games and have fun.
This is pretty much what I did tonight, stayed up late playing a game online with a friend. Just going to bed now at 2am. I'd say I kept it lit up as long as I could.
It has to be Kirby Superstar for me on both accounts. I have fond memories of being home alone many times as a child with no parents while it was dark outside and nothing to do except for play a SNES, and surprisingly I had a lot of games that were too tough or me or made me feel scared to play alone but Kirby wasn't one of them and by myself I could play them easily and it got me through those times alone really. So right now I'm playing it. I feel like I should remember Iwata and what he gave me and the best way to thank him is to enjoy the things he helped to create.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I think Kirby is my most personal connection to him. Both Dreamland and Adventure. Played those when they were new and the whimsy and love almost brings tears to my eyes. I remember clutching my spinach green Game Boy at elementary school in 1992, and holding the speaker up to my ear and enjoying the tunes. I remember falling in love with the music and world of Adventure even though I already had a SNES by 1993... it was arresting and commanded my attention, even when by all means I should have been chasing the games with shinier technology.
My friend and I were appreciating them on FB only a month ago... two 30 year olds teary eyed over a pink blob! lol
My friend and I were appreciating them on FB only a month ago... two 30 year olds teary eyed over a pink blob! lol
Waluigilicious
Member
Balloon Fight really is an underrated hidden gem on the NES. It often gets overlooked and never mentioned but it still plays amazingly and playing it two player is so fun. It holds up so well for being an early NES game.
Also I believe it was the second best section at the Nintendo World Championships after Super Mario Maker. Not much reaction from the crowd at first, but later on it proved just how great it is. And anyone can pick up and play it.
Edit: I would like to start a movement in getting Balloon Fighter into Smash Bros. for Iwata, but not sure how to do it.
Also I believe it was the second best section at the Nintendo World Championships after Super Mario Maker. Not much reaction from the crowd at first, but later on it proved just how great it is. And anyone can pick up and play it.
Edit: I would like to start a movement in getting Balloon Fighter into Smash Bros. for Iwata, but not sure how to do it.
qualitydisc
Member
I didn't even know HAL made MSX games.
peanutbutterlatte
Member
He's responsible for one of the best gaming surprises of my childhood? Seriously, that's amazing. I remember beating the Pokemon League in Gold. I was completely satisfied. I thought it was a little short/easy compared to RBY, but the game had been an amazing journey, and a worthy sequel to the originals.
Then Professor Elm gives you that SS ticket. Mind. Blown.
For anybody who wants to cry, here's the amazing Vermillion City remix that played as you set foot into a very familiar region. I might go replay Gold or Heart Gold right now.
I think once I am finished with work today I will sit down and play some Balloon Fight for a bit, and get started on Earthbound.
I have both of these games already (Earthbound bought in a fit of hype when it was released but never got around to playing, and Balloon Fight as a freebie because I'm a 3DS Ambassador), and once I have enjoyed both I will see what else he's worked on and make the necessary purchases.
I have both of these games already (Earthbound bought in a fit of hype when it was released but never got around to playing, and Balloon Fight as a freebie because I'm a 3DS Ambassador), and once I have enjoyed both I will see what else he's worked on and make the necessary purchases.
Beren the Empty-Handed
Member
I was planning on playing through Earthbound again soon anyways, but I think I'll add Pokemon GS and Stadium to that mix. I still love those games to this day.
foobarry81
Member
They actually released quite a bit of games on MSX.
http://www.generation-msx.nl/company/hal-laboratory/19/software/
Most notably the 2 Eggerland Mystery games, which would later be ported/remade for NES as The Adventures of Lolo.
Banjotanooki
Member
I might not have the OG Gold and Silver but I will play HeartGold in his honor tonight with some Wii U games. 
peanutbutterlatte
Member
I might not have the OG Gold and Silver but I will play HeartGold in his honor tonight with some Wii U games.
Got Heart Gold in my 3DS and Kirby's Dreamland on the GB VC.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
I just started gold and silver again. I haven't played my cartridges of this game in years, but it feels appropriate.
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
Junior Member
Had no idea iwata was responsible for this(these are my favorite games ever). Iwata will forever be the goat
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Get the Balloon Fight theme.
Several weeks ago, as my final Club Nintendo reward, I got Earthbound for free. I was thinking about getting something else, but I just wanted Earthbound on my Wii U. Time to revisit that game.
Excellent suggestion. Will do this for sure.
I have had it on my WiiU since releasr and only started playing it yesterday. After he died but before I knew. Feels like my subconscious knew there was a reason I should be playing the game at that point, I realise how weird that sounds.
Absolutely loving the game though, makes me feel more sad knowing the man responsible for making it happen is no longer with us.
DarknessTear
Banned
Alcahest is a really good choice, honestly. I'm going to play that.
Solid SOAP
Member
I think I'm gonna download Balloon Fight soon, or at least the theme.
I started playing Balloon Trip yesterday, probably one of my favourite NES games, it's completely timeless.
Oh wow, never heard of Alcahest that looks sweet.
I'm due for a Pokemon Crystal replay. Will add that Arcana is an incredible game.
Edit:
go on
Edit:
Sweet flopping fucks! What is this?! This is perfect.
Meesh
Member
Dear lord, it's 6 in the morning and I'm still half snapped on shine and the untimely news of Iwatas death, but I never knew he had a hand in Lolo! This guy had his fingers into just about everything Nintendo from my early years as a gamer. I'm gonna give Earthbound a serious look and revisit Kirby...
Crazyorloco
Member
Playing as kirby and ness all week in smash bros.
TheSlySoul
Member
I am going to marathon Kirby myself.
It is helping me deal...
It is helping me deal...
CoolBatteryCharge
Member
Pokemon Gold is my game of choice. I booted up my Game Boy Color and started a new file last night.