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Rumor: Retro Studios' next game is a new "brand"
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TheGreatMightyPoo
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The first one was stellar and almost perfect for a first game but they probably left so many crazy ideas on the table, I hope they revisit the series down the road at least.
These haven't been away that long, so needing a revival isn't really needed at this point.
TDLink
Member
I wouldn't worry. The game sold well and I am guessing it is going to sell well again on the 3DS. The new levels and port in general seem like a test run for Monster to possibly do a sequel, which is fine by me as it frees up Retro for other projects. I'd be very surprised if we don't see another DKC in the next 3 years.
I would normally agree, but the situation for Nintendo is especially dire at the moment. They have virtually no 3rd party support that isn't money-hatted, which means they have to cover all bases by themselves (or through additional moneyhatting).
The other systems may have 8 or 10 must-have games in a given year, and a lot of those will typically be 3rd party multi-platform games, so first party stuff can be spaced out. If nintendo tries that with Wii U, especially in its current situation, they will be fucked.
If you look at the stuff we know about so far: 3d Mario, Sonic, Zelda remake, and Mario Kart, wonderful 101, Pikmin... it's all great, but there just isn't enough variety. Several major popular genres are totally absent. They'll need Bayonetta, and whatever Retro is doing, and whatever else they can get, and they need them soon, just to balance out the library.
They have to basically relaunch the system at this point. It has to go from no library to a compelling library virtually overnight.
EmCeeGramr
Member
Watch it be a new IP...
...and it's another cartoony mascot platformer. GAF would tear itself in two.
...and it's another cartoony mascot platformer. GAF would tear itself in two.
StreetsAhead
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And funding the sequel to a niche IP (Bayonetta 2) and a collab between two niche Japanese series (SMT X FE)
I like to imagine you were just thinking about posting and then suddenly realised the words had appeared on screen.
TDLink
Member
I'm sure they are going to show a ton of other stuff like Retro's game, X, Smash 4, SMT x FE, Bayonetta 2, and more. The problem is I doubt any of that (except maybe this Retro game) will release this year. Knowing it is coming should be enough to make the system's prospects a bit more hopeful though. In the long run Smash will probably be the one out of those people actually buy because, again (and unfortunately), most people just don't care about new IPs or niche IPs despite a vocal minority consistently claiming they do. I wish they would though.
Right, I was just talking about games releasing this year. I highly doubt either of those will.
They never were. You want graphics on GC you go Factor 5.
Buckethead
Banned
What if Retro's new game is 2 new games?
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Duckhuntdog
Member
Well, wouldn't StarTropics be a new brand to modern gamers? Just saying.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Prime still looks good to this day.
Let's think about this. They can only showcase so many titles before they start to cannibalize their own success. And I think they are already pushing it. How long would this Nintendo direct be? What the heel would they have left to announce for the rest of the year and what games would they prioritize as the big sellers for the holidays?
If they did show all that they have lined up, plus retros title, it would be a first in the history of the company and I don't think any other company. Extremely unlikely imho. Company choose a few heavy hitters and smaller titles to showcase at e3 to properly promote their portfolios. Throw to much in there and you dilute the message of games closer to release and more importantly are left with nothing for the future and to maintain excitement.
First time I've ever seen this opinion. Prime was fucking mind blowing when it came out, and still holds up. I'm sure people literally soiled their pants when they set foot on Tallon IV.
You and me. And the hype train. Choo choo!
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
EGM's Mark McDonald sure agrees with you:
The intense yet strategic combat of Halo. The ingenious level design and devious puzzles of Zelda's best dungeons. The intriguing story, moody atmosphere, and spooky thrills of Resident Evil. The new Metroid stands with the very best of modern games in almost every important respect. Well, except sound and graphics, where Prime surpasses them all. The amount of time, skill, and dedication that obviously went into crafting and polishing this game just completely blows my mind. Videogames, regardless of what system they are for, just aren't supposed to sound this good, look this detailed, be this large in scope and this fun to play all at the same time; it's like the best title from six years in the future fell through a time warp. Besides one aspect of the controls (why not include the option for a dual-analog stick setup like most other first-person games?), it's hard to imagine any complaints even the most cynical gamer could have with Prime, right down to its impeccable pacing and difficulty level. It's a joy to play and nearly impossible to put down until it's all over, and even then, a stash of secrets and cool unlockables await. Whether you're new to the series or (especially) if you're an old fan with lofty expectations, Prime is better than you can imagine. An absolute masterpiece, a modern classic, and probably the most fun I've ever had playing a videogame.
PigSpeakers
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Get this. What about a final fantasy game NOT related to Lightning? Novel concept, eh?
TDLink
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Well they have already essentially confirmed that their entire announced lineup will be showcased. This Retro game would then be an addition on top of that. I think it will be fine (and great). Games closer to release like Pikmin and Wonderful 101 are going to sell like crap anyways because people don't actually like new and niche IPs. Despite that there will definitely be another Nintendo Direct, or two, closer to their release to remind the few who do care that they exist.
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Nostalgic Nightmare
Member
Fully expecting a Bad Dudes reboot.
Monster ain't no retro. Unless they collaborate with retro designing and monster doing the grunt work I don't think I want.
I love Metroid as much as the next guy, but if they really bring back fucking StarTropics I would just about shit myself. It seems like the perfect game that Nintendo could reboot and have it appeal to old fogies like me as well as the more casual crowd. I envision something like the platforming portions of Uncharted with a bit less handholding, and a yo-yo combat system that's as fluid as the Arkham Asylum combat.
I dunno, it seems like the perfect property for them to do this to. Especially if they want to focus on the west since it was... a game for the west originally. I want this to happen. If it's Retro's game, that's awesome. I just want it to happen some day.
I dunno, it seems like the perfect property for them to do this to. Especially if they want to focus on the west since it was... a game for the west originally. I want this to happen. If it's Retro's game, that's awesome. I just want it to happen some day.
Yes, yes they do. That's the only other kind of thing I want Retro to be working on if they're not making Metroid Prime 4.
Wasn't there suggestions of a new, realistic IP when it was discovered Retro were hiring ex-employees of developers like Naughty Dog?
GiantBreadbug
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The more I think about it, a StarTropics game with Retro's brilliant attention to environment detail would be so great.
But I'll be happy with whatever they cook up, so whatevs.
But I'll be happy with whatever they cook up, so whatevs.
TDLink
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Sure but I am sure they could still design a very great DKC game. From what I hear the new levels they made fit right in with the Retro ones.
Do you really want Retro stuck doing DKC games for the next 5 years?
Nintendo has tons of devs working on 2D platformers.
Personally, I prefer Retro to tackle other genres that the rest of Nintendo's teams aren't particularly strong in.
IIRC DKCR "leaked" the day before it was announced due to pictures on the show floor showing the logo covered up (but still sort of see-through). This prompted Nintendo to go to projection-based logos in subsequent years. Correct me if I'm wrong though.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Expect it to be fantastical, not too realistic.
Not sure if this is true but one of the former Naughty Dogs' developers I think said that it was refreshing that upon the move that he wasn't stuck doing realistic styles anymore.
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Deleted member 125677
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Yes, the day before announcement i think
Yep, they did. I still remember waking up to that news about "Retro's Kong".
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Retro having three games this time confirmed.
StreetsAhead
Member
Hey, Pikmin 3 is on Famitsu's highly accruate most wanted games list at like number 4 or something.*
*This sentence may be sarcasm.
Anyway, starting with Pikmin 3/NSLU retail there's a relative barrage of titles in Japan for the system. And by that I mean more than 1 or 2 games per month.
StarTropics would be great. That series could really use some modernization, but has some cool ideas. But I think people hoping for it/expecting it are dreaming, lol. I don't think its something Nintendo will revisit any time soon. I'd love to be proven wrong though.
Oh it's a new IP. A new kart racing IP. Launching the week after Mario Kart.
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Raven Blade. Believe.
Oh it's a new IP. A new kart racing IP. Launching the week after Mario Kart.
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Raven Blade. Believe.
I knew I liked Marc for a reason.... That review is pretty much what I think about Prime. Such a masterpiece.
Not five years. No. That's why I stated I just want a dkcr2. Then they can go on to do anything else. My love for donkey kong country 2 knows no bounds, so them revisiting those themes and adding their magic on then had me salivating.
Whiskeymatt
Member
It's obviously going to be a game inspired by God Hand starring Captain Falcon.
Please someone make this game for me
razoftblend
Member
But the ND dev Retro hired said that he/she thought Retro was a better fit when asked about working with them. It was a conversation on devianart, I think, about deadlines and realistic graphics. Take that for what you will.
TDLink
Member
It's obviously going to be a game inspired by God Hand starring Captain Falcon.
Please someone make this game for me
That would sell way too many copies for Nintendo to do.
It really probably would. Captain Falcon's popularity from Smash is pretty high and waiting to be exploited.
He said that comment was about him doing work for his brother's book. I think its BS tho.
Whiskeymatt
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That may just also mean he thinks it's far and away his best work yet, but I can see how you could take it the other way if he was working on an existing Nintendo IP that he absolutely loves.
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Deleted member 125677
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Lol. My browser made me think I was responding to a triple post, hence the wittiness.
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That was debunked as it seems he was taking about an unrelated freelance work he did for a book. He might have been trying to deflect further speculation though.
ADANIEL1960
Neo Member
Why would Retro not do Earthbound?
Its seems a chance considering the VC release to US.
Is Shinen doing F-Zero?
Its seems a chance considering the VC release to US.
Is Shinen doing F-Zero?
EmCeeGramr
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TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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Please anything but a shooter!
Maybe a open world WRPG?
Maybe a open world WRPG?