As you may know, I am a Nintendo fan. It is probably pretty obvious to long-time readers, but I figured I would make it clear. There was a Nintendo Direct a couple of days ago on the first day of summer. Now, I usually don’t get my hopes up because I feel that you should never get your hopes up for a videogame presentation. That is to help minimize the amount of copium you need to take afterward. However, I don’t know what was going on that day because they were showing off some fun stuff and I honestly hate them for it. My wallet is going to be crying this holiday season. In light of the good showing on Wednesday, I figured I’d mention the top 5 games I am most interested in playing. Let’s start with number five.
5. Pikmin 4
Even though I am a Nintendo fan, that doesn’t mean I have played every big franchise they own. I have yet to play a Pikmin game, partially due to not having a GameCube and partly because I thought the series wasn’t for me. However, after seeing some more footage of the game, I might give this series a shot. It honestly looks like a lot of fun. The main reason I am hesitant to pick it up is that I don’t think I should start any new games anytime soon. *Looks over to see my unopened copy of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom silently judging me.* I might be experiencing a backlog at the moment.
4. Detective Pikachu Returns
I definitely wasn’t expecting this one. I wasn’t expecting any Pokémon news this Direct but I was so wrong. I’m actually really glad they went and brought this idea back. In hindsight, it makes sense that they would want to capitalize on the success of the movie with a new game, but I’m not complaining. As both a mystery fan and a Pokémon fan, I am looking forward to this new installment.
3. Sonic Superstars
Since I am more of a Pokémon fan than a Sonic fan, the game looks good when I put it this high. Not only does it look amazing and fun to play, but it also feels like it is adding to the 2D formula, rather than just trying to replicate it. Personally, I think this is the Sonic 4 that fans should have received. Well, I guess I should be more careful with hyping up a game that has yet to come out. On that note…
2. Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Listen, it’s a new 2D Mario game. Of course, I am excited about it. It is a little concerning that Mario appears to have taken the wrong shrooms, but I can’t be mad if it means changing the environment in new and interesting ways. Also, loving the diversity of playable characters. My favorite part though was definitely Elephant Mario punting a Goomba to the moon. That sent me.
1. Super Mario RPG
Bro, this game is a day-one purchase for me. Non-negotiable. I have been meaning to play the original for the longest time since it was the game that inspired the Paper Mario series. Now you’re telling me they have remade it from the ground up and I can play it later this year for a fantastic and one-of-a-kind RPG adventure? To put it another way… Geno?! Nintendo, just take my money already!
Well, that’s my rough thoughts on the direct, and come this fall it will be the end of my free time. Not that I had much in the first place. Seriously, TOTK! Stop looking at me like that! I need to go. Bye!
That Casual Gamer Guy 