Jan 202016
We’ve got a lot of video game news to catch up on, so let’s start with Resident Evil 0!
Like the REmake remaster, Resident Evil 0 has been remastered in HD for the PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One… yes, once again, not the Wii U, but at least we still have the Wii version.
And for those of you disappointed the REmake HD remaster was digital-only, it’s been bundled with RE0 as the Resident Evil Origins Collection.
Resident Evil 0 isn’t the masterpiece REmake is, but it’s still a good game. If you like the pre-RE4 style of Resident Evil and missed this game during its Gamecube/Wii games, this is a great opportunity to check it out. And the physical release is encouraging!
Hopefully it means Capcom realizes the old-style survival horror format is viable after all, and will keep the Resident Evil 2 remake true to its roots.
Next up, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is due out in two days. I went from terrified to excited once I heard more about Paper Jam’s writing and gameplay, and soon I’ll be able to judge if it’s a worthy Mario RPG or not.
(Now we just need a real Paper Mario game.)
Another one of my anticipated RPGs, Bravely Second, now has a release date! Bravely Second: End Layer won’t be out in North America until April 14, but that gives me time to finally play Bravely Default after thoroughly enjoying the demo.
Bravely Second will also receive a demo.
And a release date is better than a release window, but at least we have the latter for Dragon Quest VII. As announced in the latest Nintendo Direct, Nintendo is localizing the 3DS remakes of Dragon Quest VII and VIII. (Does Square Enix still not have faith in turn-based RPGs in the West?)
It will be available “this summer.” Can I catch up on the series by then?
With all these great games on the horizon, I need to hurry up and play more games (especially in light of Operation Backlog Completion). However, I’ve fallen into the abyss that is Xenoblade Chronicles X, and I hope to claw my way out soon to finish Tales of Zestiria!
Now, before I become hopelessly mired in Xenoblade once again, which of these games (if any) are you looking forward to the most?
Paper Jam!
Hey, if I redeem it, should I try to continue 100%-ing Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (I’m at 51+ hours now and… a bit over halfway done doing that) and then play Paper Jam or do I let the interruption happen?
I say interrupt it for Paper Jam, but that’s up to you. I suppose it depends on 1) how likely you think it is you’ll return to Super Mystery Dungeon later, and 2) how much you want to play Paper Jam.
Since I’m not, like, dying to play Paper Jam…
Then put it on hold until you finish Super Mystery Dungeon. Maybe you’ll even get my Paper Jam review by then! xD