PixlBit

Looking sharp!

The main problem with the 3DS version is simply the 3DS controls--I almost need a GameCube controller to truly enjoy this game. But everything seems polished enough all the same, and Mario seems like he may be one of the better contenders this time around due to some subtle improvements. It'd be cool if he became like the Ryu of the Smash universe.

Five stars for five fine years! Congrats. (Even though I've personally only been here for the fifth one!)

I always wanted to play Split/Second. Maybe it's finally time...

Didn't know this simple shooter even had a book series behind it. Those Japanese take their shooters seriously.

Glad you commented! And I agree that some of the cryptic riddles spread about the world are effective enough. My main issue is with the dialogue, which is serviceable but still pretty rudimentary, even stilted at times. Many of the characters could also be developed more, too. But ultimately, the game could simply do a better job at impressing upon the player the "crisis" Link is facing in regards to whether that Wind Fish should really be awakened.

Nevertheless, Awakening is my favorite title in the series, and Marin is my favorite "Zelda." I'll live if it's never remade, but in the hands of a master, I think the game could achieve true timelessness.

Yeah, don't start it until you're ready. It's best played without too many competing distractions.

Even in its current form, I heartily recommend it. I hope you get to it someday!

To each his own, I guess, although I think such a revision--done right--would make for one of the greatest gaming narratives of all time, and prove the potential of the medium for storytelling. It would be the player making the decisions and determining how he/she feels, after all. Nintendo would just be planting the seeds,

Ah well. At the very least, the original's writing could stand imrovement. It's a bit wooden by modern standards.

That's an interesting idea. Hmm...