Obsessionist

Thanks for sharing this.

I need to get around to Fusion... I'm in the middle of Metroid Prime II right now, though.

Wind Waker has a really intense ending, yeah.  So good.

YES

That head is beautiful.

Most expensive foods or events are overrated.  Which would, I suppose, be why we call them expensive.

Jesus Christ please don't actually do this.

This was posted after I had actually done it.  So... Yeah.  No worries, there was a startling amount of laughter and cheering.  It didn't come off as condescending or anything.

Sailing is DEFINITELY more epic than flying a Loftwing, having loved the former and hated the latter. Not to mention that the ultimate defeat of Ganon for all time ought to get him major points.

Gameplay-wise, yeah, sailing is 1,000% better.  It was way more interesting and had better mechanics and atmosphere.  In-universe, though, Loftwing wins.

Spirit Tracks Princess Zelda is best Princess Zelda.

Absolutely.  With Tetra in second place.

Let's look at this rationally.

Skyward Sword Link had a personal relationship with a goddess, reunited humans and the surface races, and had the Beetle.

Minish Cap Link has Ezlo but nothing particularly epic.  I would say he wins Cutest Link.

The Four Swords Links are, well, fourfold, so that's cool?  I wouldn't say that earns them too many points towards "Best Link," though.

OoT/MM Link has possibly the most pivotal influence of all the Links (barring Skyward Sword, since he started this whole Demise thing).  He saved Hyrule, helped seal away evil for ages in two timelines, and seperately saved the world of Termina in another timeline.  He also gained powers of transformation and the power of putting up with Navi.  I'd award him Most Hardcore Link.

I fail to see what Wind Waker/Phantom Hourglass Link has that can top that.  Sailing isn't as epic as flying on a Loftwing, his abilities are nifty but not greater than those of other Links, and paving the way for New Hyrule doesn't have the same kind of cosmic importance which other Links displayed in SS, OoT, MM or TP.  Maybe award him Most Touching Link for his sister, grandma, and final cutscene?

Spirit Tracks Link always struck me as the most down-to-earth.  He drives a train, and while the world collapses around other Links, this Link operates within a pretty functional world of Hyrule.

ALttP, Link's Awakening, and the Oracle games all share the same Link.  This Link should be commended for having the most prolific career.  Still, beyond a little dimension-hopping it's mostly standard, non-cosmic save-the-kingdom-with-a-sword-and-some-tools action--or, worse yet, just a dream.  Commendable but not unique.

Link Between Worlds Link pales in comparison to his older counterpart.

Zelda and Zelda II had the most independent Link.  LoZ has almost no side-questing, it was a solo affair!  Otherwise, nothing particularly superlative, though.

  Twilight Princess Link put up with being a dog.  Also Midna.

For Swords Links were also fourfold.  Been there, done that.

So, WW Link is far from the worst Link in any area, but holistically, he's pretty middle-of-the-pack.

I can respect that.  But.  OoT/MM Link is totally better.

I, also, despise those drink machines. So many choices, all with the same nasty flavor.

Interesting move to release on 3DS.  It's sell, I'm sure, but it does seem redundant.

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Orange on red?  No?

I'm generally not a fan of white T-shirts, but white printing could be cool.

Yep.

After so many years of not playing RPGs, it would appear that I have quite a bit of catching up to do.  Thanks for weighing in on the Final Fantasy issue--that's definitely next on my agenda as far as RPGs go.  Bravely Default I'll probably hold off on.  It looks really fantastic, but it's a new game that I might be able to get cheaper later.  Also, it's not and iconic, quintessential RPG yet.  I'm looking for the deepest, most meaningful experiences, but I'm also just trying to become more well-rounded/well-versed as a geek.

Kingdom Hearts has always seemed very, very cool to me, but I've always found it confusing.  What games exist, and on what consoles?  Which one is "the" one (not a spinoff or anything)?

I'll probably hold off on the Mega Man RPGs, as my backlog is over-saturated with other RPGs already.  I have dabbled in Mega Man 2 for the Wii VC, though.  I forgot to put it in the "To Play" list.  Mega Man isn't really my thing, but then I've only played a couple of levels.  What Mega Man feels the most smooth/modern?

Super Metroid is one of my favorite games ever.  I've got the original Metroid on 3DS VC.  While there are other Metroid games I'd rather play, I'll keep it up in "To Play."

I want to play Awakening a lot.

What's The Legend of Mana, exactly?  I've heard of it, but I'm not sure just what it's about.

Layton games are fun diversions, but I think I've had my fill of half-contextualized puzzles.  (That said, Layton games have some cool cutscenes.)  Phoenix Wright I'd love to play, but I'd need the right occasion.  I find that those types of games are best enjoyed on a trip or something.

I hadn't considered Wonderful 101.

Oh, Bastion looks really cool.  Definitely worth putting on the list.

Shovel Knight I've played.  Really great game.

Ballom, I'll take that as a warning to stay away from Moster Hunter.  It sounds like a game I would love, but I don't want that kind of neverending, optimization game devouring my life.  Pokemon did that once, and I now regret it.  (Kind of.  Pokemon is still amazing, I'm just never letting myself do that much breeding again, when there are novel experiences to be had elsewhere.)

Earthbound.

I have family really involved in Texas A&M.  Congratulations!

meh.

Mmm, classic Bionicle!  The red Akaku is my favorite mask, and the Tarakava... man, the Tarakava.  They were my  first non-McToran Bionicle set, and my favorite set to this day.  The feels, and the excellent designs!

I've had my eyes dilated more times than I'd like to remember, and I can't imagine trying to drive home after that.

Also hype for those games.

Yep, I'm pretty well-versed in the 3DS, Wii and Wii U Virtual Consoles.  My first handheld was a 3DS XL.  I'm just trying to find a way to play a fan-translated, fan-produced Mother 3 cart.

Ah, true. I had forgotten that the DS played Advance games.  I can't think of any Game Boy or GBC games I want to play that can't get played on Virtual Console, so yeah.

Is the DS Lite backwards compatible with GBA games, too?

I've heard that Dedede is one of the best-looking amiibo in person.

I wonder sometimes why you won't answer questions.

...when you put it that way...

The triforce of power is a bit OP, I'm afraid.  Without a goddess helping you, there's no way even the most courageous person could beat the holder of the triforce of power.

Good luck on Master Quest.  I really love the Master Quest water temple, so look forward to that.  It's ingenious.