Why - oh why - do the big console versions
of handheld titles seem almost like a joke of an «up port»?
Have played it a couple of times now & can see the grind already, however in small doses it makes a
decent handheld title.
The concept of multiplayer in The Legend of Zelda series is nothing new, but it has typically been reserved
for handheld titles (with the exception of the Tingle Tuner).
Despite stating that the main entries for the Pokemon series will remain
as handheld titles, Nintendo has explored the world of Pokemon on console before.
There have been any number of games released
on handheld titles in the meantime, and they have all been great, but fans of the series have been wondering when Square Enix would pull the trigger.
The company's biggest brands, Zelda and Mario, translate fantastically well to smaller screens, while purpose - built
handheld titles like Fire Emblem Fates, Animal Crossing, Monster Hunter and Pokemon are brilliantly conceived as travel companions.
You take control of two of the most famous Kingdom Hearts protagonists, Sora and Riku, in an adventure that sees you meet a colourful cast of Disney characters, many of which are making their stereoscopic
3D handheld title debut.
You take control of two of the most famous KINGDOM HEARTS protagonists, Sora and Riku, in an adventure that sees you meet a colourful cast of Disney characters, many of which are making their 3D
handheld title debut.
In August we announced a
new handheld title for PlayStation Vita called Killzone: Mercenary, which sees its protagonist fight on both sides of the ISA - Helghast conflict.
It will bundle three of the previous
handheld titles including Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts 358 / 2 Days, which all titles will be remastered with HD goodness, new game content and trophies.
Super-huge boss battles that have become synonymous with the series are represented here, and as in
previous handheld titles, they are grindingly tough — level up before you attempt them.
They star Nolan North (Drake) and Richard McGonagle (Sully) doing their damndest to act out important scenes from the
upcoming handheld title with nothing more than a bare room, a few sparse props, and suits with colorful crotches.
With handheld consoles becoming more able to replicate the 3D visuals and gameplay associated with home consoles, we are seeing more and more series incorporate
handheld titles into their main series canon, rather than providing spin - off distractions that could often be ignored without missing any big developments in the series.
The fuzziness that sneaks its way into many Nintendo 3DS titles is of course here, but the colourful charm and vibrant nature we've become accustomed to in 1st party
Nintendo handheld titles is no exception in Mario Party: The Top 100.
Crisp graphics (on the iPad 2), thirty cars, authentic handling and the unfettered joy of raw speed sets Real Racing 2 HD above practically any other racing game on mobile devices, and what's more, also elevate it clear of
most handheld titles too.
I like many grew up on the zelda franchise now in my 30s and I have played every major console and
handheld titles through the years includin hd - remakes updates etc..
Speaking with Reuters at TGS 2011, Kawano said he didn't know why the
popular handheld title was only announced for 3DS and not Sony's newest handheld, especially when previous iterations of the Monster Hunter helped sell bucket loads of PSP units in Japan in the past.
It appears that some major UK retailers have listed a special edition for the hotly
anticipated handheld title; it's dubbed the...
While previous
LEGO handheld titles have served as scaled - down side games, LEGO Batman 3 gives players an experience very similar to what's available on consoles.
At the end of the day, Soul Sacrifice Delta is a great looking game with an engrossing story, killer soundtrack and an in depth customization system - the only thing really holding this
impressive handheld title back is the repetitive nature of its monster hunting gameplay.
What I can talk about, though, is the third iteration's
complementing handheld title, Batman: Arkham Origins — Blackgate, which hit store shelves on the same day as its console - based peer.
We know Tearaway — the critical darling unleashed on Vitas the world over at the tail end of 2013 — is coming to the PS4 in the form of Tearaway Unfolded, a sort - of «Remaster» of the
original handheld title tailor - made for Sony's newest home console.
«The organizers of the Independent Games Festival have announced a sister event for the handheld game industry, IGF Mobile, with entries open for innovative indie cellphone, DS, PSP and
other handheld titles, and $ 20,000 in prizes to be awarded at GDC 2008 next February.
It's hard to say that Revelations on 360 is better than the original — while the textures are better, the game does feel more impressive as a high -
standard handheld title than it does as an average - looking console title.
Compared to other WipEouts, the new edition doesn't bring that much new to the table, despite being a reboot of sorts, but it doesn't need to — it's a refinement of the series that takes most of the best parts of the franchise and packs it into a
powerful handheld title.
Let us be grateful for the games that we do have, the HD remasters or newer
handheld titles such as A Link Between Worlds and it's direct sequel Tri Force Heroes, because they may not be the best, but they are what we have now and they deserve some love and attention too, even if we have played them to death.
Originally released on the PSP, God of War: Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta were
excellent handheld titles, managing to live up well to the quality of the home - console entries in the series.
As a bridging point between PS1 and PS2, we added in the developer's PSP effort, which worked rather well - while the hugely
delayed handheld title launched after GT4, the platform's technological limitations made it a good fit to sit in between our GT1 and GT4 footage.
We were also responsible for a number of the company's
lauded handheld titles like the Spyro the Dragon series on GBA, and the original Age of Empires on Nintendo DS.
Blackgate is arguably one of the 3
main handheld titles coming to Vita this holiday season, but those who don't own Vita may simply stick to the console version instead.
The latest action - role playing game from the Final Fantasy stables will be an
exclusive handheld title for the 3DS, playable in solo mode or together with up to three other Explorers.
Founded in 2012, HARDlight was established by SEGA to specifically
develop handheld titles, originally focusing on an action adventure for the PS Vita, and also expand the company's reach into the, then, fast - growing mobile gaming industry.
Given one of Nintendo's most
staunchly handheld titles, Pokemon, is now confirmed to be coming to the Switch, we don't think it's likely the company will keep Animal Crossing languishing on the 3DS for much longer.
Sure, there were some exceptions — with Link's Awakening and the early Pokemon titles being early examples of well -
regarded handheld titles — but it would be hard to argue that the Gameboy boasted the same quality or timeless appeal as the SNES games that were being released at the same time.
As such, I think naming the
best handheld title of the upcoming years may be a different beast than it's been in the past (considering handheld games are now quite literally the same as home console titles).
Today \'s Nintendo Direct also brought us a healthy batch of 3DS related news to sink our teeth into, including a nod towards another installment in a classic Nintendo franchise, more information on the next
Zelda handheld title, the scoop on the new Phoenix Wright game, and more.
The sale is also in celebration of the PS Vita's 3rd birthday and some big discounts are available
on handheld titles.
After more than a decade
of handheld titles and digital re-releases, Mario Tennis finally returns to consoles with Mega Mushrooms, online multiplayer, and a disappointing lack of content.