Nayu's Gaming Time #26 Nintendo Switch Lite review + Hatsune Miku Project Diva Mega39s incoming!!!!!

Before people get mad at me saying it isn't the correct title, it is for the Japan version. I put the Western version title below the first sentence. It is 39s in Japan, Megamix in the West. So nyah!!!

There is just under a week until this absolutely awesome game is out! 

The English/Western version title

I predownloaded it yesterday - for some reason games on the Japanese Nintendo Switch eshop take forever to arrive for preorder. I was checking daily and the one day I didn't check it appeared. I only noticed because someone I follow tweeted about it. 

 I will be spending my Valentine's day with the best vocaloid in the universe!!!! 

Eevee as herself, Eevee! With 4 sounds of her calling her name ^u^

With my adorable still fairly new Miku triplets, last seen welcoming my very new Eevee Pokemon plushie to my home! 

And yes I now have a Nintendo Switch Lite! I got it on Tuesday - I was able to trade my old Switch and one game in for it in Game, meaning I got it for free! I wanted a lighter console because I game for hours daily, I have weak hands and I found the weight of my Vita/2DS XL easier than my original Switch. The Lite is incredible. 

I had to buy the cute Pokemon outfit!

The Nintendo Switch Lite is totally the right choice for me. It's signifcantly lighter in weight, I don't feel like it will fall apart in my hands as there are no joycons, the clarity does seem better on the slightly smaller screen which I have got used to straight away. I love it to pieces. I'd hoped for but that hope failed when I saw the edition was for the main Switch. I understand Nintendo's reasoning for this - more people like the Switch then the Lite - but I was still very disappointed. There's still hope of me getting a fun decorated Lite! I love my yellow one so much, it is perfect for handheld only gamers. When I am able to play on the TV I have my PS4 with a stack of games to enjoy. I never used the rumble feature on the Switch because my cat didn't like it and I do a lot to keep her happy. I can still play wirelessly with my Zelda controller (I think....). All in all a very good trade in! 

I'd love to hear if you have a Lite, or are considering one. And are you getting the new Miku game now in Japanese or waiting for the English version? I've played a lot of rhythm games, especially Project Diva so there is no point me waiting when I don't have to. Very little needs to be understood in rhythm games! I was worried it may not work on the Lite, as one feature of the game is playing with joycons off the console for the non-button way of playing, but I am a button only girl plus I've since seen the back of the box which shows it is suitable for the Lite! 

Nayu's News #246 Winter Returns + Pokemon Go fun

If only I could bribe this Pokemon to influence the real world weather....(Picture source unknown)

This time of year feels like the weather should be getting warmer, but unfortunately England is enduring a cold spell due to various air currents and weather stuff that I have no clue about. It is due to get warmer in a few days, but the lowest temp is still way too low for my comfort as my body is stupid and bases itself around the lowest temperature of the day, so I'm hibernating this week! Got lots of gaming and reading planned, especially with tomorrow's My Time At Portia launch on Switch (+ Xbox One + Playstation 4) you will know what I'm doing! 

Have to go out today for routine doctor's app so I will be checking out Pokemon Go stops on my way there - yes, I now have Pokemon Go! I will do a full post soon about it all, I won't do all the walking, for obvious reasons, but if I go somewhere I will check to see if they have anything. Although I do wonder the logic of putting Pokestops at war memorials...I guess maybe they want to encourage people to visit them? I didn't expect anything where I live in the country, so it's a great blessing. I won't take on a gym, but staying home I've caught quite a few so far! Would love to know if you play it too. 

Nayu's Gaming Time #19 2019 Gaming Backlog Challenge Part 1

My mind is frequently on gaming even when I'm not playing games ^u^

It's that time of year when people make resolutions over goals for the year that they'd like to achieve. I tend not to do this, however, while on Patient Gamers on Reddit I spotted a post that was about saying which games you'd like to play this year, so I thought I'd give it a go. Here are the games I really want to finish (some are started already). These are not all my backlog games, which I have collected quite a few over the years (sales can be your friend, trust me!)

These are not in order, and while the original challenge states aiming to complete a game a month, completing a game one at a time - I'm not doing that, as I hop around games depending how much mental energy I have, as well as what I feel like. Although I am alternating days for when I only play Dragon Quest Builders 2 because otherwise that would be the only game I ever play (it is my all time favourite game!) 

For all games, to save me time, I'm using whatever summaries are available on Amazon UK, Nintendo UK and other websites.

Child of Light

Summary from Amazon UK for the Vita version

Art Brought to life: Child of Light was skillfully hand drawn and beautifully rendered with watercolor thanks to the UbiArt Engine. Much of the costumes and lighting were inspired by the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil 

 
The rich world of Lemuria: In your journey across Lemuria you will encounter eccentric creatures, from spirits of the forest to talking mice, wicked witches, and evil sea serpents. Discover a vast land with iconic locations and exciting dungeons 

 
Classic turn-based RPG combat: Child of Light utilizes classic turn-based RPG combat. Level up and use skill points to unlock unique abilities for Aurora and her allies. A deep crafting system allows players to combine gems to improve combat abilities 

 
Solve Puzzles and search for mysteries: Using the power of light, Aurora and Igniculus must work together to solve puzzles involving shadows and movable objects 

Nayu's thoughts

 This is a game I can't play daily because the graphics aren't bright and bubbly, something which strongly affects my mood, but I do want to try and finish it. So far it's not overly difficult., I love the girl's red hair which floats around her, and being able to fly like a fairy is incredible fun. I have the Switch version.

Pokemon Let's Go Eevee

Summary from Nintendo UK

Journey through the Kanto region on an exciting adventure in Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! for Nintendo Switch. Start your journey as a rookie Pokémon Trainer, and catch, battle and form friendships with many Pokémon along the way!

Nayu's thoughts

This probably needs no explaining - it's Pokemon! I adore Eevee so much, I'm looking forward to getting all her eevolution clothing sets, and while this may not get completed this year because I'm taking my time to level up Pokemon and enjoy the game, I do hope to finish the main story and become champion!

Gnomes Garden

Summary from Nintendo UK

A wonderful garden had always brought joy to all the people of the kingdom and all the residents of the castle. But a dry summer withered the king’s beloved garden and the surrounding gardens of the kingdom alike. The ruler has fallen ill and the kingdom is in danger. Help the princess save the gardens and make the king better again. Construct buildings, remove obstacles, repair damaged bridges and restore the beauty of the royal garden.

Key features:

Over 40 beautiful levels
Increasing difficulty
An upbeat plot, an extraordinary magical world
Exciting gameplay for all ages
Easy-to-learn controls and a well-designed tutorial will help you quickly learn the basics of the game.

 Nayu's thoughts

This is a relaxing type of game that I enjoy before bed. For some reason the 2nd game has only just come out, so I have the third,  but you don't need to play them in order to enjoy them. I've over half way through on this game, I don't exactly play for the story but for the fun of unblocking paths, mining resources, and fending off evil creatures!

Tales of Symphonia

Summary 

The most renowned Tales of game comes back in HD
The possibility to play with the Japanese voiceover
The whole saga of Tales of Symphonia combined in one game
More than 90 hours of Gameplay in total
Addition of new fierce Bosses
Brand new 40 Artes scattered between playable characters and enemies

Battle scene (I play as the blonde girl the most!)

Nayu's thoughts 

The tales series is full of fun JRPGs. I possibly have played Symphonia in the past because I dimly remember the start, but I've no idea if I finished it. I've barely started, and this one is apparently very grindy (you have to fight a lot of battles to level up and continue to the next area), so we'll see how far I can get. 

Atelier Totori

Summary from Amazon UK

 The small fishing village of Alanya on the Arland Republic's southern border is home to the young alchemist-in-training Totooria Helmold. She is called Totori by her friends and family, and she wishes to become a great adventurer.

Battle scene

Nayu's thoughts

The Atelier series is another well known JRPG, and while I have the originals which had issues, unlike the lovely remasters that are so far down on my game list I'll probably never get them because I'm more interested in new games than remakes, I'm enjoying how Totori has started. She is so cute!

Blue Reflection

Summary

Blue Reflection takes place at a vibrant all-girls school, Hoshinomiya Girls' High School
Experience the everyday school life and hang out with your friends
Open a mysterious parallel dimension filled with demonic inhabitants
Solve the problems between the dimensions
move freely and fight the demonic creatures that live within this realm
Use the 'FreeSpace!' social network for communication and exciting mini-games in and out of school.
Partake in after-class activities or explore a variety of exciting places in town.
Your actions affect what events will take place the next day!

 

This is Lime, who always uses a teddy bear for her attacks: it is so cute!

Nayu's thoughts 

Like many of the games this is another I'm part way through. It's very much a magical girl game, and it can get a bit repetitive which is why I haven't quite finished it yet, but overall it's really good fun. Please note that are some quite mature scenes but they aren't all the time. Also the voice over is only in Japanese, but there are English subtitles. I'm really hoping there's

going to be a sequel. 

Pokemon Ultra Moon

Summary from Nintendo UK

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon for Nintendo 3DS family systems offer an alternative story taking place in the same world as Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon, as well as new Pokémon that didn’t appear in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.

Ominous dark clouds are spreading in the sky above the Alola region, the setting of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. In these adventures, a story unfolds on a grand scale, with the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma at its centre. Secrets about Necrozma and the Alola region – undisclosed in the previous games – will come to light.

 

Nayu's thoughts

Again this shouldn't need an introduction. I played Pokemon Sun and loved it, for Ultra Moon I am using a detailed walkthrough so I can get all the secrets (which will help it be less repetitive, since a lot of it is the same as Sun/Moon games). 

 

Waku Waku Sweets

Summary from Nintendo UK

Make all kinds of confectioneries! ♪

*As if you were baking in real life!

Tilt to pour mixtures, rotate to mix, follow the steps and move the controller as shown on the screen. That's how you cook!

*Over 100 recipes included!

Ranging from popular cakes that everyone loves to traditional Japanese confectioneries called Wagashi. They all look so yummy!

*There is more to enjoy!

Change into your favorite outfit, and change your hairstyle. ♪

Participate in contests and chat with the people in town to complete your quest to become the best.

Make everyone smile with your confectioneries, and become a wonderful pastry chef!

Nayu's thoughts 

I've got the Japanese version because it's a fun way to keep practicing my Japanese: the writing is fairly simple, and I think all letters are shown, even on the kanji which is useful because I don't know a lot of kanji. Who wouldn't want to be a pastry chef with a magical creature? There's lots to chop, stir, and many sweet treats to dream over. I've started it, but may restart as it's been a while since I've played it. Since I love the anime Yume Patissiere, it's no surprise I was attracted to this game!

IA/VT Colorful

Summary from Play Asia 

Another contender enters the fray for top virtual diva - IA is a Vocaloid starring in her new rhythm game for the Vita! Developed by Kenichiro Takaki who was previously the producer of the infamous Senran Kagura, IA has a definite edge on the competition!

As with most console handheld rhythm games, players will be moving the analog sticks and pressing buttons in time with the tempo of musical notes. What makes IA/VT different is the dynamic feedback based on a player's performance - colors and more will change accordingly in the most fantastic of ways!

Track wise, there are 60 different songs with some tracks featuring new exclusive music video background footage of the artists performing their songs. There will also be different play modes, with challenge modes, consecutive play and free play.

Nayu's thoughts 

I love rhythm games, especially Hatsune Miku, so I was curious with IA and haven't regretted getting the game. My goal is to complete all the songs (all 50+ of them) on both easy and normal level (ideally getting the highest mark which is a triple S grade SSS) and to start laying the hard level. Hard is the highest level, and I'm not the best rhythm gamer, so we will see how far I get. IA is super cute, and her voice is a little ironic because I really don't like opera yet initially her vocaloid voice was aimed at opera. She seems a bit more sophisticated that Miku, a bit like Miku's friend Luka yet different. I love almost all the songs!

Kingdom Hearts

Summary from Amazon UK

The HD remastered compilation brings six beloved KINGDOM HEARTS adventures to the PlayStation 4 

 
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 15 + 25 ReMIX gives fans the opportunity to experience all of their favourite moments from the series so far for the very first time on one platform 

 
The full list of titles included in KINGDOM HEARTS HD 15 + 25 ReMIX are KINGDOM HEARTS HD 15 ReMIX including KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories, KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD remastered cinematics) 

 
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 25 ReMIX including KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX, KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded 

 
KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role-playing games created through the collaboration of Disney Interactive and Square Enix

 

Kairi in the first game.

Nayu's thoughts 

I've only ever played the first game, and while I will not be getting Kingdom Hearts 3 on release day this year, I do want to start playing all 6-9 games that are included in special bundles. I loved a lot of the game, I do find it confusing so I suspect I'll use a walkthrough because I've already done it and can only stand being frustrated with a puzzle a few times. Some parts I really hate because they are so scary, especially the Nightmare Before Christmas area, but I adore the girl Sora is trying to save, and the mix of Disney and Squaresoft characters makes me so very happy. I kept the capitals in the summary because I'm running out of time to finish this blog to put them in lower case (so it looks a little shouty - that isn't the case!) Although I do want to shout the news that it looks like Kairi is a playable character in Kingdom Hearts 3! YAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

End of Part 1 

I'm sorry, I'd meant to do this as one blog post but there are about 20 games on the list (I aim to finish at least 12) so this is being separated into 2 parts. You'll see the rest of the games in part 2, where I'll put up the complete list in a simpler list form. Stay tuned for what else I'm hoping to play! 

Pusheen totally has the right idea when it comes to gaming!

Nayu's Gaming Time #17 Dragon Quest Builders 2 is coming!!!!!

The title explains most of what this post is about. I am really excited about Super Smash Bros Ultimate which comes out on Friday, but unless I can win a copy in the several competitions that I've entered, I'm not getting it until next year as it's not on my list of must get games. That list is reserved for  My Time At Portia (hopefully out next year), 

Cross between Stardew Valley (which I love), Animal Crossing, and DQB

Pokemon 2019: which if Pokemon Let's Go Eevee is anything to go by it'll be epic 

My girl is on the right! Graphics are stunning. Shame about motion control in docked mode, praying Nintendo change that because I want to play on the big screen with my weak hands!

and.... DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2! I need to make it clear that DBQ 2 is releasing in Japan this month, the rest of the world will be next year (date unknown, I think). Because I can understand some Japanese (especially hiragana & katakana which has a tendency to be in games, yay!) plus I have played and completed the first game, I have preordered the JP version on the Switch JP account which I have. The game is downloaded on my Switch! I just can't play it until release day, on 20th. 

However, the demo is due out on 6th! That gives me plenty of time to get used to some new mechanics, to become familiar with new vocab, and just to get excited about the main game. I only played the game this year, but it truly is one of my most favourite games of all time. It's not overly difficult, which means even when I'm tired I don't have to think hard, which I do for some games, making them playable but not all the time. 

Leaning Tower of Pisa is random, but you can swim up/down waterfalls!

 I'm excited for being able to create and go through waterfalls, to swim in the sea (not just die every time I step off the shallows). 

I wonder how I'll breathe underwater?

A classic element of JRPGS and anime in my view is the protagonist falling down somewhere

I'm excited about being a cute girl with bunches (twin ponytails), new clothes, new characters, new worlds to explore - I'm totally hyped for this game! Possibly a bit more than Pokemon Let's Go Eevee, just a tiny bit. It's that amazing!!! 

There are lots of new blocks to build with - we can make tree houses with the log bricks, which blend into each other so it looks like 1 long log rather than loads of teenytiny log pieces all in a row.

I will be chatting about Let's Go Eevee in a future post. I've got 3 badges and have played it for about 27 hours already. I tend to take my time in games, I love wondering about, and Pokemon is so cute! However DQB2 will hijack my Twitter feed for a while, just so you are warned ^u^ (I'm active on Twitter most days unless I'm feeling rough)

Over on Nayu's Crochet Dreams #54 I'm all souped out

This is random cuteness!

I was going to write about Pokemon for a quick post here, but it's lunch now so I've run out of time. Head on other to Nayu's Crochet Dreams for an update of the past few days, and why I'm souped out!

Pokemon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018)

I get a lot of emails inviting me places to various art exhibitions which I turn down as I'm not an art fan. I'm blessed to get invited to blogger events, but I never go because it's not practical with my health issues. That's why despite being invited to a premier of the latest Pokemon movie, The Power of Us out on November 24th 2018, it was with sadness I had to turn the opportunity down: travelling to London isn't easy among other things.

I've watched about 2 episodes of Pokemon since getting into the game series a year ago, and fully enjoyed it. I will watch more in the future (possibly), but other anime tends to get priority. This post is simply to make you aware of the movie, I haven't seen it so I can't review, but as a Pokemon fan I recommend you check it out. It's Pokemon!!!! Enjoy the trailer below.

Nayu's Gaming Time #16 Pokemon Let's Go Eevee launch day!!!!

Guys I'm so excited -  

POKEMON LET'S GO EEVEE IS FINALLY HERE!!!!  

& Let's Go Pikachu. Okay, so it's not quite in my house, I'm awaiting that special Amazon package, and I've a load of blogging to do before I can even start playing it (I won't even open it), and I'm praying real hard it arrives today and not tomorrow- I even picked standard instead of free delivery because I want it asap. It will definitely keep me occupied as I recover from having my mega strong meds tomorrow. Having the flu jab before it, so I'm really hoping there won't be any weird interactions. I would delay my meds but it's winter, I really need them, and got to be somewhere next weekend (not this weekend) so I need enough recovery time. 

Attack of the cuties!

Please forgive my Twitter feed this weekend which will likely be full of the game: when I initially take my mega meds I usually get very hyper mentally. That's why I try to stay offline because I'd wax lyrical about anything. Having Pokemon may be too much to remain offline, so apologies if I seem more loopy than normal. The hyperness sadly doesn't last the entire time I'm recovering, I reach an 'I feel awful' stage which lasts a few days. Pokemon has helped me recover in the past so I've no doubt it'll help me now. 

I'd love to hear if you're getting the game - I won't hold it against you if you pick Pikachu instead of best girl Eevee (who is always a girl in my eyes), or if you've got your copy before me. I'd have loved to get the special edition Switch, but I'm happy I got my normal switch when I did, because It's provided countless hours of fun! I hope to get a Pokemon themed console in the future, be it an older model or a future console, it's something I've wanted for a long time and I'm determined to realise my dreams.  Enjoy this most anticipated game's launch day!!!

Let the adventure begin!!!

Over on Nayu's Crochet Dreams #50 Update & stuff

Mia from Pretty Rhythm Dear My Future

Find out about my distinct lack of blogging recently on Nayu's Crochet Dreams. It includes gaming!

Nayu's Gaming Time #9 Pokemon mania including my first crystal Pokemon!

This is what a normal Mudkip looks like.

Recently including most of last week I've played a lot of Pokemon while I got over my mega strong meds. It's been a brilliant distraction from the evil side effects, with me being able to stand the numerous screen changes without wanting to stop playing (I'm looking at you, Animal Crossing!!!). I love it so much! 

It's the perfect game for me. I can explore without thinking I'll miss an event or somewhere I'm supposed to be as you get told where to go, and how long it takes you to get there doesn't matter (like in the Atelier series, which I love but can struggle with the time element). It's possibly aimed at children (I don't know if it originally was), so it's not super complex like Final Fantasy, it is mostly really light unlike Kingdom Hearts. I get to dress up in it, although it's taken a while in Pokemon Y which I'm currently focusing on. I get to farm berries, which I enjoy doing in games. I can level up for hours if I want, or simply get on with the story. 

Thanks to both catching Pikachu, and trading I've got Bulbasaur and Charmander, not Squirtle in

I've a bit of an idea how I hadn't tried it the 20 years it's been made over & over, but I can assure you I'll be playing it for the next 20 years and more! I'll post more in the future, but know that I'm in love with all the Pocket Monsters! Some give me the heebie geebies but most I find utterly adorable, even if they aren't obviously cute. Do you like Pokemon? Which are your favourites? Yes I love Pikachu but there are so many more and oh I have my first shiny Pokemon!

This came up in a google search, so not my gam play, but my Mudkip looked like this before it evolved - its pink! (& the sprite remains blue in the game which is only how I realised it was special)

Got the different coloured Mudkip from an online trade, and couldn't work out why it wasn't blue until I remembered about the uber rare crystal Pokemon. You can Google it, but basically they are different colours, and the possibility of catching one is so slim it's insane. I'm surprised someone gave it away in a simple trade, definitely very blessed to have it on my team as Mudkip can get to mega evolve, so I'm leveling it up as fast as I can.  And all the other cute ones. I am trying to go through the story, as I have some of the other games to play, so I can be a completionist later. I want 1 pokemon of each type with a high level, which I haven't yet got, so I'm working on that as I go along. If I can beat a trainer easily I know I'm at a high enough level. If I struggle, even when I switch Pokemon types, then I know it's time to level up. 

That's it for today's Pokemon talk - I've other posts to write and don't want to bore those of you who don't game. I think you can understand how much I love Pokemon right now! 

No idea who this cutie is, but love her hair!

Nayu's News #239 Life is a bit chaotic

Felt like you'd all appreciate an upbeat creative picture!

Lately I've mostly been gaming (especially on Pokemon!!!! Got my first pokemon eggs, have started an orchard, got 1 gym badge and progressing towards the next in Pokemon Y) rather than reading due to my body hating the weather. I'd hoped to have set up a few blog posts this week for the following days, but that didn't happen as my body is on strike. I'm having my mega strong meds again tonight, so will be in Lala land until late next week. I promise to have posts up after that! 

Love Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Charmander and Squirtle! Got the 1st two in my Pokemon games!

I'm not telling!

A secret project I've mentioned previously is still happening, I still can't reveal anything until it's ready (hopefully mid February), but it is taking up my time and energy at the moment. I'll let you know when it is ready! 

Keep smiling!