If they could get Modern Warfare Remastered at 60fps on the Switch with gyro-aiming then I’d actually consider it. It would be interesting to see what they do… unless it’s just a Warzone port. I don’t like Warzone and it would likely run awful on the Switch lol.
Yes, most of the Wii U’s best games have either re-released or had better iterations on the Switch. Here are my personal top picks for the system that aren’t on (or better) Switch:
Nintendo Land: still one of the best local multiplayer games of all-time and there are some fun single-player games in there as well.
Wii Sports Club: Just a modified HD version of the original Wii Sports. Still very fun even if Resort is better.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse: really cool follow up to Canvas Curse, nothing incredible but still very fun and worth playing.
Wind Waker + Twilight Princess: Great HD remasters of two of the best video games of all-time.
Pushmo World: a forgotten series but an awesome title on the Wii U eShop.
Yoshi’s Woolly World: Also on the 3DS but the Wii U version looks beautiful in HD. Easily the best version of debatably the best Yoshi game.
NES Remix: Fun title that I believe also made it’s way to the 3DS.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate: Also on the 3DS but c’mon, playing the game with a regular controller with HD visuals is obviously the way to go.
Looks good to me. It’s also a good thing most modern TVs have good up-scaling and sharpening sliders. Yoshi’s Crafted World is able to look good on my TV by raising the sharpness a bit. With how low of a resolution that game has, Sparks of Hope should look great. Very excited to pick this up, just gonna wait for a sale.
Mario Party 6 and 2 are probably my favorites… but man most of the original Hudson Soft developed titles are amazing.
Mario Party Superstars is the first game in the series that I think is fantastic since Mario Party 8 and DS so that’s a close one too, especially with the HD visuals and QoL enhancements.
Absolutely loved the first game and I’m glad this one turned out well. It’s a shame the difficulty isn’t nearly as brutal even on the highest setting but I’m sure it’ll be a ton of fun nonetheless. That said… it’s a Ubisoft game that’ll inevitably drop to $20-$30 in a few months so I’ll wait for a sale.
I heard you out and I still don’t understand the Bioshock pick. Everyone I know the played it loved it and heard nothing but great things from critics.
That said… I have a few games I love despite knowing they’re mediocre. I loved Crash Bandicoot Purple and Spyro Orange when I was a kid. Replayed them a few years ago and still enjoyed it… probably nostalgia but I had a lot of fun.
Oh, I also really enjoyed Yoshi’s New Island. Some of the music is… absolutely terrible. But minus that it was a fun return to traditional Yoshi’s Island gameplay.
New game with new characters, world, and story. But because part of the story allows you to bring back older warriors it’s suddenly a mobile game. Okay.
If I’m recommending a first Zelda to an experienced gamer, I’d say Ocarina of Time or A Link to the Past.
For someone that doesn’t play many games, I’d say a more approachable title like the remakes of Skyward Sword or Link’s Awakening on Switch. Heck, even Minish Cap if you can snag that.
There aren’t many bad places to start. It’s a great franchise… I just wouldn’t start with the DS titles 😂
I’ll give it a go. Always love stages that are made to feel more like a Nintendo level rather than being super gimmicky or difficult. There are a lot of other people that have made worlds and projects similar to this, though. Still, seems fun.
While he’s not my favorite mascot, I still love Rayman. His design is both cool and funny and just about all of the main series games are excellent. I’d love to see both new 2D and 3D games announced.
Good review. I’m glad it turned out well despite me not being super hyped for it. I’m very happy you can que up with friends on the same team now and skip the intro at the start of the game. Also thank goodness Salmon run is not only better, but available at anytime.
That said, I’m really bummed the stage rotation is still here. It made the game feel a lot more repetitive to me. I think I’ll stick with Splatoon 2 for the time being but I can see myself picking up 3 down the road when more content is added and it goes on sale.
Damn this is super nice looking. I still have an Animal Crossing v2 Switch so I’m not upgrading until a more powerful system comes out… but this is really nice looking.
@Joeynator3000 I’d love to see Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate come to the Switch. And if they really wanted to make me happy, they could optimize 4 Ultimate for consoles and throw that on the Switch as well. I love the 3DS but it would be nice to play the game on a nicer display with better controls.
Yes I want them. Wind Waker is one of my favorite games of all time along with Mario 64 and Pokémon Emerald. Twilight Princess is a close contender as well. Being able to play them on my Switch that’s already hooked up AND on the go would be awesome for me.
NA/Europe hands down. While the JP box art looks more accurate to the cartoon, it doesn’t help convey what the product is. It just looks like stock TMNT art that could be on anything, like a cereal box or something.
The NA/Europe art is unique and actually does a good job at showing consumers that this isn’t just TNMT, it’s TNMT Turtles in Time… a badass time-traveling brawler.
I like Splatoon but I’m not a hardcore fan of the series. That said, all of the footage just makes me want to pick up my copy of Splatoon 2. Maybe I’ll get 3 down the road but I’m just not personally interested in what they’ve shown considering I already have Splatoon 2.
Nice. The Donkey Kong DLC was pretty cool. But as with all Ubisoft titles, I’ll just wait a few months until it’s dirt cheap. Excited to eventually play it, though.
I’m fortunate to have two older brothers so I grew up watching them play Ocarina of Time. I eventually watched my one brother play Wind Waker as well.
The first Zelda game I played through myself was Wind Waker. Loved it so much that I went back and played Ocarina. They’re two of my favorite games to this day.
Still need to rebuy Pokken Tournament. Lost the game when I was moving back home from college. It was a fun time so I’ll probably download the trial to have another play.
Pretty cool to see the Jordan challenges back. That said, this years game isn’t doing much for me despite me being invested in the NBA. It doesn’t look like there’s anything really new this year outside of those challenges. The gameplay seems the same, the MyCareer mode seems the same whether you’re on current or next gen, and everything 2K has shown so far looks pretty identical.
Last year they at least revamped the shooting mechanics, improved defense, and added the really cool cruise location for MyCareer. It actually felt like a worthwhile upgrade. This year they haven’t shown a single reason for me to pick it up outside of the Jordan challenges. As of now, I’ll just stick to 2K22 and download an updated roster for MyLeague.
I’ll get Blossom Tales II once I clear through the games I’m currently playing. I’m also going to give Two Points Campus a try eventually as that’s on GamePass.
I might pick it up. I think it’s a huge missed opportunity to not include 4-player local play as that would have been an insanely fun local-multiplayer game. My guess is the Switch couldn’t handle it without nuking the visuals or frame rate, at least in the split-screen races. Online same-system co-op is the only thing making me consider it now as it does seem like it could be a lot of fun.
@Perryg92 Yeah from what I’ve noticed you only unlock stuff when playing online. The game is a ton of fun but I hate this “online-service” approach, especially since it’s a game you pay $40-$50 for already. You gotta play online during specific weeks to unlock something or it’s gone forever.
This wave looks insane. The visual quality of the tracks looks a lot nicer than wave 1 and the track selection is just way nicer. I’m excited to try these all out!
Awesome, I like a lot of these new costumes! Despite the controversy this game has, I really enjoy it. I’m looking forward to the golf update and snagging some of these new outfits.
I also need to grind out for the shark costume tonight before it goes away forever lol. Gonna go between bowling and tennis probably.
Really glad this turned out well as I liked everything I’ve seen leading up to it. Unfortunately I’m waiting a bit to pick this up. I won’t have much time for gaming for a while and I have a huge back log even when I do play. I think I’ll wait to buy this for the fall/holiday season. This and Pokémon will keep me occupied for a good while!
I’m really hoping this has 4-player local-play. The official website uses an asterisk to say 4-player is online only but it also says single system (1-4) under multiplayer… perhaps it depends the mode you play?
If you can play the main game locally then this could be an amazing party game. Don’t let me down Nintendo (they will probs lol).
Switch-wise… I’m probably not getting anything this month. I never played Xenoblade outside of a couple hours of X back in 2015 or so. I have the Definitive Edition that I picked up on sale so if I enjoy playing through that soon then I’ll definitely get 3 down the road.
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Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Would Love To See Call Of Duty On Nintendo Switch
If they could get Modern Warfare Remastered at 60fps on the Switch with gyro-aiming then I’d actually consider it. It would be interesting to see what they do… unless it’s just a Warzone port. I don’t like Warzone and it would likely run awful on the Switch lol.
Re: Soapbox: After 10 Years I'm Finally Getting A Wii U, But Where Should I Start?
@Kyloctopus Don’t forget to put money in the eShop with your credit card and socialize with others on Animal Crossing Plaza!
Re: Soapbox: After 10 Years I'm Finally Getting A Wii U, But Where Should I Start?
Yes, most of the Wii U’s best games have either re-released or had better iterations on the Switch. Here are my personal top picks for the system that aren’t on (or better) Switch:
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Bayonetta 3
Awesome to see it do so well. I intentionally ignored all the voice acting controversy so I’m excited for it.
Man, between this, Mario + Rabbids, and Persona 5 all being reviewed insanely well… I’m going to be busy this November and December haha.
Re: Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Frame Rate And Resolution Detailed
Looks good to me. It’s also a good thing most modern TVs have good up-scaling and sharpening sliders. Yoshi’s Crafted World is able to look good on my TV by raising the sharpness a bit. With how low of a resolution that game has, Sparks of Hope should look great. Very excited to pick this up, just gonna wait for a sale.
Re: Poll: What's The Best Mario Party Game?
Mario Party 6 and 2 are probably my favorites… but man most of the original Hudson Soft developed titles are amazing.
Mario Party Superstars is the first game in the series that I think is fantastic since Mario Party 8 and DS so that’s a close one too, especially with the HD visuals and QoL enhancements.
Re: Review: Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope - Creativity Trumps Challenge In This Delightful, Divergent Sequel
Absolutely loved the first game and I’m glad this one turned out well. It’s a shame the difficulty isn’t nearly as brutal even on the highest setting but I’m sure it’ll be a ton of fun nonetheless. That said… it’s a Ubisoft game that’ll inevitably drop to $20-$30 in a few months so I’ll wait for a sale.
Re: Review: Persona 5 Royal - Finally On Switch, This Is The Very Definition Of Essential
I’ll be playing this on my Series X once I finish moving in at the end of the month. Glad the Switch version turned out great!
Re: Talking Point: What's The Worst Game That You Still Love For Some Reason?
I heard you out and I still don’t understand the Bioshock pick. Everyone I know the played it loved it and heard nothing but great things from critics.
That said… I have a few games I love despite knowing they’re mediocre. I loved Crash Bandicoot Purple and Spyro Orange when I was a kid. Replayed them a few years ago and still enjoyed it… probably nostalgia but I had a lot of fun.
Oh, I also really enjoyed Yoshi’s New Island. Some of the music is… absolutely terrible. But minus that it was a fun return to traditional Yoshi’s Island gameplay.
Re: Nintendo Introduces Marth In Fire Emblem Engage
New game with new characters, world, and story. But because part of the story allows you to bring back older warriors it’s suddenly a mobile game. Okay.
Re: Random: Wiglett Is Evidence Of Crab-Like Pokémon Evolution, Says Fan
@Kiz3000 I actually really like the legendaries… but yeah, the tire thing is just kinda weird.
Re: Talking Point: Which Zelda Game Should You Play First?
If I’m recommending a first Zelda to an experienced gamer, I’d say Ocarina of Time or A Link to the Past.
For someone that doesn’t play many games, I’d say a more approachable title like the remakes of Skyward Sword or Link’s Awakening on Switch. Heck, even Minish Cap if you can snag that.
There aren’t many bad places to start. It’s a great franchise… I just wouldn’t start with the DS titles 😂
Re: Random: This Super Mario Maker 2 Fan Spent Seven Years Crafting 'Super Mario Bros. 5'
I’ll give it a go. Always love stages that are made to feel more like a Nintendo level rather than being super gimmicky or difficult. There are a lot of other people that have made worlds and projects similar to this, though. Still, seems fun.
Re: Fire Emblem Engage Continues To Look Stunning In New Gameplay Clips
I wouldn’t say the visuals are stunning but they look clean and, most importantly, the game looks fun. I’m looking forward to this in January.
Re: Review: NBA 2K23 - Michael Jordan Challenge Is A Slam Dunk In Another Solid Switch Port
@Nintendo4Sonic It comes with a game cart but it requires a fat download to be in a playable state and have all the game modes, commentary, kits, etc.
Re: The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Just Won A 'Global Award'
And the drama with these titles continues…
Whatever, I enjoyed my time with them.
Re: Feature: Rayman Is Back In 'Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope' - So Is He Actually Cool Now?
While he’s not my favorite mascot, I still love Rayman. His design is both cool and funny and just about all of the main series games are excellent. I’d love to see both new 2D and 3D games announced.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles Studio Monolith Soft Helped Out With Splatoon 3
Regardless if you care for Xenoblade or not, Monolith Soft has proven to be a vital developer to Nintendo. Glad they’re working with Nintendo.
Re: Poll: Is It Just Us, Or Was That Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer A Little Confusing?
I didn’t feel any confusion while watching it myself. 🤷♂️
Re: Three New Pokémon Introduced In Latest Scarlet & Violet Trailer
I guess I’m the only one that really likes the designs of this generation lol
Re: Review: Splatoon 3 - The Pinnacle Of The Series And Switch's Slickest Shooter
Good review. I’m glad it turned out well despite me not being super hyped for it. I’m very happy you can que up with friends on the same team now and skip the intro at the start of the game. Also thank goodness Salmon run is not only better, but available at anytime.
That said, I’m really bummed the stage rotation is still here. It made the game feel a lot more repetitive to me. I think I’ll stick with Splatoon 2 for the time being but I can see myself picking up 3 down the road when more content is added and it goes on sale.
Re: Nintendo Reveals Colourful Pokémon Themed Switch OLED
Damn this is super nice looking. I still have an Animal Crossing v2 Switch so I’m not upgrading until a more powerful system comes out… but this is really nice looking.
Re: Random: Beta Footage From Cancelled Kirby N64 Racer Glides Onto The Internet
@Migoshuro Hey, what’s sad about that? That’s awesome!
Re: Poll: Do You Actually Want Switch Ports Wind Waker And Twilight Princess?
@Joeynator3000 I’d love to see Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate come to the Switch. And if they really wanted to make me happy, they could optimize 4 Ultimate for consoles and throw that on the Switch as well. I love the 3DS but it would be nice to play the game on a nicer display with better controls.
Re: Poll: Do You Actually Want Switch Ports Wind Waker And Twilight Princess?
Yes I want them. Wind Waker is one of my favorite games of all time along with Mario 64 and Pokémon Emerald. Twilight Princess is a close contender as well. Being able to play them on my Switch that’s already hooked up AND on the go would be awesome for me.
Re: Mario Kart Tour To Remove Gacha Elements Next Month
I’ve had a resurgence with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe over the past couple of months so maybe I’ll finally try Tour again with the “loot boxes” gone.
Re: Square Enix's Lineup For Tokyo Game Show 2022 - Final Fantasy, Harvestella & More
Today I found out Power Wash Simulator is published by Square Enix.
Re: Rumour: It's Not Even September And Nintendo Direct Rumours Have Already Started
The rumors can’t start if they never ended lol
Re: Feature: Which Region Has The Best Pokédex? Every Pokédex, Ranked From Best To Worst
Just my personal list:
1. Hoenn
2. Kanto
3. Sinnoh
4. Alola
5. Unova
6. Kalos
7. Johto
8. Galar
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #111 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles In Time
NA/Europe hands down. While the JP box art looks more accurate to the cartoon, it doesn’t help convey what the product is. It just looks like stock TMNT art that could be on anything, like a cereal box or something.
The NA/Europe art is unique and actually does a good job at showing consumers that this isn’t just TNMT, it’s TNMT Turtles in Time… a badass time-traveling brawler.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 27th)
Fall Guys for the most part. I’m planning on starting Spider-Man Miles Morales and finishing Yoshi’s Crafted World soon!
Re: Hands On: Splatoon 3 Brings New Ideas, But Nothing Revolutionary
I like Splatoon but I’m not a hardcore fan of the series. That said, all of the footage just makes me want to pick up my copy of Splatoon 2. Maybe I’ll get 3 down the road but I’m just not personally interested in what they’ve shown considering I already have Splatoon 2.
Re: Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Announces Season Pass And Gold Edition
Nice. The Donkey Kong DLC was pretty cool. But as with all Ubisoft titles, I’ll just wait a few months until it’s dirt cheap. Excited to eventually play it, though.
Re: Talking Point: What Was Your First Legend Of Zelda Game?
I’m fortunate to have two older brothers so I grew up watching them play Ocarina of Time. I eventually watched my one brother play Wind Waker as well.
The first Zelda game I played through myself was Wind Waker. Loved it so much that I went back and played Ocarina. They’re two of my favorite games to this day.
Re: Feature: Every Pokémon Game Narrative, Ranked From Best To Worst
I actually agree with this entire list with the exception of me swapping gen 2 with gen 7. I’m hoping Scarlet and Violet have a decent story.
Re: Nintendo's Next Free Game Trials Are Now Available For Switch Online Members
Still need to rebuy Pokken Tournament. Lost the game when I was moving back home from college. It was a fun time so I’ll probably download the trial to have another play.
Re: Unlike FIFA, Switch Gamers Are Getting The Newest Mode In NBA 2K23
Pretty cool to see the Jordan challenges back. That said, this years game isn’t doing much for me despite me being invested in the NBA. It doesn’t look like there’s anything really new this year outside of those challenges. The gameplay seems the same, the MyCareer mode seems the same whether you’re on current or next gen, and everything 2K has shown so far looks pretty identical.
Last year they at least revamped the shooting mechanics, improved defense, and added the really cool cruise location for MyCareer. It actually felt like a worthwhile upgrade. This year they haven’t shown a single reason for me to pick it up outside of the Jordan challenges. As of now, I’ll just stick to 2K22 and download an updated roster for MyLeague.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th August (North America)
I’ll get Blossom Tales II once I clear through the games I’m currently playing. I’m also going to give Two Points Campus a try eventually as that’s on GamePass.
Re: Kirby's Dream Buffet Rolls Out Worldwide Release Date
I might pick it up. I think it’s a huge missed opportunity to not include 4-player local play as that would have been an insanely fun local-multiplayer game. My guess is the Switch couldn’t handle it without nuking the visuals or frame rate, at least in the split-screen races. Online same-system co-op is the only thing making me consider it now as it does seem like it could be a lot of fun.
Re: PSA: Are Your Switch Games Disappearing? You May Have Too Many - But You Can Fix It
Yeah 2000 games is something I’m never going to have to worry about, even with demos 😂
Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of June 2022
@EarthboundBenjy I wonder the same thing. I have two friends that each buy both versions regardless how they feel about the game before release.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Broadcast Coming Next Week
Sweet. I just began playing my copy of Rise and I just got the Sunbreak Pro controller. I’ll definitely check the broadcast out.
Re: Nintendo Switch Sports Datamine Uncovers A Bunch Of Upcoming Costumes
@Perryg92 Yeah from what I’ve noticed you only unlock stuff when playing online. The game is a ton of fun but I hate this “online-service” approach, especially since it’s a game you pay $40-$50 for already. You gotta play online during specific weeks to unlock something or it’s gone forever.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 2 Confirmed For Next Week
This wave looks insane. The visual quality of the tracks looks a lot nicer than wave 1 and the track selection is just way nicer. I’m excited to try these all out!
Re: Random: GQ Calls Video Game Patches "Laziness", And People Are Not Impressed
@Ashunera84 This. The real issue in most cases is greediness, most likely from executives or something.
Re: Nintendo Switch Sports Datamine Uncovers A Bunch Of Upcoming Costumes
Awesome, I like a lot of these new costumes! Despite the controversy this game has, I really enjoy it. I’m looking forward to the golf update and snagging some of these new outfits.
I also need to grind out for the shark costume tonight before it goes away forever lol. Gonna go between bowling and tennis probably.
Re: Review: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - An Epic, Emotionally-Charged Masterpiece
Really glad this turned out well as I liked everything I’ve seen leading up to it. Unfortunately I’m waiting a bit to pick this up. I won’t have much time for gaming for a while and I have a huge back log even when I do play. I think I’ll wait to buy this for the fall/holiday season. This and Pokémon will keep me occupied for a good while!
Re: Funko Pop Teams Up With Ex-LEGO Developers To Make "AAA" Video Games
I like Funko Pops but this seems weird. We’ll just have to wait and see how this turns out lol.
Re: Kirby's Dream Buffet Announced For Switch, Looks A Lot Like Fall Guys
I’m really hoping this has 4-player local-play. The official website uses an asterisk to say 4-player is online only but it also says single system (1-4) under multiplayer… perhaps it depends the mode you play?
If you can play the main game locally then this could be an amazing party game. Don’t let me down Nintendo (they will probs lol).
Re: Video: 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In July 2022
Switch-wise… I’m probably not getting anything this month. I never played Xenoblade outside of a couple hours of X back in 2015 or so. I have the Definitive Edition that I picked up on sale so if I enjoy playing through that soon then I’ll definitely get 3 down the road.