@Thomystic Well, yeah, the games have to play nicely with their proprietary Kex Engine (which mostly favors boomer shooters), and I am not complaining. They do excellent work
@Mallow No. People just like to grade and rate things (we like ordered lists too); it helps them to feel more attached to the content being presented and to underline any hype earned.
The footage makes it look like some kind of arena shooter. Those aren’t nearly as good as real level designs (I’m particular to boomer shooters, where you find secrets and need to conserve ammo and health pickups). The art direction is fantastic though.
Update: Ok I watched the release trailer too and that looks more like level design
I could not STAND the audio mixing in this game. The music was so loud, obnoxious and tinny, as if being pumped through a sewer pipe— Just ear-splitting GRATING. I barely played it as a result
@DennyCrane @JaxonH I remember getting Prime 1 as a Christmas gift. That was one of the most atmospheric and memorable Christmas seasons in memory. What a masterpiece.
So I too have thought about asking it for a gift, but I caved when I could use some Best Buy Rewards towards it
@delanoche Disclaimer: Mackenzie died on the way back to his home planet
@Bolt_Strike Actually it might be how they intend to expand the audience of a niche IP. Metroid doesn’t sell nearly as well as other Nintendo franchises, so doing the same thing isn’t likely to warrant more purchases by itself. Maybe they think there should be more interaction with NPCs and at least use them to teach the player how the game works, before Samus is sent out on her own (though it really should be Samus teaching)
It’s pretty crazy how intense that first Depths level is: boss after miniboss. But on Hard the bosses can feel bullet-spongy (like my attacks don’t matter at all until the weakness gauge shows). On the other hand, it really does feel like you’re fighting those same enemies from TotK. The weapon building process also seems way slower paced this time. Game looks and runs great and is superbly acted and shot. Princess Zelda is finally a power goddess
To be fair, Double Dragon has almost always played like B-grade material. River City Ransom (and Super Dodgeball) was the real crowning achievement of Technos
@canaryfarmer Very generic anime cutscenes, at that 🙄
@Cia "Musou" (無双) is a Japanese term that translates to "unrivaled" or "unmatched".
Warriors series name In Japan. The Warriors action game series by Omega Force and Koei Tecmo is called Musō. It includes franchises like Dynasty Warriors and Hyrule Warriors 🌈💫
@kmtrain83 I believe you can switch it to “always point north”. I can’t stand minimaps rotating when I do.
@johnedwin1969 It’s 79 on Metacritic now
@Citano Mario should totally get the next Musou treatment. Imagine how chaotic it could be sending green shells everywhere and having Kamek change the battlefield; or Hammer Bros. launching from the rear.
@Dimey AoC is literally not the same world. It was 100 years before BotW, just before Ganon wrecked Hyrule, so there would be more denizens (it is also set in an alternative timeline; it is revealed )
@rjejr It certainly never hurts to wait for a price drop or an ultimate release, but you could be waiting awhile. That’s why I appreciate Sakurai-san outright saying there are no plans for Kirby Airriders DLC; you know there’s no point waiting on that one
@calbeau They would have to create in game assets to match every game available on the service. Too much work to keep that updated (and tested) probably. Also probably extra licensing rights would be needed.
@DollyrotsFan1 I’m so sorry for your loss. Pets are so precious and it’s not fair they leave us so soon. I hope you find happiness again with a new furry friend, and yea, Zelda Warrior can wait
@rvcolem1 Yeah it’s a daunting amount of content for completionists
@BimblingGaz Do you just not like Warriors games? I don’t think this next one will change your mind. It’s awesome Princess Zelda is the lead though. I’ve personally appreciated the Dynasty Warriors series since its inception at the launch of the PS2 (I was in awe at the time how many soldiers they could render onscreen), and the Zelda ones have been the absolute creme de la creme of the series.
@GoldenSunRM The adventure maps were bloody brilliant but damn do they feel daunting to complete
@Truegamer79 I have had zero issues with the performance of this game on Switch 2: it looks and runs amazing on OLED tv. Do you mean in handheld mode?
@The_Nintendo_Pedant I mean, they were always very clear up front about it being ‘available for a limited time’. I have no doubt they will eventually release a collection that contains all 4 games (and cost $100)
@JohnnyMind There’s a certain baked in rhythm to maximizing height on those half pipe puzzles; you have to know when to let go of the button in order to cancel in the next, higher boost. It definitely takes some trial and error, and it feels very similar to how Sonic the Hedgehog goes up similar half pipes
@XE77 These games really are infinitely replayable. For instance, I created a Doomguy character where I never used VATS or the Settlements and I just play it like a shooter, and I take all the perks that buff that, (and I found out later there is DLC that adds Doomguy helmet and BFG weapon, so I felt vindicated in my decision). It was a super fun, challenging, play through that changes up the normal gameplay.
On PC, using lots of Settlement mods, I played a character that’s sole purpose was to build up their super mansion by raiding ruins and collecting materials.
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@Tyranexx That’s both hilarious and tragic that you got the wrong Mario movie
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@Lizuka It’s good for boomer shooters when you want to instantly switch to a certain weapon
Re: Nightdive's 'SiN Reloaded' Remaster Is Heading To Switch 1 & 2 This Year
@Thomystic Well, yeah, the games have to play nicely with their proprietary Kex Engine (which mostly favors boomer shooters), and I am not complaining. They do excellent work
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase March 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
@Mallow No. People just like to grade and rate things (we like ordered lists too); it helps them to feel more attached to the content being presented and to underline any hype earned.
Re: Switch 2 Noir-Fueled Detective FPS 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Has Been Slightly Delayed
The footage makes it look like some kind of arena shooter. Those aren’t nearly as good as real level designs (I’m particular to boomer shooters, where you find secrets and need to conserve ammo and health pickups). The art direction is fantastic though.
Update: Ok I watched the release trailer too and that looks more like level design
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What about the boring boss recycling in the first act? Did they fix that?
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@The_Nintendo_Expat I feel like one side should be Larry David
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@batmanbud2 That’s still true: this is not being developed by Konami, although they are overseeing it
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@KingMike There are also super secret levels of Mutant Mudds that display in red/black monochrome. So, yeah, it wears the influence on its sleeve
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@joey302 Yeah 2006 has some beautiful locales, and they seamlessly transitioned
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@Zeebor15 In my opinion it does not look AAA
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@joey302 I am with you right there! We’re long overdue for a new Outrun.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Fails To Meets Sega's Expectations
I could not STAND the audio mixing in this game. The music was so loud, obnoxious and tinny, as if being pumped through a sewer pipe— Just ear-splitting GRATING. I barely played it as a result
Re: Nintendo Announces Launch Line-Up For Switch Online Virtual Boy
@RobLife1 “But, Moe— the dank— the dank!”
@SalvorHardin 3DS games coming to NSO?
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@Desa How did you customize it
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@N00BiSH Dude, Jesus should be rolling in his grave
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@topher6490 That’s actually a very good point
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Kingdoms of Amalur Re-reckoning has a terrible skybox issue where it constantly shows a hall of mirrors effect. Please help fix this, Nintendo.
Re: Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Samus Returns In Prime Form
@Matt_Barber Or Ocarina of Time, for that matter
Re: Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Samus Returns In Prime Form
@DennyCrane @JaxonH I remember getting Prime 1 as a Christmas gift. That was one of the most atmospheric and memorable Christmas seasons in memory. What a masterpiece.
So I too have thought about asking it for a gift, but I caved when I could use some Best Buy Rewards towards it
Re: Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Samus Returns In Prime Form
@JaxonH PCMAG also gave it very high praise
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@Shiryu Namco been kind of quiet in general lately
Re: Nintendo To Acquire Bandai Namco Studios Singapore As A Subsidiary
@Shiryu Bandai Namco still owns the rights to those
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@CaleBoi25 Now we know why they did the Balatro crossover
Re: Nintendo Launches Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Search Page
@Mgalens Yes they need a way to report compatibility issues from the game’s Switch menu
@topsekret Much appreciated. Keep us updated here.
Re: Nintendo Launches Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Search Page
Enclave HD… Supported
Welp, guess it’s just a bad port then. Terrible audio issues
@Greatluigi Didn’t Jurassic World Evolution run slow originally?
Re: Preview: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Great, But I Want To Kill One Of Its Characters
@delanoche Disclaimer: Mackenzie died on the way back to his home planet
@Bolt_Strike Actually it might be how they intend to expand the audience of a niche IP. Metroid doesn’t sell nearly as well as other Nintendo franchises, so doing the same thing isn’t likely to warrant more purchases by itself. Maybe they think there should be more interaction with NPCs and at least use them to teach the player how the game works, before Samus is sent out on her own (though it really should be Samus teaching)
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Enclave HD still has terrible audio buffer leak problems.
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It’s on sale now in the eShop and Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a gem.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment?
It’s pretty crazy how intense that first Depths level is: boss after miniboss. But on Hard the bosses can feel bullet-spongy (like my attacks don’t matter at all until the weakness gauge shows). On the other hand, it really does feel like you’re fighting those same enemies from TotK. The weapon building process also seems way slower paced this time. Game looks and runs great and is superbly acted and shot. Princess Zelda is finally a power goddess
Right now a ‘B’ for me
Re: Images Of Yoshi From 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Have Leaked Online
@SteveDaSteve I love your avatar pic 😆
@Coolmusic I think he is supposed to be younger here (like a little kid dino)
Re: Images Of Yoshi From 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Have Leaked Online
Nice. ‘Mlem’ is exactly the sound he makes when he sticks out his tongue 😜
I think this version is a very cute Yoshi
Re: Review: Double Dragon Revive (Switch) - Nice Ideas, Uneven Execution
To be fair, Double Dragon has almost always played like B-grade material. River City Ransom (and Super Dodgeball) was the real crowning achievement of Technos
@canaryfarmer Very generic anime cutscenes, at that 🙄
Re: Nintendo States Its Intention To Acquire More Development Teams
@Sirko I’d be fine with just PlayTonic, as that’s where Rare’s talent went
Re: Nintendo States Its Intention To Acquire More Development Teams
@Sirko Great idea 👍🏼
Re: Review: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment (Switch 2) - A Stunning Slice Of Musou, Worthy Of The Zelda Canon
@Cia "Musou" (無双) is a Japanese term that translates to "unrivaled" or "unmatched".
Warriors series name In Japan. The Warriors action game series by Omega Force and Koei Tecmo is called Musō. It includes franchises like Dynasty Warriors and Hyrule Warriors 🌈💫
Re: Review: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment (Switch 2) - A Stunning Slice Of Musou, Worthy Of The Zelda Canon
@kmtrain83 I believe you can switch it to “always point north”. I can’t stand minimaps rotating when I do.
@johnedwin1969 It’s 79 on Metacritic now
@Citano Mario should totally get the next Musou treatment. Imagine how chaotic it could be sending green shells everywhere and having Kamek change the battlefield; or Hammer Bros. launching from the rear.
@Dimey AoC is literally not the same world. It was 100 years before BotW, just before Ganon wrecked Hyrule, so there would be more denizens (it is also set in an alternative timeline; it is revealed )
Re: Ys vs. Trails In The Sky: Alternative Saga Update Enhances Resolution On Switch 2
@Grim It’s a pornography store: I was buying pornography
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment In-Store Demos Now Available (North America)
@rjejr It certainly never hurts to wait for a price drop or an ultimate release, but you could be waiting awhile. That’s why I appreciate Sakurai-san outright saying there are no plans for Kirby Airriders DLC; you know there’s no point waiting on that one
Re: Fortnite's Simpsons Collab Is Now Live, Watch New "Mini Episodes" Every Week
@Dee123 I know, why couldn’t they collaborate on a different game?
@benmalsky198 That’s a fair point
Re: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Is Getting A Sweet 'Switch 2 Edition' Upgrade This November
@Kiliomp I mean, can’t you just turn off the in game music and pump those songs via Spotify
Re: Poll: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Getting A Huge Update In Early 2026, What Are You Most Excited For?
@VoidofLight ‘Not for older fans’ … How so?
@kalosn It really does look remarkably cleaner and more comfortable To the eyes
Re: Retro Nintendo Games Are Returning To Animal Crossing (Sort Of)
@calbeau They would have to create in game assets to match every game available on the service. Too much work to keep that updated (and tested) probably. Also probably extra licensing rights would be needed.
@nukatha ‘How deep can the inception go?’
Only Tom Nook knows
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment?
@DollyrotsFan1 I’m so sorry for your loss. Pets are so precious and it’s not fair they leave us so soon. I hope you find happiness again with a new furry friend, and yea, Zelda Warrior can wait
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment?
@rvcolem1 Yeah it’s a daunting amount of content for completionists
@BimblingGaz Do you just not like Warriors games? I don’t think this next one will change your mind. It’s awesome Princess Zelda is the lead though. I’ve personally appreciated the Dynasty Warriors series since its inception at the launch of the PS2 (I was in awe at the time how many soldiers they could render onscreen), and the Zelda ones have been the absolute creme de la creme of the series.
@GoldenSunRM The adventure maps were bloody brilliant but damn do they feel daunting to complete
@ElkinFencer10 And I recommend Saga 2
Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Updated To Version 1.1.4, Improves Gameplay On Switch 2
@Stormcloudlive I bought three copies of it; I knew it would eventually raise in value, and of course I wanted one to play with
But it was available more than long enough for anyone that was interested
Re: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Updated To Version 1.1.4, Improves Gameplay On Switch 2
@Truegamer79 I have had zero issues with the performance of this game on Switch 2: it looks and runs amazing on OLED tv. Do you mean in handheld mode?
@The_Nintendo_Pedant I mean, they were always very clear up front about it being ‘available for a limited time’. I have no doubt they will eventually release a collection that contains all 4 games (and cost $100)
Re: Mini Review: Simon The Sorcerer Origins (Switch) - A Faithful Return To A Classic Adventure Series
Yeah, really more of a “Willy Beamish” style this time
Re: "We Couldn't Find Common Ground" - Nintendo Producer Explains The Tensions That Forged Metroid Prime
@JohnnyMind There’s a certain baked in rhythm to maximizing height on those half pipe puzzles; you have to know when to let go of the button in order to cancel in the next, higher boost. It definitely takes some trial and error, and it feels very similar to how Sonic the Hedgehog goes up similar half pipes
Re: Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Brings The Apocalypse To Switch 2 In 2026
@XE77 These games really are infinitely replayable. For instance, I created a Doomguy character where I never used VATS or the Settlements and I just play it like a shooter, and I take all the perks that buff that, (and I found out later there is DLC that adds Doomguy helmet and BFG weapon, so I felt vindicated in my decision). It was a super fun, challenging, play through that changes up the normal gameplay.
On PC, using lots of Settlement mods, I played a character that’s sole purpose was to build up their super mansion by raiding ruins and collecting materials.