BaldB3lper78

This is Netflix going after Xbox

Here are my thoughts on the evolution of a console which I feel has started well and much of the negativity toward it is done for click.

What’s most exciting is how young the Switch 2 still is. At just six months old, it’s already sold over 10 million units and is considered a major success story for Nintendo. Developers now have a stable, powerful platform to build on, and Nintendo’s track record suggests the best is yet to come.

The original Switch didn’t hit its stride until 3 years into its life and If history repeats — and all signs suggest it will — the Switch 2’s future catalogue will only get richer, more ambitious, and more technically impressive.

Six months in, the Nintendo Switch 2 feels like a console with momentum. It launched strong, it’s improving quickly, and it’s already delivering experiences that justify the upgrade. The hardware is more powerful than some give it credit for, the games are fun, and the potential is enormous.

If this is where the Switch 2 stands at half a year old, imagine where it’ll be in another six months — or another six years. Nintendo has built a foundation that’s only going to get better.

@WhiteTrashGuy me too!

@kal_el_07241 100% agree

Great to read and it really is impressive but I don’t get this whole idea of it being ‘impossible.’ It’s not. It just needs developers to do their jobs and optimise games for the hardware. There are no excuses for poor ports other than laziness.
We should be able to see Forza, Indy, many more games ported without their being an excuse for poor quality, Of course there will be compromises for a less powerful device but Switch 2 can handle plenty of these games as long as devs take care and time - which is literally their job!

I’ve played the switch version and now upgraded and ….. wow. Without a doubt that bumps this up to a 9/10 for certain. Looks and performs amazingly in docked but in handheld it shines even more. Sublime game. If you have Switch 2, this is now a must buy.

@Dark-Luigi Be nice to see E33 get a release for Switch 2. Would be perfectly possible on the system.

As always, I will read the news after the event. I stopped watching a few year back because Keighley is so painful to watch. His clear PlayStation bias is cringey to say the least and he always looks so annoyed if it’s not a PS game that wins.
I don’t even know why he is still doing the show as he’s irrelevant but gets wheeled out each year to massage his own ego.

I’ve given a good go but I just can’t get on with it tbh. Apart from anything else, the mouse controls make my wrists hurt after ten minutes. It’s a decent concept but overall, it should be a demo game and nothing more.

Sadly Nintendo doesn’t do that well in the UK with its other IP’s. Shame that Kirby isn’t there at all as it’s an amazing game it really is.

You’ve reviewed it so surely you would have played more than 12 minutes! Either way, I’ve played it snd it’s brilliant

Switch 2 is more powerful than many think and despite certain concessions, these are no different to what are made on handheld gaming PC’s and for less than half the price mostly!

@RenanLK agreed. Makes no sense at all

This is the most bizarre best of I’ve ever seen? You have games you say are not great above ones you say are???? Am sure something has gone wrong here

Been waiting for this but with MP4 due next week, will have to be a post Xmas purchase

@Friendly It’s a brilliant game it really is. I hope it does sell better worldwide and not just in Japan because it’s so, so good.

Nintendo continue to dominate Japan and it’s unlikely that will change anytime soon. Good results for PS5 digital though and shows that Sony are happy to do well hanging on to Nintendo’s coat tails .
Glad to see Air Riders flying in Japan. Amazing game.

@TrueBlueYoshi oops! 😬

Good luck to all who apply! Must mean the site and Switch and Switch 2 are still doing well!

@Arawn93 different agendas!

@Sindayl I agree and think that’s clear. But hey, it’s £15 so I’m not going to lose my mind over the cutbacks. If it was £40 then maybe. Am
Just enjoying playing it again and in handheld it’s great!

@Kraven Well said. Sure it’s got some issues but do the impact of enjoying playing the game , especially in handheld mode? Nah.

Who on to God’s Earth in gaming plays a game that plays as well as this does on Switch 2, and whilst doing so, thinks ‘oh no! Her hair doesn’t look as shiny or detailed as on other systems’?

Seriously. These kind of reports and analyses are totally anti what gaming is about!

It plays really well. It looks really good. Who cares what her chuffing hair looks like? It makes me really want to pull my hair out and I’m chuffing bald.

@N8tiveT3ch They are just too sensitive and the trigger settings are bizarre but I hope for Metroid Prime 4 they are really spot on.

@N8tiveT3ch Have used gyro aiming and never liked it at all. Not for me. The mouse controls are actually really good but only if you alter the sensitivity settings as otherwise they are a bit twitchy!

@maulinks It’s not at PS3 levels all! There are a few minor concessions from the PS4 version but other than that it’s so good. I agree that they did a Switch 1 port first and then added the Switch 2 so it could maybe have a bit more, but undocked in particular it plays really well, looks great and is so smooth.
Comparable to versions on Steam Deck and that should be the benchmark rather than anything else.

Why on earth any game on Switch 2 is being compared to PS5 is beyond me.

It’s all about opinions of course but I think the PS3 comparison is very harsh indeed.

I think it’s a really solid port and in handheld looks and performs superbly well. Am loving playing it again and taking it on the go. A few issues I agree but for less than £15 I think it’s a no brainer!

@JimNorman any news on an NL review for this yet?

A perfect ten from me. This is an absolute masterpiece. From the way the game looks and runs to the superb soundtrack , this is one of my fave games of the year.
It’s got so much depth and the top down mode is just genius.
It’s a shame that it likely won’t sell as well as some Nintendo IP’s, but I genuinely think this is one of the best they have given us for a while.
It made, it’s chaotic, it’s tough and it’s just simply Nintendo at its very finest.

@Damo Think the may be ‘competing’ rather than ‘completing’

For anyone who thinks Nintendo is struggling with Switch 2, get a grip of your bananas because after just 6 months , this console is going to break records time and time again. Just imagine what can be done once people get the hang of it fully!!!

It’s brilliant on Switch 2! Loving it

@MamaSymphonia AAA studios couldn’t care less what Metro say

@Dev-N What divisive reviews???? They are all post bar one.

@Jireland92 Who knows. Hidden agendas

@Jireland92 lack of intelligence

@XiaoShao Quite the spectrum of reviews? Bar one they are all hugely positive

@Warioware The review itself says it’s a marmite game

@Wakkawipeout this isn’t a driving game! That’s the point

@Skunkfish How can those reviews be seen as polarising? One 4/10 review and that’s from Metro who no one cares what they say anyway. All seem very positive to me

As a CV owner this is right up my street! And will hopefully cost less than the real life repairs can! 😂

Yes!!! Was hoping this would come to switch 2 so just now hope we get a good port! No excuses fore making a bogey with this one!

Mine has just been posted! And I can’t wait!!! Looking forward to this and it looks amazing. Mario might have to take some well earned rest from his world for a while now!

It’s Kirby time so let’s a _____ EAT AND RIDE!

I love the fact if has a good difficulty curve to it!

@Olliemar28 downloading now!!! Too many games….

Hope to pick this up and also hope the patch it on Switch 2 asap

Have been enjoying the demo but am hanging on for reviews before making a firm decision

So many great games but if Clair Obscur didn’t win, I would be amazed. It deserves to win and by some distance.

Mine is ordered!!!!

@Maxz lol. I’d rather they weren’t key cards but I’m not as bothered by them as some