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.
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.
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!
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.
@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!
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 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!
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.
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!!!
@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
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!
@IceClimbersMain Switch 2 has more 3rd party titles released and confirmed than any other previous Nintendo console so I’m not sure how you make that out tbh.
I must admit that I thought we would have seen more from Xbox but then again, we still have the issue of 3rd party games not selling that well on Switch 2, so it could be that Xbox are thinking it’s not worth putting games on Switch 1 for the sake of it. With the games they are putting on PS5 , they know they will sell in big numbers and that has already been seen.
Will be interfering to see how Indiana Jones sells next year.
Personally, I was hoping that we would have seen Forza announced and Halo at the very least already and the fact we haven’t even heard a whisper of COD suggests to me that those games possibly won’t come at all.
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Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Edition Out Today, Includes Paid Upgrade Path For Switch Players
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.
Re: The Game Awards 2025: Time, Date & How To Watch
@Dark-Luigi Be nice to see E33 get a release for Switch 2. Would be perfectly possible on the system.
Re: The Game Awards 2025: Time, Date & How To Watch
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.
Re: Switch 2 Exclusive 'Drag x Drive' Scores Its Second Major Update, Here's What's Included
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.
Re: UK Charts: Kirby Is Nowhere To Be Seen In A Quiet Week
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.
Re: Video: We've Played Assassin's Creed Shadows On Switch 2 - Here's 12 Minutes Of Gameplay
You’ve reviewed it so surely you would have played more than 12 minutes! Either way, I’ve played it snd it’s brilliant
Re: Review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (Switch 2) - An Ambitious Port Of A Captivating Series Refresh
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!
Re: Best Tomb Raider Games, Ranked - Lara Croft On Switch & Nintendo Systems
@RenanLK agreed. Makes no sense at all
Re: Best Tomb Raider Games, Ranked - Lara Croft On Switch & Nintendo Systems
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
Re: Review: Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Packed To The Rafters, Level-5's Football RPG Returns
Been waiting for this but with MP4 due next week, will have to be a post Xmas purchase
Re: "A Very Polished Experience" - Digital Foundry Checks Out Kirby Air Riders
@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.
Re: Japanese Charts: Kirby Air Riders Is Off To A Flying Start
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.
Re: Site News: Want To Join Nintendo Life As A Video Producer? We're Hiring
@TrueBlueYoshi oops! 😬
Re: Site News: Want To Join Nintendo Life As A Video Producer? We're Hiring
Good luck to all who apply! Must mean the site and Switch and Switch 2 are still doing well!
Re: Digital Foundry Dives Into Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition's "Big Downgrades" On Switch 2
@Arawn93 different agendas!
Re: Digital Foundry Dives Into Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition's "Big Downgrades" On Switch 2
@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!
Re: Digital Foundry Dives Into Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition's "Big Downgrades" On Switch 2
@Kraven Well said. Sure it’s got some issues but do the impact of enjoying playing the game , especially in handheld mode? Nah.
Re: Digital Foundry Dives Into Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition's "Big Downgrades" On Switch 2
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.
Re: Review: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - A Serviceable Port Of One Of Lara's Very Best
@N8tiveT3ch They are just too sensitive and the trigger settings are bizarre but I hope for Metroid Prime 4 they are really spot on.
Re: Review: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - A Serviceable Port Of One Of Lara's Very Best
@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!
Re: Review: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - A Serviceable Port Of One Of Lara's Very Best
@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.
Re: Review: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - A Serviceable Port Of One Of Lara's Very Best
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!
Re: Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Lands New Update On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@JimNorman any news on an NL review for this yet?
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Kirby Air Riders?
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.
Re: IGN's Mario Kart World: Knockout Tour Streamer Showdown Takes Place Next Week
@Damo Think the may be ‘competing’ rather than ‘completing’
Re: Game Of The Year Nominee Donkey Kong Bananza Wins Critics' Choice Award
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!!!
Re: Video: We've Played Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition On Switch 2 - Here's 18 Minutes Of Gameplay
It’s brilliant on Switch 2! Loving it
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby Air Riders
@MamaSymphonia AAA studios couldn’t care less what Metro say
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby Air Riders
@Dev-N What divisive reviews???? They are all post bar one.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby Air Riders
@Jireland92 Who knows. Hidden agendas
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby Air Riders
@Jireland92 lack of intelligence
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby Air Riders
@XiaoShao Quite the spectrum of reviews? Bar one they are all hugely positive
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby Air Riders
@Warioware The review itself says it’s a marmite game
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby Air Riders
@Wakkawipeout this isn’t a driving game! That’s the point
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby Air Riders
@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
Re: 'Outbound' Brings Campervan Crafting And Open-World Road Trips To Switch 2 Next Year
As a CV owner this is right up my street! And will hopefully cost less than the real life repairs can! 😂
Re: PGA Tour 2K25 Is Teeing Off On Switch 2
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!
Re: Review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2) - Incredibly Chaotic, But Satisfyingly Deep & Rewarding Racing
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!
Re: Review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2) - Incredibly Chaotic, But Satisfyingly Deep & Rewarding Racing
I love the fact if has a good difficulty curve to it!
Re: Surprise! Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Is Available Now On Switch & Switch 2
@Olliemar28 downloading now!!! Too many games….
Re: Surprise! Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Is Available Now On Switch & Switch 2
Hope to pick this up and also hope the patch it on Switch 2 asap
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Kirby Air Riders?
Have been enjoying the demo but am hanging on for reviews before making a firm decision
Re: The Game Awards Nominees Announced, Donkey Kong Bananza Up For GOTY
So many great games but if Clair Obscur didn’t win, I would be amazed. It deserves to win and by some distance.
Re: Nintendo Launches 2026 Calendars, Including One Just For NSO Subscribers
Mine is ordered!!!!
Re: Review: Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Switch 2) - One Of The Series' Very Best
@Maxz lol. I’d rather they weren’t key cards but I’m not as bothered by them as some
Re: Review: Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Switch 2) - One Of The Series' Very Best
@Olliemar28 £24.95??? Oh god. I don’t need another Switch 2 game just now but I love this series!!!!
Re: Reggie Is "Surprised" We Haven't Seen More Xbox Titles On Switch 2
@Yosher What Xbox says and what Xbox does are very different things
Re: Reggie Is "Surprised" We Haven't Seen More Xbox Titles On Switch 2
@IceClimbersMain Switch 2 has more 3rd party titles released and confirmed than any other previous Nintendo console so I’m not sure how you make that out tbh.
Re: Reggie Is "Surprised" We Haven't Seen More Xbox Titles On Switch 2
I must admit that I thought we would have seen more from Xbox but then again, we still have the issue of 3rd party games not selling that well on Switch 2, so it could be that Xbox are thinking it’s not worth putting games on Switch 1 for the sake of it.
With the games they are putting on PS5 , they know they will sell in big numbers and that has already been seen.
Will be interfering to see how Indiana Jones sells next year.
Personally, I was hoping that we would have seen Forza announced and Halo at the very least already and the fact we haven’t even heard a whisper of COD suggests to me that those games possibly won’t come at all.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Is Seemingly Nintendo's First Game-Key Card Release
It’s not really a Nintendo decision is it. It’s the Pokemon Company. It will sell anyway in Japan so no one there will give many hoots about this.