Objectively, Star Fox 64 probably is the best. There is a certain quality and difficulty to the level design in the original, though, that was never really replicated in later games. If you think 64 or Zero are hard, you really need to play the original.
Maybe Capcom should just round up all of those Street Fighter games that didn't make it to Nintendo platforms and port them to Switch...
Keep in mind, Capcom just had a 30th Anniversary livestream for Megaman and the big reveal was a $300 Megaman body pillow. That is the Capcom we're dealing with now. More irrational than Nintendo when you think about it.
Gyro aim would have been great, but I never thought it would happen, so no big deal. 30 fps is no big deal to me. Confused about why it can't do 1080p, 900p anyway. Still supporting because I still wonder how many games like Doom will ever make it to Switch.
You have to keep in mind...right now he is probably dealing with the fact that a fan-made throwback has gathered more critical praise than his Sonic Team-made, 3D big budget efforts. I'm reading frustration in those statements.
I liked the Adventure games for what they were, and I can understand the need to innovate and improve. What I think the 3D games keep messing up with is level design and the innovations they do have usually create more problems...Sonic Mania works because the levels are quality. They introduce new ideas for getting around, but you can still move fast and the player feels good while moving fast. When they added things like werewolf levels in Unleashed, I just scratched my head. Sonic and the Secret Rings for Wii ended up being my favorite just because I felt I could work towards getting good enough to complete levels quickly/smoothly.
@nab1 Have to agree...pc gamers usually have the best graphics already. Switch is more about portability that wasn't possible before, and I think Bethesda really "gets it".
@BanjoPickles Yeah, this is the most epic year one for a Nintendo Console in a long time. To me, this and the E3 Directs were all about letting people know they mean business on the software lineup. I hope the holiday goes well....seems like it has to.
Part of me is glad to see this. Part of me wishes they would say whether there is going to be a real VC or not. If they keep expanding from this, I'll be happy. I just wish they would say.
In May 2016, I could have never imagined this happening. All I can say is that if Bethesda can bring Skyrim and Doom to Switch and be willing to bring Wolfenstein, too, Capcom and the rest shouldn't have any excuses. I still can't believe that Bethesda is the one making the investment on Switch, but I hope the games sell well enough for Bethesda to stick around.
To me, this is about previewing upcoming Nindies, not expecting much extra. I would like to see Hyper Light Drifter or something we didn't already know.
200 lumens and no mention of resolution keeps me from thinking it's good, but you have to look at it for what it is, a portable projector that that simplifies setup. Could be great, could be terrible, but make sure it's dark...
@GeminiSaint thanks for the objective description. Just speaking for me, I didn't back it but meant to buy for Wii U upon release. I can understand why it moved to Switch, but don't feel like they were upfront about it and can't help but wonder why this wasn't executed better. At this point I may be getting a less buggy version but I had to wait for months and will likely be paying full price when it's cheaper elsewhere. Still like the game, still want to play it. Just not convinced I should award Playtonic with full MSRP.
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Re: Editorial: The SNES Classic Mini, Star Fox, and Downsides to Being a Mega Drive Kid
Objectively, Star Fox 64 probably is the best. There is a certain quality and difficulty to the level design in the original, though, that was never really replicated in later games. If you think 64 or Zero are hard, you really need to play the original.
Re: Sony Doesn't Consider Handheld Gaming To Be A "Huge Market Opportunity"
@JHDK maybe announcement is a high-powered Sony smartphone since smartphone gaming is so big. 😛
Re: Ultra Street Fighter II Had A Better UK Debut Than Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite
Maybe Capcom should just round up all of those Street Fighter games that didn't make it to Nintendo platforms and port them to Switch...
Keep in mind, Capcom just had a 30th Anniversary livestream for Megaman and the big reveal was a $300 Megaman body pillow. That is the Capcom we're dealing with now. More irrational than Nintendo when you think about it.
Re: Nintendo Highlights The Visual Changes in Xenoblade Chronicles 2
@Luna_110 You're probably right, but I do wish something would happen for that. If nothing else, Baten Kaitos HD remasters would be amazing.
Re: Nintendo Highlights The Visual Changes in Xenoblade Chronicles 2
@Expa0 Cannot agree more.
Re: Playtonic Games is Working on Unity Issues for Yooka-Laylee on Switch
Seems to me they really messed up using Unity...if they had used Unreal it probably would have went smoother.
Re: Golf Story Will Swing Into Action This Week on the Switch eShop
Looking forward to it! And I don't even play golf!
Re: DOOM Will Be 720p When Docked, And Unsurprisingly There's No 'Motion' Aiming
Gyro aim would have been great, but I never thought it would happen, so no big deal. 30 fps is no big deal to me. Confused about why it can't do 1080p, 900p anyway. Still supporting because I still wonder how many games like Doom will ever make it to Switch.
Re: Super Mario Run Has a Major Update and Discount on the Way
Good news...but is Peach going to get jealous???
Re: Bethesda Says DOOM And Wolfenstein 2 Are "The Start" Of A Nintendo Relationship
@Ichiban may not happen but a red/gold color skin would be awesome.
Re: Bethesda Says DOOM And Wolfenstein 2 Are "The Start" Of A Nintendo Relationship
Very glad to see a company willing to invest...to be honest I passed these up on pc but very interested in carrying them on my Switch.
Re: Gear.Club Unlimited's Full Roster of Licensed Cars Has Been Confirmed
I'm interested, if only because it may be my only chance at driving my NSX lol.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st September (North America)
@itslukec Yes! I want to know, too.
Re: Review: NBA 2K18 (Switch)
Well, at least there's the new Shaq Fu on the way...
Re: Super Grand Prix Mode Is Coming to Super Bomberman R
Loved this game since the beginning, and glad to see.
Re: SEGA Knows Fans Want Sonic Adventure 3
You have to keep in mind...right now he is probably dealing with the fact that a fan-made throwback has gathered more critical praise than his Sonic Team-made, 3D big budget efforts. I'm reading frustration in those statements.
I liked the Adventure games for what they were, and I can understand the need to innovate and improve. What I think the 3D games keep messing up with is level design and the innovations they do have usually create more problems...Sonic Mania works because the levels are quality. They introduce new ideas for getting around, but you can still move fast and the player feels good while moving fast. When they added things like werewolf levels in Unleashed, I just scratched my head. Sonic and the Secret Rings for Wii ended up being my favorite just because I felt I could work towards getting good enough to complete levels quickly/smoothly.
Re: Video: How to Make Your Own Awesome Nintendo Switch Arcade Cabinet
I may just have to make one one day...
Re: Retail Version of DOOM on Switch Will Need a Download for Online Multiplayer
Still want it.
Re: Skyrim Begins Its Switch Adventure on 17th November
@BanjoPickles Not yet but I will!
Re: Doom Will Bring Hell to Switch This Holiday Season
@nab1 Have to agree...pc gamers usually have the best graphics already. Switch is more about portability that wasn't possible before, and I think Bethesda really "gets it".
Re: Skyrim Begins Its Switch Adventure on 17th November
@thesilverbrick me neither.
@BanjoPickles Yeah, this is the most epic year one for a Nintendo Console in a long time. To me, this and the E3 Directs were all about letting people know they mean business on the software lineup. I hope the holiday goes well....seems like it has to.
Re: Project Octopath Traveler Headed To Switch Next Year
I'm really looking forward to this.
Re: Mario Bros. to Kick Off 'Arcade Archives' Range on Nintendo Switch
Part of me is glad to see this. Part of me wishes they would say whether there is going to be a real VC or not. If they keep expanding from this, I'll be happy. I just wish they would say.
Re: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Is Coming To Switch In 2018
The release may be behind the others, but this is Bethesda releasing a UPCOMING game on Switch. I can't believe it.
Re: Doom Will Bring Hell to Switch This Holiday Season
In May 2016, I could have never imagined this happening. All I can say is that if Bethesda can bring Skyrim and Doom to Switch and be willing to bring Wolfenstein, too, Capcom and the rest shouldn't have any excuses. I still can't believe that Bethesda is the one making the investment on Switch, but I hope the games sell well enough for Bethesda to stick around.
Re: Free-To-Play MOBA Arena Of Valor Is Fighting Towards Switch
Worth a look, I'd say. Not League of Legends but if it's not coming, at least there's MOBA on Switch to rally behind.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Hits Switch On December 1st
This keep getting better!!!
Re: Feature: What We Expect from the Nintendo Direct - 13th September
Seems like Nintendo would want to announce some VC gaming before the holidays, but idk.
I wouldn't mind seeing something from Platinum.
Re: Exclusive: Here's What's In Today's Free FAST RMX REMIX Update
Excellent game just got more excellent.
Re: SNES Title Joe & Mac Gets the MSU1 Digital Audio Enhancement Treatment
Must...save...cave babes...again!!!
Re: Nicalis Teases VVVVVV and More for the Switch
Hope Code of Princess is true.
Re: Random: Cringe-Inducing Diddy Kong Racing VHS Promo From 1997 Gets Restored
This was the good ol' days...
Re: This 400GB Micro SD Card Looks Perfect For Switch Owners
Could just buy 4 -5 physical games instead. 😛
Re: Feature: Five Things We Expect From the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase - Summer 2017
To me, this is about previewing upcoming Nindies, not expecting much extra. I would like to see Hyper Light Drifter or something we didn't already know.
Re: Video: Nintendo of Europe Unleashes a Tasty Nintendo x Indies Sizzle Reel
Liked them all...was hoping to see Hyper Light Drifter, though.
Re: Double Dragon IV is Hitting the Switch eShop Next Week
Hey! WayForward! Sounds like a lot of people want Double Dragon Neon on Switch!!!
Re: Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack Is Getting a Physical Release
I was hoping for this. 🙂 Waiting for physical now.
Re: Rocket League Is Getting Free Nintendo-Themed Battle-Cars At Launch
Yep, will be buying.
Re: Video: Here's What Star Fox 2 Looks Like On The SNES Classic Edition
This better get a separate release... 😒
Re: Review: Sonic Mania (Switch eShop)
@SLIGEACH_EIRE have to agree with you this time lol.
Glad to see this reviewing so well. Downloading tomorrow, definitely.
Re: Sonic Mania Dashes Straight To The Top Of The Switch Best Sellers Chart
I was just thinking...could this be the first year where Mario, Sonic, AND Zelda are Game of the Year contenders???!
Re: The OJO Aims To Be The First Dedicated Nintendo Switch Projector
200 lumens and no mention of resolution keeps me from thinking it's good, but you have to look at it for what it is, a portable projector that that simplifies setup. Could be great, could be terrible, but make sure it's dark...
Re: Disgaea 5 Complete Passes 100,000 Sales on Nintendo Switch
It's on my "to buy later" list, but glad to see it doing well. It's a pretty good attach rate when you think about it.
Re: Playtonic Gives Update On Yooka-Laylee For Switch
@GeminiSaint thanks for the objective description. Just speaking for me, I didn't back it but meant to buy for Wii U upon release. I can understand why it moved to Switch, but don't feel like they were upfront about it and can't help but wonder why this wasn't executed better. At this point I may be getting a less buggy version but I had to wait for months and will likely be paying full price when it's cheaper elsewhere. Still like the game, still want to play it. Just not convinced I should award Playtonic with full MSRP.
Re: GameStop Listing Hints At Physical Release For Sonic Mania On Switch
Hope so.
Re: Looks Like We Can Expect More Classic Arcade Titles On Switch From Zerodiv
@CptProtonX Amen.
@Mando44646 Me neither.
Re: Peach Ball: Senran Kagura Is The Pinball Game Kenichiro Takaki Has "Always Wanted To Do"
I like pinball. 😃
Re: Aero Fighters 2 Joins The ACA Neo Geo Lineup On Switch Next Week
I knew about Aerofighters Assault bit not this...definitely downloading.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th July (North America)
Namco Museum is definitely the highlight for me.
Re: The Art of Shantae Launches Sometime in 2018
I want it.