I've been looking forward to this game for a while, I really hope that they can iron out some or all of the performance issues with patches later on...unfortunately for us, you won't update this review if that is the case though. It's so hard to find updated reviews that reflect the often times improved states of games after a big update... are developers allowed to set the clock speed of the Switch while it's playing their games? It seems like this happens a lot of the time where the development kits are running at a higher clock speed than our retail Switches, so things that worked fine when they tested end up being jankey once released and require patches to fix.
Wouldn't it be so nice if you just signed into your Nintendo Account and were offered the option to re-download ALL your Switch purchases to the new system and make that your new primary system? Also will it use the same or similar cart system for physical games (esp if they want to let you play old ones)
Oh, so they FINALLY created the thing that 3rd parties have been selling for years...does this imply that the joy-con design won't change, or at least the rails/charging design won't change on the Switch 2 and this accessory will carry over? Otherwise, why put this out so late in the cycle??
Isn't it $30, not $25 as stated in the review? I still pre-ordered it digitally and will have fun playing with my 5yo and introducing her to all these games
Local multiplayer might be a reason to get this digitally, though I kinda wish they had included more games and remix challenges from NES Remix 1 and 2 in here as a bonus since those were also fun.
Feel like the change in graphics style makes the game look worse. It used to have really high res (for the time) pixel art isometric levels, and these flat-shaded 3D models just look simpler and change it to be very cartoony...guess we'll see how it progresses.
DAY ONE, this is such a great idea, and I loved the Link's Awakening graphics style, so I'm glad they're making a new 2D Zelda where you actually, finally, play as Princess Zelda!
The first Game Boy I ever used, which was my cousin's, had Tetris in it of course, and I was hooked! It's the one game I've bought and played on literally every single computer and console I've ever owned.
This is another title I've had a tab open to the Nintendo eshop search page hoping one day a listing shows up so I can wishlist it and not lose track of it before release...would be nice if anything announced, even without a release date, at least got a landing page so we could save/wishlist it for later...
In case anyone else was wondering, I can confirm, there are settings for inverting X and Y camera axis under accessibility. This is a day-one buy for me mostly to play along with my daughter who wishes I wasn't allergic to irl cats.
There are so many racing games on Switch! Some really excellent ones you don't mention at all include Horizon Chase Turbo (1 and 2) and the launch title of Fast RMX.
I have fond memories of renting Extreme-G as a kid and playing it one weekend with my cousin...but I've never even heard of Iggy's Reckin' Balls, looking forward to playing both this week!
As a SCUBA diver, it really bothers me that both the octopus and pressure gauge are just dragging/dangling behind the diver and not in any way hooked on their BC. Also, who still uses an octopus when there are things like ScubaPro's Air2?
There is NO way this is accurate, esp with "Agent 47" being number 3? No way is that more iconic than many other options below that...and of course Mario is way more recognizable than Lara Croft, and always has been, even back in 1996!
Maybe this is how the Switch 2 dock will work, and be slightly nicer when it comes to cable management...not that it's a big deal, you can route the cables either out the side or the top now...
Of all the things, what I really wish the Switch OS had was a way to trigger an "UPDATE ALL" process that would go through and download updates for EVERYTHING that had an available update. This could even just be a function added to the eshop app I guess, but it's annoying that it only really auto-updates the top 10 most recent games, and beyond that you'd have to go through and manually check/update things to pull the new version.
Just finally popped this into my Switch to get excited for the new movie (Frozen Empire) and am so upset that they let you invert the Y-axis for both camera and proton pack controls, but NOT the x-axis! This is really bothering me, who wants to only invert Y and not also X? I wish there was the option because I keep spinning around and turning in the wrong directions. Sadly even the built in Switch button mapping options do not let you manually invert stick axis
No motion controls is unfortunate, but really, the thing I miss when using pretty much ANY third party Switch controller is the lack of HD Rumble! Why didn't Nintendo license that out to anyone??!
No kidding...also building in hard bosses at the END of each stage with no way to bypass them made it frustrating. I got to the first stage of world 3 and couldn't beat the boss sequence, so I gave up and moved onto Mario Wonder...never to go back.
"Wishlist Now!" cept it's still NOT listed on the eshop... I've had a tab open with the search since I first read about this game, and reload it in hopes the listing will appear and I can finally wishlist it for later. It would really benefit all game developers if they'd get the listings on the eshop ahead of even having a release date for wishlist purposes.
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Re: Review: The Plucky Squire (Switch) - Enormously Charming, But Not So Plucky On Switch
I've been looking forward to this game for a while, I really hope that they can iron out some or all of the performance issues with patches later on...unfortunately for us, you won't update this review if that is the case though. It's so hard to find updated reviews that reflect the often times improved states of games after a big update... are developers allowed to set the clock speed of the Switch while it's playing their games? It seems like this happens a lot of the time where the development kits are running at a higher clock speed than our retail Switches, so things that worked fine when they tested end up being jankey once released and require patches to fix.
Re: Rumour: Switch "Successor" Will Be Backwards Compatible, It's Claimed
Wouldn't it be so nice if you just signed into your Nintendo Account and were offered the option to re-download ALL your Switch purchases to the new system and make that your new primary system? Also will it use the same or similar cart system for physical games (esp if they want to let you play old ones)
Re: At Last, The Retro-Inspired 'Rugrats' Game Has A Release Date
Not just feel like an NES game, the 8-bit version of the game is being printed on NES carts and will run on NES hardware!
Re: Nintendo Is Expanding Switch Online's NES Library With Another Classic
Should be Tengen Tetris with coop mode...
Re: Atari Revives An Iconic Racing Gem With 'Fatal Run 2089' For Switch
Will there be more colors in the final release, or are we just racing through a b/w world?
Re: Throwback Racer 'Victory Heat Rally' Stalls On Switch, Now Launching After PC & Mobile
Looking forward to this, been waiting for the eshop listing to exist so I could wishlist it...but like Plucky Squire, I'll have to keep checking
Re: We're In Love With This Platformer Fashioned After A Computer Desktop
Looks great, I wonder how the controls work on Switch? Do you not directly manipulate the mouse cursor and only control Floppy?
Re: Joyous Storybook Adventure 'The Plucky Squire' Finally Gets Release Date
And yet, it's STILL not on the eshop so we can't wishlist or preorder yet
Re: Indie Sensation 'Stray' Meows Up Switch Release Date
So blurry...but I also think Little Kitty, Big City scratched this itch and ran great on Switch.
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Best Buy Pre-Order Bonus Revealed
SOLD! My daughter has enjoyed the Sonic Superstars and Princess Peach Showtime acrylic stands, so why not add another to our collection
Re: 'Shin chan: Shiro And The Coal Town' Lands Western Release This October
Woulda been the perfect game to play this summer, but looking forward to this after enjoying the Endless Seven Day Journey
Re: The Plucky Squire Dazzles And Charms In New Sneak Peek Gameplay Trailer
Still wish I could wishlist this on the eshop...
Re: Nintendo Announces Official Switch Joy-Con Charging Stand
Oh, so they FINALLY created the thing that 3rd parties have been selling for years...does this imply that the joy-con design won't change, or at least the rails/charging design won't change on the Switch 2 and this accessory will carry over? Otherwise, why put this out so late in the cycle??
Re: Review: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (Switch) - Speed-Focused And Slight, But Addictive
Isn't it $30, not $25 as stated in the review? I still pre-ordered it digitally and will have fun playing with my 5yo and introducing her to all these games
Re: Review: Frogun Encore (Switch) - A Sure-Footed 3D Platforming Throwback
The all important question: can you invert both camera axis?
Re: Hands On: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition - All The Trappings Of A Game Night Great
Local multiplayer might be a reason to get this digitally, though I kinda wish they had included more games and remix challenges from NES Remix 1 and 2 in here as a bonus since those were also fun.
Re: Random: Fan-Made Controller Plays Super Monkey Ball With An Actual Ball
This is awesome, they should make a trackball controller for Switch to play this on...also Marble Madness as it was meant to be played
Re: 1994 Classic 'Little Big Adventure' Is Getting A Full Remake, Out This Year
Feel like the change in graphics style makes the game look worse. It used to have really high res (for the time) pixel art isometric levels, and these flat-shaded 3D models just look simpler and change it to be very cartoony...guess we'll see how it progresses.
Re: Hands On: 'The Plucky Squire' - Wit And Charm Enough To Make Nintendo Jealous
This is another title I've been keeping an eye out for, sadly not on the eshop yet to wishlist :-
Re: New 2D Adventure 'The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom' Announced For This September
DAY ONE, this is such a great idea, and I loved the Link's Awakening graphics style, so I'm glad they're making a new 2D Zelda where you actually, finally, play as Princess Zelda!
Re: Soapbox: Game Boy Tetris' True Genius Was Teaching A Generation How To Play Video Games
The first Game Boy I ever used, which was my cousin's, had Tetris in it of course, and I was hooked! It's the one game I've bought and played on literally every single computer and console I've ever owned.
Re: 'Master Key' Is An Intriguing Monochrome Take On Classic Zelda Gameplay
@mazz Someone is working on a de-make for Play.date:
https://devforum.play.date/t/master-key-pocket-a-text-less-adventure/12800
Re: Hands On: 'Gris' Devs Are Ready To Make Us Cry Again With The Beautiful 'Neva'
This is another title I've had a tab open to the Nintendo eshop search page hoping one day a listing shows up so I can wishlist it and not lose track of it before release...would be nice if anything announced, even without a release date, at least got a landing page so we could save/wishlist it for later...
Re: Retro-Style Racer 'Victory Heat Rally' Power Slides Onto Switch Winter 2024
Shame I can't wishlist this already...
Re: Random: Unofficial Legend Of Zelda NES Remake Gets 20-Minute Gameplay Video
Nintendo should just hire him and finish this project, maybe even match the graphics style to the fantastic Link's Awakening remake/engine
Re: Review: Little Kitty, Big City (Switch) - Repetitive, But Oozes Charm From Every Paw
In case anyone else was wondering, I can confirm, there are settings for inverting X and Y camera axis under accessibility. This is a day-one buy for me mostly to play along with my daughter who wishes I wasn't allergic to irl cats.
Re: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Launches On Switch In July
Wouldn't it have been better to just combine NES Remix 1 and 2 into one single deluxe title instead of this?
Re: Soapbox: During A Mental Health Crisis, It Wasn't Cosy Games That Helped
"Switch’s meager racing offerings"
There are so many racing games on Switch! Some really excellent ones you don't mention at all include Horizon Chase Turbo (1 and 2) and the launch title of Fast RMX.
Re: Former Pokémon Artist's New Project 'The Plucky Squire' Really Is Launching In 2024
This is one game I've had a tab open to for ages hoping they'll finally put up an eshop page so I can wishlist it and know when it comes out...
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Two More Titles
I have fond memories of renting Extreme-G as a kid and playing it one weekend with my cousin...but I've never even heard of Iggy's Reckin' Balls, looking forward to playing both this week!
Re: Video: Satisfye's New Switch Grip Should Satisfy Handheld Fans
That's very smart, and right now, 25% off with code OVERSTOCK!
Re: Video: New Endless Ocean Luminous Overview Trailer Teases "Limited-Time" Event Dives
Am I the only diver who is bothered by the gauges and octopus just dangling behind the diver and not in any way hooked to the front of their BC?
Re: Epic Mickey Switch Remake Translates "Motion Controls To Analog Sticks" And Enhances Camera
Hope that means options for INVERTING both X and Y axis on the camera controls...please
Re: Random: Nintendo Uploads Endless Ocean Luminous ASMR Style Video
As a SCUBA diver, it really bothers me that both the octopus and pressure gauge are just dragging/dangling behind the diver and not in any way hooked on their BC. Also, who still uses an octopus when there are things like ScubaPro's Air2?
Re: Random: BAFTA's 'Iconic Game Characters' Poll Has Us Scratching Our Heads
There is NO way this is accurate, esp with "Agent 47" being number 3? No way is that more iconic than many other options below that...and of course Mario is way more recognizable than Lara Croft, and always has been, even back in 1996!
Re: Sonic Superstars Exclusive Amy Rose Outfit Available In New Collaboration
Not about to install an IHOP app and go to IHOP just for a costume, but that's a random promotion
Re: Nintendo Files Patent To Ease 'Troublesome' Switch Dock Wires
Maybe this is how the Switch 2 dock will work, and be slightly nicer when it comes to cable management...not that it's a big deal, you can route the cables either out the side or the top now...
Re: Nintendo Announces First Tetris 99 Maximus Cup Of 2024
Sweet, now if only they'd add in some of the old themes from past cups...
Re: Review: Open Roads (Switch) - A Short, Evocative Trip Worth Taking
Can you invert both X and Y camera axis?
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 18.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Of all the things, what I really wish the Switch OS had was a way to trigger an "UPDATE ALL" process that would go through and download updates for EVERYTHING that had an available update. This could even just be a function added to the eshop app I guess, but it's annoying that it only really auto-updates the top 10 most recent games, and beyond that you'd have to go through and manually check/update things to pull the new version.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Princess Peach: Showtime! For Switch?
Well, it's "out for delivery" so I should get it today
Re: Review: Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered - Bare-Bones, But A Thrilling Nostalgia Trip
Just finally popped this into my Switch to get excited for the new movie (Frozen Empire) and am so upset that they let you invert the Y-axis for both camera and proton pack controls, but NOT the x-axis! This is really bothering me, who wants to only invert Y and not also X? I wish there was the option because I keep spinning around and turning in the wrong directions. Sadly even the built in Switch button mapping options do not let you manually invert stick axis
Re: New Peach-Themed Mario Kart Switch Controller Glows In The Dark
No motion controls is unfortunate, but really, the thing I miss when using pretty much ANY third party Switch controller is the lack of HD Rumble! Why didn't Nintendo license that out to anyone??!
Re: Pretty Puzzler 'Paper Trail' Brings A Fully Foldable Adventure To Switch This May
Wish I could wishlist this on the eshop to remember it for when it releases...
Re: Review: Top Racer Collection (Switch) - Three Classic Racers And The Odd Backfire
Shame they couldn't get proper 60fps support like the M2 ports of OutRun on 3DS which also featured 3D visuals and other screen sizes
Re: Sega Implies That Releasing Sonic Superstars Next To Super Mario Bros. Wonder Wasn't Smart
No kidding...also building in hard bosses at the END of each stage with no way to bypass them made it frustrating. I got to the first stage of world 3 and couldn't beat the boss sequence, so I gave up and moved onto Mario Wonder...never to go back.
Re: 'Runner2' Leaps To Switch Next Week, Complete With Charles Martinet
Nice, then I can buy it again and have all 3 on my Switch...totally worth it
Re: New 'Plucky Squire' Gameplay Demonstrates Its Ridiculously Cool Concept
"Wishlist Now!" cept it's still NOT listed on the eshop... I've had a tab open with the search since I first read about this game, and reload it in hopes the listing will appear and I can finally wishlist it for later. It would really benefit all game developers if they'd get the listings on the eshop ahead of even having a release date for wishlist purposes.
Re: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Is Rolling Exclusively Onto Switch Later This Year
Yay, finally a NEW Monkey Ball game, can't wait!
Re: Hands On: We've Played Princess Peach: Showtime! - Is It Any Good?
Can you re-map the controls? I feel like A for jump is gonna mess with my brain