This is good news. The load times on switch 1 can be bad, even in game. A (theoretical) 9x faster throughput will be a nice performance boost and make using the switch 2 a lot more enjoyable.
This was a tough one - I like them both.
I went with NA in the end because I like the movie poster vibe.
I miss the GameCube Era. The cases looked the best.
I have the bottom 4 games on the list 😆
Flight of the Falcon should be #39. It's 3 levels of unrelated mini-games strung together with mediocre controls and sometimes awful graphics. And when you die you start back at the beginning of the level.
The cover art was definitely the best part of the game.
The other three had their good moments though..
I may check these out
For a second I thought this was the 2013 Tomb Raider. I’d love to see that on switch. .
On a side note, you’ll hear a lot more than ‘bast**d’ anytime I’ve got a controller in my hand 😆
The only way it feels old is with demanding multiplats, provided you're OK with lower res games. I'm talking 720 vs 1080p here since I don't have a 4k tv. Given the choice, I usually get them on PS4 or XSS. It's funny, I agree with the sentiment here that things were better when you just had a console and played the games on it but looking back, even as a kid with an Atari 2600 I always wanted anything with better graphics! For whatever reason, I notice the graphical and performance differences more on the Switch now than I did on the WiiU at the end of its lifecycle, probably because of loading speed and FPS increases in newer consoles.
As someone who was there from the beginning, the time between big releases was LONG! Definitely a bittersweet experience owning a console that never lived up to its potential. But the highs were high.
I thought this was going to be a blow out for NA when I clicked the vote button. I probably wouldn't have even picked the Japanese box up to check out the back cover back in the day.
Under night in birth on switch. It was delivered this week but I haven't started it yet. Tales of Zestiria on PS4. I couldn't resist the $5.99 sale price. Liking it so far.
@Digitamamon64 they removed the wii u as a platform choice. That was a crappy move. Plus the new site really sucks. The old one was so much easier to use. Faster too...
I tried so hard to like this game back in the day but I could never stick with it for long. The multi-player was pretty cool though. The controls were awful.
Final Fantasy X on switch. I'm really enjoying it so far. I had picked it up on ps4 during the last sale and while it looks nicer, I don't want to replay all hours I have into the switch version. Plus the switch graphics have their own charm.
Considering how loud my ps4 fan gets on the table arise demo, I doubt the switch could even come close to running it. Berseria would be a better choice. Load times would also be insane for a lot of these.
I picked up Mario Tennis Aces on sale last week so I'll check that out. Also Metroid Dead and Bloodstained on ps4 and xbox. I'm playing on both since I can't commit to a platform!
I was tempted to get this but I already have it on xbox and it looks great with all the visual enhancements the series s does for backwards compatibility games. It's definitely worth picking up if you don't have it though. And a decent price for switch.
@Kilamanjaro Same here. I got a series s last week and I love it. It's a huge jump over my old xbox one. I'm hoping Atlus brings games to xbox this gen.
Doki Doki literature club on switch. Nothing crazy has happened yet, so I'm tempted to just stop and enjoy my memories of sharing poems with the girls. Also Metroid zero mission on wii u vc.
Tactical Assault on DS was awful. I got it used for $4.99 and that was expensive considering the ten minutes of game play I got out of it. Elite Force voyager on pc was pretty fun though.
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Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Dragon Power (NES)
Karate guy all the way.
Only a black belt is capable of unleashing that kind of Dragon Power!!!!!
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Tough call this week, but I went with Japan for the map in the background.
Re: Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
You should review this.
Re: Standard Micro SD Cards Won't Work On Nintendo Switch 2
This is good news. The load times on switch 1 can be bad, even in game. A (theoretical) 9x faster throughput will be a nice performance boost and make using the switch 2 a lot more enjoyable.
Re: Sorry Okamiden Fans, It Sounds Like The Okami Sequel Will Basically Ignore The DS Follow-Up
I forgot I have this. I’ll have to break it out soon…
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Astro Boy: Omega Factor
Neither. They’re both awful.
Re: Rumour: An Apple Arcade RPG May Make A Nintendo Direct Appearance Today
I tried this on Apple Arcade a couple years ago and didn't like it. It felt like a generic mobile game to me.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Beyond Good And Evil
This was a tough one - I like them both.
I went with NA in the end because I like the movie poster vibe.
I miss the GameCube Era. The cases looked the best.
Re: Best Star Wars Video Games - Every Star Wars Game On Nintendo Systems Ranked
I have the bottom 4 games on the list 😆
Flight of the Falcon should be #39. It's 3 levels of unrelated mini-games strung together with mediocre controls and sometimes awful graphics. And when you die you start back at the beginning of the level.
The cover art was definitely the best part of the game.
The other three had their good moments though..
Re: 'The Lara Croft Collection' For Switch Has Been Rated By The ESRB
I may check these out
For a second I thought this was the 2013 Tomb Raider. I’d love to see that on switch. .
On a side note, you’ll hear a lot more than ‘bast**d’ anytime I’ve got a controller in my hand 😆
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Professor Layton And The Curious Village
North America all the way. It's much more pleasant to look at than the others.
The European one is reminiscent of a Brain Age cover.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 1st)
I'll be picking up my copy of Metroid Prime Remastered today, so I'll be focusing on that for the near future.
Re: Poll: How Many 3DS Consoles Have You Owned?
My daughter had at least 4. I definitely got my money's worth on those Gamestop $30 2yr replacement plans.
Re: Poll: How Many 3DS Consoles Have You Owned?
I just have a 2DS XL. I wanted to get in on 3DS years before, but couldn't justify the expense.
I do regret not picking up a 2DS for the novelty.
Re: Shin Megami Tensei 30th Anniversary Concert Will Dazzle At Anime Expo 2023
Not going but I look forward to watching it afterwards.
SMT has some great soundtracks.
Re: Poll: Fire Emblem Engage Is Out On Switch This Week, Are You Getting It?
I've had Three Houses for a year now, so I'm going to start that instead.
I can always pick up Engage later in the year if I want to play it.
Re: Video: Does The Switch Actually Feel 'Old' Yet?
The only way it feels old is with demanding multiplats, provided you're OK with lower res games. I'm talking 720 vs 1080p here since I don't have a 4k tv.
Given the choice, I usually get them on PS4 or XSS.
It's funny, I agree with the sentiment here that things were better when you just had a console and played the games on it but looking back, even as a kid with an Atari 2600 I always wanted anything with better graphics!
For whatever reason, I notice the graphical and performance differences more on the Switch now than I did on the WiiU at the end of its lifecycle, probably because of loading speed and FPS increases in newer consoles.
Re: Quiz: Which Of These Games Is On Switch?
21/24
Got burned by Overwatch. Missed FTL and Secret of Monkey Island.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Prince Of Persia
I need a none of the above option this week!!
Re: Soapbox: After 10 Years I Finally Got A Wii U, Here’s What I Thought
As someone who was there from the beginning, the time between big releases was LONG!
Definitely a bittersweet experience owning a console that never lived up to its potential.
But the highs were high.
Re: Prodeus
Is there a review in the works for this?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 17th)
I started Astral Chain this week as well as RE Revelations and SW Republic Commandos, all on switch.
Re: Prodeus Brings Old-School DOOM-Like Carnage To Switch Next Week
This looks good. Hopefully we get the retro look with modern feel/performance.
To me, the Quake remaster looked good, but played badly.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #103 - Assault Suit Leynos / Target Earth
I thought this was going to be a blow out for NA when I clicked the vote button.
I probably wouldn't have even picked the Japanese box up to check out the back cover back in the day.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #101 - Final Fantasy VI
Japan rocked it this week. No contest.
Also appreciate the bonus. The GBA had some great box art.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #99 - Mario Strikers Charged
Is Mario fighting off a UFO invasion in this game?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 14th)
Under night in birth on switch. It was delivered this week but I haven't started it yet.
Tales of Zestiria on PS4. I couldn't resist the $5.99 sale price. Liking it so far.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 23rd)
Atelier Sophie and Triangle Strategy demo on switch.
If I play anything on xbox it'll be Halo 5 mp.
Re: Nintendo Download: 31st March (Europe)
Hoping for a Crystar review soon.
Re: Shin'en Kicks Off 'Everything Must Go' 3DS And Wii U eShop Sale, Up To 80% Off
Fast racing neo was one of my favorites on WiiU.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Chocobo GP
I'll stick with MK8. I don't play it very often any more so the new tracks will make it feel like a new game to me.
Re: Review: FAST Racing NEO (Wii U eShop)
I pulled out my wii u to check out the eshop one last time and had to play another round of this game. It was one of the highlights on the system.
Re: Feature: "NCL Has Been Waiting For This Day Since 2014" - Former NOA Employee Talks Nintendo eShop Closures
@Digitamamon64 they removed the wii u as a platform choice. That was a crappy move.
Plus the new site really sucks. The old one was so much easier to use. Faster too...
Re: Best Retro Nintendo Switch Games - Modern Games With Old-School Style
Horizon Chase Turbo is one of my favorite switch games. So much fun to drop in for a few races.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 5th)
Final Fantasy X on switch.
I also picked up SW Squadrons on Ps4 to see how it plays there.
Re: Metroid Prime Hunters Designer Would Love To See The Game Remade Today
I tried so hard to like this game back in the day but I could never stick with it for long.
The multi-player was pretty cool though.
The controls were awful.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 29th)
Final Fantasy X on switch. I'm really enjoying it so far. I had picked it up on ps4 during the last sale and while it looks nicer, I don't want to replay all hours I have into the switch version. Plus the switch graphics have their own charm.
Re: Aspyr's Star Wars Games On Switch Are Currently Up To 50% Off (US)
I picked up KOTOR and Racer.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Ports We'd Love To See In 2022
Considering how loud my ps4 fan gets on the table arise demo, I doubt the switch could even come close to running it. Berseria would be a better choice.
Load times would also be insane for a lot of these.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 25th Holiday Special)
I picked up Mario Tennis Aces on sale last week so I'll check that out. Also Metroid Dead and Bloodstained on ps4 and xbox. I'm playing on both since I can't commit to a platform!
Re: Review: STAR WARS: Knights Of The Old Republic - Still Strong With The Force Despite Dated Design
I was tempted to get this but I already have it on xbox and it looks great with all the visual enhancements the series s does for backwards compatibility games.
It's definitely worth picking up if you don't have it though. And a decent price for switch.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have A 'Way' You Play Certain Switch Games?
Docked with a pro controller.
I absolutely hate using the joycons.
Re: Japanese Charts: NEO: The World Ends With You Gets Debut Number One, Ace Attorney Takes Third
@Kilamanjaro
Same here. I got a series s last week and I love it. It's a huge jump over my old xbox one.
I'm hoping Atlus brings games to xbox this gen.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 3rd)
Doki Doki literature club on switch. Nothing crazy has happened yet, so I'm tempted to just stop and enjoy my memories of sharing poems with the girls.
Also Metroid zero mission on wii u vc.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Worth Buying A Nintendo Wii U In 2021?
For me it's worth re-buying the ports on switch to not have to pull the Wii U out of the closet those few times a year.
Re: What Are Your Most-Played Switch Games This Year? Find Out With Nintendo's Year In Review
Most played Tokyo Mirage Sessions and Catherine Full Body.
Hours played: 64
No wonder I can't finish anything...
Re: Best Of 2020: Star Trek On Nintendo Consoles - Where Are The Great Star Trek Games?
Tactical Assault on DS was awful. I got it used for $4.99 and that was expensive considering the ten minutes of game play I got out of it.
Elite Force voyager on pc was pretty fun though.
Re: Random: Epic Games Apparently Still Needs Your Help To "Free Fortnite"
I'll take the tab S7. You can keep the jacket.
Re: Rumour: Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Won't Be Coming To Switch After All, Says New Report
Too bad. I was looking forward to this on switch.
Re: Ys Origin Pre-Orders Go Live On Switch With A Tasty 20% Discount
No switch tax AND a discount?
I'm in.