I know this is an opinion piece, but it still felt a bit too abrasive regarding some topics. Like, that potshot at Xenoblade was completely unprompted, and feeling so sure that Nintendo will NEVER EVER improve their accessibility options is a tad nihilistic.
I wouldn't have minded if I had the option of which would come with the console when I bought it (especially if I could replace the orange one with the green one). But as a standalone purchase after I already got the whole thing? No, thanks.
In another reality, this would be an article telling Capcom to do something different after having Dr. Wily as the villain of every single* Megaman game. *Not actually every single one, but too many of them anyway.
@Aerona Ok, we get it, you hate the Switch 2. How many times to you have to make that clear? What do you hope to accomplish by doing this, other than annoy people in a misguided attempt to find those who agree? If you have nothing constructive to say, it's better to say nothing at all.
I'm relatively interested in Prime 4, but I'm going to wait and see if they announce anything new that I can a use a voucher on that interests me even more before my last one expires.
It would be nice to test mine, but my router is pretty far from my TV. And I'm not interested enough to have another internet line installed in my home.
I don't really get the feeling that these variants are going to show up in the mainline games. Maybe on Pokémon GO, as special pokémon that can't be transferred to HOME.
I feel that these public polls should come out at least a couple of weeks after the game has been out. It would prevent review bombings like the one that Legends Z-A got in this site.
I kind of wish I had played around more with all the customization options in the game, but 1) I fell instantly in love with the green raincoat full set, and 2) didn't feel like replacing it by the time I had money to spare.
I still think that putting Legends Z-A in dead last is absolutely insane. And this article makes me feel that there will be a follow up where the NL staff says exactly what they want from the franchise. What counts as "more ambition", if going open world in S/V and the revamped battle system in Legends Z-A aren't enough?
@liljmoore Some people won't shut up until these games reach full visual parity with Nintendo's biggest games and get voice acting (not to mention those that won't let go of Dexit). I'm personally hoping they'll treat voice acting seriously, but it's far from being a deal breaker if it takes a while.
@Lizuka It might not be selling as much right now, but it has a good chance later - considering it's available before the holidays and is part of a console bundle.
Prediction: the game will have at least two endings. A bad one that ends like the original comic and a better one that goes the way of the sequel/reexamination of the original.
I think that something that sucks about how they're handling this is that making people rush to play the minimum necessary to reach the rank will bring the risk of exposing them to players who are much more ahead in the game and using mega forms that were supposed to be a surprise during normal gameplay. I'm just glad that having mega Greninja isn't a particular priority for me.
I hear a lot of good things about the series, but it's a shame that they keep using a different, inferior soundtrack for the dub. It's the main thing that keeps me from watching it.
So with this, what is left to be added to the SNES app when it comes to first-party games? What immediately comes to mind is Yoshi's Cookie and Yoshi's Safari.
EDIT: It turns out, there's a bunch of other games made by Nintendo for the Super Scope aside from Yoshi's Safari (some of them developed by Intelligent Systems).
Even though I've heard the Switch version plays well enough on the Switch 2, I still hope they were able to get a Switch 2 dev kit so it can have an even more improved version.
@Geit_de This was like 7 words relevant to the game/review, and a whole unrelated post explaining why you're not interested in the Switch 2 for now. It felt a bit off-topic.
I'm planning to pay for one year of the Expansion Pack at some point (when there are enough of its games I want to play), and if the accessory turns out to not be as obligatory as it seems (beyond the authentic experience), I'll definitely check it out.
@Nintoz Genuine question: I know there are games whose DLC go on sale on occasion (an example being Vampire Survivors), but has any of Nintendo's DLC ever been on sale by itself?
EDIT: According to DekuDeals, the DLC for Xenoblade 3 was on sale back on June 2024, and MK8's Booster Pass was also on sale at the end of the same year. So yeah, I can wait. Just a shame I can't say the same for Legends ZA's DLC (if the lack of sales for previous POkémon DLC is any indication).
I hope they announce more Switch games getting S2 upgrades, free or otherwise (preferably the former) - specifically Xenoblade DE and TTYD. Anything that interests me beyond that is a bonus.
While I'm not satisfied with the way NIntendo handles some parts of their business, there are people here acting as if they had become EA or Microsoft, which I find a bit silly.
So the game's official site includes the very important information that VP (the points used to rent pokémon and change their stats) aren't purchasable, being only acquired through in-game activities. This is something they should have included in the presentation, and I really hope Nintendo Life can put up an article so everyone knows.
If the wooloo is any indication, there's a chance they might not have been allowed to go crazy with the character designs, but hopefully the comedy and craftsmanship will make up for it.
Both Octopath Travelers play really well on the Switch 1, so the extra power doesn't make any big difference... except for a certain section of the second one's final boss battle.
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Re: Opinion: Metroid Prime 4 Does This One Thing Better Than Any Other Nintendo Game
I know this is an opinion piece, but it still felt a bit too abrasive regarding some topics. Like, that potshot at Xenoblade was completely unprompted, and feeling so sure that Nintendo will NEVER EVER improve their accessibility options is a tad nihilistic.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting The New Joy-Con 2 Set?
I wouldn't have minded if I had the option of which would come with the console when I bought it (especially if I could replace the orange one with the green one). But as a standalone purchase after I already got the whole thing? No, thanks.
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Legends Z-A Surpasses 1 Million Sales On Switch 2
@UpsideDownRowlet It would make sense if they don't have or aren't interested in the Switch 2, but otherwise that's bizarre.
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Legends Z-A Surpasses 1 Million Sales On Switch 2
@MirrorFate2 Why do you even still have a Shaymin avatar if you hate the franchise so much?
Re: Last Chance To Grab These 100+ Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's 'Hits For The Holidays' eShop Sale (North America)
Hades 2 is pretty tempting, but I want to hold on until I can get the physical version.
Re: Pokémon Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Celebrations With Animated Logo Reveal
@poyo_pie And yet you felt the need to tell everyone, so it doesn't seem like you've really given up.
Re: Opinion: Resident Evil Requiem Needs To Solve The Series' Villain Problem
In another reality, this would be an article telling Capcom to do something different after having Dr. Wily as the villain of every single* Megaman game.
*Not actually every single one, but too many of them anyway.
Re: Mini Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 1) - An Impressive Version If You've Yet To Upgrade
@Aerona Ok, we get it, you hate the Switch 2. How many times to you have to make that clear? What do you hope to accomplish by doing this, other than annoy people in a misguided attempt to find those who agree?
If you have nothing constructive to say, it's better to say nothing at all.
Re: Random: "Splendid Game" - Shigeru Miyamoto Was A Fan Of Banjo-Tooie
Both are good games, though I like the first one more.
Re: Reminder: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Available With A Switch Game Voucher
I'm relatively interested in Prime 4, but I'm going to wait and see if they announce anything new that I can a use a voucher on that interests me even more before my last one expires.
Re: NieR:Automata Finally Lands Switch 2 Compatibility Update
I wonder if it's just a coincidence that this has been released alongside the announcement of a NieR Automata event in FFVII Ever Crisis.
Re: Poll: Have You Had Issues With The Ethernet Port On Switch 2's Dock?
It would be nice to test mine, but my router is pretty far from my TV. And I'm not interested enough to have another internet line installed in my home.
Re: Digital Foundry Covers The "Disappointing Tech" In Pokémon Legends: Z-A
I think that it says something that even by being so technically-focused, DF's review is a lot more fair towards the game than NL's coverage.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia: All Confirmed Pokémon & New Variants
I don't really get the feeling that these variants are going to show up in the mainline games. Maybe on Pokémon GO, as special pokémon that can't be transferred to HOME.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake?
I feel that these public polls should come out at least a couple of weeks after the game has been out. It would prevent review bombings like the one that Legends Z-A got in this site.
Re: Back Page: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Fit Check - Celebrating Lumiose Fashion Week In Style
I kind of wish I had played around more with all the customization options in the game, but 1) I fell instantly in love with the green raincoat full set, and 2) didn't feel like replacing it by the time I had money to spare.
Re: Talking Point: When Did 'Good Enough' Become Good Enough For Pokémon?
@ParsnipHero Please explain what exactly do you mean by "souless" without sounding like you're pulling a buzzword out of nowhere.
Re: Talking Point: When Did 'Good Enough' Become Good Enough For Pokémon?
I still think that putting Legends Z-A in dead last is absolutely insane.
And this article makes me feel that there will be a follow up where the NL staff says exactly what they want from the franchise. What counts as "more ambition", if going open world in S/V and the revamped battle system in Legends Z-A aren't enough?
Re: Nintendo Updates Its Music App With Another DS Soundtrack
I wonder if someone somewhere has compiled a list of all the game soundtracks that could/have yet to be added to the service.
Re: Best Pokémon Games Of All Time
Putting Legends Z-A in dead last feels insane to me.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Sold 5.8 Million Copies Globally In Its First Week
@liljmoore Some people won't shut up until these games reach full visual parity with Nintendo's biggest games and get voice acting (not to mention those that won't let go of Dexit). I'm personally hoping they'll treat voice acting seriously, but it's far from being a deal breaker if it takes a while.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Sold 5.8 Million Copies Globally In Its First Week
@Lizuka It might not be selling as much right now, but it has a good chance later - considering it's available before the holidays and is part of a console bundle.
Re: Opinion: Pokémon Legends Z-A Is The Creepiest Entry Yet, Not In A Good Way
Sometimes I feel like an alien for not caring enough about this kind of thing.
Re: Nintendo's Trademarking 'Virtual Console' Again, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up
If VC is really coming back, I wouldn't be surprised if that's how old mainline Pokémon games will become available on the Switch(+2) instead of NSO.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Hey You, Pikachu!
You just reminded me that this game exists, and now I wonder how feasible it would be to include it on NSO, if only for the sake of completeness.
Re: Even Memes Are Getting The Metroidvania Treatment Now
Prediction: the game will have at least two endings. A bad one that ends like the original comic and a better one that goes the way of the sequel/reexamination of the original.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Ranked Battles Season 1 Now Live, Reach 'Rank K' For A Special Reward
I think that something that sucks about how they're handling this is that making people rush to play the minimum necessary to reach the rank will bring the risk of exposing them to players who are much more ahead in the game and using mega forms that were supposed to be a surprise during normal gameplay. I'm just glad that having mega Greninja isn't a particular priority for me.
Re: Pokémon Z-A's Source Code And Beta Builds Have Now Supposedly Leaked
They could at least have waited until after the game was out.
Re: Prepare For Even More Pokémon This Month, As New Horizons Series Lands UK Release Date
I hear a lot of good things about the series, but it's a shame that they keep using a different, inferior soundtrack for the dub. It's the main thing that keeps me from watching it.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Three More Titles
So with this, what is left to be added to the SNES app when it comes to first-party games? What immediately comes to mind is Yoshi's Cookie and Yoshi's Safari.
EDIT: It turns out, there's a bunch of other games made by Nintendo for the Super Scope aside from Yoshi's Safari (some of them developed by Intelligent Systems).
Re: Vampire Survivors To Bring More Chaos With Online Co-Op
Even though I've heard the Switch version plays well enough on the Switch 2, I still hope they were able to get a Switch 2 dev kit so it can have an even more improved version.
Re: Opinion: Silksong Might Just Be The Funniest Game Of The Year
Considering Hornet's bestiary comments about fluffy creatures, she may not hate riding with the fleas as much as you might assume.
Re: Review: Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Comprehensive Update Of A Classic Series Opener
@Geit_de This was like 7 words relevant to the game/review, and a whole unrelated post explaining why you're not interested in the Switch 2 for now. It felt a bit off-topic.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Checking Out Switch Online's Virtual Boy Service?
I'm planning to pay for one year of the Expansion Pack at some point (when there are enough of its games I want to play), and if the accessory turns out to not be as obligatory as it seems (beyond the authentic experience), I'll definitely check it out.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2) - DLC That's Ripe With Fun, But Could've Been More
@Nintoz Genuine question: I know there are games whose DLC go on sale on occasion (an example being Vampire Survivors), but has any of Nintendo's DLC ever been on sale by itself?
EDIT: According to DekuDeals, the DLC for Xenoblade 3 was on sale back on June 2024, and MK8's Booster Pass was also on sale at the end of the same year. So yeah, I can wait. Just a shame I can't say the same for Legends ZA's DLC (if the lack of sales for previous POkémon DLC is any indication).
Re: Sega Reignites Its Nintendo Rivalry In New Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Trailer
A petty ad for petty people.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct September Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
I hope they announce more Switch games getting S2 upgrades, free or otherwise (preferably the former) - specifically Xenoblade DE and TTYD. Anything that interests me beyond that is a bonus.
Re: Nintendo Identifies Xenoblade Chronicles X Voice Sync Bug On Switch 2
Well, that's as good a motivation as any for them to release that supposed Switch 2 patch/update.
Re: Nintendo's Share Price Is Now Double The Height Of The Wii Era
While I'm not satisfied with the way NIntendo handles some parts of their business, there are people here acting as if they had become EA or Microsoft, which I find a bit silly.
Re: Switch Online's SNES Update Has Apparently Upgraded The CRT Filter
@Pillowpants What even is left to add to the SNES app? (First-party only, I mean.)
Re: Pokémon Champions Gameplay Trailer Reveals 2026 Launch Window
So the game's official site includes the very important information that VP (the points used to rent pokémon and change their stats) aren't purchasable, being only acquired through in-game activities. This is something they should have included in the presentation, and I really hope Nintendo Life can put up an article so everyone knows.
Re: Aardman Animation's Pokémon Collaboration Teased
If the wooloo is any indication, there's a chance they might not have been allowed to go crazy with the character designs, but hopefully the comedy and craftsmanship will make up for it.
Re: Here's Every Square Enix Switch Game You Can Play On Switch 2 Right Now
Both Octopath Travelers play really well on the Switch 1, so the extra power doesn't make any big difference... except for a certain section of the second one's final boss battle.
Re: Switch 2 Owners Might Want To Check Out This Handy Update For Vampire Survivors
I wonder if the current version looks/runs well enough on the Switch 2, or if it warrants a (hopefully free) upgrade on the new system.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Switch 2's Screen? Because Some People Certainly Aren't
Considering I'll play it docked for the vast majority of time, I'm glad with not paying extra for a fancier screen.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Announced For Switch And Switch 2
@HexagonSun I mean, you would get the same benefits playing the Switch 1 cartridge on a Switch 2.
Re: Video: Do You Even Need A Pro Controller For The Switch 2?
How would you compare the rumble in the new Pro Controller to the original one?
Re: Nintendo Music Update Adds Over 340 Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Tracks
I honestly don't blame you for not providing a full track list this time. That's a lot.
Re: Random: It Turns Out That AI Isn't Very Good At Pokémon Red
This is a complete tangent, but imagine if Porygon was introduced in the newest generation rather than the first.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Switch 2 And Switch 1 Prices Have Been Revealed
@PikminMarioKirby If you don't have anything constructive to say, it's better to say nothing at all.