I do love the series as an arcade head. But for this price they could include some more content: cabinets' pics, posters, leaflets, etc. Also, their frontend layout is very basic. Would like to see something more easy on the eye.
Definitely! The graphics are not bad but the way they mix their colour palettes seems random and makes my eyes sore. Still interested in the game, though.
A good point. OT2 is a bigger game in terms of budget and personnel employed, so may be it's not a fair comparison. Actually I got all 3 of them, played a little bit of each not finishing any yet. To me OT2 is the best when it comes to the characters and story-telling. SoS got those super nice visuals and CE is a very solid RPG too. Not easy to pick one. I would recommend all 3 to the fans of the genre.
This is really awesome. This port was already outstanding in its previous version and was critically acclaimed. Despite that, they put their time and effort to make it even better. It should be an example for all the developers.
There will be a Direct, I guess. And full of 1st party stuff but nothing on NS2. This will be a Direct meant to squeeze as much as possible from the current-gen console.
How is this game now? Has it been patched? I like the overall idea and the graphics but I'm put off by the hearsay it doesn't run well on Switch. Anyone knows if it is any better in 2023?
I don't like it when they mix old-school pixel graphics with hi-res graphics in the menus and stats. These styles just don't match and when they come together the screen looks like a mess. This was the reason I could not play Dragon's Quest remakes and the Tactics Ogre remaster.
I have both a Switch and a PS5 but I would say that the Switch is my primary console. I spend much more time playing it than the PS5 and buy more games for it.
Anybody here played this game? Is it fun and, if so, in what way? Never played it but I used to like Advance Wars and (before that) Cannon Fodder for Amiga.
Actually, I don't like this one coming out so close to XC3. It effectively provides people like us from kicking off both games on the release day which is always a pleasure.
Technically speaking it was probably Pong but the first game I really dived into was Jet Set Willy for the ol' Speccy. It gave that incredible sense of exploration despite the limited resources.
Same here! Metroidvanias are one of my favorite genres and I've read it's a good one, but after a couple of hours I've lost any incentive to play it. At least it performs well on the PS5 so maybe I'll give it another go one day.
It may lure you with the earthboundish vibes and then turn out to be an underdeveloped crap. Actually, I don't have time and patience to play RPGs short of top tier ones. On the other hand, there is still a chance that it'll be a unexpected gem.
Well, on Switch it may be Shredder's Revenge or Triangle Strategy so far. But my REAL game of the year is Elden Ring (it may well be my game of the decade).
Same here! Love them classics but Atari 2600 level is kinda too much. That's why I'm more hyped on that AtariMania collection as it features the modern remakes of those classics. It drops on Switch this Summer. It's actually kinda weird that they do two similar releases just one after another.
I'm a fan of Fire Emblem and SRPGs, but I could never get into Warriors as these games seem all too generic, mindless and boring to me. It's a waste that they do a second FE game like this instead of making a proper one.
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Re: Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath Of The Mutants (Switch) - Coin-Op Co-Op Cowabummer
How could they make it look so ugly?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th April)
@Qwiff
I've just returned to Yoku after having left it at some 33% a couple of years ago. It's really cozy and relaxing.
Re: Review: Balatro (Switch) - Devilishly Compelling Cardplay, And A Clear GOTY Contender
It's still nowhere to be found over the European eshop. That's a case for some investigative journalism, #nintendolife!
Re: Incredibly Rare GBA Platformer 'Ninja Five-O' Is Coming To Switch
@N00BiSH
I did not expect anything, just said it would be cool to see a boosted version.
Re: Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Devs Promise New Content & Free Updates In The Future
That's a really good one. Still excited to play it!
Re: Incredibly Rare GBA Platformer 'Ninja Five-O' Is Coming To Switch
I wish it had a well done upgrade in graphics department.
Re: Monster Hunter Is Getting The Live Orchestra Treatment To Celebrate 20th Anniversary
The last scene from the movie "Tár" actually presented something in the line of a Monster Hunter symphonic gig.
Re: Hamster Corporation Celebrates 400 Arcade Archives Titles On Switch
I do love the series as an arcade head. But for this price they could include some more content: cabinets' pics, posters, leaflets, etc. Also, their frontend layout is very basic. Would like to see something more easy on the eye.
Re: Talking Point: What Classic Sega Franchises Do You Want To See Rebooted?
I only want Shining Force. But man, I want it so badly!
Re: Review: ASTLIBRA Revision (Switch) - Flawed, But One Of 2023's Most Intriguing Action RPGs
@PinderSchloss
Definitely! The graphics are not bad but the way they mix their colour palettes seems random and makes my eyes sore. Still interested in the game, though.
Re: Retro-Inspired Indie Sea Of Stars Receives A New Switch Update
@nkarafo
A good point. OT2 is a bigger game in terms of budget and personnel employed, so may be it's not a fair comparison. Actually I got all 3 of them, played a little bit of each not finishing any yet. To me OT2 is the best when it comes to the characters and story-telling. SoS got those super nice visuals and CE is a very solid RPG too. Not easy to pick one. I would recommend all 3 to the fans of the genre.
Re: Quake II Receives Its "First Major Update" On Nintendo Switch
This is really awesome. This port was already outstanding in its previous version and was critically acclaimed. Despite that, they put their time and effort to make it even better. It should be an example for all the developers.
Re: Poll: Will There Be A September Nintendo Direct This Year?
There will be a Direct, I guess. And full of 1st party stuff but nothing on NS2. This will be a Direct meant to squeeze as much as possible from the current-gen console.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 9th)
Got Blashpemous 2 yesterday and it will be my game of the weekend. And maybe some Sea of Stars on the PS5.
Re: Morkull Ragast's Rage Is A Hollow Knight-Like Action Platformer Coming To Switch Next Year
Looks like a cheap ripoff.
Re: Review: Moonscars - A Brutal, Beautiful Soulslike In Need Of A Performance Patch
How is this game now? Has it been patched? I like the overall idea and the graphics but I'm put off by the hearsay it doesn't run well on Switch. Anyone knows if it is any better in 2023?
Re: 8BitDo Unveils New "Micro" Switch Controller, Available In Blue & Green
I already have 4 their controllers, and an arcade stick (custom modded), so I don't really need it. But how exciting it would be to grab one!
Re: Sea Of Stars 'Making Of' Documentary Is The Perfect Primer Ahead Of Release
Wow, that's cool! I wish there were more such documents about the newest games.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Color Library With Two Zelda Classics
I wonder what happens to NSO when Switch becomes obsolete. Will the games disappear? Or will they let us keep them forever on our systems?
Re: Soapbox: Switch Is Only A Classic Or Two From Being The Perfect PlayStation History Lesson
Parasite Eve, anyone remeber that one? I'd love to have on Switch!
Re: Two Switch Games Will "No Longer Be Available" On The eShop
@SNES64DD
There is more informative journalism in that post of yours than in the whole NL's article
Re: Poll: Will You Be Updating Your Copy Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Updated. Don't need glitches anyway and want to play the game as intended by the creators. It's great enough to trust them.
Re: Review: Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster - A Beautiful And Faithful Reimagining Of The Classics
I don't like it when they mix old-school pixel graphics with hi-res graphics in the menus and stats. These styles just don't match and when they come together the screen looks like a mess. This was the reason I could not play Dragon's Quest remakes and the Tactics Ogre remaster.
Re: Trippy FPS 'POST VOID' Is Bringing The DOOM Vibes To Switch This Month
Now this looks ugly!
Re: Brutal Pixel Art Metroidvania 'Elderand' Launches On Switch Next Month
I don't need these games to be original if they stay playable, well-designed and meaty!
Re: Skyrim Anniversary Switch Players Seem To Be Experiencing Performance Issues
@Falien
How much better and when?
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th August (Europe)
Why do you always omit Hamster's Arcade Archive releases in these rundowns?
Re: Thymesia Cloud Version Drops On Switch Next Week Alongside PC, PS5, Xbox
@NinjaNicky
I have both a Switch and a PS5 but I would say that the Switch is my primary console. I spend much more time playing it than the PS5 and buy more games for it.
Re: Review: Two Point Campus - A Beautifully Balanced Sim That's More 'Friend' Than 'Fiscal'
Management games are not my cup of tea, but that review was nice to read.
Re: Mini Review: Turrican Anthology Vol. 2 - Mega Turrican Steals The Show Amidst The Filler
@John_Deacon
Thanks for help!
Re: Mini Review: Turrican Anthology Vol. 2 - Mega Turrican Steals The Show Amidst The Filler
I would like to know how it compares to the previously released Turrican collection. Informative journalism should cover that basic issue.
Re: It's Official, Tactics Ogre: Reborn Is Coming To Switch
@tanaka2687
Agreed! Especially that there are so many different fonts being used.
Re: Xbox Remaster 'Toy Soldiers HD' Delayed For The Third Time On Switch
@Clankylad
Thanks for sorting it out! Not a day one for me for that price, definitely.
Re: Xbox Remaster 'Toy Soldiers HD' Delayed For The Third Time On Switch
Anybody here played this game? Is it fun and, if so, in what way? Never played it but I used to like Advance Wars and (before that) Cannon Fodder for Amiga.
Re: There's A Brand New Game Boy Platformer Coming Out This Summer
How lucky we are to live in the Switch era and look at things like this as just some curios. Imagine the mainstream games looking this way.
Re: Poll: What Order Should You Play Live A Live In? And Does It Even Matter?
@moodycat
Gunsmoke and Sunset Riders for two good Wild West games. Also Call of Juarez. And there's something with "redemption" in title.
Re: Review: Live A Live - A Brilliantly Faithful Remake Of A Unique And Influential JRPG
@BenAV @mariomaster96
Actually, I don't like this one coming out so close to XC3. It effectively provides people like us from kicking off both games on the release day which is always a pleasure.
Re: The Binding Of Isaac: Repentance Receives Huge Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
My Switch runs ver. 1.7.1 and claims this is the latest. And it's July already.
Re: Video: What Was Your First Video Game Ever?
Technically speaking it was probably Pong but the first game I really dived into was Jet Set Willy for the ol' Speccy. It gave that incredible sense of exploration despite the limited resources.
Re: Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch - Frustratingly Close To Metroidvania Greatness
You're right, I meant digital
Re: Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch - Frustratingly Close To Metroidvania Greatness
@JH1022
It's already out on PS5 for quite a long time. It was even discounted already.
Re: Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch - Frustratingly Close To Metroidvania Greatness
@sword_9mm
Same here! Metroidvanias are one of my favorite genres and I've read it's a good one, but after a couple of hours I've lost any incentive to play it. At least it performs well on the PS5 so maybe I'll give it another go one day.
Re: 'Dreamed Away' Is An Emotional RPG With EarthBound's Style And Spirited Away's Charm
It may lure you with the earthboundish vibes and then turn out to be an underdeveloped crap. Actually, I don't have time and patience to play RPGs short of top tier ones. On the other hand, there is still a chance that it'll be a unexpected gem.
Re: Poll: What's Your Game Of The Year 2022 So Far?
Well, on Switch it may be Shredder's Revenge or Triangle Strategy so far. But my REAL game of the year is Elden Ring (it may well be my game of the decade).
Re: Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Features Over 90 Titles, Including Jaguar And Lynx Games
@Burning_Spear
Same here! Love them classics but Atari 2600 level is kinda too much. That's why I'm more hyped on that AtariMania collection as it features the modern remakes of those classics. It drops on Switch this Summer. It's actually kinda weird that they do two similar releases just one after another.
Re: Smurfs Kart Races Onto Switch This Coming Winter
@Anti-Matter
Just by a peek at the latter, I absolutely agree on that!
Re: Smurfs Kart Races Onto Switch This Coming Winter
@Anti-Matter @Fizza
Don't mean to hurt or disrespect anyone, it's just me. Just wanted to express my own deeply rooted and honest aesthetic impression.
Re: Smurfs Kart Races Onto Switch This Coming Winter
Smurfs were always my most disliked cartoon franchise. I just couldn't stand how visually ugly they were, even as a kid.
Re: Where To Buy Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes On Switch
I'm a fan of Fire Emblem and SRPGs, but I could never get into Warriors as these games seem all too generic, mindless and boring to me. It's a waste that they do a second FE game like this instead of making a proper one.
Re: Sega Announces A USB Cyber Stick Controller For The Mega Drive Mini 2
This looks cool but I don't really need the console. I wish it worked with my Switch!