I got the original on the Xmas it released (thanks, Mom & Dad for that and for getting the special edition with gold cart!) I’ve been playing games since and I haven’t felt this much excitement for something just from looking at the map since the N64 days. Just looking at that map, it invokes the feeling of wonder and adventure even though I know each and every landmark already. I CANNOT WAIT!!!!
The 3DS versions are the ones that got me back into Pokémon! I was with it right on through Ultra Sun and Moon. I’ve since fallen off again because of Shield/Sword and Ruby/Violet was the nail in the coffin. Can’t wait to see if the new one gets me back in!
I’m gonna preorder RE 2 and 3 while they’re on sale. It sucks it’ll be digital but I do my own fair share of supporting physical whenever and however I can, sometimes even if it costs more. I beat 2 on ps5 and got far in 3. I can’t wait to have these on switch 2!
If it releases, i'll release the money that's been under imprisonment in my wallet. I owned and played this back in the day but I don't think I ever beat it. I remember getting far but not beating it is enough reason to get it again. Honestly I would be so excited and happy to play this again and what better studio to do it than Nightdive!?!? Yes, Nintendo should absolutely buy Nightdive as long as they’re allowed most of their freedom to remaster whatever old games they can get their paws on.
I’m so flipping excited to play Cairn on Switch 2… I KNEW I should’ve waited and not bought it for PS5… it’s (I know this can be and is said about every game) the perfect game for handheld/Switch 2. It’s so personal and methodical and contemplative. Day one buy for me and that’s a double-dip!
I'm really sour about the pro controller being sold out. Didn't even have a chance. I'll be keeping an eye out! I want one; I don't own a switch 2 pro controller yet!
The NA one just looks like Dead Cells. Like without even knowing that team worked on it, it makes me think of it. I think it’s the colors/gradient. My pick is EU/JP! It just looks so cool.
@hanzel glad you’re having fun with it! It’s obtuse but they do drop subtle hints if you’re listening and not skipping the dialogue. You’ll level up at the yellow sites grace you stumble upon. When you activate them, you’ll respawn from that most recent site if you die. They usually also have an arc projecting outward in the general direction you should go but by all means you’re free to roam around. When you interact with the site of grace and sit on the ground and the menu pops up, you’ll have an option to spend ruins and level up. Each time you level up, the cost to level up goes up. Going to fire up my copy shortly for a rainy Sunday morning game session! See you out there, tarnished! Don’t forget about the block counters! When you bring your shield up, and someone strikes you, press ZR right after they make contact with your shield to strike back quickly. Sometimes it will stagger them and you can get in a critical. Just be sure the opponent is done with their attack chain, they could hit you too if they keep attacking.
@Olrun were you ever able to beat Demi-fiend? I thought I was tough and I got cocky and took him on time after time and he just obliterates me before I could really cause any real damage. The problem for me is staying alive long enough… anyway, I absolutely loved my time with V. In fact, I went for a run today and was playing all the Da’at themes. They are surprisingly good running songs when you’re out on an endurance run, not trying to go for time. Cool when they just come on out of nowhere as part of the mix. Have a good weekend!
I cancelled my preorder once I learned about the mobile game origin. The one time I ever made an exception was when Fantasian came out. That one was clearly not designed to be a mobile game, it just so happened to be funded and paid for to be in iOS exclusively. I’ll try the demo and might get it on sale. The asking price is absolutely fair I just don’t know if I’ll give it the time with everything else coming out around then and now.
I’m about 8 hours in and I’m absolutely loving it. I’m coming over from ps5 and yeah I see a small frame rate difference but it’s not affected my time whatsoever so far. I bested Morgott and Godwin so far. Graphics are incredible. I’m also someone who likes the 40-ish fps frame rate because it gives it a more cinematic feel and thus translates to a more cinematic experience. It just somehow feels at home on switch 2.
I’ve been enjoying Elden Ring so much. Already beat it on PS5 but never got to enjoy the DLC so it’s motivation for me to head through this beautiful game once more. It’s going to be hard to keep my attention though: I’m balancing time between Elden Ring and Cyberpunk currently,, both starting them at about the same time. And with Castlevania, Silent Hill, Ace Combat, Lies of P, Metaphor, and OCARINA OF TIME coming out… it’s going to be veeerryyy tooouggghhh. Good thing the rainy months are coming and I’ll be stuck inside-that should help afford me some prime gaming time!
I played this game on PS5 and sunk 180+ hours in. I bought it for Switch 2 and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it again. It’s so good and it somehow feels at home on switch 2. It somehow feels cozy or like, very personal or something, like it’s my adventure. I can’t wait to play it again this weekend! I’m currently trying to fell the Sentinel Knight when you first enter Limgrave. I had his health down very low so I know I can get him if I’m just patient enough… The ruins will be a nice boost for me just starting out.
Who else spent about an hour fine tuning their character appearance lol we’re so back! Hope ya’ll are enjoying it!
The price stung a bit but I went and got Cyberpunk on cart because this way I won’t have to worry about storage since it’s all on the cart AS IT SHOULD BE. It’s a shame because the digital price is pretty great but I just don’t have the storage available. It gets here tomorrow! I’ll be bouncing between The Lands Between and Night City
I’m so happy they’re releasing MGS4 as a standalone. I’m really not interested in the other games included. I already own Ghost Babel on GBC cart and Peace Walker… I don’t know… I’ve heard good things (and criticisms) many times but I just don’t think I’ll enjoy it. The criticisms seem like big ones… I’d rather not waste money.
Anyway, Elden Ring, MGS4, and Moonlighter 2 are mine this go round!
Omg does….. Elden Ring somehow look more cozy on Switch 2….?!
I’m so tempted to get this and dive back in. That game key card thing is glaring at me. The other thing seems to be the wind effects being toned down on the cape.
Wind is NOT a huge issue but in terms of atmosphere and immersion, it’s slightly removing. SLIGHTLY.
Game key card SUCKS. 😩
I’m quite positive I’m caving and getting this though. Will be nice to give the DLC a proper go. I screwed myself the first time and beat the game, started NG+ and went right for the DLC. The DLC is harder than the base game and starting it on NG+ without going through the main game again first, put me at a severe disadvantage.
Anyway, I want to show support here. They did a wonderful job it seems.
I sunk over 180 hours into it the first time. I don’t know if can do it it again, all while also playing the S2 version of Lies of P! So. many. games!
Being that this is multiplayer-only (am I wrong about that? I’m quite sure I read there is no single player element), I will sadly be passing and sticking with Elden Ring instead. Multiplayer-only is a non-starter for me and I LOVE FromSoft’s games. Sorry!
I’ve decided I’m only getting MGS4 and not the entire collection. I already have Ghost Babel on an OG cart and I don’t really have interest in Peace Walker. Can’t wait to play 4 again! I sooooo hope we also get the Metal Gear Rising spinoffs. I’ve yet to play them….
This is NOT a game I’d be playing handheld with joy cons. The joy sticks on the joy cons are a disaster waiting to happen. Too loose and imprecise for a game demanding just that.
Tabletop mode with a pro controller or something like the Hori pro pad joy cons would be best.
I’m debating whether or not I want to dive back into this one! I beat it on PS5 and it was so enjoyable (😏) but I didn’t have Ps+ and missed out on a lot of the multiplayer stuff.
I am however paying for NSO so it would be like experiencing a new game sort of.
If this is all on the cart, I’m likely double-dipping. I genuinely don’t think I have the storage for it otherwise and that’s a deal breaker for me unfortunately.
EDIT: it’s a game key card. Well, poop…. Ugh.. maybe on sale….
Might finally bite and get Shin Megami Tensei III. I enjoyed V so much and I want more of that, but I also acknowledge that it might be hard taking a step backwards in the series because V was what I feel was what the series was ultimately building to this entire time. Going from V to III might be a little rough. Speaking of, I wonder if we’ll get a Switch 2 version of Vengeance. I doubt it but it would be cool to play it with the upgraded visuals from the other consoles. I’d rather a SMT VI but V would be cool to have in the meantime. Knowing Sega there won’t be an upgrade path though and that will be my 4th time buying the game… Truly a phenomenal game though… and that soundtrack is incredible. I actually bought the physical disc version and play tracks with my running playlist!
Sorry but I tried to get into this game 3 different times and it’s just bland to me. The controls are too complicated, there are too many weird menus and pop ups and it’s just not feeling worth the effort you have to put in. The formula worked great for Zelda, in my opinion, not so much for Sonic. I also really dislike 3D Sonic games so I went in with a few points deducted and a negative bias right off the bat. Still though, this has to be the best selling Sonic since Mania right?! Pretty cool achievement regardless.
I have one…. I have a long story on how I finally got mine but I’ll spare everyone. Essentially, I preordered this thing as soon as it went on sale and then had to cancel for unforeseen circumstances RIGHT before the release date was announced (remember the long period of no news, delays and “when is it going to finally release?!”?)
It crushed me to click that cancel button but I had to do it.
Eventually I ended up with an atomic purple console and I love this thing so much. I decided I just wanted carts and manuals: no boxes. Look, I spent way too much money on my entire kit, but it was really worth it to me: over my “journey” I nabbed an OoT in gold cart format, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, StarCraft 64, Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness and scoured eBay for their respective manuals for as cheap as I could find. I have a bunch of others too but those ones set me back a bit 😬
I play it almost weekend-ly, mostly on Friday nights and Saturday mornings especially.
Now with save states, this thing is probably my favorite video game “thing” I’ve ever bought besides the 3DS.
Yeah, I spent quite a bit on recollecting all my old games but they all hold up and it was so much fun rummaging online and in used game stores for good condition working carts. If you love N64, don’t feel like waiting for Nintendo to drip feed these out to the public via NSO (frankly I got sick of waiting—I’m not getting any younger), don’t want to be constantly “online”, want to see your collection and playtimes in the built-in library, and just want to enjoy your games, I can’t recommend one of these enough. This is your best way to play N64 now, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t want to tinker with mods, settings, weird ROMs, and glitchy per-game settings—it just works. I almost want to buy an extra backup in case something happens to mine. I don’t ever want to be without my N64 collection again.
Small Saga is out on Switch?!? This came out of nowhere! Are you guys doing a review of that one? It looks fantastic and generally well received on Steam. I’m honestly probably just going to buy it without a review at all but would love for more folks to know about it. It has RPG/Shining Force 2 battles, but as a mouse. This news just made my weekend!
I’m almost always DTF; that is, down to fly awesome space ships in space combat scenarios. Loved the first one but this one looks even better and very different. Almost certainly buying this over the weekend!
Yep- just watched a gameplay video to see it in motion. I love it so much … I actually thought it moved like the old LCD games too which would’ve been a hell no from me. Game looks fantastic! Thanks for this review!!
@OldManHermit only thing as good or better than your loot changing your appearance is when you look down in first-person games and can see your legs. It’s just that little extra detail and care that goes a long way. Beyond that? Real-time shadows from my own character. Lots of games only have NPCs casting their own shadows. A lot of times your own character does not and it’s immersion breaking!
The one aspect I don’t see many people talking about are the sprites. The backgrounds and world are beautiful but the the sprites are absolutely gorgeous. Cloud’s is so cool… a little chunky, makes me want a side screen/belt scroller hack and slash with that buster sword haha
I’m definitely getting hyped with this one. I went and preordered a physical copy this morning 😁
Is this becoming a low-key meta Square Enix advertising machine? Jokes aside, I’m probably getting this. I normally don’t like these kinds of mashups (Capcom’s Project X Zone was fun though!) but this is Final Fantasy, albeit, classic final fantasy, so, it’s probably a must buy for me. Seems like a nice late-year holiday game just like Dragon Quest remakes were. Something about the orchestral soundtrack…
Having other characters come in like this absolutely lends to robbing the game of its own identity. I guess time will tell just how good the dialogue and story is in cementing its own narrative. All in all, this kind of thing definitely screams “mobile game” to me though. Summons like Ifrit just somehow feel different, I don’t have a good argument for why that’s okay but previous characters are not. It just feels different.
Whole-heartedly and honestly believe whoever worked on the Star Fox remake will have worked on Ocarina. The 2 64 entries share the same DNA so I feel the same DNA must be present between them in 2026. Was it Nintendo in-house?
@8bit-Man but I think a lot of people, myself included, don’t look outside the scope of their own community or “home”. The game will be brand new for lots of folks and it’s going to spark interest in the series alongside the movie. Nintendo probably timed this release to coincide with everyone who had and played the original, having kids who are now old enough to play and understand the remake. It’s a nostalgia trip for us who have played it and a brand new experience for those who haven’t. The two groups can come together, compare, and experience it together along with the movie.
@Tyranexx stupid question of the day: what fire emblem game is this from?
Hoping I can get back into the FE series! I haven’t touched it since Fates on 3DS. I actually bought Echoes too but never even booted it up once. The side stuff always seems intimidating having to sit through dialogue and all that. I usually just want to do the battles, not all the padded stuff in between. I’ll be checking this out! A proper switch 2 exclusive FE sounds really nice!
@JohnnyMind damn, dude!! These are some serious achievements haha Now I see why you usually add the “if I have time” note.
I’ve been playing Ghost Recon: Wildlands and Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness on Analogue 3D. It’s my summertime game along with Star Fox 64. Speaking of, I need to get back into the Switch version… I was going for gold medals on all the levels and have about half of them. What a great remake! Ghost Recon Wildlands though… wow, I totally skipped it thinking it was multiplayer focused when it released. Nope… this is pure single player tactical sandbox and it’s so good!! Can’t wait for the Ubisoft/Ghost Recon news that’s supposedly dropping in August 6.
ALL THE GOOD SKULTULAS WILL BE MINE (AGAIN) This is so very exciting. Seriously though, if this doesn’t release on a gold cart, it’s a HUGE missed opportunity. If any Switch 2 game deserves a colored cart, it’s this one.
Personally pretty excited to finally try this one if it comes to Switch 2 and I'm definitely buying it if it does. Metaphor and Expedition 33 are highly-praised games that I completely skipped since I didn't want to commit to them on Playstation. Why? Lack of handheld option! If I can't keep up with a game, I forget the controls, the story, the build I was going for with my characters, etc. Handheld lets me keep up the momentum while wifey watches TV. BRING IT ON!! Speaking of shadow drops during Directs, really hoping we get a shadow drop of Symphony of the Night along with a proper Switch 2 announcement for Belmont's Curse. Needless to say, I'm pretty hyped for a new Direct!
@-wc- @johnnymind the Castlevania 1 remake/demake on Pico-8 is incredibly impressive. Even looking at the code, I really don’t know or understand how they did it. Mind you, I don’t know how to code all that well, but I still look at it like it’s some kind of magic spell. I have to go back to Mina. My favorite Yacht Club-related game is Cyber Shadow. Second is Shovel Knight. I couldn’t get into Mina the first time I tried it and bounced right off it. Will give it another go when I have a chance because I see the charm in it, I just couldn’t jive with the sprite and tile work. Sometimes it was confusing for me to tell what I could walk on I ended up walking off some of the edges into pits.
But, hear me out, they should let us back up our own media then. If it’s available digitally, let me back my copy up so when they take it down, I still have access. Then you run into piracy issues I know. So what I propose then is they should come up with a process that you can create your own backups, and have it create some kind of a hash or checksum that runs against the system that creates it. The backup can only be played on the system that created it. I’m okay with that! As it is now with digital games, we have no control over it and it sucks. If you’re going to change the playfield and remove our options, you have to adjust the rules too.
I’ve been sub’d since the very beginning of Switch 01 and this is the first time I’m going to let it lapse, come September. The releases are so slow that I’ve decided to just get my own carts for everything. I’ve spent maybe 3 times the amount than I would have… maybe more.. but I have the games I actually want to play, I don’t have to worry about weekly check-ins and paying a subscription, making sure I have internet…. It all just works and I have and own an actual piece of physical history. What’s on offer is great and literally always getting better but I just couldn’t wait for Castlevania 64, Mystical Ninja 64, Bomberman 64 to release. I’m not getting any younger here and games are only getting harder to find time for so I decided to “go out and get it.”
I totally forgot this was coming out! I never played the game despite having it recommended to me but I’m now likely going to get it on Switch 2. I’m a huge Dark Souls and Elden Ring fan so I know it’s right up my alley from what I hear. I never knew it was a Pinnochio adjacent game, and once I learned that I got excited. Can’t wait to play this and especially Metaphor finally!
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Re: Nintendo Shares First Look At Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 World Map
I got the original on the Xmas it released (thanks, Mom & Dad for that and for getting the special edition with gold cart!)
I’ve been playing games since and I haven’t felt this much excitement for something just from looking at the map since the N64 days.
Just looking at that map, it invokes the feeling of wonder and adventure even though I know each and every landmark already.
I CANNOT WAIT!!!!
Re: Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire HD Footage Reignites Rumours About Switch Ports
The 3DS versions are the ones that got me back into Pokémon! I was with it right on through Ultra Sun and Moon. I’ve since fallen off again because of Shield/Sword and Ruby/Violet was the nail in the coffin.
Can’t wait to see if the new one gets me back in!
Re: Round Up: The Switch 2 Games We Played At TGS From 2026's Shoo-In 'Publisher Of The Year'
I’m gonna preorder RE 2 and 3 while they’re on sale. It sucks it’ll be digital but I do my own fair share of supporting physical whenever and however I can, sometimes even if it costs more.
I beat 2 on ps5 and got far in 3. I can’t wait to have these on switch 2!
Re: Nightdive Studios Head Raises Hopes Of An Eternal Darkness Remaster
If it releases, i'll release the money that's been under imprisonment in my wallet.
I owned and played this back in the day but I don't think I ever beat it. I remember getting far but not beating it is enough reason to get it again. Honestly I would be so excited and happy to play this again and what better studio to do it than Nightdive!?!? Yes, Nintendo should absolutely buy Nightdive as long as they’re allowed most of their freedom to remaster whatever old games they can get their paws on.
Re: Nintendo Direct September 2026 - Every Game, Announcement And Trailer
I’m so flipping excited to play Cairn on Switch 2… I KNEW I should’ve waited and not bought it for PS5… it’s (I know this can be and is said about every game) the perfect game for handheld/Switch 2. It’s so personal and methodical and contemplative.
Day one buy for me and that’s a double-dip!
Re: Where To Pre-Order The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time & Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 Console
I'm really sour about the pro controller being sold out. Didn't even have a chance. I'll be keeping an eye out! I want one; I don't own a switch 2 pro controller yet!
Re: Zelda's Limited-Edition Switch 2 And Other 40th Anniversary Items Are Already Selling Out, Unsurprisingly
I so wish I waited to buy my switch 2 now. I’d have jumped on this so fast. Oh well….
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch)
The NA one just looks like Dead Cells. Like without even knowing that team worked on it, it makes me think of it. I think it’s the colors/gradient.
My pick is EU/JP! It just looks so cool.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (5th September)
@hanzel glad you’re having fun with it!
It’s obtuse but they do drop subtle hints if you’re listening and not skipping the dialogue.
You’ll level up at the yellow sites grace you stumble upon. When you activate them, you’ll respawn from that most recent site if you die. They usually also have an arc projecting outward in the general direction you should go but by all means you’re free to roam around.
When you interact with the site of grace and sit on the ground and the menu pops up, you’ll have an option to spend ruins and level up. Each time you level up, the cost to level up goes up.
Going to fire up my copy shortly for a rainy Sunday morning game session! See you out there, tarnished! Don’t forget about the block counters! When you bring your shield up, and someone strikes you, press ZR right after they make contact with your shield to strike back quickly. Sometimes it will stagger them and you can get in a critical. Just be sure the opponent is done with their attack chain, they could hit you too if they keep attacking.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (5th September)
@Olrun were you ever able to beat Demi-fiend?
I thought I was tough and I got cocky and took him on time after time and he just obliterates me before I could really cause any real damage. The problem for me is staying alive long enough… anyway, I absolutely loved my time with V. In fact, I went for a run today and was playing all the Da’at themes. They are surprisingly good running songs when you’re out on an endurance run, not trying to go for time. Cool when they just come on out of nowhere as part of the mix.
Have a good weekend!
Re: Round Up: The Previews For Final Fantasy Resonance Are In
I cancelled my preorder once I learned about the mobile game origin. The one time I ever made an exception was when Fantasian came out. That one was clearly not designed to be a mobile game, it just so happened to be funded and paid for to be in iOS exclusively.
I’ll try the demo and might get it on sale. The asking price is absolutely fair I just don’t know if I’ll give it the time with everything else coming out around then and now.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Elden Ring On Switch 2
I’m about 8 hours in and I’m absolutely loving it. I’m coming over from ps5 and yeah I see a small frame rate difference but it’s not affected my time whatsoever so far. I bested Morgott and Godwin so far. Graphics are incredible. I’m also someone who likes the 40-ish fps frame rate because it gives it a more cinematic feel and thus translates to a more cinematic experience. It just somehow feels at home on switch 2.
Re: UK Charts: Elden Ring Starts Strong, But It's Metal Gear That Takes The Crown
I’ve been enjoying Elden Ring so much. Already beat it on PS5 but never got to enjoy the DLC so it’s motivation for me to head through this beautiful game once more.
It’s going to be hard to keep my attention though: I’m balancing time between Elden Ring and Cyberpunk currently,, both starting them at about the same time. And with Castlevania, Silent Hill, Ace Combat, Lies of P, Metaphor, and OCARINA OF TIME coming out… it’s going to be veeerryyy tooouggghhh. Good thing the rainy months are coming and I’ll be stuck inside-that should help afford me some prime gaming time!
Re: Mini Review: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version (Switch 2) - The Unsung Hero Of The Series
I think I’ve been mixing up Portable Ops and Peace Walker. I haven’t played either.
I may actually give Peace Walker a shot then!
Re: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition New Content Locations: All New Weapons, Armour Sets, NPC Invasions & Horse Armour
I played this game on PS5 and sunk 180+ hours in. I bought it for Switch 2 and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it again. It’s so good and it somehow feels at home on switch 2. It somehow feels cozy or like, very personal or something, like it’s my adventure. I can’t wait to play it again this weekend! I’m currently trying to fell the Sentinel Knight when you first enter Limgrave. I had his health down very low so I know I can get him if I’m just patient enough… The ruins will be a nice boost for me just starting out.
Who else spent about an hour fine tuning their character appearance lol we’re so back! Hope ya’ll are enjoying it!
Re: 84 Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's Blockbuster eShop Sale (US)
The price stung a bit but I went and got Cyberpunk on cart because this way I won’t have to worry about storage since it’s all on the cart AS IT SHOULD BE.
It’s a shame because the digital price is pretty great but I just don’t have the storage available. It gets here tomorrow! I’ll be bouncing between The Lands Between and Night City
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th August (North America)
I’m so happy they’re releasing MGS4 as a standalone. I’m really not interested in the other games included. I already own Ghost Babel on GBC cart and Peace Walker… I don’t know… I’ve heard good things (and criticisms) many times but I just don’t think I’ll enjoy it. The criticisms seem like big ones… I’d rather not waste money.
Anyway, Elden Ring, MGS4, and Moonlighter 2 are mine this go round!
Re: Video: Elden Ring Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & PS5)
Omg does….. Elden Ring somehow look more cozy on Switch 2….?!
I’m so tempted to get this and dive back in. That game key card thing is glaring at me. The other thing seems to be the wind effects being toned down on the cape.
Wind is NOT a huge issue but in terms of atmosphere and immersion, it’s slightly removing. SLIGHTLY.
Game key card SUCKS. 😩
I’m quite positive I’m caving and getting this though. Will be nice to give the DLC a proper go. I screwed myself the first time and beat the game, started NG+ and went right for the DLC. The DLC is harder than the base game and starting it on NG+ without going through the main game again first, put me at a severe disadvantage.
Anyway, I want to show support here. They did a wonderful job it seems.
I sunk over 180 hours into it the first time. I don’t know if can do it it again, all while also playing the S2 version of Lies of P! So. many. games!
Re: Mr. Records Could Be The Next Indie Sleeper Hit On Switch 2
This game speaks to me on molecular levels!!! Thank you so much for sharing this, I’m 100% getting this the moment it releases.
Re: Nintendo Reveals A New Switch 2 Bundle, Launching This October
Oh how I wish I could go to Toys R Us and see these lined up on the shelves around the holiday season.
That being said, I can’t wait for OoT…
Re: First Impressions: Network Issues Aside, The Duskbloods Could Wind Up Being Really Special
@trobby well, it’s like a first impression. You never forget those. First impressions are important for this very reason.
Re: First Impressions: Network Issues Aside, The Duskbloods Could Wind Up Being Really Special
Being that this is multiplayer-only (am I wrong about that? I’m quite sure I read there is no single player element), I will sadly be passing and sticking with Elden Ring instead.
Multiplayer-only is a non-starter for me and I LOVE FromSoft’s games. Sorry!
Re: Video: Metal Gear Solid 4 Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2, PS5, PS3)
I’ve decided I’m only getting MGS4 and not the entire collection. I already have Ghost Babel on an OG cart and I don’t really have interest in Peace Walker.
Can’t wait to play 4 again! I sooooo hope we also get the Metal Gear Rising spinoffs. I’ve yet to play them….
Re: Elden Ring Switch 2 Preview Indicates That Performance Concerns Are A Thing Of The Past
This is NOT a game I’d be playing handheld with joy cons. The joy sticks on the joy cons are a disaster waiting to happen. Too loose and imprecise for a game demanding just that.
Tabletop mode with a pro controller or something like the Hori pro pad joy cons would be best.
I’m debating whether or not I want to dive back into this one! I beat it on PS5 and it was so enjoyable (😏) but I didn’t have Ps+ and missed out on a lot of the multiplayer stuff.
I am however paying for NSO so it would be like experiencing a new game sort of.
If this is all on the cart, I’m likely double-dipping. I genuinely don’t think I have the storage for it otherwise and that’s a deal breaker for me unfortunately.
EDIT: it’s a game key card. Well, poop…. Ugh.. maybe on sale….
Re: Sega's eShop Sale Has Up To 70% Off - Here's Every Discounted Switch 1 & 2 Game
Might finally bite and get Shin Megami Tensei III. I enjoyed V so much and I want more of that, but I also acknowledge that it might be hard taking a step backwards in the series because V was what I feel was what the series was ultimately building to this entire time. Going from V to III might be a little rough.
Speaking of, I wonder if we’ll get a Switch 2 version of Vengeance. I doubt it but it would be cool to play it with the upgraded visuals from the other consoles. I’d rather a SMT VI but V would be cool to have in the meantime. Knowing Sega there won’t be an upgrade path though and that will be my 4th time buying the game…
Truly a phenomenal game though… and that soundtrack is incredible. I actually bought the physical disc version and play tracks with my running playlist!
Re: It's Official, Sonic Frontiers Has Now Sold More Than Five Million Copies
Sorry but I tried to get into this game 3 different times and it’s just bland to me. The controls are too complicated, there are too many weird menus and pop ups and it’s just not feeling worth the effort you have to put in.
The formula worked great for Zelda, in my opinion, not so much for Sonic.
I also really dislike 3D Sonic games so I went in with a few points deducted and a negative bias right off the bat. Still though, this has to be the best selling Sonic since Mania right?! Pretty cool achievement regardless.
Re: Talking Point: Is An Analogue 3D Worth The Money?
I have one…. I have a long story on how I finally got mine but I’ll spare everyone. Essentially, I preordered this thing as soon as it went on sale and then had to cancel for unforeseen circumstances RIGHT before the release date was announced (remember the long period of no news, delays and “when is it going to finally release?!”?)
It crushed me to click that cancel button but I had to do it.
Eventually I ended up with an atomic purple console and I love this thing so much. I decided I just wanted carts and manuals: no boxes. Look, I spent way too much money on my entire kit, but it was really worth it to me: over my “journey” I nabbed an OoT in gold cart format, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, StarCraft 64, Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness and scoured eBay for their respective manuals for as cheap as I could find. I have a bunch of others too but those ones set me back a bit 😬
I play it almost weekend-ly, mostly on Friday nights and Saturday mornings especially.
Now with save states, this thing is probably my favorite video game “thing” I’ve ever bought besides the 3DS.
Yeah, I spent quite a bit on recollecting all my old games but they all hold up and it was so much fun rummaging online and in used game stores for good condition working carts. If you love N64, don’t feel like waiting for Nintendo to drip feed these out to the public via NSO (frankly I got sick of waiting—I’m not getting any younger), don’t want to be constantly “online”, want to see your collection and playtimes in the built-in library, and just want to enjoy your games, I can’t recommend one of these enough. This is your best way to play N64 now, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t want to tinker with mods, settings, weird ROMs, and glitchy per-game settings—it just works. I almost want to buy an extra backup in case something happens to mine. I don’t ever want to be without my N64 collection again.
Re: Nintendo Download: 13th August (North America)
Small Saga is out on Switch?!? This came out of nowhere! Are you guys doing a review of that one? It looks fantastic and generally well received on Steam. I’m honestly probably just going to buy it without a review at all but would love for more folks to know about it. It has RPG/Shining Force 2 battles, but as a mouse. This news just made my weekend!
Re: Everspace 2: Galactic Edition Gets A Surprise Switch 2 Shadow Drop
I’m almost always DTF; that is, down to fly awesome space ships in space combat scenarios. Loved the first one but this one looks even better and very different. Almost certainly buying this over the weekend!
Re: Mini Review: Future Knight (Switch) - Channels The Spirit Of Tiger Handhelds To Great Effect
Yep- just watched a gameplay video to see it in motion. I love it so much … I actually thought it moved like the old LCD games too which would’ve been a hell no from me. Game looks fantastic! Thanks for this review!!
Re: The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Shadow-Drops On Switch 1 & 2
@OldManHermit only thing as good or better than your loot changing your appearance is when you look down in first-person games and can see your legs. It’s just that little extra detail and care that goes a long way. Beyond that? Real-time shadows from my own character. Lots of games only have NPCs casting their own shadows. A lot of times your own character does not and it’s immersion breaking!
Re: Video: Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Highlights Series Legend Cloud Strife
@Mgalens thanks for the insight.
The one aspect I don’t see many people talking about are the sprites. The backgrounds and world are beautiful but the the sprites are absolutely gorgeous. Cloud’s is so cool… a little chunky, makes me want a side screen/belt scroller hack and slash with that buster sword haha
I’m definitely getting hyped with this one. I went and preordered a physical copy this morning 😁
Re: Video: Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Highlights Series Legend Cloud Strife
Is this becoming a low-key meta Square Enix advertising machine?
Jokes aside, I’m probably getting this. I normally don’t like these kinds of mashups (Capcom’s Project X Zone was fun though!) but this is Final Fantasy, albeit, classic final fantasy, so, it’s probably a must buy for me. Seems like a nice late-year holiday game just like Dragon Quest remakes were. Something about the orchestral soundtrack…
Re: Video: Final Fantasy Resonance New Trailer Showcases Warrior Of Light
Having other characters come in like this absolutely lends to robbing the game of its own identity. I guess time will tell just how good the dialogue and story is in cementing its own narrative.
All in all, this kind of thing definitely screams “mobile game” to me though. Summons like Ifrit just somehow feel different, I don’t have a good argument for why that’s okay but previous characters are not. It just feels different.
Re: Talking Point: Which Developer Is Working On The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake?
Whole-heartedly and honestly believe whoever worked on the Star Fox remake will have worked on Ocarina. The 2 64 entries share the same DNA so I feel the same DNA must be present between them in 2026. Was it Nintendo in-house?
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Switch 2 Games
@8bit-Man but I think a lot of people, myself included, don’t look outside the scope of their own community or “home”. The game will be brand new for lots of folks and it’s going to spark interest in the series alongside the movie.
Nintendo probably timed this release to coincide with everyone who had and played the original, having kids who are now old enough to play and understand the remake. It’s a nostalgia trip for us who have played it and a brand new experience for those who haven’t. The two groups can come together, compare, and experience it together along with the movie.
Re: Moonlighter 2 Launches In September, Physical Confirmed For November
Loving the art style! The first one is great and all but it has that weird newer style pixel art, like Hyper Light Drifter, etc.
I’m very likely going to get this. It looks fantastic.
So weird these don’t have a physical book!
Re: Random: Fire Emblem's New Game Adds Some Serious Firepower
“Comes from the West” = Guns
Thanks yet again, America 😑
Re: Attack On Titan 3 Brings "The Final Titan Showdown" To Switch 2 This December
I went to preorder yesterday from the official Koei site but Switch 2 was greyed out! I’ll check it out again later. I really want this physically!
Re: Nintendo Direct For Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Announced
@Tyranexx stupid question of the day: what fire emblem game is this from?
Hoping I can get back into the FE series! I haven’t touched it since Fates on 3DS. I actually bought Echoes too but never even booted it up once. The side stuff always seems intimidating having to sit through dialogue and all that. I usually just want to do the battles, not all the padded stuff in between.
I’ll be checking this out! A proper switch 2 exclusive FE sounds really nice!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st August)
@JohnnyMind damn, dude!!
These are some serious achievements haha
Now I see why you usually add the “if I have time” note.
I’ve been playing Ghost Recon: Wildlands and Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness on Analogue 3D. It’s my summertime game along with Star Fox 64. Speaking of, I need to get back into the Switch version… I was going for gold medals on all the levels and have about half of them. What a great remake!
Ghost Recon Wildlands though… wow, I totally skipped it thinking it was multiplayer focused when it released. Nope… this is pure single player tactical sandbox and it’s so good!! Can’t wait for the Ubisoft/Ghost Recon news that’s supposedly dropping in August 6.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library With Another Game In August
Nintendo’s decisions are so weird.
…but I love ‘em, yes I do.
Re: Kusan: City Of Wolves Channels Some Serious Hotline Miami Vibes On Switch Today
Kusan sounds like a town in Landstalker and now I want to play it yet again.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Rating Surfaces Online
ALL THE GOOD SKULTULAS WILL BE MINE (AGAIN)
This is so very exciting. Seriously though, if this doesn’t release on a gold cart, it’s a HUGE missed opportunity. If any Switch 2 game deserves a colored cart, it’s this one.
Re: Clair Obscur Dev Still Interested In Switch 2 Port, But Admits It Would Be A "Big Technical Challenge"
Personally pretty excited to finally try this one if it comes to Switch 2 and I'm definitely buying it if it does. Metaphor and Expedition 33 are highly-praised games that I completely skipped since I didn't want to commit to them on Playstation. Why? Lack of handheld option! If I can't keep up with a game, I forget the controls, the story, the build I was going for with my characters, etc. Handheld lets me keep up the momentum while wifey watches TV. BRING IT ON!!
Speaking of shadow drops during Directs, really hoping we get a shadow drop of Symphony of the Night along with a proper Switch 2 announcement for Belmont's Curse. Needless to say, I'm pretty hyped for a new Direct!
Re: Interview: "There's Clearly Some Castlevania And Final Fantasy In There" - Mina The Hollower Composer Talks Secrets & Inspiration
@-wc- @johnnymind the Castlevania 1 remake/demake on Pico-8 is incredibly impressive. Even looking at the code, I really don’t know or understand how they did it. Mind you, I don’t know how to code all that well, but I still look at it like it’s some kind of magic spell.
I have to go back to Mina. My favorite Yacht Club-related game is Cyber Shadow. Second is Shovel Knight. I couldn’t get into Mina the first time I tried it and bounced right off it. Will give it another go when I have a chance because I see the charm in it, I just couldn’t jive with the sprite and tile work. Sometimes it was confusing for me to tell what I could walk on I ended up walking off some of the edges into pits.
Re: Latest Physical Sales Data Proves The Format Is, In Fact, Dying
But, hear me out, they should let us back up our own media then. If it’s available digitally, let me back my copy up so when they take it down, I still have access.
Then you run into piracy issues I know. So what I propose then is they should come up with a process that you can create your own backups, and have it create some kind of a hash or checksum that runs against the system that creates it. The backup can only be played on the system that created it. I’m okay with that! As it is now with digital games, we have no control over it and it sucks. If you’re going to change the playfield and remove our options, you have to adjust the rules too.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Nintendo's Switch Online Offering In 2026?
I’ve been sub’d since the very beginning of Switch 01 and this is the first time I’m going to let it lapse, come September.
The releases are so slow that I’ve decided to just get my own carts for everything. I’ve spent maybe 3 times the amount than I would have… maybe more.. but I have the games I actually want to play, I don’t have to worry about weekly check-ins and paying a subscription, making sure I have internet…. It all just works and I have and own an actual piece of physical history.
What’s on offer is great and literally always getting better but I just couldn’t wait for Castlevania 64, Mystical Ninja 64, Bomberman 64 to release. I’m not getting any younger here and games are only getting harder to find time for so I decided to “go out and get it.”
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Lies Of P On Switch 2
I totally forgot this was coming out! I never played the game despite having it recommended to me but I’m now likely going to get it on Switch 2.
I’m a huge Dark Souls and Elden Ring fan so I know it’s right up my alley from what I hear. I never knew it was a Pinnochio adjacent game, and once I learned that I got excited.
Can’t wait to play this and especially Metaphor finally!
Re: Round Up: "The Game F***ing Rules" - The First Previews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In
LOL The third game will be titled "Typo's Curse", after Dracula's Curse and Belmont's Curse. Going to fix that typo. 🤣