@Metazoxan well that sucks! I remember Turok 2 for N64 being like $70 or something at the time. I was saying $80 because I converted €79.99 to USD and it threw back $92.74 USD. Seems WILD of a price though and something doesn’t seem right but that conversion.
@JohnnyMind ah thank you! Yeah I’m really loving it so far, and last night I realized I get the breath of the wild and tears upgrades for free with my expansion pack subscription. What a difference!
It sort of turns my guts thinking this is some sort of market test to see how many people preorder at that price. The more people that preorder, the more “they’ll” say “we can charge this and people will pay it.”
It’s Pokémon so it’s not a test to see if there’s interest. They know there’s interest. It’s either a wild placeholder or a test. Or a nothing-burger. Anyway, can’t wait to play a shiny new Pokémon on my shiny new switch 2, but let me be clear: I’m not paying $80 or $90 for it. I’ll gladly drop back and finish FireRed and wait for a sale!
Quite excited for this. QUITE. Not reading about this game much at all, firing up the demo, and discovering that it is real-time combat and not turn-based was the deal breaker. I loved what I’ve played so far and being able to reduce Faie’s input has me at day one purchase—in fact I’ve already preordered. Thanks for the coverage on this one!
@molkom thank you! It’s pretty different as far as what happens but it seems to be the same playable area with the town and area outside the town.
The new demo definitely tightened everything up and the presentation seems more cohesive. Very subtle differences but the new demo makes the game design and dialogue seem more intentional. I’m sold!
This stings. I know the game looks easy and all that but I absolutely love the art style with the stop motion feel in the animations. I want it purely to see it all in action first-hand. That being said, I know I personally won’t enjoy this for how easy it is, feeling like I’m just “going through the motions.” Will likely get this on sale some day though!
It’s really good! I thought this was a turn based RPG, but it’s actually more like Zelda. That’s a big plus for me and it’s great to see that format in this style! My only complaint is the fairy who follows you is a bit annoying in terms of their dialogue. Still buying this, it’s surprisingly refreshing for me.
Oh yeah for those keeping track (I expect not even one person lol) I finally got a Switch 2 this past weekend thanks to Star Fox next month. WHAT UP, FAM!!
@ottoecamn that’s a good call, you’re likely right on that. I love the movie’s metal sonic design by the way—that’s based on CD I believe too. I do really love metal (Mecha?) Sonic’s design in 3&K more though (when you fight in Sky Sanctuary Zone.)
@Gamecuber agreed! 4 had potential for sure but I specifically remember the physics being like … “who okay’d this?!”
Never tried Episode 2 but I heard it was vastly improved. I also didn’t care for how they made it seem like a reboot or something. Like they scrapped everything and just started over. Where 2 improved on 1 and 3 improved on 2, it felt like 4 should have improved on 3 but it did not.
Makes me wish we got a Sonic 4 game on par with the 3 prior. Sonic 3 & Knuckles is one of my favorite games of all time so the feeling of letdown when I saw the drop in quality in 4 (parts 1 and 2) was crushing. Seeing “Sonic 4” here is a bit triggering and I’m a little sensitive about it. Here’s to hoping they do something with that trilogy’s storyline with the games someday! About the movies, I still have sit down and watch these! I’ve only watched 3 on a long plane ride and it was entertaining enough.
I still play my N64 cart on Analogue 3D and have as recent as last week. I did an easy route run and am trying to gold medal all the levels again. Really gives my aging hands a good workout lol even back then in ‘97 it was tough for me… I’ve entirely abandoned the NSO online apps because of the slow trickle. Decided to go out and get my own collection going instead of waiting years and years for the mere possibility that some of the deep classics will release (Rush 2049, Hybrid Heaven, Castlevania 64, etc.) Can’t wait for this new Star Fox!!
@ottoecamn I actually really love that haha That makes me really want to start it ASAP. I get and respect the appeal of sports but the culture around it can be insufferable at times and I just don’t jive with all that. Put it in anime format though and I’ll gobble it up!
Have the first one waiting for me to start eventually. I bought it maybe 2 years ago and it went right to the backlog at the time. I know I’m going to love it when I eventually give it a proper go. I’m not even a sports fan but sports anime is some of the coolest stuff ever! As a non-sports fan, it’s like the coolest version of the genre you can watch.
If it wasn’t for the Starfox announcement, I’d not be bothered. I actually don’t even have a Switch 2 yet but I’m planning to get one shortly after Starfox releases as I’ve already preordered a physical copy without even having a Switch 2 yet. I think I’ll have one in hands by September… I hate that this is happening, sad times indeed As others are saying, not to be dramatic, but I’m probably out after this. I have an HDMI modded PS2, OG Switch, an Analogue 3D and pocket, and a PS5. Realistically, I DO NOT need another system at all, but that tells you how much I really love and want to play this new Starfox. …and the hopefully eventual Ocarina remake! Wife and I also want to get into Pokopia finally!
I don’t even have a switch 2 yet but I’m going to buy this to show support for the series. This is such good news for me because this is one of my top games EVER. This getting a remake in this style is a massive win for me! Lots of negativity in here but I personally think this is smart and is going to get starfox off on a good foot for the future.
I was on board with the game but I wanted them to remove the motion controls. My famous line was that the game was absolutely beautiful and the environments were overflowing with life and I felt like I was flying around a real planet. My issue with this was that we were forced to look away from it at a tiny square, reducing those environments down to a very tiny window for a lot of it. If they got rid of the zoomed in targeting mechanism or somehow made it strictly a “player 2 controls” option thing, I’d be okay with that. (Like Mario Galaxy, player 1 controls Mario primary and player 2 can control strictly the star bit collecting motion controls). Don’t even give player 1 the option to do it. I realize this sort of requires retooling the game then… but that shows that the game has good bones. I just hated looking at these massive beautiful environments and then having to shift my focus away from it all to look at the tiny gamepad screen and a tiny piece of it. So much going on the TV but I have to look over here instead. It was like forced ADHD. It was cumbersome and just took you out of the moment every time.
Happy for ya’ll but for me this is too little too late. As others have said, Genesis and N64 haven’t been updated for quite some time. SNES too. Ive been a subscriber since the beginning but I’m letting my sub lapse in September. I’m getting to the point where I am coming up on my 40s and instead of waiting for the “good” games to release, I’m just going out and getting them myself.
At this rate, I’ll be 60 before we are able to play Castlevania 64 or Bomberman 64 on the N64 app.
EDIT: yes, I am legitimately buying the carts and discs, not going the illegal emulation route.
Leaked or not, it’s not hard to deduce that a new Zelda — a very well known one at that — would release to hype up the movie coming out. Same can be said with Fox in the Mario movie: might as well strike while the iron is hot and what a better time to showcase a new game with that probably new character for a lot of kids.
I still haven’t bought a Switch 2 but let me be 100% clear: I will be there day one for both a new Star Fox and Ocarina remake. 2 of my most favorite beloved franchises right there.
I really can’t believe that the trash bag Pokémon and the ice cream Pokémon weren’t on this list. 🤔 shocked, actually…. I’d have put money down that those two at least would’ve made a least liked list.
Some of these deigns are really cool on this list but seeing some of them also reminds me of why I fell off the bandwagon after Gen 2. Some of them are just … eh, uninspired. Like, making more ‘mon for the sake of making more ‘mon. That never really rubbed me in a good way.
Like a lot are saying, I haven’t bought one yet because it’s expensive for a system that doesn’t have any must-have’s yet. I’m sure we’re getting some bangers (come on, it’s Nintendo after all!) sometime soon and at that point I’ll re-assess. I have a gut feeling an Ocarina of Time remake is coming to coincide with the movie and that’s going to be an insta-buy/system seller for me.
For now, I’m happy cart hunting and collecting up all my old GBA/N64 games with manuals. No internet required to download updates or this and that. Pop in the cart and go to town! Going to be hard to convince me I should go back to modern gaming with this groove I’m in. At the end of the day, I just want to sit down and play my games. Ok, I’ve trailed off here. Bye, fam.
I played and beat this on Switch 1. It is obviously the inferior version when comparing graphics/framerate with the PlayStation version but it was totally playable and enjoyable on Switch. It felt at home given that Zelda was clearly an inspiration. It is one of the best games I’ve played maybe ever, for numerous reasons and frankly, enjoyed it more than a lot of Zelda games. It’s DEEP.
That being said, I cannot wait to give this another go when I finally get a switch 2. It’ll be quite the upgrade and should be cool seeing all those missed graphical details I probably missed on the switch version!
We still need a way to block entire publishers/devs or just certain games. If I didn’t buy “Game X” last time, I’m not buying it this time. If I don’t like any of the games from “Dev Y”, let me block them. I want entire swaths of games disappeared sometimes!
The original 151 are and always will be my favorite. They actually made sense and were cool, mystical, and clever designs based on name play and pop culture. Even Gen 2 was pretty neat. After that, it gets a little foggy and to me, uninspired. (An ice cream cone? A bag of garbage?) In any case, I’m agreeing with you about that one big thing: I usually assemble the same team based around my tried and true past favorites, regardless of which new ones pop up in the new games. I’m not saying to start anew but I would like to see a “reboot” in mechanics and design. I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again: Cassette Beasts is an INCREDIBLE game. Fire attacks on plastic enemies makes poison, I think fire attacks on metal enemies makes them melt and changes their properties too… You can fuse beasts and make new ones like in Shin Megami Tensei… you can learn more than 4 moves… That’s the kind of stuff I want to see in Pokémon. I want the game to evolve as much as the monsters!
This sounds incredible!! I love the premise and all you’ve written about it (save for the latter-mentioned frustrations.)
Right on the top of the wishlist this goes. Need to check price and I’m still knee deep in my N64 library and bouncing between Fire Emblem GBA and Link to the Past GBA.
Not to be a downer but this is why I’ve abandoned the service and started buying carts. Look, I 100% acknowledge this service is undoubtedly one of the best deals in gaming, but it’s always just too little, too late. Also, that grating having to check each NSO app in every week is annoying as hell. I got burned not once but twice because I took my switch lite with me on a plane and because I didn’t check EACH APP IN SEPARATELY BEFOREHAND, I couldn’t play some of the games I wanted to play on the flight. No internet = no check in = no games. If you don’t play it regularly it’s extremely time consuming opening each beforehand and having to sit through each one updating serially. I really wish they’d just require one check in and have that register across each NSO app. So here I am collecting old carts again and frankly I’m having tons of fun with that even though I’m ultimately spending more money.
All that being said, these are some great games this release! No experience with the virtual boy games but I’m sure they are a lot of fun.
I’m so torn on this — AND IT SEEMS THE COMMUNITY IS AS WELL! 50-50 split!
The JP cover captures the silliness of the game for sure but the EN/EU version is just a stone-cold classic and unmistaken at any distance. Almost like you know it’s going to be good just looking at the colors from afar, not even reading the text. I like both… perhaps I like the JP version more as a work of art/poster: colorful, fun, etc. Whereas the EN/EU version just works as a game cover art: Some mystery, consistency with other titles, etc. For that, I voted EN/EU.
I know I’ll cave and buy firered at some point soonish. Right now though, I’m head over heels into my N64 library! Nothing will pull me away! You hear me…?! NOTHING!
@Yomerodes to each their own I guess… a bonkers premise is what I look for a lot; actual different ideas and not just pure iterations. Will have to watch some videos of gameplay vs. stills to get a better feel for it I guess. But I think it looks and sounds really cool.
First I’m hearing of it, but I also: didn’t watch the direct, don’t have a switch 2, but do visit this site every day multiple times. Maybe it’s the title of the game? I’d have glossed over it personally, it sounds like potential shovelware. Proving the point that new — potentially actually good — games have an exposure problem in the sea of shovelware. Looking at this game now though, I think it looks fantastic! I’d buy it!
Ohhhh I am certainly importing this one. Ideally it would be in English and properly translated but this is one I can’t miss. Side note, I sooooo wish Mystical Ninja 64 was included! I want to play it so I can blast the Impact theme song through my bass heavy soundbar 😂
@TYRANACLES hey thank you for the notice! This is really cool news, but what a bummer about Stimpy’s Invention. Likely going to get this R&S collection! Thank you again!
Why release Pikmin 2 when it’s already available on Switch??? Ok, if they’re going to do that, and have Pikmin 2 take up an entire slot, release a 3rd game that is not available elsewhere. This is Turok 2 all over again. It’s just stupid how we usually get games in pairs, and one of the only 2 is already available in an arguably better form. Cool news for people that don’t own the switch version but really crappy for us diehards that already do.
@FredsBodyDouble you can buy the N64 version or the PC version on Darren Mitchell’s own Bandcamp page! First game is also on there. You better believe I already have them purchased too! Just go to Bandcamp.com and search Turok; it’ll say by Darren Mitchell as the artist. Your purchase directly supports him!
Oh man this is almost my dream controller. I JUST ordered a Backbone about 2 days ago so I can play Death Stranding on iOS on the go. If this were available I may have gone for this instead!
This rocks! I will be getting this for a few reasons. Some are: the overworld in the screenshots reminds me of the Ice King Adventure Time 3DS game — which was inspired by Zelda II. That game was underrated (or was it, I don’t know, I just know I loved it.) The color palette also reminds me of The Simpsons: Bart vs Space Mutants game on Genesis. Too much nostalgia to ignore here!
I loved reading this, I love reading/hearing other’s gaming traditions. They should just rename Christmas Day to Video Game Day haha. (I know that wouldn’t go over well!) I remember getting Turok 2, Rogue Squadron, and the gold Ocarina of time cart in 1998. The next year, in 1999, I was hoping for Resident Evil 2 but didn’t get it and I was upset. I ended up reluctantly playing Turok 2, the new game from the previous year, on Xmas day in 1999. Now, it’s my go to Xmas Eve and Day game because it just holds a lot of memories for me. Cassette Beasts is also now a big one from more recent times for me. It’s so cozy!
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Re: Amazon Pre-Order Listing Puts Pokémon Winds & Waves At €80
@Metazoxan well that sucks! I remember Turok 2 for N64 being like $70 or something at the time.
I was saying $80 because I converted €79.99 to USD and it threw back $92.74 USD. Seems WILD of a price though and something doesn’t seem right but that conversion.
Re: The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales New 'Prologue Demo' Released
@JohnnyMind ah thank you! Yeah I’m really loving it so far, and last night I realized I get the breath of the wild and tears upgrades for free with my expansion pack subscription. What a difference!
Re: Amazon Pre-Order Listing Puts Pokémon Winds & Waves At €80
It sort of turns my guts thinking this is some sort of market test to see how many people preorder at that price. The more people that preorder, the more “they’ll” say “we can charge this and people will pay it.”
It’s Pokémon so it’s not a test to see if there’s interest. They know there’s interest. It’s either a wild placeholder or a test. Or a nothing-burger.
Anyway, can’t wait to play a shiny new Pokémon on my shiny new switch 2, but let me be clear: I’m not paying $80 or $90 for it. I’ll gladly drop back and finish FireRed and wait for a sale!
Re: Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
@TobiasAmaranth I’ve had CrossCode in my wishlist forever and never pulled the trigger. Sounds like I need to finally do that!
Re: Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Quite excited for this. QUITE. Not reading about this game much at all, firing up the demo, and discovering that it is real-time combat and not turn-based was the deal breaker. I loved what I’ve played so far and being able to reduce Faie’s input has me at day one purchase—in fact I’ve already preordered. Thanks for the coverage on this one!
Re: The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales New 'Prologue Demo' Released
@molkom thank you!
It’s pretty different as far as what happens but it seems to be the same playable area with the town and area outside the town.
The new demo definitely tightened everything up and the presentation seems more cohesive. Very subtle differences but the new demo makes the game design and dialogue seem more intentional.
I’m sold!
Re: Review: Yoshi And The Mysterious Book (Switch 2) - Charming Enough, But Ultimately Lacklustre
This stings. I know the game looks easy and all that but I absolutely love the art style with the stop motion feel in the animations. I want it purely to see it all in action first-hand. That being said, I know I personally won’t enjoy this for how easy it is, feeling like I’m just “going through the motions.”
Will likely get this on sale some day though!
Re: The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales New 'Prologue Demo' Released
It’s really good! I thought this was a turn based RPG, but it’s actually more like Zelda. That’s a big plus for me and it’s great to see that format in this style! My only complaint is the fairy who follows you is a bit annoying in terms of their dialogue. Still buying this, it’s surprisingly refreshing for me.
Oh yeah for those keeping track (I expect not even one person lol) I finally got a Switch 2 this past weekend thanks to Star Fox next month. WHAT UP, FAM!!
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Movie Officially Wraps Filming
@ottoecamn that’s a good call, you’re likely right on that. I love the movie’s metal sonic design by the way—that’s based on CD I believe too. I do really love metal (Mecha?) Sonic’s design in 3&K more though (when you fight in Sky Sanctuary Zone.)
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Movie Officially Wraps Filming
@Gamecuber agreed! 4 had potential for sure but I specifically remember the physics being like … “who okay’d this?!”
Never tried Episode 2 but I heard it was vastly improved. I also didn’t care for how they made it seem like a reboot or something. Like they scrapped everything and just started over. Where 2 improved on 1 and 3 improved on 2, it felt like 4 should have improved on 3 but it did not.
Mania is just so dang good. I need more of it!
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Movie Officially Wraps Filming
@Gamecuber LOL accurate! I love Mania so much... Still wish we got a Mania 2 but I know that's sort of what Superstars became ultimately.
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Movie Officially Wraps Filming
@G_and_Thomas I did a deep dive on this last night and read all up on this. Pretty cool stuff...
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Movie Officially Wraps Filming
Makes me wish we got a Sonic 4 game on par with the 3 prior. Sonic 3 & Knuckles is one of my favorite games of all time so the feeling of letdown when I saw the drop in quality in 4 (parts 1 and 2) was crushing. Seeing “Sonic 4” here is a bit triggering and I’m a little sensitive about it.
Here’s to hoping they do something with that trilogy’s storyline with the games someday!
About the movies, I still have sit down and watch these! I’ve only watched 3 on a long plane ride and it was entertaining enough.
Re: Opinion: Replaying Star Fox 64 Convinced Me A Switch 2 Remake Is A Good Idea
I still play my N64 cart on Analogue 3D and have as recent as last week. I did an easy route run and am trying to gold medal all the levels again. Really gives my aging hands a good workout lol even back then in ‘97 it was tough for me…
I’ve entirely abandoned the NSO online apps because of the slow trickle. Decided to go out and get my own collection going instead of waiting years and years for the mere possibility that some of the deep classics will release (Rush 2049, Hybrid Heaven, Castlevania 64, etc.)
Can’t wait for this new Star Fox!!
Re: Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Reveals August 2026 Kick-Off For Switch
@ottoecamn I actually really love that haha That makes me really want to start it ASAP.
I get and respect the appeal of sports but the culture around it can be insufferable at times and I just don’t jive with all that. Put it in anime format though and I’ll gobble it up!
Re: Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Reveals August 2026 Kick-Off For Switch
Have the first one waiting for me to start eventually. I bought it maybe 2 years ago and it went right to the backlog at the time. I know I’m going to love it when I eventually give it a proper go. I’m not even a sports fan but sports anime is some of the coolest stuff ever! As a non-sports fan, it’s like the coolest version of the genre you can watch.
Re: Nintendo Announces Sweeping Price Hikes For Switch 2
If it wasn’t for the Starfox announcement, I’d not be bothered. I actually don’t even have a Switch 2 yet but I’m planning to get one shortly after Starfox releases as I’ve already preordered a physical copy without even having a Switch 2 yet. I think I’ll have one in hands by September…
I hate that this is happening, sad times indeed
As others are saying, not to be dramatic, but I’m probably out after this. I have an HDMI modded PS2, OG Switch, an Analogue 3D and pocket, and a PS5. Realistically, I DO NOT need another system at all, but that tells you how much I really love and want to play this new Starfox. …and the hopefully eventual Ocarina remake! Wife and I also want to get into Pokopia finally!
Re: Star Fox Is Finally Getting Another Game, Out June 2026 Exclusively On Switch 2
I don’t even have a switch 2 yet but I’m going to buy this to show support for the series. This is such good news for me because this is one of my top games EVER. This getting a remake in this style is a massive win for me! Lots of negativity in here but I personally think this is smart and is going to get starfox off on a good foot for the future.
Re: Random: Gamer Buys Dodgy Copy Of Pragmata And Breaks Their Switch 2
This is why I always buy digital!
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Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero Is 10 Years Old - Have You Actually Played It?
I was on board with the game but I wanted them to remove the motion controls. My famous line was that the game was absolutely beautiful and the environments were overflowing with life and I felt like I was flying around a real planet. My issue with this was that we were forced to look away from it at a tiny square, reducing those environments down to a very tiny window for a lot of it.
If they got rid of the zoomed in targeting mechanism or somehow made it strictly a “player 2 controls” option thing, I’d be okay with that. (Like Mario Galaxy, player 1 controls Mario primary and player 2 can control strictly the star bit collecting motion controls). Don’t even give player 1 the option to do it. I realize this sort of requires retooling the game then… but that shows that the game has good bones.
I just hated looking at these massive beautiful environments and then having to shift my focus away from it all to look at the tiny gamepad screen and a tiny piece of it. So much going on the TV but I have to look over here instead. It was like forced ADHD. It was cumbersome and just took you out of the moment every time.
Re: Sunsoft's Upcoming Switch Game Has One Of The Most Ridiculous Titles Ever
Hey, that’s not Blaster Master!
Re: PSA: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Has Apparently Leaked Online
@StewdaMegaManNerd 😂 that avatar is wild
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Three More Games
Happy for ya’ll but for me this is too little too late. As others have said, Genesis and N64 haven’t been updated for quite some time. SNES too. Ive been a subscriber since the beginning but I’m letting my sub lapse in September. I’m getting to the point where I am coming up on my 40s and instead of waiting for the “good” games to release, I’m just going out and getting them myself.
At this rate, I’ll be 60 before we are able to play Castlevania 64 or Bomberman 64 on the N64 app.
EDIT: yes, I am legitimately buying the carts and discs, not going the illegal emulation route.
Re: Nintendo Will Be "Absolutely Furious" About Latest Leaks, Says Former PR Manager
Leaked or not, it’s not hard to deduce that a new Zelda — a very well known one at that — would release to hype up the movie coming out. Same can be said with Fox in the Mario movie: might as well strike while the iron is hot and what a better time to showcase a new game with that probably new character for a lot of kids.
I still haven’t bought a Switch 2 but let me be 100% clear: I will be there day one for both a new Star Fox and Ocarina remake. 2 of my most favorite beloved franchises right there.
Re: Feature: No Love For Simisage? - The 47 Pokémon That Didn't Get A Single Vote In Our Polls
I really can’t believe that the trash bag Pokémon and the ice cream Pokémon weren’t on this list. 🤔 shocked, actually….
I’d have put money down that those two at least would’ve made a least liked list.
Some of these deigns are really cool on this list but seeing some of them also reminds me of why I fell off the bandwagon after Gen 2. Some of them are just … eh, uninspired. Like, making more ‘mon for the sake of making more ‘mon. That never really rubbed me in a good way.
Re: Video: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & Switch 2)
Are people with a 4k monitor/TV playing the game any different than those without one?
Re: Nintendo's Apparently Cutting US Switch 2 Output After Lower Than Expected Holiday Sales
Like a lot are saying, I haven’t bought one yet because it’s expensive for a system that doesn’t have any must-have’s yet. I’m sure we’re getting some bangers (come on, it’s Nintendo after all!) sometime soon and at that point I’ll re-assess. I have a gut feeling an Ocarina of Time remake is coming to coincide with the movie and that’s going to be an insta-buy/system seller for me.
For now, I’m happy cart hunting and collecting up all my old GBA/N64 games with manuals. No internet required to download updates or this and that. Pop in the cart and go to town! Going to be hard to convince me I should go back to modern gaming with this groove I’m in. At the end of the day, I just want to sit down and play my games. Ok, I’ve trailed off here. Bye, fam.
Re: Brilliant And Brutal Puzzle Adventure Tunic Is Getting A Switch 2 Update
@Yodalovesu I mean… it’s not really an announcement.
It’s an announcement about an upcoming announcement. “Stay tuned.”
Re: Brilliant And Brutal Puzzle Adventure Tunic Is Getting A Switch 2 Update
I played and beat this on Switch 1. It is obviously the inferior version when comparing graphics/framerate with the PlayStation version but it was totally playable and enjoyable on Switch. It felt at home given that Zelda was clearly an inspiration. It is one of the best games I’ve played maybe ever, for numerous reasons and frankly, enjoyed it more than a lot of Zelda games. It’s DEEP.
That being said, I cannot wait to give this another go when I finally get a switch 2. It’ll be quite the upgrade and should be cool seeing all those missed graphical details I probably missed on the switch version!
Re: Nintendo "Cagey" About Letting Games On Switch 2, Wants To Avoid "Slop Fest"
We still need a way to block entire publishers/devs or just certain games. If I didn’t buy “Game X” last time, I’m not buying it this time. If I don’t like any of the games from “Dev Y”, let me block them. I want entire swaths of games disappeared sometimes!
Re: Talking Point: After 30 Years, Is It Time To Reset The Pokédex?
The original 151 are and always will be my favorite. They actually made sense and were cool, mystical, and clever designs based on name play and pop culture. Even Gen 2 was pretty neat. After that, it gets a little foggy and to me, uninspired. (An ice cream cone? A bag of garbage?)
In any case, I’m agreeing with you about that one big thing: I usually assemble the same team based around my tried and true past favorites, regardless of which new ones pop up in the new games. I’m not saying to start anew but I would like to see a “reboot” in mechanics and design.
I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again: Cassette Beasts is an INCREDIBLE game. Fire attacks on plastic enemies makes poison, I think fire attacks on metal enemies makes them melt and changes their properties too… You can fuse beasts and make new ones like in Shin Megami Tensei… you can learn more than 4 moves… That’s the kind of stuff I want to see in Pokémon. I want the game to evolve as much as the monsters!
Re: Review: Ratcheteer DX (Switch) - A Bite-Sized Zelda-Like That Feels Right At Home On Nintendo
@PlayingWithPower I never heard of Under the Island. Just checked it out and it looks really good! Thanks for the tip, that one blew right past me.
Re: Review: Ratcheteer DX (Switch) - A Bite-Sized Zelda-Like That Feels Right At Home On Nintendo
This sounds incredible!! I love the premise and all you’ve written about it (save for the latter-mentioned frustrations.)
Right on the top of the wishlist this goes. Need to check price and I’m still knee deep in my N64 library and bouncing between Fire Emblem GBA and Link to the Past GBA.
@DwaynesGames Ooohhh thanks!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Virtual Boy And GBA Library With Three More Titles
Not to be a downer but this is why I’ve abandoned the service and started buying carts. Look, I 100% acknowledge this service is undoubtedly one of the best deals in gaming, but it’s always just too little, too late. Also, that grating having to check each NSO app in every week is annoying as hell. I got burned not once but twice because I took my switch lite with me on a plane and because I didn’t check EACH APP IN SEPARATELY BEFOREHAND, I couldn’t play some of the games I wanted to play on the flight. No internet = no check in = no games. If you don’t play it regularly it’s extremely time consuming opening each beforehand and having to sit through each one updating serially. I really wish they’d just require one check in and have that register across each NSO app.
So here I am collecting old carts again and frankly I’m having tons of fun with that even though I’m ultimately spending more money.
All that being said, these are some great games this release! No experience with the virtual boy games but I’m sure they are a lot of fun.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Pokémon 30th Anniversary Edition
Voted Gen I art but Gen VII are my favorite games.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening
I’m so torn on this — AND IT SEEMS THE COMMUNITY IS AS WELL! 50-50 split!
The JP cover captures the silliness of the game for sure but the EN/EU version is just a stone-cold classic and unmistaken at any distance. Almost like you know it’s going to be good just looking at the colors from afar, not even reading the text.
I like both… perhaps I like the JP version more as a work of art/poster: colorful, fun, etc. Whereas the EN/EU version just works as a game cover art: Some mystery, consistency with other titles, etc. For that, I voted EN/EU.
Re: Gallery: Here's A Look At Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch
I know I’ll cave and buy firered at some point soonish. Right now though, I’m head over heels into my N64 library! Nothing will pull me away! You hear me…?! NOTHING!
Re: Missed Potential Or A Campy Classic? Switch 2 Exclusive 'Tokyo Scramble' Hasn't Been A Hit
@Yomerodes to each their own I guess… a bonkers premise is what I look for a lot; actual different ideas and not just pure iterations. Will have to watch some videos of gameplay vs. stills to get a better feel for it I guess. But I think it looks and sounds really cool.
Re: Missed Potential Or A Campy Classic? Switch 2 Exclusive 'Tokyo Scramble' Hasn't Been A Hit
First I’m hearing of it, but I also: didn’t watch the direct, don’t have a switch 2, but do visit this site every day multiple times.
Maybe it’s the title of the game? I’d have glossed over it personally, it sounds like potential shovelware. Proving the point that new — potentially actually good — games have an exposure problem in the sea of shovelware.
Looking at this game now though, I think it looks fantastic! I’d buy it!
Re: Talking Point: How The Heck Will MGS4 On Switch Handle Its PlayStation References?
@JayTheFanBoy 😂 every comment
All in good fun, all in good fun
Re: Konami And M2 Announce New Goemon Switch Collection, Here Are The 13 Retro Titles Included
Ohhhh I am certainly importing this one. Ideally it would be in English and properly translated but this is one I can’t miss.
Side note, I sooooo wish Mystical Ninja 64 was included! I want to play it so I can blast the Impact theme song through my bass heavy soundbar 😂
Re: Nickelodeon Splat Pack Revives Multiple SNES Titles In Retro Collection This Week
@TYRANACLES hey thank you for the notice! This is really cool news, but what a bummer about Stimpy’s Invention. Likely going to get this R&S collection!
Thank you again!
Re: Rumour: Switch Online GameCube Releases Might Have Been Leaked
Why release Pikmin 2 when it’s already available on Switch???
Ok, if they’re going to do that, and have Pikmin 2 take up an entire slot, release a 3rd game that is not available elsewhere. This is Turok 2 all over again. It’s just stupid how we usually get games in pairs, and one of the only 2 is already available in an arguably better form.
Cool news for people that don’t own the switch version but really crappy for us diehards that already do.
Re: Ball x Pit's First Free Content Update Bounces Onto Switch Next Week
“What's more, the dev has revealed that there's another surprise getting announced on launch day, so we'll be keeping OUR EYEBALLS out for that one.”
I fixed it ✌️
Re: Nintendo Music's Latest Update Adds Mario & Luigi Switch Soundtrack, Includes 94 Songs
Bring back Yoko Shimomura!!! Would seriously put Dream Team’s battle music on repeat all day if that were available instead. BANGER!!
Re: Turok 2 Gets Another Update On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
@FredsBodyDouble you can buy the N64 version or the PC version on Darren Mitchell’s own Bandcamp page! First game is also on there. You better believe I already have them purchased too! Just go to Bandcamp.com and search Turok; it’ll say by Darren Mitchell as the artist. Your purchase directly supports him!
Re: GameSir And Hyperkin Reveal A Modular Pad With GameCube And N64 Layouts
Oh man this is almost my dream controller. I JUST ordered a Backbone about 2 days ago so I can play Death Stranding on iOS on the go. If this were available I may have gone for this instead!
Re: UK Charts: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Clings To The Top 40
:: Scans list for Cronos and Death Stranding 2 ::
Re: One Of The Best EarthBound-Inspired Indie RPGs Gets Switch Release Date
This rocks!
I will be getting this for a few reasons. Some are: the overworld in the screenshots reminds me of the Ice King Adventure Time 3DS game — which was inspired by Zelda II. That game was underrated (or was it, I don’t know, I just know I loved it.) The color palette also reminds me of The Simpsons: Bart vs Space Mutants game on Genesis. Too much nostalgia to ignore here!
Re: Feature: I Play This One Particular SNES Game Every Xmas As A Personal Tradition
I loved reading this, I love reading/hearing other’s gaming traditions. They should just rename Christmas Day to Video Game Day haha. (I know that wouldn’t go over well!)
I remember getting Turok 2, Rogue Squadron, and the gold Ocarina of time cart in 1998. The next year, in 1999, I was hoping for Resident Evil 2 but didn’t get it and I was upset. I ended up reluctantly playing Turok 2, the new game from the previous year, on Xmas day in 1999. Now, it’s my go to Xmas Eve and Day game because it just holds a lot of memories for me. Cassette Beasts is also now a big one from more recent times for me. It’s so cozy!