60 hours back into replaying BOTW (which i already had 200 hours in back in the day). Seriously this game is so good and this is the best way to play it with all the improvements.
These are great but means the chances of Rare Replay on Switch is now zero. Which is a shame. However perhaps Diddy Kong Racing for the online service pleasssssssssse.
Rainbow Islands is brilliant game but the music is changed (no doubt for licensing) which is such a shame. The original tune for the game is special. A tune from my childhood.
Wish list: TMNT, Prime trilogy HD, botw title, Kirby and goldeneye. Hypetrain here we come๐ . Oh and a restock of the N64 controller would be nice. Not upgrading online until I get one
Lots of negativity out there, but as someone who would love the virtual console to come back this isn't a bad start for n64. Yes we need to see the price, but we don't need the controller to play these games (I will thanks, love the n64 controller). As its a higher payment service they are going to have to add more games steadily or people will not renew. Yes I can play most of these games on my wii/wii u but i can take my switch anywhere. N64 and megadrive games should look good on the switch screen. And if the service does well Gamecube next. Bet it will be a long wait๐
It's still Zelda's birthday. Twilight Princess and Windwaker double pack. Ocarina of time and majora's mask on n64 online/virtual console. Come on Nintendo, you want to take our money
If the game is for sale to the public, review it. An update to the review can aways be made. If developers/publishers wish to release a game in a broken state it should be reviewed as such.
If Nintendo had released an upgraded Switch processor/power wise, it would be day 1 for me. To improve some of the games which struggle (age of calamity I'm looking at you) would be great. Since my release day Switch is running fine bar having to fix several joy-cons for drift there is no need as things stand. Roll on Switch 2, I am ready and waiting.
Posted this in yesterday's Turrican article 'Got my copy from base. It's great. The flashback collection is a little bare bones in turns of extras. A few screen sizes and options, save states and rewind feature. But it's the games it does well. The best 4. Turrican 1 and Turrican 2 from the Amiga, then Super Turrican from the Snes and Mega Turrican from the Megadrive. Emulation looks good after a few hours of play. I am having so much fun rediscovering all the secrets from my childhood. Turrican 2 remains my favourite game ever. I just wish it had the c64 versions as well. But even the limited collectors additions do not have those'.
As it may of been mentioned in this review it is missing Super Turrican 2. A good game but more Contra than Turrican. Plus this flashback collection is just under ยฃ20 at base. To get the full range you need to get both the special collectors editions at ยฃ35 each last time I looked. All the flashback Turrican games run well and the music is spot on. Great for the price. I would love to do a comparison on the 2 amiga titles against my amiga originals but my A1200 is not working (disc drive again!). But would bet these new versions run a tiny bit faster.
Got my copy from base. It's great. The flashback collection is a little bare bones in turns of extras. A few screen sizes and options, save states and rewind feature. But it's the games it does well. The best 4. Turrican 1 and Turrican 2 from the Amiga, then Super Turrican from the Snes and Mega Turrican from the Megadrive. Emulation looks good after a few hours of play. I am having so much fun rediscovering all the secrets from my childhood. Turrican 2 remains my favourite game ever. I just wish it had the c64 versions as well. But even the limited collectors additions do not have those.
I couldn't get into Hyrule Warriors on the Wii U and have never played a dynasty warriors game. However I love this. The story good, gameplay is fun and there is so much to do. 99 hours in and at 99%. Yes the frame rate is a issue in co-op (switch pro/2 please) but it fine in single player. It still drops in very intense moments. My game of 2020. Just 9 more korok seeds to go๐
Amiga Turrican 2 is 1 of my favourite games ever. I am a huge fan of all the Turrican games. This collection is worth the money. Yes it's missing Super Turrican 2 (Wii vc copy still works) and c64 versions (amazing versions by the way) and it's cheaper than the 2 anthology collections. ยฃ20 at base.com. Box art is poor though.
I have used base many times, normally very good prices on new releases. However on this release I wanted to pre order straight away and it wasn't up on base at the time. Did it through the Nintendo UK store. Lucky for me. I did note it was only 10p cheaper on base when it did appear, normally around 3-5 pounds cheaper. Bit of a mess all round
This is fantastic for me. Yes a little expensive but such great memories of playing Turrican 1 and 2 on both my c64 and then on my Amiga. Turrican 2 on the Amiga is possibility still my favourite game ever (sorry Zelda botw). Sadly my amiga 1200 doesn't work any more. Gutted the c64 versions are not included. I have played the snes and megadrive versions as I own the vc versions. They are good but not quite as good as the Amiga versions. Collection 1 a download must. A sale on collection 2. Just need Super frog and the Alien Breed games now.
Currently replaying Mass Effect Andromeda on my one X. Runs much better than it did at launch on my old xbox one and it's not bad. Not as good as Mass Effect 2 or SMG but enjoyable
Currently playing this on my xbox1 and loving it. Performance issues a side its the same game gameplay wise. Yes it's a Diablo lite but to say you can't build a character is a little unjust. You can change the build of your character on the fly depending on your equipment. From tank to long range, to artifact (magic) user and all the various types in each of these and the combinations. Hidden levels and secrets. The hunt for that perfect melee weapon, bow and armor with your favourite perks is all here. If you only play through it once you are missing a lot. The 2 higher skill levels open up a lot more equipment and options on how you play. You can also choose to up the difficultly / power level on each stage so you can farm better equipment. Good game. Worth an 8 on xbox. Depending on performance you can lower it on Switch. And it's only going to get bigger and hopefully better with continued support.
My favourite console. Midnight release back playing rogue leader that night - amazing. Super monkey ball, Mario sunshine, metroid prime 1 and 2, viewful joe, thousand Island door and many more. They talk about the lack of games but you can only buy so much.
Played both on the n64. Excellent games for the time. Got the updated version of Turok 2 on the xbox1 on sale at Christmas. Excellent update but bear in mind these are old school shooters and they do not hold your hand. I had forgotten how huge Turok 2 is.
Skyforce anniversary and skyforce reloaded on xbox1. Plus need to plug my Wii U back in. Need a Metroid Prime fit. Come on Nintendo, give us some good news and announce the prime trilogy.
Spent 4 hours playing this last night. It's very good. Forgot all about the gyro controls too. It is a thinking man's (or ladies) shooter as mentioned in the review you can get yourself in the middle of some hugh firefights. Lots of fun๐
Preordered and bought starter pack, digital pack information was very late and close to release. Love the game but wish I had gone digital for the full content. Yes you can complete it but not 100% it.
Pre ordered and bought the retail starter pack (ยฃ63 Base.com), as up until a couple of days before there was no information what was in the eshop versions. Loving the game. But if I had the choice again I would pay digital for a lot more in game content.
Just started Fifa 18, first fifa game I have played since 2003. Its not bad but I am rubbish at it. Just finished Firewatch on my xbox1. A really good game that's completely different. Worth a look
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Re: Feature: Every Switch 2 Launch Game, Ranked
60 hours back into replaying BOTW (which i already had 200 hours in back in the day). Seriously this game is so good and this is the best way to play it with all the improvements.
Re: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Is Rolling Exclusively Onto Switch Later This Year
Needs a proper Monkey Target mode.Put target 1 (best stages) together with target 2 (4 player simultaneous - crazy). Looks good though
Re: Five More Classic Rareware Games Come To Nintendo Switch Online Today
These are great but means the chances of Rare Replay on Switch is now zero. Which is a shame. However perhaps Diddy Kong Racing for the online service pleasssssssssse.
Re: Hamster Corporation Celebrates 400 Arcade Archives Titles On Switch
Rainbow Islands is brilliant game but the music is changed (no doubt for licensing) which is such a shame. The original tune for the game is special. A tune from my childhood.
Re: Soapbox: Endless Zelda Remakes Are A Poor Substitute For Backwards Compatibility
Seriously Nintendo, just how much money are you missing out on without a Virtual Console model of some sort.
Re: Talking Point: How's Your Switch Holding Up After 5 Years?
My day 1 Switch is fine. The joycons on the other hand......
Re: Poll: What Are Your Hopes For The February Nintendo Direct?
Wish list: TMNT, Prime trilogy HD, botw title, Kirby and goldeneye. Hypetrain here we come๐ . Oh and a restock of the N64 controller would be nice. Not upgrading online until I get one
Re: Editorial: Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From Nintendo Life
Merry Christmas to everyone. Have a great gaming Christmas ๐๐๐ฎ๐
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Run And Gun Games
You're missing the Turrican Collection. Gunlord X is practically Turrican 2 in disguise (great game by the way)
Re: Nintendo 64 And Sega Genesis 'Expansion Pack' Announced For Switch Online, Launches This October
Lots of negativity out there, but as someone who would love the virtual console to come back this isn't a bad start for n64. Yes we need to see the price, but we don't need the controller to play these games (I will thanks, love the n64 controller). As its a higher payment service they are going to have to add more games steadily or people will not renew. Yes I can play most of these games on my wii/wii u but i can take my switch anywhere. N64 and megadrive games should look good on the switch screen. And if the service does well Gamecube next. Bet it will be a long wait๐
Re: Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, 23rd September
It's still Zelda's birthday. Twilight Princess and Windwaker double pack. Ocarina of time and majora's mask on n64 online/virtual console. Come on Nintendo, you want to take our money
Re: Site News: So, Where's Our Baldo Review?
If the game is for sale to the public, review it. An update to the review can aways be made. If developers/publishers wish to release a game in a broken state it should be reviewed as such.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting A Switch OLED Or Valve Steam Deck?
If Nintendo had released an upgraded Switch processor/power wise, it would be day 1 for me. To improve some of the games which struggle (age of calamity I'm looking at you) would be great. Since my release day Switch is running fine bar having to fix several joy-cons for drift there is no need as things stand. Roll on Switch 2, I am ready and waiting.
Re: Terra Trilogy Brings '80s Arcade Vibes To Nintendo Switch This Summer
Would love a proper Thrust game like the classic c64 version. Is there one on the Switch?
Re: Review: Turrican Flashback - An Annoyingly Incomplete Collection That's Still Worth A Look
Posted this in yesterday's Turrican article 'Got my copy from base. It's great. The flashback collection is a little bare bones in turns of extras. A few screen sizes and options, save states and rewind feature. But it's the games it does well. The best 4. Turrican 1 and Turrican 2 from the Amiga, then Super Turrican from the Snes and Mega Turrican from the Megadrive. Emulation looks good after a few hours of play. I am having so much fun rediscovering all the secrets from my childhood. Turrican 2 remains my favourite game ever. I just wish it had the c64 versions as well. But even the limited collectors additions do not have those'.
As it may of been mentioned in this review it is missing Super Turrican 2. A good game but more Contra than Turrican. Plus this flashback collection is just under ยฃ20 at base. To get the full range you need to get both the special collectors editions at ยฃ35 each last time I looked. All the flashback Turrican games run well and the music is spot on. Great for the price. I would love to do a comparison on the 2 amiga titles against my amiga originals but my A1200 is not working (disc drive again!). But would bet these new versions run a tiny bit faster.
Re: Factor 5 Boss Muses On The Possibility Of A Mario Maker-Style 2D Turrican
Got my copy from base. It's great. The flashback collection is a little bare bones in turns of extras. A few screen sizes and options, save states and rewind feature. But it's the games it does well. The best 4. Turrican 1 and Turrican 2 from the Amiga, then Super Turrican from the Snes and Mega Turrican from the Megadrive. Emulation looks good after a few hours of play. I am having so much fun rediscovering all the secrets from my childhood. Turrican 2 remains my favourite game ever. I just wish it had the c64 versions as well. But even the limited collectors additions do not have those.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Officially The Best-Selling Musou Game Ever
I couldn't get into Hyrule Warriors on the Wii U and have never played a dynasty warriors game. However I love this. The story good, gameplay is fun and there is so much to do. 99 hours in and at 99%. Yes the frame rate is a issue in co-op (switch pro/2 please) but it fine in single player. It still drops in very intense moments. My game of 2020. Just 9 more korok seeds to go๐
Re: Poll: What's The Best Switch Game Of 2020? It's Time To Rate Your Favourites
Ori and the Will of the Wisps all day long. Big shout for Age of Calamity as well.
Re: Turrican Flashback Blasts Its Way Onto Switch In December
Amiga Turrican 2 is 1 of my favourite games ever. I am a huge fan of all the Turrican games. This collection is worth the money. Yes it's missing Super Turrican 2 (Wii vc copy still works) and c64 versions (amazing versions by the way) and it's cheaper than the 2 anthology collections. ยฃ20 at base.com. Box art is poor though.
Re: Animal Crossing, Pokรฉmon, Mario And More Nominated In Golden Joystick Awards 2020
Overall game of the year?!
Re: Online Retailer Cancels Orders For Super Mario 3D All-Stars Due To "Woefully Short" Supply
I have used base many times, normally very good prices on new releases. However on this release I wanted to pre order straight away and it wasn't up on base at the time. Did it through the Nintendo UK store. Lucky for me. I did note it was only 10p cheaper on base when it did appear, normally around 3-5 pounds cheaper. Bit of a mess all round
Re: Classic Run-And-Gun Blaster Turrican Is Making A Comeback, And Fans Might Need Deep Pockets
This is fantastic for me. Yes a little expensive but such great memories of playing Turrican 1 and 2 on both my c64 and then on my Amiga. Turrican 2 on the Amiga is possibility still my favourite game ever (sorry Zelda botw). Sadly my amiga 1200 doesn't work any more. Gutted the c64 versions are not included. I have played the snes and megadrive versions as I own the vc versions. They are good but not quite as good as the Amiga versions. Collection 1 a download must. A sale on collection 2. Just need Super frog and the Alien Breed games now.
Re: Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase Appears Out Of Nowhere, Watch It Here
Not bad but it's not quite what I am looking for. Come on Nintendo hit us with some 1st party games
Re: Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase Appears Out Of Nowhere, Watch It Here
Watching now
Re: Random: Astronomical Discovery In Super Mario Galaxy's Logo
Currently replaying Mass Effect Andromeda on my one X. Runs much better than it did at launch on my old xbox one and it's not bad. Not as good as Mass Effect 2 or SMG but enjoyable
Re: Review: Minecraft Dungeons - A Simple Action RPG That Relies Too Heavily On The Minecraft Name
Currently playing this on my xbox1 and loving it. Performance issues a side its the same game gameplay wise. Yes it's a Diablo lite but to say you can't build a character is a little unjust. You can change the build of your character on the fly depending on your equipment. From tank to long range, to artifact (magic) user and all the various types in each of these and the combinations. Hidden levels and secrets. The hunt for that perfect melee weapon, bow and armor with your favourite perks is all here. If you only play through it once you are missing a lot. The 2 higher skill levels open up a lot more equipment and options on how you play. You can also choose to up the difficultly / power level on each stage so you can farm better equipment. Good game. Worth an 8 on xbox. Depending on performance you can lower it on Switch. And it's only going to get bigger and hopefully better with continued support.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 8th)
The Outer Worlds on xbox. Top game.
Re: Review: Ori And The Blind Forest: Definitive Edition - An Unmissable Experience
Should be a 10. Great game. Glad it's on the Switch. If you like story platform wRs this is the one
Re: Ori And The Blind Forest "Animates A Bit Smoother" On Nintendo Switch
Brilliant game. Great story. If you like platformers you will not be disappointed.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 14th)
Snes games and trying to finish The Witcher 3 on xbox before links awakening. Not going to happen๐
Re: Hardware Classics: Nintendo GameCube
My favourite console. Midnight release back playing rogue leader that night - amazing. Super monkey ball, Mario sunshine, metroid prime 1 and 2, viewful joe, thousand Island door and many more. They talk about the lack of games but you can only buy so much.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 7th)
Snes games and the witcher 3 (xbox1- just started. This game is huge, might be playing till christmas!)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 13th)
Mario maker 2 and Wonder Boy in Monster land
Re: Rumour: Shigeru Miyamoto Will Be On-Stage During Microsoftโs E3 Press Conference
Ori not till February. Boo I thought that was this year. The first Ori was brilliant
Re: Review: Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection - Perfectly Functional, But Not Much Else
Love life-force and twin bee. It's a good solid collection for shoot-um up fans. Shame about the lack of tate mode. More please Konami.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st March (Europe)
James Pond Codename Robocod. Amazing. I had heard a rumour but wow. Loved this on my Amiga and i am sure I got on my ds lite. Top platformer
Re: N64 Classics Turok And Turok 2 Are Headed To Nintendo Switch
Played both on the n64. Excellent games for the time. Got the updated version of Turok 2 on the xbox1 on sale at Christmas. Excellent update but bear in mind these are old school shooters and they do not hold your hand. I had forgotten how huge Turok 2 is.
Re: Soapbox: My Love Affair With Tetris, Probably The Best Video Game Ever Created
Best puzzle game ever yes, best game ever no. I love the gameboy version but the ds version is the best.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 16th)
Tetris 99, all the new demos. Loving Yoshi. Plus Crackdown 3. loved the first 2 so hoping for more of the same
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 26th)
Skyforce anniversary and skyforce reloaded on xbox1. Plus need to plug my Wii U back in. Need a Metroid Prime fit. Come on Nintendo, give us some good news and announce the prime trilogy.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 1st)
Diablo 3. Great game. Loving it on the switch
Re: Review: Battlezone Gold Edition - A Great Switch Port That Proves There's Life After VR
Spent 4 hours playing this last night. It's very good. Forgot all about the gyro controls too. It is a thinking man's (or ladies) shooter as mentioned in the review you can get yourself in the middle of some hugh firefights. Lots of fun๐
Re: 82% Of ๏ปฟStarlink: Battle For Atlas Sales Were On Switch In UK, Only Managed 14th In Charts Debut
Preordered and bought starter pack, digital pack information was very late and close to release. Love the game but wish I had gone digital for the full content. Yes you can complete it but not 100% it.
Re: Guide: Starlink Buyer's Guide - What You Get In The Physical And Digital Editions
I am slightly disappointed that you cannot change the controls, update please as I like look on the left stick
Re: Guide: Starlink Buyer's Guide - What You Get In The Physical And Digital Editions
Pre ordered and bought the retail starter pack (ยฃ63 Base.com), as up until a couple of days before there was no information what was in the eshop versions. Loving the game. But if I had the choice again I would pay digital for a lot more in game content.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Just about had my fill of Stardew Valley now (120 hours+), so Hyper Sentinel, Manticore and Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze this weekend๐
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend?
Just started Fifa 18, first fifa game I have played since 2003. Its not bad but I am rubbish at it. Just finished Firewatch on my xbox1. A really good game that's completely different. Worth a look
Re: Review: Aqua Kitty UDX (Switch eShop)
Top little shooter. Really enjoying this one. Now has anyone heard any updates on Hyper Sentinel?
Re: Site News: A Fond Farewell from Nintendo Life Editor, Thomas Whitehead
All the best Thomas. Good luck and make sure you turn up in the comments section from time to time๐
Re: Retail Version of DOOM on Switch Will Need a Download for Online Multiplayer
Got this on my xbox1. Top single player campaign and long too, the multiplayer is ok. Looking forward to see how it runs on the switch