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I haven't played it in about 7 years or so and I am really fancying a revisit, coming back to this review to see how it performs on the switch, is really heart breaking. This game, whilst flawed, deserves more than a 3. It has a charm and a character that really shines, it welcomes you and feels cozy. It deserves a 6-7 and any one who hasn't played it please don't be put off by the score
For new comers, Switch-Up review worth a watch, gave it 70%

Halo. I'm not a huge FPS guy, but I think that has more the direction they went, with multiplayer taking the focus or being bloody and gory. Clean single-player campaigns with smooth gameplay is all I want and having Halo on a Nintendo handheld (only gaming I bother with now) would please me greatly.

I'd forgotten about this. Remember looking forward when NL first mentioned it back in the 80's, or so it feels anyway, it was long enough to forget of it's existence. Will purchase at some point

@Ramouz yeah, I didn't bother with that, but i really wanted too. Strikers on GameCube was a hell of a game

@BenAV Same, its like they didn't even try, hard to believe it's from Nintendo to look at it. Add that to the controls, got no interest in playing something that way and I have zero motivation for this game. Shame, a bit of flair and colour with the characters and how it looks overall, controller options to suit all and they may have had a real novel big hitter

@Exerion76 3D land deserves more attention and the Switch is prime real estate for it. I also prefer it to 3D World, has a simple purity to it as if it is a 2D game. Bowser is awesome too

@SpaceboyScreams that tickled me

Looks very...sinuous

Soooooo many boomer shooters. Think its time for some Timesplitters and the like

Metroid II is fantastic, just as this article is. Well done @iantothemax, one of the best articles in a long time.

The game is deeper than expected and that ending, the environmental story telling leading up too the queen will always be something I never forget and once your beyond her its probably the best ending in Metroid. Sadly it's something Mercury Steam didn't understand.

Wow, no review yet... why not be the first?

Oh wow, first I'm seeing of this. It looks fantastic with what they have done updating it. Havent played since the original release, but I remember it being quite fun

Just like in real life it seems, College Football is better than NFL and I hope the Switch2 (or as I heard it called the other day NS2, was odd to hear) gets a port of it

@Olliemar28 I agree. Shame as I love the plain buttons on the SNES controller (they do have letters on the side, of course), but I think the problem here is the colours look odd without being set against the dark background and it cheapens the look.

Not to keen on the updated graphics.
This just makes me want to play Die Hard 2 on PS

@Serpenterror thats pretty impressive. Fingers crossed it catches on, light gun games were and can be so much fun. Would be great to see them return.

So, i thought to myself, cool detail when I saw what looks like a crack that formed on the drivers visor from something hitting it, but rewatching I'm not sure if it is and its supposed to be water, although water isn't white but birds sure produce something white. I wont get the game, so a mystery for all time

@Ellie-Moo It's been heart-breaking this year, trees I have known and loved all my life either dead or suffering.
Yeah, British got to love our rain, thats how we keep our 'green and pleasant land'.
A return to proper spring and autumn would be lovely, both such magical seasons, especially so for autumn as far as I'm concerned. As for winter, well, I'm that guy still in shorts and t-shirt or a thin fleece and I do love the short days, especially so at the festive time of year, when hopefully I will be playing Metroid Prime 4

@Ellie-Moo i'd love to live in the UK where you are. Its been hot a good chunk of the year where I am in UK and such little rain that many trees are struggling still, even though the temp as returned to what it should be and a number have died and still on verge of death, including very large mature trees. Oaks are having to keep dropping underdeveloped acorns to conserve water as ground water is next to none.

THQ Nordic and Purple Lamp are really loving having the SpongeBob license, you can tell they are enjoying making these (and the money, of course). You can tell they were fans of the 3D platformer era and reliving their youth via their craft

I havent played Hitman since the PS2 days. Was tempted by World of Assassination but never did play it

@GrailUK I got to agree with you. Been gaming since the 80's and never heard of this. Track and Field 1 & 2 though....I still have blisters on my blisters from those games. They were more fun than they had any right to be or I was too young and button mashing seemed more fun than it was. Either way, classics

The moment you see an article about a system update your mind is already considering stable jokes before even opening it.

@BinaryMessiah not silenced, that's why I said distanced. As you said relevant. I can name a few politicians that could be classed as the boogeyman though

Awesome! Loved this back in the day

@KateGray playing this game for past two weeks, you deserve a medal. It's a real shame how it turned out.

@Kidfunkadelic83 @brakeman90
Agreed. I have all the SNES ones on my SNES mini and I do get put off them and end up up jumping on Street Fighter II Turbo instead or TMNT Tournament Fighter (which is pretty tough itself). They are still fun, but I think these are better suited to those that love the genre and casuals would be better to look elsewhere, unless nostalgia compels a purchase of course.

@PJOReilly Good to know, thank you. I've been hoping this was good, last wrestling game I had was about 2014, I think, when I was living with a huge wrestling fan who managed to pull me right back into it like I was back in the 80s and 90s. I'd forgotten how much silly fun it was.

Sounds like fun. Haven't had a wrestling game in donkeys years.
Shame that you had to use that vile word in your review though. It's hard for me to repeat it, its like it burns and I'm Regan with the power of Christ compelling me....Mic...micro...m m m microtr...nope can't do it.

@Fiergala Beyond the horizon, which is when it is coming out. Perhaps it should have been called Metroid Prime 4 - One Day.
I'm sure in-game will answer all, hopefully, for now, you'll just have to be irritated by it.

It's been a long wait and I am really excited for this, my most anticipated game of the year for sure

Good list. I personally would have DKC higher than DKC2, but I know I'm in the minority there. I just love the simplicity of it, straight run and jump that has a beautiful rhythm to it and it is by far my most replayed DKC. Tropical Freeze was incredible, but after doing everything on WiiU, minus reverse levels, I haven't been able/wanted to replay it and I have tried but I end up stopping early in game, so it gets bumped down a little on my list.
I have never been a fan of DK64, yet have always wanted to see a great 3D DK so I can't wait to play DKB, I now have a reason to buy a Switch 2. This is the first time I haven't had a Nintendo console on release day since the N64 and having my own money. Although, I will have to wait a bit longer now due to money

@AlanaHagues Hey, slight mistake in secondary header, says sole instead of sold

Only game to really do that to me was Chinatown Wars on DS. Had to return it.

It's wonderful to hear people are having so much fun.

@Discostew I am aware of what it means but when reading your comment I instantly had the image of a steam deck wearing a rastafari tam

@Quantaur as you did mine

@Medic_alert I bought the BOTW and TOTK guides to help with koroks and any unfinished business I couldn't find. I could have used the internet, but there is something special about a guide you can hold in your hands that has love and care put into. I limited use and only purchased after I had done all story and as many side bits and pieces I could find.
The other trouble with the ease of internet is people get stuck and jump straight on it to see what they have to do, removing that work towards an 'aha' moment. Sometimes it is of course needed to look when you simply have no idea, but to jump on the moment you get stumped without trying is becoming increasingly common.
I'm not at all against guides, I just think selective usage after you have exhausted your own capabilities is what they are designed for. I was speaking to a friend a few years ago and discovered that he plays games with his phone open with a guide on screen, following it to a tea. That to me is just going through the motions without any thought at all and all upcoming scripted events are spoiled before the game can even start them.
@Uncle_Franklin Absolutely. When i have had to use a guide to help out, it can be quite shocking the terrible spelling mistakes and poor communication of what needs doing, that you end up thinking 'WTH are you even on about?' and have to look elsewhere to make sense of it.

No offense intended Nintendolife, I have no problem you posting this and obviously have no idea of your work here as haven't looked, just came for the comments as I figured they would be interesting with this landing so soon

That last DK is having a great night, think he pass out soon though

I'm playing through the best Bioshock having just finished the second best Bioshock (a close second)

@The_Nintend_Pedant I agree with your agreement

IGN thinks it might be better than Odyssey (gave a ten and commented at end of video). I look forward to deciding for myself.
Most important is that it's not all about the smashing, with movement and platforming taking priority. So looking forward to this.

Wasn't the biggest fan of the Mario movie, just felt like a generic illumination movie. I really hope they go another route for DK and drop Rogan too

A slight drop in performance during chaotic destruction is fine by me. Its a lot to deal with for the system. The general gameplay will be fine and honestly as long as I'm enjoying a game I have never had an issue with dips here and there. Its certainly not going to be like driving the Batmobile on Switch

A certain 90s platforming hero who just rereleased his games would be very fitting to have his own pair designed after him

@Broosh It is unfortunate. It seems they have gone to a lot of trouble to capture the feel of MGS just to add AI. I don't mind the generic character, but I am pig sick of AI voice work in media, hopefully an option to just have subtitles

@DwaynesGames I know your comment is old but I am in the same boat, never got on due to fast paced play.
The two ages games are on sale at moment, so I thought I'd take the plunge. I haven't touched Sonic 2 yet, but the first game is a far slower paced game that feels closer to a Mario game, particularly after the first stage, Green Hill Zone. The speed is there if you choose as you get better at the game, but otherwise its easy to enjoy without racing around everywhere.
So, if you havent as of yet, might be worth giving the first one a go whilst its silly cheap

@Kirbysonic My younger sister was the same, loved the look and sound of the game and would put hours into it, meaning I of course joined her (when I wasnt out up to no good) and ended up falling in love with it myself. I think its probably my fav out of anything that came after Yoshis Island

@BrianJL I had a Super Scope as well. Enjoyed it and the games, but man that thing became hard to use pretty quick. I was thankful most games for it were on the shorter side