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The original game was a fun little romp while it lasted. I'd consider getting it on the Switch if it got a Switch 2 upgrade, but other than that, it doesn't sound like enough to pull me back in.

Not my cup of tea personally, but happy its on the Switch for those who like that stuff. Seems to have a lot of positive reviews on Steam.

I've been holding off from getting this on Steam to see if we'd get it on the Switch, and today is the day! Will probably pick this up with the next paycheck.

I like the concept, so ill be keeping an eye on this.

I think we knew it'd come to the Switch, but its nice that its official. I'll have to check out the demo later today. Very excited for this one!

Played the demo... i liked it but not enough to buy the full game. Now that my daughter is 5 though and is getting the hang of using a controller (thanks DKB!), this would be a good option to get, maybe around xmas.

Great line up. I hope we get a release date for MP4 out of Gamescom... or better yet, a Nintendo Direct to deliver that news and more!

@PikaPhantom - I knew someone would say it, and debated adding it to my written stream of thoughts. I am aware of the controversy. Despite whatever people want to call it, the fact remains that a Switch 2 upgrade was announced, and as someone who enjoyed Dave the Diver, would love to have it sooner rather than later.

I hope its announced tomorrow on the Direct just to watch the world burn. 🤣

Hoping to see Silksong, Hades II, Mina & UFO 50. Anyone one of those will instantly make it better than the Partner direct that just happened. I also want to see quirky games that make use of the Switch 2 mouse controls.

Maybe Dave the Diver Switch 2 upgrade news? I know they announced it coming 'soon', so hopefully that means tomorrow. 😋

My prediction of an early to mid August direct came true! I know, I said it would be a first party direct, but beggars can't be choosers. Where's my clout? 🤣

Given all the stories about a lack of dev kits, I wonder how many Switch 2 titles will actually be shown. Hades 2 feels like a definite, perhaps even a shadow drop of Switch 2 upgrade of Dave the Diver. I want to say Silksong too, but we all know it doesn't exist.

After playing the demo myself, i love it. Can't wait for the full release. It takes just about everything I love from the SNES era and puts it into a single experience in the HD-2D engine.

Probably won't play much this weekend. Between my second job and home projects that need immediate attention, I see little opportunity to play games.

However, if I do find time, now that I rolled credits on Dragon Quest Builders II, I have Bananza, Adventures of Elliot demo, and TotK to look forward to.

I think we're due a second direct with Nintendo and the larger third party efforts in August now that the quarterly financial report has been released. There's still some gaps and unknowns in the release schedule. I hope these things aren't revealed casually on the Nintendo Today app though.

Yes! Very excited. Wasn't sure if it was going to be in July with how close they cut it, but im happy to see whats in store for us.

I got this for the Switch, no DLC, and while the puzzles are fairly simple, they are perfect for my 5 year old who has really taken to a wide variety of puzzle types as of late. She also loves pokemon plush too.

I'll do a few puzzles just to get some extra yarn for my daughter to get extra plush too. 🙂

I went on vacation last week, and ended up dabbling in Dragon Quest Builders 2 a bit, and now I can't put it down! The game has been in my backlog forever, but hadn't gotten around to playing it. I can't speak of its performance on the Switch 1, but it runs and plays great on the Switch 2.

I think im at 60 hours and nearing the end, so once im done there, ill hop back on TotK. Should keep me busy until the next direct (Xenoblade Chronicles X boost please!)

I think a Direct is coming, but it'll probably be early to mid August. With Microsoft supposedly announcing Switch 2 ports 'in a few weeks', I tend to believe those announcements would come from Nintendo first.

As for Metroid Prime 4, I cant wait to play it. Just need a release date, and hopefully an announcement of a Prime 2/3 release as a shadow drop.

Played this on PC and it was delightful. I like puzzle games a lot and this was throughly entertaining. Glad it's coming to the switch for those who dont have other options!

I downloaded the puzzler on my phone after the video and enjoyed what was available so far. I'll probably get ZA on Switch 2 too, just not right away.

Looking forward to scoring it when I get it. Was on vacation when it came out, so once it comes in the mail, it's a top gaming priority!

Im a fan of this.

Playing on the ROG Ally X has not yielded the experience I'd hope to have for Cyberpunk despite quite a bit of setting tweaking. There are points where the game nearly comes to a halt, especially driving, that by the time the game syncs back up, ive crashed into a building.

Sounds like the Switch 2 is probably the better way to go to evade much of the portable PC hassle ive dealt with.

@jess_elizabeth_reed - I was reading elsewhere that framerate is kind of up and down in handheld mode on the Switch 2. Can you elaborate on that?

Magazine?! So dated. Im holding out for an audio version on cassette tape.

@RupeeClock - Forgot about ZX, which is sad because I own it... it's been sitting in my backlog for years, haha.

I feel like a Megaman metroidvania-esque game could be awesome. Im actually surprised that hasn't happened yet.

Wow, I remember spending a lot of time on Forsaken 64 when I was younger. I'm sure it hasn't aged well, but lots of good memories in the moment!

Im definitely all in for DK Bananza. Not much longer to wait!

Great to hear about free Switch 2 upgrades for prior Switch titles. I hope we start seeing a wave of these over the coming months.

Im a bit all over the place at the moment. I usually like to play one or two games at any given period of time to not get too distracted, but on Switch 2, I'm still working on medals on Welcome Tour, unlocking stuff in Fast Fusion, playing through Pokemon Legends Arceus with my daughter, and playing the Switch 2 edition of TotK.

On the ROG Ally X, I'm working on playthroughs of Borderlands 3, Yakuza Kawami, and GTA San Andreas from the trilogy collection. Busy time!

@TheBoilerman - The Virtual Boy? 😏

I knew Fantasy Life appears to be receiving a lot of praise, but never expected it to hit the top of the charts at the time of writing. Might need to check this one out. I'll need to look at the file size though as I dont have an Express card yet.

@Rosona - Thats unfortunate to hear. It was a really well done port and worth playing on Switch, if it's your kind of game

Thats a bummer, would have loved an enhanced version for Switch 2. Dying light on switch is frequently on sale and I got it for $7.99. Well worth it at that price and was a highly enjoyable game on the Nintendo console.

Definitely would be interested in trying a demo just to feel how it controls, but have zero interest in owning. More of a single player adventure guy, so DK is on my list.

I remember pushing Mario Kart 64 to its limits and getting comical results too. Love it. Can't wait to mess around like this.

I just finished Assassin's Creed Odyssey on the Rog Ally X, so I'm playing something a little shorter now to cleanse my adventuring palate. Started Dredge this morning and have been enjoying the change of pace.

On the Switch 2, I've been slowly making my way through Welcome Tour with my daughter and sharing Mario Kart World with everyone who comes by. Even my mom saw it and wanted to play a few races and she loved it.

Never picked this up. My daughter and I finished Lets Go Pikachurecently, and i just got pokemon Legends Arceus as a graduation gift.

Knowing Pokémon Scarlet / Violet runs better of Switch 2, perhaps it'll be a holiday/b day gift in the future.

Superb showing, and I'm totally on board with getting it day one. Im curious about game length and difficulty, but even if it was a 10-20 hour mash and bash collectathon, I'd be very happy with that. Anything more is bonus.

I am so sold on this game. I dont need to see any more of it, it is exactly what I hoped for. The addition of a 2nd player for my 5 year old to interact with sweetens the deal.

Thats surprising news to me. Would have thought we'd hear about an Xbox version before Switch 2 given the similar specs.

Still, another IP that would be a debut on Nintendo consoles would be a welcome addition. Hopefully it does well if true!

Im a simple guy... i just want fun and varied stages and lots of stuff to collect. Basically, I'd be happy with 'Mario Odyssey with a DK skin'.

I've been wanting to see more of the game since it was announced. Can't wait!

I've never played a Rune Factory game before, but with just getting the Switch 2, Guardians of Azuma is awfully tempting. It's hard for me to consider paying $70 when TotK was the same price when it released. Perhaps one day I'll get it.

@Spider-Kev - I think the gap is talked about in Welcome Tour. If I remember correctly, the gap is actually stronger than if the joy cons were right up against the console.

I understand most of our launch games were released previously on other systems, but this has to be one of the best launch line ups from an average score perspective ive ever seen. They seem to run quite well, which bodes well for future releases and more experience developing for the Switch 2.

@Zenszulu - Do you remember when Nintendo Power had a contest for a gold N64 controller by playing Mario Kart 64. Granted, I dont think it was for the fastest time, but rather, getting a time under a certain threshold.

I remember taking it too far and finding a wildly ridiculous shortcut, which took a lot of time, then even more time to do it three consecutive times. Once I did, I sent in my picture, but didn't win a controller.

Years later, my brother went to Japan and bought a gold one for me, so it worked out in the end!

Amazing numbers. Will definitely be curious if it can maintain sales over the coming weeks.

Can't wait to see how this goes over...

Hopefully third party companies will also update their Switch versions like this. Whether free or not, I'm game.

Not a Splatoon guy in the slightest, but happy for everyone who is that has a Switch 2.

I'd personally love updates to Skyrim, Doom, all Xenoblade games and Witcher 3.