I think few people sit and watch the credits. Credits have gotten out of control with special thank yous, babies born during development, thank you to PR teams,catering teams, etc.. they are just too long. Maybe just thank the core team and leave everyone else out. Should do the same with movies.
@the_beaver Yooka Laylee 2 was fun until the last boss level which could be attempted at any time. Even with the updated patch, I found that it was too hard. For that level alone, it is the right score.
20 to 30 hours is a perfect length for a game for me. I see these great games but delay playing some of the games because of the time investment it requires.
I go to the Store while in handheld mode. It is excruciatingly slow to scroll through games, especially the area with the games on sale. It freezes every so often to load up the pages and game icons. I tried this in different Wi-Fi places and get the same issue at all locations. should not be this slow. In my mind, this needs to be fixed asap. I can only speak for handheld as I don't play docked.
I know that a lot of posters had every Nintendo console ever released, but some of us did not. I had a Wii which I sold. Switch is my second Nintendo console. This game is more meant for players who might not had the opportunity to experience the game.
Sony and Microsoft should take some notes here. I love my PS5, but Sony phoned it in during their last presentation. Well done Nintendo. Can't wait to play many of these games on Switch.
Wow, Nintendo. One of the best Directs in a long time. I cannot wait to see what you have in store for Switch 2. Microsoft had a good presentation recently for their games but not as good as this one, Sony was awful. Both should take notice from this Nintendo Direct.
I have a Switch and PS5. I played this on PS5 and it was an amazing experience. Graphics were really nice on PS5. Wondering how much of a downgrade it will be on Switch. Highly recommend this game, but wondering if they should have waited for a Switch 2 version.
I played this on PS5 and had mixed feelings on it. I liked the combat and the open world, but the storyline and all the characters you meet were dull and boring. The more I played, the more I felt bored. I forced myself to see the game until the end and found the ending terrible. Lots of lost potential here. On Switch, thinking that there is a huge graphical downgrade.
@breakneck I love it. Feels great in your hands. My PS5 is in the finished basement, I play upstairs with no issues. My family watches TV . And I can still hang out with them with the Portal.
If Microsoft releases a handheld that plays digital Xbox X Series games natively, I would be very interested in buying it. Switch and PS Portal (which sadly streams only) are both my preferred way to play games at the moment. I would add an Xbox handheld device for sure.
I love my Switch. It has some fantastic and amazing games. But let’s be honest, 75% of these 11,000 are garbage games. I hate having to scroll through tons of games on any given sale just to find a couple of interesting games.
I love the physical or nothing comments. I guess you will be Sitting on the sidelines watching me play the latest awesome games. I used to be a holdout but now prefer digital over physical.
With all these layoffs in the gaming industry, I wonder what the layoff stats are for the work at home employees vs in-office employees. Are remote workers more expandable?
Look at music and movies. No one buys those anymore. Except for a few holdouts, everyone streams those. Unfortunately, that will be the future normal for video games, whether it is Nintendo, Sony or Microsoft.
As soon as I am done, I sell the game and move on. There are way too many games out there. I do sometimes rebuy down the road if it’s a remaster or a remake.
I don’t care what it called, just make sure it is backward compatible with Switch 1 games. If they can’t make cartridges backward compatible, at least make the digital ones compatible.
30 seconds seems plenty to me. it seems short but you would surprised as to how much you can say. Keep it that way, if people speak another language, let them thank in their language. Don't use an interpreter and give 30 seconds as well.
Does that mean Half Life 3 confirmed? Or is saying it will be another 10 years? I get what he is saying, but life is short. I don't have all the time in the world for developers to take their time. 😂
These same people saying no to digital Switch2 will be lining up to buy it. Physical media is a thing of the past. Just look at movies and music. I can't remember the last time I bought a DVD. Heck, Netflix just ended their DVD service. I purchase most of my PS5 games digitally. On PC, it's not even an option to buy physical. Nintendo is really the last holdout but even they see the writing on the wall and the profit in digital games.
Sadly, I could see Nintendo not making Switch2 backward compatible on purpose, just so they can repackage the game for Switch 2 to sell it again at premium price.
I bet that many of these are foreign workers under the H1B visa program, which is very common in that industry. Which makes it easy to get rid of that contract staff with little pushback. Which is wrong.
The voice was iconic. I thought that they just re-used lines from previous games. Or that they used some program to voice Mario in a certain way. Not like the game character talked a lot to begin with.
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Re: Retro Staff Credits Removed From Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Forever Entertainment Confirmed As Devs
I think few people sit and watch the credits. Credits have gotten out of control with special thank yous, babies born during development, thank you to PR teams,catering teams, etc.. they are just too long. Maybe just thank the core team and leave everyone else out. Should do the same with movies.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2D Platformers
@the_beaver Yooka Laylee 2 was fun until the last boss level which could be attempted at any time. Even with the updated patch, I found that it was too hard. For that level alone, it is the right score.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2D Platformers
You should rate these by difficulty. I like 2D platformers that are easy or medium in difficulty. Split second timed platformers are not my thing.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Movie
Mostly video game critics quoted here. What do the real movie critics say?
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Donkey Kong Country Returns HD For Switch?
You should have another option: when it is on a better sale 5 years from now
Re: Feature: 9 Things Nintendo Could Add To Switch 2 So It's Not 'Just Another Switch'
I loved my Vita but I didn’t like the back touch feature
Re: Review: Stray (Switch) – A Brilliant Game Lands On Its Feet With A Solid Switch Port
How often do you get to play as a cat in a futuristic world? I really enjoyed it on the PS5. Glad more people will get to enjoy it.
Re: The Last Ninja Collection Brings Seven Retro Games To Switch In 2025
Last Ninja was super hard from what I remember. Hopefully there will be a rewind feature.
Re: Does Astro Bot's Super Mario 'Inspiration' Cross A Line? Fans Seem Divided
@Anti-Matter You complain about mature games but pick an avatar that seems inappropriately dressed for that character's age. 🤔
Re: SNK Announces ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 1 And Vol. 2 For Switch
How does this compare to the SNK anniversary collection that came out a couple years back? any different games?
Re: The Legend Of Zelda '80s Cartoon Series Gets DVD Re-Release
DVD? They still make those? I have not bought a DVD or blue ray in almost two decades.
Re: Sid Meier's Civilization VII Will Let You Rule The World February 2025
I think that they should wait to release it on Switch 2.
Re: 36 Longest Switch Games Worth Playing To The End
20 to 30 hours is a perfect length for a game for me. I see these great games but delay playing some of the games because of the time investment it requires.
Re: Talking Point: The Switch eShop Could Be Great With These Few Tweaks
I go to the Store while in handheld mode. It is excruciatingly slow to scroll through games, especially the area with the games on sale. It freezes every so often to load up the pages and game icons. I tried this in different Wi-Fi places and get the same issue at all locations. should not be this slow. In my mind, this needs to be fixed asap. I can only speak for handheld as I don't play docked.
Re: TMNT: Mutants Unleashed Comes Out Of Its Shell This October
This looks awesome. But need to see more
Re: 1994 Classic 'Little Big Adventure' Is Getting A Full Remake, Out This Year
what? This is crazy. I am aging myself but I loved this game back in the day. Hopefully they remake the second one. I am getting this for sure.
Re: Review: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Switch) - The Best Version, But Lacks Extras To Make It Essential
I know that a lot of posters had every Nintendo console ever released, but some of us did not. I had a Wii which I sold. Switch is my second Nintendo console. This game is more meant for players who might not had the opportunity to experience the game.
Re: 'The Zelda Effect' Causes Game Sales To Drop This May (Europe)
Another thing to consider is that a lot of players are going digital. I occasionally buy a physical copy but buy more digital these days
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Swings Onto Switch Next Year
Many Switch owners don't have 3DS or Wii. This is meant for them. Glad to see it come to Switch.
Re: Reaction: A Direct That Delivered, And Shows That Switch Still Has Plenty Of Pep
@johnedwin they might be coming to PS consoles but it was Nintendo that got the scoop.
Re: Reaction: A Direct That Delivered, And Shows That Switch Still Has Plenty Of Pep
Sony and Microsoft should take some notes here. I love my PS5, but Sony phoned it in during their last presentation. Well done Nintendo. Can't wait to play many of these games on Switch.
Re: Nintendo Direct June 2024: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
Wow, Nintendo. One of the best Directs in a long time. I cannot wait to see what you have in store for Switch 2. Microsoft had a good presentation recently for their games but not as good as this one, Sony was awful. Both should take notice from this Nintendo Direct.
Re: 2022's Kitty Hit 'Stray' Is Coming To Switch For The Holidays
I have a Switch and PS5. I played this on PS5 and it was an amazing experience. Graphics were really nice on PS5. Wondering how much of a downgrade it will be on Switch. Highly recommend this game, but wondering if they should have waited for a Switch 2 version.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Gets Four New Additions Today, Including Zelda, Metroid, And Perfect Dark
I wish that these were not trapped behind a subscription wall. I want the ability to buy these games
Re: Review: Biomutant (Switch) - A Solid Action RPG Marred By A Muddy Port
I played this on PS5 and had mixed feelings on it. I liked the combat and the open world, but the storyline and all the characters you meet were dull and boring. The more I played, the more I felt bored. I forced myself to see the game until the end and found the ending terrible. Lots of lost potential here. On Switch, thinking that there is a huge graphical downgrade.
Re: Rumour: Xbox May Be About To Join The Switch In The Handheld Space
@breakneck I love it. Feels great in your hands. My PS5 is in the finished basement, I play upstairs with no issues. My family watches TV . And I can still hang out with them with the Portal.
Re: Rumour: Xbox May Be About To Join The Switch In The Handheld Space
If Microsoft releases a handheld that plays digital Xbox X Series games natively, I would be very interested in buying it. Switch and PS Portal (which sadly streams only) are both my preferred way to play games at the moment. I would add an Xbox handheld device for sure.
Re: Anniversary: Switch Turns Seven Today, With Over 11,000 Games On The eShop
I love my Switch. It has some fantastic and amazing games. But let’s be honest, 75% of these 11,000 are garbage games. I hate having to scroll through tons of games on any given sale just to find a couple of interesting games.
Re: Talking Point: What Would Make You Happy To Give Up Physical Games And Go 100% Digital?
I love the physical or nothing comments. I guess you will be Sitting on the sidelines watching me play the latest awesome games. I used to be a holdout but now prefer digital over physical.
Re: Best Nintendo Remakes Of All Time, Ranked
Link's Awakening was amazing. Should be higher on this list.
Re: 'Valiant Hearts: Coming Home' Is Reportedly Heading To Switch
@Kyloctopus I thought it was about WW1, not WW2?
Re: Sega Of America Set To Lay Off 61 Employees In March
With all these layoffs in the gaming industry, I wonder what the layoff stats are for the work at home employees vs in-office employees. Are remote workers more expandable?
Re: Talking Point: Do You Want To See Colourful Cartridges Return For 'Switch 2'?
Look at music and movies. No one buys those anymore. Except for a few holdouts, everyone streams those. Unfortunately, that will be the future normal for video games, whether it is Nintendo, Sony or Microsoft.
Re: Poll: How Often Do You Trade-In Your Switch Games?
As soon as I am done, I sell the game and move on. There are way too many games out there. I do sometimes rebuy down the road if it’s a remaster or a remake.
Re: Konami Is Bringing Back Rocket Knight Adventures And Felix The Cat
Are these going to be available online for a limited time like Bill and Ted?
Re: Talking Point: What Will The 'Switch 2' Actually Be Called?
I don’t care what it called, just make sure it is backward compatible with Switch 1 games. If they can’t make cartridges backward compatible, at least make the digital ones compatible.
Re: Round Up: Eastasiasoft Reveals 11 Switch Games In New Year Showcase
These all look like low budget games.
Re: Soapbox: This Year, The Game Awards Failed The Industry
30 seconds seems plenty to me. it seems short but you would surprised as to how much you can say.
Keep it that way, if people speak another language, let them thank in their language. Don't use an interpreter and give 30 seconds as well.
Re: Random: Valve's Gabe Newell On Game Delays: "Late Is Just For A Little While, Suck Is Forever"
Does that mean Half Life 3 confirmed? Or is saying it will be another 10 years? I get what he is saying, but life is short. I don't have all the time in the world for developers to take their time. 😂
Re: Capcom Has A "Major" Unannounced Title Scheduled To Arrive Before March 2024
Viewtiful Joe Collection or maybe Onimusha 2 remaster. I don't think it will be a huge game. More of a port of something.
Re: Best Sonic Games Of All Time
Top 3 games are great but Nintendolife was wearing nostalgia glasses when rating these games.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Buy A Digital-Only 'Switch 2'?
These same people saying no to digital Switch2 will be lining up to buy it. Physical media is a thing of the past. Just look at movies and music. I can't remember the last time I bought a DVD. Heck, Netflix just ended their DVD service. I purchase most of my PS5 games digitally. On PC, it's not even an option to buy physical. Nintendo is really the last holdout but even they see the writing on the wall and the profit in digital games.
Re: Soapbox: 'Switch 2' Doesn't Really Need Backwards Compatibility
Sadly, I could see Nintendo not making Switch2 backward compatible on purpose, just so they can repackage the game for Switch 2 to sell it again at premium price.
Re: Epic Games Is Reportedly Laying Off About 900 Employees
I bet that many of these are foreign workers under the H1B visa program, which is very common in that industry. Which makes it easy to get rid of that contract staff with little pushback. Which is wrong.
Re: Review: TY The Tasmanian Tiger 4: Bush Rescue Returns - Aussie Platforming Legend Takes A 2D Turn
The first 2 games were fun. 3rd was bad. And now this game is 2d. Seems like a huge step back.
Re: Nintendo Direct September 2023: Time, Where To Watch, Our Predictions
So last fully dedicated Switch 1 Direct?
Re: Poll: Will There Be A September Nintendo Direct This Year?
It would be awesome if those recent Switch 2 rumors were real, and Nintendo had a direct to announce it
Re: Final Fantasy's Pixel Remaster Series Has Now Sold Three Million Copies
It's never enough for Square Enix. Waiting for them to reverse saying it is a success, and then say how disappointing these numbers are.
Re: Little Nightmares III Announced For Switch, Out 2024
2024. Hmmm. Maybe this will become a Switch 2 game?
Re: Charles Martinet Will No Longer Be The Voice Of Mario
The voice was iconic. I thought that they just re-used lines from previous games. Or that they used some program to voice Mario in a certain way. Not like the game character talked a lot to begin with.