@anoyonmus I have finished Okami a couple of times which is no small feat considering it isn't a short game, love it but even if there never is a sequel that's ok because the first one ended off so well. Like I said I would not complain about one though, games like that don't come along very often.
@XBontendo I am actually the same way, I have gotten so many games through PlayStation Plus but I have probably only played a handful of them, I play what I am in the mood to play and typically the games they give away for the service aren't usually that.
With the Switch Online service I am much more likely to play Super Nintendo and N64 games so for me as well, there is way more value.
That is slightly disappointing but content wise after the update and dlc New Horizons will have the most stuff to do out of all the games as far as I know. Still, seeing as the game isn't even that old and it usually takes several years to make a new AC game I was expecting just a little more support considering how well it sold.
Now that would be bang for your buck, most people would not complain about getting that many games in addition to the NES and SNES games we already have, that would be value I could get behind.
As soon as I saw this I wasn't surprised in the least, digital it is then because there is no point in going physical on this one, which at least means I don't have to wait until December. Just waiting on word of the performance of the Switch version.
This game looks perfect for an original Resident Evil fan, I have been watching a YouTuber play it lately and it is almost exactly like that, with modern visuals comparable to the RE Remake.
As much as I want the pack honestly right now I am focused on other games so I will probably wait to subscribe until I actually want to play one of the games on the service. With the games coming out it doesn't make sense to subscribe right now for me.
This looks so very good, Stardew Valley is one of my favorite games, I know I will get hooked onto this one too, really hope Concerned Ape can deliver a second time.
If the entire collection isn't on the cartridge I will just get it digitally, I really hope they confirm the details sooner rather than later so I don't have to wait.
Depends on the genre, in the case of Metroid Dread it took me 12 hours to fully complete, and that seems perfect for me. But 12 hours of an rpg like Skyrim would be far too short.
I have only got the first fighter pass even then I only really ever use Banjo Kazooie, someday I will get the second but right now I am happy with the characters I have, BK is all I ever wanted as a character.
This was inevitable, the pricing is just too high for the average consumer to be ok with it, I feel like it was cheaper they would get more subscriptions and end up making more money as a result, but with the increase in price they may be finally pulling out all the stops for the service because they would have to in order for there to be enough value to keep subscribing. This is Nintendo though, so who knows what their plans are, it could be bare minimum.
Depends on the genre, although with the newish Bluetooth update I have been playing exclusively in headphones whether docked or portable. Headphones are a must for games with a killer soundtrack or horror games, got to be able to hear all of the atmospheric sounds as that really helps with the immersion. Typically for horror games I want to play them alone, in a dark but not pitch black room, I find that best for the spooks while keeping my sanity lol.
It is definitely more expensive than I was expecting, I am not sure N64 games and Genesis games alone are worth an extra 30 bucks unless they plan to have paid dlc added to the service regularly, then that price would make sense. Either way I will be getting it but I am not convinced the value is there yet.
Unless it was mentioned and I didn't see it that means no batch crafting, which is a shame but you can't really complain when everything else you get is great. This is a worthy final free update.
I get that it would have been a ton of work getting them natively, but reality is that most Switch owners are not going to buy the cloud versions of these games. I have to think that the cost of porting these games natively would have been significantly offset by the amount of Switch owners who would have purchased them, there is no way they would not have turned a profit on them, they are probably losing money on their decision (in comparison) to go with cloud versions instead of actual ports.
I want it but I am definitely waiting for reviews to see how that stick holds up before I get one, I may be one of the few but I love the form factor of the N64 controller.
That is actually more than I expected price wise, I do think it is worth it for N64 games but they have to do better about adding them more frequently.
I still have this game on GameCube, goes for a pretty penny now and out of the Paper Mario games I have played it is definitely the best, looking forward to playing Paper Mario 64 when the games are added later this month.
Ten to fifteen bucks more a year is worth it to me for N64 games, I don't ever play the games I get with PlayStation Plus and that service is 60 bucks normally, while I would actually play N64 games, I would love to.
That is actually a very reasonable and fair price for a physical collection, it's basically the price of the games on the eShop, just combined, no Switch tax to get them physical.
After hearing so many people rave about this game I plan on getting it at some point, I just have so much on my plate right now that I don't know when I would get around to playing it, but it looks so good.
They aren't bad for most games, I actually really like the dpad which most people seem to disagree on but for shooters the analog sticks are useless, even with gyro to help compensate. But if you just play Zelda and Mario, basically anything but a shooter they are pretty great controllers really, just be prepared to have to maintain them because of the drift.
This man deserves a long vacation but I have a feeling he is a busy body and won't want to rest on his achievements, I think he just loves what he does, I would love to see him take on something other than Smash, let him go wild with a new IP.
As someone who plays alot of Switch in handheld mode it is tempting, particularly if you have lots of disposable income. I usually like to have to best version possible of each system so I get to experience games at their best but I am not sure I want to take the plunge right now.
Wow I knew it would be good but did not expect it to be this good, I probably will be running out and buying it this weekend, Metroid is back and in great form! Very happy.
I have been waiting for these games to come to Switch for so very long and I even expected it to happen alongside a reveal of Sora being in Smash, that them being cloud versions of the games has me very disappointed. After all this waiting this is what we get, Switch owners deserve better.
Even if the dock is 4k capable this probably most likely going to be a feature for the next Switch, if developers are just now getting 4K dev kits like the rumors suggest then it would be at least a few years before we see anything from them, which would put it in the timeline of the next Switch, the chip shortage could push things back further because right now there just aren't enough chips to even make the systems.
This is actually a good move since Konami themselves can't be trusted to make a quality game nowadays, Sonic Mania is proof fans are better at knowing what makes a game great than the company that owns the IP.
Personally I don't like it that much, the old one has much more color, I don't understand why so many companies change their logos into a more boring look, like RARE for instance.
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Re: Hideki Kamiya Says He Wants To Make An Okami Sequel "Someday"
@anoyonmus I have finished Okami a couple of times which is no small feat considering it isn't a short game, love it but even if there never is a sequel that's ok because the first one ended off so well. Like I said I would not complain about one though, games like that don't come along very often.
Re: Hideki Kamiya Says He Wants To Make An Okami Sequel "Someday"
My profile pic says it all, but I personally don't see this ever happening, though I would be pleasantly surprised.
Re: Soapbox: The Switch Online Expansion Pack Is Great Value – If You Love Animal Crossing
It's not a bad deal if they plan to continue adding dlc for the service, but if not it isn't so great. This set a precedent that I hope they continue.
Re: Random: Nintendo's Switch Online 'Expansion Pack' Trailer Is Now Its Most Disliked YouTube Video Ever
@XBontendo I am actually the same way, I have gotten so many games through PlayStation Plus but I have probably only played a handful of them, I play what I am in the mood to play and typically the games they give away for the service aren't usually that.
With the Switch Online service I am much more likely to play Super Nintendo and N64 games so for me as well, there is way more value.
Re: Animal Crossing's Happy Home Paradise Update Will Be The Game's "First And Only Paid DLC"
That is slightly disappointing but content wise after the update and dlc New Horizons will have the most stuff to do out of all the games as far as I know. Still, seeing as the game isn't even that old and it usually takes several years to make a new AC game I was expecting just a little more support considering how well it sold.
Re: Review: Dusk - An Incredible Port Of 2018's Quake-Inspired Boomer Shooter
I was just looking at this game in the eShop and was loving how it looked based on the images, looks so good.
Re: Guh-Huh! Grant Kirkhope Has Released A Banjo-Kazooie Remix Album
Awesome, I am definitely going to check this out on YouTube Music later.
Re: Fangamer Is Finally Getting An EU Store
I love Fangamer! Have gotten so many good collectibles through there, their BK plush is amazingly detailed.
Re: Random: This Girl's Mother Makes The Absolute Best Metroid Halloween Cosplay
That would be such an awesome Halloween, they did a great job on those costumes.
Re: My Nintendo Physical Rewards Have Disappeared In North America
I literally just ordered something last week, surely this must be a glitch... If not that is disappointing.
Re: Poll: Pikmin Is Now 20 Years Old - Which Is Your Favourite Game In The Series?
Just because Blue is my favorite color I have to say Blue Pikmin are my favorite, love those little guys.
Re: Rumour: Switch Online Datamine Uncovers Plans For "At Least" 38 N64 Games And 52 Sega Genesis Titles
Now that would be bang for your buck, most people would not complain about getting that many games in addition to the NES and SNES games we already have, that would be value I could get behind.
Re: GTA Trilogy's Physical Edition On Switch Appears To Require A Download
As soon as I saw this I wasn't surprised in the least, digital it is then because there is no point in going physical on this one, which at least means I don't have to wait until December. Just waiting on word of the performance of the Switch version.
Re: Tormented Souls Arrives On Switch In Early 2022
This game looks perfect for an original Resident Evil fan, I have been watching a YouTuber play it lately and it is almost exactly like that, with modern visuals comparable to the RE Remake.
Re: Poll: N64 And Sega Genesis Nintendo Switch Online Games Launch Today - Which Will You Play First?
As much as I want the pack honestly right now I am focused on other games so I will probably wait to subscribe until I actually want to play one of the games on the service. With the games coming out it doesn't make sense to subscribe right now for me.
Re: Gallery: Another Look At Haunted Chocolatier - The New Game From Stardew Valley's Creator
This looks so very good, Stardew Valley is one of my favorite games, I know I will get hooked onto this one too, really hope Concerned Ape can deliver a second time.
Re: Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Gets A Meaty File Size, By Switch Standards
If the entire collection isn't on the cartridge I will just get it digitally, I really hope they confirm the details sooner rather than later so I don't have to wait.
Re: Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Gets Confirmed Release Date, First Trailer And Screenshots
This actually looks really great! Definitely getting it, wish it was physical on the same day it releases though.
Re: Talking Point: How Many Hours Is A 'Short' Game For You?
Depends on the genre, in the case of Metroid Dread it took me 12 hours to fully complete, and that seems perfect for me. But 12 hours of an rpg like Skyrim would be far too short.
Re: Poll: As Sora Joins Smash Bros. Ultimate, How Much Of The DLC Roster Do You Own?
I have only got the first fighter pass even then I only really ever use Banjo Kazooie, someday I will get the second but right now I am happy with the characters I have, BK is all I ever wanted as a character.
Re: Random: Uh-Oh, Nintendo's Switch Online 'Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer' Is Generating A Lot Of Dislikes
This was inevitable, the pricing is just too high for the average consumer to be ok with it, I feel like it was cheaper they would get more subscriptions and end up making more money as a result, but with the increase in price they may be finally pulling out all the stops for the service because they would have to in order for there to be enough value to keep subscribing. This is Nintendo though, so who knows what their plans are, it could be bare minimum.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have A 'Way' You Play Certain Switch Games?
Depends on the genre, although with the newish Bluetooth update I have been playing exclusively in headphones whether docked or portable. Headphones are a must for games with a killer soundtrack or horror games, got to be able to hear all of the atmospheric sounds as that really helps with the immersion. Typically for horror games I want to play them alone, in a dark but not pitch black room, I find that best for the spooks while keeping my sanity lol.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 16th)
Hopefully finishing up Metroid Dread, if that happens I plan on playing Super Monkey Ball Bananamania.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass Price?
It is definitely more expensive than I was expecting, I am not sure N64 games and Genesis games alone are worth an extra 30 bucks unless they plan to have paid dlc added to the service regularly, then that price would make sense. Either way I will be getting it but I am not convinced the value is there yet.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Version 2.0 Will Be The Game's Final Major Free Update
Unless it was mentioned and I didn't see it that means no batch crafting, which is a shame but you can't really complain when everything else you get is great. This is a worthy final free update.
Re: Wish Kingdom Hearts Was Native On Switch? A True Port Is Still "Undecided"
I get that it would have been a ton of work getting them natively, but reality is that most Switch owners are not going to buy the cloud versions of these games. I have to think that the cost of porting these games natively would have been significantly offset by the amount of Switch owners who would have purchased them, there is no way they would not have turned a profit on them, they are probably losing money on their decision (in comparison) to go with cloud versions instead of actual ports.
Re: Yes, The Nintendo 64 Controller For Switch Has Rumble
I want it but I am definitely waiting for reviews to see how that stick holds up before I get one, I may be one of the few but I love the form factor of the N64 controller.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Release Date And Pricing Revealed
That is actually more than I expected price wise, I do think it is worth it for N64 games but they have to do better about adding them more frequently.
Re: This Metroid Dread Boss Fight Trick Shows The Devs Knew You'd Break The Game
This just makes it more of a proper Metroid game, sequence breaking is a series' staple at times.
Re: Soapbox: Paper Mario: TTYD Is 17 Years Old Today, But It's Still A Masterpiece
I still have this game on GameCube, goes for a pretty penny now and out of the Paper Mario games I have played it is definitely the best, looking forward to playing Paper Mario 64 when the games are added later this month.
Re: Poll: What's A Fair Price For The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack?
Ten to fifteen bucks more a year is worth it to me for N64 games, I don't ever play the games I get with PlayStation Plus and that service is 60 bucks normally, while I would actually play N64 games, I would love to.
Re: Aspyr Reveals Two Star Wars Bundles For Nintendo Switch
That is actually a very reasonable and fair price for a physical collection, it's basically the price of the games on the eShop, just combined, no Switch tax to get them physical.
Re: Aspyr Reveals Two Star Wars Bundles For Nintendo Switch
I wonder if KOTOR will be physical, that would be pretty cool.
Re: Review: Disco Elysium: The Final Cut - Still An Absolute Triumph On Switch
After hearing so many people rave about this game I plan on getting it at some point, I just have so much on my plate right now that I don't know when I would get around to playing it, but it looks so good.
Re: Soapbox: Joy-Con Aren't Perfect, But They're Great For Sick Day Gaming
They aren't bad for most games, I actually really like the dpad which most people seem to disagree on but for shooters the analog sticks are useless, even with gyro to help compensate. But if you just play Zelda and Mario, basically anything but a shooter they are pretty great controllers really, just be prepared to have to maintain them because of the drift.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 9th)
@trcsf Thank you, I have had the same one for like 8 years now, noticed you have a Golden Axe profile pic, good stuff.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 9th)
Since I finally finished up Luigi's Mansion 3 I am planning on starting up Metroid Dread tomorrow, can't wait to see the evolution of 2D Metroid.
Re: Rockstar Officially Announces Grand Theft Auto Trilogy For Switch
Please don't be cloud versions! After Kingdom Hearts I am very sceptical.
Re: Talking Point: #ThankYouSakurai For Smash Ultimate, Now He Should Choose His Own Path
This man deserves a long vacation but I have a feeling he is a busy body and won't want to rest on his achievements, I think he just loves what he does, I would love to see him take on something other than Smash, let him go wild with a new IP.
Re: Hardware Review: Nintendo Switch OLED - The Screen's The Star
As someone who plays alot of Switch in handheld mode it is tempting, particularly if you have lots of disposable income. I usually like to have to best version possible of each system so I get to experience games at their best but I am not sure I want to take the plunge right now.
Re: Review: Metroid Dread - Quite Possibly The Best Metroid Game Ever Made
Wow I knew it would be good but did not expect it to be this good, I probably will be running out and buying it this weekend, Metroid is back and in great form! Very happy.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The "Cloud Versions" Of Kingdom Hearts On Switch?
I have been waiting for these games to come to Switch for so very long and I even expected it to happen alongside a reveal of Sora being in Smash, that them being cloud versions of the games has me very disappointed. After all this waiting this is what we get, Switch owners deserve better.
Re: Soapbox: 10 Reasons Why Metroid Fusion Is The Best Game In The Series
Don't know if it is the best game but it has my favorite design of Samus, love the colors on her suit, and I have very fond memories of this game.
Re: Three Kingdom Hearts Games Are Coming To Switch, But They're All Cloud Versions
Cloud versions? Well that's a definite pass for me.
Re: Teardown Suggests The Switch OLED Dock Is 4K 60fps-Ready And 'Future Proof'
Even if the dock is 4k capable this probably most likely going to be a feature for the next Switch, if developers are just now getting 4K dev kits like the rumors suggest then it would be at least a few years before we see anything from them, which would put it in the timeline of the next Switch, the chip shortage could push things back further because right now there just aren't enough chips to even make the systems.
Re: Konami Competition Tasks Indie Devs With Reviving Its Classic IP
This is actually a good move since Konami themselves can't be trusted to make a quality game nowadays, Sonic Mania is proof fans are better at knowing what makes a game great than the company that owns the IP.
Re: Bandai Namco Is Changing Its Logo In 2022
Personally I don't like it that much, the old one has much more color, I don't understand why so many companies change their logos into a more boring look, like RARE for instance.
Re: Mini Review: DELTARUNE Chapter 2 - Undertale's Successor Continues In Thrilling Style
Want to play it, even have it already downloaded but I am just going to wait until the full thing is out.
Re: Random: Sakurai Seems To Be Finally Taking A Break From Smash Bros. Development, With The PS5
It isn't teasing anything, he has already said he enjoys gaming on other platforms other than Nintendo, let's not read too much into this.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 2nd)
Being October I am going through Luigi's Mansion 3, seems fitting this time of year.