I feel like the frame rate is better on portable mode, and really it looks pretty solid imo, the Switch is far from a powerhouse so expectations have to be kept in check, not every team knows Switch hardware inside and out like Nintendo themselves. Do I wish the game ran better? Yeah I do, but the game is so fun I can look past it, it is a quality game despite it.
This isn't too bad a selection, 5 games is a pretty meaty addition too, wish they could do 2 or so of the N64 games a month but yeah as for Genesis games this is not a bad update.
Personally speaking it has been a fantastic year for me, I may not have bought a ton but the ones I did I thoroughly enjoyed. I really have no complaints this year, games like SMT 5 have been enough of a reason for me to consider it a great year.
I have been playing this game alot since I got it also Friday, and it is such a great time. RPG wise it is definitely up there with Dragon Quest 11 on Switch, it's just so good, the game can punish mistakes but overcoming bosses and making them look like chumps is super satisfying. Only downside is I wish it could run a little better in dock mode, portably it runs a little smoother at the cost of resolution but it can get a little choppy docked in some areas.
There is always potential of course, but Sonic Team has proven time and time again that they don't get what really makes a Sonic game great, something the team that made Sonic Mania had figured out extremely well. I would love Sonic Team to live up to their namesake but I am definitely remaining sceptical on this one, I am worried about the Switch version of the game in particular.
That's the problem with Ultimate, anything after this is inevitably going to be worse, the game almost has too much content to be honest, no other smash can compare. This is a good problem though for fans of the game.
I have never watched Sonic Boom but I appreciate the continuity of using the same voice actor for this movie, it is always weird when the keep changing up voice actors, especially if the previous one was beloved by fans. I am curious as to how the Mario movie will turn out because of that.
Considering the reception has been mixed about these games I don't know if that is the message we want to send to Nintendo, but as long as people who did buy it are enjoying the game that's all that really matters, that's what gaming is all about, having fun at the end of the day.
I am personally still playing it since the update was released, it has reinvigorated the game for me, it actually feels like a proper AC game now that most of the classic characters are back.
This is a shame, I bought a copy but haven't gotten a round to playing it just yet but this probably means we will never get another game in the series which in all honesty is fine, I never expected a sequel for the first game to ever came out really so at this point I am content. Not every series needs ten entries, sometimes it's nice for a series to be short and sweet.
Considering that reception to these have been mixed I don't know if that is a good or bad thing, but in the end as long as the people playing them are enjoying them and having fun that is all that really matters.
I have a feeling the Switch version is probably going to get the least amount of patches, but it's no big deal, I just got a PS5 so I will pick up the trilogy on there if they ever fix it up to a respectable degree.
I am pretty irritated that Switch owners waited all this time to be able to play the classic GTA games and this is what they get, they deserve so much better, this is a slap in the face, much like the recently revealed KH cloud games.
@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.
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Re: Digital Foundry Gives Its Assessment Of Shin Megami Tensei V
I feel like the frame rate is better on portable mode, and really it looks pretty solid imo, the Switch is far from a powerhouse so expectations have to be kept in check, not every team knows Switch hardware inside and out like Nintendo themselves. Do I wish the game ran better? Yeah I do, but the game is so fun I can look past it, it is a quality game despite it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 18th)
Currently playing through SMT 5, I am having a great time and plan to beat it before moving on to anything else.
Re: Cruis'n Creator Would "Love To See" The N64 Trilogy Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
That would be a pretty awesome addition to the service, they should definitely do that.
Re: Five Sega Genesis Games Have Been Added To Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack
This isn't too bad a selection, 5 games is a pretty meaty addition too, wish they could do 2 or so of the N64 games a month but yeah as for Genesis games this is not a bad update.
Re: 'Gex' The Forgotten '90s Video Game Mascot Might Be Making A Comeback
These games were always favorites of mine as a kid, rented Deep Cover Gecko so many times with my brother, good times.
Re: Poll: So, How Would You Rate Nintendo's 2021?
Personally speaking it has been a fantastic year for me, I may not have bought a ton but the ones I did I thoroughly enjoyed. I really have no complaints this year, games like SMT 5 have been enough of a reason for me to consider it a great year.
Re: We Have This Person To Thank For Shin Megami Tensei V's Fabulous Hair
I have been playing this game alot since I got it also Friday, and it is such a great time. RPG wise it is definitely up there with Dragon Quest 11 on Switch, it's just so good, the game can punish mistakes but overcoming bosses and making them look like chumps is super satisfying. Only downside is I wish it could run a little better in dock mode, portably it runs a little smoother at the cost of resolution but it can get a little choppy docked in some areas.
Re: Soapbox: Sonic Frontiers' Open World Has The Potential To Deliver On An Old Promise
There is always potential of course, but Sonic Team has proven time and time again that they don't get what really makes a Sonic game great, something the team that made Sonic Mania had figured out extremely well. I would love Sonic Team to live up to their namesake but I am definitely remaining sceptical on this one, I am worried about the Switch version of the game in particular.
Re: Gallery: Here Are Six New Screenshots Of Sonic Frontiers, Coming To Nintendo Switch Holiday 2022
I am kind of concerned as to how this will look on Switch, if need be I will just play it on PS5.
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think Of The Game Awards 2021?
It was probably the most meh Game Awards yet, I didn't get excited for anything I saw.
Re: Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Brings The Fight To Nintendo Switch Next Year
I got excited for a second then got a tiny bit disappointed when I realized it's a fighting game.
Re: A New Smash Bros. Would Need A Smaller Roster, Admits Sakurai
That's the problem with Ultimate, anything after this is inevitably going to be worse, the game almost has too much content to be honest, no other smash can compare. This is a good problem though for fans of the game.
Re: It's Official, Tails' Voice Actor Is Voicing The Character In Sonic's Second Movie
I have never watched Sonic Boom but I appreciate the continuity of using the same voice actor for this movie, it is always weird when the keep changing up voice actors, especially if the previous one was beloved by fans. I am curious as to how the Mario movie will turn out because of that.
Re: Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Passed 6 Million Sales In Launch Week
Considering the reception has been mixed about these games I don't know if that is the message we want to send to Nintendo, but as long as people who did buy it are enjoying the game that's all that really matters, that's what gaming is all about, having fun at the end of the day.
Re: Video: Our Thoughts On Animal Crossing: New Horizons, One Month Into The 2.0 Update
I am personally still playing it since the update was released, it has reinvigorated the game for me, it actually feels like a proper AC game now that most of the classic characters are back.
Re: Stardew Valley's Latest 1.5.5 Update May Contain Hints At New Content
Game already has tons of content as it is, I don't feel short changed in the slightest, I won't turn down a little more though.
Re: NEO: The World Ends With You Has 'Underperformed Expectations', Square Enix Says
This is a shame, I bought a copy but haven't gotten a round to playing it just yet but this probably means we will never get another game in the series which in all honesty is fine, I never expected a sequel for the first game to ever came out really so at this point I am content. Not every series needs ten entries, sometimes it's nice for a series to be short and sweet.
Re: Rumour: Chrono Trigger Sequel Chrono Cross Might Be Getting A Remaster
I would love to be able to play it, never have, but I think it would be weird to have it on Switch without Chrono Trigger as well
Re: Pokémon's Diamond & Pearl Remakes Become The Second Biggest Switch Game Launch In Japan
Considering that reception to these have been mixed I don't know if that is a good or bad thing, but in the end as long as the people playing them are enjoying them and having fun that is all that really matters.
Re: Digital Foundry Continues GTA Trilogy Analysis, Sets Switch As 'Bottom Tier' Version
I have a feeling the Switch version is probably going to get the least amount of patches, but it's no big deal, I just got a PS5 so I will pick up the trilogy on there if they ever fix it up to a respectable degree.
Re: Activision Blizzard Employees Stage A Walkout Calling For CEO Bobby Kotick's Resignation
This story just gets crazier and crazier, I hope it ends well for all the employees involved, other than Kotick of course.
Re: Star Wars: KOTOR Is Receiving A Limited Run Games Physical Release On Switch
That master edition looks pretty awesome, heck even just the physical release looks great, I like the box art.
Re: Review: Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition - Three Classics In One Shocking Package
@nessisonett Very true
Re: Review: Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition - Three Classics In One Shocking Package
I am pretty irritated that Switch owners waited all this time to be able to play the classic GTA games and this is what they get, they deserve so much better, this is a slap in the face, much like the recently revealed KH cloud games.
Re: SteamWorld Dig Is Getting A Third-Person Co-Op Sequel "With A Twist"
The Steamworld games have always done so well on Nintendo Platforms so I would be surprised if it didn't come to Switch.
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.