Playing some Fortnite and tried out the Minecraft Dungeons trial, it's suprisingly good, wish it was on sale so I could pick it up. I think it would be a good idea to discount games that are giving a free trial kind of like they do with gamepass, so if you like it enough you can just buy it for cheaper and continue where you left off.
Doubt I will get in on this, playing Hello Neighbor was an interesting experience but also a frustrating one, if the game had a higher level of polish and better game design it would have been so much better, as it is it is just ok.
I think the collection as a whole holds up well imo, I played through Lion King and Aladdin many times on Switch and loved my time with it. Lion King's major problem is it is too unforgiving, Aladdin is a great time from beginning to end imo, even has the movie's soundtrack in places.
My bro and I have been playing this game lately because we were looking for a good 3rd person coop shooter on Switch, which the system is pretty lacking. The game is pretty fun to play when you get tons of buffs, almost feel overpowered at times but I still have yet to beat the game.
I am sure it is more a case of Nintendo and Sony not wanting gamepass on their platforms, Microsoft would love it if every system had gamepass but there is likely little incentive for Nintendo and Sony to want it, especially when Sony already has their own alternative and Nintendo has the Nintendo Switch Online games.
Once everything is fully digital I will have to reconsider whether or not I want to continue to support the newer stuff that comes out, the idea of not being able to buy physical versions of Zelda and Mario is not very appealing to me, I don't care so much about other systems as I have tons of games digitally on PlayStation but Nintendo developed stuff I always buy physically.
I loved the story mode of this game, after playing this game and dabbling with the Sims 2 on PC I was surprised that there was no story mode, the series lost a large part of the appeal for me because of that, I like having an established goal where you feel like you are progressing rather than just making your own story.
@Pikki Yeah that would be pretty epic, there's also all sorts of things they could do if a horror game was based on that. I want that or either one based on Jurassic Park hiding from dinosaurs in a game similar to Alien Isolation would be fun, with the goal to escape the park. There are so many untapped ideas for the horror genre.
I can't wait to give the series a try when it comes out later this year, I played the Amnesia Collection and loved that and am eager to play more horror games, the Fatal Frame games in particular always looks so cool to me, largely because of the setting.
Hopefully that results in a lot of posts launch support in addition to the recently announced character and course, I want to get the game I just want there to be just a little more meat on its bones.
We need more classic Sega franchises to come back from these indies because they will do an infinitely better job than Sega, Golden Axe would be a cool one to tackle next. I will definitely keep an eye out for the TMNT game because after SOR4 they have proven they can take a classic formula and make it better.
This has been my go-to series for beatemups ever since I was a kid and first played SOR2 on Genesis after my aunt gave me her copy, played it so many times with my brother and plan to do the same thing with SOR4, it is my favorite so far, the gameplay is just so satisfying.
@Dilly-Mick I have indeed, but in a game this competitive and skill based I don't think there should be a reward that makes you better inherently better, would prefer complete fairness for newcomers and veterans alike, that way victories are won via the ability of the player and nothing else. There are plenty of ways to provide rewards that do not give you buffs to damage and such, stuff that is just fun to have like cosmetic items, proof of the time you put in the game.
If only the game's microtransactions were purely cosmetic like most games, I can't see the sense in putting enhancing items that provide true advantages over other players behind a paywall, other than wringing money out of players, you should only be able to level it up by grinding, or better yet, remove them all together so it is fair for everyone no matter how much time you put in.
@Spiders You really felt like you were researching the entire planet, learning about it's ecosystems and the creatures that live there. It is one of the better game worlds I have immersed myself in.
Haven't played most of these but from what I have Subnautica in terms of purely 2021 releases, loved exploring every inch of the planet, by the time I was done I felt like I knew the planet inside and out.
It's hard to say as the vast majority of the time I finish whatever game I start so I don't normally just play one level but if I had to take a guess perhaps Goldwood from Jet Force Gemini or Mumbo's Mountain from Banjo Kazooie. Or the Lighthouse level from Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, most Splinter Cell levels are fun to replay.
I just bought SOR4 yesterday and if I like it enough I will get the dlc, Max Thunder is one of my favorite characters, it just feels so wacky using a huge wrestler to beat up dudes.
My brother and I use to make it our weekly ritual to bring our two 3DS' and go eat out somewhere so we could get streetpass hits, good times. I really enjoyed having a reason to carry my 3DS with me wherever I went.
I personally want one to play older games, from the 2010s and back, this would be perfect for that, I don't know yet if I can justify the cost for it over a PS5 or Xbox Series X when those systems also have exclusives and will run games better because unlike alot of people I don't have a huge steam library.
They had their time, pretty much everyone has moved on so this is to be expected. The real question is how long their eshops will remain active, because Wii U is about the only place you can get a good selection of classic games via the virtual console.
As someone who is interested in the Steam Deck I don't even bother comparing the two in my mind, each one is well suited for a specific and different purpose, if you can ignore the fact that they are both handheld devices they cater to two very different userbases.
I watched a let's play of this game a long time ago on YouTube before this game was ever available beyond PC, kind of wish I hadn't cause it really is a unique game, one I would have liked to play with fresh eyes.
I played this Minigame so many times just to see how many cuts I could get, when this game originally came out I loved goofing around with the motion controls.
Very interested to see how this turns out cause I have always viewed Dragon quest as a traditional jrpg series and I always preferred it because of that, but if they can blend in new ideas I am open to the idea, just have to see it in practice, hopefully they don't get too crazy.
Probably going to wait until closer to Prime 4's release, which is fine but heck I would be ok with them releasing it right now, but from a marketing standpoint I don't see that happening.
Not gonna lie the steam deck is tempting, save for the exclusives most games you can get on Switch you can also get on Steam, and for much cheaper and they will run and look better. The Steam Deck is going to be better for 3rd parties and playing games the Switch may never get until the Switch successor comes out.
After researching this product it looks really cool, a very viable alternative to the Switch and it even runs games portably better and looks better, and it can still dock! Very cool device.
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Re: You "Won't Believe" Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania's Next Character, Says Geoff Keighley
Like that they are going all wacky with the character selection in this game, just hope they save some for surprise unlocks in the game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 21st)
Playing some Fortnite and tried out the Minecraft Dungeons trial, it's suprisingly good, wish it was on sale so I could pick it up. I think it would be a good idea to discount games that are giving a free trial kind of like they do with gamepass, so if you like it enough you can just buy it for cheaper and continue where you left off.
Re: Limited Run Games Announces Quake Physical Edition For Nintendo Switch
I love the Box art for that, very cool design, would look great on my shelf.
Re: Secret Neighbor, A Multiplayer Horror Set In The Hello Neighbor Universe, Scares Switch Next Week
Doubt I will get in on this, playing Hello Neighbor was an interesting experience but also a frustrating one, if the game had a higher level of polish and better game design it would have been so much better, as it is it is just ok.
Re: Video: Check Out This Fan-Made Remaster Trailer For Banjo-Kazooie
I would be happy enough to just be able to play the original on Switch. Never going to happen though, I would love to be proved wrong.
Re: DOOM Slayers Collection Looks Set For Switch
Curious as to which are downloads and which are on the cart.
Re: It Looks Like Quake Is Getting Remastered, And It's Coming To Switch
Not too familiar with Quake but if the single player is as fun as Doom I am willing to give it a try.
Re: 'Disney Classic Games Collection' Gets Rated For Switch, Now With Added Jungle Book
I think the collection as a whole holds up well imo, I played through Lion King and Aladdin many times on Switch and loved my time with it. Lion King's major problem is it is too unforgiving, Aladdin is a great time from beginning to end imo, even has the movie's soundtrack in places.
Re: 'Disney Classic Games Collection' Gets Rated For Switch, Now With Added Jungle Book
I already have the collection, hope Jungle Book is available seperately or as an upgrade as I have no intention of buying the full package again.
Re: Risk Of Rain 2 Anniversary Update Makes Its Way To Switch Tomorrow
My bro and I have been playing this game lately because we were looking for a good 3rd person coop shooter on Switch, which the system is pretty lacking. The game is pretty fun to play when you get tons of buffs, almost feel overpowered at times but I still have yet to beat the game.
Re: Head Of Xbox Shuts Down Idea Of Game Pass Coming To Other Platforms (Again)
I am sure it is more a case of Nintendo and Sony not wanting gamepass on their platforms, Microsoft would love it if every system had gamepass but there is likely little incentive for Nintendo and Sony to want it, especially when Sony already has their own alternative and Nintendo has the Nintendo Switch Online games.
Re: Grand Theft Auto Remastered Trilogy Reportedly Heading To Switch
This would be amazing if true! Would love the chance to experience all these games on a Nintendo system and portably at that.
Re: Round Up: All The Games From Nintendo's Indie World Showcase - August 2021
I really like the look of Astroneer and Eastward, definitely looking into those games, this is one of the better indie directs we have had.
Re: Metal Gear Creator Hideo Kojima Is "Afraid" Of A Future Without Physical Media
Once everything is fully digital I will have to reconsider whether or not I want to continue to support the newer stuff that comes out, the idea of not being able to buy physical versions of Zelda and Mario is not very appealing to me, I don't care so much about other systems as I have tons of games digitally on PlayStation but Nintendo developed stuff I always buy physically.
Re: Memory Pak: The Exquisite Weirdness Of The Sims: Bustin' Out
I loved the story mode of this game, after playing this game and dabbling with the Sims 2 on PC I was surprised that there was no story mode, the series lost a large part of the appeal for me because of that, I like having an established goal where you feel like you are progressing rather than just making your own story.
Re: Nintendo Multiplayer Mayhem Sale Discounts Splatoon, Mario Party And Much More (North America)
Knights and Bikes is on sale as well, my bro are going to pick that up and play it together because it is supposed to be an excellent co-op adventure.
Re: Mini Review: Ayo The Clown - A Breezy Platformer That Yoshi Fans Will Enjoy
@Pikki Yeah that would be pretty epic, there's also all sorts of things they could do if a horror game was based on that. I want that or either one based on Jurassic Park hiding from dinosaurs in a game similar to Alien Isolation would be fun, with the goal to escape the park. There are so many untapped ideas for the horror genre.
Re: Mini Review: Ayo The Clown - A Breezy Platformer That Yoshi Fans Will Enjoy
Love that subheading, makes me want a horror game based on the IT property, as for this I am not too into the art style.
Re: Fatal Frame Producer Says Maiden Of Black Water Success Could Lead To A Sequel
I can't wait to give the series a try when it comes out later this year, I played the Amnesia Collection and loved that and am eager to play more horror games, the Fatal Frame games in particular always looks so cool to me, largely because of the setting.
Re: In Just Five Days, Mario Golf: Super Rush Became The Second Best-Selling Game In The Series
Hopefully that results in a lot of posts launch support in addition to the recently announced character and course, I want to get the game I just want there to be just a little more meat on its bones.
Re: Jet Set Radio's Beat Joins Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania As A Playable Character
Love the Sega fanfare this game is getting.
Re: PAC-MAN 99 Surpasses Four Million Downloads, New Content On The Way
It's a good game, just can't hold my attention like Super Mario 35 did, that was legitimately one of my favorite battle royales.
Re: Feature: The History Of Streets Of Rage
We need more classic Sega franchises to come back from these indies because they will do an infinitely better job than Sega, Golden Axe would be a cool one to tackle next. I will definitely keep an eye out for the TMNT game because after SOR4 they have proven they can take a classic formula and make it better.
Re: Feature: The History Of Streets Of Rage
This has been my go-to series for beatemups ever since I was a kid and first played SOR2 on Genesis after my aunt gave me her copy, played it so many times with my brother and plan to do the same thing with SOR4, it is my favorite so far, the gameplay is just so satisfying.
Re: Review: Pokemon Unite - Pokémon Divides In Free-To-Start MOBA
@Dilly-Mick I have indeed, but in a game this competitive and skill based I don't think there should be a reward that makes you better inherently better, would prefer complete fairness for newcomers and veterans alike, that way victories are won via the ability of the player and nothing else. There are plenty of ways to provide rewards that do not give you buffs to damage and such, stuff that is just fun to have like cosmetic items, proof of the time you put in the game.
Re: Review: Pokemon Unite - Pokémon Divides In Free-To-Start MOBA
If only the game's microtransactions were purely cosmetic like most games, I can't see the sense in putting enhancing items that provide true advantages over other players behind a paywall, other than wringing money out of players, you should only be able to level it up by grinding, or better yet, remove them all together so it is fair for everyone no matter how much time you put in.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 31st)
Streets of Rage 4, been really enjoying this game. The survival mode added in by the dlc is really cool too.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Switch Game Of 2021 So Far?
@Spiders You really felt like you were researching the entire planet, learning about it's ecosystems and the creatures that live there. It is one of the better game worlds I have immersed myself in.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Switch Game Of 2021 So Far?
Haven't played most of these but from what I have Subnautica in terms of purely 2021 releases, loved exploring every inch of the planet, by the time I was done I felt like I knew the planet inside and out.
Re: Talking Point: Which Game Stage Have You Replayed More Than Any Other?
It's hard to say as the vast majority of the time I finish whatever game I start so I don't normally just play one level but if I had to take a guess perhaps Goldwood from Jet Force Gemini or Mumbo's Mountain from Banjo Kazooie. Or the Lighthouse level from Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, most Splinter Cell levels are fun to replay.
Re: Streets Of Rage 4 DLC Finally Available To Buy On Switch Following 10-Day Delay
I just bought SOR4 yesterday and if I like it enough I will get the dlc, Max Thunder is one of my favorite characters, it just feels so wacky using a huge wrestler to beat up dudes.
Re: Random: An Eager 3DS StreetPass Fan Spent A Day In New York, Got Zero Hits
My brother and I use to make it our weekly ritual to bring our two 3DS' and go eat out somewhere so we could get streetpass hits, good times. I really enjoyed having a reason to carry my 3DS with me wherever I went.
Re: Review: NEO: The World Ends With You - A Striking Return To The Streets Of Shibuya
Very glad this game delivered, absolutely loved the original and never thought there would ever be a sequel.
Re: You Can Now Pre-Order Sonic Colors: Ultimate On The Switch eShop
That's a tad hefty for a remake of a Wii game, probably should upgrade my sd card at some point.
Re: Valve Responds To 'Switch Vs Steam Deck' Comparisons, Insists It's "Going After" A Different Audience
I personally want one to play older games, from the 2010s and back, this would be perfect for that, I don't know yet if I can justify the cost for it over a PS5 or Xbox Series X when those systems also have exclusives and will run games better because unlike alot of people I don't have a huge steam library.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo To End Submissions For New Wii U And 3DS eShop Games
They had their time, pretty much everyone has moved on so this is to be expected. The real question is how long their eshops will remain active, because Wii U is about the only place you can get a good selection of classic games via the virtual console.
Re: Lost In Random Now Has A Confirmed Release Date
I love Tim Burton movies and this game basically looks like a playable one, I will wait for the review but if it delivers I am going to pick it up.
Re: Square Enix Says A Console Version Of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Depends On Demand
I would argue consoles have the most demand for a port out of all. Especially Switch owners.
Re: Crash Bandicoot Celebrates 25 Years With A Special Anniversary Bundle
That is a great deal if you haven't bought any of the games, it's basically an all access pass to the Crash games.
Re: Random: 'Switch Vs Steam Deck' Memes Are A Thing Now, Apparently
As someone who is interested in the Steam Deck I don't even bother comparing the two in my mind, each one is well suited for a specific and different purpose, if you can ignore the fact that they are both handheld devices they cater to two very different userbases.
Re: Doki Doki Literature Club Plus Sells 500,000 Copies In Just Two Weeks
I watched a let's play of this game a long time ago on YouTube before this game was ever available beyond PC, kind of wish I hadn't cause it really is a unique game, one I would have liked to play with fresh eyes.
Re: Four Lost NES, SNES And N64 Games Have Been Brought Back To Life, Pre-Orders Now Open
40 winks looks so cool, wish they would just port it to Switch, I love N64 era 3D platformers. That game has some cool history too.
Re: Random: That Zelda: Skyward Sword Bamboo-Slicing Minigame Is Easy Now
I played this Minigame so many times just to see how many cuts I could get, when this game originally came out I loved goofing around with the motion controls.
Re: Techland Is Reportedly Bringing Dying Light: Platinum Edition To Switch This October
If it is a good port this could be pretty cool, there aren't an enormous amount of zombie games on switch like there are on other platforms.
Re: Dragon Quest XII Could Shape The Next "10 To 20 Years" Of The Series
Very interested to see how this turns out cause I have always viewed Dragon quest as a traditional jrpg series and I always preferred it because of that, but if they can blend in new ideas I am open to the idea, just have to see it in practice, hopefully they don't get too crazy.
Re: Rumour: Metroid Prime Trilogy For Switch Ready To Go, According To Industry Insider
Probably going to wait until closer to Prime 4's release, which is fine but heck I would be ok with them releasing it right now, but from a marketing standpoint I don't see that happening.
Re: Warframe Is Getting A Cross-Play And Cross-Save Update
This game was great while I played it but it is just too much of a time investment for me, too much grind, kept me from playing other awesome games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 17th)
Fortnite and Tony Hawk, nothing terribly exciting but good times nonetheless.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting A Switch OLED Or Valve Steam Deck?
Not gonna lie the steam deck is tempting, save for the exclusives most games you can get on Switch you can also get on Steam, and for much cheaper and they will run and look better. The Steam Deck is going to be better for 3rd parties and playing games the Switch may never get until the Switch successor comes out.
Re: Valve's Steam Deck Might Be The Closest We'll Get To A Switch Pro In 2021
After researching this product it looks really cool, a very viable alternative to the Switch and it even runs games portably better and looks better, and it can still dock! Very cool device.