Speaking of manuals, I wish the NSO games included instruction manual scans. Or QR codes that linked to official scans (like they did for the NES and SNES mini consoles).
It is really nice that touchscreen support has been added. However, reviewers can only review what is in the game at launch. Most review scores wonβt reflect this update.
Similar thing when Nintendo released Mario Golf with announced expansions. Reviewers can note that DLC is coming, but can only review what is there at launch.
@Serpenterror The original DK arcade game, DK β94, and Mario vs. DK are all great games. And they are considered DK games, however, you donβt play as DK in them.
Like you said, people want new games playing as DK. A 3D game would be awesome. π
That said, I hope DK β94 is added to the NSO app soon. π€
I got my copy for $50 from Woot, but looks like their inventory is currently sold out. There is a good chance, though, that they will get more in stock.
@Mana_Knight @Bigmanfan Looking at it literally, DK is a gorilla and Diddy is a monkey. As fictional characters, though, Nintendo can have fun with their mascot stories. π
@Andee I found it to be a fun metroidvania, but I also have a lot of nostalgia for the IP. It probably wonβt be too difficult for most, but I wasnβt looking for a βhard as nailsβ game. And I did like the soundtrack. Enjoy! π
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Re: Review: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Switch) - The Sci-Fi Hit Gets A Brilliant Follow-Up
I just bought the first one on sale. Looking forward to it. π
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Namco Classic 'Ridge Racer 64'
Now for my frequent petition to get Donkey Kong β94 on the Game Boy app.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Namco Classic 'Ridge Racer 64'
A lot of N64 games havenβt aged well, but this one looks pretty good. π
Re: Rumour: Switch 2 Game Cases Might Take Up More Space On Your Shelf
Speaking of manuals, I wish the NSO games included instruction manual scans. Or QR codes that linked to official scans (like they did for the NES and SNES mini consoles).
Re: Opinion: Forget Themes, I Want A Switch 2 Start-Up Jingle
I voted GC, but Game Boy is a close second!
Re: Opinion: Forget Themes, I Want A Switch 2 Start-Up Jingle
So many good ones!
Re: Review: Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Switch) - A Cute Social Sim That Takes Notes From Nintendo's Best
Great review Jess! π
Re: Japanese Charts: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Continues Its Winning Streak
DKCR HD is $45 on Woot right now (in the States). π
Re: Talking Point: What Do We Actually Want From 'Mario Kart 9'?
@Gryffin Lego City Undercover is one of my favorite LEGO games. The story includes a lot of funny parodies.
There are several racing missions and challenges, but individual levels are played like more traditional LEGO games (platforming as a character).
Re: Talking Point: What Do We Actually Want From 'Mario Kart 9'?
Lego City Undercover is basically an open world racer with missions.
Re: Talking Point: What Do We Actually Want From 'Mario Kart 9'?
@Zaruboggan With all the Tour City tracks, I thought for sure we would have gotten a New Donk City track!
Re: Talking Point: What Do We Actually Want From 'Mario Kart 9'?
Like Heists and Story-Hub world, I would like to see a story mode with missions
Re: Poll: So, Were You Accepted For The Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Event?
@MrCarlos46 Yeah, should be non-transferable.
Re: Bananas Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Platforming Problem Is Ruining The Co-Op Fun
It may be difficult, but this should be fixed.
Re: Nintendo Music Adds Another PokΓ©mon Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Great!
Music App update rate > NSO Console update rate π
We want it all, Nintendo! π
Re: Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic Receives Much-Requested Touch Control Update
It is really nice that touchscreen support has been added. However, reviewers can only review what is in the game at launch. Most review scores wonβt reflect this update.
Similar thing when Nintendo released Mario Golf with announced expansions. Reviewers can note that DLC is coming, but can only review what is there at launch.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th January)
Iβll be playing other games too, but I have had a lot of fun with Clubhouse Games recently. π
EDIT: Not sure how much exposure Cribbage has in Japan, but I wish Clubhouse Games had included Cribbage.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th January)
@JohnnyMind Guadia Quest was such a pleasant surprise in the Retro Game Challenge. π
Probably the only RPG my daughter ever played (and enjoyed). Though, she has played a lot of the farming games like Stardew Valley.
Re: Xbox Is "Really Looking Forward" To Supporting Switch 2
With Ori and Cuphead, Microsoft realized they didnβt need a handheld. One was already available to them.
Re: Opinion: My Daughter Made Me Realise That Mario Wonder's Difficulty Options Need Work
@Splash_Woman Classic story! β€οΈ And who knows, your six year old may try again in the future. π
And this is also part of the reason why games need demos. Not sure if DKC Returns HD has a demo.
Re: Opinion: My Daughter Made Me Realise That Mario Wonder's Difficulty Options Need Work
A very good point. Young kids are going to want to play other characters, not just the ones designated for easy mode. π
Re: Opinion: My Daughter Made Me Realise That Mario Wonder's Difficulty Options Need Work
@BoFiS @Divide_and_Wander Right! The Mario Kart steering assist keeps them from falling off ledges.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Three More Titles
@VR32X And DK β94. π
Re: Japanese Charts: Fans Go Bananas For Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
@Serpenterror The original DK arcade game, DK β94, and Mario vs. DK are all great games. And they are considered DK games, however, you donβt play as DK in them.
Like you said, people want new games playing as DK. A 3D game would be awesome. π
That said, I hope DK β94 is added to the NSO app soon. π€
Re: Japanese Charts: Fans Go Bananas For Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
@thesilverbrick I was surprised and pleased that Metroid Prime was only $40.
I always thought Linkβs Awakening HD set the bad precedent. It should have been in the $40-$50 range.
At least Mario vs DK was $50 at release.
And Pikmin 1 & 2 were bundled together. Same for the upcoming Dragon Quest 1 & 2.
Re: Japanese Charts: Fans Go Bananas For Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
I got my copy for $50 from Woot, but looks like their inventory is currently sold out. There is a good chance, though, that they will get more in stock.
Re: Rare Konami GBA Gem 'Ninja Five-O' Gets February Release Date
@GameName I am with you. I prefer the Namco Arcade collection or the Capcom Arcade Stadium approach.
Arcade Archives are more premium and are stand alone titles, but still $8.
I like the idea of rare games getting re-releases, but like many have said, this price is high for the digital version.
Re: Rare Konami GBA Gem 'Ninja Five-O' Gets February Release Date
@Serpenterror I would think that NSO would pay owners for 3rd party titles, but I donβt know how much.
Regardless, great point! I hadnβt considered other consoles. Thanks!
Re: Rare Konami GBA Gem 'Ninja Five-O' Gets February Release Date
@-wc- You are correct. 2013 is a typo. It released in 2003.
Re: Rare Konami GBA Gem 'Ninja Five-O' Gets February Release Date
Great for people that want to own games, but I would rather just see it on the NSO GBA app. π¬
Re: Balatro Dev Urges Fans To Buy More Indie Games As Title Hits 5 Million Units Sold
It will be a tough balance. We want to support indie games, but we also want to declutter the eShop.
Still, it is very nice and humble of him to encourage players to try other indie games. π
Re: UK Charts: Donkey Kong Barrels Past The Competition To Claim Gold
I am in the States. I was going to wait, but had some Christmas cash and got it from Woot for $50.
Re: Video: We've Spotted Some Secrets In The Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer
These are things that I didnβt notice, so great secret reveals!
Re: Atari's CEO Is "Extremely Pleased" With Company's Performance In 2024
Yars Rising was a lot of fun (developed by WayForward, published by Atari). π
Re: Reaction: Nintendo Pins Hopes On Familiar Fun With Switch 2
@anoyonmus Agreed! The Switch brand is strong. Glad they went with Switch 2.
Switch-Tooie would also be acceptable. π
Re: My Nintendo Store Adds New Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Reward (US)
Confirmation that DK knows how to write (or at least draw pictures). π
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch) - Aping A Retro Classic
Now that this is releasing, maybe we will get DK 64 and DK β94 on the NSO apps. ππ€
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch) - Aping A Retro Classic
I will say this, it is hard to go back to the small screens of the 3DS after playing Switch. Guess my eyes are also getting older. π€
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch) - Aping A Retro Classic
@Mana_Knight @Bigmanfan Looking at it literally, DK is a gorilla and Diddy is a monkey. As fictional characters, though, Nintendo can have fun with their mascot stories. π
Re: Rumour: Switch Virtual Console Was Apparently Nintendo's "Original Plan"
@joey302 Right. And it appears the Arcade Archive discounts are determined by the companies that own the ROMs, not by Hamster.
Re: Rumour: 'Switch 2' Will Reportedly Be Officially Revealed This Thursday
@PikminMarioKirby It would be funny if they donβt reveal HW on Thursday and announce that it is the Year of Donkey Kong. π€£
Re: Rumour: Switch Virtual Console Was Apparently Nintendo's "Original Plan"
@MontyCircus Yup! Also why I wish Arcade Archives had a subscription service.
400 Arcade Archive Titles * $8/game = $3,200.
Re: Rumour: Switch Virtual Console Was Apparently Nintendo's "Original Plan"
@Zaruboggan Great points!
I hope my Arcade Archive purchases carry forward to the next console. π€
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Spotted In The Wild
@Truegamer79 And yet, Donkey Kong β94 is still not on the Game Boy NSO app. Maybe in 2025? π€
Re: Review: LEGO Animal Crossing - Stargazing With Celeste - A Cute Little Set, Though Not Quite Stellar
I am ready for the LEGO Animal Crossing game.
Re: Hamster Releases Its First Arcade Archives Switch Game Of 2025, Teases A Year Full Of "Surprises"
@Stormcloudlive @Austrian @BoilerBroJoe @Serpenterror
400 games x $8 = $3,200.
Not that I bought that many, but I will feel much better about my purchases if they will transfer to Switch 2. ππ€π
Re: Atari's 2024 Recap Video Shows How Important Its Acquisitions Have Been
@Andee I found it to be a fun metroidvania, but I also have a lot of nostalgia for the IP. It probably wonβt be too difficult for most, but I wasnβt looking for a βhard as nailsβ game. And I did like the soundtrack. Enjoy! π
Re: Atari's 2024 Recap Video Shows How Important Its Acquisitions Have Been
@Zeebor15 Right! Yars Rising is published by Atari, but developed by WayForward.
And it was a lot of fun. π
Re: Nintendo Reveals Japan's "Top 30" Most Downloaded Switch eShop Games Of 2024
Actually, Clubhouse Games has a shooting gallery similar to the one on Wii Play. I need to revisit Clubhouse games soon for that mode. π
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link
I donβt mind being in the minority. π