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It just goes to show that perhaps Nintendo's apprehension to release this game wasn't unfounded because what matters are sales numbers and if the fans don't turn up and show their support, then a game gets shelved. It's probably why Nintendo haven't revived F-Zero cos they feel there's just a loud minority screaming for it but not enough to justify putting in the effort.

This game should be remastered or remade. It really deserves to be played by more people and on more capable hardware. It was so innovative in it's approach to combat. If the gaming gods are listening, please make a remaster or remake a reality.

Nintendo fans have shown up for this game and I'm really happy about that. Hopefully, this will eventually replace Age of Calamity as the best selling Musou game ever. And all on a single platform.

The vindictive nature in me wants this to flop so hard that the only way to salvage it will be to bring a definitive edition to Switch 2 and then Nintendo fans snub that too 😈 But...hope it does well 😂

@Araquanid Congratulations. You finished a game! Here's a lolly to celebrate 🍭

@JohnnyMind Exactly this. Had it just followed the formula laid down by the previous entries, you can bet that everyone would harping on about how "it doesn't do anything new to push the series into the modern era" 🙄 I just hope all those loud voices screaming for this will show up with their wallets. I pre-ordered mine ages ago so looking forward to it.

@Divide_and_Wander if Outlaws is any indication, this will receive a few patches in due course that'll hopefully make it even better just like Outlaws. The main thing is that they released a perfectly playable game day one.

@HaNks They did something similar either for the WiiU or Switch so it's possible. But I think they will have to update their terms and conditions because there'll be that one idiot who wants to sue because he can't have game chat for certain games.

I like this level of effort going into a port and if Star Wars is any indication, this'll be a very solid port leveraging the Switch 2's architecture with some compromises as expected. Day one buy for me

@Trmn8r 😭😭😭 Keep crying.

@Trmn8r Again, you're not able to dispute anything I've said. 40 or 50bucks doesn't change the facts. Try harder next time.

@Trmn8r good to know you can't refute anything I stated. The point of this particular release is that it's on a full Switch 2 cart for 40bucks.

@Trmn8r Most, if not all indie type games ever released always have a higher physical price. This isn't news to anyone but you it seems.

@Trmn8r How is it a "$20 bump" for physical?! I was shocked that it came on a full cart at this price when other publishers like sega have been skimping all the way.

I was just thinking about this a few days ago and saying how the trilogy would be great on Switch 2. The cosmos heard my wishes!

I agree with this. Switch 2 seems to be in a completely different place compared to OG switch. And we haven't even gone into the territory of the "miracle ports", which, if Digital Foundry are to be believed, should have been Star wars Outlaws, but that ran without a hitch and has continued to see improvements since launch.

@jsty3105 Exactly that. Gamers, especially the most vocal ones, harp on and on about what they think should or shouldn't be, and in most cases, they haven't a clue what they're talking about.

@Charlirnie Gamers don't generally know what they want and just sound off on anything they don't agree with. A bike I didn't ask for is not gna stop me from playing MP4 as I'm sure there were those that swore to heaven that Metroid in first person would be crap but here we are.

I pray that people turn out and buy this cos Nintendo have listened and given fans what they asked for. The problem is that there's usually a very vocal minority and this doesn't translate to sales. It's probably the reason they haven't revived F-Zero.

So 3 of every 10 Switch owners bought Donkey Kong. That is amazing and I suspect that this number will continue to grow as the switch 2 install base increases

@Striker21 Did you get Chatgpt to write this for you 😂 Nintendo makes games for kids and families. As long as this demographic exists, they'll be fine.

This is going to be huge! Throw in another pandemic and it's game over.

This is slowly creeping up next to Metroid as my most anticipated game. The level of detail, content and scope is insane. It's truly shaping up to be the smash bros of racers.

@SodaPop6548 And you're right. Most switch owners bought it for the 1st party games and indies but there's a few people like me who would play a decently porter 3rd party game on Switch 2 over an Xbox or playstation.

@SodaPop6548 You're wrong my friend. I care about Shadows and whilst I've got a Series X, I like the idea of playing it at a decent spec handheld. I have already pre-ordered Prime 4 and I'll be getting AC Shadows day one also. I just hope it's the gold version with all DLC included like Star Wars

I'll have to wait to play the Switch 2 version demo when that is available cos my time with the Switch 1 version wasn't great. Based on that experience, it doesn't hold a candle to Mario Kart 8's physics and handling, or the polish of Mario Kart World. I feel like the Switch 2 version must be vastly superior since I've been hearing so many good things. We will see...

@Satans_Therapist Yeah. It felt "floaty". Like the friction physics were a bit off. Anyway, I'll try the Switch 2 version at some point and see what I think

Played the demo, which I originally thought was the Switch 2 version demo but I'm starting to think it wasn't. It was too "floaty" and not anywhere as solid as Mario Kart 8. I like the original sonic racing game that also released on the WiiU. Perhaps I was playing the Switch 1 demo version

@yoyoyoyoyoyoyoyo do you wna cry about it? Or maybe pay for a billboard that reads "Switch 2 can't do hair 😭"

It's certainly a good sign and I hope it signals things to come but all signs point in that direction.

@SBandy1 They will definitely come later. Capcom just taking their time. I think they might announce them close to the next Resident evil 4-like game is released (Resident evil Code Veronica remake maybe) but hopefully sooner

@HugoGED Yeah, and we know it isn't so again, not hardware related. Most likely a software programming issue. A lot of games without patches are running at 60fps on Switch 2 so a 60tps patch couldn't have been a lot of work.

I appreciate the update but if Super Mario Odyssey could run at 60fps docked and handheld, it's not a hardware issue.

@OneArmedGiant Hey friend, I played Star Wars on release day and it's amazing. It's a completely different game to what was shown in previous videos and what people played at that recent gaming convention.

@OneArmedGiant Star Wars is a much more recent game and Digital Foundry stated voted it the best looking game of 2024 and the most technically advanced as well. So yeah, it more advanced but both ports are great showcases for what's achievable on Switch 2. Imagine a game built from the ground up.

This looks great! One of the DF guys didn't think this would be possible and I would like to see what he thinks now. Day one purchase for me cos I held off playing this on series X.

Why release a game in a poor state? Hoping this gets a day one patch and further updates within the first few weeks to make it the best version it can be. We knew there'd be sacrifices and I'd be willing to accept that if it is obvious that the Devs put in the effort like The Witcher, Doom and other "impossible" ports the O.G Switch had.

That's three wildly different SKUS. If Sony actually did this, it would show that they really have no idea how to keep themselves ahead and are completely riding on hubris. What physical format are the games gna take on the handheld? If it's download only, that won't fly for physical collectors. If it's gna keep pace with the ps6 home console, they're gna have to sell it at a considerable loss. The PS5 gen has been awful and Sony really need to have a great next gen. This might be a huge misstep

@WhiteUmbrella I hope the rumours about smaller gamecart sizes coming soon is true cos I know I would've bought way more switch 2 games than I have if they were proper game cards. I've actually made a conscious choice to pick up any full game on cart releases regardless of whether or not I'd normally do.

@WhiteUmbrella Worst part is that it's a game key card. If it were a full blown Switch 2 cart, I wouldn't care so much cos I'd just buy the Switch 2 version cos most Switch 2 version games work on OG switch anyway.

I am here for it. Nintendo should let Blooper remake Eternal Darkness into a trilogy. Lord knows that you can get 5-6 full games if you expand on each of the characters you play as.

Day one purchase for me. No doubt Blooper could do more if given more time on the hardware but I'm happy with this.

@BaldB3lper78 Have you played this on other systems? The OG switch had The Witcher and most if not all Doom games. There is no excuse for a poorly performing game like this on Switch 2 except poor dev skills and optimisation.

@Paulo I was wondering when I'd see the "NintenDOOMED!!!" responses. You win.

@BaldB3lper78 What games are you referring to?

FromSoftware makes good games but they're always often poorly optimized. I would've preferred if someone else handled the port or a joint Collab with Nintendo.

I'm so glad to hear that the Switch 2 version is looking good. All the previews I'd read were based on the PC version and I was beginning to worry. Phew 😅

@Ooccoo_Jr
It is not inherently bad in itself. However, people are concerned that this will replace full game carts if successful and that is the problem. A lot of Nintendo fans are also physical collectors (me included) and having the full game on cart, so I can pop it in 40 years from now like I can pop in my copy of 7th Saga in my Snes and play it at anytime I want to without worrying that the server might not exist anymore. Personally, I think game key cards are a good evolution of digital but I don't want them replacing full carts.

The DX versions have always been that way - no upgrade path so no surprise there. Do we know if it's full cart on Switch 2?

@KBuckley27 The days of "third party games don't sell on Nintendo consoles" is over. If you release a game that's a decent port, you'll sell well on a Nintendo console. I would've bought Yakuza and Street fighter if they were full game-on-cart. Instead I bought CyberPunk, TTOK, BOTW and Rune Factory. All full game carts.