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Another Metroidvania.....Yay!

Also, adding easy to get lost as a negative in a Metroidvania????
That's the whole point of a Metroidvania isn't it.......or am I playing them wrong all these years.
I love getting lost in Metroidvania's, sort of why I play them, so I'll slide that one into the positives.

I'd rather get lost in a Metroidvania than be shoehorned down corridors like Metroid Prime 4.

I rolled my eyes so hard they fell out of my head.

Only one near me is closing and it's not one I go to anyway.
I still have 3 all within 30 minutes from me so I'm good.

They all price match so I always get the best price as well.

@ear_wig
They did have it listed and only deleted it yesterday.
They had it listed for over 2 months and have now cancelled the preorders, including mine.

Maybe the physical release wasn't ready or they have some tweaking before it will be released in physical form.

Either way, a physical copy is definitely coming, just not on the same day as the digital version

I bought this in NZ brand new for $15 on clearance. Still have that copy in mint condition.
Loved it

@Bunkerneath
Playasia have the physical which releases very soon.
https://www.play-asia.com/mio-memories-in-orbit/13/70hd1l

Overly familiar?!?
Yet Metroid Prime 4 gets a free pass?!

Something is off with the reviews lately.
Prime 4 (disappointment) felt Soo overly familiar it put me to sleep.
I call bs on the review system.

Hey everyone.
The last couple of weeks I finished 9 Sols, what an amazing game.
Top tier Metroidvania, one of the best.

Also started Finding Teddy 2 after my physical copy arrived.
Also started Mable and the woods and Intrepid Izzy.

I'm feeling a retro urge so I might go through my complete cib N64 collection and pick a few games to play.
Robotron 64, Rush 2049, Rakuga kids are always good fun.
Have a great weekend everyone

@sketchturner
Switch 1.
There was a little frame stuttering but nothing game breaking.
I put in 100's of hours so it can't be too bad

I played and finished 64 games with a total of 1305 hours.

My top 3 were

Last Faith
Laika, aged through blood
Elliot Quest

It is typical of Nintendo today. Give us little, charge us maximum.

At least put some effort in.
This is very minimal.

Some actual colour would be nice.

Now release a physical version please!
This game deserves a physical release.

I started MP4 today and it feels soulless and a paint by numbers Prime game. It just feels like it's going through the motions.
It's still looks pretty but sadly that seems to be the highlight so far.
Still, I'll grit my teeth and make myself love it since you know, I've waited this f***** long.

I played this when it originally came out in the arcades in 1978.
I was 7.

Man, I'm old.

The lines were huge and it was only in black and white but man, I loved every second.
After that, I was hooked and I have literally grown up alongside the videogame industry.

Hey everyone.
The last few weeks I've been busy.
Finished Crypt Custodian, Guns of Fury, Deaths Door, The Good Old Days, Souno's Curse, Sheepo, and finally the excellent Blast Brigade Vs The Evil Legion of Dr Cread.
They're all Metroidvania's and every one of them is excellent, highly recommended.

So I'm settling in for a busy next few weeks starting with the excellent Islets which I'm really enjoying as well as Resolutiion which is very similar to Hyper Light Drifter. A great game so far.
Also started The Skylia Prophecy which is hard as nails.

Have a great weekend everyone.

This game is fantastic and has more Nintendo charm than most Nintendo titles lately.
Highly recommended

That's unfortunate for MP4.
You could say it was Metroid, prime 4 disappointment.

I'll let myself out.

The CE is on its way to me and the Day One Edition I'm picking up tomorrow.
Looking forward to it

Physical for S2 please!

I hold no hope whatsoever but a man can dream

Have Terminator No Fate CE pre-ordered as well as the local day one Edition. Can't wait

Terminator 2D CE and Teslagrad Power Pack CE for me.

A new 1080, Wave Race, F Zero, Exite Bike/Truck would be most welcome
Any racing title without Mario would be nice.

@AhabSpampurse
Yeah, I love a good Collector Edition and like you said, sadly they seem to be low on Nintendo's to do list.

8 years and no Collectors Edition!
Lazy Nintendo

I finished this game and really enjoyed it. Hoping for a sequel.

This is the best part of the update:
If defeated during the final battle against the last boss, you can now retry from the final battle!

Thank you. That was infuriating.

Grabbing the S1 physical since the S2 looks to be a GKC.
Then playing it on my S2.
Can't wait

I played Moonscars on S2 as it ran poorly on the Switch.
It was a massive improvement.

I still have this today in my Cube collection. Bought it on release and love it. Great game.

Choice bro.

I'm proud that us Kiwis are working on this. Great for the local economy both now and in the future.

I've ordered the CE but I can wait.
I have a huge backlog anyway so it's not like I haven't got anything to play.

Cyberpunk is the only one I have bought and until more developers get off their ...... and start bringing over 3rd party games full on cart then it looks like I'll be saving a lot for money this gen.

aaaand my Switch 2 is mainly used for Switch games with benefits. I have 2 S2 games and I've only played one of them. I haven't even opened the other one.
The huge backlog of S1 games is the only reason I upgraded so I could play my games without chugging.
Prime 4 was the other reason.
It's not like the S2 has a huge and stellar line up that are complete and on cart because it doesn't. t is more that it plays S1 games a lot smoother and that is all that I wanted.

I've already got Terminator 2D Day 1 and CE preordered, Mandragora CE and I'll get MP4 as well.
Would like more info on MP4 as it worries me they're not showing a lot on it
The bike doesn't look good and the open world is a worry.
Time will tell

Hey everyone.
The last couple of weeks I finished Moonscars again.
This time on my Switch 2. It plays near perfect on S2, a huge improvement over playing it on my Switch. I enjoyed it on my first playthrough but man, it ran poorly on the Switch. Not anymore. Great game.

Also finished Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Man, this game is an absolute blast and a hidden gem. Everybody deserves to play it, it is up there with Nintendo's offerings. Highly recommended.

Also started Crypt Custodian after my physical copy arrived. I'm loving it, amazing game.

My copies of The Good Old Days, Steamworld Heist 2 and Deaths Door Ultimate Edition arrive next week so I look forward to getting into those.

Have a great weekend everyone.

I finished it and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I did think it needed difficulty options though, all games should have them and I think they're cutting off a player base when games don't have them. Cough, cough, Silksong.
It just gives those that struggle with the game the option to at least still enjoy it.
I recently finished Mandragora and it haves some of the best difficulty options out there that can be changed on the go. All games should have these for players that want to play a game but might struggle.

The Good Old Days for me.
That looks excellent

This reminds me that I really need to open my copy.
I haven't touched it since release.
Need to fix that soon.
My S2 is primarily a Switch 1 with benefits.
😁

Hey everyone.
The last few weeks I have finished Momodora Moonlit Farewell
An awesome little Metroidvania that rewards exploration with a nice mix of melee and ranged weapons. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Also finished Lost Ruins
I really enjoyed this different take on the usual Metroidvania formula.
Great pixel art and sound too.

Also finished Turbo Kid
This game is amazing.
Reminds me of Narita Boy in both style and sound.
Excellent Metroidvania that is highly recommended

My copy of Bye Sweet Carole arrived this week so I'll be starting that next .

Have a great weekend everyone

My physical copy arrived 2 days ago. I'm looking forward to playing it.

I prefer the prequel.
This just didn't click with me.
It feels like the genre moved on yet Silksong was determined not to.

Still enjoying it, but no where near as much as the original.

Eating too much cheese, obviously.

Hey everyone.
This week I've been playing Mandragora after my Collectors Edition arrived. Absolutely loving it.

Got to the second act of Silksong as well.

Also been playing Gal Guardians Servants of the Dark. I'm enjoying this more than the prequel.

Started Earth Atlantis, great shooter with some nice art.

Have a great weekend everyone

I have that exact same Dominus Collection on the way to me at the moment. Should be in my hands by the end of the week.
Can't wait

Btw, PnP Games have 8 left of the Advance collection if anyone is interested.
https://pnpgamesonline.com/product/castlevania-advance-collection-deluxe-edition-jpim-switch/

I have bought from them before and they're super quick and packaged extremely well and ship worldwide.
Good luck

I don't use Amiibo, I always turn rumble off for longer battery use and I've never used the audio jack.
So this is ideal for me.

I own a few 3rd party Controllers for my Switch and the S2 won't be any different.

Am I the only person who remembers playing this when it released in the arcades?
Please don't let me be the only old timer here.😁

Hey everyone.
The last couple of weeks I have finished Chronicles of the Wolf. Thoroughly enjoyed it, great old school Metroidvania with some amazing music.

Got further in Cyberpunk 2077, love the amount of things to do.

Also started a game by a small indie developer that has gone under the radar, it is called Silksong.
You should really check it out.
It is a punishment simulator that is disguised as a Metroidvania.

Also have Mandragora Collectors Edition and Earth Atlantis Elite Edition arriving this week so I look forward to getting into those too.

Have a great weekend everyone.

I fell for it but I had enough health to not kill me, then disarmed it. I think the game is a sadistic joke on us the players. 😁
I will add that this game loves to punish you for everything you do. Sort of kills the motivation to push on.

Shame the reviews for it on PC aren't the best. Average apparently.

I still hold hope.

Worst thing is no physical for S2. That just kills it for me sadly

It plays beautifully on Switch 2. I bought the Secret Edition and it played flawlessly. I had no problems whatsoever. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Yikes!
Wakka wakka 😜

12am tomorrow for us fellow Aussies.
Go, go team Cherry!

Can't wait.

Heaps of games for me.
I've got Silksong, then there's Silksong.
Followed closely by Silksong and maybe finish off with some Silksong.

That pretty much covers all the games this month............wait.........there were others?

Poor fools