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Re: Video: Nintendo Kicks-Off Switch 2's Marketing Campaign Down Under

Freek

Fair dinkum, dead set, this is gonna be a real ripsnorter. Can't wait to crack this beauty etc etc.

We don't actually talk like that here in Australia but it wouldn't have surprised me if they did.

I don't watch AFL, I watch NRL so those guys mean nothing.

Still, I don't need ads to have mine pre-ordered.

Glad they're getting the word out there to those casuals though.

Re: Feature: "We’re Very Confident" - CD Projekt Red On Delivering The Full Cyberpunk 2077 Experience On Switch 2

Freek

Physical versions here in Australia are usually cheaper than their digital versions so I always buy physical. I am so glad this game is full on cart. I wish Elden Ring was. I'll wait for that one and hopefully in the future we get an actual physical copy.

Pulled the trigger asap on Cyberpunk though, gotta support their decision to give us the game on cart and the bonus goodies sounds great.

Re: Xbox's Latest Multiplatform Release Has Been Announced

Freek

@MrGawain
ZombiU was actually a Wii U Release and then ported to other consoles.
Arkham was and still is best on Wii U with Wii U exclusive features.
Mass Effect is also a lot better on Wii U.

If they release 3rd party games with the same sort of effort then I'll definitely support it like I did on Wii U.
I doubt it though

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th April)

Freek

@TYRANACLES
Yeah your character does move slowly yet his jumps are a bit floaty which doesn't really suit the weight your character has. It is still very good, I found that holding down whilst pressing A which produces a slide is the quickest way around the slow character movement. Spamming it makes you move so much quicker and is a great workaround. It is still an excellent game and like I said, sliding is the quickest way to get anywhere. If I had to give it a rating I would say it is a solid 7, 8 if you like action platformerrs with some great pixel art and excellent orchestral background music.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th April)

Freek

Hey everyone.
This week I finished Beyond the Ice Palace 2.
A great action platformerr with Metroidvania elements. Some beautiful pixel art and great soundtrack. Really enjoyed it.

Started Silver Axe: The Honest Elf.
A very cute wholesome Metroidvania.
It's very good so far.

I also have Rusty Rabbit, Ender Magnolia, Catmaze, Lost Epic and 9 Years of Shadow on the way so I'll have gaming to do in the next few weeks

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th April)

Freek

Hey everyone.

This week I got up to the last boss in Anyaroth The Queens Tyranny which I'm renaming to Anyaroth The Cramps Tyranny due to the game having no options for the pro controller forcing me to play it using the joycons in the cradle. It is ridiculous and makes the game painful to play.

My copy of Beyond the Ice Palace 2 arrived so I hooked into that and I'm really enjoying it. If you like Castlevania then I recommend this.

I also grabbed Mini Ghost on sale and started that as well. I loved Ghost 1.0 and this is a smaller version of that so I'm sure I'll enjoy it .

My copies of The Messenger, Tevi and Silver Axe also arrived so I'll be getting straight into those as well.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Re: Best 4K TVs For Nintendo Switch 2

Freek

I have a 55" Toshiba 4K tv.
It has HDR, HDR10 and HDR10+.
It also is native 144hz with ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) for gaming. Highly recommended

Too selling brand in Japan for a reason.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (12th April)

Freek

Hey everyone.
This week I finished Twilight Monk
This is a brilliant Metroidvania with so much polish that it sits up there with the best of them. It really does tick all the boxes The combat is weighty and feels nice amd chunky
This game also sounds amazing with some great music and sound effects and the graphics are gorgeous. Each area is different and some of the backgrounds both artistically and musically are top notch. There is a top down overworld where you travel between each location that has random battles ala a certain fantasy game.
I highly recommend it.

I also bought Anyaroth: Queen's Tyranny which I look forward to playing.

I have my Switch 2 MarioKart bundle pre-ordered (I'm glad I live in Australia and don't have to jump through hoops to preorder consoles) so I'm playing the waiting game. I hate this game.

Have a great weekend everyone

Re: Review: Gal Guardians: Servants Of The Dark (Switch) - Cracking Combat In This Character-Swapping Metroidvania

Freek

If you're after a highly polished awesome Metroidvania I highly recommend Twilight Monk .
This game ticks all the boxes. Beautiful graphics, amazing sound and awesome gameplay. I just finished it and got 98% completion and it took me 16 hours. Looks like a much better game than this imo.
It plays perfectly on Switch, amazing considering the graphics are so beautiful.

Re: Nintendo: Switch 2's Launch Titles Are "Sort Of" Genre- And Franchise-Defining

Freek

Well I pre-ordered the S2 didn't I?

Yes I did.

Can't wait for Burnout Paradise: MarioKart Edition.

DK looks great and I'll grab Cyberpunk to support physical media.

I'm excited, not to part with the crazy amount of money but for the actual games and console. I only had to remortgage my house and sell the kids, but it'll be worth it.
😜

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (29th March)

Freek

Hey everyone.
The last couple of weeks I finished Cave Story+, enjoyed it.
My copy of Elliot Quest arrived so I've been playing that, excellent combination of Zelda 2 and Metroid. So much Nintendo love too, a cat named Link, a hidden Chozo statue, and heaps of other nods to Nintendo's games like Mario etc. Great Metroidvania, highly recommended.

Also finished Fearmonium. This is an excellent Metroidvania with some great Cuphead inspired graphics. It has some very unique takes on the usual MV movesets too and some great sections that break up the action. Recommended to MV lovers like myself.
Have a great weekend everyone.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (15th March)

Freek

Hey everyone. I finally got power back on Tuesday after the cyclone. Had a few trees come down, front gate that weighs 500kg+ was blown over and my shed gable came off but other than that we survived. We got 434mm of rain in 3 days as well. Still cleaning up slowly but surely.

In the meantime I kept on playing Cave Story+, got a bit further.
Also played a bit more of Skelethrone on NG+.

Bought a few more games this week, pre-ordered Nocturnal Collectors Edition and Elypse Collectors Edition off Pix n Love.
Bought Elliot Quest physical copy this week as well which I look forward to playing.

Have a great weekend everyone

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th March)

Freek

Hey everyone.
This week I beat the last boss in Rogue Legacy 2 but I'm far from finished.
Also started Cave Story+, loving it so far.
Also went back to Skelethrone in New Game+, it is such a great game.
Ordered some games this week.
I ordered :
Rusty Rabbit
Catmaze
Lost Epic
Ender Magnolia
Nocturnal Collectors Edition
Elpyse Collectors Edition

Also, since cyclone Alfred has hit us we've had trees down, front gate blown off and heaps of debris to clean up.
Now we're meant to get 800mm of rain.

Edit: We've had no power for two days and still no sign of when we will get it back so no gaming for me this weekend.
Stay safe everyone

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st March)

Freek

Hey everyone.

This week I finished Morkull Ragast's Rage, I enjoyed it. Not groundbreaking but still enjoyable.

I also got further in There is no Light, this game is brutal. Enjoyable but I needed to take a break.

Speaking of, I took a break from it with Rogue Legacy 2, and just like that I was hooked again. This game is excellent, I only have one boss to go.

My brand new sealed copy of Cave Story+ arrived yesterday so I'll probably get into that soon too. Never played it so I'm really looking forward to it as I've heard nothing but praise.

Have a great weekend everyone.