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Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Batman: Arkham Trilogy

Freek

@PtM
Yeah probably.
I like what you called Batman knight btw, seems appropriate 😄.

Also, I still prefer the Wii U version of the other two though, the gamepad adds so much to the gameplay in very unique ways that it makes up for any other shortcomings it might have. Once you've played a game that uses the Wii U's strengths like the dual screen it makes it very hard to go back to standard controls or standard versions.

Batman, Tekken Tag, Splinter Cell, NFS, Rayman, Zombiu, Mass Effect, Mario Maker 1 are all much better games than their sequels or on other platforms because of the way the second screen is used.
Until you've played them on Wii U you really are missing out.

So regardless of whether it runs better or not, it still is an inferior version.

Which leads me to my original point and comment anyway, "sad when your older system plays a game better than your new one"
I just wish the Switch got a decent version of the Batman series like the Wii U did.
They're great games and deserve better.
At least they put effort into the Wii U versions unlike this obvious cash grab.

Re: Feature: Why I Still Love My Wii U

Freek

My daughter is playing Wind Waker HD ATM and loves my Wii U.
I do too.
I bought a Xenoblade Chronicles LE console at the end of its life cycle for cheap as a back up when my original launch model dies.

Games that used the second screen to improve its games are still some of the best versions available.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 25th)

Freek

Started Cult of the Lamb, really enjoying it, some good fun.

Continuing Mario Wonder 4 player with the Family.

Started Rage 2 on my PS4, loving it so far, good brutal fun.

Also picked up my NES Action Pack CIB this week so I'm setting that up to play Duck Hunt with my daughter. She's a natural.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 18th)

Freek

Finished Hyper Light Drifter this week.
Amazing.
Absolutely loved it.

Started my 3rd run through of 8 Doors Arum's Afterlife Adventure since my first 2 were stopped with a game breaking bug that wiped your save file right near the end of the game!
Thankfully it has been patched and I can confirm that it now works properly.
Luckily it's a great game to have repeat playthroughs.

Also playing Mario Wonder 4 player with the Family and we hope to start Mario RPG this week
Have a great weekend everyone.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 4th)

Freek

Finished Astalon Tears of the Earth last week and thoroughly enjoyed it, highly recommended.

Started Zapling Bygone this week and I'm really liking it, great so far.

Also bought a physical copy of Dog World after the recommendation from this site and finished it, I really loved it.

Also started Mario Wonder 4 player with the Family which is some great hectic fun.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Re: 'Worldless' Mixes Metroidvania Exploration And Innovative Combat On Switch Next Month

Freek

You had me at Metroidvania.

Just recently finished Blasphemous 2 ( excellent), Sundered Eldritch Edition (under rated gem) and Moonscars (loved it) so I'll bite.

Also just hunted down a cheap new physical copy of Dogworld after reading the NL community suggestions and I am currently playing through Gal Guardians so this looks like my sort of game.

No, there are never enough Metroidvania's, I've had a lot of very lean years before the Switch so I'm loving this generation.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 14th)

Freek

Started playing Sundered Eldritch Edition.
Now I'm addicted to it, such a great Metroidvania with rogue like elements.
Thoroughly enjoying it.

Also started Gal Guardians Demon Purge, enjoyable but it hasn't grabbed me yet.

Just finished Axiom Verge 2 and thought it was excellent.

I will start either Astalon or Blasphemous 2 next.
Have a great weekend everyone.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 7th)

Freek

Just finished Moonscars.
Really loved it, has a real Blasphemous vibe.

Started Axiom Verge 2 since my CE arrived, absolutely loving it.

Also my Blasphemous 2 and Gal Guardians Demon Purge physical arrived so I'll be getting into either one of those two.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans Spot New Behind-The-Scenes Updates

Freek

@KimBread
My favourites are:
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Afterimage
Ghost Song

Definitely Ori, it is beautiful and is one of the best.
Afterimage if you want a massive game with multiple endings and some really nice art.
Ghost Song if you want a game with heaps of atmosphere and great sound.

Elderand and Infernax if you want a more traditional Castlevania type of Metroidvania.

Honestly though, they all deserve a playthrough.

Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans Spot New Behind-The-Scenes Updates

Freek

Just bring it already!

I seriously can't wait for this game.
I love the original.

Thankfully I've had a few Metroidvania's released in the meantime to pass the time and am playing catch-up with others.

Just finished Infernax, Elderand, Ori & the will of Wisps, Ghost Song, The Guise, Salt and Sanctuary, Afterimage, Outbuddies DX , Astronite and Aeterna Noctis in the last few months alone and have bought a heap more as well.

Still, would be nice to finally play this though.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 23rd)

Freek

Just got my N64 iQue so I'll be playing around with that.

Also finished Elderand and loved it, recommend it.
Started my LE of Infernax and I'm really enjoying it.

Bought a physical copy of Moonscars as well so I'll be straight into that after Infernax.

My LE of Axiom Verge 2 arrived so too my copy of Blasphemous 2 so I've got Metroidvania overload, not that I'm complaining though.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Re: Random: Masahiro Sakurai Showcases His Rare Gaming Collectibles

Freek

Snowboard Kids 2,Starcraft 64 and the other 265+ cib N64 games that were released in Pal territories.
All mint.
Sealed Pal Ikaruga GameCube game.
Sealed Pal Odama big box GameCube game.
Sealed Zelda Four swords Big Box Australian release.
A Blue seal N64 iQue, not the more common red or purple.
There's a few other rarities in my collection but they're probably the rarest.
I bought doubles years ago so yes, I have played them.

I would love a few of the signatures that's in the video, that's for sure.

Re: Morkull Ragast's Rage Is A Hollow Knight-Like Action Platformer Coming To Switch Next Year

Freek

I'm all for a decent clone of another game.
I recently bought The Guise, definitely inspired by Hollow Knight but thoroughly enjoyed it and it was cheap.
I have no problems buying clones if they're good enough, we wouldn't have half the games on Switch if it wasn't for clones and I don't understand why people get upset by it.

I bought Skull: The Hero Slayer, a brilliant Dead Cells clone, it even has The Beheaded as a playable character so obviously developers have no problems with clones so why should we?

It's been happening for years.

This looks good enough to add to my wishlist.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 2nd)

Freek

Just finished Haiku The Robot after my physical copy arrived, absolutely loved it.
100% it and I look forward to trying corrupt mode.

Will go back to Phoenotopia Awakening since I took a break to play Haiku.

My Axiom Verge 2 Collectors Edition has been shipped from LRG so I can't wait to finally play that.

Pick up Elderand next Friday so I'm in Metroidvania heaven atm.

Have a great weekend everyone.

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

Freek

Halfway through Phoenotopia Awakening, enjoying the slower pace.
Started New Game+ on Ghost Song as I love this game.
Also, my Haiku the Robot physical arrived this week so I'll be getting into that as well.

Also watching my daughter play Wind Waker HD on the Wii U for the first time, forgot how good it looks.

Have a great weekend everyone

Re: Review: Ghost Song - A Potent Mix Of Metroid And Dark Souls, But Maybe Not On Switch

Freek

Finished this game and highly recommend it on Switch.
I bought the physical version.
It has been patched and is a much better game for it.
If you like a Metroidvania with excellent atmosphere then this really shouldn't be passed on.
I played both handheld and docked and it performed well on both.
Also, if you have a decent sound system or play with headphones you're in for a treat.
The atmosphere is amazing.
One of my favourite Metroidvania's and I've played over 20 this year already.
Load times are a lot less than 15 seconds too, more like 2 to 5.
I would up the rating to about an 8, 9 if you like your Super Metroids over your Dreads.
If you're thinking of grabbing it and the initial review made you wait then I can recommend grabbing it.
Btw, it has an "Adventure" mode for those who want an easier experience so that negative listed really doesn't count.