@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.
@PtM No they're not. HD with extra controls that use the second screen better than Nintendo ever did, and they run smoothly. I never had one drop. By the sounds of it Switch versions are a hot mess. I'll stick to my Wii U version any day.
Just wish WB didn't ruin some great games by getting lazy.
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.
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.
I literally play Metroidvania games every week. I just finished Zapling Bygone, Dog World, Astalon, Blasphemous 2 and Moonscars all in the last few weeks so this is definitely going on the Wishlist. Is there any news on a physical? Hope so, I prefer to buy them physically when I can.
Also I wait to see if a physical copy gets announced, which usually happens later once the game is patched and fixed anyway. I'd rather have a physical copy but if not I'll get it on sale.
Let's hope a San Francisco Rush collection comes out. I'd love San Francisco Rush, Rush 2 and Rush 2049. I still own all three cib for my 64 but I'd love it to be portable.
Hopefully it gets a physical. Also hope they do a collector's edition, they could do a Baker's dozen of art cards and release it in a box in the style of a toaster.
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.
I bought 4 when stores were clearing them out for cheap.
I have 2 being used and 2 still brand new unopened.
2 Pokemon ones and 2 Mario kart ones.
Great machine for bigger hands.
There was 2 versions released on the original DS.
Still have my original DS release in mint condition.
Not the re-release with the different red cover but the original harder version that had less save points.
.
I enjoyed the first game. Let's hope it gets a physical not through LRG. Even though I got the first game physically I'd like the second to be widely available through normal retailers.
@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.
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.
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.
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?
Just started Haiku the Robot after my physical copy arrived and preordered Blasphemous 2 physical as well as Elderand and Vernal Edge. This looks really nice and a good change from the pixel overload I'm getting atm.
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.
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.
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Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Batman: Arkham Trilogy
@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: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Batman: Arkham Trilogy
@PtM
Still not as bad as this train wreck on Switch..
"the worst performing game I have reviewed to date at Digital Foundry"
Says it all really.
So no, Wii U version isn't the worst version.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Batman: Arkham Trilogy
@PtM
No they're not.
HD with extra controls that use the second screen better than Nintendo ever did, and they run smoothly.
I never had one drop.
By the sounds of it Switch versions are a hot mess.
I'll stick to my Wii U version any day.
Just wish WB didn't ruin some great games by getting lazy.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Batman: Arkham Trilogy
I'm loving Arkham on my Wii U, extra features and runs great.
The second screen is something even Switch can't do.
Sad when your older system plays a game better than your new one.
😜
Re: Critically Acclaimed 'Motorvania' Laika: Aged Through Blood Locks In Switch Date
Any word on a physical release?
I would love it in physical form.
Re: Review: The Last Faith (Switch) - A Moody, If Stuttery, Blasphemous-Style Soulslike
I'll get the physical once it is patched.
I finished Moonscars recently and while it does have some serious frame drops in places I still absolutely loved it.
Re: Feature: Why I Still Love My Wii U
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)
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: Review: ASTLIBRA Revision (Switch) - Flawed, But One Of 2023's Most Intriguing Action RPGs
Metroidvania elements you say?
Sold.
Onto the wishlist it goes in the hope of a physical copy down the track.
Re: Sifu's Final Content Update Has Finally Been Released On Switch
Excellent game, will have to go back to it.
I grabbed the Signature Edition from Pix n Love which is on sale atm for half price!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 18th)
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: Excellent Metroidvania 'Ender Lilies' Is Getting A Physical Release (Europe)
I have the LRG Collector's Edition and it is beautiful.
Love this game.
Glad others can get a physical copy.
Re: Review: 9 Years Of Shadows - Unique Ideas Elevate This Scrappy Metroidvania
I literally play Metroidvania games every week.
I just finished Zapling Bygone, Dog World, Astalon, Blasphemous 2 and Moonscars all in the last few weeks so this is definitely going on the Wishlist.
Is there any news on a physical?
Hope so, I prefer to buy them physically when I can.
Looks good.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 11th)
Playing Mario Wonder 4 player with my family.
Hyper Light Drifter for myself which I'm thoroughly enjoying.
Finished Zapling Bygone this week and really like it.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Re: Super Mario RPG Switch Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
Mario isn't a very good plumber what with all these leaks.
Dodgy Bros.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 4th)
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: Review: Ebenezer And The Invisible World - A Good Metroidvania Launched In A Ghastly State
@Princess_Lilly
Haha, yes, very much.
Also I wait to see if a physical copy gets announced, which usually happens later once the game is patched and fixed anyway.
I'd rather have a physical copy but if not I'll get it on sale.
Re: Review: Ebenezer And The Invisible World - A Good Metroidvania Launched In A Ghastly State
I'm waiting for a sale on this anyway so hopefully by then it has been patched.
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2023
Super Mario RPG, pre ordered looks great.
Also preordered Have a nice Death Collectors Edition from Pix n Love.
Also interested in Saga of Sins
Re: Capcom Has A "Major" Unannounced Title Scheduled To Arrive Before March 2024
Viewtiful Joe a go go baby!
....not likely
Re: SNES Racer Series Top Gear Is Being Revived As A Switch Collection In 2024
Let's hope a San Francisco Rush collection comes out.
I'd love San Francisco Rush, Rush 2 and Rush 2049.
I still own all three cib for my 64 but I'd love it to be portable.
Re: Grab Some Spooky Savings In The Switch eShop Screaming Deals Sale (North America)
Highly recommend Carrion and Mummy Demastered, those are fantastic Metroidvania's.
Being evil never felt so good.
Both are so good I tracked down physical copies of both.
The way you move in Carrion is both amazing and unnerving at the same time.
Re: Exclusive: Born Of Bread Brings A Slice Of Paper Mario-Style Action To Switch This December
Hopefully it gets a physical.
Also hope they do a collector's edition, they could do a Baker's dozen of art cards and release it in a box in the style of a toaster.
Re: 'Worldless' Mixes Metroidvania Exploration And Innovative Combat On Switch Next Month
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: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
Got it this morning!
Will be playing it with the Family tonight, in between quick plays of Blasphemous 2 for myself.
Re: Community: 28 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
@LikelySatan
No it isn't yet.
Grab it while you can.
Looking forward to it.
Glad it is excellent.
Re: Community: 28 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
I have Vernal Edge physical on preorder from Red Art Games.
Can't wait.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 14th)
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: Random: One "New" Wii U Was Apparently Sold In The US Last Month
I bought a second Xenoblade LE Wii U console when retailers were getting rid of them for cheap.
Still brand new unopened.
The one game that hasn't been brought over to Switch yet.
Re: Anniversary: Happy Birthday To Nintendo's Ugliest, Most Indestructible Console
I bought 4 when stores were clearing them out for cheap.
I have 2 being used and 2 still brand new unopened.
2 Pokemon ones and 2 Mario kart ones.
Great machine for bigger hands.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 7th)
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: Laika: Aged Through Blood Is A Brutal Blend Of Metroidvania, Mad Max, And Excitebike
I love unique takes on the Metroidvania genre.
Yoku's Island Express mixed pinball beautifully with it and this looks like another great mix up.
Can't wait.
Re: Gloomy, Glothic Metroidvania 'The Last Faith' Finally Lands A Release Date
Can't wait.
Any word on a physical copy?
I hope so.
Just finished Moonscars and really enjoyed it.
I also recommend Elderand and Ghost Song.
Re: DS Horror Classic 'Dementium: The Ward' Slashes Onto Switch eShop Soon
There was 2 versions released on the original DS.
Still have my original DS release in mint condition.
Not the re-release with the different red cover but the original harder version that had less save points.
.
Glad more people get to play this game.
Re: Survival Metroidvania 'Lost Ruins' Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Glad I waited.
I will grab this physical copy instead.
Re: Excellent Time-Travelling Metroidvania 'Timespinner' Is Getting A Sequel
I enjoyed the first game.
Let's hope it gets a physical not through LRG.
Even though I got the first game physically I'd like the second to be widely available through normal retailers.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans Spot New Behind-The-Scenes Updates
@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: Capcom Would 'Gracefully Decline' An Acquisition Offer From Microsoft
Just remake or reboot Viewtiful Joe you cowards!
.....Shakes fist, kicks a can and walks off.......
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans Spot New Behind-The-Scenes Updates
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)
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
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: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 9th)
Finished Phoenotopia Awakening, took me 60+ hours and I loved every minute of it.
Started Sifu, really enjoying it but man it can kick your a...
Also just picked up my physical of Elderand so I'm looking forward to getting into that.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Re: Working On F-Zero GX Taught Producer Toshihiro Nagoshi How To "Satisfy A Fanbase"
Yeah, there's about F... Zero chance of that happening.
Re: Morkull Ragast's Rage Is A Hollow Knight-Like Action Platformer Coming To Switch Next Year
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)
@Nintenbot yeah, it is excellent so far.
Just over half way.
Enjoy Aeterna Noctis, I finished that about a month ago and it is huuuge.
Loved it though.
Enjoy.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 2nd)
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: Faerie Afterlight Sprinkles Lush Metroidvania Magic On Switch In September
Awesome.
Hoping for a physical release.
Just started Haiku the Robot after my physical copy arrived and preordered Blasphemous 2 physical as well as Elderand and Vernal Edge.
This looks really nice and a good change from the pixel overload I'm getting atm.
Can never have enough Metroidvania games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 26th)
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
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.
Re: Hands On: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 Could Be So Much More, But Isn't
Yeah I'm just going to be like the guards in this game and pretend I didn't see it.