Gamer83

Cool, another good update to the NSO Expansion Pack. Looking forward to revisiting this gem.

Switch - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

PS5 - Ninja Gaiden 2 Black

24 players sounds good. I don't think it should go beyond that, however.

@rvcolem1
It's a great game. Not as good as the No More Heroes games, but still a lot of fun, just a bit on the short side.

Day one. I sold my Wii U before Bayonetta 2 and XCX were released, those were the only two games that I was really interested in after playing a ton of Super Mario 3D World and Mario Kart 8. This seemed like a port that would never happen, it's later on but better than not at all.

This was the last big Wii U game that needed to be ported over to Switch and it's awesome that Nintendo made it happen. I never played this because I sold my Wii U before it launched. This and Bayonetta 2 were the only games that made me regret selling the system. Going to be awesome to have all the XC games on one platform and it pretty much cements the Switch as my favorite Nintendo system ever.

Not done with the game yet so maybe I'll find one I like better as things progress but right now my favorite is the cat outfit. Just adds a bit more to the game, I'll leave it at that so I don't spoil too much.

Not surprising but still good to see.

Echoes of Wisdom deserves to be selling much better. It's an awesome game.

Seems to be reviewing well. As much as I enjoy a lot of Mario games I've never been able to get into the Party series, but, I'm happy for fans that this one is apparently a very good entry. I remember the reactions to the last two or three being somewhat mixed.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Have a playtime of 20 hours but haven't progressed the main story a ton as I've been doing a lot of exploring and completing sidequests.

I can't wait to play this. Never got it for the GBA when the system was in the middle of its run and over the years it's been very rare that I saw copies of it. When I did, the price was usually beyond what I wanted to go. Cool to see it on NSO, now, and to be able to play it on a tv.

It's there just like in the Link's Awakening remake, but also as with that game, it's doesn't bother me to the point I'd stop playing. Hopefully Switch 2 will fix the problem because this is definitely a game I see myself revisiting after I complete it the first time. Might as well take advantage of the new hardware that probably isn't far off.

Great start for the game in Japan. Hopefully sales in the West will be very strong. Want more 2D Zelda games in the future.

Cool. I'll be making sure to add these.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - When it was first announced, I was concerned the echoes would take away the feeling of control from the combat, having others do the work for you. Recent trailers somewhat alleviated that fear but still needed to play it. About 6 hours in, I love it and can't wait to see how it progresses. It's different but still feels very much like what I expect from combat in 2D Zelda and I got the power up that brings it even closer (I'm sure most know what I'm talking about but still could be considered a slight spoiler so I won't say anymore). The creativity echoes bring in general is great. All sorts of different way to traverse Hyrule, making it more fun than ever to explore.
My favorite part, however, is having the traditional dungeons back. This could be the way for the series going forward. The 3D entries for open world freedom, 2D for the more 'classic' Zelda experience.

@TheBigK
Outside of the opening area of the game at Hyrule Castle, haven't noticed any frame rate issues either. Still early on but nothing distracting at all yet. Granted, I also don't play games on Switch and expect the best performance, especially at this point in its life cycle. The hardware is what it is.

@NintendoWife
Yeah. Ever since I was a kid, the fall/holiday seasons that see a new LoZ are always a little more fun.

Looking forward to playing it tomorrow. I've always been more of a fan of the 2D Zelda games (do love the 3D ones as well) and this sounds like a great return to the traditional formula with the dungeons and a nice, new twist with the echoes.

Nice to see more content added to the game. Easily my favorite on the Switch after Metroid Dread.

Seems a bit like an answer just to score PR points. Doesn't matter, though, the game is going to be awesome and I'm looking forward to getting my copy in a couple days. First time since the SNES that a Nintendo 'home console' (that's how I mostly use the Switch) will get brand new 2D entries in the Metroid, Mario and Zelda series. Pretty cool.

Won't get my hopes up but it would be awesome to get Mario Paint for Switch Online.

Switch - The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match, SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy

PS5 - Astro Bot

Xbox Series X - Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP

Cool feature. Hopefully this port turns out to be good and does enough sales numbers to show Mistwalker there's still a market for its games on console.

@wiiware
Yeah, I thought Bayonetta 3 handled it perfectly, a shame that some devs would just rather not give players options.

I'm not going to get my hopes up for Switch being included in anything but hopefully whenever the Switch 2 is announced we'll get confirmation of SNK putting fighting games on that console.

Ideally it won't be more than $350 but I'd be willing to go as high as $400. Anything beyond that will be pushing it.

I don't usually enjoy turn-based games but I'm going to give this one a try because I want to support Mistwalker's return to consoles. The Last Story is one of my favorite Wii games and Lost Odyssey was a top 360 release.

@Spider-Kev
Won't get any kind of real answer until the game is out. There will no doubt be some, hopefully it's minimal.

1. Super NES
1a. Switch

@Magic_Spoon
Yeah, I'm disappointed MadWorld hasn't been ported by now. Especially considering the close relationship Nintendo has with Platinum Games and Sega.

Was there a sale on Series X? That's quite a bump.

Wish it was on Xbox but since apparently MS is more concerned about making rearend controllers than getting good games on its console a Switch version is better than nothing.

It's hard to argue. When Luigi's Mansion 3 launched in 2019 it was, to me, easily the best looking Switch game. I do think it's been surpassed by Metroid Prime Remastered but both have fantastic art styles. Really no wrong choice between the two.

The recent MvC games weren't exactly great. Capcom should just stick to Street Fighter and bring 6 over to Switch 2.

@PikminMarioKirby
Wii Sports and Resort are definitely the better, more polished games, imo, but this one is still plenty fun and, at least for me, improves quite a bit with this recent addition. The 3-point challenge was my favorite mini-game in Resort.

All great games but Metroid is my favorite Nintendo series so I'll be firing up Zero Mission first. Can't wait to play it on the tv.

I'm happy we have a new 2D Zelda game and Zelda in the starring role is cool, I've said in the past it would be cool to play as her using her unique abilities, but I hope there is more to the gameplay, deeper combat that will be shown off as we get closer to release date.

I'd love to see a fourth sine NMH 1-3 are all among my favorite action games, but, if it doesn't happen, at least 3 provides enough closure to the story.

Seems like a cool game but need a demo. Also hope it runs well on Switch, if not, I'll have to get the PS5 version, which has happened more often lately.

Not my favorite Resident Evil game by any means but I still enjoyed Leon and Helena's campaign. Not surprised by the sales numbers, there is a market for Capcom games on Nintendo consoles and RE has a strong history with the brand as well. Wish there had been an original entry in the series, though, something like Revelations 3 or a new Chronicles game.

A new DKC game developed by Retro would be great but what I'd really love to see is a new 3D entry. Way overdue.

I know the MK 1 port sucked. Didn't read much great about Hogwart's Legacy either. Seems like an odd purchase.

Of course. What you just typed is why since I first played SMB way back in the late 80s I've preferred games to movies. I'm just saying, if a game series that deals mostly with zombies (something that doesn't necessarily need a fantastic story) can't be done justice on the big screen, it's doubtful Zelda will be either, even with Nintendo's involvement.

Hollywood could never get Resident Evil right and that franchise revolves around zombies. I have very little hope for a live action Zelda movie.

I was never able to get into the series until Rise but that's easily one of my top 5 favorite games on Switch, had a fantastic time with it. Can't wait for Wilds, hopefully it'll be on Switch 2.

Fine with me. If Nintendo can make a fun Princess Peach game (I really do enjoy Showtime), give Zelda a chance, too. There's probably a bit more potential with a Zelda-focused game just based on the world and lore of the LoZ series.

I prefer physical to digital so the words of support for it are nice but that's all they are. We'll see what happens a few years into the Switch successor's time on the market. Nintendo might stay true to this longer than I'm thinking but I don't trust any of these corporations.

@Spoony_Tech
It wouldn't improve the sales of Metroid games at all. What it would increase is the amount of people asking for Nintendo to go multiplat. The second Nintendo brings one of its big games to PC or does even a simple cross-platform promotion with one of its characters, it's all over in the hardware game for the company.

Not sure this would be considered a 'deep cut,' but if the licenses could be worked out, I'd love to see the GB version of Blades of Steel show up on NSO. That was a great port of a brilliant NES game.

@OorWullie
Except nobody was even complaining about it, which makes the removal all the more ridiculous. Just Crystal Dynamics and Aspyr being Crystal Dynamics and Aspryr. More ticked off at myself, though, because I believed them when they said the games would be unaltered.

@Trikeboy
It was in the game then removed. It's censorship.