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.
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.
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.
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.
@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.
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.
@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.
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.
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.
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.
Censorship is lame and it's even more lame when it happens post-release in a game that was advertised as being true to the originals. I'll make sure not to buy any games from Aspyr in the future.
@BlublacMH He was also one of the big advocates for the Yakuza series and convinced Sega and Sony to give it another try in the West. If his connections can get that series on Switch 2, that's a big deal. Probably a long shot but this is the best chance of that happening now.
Stellar Blade demo, Tekken 8 and Final Fantasy XVI on the PS5.
On the Nintendo side, Princess Peach: Showtime and F-Zero Maximum Velocity on the Switch and Dead or Alive Dimensions on 3DS. I had the latter years ago but foolishly traded it in, been looking for it in recent years at a reasonable price and finally found a good deal at a local retro shop. Still one of my favorite fighting games on the system, always was very impressed with the way the 3D pops on that one despite cutting the framerate in half.
I like what I played in the demo, definitely looking forward to getting the game on Friday. Interested to see if it reviews in the 70s or in the mid-80s like Luigi's Mansion 3. Could see it going either way.
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Re: Echoes Of Wisdom Originally Starred Link, Until His Sword & Shield "Got In The Way"
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.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo May Be Looking To Add SNES Mouse Support To Switch Online
Won't get my hopes up but it would be awesome to get Mario Paint for Switch Online.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th September)
Switch - The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match, SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy
PS5 - Astro Bot
Xbox Series X - Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP
Re: Fantasian Neo Dimension Will Let You Listen To Final Fantasy Music In Combat
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.
Re: Capcom Outlines Changes To Each Game In 'Fighting Collection 2'
@wiiware
Yeah, I thought Bayonetta 3 handled it perfectly, a shame that some devs would just rather not give players options.
Re: SNK Getting Ready For The King Of Fighters "Big" 30th Anniversary
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.
Re: Talking Point: Would $499 Be Too Much For 'Switch 2'?
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.
Re: Fantasian Neo Dimension Rated By The ESRB
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.
Re: Lollipop Chainsaw's Remake Scores A Sweet Release On Switch This September
@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.
Re: Poll: Which Is Your Favourite Nintendo Game Cartridge Design?
1. Super NES
1a. Switch
Re: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Cheerleader Physical Edition Pre-Orders Now Live
@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.
Re: Japanese Charts: Nintendo World Championships Can't Outrun The Competition
Was there a sale on Series X? That's quite a bump.
Re: Reminder: SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Is Now Available For Switch
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.
Re: Digital Foundry Hails Luigi's Mansion 3 As The Best-Looking Exclusive Switch Game
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.
Re: Capcom Says There Might Be An Opportunity For A New MvC Game
The recent MvC games weren't exactly great. Capcom should just stick to Street Fighter and bring 6 over to Switch 2.
Re: Surprise! Basketball Slams Onto Nintendo Switch Sports This Week
@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.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Gets Four New Additions Today, Including Zelda, Metroid, And Perfect Dark
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.
Re: New 2D Adventure 'The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom' Announced For This September
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.
Re: Suda51 Unsure If Travis Touchdown Will Return, Admits It's Not His "Call To Make"
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.
Re: Reynatis Launches September With Bonus 'NEO: The World Ends With You' Content
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.
Re: Resident Evil 6 Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies On Nintendo Switch
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.
Re: Poll: A New Donkey Kong Game Must Be Coming, But What Should It Be?
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.
Re: Nintendo Announces Acquisition Of Shiver Entertainment
I know the MK 1 port sucked. Didn't read much great about Hogwart's Legacy either. Seems like an odd purchase.
Re: Sony On Zelda Live-Action Movie: Miyamoto Has A Really "Strong" Vision
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.
Re: Sony On Zelda Live-Action Movie: Miyamoto Has A Really "Strong" Vision
Hollywood could never get Resident Evil right and that franchise revolves around zombies. I have very little hope for a live action Zelda movie.
Re: Monster Hunter Series Surpasses 100 Million Sales After 20 Years
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.
Re: Rumour: Princess Zelda May Take The Starring Role In An Upcoming Game
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.
Re: Nintendo Will Continue To Support Physical Media And "Maximise" All Software Sales
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.
Re: Nintendo Apparently Wanted Samus Aran's Fortnite Skin To Be A Switch Exclusive
@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.
Re: Feature: 10 Game Boy Deep Cuts That Aren’t On Nintendo Switch Online
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.
Re: Lara Croft's Pinup Posters Go Missing In Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
@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.
Re: Lara Croft's Pinup Posters Go Missing In Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
@Trikeboy
It was in the game then removed. It's censorship.
Re: Lara Croft's Pinup Posters Go Missing In Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
Censorship is lame and it's even more lame when it happens post-release in a game that was advertised as being true to the originals. I'll make sure not to buy any games from Aspyr in the future.
Re: 50 Best Game Boy Games Of All Time
My favorite GB game is the port of Konami's awesome Blades of Steel. I actually like it as much as the NES version.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th April)
Switch - Princess Peach: Showtime and returning to my favorite game on the console (and of the last decade) Metroid Dread.
PS5 - Final Fantasy XVI
Re: Japanese Charts: New Japan-Only Visual Novel Takes The Crown From Princess Peach
@Anti-Matter
True, but, Xbox doesn't have much of a market in Japan. If PS5 was getting outsold by the Series consoles, that would be a major concern.
Re: Japanese Charts: New Japan-Only Visual Novel Takes The Crown From Princess Peach
@Anti-Matter
I'd say those sales are abysmal. And I'm a big fan of PlayStation.
Re: Japanese Charts: New Japan-Only Visual Novel Takes The Crown From Princess Peach
Princess Peach Showtime actually sold a bit better than I thought it would.
Re: Cowabunga! A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Roguelike Is Coming To Switch This July
I don't care for roguelikes but I love the TMNT IP so I'll check this out and hope I enjoy the gameplay enough to stick with it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th April)
Switch - Princess Peach: Showtime
PS5 - Final Fantasy XVI
Re: Ex-PlayStation Dev Gio Corsi Joins Nintendo of America
@Giancarlothomaz
Probably not but there's a better chance now than there was before.
Re: Ex-PlayStation Dev Gio Corsi Joins Nintendo of America
@BlublacMH
He was also one of the big advocates for the Yakuza series and convinced Sega and Sony to give it another try in the West. If his connections can get that series on Switch 2, that's a big deal. Probably a long shot but this is the best chance of that happening now.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th March)
Stellar Blade demo, Tekken 8 and Final Fantasy XVI on the PS5.
On the Nintendo side, Princess Peach: Showtime and F-Zero Maximum Velocity on the Switch and Dead or Alive Dimensions on 3DS. I had the latter years ago but foolishly traded it in, been looking for it in recent years at a reasonable price and finally found a good deal at a local retro shop. Still one of my favorite fighting games on the system, always was very impressed with the way the 3D pops on that one despite cutting the framerate in half.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Advance Library Later This Week
The first GBA game I played, and still one of my favorites. Looking forward to replaying it, this time on a tv.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd March)
Switch - Princess Peach: Showtime
PS5 - Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy XVI
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Princess Peach: Showtime! For Switch?
I bought it and I'm enjoying it so far.
Re: The First Review For Princess Peach: Showtime! Is In
I like what I played in the demo, definitely looking forward to getting the game on Friday. Interested to see if it reviews in the 70s or in the mid-80s like Luigi's Mansion 3. Could see it going either way.
Re: Contra: Operation Galuga Gets Release Date, Free Demo Out Now
Really enjoy what I played in the demo.
Re: Five More Classic Rareware Games Come To Nintendo Switch Online Today
This announcement was a big-time W.
Re: Rumour: Switch Successor Might Not Be Launching Until 2025
Whenever it launches, I'm getting it day one as long as it has at least one big exclusive worth it. There's no doubt in my mind that it will.