Was definitely excited to see this one announced. I played the first one, I believe, but not the second one. And it has been so long ago now that it will feel like a new game anyway.
@mattesdude I liked Other M just fine. It's definitely not the best Metroid game. I know a lot people took issue with some the story elements and such. One criticism I do have for it was the volume of cutscenes and how long some of them were. It was a little much for a Metroid game for sure.
@Benjinat Yeah surely they'll get us Mother 3 in the West eventually. Pretty sure that Earthbound and Earthbound Origins were a big hit for them on Wii U Virtual Console. Oh well.
Enjoyed the article. Sonic 2 remains my favorite as well, though I do love all of the Genesis ones. Those chaos emeralds are definitely tough to get the last 2-3 collected. Thanks!
Ah. I was hoping for Dragon Quest V since I haven't played that one. I already have Dragon Quest III on Switch, even if it is not a remake like this. Oh well.
Hmm. Might have to get this for the granddaughter, she'll be 4 soon. Get her started on her gaming journey, on console instead of Iphone or Kindle Kids apps.
@F_T_Wolf Yeah I don't see New Horizons catching Mario Kart. Mario Kart is almost a guaranteed sale for any new Switch owner. It's that game that pretty much any gamer (or non-gamer for that matter) can get into and enjoy.
@Bret There was a little buzz about it back when it released, especially due to the graphics and cutscenes. I bought it for Sega CD back then. But yeah I don't think it was necessarily a big seller, other than being on multiple consoles at the time.
Echo what everyone else here is saying about the ridiculous price. I guess it has content on it that you pay for in the free-to-start mobile version? Crazy!
@FroZtedFlakerZz Yeah they need to find different reviewers if they are going to complain about a game being a type they are not interested in. It's one thing if they had complaints about technical faults in the game itself. But giving a Pokemon Snap game a lower score because it is a Pokemon Snap game? SMH
@FredsBodyDouble Yeah my son was 5-6 or so when I bought the original back when it released. It should be fun for any child old enough to play on a Switch. On the original game, there were several Pokemon that required faster reflexes and special requirements to capture a pic of. But there were plenty of easier ones that are right along the "path"
During the Wii-U days I always thought that it seemed like a no-brainer for them to make a new Pokemon Snap for it. That Wii-U gamepad seemed perfect for it.
@Chamver Yeah that's a good idea. They ported so many games from Wii-U to give them a second chance to be played, especially since so many missed out on the Wii-U. The same is virtually true of the Gamecube games. 18 years since GX came out on Gamecube?! There's a huge group of current gamers who weren't even born yet or too young to be playing F-Zero back then for sure.
@Gerbwmu Yeah they should have made the Switch Lite compatible with a dock, and just not sold it with a dock to keep the lower price. It loses the key element that makes it a "Switch" without being able to switch between handheld and TV. Oh well.
@Longondo Have you played the first game? That’s virtually what the game is, with a little bit puzzle elements thrown in to get pictures of all the Pokémon and the highest-graded photos. It’s kind of a tough call if you’re on the fence about it, especially for a full price game
I have it preordered. Really enjoyed the N64 game. I think we may even have some of the pictures somewhere that my son printed out at Blockbuster back then.
@lovesushi The original game, I believe it technically ended after capturing photos of all the Pokemon. Or at least after getting to Mew and getting a good picture of it. That's when the credits roll if I remember correctly
I know we hear this all the time but... “come on, Microsoft, give us Rare Replay like you did the Ori games and Cuphead!”. They’ve got to know that it would sell better than it did on XBox. Oh well
I splurged back then so I could play with my son and daughter. Son already had a GBA so just had to buy one for the daughter and three copies of the game and the cord. Fun stuff!
@Nintendzoey Yeah the Disney Afternoon collection still stings. There is no reason at all not to put them on the Nintendo console since they are games from a Nintendo console to begin with. I also still can't believe that Square Enix hasn't ported the Kingdom Hearts collections. They would sell a ton.
@GrailUK I was wondering if there'll be a digital version? Surely there will be? I would love to give it a try, but I don't necessarily want to spend $60-$70 to.
I enjoyed the game. Didn’t have any problem with the graphics or frame rate personally. Of course I don’t have another system besides the Switch. It would definitely be better to get this for PS4/XBOX/PC is you have one of those, but it is definitely adequate for those of us who only have a Switch
Has it only been 11 years since the peak for the Wii? Seems a lot longer since we went through the Wii U lifecycle and the 4 years of Switch now. Crazy!
@BeetleSpider99 I know what you mean. I bought it on Wii U and the DLC. So it's been, what, 6-7 years of it for me so I'd love a new game or at least some more DLC. But the bad thing is that virtually every time there is a new household that gets a Switch, MK8 Deluxe is also one of the obligatory games they buy for it.
Comments 1,160
Re: Collection of Mana
Yeah I agree. I would love to try this since I never played it originally, but $29.99 is a little steep.
Re: Review: Beautiful Desolation - Good Ideas Lost Down Obscure Pathways
Love the look and idea of the game, but the long and frequent loading times will definitely keep me away unless they can fix it some.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp
Was definitely excited to see this one announced. I played the first one, I believe, but not the second one. And it has been so long ago now that it will feel like a new game anyway.
Re: Metroid Dread Tops Amazon's "Best Sellers" Chart
@mattesdude
I liked Other M just fine. It's definitely not the best Metroid game. I know a lot people took issue with some the story elements and such. One criticism I do have for it was the volume of cutscenes and how long some of them were. It was a little much for a Metroid game for sure.
Re: Nintendo's Digital Deals Sale Is Now Live, Up To 75% Off Hundreds Of Switch Games
I need to get Wolfenstein II. Also, may as well get Okami, haven't played it since the Wii days.
Re: E3: Get Your Nintendo Life E3 2021 Bingo Cards Here!
@Benjinat
Yeah surely they'll get us Mother 3 in the West eventually. Pretty sure that Earthbound and Earthbound Origins were a big hit for them on Wii U Virtual Console. Oh well.
Re: Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Dev Hoped It'd Sell 30k Copies - It Just Passed One Million
I need to play this I guess.
Re: Arc System Works Announces Kunio-kun 35th Anniversary Project
Let's have Super Double Dragon on Switch. We have virtually all the other Double Dragon games. Haven't played that one in, what, 25 years?
Re: Feature: Nintendo Hardware Refreshes Through The Ages
I gotta go with the NES top-loader. I looked better and it definitely functioned better with the cartridges. But the 2DS XL is a close second too
Re: Memory Pak: My Nostalgic Sonic 2 Playthrough Was A Treasured Gaming Moment
Enjoyed the article. Sonic 2 remains my favorite as well, though I do love all of the Genesis ones. Those chaos emeralds are definitely tough to get the last 2-3 collected. Thanks!
Re: Square Enix Is Releasing A Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake For Home Consoles
Ah. I was hoping for Dragon Quest V since I haven't played that one. I already have Dragon Quest III on Switch, even if it is not a remake like this. Oh well.
Re: Feature: Every Dragon Quest Game Ranked
@Dezzy
Me too. I've never gotten a chance to play it. Hopefully we'll get it on Switch like we did I, II, III.
Re: Nintendo Download: 20th May (North America)
Anyone know if King of Seas is any good?
Re: Switch Is Getting A Brand New Peppa Pig Game This Autumn
Hmm. Might have to get this for the granddaughter, she'll be 4 soon. Get her started on her gaming journey, on console instead of Iphone or Kindle Kids apps.
Re: Ace Attorney Games Are Now On Sale Across Switch And 3DS (North America)
I need to get the trilogy for Switch. I think the only one I've played is Justice for All. So it's definitely a bargain.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Retains Its Crown In Nintendo Switch Best-Selling Games List
@F_T_Wolf
Yeah I don't see New Horizons catching Mario Kart. Mario Kart is almost a guaranteed sale for any new Switch owner. It's that game that pretty much any gamer (or non-gamer for that matter) can get into and enjoy.
Re: Flashback 2 Is In Production, If You're Not Hyped Ask An Older Relative
@Bret
There was a little buzz about it back when it released, especially due to the graphics and cutscenes. I bought it for Sega CD back then. But yeah I don't think it was necessarily a big seller, other than being on multiple consoles at the time.
Re: Review: R-Type Final 2 - Shmup Royalty Returns In An Authentic, If Flawed, Revival
Hmm. I downloaded it but have not played it yet. Maybe they will update with a patch or two eventually.
Re: Surprise! SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off Has Just Launched On Nintendo Switch
Echo what everyone else here is saying about the ridiculous price. I guess it has content on it that you pay for in the free-to-start mobile version? Crazy!
Re: Nintendo Download: 29th April (North America)
Have Pokemon Snap physical coming. Very tempted by R-Type
Re: Round Up: The New Pokémon Snap Reviews Are In
@FroZtedFlakerZz
Yeah they need to find different reviewers if they are going to complain about a game being a type they are not interested in. It's one thing if they had complaints about technical faults in the game itself. But giving a Pokemon Snap game a lower score because it is a Pokemon Snap game? SMH
Re: Review: New Pokémon Snap - The Best-Looking Pokémon Game Yet, And A Joyous Revival
@FredsBodyDouble
Yeah my son was 5-6 or so when I bought the original back when it released. It should be fun for any child old enough to play on a Switch. On the original game, there were several Pokemon that required faster reflexes and special requirements to capture a pic of. But there were plenty of easier ones that are right along the "path"
Re: One Of The World's Most Famous Footballers Is Coming To Fortnite, And He Can Turn Into A Robot Cat
I just saw where the American Football player Justin Jefferson will have his touchdown celebration dance featured in the game too.
Re: Feature: Pokémon Snap - The 64DD Origins Of A Picture-Perfect Spin-Off
During the Wii-U days I always thought that it seemed like a no-brainer for them to make a new Pokemon Snap for it. That Wii-U gamepad seemed perfect for it.
Re: Feature: Intriguing Switch eShop Games That Caught Our Eye - 21st April
Little Mouse's Encyclopedia. Might be a fun one to try with the granddaughter.
Re: F-Zero Isn't Dead - It's Just Sleeping, Says Nintendo Legend Takaya Imamura
@Chamver
Yeah that's a good idea. They ported so many games from Wii-U to give them a second chance to be played, especially since so many missed out on the Wii-U. The same is virtually true of the Gamecube games. 18 years since GX came out on Gamecube?! There's a huge group of current gamers who weren't even born yet or too young to be playing F-Zero back then for sure.
Re: Exclusive: Writer Of Lockdown Horror Hit 'Host' Is Aiming To Revolutionise FMV Games With 'Ghosts'
Hmm. I'll give it a try. I have a soft spot for FMV games anyway
Re: Talking Point: Is The New Switch Lite Blue, Or Purple?
I'd say indigo or royal blue. Both those colors usually have somewhat of a purple tint to them.
Re: Nintendo Unveils A New Blue Switch Lite Console
@Gerbwmu
Yeah they should have made the Switch Lite compatible with a dock, and just not sold it with a dock to keep the lower price. It loses the key element that makes it a "Switch" without being able to switch between handheld and TV. Oh well.
Re: Nintendo Of America Releases Two Commercials For New Pokémon Snap
@Longondo Have you played the first game? That’s virtually what the game is, with a little bit puzzle elements thrown in to get pictures of all the Pokémon and the highest-graded photos. It’s kind of a tough call if you’re on the fence about it, especially for a full price game
Re: Nintendo Of America Releases Two Commercials For New Pokémon Snap
I have it preordered. Really enjoyed the N64 game. I think we may even have some of the pictures somewhere that my son printed out at Blockbuster back then.
Re: New Pokémon Snap's Latest Trailer Shows Off Six Minutes Of Gameplay Footage
@lovesushi
The original game, I believe it technically ended after capturing photos of all the Pokemon. Or at least after getting to Mew and getting a good picture of it. That's when the credits roll if I remember correctly
Re: Poll: Which amiibo Arrived On Your Doorstep Today, Then?
I know we hear this all the time but... “come on, Microsoft, give us Rare Replay like you did the Ori games and Cuphead!”. They’ve got to know that it would sell better than it did on XBox. Oh well
Re: Feature: Zelda: Four Swords Was Probably Great, But Finding Pals To Play With? Talk About A Master Quest
I splurged back then so I could play with my son and daughter. Son already had a GBA so just had to buy one for the daughter and three copies of the game and the cord. Fun stuff!
Re: Random: New Study Uncovers The Most Popular Pokémon By Country
Hmm. I definitely didn't expect to see Weepinbell and Slowpoke on here.
Re: Disney Art Academy Is Being Removed From The 3DS eShop At The End Of March
@Nintendzoey
Yeah the Disney Afternoon collection still stings. There is no reason at all not to put them on the Nintendo console since they are games from a Nintendo console to begin with. I also still can't believe that Square Enix hasn't ported the Kingdom Hearts collections. They would sell a ton.
Re: Get Up To 75% Off With These Switch eShop Offers (North America)
I need to get Monster Boy.
Re: The Original Animal Crossing Could Earn A Spot In The World Video Game Hall Of Fame
Man, tough choice. All good choices. It probably deserves a spot someday.
Re: Aerial Photos Provide Further Hope That Super Nintendo World's Donkey Kong Land Is Real
@Handy_Man
That's what I was thinking. The entire place looks a little compact, can't imagine what the crowds and lines will be like.
Re: Review: Harvest Moon: One World - A Poor Imitation Of A Once-Great Series
@KateGray
"So many cut corners it's basically a circle". Nice one!
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th March (North America)
@mattesdude
Thanks! I was wondering about it. I think I may get it, especially at that price.
Re: Build-A-Bear Is Launching An Animal Crossing: New Horizons Collection
Let's have Resetti and Hopper? Then I'll have to get them..... for the granddaughter of course!
Re: Return To The Fairway, When Mario Golf: Super Rush Arrives On Switch This June
Nice. This is a game that I like the idea of using motion controls.
Re: Irem's SNES Brawler Undercover Cops Is Getting A New Physical Release
@GrailUK
I was wondering if there'll be a digital version? Surely there will be? I would love to give it a try, but I don't necessarily want to spend $60-$70 to.
Re: Panic Button Explains Why DOOM Eternal's Cutscenes Run At 20fps On Switch
I enjoyed the game. Didn’t have any problem with the graphics or frame rate personally. Of course I don’t have another system besides the Switch. It would definitely be better to get this for PS4/XBOX/PC is you have one of those, but it is definitely adequate for those of us who only have a Switch
Re: Lonely Mountains: Downhill Is Getting A Physical Edition On Switch
@BenAV
Hmm. I've never seen this game before, I guess? I love the look of it though.
Re: Switch Just Recorded The Strongest January Sales Of Any Games Console Since The Wii In 2010 (US)
Has it only been 11 years since the peak for the Wii? Seems a lot longer since we went through the Wii U lifecycle and the 4 years of Switch now. Crazy!
Re: UK Charts: Animal Crossing Stays Top With Mario Kart And Ring Fit Adventure Close Behind
@BeetleSpider99
I know what you mean. I bought it on Wii U and the DLC. So it's been, what, 6-7 years of it for me so I'd love a new game or at least some more DLC. But the bad thing is that virtually every time there is a new household that gets a Switch, MK8 Deluxe is also one of the obligatory games they buy for it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th February (North America)
I'm intrigued by Blue Fire. I definitely need that Turrican collection
Re: Square Enix Reports Increased Annual Sales, Despite Individual Game Losses
@Miyamotosan @delt75
Yeah especially since it has been out since the Wii. That's, what, 8 years of missed revenue?