I discovered Sunshine well after it came out. I never had a GameCube but took advantage of the Wii's backwards compatibility. I found heavily-discounted new and used GameCube games, including this one. I never expected it to top Super Mario 64. I thought of it as the discovery of a previously unknown Mario adventure; I thoroughly enjoyed it on that level.
Should we wait for a Switch 2 version? I have noticed a pattern of Switch 2 re-releases without upgrade options (I'm looking at you, Epic Mickey). ๐คจ
I had no problem holding the A button. I'm having trouble rotating the L stick enough to beat the kaiju legendary Salmonid; my thumb keeps getting too tired. The land keeps getting overrun by Salmonids; those poor squid kids...
Will the Mother 3 merch be available in the West? It would be ironic if we are still denied the game but can buy the merch. Talk about rubbing salt in the wound...
I really had no interest in this game, but that sounds pretty cool. I might reconsider. Also, the character name reminded me of Rush Hour 3: "He is Mi and I am Yu."
Salmon Run is my favorite mode in Splatoon 3. And I've thought for a long time that Nintendo needs a Ratchet & Clank style game. Also, the physical version is $10 off for the preorder. So, I'm in!
I disagree about Game Key Cards looking good. For me, the point of physical media is to save on storage space. The point of digital media is the convenience of pick up and play without having to find a bit of plastic to insert into the console first. With a GKC, you lose both advantages; it's the worst of both worlds. Micro SD Express cards cost more than a game cartridge.
Also, I predict Sony is going to use a proprietary storage medium again.
Definitely a 9 for me. The gameplay and graphics are excellent. I really enjoyed the cinematic cut scenes and appreciate how they change depending on the success or failure of the previous mission. However, aiming could be improved and I wanted to lock onto enemies faster. Also, I really would have liked some additional locations, such as Fortuna, which was in the SNES StarFox but not StarFox 64 (I know there are others that I can't recall right now). Overall, it's a great outing for the fantastic Mr (Star) Fox. I was happy to get a physical copy for $50; it's worth the price for me.
I hated the controls on Zero. If they stuck with the traditional control scheme, it would have been great. Ironically, I enjoyed the pack-in title much more than the main attraction. Guard was a delight after fighting the controls in Zero. Both titles should have been re-released on Switch.
@JR150 I'm surprised Ulala hasn't been added already. Viewtiful Joe should be here, he already has a helmet. Henshin-a-go-go, baby! Now I want a new Viewtiful Joe game on Switch 2, but I'd settle for a collection.
I held off on Silksong. Now it's on sale on the eshop for $16, which is much more appealing than $45. As much as I like physical versions, I am on a budget.
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Re: The Simpsons Hit & Run Could Be Making A Return "In Some Form"
Hit and Run had so many gags from the show. It was fun and funny. "Silent alarm activated!"
Re: Feature: One Year On, Is Anyone Still Playing Drag x Drive?
One year later and I'm still not playing Drag x Drive.
With the mention of this game being drab and devoid of personality, I'm wondering why Nintendo gave up on ARMS. I would love a Switch 2 ARMS 2.
Re: Review: Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube) - Not What We Expected, But It Still Shines
I discovered Sunshine well after it came out. I never had a GameCube but took advantage of the Wii's backwards compatibility. I found heavily-discounted new and used GameCube games, including this one. I never expected it to top Super Mario 64. I thought of it as the discovery of a previously unknown Mario adventure; I thoroughly enjoyed it on that level.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library With Another Game This Week
What took so long? Also, please add Wave Race Blue Storm and the Rogue Squadron games.
Re: Netflix Shuts Down Oxenfree Developer Night School Studio
A moment of silence for a great developer gone too soon...๐ชฆ
Re: THQ's Sacred 2 Remaster Is Finally Available For Switch, Includes All Expansions & Updates
Should we wait for a Switch 2 version? I have noticed a pattern of Switch 2 re-releases without upgrade options (I'm looking at you, Epic Mickey). ๐คจ
Re: A Decade Later, No Man's Sky Fans Have Explored Less Than 1% Of Its Planets
I could never find all the materials needed to leave the first planet.
Re: Splatoon Raiders Version 1.1.1 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I had no problem holding the A button. I'm having trouble rotating the L stick enough to beat the kaiju legendary Salmonid; my thumb keeps getting too tired. The land keeps getting overrun by Salmonids; those poor squid kids...
Re: Rumour: Ganondorf Actor For The Zelda Movie May Have Been Leaked
Forget Ganondorf. Will we get to see Ganon?
Re: Capcom Isn't Fussed About A Potential All-Digital Future
Interesting; about 90% of all my purchases are physical.
Re: Star Trek: Legends Will Be Delisted From All Digital Storefronts
They can beam the game off our consoles?
Re: Video: Crazy Taxi: World Tour Gets A Crazy New Trailer Highlighting West Coast Map
Is there single player mode or is this game only online multiplayer?
Re: Splatoon Raiders' User Scores Are Off To A Splashing Start On Metacritic
@Maxz How did you add the image to your post?
Re: "It Might Show My Age" - Zelda Movie Actor's BOTW Memories Will Make You Feel Old
My guess is that the movie will take more inspiration from Ocarina of Time than Breath of the Wild.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Defends Nintendo's Production Of Remakes
Please remake Wave Race 64 next!
Re: Latest Physical Sales Data Proves The Format Is, In Fact, Dying
Physical isn't dying for me. In fact, my copy of Splatoon Raiders is on its way for delivery tomorrow. ๐
Re: UK Charts: Star Fox Barely Holds Onto The Top 10 As Assassin's Creed Maintains Smooth Sailing
I think StarFox will drop off the top 10 once Splatoon Raiders comes out.
[In Splippy's voice] Fox!!!
Re: Casio Launches 'Mother 3' Watch For Game's 20th Anniversary
Will the Mother 3 merch be available in the West? It would be ironic if we are still denied the game but can buy the merch. Talk about rubbing salt in the wound...
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Nintendo's Switch Online Offering In 2026?
Bring back Super Mario 35...or would it be Super Mario 40 now?
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
I just want a remake of Wave Race on Switch 2. I'd take a new entry too, but I think the remake is more likely.
Re: Super Bomberman Collection Adds Super Famicom Game In Free August Update
"...we thought it was a blast..." Pun intended?
I agree, BTW.
Re: Opinion: Help! I'm Obsessed With Rhythm Heaven Groove's Secret Beatspell Finale
I really had no interest in this game, but that sounds pretty cool. I might reconsider. Also, the character name reminded me of Rush Hour 3: "He is Mi and I am Yu."
Re: Mouse: P.I. For Hire Gets Massive Switch 2 Update With New 40fps Mode
I'm still waiting for a sale.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Wants To Bring "New Characters To The World" Outside Of Nintendo Games
In a StarFox/Metroid mash-up, Fox McCloud and Samus Aran team up against Mother Brain and Andross. Battle of the brains! ๐ง
Re: Rumour: Metroid Ravenous Might Not Be The Only Metroid Project In The Pipeline
More Metroid? Bring it on!
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Sonic Frontiers On Switch 2
No upgrade? No sale!
Re: Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Splatoon Raiders
Salmon Run is my favorite mode in Splatoon 3. And I've thought for a long time that Nintendo needs a Ratchet & Clank style game. Also, the physical version is $10 off for the preorder. So, I'm in!
Re: Preview: Splatoon Raiders Promises The Single-Player Splatting I Always Wanted
Sounds good to me! I'm looking forward to it.
Re: Cruis'n Blast Has Been Delisted From The Switch eShop
@JJtheTexan Those are easily replaced with Coryette, Hunner, Missan GQ... What's the problem?
Re: Sony Ditches Physical Media - Suddenly Game-Key Cards Don't Look So Bad
I disagree about Game Key Cards looking good. For me, the point of physical media is to save on storage space. The point of digital media is the convenience of pick up and play without having to find a bit of plastic to insert into the console first. With a GKC, you lose both advantages; it's the worst of both worlds. Micro SD Express cards cost more than a game cartridge.
Also, I predict Sony is going to use a proprietary storage medium again.
Re: Multiple Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Yay! Shovel Knight!
Please fix the compatibility for Ninja Five-O.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Star Fox On Switch 2?
@-wc- Is that SNES Falco?
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Star Fox On Switch 2?
Definitely a 9 for me. The gameplay and graphics are excellent. I really enjoyed the cinematic cut scenes and appreciate how they change depending on the success or failure of the previous mission. However, aiming could be improved and I wanted to lock onto enemies faster. Also, I really would have liked some additional locations, such as Fortuna, which was in the SNES StarFox but not StarFox 64 (I know there are others that I can't recall right now). Overall, it's a great outing for the fantastic Mr (Star) Fox. I was happy to get a physical copy for $50; it's worth the price for me.
Re: Mini Review: Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - Fans Deserve Better Than This
Sounds like bad joke at the consumer's expense (figuratively and literally).
Re: Sega Confirms Sonic Frontiers On Switch "Cannot Be Upgraded" To The Switch 2 Version
No double dipping for me. SEGA's greed is backfiring; I would have considered paying for an upgrade.
Re: Sega Says Sonic Racing And Shinobi Sales Have "Fallen Short" Of Expectations
I bought the Switch version of both on sale.
Re: Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Is Getting A Switch 2 Release This September
I already have this game. I won't double-dip, but I would consider an upgrade pack. That probably won't be an option, though.
Re: Feature: "Why Is Falco So Thick In This Game?" - Lost In Space With Star Fox Zero
I hated the controls on Zero. If they stuck with the traditional control scheme, it would have been great. Ironically, I enjoyed the pack-in title much more than the main attraction. Guard was a delight after fighting the controls in Zero. Both titles should have been re-released on Switch.
Re: Star Fox 64 Art Director Says Remake's Visuals "Bring Tears To My Eyes"
I want to play more, so the demo worked. I also thought it looks fantastic!
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think Of Link's New Ocarina Of Time Design?
I think I need more to go on.
Re: New Joy-Con Colours And A Stand-Alone Direct Are Inbound For Splatoon Raiders
I'm more interested in ergonomics than colors. I put my joy cons in the dbrand Joy-Lock grips; I find them much more comfortable.
Re: Rise Of The Tomb Raider Gets Surprise Release On Switch 2 Today
It's interesting that Rise was shadow dropped...I'll show myself out...
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Season Pass 2 Announced, Includes Six New DLC Packs
@JR150 I'm surprised Ulala hasn't been added already. Viewtiful Joe should be here, he already has a helmet. Henshin-a-go-go, baby! Now I want a new Viewtiful Joe game on Switch 2, but I'd settle for a collection.
Re: Amazon Shares Statement About The Future Of James Bond Video Games
James Bond will return? I'm still waiting for him to show up on Switch 2.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong 64 - Kicks Some Serious Tail, But Goes Too Far
IMHO, pixels have aged better than polygons but I never played this back in the day, so I will check it out. I'm willing to let polygons be bygones.
Re: Random: This Zelda X Wallace & Gromit Parody Is The Mash Up We Didn't Know We Needed
Brilliant! I laughed out loud. Both properties were well represented. I'm surprised the Calamity Cucco wasn't the penguin with a glove on his head.
Re: Mouse: P.I. For Hire Is Getting Performance And Optimisation Improvements On Switch 2
I'm still waiting for a sale.
Re: Nintendo Investigating Reports Of Game-Breaking Bug In Yoshi's New Switch 2 Outing, Update On The Way
Can Yoshi stomp the bug?
Re: Star Fox's Mouse Mode Controls Take The Spotlight In New Switch 2 Gameplay Footage
I'm still hoping for gyro controls.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong And Hollow Knight Switch 2 Physical Editions Announced, Pre-Orders Live
I held off on Silksong. Now it's on sale on the eshop for $16, which is much more appealing than $45. As much as I like physical versions, I am on a budget.