I guess the broad media's campaign to destroy Metroid Prime 4 with their deranged hysteria over a dorky computer character worked. I also fault Nintendo for not releasing it early in the year, or even late 2024. It could have enjoyed almost undivided attention due to little else of consequence released on Switch at the time. Now, with all the distractions of other games and higher expectations for Switch 2 games (even if technically it's a Switch game), Metroid Prime 4 is lost. The sales results are simpler appalling for a stellar title like this. Whatever! I'm loving it to pieces.
Mario Tennis Fever is of most interest to me and then Fire Emblem. I predict Pokemon Poktopia will be huge and might even be on my radar.
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Regarding the comment below, when did Nintendo ever promise big AAA physical releases at launch? We got Cyberpunk 2077, complete on a data card, and since when do Nintendo ever swamp us with major games at launch? Never! Typically it's one of their own and a third party offering. This is to maximise sales of those while the installation base is small. I feel people are whinging for the sake of whinging now. As for key cards, these were requested from developers to save on costs. Not only has this materialised with such games around $20 cheaper, that price is reflected in the eshop due to the requirement for standardised pricing. Anyone who only downloads games should be praising key cards. If Nintendo deserves real criticism, it's the Switch 2's storage should be double at 512 gb due to the key card situation. In the meantime, archive any games not in use or finished. For most of us, there's no need to buy a SD card yet.
2027? I'm hibernating. I don't care about games with release dates, much less release windows, greater than 12 months. 2027 can be December of that year, so 2 full years away and presuming no delays. I much prefer Nintendo's policy of short time lines and even surprise, immediate releases. Before anyone mentions Metroid Prime 4, no, "2025", announced in mid 2024, was the only indication given prior to the actual release date.
Curious solution to defeat Carvex. I never even considered the Control Beam to hit the tentacles. I waited for the beast to sweep at me with his tentacles on the ground and then shot each one with a missile as it arrived. Bang... bang... bang! Locking on makes it super easy and standing on the edge of the arena gives you the best angle. Use one of the available nooks for added benefit.
Of course, I forgot to scan the item reward before collecting it, so quit the game and did the whole section again. Naturally, using the knowledge I gained, I obliterated Carvex in super fast this time. The beauty of Metroid!
@FeRDNYC I've never heard "sexed" used that way. I'm thinking more like our use slang terms like "I shagged her" or "I'd bonk her", and obviously the F word (Let’s f*ck). 🤭 We've never made "sex" a verb in this context. Interesting discussion! 🤣🤗
Regarding "Dang69" above, if I'm entitled to my opinion, why bother reply to two people and dispute their opinions with the same banal and irrelevant stuff we already heard from others? It's not like you're adding a novel or interesting or different perspective. Obviously, our opinions hurt in some way, which compelled you to respond. You're not anyone important, so as if I'd care about your lame and inconsequential opinion anyway.
As per comments in 2021 and 2023, Prime Hunters is so underrated! While I rate Pinball low, and love that game. Both included excellent multi player modes too.
My Top 8 as previously posted Super Metroid Metroid Prime Metroid Fusion Metroid Zero Mission Metroid Samus Returns Metroid Prime 2 Metroid Hunters Metroid Pinball (Note: I never played Prime 3 because I boycotted the Wii and WU era.)
Adding Dread, Prime 4 and, based on commentary, Prime 3, Other M and Federation Force, my ranking of all games:
Super Metroid Metroid Prime Metroid Fusion Metroid Prime 4 Metroid Dread Metroid Zero Mission Metroid Samus Returns Metroid Prime 2 Metroid Hunters Metroid Prime 3 Metroid Pinball Metroid Other M Metroid Metroid 2 Metroid Prime Federation Force
Yes, MP4 is astounding. Anyone that bought into the irrational rage over interactive characters has lost their minds. MP4 is a completely authentic Metroid experience with a few additions and novelties to provide some form of difference. I'm loving every moment of it, especially the intriguing new story and the associated psychic abilities. I even love the eerie and often blissful silence of the desert. The lack of music there is another hysterical beat up. I own the amiibo to unlock it and refuse to do so. Completing the game unlocks the music anyway. Lunatics act like major sections of the game are locked behind a separate purchase. Give me a break!
If there is one mistake with MP4, it's that Nintendo should have released it early in 2025 or even late in 2024. Give it the space it deserves and make it the major swansong game for the Switch. It's a Switch game anyway, and now, in December 2025, after all the excitement of the Switch 2 launch and the higher expectations of games in the Switch 2 era, MP4 feels lost and almost forgotten. Even the attention from Nintendo is lacklustre. Sad!
Sonic Cross Worlds is by far the better single player game because of Nintendo's continued stubbornness to only offer basic GP Cups as its single player mode, which any veteran of Mario Kart can beat in one or two attempts. While Mario Kart World's excellent Knockout Mode offers some challenge, it's insufficient in the context of MK. GP mode on conventional circuits is the core of the game, and it simply should offer more challenge. No, 200cc or dopey Mirror Mode are not suitable substitutes. Adding longevity simply with novelty or repetition is cheap and lazy. While Sonic probably goes overboard with customised stuff and the cast of characters are mostly boring or even meaningless, the racing and challenge is excellent.
In multi player, which arguably is the real attraction of MK, Mario Kart World obliterates Sonic. It's simply much more fun. If I could only own one, it would still be Mario Kart World. As long as I had an internet connection or friends!
The odd figure is 83% of Metroid Prime 4 sales is on Switch 2 vs 17% on Switch. Other games, notably Pokemon ZA, has that switched, as would be expected, with many more systems out there. Either Switch 2 owners are lapping up Metroid Prime 4 or Switch owners are rejecting it.
I maintain that the big and real mistake with this game is Nintendo not releasing it early in 2025. The Switch schedule had a massive void, and MP4 would have been an excellent swansong. Now it seems lost, especially with the ridiculous hysteria about companion characters that sabotaged so much of the excitement for it, with not even Nintendo giving it sufficient attention.
Good to see that 66% rate Metroid Prime 4 a 9 or above, including 23% rating it a 10. On Switch, 26% rated it 10. From my time with it, and I'm loving every moment, especially the interaction with the Federation Force, the new psychic abilities, and the mistery surrounding them. It's pure Metroid Prime. I immediately felt attached to it, much like seeing a dear friend after so many years. I rate it 10. I'm rapt that we're seeing the broader context of Samus. She's not roving the galaxy and acting completely in isolation, and seems to be quite the celebrity. Her situation reminds me a lot of Batman.
Yes, I would agree with many people that the desert parts aren't the greatest addition. Would I dock points for that? No. They're fine, and don't detract much from the rest of the game.
I've often thought things like this are the future of physical releases, especially in the era of key cards and codes. Perhaps not so much an instruction manual given the multiple languages required when printing these, things like postcards, a small art book or music download could all work!
After all the hysteria over prices and design decisions (like the LCD screen and it's not different enough from the Switch) and even key cards, good to see the Switch 2 rate so highly and become a phenomenal sales success. The market clearly wanted a direct successor to the Switch, one that was significantly more powerful, and a hotly anticipated marquee title to buy with it. Quite simply, Nintendo delivered. The Switch 2 is more powerful and impressive than I ever expected, and Mario Kart World, whatever some ingrates think specifically about the game, was the right launch title. MK is Nintendo's biggest series by far and this incarnation is fabulous. The Knockout Mode, alone, sells it. A score of 10 from me.
My only real quibble is internal storage. Given the key card situation, the Switch 2 should have included 512 gb, not 256 gb. While I don't object to key cards in general because the game prices are significantly cheaper on that format, much of the hysteria surrounding them could have been avoided had Nintendo offered more storage and even informed us directly about this format. Instead, key cards were just let into the wild, which resulted in the internet rage machine snap into its usual full body meltdown over mostly ignorance and misinformation.
My only legitimate 10/10 game is Mario Kart World, and even then, as much as I'm addicted to the new Knockout Mode and the many brilliant new courses, that is to elevate MKW above others. As a Metroid fanatic, I scored 10 for Metroid Prime 4 because I'm absolutely loving everything experienced so far and as a slap to the irrational rage over interactive secondary characters in the game. At worst, some dialogue could be a little cringe. Do they unravel the very fabric of Metroid and set repercussions that could potentially destroy the universe? Not even close!
The Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 package also got a 10, for obvious reasons. Individually they are close to a 10, so, as a package, they must be a 10. Mind you, I don't think compilations like this should even count. The award is Game of the Year, not Package of the Year or Release of the Year. I'm also dubious about updated games like Switch 2 Editions and non exclusive Nintendo games, even if they are outstanding ports of older titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Star Wars Outlaws. In say that, Outlaws remains an absolute highlight. I'm also still enjoying Street Fighter 6, Fast Fusion and Kirby Air Riders.
DK Bonanza, the third marquee Nintendo game of the year (with MKW and MP4), I scored 8. Fun, different and interesting? Yes. A stellar, superb game to rival the best of Nintendo? Not even close.
@moevot138 The best comment I've read on this site ever. I joined in early 2017.
I put the overreaction of these extra characters in Metroid Prime 4 down to the internet rage machine needing to hyperventilate on the most absurd and trivial things, and often out of context. As you say, Metroid Prime 4 is so much more than one section with a dopey character. If you let that derail your enjoyment (and it is "let" in this situation) of an outstanding entry of this classic series, then I question that person's status as a Metroid fan or even a Nintendo fan. It's nonsensical and irrational. To think, had Nintendo not released the Myles mission for its preview, at best we get a side note about it, not a dominating narrative and incessant whining.
Of course, the latest hysterical nonsense is the lack of music for the desert bike sections. That it's locked behind completing the game or from the amiibo supposedly means the game is broken, unplayable and a train wreck. 🤣 I own the amiibo and don't care to scan. The sound of silence can often be beautiful! These enraged loons act like this is the first time in the history of gaming that a scene lacks music. Give me a break. 🤣
PS: I'm not saying anyone at this site is an enraged loon. 🤗
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Even before completing MP4, I know roughly where it will rank.
My Metroid Ranking:
Super
Prime
Fusion
Dread
Zero Mission
Prime 4
Samus Returns
Prime 2
Hunters
Prime 3
Pinball
Metroid
Other M
Metroid 2
Federation Force
(Note: I regard Prime and its Remastered version as the same game.)
I concur that Metroid Prime 4 got shifted from a Switch game to a Switch 2 game, and then almost retrofitted to work on Switch. That explains much of the delay. I remain convinced it should have been released early in 2025 as the big swansong title for the Switch. There was a massive void in the release schedule for a system that sold 150 million units. Now, MP4 seems a little lost in the wash. Interesting to see how it sells on Switch. Pokemon ZA did very well, even if it's a much more popular series.
To me, MP4 on Switch is still a 9/10 game. Docking points because it's not 4K or isn't as visually impressive as the Switch 2 seems ridiculous. It's a Switch game! The only con are the loading times, and I'd even forgive the Switch for that considering the scale of the game and the almost ancient technology.
Rehash the old formula, get criticised for being lazy. Add something new, get criticised for not rehashing the formula. You can't win these days!
From the many reviews I've read, Metroid Prime 4 is an outstanding game, a worthy addition to the series, and at least the second best game of the series. The final score is mostly irrelevant at that point and depends if you were engaged in a full body meltdown from the preview and are too stubborn to admit it was an overreaction. Nintendo Life's review reads as a 10, and because Alex, who the video of the preview, is somewhat excitable and probably doesn't represent the general gaming public, we'll just dock it one point.
My only real view is that any Metroid fan should be ecstatic that we finally got MP4 and it reviewed well. Go play it and decide for yourself! Otherwise, you're not really a Metroid fan.
I'm glad Metroid Prime 4 reviewed well. As expected, the hysteria over companions was the internet rage machine doing its thing.
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I agree with other comments that the review reads like a 10, especially if it's Retro's best work ever, meaning it's better than the original Prime, which was a 10 game for me! Perhaps scoring it a 9 is a sop to the perpetually enraged to justify their ridiculous stance and not to hurt their feelings. One such person said they still have no interest in MP4 because it "feels like a Sony game". 🤣🙄🧐
Who cares. Japanese charts are more important and interesting for these types of games. Kirby is a nice franchise and Air Riders is a niche title in that niche franchise. I can't see it selling that much in Europe. They go more for mainstream games and big names. Curiously, Air Riders is the first Kirby game I ever bought after I was lured into it by a cheap price at one of our big retailers. I'm highly enjoying it.
These are reasonable bonuses beyond the traditional extra energy tank and that sort of stuff. Hard to believe Metroid Prime 4 is less than a week away. I'm primed!
@The_Nintendo_Pedant I'll reserve judgement until I play Metroid Prime 4 instead of listening to the internet rage machine. I've never played Halo anyway, so, at most, MP4 might still feel Metroid, just a little different. 🤣
Wow, super exciting! Meaning, Metroid Prime 4 is out next week. NEXT WEEK! Just say that to yourself and try not to hesitate and think: Is this really real?
As to two comments earlier that Metroid is "Doom Lite"... 🤣🤣🤣 Obviously someone that never played the series or simply prefers a different type of game. Metroid fans are so obsessed about the series because it's unique and immersive. I was playing Doom and Quake when the first Metroid Prime appeared and there was simply nothing like it. If anything, FP shooters on Nintendo systems like Goldeneye and Metroid Prime inspired developers on other platforms to look beyond find the key, find the room, and blow up anything you encounter along the way. These days, FP shooter is an insult to many of these games. They are adventure or RPG games that just use the FP perspective.
Europe by miles. That got my vote. Japan is just a lame stencil. I'm surprised it's the most popular in the poll. Then I looked closer at USA and noticed it listed some of the classic games included. That's the best one, at least for information, and the box design is nice.
I'm officially now in the "can't wait" category. The addition of the Federation Force characters looks interesting, and I'm more curious about their integration than recoiling into instinct rage because of some whiny person on YouTube (not from NL) that isn't getting exactly as he expected from the preview he got to play. Any fan of the Metroid Prime series should be open minded about this fourth game in the series and trustful of Nintendo to deliver. They rarely, if ever, fail us.
Looks interesting! I've dabbled in R-Type games before and found them too hard. I'm pleased to read comments that there are no save states or rewind features, which I regard as sanctioned cheating, not "quality of life" features. I loathe them because the thrill and satisfaction of these games is the challenge. If you can bully your way through, you're not experiencing the game design as intended.
I read (I can't remember where) that Nintendo withheld development kits to avoid a glut of games at launch. Obviously they want to favour their own games not to be in competition with others, along with favouring key third party developers, like those of Cyberpunk 2077, who clearly put a lot of effort into that game. Basically, quantity over quality, and that's been the hallmark of all Nintendo launches. In fact, the Switch 2 has seen far more games this early since I can remember. For the first two months, Nintendo really wanted to keep it tight.
"The Switch 2 is not quite as easy to publish for, since the cartridge sizes are much larger." Interesting comment!
I don't see how the isolation gets affected by another character with Samus. You're still on an alien planet. Therefore you're both isolated together. 🤣
I'm not fussed about the companion characters. In fact, the trailer has made me officially excited! Either the characters are a minor intrusion or might prove to fit well overall. In Nintendo, I trust! I always turn off hints in Metroid games. If necessary, I'll turn off any voice acting too.
I'm not fussed about the companion characters. In fact, the trailer has made me officially excited! I predict we're seeing the usual hysteria over nothing that is synonymous with the Switch 2. Either the characters are a minor intrusion or might prove to fit well overall. In Nintendo, I trust! I always turn off hints in Metroid games. If necessary, I'll turn off any voice acting too.
Looks good. I'm officially excited! I'm ignoring the hysteria about the chatty companion characters at certain stages. Either they are a minor intrusion or might prove to fit well overall. In Nintendo, I trust! I always turn off hints in Metroid games too.
First, I dispute it's Nintendo's first key card game when it's published by the Pokemon Company.
Second, a key card makes no difference to me. I'm happy to save the $20 to $30 local AUD for a game on key card. Potentially I might just buy from the eshop, meaning I save there, too, because physical and online prices are aligned.
Prediction: This "Steam Cube" will fail just like the last attempt at a Steam Machine. PC gamers want an actual PC for all the flexibility, power, and upgrade options it provides. Console gamers want a recognised console with all its distinct games and functionality. Neither sector wants a box that limits these options.
Unless there's a market for such consoles, like there is for the handheld consoles like the Steam Deck, I don't see the point. Even in that market, the Steam Deck and its Windows ilk is niche, selling just 7 to 8 million over multiple years. The Switch 2 beat that within 4 months. Any Steam Machine is only filling a niche of a niche.
Obviously so much is currently withheld, notably Yoshi. The trailer, if you can call it that, doesn't do much for me other than I appreciate that The Mario Galaxy Movie follows straight on from the SMB Movie.
@Thomystic Testify!!! I just had my second favourite ever, Super Metroid, ranked fifth because it got matched against my favourite, Perfect Dark, twice. The second match was in the final to "pick the winner", which I would assume means the loser finishes second. Not here! 🤣
This format is like the Super Bowl loser relegated to fifth because their regular season record was worse than three other teams. 🤭🧐
Interesting format. My top 10 emerged as: Perfect Dark Metroid Prime Metroid Dread Super Mario World Super Metroid Castlevania Aria of Sorrow Yoshi's Island Mario Kart World F-Zero X Metroid Zero Mission
In truth, Super Metroid is my second favourite ever, and Yoshi's Island and F-Zero X should be higher (probably 4th and 5th). The flaw is in the matches. PD won 7-0 and was in the final "pick the winner" match with Super Metroid. SM ended up with an 8-2 record (obviously was in an earlier match with PD), which is supposedly a worse record than 5-1 record of Prime and Dread and the 9-2 of SMW. In percentage terms, yes! In reality, the obscure matches worked against it and the loser of the final got marked with another loss instead of officially awarded second spot. Imagine the Super Bowl loser relegated to fifth because their regular season record was worse than three other teams. That is this format!
I thought Akira was a character in Street Fighter 2 and the motorbike slide was a standard move that I've seen for years. The stuff you learn these days!
I only discovered Nintendo Life leading up to the release of the Switch. Mind you, I boycotted the Wii and WU era and relied on other media before that and even with the DS and 3DS. NL is a great site! The news is always worthwhile and it doesn't traffic in click bait like other places. It's not overloaded with ads either, particularly popup and automatically playing videos, which I loathe. Nothing gets me to close a page super fast than those. While NL obviously isn't completely devoid of these phenomena, I understand it's a free site and requires revenue to exist. NL keep it balanced. Mostly, I like the quirky news and passion here. NL really deliver. 🤗🥳
I'm still dubious about their reasons regarding delays and sense, this time, it's more a strategic delay. As to their excuse offered about delays in components, I stand by my comment from the article on 30 September: "Sounds like the game had many problems in development, and here's another convenient excuse. From my understanding, the items in the collector's edition are just basic paper, plastic and metal. Hardly stuff limited or restricted by trade negotiations. 🤭🧐"
Fascinating topic! I don't recall too many fireworks scenes in games and immediately thought only of Animal Crossing New Horizons. I try to be on my island for every New Year's Eve for the midnight fireworks. That's the obvious selection for me.
From the other poll options, Rainbow Road in MK8 is definitely notable. I never finished Mario Odyssey, so can't comment on its position of currently leading the poll with 30% overall. At the time of writing and 317 votes, ACNH is third at 15% behind Others on 19%.
1) The hysteria over prices came primarily from Nintendo haters and non buyers in open forums. Nintendo fans and interested buyers were always more calculating (and silent), and the simple calculation is that if we were prepared to pay $400 for the Switch 2 (the commonly accepted reasonable price), $50 more won't deter us. Similarly with games, an extra $10 for comparable games from the Switch era, especially after around two decades of minor or no price increases, would not deter us.
2) Mario Kart is Nintendo's biggest series. Especially after so long without a brand new game, it would get fans jumping at the bundle. Even some of the unfair reviews, notably at the perpetual and sanctimonious whingers at IGN, would not deter sales of MKW or the Switch 2.
3) The market was frothing for a next generation Switch. Nothing more, nothing less. Nintendo delivered a system with performance levels that are still surprising us.
4) Even with high costs of living these days, facts are that buyers of new technology are relatively small. 10 million sales is a dot in the total population in USA, Japan and Europe. Clearly enough people can afford buying a new games system as long as it's not crazy expensive. The Switch 2 never was. The trick will be reaching mass consumer levels of 100 million.
Combine all this huge demand and Nintendo able to deliver the supply, and you get this sales result.
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Mario Kart World was the "killer app". You don't get these phenomenal sales for the system, and especially the bundle with MKW, without a hugely desirable game to play. So many critics whinged about "more of the same" without realising, much like the Switch 2 itself, the market was crying out for more of the same, only better. MKW delivered that, especially with the fabulous Knockout Mode, to actually exceed many of our expectations, much like the Switch 2 did with its improvement level over the Switch. There's no way DK Bonanza could have done the same, in response to some bizarre calls that it should have been the release game.
I voted for Japanese box art for Animal Crossing: Wild World. It's much cuter. Surprised to see NA/EU smashing the poll at 84% after 1956 votes at the time of writing. Whatever! Happy to be in the minority. 🥳🤗
I know almost nothing about the Dragon Quest series and never played one second of it. I scored DQ 1&2 HD Remake an 8 based on the many reviews read. The consensus of a 9 seems right, and I deduct a point simply because I'm not a huge fan of RPGs.
I'm only here for the usual entertainment value about key cards. Curiously, only four mentions and only one somewhat critical! That's from "pinders" who questioned why a key card is used because Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD Remake is hardly Final Fantasy 7 Remake. By now, we should all know it's mostly cost savings and, indeed, DQ is $20 to $30 (AUD) cheaper than games on a data cards. Although, it's $10 more than the recent Star Wars Outlaws.
I'm glad DQ reviewed really well! I actually have no idea about the series, so the review was interesting reading from that perspective.
As a super Metroid fan (and a super Super Metroid fan), I won't be buying this book! The lack of notes is a real disappointment.
First comment: "I need this. I have to have this." OK. A loathe hearing anyone say "have to have" and will always yell out "need". It nearly always means the same. In this context "must have" or "must own" is better. Americans seem to say "have to have" like a plague, and the only thing I hate more is their penchant for adding "of" after "off", as in taken off of the ballot. "Based off of" especially bugs me when "based on" is the correct expression.
If you read all that, thank you for indulging! That's my random rant for the week. 😛🤗
Another case of the online whinging (dare I say "hate") not matching reality. If all that hysteria was truly indicative, the Switch 2 (supposedly too expensive) would be already on heavy discount, DK Bonanza (supposedly just a punching game) would be in landfill next to ET, Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 (supposedly a trashy port driven by Nintendo greed) would see the Mario Galaxy movie cancelled, and now Pokemon Legends ZA (supposedly too bland and too different) would destroy Pokemon forever.
Can we stop listening to "online" whinging?
For one, emotion drives comments, and there's few more powerful emotions than negativity and hate.
Second, much of the worst whinging is in forums open to the haters and never buyers.
Both of these phenomena heavily distort the general community sentiment, and clearly don't represent the actual target audience, which is the Nintendo community. If you read this site, for example, you get a far honest and open minded response. While many of us complained about the Switch 2 price (including myself), almost to a person we also said we would still buy it! Most of us were open minded about DK and Pokemon, and understood Galaxies would be exciting for many people. Pokemon Legends ZA is not even a mainline Pokemon game anyway. Its sales are more than respectable.
@SirLink I was clearly talking about "online" overall where we can't filter comments of actual interested Nintendo fans (like this website) with genuine criticism from the never buyers, trolls and haters that bomb general gaming sites and forums. They create a false perception of reality as is evidenced by the world record Switch 2 sales. Please don't quote comments out of context to make a crude and erroneous accusation either. It's rude and disgusting. I'll continue to use "hater" where merited. They exist. I never directed it to anyone here and, on the contrary to your snide accusation, I rarely if ever criticise anyone's opinion on this website because I respect it as valued Nintendo voices.
If someone accused you of being an "old games hater", may I join your club? 🤗 I'm one of the most vehement critics of NSO and often take digs at it. 🤭
We need to stop putting stock in so-called online backlash. There's a strong consistent theme now of sales belying all the whinging about prices, releasing old games again, or anything Nintendo. Clearly we're reading people that were never buyers or are obvious Nintendo haters. Comments sections can't filter out these people, so they create a distortion of reality. Yet again, Nintendo knows their audience well. As far back as Super Mario Bros All Stars on the SNES, there's a huge market to play older games again, either with graphical improvements, reasons of nostalgia, or simply because a huge segment of Nintendo's CURRENT market never played such iconic games before. Yes, while you will get some whiners saying "I can still play these games on my Wii wah, wah, wah", these people aren't the target audience. Go pull out your Wii and tape the silly motion detector bar to your new OLED TV, if that excites you. Don't presume everyone's situation matches your own. It doesn't! Let those people that want these games to enjoy them. For myself, someone who boycotted the Wii and WU era, thank you, Nintendo, for reviving all these classic games on the Switch!
I'm interested to get a physical copy in time. Still playing Star Wars Outlaws, which was $40 AUD less at launch than Cyberpunk ($75 vs $115 best price), and DK Bonanza. I also recently picked up Bravely Default for $40. A local retailer was already selling it at $10 off RRP and sent a random $10 voucher. Bonus!
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Re: UK Charts: Metroid Prime 4 Falls From The Top Ten
I guess the broad media's campaign to destroy Metroid Prime 4 with their deranged hysteria over a dorky computer character worked. I also fault Nintendo for not releasing it early in the year, or even late 2024. It could have enjoyed almost undivided attention due to little else of consequence released on Switch at the time. Now, with all the distractions of other games and higher expectations for Switch 2 games (even if technically it's a Switch game), Metroid Prime 4 is lost. The sales results are simpler appalling for a stellar title like this. Whatever! I'm loving it to pieces.
Re: 35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games To Look Forward To In 2026
Mario Tennis Fever is of most interest to me and then Fire Emblem. I predict Pokemon Poktopia will be huge and might even be on my radar.
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Regarding the comment below, when did Nintendo ever promise big AAA physical releases at launch? We got Cyberpunk 2077, complete on a data card, and since when do Nintendo ever swamp us with major games at launch? Never! Typically it's one of their own and a third party offering. This is to maximise sales of those while the installation base is small. I feel people are whinging for the sake of whinging now. As for key cards, these were requested from developers to save on costs. Not only has this materialised with such games around $20 cheaper, that price is reflected in the eshop due to the requirement for standardised pricing. Anyone who only downloads games should be praising key cards. If Nintendo deserves real criticism, it's the Switch 2's storage should be double at 512 gb due to the key card situation. In the meantime, archive any games not in use or finished. For most of us, there's no need to buy a SD card yet.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th December)
Metroid Prime 4, of course! Along with my usual bouts of World of Tanks Blitz.
Re: Mega Man Returns In 2027 With A "Brand-New Entry" For Switch And Switch 2
2027? I'm hibernating. I don't care about games with release dates, much less release windows, greater than 12 months. 2027 can be December of that year, so 2 full years away and presuming no delays. I much prefer Nintendo's policy of short time lines and even surprise, immediate releases. Before anyone mentions Metroid Prime 4, no, "2025", announced in mid 2024, was the only indication given prior to the actual release date.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Tips & Tricks
Curious solution to defeat Carvex. I never even considered the Control Beam to hit the tentacles. I waited for the beast to sweep at me with his tentacles on the ground and then shot each one with a missile as it arrived. Bang... bang... bang! Locking on makes it super easy and standing on the edge of the arena gives you the best angle. Use one of the available nooks for added benefit.
Of course, I forgot to scan the item reward before collecting it, so quit the game and did the whole section again. Naturally, using the knowledge I gained, I obliterated Carvex in super fast this time. The beauty of Metroid!
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2) - DLC That's Ripe With Fun, But Could've Been More
@FeRDNYC I've never heard "sexed" used that way. I'm thinking more like our use slang terms like "I shagged her" or "I'd bonk her", and obviously the F word (Let’s f*ck). 🤭 We've never made "sex" a verb in this context. Interesting discussion! 🤣🤗
Re: Best Metroid Games Of All Time
Regarding "Dang69" above, if I'm entitled to my opinion, why bother reply to two people and dispute their opinions with the same banal and irrelevant stuff we already heard from others? It's not like you're adding a novel or interesting or different perspective. Obviously, our opinions hurt in some way, which compelled you to respond. You're not anyone important, so as if I'd care about your lame and inconsequential opinion anyway.
Re: Best Metroid Games Of All Time
As per comments in 2021 and 2023, Prime Hunters is so underrated! While I rate Pinball low, and love that game. Both included excellent multi player modes too.
My Top 8 as previously posted
Super Metroid
Metroid Prime
Metroid Fusion
Metroid Zero Mission
Metroid Samus Returns
Metroid Prime 2
Metroid Hunters
Metroid Pinball
(Note: I never played Prime 3 because I boycotted the Wii and WU era.)
Adding Dread, Prime 4 and, based on commentary, Prime 3, Other M and Federation Force, my ranking of all games:
Super Metroid
Metroid Prime
Metroid Fusion
Metroid Prime 4
Metroid Dread
Metroid Zero Mission
Metroid Samus Returns
Metroid Prime 2
Metroid Hunters
Metroid Prime 3
Metroid Pinball
Metroid Other M
Metroid
Metroid 2
Metroid Prime Federation Force
Yes, MP4 is astounding. Anyone that bought into the irrational rage over interactive characters has lost their minds. MP4 is a completely authentic Metroid experience with a few additions and novelties to provide some form of difference. I'm loving every moment of it, especially the intriguing new story and the associated psychic abilities. I even love the eerie and often blissful silence of the desert. The lack of music there is another hysterical beat up. I own the amiibo to unlock it and refuse to do so. Completing the game unlocks the music anyway. Lunatics act like major sections of the game are locked behind a separate purchase. Give me a break!
If there is one mistake with MP4, it's that Nintendo should have released it early in 2025 or even late in 2024. Give it the space it deserves and make it the major swansong game for the Switch. It's a Switch game anyway, and now, in December 2025, after all the excitement of the Switch 2 launch and the higher expectations of games in the Switch 2 era, MP4 feels lost and almost forgotten. Even the attention from Nintendo is lacklustre. Sad!
Re: Mini Review: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Now A Legit Contender For Mario's Karting Crown
Sonic Cross Worlds is by far the better single player game because of Nintendo's continued stubbornness to only offer basic GP Cups as its single player mode, which any veteran of Mario Kart can beat in one or two attempts. While Mario Kart World's excellent Knockout Mode offers some challenge, it's insufficient in the context of MK. GP mode on conventional circuits is the core of the game, and it simply should offer more challenge. No, 200cc or dopey Mirror Mode are not suitable substitutes. Adding longevity simply with novelty or repetition is cheap and lazy. While Sonic probably goes overboard with customised stuff and the cast of characters are mostly boring or even meaningless, the racing and challenge is excellent.
In multi player, which arguably is the real attraction of MK, Mario Kart World obliterates Sonic. It's simply much more fun. If I could only own one, it would still be Mario Kart World. As long as I had an internet connection or friends!
Re: UK Charts: Metroid Prime 4 Debuts Behind Mario Kart World And EA Sports FC 26
The odd figure is 83% of Metroid Prime 4 sales is on Switch 2 vs 17% on Switch. Other games, notably Pokemon ZA, has that switched, as would be expected, with many more systems out there. Either Switch 2 owners are lapping up Metroid Prime 4 or Switch owners are rejecting it.
I maintain that the big and real mistake with this game is Nintendo not releasing it early in 2025. The Switch schedule had a massive void, and MP4 would have been an excellent swansong. Now it seems lost, especially with the ridiculous hysteria about companion characters that sabotaged so much of the excitement for it, with not even Nintendo giving it sufficient attention.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime 4: Beyond?
Good to see that 66% rate Metroid Prime 4 a 9 or above, including 23% rating it a 10. On Switch, 26% rated it 10. From my time with it, and I'm loving every moment, especially the interaction with the Federation Force, the new psychic abilities, and the mistery surrounding them. It's pure Metroid Prime. I immediately felt attached to it, much like seeing a dear friend after so many years. I rate it 10. I'm rapt that we're seeing the broader context of Samus. She's not roving the galaxy and acting completely in isolation, and seems to be quite the celebrity. Her situation reminds me a lot of Batman.
Yes, I would agree with many people that the desert parts aren't the greatest addition. Would I dock points for that? No. They're fine, and don't detract much from the rest of the game.
Re: Printable Metroid Prime 4 'Databook' Has Us Feeling Nostalgic For Instruction Booklets
I've often thought things like this are the future of physical releases, especially in the era of key cards and codes. Perhaps not so much an instruction manual given the multiple languages required when printing these, things like postcards, a small art book or music download could all work!
Re: Talking Point: Six Months Since Launch, How Would You Rate Switch 2?
After all the hysteria over prices and design decisions (like the LCD screen and it's not different enough from the Switch) and even key cards, good to see the Switch 2 rate so highly and become a phenomenal sales success. The market clearly wanted a direct successor to the Switch, one that was significantly more powerful, and a hotly anticipated marquee title to buy with it. Quite simply, Nintendo delivered. The Switch 2 is more powerful and impressive than I ever expected, and Mario Kart World, whatever some ingrates think specifically about the game, was the right launch title. MK is Nintendo's biggest series by far and this incarnation is fabulous. The Knockout Mode, alone, sells it. A score of 10 from me.
My only real quibble is internal storage. Given the key card situation, the Switch 2 should have included 512 gb, not 256 gb. While I don't object to key cards in general because the game prices are significantly cheaper on that format, much of the hysteria surrounding them could have been avoided had Nintendo offered more storage and even informed us directly about this format. Instead, key cards were just let into the wild, which resulted in the internet rage machine snap into its usual full body meltdown over mostly ignorance and misinformation.
Re: Community: It's Time To Rate Your Switch 1 & 2 Games Of The Year
My only legitimate 10/10 game is Mario Kart World, and even then, as much as I'm addicted to the new Knockout Mode and the many brilliant new courses, that is to elevate MKW above others. As a Metroid fanatic, I scored 10 for Metroid Prime 4 because I'm absolutely loving everything experienced so far and as a slap to the irrational rage over interactive secondary characters in the game. At worst, some dialogue could be a little cringe. Do they unravel the very fabric of Metroid and set repercussions that could potentially destroy the universe? Not even close!
The Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 package also got a 10, for obvious reasons. Individually they are close to a 10, so, as a package, they must be a 10. Mind you, I don't think compilations like this should even count. The award is Game of the Year, not Package of the Year or Release of the Year. I'm also dubious about updated games like Switch 2 Editions and non exclusive Nintendo games, even if they are outstanding ports of older titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Star Wars Outlaws. In say that, Outlaws remains an absolute highlight. I'm also still enjoying Street Fighter 6, Fast Fusion and Kirby Air Riders.
DK Bonanza, the third marquee Nintendo game of the year (with MKW and MP4), I scored 8. Fun, different and interesting? Yes. A stellar, superb game to rival the best of Nintendo? Not even close.
Re: Metacritic Shares Updated List Of "Every Metroid Game, Ranked"
@moevot138 The best comment I've read on this site ever. I joined in early 2017.
I put the overreaction of these extra characters in Metroid Prime 4 down to the internet rage machine needing to hyperventilate on the most absurd and trivial things, and often out of context. As you say, Metroid Prime 4 is so much more than one section with a dopey character. If you let that derail your enjoyment (and it is "let" in this situation) of an outstanding entry of this classic series, then I question that person's status as a Metroid fan or even a Nintendo fan. It's nonsensical and irrational. To think, had Nintendo not released the Myles mission for its preview, at best we get a side note about it, not a dominating narrative and incessant whining.
Of course, the latest hysterical nonsense is the lack of music for the desert bike sections. That it's locked behind completing the game or from the amiibo supposedly means the game is broken, unplayable and a train wreck. 🤣 I own the amiibo and don't care to scan. The sound of silence can often be beautiful! These enraged loons act like this is the first time in the history of gaming that a scene lacks music. Give me a break. 🤣
PS: I'm not saying anyone at this site is an enraged loon. 🤗
Edit:
Even before completing MP4, I know roughly where it will rank.
My Metroid Ranking:
Super
Prime
Fusion
Dread
Zero Mission
Prime 4
Samus Returns
Prime 2
Hunters
Prime 3
Pinball
Metroid
Other M
Metroid 2
Federation Force
(Note: I regard Prime and its Remastered version as the same game.)
Re: Metacritic Shares Updated List Of "Every Metroid Game, Ranked"
That Metroid Prime 4 scores only one more point than Other M is ludicrous. MP4 is light years superior.
Re: Mini Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 1) - An Impressive Version If You've Yet To Upgrade
I concur that Metroid Prime 4 got shifted from a Switch game to a Switch 2 game, and then almost retrofitted to work on Switch. That explains much of the delay. I remain convinced it should have been released early in 2025 as the big swansong title for the Switch. There was a massive void in the release schedule for a system that sold 150 million units. Now, MP4 seems a little lost in the wash. Interesting to see how it sells on Switch. Pokemon ZA did very well, even if it's a much more popular series.
To me, MP4 on Switch is still a 9/10 game. Docking points because it's not 4K or isn't as visually impressive as the Switch 2 seems ridiculous. It's a Switch game! The only con are the loading times, and I'd even forgive the Switch for that considering the scale of the game and the almost ancient technology.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Rehash the old formula, get criticised for being lazy. Add something new, get criticised for not rehashing the formula. You can't win these days!
From the many reviews I've read, Metroid Prime 4 is an outstanding game, a worthy addition to the series, and at least the second best game of the series. The final score is mostly irrelevant at that point and depends if you were engaged in a full body meltdown from the preview and are too stubborn to admit it was an overreaction. Nintendo Life's review reads as a 10, and because Alex, who the video of the preview, is somewhat excitable and probably doesn't represent the general gaming public, we'll just dock it one point.
My only real view is that any Metroid fan should be ecstatic that we finally got MP4 and it reviewed well. Go play it and decide for yourself! Otherwise, you're not really a Metroid fan.
Re: Review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Samus Returns In Prime Form
I'm glad Metroid Prime 4 reviewed well. As expected, the hysteria over companions was the internet rage machine doing its thing.
Edit:
I agree with other comments that the review reads like a 10, especially if it's Retro's best work ever, meaning it's better than the original Prime, which was a 10 game for me! Perhaps scoring it a 9 is a sop to the perpetually enraged to justify their ridiculous stance and not to hurt their feelings. One such person said they still have no interest in MP4 because it "feels like a Sony game". 🤣🙄🧐
Re: UK Charts: Kirby Is Nowhere To Be Seen In A Quiet Week
Who cares. Japanese charts are more important and interesting for these types of games. Kirby is a nice franchise and Air Riders is a niche title in that niche franchise. I can't see it selling that much in Europe. They go more for mainstream games and big names. Curiously, Air Riders is the first Kirby game I ever bought after I was lured into it by a cheap price at one of our big retailers. I'm highly enjoying it.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: amiibo Unlocks Revealed
These are reasonable bonuses beyond the traditional extra energy tank and that sort of stuff. Hard to believe Metroid Prime 4 is less than a week away. I'm primed!
Re: Metroid Prime 4's Official Rating Summary Spotted On ESRB Website
@The_Nintendo_Pedant I'll reserve judgement until I play Metroid Prime 4 instead of listening to the internet rage machine. I've never played Halo anyway, so, at most, MP4 might still feel Metroid, just a little different. 🤣
PS: Say Hi to Elaine for me. 🤭
Re: Metroid Prime 4's Official Rating Summary Spotted On ESRB Website
Wow, super exciting! Meaning, Metroid Prime 4 is out next week. NEXT WEEK! Just say that to yourself and try not to hesitate and think: Is this really real?
As to two comments earlier that Metroid is "Doom Lite"... 🤣🤣🤣 Obviously someone that never played the series or simply prefers a different type of game. Metroid fans are so obsessed about the series because it's unique and immersive. I was playing Doom and Quake when the first Metroid Prime appeared and there was simply nothing like it. If anything, FP shooters on Nintendo systems like Goldeneye and Metroid Prime inspired developers on other platforms to look beyond find the key, find the room, and blow up anything you encounter along the way. These days, FP shooter is an insult to many of these games. They are adventure or RPG games that just use the FP perspective.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - SNES Classic Mini Console
Europe by miles. That got my vote. Japan is just a lame stencil. I'm surprised it's the most popular in the poll. Then I looked closer at USA and noticed it listed some of the classic games included. That's the best one, at least for information, and the box design is nice.
Re: Nintendo Debuts Two Metroid Prime 4 Ads As Eight-Year Wait Nears Its End
I'm officially now in the "can't wait" category. The addition of the Federation Force characters looks interesting, and I'm more curious about their integration than recoiling into instinct rage because of some whiny person on YouTube (not from NL) that isn't getting exactly as he expected from the preview he got to play. Any fan of the Metroid Prime series should be open minded about this fourth game in the series and trustful of Nintendo to deliver. They rarely, if ever, fail us.
Re: Review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Switch) - The Best R-Type? Possibly, And It's Never Looked Better
Looks interesting! I've dabbled in R-Type games before and found them too hard. I'm pleased to read comments that there are no save states or rewind features, which I regard as sanctioned cheating, not "quality of life" features. I loathe them because the thrill and satisfaction of these games is the challenge. If you can bully your way through, you're not experiencing the game design as intended.
Re: Feature: "It Wouldn't Be A Game-Key" - Broken Sword Dev On Potential Switch 2 Cart Release & Lobbying Nintendo For Dev Kits
I read (I can't remember where) that Nintendo withheld development kits to avoid a glut of games at launch. Obviously they want to favour their own games not to be in competition with others, along with favouring key third party developers, like those of Cyberpunk 2077, who clearly put a lot of effort into that game. Basically, quantity over quality, and that's been the hallmark of all Nintendo launches. In fact, the Switch 2 has seen far more games this early since I can remember. For the first two months, Nintendo really wanted to keep it tight.
"The Switch 2 is not quite as easy to publish for, since the cartridge sizes are much larger."
Interesting comment!
Re: Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
I don't see how the isolation gets affected by another character with Samus. You're still on an alien planet. Therefore you're both isolated together. 🤣
I'm not fussed about the companion characters. In fact, the trailer has made me officially excited! Either the characters are a minor intrusion or might prove to fit well overall. In Nintendo, I trust! I always turn off hints in Metroid games. If necessary, I'll turn off any voice acting too.
Re: Preview: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Great, But I Want To Kill One Of Its Characters
I'm not fussed about the companion characters. In fact, the trailer has made me officially excited! I predict we're seeing the usual hysteria over nothing that is synonymous with the Switch 2. Either the characters are a minor intrusion or might prove to fit well overall. In Nintendo, I trust! I always turn off hints in Metroid games. If necessary, I'll turn off any voice acting too.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Finally Gets The Trailer We've Been Waiting For
Looks good. I'm officially excited! I'm ignoring the hysteria about the chatty companion characters at certain stages. Either they are a minor intrusion or might prove to fit well overall. In Nintendo, I trust! I always turn off hints in Metroid games too.
Re: Pokémon Pokopia Is Nintendo's First Game-Key Card Release
First, I dispute it's Nintendo's first key card game when it's published by the Pokemon Company.
Second, a key card makes no difference to me. I'm happy to save the $20 to $30 local AUD for a game on key card. Potentially I might just buy from the eshop, meaning I save there, too, because physical and online prices are aligned.
Re: Random: Steam's Brand New Game Console Sure Looks Awfully Familiar
Prediction: This "Steam Cube" will fail just like the last attempt at a Steam Machine. PC gamers want an actual PC for all the flexibility, power, and upgrade options it provides. Console gamers want a recognised console with all its distinct games and functionality. Neither sector wants a box that limits these options.
Unless there's a market for such consoles, like there is for the handheld consoles like the Steam Deck, I don't see the point. Even in that market, the Steam Deck and its Windows ilk is niche, selling just 7 to 8 million over multiple years. The Switch 2 beat that within 4 months. Any Steam Machine is only filling a niche of a niche.
Re: Feature: 12 Details You Might Have Missed In The Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer
Obviously so much is currently withheld, notably Yoshi. The trailer, if you can call it that, doesn't do much for me other than I appreciate that The Mario Galaxy Movie follows straight on from the SMB Movie.
Re: What Are The 100 Best Nintendo Games? Here's The Chance To Make Your Voice Heard
@Thomystic Testify!!! I just had my second favourite ever, Super Metroid, ranked fifth because it got matched against my favourite, Perfect Dark, twice. The second match was in the final to "pick the winner", which I would assume means the loser finishes second. Not here! 🤣
This format is like the Super Bowl loser relegated to fifth because their regular season record was worse than three other teams. 🤭🧐
Re: What Are The 100 Best Nintendo Games? Here's The Chance To Make Your Voice Heard
Interesting format. My top 10 emerged as:
Perfect Dark
Metroid Prime
Metroid Dread
Super Mario World
Super Metroid
Castlevania Aria of Sorrow
Yoshi's Island
Mario Kart World
F-Zero X
Metroid Zero Mission
In truth, Super Metroid is my second favourite ever, and Yoshi's Island and F-Zero X should be higher (probably 4th and 5th). The flaw is in the matches. PD won 7-0 and was in the final "pick the winner" match with Super Metroid. SM ended up with an 8-2 record (obviously was in an earlier match with PD), which is supposedly a worse record than 5-1 record of Prime and Dread and the 9-2 of SMW. In percentage terms, yes! In reality, the obscure matches worked against it and the loser of the final got marked with another loss instead of officially awarded second spot. Imagine the Super Bowl loser relegated to fifth because their regular season record was worse than three other teams. That is this format!
Re: Poll: What Do You Make Of The Mario Galaxy Movie's Leaked Yoshi Design?
It looks like any other Yoshi that I've seen. Therefore, I like it!
Re: Feature: Now Samus Is Doing It - What Is It About The 'Akira Slide' That's So Great?
I thought Akira was a character in Street Fighter 2 and the motorbike slide was a standard move that I've seen for years. The stuff you learn these days!
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life Turns 20 Today!
I only discovered Nintendo Life leading up to the release of the Switch. Mind you, I boycotted the Wii and WU era and relied on other media before that and even with the DS and 3DS. NL is a great site! The news is always worthwhile and it doesn't traffic in click bait like other places. It's not overloaded with ads either, particularly popup and automatically playing videos, which I loathe. Nothing gets me to close a page super fast than those. While NL obviously isn't completely devoid of these phenomena, I understand it's a free site and requires revenue to exist. NL keep it balanced. Mostly, I like the quirky news and passion here. NL really deliver. 🤗🥳
Re: Terminator 2D: No Fate Has Been Delayed Again On Switch
I'm still dubious about their reasons regarding delays and sense, this time, it's more a strategic delay. As to their excuse offered about delays in components, I stand by my comment from the article on 30 September:
"Sounds like the game had many problems in development, and here's another convenient excuse. From my understanding, the items in the collector's edition are just basic paper, plastic and metal. Hardly stuff limited or restricted by trade negotiations. 🤭🧐"
Re: Talking Point: What's The Best Firework Sequence In A Video Game?
Fascinating topic! I don't recall too many fireworks scenes in games and immediately thought only of Animal Crossing New Horizons. I try to be on my island for every New Year's Eve for the midnight fireworks. That's the obvious selection for me.
From the other poll options, Rainbow Road in MK8 is definitely notable. I never finished Mario Odyssey, so can't comment on its position of currently leading the poll with 30% overall. At the time of writing and 317 votes, ACNH is third at 15% behind Others on 19%.
Re: Talking Point: Smashing Switch 2 Numbers Prove Nintendo's Strategy Is Super Effective
Are we now finally learning the lessons?
1) The hysteria over prices came primarily from Nintendo haters and non buyers in open forums. Nintendo fans and interested buyers were always more calculating (and silent), and the simple calculation is that if we were prepared to pay $400 for the Switch 2 (the commonly accepted reasonable price), $50 more won't deter us. Similarly with games, an extra $10 for comparable games from the Switch era, especially after around two decades of minor or no price increases, would not deter us.
2) Mario Kart is Nintendo's biggest series. Especially after so long without a brand new game, it would get fans jumping at the bundle. Even some of the unfair reviews, notably at the perpetual and sanctimonious whingers at IGN, would not deter sales of MKW or the Switch 2.
3) The market was frothing for a next generation Switch. Nothing more, nothing less. Nintendo delivered a system with performance levels that are still surprising us.
4) Even with high costs of living these days, facts are that buyers of new technology are relatively small. 10 million sales is a dot in the total population in USA, Japan and Europe. Clearly enough people can afford buying a new games system as long as it's not crazy expensive. The Switch 2 never was. The trick will be reaching mass consumer levels of 100 million.
Combine all this huge demand and Nintendo able to deliver the supply, and you get this sales result.
Edit:
Mario Kart World was the "killer app". You don't get these phenomenal sales for the system, and especially the bundle with MKW, without a hugely desirable game to play. So many critics whinged about "more of the same" without realising, much like the Switch 2 itself, the market was crying out for more of the same, only better. MKW delivered that, especially with the fabulous Knockout Mode, to actually exceed many of our expectations, much like the Switch 2 did with its improvement level over the Switch. There's no way DK Bonanza could have done the same, in response to some bizarre calls that it should have been the release game.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Animal Crossing: Wild World
I voted for Japanese box art for Animal Crossing: Wild World. It's much cuter. Surprised to see NA/EU smashing the poll at 84% after 1956 votes at the time of writing. Whatever! Happy to be in the minority. 🥳🤗
Re: Resident Evil Pro Controller Is Available To Pre-Order, But Its Price Is Terrifying
Yeah, the Switch 2 logo ruins an already hideous design. I don't mind $10 more for a special version of a controller, just not this one.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake?
I know almost nothing about the Dragon Quest series and never played one second of it. I scored DQ 1&2 HD Remake an 8 based on the many reviews read. The consensus of a 9 seems right, and I deduct a point simply because I'm not a huge fan of RPGs.
Re: Review: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Switch 2) - Rounds Out The Erdrick Trilogy In Style
I'm only here for the usual entertainment value about key cards. Curiously, only four mentions and only one somewhat critical! That's from "pinders" who questioned why a key card is used because Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD Remake is hardly Final Fantasy 7 Remake. By now, we should all know it's mostly cost savings and, indeed, DQ is $20 to $30 (AUD) cheaper than games on a data cards. Although, it's $10 more than the recent Star Wars Outlaws.
I'm glad DQ reviewed really well! I actually have no idea about the series, so the review was interesting reading from that perspective.
Re: Book Review: Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective - Stunning Art, Though Lacking Context
As a super Metroid fan (and a super Super Metroid fan), I won't be buying this book! The lack of notes is a real disappointment.
First comment:
"I need this. I have to have this."
OK. A loathe hearing anyone say "have to have" and will always yell out "need". It nearly always means the same. In this context "must have" or "must own" is better. Americans seem to say "have to have" like a plague, and the only thing I hate more is their penchant for adding "of" after "off", as in taken off of the ballot. "Based off of" especially bugs me when "based on" is the correct expression.
If you read all that, thank you for indulging! That's my random rant for the week. 😛🤗
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Scored US' Biggest Physical Game Launch Since TOTK
Another case of the online whinging (dare I say "hate") not matching reality. If all that hysteria was truly indicative, the Switch 2 (supposedly too expensive) would be already on heavy discount, DK Bonanza (supposedly just a punching game) would be in landfill next to ET, Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 (supposedly a trashy port driven by Nintendo greed) would see the Mario Galaxy movie cancelled, and now Pokemon Legends ZA (supposedly too bland and too different) would destroy Pokemon forever.
Can we stop listening to "online" whinging?
For one, emotion drives comments, and there's few more powerful emotions than negativity and hate.
Second, much of the worst whinging is in forums open to the haters and never buyers.
Both of these phenomena heavily distort the general community sentiment, and clearly don't represent the actual target audience, which is the Nintendo community. If you read this site, for example, you get a far honest and open minded response. While many of us complained about the Switch 2 price (including myself), almost to a person we also said we would still buy it! Most of us were open minded about DK and Pokemon, and understood Galaxies would be exciting for many people. Pokemon Legends ZA is not even a mainline Pokemon game anyway. Its sales are more than respectable.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Topped The Best-Selling Switch Games... In September?
@SirLink I was clearly talking about "online" overall where we can't filter comments of actual interested Nintendo fans (like this website) with genuine criticism from the never buyers, trolls and haters that bomb general gaming sites and forums. They create a false perception of reality as is evidenced by the world record Switch 2 sales. Please don't quote comments out of context to make a crude and erroneous accusation either. It's rude and disgusting. I'll continue to use "hater" where merited. They exist. I never directed it to anyone here and, on the contrary to your snide accusation, I rarely if ever criticise anyone's opinion on this website because I respect it as valued Nintendo voices.
If someone accused you of being an "old games hater", may I join your club? 🤗 I'm one of the most vehement critics of NSO and often take digs at it. 🤭
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Topped The Best-Selling Switch Games... In September?
We need to stop putting stock in so-called online backlash. There's a strong consistent theme now of sales belying all the whinging about prices, releasing old games again, or anything Nintendo. Clearly we're reading people that were never buyers or are obvious Nintendo haters. Comments sections can't filter out these people, so they create a distortion of reality. Yet again, Nintendo knows their audience well. As far back as Super Mario Bros All Stars on the SNES, there's a huge market to play older games again, either with graphical improvements, reasons of nostalgia, or simply because a huge segment of Nintendo's CURRENT market never played such iconic games before. Yes, while you will get some whiners saying "I can still play these games on my Wii wah, wah, wah", these people aren't the target audience. Go pull out your Wii and tape the silly motion detector bar to your new OLED TV, if that excites you. Don't presume everyone's situation matches your own. It doesn't! Let those people that want these games to enjoy them. For myself, someone who boycotted the Wii and WU era, thank you, Nintendo, for reviving all these classic games on the Switch!
Re: PSA: Switch 2 Launch Title Cyberpunk 2077 Gets A Big eShop Discount In New Sale (US)
I'm interested to get a physical copy in time. Still playing Star Wars Outlaws, which was $40 AUD less at launch than Cyberpunk ($75 vs $115 best price), and DK Bonanza. I also recently picked up Bravely Default for $40. A local retailer was already selling it at $10 off RRP and sent a random $10 voucher. Bonus!