@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!
Seriously, it's likely purchased compilations for the most part. Next is NSO. I'm not always subscribed and still loathe that we can't make individual purchases. Whatever. It's Nintendo's loss. Next is the NES Mini. Finally it's original games. I still own my collection and the NES itself. Every few years I break it out. Perhaps it's now 5 years since the last time due to purchases, the NES Mini and NSO.
How I play typically depends on the game. Anything that I expect to play over a period, it's purchases (like anything Castlevania) or the NES Mini. Frivolous stuff or dabbling, it's NSO. The NES is often for nostalgia. Mind you, my save state is still there for Elite! I'm surprised the battery lasted all these decades.
Eleven options for an answer and not one was relevant. 🤣 I'll get Pokemon ZA some time in the future when a discount is available. I answered "busy with other games". Perhaps "as soon as possible" is the right answer. 🤔
I'm still intrigued. I was bored as hell with the traditional battle system and Pokemon formula, so Pokemon ZA will be a likely purchase. I'm not even fussed the focus is so heavily tilted towards battles than exploring. The reviewer is downgrading ZA based on his feelings for Arceus. I never liked that game much, so that's an automatic upgrade for ZA!
Sounds like a contradiction. Sega couldn't release Sonic Cross Worlds at the same time "because the console’s release date was later". Say what? 🤣 So, if the Switch 2 release date was earlier, they could release the game? 🧐
It seems the real reason is they didn't consider a Switch 2 version until much later in development. Or, Nintendo refused Sega a development kit because they wanted Mario Kart World as the only kart game on the Switch 2 for a significant period of time.
Anyway, I bought it for the Switch anyway. Great price and runs well enough on the Switch 2.
Following from my comment 5 years ago with the library now expanded...
I'm outraged to now see Smash Tennis at 54 (down from 40). It destroys Super Tennis (too low at 44 anyway) with its superior moves, presentation, sounds, excitement, and it was 4 player! Unfortunately, when I checked on Switch a few years ago, only two players could play. Super Tennis was actually outstanding in its own right, and only suffered once you learnt a cross court top spin was often enough to dupe the CPU. "Blue Hair", as we called him, (I think Mike) was the cheat to win in Smash Tennis. He could hit winners from anywhere and we banned his use in our 4 player games.
Stunt Race FX is unfairly low at 43.
Bubsy the Bobcat, one of the three new games added at the time of this comment, is actually a solid game. I finished it in the day. A rank of 64 reeks of bias by false reputation! It reviewed quite well in the day even if it was completely over hyped in promotions leading into its release.
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My ranking from 5 years ago hasn't changed:
"Super Metroid is my number 1. Then I'd go Yoshi's Island, Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart and Smash Tennis. Star Fox and F-Zero are easy top 10s, and probably Stunt Race FX. Add a Donkey Kong Country game and Super Ghouls' N Ghosts for the remaining spots. I've never played Zelda Link To The Past."
I've since played Zelda, and do like it! I've not played it long enough to rank it anywhere.
The first DKC is in my top 10 because I haven't played the other two sufficiently to judge them.
Around 6 to 9 games for me. It can vary by the year. Last year, perhaps 3 or 4. I can't even remember. Any purchases might have been older games with some sort of discount anyway. I can only recall Nintendo World Championship NES Edition as a day 1 full price purchase. Prince of Persia and Paper Mario TTYD would have been two slightly older titles purchased. Of course, the Switch was quiet in 2024. On Switch 2 in 2025, I'm at six purchases already.
The higher prices aren't really a factor. It's not like gaming is cheap. If you can afford $60 or $70 for a game, you can afford another $10. Skip a couple of lattes a month and you're there!
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These are major games, and often at full price. I buy plenty of smaller titles, like Fast Fusion on Switch 2, and old games on heavy discount.
I love Hori controllers. My Hori Split Pad Pro is stick rocking it on my Switch. I would have bought one of these Switch 2 controllers had I seen them on my recent visit to Tokyo. In the meantime, I'll stick to my Switch controllers for the Switch 2. I don't care that they don't wake the Switch 2. Besides, the wake button wakes my Switch when pressed, so that would create a conflict and explains why Nintendo made the Switch 2 wake on a different signal (as sent from Switch 2 controllers).
Easily a 9. Excellent price and presentation for two of the greatest games in history. I only deduct a mark because perhaps Nintendo could have added a touch more to the upgrade and supposedly gyro controls (I don't bother with them) could be better.
I remain bemused by the complaints about the price. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD was $60 and here there's two superior games for $70. We are also well aware of Nintendo's history that old games aren't sold at bargain bin prices, so they are pricing games in accordance with market expectations. What would be a fair price anyway - $60? Is the epic whinging really over $10? Even without adjusting for inflation, the price is significantly cheaper compared to the original $50 each on the Wii.
Sonic Cross Worlds is a more satisfying game, especially in single player mode. Mario Kart World is simply much more fun.
My main gripes with Sonic are the boring, nondescript characters, customisation options are too extreme, and the driving doesn't feel as good as MKW.
For all the criticism of Free Roam in MKW, that always felt like a bonus to me. I don't care about it, and if I were to deduct marks on a bonus mode, it would be Mirror Mode, which I maintain is the worst bonus mode in the history of gaming. You spend hours learning to turn left and suddenly you must turn right. Why? It's insane. It adds nothing to the game.
I also don't think MKW gets enough credit for the 24 racers, the new railing mechanic, the connected sections, REMOVING kart parts, the stunning track designs, and the Knockout Mode. In fact, Knockout Mode beats anything new or different offered in Sonic. About the kart parts, I loathed that everyone resorted to lightweight combinations anyway. The result was less kart variety. Set karts encourage some experimentation, even if there's still a bias to lighter options.
Ultimately, the better game might depend more on how you play. In single player, in which Mario Kart has basically been trash ever since MK 64, Sonic wins. In multi player mode, MKW all the way. If I could only own one game, MKW. It's not even close.
Another case of the online rage and whinging about the price of Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 at complete odds with sales performance. We saw this exactly with the Switch 2 itself, which proved to be the fastest selling console launch ever. Why the disparity? Almost all the whinging is by Nintendo haters or non buyers. You notice them particularly in open forums and they easily distort the real interest, which typically isn't expressed commensurately or at the same intensity as the whinging. Negativity is a powerful motivation to express opinions or emotions in general.
I bought the two games and thought the package was tremendous value. Two classics for $70 compared to Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for $60 (a true scam!). Even in my local AUD currency, Galaxy was $80 vs $70 for DKC and $60 for Metroid Prime Remastered. While they are not remasters like Metroid, they don't need to be. An upgraded port was sufficient.
@Thomystic I just felt like regaling some aspects of my recent trip for the benefit of fine people like yourself after fortuitously deciding not to encompass Osaka and Kyoto. As I said, I've visited Super Potato plenty of times already, so going again held little interest, especially after spending all of one minute in Surugaya. If it happened to be in the street that perhaps I thought, I might have went up for nostalgia. Over the years (since 2008), I bought all the retro stuff I wanted, and even ignored Mandarake (my favourite store) despite walking past it. If anything, I'm at the stage of my life that I'll probably begin selling stuff!
I've never read an article about title screens before. Fascinating. I answered Super Metroid as the best, as have 49% (from 43 votes) so far. It's just so eerie and foreboding!
@A_WINNER_IS_Mii Excellent point. It's nice to know a second language and Japanese is the one to learn for us because we could put it to some use. Despite its difficulty, it's also fun and interesting. As a native English speaker, we generally miss out on a second language, and, in my case, that's despite a Hungarian father. He refused to speak Hungarian to us because he thought it was a stupid language. He knew German and refused to speak that because he's not German. 🙄 I've resorted to studying languages in general rather than dive into learning one. I can still count to 10 in Japanese from my high school days, so when I saw Nitama, the stationmaster cat in Japan several years ago, I immediately recognised the name as the "second Tama". 🥰
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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. 🤗
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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.)
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.
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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". 🤣🙄🧐
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!
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Play NES Games These Days?
Where's the option for "On the couch"? 🤣🤭
Seriously, it's likely purchased compilations for the most part. Next is NSO. I'm not always subscribed and still loathe that we can't make individual purchases. Whatever. It's Nintendo's loss. Next is the NES Mini. Finally it's original games. I still own my collection and the NES itself. Every few years I break it out. Perhaps it's now 5 years since the last time due to purchases, the NES Mini and NSO.
How I play typically depends on the game. Anything that I expect to play over a period, it's purchases (like anything Castlevania) or the NES Mini. Frivolous stuff or dabbling, it's NSO. The NES is often for nostalgia. Mind you, my save state is still there for Elite! I'm surprised the battery lasted all these decades.
Re: Alarmo Receives A Software Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
I bought an Alarmo while in Tokyo recently. I still haven't removed it from the box! I'll probably do it tomorrow.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
Eleven options for an answer and not one was relevant. 🤣 I'll get Pokemon ZA some time in the future when a discount is available. I answered "busy with other games". Perhaps "as soon as possible" is the right answer. 🤔
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Stellar Battles, But A Step Down From Arceus
I'm still intrigued. I was bored as hell with the traditional battle system and Pokemon formula, so Pokemon ZA will be a likely purchase. I'm not even fussed the focus is so heavily tilted towards battles than exploring. The reviewer is downgrading ZA based on his feelings for Arceus. I never liked that game much, so that's an automatic upgrade for ZA!
Re: Takashi Iizuka Explains Why Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Was Delayed On Switch 2
Sounds like a contradiction. Sega couldn't release Sonic Cross Worlds at the same time "because the console’s release date was later". Say what? 🤣 So, if the Switch 2 release date was earlier, they could release the game? 🧐
It seems the real reason is they didn't consider a Switch 2 version until much later in development. Or, Nintendo refused Sega a development kit because they wanted Mario Kart World as the only kart game on the Switch 2 for a significant period of time.
Anyway, I bought it for the Switch anyway. Great price and runs well enough on the Switch 2.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online SNES Game, Ranked
Following from my comment 5 years ago with the library now expanded...
I'm outraged to now see Smash Tennis at 54 (down from 40). It destroys Super Tennis (too low at 44 anyway) with its superior moves, presentation, sounds, excitement, and it was 4 player! Unfortunately, when I checked on Switch a few years ago, only two players could play. Super Tennis was actually outstanding in its own right, and only suffered once you learnt a cross court top spin was often enough to dupe the CPU. "Blue Hair", as we called him, (I think Mike) was the cheat to win in Smash Tennis. He could hit winners from anywhere and we banned his use in our 4 player games.
Stunt Race FX is unfairly low at 43.
Bubsy the Bobcat, one of the three new games added at the time of this comment, is actually a solid game. I finished it in the day. A rank of 64 reeks of bias by false reputation! It reviewed quite well in the day even if it was completely over hyped in promotions leading into its release.
Edit:
My ranking from 5 years ago hasn't changed:
"Super Metroid is my number 1. Then I'd go Yoshi's Island, Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart and Smash Tennis. Star Fox and F-Zero are easy top 10s, and probably Stunt Race FX. Add a Donkey Kong Country game and Super Ghouls' N Ghosts for the remaining spots. I've never played Zelda Link To The Past."
I've since played Zelda, and do like it! I've not played it long enough to rank it anywhere.
The first DKC is in my top 10 because I haven't played the other two sufficiently to judge them.
Re: Poll: How Many New Games Do You Buy In A Year?
Around 6 to 9 games for me. It can vary by the year. Last year, perhaps 3 or 4. I can't even remember. Any purchases might have been older games with some sort of discount anyway. I can only recall Nintendo World Championship NES Edition as a day 1 full price purchase. Prince of Persia and Paper Mario TTYD would have been two slightly older titles purchased. Of course, the Switch was quiet in 2024. On Switch 2 in 2025, I'm at six purchases already.
The higher prices aren't really a factor. It's not like gaming is cheap. If you can afford $60 or $70 for a game, you can afford another $10. Skip a couple of lattes a month and you're there!
Edit:
These are major games, and often at full price. I buy plenty of smaller titles, like Fast Fusion on Switch 2, and old games on heavy discount.
Re: Hori's New Switch 2 Pad Lets You Lock The Home And Capture Buttons
I love Hori controllers. My Hori Split Pad Pro is stick rocking it on my Switch. I would have bought one of these Switch 2 controllers had I seen them on my recent visit to Tokyo. In the meantime, I'll stick to my Switch controllers for the Switch 2. I don't care that they don't wake the Switch 2. Besides, the wake button wakes my Switch when pressed, so that would create a conflict and explains why Nintendo made the Switch 2 wake on a different signal (as sent from Switch 2 controllers).
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Galaxy + Galaxy 2?
Easily a 9. Excellent price and presentation for two of the greatest games in history. I only deduct a mark because perhaps Nintendo could have added a touch more to the upgrade and supposedly gyro controls (I don't bother with them) could be better.
I remain bemused by the complaints about the price. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD was $60 and here there's two superior games for $70. We are also well aware of Nintendo's history that old games aren't sold at bargain bin prices, so they are pricing games in accordance with market expectations. What would be a fair price anyway - $60? Is the epic whinging really over $10? Even without adjusting for inflation, the price is significantly cheaper compared to the original $50 each on the Wii.
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
Sonic Cross Worlds is a more satisfying game, especially in single player mode. Mario Kart World is simply much more fun.
My main gripes with Sonic are the boring, nondescript characters, customisation options are too extreme, and the driving doesn't feel as good as MKW.
For all the criticism of Free Roam in MKW, that always felt like a bonus to me. I don't care about it, and if I were to deduct marks on a bonus mode, it would be Mirror Mode, which I maintain is the worst bonus mode in the history of gaming. You spend hours learning to turn left and suddenly you must turn right. Why? It's insane. It adds nothing to the game.
I also don't think MKW gets enough credit for the 24 racers, the new railing mechanic, the connected sections, REMOVING kart parts, the stunning track designs, and the Knockout Mode. In fact, Knockout Mode beats anything new or different offered in Sonic. About the kart parts, I loathed that everyone resorted to lightweight combinations anyway. The result was less kart variety. Set karts encourage some experimentation, even if there's still a bias to lighter options.
Ultimately, the better game might depend more on how you play. In single player, in which Mario Kart has basically been trash ever since MK 64, Sonic wins. In multi player mode, MKW all the way. If I could only own one game, MKW. It's not even close.
Re: UK Charts: Mario Galaxy Starts Strong, But It Can't Topple Sony's Latest
Another case of the online rage and whinging about the price of Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 at complete odds with sales performance. We saw this exactly with the Switch 2 itself, which proved to be the fastest selling console launch ever. Why the disparity? Almost all the whinging is by Nintendo haters or non buyers. You notice them particularly in open forums and they easily distort the real interest, which typically isn't expressed commensurately or at the same intensity as the whinging. Negativity is a powerful motivation to express opinions or emotions in general.
I bought the two games and thought the package was tremendous value. Two classics for $70 compared to Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for $60 (a true scam!). Even in my local AUD currency, Galaxy was $80 vs $70 for DKC and $60 for Metroid Prime Remastered. While they are not remasters like Metroid, they don't need to be. An upgraded port was sufficient.
Re: The Nintendo Museum Now Has An Official Book
@Thomystic I just felt like regaling some aspects of my recent trip for the benefit of fine people like yourself after fortuitously deciding not to encompass Osaka and Kyoto. As I said, I've visited Super Potato plenty of times already, so going again held little interest, especially after spending all of one minute in Surugaya. If it happened to be in the street that perhaps I thought, I might have went up for nostalgia. Over the years (since 2008), I bought all the retro stuff I wanted, and even ignored Mandarake (my favourite store) despite walking past it. If anything, I'm at the stage of my life that I'll probably begin selling stuff!
Re: Talking Point: Can Metroid Prime 4's Title Screen Go As Hard As The Others?
I've never read an article about title screens before. Fascinating. I answered Super Metroid as the best, as have 49% (from 43 votes) so far. It's just so eerie and foreboding!
Re: One Of 2025's Best-Reviewed Games Has Quietly Released On Switch Today
@A_WINNER_IS_Mii Excellent point. It's nice to know a second language and Japanese is the one to learn for us because we could put it to some use. Despite its difficulty, it's also fun and interesting. As a native English speaker, we generally miss out on a second language, and, in my case, that's despite a Hungarian father. He refused to speak Hungarian to us because he thought it was a stupid language. He knew German and refused to speak that because he's not German. 🙄 I've resorted to studying languages in general rather than dive into learning one. I can still count to 10 in Japanese from my high school days, so when I saw Nitama, the stationmaster cat in Japan several years ago, I immediately recognised the name as the "second Tama". 🥰