Hell of a week, I wish I had more time to play games... already bought the Xenoblade DLC, and both Bastion and Undertale are games I want to play if I get the time.
I do like Zero Escape and Danganronpa, but this looks a bit plain in comparison. Just kind of lacking in style and artistic design in general at least from the short trailer. Here's hoping that's just because it's early in development, and the final project will look much better.
I'm still baffled that people complained about the $10 price tag being excessive, but I only play console games really. I think most mobile games cost way more than $10 if you actually pay for all the features with their damned microtransactions.
One of my favorite things about the Detective Pikachu game was that it heavily featured newer pokemon instead of just relying on the originals. Glad to hear that the movie is continuing that trend.
Don't get Book of Unwritten Tales 2. The Wii U version was utterly broken to the point that the save feature didn't work properly, forcing you to beat the entire game without saving. They never patched it nor even apologized to fans complaining about it. NintendoLife's review bafflingly didn't mention it which resulted in me buying the broken piece of garbage based on their recommendation. I wouldn't put it past THQ to release the game on Switch without fixing the glitch.
Tressa low damage? Looks like the writer hasn't unlocked her Hired Help skill yet. Also I think you should definitely put "great for making money" as one of her strengths.
Considering they explicitly said mobile titles were designed to generate interest in core games on consoles, there's obviously going to be an Animal Crossing game on Switch to capitalize on Pocket Camp's popularity.
This was a good Wii game but the graphics don't seem to be updated by any noticeable degree. Seems like a lazy port for a quick buck, but I guess if you never played the original it could be worth your money.
It's pretty rare for the Nintendo Life review to be lower than the general consensus but hey, more power to you I guess for being honest about how you feel.
@onex The good news is I don't think these kinds of cons are going to work anymore, since Nintendo fans are no longer desperate for games like in the Wii U days.
For those saying "something's better than nothing" you're technically right, but they aren't going from nothing to this. They're going from the far superior Club Nintendo to this.
Played this game, and I thought it was okay. It's a 2 hour interactive story, a decent one but not really 10/10 masterpiece material. It's worth it for the money, but this seems to really be overhyping it. I think anyone expecting one of the greatest stories in video games will come out quite disappointed.
The problem I have with this is that the game was funded largely by Nintendo fans desperate for a new Wii U game. If they had never mentioned the Wii U as a likely platform (and made money off of that false hope) this would be more reasonable.
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Re: My Nintendo Gold Points Can Be Used Towards Your Nintendo Switch Online Subscription
Finally something to spend them on. I'm assuming the exchange rate is still a pittance but it's not like I was using them on bloody Wii U games.
Re: Nintendo Download: 13th September (North America)
Hell of a week, I wish I had more time to play games... already bought the Xenoblade DLC, and both Bastion and Undertale are games I want to play if I get the time.
Re: Choice-Driven Puzzle Thriller Thief's Roulette Is Targeting A Switch Release
I do like Zero Escape and Danganronpa, but this looks a bit plain in comparison. Just kind of lacking in style and artistic design in general at least from the short trailer. Here's hoping that's just because it's early in development, and the final project will look much better.
Re: Random: Knock-Off Switch Joy-Con Controller Might Not Look Wireless, But It Actually Is
Lasts up to four hours? The regular ones last waaaay longer than that.
Re: Turn-Based Strategy Game Civilization VI Is Headed To Switch This November
Awesome! Hopefully there's a physical release.
Re: Square Enix Collective's Cinematic Adventure Forgotton Anne Is Headed To Switch
Looks great, loving the art style!
Re: Bloober Team's Cyberpunk Horror Observer Will Soon Be Scaring A Switch Near You
"From the creators of Layers of Fear: Legacy" is all I needed to hear. Day 1 buy for me!
Re: Win A Copy Of Realpolitiks For Switch
Honestly, props to the developers for still giving you copies to give away even though your review was kind of negative.
Re: Miyamoto Regrets Design Choices Made During Development Of Super Mario Run
I'm still baffled that people complained about the $10 price tag being excessive, but I only play console games really. I think most mobile games cost way more than $10 if you actually pay for all the features with their damned microtransactions.
Re: Detective Pikachu Movie Director Reveals Idea Behind The Project
One of my favorite things about the Detective Pikachu game was that it heavily featured newer pokemon instead of just relying on the originals. Glad to hear that the movie is continuing that trend.
Re: Well Would You Look At That, A Hat In Time Is Coming To Switch
Well, I forgive them now.
Re: Brazilian Ratings Board Suggests THQ Nordic Is Bringing Three New Games To Switch
Don't get Book of Unwritten Tales 2. The Wii U version was utterly broken to the point that the save feature didn't work properly, forcing you to beat the entire game without saving. They never patched it nor even apologized to fans complaining about it. NintendoLife's review bafflingly didn't mention it which resulted in me buying the broken piece of garbage based on their recommendation. I wouldn't put it past THQ to release the game on Switch without fixing the glitch.
Re: Guide: The Best Metroid Games - Every Metroid Game Ranked
I would have ranked Metroid Prime 2 and 3 over Zero Mission, but other than that this list is spot on for me.
Re: Review: Okami HD (Switch eShop)
Honestly I think this game deserves a 10/10. It's one of the greatest masterpieces I've ever had the pleasure of playing.
Re: Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Will Have Extra Requirements To Take On Gyms
"Pokemon games are too hard"
-Literally nobody ever.
Re: Guide: Octopath Traveler Beginner's FAQ - Best Character, Breaks & Boosts, And Path Actions Explained
Tressa low damage? Looks like the writer hasn't unlocked her Hired Help skill yet. Also I think you should definitely put "great for making money" as one of her strengths.
Re: Out Of The Blue, Ubisoft Has Released Hungry Shark World On Switch eShop
A more expensive port of an Iphone game with microtransactions? That sure sounds promising.
Re: Nintendo's Bill Trinen Wants To Dispel The Myth That Smash Bros. Became Popular By "Accident"
For real, I am so tired of seeing videos and reviews about how Melee is a "beautiful accident."
Re: Review: 20XX (Switch eShop)
@Ralizah I don't think you're giving them enough credit. That's at LEAST a 15 year old's DeviantArt.
Re: Reggie Knows You Want Nintendo To Localise Mother 3 And Make Another Animal Crossing
Considering they explicitly said mobile titles were designed to generate interest in core games on consoles, there's obviously going to be an Animal Crossing game on Switch to capitalize on Pocket Camp's popularity.
Mother 3 is still dead as ever
Re: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Appears To Have Removed Its Super Mario 3D World-Inspired Levels
Maybe wait for the game to come out and actually confirm that the levels are gone before freaking out about it?
Re: Guide: Fortnite - How To Dance With Others To Raise The Disco Ball Near Loot Lake
I thought Fortnite was a shooter but looking at these guides I guess dancing is a core mechanic? What is this game even.
Re: Blades At The Ready As Warriors Orochi 4 Lands An 18th October Release On Switch
170 playable characters!? A lot of those have GOT to be clones right?
Re: Video: Burn Some Rubber With Some New Team Sonic Racing Footage
Looks alright for now but then, so do most Sonic games...
Re: Mother 3's Director Is Involved With FuRyu's New Nintendo Switch RPG, Work x Work
Positives: Mother 3 developers, interesting concept
Negatives: No western release confirmed, started as a smartphone game.
Re: Colourful Platformer de Blob Inks In Switch Release Date And Brand New Trailer
This was a good Wii game but the graphics don't seem to be updated by any noticeable degree. Seems like a lazy port for a quick buck, but I guess if you never played the original it could be worth your money.
Re: The Latest Japanese My Nintendo Rewards Include Discounts On Those Precious Micro SD Cards
Finally a decent reward, so of course only Japan gets it.
Re: Visual Novel My Girlfriend Is A Mermaid?! Will Make A Splash On Switch In The West
I love when video game titles are so concise and to the point.
Re: Review: Little Nightmares: Complete Edition (Switch)
It's pretty rare for the Nintendo Life review to be lower than the general consensus but hey, more power to you I guess for being honest about how you feel.
Re: Brand New Character And Plot Point Revealed For Splatoon 2's Octo Expansion
So do the Splatoon devs just think all DJs are evil or...?
Re: Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle And The Millionaires’ Conspiracy DX Is Switch-Bound
By far the worst Layton game, I'd much prefer trilogy releases of the previous 6 games like they did with Ace Attorney.
Re: The Mega Man Animated Series Will Be Called Mega Man: Fully Charged
Light Man
Aaaaaaaahh
Fighter of the Night Man
Aaaaaaaahh
Re: Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Hits Switch This August
About bloody time
Re: Swery65's The Good Life Will Come To Switch, But Only If It Hits $800K By The End Of The Day
@onex The good news is I don't think these kinds of cons are going to work anymore, since Nintendo fans are no longer desperate for games like in the Wii U days.
Re: Swery65's The Good Life Will Come To Switch, But Only If It Hits $800K By The End Of The Day
Another kickstarter trying to take advantage of Nintendo fans for profits. After A Hat In Time, I'm not putting any faith in this.
Re: Nintendo's Next Mobile Game Is A JRPG Called Dragalia Lost
Honestly this looks like every Nintendo DS RPG ever, only probably with microtransactions. Pass.
Re: Seek The Truth As The Futuristic Mystery Of State Of Mind Heads To Switch This August
Wasn't the creator of this game a Milkshake Duck?
Re: Review: Detective Pikachu (3DS)
Kinda feels like a game where you can get most of the experience watching a playthrough rather than spending $40.
Re: (Pre)History Is Made As Ark: Survival Evolved Is Officially Announced For Switch
Nice, now just don't add a Switch tax and this will be a textbook example of a Switch port done right!
Re: Video: Trailblazers' New Trailer Is All About Its Colour-Boosting Multiplayer
Only 10 tracks seems like a bit of a dealbreaker to me, unless it's super cheap.
Re: White House Meeting With Industry Execs Focuses On Violence In Video Games
It's the virtual guns that need more regulation, not the real guns. Solid logic there.
Re: Capcom Classic Okami HD Stalks Its Way To Switch This Summer
The other versions of Okami HD are only 19.99. I'll definitely double dip, but only if there's no Switch tax for this version.
Re: Surprise! There's A New Nintendo Direct Coming, And It's Due Tomorrow
Obligatory "Mother 3 please!" comment.
Re: Soapbox: My Nintendo's Updated Rewards Scheme Is Anything But Rewarding
For those saying "something's better than nothing" you're technically right, but they aren't going from nothing to this. They're going from the far superior Club Nintendo to this.
Re: Review: Subsurface Circular (Switch eShop)
Played this game, and I thought it was okay. It's a 2 hour interactive story, a decent one but not really 10/10 masterpiece material. It's worth it for the money, but this seems to really be overhyping it. I think anyone expecting one of the greatest stories in video games will come out quite disappointed.
Re: Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics - The Forest of Fear Is Heading To Nintendo Switch This Year
I'm a big fan of the Cthulhu mythos so this is on my radar... but I'm skeptical of the complete lack of gameplay footage. We'll see.
Re: Rumour: Is Little Nightmares Switch-Bound? This LinkedIn Profile Suggests It Might Be
Neat, I've been wanting to play this game.
Re: Get Your Thinking Caps On For Membrane On Switch
Puzzles look cool, but that art style is a mess.
Re: A Hat In Time Developer Confirms The Time Travel Platformer Won't Leap Onto Switch
The problem I have with this is that the game was funded largely by Nintendo fans desperate for a new Wii U game. If they had never mentioned the Wii U as a likely platform (and made money off of that false hope) this would be more reasonable.
Re: Review: Tennis (Switch eShop)
Wii sports was kind of a bare bones game as is, and it had 5 times as much content as this.