I was not interested in this game as kart games that aren't Mario Kart never feel right... But I figured a "free-to-play" clone was a good idea for those who don't know better. But it turns out that it is $30-$70 and you still need to grind to unlock stuff and will need to pay more later. I hope this fails.
I still need to finish 2 and 4... completely skipping 3.
Trine 2 on WiiU was great with pointer controls using a Wiimote and drawing on the Gamepad... but the pointer controls were abandoned on Switch. Not sure if they exist in Trine 4 for Switch?
Hopefully (doubtful) the motion control cursor will return in Trine 5? And has anyone seen how this runs on Switch?
I do agree with this review... although I would give the movie at least a 7 because it was spectacular to see and I wasn't expecting a great story. I do still think that the existing story could have been written better.
And I do wonder what this could have been in the hands of the Wreck It Ralph writers.
@Bret I guess I meant "another Direct"... the first was fine as an announcement... I don't remember the second... but now the movie is well known and releasing soon.
@KayFiOS Apple TV+ is a streaming service available on many/most hardware devices.
I am not a huge fan of Apple products and don't own any... but I do subscribe to Apple TV+ and they have a very high consistency of quality, despite not a ton of quantity.
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Re: 50 Best NES Games Of All Time
Disney Afternoon Collection... Switch... Please.
Re: EA Sports FC 24 Scores First Gameplay Trailer Later This Week
Those faces... yikes!
And yes, they will get it on to the Switch one way or another considering the install base... but it probably won't be very good.
Just remake Sega Soccer Slam for Switch!
Re: 'The Past Within' Is A Spooky Co-Op Puzzle Adventure, Launching On Switch Next Month
So you need to play it on two different Switch consoles?
Re: Hands On: Everybody 1-2-Switch! Is Harmless Fun, But It's No Wii Party
1-2 Switch is now a series... I really think this motion control party game for ultra casuals is over, but we'll see.
Doesn't really bother me as long as the devs working on this stuff wouldn't have been making something awesome.
Re: Hip-Thrusting Is Just One Of The Weird Minigames In Everybody 1-2-Switch!
Do people want this? I didn't think 1-2 Switch did that well and should have been a pack-in game.
I guess the $30 price tag is a little better.
Re: Round Up: SGDQ 2023 - The Best Nintendo Speedruns
Wayne's World SNES was great... but not on here?
Re: Poll: Will There Be A June 2023 Nintendo Direct?
It seems clear that the games in development are for Switch 2, so they can't reveal anything until the console is announced.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2: Everything We Know About Nintendo's Next Console - Nvidia Chips, Rumours
If Switch 2 can play all games at 1080p/60 with the dock upscaling to 2160p, I would be happy.
Anything more than that is highly unlikely.
Re: Random: Modders Build World's Smallest GameCube Using Authentic Nintendo Hardware
Real GameCube... kinda
Re: Don't Lose Yer Head In This Creepy PS1-Inspired First-Person Horror
I might check this out around Halloween time... I wish the art style weren't quite so retro.
Re: Soapbox: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Incredible Opening Is One Of Nintendo's Best
Ganon with serious Mumm-Ra vibes...
Re: 'Fights In Tight Spaces' Brawls Its Way Onto Switch Later This Month
Interesting for sure... but why don't the people with guns shoot them?
Re: Ski Sniper
This game is actually quite fun.
Re: Sinister Fishing Indie 'Dredge' Reveals 2023 Roadmap, Includes Free Updates & Paid DLC
This game is awesome... the only negative was that it ended too soon! I was really hoping they would add DLC missions... wish it were sooner.
The "passive mode" might actually be nice to complete the fish log while I wait for new missions.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th April (North America)
Super Dungeon Maker should maybe be in the Highlights section?
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Hands On" Performance & Resolution Detailed
I definitely thought this one would run at 1080/30... oh well.
Re: Review: Bramble: The Mountain King - Solid Puzzle Platforming In A Horrid Nordic Mythscape
Looks like a maybe Steam Sale game...
Re: Review: Disney Speedstorm - Great Courses And Characters, But Stutters On Switch
Inflation is so bad that $30 is now "free"...
I was not interested in this game as kart games that aren't Mario Kart never feel right... But I figured a "free-to-play" clone was a good idea for those who don't know better. But it turns out that it is $30-$70 and you still need to grind to unlock stuff and will need to pay more later. I hope this fails.
Re: Random: Of Course People Are Thirsty For Ganondorf In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
I thought he was a pig?
Re: Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Winds Up For Summer Switch Release
I still need to finish 2 and 4... completely skipping 3.
Trine 2 on WiiU was great with pointer controls using a Wiimote and drawing on the Gamepad... but the pointer controls were abandoned on Switch. Not sure if they exist in Trine 4 for Switch?
Hopefully (doubtful) the motion control cursor will return in Trine 5? And has anyone seen how this runs on Switch?
Re: Mario Movie's Jack Black Song 'Peaches' Now Eligible For Oscar Nomination
So much Inspirado.
Re: Poll: Did You Use Motion Controls In Mario Kart Wii?
I started with MK64... no interest in Tilt Control.
I do wish they would make another Excite Truck, but with proper controls enabled.
Re: Video: Jack Black Performs Bowser's Mario Movie Song 'Peaches'
I've been a Jack Black fan since the 1997 HBO show... so glad he is still around entertaining us.
Re: Soapbox: Can We Stop Pretending Switch Can't Run Call Of Duty?
The Modern Warfare collection would make a lot of sense on Switch.
Re: Movie Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie - A Fun Ride That Substitutes Story For Spectacle
I do agree with this review... although I would give the movie at least a 7 because it was spectacular to see and I wasn't expecting a great story. I do still think that the existing story could have been written better.
And I do wonder what this could have been in the hands of the Wreck It Ralph writers.
Re: Tiny Thor Nails Pixel Art Platforming And Puzzles In Stunning New Trailer
This is looking very good.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Movie DVD, Blu-ray And 4K Steelbook Pre-Orders Are Now Live
I'll likely get the 4K disc... when it's $10... and if the movie is actually good.
Re: Co-Op Adventure 'Blanc' Gets Sizeable Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Good to hear... I have played the first hour or so and it was buggy.
Re: Review: Dredge - A Haunting Lovecraftian Fishing Sim That Reels You In
Demo was great... Bought the Deluxe edition at full price.
Re: Nintendo Download: 30th March (North America)
Dredge is awesome... And should be in the Highlights.
Re: Review: Have A Nice Death - Delightfully Dark, Brutally Tough Roguelite Action
Not for me... but glad it's good.
Re: Hands On: Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! - A Warm, Cuddly Return (Except For The Space Invaders)
Interesting release... does seem more like a $20 download unless it is more extensive than it seems.
Too bad it doesn't include a collection of the old games?
Re: Best Deals And Cheapest Games In The 3DS & Wii U eShop Sales
The 3 SteamWorld games (Dig, Dig 2, Heist) are incredible and play great on 3DS.
Shovel Knight on WiiU for $6 is also great, but no one probably still plays WiiU.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch DLC
Delicious Last Course... DLC... get it?
Re: Countdown: Wii U eShop Spotlight - Year Walk
That is a shame... it is a very interesting game... my wife and I have played through it a few times with various friends and family.
Maybe it will get ported to Switch... but probably not.
Re: Mini Review: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 - The Brand-New Track Is An All-Time Great
"Visuals have received a much-needed boost"
Is this implying that previously released tracks have received a visual boost? Or just this pack?
Re: Stealth Platformer The Library Of Babel Sneaks Onto Switch Next Month
Looks really neat... reminds me of a lot of other enjoyable games.
Always a question of how well these ports will run on Switch.
Re: Review: Blanc - A Perfectly Pleasant Co-op Experience With Gorgeous Visuals
Charming art style, but the game is pretty simple and a little buggy. Not sorry I got it, but was hoping for better.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 Launches Next Week
Good News: I haven't played 4 of these
Bad News: 3 of them are from Tour
And DK Summit just seems like a worse version of Mount Wario.
Still... more MK8 tracks are always welcome.
Re: Countdown: Wii U eShop Spotlight - Star Fox Guard
It's unbelievable that this was included as a physical pack-in with Star Fox Zero.
Re: Video: Splatoon 3's Inkopolis Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & Wii U)
Yep... it looks better.
Re: Video: 3 Great Switch Games You Might Have Missed In February 2023
Blanc - Yes!
Onion Assault - Yes!
7 Days - Never heard of it...
Re: Nintendo Is Officially Skipping E3 2023
E3 was not necessary as soon as the internet became what it is... COVID was just the excuse to pull the plug.
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd February (North America)
Bit.Trip Collection is good to see... but still no Runner2 on Switch.
Re: EVO Reveals Its Fighting Roster For 2023
Smash was fun to watch... and Injustice... maybe SF is still fun.
Did I miss it, or does the article not mention the dates for this event?
Re: Super Mario Bros. Movie Nintendo Direct Announced For 9th March, Will Debut 'Final Trailer'
@Bret I guess I meant "another Direct"... the first was fine as an announcement... I don't remember the second... but now the movie is well known and releasing soon.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Movie Nintendo Direct Announced For 9th March, Will Debut 'Final Trailer'
@Bunkerneath The vast majority of animated movies, and comedies, are about 90 minutes.
Yes, I wish it were longer... but it's quite normal.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Movie Nintendo Direct Announced For 9th March, Will Debut 'Final Trailer'
A Direct for a movie doesn't seem necessary? Unless there is a surprise game announcement??? Probably just a movie tie-in bundle...
And I never watch trailers for any movie... they are way too spoiler-y.
Re: The Tetris Movie Falls Onto Apple TV+ In March, Check Out The First Trailer
@KayFiOS Apple TV+ is a streaming service available on many/most hardware devices.
I am not a huge fan of Apple products and don't own any... but I do subscribe to Apple TV+ and they have a very high consistency of quality, despite not a ton of quantity.
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th February (North America)
I got Blanc earlier this week... can't wait to play it.