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This is the first game that made me think "they should probably charge a little more for this". Not only is it great, it's quite long. It's a steal.

To me, the ideal scenario would be for them to release the first two games in a pack for the Switch, since they are older games anyway that should not be too challenging to get on the Switch, which would be a much more attractive offer than release two older games separately over time, specially now that a lot of people think that DS2 is a bit of a black sheep, and based on the sales of that, gauge if it would be worth to tackle the challenge of porting Dark Souls III. But hey, that's just me dreaming. Would be super cool.

@Blizzia Good thing the other guy answered you, because to be honest, I had no idea they had already released free updates to this game. I just now found out about that.

Great game, and much longer than I thought it was going to be. I'm 30 hours in, with 83%.

I remember liking Ancho-V games, but the one I'm really waiting for is Flounder Heights. That was my favorite from the first game.

Awesome, more Pokémon I won't get because they are just distributing the codes on Target for the U.S. versions. I didn't know Europe got these through Nintendo Network.

I really don't get people saying it's a port. The graphical leap might not be that huge, and I'm sure there are assets from the previous game they're using, but it has tons of characters and stages not on the Wii U and 3DS, there are numerous changes to fighters (more than ten thousand, as Sakurai pointed out) new fighting mechanics, new items, new character models, new music... seriously, people are still saying it's a port? Is Super Mario Galaxy 2 an "enhanced version" of the first one? Metroid Prime 2, as well?

This looks pretty awesome, I think it's being overlooked.

Quest: Don't really care
Let's Go: Great idea to ease the Pokémon Go audience into the core series' gameplay, but I gotta wait for more information to see if I'll get it, personally.
Main Game 2019: That's the one I really want, can't wait to see it.

Glad they announced this. Was super disappointed when I thought Let's Go was being made instead of Gen VIII. Now, I think it's a smart move. Ease the Pokémon Go audience into the core series gameplay with Let's Go, then release the next big game.

So cool that there are things like that, never found for such a long time. Also, man, I love this game. It's one of my favorites, have so many great memories with it.

Never seen one of those bongos. Always wanted to try it. Altough I still really like DK Jungle Beat with the Wii controls. That game is...weird, but super fun.

Tropical Freeze is one of my favorite 2D platformers. I'll get the Switch version for sure. Also happy that more people will get the opportunity to play it.

I recently finally got into this series. Finished Dark Souls and Bloodborne last year and finished Dark Souls III yesterday (kinda, now doing the optional stuff). So yeah, I recommend it to my fellow Nintendo fans. It's definitely worth it. But, as you most likely heard, it is incredibly challenging, so bear that in mind.

Just beat the final boss on DS3 yesterday. Not sure if I would double dip, specially considering the likely downgrade. But I only played the first when a friend lent me the game, and never played 2. I would definitely buy those for the Switch.

Interesting. But what I really want is a sequel to Wii's Punch Out. That game was so good. Did it sell poorly or something?

@Phantom_R Thank you. God, I know this is petty, but I rolled my eyes and almost stopped reading article when he started with that same tired "back in the good old days Pokémon were animals and now they're Digimon" speech. Seriously, just take the nostalgia goggles off and you'll see every generation of Pokémon has its lazy, uninspired designs. I guarantee you, if Jynx was from any generation other than I (maybe II) it would be considered one of the worst Pokémon of all time and an example of how the old ones were better.

Grinding to level 100 in the original S/M was painful. It seems at least a bit better in this one. Is that Roto Loto thing entirely luck based or can you manipulate it into getting the power you want? Because if it is, I'd rather just have O-Powers back. GameFreak has a bit of a history with axing cool, useful features from one generation to another just to... I don't know, be different?

Also, nothing will ever top the best grinding method in the series: secret bases with level 100 Blisseys in ORAS assisted by experience O-Power and Lucky Egg. That was awesome. Altough, pretty sure not intended by the developers;

Galaxy is a classic. Between its anniversary and Odyssey's release, I've been reminded again of why I love Mario so much. I can't really choose, both are great for different reasons. Altough I have more nostalgia for Galaxy, for obvious reasons. Also, something that I do know I like better is Galaxy's soundtrack. It's phenomenal. They went all-out with the music on both Galaxy games.

Well deserved, it's wonderful. If they made some more cool levels for DLC, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

Good riddance. Also, love the choice of picture.

Wish I could buy the physical copy, but to me there's just no way. It's more expensive and the shipping here costs a fortune. Cheapest option would take almost a month until delivery. And I want this game right now. Not to mention having to avoid spoilers. Have to go digital on this one.

Just preloaded it. Next few days are going to be sweet. Going to see Thor Ragnarok tomorrow, and when I'm back from the theater, gonna have this beauty waiting for me. There's also Stranger Things 2, but that's probably going to have to wait.

I started playing this a few months ago on the GameCube, and kind of stopped. The gameplay is so weird. It's definitely very interesting, though. I'll get back to it one day.

Totally cool with this. Man, I want this game. Still a month to go.

A lot of people hoping for a Switch port. Has Nintendo ever given any indication that they would do something like that? I think it's pretty unlikely, especially with the whole Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon thing. I'll just buy it for the 3DS, we need to show with our wallets that we want more Metroid.

Some really gimmicky, glitchy missions aside (pachinko and watermelon festival stand out), I think the game controls fine. I feel like the camera issues aren't anywhere nearl as bad as you say.

Now, here's my major problem with this game: I think trying to finish it with all the shines it's a major pain. This game has some things that just reek of filler. Some missions feel like were made at the last minute to fill the 120 shine quota (the one that sticks out the most to me is Scrubbing Sirena Beach, it's not even subtle) Each level has at least two red coin missions, counting the revisits to the FLUDD-less levels (Bianco Hill has a whopping four) and of course, some of the most transparent padding I have ever seen in a game; Blue Coins. Those things are just ridiculous. Seriously, you need all of them to get 24 shines, and they just...put them anywhere in the levels. So many of them you get by spraying some random corner of the levels with water, and that's just stupid. And a lot of them only appear in specific missions, by the way. Just walking around spraying water everywhere hoping to find them (and having to do it more than one time, because some of them are mission specific) isn't my idea of fun. It's just busywork.

Trying to finish this game completely is draining to me. It remains the only 3D Mario I never fully completed. However, there is still a lot of fun to be had with this game. A lot of the missions are a lot of fun, there is some really solid platforming with the FLUDD-less levels, it's just super fun jumping around the levels with the assistance of FLUDD, the levels are beautiful, the bosses are fun (except that eel in Noki Bay, that thing is just annoying)... yeah. This is one game that I personally feel that both the praise and backlash it gets are wildly exaggerated. I don't think that it is a underrated masterpiece, nor an crime against society. I look at it like I look at Skyward Sword: a game with a lot of padding, that feels kind of rushed, but still with a lot of good stuff in there.

Great game. But because of the Murfy stages, I recommend this more for people who want a multiplayer experience. I think those levels can be a bit boring playing by yourself. But the multiplayer is fantastic, it's a shame that it doesn't have online play.

Started playing it last week, really enjoying it. I do want more stages, though. But the first game had 16 after all the updates, so I know they're coming. Hopefully they release some soon.

@Kirgo Yeah, the backlash on this confuses me a bit. I wonder if it is all because people just wanted it for the Switch instead.

I'll most likely buy one of these, but I want some information. Come on, show us a new Alolan form or something. At least try to get some hype started. Do we get a better way to get Pokémon to level 100? Will the PSS be back, or will the Festival Plaza at least be less annoying? Give us something, guys.

I absolutely adored this trailer. I had a huge smile the whole way through. It looks fantastic.

@faint Oh yeah, didn't catch that. Whoops.

It would be awesome if they could get the original soundtrack back. Don't think it'll happen, but it would be cool.

But...but... paid reviews!

Really love the game, going to play it again soon. I have a few gripes with it, but they don't take away from the sheer joy I had exploring Hyrule.

I'm OK with this, also because I kind of expected it. I want the first Switch Pokémon game to be its own thing, instead of a third version. I hope it ends there for the 3DS, though. Make the Sinnoh remake and gen 8 for the Switch.

Can't say I'm a fan of Rabbids, but if the gameplay is good, I'm in. I'll wait and see.

Great system, brought me thousands of hours of fun. And that's just from all the Pokémon and multiplayer I played. Also those mini games from Super Mario 64 DS and New Super Mario Bros., which got me super hooked.

I love BOTW, especially the freedom, the challenge, and the size of the world. The only thing that disappointed me was the main quest, it was just too short. Maybe have some dungeons to do before the Divine Beasts or something like that. Specially if those dungeons were like Hyrule Castle is in BOTW, that place was so cool. Still, I love the game. Before it was over, I was already wishing I could explore that Hyrule for the first time, so I'm pretty excited for another game like this.

I was grinding a lot at the Battle Tree, mostly trying to get my daily Bottle Caps, until last week. Some of the hax... let's just say it kinda got to me. Is it just me, or there are a lot more of those jerks that use Double Team and confusing moves? And with Zelda coming very soon, I don't think I'll be playing Pokémon for a while.

I'll get Breath of the Wild for the Wii U 00:01, March 3rd . I wanted the physical copy, but I would have to wait at least another week until the game arrived, and... yeah, no chance. I'll buy the physical version for the Switch later, when I get one. Probably at the end of the year. Still debating on my head for which I'll get the DLC.

Finally. Wish they also patched in the National Pokédex and the missing Mega Stones, but can't win them all. Especially with Game Freak. I'll take what I can get. Now to Hyper Train some legendaries and shinies...

I'm just waiting for that elusive Bank support. I won't use it just for getting my ORAS Pokémon to Moon, but also to train and level up to 100 whichever Pokémon I can on ORAS and THEN transfer them for Moon, because I think Moon is the worst game in the series to get to level 100 since... God, Ruby/Sapphire? It takes forever. And adding more salt to the wound, it's the game that introduces Hyper Training, so there is a concrete reason to get to level 100 this time.

Nintendo sure is giving this series a lot of attention. I never played any strategy game, but maybe I should try them out. I'd be a shame if I at least didn't figure out if the series is for me or not, especially with so many games on the horizon.

I think the only things that would make me double dip are an online mode or a considerable amount of new levels. But still, if you don't have it, I recommend it. Great game, especially on multiplayer. I'm not really sure how much I would recommend it if you're just looking for a single player game, because the Murfy levels, while really fun on multiplayer, I found kind of boring in single.

Maybe it's because I always compared it to that unfinished model that they showed at E3 2004, which I find hideous, but I always thought the original DS looked OK.

This makes me feel so old. It's been 12 years, man. Doesn't feel it's been long since I played Pokémon DPP all the time with my friends at school and while chatting with them on MSN. That's crazy.

@A01 It was really frustrating for me that the first year of the Wii U (among other things) stained its reputation forever while people seemed to ignore that for so long, 90% of the PS4 and X1's library consisted of remasters. Even the Wii U's lackluster first year gave more reason to buy a new system than the other two, but for some reason people and media gave them a pass. I don't think that had much impact on the Wii U's success, honestly, but it was still frustrating. They finally started justifying their existence, thankfully. I have a PS4 on the way.

Pokémon Sun/Moon. Weirdly enough, I didn't realize how bad a year this was for Nintendo until now. I played a lot of their games as usual, but didn't really think about how only two of them were released this year, one of them being a remaster. Still excited for next year and the Switch, hopefully the Big N comes back with a vengeance.

Yay, because Pikachu needs more exposure. Such an underrated character. I mean, I know he's the franchise's mascot, but you don't need to make a freaking Detective Pikachu movie just because Pikachu is front and center. Especially when the general concept of Pokémon would adapt so easily into a film. There are 801 other Pokémon, put Pikachu in a prominent role while giving other Pokémon big parts too. You may end up with some new cash cows if you do it right.

Really fun game. It's not as good as DKC, and if you expect something like those games, you might be disappointed. But as its own thing, it's a lot of fun, and I love the combo system. I feel it is kind of underrated, even though it is pretty short.