At the end of the day, there's no getting away from the facts.
Everything breaks eventually. Nothing lasts forever. Joy cons that get used alot, break faster. You can't compare Joy Cons to older Nintendo controllers. It's like comparing a bicycle to a car. There's far more things that can go wrong with a Joy Con than a SNES controller. It also explains the price hikes. Consumers/Developers want more functionality from their controllers. That comes at a price.
I hate to sound like I'm making excuses and I hope Nintendo go even further to test their hardware durability for Switch 2. But trying to sue Nintendo because "stuff breaks" was never going to work.
Looks good but not seeing the Sonic Adventure comparisons. Looks much more like boost era Sonic to me, Generations, Colours and Forces gameplay of running fast on a road. There's Sonic Heroes vibes too. But not so much Adventure in my opinion.
There are many things I loved about TotK, and some things I thought it did better, but overall I think BotW is the better game. Both outstanding though.
I also made a 40 level 8 world "claasic" game in Mario Maker 2. I spent months on it rather than years though. I'm proud of it even if it ain't a "Mario Bros 5".
I'm just looking forward to seeing what progress has been made. Cause those gameplay videos a few months back were a bit dull and bare bones, in my opinion.
Jebus, I'm not sure I have time for 100 hours of additional side quests, no matter how good they are. At least the ones I do end up doing won't feel like a waste of time.
Who cares about how they announce things?? Whether it's announced in a direct or not makes zero difference to the final game or your level of enjoyment.
@jrt87 You don't know the fanbase very well if you think they think any Sonic game, especially mainline 3D ones, are GOTY contenders 😂 They just hope it'll turn out "not bad" or perhaps, even "Good enough".
There's probably a few who get that excited, but the majority know Sonic games often turn out deeply frustrating. But we live in hope that the good will outweigh the bad in each release. Occasionally it happens (Colours, Generations, Mania). But usually not.
Not listed here is Shin Megami Tensei V for £33. Don't think that's been in the 33% off sale before. Definitely worth it if you haven't got it already. Big game.
If it was something Four Swords related, I'd expect, y'know, four options. So I'd say Ages/Seasons remakes by the studio that did Links Awakening for Switch. It would make sense for them to move on to the other Gameboy Zeldas next.
The youngest game in my top 10 favourites is nearly 20 years old. I should set myself a challenge to find a top 10 from the last 10 years or something.
@carlos82 This was my point exactly. Surely removing Tails actually makes the Sonic 2 special stages harder! Any rings he finishes with are a bonus and would have been missed otherwise.
I'm not sure you solve your console's chip shortage problems by releasing new, more complicated, more expensive, more chip-hungry hardware. But I don't think that will stop them launching Switch 2 for Christmas 2023.
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Re: Nintendo's eShop Summer Sale Knocks Up To 75% Off Select Switch Titles (Europe)
Just picked up Berkserk Boy on sale.
Re: Switch "Joy-Con Drift" Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed After Five Years
At the end of the day, there's no getting away from the facts.
Everything breaks eventually.
Nothing lasts forever.
Joy cons that get used alot, break faster.
You can't compare Joy Cons to older Nintendo controllers. It's like comparing a bicycle to a car. There's far more things that can go wrong with a Joy Con than a SNES controller. It also explains the price hikes. Consumers/Developers want more functionality from their controllers. That comes at a price.
I hate to sound like I'm making excuses and I hope Nintendo go even further to test their hardware durability for Switch 2. But trying to sue Nintendo because "stuff breaks" was never going to work.
Re: Sonic Adventure-Like 3D Action Platformer 'Spark The Electric Jester 3' Coming To Switch
Looks good but not seeing the Sonic Adventure comparisons. Looks much more like boost era Sonic to me, Generations, Colours and Forces gameplay of running fast on a road. There's Sonic Heroes vibes too. But not so much Adventure in my opinion.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Pokémon Yellow Version
I mean, they both have Chonky Chu so are both winners in my eyes.
Re: Poll: So, Do You Prefer Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Or Tears Of The Kingdom?
There are many things I loved about TotK, and some things I thought it did better, but overall I think BotW is the better game. Both outstanding though.
Re: Back Page: The Best Cows On The Nintendo Switch
@OorWullie I came on here precisely to comment this. How can you leave out the cows from Earthworm Jim.
"Well done" Cow says as his friend grins in the background. Thank you cows. I appreciate you, even if Nintendo Life doesn't.
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series For Switch On Sale, 20% Off Every Title & Bundle
Personally, I'm waiting to see if these will be playable on Switch 2. Avoiding digital Switch 1 purchases until we know more.
Re: Don't Expect A Remake Of Final Fantasy 6 Soon, If Ever
They said the same about FF7R
Re: Talking Point: Would You Prefer 'Super Mario Odyssey 2' Or A Totally New 3D Mario?
Unpopular opinion, but I think I'm ready for a new 2D Mario. The last all new one was on the Wii U.
I would however, not like it in the "New" style. I'd like to see a different style, or even the return of something like the Yoshi's Island look.
Of course, I'd take a new 3D game too.
Re: Random: This Super Mario Maker 2 Fan Spent Seven Years Crafting 'Super Mario Bros. 5'
I also made a 40 level 8 world "claasic" game in Mario Maker 2. I spent months on it rather than years though. I'm proud of it even if it ain't a "Mario Bros 5".
Re: Feature: Rayman Is Back In 'Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope' - So Is He Actually Cool Now?
I always thought Rayman was kind of cool so off you pop NL. There's several Nintendo first parties I'd rather not play over Rayman Origins or Legends.
Re: The Hardest Games On Nintendo Switch
I'd add the Megaman Zero/zx Collection to this list. And I'd take Mario 3D World off because... it just doesn't belong here. Sorry haha!
Re: Random: Pixel Art Project To Redesign Pokémon's Kanto Region Is Complete
Love it. I had to scan my eyes over every bit a few times and saw something different going on each time.
Re: New Denuvo 'Switch Emulator Protection' Tech Launches, And Players Are Worried
Don't steal games, then this sort of thing won't happen...
Re: Sega Teases New Sonic Frontiers Artwork
I'm just looking forward to seeing what progress has been made. Cause those gameplay videos a few months back were a bit dull and bare bones, in my opinion.
Re: Fire Reported At Nintendo's Japanese Headquarters
Wild Charizard!
Re: The Pokémon Company Pledges $25 Million To Help Children's And Social Equity Organisations
Helping out disadvantaged kids? Always great. If The Pokemon Company benefits from the good publicity, who cares.
Re: Soapbox: Yes, You Really Should Do All Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Sidequests
Jebus, I'm not sure I have time for 100 hours of additional side quests, no matter how good they are. At least the ones I do end up doing won't feel like a waste of time.
Re: Nintendo's Multiplayer Showdown Sale Ends This Weekend (Europe)
I just bought Axiom Verge 2 for 25% off. Pretty sure that's not a multiplayer game! XD
My point is, for those complaining... there's single player stuff on sale too. And big sale's come along fairly regularly. No need to panic.
Re: Poll: What Do You Want To See From This Week's Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct?
What do I want to see from this very specific Splatoon Direct??
Smash Bros character reveal and BOTW2 news, OBVIOUSLY!
Re: GAME's 'Home Arcade' Range Lets You Build The Arcade Of Your Dreams
That Midway 12 in 1. Lovely! Maybe some day...
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Datamine Might Have Leaked Details About Future DLC Tracks
I'd rather have a timeline for their release to be honest.
Re: Feature: SEGA's Astonishing GameCube Rebound Following Defeat In The Console Wars
Sega's creativity through the Dreamcast/Gamecube generations was top notch. Shame they're not the same now.
Re: Capcom's Mega Man Series Has Now Sold 38 Million Units Worldwide
I'd take a Megaman X9 with SNES graphics please.
Re: Hideki Kamiya: Nintendo Hasn't Ever Asked Platinum To Cover Up Bayonetta
It's an optional mode. What's the problem?
Re: Random: Sonic Is Too Tall, And It's All Your Fault
Sonic the Leghog.
Re: Poll: So, How Do You Pronounce 'Live A Live'?
I pronounce it "The demo was just ok, I might get it on sale"
Re: My Nintendo Store Down For Maintenance, Possibly For Weeks (EU)
Sounds like there's room for a lot of improvement with the EU site. Maybe it's a big overhaul?
There's never a good time for these things.
Re: Bayonetta 3 Trailer Confirms Launch For This October
@mariomaster96 We've all been hyped about something in our lives so I understand. It's still kind of bizarre if you think about it though.
Re: Bayonetta 3 Trailer Confirms Launch For This October
Who cares about how they announce things?? Whether it's announced in a direct or not makes zero difference to the final game or your level of enjoyment.
Re: Nintendo Launches Subscription Service For Switch Repairs In Japan
This isn't scummy when you look at all the stuff it covers. Way more than just joy con defects. Read the article.
Re: Feature: Need More Turtles After Shredder's Revenge? You Should Check Out These Underrated TMNT Gems
TMNT II: Back to the Sewers for Gameboy. Very good.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Sounds turtle-y awesome!
Re: Sonic Frontiers' Demo Title Screen Surfaces On Social Media
@jrt87 You don't know the fanbase very well if you think they think any Sonic game, especially mainline 3D ones, are GOTY contenders 😂 They just hope it'll turn out "not bad" or perhaps, even "Good enough".
There's probably a few who get that excited, but the majority know Sonic games often turn out deeply frustrating. But we live in hope that the good will outweigh the bad in each release. Occasionally it happens (Colours, Generations, Mania). But usually not.
Re: Jun Senoue To Adapt Some Of Sonic 3's Music For Sonic Origins
A little disappointing, but intrigued to hear the new stuff from Jun.
Re: Nintendo's 'Super Sale' Slashes The Price Of Over 1500 Games (Europe)
Not listed here is Shin Megami Tensei V for £33. Don't think that's been in the 33% off sale before. Definitely worth it if you haven't got it already. Big game.
Re: Sega Has Considered Dreamcast & Saturn Mini But Is Worried About Extreme Costs
Would like a Dreamcast Mini and a proper GameGear Mini (not those expensive key chain versions).
Then again, in the case of DC games, I already have a fair few that I bought for pennies on Steam so it's not the end if the world.
Re: Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Showcases A Pretty, But Sparse Open World
I'm pleased to see Sonic looking like he has some control over what he's doing. Agree this looks like an overworld. I'm still intrigued for now.
Little disappointed that they haven't added more stuff to make it look like the Sonic universe. Where's my checkerboard grass??
Re: Random: Is This Cryptic Tweet A Hint At New Zelda Remakes?
If it was something Four Swords related, I'd expect, y'know, four options. So I'd say Ages/Seasons remakes by the studio that did Links Awakening for Switch. It would make sense for them to move on to the other Gameboy Zeldas next.
Or the tweet is nothing.
Re: Mario Kart Tour Is About To Get One Of The Franchise's Best Tracks
Baby Park is great just for being unique. Agree things can get out of hand quickly like no other track I can think of!
Re: Random: Did The Sims Copy Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Froggy Chair?
"Froggy chair? Is that you? I must save Froggy Chair!
BIG THE CAT INTENSIFIES.
Re: Soapbox: Leaving The Comfort Zone - A Quest To Find My New Favourite Games
The youngest game in my top 10 favourites is nearly 20 years old. I should set myself a challenge to find a top 10 from the last 10 years or something.
Re: Sonic Origins' Story Mode Snubs Tails & Knuckles
@carlos82 This was my point exactly. Surely removing Tails actually makes the Sonic 2 special stages harder! Any rings he finishes with are a bonus and would have been missed otherwise.
Re: Box Art Brawl: Duel #97 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back From The Sewers
One of the first games I owned! Oh the nostalgia for that NA/EU boxart. Thank you for doing a Boxart Brawl for it!
Re: Video: We Take A Look At Limited Run Games' Brand New Store
Store looks amazing. Wish we had something like this where I live.
Maybe I do! googles
Re: Talking Point: As Switch Hardware Sales Slow, How Long Can Nintendo Delay 'Switch 2'?
I'm not sure you solve your console's chip shortage problems by releasing new, more complicated, more expensive, more chip-hungry hardware. But I don't think that will stop them launching Switch 2 for Christmas 2023.
Re: Rumour: Sonic Team Is Working On A Brand New 2D Sonic Game
@gaga64 @moodycat Dimps made Sonic 4 along with Sonic Team. Dimps also made Advance/Rush before that so... take that however you want.
Re: Poll: Budget Line Box Art - Is It 'Fine', Or A Sin Against All That Is Good And Pure?
Never judge a book by its cover. Or a video game.
Re: Soapbox: Please, Please, Please Release Sonic Advance Trilogy On Nintendo Switch Online
Sonic Advance 2 is an unfinished mess.
1 and 3 are ok though. I'd play 'em again.
Re: Sega To Share Sonic Frontiers News Update "Soon"
The Legend of Sonic; Breath of the Eggman