I sunk a lot of time into the GBA app this year (Golden Sun and Golden Sun 2 finally came out). My biggest ACTUAL game was the Grandia HD Collection.
Metroid Prime HD also took up some time because of multiple playthroughs, but I expect Balatro will be my most played by End of December. I scoffed at that game when I heard it was nominated for GOTY but it really deserves it.
I wasn't going to get this considering I have both the Wii and 3DS version. But I started playing Tropical Freeze again a few weeks ago, and I definitely caught the DKC bug.
I'm not counting an announcement out, but I have a feeling that unless it's a big crossover thing with another company, Nintendo likes to keep stuff to their own events.
I recently replayed it with the Switch Kongs anywhere mod. Even with it....it's not aged well in a lot of ways. I'd rather see a spiritual sequel with some more thought out level design. Maybe a remake with the right tweaks, but if we get the vanilla version on NSO, I'll probably skip it.
If Nintendo had more to show they'd have done it before Black Friday. They've shown us what they've got for this year, and anything else to show for next year would cut into Christmas sales.
Time travel was the perfect power to integrate the story with the gameplay. I was really hoping it would be used again here, but they dug HARD into the alternate universe power, and frankly it's just uninteresting. It makes for a few good puzzles but it's not used effectively for the narrative. I'm sad because I do like Max as a character, but this did not get met back into the series.
Tate mode makes the most sense for handheld, but how about a way to stream what would be the lower screen onto your phone while you are playing on the TV? It seems like a really obvious solution to the problem.
Always happy for releases on more systems, but I have it on both my laptop and my iPad, so I don't feel the need to pick it up on Switch. Happy for those excited for it though!
Here's hoping it helps with a smooth launch. I'm hoping to buy one at launch but I need to see the damn thing first, and that's probably not going to happen until after Christmas.
Why not just make a new category for best remaster/remake, and best DLC/New Season? Then we could see things like Metroid Prime: Remastered up for best remake, and Splatoon 3: Side Order as best expansion.
Why are we missing so many songs? I understand the slow rollout of games because of having to test the emulation and whatnot. There is no reason this shouldn't have music from every first and second party Nintendo game right off the bat.
I won't lie, that price tag is pretty steep for a game that doesn't offer any variety between characters. Shredder's Revenge was $10 cheaper and felt different to play with each character you unlocked. I might have to wait for a sale.
I've tried so hard to get into the Xenoblade games with no success, so I probably won't be getting this one. But I'm happy for fans of the series who have been clamoring for it!
I just cannot justify buying an upgraded version of a game that I can still play on my computer now. I know they added some stuff but the core problems (like the level size) are still going to be there.
I do want this to do well because I think a true Yooka-Laylee 2 could fix a lot of the issues with the first, and I want Playtonic to get that chance. Even so, I can't justify buying this again.
I loved It Takes Two. Looking forward to what the dev has next. They announced that game at the Game Awards so I wouldn't be surprised if this gets revealed then too.
I'm just so curious of what a Gamecube NSO would even look like since it feels like some of the most important games are already on Switch. Metroid Prime, Paper Mario TTYD, Mario Sunshine (via 3d All Stars), for example. Even games that aren't on Switch yet have HD ports I'd rather see (Looking at the Zelda games). It's not to say they can't do it or that there aren't enough games, but I'm really curious on how it will be handled.
Even if joining online required everyone to sign an NDA. That's 100,000 people you'd have to enforce it on. I don't see this staying quiet for long at all.
@Thirteen1355 Missed out in the sense I didn't play it when it came out. You can always go back to older games but you can't necessarily forget all the advancements gaming have made since then.
I'd be skeptical of a Switch 2 reveal now. Only because by announcing that a Switch 2 is officially on the way will cut into sales of Switches for Christmas. I'm not saying it's not going to happen, but I'd be surprised. That said, I could see a direct mini just to hype up the games coming out for the holidays.
There's an indie game in the works for PC and Switch called Poglings. It's still getting monthly updates on Kickstarter so hopefully we'll see news of a release soon.
But also, you're telling me that the mobile-happy Sega team doesn't think a mobile chao garden app would work?
I certainly appreciate his commitment, but given what I've read about the development of this game and the life he had to live before it came out, I wouldn't mind having to shell out a few more bucks for some quality updates. I want devs to get paid for their work, I just don't want publishers to exploit fans by breaking up a completed game to sell to us in parts.
I feel like adventure games could really become the home for comedy type games. Some of the funniest games I've ever played were adventure games, like the Monkey Island series, and Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. I think it's just a market studios haven't dug into enough yet.
I LOVE this game. I really with Nintendo would revisit it. I know the original Mario vs. Donkey Kong was similar but it didn't quite scratch the itch. Then that series became more of a Lemmings-esque game. I really think this game could be amazing with nothing but a new coat of paint. It holds up that well!
I would love 3D, but I think the problem is when they envision it in 3D is that it will be in their ideal art style. Some people expect it will look like DQ11. But it could just as easily look like the Secret of Mana remake. I think HD-2D is the safer option as it keeps the design of the characters while updating it to a modern aesthetic.
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Re: Acclaimed Horror Hit 'Soma' Is Finally Coming To Switch
I'm not gonna repeat it, but I think we all know what Kirbyo said.
Also, how do these compare to The Amnesia Collection?
Re: Lunar Remastered Collection Brings Classic JRPG Series To Switch This April
Ugh Suikoden Collection comes out first, that has to take priority.
Re: Rumour: Konami And Square Enix Expected To Bolster 'Switch 2' Software Library With Major IP
Please give us FFXIV on the Switch 2.
Re: Square Enix May Withhold Its Own Products If You Harrass Its Staff
I wonder if this is tied to FFXIV. There's been a lot of hostility from the last expansion and subsequent patches.
Re: Switch 2 'Indentations' Make It Incompatible With Original Switch Dock, Says Genki
Is Nintendo even going to have anything left to announce?
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2024 - Our Most Played Games
I sunk a lot of time into the GBA app this year (Golden Sun and Golden Sun 2 finally came out). My biggest ACTUAL game was the Grandia HD Collection.
Metroid Prime HD also took up some time because of multiple playthroughs, but I expect Balatro will be my most played by End of December. I scoffed at that game when I heard it was nominated for GOTY but it really deserves it.
Re: Capcom Intends To Continue "Re-Activating Dormant IPs"
@Scapetti HENSHIN A GO-GO, BABY!
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Showcases 'A Barrelful Of Details' In New Trailer
I wasn't going to get this considering I have both the Wii and 3DS version. But I started playing Tropical Freeze again a few weeks ago, and I definitely caught the DKC bug.
Re: Poll: It's Almost Time For The Game Awards, But Are You Expecting Much Switch News?
I'm not counting an announcement out, but I have a feeling that unless it's a big crossover thing with another company, Nintendo likes to keep stuff to their own events.
Re: Ubisoft Reportedly Discussing Buyout Options As Talks Of Going Private Continue
I thought they were making the first AAAA games? Shouldn't they be doing well? /s
Re: Poll: Okay, It's Time To Ask The Obvious - Will We Get Donkey Kong 64 On NSO?
I recently replayed it with the Switch Kongs anywhere mod. Even with it....it's not aged well in a lot of ways. I'd rather see a spiritual sequel with some more thought out level design. Maybe a remake with the right tweaks, but if we get the vanilla version on NSO, I'll probably skip it.
Re: Review: Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic (Switch) - One Heck Of A Ride, But With A Few Leaves On The Track
If you have an iPad, it's on there with touch screen support. Might be on android too, but I'm not certain.
Re: Poll: After Three Quiet Months, Will We Finally Get A Nintendo Direct In December?
If Nintendo had more to show they'd have done it before Black Friday. They've shown us what they've got for this year, and anything else to show for next year would cut into Christmas sales.
Re: Review: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure (Switch) - Not Quite Picture Perfect On Switch
Time travel was the perfect power to integrate the story with the gameplay. I was really hoping it would be used again here, but they dug HARD into the alternate universe power, and frankly it's just uninteresting. It makes for a few good puzzles but it's not used effectively for the narrative. I'm sad because I do like Max as a character, but this did not get met back into the series.
Re: Mailbox: The Death Of GameCube, Mario Party Matchmaking, Tariffs - Nintendo Life Letters
@UltimateOtaku91 This is the correct answer. I’d love to see this series end on a high note, even if it was all we got.
Re: Talking Point: What Would Be The Ideal Way To Play DS Games On 'Switch 2'?
Tate mode makes the most sense for handheld, but how about a way to stream what would be the lower screen onto your phone while you are playing on the TV? It seems like a really obvious solution to the problem.
Re: Opinion: Chrono Trigger Isn't The Only Great Time-Travel RPG On DS
I have the 3DS version, I should get back to it.
Re: Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic Is Making Its Way To Switch Next Month
Always happy for releases on more systems, but I have it on both my laptop and my iPad, so I don't feel the need to pick it up on Switch. Happy for those excited for it though!
Re: Latest 'Switch 2' Rumour Suggests Nintendo Is Preparing For An Enormous Launch
Here's hoping it helps with a smooth launch. I'm hoping to buy one at launch but I need to see the damn thing first, and that's probably not going to happen until after Christmas.
Re: The Game Awards 2024 Nominees Have Been Revealed - Zelda, Mario And Metroid Nominated
Why not just make a new category for best remaster/remake, and best DLC/New Season? Then we could see things like Metroid Prime: Remastered up for best remake, and Splatoon 3: Side Order as best expansion.
Re: EarthBound 30th Anniversary Merch Will Include A Giant Mr Saturn Plushie
Nintendo: "Let's celebrate the Mother series!"
Fans: "Oh sweet, meaning we can finally play the third one?"
Nintendo: "NO! STOP ASKING!"
Re: Sonic 3 Director Teases Another Character Reveal At The End Of The Movie
You're gonna hear "It's no use." Then Silver the Hedgehog will beat Sonic senseless.
Re: Random: Link Cosplayer Gets Advice From Sakurai After Master Sword Blunder
I've seen a lot of videos discussing back scabbards as impractical for anything larger than a ***** sword but they look so damn cool.
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Devs Explain The Method Behind The Menu Madness
This game would benefit so much from a wheel menu like BG3
Re: So, Will You Be Listening To The New Mobile App Nintendo Music?
Why are we missing so many songs? I understand the slow rollout of games because of having to test the emulation and whatnot. There is no reason this shouldn't have music from every first and second party Nintendo game right off the bat.
Re: Mobile Rhythm Game 'Disney Music Parade' Scores A Switch Encore In Asia December 2024
@Erigen Omitting it would be admitting it wasn't good. They'll never do that.
Re: Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Morphs Its Way Onto Switch This December
I won't lie, that price tag is pretty steep for a game that doesn't offer any variety between characters. Shredder's Revenge was $10 cheaper and felt different to play with each character you unlocked. I might have to wait for a sale.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Confirmed For Switch
I've tried so hard to get into the Xenoblade games with no success, so I probably won't be getting this one. But I'm happy for fans of the series who have been clamoring for it!
Re: Video: Yooka-Replaylee Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Original & Remaster)
I just cannot justify buying an upgraded version of a game that I can still play on my computer now. I know they added some stuff but the core problems (like the level size) are still going to be there.
I do want this to do well because I think a true Yooka-Laylee 2 could fix a lot of the issues with the first, and I want Playtonic to get that chance. Even so, I can't justify buying this again.
Re: Rumour: A Rayman Remake May Be On The Cards At Ubisoft
Please give me more Rayman Legends! The music levels had such a huge smile on my face. I want more!
Re: Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Dev Team Reportedly Disbanded By Ubisoft
Ubisoft is the Taco Bell of game companies. Make a bunch of stuff that people love, then remove it all from the menu because **** you, that's why.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Confirms He's Working On A New Game
I think he's working on something new, though if he IS working on a new smash game, I'm just expecting Smash Ultimate Deluxe for Switch 2.
Re: It Takes Two Dev Teases New Co-Op Game Based On A Fresh IP
I loved It Takes Two. Looking forward to what the dev has next. They announced that game at the Game Awards so I wouldn't be surprised if this gets revealed then too.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Might Be Gearing Up For A GameCube Controller Comeback
@slowpoke_tail I agree with you for most, but I don't see them adding Melee to NSO (In the same way they haven't added Smash 64).
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Might Be Gearing Up For A GameCube Controller Comeback
I'm just so curious of what a Gamecube NSO would even look like since it feels like some of the most important games are already on Switch. Metroid Prime, Paper Mario TTYD, Mario Sunshine (via 3d All Stars), for example. Even games that aren't on Switch yet have HD ports I'd rather see (Looking at the Zelda games). It's not to say they can't do it or that there aren't enough games, but I'm really curious on how it will be handled.
Re: Nintendo Asks Switch Online Playtest Program Participants To "Not Discuss Or Disclose Content"
Even if joining online required everyone to sign an NDA. That's 100,000 people you'd have to enforce it on. I don't see this staying quiet for long at all.
Re: Review: Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire (Switch) - A Pale Imitation Of The JRPG Classics That Inspired It
@Thirteen1355 Missed out in the sense I didn't play it when it came out. You can always go back to older games but you can't necessarily forget all the advancements gaming have made since then.
Re: Review: Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire (Switch) - A Pale Imitation Of The JRPG Classics That Inspired It
As someone who missed out on Skies of Arcadia this is really disappointing. I was hoping for something new to play on Switch this weekend.
Re: Talking Point: How Would You Fix Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Most Frustrating Feature?
A radial menu worked for all the crap I collected in Baldur's Gate 3. I'm sure it could work here.
If not, categories would be nice. Furniture, enemies, natural objects. You could even have custom tags that players could group by.
Re: Upcoming Sea Of Stars Free Update Adds Local Co-Op, New Combat, Cinematics And More
Ugh too many games to go back and replay this one but it sounds awesome!
Re: Feature: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Directors Discuss Caulfield, Canon & Switch
I'll most likely be getting on PC, but it's good to know it's coming to Switch too.
Re: Review: Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition (Switch) - Digital Eclipse Unearths Another Total Classic
TBH, I'm a bit baffled this didn't come to PC. I grew up playing worms with a mouse and keyboard, I'm not sure how it would handle with a controller.
Re: Palworld Developer Responds To Nintendo Lawsuit
Evidently Nintendo hasn't heard of the Streisand Effect. I bet there's an upsurge of sales for Palworld.
Re: Poll: With 'Switch 2' Rumours Swirling, Will There Be A September Direct This Year?
I'd be skeptical of a Switch 2 reveal now. Only because by announcing that a Switch 2 is officially on the way will cut into sales of Switches for Christmas. I'm not saying it's not going to happen, but I'd be surprised. That said, I could see a direct mini just to hype up the games coming out for the holidays.
Re: Sonic Fans, Don't Get Your Hopes Up For A Standalone Chao Garden Game
There's an indie game in the works for PC and Switch called Poglings. It's still getting monthly updates on Kickstarter so hopefully we'll see news of a release soon.
But also, you're telling me that the mobile-happy Sega team doesn't think a mobile chao garden app would work?
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Pledges To Never Charge Money For DLC Or Updates
I certainly appreciate his commitment, but given what I've read about the development of this game and the life he had to live before it came out, I wouldn't mind having to shell out a few more bucks for some quality updates. I want devs to get paid for their work, I just don't want publishers to exploit fans by breaking up a completed game to sell to us in parts.
Re: Mailbox: eShop Closures, Comedy, The Physical Future - Nintendo Life Letters
I feel like adventure games could really become the home for comedy type games. Some of the funniest games I've ever played were adventure games, like the Monkey Island series, and Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. I think it's just a market studios haven't dug into enough yet.
Re: Talking Point: Could Another Nintendo Series Take Over The 'Traditional' Zelda Template?
@KevinLo9 I can’t believe they didn’t have this as an option in the article!
Re: Video: Donkey Kong '94 - The 101-Level Sequel To Arcade DK
I LOVE this game. I really with Nintendo would revisit it. I know the original Mario vs. Donkey Kong was similar but it didn't quite scratch the itch. Then that series became more of a Lemmings-esque game. I really think this game could be amazing with nothing but a new coat of paint. It holds up that well!
Re: Talking Point: HD-2D Or 3D - How Should Square Enix Remake Chrono Trigger?
I would love 3D, but I think the problem is when they envision it in 3D is that it will be in their ideal art style. Some people expect it will look like DQ11. But it could just as easily look like the Secret of Mana remake. I think HD-2D is the safer option as it keeps the design of the characters while updating it to a modern aesthetic.