@Giancarlothomaz Trailers show significantly more 3D assets being rendered in BotW2 than BotW1... and the first game is plagued by slowdown.
Which could be explained by difficulties porting to the NS from WiiU, but Nintendo has consistently demonstrated an incapacity to hit even the lowest performance standards with the NS. We all know an upgraded Switch is inevitable... like the N3DS or DSi or N64 Expansion Pak.
And just like how Majora's Mask could only be played on upgraded N64s, I expect BotW2 will only be playable on whatever that upgraded Swotch winds up being. It's possible BotW2 will be compatible with OG Switches, but I wouldn't count on it--and I'd expect even worse performance than BotW1.
Would be lovely to be able to play Starfox Zero without those asinine gamepad controls... but I can't help but resent all these WiiU ports of mediocre games instead of XCX or the Zelda remasters.
NV still has crippling issues w/ the PC version... a Switch port would be nice in theory, but if we ever actually got one it'd inevitably be a bit of a nightmare.
Fire Emblem is the game that really sticks out to me. I have a Conquest cart, which is "valuable" and will likely only ever become more valuable (still kicking myself for giving away, not even selling my copy of Fire Emblem Wii) — but only for collectors.
It's essentially worthless for anyone actually interested in playing the game, right? As it's only 1/3rd.
I'd been hoping for DLC for a long time, but... I'm pretty skeptical about this. If they're not adding anti-grav and glider segments to these tracks, they're gonna be real boring to play... and the sheer quantity of tracks will ensure they dominate online play.
If I were to list out all of the games I traded in as a kid desperate for just a bit more money to spend on games, I bet I could make half of y'all weep. At least.
The rarer ones I can't even afford to re-purchase now, as a "proper adult."
Oh, neat. I had no idea this was getting localized... I've been bummed about the lack of PSN copies of those two PSP remakes for years. Can you imagine? There are gamers today who have only ever seen the Star Ocean games after SO3, who have no idea the series used to be fantastic.
Version 10? Shouldn't we instead be criticizing Nintendo for still not having basic features like folders and the activity log included with version 1?
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Re: Talking Point: If Breath Of The Wild 2 Launched Alongside New Switch Hardware, Would You Upgrade?
@Giancarlothomaz
Trailers show significantly more 3D assets being rendered in BotW2 than BotW1... and the first game is plagued by slowdown.
Which could be explained by difficulties porting to the NS from WiiU, but Nintendo has consistently demonstrated an incapacity to hit even the lowest performance standards with the NS. We all know an upgraded Switch is inevitable... like the N3DS or DSi or N64 Expansion Pak.
And just like how Majora's Mask could only be played on upgraded N64s, I expect BotW2 will only be playable on whatever that upgraded Swotch winds up being. It's possible BotW2 will be compatible with OG Switches, but I wouldn't count on it--and I'd expect even worse performance than BotW1.
Re: Feature: Will These 10 Classic JRPGs Ever Come To Switch?
I dunno, I'm still riding the twin highs of the DQ3 and LAL remakes. Can't even begin to start wishing for more.
Re: Star Fox Character Designer Wants Nintendo To Port The Wii U Entry To Switch
Would be lovely to be able to play Starfox Zero without those asinine gamepad controls... but I can't help but resent all these WiiU ports of mediocre games instead of XCX or the Zelda remasters.
Re: Bethesda Sale Kicks Off On Switch eShop, Up To 67% Off Doom, Skyrim, Wolfenstein
NV still has crippling issues w/ the PC version... a Switch port would be nice in theory, but if we ever actually got one it'd inevitably be a bit of a nightmare.
Re: Talking Point: If Breath Of The Wild 2 Launched Alongside New Switch Hardware, Would You Upgrade?
Given the difficulty the Switch has running BotW2, I'd be shocked if the BotW2 wasn't exclusive to the inevitable Switch upgrade/successor.
Re: Atlus Dominates 3DS eShop Chart As Pokémon Crystal Falls Off Top Spot (North America)
I picked up quite a few. Got everything now other than Strange Journey.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of The Chrono Cross Remaster
I mean, I keep my expectations pretty damned low for SE games, but even I'm surprised by just how bad this port is.
Re: Best Remakes And Remasters On Nintendo Switch
#1 remaster is definitely the Switch port of Xenoblade Chronicles X. Don't mind it's hypothetical nature.
Seriously, though, this list needs Okami HD, Valkyria Chronicles Remastered and Tales of Vesperia.
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us Splatoon 3 Is Still On The Way (Again)
I wonder if they'll actually make it a worthwhile game for folks who don't care about online play.
Re: Feature: 10 3DS Retail Games That Might Be Cheaper To Buy Digitally While You Can
@Gridatttack Yup. I was a le to find Ever Oasis, new & sealed, on eBay for $55, just $15 over the eShop sale price, so that was a no-brainer.
Re: Keep Calm, But Square Enix Has Trademarked 'Tactics Ogre: Reborn' In Japan
100:1 it's an unrelated mobile game steeped in gacha with the Tactics Ogre IP slapped on it.
Re: Feature: 10 3DS Retail Games That Might Be Cheaper To Buy Digitally While You Can
Fire Emblem is the game that really sticks out to me. I have a Conquest cart, which is "valuable" and will likely only ever become more valuable (still kicking myself for giving away, not even selling my copy of Fire Emblem Wii) — but only for collectors.
It's essentially worthless for anyone actually interested in playing the game, right? As it's only 1/3rd.
Just completely wild.
Re: Poll: The End Is Coming, But How Much Will You Miss The Wii U And 3DS eShop?
The way I see it, this is Nintendo's way of telling us that they'd very much like it if we pirates all of their old games.
Re: SD Gundam Battle Alliance Blasts Onto Switch This Year
Wow, Teksetter. That's... some deep-seated insecurity on display there.
Re: Triangle Strategy Prologue Demo Out Now, Progress Transfers To Full Game
I'll give the demo a try, but am not expecting much given how bland Octopath's writing was and and tedious it's gameplay was.
Re: It's Official, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is Launching On Nintendo Switch This September
Story sounds a lot like XC1 (lol @ "Bionius") which almost made me think it was goin to be a "reimagining" of the first game.
Anyway, cool trailer. Love the more restrained character designs. Is it still too mich to hope for the return of playable mechs?
Re: Square Enix Announces Front Mission 1 & 2 Remakes For Nintendo Switch
Quick, what's better than a new Front Mission game?
TWO NEW FRONT MISSION GAMES!
Re: SD Gundam Battle Alliance Blasts Onto Switch This Year
All I ask is for playable Wing grunts. I'd love a Virgo II, Taurus or Aries... but at least just a Leo.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Is Finally Getting DLC
I'd been hoping for DLC for a long time, but... I'm pretty skeptical about this. If they're not adding anti-grav and glider segments to these tracks, they're gonna be real boring to play... and the sheer quantity of tracks will ensure they dominate online play.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Biggest Gaming Regrets
If I were to list out all of the games I traded in as a kid desperate for just a bit more money to spend on games, I bet I could make half of y'all weep. At least.
The rarer ones I can't even afford to re-purchase now, as a "proper adult."
Re: You Can Now Cheat In Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic
Ooh, nice. I'd been waiting for a patch! But does it fix all of the missing audio barks?
Re: Square Enix Brings Star Ocean: First Departure R To Japan This December
Oh, neat. I had no idea this was getting localized... I've been bummed about the lack of PSN copies of those two PSP remakes for years. Can you imagine? There are gamers today who have only ever seen the Star Ocean games after SO3, who have no idea the series used to be fantastic.
Re: Talking Point: Please Nintendo, Can We Get These Things In Switch Firmware Version 10?
Version 10? Shouldn't we instead be criticizing Nintendo for still not having basic features like folders and the activity log included with version 1?