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Just last night I was saying that even though Three Houses is my favorite Switch game, I hadn’t seen anything that got me excited for Engage yet.

This article did it. I’m in.

@msvt I contacted Nintendo through their (very convenient) text message customer support, and very nicely said that I've never done this before, but I'm requesting a refund because this game is clearly unfinished and gave a few quick examples. Pointed out that I buy a ton of games. They said their policy is to not give refunds but they'd pass my request on to another team. I got an email within about 4 minutes saying it was approved, ha.

Unless the game gets better after the first couple of hours, a 6 is very generous. This is the only game I've ever been so unhappy with that I asked for (and got) a refund. Clearly unfinished, and honestly, even if it ran well/was polished, it still wouldn't be fun. Golf Story was a real gem. This is a bad game.

It's fine, it's just a box...but why not like, not make them ugly?

@nocdaes you’re not buying it now because they chose a release date that you believe will hurt sales? That’ll show ‘em.

@nocdaes What’s wrong with releasing a game when people have time off work/school and potentially holiday money/eShop credit/new Switches?

@EaglyTheKawaiiShika I've never really been a fan, but I do think my son will enjoy 'em. They're fine. Certainly well made/high quality games for kids.

@EaglyTheKawaiiShika yeah, I have that one too. Actually, that reminds me-I should show it to him. Haven’t gotten around to doing that yet!

@EaglyTheKawaiiShika I have a young kid who loves DC superheroes and is just starting to get into video games. I know enough to know that this isn't exactly a Nintendo-quality game, but I also know how much of a kick he'd get out of it. That's what matters.

Having said that, this is definitely more of a "borrow it from the library" game than something I'll actually pay for.

@Mdhoover you also have to consider that things are being rated for what they are, it’s not always one game vs. another. If you want an Atari collection, this is a darn good one. If you want a modern action/adventure game, this one has issues. Sonic is not as good at being what it wants to be as the Atari collection is. Simple as that. Some people still may prefer/have more interest in/be more impressed by Sonic and that’s fine.

@Mdhoover I don't see the problem. A game that the reviewer didn't enjoy and had problems with vs. a collection from one of the biggest names in video game history made with more care and love than we've ever seen in a retro collection.

This, along with other reviews I've read, make it sound amazing. I'll buy it as soon as I decide if I want to get it digitally like most of my games (especially pick up and play stuff) or physically because it sounds so darn awesome. Hopefully it'll be on sale by then as a bonus, ha.

Add an option to pay a few bucks each to own games that are on the service and I’m cool with it. I like having access to everything they give us-fun trying out games I’ve never played before and all that, and I don’t think the price is too bad, but I’d really like to know that I’ll have my favorite games after the service ends-especially since they sold us these expensive controllers that don’t really have any other use.

@fenlix Lots of people. Maybe check out the other comments?

I’ll get this eventually for sure. Pretty happy with my Atari collections for my Evercade, but this is a nice package, and I’d love to have it on my Switch.

@HammerKirby I love them.

An HD 2D version of Super Mario Kart was maybe the best idea I've ever heard until you mentioned changing the controls. Yuck.

@dartmonkey that’s super cool (and helpful), thanks so much!

@karatekid1612 good to hear! Also, they keep releasing old Star Wars games, so I assume they’ve been selling fairly well?

@nymbosox I always see people talking about it like it’s a good thing, but I have no clue. Hoping somebody can answer this!

@The_Top_Loader always

@karatekid1612 I think about that potential collection a lot. Needs to happen.

@Tendogamerxxx ...

Sounded great 'til I saw that part about punishing difficulty. Pass.

@Don Beats me. I guess we'll find out. Here's hopin'.

@AtlanteanMan I thought Ittle Dew 2 was a much better 2D Zelda-esque game than the original Blossom Tales.

@NeonPizza I don’t totally agree with what you’re saying about indie Metroidvanias I’ve played some really excellent ones (including Monster Boy). But yeah, there sure are a lot of them, and presumably, many that I skipped are kinda bogus. Don’t write them all off though!

@NeonPizza you aren’t missing anything with Kaze. I really disliked it.

First one was fun enough but kinda mediocre. I think I can skip this one.

Mainly XC3. I’m an hour or two into chapter 3, and man…it’s good.

Also, I picked up those Namco Museum Archives games for $5 each a week or so ago, so I’m having fun of those when I need a Xenoblade break. Just discovered Dragon Spirit last night. Whoa, that game kinda rules.

@Friendly This is what I'm hoping for too. I played a ton of Rabbit Rampage, Marvin Missions and especially Death Valley Rally as a kid. Would love to get them all back on Switch!

If it was any other sport, I'd check it out.

I don’t see how an option to make a game more playable/beatable is a con.

@NerdyBoutKirby no

All three games are great, but the first Ouendan game is one of my favorite games of all time. A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I’m only like 15 hours into Three Hopes (really enjoying it!), so I’ll be playing that for a while. Probably up until XC3 hits.

Hoping to find some time to try out The Show too. We’ll see.

Like others have said, I wish this was just additional content for the other one. Oh well.

I’m in for the Mega Man games and probably not much else.

Not having Stardew Valley or Binding of Isaac on this list is nuts.

@Zeropulse those arcade games are gonna be available in the new Capcom Arcade Stadium thing.

Read the article and watched the video because my kid is really into the Super-Pets and I was curious…pleasantly surprised to see it looks kinda fun? I mean, it’s probably simple/easy, but could he a blast to play with him when he’s ready (still a bit young). I’ll keep an eye on it!

As a big Bond fan, I sure haven’t played too many of these. I do remember thinking TWINE was fun.

I mean, as a guy with a young kid who loves DC, I think this could be pretty rad.

Have ‘em all, but may drop $15 on the digital version of Pinball. I love my physical copy, but I know I’d play it more often if it was always ready to go.

The original is easily my favorite. Man, that game!

@blackknight77 I don’t understand why the Shadowgate/Uninvited/Deja Vu collection that is on XB/PS/Steam isn’t on Switch…

@TYRANACLES I’ll really hope that game isn’t forgotten if/when the Rogue Squadron games come. Definitely deserves to be included.

I was actually planning on skipping this (even though I think it looks great) because for some reason I assumed it’d be too difficult/frustrating. Thanks for convincing me to pick it up with that “con”!

@Andy_Witmyer No. The game is ridiculously late, the reason that it is late is that he decided to make changes to the game that nobody wanted or expected when they funded it, and their communication has been horrible. They have plenty of money to get backers the game they paid for, they’ve had plenty of time to make it, and every time they show that they’ve been working on something else, it’s incredibly frustrating and disrespectful.

Jools came off as being a very likable dude when the Switch first came out (and presumably before that, though I wasn’t really aware of him). He interacted with fans on social media, he made appearances on podcasts, he really just seemed like a dude who likes/makes simple retro-style games and is kinda one of us-just a dude who loves playing and talking about games. Also seemed like he was a little down on his luck with the timing of Chicken Wiggle coming to the 3DS. I supported him despite never loving any of his games. He has now completely lost me as a fan. He’s a scammer and a crook and he doesn’t care about the most loyal of his supporters. I’ll be giving that trash away as soon as the code pops up in my inbox.

These people really need to stop working on games other than “Hatch Tales”. Garbage company.

Definitely getting this game. My options are Switch or XB1…personally, I’ll choose Switch every time, unless it’s a cloud version (which doesn’t seem to be the case here) or actually broken/unplayable. I don’t really care about graphics or performance, I just prefer playing on Switch. I was totally shocked to see it’s coming-I had already preordered an XB1 copy…never really occurred to me I’d have an option. We shall see!