@Snatcher I had never played a game from the genre before Stardew. It’s a top 3 Switch game for me, and my most-played Switch game. I have since gone on to try others (Rune Factory 4 and Animal Crossing bring the ones I tried hardest with), and they didn’t really do anything for me. But Stardew is special.
I love that this is happening, just like how I loved it when online play was added. That’ll be fun for a ton of people. But personally, I’ll never play anything but single player outside of maybe just casually poking around with a friend for a night while we catch up or something. I had a very personal experience/connection with this game. I prefer to keep it that way. Maybe that’s weird, but oh well.
I just beat Galaxy yesterday. I was going to start Origami King, but scamazon screwed up my order as per usual. So I’ll be playing Mario 64 until that arrives next week.
Man, everybody seems to be having a great experience, but it’s been really laggy for me every time I have tried to play. And I don’t usually have issues playing Switch games online! Seems cool, I just can’t play like this.
@Joekun I’m not a WayForward fan either, though Pirate’s Curse is pretty decent and Mummy Demastered was fun enough while still managing to be underwhelming and forgettable. This game does look especially bad though. I guess I’m just not THAT surprised they had something this bad in them.
@Yosher I think a lot of people probably remember games as looking/running better than they did. They may play the collection and think “exactly how I remember it”, but the video is proof that it isn’t.
@Kabloop No problem. Definitely do some more research and get more opinions though. I’d hate for you to miss out on something you’d like because of me! Personally though, I thought it was a sure thing, but ended up very disappointed.
@Kabloop As a big Picross and Ace Attorney fan, I've gotta say...don't get your hopes up for this one. The story and characters are boring, the music is forgettable, and the Picross is mediocre.
@geni53yr7 In this particular case, I’d say it’s because many people believe Monkey Ball hasn’t been good since the second game and don’t think they can or will make a good one again. I’m sure we’d all love a great new Monkey Ball game, but it’s a lot safer and more realistic to go with 1 and 2.
@Zuljaras I get that. I’m more talking about these “I’m not paying for a license to play, I want ownership” people. Maybe it’s ok if some games are just $5 (long term) “rentals”? Do these people never go to movies or concerts?
I understand why people prefer physical...what I don’t understand is this need that some people seem to have to own every game they have ever played until the end of time, no matter the cost. Is it that important to spend $40 on a physical copy of a mediocre hour long indie game so you can still play it on your replacement Switch three decades from now when you can just get it digitally for like $5? I mean, people can do what they want to do and spend their money on whatever they want, I just don’t really understand.
I do get that collecting is a different beast all together. I’m not talking about that.
-the movies aren’t as hated as haters want to believe they are
-they would never admit they screwed up
-so many comics, books, games, shows, etc. have ties to the movies
-I can’t imagine they’d want to end the saga without Carrie Fisher or Harrison Ford (who I’m sure doesn’t want to do any more)
-what in the world would happen if people didn’t like the new 7-9?
-I’m sure they are more than ready to tell their own stories that are in no way tied to the pre-Disney stories/characters (i.e. this whole High Republic thing they’re doing).
-who would want to work with them in the future knowing that their work could be totally scrapped?
@RiasGremory There is a 0% chance that that will happen. Also, I love Mark Hamill, but frankly I don’t care about his opinions on movies. Last Jedi was fantastic.
@Tyranexx Looks like you can get it for $50, or possibly less, on eBay. A bit steep, but not much more than you would have paid to get it directly from SRG.
@MarzipanD Exactly. But look at the case. It’s clearly a Dig 1 release with 2 added in as a bonus. I would think it would be labeled as the Dig collection or something. I just think it’s weird.
@fafonio I saw nothing in his post to indicate that he likes every scene just because it’s a Star Wars movie. Believe it or not, some people actually do just like that movie. The haters would have you believe everybody in the world hates it, but that simply isn’t true.
@fafonio People like Last Jedi for reasons other than “it’s Star Wars and everything Star Wars is good”. I’m a huge Star Wars fan but I have plenty of complaints/criticisms about Star Wars-related things. I happen to think Last Jedi is fantastic, though. Believe me, if I didn’t like it, I’d be quick to criticize it.
I'm not really a "complain about free games" kind of guy, especially when they're as good natured as this one, but man, I'm missing something here. I downloaded it and started to play, and realized I was doing much better than I expected. So I went out of my way to try to miss a jump, and it still kept on counting? This game doesn't seem to require timing or good form or anything? It just counts as you shake the joycons, and you're supposed to jump along with it as if it's actually doing something? Seemed pretty pointless to me. And I wanted to like it!
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Re: The Original Fire Emblem Is Coming To The West For The First Time Ever On Switch
@JimmySpades How else are people supposed to play it on their replacement Switch in 30 years?
Re: Stardew Valley's Next Big Update Is Adding Split-Screen Co-Op
@Snatcher I had never played a game from the genre before Stardew. It’s a top 3 Switch game for me, and my most-played Switch game. I have since gone on to try others (Rune Factory 4 and Animal Crossing bring the ones I tried hardest with), and they didn’t really do anything for me. But Stardew is special.
Re: Stardew Valley's Next Big Update Is Adding Split-Screen Co-Op
I love that this is happening, just like how I loved it when online play was added. That’ll be fun for a ton of people. But personally, I’ll never play anything but single player outside of maybe just casually poking around with a friend for a night while we catch up or something. I had a very personal experience/connection with this game. I prefer to keep it that way. Maybe that’s weird, but oh well.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 3rd)
@Tyranexx I did my Odyssey replay right before 3D All Stars came out, ha.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 3rd)
I just beat Galaxy yesterday. I was going to start Origami King, but scamazon screwed up my order as per usual. So I’ll be playing Mario 64 until that arrives next week.
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. 35 - A Six-Month Jolt Of Life For An Iconic Classic
Man, everybody seems to be having a great experience, but it’s been really laggy for me every time I have tried to play. And I don’t usually have issues playing Switch games online! Seems cool, I just can’t play like this.
Re: Review: Trollhunters: Defenders Of Arcadia - WayForward Take A Big Step WayBack
@Joekun I’m not a WayForward fan either, though Pirate’s Curse is pretty decent and Mummy Demastered was fun enough while still managing to be underwhelming and forgettable. This game does look especially bad though. I guess I’m just not THAT surprised they had something this bad in them.
Re: Review: Kirby Fighters 2 - A Brilliant Bite-Sized Alternative To Super Smash Bros.
Looks great, I just don’t do enough multiplayer gaming these days to justify getting it. Hope people have fun with it!
Re: You Only Have One More Week To Download Nintendo's Jump Rope Challenge
@TheAwesomeBowser You may be right, I’m not saying this with total confidence...but I’m pretty sure that’s not correct.
Re: Site News: Jon Cartwright Joins The Nintendo Life Video Team
Nice! I always liked Jon on GX, and of course, I like Nintendolife! Great combo.
Re: Video: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Looks Miles Better Than The Originals, And Here's The Proof
@Yosher I think a lot of people probably remember games as looking/running better than they did. They may play the collection and think “exactly how I remember it”, but the video is proof that it isn’t.
Re: Nintendo Shares Mario’s Super Picross Tutorial As The Game Arrives On Switch
@Kabloop No problem. Definitely do some more research and get more opinions though. I’d hate for you to miss out on something you’d like because of me! Personally though, I thought it was a sure thing, but ended up very disappointed.
Re: Nintendo Shares Mario’s Super Picross Tutorial As The Game Arrives On Switch
@Kabloop As a big Picross and Ace Attorney fan, I've gotta say...don't get your hopes up for this one. The story and characters are boring, the music is forgettable, and the Picross is mediocre.
Re: DOOM 64 Is Getting Physical On Switch, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
Why do these articles always neglect to mention that there’s a cheaper version that doesn’t include all the goodies?
Digital is significantly cheaper either way, but it’s not like you have to spend $55 to get the cart.
Re: Rumour: Super Monkey Ball Announcement Coming Later This Month
@geni53yr7 In this particular case, I’d say it’s because many people believe Monkey Ball hasn’t been good since the second game and don’t think they can or will make a good one again. I’m sure we’d all love a great new Monkey Ball game, but it’s a lot safer and more realistic to go with 1 and 2.
Re: Switch Pro Controller + Super Mario Odyssey Bundle Arriving Next Week (US)
@Likethepear Maybe this is meant for people buying new Switches who don’t have a pro controller or Odyssey yet.
Re: It's Official, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Has Been Delayed Until Spring 2021
@RustedHero There is absolutely no chance that is true.
Re: Video: High-Octane WWE 2K Battlegrounds Trailer Shows Jerry 'The King' Lawler Calling The Action
@Reprise I also hope and doubt!
Re: Rocky Comes To Switch In Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions
@joey302 Man...I love Rocky 5.
Re: Rocky Comes To Switch In Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions
@dkxcalibur Fun looking game from an underrepresented genre based on a popular movie series? Why are you so surprised?
Re: Rocky Comes To Switch In Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions
As a big Rocky/Creed fan, I’ve gotta say...man, I’m sold.
Re: Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase Appears Out Of Nowhere, Watch It Here
A Creed/Rocky game?! Whoa.
Also, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2?! Whoa again.
The rest...eh, not for me. Nice presentation though.
Re: Feature: Keeping It Physical In A Digital Age
@Slowdive If your username is a reference to the band, nice.
Re: Feature: Keeping It Physical In A Digital Age
@Zuljaras I get that. I’m more talking about these “I’m not paying for a license to play, I want ownership” people. Maybe it’s ok if some games are just $5 (long term) “rentals”? Do these people never go to movies or concerts?
Re: Feature: Keeping It Physical In A Digital Age
I understand why people prefer physical...what I don’t understand is this need that some people seem to have to own every game they have ever played until the end of time, no matter the cost. Is it that important to spend $40 on a physical copy of a mediocre hour long indie game so you can still play it on your replacement Switch three decades from now when you can just get it digitally for like $5? I mean, people can do what they want to do and spend their money on whatever they want, I just don’t really understand.
I do get that collecting is a different beast all together. I’m not talking about that.
Re: Start Menu Screen For LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Supposedly Leaked
@RiasGremory It will never happen:
-the movies aren’t as hated as haters want to believe they are
-they would never admit they screwed up
-so many comics, books, games, shows, etc. have ties to the movies
-I can’t imagine they’d want to end the saga without Carrie Fisher or Harrison Ford (who I’m sure doesn’t want to do any more)
-what in the world would happen if people didn’t like the new 7-9?
-I’m sure they are more than ready to tell their own stories that are in no way tied to the pre-Disney stories/characters (i.e. this whole High Republic thing they’re doing).
-who would want to work with them in the future knowing that their work could be totally scrapped?
-it’s a ridiculous idea
Re: Start Menu Screen For LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Supposedly Leaked
@RiasGremory There is a 0% chance that that will happen. Also, I love Mark Hamill, but frankly I don’t care about his opinions on movies. Last Jedi was fantastic.
Re: PlatinumGames Has No Idea If Star Fox Zero Will Be Ported To Switch
@MrBlacky you’re definitely not the only one, check out my comment above.
Re: PlatinumGames Has No Idea If Star Fox Zero Will Be Ported To Switch
The gamepad was what made that game fun/interesting. It’d be boring on Switch.
Re: Nintendo Reveals The Most Popular Games In Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
It’d be nice to see more backgammon being played. Best game ever.
Re: Mini Review: Across The Grooves - A Time-Travelling Tale That's All About Relationships
@Apportal_SMM2 ok, what are we missing?
Re: Mini Review: Across The Grooves - A Time-Travelling Tale That's All About Relationships
@ArtiomNLS what’s wrong with a time-traveling tale about relationships?
Re: SteamWorld Dig And SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition Are Getting Physical Switch Releases
@Tyranexx Looks like you can get it for $50, or possibly less, on eBay. A bit steep, but not much more than you would have paid to get it directly from SRG.
Re: SteamWorld Dig And SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition Are Getting Physical Switch Releases
@MarzipanD Yeah, I’m guessing that’s what it is too. Still strange but I’m sure there’s a good reason.
Re: SteamWorld Dig And SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition Are Getting Physical Switch Releases
@Tyranexx didn’t that already happen like,
months ago?
Re: SteamWorld Dig And SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition Are Getting Physical Switch Releases
@MarzipanD Exactly. But look at the case. It’s clearly a Dig 1 release with 2 added in as a bonus. I would think it would be labeled as the Dig collection or something. I just think it’s weird.
Re: SteamWorld Dig And SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition Are Getting Physical Switch Releases
@MarzipanD what I mean is it is included on the Dig 1 cartridge and they’re barely advertising that.
Re: SteamWorld Dig And SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition Are Getting Physical Switch Releases
Kinda weird that they’re treating Dig 2 as just a throw in, no?
Re: Capcom Says "No" To Monster Hunter World On Nintendo Switch (Again)
Can someone ask them about bringing more Ace Attorney games to Switch?
Re: Aspyr Releases Its First Update For Star Wars Episode 1: Racer
@Bengals76 Then how did you download it?
Re: Review: Star Wars Episode I: Racer - This N64 Cult Classic Doesn't Quite Make The Podium In 2020
@locky-mavo those are the stupidest rumors I’ve ever seen in my entire life. 0% chance.
Re: Review: Star Wars Episode I: Racer - This N64 Cult Classic Doesn't Quite Make The Podium In 2020
@fafonio I saw nothing in his post to indicate that he likes every scene just because it’s a Star Wars movie. Believe it or not, some people actually do just like that movie. The haters would have you believe everybody in the world hates it, but that simply isn’t true.
Re: Review: Star Wars Episode I: Racer - This N64 Cult Classic Doesn't Quite Make The Podium In 2020
@fafonio I suppose not. But I also don’t like every single scene of episodes 6, 1, 2, 3, 7 or 9. Or Rogue One or Solo. Who cares?
Re: Review: Star Wars Episode I: Racer - This N64 Cult Classic Doesn't Quite Make The Podium In 2020
@fafonio People like Last Jedi for reasons other than “it’s Star Wars and everything Star Wars is good”. I’m a huge Star Wars fan but I have plenty of complaints/criticisms about Star Wars-related things. I happen to think Last Jedi is fantastic, though. Believe me, if I didn’t like it, I’d be quick to criticize it.
Re: Review: Star Wars Episode I: Racer - This N64 Cult Classic Doesn't Quite Make The Podium In 2020
@Gerald I am being very serious.
Re: Review: Star Wars Episode I: Racer - This N64 Cult Classic Doesn't Quite Make The Podium In 2020
@CasePB I know you were. I couldn’t disagree more with your opinion though.
Re: Review: Star Wars Episode I: Racer - This N64 Cult Classic Doesn't Quite Make The Podium In 2020
@CasePB Too bad! Best Star Wars film since Empire. Check it out!
Re: Review: Star Wars Episode I: Racer - This N64 Cult Classic Doesn't Quite Make The Podium In 2020
I love the game. I hate the anti-Last Jedi posts in the comments section.
Re: Aspyr Releases Its First Update For Star Wars Episode 1: Racer
@Bengals76 I really don’t see it that way at all. They patched it, how was anybody “screwed”?
Re: Mini Review: Jump Rope Challenge - A Noble Attempt To Get Switch Owners Active
I'm not really a "complain about free games" kind of guy, especially when they're as good natured as this one, but man, I'm missing something here. I downloaded it and started to play, and realized I was doing much better than I expected. So I went out of my way to try to miss a jump, and it still kept on counting? This game doesn't seem to require timing or good form or anything? It just counts as you shake the joycons, and you're supposed to jump along with it as if it's actually doing something? Seemed pretty pointless to me. And I wanted to like it!