Rhythm Action is my kryptonite loaded arrow shot into the achilles heel. However, I find them compelling mainly thanks to this series. I seem to remember it being a swansong type entry for previous Nintendo consoles (or near that)?
Anyhoo, the good standard of the series continues, instabuy. Cheers for the review
There are plenty of better or massively better optimised open world games on the Switch 2 & even the Switch 1. There is little excuse for this when you have the S2's horsepower. I liked messing around with the game on S1 but even the reviews on the other more powerful consoles have been very mixed as well (look up the average review scores thataway).
Having said that seeing the DF impr essions, makes me question the 4/10 😅. I do agree with docking them a point for no upgrade pathway though, so could be about right
@nomither6 Aye, true. Mind you you had to have the PS5 actually bought & in sleep mode at least and have a stable internet to use that £200 peripheral thingy. Such a Sony thing to implement. It would seem PS6 is going the Switch route, but we will see.
Probably the right move tbf. Arguably should have done this for the PS5 era. Hard to go back to sit on your ass in one room or one location (house) gaming after sampling Switch 1 & 2 as well as the Steam consoles.
Some are using versions on other consoles to put down the switch 1 & 2 versions. Granted, S1&2 versions are particularly messy but the overall metacritic scores on Xbox and PS5 didn't fare much better than even the S1 overall metacritic score! Xbox's was LOWER and PS5 1% higher only, LOL.
This indicates that reviewers were overall disappointed with the game through "mixed and average" reviews.
I do think it deserves around a 6/10 but the reviewer here has argued his case fairly enough IMO (for both s1 and s2)
Wow. I did think it needed a real polish up onto a switch 2 version but they've made very little effort here. Alongside no upgrade pathway. So lazy. It's actually a decent open world mess about game - but it is also an actual REAL mess
I would gobble this up as I am a big fan of the series. Particularly 3 and 5. I own 7 on another platform, but man would I love the main series on the Nintendo consoles, namely Switch 2. The last ones were Tag Tournament 2 which was banging and the bare bones 3DS specific game.
It's a good kart racer. Many on here said they preferred it to Mario Kart World. I would be interested to see how it compared to the other Sonic racers in sales. Particularly my favourite iteration, All Stars Racing Transformed.
Switch 1 Shinobi was intially "unplayable" on the Switch 2 due to poor optimisation. I wonder if that contributed?
I mean the black bars looks silly and its a shame as it takes away from the raw atmosphere (think The Boyz) - but I am really not that bothered compared to many. Sorry.
@Banjo- Yeah, Transformed is a skill-heavy, highly precise SEGA legacy racer, whereas CrossWorlds prioritizes chaotic, item party gameplay and those portal mechanics. Adore the audio of some of the tracks too.
Massive fan of "the beautiful game" in my country. Though it's tarnished a bit by the mental commercialism and dodgy ownership models of some teams and an officiating which can't keep up withe the game
Video games of the sport have rarely interested me bar Football Manager series. The last "FIFA" game I played was FIFA 18 on the Wii. Good game tbf.
The household used to like the Inazuma series on the Nintendo consoles prior to the Switch 1
Adored this game on the Wii. Not sure it was underrated but I guess it wasn't talked about enough considering its quality and generally good review ratings.
All 3 downloaded as well as Coffee Talk Tokyo. Good month. Picked Sektori. Mina is quality but crazy hyped. Mixtape & Coffee Talk and a sweet 'playthrough'
Not played a Hot Wheels Switch video game since Unleashed (the first one on the Switch?). Was decent but didn't hold my attention beyond a few months. Will need a review. Hopefully they have some okay priced dlc packs for the plethora of those collectable hot wheels cars
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Re: Cruis'n Blast Has Been Delisted From The Switch eShop
It's actually a fav mess around game for my household. That's a shame for those who haven't downloaded it. Would have beem a good buy on discount.
Re: Review: Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) - A Low-Key Swansong And Perfect Mic-Drop For Switch 1
Rhythm Action is my kryptonite loaded arrow shot into the achilles heel. However, I find them compelling mainly thanks to this series. I seem to remember it being a swansong type entry for previous Nintendo consoles (or near that)?
Anyhoo, the good standard of the series continues, instabuy. Cheers for the review
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.7.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's a great mode actually. So this is good news.
Slowly my mind re-adjusts to understand it is an very different game from Mario Kart "mainline" series and to accept it for what it is.
I agree with ppl's views on the original price point btw.
Re: Bethesda Shows Off Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Physical Release
**dabs tear from eye***
thank you.
(LOL)
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Sonic Frontiers On Switch 2
There are plenty of better or massively better optimised open world games on the Switch 2 & even the Switch 1. There is little excuse for this when you have the S2's horsepower. I liked messing around with the game on S1 but even the reviews on the other more powerful consoles have been very mixed as well (look up the average review scores thataway).
Having said that seeing the DF impr essions, makes me question the 4/10 😅. I do agree with docking them a point for no upgrade pathway though, so could be about right
Re: Sony Ditches Physical Media - Suddenly Game-Key Cards Don't Look So Bad
It's all bad but Thanos level ineviteable
Re: Persona Is Reportedly Getting A "Live-Action" Netflix Adaptation
May cost as they'd need a fair bit of CGI. The persona animations were decent. Interesting
Re: It's Looking Likely That Switch 2 Will Have A Handheld PS6 Competitor
@nomither6 Aye, true. Mind you you had to have the PS5 actually bought & in sleep mode at least and have a stable internet to use that £200 peripheral thingy. Such a Sony thing to implement. It would seem PS6 is going the Switch route, but we will see.
Re: It's Looking Likely That Switch 2 Will Have A Handheld PS6 Competitor
"unique to playstation" 😅
Probably the right move tbf. Arguably should have done this for the PS5 era. Hard to go back to sit on your ass in one room or one location (house) gaming after sampling Switch 1 & 2 as well as the Steam consoles.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Bought A 1TB Micro SD Express Card Yet?
Yes. As soon as they were out. I had a 1.5TB one (non express) for my Switch 1 !
Re: Multiple Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
2 games I own on there. Good to see
Re: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Announced For Switch 2, Out September
Quite simply my kinda thang....
Re: Mini Review: Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - Fans Deserve Better Than This
Some are using versions on other consoles to put down the switch 1 & 2 versions. Granted, S1&2 versions are particularly messy but the overall metacritic scores on Xbox and PS5 didn't fare much better than even the S1 overall metacritic score! Xbox's was LOWER and PS5 1% higher only, LOL.
This indicates that reviewers were overall disappointed with the game through "mixed and average" reviews.
I do think it deserves around a 6/10 but the reviewer here has argued his case fairly enough IMO (for both s1 and s2)
Re: Review: Wanderstop (Switch 2) – Relax With This Cosy Exploration Of The Importance Of Relaxing
Seems like something I'd like to get on a discount. Thanks for the review.
It seems to be reviewing decently across the board and across the platforms
Re: Nintendo Refuses To Answer Whether DS Or 3DS Games Are Coming To Switch 2
Some DS games came to the Wii U. I would therefore be shocked if they don't come to the Switch 2
Re: Mini Review: Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - Fans Deserve Better Than This
Wow. I did think it needed a real polish up onto a switch 2 version but they've made very little effort here. Alongside no upgrade pathway. So lazy. It's actually a decent open world mess about game - but it is also an actual REAL mess
Re: Tekken Is Coming To Switch 2, But Not The One You Think
I would gobble this up as I am a big fan of the series. Particularly 3 and 5. I own 7 on another platform, but man would I love the main series on the Nintendo consoles, namely Switch 2. The last ones were Tag Tournament 2 which was banging and the bare bones 3DS specific game.
Re: Sonic Frontiers "Definitive Edition" Has Been Rated For Switch 2 (Again)
Upgrade pathway please!
Re: Sega Says Sonic Racing And Shinobi Sales Have "Fallen Short" Of Expectations
It's a good kart racer. Many on here said they preferred it to Mario Kart World. I would be interested to see how it compared to the other Sonic racers in sales. Particularly my favourite iteration, All Stars Racing Transformed.
Switch 1 Shinobi was intially "unplayable" on the Switch 2 due to poor optimisation. I wonder if that contributed?
Re: Review: Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition (Switch 2) - Not Definitive, But Another Great Capcom Port
Already insta-downloaded. Review is soud enough so looking fwd to playing it.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Shares Multiple Screenshots Of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Wii Sports Resort. What great memories. Yeah, I'm down for this frankly
Re: Bandai Namco Is Bringing My Hero Academia: All's Justice To Switch 2
Oh this is the new one not to be confused with One Justice 2 already on Switch 1?
The other myhero fighters on S1 were decent and weren't just mere licensed cash grabs, but didn't hold my attention for super long.
Always wanted to take a deeper dive but other releases got in the way.
Need a review
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th June (North America)
Adventures of Elliott, Devil May Cry 5 & Super Scram Kitty (sequel to a well rated Wii U indie!)
Re: Dispatch's Free 'HR Violations Pack' DLC Removes Some Censorship On Switch
I mean the black bars looks silly and its a shame as it takes away from the raw atmosphere (think The Boyz) - but I am really not that bothered compared to many. Sorry.
Re: Sega Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
@Banjo- Yeah, Transformed is a skill-heavy, highly precise SEGA legacy racer, whereas CrossWorlds prioritizes chaotic, item party gameplay and those portal mechanics. Adore the audio of some of the tracks too.
Re: Sega Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
They probably need to make it a bit more like sonic and sega all stars racing transformed. Solid racer as it is, mind.
Re: Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Box Art Surfaces Online
It was actually ultra interesting to play! But it was a bit of a mess on the Switch 1. I will need an upgrade pathway though
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Football Games
Massive fan of "the beautiful game" in my country. Though it's tarnished a bit by the mental commercialism and dodgy ownership models of some teams and an officiating which can't keep up withe the game
Video games of the sport have rarely interested me bar Football Manager series. The last "FIFA" game I played was FIFA 18 on the Wii. Good game tbf.
The household used to like the Inazuma series on the Nintendo consoles prior to the Switch 1
Re: Video: Xenoblade Chronicles Compared Across Wii, 3DS, Switch, And Switch 2
I've played through this game something like 4 times now
Re: The Walking Dead Is Getting The Beat 'Em Up Treatment On Switch 1 & 2
TBH, looks quite cool to me. I need a review though
Re: Ninjala Returns With An Open-World Sequel Exclusive To Switch 2 In 2027
I actually really liked the gameplay of the first game but struggled to get into it for some strange reason. May revisit
Re: Vanillaware's Underrated Wii Gem Returns On Switch 1 & 2 Early Next Year
Adored this game on the Wii. Not sure it was underrated but I guess it wasn't talked about enough considering its quality and generally good review ratings.
Looking forward to this sequel
Re: Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition Slashes Its Way Onto Switch 2 This Month
Brilliant news. Happy gaming household here
Re: 'Stellar Blade' Brings Style And Sauciness To Switch 2 "This Year"
Insta-buy. No holds barred.
Re: Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Finally Getting A Release On Switch 2
Outstanding news.. Time to double dip
Re: 'Culdcept Begins' Switch 1 & 2 eShop Pre-Orders Open, Includes Early Bird Discount
I couldn't get into the 3DS one for some strange reason. It has its following though so I want to give this another try.
Re: Onimusha: Way Of The Sword & Dragon's Dogma 2 Coming To Switch 2 This Year
Dragon's Dogma 2 on Switch 2? Jeez Louise! That's brilliant news.
Re: Xenoblade Genesis Announced For Switch 2, Launching 2027
The Switch 2 hits keep on coming and this is neutron star gravitational! Cannot wait, another injectable game.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, And 3 Are All Getting Nintendo Switch 2 Editions
Inject this into my cardiovascular system since this is amongst my favourite series of all time
Re: Deltarune Chapter 5 Finally Arrives On Switch 1 & 2 This Month
Ah. Yeah. Groovy to the maximillion!
Re: Final Fantasy Resonance Returns To Turn-Based Battles With HD-2D Visuals
New HD 2D turn based final fantasy? Yeah, okay, I'm all in!
Re: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Real, And It's Launching This Year
The 3DS remaster was already definitive and good enough but of course I'm taking a NS2 HD remaster! Argh!
Re: Sea Of Stars' Final Update And Switch 2 Version Arrive Today
Excellent vidya game. Me and my lad enjoyed this one. S2 version likely to be downloaded, therefore!
Re: Switch 2 Absent From Persona 4 And 6 Trailers, And Fans Are Concerned
Persona series is a hand in glove fit for the hybrid handheld!
Re: Nintendo Fined €35 Million Over Widespread Joy-Con Defects
I spent loads on new joycons for Switch 1. Love Ninty but this is good IMHO.
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Tomorrow, 9th June 2026
All aboard that hype train!!!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (May 2026)
All 3 downloaded as well as Coffee Talk Tokyo. Good month. Picked Sektori. Mina is quality but crazy hyped. Mixtape & Coffee Talk and a sweet 'playthrough'
Re: Hands On: "We Want It To Feel Like A Fighting Game" - Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Offers More Depth Than You Think
Looks cute but I need to know how it controls via a review.
Re: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Races Onto Switch 2 This September With New Open World Gameplay
Not played a Hot Wheels Switch video game since Unleashed (the first one on the Switch?). Was decent but didn't hold my attention beyond a few months. Will need a review. Hopefully they have some okay priced dlc packs for the plethora of those collectable hot wheels cars
Re: Parkour Platforming Series N Gets A Multiplayer-Focused Sequel On Switch 2
N++ is a quality indie. I'm pretty sure I've played N series games across two Nintendo consoles (swiss cheese memory). Definitely looking into this.