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I usually don't get pompous about visuals. It's the gameplay that matters and Sonic CW delivers on that. But it does sometimes look lifeless with the Wii era level visuals (I loved that era, don't get be wrong). I will get the upgrade pathway.

BTW, it would be cool if they did a Sonic x Shadow and Sonic Frontiers upgrade pathway to the S2 as well.

I'd say BOTW is more comforting but I love TOTK too. It built upon BOTW and took it further and deeper.

I played this extensively on Switch 2. Sublime experience.

Many S1 games are slightly or significantly improved actually (performance for example)

Despite all the moaning about GKCs? I thought it was a Nintendoomed situation because a loud area of the internet told me so? I don't like them either, tbh, but the moaning has been way excessive. Gad-zooks!

Anyway, a good read. Thank you. Long may this support continue.

@OmegaX83 There wasn't a S2 upgrade pathway for Sonic x Shadow Generations, is what I was saying. It's a shame there wasn't one like for Crossworlds.

I will be getting the Switch 2 upgrade. It's a good arcade style kart racer but it's Switch 1 visuals are almost Wii era (not an insult, love the Wii, just mean it's 2025).

Shame they didn't do a similar upgrade for Sonic x Shadow Generations. Though that game looks and plays fine on the Switch 1 IMO.

Pretty much interested in absolutely everything listed to varying extents. Ha and ARGH!

5 downloaded and 2 on the wishlist. Good gaming to be had. A good month. Enjoyed Xenotilt the most so far

Kirby Air Rider & Metroid Prime 4 couldn't be more insta-buys if they tried. 😅

Age of Imprisonment needs a review for me. Liked the previous 2 in the HW series but I am saturated in the genre now. Has to be better than P5 strikers and the last FE musou game to be an insta-buy instead of an "eventual buy at some point in the Switch 2's life"

Also the Yakuza and Assassin's Creed games need reviews

Cheers for the review.

Um, with regards to MK Legacy Collection I'm not interested in online play at all. So this score can go up a whole 1 point for me then?

Cheers for the review.

I need reviews for MK Legacy, Majogami & Tales of Xilia

DQ i & ii hd-2d at some point soon (price!)

@UltraBEAR MacDonalds too

@UltraBEAR BDS

Cheers for the review.

The Katamari series continues to be fairly highly rated on the Switch consoles it appears. Woah.

Good read.

I like the Musou genre. P5Strikers is the best I've played so far. The previous LoZ mousou's have been good but it's a genre where you CAN have your fill. So maybe not straight away but defo eventually

Reading the review and looking at the footage, it reminds me why I have always like this dev's work. Cheers for the review, a download at some point soon for me.

@daftmagician Not really 🙂

Despite being free, I think I'll pass ...

(Love the game though)

My personal favourite is Platinum DS. The game that got me back heavily into Pokemon. Since the very first Pokemon game way back when, I had only dabbled in Pokemon games up until then. I think it was the one that got my kids and nephews into the franchise. Honestly., not much to choose between the DS games after that for me. Glad Legends Arceus Switch getting SOME love too.

Yes please. I'll take this.

Loved Lumo 1 so I think I'll get a fair bit out of no.2. It reads like it is more of the same which is a good thing

Cheers for the review.

Absolutely loved the WiiU game and was generally disturbed by it. The Wii U gamepad gameplay made it particularly immersive

FighterZ and Kakarot were very good. I'm down for more.

It's a good, good video game. I acknowledge it's "cons", however.

Need a review for Lumo 2 for the Switch 2.

Pokemon Legends will be downloaded a little later

@JaxonH Pretty much where I am at. I respect the value for money angle in finite games budgets. However, I just want a good, stable game to play. The gameplay is NOT superior to me in 60fps. If I don't like the game in 30, I won't like it in 60. Crazy stuff tbh.

Excellent (Mr Burns voice) .....that's one to insta-download off the wishlist!

Cheers for the review. "My kinda thang" this!

Will be taking the Switch 2 upgrade option. Solid kart racer.

It's been a great console for me.

There isn't actually that much innovation elsewhere IMO either.....

Thanks for the review. A good read.

There feels a sort ot ineviteability to the game being reviewed thusly. A good game but not up to the high standard of past Pokemon video games.

I'll still get it because of the pro's (well summarised as to my exact reasoning why, actually) , but maybe not at launch.

Really enjoyed looking through all of those suggestions. Absolutely love this feature.

Card Fight Vanguard DD2 & Witch of the Holy Night stand out in particular for me personally. As does Grand Prix Story.

BTW, I have only heard of 3 games in that list and I like to think I keep a good knowledge of eShop games, even the obscure ones.

I already have mini motorways which is good. Reminds me of a very cool DS/DSiware game

Already have it downloaded on my New 3DS XL. NS2 version is worth a serious punt if you haven't played it before IMO

Reads more like an 8 to be honest, judging by the reviw content. Cheers for the review.

GoombaJMR and this review has me convinced (actually already downloaded it based on trailer and other reviews elsewhere 😅 - metactiticing at 90 on PS5 😲)

Absulom only this week

Disgaea 7 Switch 2 Edition when discounted a bit.

Yooka Replaylee later on in the year or early next year.

Reviews needed for any others that may crop up.

Cheers for the review.

It seems no.2 is the height of the series.

5 BIG releases I'm certain to insta-buy there.

All Stars Racing Transformed >

So far....

Puzzles are amongst the "higher tier genres" in my gaming preferences but I didn't get around to playing this, somewhat strangely. Definitely will be giving this a downloand on the Switch 2. Cheers for the review.

I'm quite partial to the broken sword games but I haven't played this one. I'll need a review, mind

Massive month for Indie games with Hollow Knight Silksong & Hades 2 out. Hollow Knight is superb. I have Hades 2 on my backlog.

I really like Crossworlds but I have to play it longer to feel or see it being better than All Stars Racing Transformed. That is where the real comparison should be made. Also, it's still not as good as the Mario Kart series, particularly 8 DX. Mario Kart World is just that. Mario Kart in a Mario Kart World which Sonic Crossworlds isn't - as in open worldy. It's far more arcadey. They can both exist in the same genre space and be good individual experiences. Furthermore, I usually don't care if the gameplay is good, but the Switch 1 visuals aren't too great. It effects the experience a smidgen for some reason. Maybe it's because I know a Switch 2 version is on the horizon. I'd still recommend it if the Switch is the only console you have or if you want a handheld version

Galaxy 2 and finishing off XCX

I have played 1 & 4 (nails but good) but only some of 5.....

I'll be single dipping so it seems a little bit more tempting for that reason. I think had I alread played this on Switch 1, I wouldn't have purchased this based on the review.

Cheers for the review.

Mobile game had me turned off in the first place. But this is an abysmmal showing. Not worthy of a generally excellent franchise. A long way from Three Houses or Engage. Looking fwd to the proper mainline Switch 2 actual video game. Cheers for going through this in order to review the game for us!

@nhSnork I loved many of the 3rd party ports on the Switch 1. Would much rather play on the hybrid system than a PS5 or XBOX "ass in chair in one room". However, I think it's time to move on. It's been great for nearly a decade now

Really should have done Switch 2 Edition (exclusive) Galaxy 1 & 2 physical.

Then release just Galaxy 2 as an individual release for Switch 1.

Looks like my kinda thang tbh.

Enjoy your gaming

TBH, much as I love Switch 1, it's time we saw Switch 2 exclusives more and more. Simply because Switch 1 games by third parties were becoming more and more messy. Yeah I know, P5R and Switcher 3 were amazing on the system, but...

If you look at the footage & trailer, as well as read the blurb, you can tell it really is potentially good. One or those you have a good feeling about.

This is with me having no idea how it reviewed despite having heard of it previously.

I only play a small selection of dungeon crawler games and this one is likely to be one of them.