Missed Retro Drive, so I bought it cheap in South Africa yesterday. The North American shop didn't recognise that I bought it. Boo. (Just in case anyone else had the same idea, it doesn't work).
It's a great game. At the start it's like mini-challenges (get from the save point to a 'thing' and then back to the save point without dying). I'm sure as I hoard potions and get better equipment, it'll get easier.
I've heard there are a few crashes and soft locks too. I'll wait for the first few patches to come out, then grab it. Looking at Grapple Dogs 2, Elsie, Gimmick 2, Peglin, Shogun Showdown ahead of it. Plenty to play at the moment!
I remember Marble Blast on the 360. A group of friends used to constantly compete on the friend leaderboards for better times. Put 100+ hours in easily. I got the 2018 game and I didn't like it as much. It's still a good game though.
I'm 45+ hours into Afterimage and I'm not even close to the end. I think I'm about 2/3 through the main game, and I still have NG+ after that to get the true ending. I am getting TOTK today though since it's payday.
I put about 5 or 6 hours into it over the weekend. One boss done. A bit grindy to start off with, but I'm getting better at it. I think the traits aren't as annoying (or common) as the first game.
FYI loved the first - I'm a few NG+ cycles into that one.
Molemania should have been top 10. Such a clever (and hard) puzzle game, especially later. I would have put Batman and Balloon Kid higher too. I have fond memories of car journeys with both!
Worth saying that this is €1.99 / £1.74 for this month, returning to full price (4x the sale price) in early March. For that price for a nostalgic fun platform game, you can't go wrong. No way I'm finishing this in 2 hours either, probably because I'm old. I think it's a great little game, especially at that price.
Brilliant game! About 2 hours in, I realised that you can press the L stick to speed up the walking. Doh! Makes the loops flow a bit better (and speeds up the game).
@MrGrim No worries, only took about 2.5 hours to get back there. Near the end now (about 15h in and searching every nook and cranny). Still a superb game.
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Re: Review: MIO: Memories In Orbit (Switch 2) - An Accomplished, Visually Stunning, But Familiar Metroidvania
Day 1! I'll preorder tonight to get the 10% discount.
Re: No Gravity Games Is Giving Away 10 Free Switch Games This Month (North America)
Missed Retro Drive, so I bought it cheap in South Africa yesterday. The North American shop didn't recognise that I bought it. Boo. (Just in case anyone else had the same idea, it doesn't work).
Re: Review: Terminator 2D: NO FATE (Switch) - A Simplistic Yet Fascinating 16-Bit Love Letter
It's not going to do well at that price. It'll be 33% off in no time and I'll grab it then.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (October 2025)
I bought all 3. Still in my backlog (+Hades II) because I can't put Silksong down.
Re: The Binding Of Isaac Is Heading To Switch 2 With A Full Physical Release
I haven't played this for a long time. Must install it again - I think I miss it!
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong's Price Has Been Officially Announced
@KoopaTheGamer Ah! I didn't know that. Excellent.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong's Price Has Been Officially Announced
It'll be €50+ after all DLC, but it's still a great price for the base game.
Re: Best Pixel Art Nintendo Switch Games
4 games added to my wish list. FFS, stop.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
UFO 50 or Minishoot Adventures, please. My partner would also like Baldurs Gate 3.
Re: Challenging Metroidvania 'Chronicles Of The Wolf' Now Fully Compatible With Switch 2
It's a great game. At the start it's like mini-challenges (get from the save point to a 'thing' and then back to the save point without dying). I'm sure as I hoard potions and get better equipment, it'll get easier.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Revealed For Wednesday, 18th June 2025
If they have faith in it, there will be a demo available immediately after the Direct.
Re: Fantasy Life i Is Proving So Popular That Level-5 Has Already Announced Free DLC
Now release a physical (outside Japan) please!
Re: Review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Switch) - An Underrated Gem Transforms Into The Series' Best
Yahoo! Getting 2 copies (one for the GF).
PS - Poor Glasgow.
Re: Konami Adds Incredibly Rare Slice Of GBA Ninja History To The Switch eShop
$25 for a GBA port is nuts.
Re: Review: Little Big Adventure - Twinsen's Quest (Switch) - Charisma & Quirkiness Can't Quite Carry A Cult Classic
Pretty sure that I remember the sequel as being much superior.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (October 2024)
Voidwrought for me. I'm having a great time with that game.
Re: Rumour: A Rayman Remake May Be On The Cards At Ubisoft
As long as it's not Rayman of Persia, right Ubisoft?
Re: Review: The Plucky Squire (Switch) - Enormously Charming, But Not So Plucky On Switch
I've heard there are a few crashes and soft locks too. I'll wait for the first few patches to come out, then grab it. Looking at Grapple Dogs 2, Elsie, Gimmick 2, Peglin, Shogun Showdown ahead of it. Plenty to play at the moment!
Re: 'Disaster Band' Is Gunning For Trombone Champ's Audience, And It's Out Now
That looks pretty rough!
Re: Nintendo Download: 20th June (North America)
Rusted Moss is out today too (nice looking Metroidvania)
Re: Nintendo Download: 2nd May (North America)
I think Surmount looks cool. Waiting for reviews though...
Re: Nintendo's 'Blockbuster Sale' Kicks Off Today With 70% Off Select eShop Titles (Europe)
@DashKappei Prince of Persia has 4 pieces of content out this year (first came out last week), so it might hold it's price for a bit longer.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th February (North America)
I saw a trailer for Jubilee this morning and it looks like a great little platformer.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2023 - Our Most Played Games
TOTK (251), Hollow Knight (72) and Sea of Stars (63) were my top games. 843 hours with 61 games.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
Watched a couple of levels streamed live on TikTok this morning. Looks fantastic. Had to stop watching! Can't wait to play it.
Re: 'Hidden Gems: Volume One' Brings Four Classic Commodore 64 Games To Switch Tomorrow
There are 100 games better than these. Probably 100 hidden gems too. They could (and should) have picked much better games.
Re: Review: Vampire Survivors - Kiss Healthy Sleep Goodbye With This Must-Play Roguelike
I preordered it a few weeks ago (including DLC). Looking forward to it!
Re: Mini Review: Marble It Up! Ultra - A Fun Spin On A Super Monkey Ball-Style Platformer
I remember Marble Blast on the 360. A group of friends used to constantly compete on the friend leaderboards for better times. Put 100+ hours in easily. I got the 2018 game and I didn't like it as much. It's still a good game though.
Re: Best Retro Throwback Nintendo Switch Games - Modern Games With Old-School Style
Checked list to see if Tiny Thor had been added. Happy. Cracking game, really enjoying it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 27th)
I'm 45+ hours into Afterimage and I'm not even close to the end. I think I'm about 2/3 through the main game, and I still have NG+ after that to get the true ending. I am getting TOTK today though since it's payday.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch DLC
The Dead Cells DLC is so much more than Return to Castlevania. All of the DLC (5 addons I think?) add a ton of new biomes and weapons.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 11th)
I've played nothing but Void Scrappers on Switch since Wednesday. It's Vampire Survivors in Space and costs less than a (Starbucks) coffee.
Re: Video: 7 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In March 2023
Pronty is the one I'm looking forward to. Out next week.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Most Anticipated Games For 2023 (That Aren't Zelda)
Love the look of Pepper Grinder. Devolver can do no wrong in my eyes.
Re: Review: Rogue Legacy 2 - A Roguelike Legend Returns In Fine Form
I put about 5 or 6 hours into it over the weekend. One boss done. A bit grindy to start off with, but I'm getting better at it. I think the traits aren't as annoying (or common) as the first game.
FYI loved the first - I'm a few NG+ cycles into that one.
Re: Cosy Indie Darling 'Unpacking' Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies Since Launch
@msvt On sale now (30% off).
Re: Grab Your Torch, Alan Wake Remastered Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Look up RGT85's thoughts on the port on YouTube. It's not a good port at all.
Re: Which Is The Cheapest Switch eShop Region?
Brazil is fantastic value, that's my go-to discount store. You can get credit from Eneba.
Re: Nintendo Download: 26th May (North America)
Hanging on for Souldiers next Thursday - can't wait!
Re: Puzzle Game 'Plotting' Joins The Arcade Archives Line-Up
I'd prefer Puzznic (also by Taito)
Re: Mini Review: Dungeons Of Dreadrock - A Neat Puzzle-Crawler With Zelda: Minish Cap Style
@DoctorFunfrock I'm on board after that post. Cheers! Looking forward to playing it in 2 weeks. Best of luck with it - hope you smash it.
Re: Best Game Boy Games
Molemania should have been top 10. Such a clever (and hard) puzzle game, especially later. I would have put Batman and Balloon Kid higher too. I have fond memories of car journeys with both!
Re: Review: Swords & Bones - Ghosts 'N Goblins-Style Indie Action, With A Dash Of Castlevania
Worth saying that this is €1.99 / £1.74 for this month, returning to full price (4x the sale price) in early March. For that price for a nostalgic fun platform game, you can't go wrong. No way I'm finishing this in 2 hours either, probably because I'm old. I think it's a great little game, especially at that price.
Re: Ad-Riddled 'Unpacking' Clone Doing Big Business On Mobile Devices
I have this wishlisted and was waiting for a sale, but I'll grab Unpacking at the weekend to support the developers.
Re: Review: Loop Hero - A Creative And Incredibly Addictive Distillation Of An RPG
Brilliant game! About 2 hours in, I realised that you can press the L stick to speed up the walking. Doh! Makes the loops flow a bit better (and speeds up the game).
Re: Review: NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ - An Ugly, Unremarkable Racer
Fascinated by these guys. https://xijigame.com/nascar-heat-ultimate-edition-review-switch/ Paraphrased review up in under an hour (other news stories lifted today too). Do Nintendo Life know their content is getting ripped off?
Re: Review: Death's Door - Much More Than The Sum Of Its Zelda And Soulslike Parts
@Alpacachino Wow... that's really blatant. Yikes.
Re: Nintendo Download: 7th October (Europe)
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is out next Tuesday too. Not sure why it isn't listed here.
Re: LOVE 3 Brings Reductive Retro Platforming To Switch
Love these games.
(I'll get my coat)
Re: Mini Review: Astalon: Tears of the Earth - Likeable, High Fantasy Metroidvania Action
@MrGrim No worries, only took about 2.5 hours to get back there. Near the end now (about 15h in and searching every nook and cranny). Still a superb game.