The game key card/digital game card thing is much more nefarious than people might think, imo. Digital games now have the same icon above them as the physical cart in the Switch, so it's more convenient to look in the slot than to go through your library if you don't remember what cart is in. They also play an animation that shows a digital cart going into the Switch when you first purchase it. They're trying to blur the line between digital and physical, and doing a bad job at it too.
@UltimateOtaku91 Wait, so Pokemon is or is not exceptional here? We shouldn't "double down" on the series looking like trash, but also "this looks good for a Pokemon game?" Are you ai?
@VoidofLight fan games outside of Pokemon. I played Uranium or something like that, insofar as the fan games. But, just like mainline Pokemon games developed by the people with the most money ever ever, I'm sure the fan games DO suck. I mean...look what they're working with, lol.
@Itsashame I get a new AAA game like once or twice a year, and the rest are indies and a whole lot of sixth gen and prior. I always say "I didn't ask for path tracing" you know? I get so much more excited for a classic fps or when I remember something I always wanted to try in my backlog. That's definitely part of getting old though, I'm sure.
I went with Heretic + Hexen. I'm playing them both on the Switch and the Retroid. Heretic on the Retroid w a fog randomizer, neural upscale, HQOST, and Brutal RPG mods. It's hard to play it elsewhere when I can play it like that, but it's also a lot of fun to see the level differences.
There's a problem where the game crashes coming out of sleep mode. Awesome collection though. I'm very glad people can get introduced to these games. The new parry w the Cleric is great. There's a ton of game in there, too. I'm more a Heretic than Hexen guy, but still love Hexen too. So moody. Highly recommend this package.
Would you be interested in playing this for a few matches if it were a mini game in a Wii Sports style package? Yes. That's as far as my interest extends.
Ftp?!? Wow! How can they get away with that?!? ...fr though I am mostly just interested in seeing how bad this is going to screw people once it gets its hooks in. I'm psychic.
This looks like a proof of concept that didn't quite prove the concept, so maybe if it was part of some kind of sports centered mini game collection that they packed in w the Switch 2...
I remember this, Kirby, and Link's Awakening making me feel like the Gameboy could legit go head to toe w SNES with some of its library. It felt like a legit Metroid game, which I did not expect at all. It was obtuse and hard to navigate at first, but I feel like it all comes together.
You can now parry in Hexen w the Cleric. It's nuts. It deflects projectiles, and the hit after parry is insanely powerful. Completely changed the game and really improves the flow with the Cleric. That Mace has always been rough to start with, and now it's a blast.
Good. Anyone who goes public or sells to a big publicly traded company in the US should absolutely know better. Because every single system that people rely on in this country lies, cheats, and steals.
The voices are different, but still awful. Which begs...what was the point? If they are still bad, why tf replace iconic performances? This thing is wrong all over.
@KevinP It's pretty rough. It's even affected what people I follow. Like I used to be all over Arlo's stuff but I just feel disconnected from any of the Switch 2 enthusiasm. Sucks.
Mina the Hollower is the one I'm excited about, but I don't need to see any more of it to know I am getting it. Other than that, some boom shoots would be nice. Haven't heard anything about Amid Evil Switch port in ages...
It was exactly what I expected it to be. Elliot looks cool. Shinobi has been in my dreams lately, lol. Looking forward to that one.Yeah but in the age of nearly everyone treating exclusives like they're just the worst, what else SHOULD we expect?
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Re: Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance To Get Classic SEGA Villains Stage DLC Next Year
@Erigen I am glad someone finally arrested that sick man for creating Sonic. Woof.
Re: Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance To Get Classic SEGA Villains Stage DLC Next Year
I have a lot of faith in this project. Just stay away from like Renato and we will be good.
Re: Mailbox: Game-Key Cards, Slacker Sakurai, Shapes & Beats - Nintendo Life Letters
The game key card/digital game card thing is much more nefarious than people might think, imo. Digital games now have the same icon above them as the physical cart in the Switch, so it's more convenient to look in the slot than to go through your library if you don't remember what cart is in. They also play an animation that shows a digital cart going into the Switch when you first purchase it. They're trying to blur the line between digital and physical, and doing a bad job at it too.
Re: Anniversary: n-Space & Nintendo's M-Rated GameCube Gem Is 20 Years Old
I didn't play much of it. Maybe a few hours. I should try it again.
Re: Video: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Full Gameplay Demo
@UltimateOtaku91 Wait, so Pokemon is or is not exceptional here? We shouldn't "double down" on the series looking like trash, but also "this looks good for a Pokemon game?" Are you ai?
Re: Video: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Full Gameplay Demo
@VoidofLight No, you are absolutely NOT tired of it, or you wouldn't be out here trying to be the savior Gamefreak never needed.
Re: Video: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Full Gameplay Demo
Cause THIS is the one they are going to put the effort into.
Re: Round Up: The First "Hands On" Impressions Of The Pokémon Legends: Z-A Demo Are In
@VoidofLight fan games outside of Pokemon. I played Uranium or something like that, insofar as the fan games. But, just like mainline Pokemon games developed by the people with the most money ever ever, I'm sure the fan games DO suck. I mean...look what they're working with, lol.
Re: Round Up: The First "Hands On" Impressions Of The Pokémon Legends: Z-A Demo Are In
@Orwellian87 100%
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th August)
Metal Arms, Heretic w mods, and Pipistrello.
Re: Round Up: The First "Hands On" Impressions Of The Pokémon Legends: Z-A Demo Are In
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Re: Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Has Been Updated, Here Are The Patch Notes
@Smithicus @Big_Round_Robin The Angel of Darkness fan restoration project is really the best way to play it, if you have the means.
Re: Round Up: The First "Hands On" Impressions Of The Pokémon Legends: Z-A Demo Are In
Know who I don't trust to tell me about the quality of Pokemon games? Pokemon fans.
Re: We Might Be Getting An Update About Sakurai's New Kirby Game Soon
@Suketoudara Eh, I think that is just different circles in the case of Mario Kart. Everyone I knew loved Double Dash and thought DS was too safe.
Re: We Might Be Getting An Update About Sakurai's New Kirby Game Soon
@Itsashame I get a new AAA game like once or twice a year, and the rest are indies and a whole lot of sixth gen and prior. I always say "I didn't ask for path tracing" you know? I get so much more excited for a classic fps or when I remember something I always wanted to try in my backlog. That's definitely part of getting old though, I'm sure.
Re: We Might Be Getting An Update About Sakurai's New Kirby Game Soon
@Itsashame For me, it's more excited for sixth gen. Games are better than ever, but the publishers make things depressing.
Re: We Might Be Getting An Update About Sakurai's New Kirby Game Soon
Oh right, Air Ride was GCN. I should go get that.
Re: The Next 3D Arcade Archives Release Is Available Today On Switch And Switch 2
You're right, I should download Splashdown. Good idea.
Re: Nintendo Download: 14th August (North America)
I went with Heretic + Hexen. I'm playing them both on the Switch and the Retroid. Heretic on the Retroid w a fog randomizer, neural upscale, HQOST, and Brutal RPG mods. It's hard to play it elsewhere when I can play it like that, but it's also a lot of fun to see the level differences.
Re: Review: UFO 50 (Switch) - A Wondrous Smorgasbord Of Retro Delights
We didn't have tutorials because we had manuals. Another great reason for manuals...
Re: Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Appears To Now Have A Proper Physical Switch Release
They really should've updated the gameplay in these, include a check box for updates. They still run pretty badly.
Re: Review: Heretic + Hexen (Switch) - Two FPS Cult Classics Masterfully Revamped
There's a problem where the game crashes coming out of sleep mode.
Awesome collection though. I'm very glad people can get introduced to these games. The new parry w the Cleric is great. There's a ton of game in there, too. I'm more a Heretic than Hexen guy, but still love Hexen too. So moody. Highly recommend this package.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The Switch 2's Next Exclusive 'Drag x Drive'?
Would you be interested in playing this for a few matches if it were a mini game in a Wii Sports style package? Yes. That's as far as my interest extends.
Re: Bandai Namco Is Bringing Its Free-To-Play Dragon Ball MOBA To Switch
Ftp?!? Wow! How can they get away with that?!?
...fr though I am mostly just interested in seeing how bad this is going to screw people once it gets its hooks in. I'm psychic.
Re: Forget Silksong, This New Terminator 2D Overview Trailer Looks Stupidly Good
Going to be a dope Halloween. Mina the Hollower is the same day.
Re: PSA: Shoot Some Hoops With Drag x Drive's Dev Team This Weekend
This looks like a proof of concept that didn't quite prove the concept, so maybe if it was part of some kind of sports centered mini game collection that they packed in w the Switch 2...
Re: Opinion: Metroid II Doesn't Care If Samus Lives Or Dies
I remember this, Kirby, and Link's Awakening making me feel like the Gameboy could legit go head to toe w SNES with some of its library. It felt like a legit Metroid game, which I did not expect at all. It was obtuse and hard to navigate at first, but I feel like it all comes together.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th August)
Hexen, Heretic, and Metal Arms (GCN).
Re: Nightdive Studios Reveal "Definitive" Re-Release Of 'Heretic + Hexen' On Switch
@PKDuckman They made an SP sequel, it was just terrible somehow. Very strange game.
https://youtu.be/jg2LdLfGfqQ?si=CSzhWma6a0KfGxRb
Re: Nightdive Studios Reveal "Definitive" Re-Release Of 'Heretic + Hexen' On Switch
@PKDuckman Unreal Gold is so awesome.
Re: Nightdive Studios Reveal "Definitive" Re-Release Of 'Heretic + Hexen' On Switch
You can now parry in Hexen w the Cleric. It's nuts. It deflects projectiles, and the hit after parry is insanely powerful. Completely changed the game and really improves the flow with the Cleric. That Mace has always been rough to start with, and now it's a blast.
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2025 - Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
Mina the Hollower is so my jam it's obscene.
Re: "We Answer To Nobody But You, The Audience" - Digital Foundry Is Now Fully Independent
Good. Anyone who goes public or sells to a big publicly traded company in the US should absolutely know better. Because every single system that people rely on in this country lies, cheats, and steals.
Re: Mini Review: The House Of The Dead 2: Remake (Switch) - Erratic Controls Chomp At Another Classic
The voices are different, but still awful. Which begs...what was the point? If they are still bad, why tf replace iconic performances? This thing is wrong all over.
Re: Mini Review: The House Of The Dead 2: Remake (Switch) - Erratic Controls Chomp At Another Classic
@Vyacheslav333 That's my biggest issue. Pack in the original FFS.
Re: Mini Review: The House Of The Dead 2: Remake (Switch) - Erratic Controls Chomp At Another Classic
@MikeP House of the Dead Overkill and 2 & 3 Return are amazing on the Wii.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
@KevinP It's pretty rough. It's even affected what people I follow. Like I used to be all over Arlo's stuff but I just feel disconnected from any of the Switch 2 enthusiasm. Sucks.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Mina the Hollower is the one I'm excited about, but I don't need to see any more of it to know I am getting it. Other than that, some boom shoots would be nice. Haven't heard anything about Amid Evil Switch port in ages...
Re: Former Bungie CEO's Studio ProbablyMonsters Announces 'Storm Lancers' For Switch
@Vyacheslav333 Have you checked out Fumes? Looks cool.
Re: Former Bungie CEO's Studio ProbablyMonsters Announces 'Storm Lancers' For Switch
That looks like a 2D roguelite alright.
...nine years???
Re: Surprise! Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For Thursday 7th August 2025
It will be nice to see the games I will be playing elsewhere..
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (Switch) - A Gorgeous & Gory Return To The Series' 2D Roots
I am very glad it is so great. Ninjas got it good this gen.
Re: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Free Title Update Announced, Out Next Week
They are being Super Rad Capcom, and it's a good look. They should keep doing that.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd August)
Minish Cap, Pipistrello, and the Shinobi demo.
Re: Hands On: Forget The Name, Square Enix's New Action RPG Is A Lovely HD-2D Take On SNES-Era Zelda
I'll download it tonight. I am playing Minish Cap, Pipistrello, and the Shinobi demo. Can't say enough good things about all of them.
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
@Agent069 This is the way and the light and the only true answer.
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
It was exactly what I expected it to be. Elliot looks cool. Shinobi has been in my dreams lately, lol. Looking forward to that one.Yeah but in the age of nearly everyone treating exclusives like they're just the worst, what else SHOULD we expect?
Re: Octopath 0 Is A Game-Key Card On Switch 2, And Square Enix Has "No Plans" For A Switch 1 Upgrade Option
Sooooo, "Keep your Switch 1," is their message. Got it.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Reveals Another Pre-Order Distribution
THIS is the one they will spend time on. THIS is the one, friends. Finally. Gamefreak is going to show us how it's DONE!!!
...lol