There's no "if" here. They absolutely used AI with this.

7/10 for me. The launch year library absolutely pales in comparison to the Switch 1's launch year. But there were still some solid titles like Metroid Prime 4 and Bananza. For me, third-party games are a non factor since I don't play those games on Nintendo platforms anymore, as they're better played elsewhere in my opinion.

I never liked this game. Bought it day one back in the day, and sold it as soon as I finished it. One of only two Nintendo published games I ever sold in my entire life.

Still think this is BS that they're removing it. It's a great game. Also never received a last minute sale like a lot of delisted games get before they go down. Shame on them.

Looks just like the PS4 version I already have.

Not really liking the character designs. The main character look derpy as heck. Was also really hoping for cell shading style this time, since I'm tired of the plastic look from 11. It really looks exactly like 11 again only with higher visual fidelity.

Like the Raiden Fighters collection, I have zero confidence that they will fix this train wreck of a release. It especially bothers me that some reviews for it have been glowing because the reviewer has never played an R-Type game before and has no clue just how busted this remake is.

@Rykdrew There is no freeplay option. You are limited to 3 credits. Yes, even in custom play mode.

@SalvorHardin Can confirm this is true on the PS5 version (I have it). No VRR. They are forcing the 54fps into a 60fps container. It is a stuttering mess. I can play the games on my Steam Deck via emulation, and they will play at 54fps with VRR in docked mode, so there is no excuse that a paid version is still missing such an obvious feature. Also still no freeplay option, so you are forced to play these games with only 3 credits.

Honestly, this review is too generous. This remake is a travesty. Wish I could get a refund. The list of things it gets wrong and breaks from the original is staggering. There is no way the developers have ever played an R-Type game, let alone R-Type III specifically.

@michellelynn0976 I don't think you understand what a review is...

Guess I have to keep waiting for a true Yoshi's Island successor. Woolly World is the closest they've come to recapturing that magic, but even that game was nowhere near as good as the SNES game.

7/10

I enjoyed the game on my Series X last year, and I'd give that version a solid 8/10. Switch 2 version loses a point for the drop in frame rate, which is pretty bad for a first-person game.

@Gamer83 Ehhh...I'd argue that Capcom's recent Switch 2 games have been pretty dire with their frame rates all over the place. If they offered optional 30fps capped modes, I'd agree with you.

It's all about R-Type for me. I love R-Type III. One of the best shmups on the SNES. Still have my old copy of the game!

Time to finally see this movie!

Thank goodness for retro gaming. I've found myself spending a lot less time and money on modern games in recent years, and that will only continue into the future. My Switch 2 is probably my least played new game console I've ever owned in my life during its first year. Which is really sad to see.

That's so Amazon it hurts.

@Rhaoulos Say you've never played N64 without saying you've never played N64.

Nice, the sooner the better since I can't go to the theater anymore. I always need to wait for the home release.

I've been so disappointed with this series for so long that I just can't muster up any excitement for it anymore. Yoshi's Island is one of the best platformers ever made. A genuine masterpiece. And ever since, this series has been nothing but disappointments outside of Woolly World (and even that game wasn't as good as the SNES game). This one just looks like another disappointment to me unfortunately, and this preview only reinforced that feeling.

I've never really been a big fan of this series. They're...okay. The best part is honestly the crazy cosmic horror stuff that they turn into by the end.

Yep, I played it and still have my Wii U hooked up. Honestly, I always liked the game, even if like most people I have issues with the control scheme.

I'm unsure if I'll get it at all, but if I do, it'll be on my PS5 Pro. I tried the Switch 2 demo, and it was rough. The frame rate was all over the place.

I'm still worried about the hacking mini game getting stale over time. Even during the demo, it started feeling like a fun twist on combat, but by the end it started to feel like it was already overstaying its welcome.

Frame drops is a non starter for a game like this.

Based on how the first movie was, that's about what I'd expect. Fun for the references and to just see these characters in a big budget movie. But absolutely paper thin story with bad pacing.

Heck yeah, it's about time this game got a release date! I love me some Truxton, so this is one of my most anticipated games of the year.

Nah, it would have leaked before the movie released anyway. And even if it didn't, it would have within minutes of the first showings. So unless you were there for day one, showing one, and completely unplugged from the internet until you saw the movie, you have been spoiled anyway.

This game is fantastic! Bought it at launch on Steam Deck. Seriously, don't sleep on this one.

Why are they trying to make us feel so old!?

I need my blasphemous trident!

Nothing will get me to return to this game honestly. I did finish it, but the challenge stopped being fun once you reach act 3. There's a point where too much challenge becomes a detriment to a game's enjoyment, and Silksong crosses that line.

30–40fps range isn't what I'd call in good shape. Why is it so difficult for developers to understand that frame rate caps are a thing and that unlocked frame rates are abysmal, especially at low frame rates like this and on a device that doesn't support VRR in docked mode. And the VRR in handheld isn't going to work right at frame rates that low unless proper low frame rate compensation is implemented (and lets be real, Fromsoft isn't doing that).

I actually saw someone on Twitter respond to this by saying "This is why I hate unions." Imagine being that ignorant about what is happening here and thinking that it's the union that is the problem here and not the corporation. Just astonishing lack of education regarding what unions do.

Nah, it's just not for me personally. Plus I'm busy with other games at the moment anyway.

Remaster
Half the frame rate

Yeeeaahh...that's not a remaster. That's a demaster.

Still have my original copy, so very much not for me. Honestly, I wouldn't pay the asking price anyway with how little effort went into this one. They really should have sold this as a collection that includes the original Game Boy versions. Included an art gallery and sound test. Among other things.

Depends entirely on what their final evolutions look like. Their base form is something I will see for like a couple hours at most and then they'll evolve.

So you have to swap the cartridge for every song? Really? That's...horrifically inefficient.

Nah, I already have them.

Heck yeeeeaaah! I'm so happy right now! Now if only they would do this for every game in the series!

Can't support this one since I already played through the original release and was super annoyed that they announced this version only a few weeks (literally) after the western release of the original version. Ys is one of my favorite gaming franchises, but I definitely will not be buying Ys 11 when it releases and will be waiting a year or two after it releases before I feel that it's "safe" to buy it.

I just had a race in this game where I clearly crossed the finished line in first place by about half a car length, and not only did the game give the CPU racer the same time as me, but it also awarded them the 1st-place victory over me. womp womp

The game is also advertised as having a 4K mode at 60fps and a 120fps mode at 1080p, and yet there is no graphics option at all in the game (it defaults to the 120fps mode).

I couldn't get into this game when it released because there was so much auto advancing text in it that progressed too quickly for me to read. And I just got fed up with it and dropped the game.

The biggest problems are poor project management and over promising when it comes to release dates/windows. And always build a comfortable buffer into your release date if you absolutely have to go public with it. If your game has a specific date planned that you've announced to the public, you better damn well feel confident that your game will be ready to ship well in advance of that date to account for any unexpected hurdles. And if your game gets delayed by a year or more, you should be firing your project manager.

Only played it on PS4 and PS5, and I would rate the game a solid 7/10. It's a solid game that is held back by some intense padding and some combat issues.

Should have happened before RE4 remake, but glad it's likely happening either way.

Agree with this review. It's the most underwhelming Switch 2 upgrade so far from Nintendo, by far. The games that got free updates are more substantial than this.

When the prices were announced for the console and the games, I knew a quick launch and sharp drop in sales after a while would be inevitable. The hardcore fans always buy at launch, and having actual stock available at retail is the main reason for it having the fastest launch in history. Realistically, previous title holders (like PS4) would have done just as well or better if they actually had more consoles available in stores to purchase at the time. But the biggest fans have their console now and the real battle begins for the rest of the gamers (and parents who buy for their kids). And $450–500 for the console and $70–80 games are a tough pill to swallow. Nintendo has an uphill battle at this point.