What a difficult game to apply a score to! 10/10 for the games, 2/10 for the package... 9/10 seems fair. Gutted about the lack of inverted controls on Sunshine—hope I can get used to it.
@Classic603 Haha, it is horrible. Don’t ever listen to Retronauts talk about Donkey Kong! Man, the soundtrack is so special. The music to Arctic Abyss (I think that’s what it’s called) makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
@Classic603 oh, it’s very well liked, I definitely know that. But it’s still underrated in that underrated means held in less esteem than it deserves. You’ll very rarely hear critics mention it in the same breath as A Link to the Past or Super Mario World and some outright write it off.
DKC2 is one of the most underrated pure platformers of all time. It’s second only to Super Mario World for its era and I actually like it better than SMW. A huge step up from the original DKC in every way!
I sent my Switch in for repair (an unrelated, self-caused issue) about a year ago. My Switch was outside of its warranty and the left joy con had just started drifting. Nintendo found that it was drifting as part of their routine inspections (completely unprompted by me) and fixed them for free. I was quite impressed, though it shows Nintendo was aware of the situation some time ago.
Huh, I had hoped Mutant Mudds Super Challenge had sold better. It's a brilliant game and I love the challenge, though I agree that it is lacking a bit in new features. Will buy Chicken Wiggle day one.
These guys are great and I look forward to buying there games in the future. It's great that they're moving on in such a spirited way! Bring on Teasurenauts
@Rukiafan7 @NintendoRob1977 Play Kid Tripp on IOS and Android (easily the best endless runner on mobile) and tell me it's not inspired by this series. The writer is making an excellent point. Endless runners are essentially platformers anyway - just look at the Rayman endless runners on mobile.
Not surprising but this has certainly shown the way for Nintendo. We're still possibly underestimating the impact of Pokemon GO on Nintendo as major movie deals loom.
Gah, was really hoping for another SNES release on 3DS. Loving playing through Super Nintendo games on a handheld. Oh well, nothing for me again this week!
Holy! Ahh! This is so exciting I freaken love this game and have been singing its praises for years. Please come to either vita or 3DS - I dream of having this portable.
Playing Link's Awakening DX at the moment and I find his silence so endearing. No would be my answer. I like Aonuma's description of Link's silence: proud independence.
Nobody asked for this game. Treasurenauts will sell well because it actually looks neat. Tada, simple strategy for making games = make games people want.
I've enjoyed every Shantae game but I also think that every Santae game has failed to live up to its potential. I really hope Wayforward push themselves this time - Guacameele showed how it could be done.
I have to admit I thought this was silly until I tried it. I have 10 badges and haven't paid for a single one. I'm just waiting for the retro Nes and Gameboy badges to arrive, then I'll spend some real money! The pink rabbit teased them at one stage and they look glorious!!!
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Re: Review: Super Mario 3D All-Stars - Three Of Mario's Greatest Adventures Come To Switch
What a difficult game to apply a score to! 10/10 for the games, 2/10 for the package... 9/10 seems fair. Gutted about the lack of inverted controls on Sunshine—hope I can get used to it.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Four More Titles
@Classic603 Haha, it is horrible. Don’t ever listen to Retronauts talk about Donkey Kong! Man, the soundtrack is so special. The music to Arctic Abyss (I think that’s what it’s called) makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Four More Titles
@Classic603 oh, it’s very well liked, I definitely know that. But it’s still underrated in that underrated means held in less esteem than it deserves. You’ll very rarely hear critics mention it in the same breath as A Link to the Past or Super Mario World and some outright write it off.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Four More Titles
DKC2 is one of the most underrated pure platformers of all time. It’s second only to Super Mario World for its era and I actually like it better than SMW. A huge step up from the original DKC in every way!
Re: Nintendo Will Reportedly Fix Joy-Con Drift For Free And Refund Customers Who Paid
I sent my Switch in for repair (an unrelated, self-caused issue) about a year ago. My Switch was outside of its warranty and the left joy con had just started drifting. Nintendo found that it was drifting as part of their routine inspections (completely unprompted by me) and fixed them for free. I was quite impressed, though it shows Nintendo was aware of the situation some time ago.
Re: After A Short Delay, Katana Zero Arrives In Australia Later This Month
Still no Ape Out here in NZ. Still no idea why either.
Re: Nintendo Releases Official Switch 'First Time Use' Guide Video
Do I charge it before turning it on? :/
Re: You Can Toggle Between HD And 8-bit Versions Of Wonder Boy: Dragon's Trap At Will
So awesome I still have my old passwords scribbled on the games manual too!
Re: Snake Pass is Slithering Onto Nintendo Switch in Late March
This looks so good!
Re: Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Release This Year
So stoked for this. One of the best games ever!
Re: Awesome Games Done Quick Day 3 - Super Mario and Castlevania Triple Headers, and More
Sunshine was incredible!
Re: Feature: A Year in Development - Jools Watsham on the Journey From Renegade Kid to Atooi
Huh, I had hoped Mutant Mudds Super Challenge had sold better. It's a brilliant game and I love the challenge, though I agree that it is lacking a bit in new features. Will buy Chicken Wiggle day one.
Re: Hands on: Getting Down With Chicken Wiggle
Can't wait!
Re: Review: Ninja Smasher! (3DS eShop)
Awesome! Going to download right away. Love the Master System like visuals.
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd September (Europe)
Severed is so good! Buy it if you don't already have it!
Re: Feature: The Reasons for Renegade Kid's Closure and What's Next For Its Co-Founders
These guys are great and I look forward to buying there games in the future. It's great that they're moving on in such a spirited way! Bring on Teasurenauts
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th August (Europe)
Keep the Snes games for 3DS coming! I'm in heaven
Re: Review: New Adventure Island (Wii U / TG-16)
@Rukiafan7 @NintendoRob1977 Play Kid Tripp on IOS and Android (easily the best endless runner on mobile) and tell me it's not inspired by this series. The writer is making an excellent point. Endless runners are essentially platformers anyway - just look at the Rayman endless runners on mobile.
Re: Nintendo Shares Slump Dramatically as Company Cites "Limited" Financial Impact of Pokémon GO
Not surprising but this has certainly shown the way for Nintendo. We're still possibly underestimating the impact of Pokemon GO on Nintendo as major movie deals loom.
Re: Pokémon GO Global Rollout Delayed While Niantic Fixes Server Woes
It has been dramatically better the past 24hours.
Re: Pokemon GO Isn't Just Leading in Downloads, It's the Top Grossing App at Launch
I am LOVING it in between the constant server issues and crashes. Hopefully they're just teething issues.
Re: Nintendo Download: 7th July (Europe)
And my patience with Nintendo erodes that little bit more... Nothing again this week is quickly becoming a catch phrase.
Re: Nintendo Download: 30th June (Europe)
Gah, was really hoping for another SNES release on 3DS. Loving playing through Super Nintendo games on a handheld. Oh well, nothing for me again this week!
Re: Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Reboot Confirmed For Consoles, Looks Gorgeous
Man, this is so exciting. Of all the underrated games around, this is the biggest. I hope my pass-codes still work!
Re: It Looks Like Sega Classic Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap Is Getting A Timely Remake
Holy! Ahh! This is so exciting I freaken love this game and have been singing its praises for years. Please come to either vita or 3DS - I dream of having this portable.
Re: Nintendo Download: 26th May (Europe)
Wow, 3DS Super Nintendo games have slowed to a crawl already. Came here desperately wanting to see something cool like Super Mario RPG :/ lame.
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th May (Europe)
Wow! Contra III! Sweet, was worried Snes games on 3DS would fizz out right away but that's a decent sign.
Re: Super Meat Boy Arrives on the Wii U eShop on 12th May
Brilliant I was heartbroken when the Wiiware release was cancelled years ago.
Re: The Legend of Zelda for Wii U Will Be The Only Playable Nintendo Game at E3
Umm... Oh no. Did I just upgrade to a New 3DS for nothing?
Re: Missingno is Still in the Virtual Console Releases of Pokémon
Brilliant can't wait to download Blue in the morning!
Re: The Pokémon Splatfest Results Have Been Confirmed
Go Blue!
Re: Reminder: US Pokémon Fans Can Still Pre-Order the New Nintendo 3DS Gen 1 Bundle
I'm so angry that this isn't coming out in Aus and NZ. I would buy that in an instant!
Re: The Original Pokémon Starters Have Been Added as Costumes in Super Mario Maker
Ah! So good! I need them all, especially Squirtle.
Re: Weirdness: This Super Mario Maker Level is a Functioning Calculator
Ah, wow! That was crazy!
Re: Video: See what Freedom Planet's Lilac Would Look Like as a Smash Character
These guys are soooo talented! Wow!
Re: Eiji Aonuma on the Idea of Giving Link a Voice
Playing Link's Awakening DX at the moment and I find his silence so endearing. No would be my answer. I like Aonuma's description of Link's silence: proud independence.
Re: Review: Mario Kart 64 (Wii U eShop / N64)
I'm enjoying it but It's no Crash Team Racing, that's for sure.
Re: FreezeME Has Been Approved for a Wii U Release by Nintendo of America
It looks good to me but the tap is a pretty lazy implementation that looks clunky to me. If I get it, I'll be using the traditional control method.
Re: Random: Check Out the Official Mega Man Headphones
Holy wow! So pretty!!!
Re: Game of the Year: Nintendo Life's Staff Awards 2015
Steam World Heist is far too low. Other than that, pretty good list. Boy, the 3DS had a crappy year!
Re: Video: Check Out This Footage of Paradise Lost: First Contact
Wow, this looks ligitamity brilliant! These guys have talent, that's for sure.
Re: Sales for Dementium Remastered Have Been Much Lower Than Expected
Nobody asked for this game. Treasurenauts will sell well because it actually looks neat. Tada, simple strategy for making games = make games people want.
Re: Feature: Five Star Wars Games, on Nintendo, That Are Strong in the Force
Ah, we're forgetting about the very good gba game - far better than Unleashed 1&2!
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th December (Europe)
Grrr, AVGN still not out in NZ and Aus!!! I give up!
Re: Wayforward Developer Discusses Shantae's Status as a Mascot, DLC is a possibility for Half-Genie Hero
I've enjoyed every Shantae game but I also think that every Santae game has failed to live up to its potential. I really hope Wayforward push themselves this time - Guacameele showed how it could be done.
Re: Hands On: Getting Pinned Down By Nintendo Badge Arcade
I have to admit I thought this was silly until I tried it. I have 10 badges and haven't paid for a single one. I'm just waiting for the retro Nes and Gameboy badges to arrive, then I'll spend some real money! The pink rabbit teased them at one stage and they look glorious!!!
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Twlight Princess Is Receiving A High-Definition Face Lift
My least favourite 3-D Zelda by far but I'll be interested to see what changes they make to it. It was very close to being a great game.
Re: M2 Has The Source Files For Aquario, The Lost Arcade Title From Wonder Boy Studio Westone
Dragon's Trap is my favourite game of all time. Make this happen!
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th November (Europe)
@JoakimZ me too! Does anyone know the theme music? The Alex Kidd theme song would be great!
Re: Bertil Hörberg Releases Playable Game Boy ROM of Gunman Clive
Haha, brilliant