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I got the deck this week and I'm still been playing my switch more. It's heavier than I thought it would be and I'm a pretty big dude with big hands so not sure how others like it. If anyone is buying it for switch emulation it seems stupid to me since I modded switch is 10x better with the same grey legal areas you'd deal with here. Steam deck is great for people with a backlog of PC games on Steam, I get that. But that's really the only reason I'd be worth it. There's so much crossover on indie games and others with Switch already that I don't see the reason to double dip just for emulation.

With Steam Deck emulating so much very well, good move by Nintendo to re-release these GameCube classics soon. If we get Metroid Prime Trilogy and Zelda WW+TP, there's not many classic games left that Switch doesn't have.

Just follow what Sony has done. That's all. Keep it simple when you have a winning brand. Switch 2 would be easy to understand it's the direct sequel and be sure to emphasize the vast power upgrades yet make it backwards compatible 100%.

Not a lot here I'm interested in for 2022 besides Strikers. Hoping Nintendo gives us a few remakes this year from Zelda and Metroid to hold us over until the big releases from each in the next couple years.

@Silly_G Switch micro would be really cool. Something like a PSP go or even a clamshell device. Something truly pocketable would get a purchase from me.

@sleepinglion exactly. That's why AM2R is still floating around and playable. Disappointed they couldn't keep their cool.

Good QoL upgrade. The people disappointed are the ones watching and reading these rumor bloggers everyday who make money to over-hype things that aren't confirmed.

If you're going to play Metroid 1 and 2 for nostalgic purpose, I suggest using NSO or an emulator with a rewind feature. Zero Mission, Super Metroid, and Fusion are all classic games and it's harder for me to pick a best one the more I play them. AM2R is another must play that follows the same winning formula as these 3.
I still haven't got around to Samus Returns mainly because of the 3ds but may buy it and then just emulate it since 3ds seems like a tough purchase in 2021.

@Markiemania95 Haha. I'm sure they say that so newcomers aren't intimidated and it's good they are making this game with that in mind. But let's be honest, going into this game after a good base knowledge of the series' best games would make it a much better experience.

This game was amazing and will buy the sequel on day one. People love to bitch about this game and the switch port, but glad it didn't discourage the devs to want to make another.

Agree with these comments. Take all the time you need. Will be worth the wait!

Day one purchase. Switch needs more AAA sports games.

Buy Team Cherry. Get the exclusives on new Hollow Knights and then give them the future 2D Metroid games. One can dream.

@SeantheDon29 This would be the best news ever for me. Especially the DS games that are tricky to emulate.

Would love to see them port or remake the Iga Castlevania games for switch. Especially the DS ones.

I'd love to see it but agree with this comment. If I were making that business decision on Nintendo's behalf, I would wait until the industry forces this Netflix style and cloud style gaming to become mainstream. Right now Nintendo is making so much money off its software sales, I don't see a reason to jeopardize anything there until they need to. This could be more of an option in the upcoming couple years when Xbox game pass continues to grow and cloud gaming becomes more accepted mainstream.
But hey, I hope I'm wrong.

I can play this on Switch along with Wind Waker and Metroid Prime. #switchroot

@Laxeybobby I wouldn't let this review change your mind. If you have a bluetooth controller and web browser, try the free demo on Stadia. Convinced me to buy it on Switch.

The demo I played was very enjoyable, even on Stadia. This felt instantly like I game I will finish and I couldn't get into Skyrim or Witcher 3 as of now (forgive me, maybe soon). The "cons" on this review are irrelevant to me...
1- BOTW clone is not a bad thing when it's considered one of the best games ever.
2- Color scheme is subjective and looks great to me
3- Title...who gives a ratsass about the title. Def not worth skipping this game.

I highly recommend this to anyone who likes botw and assassins creed.

Who gives a flying duck hunt. Same people that can't move on with every tech innovation. You can still print out your box art pics for your shrines.

The demo on Stadia is excellent and may be the first full game purchase I make on that service over Switch.

@Expa0 hack it

@Ventilator Yup. Even Stadia is superior to a Switch cloud service. I'd rather have it on my phone or other devices. Switch takes away most of the few advantages of cloud services.

With the mobile controllers like Kishi getting released after xcloud and stadia, It'd be surprising if this game didn't support bluetooth controls. If so I'll pick it up.
The switch gets a lot a criticism but I loved it and think it's fine after the patches. Hoping for a sequel.

@Anguspuss the switch is like Disney Land. A $1 normal water costs $9 because fu we're Nintendo

@Ventilator expect that maybe now it's portable?

@themightyant 1 of 4 isn't bad 😀😀

Dryest year in history and they pick this week to drop the game? I'm still excited and already bought it, just thinking how much better sales would have been if they got it out a week ago or earlier.

Silksong. Ori 2. Axiom 2. Bloodstained 2.
Easy to guess my fav genre.

Anyone with a banned switch just got some great news

@Ardisan yup. Same here. Plus anyone with a hacked switch to play this leak probably already has the better sm64 port with widescreen remastered and redone camera controls. Galaxy is a welcome addition though since motions are remapped to buttons.

@Clyde_Radcliffe I completely agree it's great there kept close to original styles. I was playing the snes mario all stars recently and was disappointed when Super Mario Bros looked liked every other 16 bit version. I went back to play the original version on nes. I get that back in the 90s the visual upgrades made sense since retro gaming wasn't old enough, but looking back now, that allstars pack has aged terribly. I believe this would be the case here too if Nintendo made all games look like Odyssey.

Seems odd to me that sm64v7 is released as a fan project on modded switch. Plays widescreen hd and has improved camera mechanics. I know these are frowned upon but shows how easy the game can be improved. From what I've seen, it looks superior to this version Nintendo is bringing over.

I get the Zelda influence but they are way different in a good way.
The igavanias are my favorite games of all time. The 2d maps and level up ability along with finding a strategy to farm/grind early to be overpowered are so fun. Bloodstained RotN can be replayed 100x and each time you can find a different way to pick your weapons early and dominate. This is what separates it from Metroid (still great). Timespinners is probably the only game I've found so far that matches this. Suggestions welcome.

Dang 10/10 is a statement. But glad to see the developers getting some shine here. I loved this game.

Great. Now the Youtubers and Leakers will have their next huge prediction next week to get people hyped then disappointed. What's the definition of insanity again?

Bought A Short Hike and it's an amazing game. Will buy av2 and Silk song. These comments make we want to try Golf Story then probably Sports Story.

@the_beaver these are all my top picks as well! Then iga announcing a Bloodstained RotN sequel.

The lack is sports games on Switch is astounding. No football or hockey, and just one poor version of soccer. Huge opportunity missed which I don't understand on a portable success like this. While I'm at it, GTA and Call of Duty...?

Huge Metroid fan but I've greatly lowered my expectations. I'd love a 2-d surprise drop, MPT port, and or Metroid 4, but not counting on it anytime soon. Hard to blame Nintendo for following the money, so just glad indie devs are making great games to carry on the genre. Hollow Knight and Bloodstained etc. are great and looks like their developers still believe in their franchises.

Bloodstained is my favorite and is actually a pure metroidvania. Hollow Knight is right up there yet different. More Metroid than Vania.
I'll never get why Dead Cells is always on these lists. Help me understand that.
Axiom, Timespinner, Gato, Ori are all good ones I've beat. But bloodstained made me go back and play all the iga games. Gets no better with only competition being Super Medroid and Hollow Knight

This is why they don't care about showing new games in 2020. If sales slowed they'd have to, but why not just wait til then. Not what we want but makes sense business wise.

@Antraxx777 I agree and hope you are right. Would love to see MPT soon. Also would be great to see any of the Zelda HD ports come to switch too. Fingers crossed on Mario Remasters this year.

I'm happy for everyone excited. I've never played this or know about it so maybe I'll be excited too. But man why has Nintendo been releasing everything but what I love (Metroid, Zelda, Mario) this year?
Just not a fan of animal crossing, Pokemon or this but I understand the business decisions.

Love it. Definitely picking this up. Let's hope next is the sequel to RotN

@Apportal of course not. I have now donated all of my resources and saved 4 seals. Very productive day. I appreciate our conversation.

@Averagewriter with laser beams attached to head? Possibly.

@Julien I would never harm a seal. How dare you.

@Apportal I agree! How do you beat that. I wish you all the best!

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