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Didn't find it mentioned in this review, but another enthusiastic Nintendo website said that it clocks in at around 2.5 hours. Given that, will probably wait for a sale.

When AAK first came out, I stumbled across someone talking about how great UDX was. Since was on a cheap sale I checked out UDX. Normally not my genre, and I got bored pretty quickly.

However, I went ahead and bought AAK at the time and ended up really enjoying it. I'm more of an RPG player anyway, but will probably take a crack at this new arcade mode.

Never heard of this game Vandyke. Based on the looks, I would rather watch reruns of Dick Van Dyke.

Trying to remember the name of another upcoming 3D action game with a similar female protagonist and cutesy critters (for toy marketing I imagine).

This has a lot of potential for me, if the graphics and performance hold up on Switch.

I actually held off on Immortals Fenyx Rising due to negative comments about graphics and performance when it first came out on Switch. A month ago revisited the reviews, then bought it on sale. Once I got past the prologue haze and short draw distance (which I wasn't expecting), and the graphics opened up, I have been really impressed with IFR.

Having played several Metroids and Castlevanias over the years, I tend to be more 'metroid' than 'vania'. However, I think that the screenshots for this look great. Don't have Apple Arcade, and don't plan to, but if it's good, maybe it will show up on Switch, as mentioned in the article.

I think Greak: Memories of Azur looks potentially interesting. Will wait for reviews.

I never played the original AV. May give this a try at some point, but man I'm tired of pixel graphics.

I got a chuckle out of this line from the CLOSER description: "The game tries to make it interesting without fighting." Tries? Wonder if this was a Freudian slip, or possibly written by an disgruntled employee lol.

Does look interesting. Hopefully there is enough to keep players engaged. Unfortunately 'action' tends to equate to 'violence' in all media, even when it is cartoony.

There actually is a solution to the scalping problem ... don't buy from them. Not trying to be a buzzkill, but it might not hurt to ask ourselves if owning some plastic statue is really that important in the grand scheme of things.

@Kumite I'm over pixel graphics. To me it is just being cheap and/or lazy. Gotta think that there are a lot of talented artists who would be willing to work relatively cheaply in order to gain experience in the industry. After playing a beautiful game like Ori and the Will of the Wisps, tough to look at pixelated graphics the same.

I've never played an Ace game, but would probably give this a go in the future if on sale.

I bought it for half price a couple of months ago, and finally tried it a few weeks ago. Although reasonably well crafted, after an hour or so I wasn't motivated to continue. Not particularly bad, just not compelling to me.

With all the competent singers on the planet, this is the best they could find? Even if it turns out to be the greatest RPG In history, there is no way I could listen to that singing voice more than the 20 seconds I lasted with the trailer.

@MedusaMadman77 I actually did play PictoQuest and found it reasonably entertaining. Will probably look into Piczle.

I would like to see another nonogram game take a story approach like Murder by Numbers.

I pity the kids who ask for Dragon Quest for their birthday, and end up with Dragon Question.

After playing several Jupiter Picross S games over the last few years, I kind of hit a wall. Then I discovered the Travel Mosaics series and bought the first couple on sale a few months ago. Although they are well done and a change of pace, not a lot of variety in the actual puzzles, at least in the first two games.

I also enjoyed the 3D picross games on DS and 3DS. Hopefully a new iteration will come to Switch.

Wow I didn't realize how divisive Samus Returns was until reading some of these comments. It's probably my favorite 2D metroid.

However, possibly supplanted as my favorite metroidvania by Ori and the Will of the Wisps, which I recently bought and am on my second play through. Have to admit I'm not a big fan of chase sequences though. At least MSR only had one (if I remember correctly).

I wonder if it has a bathroom level.

I bought Mind Seize on sale a few months ago. Enjoyed it for the most part and got about 2/3 through before bailing. Too many other games. Pretty good metroidvania IMO.

Recently bought Ori and the Will of the Wisps on sale and already on my second play through on normal. Man, the art and animation of OWW is amazing. Gameplay is fun also. Won't ever be able to look at pixelated graphics the same. It may have supplanted Metroid Samus Returns as my favorite metroidvania.

@suikoden The games could be ground breaking ... if customers have been burying them like the old ET game.

Follow the money ...

I'm an old guy who doesn't listen to Katy Perry, but her face and makeup sure remind me of a young Boy George. Did a quick online search, and apparently I'm not the only one.

Samus Returns on 3DS probably my favorite side-scrolling Metroid. Would love to see a similar quality 2D Metroid on Switch (not a port ... already played SR 3-4 times), whether from this developer or another equally as creative and skilled.

Prepare to be over stimulated.

Just looked at Ninja Epic Adventure screen shots on nintendo.com . It looks like someone modded one of the old 2D Super Mario games. Blocks with question marks, etc.

@Liam_Doolan I've been on the fence about IFR. Do you know if it requires a Ubisoft account?

Just watched a little bit of the trailer. Not exactly a feel good romp.

Never played it, or heard of it, back in the day. Looks repetitive and tedious right out of the gate.

Well this explains the Star Wars marathon on TBS that I stumbled across earlier.

Pretty sure I played it back in the day (I'm one of the older relatives).

Tried it again recently on Switch for 99 cents. Didn't get very far as the control and movement just weren't happening.

We'll see if/how the sequel turns out.

I generally enjoy seeing the articles on NL about people creating gaming related art/objects, but this is not one of them.

Maybe it will at least inspire a 'tophat with eye holes' fashion trend.

After playing most of the Picross S games, was feeling a little burnt out. Recently discovered Travel Mosaics when they were all on sale for $2. Bought the first two, and am almost finished with the first. The 'travel' aspect doesn't add a whole lot in my opinion, but apparently enough to renew my interest in nonogram puzzles. I also recommend Murder By Numbers, where I felt that the story/dialogue definitely added to the appeal.

Legend of Zelda Wind Breaker?

For the Picross fans reading these comments, after playing most of the Picross S games on Switch, I took a break. But recently the Travel Mosaics games all went on sale for $2 a piece. Wasn't really familiar with them, but after some research bought the first Paris game, and have been enjoying it. I bought the second game, and will probably buy more when needed (they have a lot of puzzles). It's still nonograms, but the presentation and color feature has been enough to keep me interested.

Whenever I see those Pocky candies in Target, I think of this game. I played some of it back in the day, but don't remember much about it.

How do you pronounce the name? Nausea?

I don't remember much about Shadowrun except that I really enjoyed it back in the day.

Also remember enjoying Secret of Mana back in the day, but when I tried to play it more recently, experienced the 'Rose Colored Glasses' effect. It just didn't grab me.

I think that I paid 29 cents for Space Pioneer about a year ago, and have to say that I got my money's worth. I thought that it was actually pretty fun for a while. Unfortunately, it had to many weapons, gadgets, etc. that leveled up too slowly. But definitely recommended to anyone who thinks that they might like it.

Also, the Puzzle Book games are decent for what they are IMO.

Let's boycott Nintendo! Whose with me? Wait ... I'm not even with me.

Just searched 'Forward to the Sky' and found videos and reviews on Steam. Looks like a just OK ARPG to me.
Price on Switch: $48.99.
Price on Steam: $7.99.
I think I'll wait for a deep discount on Switch.

I used to think that jumping spiders were kinda cool until I ran into them in UnderMine.

I played most of Skyward Sword back in the day, but ended up bailing like some other commenters have mentioned. I generally enjoyed the exploration and various levels, but I also found fighting the same bosses more than once annoying. And even though I was generally comfortable with the control scheme, the boss grabbing the sword was aggravating. I'm generally a Zelda fan, but probably will skip the remake.

Was at Target in Colorado earlier today, and they were unpacking Mario 3D water bottles, which are apparently a purchase bonus. May not be as popular as McDonald's Pokemon crappy meals, but it's something for anyone who cares.

Man's search for meaning and purpose ... pokemon cards?

Wonder if she is related to the Girl from Ipanema.

Is that Samus' helmet faceplate in the top screenshot?

Punishing difficulty not really my thing, but may give it a go down the line. Looks cool.

I've seen it at Target a couple of times recently for $30. May end up being one of those perpetually on sale games like Mario Rabbids.

The requirement for a Ubisoft account contributed to putting me of this game. Sets a bad precedent IMO. If the demo doesn't require account may give it a try.