@Danpal65 I understand what you mean, but I don't think you will find that Layers of Fear is approaching mental illness as a serious subject.
In my personal opinion, all it does is to use the premise of madness and hallucination to take you on a "haunted house" carnival ride. With limited interactivity and seemingly no consequence to your actions, I was very disappointed by the game, but have also read many opinions of people that liked it.
It's pretty, but I don't like the idea of grinding in a shmup... they are short and repetitive enough as it is. I like the genre, but "doing the same thing over and over" is already a staple in these games.
@Saego I see, thanks! I have barely played either of the two - I'm just a fan of vehicles, so PUBG appeals to me more right now. Well, whatever we can get on the Switch, I'd like to take a look.
@Saego Is it really better than PUBG? I don't like that it doesn't have vehicles, and I'm not sure if you can hear all the other players talk if you're close. I guess it doesn't crash as much, and the building stuff is cool.
@Lroy I agree, I just saw the developer note too... too bad they couldn't use more of the original game. As a piece of semi-good news, the "invisible bullets" appear to only happen on the 2nd of two consecutive playthroughs. So you won't encounter them a lot - anyway, here's hoping we'll get a patch?
Some twitter user reported it's a port with issues, like invisible bullets, worse animations, much easier bosses and bonuses spawning in the wrong places - there was nothing about it in this review??
so... what am I doing in this game? It's a co-op platformer with movie themed worlds? :/ The backgrounds seem really busy... I don't have a good feeling about this game right now.
I'd love an update to the lost vikings! I played the Amiga version. I like the hand drawn style as well - remember the terrible 2D CGI of the 2nd lost vikings? Now THAT was truly bad looking.
I want to like this... but it looks a bit bland, dark and without colours?
I need a top down racer that is colourful & crisp, like the Micro Machines or Rush Rush Rally Racing... but let's see, I might give this one a try because I keep hearing good things about it.
@NapalmPsalm that's an interesting idea! Like a "for honor" setting but in a Battleground game mode? Melee with just a few ranged options for bows/crossbows?
I think I will buy this regardless. The concept is so intriguing, and I miss the Fatal Frame / Haunting Ground / Amnesia experience where you move vulnerable and without "real" weapons.
@DefHalan They showed it as an option in the trailer! I am curious how this is going to work, probably a simplified control scheme for single joycon.
EDIT: actually I take that back - the screen at that moment still shows single player. :/ Let's see, it's only a week to release.
@TommyRabbit he has a point, add a simple browser and some movie streaming functionality (netflix) and I don't need to connect any other system to my TV.
say, does anybody remember how the WiiWare version had trouble hitting the payment threshold? Did the developer ever see money for that Version, do you know?
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Re: EGX Takes Its First Steps Outside The UK With Berlin Event
@IKAY aww and you even got the right Avatar!
Re: Duck Game Is Set To Make A Splash On Nintendo Switch
@Mrvengeace182 ugh don't remind me. Yes!
Re: Duck Game Is Set To Make A Splash On Nintendo Switch
I have this on Ouya, it is a good game & a great fit for the Switch.
Re: These New Layers Of Fear Screenshots Might Keep You Awake At Night
@Danpal65 I understand what you mean, but I don't think you will find that Layers of Fear is approaching mental illness as a serious subject.
In my personal opinion, all it does is to use the premise of madness and hallucination to take you on a "haunted house" carnival ride. With limited interactivity and seemingly no consequence to your actions, I was very disappointed by the game, but have also read many opinions of people that liked it.
Re: Review: Sky Force Reloaded (Switch eShop)
It's pretty, but I don't like the idea of grinding in a shmup... they are short and repetitive enough as it is. I like the genre, but "doing the same thing over and over" is already a staple in these games.
Re: Epic Games Is Interested in Bringing Fortnite to the Switch
@Saego I see, thanks! I have barely played either of the two - I'm just a fan of vehicles, so PUBG appeals to me more right now. Well, whatever we can get on the Switch, I'd like to take a look.
Re: Epic Games Is Interested in Bringing Fortnite to the Switch
@Saego Is it really better than PUBG? I don't like that it doesn't have vehicles, and I'm not sure if you can hear all the other players talk if you're close.
I guess it doesn't crash as much, and the building stuff is cool.
Re: Review: Zero Gunner 2 (Switch eShop)
@Lroy I agree, I just saw the developer note too... too bad they couldn't use more of the original game. As a piece of semi-good news, the "invisible bullets" appear to only happen on the 2nd of two consecutive playthroughs. So you won't encounter them a lot - anyway, here's hoping we'll get a patch?
Re: Review: Zero Gunner 2 (Switch eShop)
Some twitter user reported it's a port with issues, like invisible bullets, worse animations, much easier bosses and bonuses spawning in the wrong places - there was nothing about it in this review??
I hope this guy is wrong then: https://twitter.com/dwrkoa/status/953818566628818945
Re: Space Dave! Lands on the Switch eShop on 25th January
@the_shpydar alright, thanks
Re: Space Dave! Lands on the Switch eShop on 25th January
It doesn't look like anything special, what's the positive comments here about??
Re: Review: InnerSpace (Switch eShop)
flying & exploration?? Count me in! With that simple graphics style... please in 1080p and 60fps?
Re: Get Ready to Blast Aliens in Spacejacked, Coming To Switch This Year
...another pixel/action/platformer, but I got to admit this looks really fun! Love the genre mix and the speed.
Re: Quirky Physics Platformer Epic Loon is Invading The Switch This Year
so... what am I doing in this game? It's a co-op platformer with movie themed worlds? :/ The backgrounds seem really busy... I don't have a good feeling about this game right now.
Re: Nintendo Switch Is Seeing Record Sales In Both France And Italy
@Cosats yeah it annoys me when I go to the toy section in Sainsburys... Xbox One and PS4, but no Nintendo at all!
Re: Rumour: Dark Souls Remastered Will Be Announced Today In A Nintendo Direct Mini
AAaaaaaaaaaahhhhh HYPER HYPE!
Re: Hyperkin is Planning to Bring Back The Game Boy
I have an old & scratchy GBA SP, which works really well with old gameboy games. I was curious, but don't yet see the point in this product. :/
Re: Soapbox: Why You Should Consider Catching Big Air With Wii's Excite Truck
you got my hopes up with that intro picture... are we getting a switch remake of Excite truck, that would be great - I loved that game!
Re: Nintendo Scores Big In The 2017 EDGE Magazine Awards
@JHDK Maybe they value innovation a lot? It would explain the top 5, and I believe ARMS is really bringing something new to the (fighting game) table.
Re: Random: The Ouya Pad Lives On As A Knock-Off Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
@Jayenkai Hey, I remember you! I am pretty sure you are STILL making Ouya games.
"One game a week" is your thing if I remember correctly?
I still take out the Ouya for the occasional Multiplayer match in Towerfall or hidden in plain sight.
Re: Spiritual Successor To The Lost Vikings Coming To Switch This Year
I'd love an update to the lost vikings! I played the Amiga version.
I like the hand drawn style as well - remember the terrible 2D CGI of the 2nd lost vikings? Now THAT was truly bad looking.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Gives Its Full Tech Analysis of Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2 on Switch
Honestly, can you tell the difference between 50 and 60 fps? I can't. :/
Re: 80’s Overdrive Comes to North America on 14th December
Reminds me of nights full of Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge.
Re: Street Heat Will Burn Some Rubber On Switch Next Year
...aaand there is the colorful top down racer I wanted after looking at Mantis Burn!
I'll wait for reviews, but consider me interested!
Re: Review: Mantis Burn Racing (Switch eShop)
I want to like this... but it looks a bit bland, dark and without colours?
I need a top down racer that is colourful & crisp, like the Micro Machines or Rush Rush Rally Racing... but let's see, I might give this one a try because I keep hearing good things about it.
Re: Switch Launches In South Korea In December, And The Software Lineup Is Incredible
@Wolfy76700 why "too bad", why would they want a less finetuned game? Or am I missing something?
Re: Video: Here's What WWE 2K18 Looks Like On Switch
a first day download patch just to have shadows? What has the world come to.
Re: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Studio Bluehole Working On New Game For Switch
@NapalmPsalm that's an interesting idea! Like a "for honor" setting but in a Battleground game mode? Melee with just a few ranged options for bows/crossbows?
Re: Square Enix on What to Expect on the Switch in the Future
can we please have nice hi-res pixel remakes every Seiken Densetsu?
Re: Review: Mario Party: The Top 100 (3DS)
so, how about a switch version? Being the multiplayer-friendly hybrid and all?
Re: Review: Perception (Switch eShop)
I think I will buy this regardless. The concept is so intriguing, and I miss the Fatal Frame / Haunting Ground / Amnesia experience where you move vulnerable and without "real" weapons.
Re: Telsagrad Will Bring a Spark to the Switch eShop in December
Hey Thomas, it's Teslagrad, not Telsagrad.
Re: Get Revved Up for Rocket League With Its Switch Launch Trailer
@DefHalan They showed it as an option in the trailer! I am curious how this is going to work, probably a simplified control scheme for single joycon.
EDIT: actually I take that back - the screen at that moment still shows single player. :/ Let's see, it's only a week to release.
Re: Review: Monster Jam: Crush It! (Switch)
@audiobrainiac I was just thinking that! Excite Truck deluxe? Excite Truck HD?
Re: Review: Wheels of Aurelia (Switch eShop)
nooooo, I was so intrigued by the style and the car gameplay! D:
Sigh, too bad.
Re: Nintendo Switch Sales Are Trending Well Above Wii U, and Could Even Catch the Wii
I'd like to see those graphs for other consoles! Can we get the Gamecube and N64 in the mix?
Re: Analysis: Switch Drives Impressive Sales as Nintendo Delivers Q2 Profits
@TommyRabbit he has a point, add a simple browser and some movie streaming functionality (netflix) and I don't need to connect any other system to my TV.
Re: Wheels of Aurelia Drives Onto Switch on 2nd November
that looks interesting!
Re: Neo Geo Brawler Robo Army Is Invading Your Switch This Week
@Starbuster I agree, I like the robot look... but it took me YEARS to figure out that "Contra" and "Probotector" are the same game!
Here's a character comparison picture: https://www.destructoid.com//ul/user/1/192169-258171-contra5JPG-620x.jpg
Re: Crazy Justice Aims to Bring 'Battle Royale' Action to the Nintendo Switch
What I want in my PUBG clone is VEHICLES. I was so disappointed when I realised you can't ride the cars in the Battle Royale mode of Fortnite.
Re: Video: Huey Games Shows Off Footage of Hyper Sentinel on Nintendo Switch
That's... Uridium, isn't it? Did it have a different name in other countries?
Re: Gear.Club Unlimited To Offer 4-Player Local Splitscreen, 1080p At 30fps Gameplay
Finally some proper information, nice! I am looking forward to the first gameplay video.
Re: Nintendo Has Announced the End of the Wii Shop Channel
That's an easy question... Bomberman Blast!
Also Driift Mania, Rush Rush Rallye Racing, Bonsai Barber and Retro Ciy Rampage.
Re: Zerodiv Is Bringing Psikyo's Zero Gunner 2 To Switch
oh yes, I love this one!!
Re: Strikers 1945 And Gunbarich Appear From Out Of Nowhere On Switch eShop
@OorWullie alright, thank you!
Re: Strikers 1945 And Gunbarich Appear From Out Of Nowhere On Switch eShop
@OorWullie ok thank you!
Re: Strikers 1945 And Gunbarich Appear From Out Of Nowhere On Switch eShop
Gunbarich is a "puzzle shmup"?? How does that work!?
Re: Dimension Drive Will Bring Smart Shoot 'em Up Action to the Switch eShop
looks good, let's see what the reviews say... now if only had someone to play shmups with!
Re: Retro City Rampage DX is Coming to the Switch eShop Soon
say, does anybody remember how the WiiWare version had trouble hitting the payment threshold? Did the developer ever see money for that Version, do you know?
Re: Snipperclips Leads Switch eShop Downloads Since the System's Launch in Japan
do these downloads count into official sale statistics?
Also, it's a shame there are not real numbers put to this list, I'd love to see the actual number of downloads.