@HikaruKitsune @TossedLlama The visual style is a heck of a lot better than pixel graphics. Lol. I personally love games that use this type of art style. Can't wait for it!
@Jokerwolf it doesn't have to be 3D to look gorgeous. Hand drawn cel-shaded art with painted backgrounds would have been the way to go. They already made the trailer that way! Why not the game? This is why I hate trailers like this, where the actual game play doesn't even imitate the visual style of the trailer.
@BenAV I've been trying to use both the joycon and the pro controller, but I'm just not good with a d-pad. Why they only allow the d-pad for the controls is beyond me. I don't see why they can't just add another controller option. I was terrible at Lumines Remastered when it first came out because it was limited to the d-pad and once they updated it for analog, It felt and played so much better.
I'd be much better at the game if they let us use the analog stick instead of the d-pad. The d-pad always makes me drop the tetrimino too quickly by accident!
The biggest thing that I wanted to know about it was how the combat worked, but nothing was said about it. Are they using the same turn based formula as previous games or will we be able to actually control the pokemon (somewhat like pokken tournament)?
Wait.....there's a brand new Samurai Shodown? And it's coming to the Switch this summer? Holy crap! This is my favorite fighting game series ever! https://youtu.be/HHxLYLwwQVY
@BigSnikkel that's only because those ports were heavily downgraded versions of the Xbox and PS versions. Now that the Switch's processor is more comparable to the current generation of consoles, it would be much more similar to the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game (I.E. Doom)
The switch definitely needs more FPS games, but this one is a pass for me. I still don't understand why Activision hasn't pulled the trigger on the Call of Duty franchise for the Switch. As greedy as they are, it would make them a ton of cash.
Okay, so does this mean that having a RocketID will allow my DLC cars on any console without having to buy them again? I have all the DLC on my Switch, but I'd like to bring that over to my Xbox One version of Rocket League.
I still can't get over how much this game resembles Super Mario Run, which is a FREE mobile game. The same exact graphics, presentation, music and sound effects. Not only that, but this game is a Wii U port from over 6 years ago and it's $60??? LAZY and GREEDY, Nintendo.
I still can't get over how much this game resembles Super Mario Run, which is a FREE mobile game. The same exact graphics, presentation, music and sound effects. Not only that, but it's a Wii U port from over 6 years ago and it's $60??? LAZY and GREEDY, Nintendo.
@andywitmyer I totally skipped over that part. Thanks! That was one of the best things about the RCT games. It’s a shame that they didn’t include it in this one.
@tourjeff there's a tutorial video right before the title screen. Not to mention the training options in the blue "games and more" menu, or the character moves when you pause the game
Is the terrain adjustable in this game? I remember the original game where I could literally build mountains by adjusting the terrain. It was awesome punching holes through a mountain and making a roller coaster go through tunnels.
2D games with hand painted imagery and fluid animation already exist, so I don't see why this guy is saying that the future of 2D games will be like that. We already have Ori, Hollow Knight, Cuphead, Rayman and others that are perfect examples of this.
"..but we are also offering controllers specifically for use with Nintendo Entertainment System" They're acting like this was a complimentary gift or something. I mean, they're SELLING these controllers. Not giving them away as a part of the online service. That is not a perk, Nintendo.
I'm from the U.S. and there was a similar issue with the NFL team name and logo for the Washington Redskins. Some native americans found the team name and logo (which was established in 1971) offensive. The name and logo remain the same to this day, despite the controversy. Goes to show that you can't please everyone, so why not just leave things the way they are? These days, everyone gets all butt hurt for no reason. smh.
I guess it's good news for those who like these kinds of games. In my opinion, they're boring and lack any kind of real control over the characters (basically a point and click adventure with multiple choice dialogue) Yay. And once you finish the story, there's no real reply value. No wonder these games lost their appeal.
I just wish they would do a better job on their icon designs. They should have included the original artwork instead of screenshots of the games. It's just lazy!
I wonder if they kept the awful shot meter in this one. That killed the first game, in my opinion. It was too hard to make a shot. I'm a hard pass on this one. Give me NBA Jam!
@MrJuancho as stated in the article, they'll probably do the same thing as smart phone games, Sony and Microsoft "Nintendo could potentially adopt the approach taken by smartphone and tablet makers, where the specs are enhanced {and} compatibility is maintained across the majority of software. In this scenario, some games might run better on the newer model than they did on the original. A better analogy is Sony's approach to its 4K-ready PS4 Pro; developers are not allowed to make Pro exclusives, but instead can leverage the additional power to make their games run even better on the newer model."
I would hope that we would get a more powerful console and dock without the need to change the form factor at all. That makes the most sense, because the joycons would need to slide into the console the same exact way, and I seriously doubt that Nintendo would abandon the joycons because of their popularity. It would also make sense to only sell the upgraded console and dock without joycons in order to reduce the cost. The current console also has enough room to add more screen space by simply reducing the size of the bezel.
I think Nintendo will upgrade the processor in the Switch to allow for better resolution and frame rate in games. They will probably allow developers to update their current games to look and play better than their current iterations. Microsoft has taken this approach with upgrades to current Xbox One games to allow for 4k graphics and better performance in the Xbox One X versions of those games. There's no need to split the user base anymore. You would be able to play the same games, but if you upgrade to a more powerful system, the same games will have better resolution, etc.
As big as the NES library is, it would make more sense to bring out at least 10 titles per month. And why can't you get rid of the menu icons at the bottom of the screen while playing a game? So annoying, Nintendo
I got hooked on Fortnite for most of Season 5 after buying a battle pass. It's all about those "carrots" they dangle in front of you, pushing you to play more in order to receive items. That's what hooks people in. That being said, I'd rather play a Battle Royale game that has no fort building and a 1st person mode, so COD Black Ops Battle Royale might be my next addiction.
@MichaelHarvey Seriously? Even the individual membership for $20 per year is extremely cheap for an online service, and one you can take with you anywhere, for that matter. Compared to Xbox and PS+ it's a great value. My only complaint is that voice chat needs to be reworked so it's integrated into the Switch instead of this smartphone app nonsense.
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Re: Random: PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya Can't Stop Tweeting About Tetris 99
Give me analogue controls, and I will hit that number 1 spot. The D-pad controls are terrible.
Re: Microsoft Has No "Specific" Xbox Live Announcements For Switch Right Now
If this is true, BRING IT ON! I would absolutely love to play my Xbox games on the Switch.
Re: Watch The First Gameplay Footage Of Disc-Slinger Windjammers 2
@HikaruKitsune @TossedLlama The visual style is a heck of a lot better than pixel graphics. Lol. I personally love games that use this type of art style. Can't wait for it!
Re: Atomicrops Is A Farming Sim Just Like Stardew Valley, But With A Dollop Of Fallout Thrown In
@Jokerwolf it doesn't have to be 3D to look gorgeous. Hand drawn cel-shaded art with painted backgrounds would have been the way to go. They already made the trailer that way! Why not the game? This is why I hate trailers like this, where the actual game play doesn't even imitate the visual style of the trailer.
Re: "Mind-Bending" Puzzle Game Alien Escape Is Gravitating Towards Switch Soon
More PIXEL ART!!!! Ugly ugly ugly.
Re: Atomicrops Is A Farming Sim Just Like Stardew Valley, But With A Dollop Of Fallout Thrown In
@JTTSantos I thought the same thing. I was all-in until I saw the graphics. So sick of seeing pixel art games!
Re: Get Ready To Participate In The Tetris 99 Maximus Cup, Starting Later This Week
@BenAV I've been trying to use both the joycon and the pro controller, but I'm just not good with a d-pad. Why they only allow the d-pad for the controls is beyond me. I don't see why they can't just add another controller option. I was terrible at Lumines Remastered when it first came out because it was limited to the d-pad and once they updated it for analog, It felt and played so much better.
Re: Get Ready To Participate In The Tetris 99 Maximus Cup, Starting Later This Week
I'd be much better at the game if they let us use the analog stick instead of the d-pad. The d-pad always makes me drop the tetrimino too quickly by accident!
Re: Gallery: A Complete Breakdown Of The Pokémon Sword And Shield Trailer
The biggest thing that I wanted to know about it was how the combat worked, but nothing was said about it. Are they using the same turn based formula as previous games or will we be able to actually control the pokemon (somewhat like pokken tournament)?
Re: EVO 2019 Drops Super Smash Bros. Melee
Wait.....there's a brand new Samurai Shodown? And it's coming to the Switch this summer? Holy crap! This is my favorite fighting game series ever! https://youtu.be/HHxLYLwwQVY
Re: Smartphone First-Person Shooter Modern Combat Blackout Is Firing Onto Nintendo Switch
@BigSnikkel that's only because those ports were heavily downgraded versions of the Xbox and PS versions. Now that the Switch's processor is more comparable to the current generation of consoles, it would be much more similar to the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game (I.E. Doom)
Re: Smartphone First-Person Shooter Modern Combat Blackout Is Firing Onto Nintendo Switch
The switch definitely needs more FPS games, but this one is a pass for me. I still don't understand why Activision hasn't pulled the trigger on the Call of Duty franchise for the Switch. As greedy as they are, it would make them a ton of cash.
Re: Rocket League Introduces Cross-Platform Friends List And Party System Next Month
Okay, so does this mean that having a RocketID will allow my DLC cars on any console without having to buy them again? I have all the DLC on my Switch, but I'd like to bring that over to my Xbox One version of Rocket League.
Re: Video: Nintendo Celebrates The Release Of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe With Launch Trailer
I still can't get over how much this game resembles Super Mario Run, which is a FREE mobile game. The same exact graphics, presentation, music and sound effects. Not only that, but this game is a Wii U port from over 6 years ago and it's $60??? LAZY and GREEDY, Nintendo.
Re: Turns Out Blue Toad Is In New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe After All
I still can't get over how much this game resembles Super Mario Run, which is a FREE mobile game. The same exact graphics, presentation, music and sound effects. Not only that, but it's a Wii U port from over 6 years ago and it's $60??? LAZY and GREEDY, Nintendo.
Re: Review: RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures - A Fun Experience That's Held Back By Technical And Design Hiccups
@andywitmyer I totally skipped over that part. Thanks! That was one of the best things about the RCT games. It’s a shame that they didn’t include it in this one.
Re: Track Listing And First Gameplay Video Revealed For Switch Exclusive Fitness Boxing
That song list is TERRIBLE! Why can't Nintendo just put out some original songs instead of this played out garbage?
Re: Close To 100 Link Designs Were Considered For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, Devs Explain Blue Tunic
Slow news day?
Re: UK Charts: A Solid Week For Switch, But Smash Bros. Ultimate Can't Hold On To First Place
@tourjeff there's a tutorial video right before the title screen. Not to mention the training options in the blue "games and more" menu, or the character moves when you pause the game
Re: Review: RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures - A Fun Experience That's Held Back By Technical And Design Hiccups
Is the terrain adjustable in this game? I remember the original game where I could literally build mountains by adjusting the terrain. It was awesome punching holes through a mountain and making a roller coaster go through tunnels.
Re: Nicalis' Crossover Puzzle-Fighter Crystal Crisis Will Now Launch On Switch In April 2019
This is basically Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo with HD graphics and different characters. Count me in!!!
Re: Nintendo Adds Three More Games To The Switch Online NES Library On 12th December
Does anyone else HATE the onscreen menu buttons as much as I do? Why can't we turn these off, Nintendo???
Re: Switch Owners Aren't Worried About Visual Presentation, According To Crashlands Dev
2D games with hand painted imagery and fluid animation already exist, so I don't see why this guy is saying that the future of 2D games will be like that. We already have Ori, Hollow Knight, Cuphead, Rayman and others that are perfect examples of this.
Re: More Than Ten Games Are Being Announced At The 2018 Game Awards
Blizzard will announce World of Warcraft Mobile! You heard it here first!
Re: Random: Official Legend Of Zelda Art Shows Link In A Revealing New Light
Wait a second....I thought he at least had nipples!
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Service Had A "Good" Launch, Focus Will Now Shift To Boosting Its Appeal
"..but we are also offering controllers specifically for use with Nintendo Entertainment System" They're acting like this was a complimentary gift or something. I mean, they're SELLING these controllers. Not giving them away as a part of the online service. That is not a perk, Nintendo.
Re: YouTube Has Officially Arrived On Nintendo Switch
Awesome. BUT WHERE IS NETFLIX?????
Re: Nintendo Will Remove Smash Bros. Ultimate's Offensive Depiction Of Native Americans
I'm from the U.S. and there was a similar issue with the NFL team name and logo for the Washington Redskins. Some native americans found the team name and logo (which was established in 1971) offensive. The name and logo remain the same to this day, despite the controversy. Goes to show that you can't please everyone, so why not just leave things the way they are? These days, everyone gets all butt hurt for no reason. smh.
Re: Sega Wants To Bring Star Wars Arcade To Nintendo Switch
Meh. I won't be too interested unless Sega starts rolling out Model 2 and Model 3 games like Star Wars Trilogy Arcade and Daytona USA 2.
Re: Try Not To Get Too Angry At The First 'Hero' Shot From The Upcoming Monster Hunter Movie
Meh. I'll probably watch it when it comes to Netflix after a few weeks of being in the theater.
Re: Random: Treat Your Loved Ones To These Joy-Con Knife Blade Holders This Holiday Season
I have a feeling that airport security would end up confiscating my joycons if I had this. No thanks!
Re: Psyonix Hosting Rocket League Halloween Event From 15th October To 5th November
Best sports game ever! The updates keep it fresh, and I'm totally addicted. I've been a Rocket League fan since it first came out on PS4
Re: Nintendo Shares First Details, Release Date And Screenshots Of Fitness Boxing, A Switch Exclusive
Still waiting for that Nintendo bowling game....sigh.
Re: Skybound Games Will Finish The Walking Dead: The Final Season
I guess it's good news for those who like these kinds of games. In my opinion, they're boring and lack any kind of real control over the characters (basically a point and click adventure with multiple choice dialogue) Yay. And once you finish the story, there's no real reply value. No wonder these games lost their appeal.
Re: Hamster's Arcade Archives Producer Was Surprised By Nintendo's Cooperation
I just wish they would do a better job on their icon designs. They should have included the original artwork instead of screenshots of the games. It's just lazy!
Re: 2K Sports Has Made "Substantial" Contributions To NBA Playgrounds Sequel, According To Saber Interactive
I wonder if they kept the awful shot meter in this one. That killed the first game, in my opinion. It was too hard to make a shot. I'm a hard pass on this one. Give me NBA Jam!
Re: German Ratings Board Suggests That Trine 3: The Artifacts Of Power Is Headed To Switch
@Realnoize I agree. I Trine trilogy would be much more enticing.
Re: Feature: What Do You Want From A New Nintendo Switch?
@MrJuancho as stated in the article, they'll probably do the same thing as smart phone games, Sony and Microsoft "Nintendo could potentially adopt the approach taken by smartphone and tablet makers, where the specs are enhanced {and} compatibility is maintained across the majority of software. In this scenario, some games might run better on the newer model than they did on the original. A better analogy is Sony's approach to its 4K-ready PS4 Pro; developers are not allowed to make Pro exclusives, but instead can leverage the additional power to make their games run even better on the newer model."
Re: Feature: What Do You Want From A New Nintendo Switch?
I would hope that we would get a more powerful console and dock without the need to change the form factor at all. That makes the most sense, because the joycons would need to slide into the console the same exact way, and I seriously doubt that Nintendo would abandon the joycons because of their popularity. It would also make sense to only sell the upgraded console and dock without joycons in order to reduce the cost. The current console also has enough room to add more screen space by simply reducing the size of the bezel.
Re: Rumour: New Nintendo Switch SKU Planned For Late 2019
I think Nintendo will upgrade the processor in the Switch to allow for better resolution and frame rate in games. They will probably allow developers to update their current games to look and play better than their current iterations. Microsoft has taken this approach with upgrades to current Xbox One games to allow for 4k graphics and better performance in the Xbox One X versions of those games. There's no need to split the user base anymore. You would be able to play the same games, but if you upgrade to a more powerful system, the same games will have better resolution, etc.
Re: Nintendo Adding Three More Games To Switch Online NES Library Next Week
As big as the NES library is, it would make more sense to bring out at least 10 titles per month. And why can't you get rid of the menu icons at the bottom of the screen while playing a game? So annoying, Nintendo
Re: Video: Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Out Tomorrow On Switch, Here's A Live-Action Trailer To Celebrate
Day one for me
Re: Video: Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Out Tomorrow On Switch, Here's A Live-Action Trailer To Celebrate
@Royalblues they've already said it's 1080p 60fps in docked mode and 720p 60fps in handheld, which is fantastic!
Re: Video: Have A Ball On Switch With This Marble It Up! Launch Trailer, Arrives 29th September
I can't wait! I loved Marble Blast Ultra on Xbox 360, so I'm really excited for this one.
Re: Dead Cells Meets Castle Crashers In Upcoming Post-Apocalyptic Switch Game Infected Shelter
@pbb76 Looks a lot better than crappy pixellated animations, IMO. I'm so sick of pixel art, but I guess I'm in the minority.
Re: Fortnite Had A Whopping 78.3 Million Players In August, Largest Numbers Ever Recorded
I got hooked on Fortnite for most of Season 5 after buying a battle pass. It's all about those "carrots" they dangle in front of you, pushing you to play more in order to receive items. That's what hooks people in. That being said, I'd rather play a Battle Royale game that has no fort building and a 1st person mode, so COD Black Ops Battle Royale might be my next addiction.
Re: Take Hunting Or Fishing On The Go With Cabela's The Hunt And Bass Pro Shops: The Strike On Switch
Nope. I can't get past the terrible graphics.
Re: Ubisoft Officially Reveals Sports Party Exclusively For Switch, Available 30th October
Can we please just get a high quality arcade BOWLING game on the Switch already? That's literally the only sports game I care about.
Re: NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Will Slam Dunk Your Switch On 16th October
After the first game being a huge unbalanced mess, no thanks! I'm still waiting for NBA Jam on Switch. EA, are you listening?
Re: Guide: How To Get Nintendo Switch Online For Less Than $5 Per Year
@MichaelHarvey Seriously? Even the individual membership for $20 per year is extremely cheap for an online service, and one you can take with you anywhere, for that matter. Compared to Xbox and PS+ it's a great value. My only complaint is that voice chat needs to be reworked so it's integrated into the Switch instead of this smartphone app nonsense.