“Stunning visuals across the board”
Also…
“Distant visuals look overly smooth with some shimmering”
🤣
Nevertheless, I can’t wait for this tomorrow!

IGN suddenly giving out 10s like candy 😂

About time they made this free.

Can someone explain what they mean by “foil cover”? Do they mean lenticular, or is it something completely different.

Wow, this came out of nowhere 😱 not sure if it will be enough to drag me back, but I’ll definitely check it out.

Have to admit that the Nintendo direct reveal exceeded my expectations. This remake looks amazing! I’ll be very surprised if they’ve got it running at 60fps, looks like it will be 30fps. Nevertheless, still a day 1 purchase for me! With this and GTA 6 just 2 weeks later, Christmas is coming early this year! 😀

£50 for a remake of one of the best video games of all time?… take my money!! 💴 saying that, I think I’d rather have the physical version for such a legendary game. Zelda OOT and GTA 6 just 2 weeks later - I think I’m gonna disappear from society for a few months 😂

I only bought the game last weekend so not sure I’ll notice many of the QoL changes, though appreciate them nonetheless.

Looking forward to this expansion, though only got around to buying the game last weekend so have a ways to go yet!

Great to see Raiders at the top of the list - fully deserved. It’s so addictive and just so much fun. I’m already level 28. Really hope they add DLC at some point. It’s easily my Switch 2 GOTY of the year so far.

I’m having an absolute blast with it, so it’s a very easy 9/10 from me, but that could even go up after more play!

Well deserved 👏 I actually bought the physical version, the first physical game I’ve bought for some time. Anyway, I’m absolutely loving the game, it’s just so much fun!

Preordered the physical version yesterday, once I saw the positive reviews. Roll on tomorrow! (Nice and early please Amazon 😉)

I’ve dabbled with the Splatoon games over the years, but as someone who prefers single player over multiplayer, Raiders sounds ideal for me! Can’t wait to play it on Thursday!

Is there a demo?

I’m hoping they do a demo for the galaxy games at some point, though I’m not holding my breath. I’ve never played either of them, and looking at the videos I’m put off by that cursor thing on screen. It just looks awkward to control, especially as someone that normally turns any gyro controls off.

There’s a C button? 😉

I don’t play online/multiplayer, so this is a hard pass from me. Anyway, I’m way too busy playing Xenoblade Chronicles X right now 😂

To those who have played Xenoblade Chronicles X - is it an accessible game for the more casual gamer? I’m looking for a new open world game to sink my teeth into, and this may scratch that itch 🤔

I’m still on the fence about buying this. I wish they’d put out a demo.

@MamaSymphonia Same - not played it since lockdown. I daren’t think what state my island is in 😳 probably overgrown with weeds 😂 I don’t know whether to start a brand new island or not with the Switch 2 version 🤔

@SpinEnDash I did some digging in the menus and was able to find the options to invert Y axis on the lock-on and for when using the control beam. It’s a bit annoying that there isn’t just one blanket option to invert Y, but at least I’ve done it now. Thanks again! 👍😀

@SpinEnDash Good to know, thanks! Will have a look later.

Only a few hours in but am quite enjoying it. I’d give it a solid 7/10, but that could change. There is one thing I hope they fix - I always have to invert Y axis controls in games, which you can do in MP4 - but it doesn’t let you invert Y axis when using the lock-on. This means my up/down controls keep changing when toggling the lock-on, which is especially annoying in boss battles or when surrounded by multiple enemies.

I played it on PS5 and for the most part enjoyed it. One thing I didn’t like though is the way the campaign is structured. I put in over 70 hours and still don’t know how close/far I was from completing it. Saying that, the open world is gorgeous and the seasons is a nice touch that refreshes gameplay.

That’s the last time Nintendo let you preview a game 😉

I haven’t played either of these 😱 I want to play them, but need someone to confirm for me that you can invert Y axis on BOTH games? I’m sure I read somewhere that in the original version(s) you couldn’t 🤔

Hades 2 is one of the reasons I bought a Switch 2. Glad to hear it’s reviewing well. Can’t wait for tomorrow! 😀

This is one of the reasons I bought a Switch 2, because I knew I couldn’t wait for the PlayStation/Xbox release! I Loved first game. Can’t believe it’s out in just a few weeks, and only $30!, for what will probably be a GOTY contender.

Forgive me if I’m wrong, but didn’t I read somewhere that one or even both of these games doesn’t include the option to invert Y axis? This would be a deal breaker for me.

I played it on Series X and thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely underrated, mostly by all the usual Ubisoft haters. Glad it’s turned out well on Switch 2, though I won’t be double-dipping!

I would love a NEW wave race game that takes advantage of the Switch 2 hardware.

Those pesky bugs! Squish!!

What’s the chances of a Hades 2 release date? 🤞

This and Hades 2 are the Switch 2 games I’m most looking forward to this year.

On Switch 2 I’m playing Mario Kart World. Still chipping away at the knockout/Grand Prix modes. Have done all 50cc races, now working through 100cc. Have just started a new play through of Zelda ToTK, S2 edition obviously! Also playing Donkey Kong Bananza, which although I’m enjoying, think it’s possibly a bit overrated. Today I just purchased Fast fusion, which I hope to fire up later.
On PS5 I’m playing Death Stranding 2. It was my birthday this week, so it was fun to fire up DS2 on the actual day to see “my” birthday greeting - typical Hideo Kojima 😂

Update: Fast fusion is awesome!!

Seeing as this week I treated myself to a Switch 2, I’ll mostly be playing Nintendo 😀 I’m quite enjoying Mario Kart World, though have mostly been working my way through the Grand Prix mode. Haven’t yet touched Knockout tour, which I’ve heard is better. Have to say, I love racing ON the water now rather than underneath, but this just makes me want another Wave Race game 😂 also playing Donkey Kong Bananza. Only a few hours in and having fun, but I’m a little worried the novelty of smashing everything may wear thin after a while. But I have faith in Nintendo and hopefully they will prove me wrong.
If I can pull myself away from my Switch 2, some Death Stranding 2 on PS5.

Just a heads up that in the Nintendo eshop it was £58.99 yesterday, which is actually lower than many shops. I don’t know if that was a preorder deal, or if it’s still that price. Amazon had already dispatched my copy when I found this out, but at least the cartridge won’t eat into my Switch 2 memory.

I finally caved today and bought a Switch 2, largely based on the reviews for this game. I bought the Mario Kart World bundle (of course) and a Pro controller. Just setting it up now.

I’m still on the fence on buying a Switch 2. As it stands right now there’s only 2 games I’m interested in - this, and Mario Kart World. Don’t know whether to just go for it, or wait until there’s a bigger library 🤔

I didn’t preorder one. Firstly, game prices. Secondly, not enough first party titles I’m interested in. Games like Cyberpunk I’ve played on other consoles. And I’m not that interested in Switch 2 upgrades of existing games. Maybe once some other big games drop, like a new Mario title, I may be interested.

Talking of which, where’s your review of Fantasy Life i?

Anyone know if the Switch (1) Pro controller is compatible with Switch 2?

@jco83 Ssshhh! 🤫 that’s bit of a taboo subject apparently 😉

On Switch I’m playing Mario Wonder, Risk of rain returns, and have just bought Train traffic manager, which is basically Urban flow but with trains instead of cars!

Looking forward to playing these tracks later today. All we want now is Nintendo to announce either booster course pass 2, or MK9! Though I think the latter will be a Switch 2 launch title.

Just in time for my week off work 🙂 this is the last wave isn’t it?

I’ve been looking forward to this on Switch, and now it’s arrived I’m too busy with other games 😂 (namely Spiderman 2 and Mario Wonder). Will definitely play it at a later date though.

Pro controller. I play 99% of games with the Switch docked.

Zelda TOTK, Pikmin 4 and now this…it’s been a great year for the ageing Switch!