Not really. I would double on the 1st one, which would feel stupid. And Galaxy 2 wasn't that exciting to me. And it's not even remasters, just emulated games.
Yeah right, DK Bananza on 1st. What a joke, my biggest disappointment 2025. 😂 And why is Breath of the Wild higher rated than Tears of the Kingdom? Is it opposite day here???
@poyo_pie that's another thing. The collecting in that game is no fun and all you're collecting is for cosmetics. Even if I would complete that game, it would never return to it, I think. So I give it back.
@poyo_pie yeah absolutely. There were some short moments I enjoyed. But overall it's not satisfying playing it. I also heard from others in Germany, that they feel the same about Bananza.
@SirLink yeah, technically it looks awesome. That's true. Thanks for letting me know, that it gets stronger later. But after about 5h playtime, I don't want to go on anymore.
@NintendoWife because I had this on XBox and also completed it. After completing it, I sold it. A lot of the time playing this felt like lost lifetime. I still don't understand these high ratings everywhere. I expected a AAA adventure game and got a slow paced walk around game with fetch quests, collecting items and stuff. Combat felt really stiff and the whole gameplay felt like a bad Wolfenstein attempt in a wrong game. 3 of 6 chapters really sucked lot. The stealth gameplay felt out of place. It had good moments, but not enough.
@NintendoWife a good example why high scores means nothing. Most gamers (at least on XBox) didn't even complete the Vatikan chapter and there's a reason. This is a bland, boring game.
Not that special. I chose the Sonic Pac-man collab. Indiana Jones is overrated, completed it already on Xbox and wasted a lot of time. Cronos could be nice, but I wouldn't buy it on Switch 2.
@HammerKirby yeah, you're right with that. And it's sad that Shadow Generations is just a small game inside Sonic Generations. I really hope they step up with this gameplay in the future.
@WhiteTrashGuy Mania was the way better game. Superstars was so uninspired and boring. But for my taste, I'm not that interesting in these 2D games anymore. I would love another Sonic Adventure game. And I'm also full of these half autopilot Sonic 3D games. Where it's often enough to hold the stick upwards. I want sharper gameplay like in Sonic Adventure 2.
@Gamer83 thank you for your opinion. I do like it a bit more in the meantime than at the beginning. It really has its nice moments. But I still think it's overrated. A bit too much of collecting stuff, Mario Odyssee was the better game to me. But Bananza has its charm and the graphics look awesome.
@Gamer83 does DK Bananza get more interesting with time? I'm not that far yet, maybe 3 hours. I think it's a bit boring from the stuff, I'm actually doing in the game.
No fitting vote for me. I never played it and I don't care about it. I only played Paper Mario on Gamecube for some hours and the same with Paper Mario on Wii. Both were very boring to me and so this series died for me. I prefer Mario & Luigi.
I tried it. Street Fighter Alpha 3 has the new characters and the balancing seems to be actually better now. But on the downside, i had some serious Framerate issues with that game.
Keeping all these games and collecting is indeed the biggest problem. Some weeks ago, I also took like 1/3 of my collection to ebay. As you say, time is so short. I'm turning 40 next year and my mind is telling me different things now than like 10 years ago. I'm still kinda addicted to gaming and collecting. But I envy those people, who don't collect and just buy what they want to play and than sell it again. Family time, health and vacation is way more important than a gaming collection.
@Yoshi3 I think Tatsunoko is very overrated. I'm fine with these collections which are available now. I would be happy for more from SEGA. Like a new collection with Crazy Taxi 1 and 2(with original soundtracks) or a remastered collection with Sonic Adventure 1 and 2. The Dreamcast had a lot of nice games which could be available on Switch 2.
And of course... A new 1080 Snowboarding and Wave Race from Nintendo... Dreams are for free😁
@Medic_alert thank you for your advice. Don't get me wrong, I'm not angry about my family. It's just sometimes making me a bit angry, that time is so short. But you're absolutely right. It's all not that important, but it's still something that makes me happy. And usually, I try not to play too many games at once, so I'm completing more games. And had a bit time with Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition, which felt really good.
I don't know. I'm struggling at the moment what to play.
In general, I'm into Ai The Somnium Files right now, which I don't party yet nearly as much as the ratings of that game suggested.
Also I'm kind in the middle of Soul Reaver 1, which is a great game. But also I stopped it for the moment.
Than I still don't have 100% in Pikmin 4, which I absolutely hate right now. I already sunk over 40h into that overrated piece of *****. I have to do that Olimar story to get the violet plant to get enough strong Pikmin for that last treasure and this game is so annoying in the meantime, that I have huge issues firing it up.
I'm a bit lost right now and there's nothing in gaming I really enjoy.
Maybe that's also a reaction of the little time I get for games right now. I love my wife and my little son. But I had so little time for gaming in the last weeks, that there are point where it makes me angry.
Ok, elsewhere I read, that the upgrade is a bit disappointing. And that the base get didn't get any improvement is really lame. But yeah, here at NL it gets a 9, why not...
Comments 962
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Switch?
Not really. I would double on the 1st one, which would feel stupid.
And Galaxy 2 wasn't that exciting to me.
And it's not even remasters, just emulated games.
Re: Mario Tennis Fever Hits Switch 2 Next February
Why did you link the Japanese trailer???
Re: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Receives An Update (Version 1.0.4), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Oh, I hope they really fixed Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, this had different problems after the last patch.
Re: Review: Cronos: The New Dawn (Switch 2) - Strong Story Elevates Otherwise Safe Survival Horror
Well, Silent Hill f first.
Maybe I'll get this next year, when it's cheap.
Re: The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
Yeah right, DK Bananza on 1st. What a joke, my biggest disappointment 2025. 😂
And why is Breath of the Wild higher rated than Tears of the Kingdom?
Is it opposite day here???
Re: 007 First Light Is More That Just Spies And Style, Launches March 2026 On Switch 2
I love it. It's pre ordered on XBox already.
So long since a nice 007 game came out.
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo's First-Party Switch 2 Games Continue To Dominate
@poyo_pie that's another thing. The collecting in that game is no fun and all you're collecting is for cosmetics.
Even if I would complete that game, it would never return to it, I think.
So I give it back.
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo's First-Party Switch 2 Games Continue To Dominate
@poyo_pie yeah absolutely. There were some short moments I enjoyed. But overall it's not satisfying playing it. I also heard from others in Germany, that they feel the same about Bananza.
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo's First-Party Switch 2 Games Continue To Dominate
@SirLink yeah, technically it looks awesome. That's true. Thanks for letting me know, that it gets stronger later. But after about 5h playtime, I don't want to go on anymore.
Re: Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Hell yeah, finally the update is out.
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo's First-Party Switch 2 Games Continue To Dominate
@Anti-Matter maybe because most console users are above age 6...
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo's First-Party Switch 2 Games Continue To Dominate
DK Bananza is so disappointing. My biggest disappointment on Switch 2 so far.
It's just a repetitive game with no real Donkey Kong feeling anywhere.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition and Sonic X Shadow Generations are my highlights so far, followed by Mario Kart World.
But hey, I played Metroid Prime 4 at Gamescom and it was amazing. So I guess, Bananza will be forgotten fast soon.
Re: Feature: What's It Like To Attend Gamescom 2025?
Removed
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Will Launch On Switch 2 In 2026
@NintendoWife because I had this on XBox and also completed it. After completing it, I sold it.
A lot of the time playing this felt like lost lifetime. I still don't understand these high ratings everywhere.
I expected a AAA adventure game and got a slow paced walk around game with fetch quests, collecting items and stuff. Combat felt really stiff and the whole gameplay felt like a bad Wolfenstein attempt in a wrong game. 3 of 6 chapters really sucked lot. The stealth gameplay felt out of place. It had good moments, but not enough.
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Will Launch On Switch 2 In 2026
@NintendoWife a good example why high scores means nothing.
Most gamers (at least on XBox) didn't even complete the Vatikan chapter and there's a reason. This is a bland, boring game.
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Will Launch On Switch 2 In 2026
Should be called Indiana Barebones: The small circle of joy.
It seems a lot of people really believe they are getting a great game here but it isn't.
Re: Round Up: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 - Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement & Trailer
Not that special. I chose the Sonic Pac-man collab.
Indiana Jones is overrated, completed it already on Xbox and wasted a lot of time.
Cronos could be nice, but I wouldn't buy it on Switch 2.
Re: Sonic Mania 2 Prototype Artwork Revealed By Christian Whitehead
@HammerKirby yeah, you're right with that. And it's sad that Shadow Generations is just a small game inside Sonic Generations.
I really hope they step up with this gameplay in the future.
Re: Sonic Mania 2 Prototype Artwork Revealed By Christian Whitehead
@tatanga I tried a demo of that game. But wasn't that convinced.
Re: Sonic Mania 2 Prototype Artwork Revealed By Christian Whitehead
@WhiteTrashGuy Mania was the way better game. Superstars was so uninspired and boring.
But for my taste, I'm not that interesting in these 2D games anymore. I would love another Sonic Adventure game. And I'm also full of these half autopilot Sonic 3D games. Where it's often enough to hold the stick upwards.
I want sharper gameplay like in Sonic Adventure 2.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th August)
@Gamer83 thank you for your opinion.
I do like it a bit more in the meantime than at the beginning. It really has its nice moments. But I still think it's overrated.
A bit too much of collecting stuff, Mario Odyssee was the better game to me.
But Bananza has its charm and the graphics look awesome.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th August)
@Gamer83 does DK Bananza get more interesting with time?
I'm not that far yet, maybe 3 hours. I think it's a bit boring from the stuff, I'm actually doing in the game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th August)
Removed
Re: The Next 3D Arcade Archives Release Is Available Today On Switch And Switch 2
@Dee123
2Dee123Yesterday, 5:34am
I have NSO so I can play Wave Racer already.
You mean "Wave Race 64"?
Re: New Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Physical Switch Release Spotted
I don't care. They are still not as good as the originals.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The Switch 2's Next Exclusive 'Drag x Drive'?
Not interested. I also didn't play that online beta.
Re: Anniversary: Paper Mario First Unfolded On N64 25 Years Ago
No fitting vote for me. I never played it and I don't care about it.
I only played Paper Mario on Gamecube for some hours and the same with Paper Mario on Wii.
Both were very boring to me and so this series died for me. I prefer Mario & Luigi.
Re: Cronos: The New Dawn Gets A Deep Dive Trailer, And It's Looking Awesome
Looking awesome on Switch 2???
Or looking awesome elsewhere?
Re: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Free Title Update Now Live On Switch And Switch 2
I tried it. Street Fighter Alpha 3 has the new characters and the balancing seems to be actually better now.
But on the downside, i had some serious Framerate issues with that game.
Re: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Free Title Update Now Live On Switch And Switch 2
Nice, I hope that Alpha 3 is balanced after that update.
Re: Review: Gulikit Elves 2 Controller For Switch & Switch 2 - Wake-Up Support Can't Make Up For The Downgrades
@Fiergala doesn't look bad either.
Re: Review: Gulikit Elves 2 Controller For Switch & Switch 2 - Wake-Up Support Can't Make Up For The Downgrades
Looks like crap. Wouldn't want these.
Better stick to the GameSir Super Nova.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd August)
@Ganner thank you for your kind words.
Keeping all these games and collecting is indeed the biggest problem.
Some weeks ago, I also took like 1/3 of my collection to ebay.
As you say, time is so short. I'm turning 40 next year and my mind is telling me different things now than like 10 years ago.
I'm still kinda addicted to gaming and collecting. But I envy those people, who don't collect and just buy what they want to play and than sell it again.
Family time, health and vacation is way more important than a gaming collection.
Re: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Free Title Update Announced, Out Next Week
@Yoshi3 I think Tatsunoko is very overrated.
I'm fine with these collections which are available now.
I would be happy for more from SEGA. Like a new collection with Crazy Taxi 1 and 2(with original soundtracks) or a remastered collection with Sonic Adventure 1 and 2.
The Dreamcast had a lot of nice games which could be available on Switch 2.
And of course... A new 1080 Snowboarding and Wave Race from Nintendo... Dreams are for free😁
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd August)
@Medic_alert thank you for your advice. Don't get me wrong, I'm not angry about my family. It's just sometimes making me a bit angry, that time is so short.
But you're absolutely right. It's all not that important, but it's still something that makes me happy. And usually, I try not to play too many games at once, so I'm completing more games.
And had a bit time with Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition, which felt really good.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd August)
I don't know. I'm struggling at the moment what to play.
In general, I'm into Ai The Somnium Files right now, which I don't party yet nearly as much as the ratings of that game suggested.
Also I'm kind in the middle of Soul Reaver 1, which is a great game. But also I stopped it for the moment.
Than I still don't have 100% in Pikmin 4, which I absolutely hate right now. I already sunk over 40h into that overrated piece of *****. I have to do that Olimar story to get the violet plant to get enough strong Pikmin for that last treasure and this game is so annoying in the meantime, that I have huge issues firing it up.
I'm a bit lost right now and there's nothing in gaming I really enjoy.
Maybe that's also a reaction of the little time I get for games right now. I love my wife and my little son. But I had so little time for gaming in the last weeks, that there are point where it makes me angry.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd August)
@JohnnyMind you should visit that room if time and mind from Dragon Ball Z for all your gaming plans.
Re: Opinion: Can We Stop Comparing Donkey Kong Bananza's Tactile Thrills To Odyssey Now?
I did not have a great time with Bananza. I returned it.
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Sounds ok, but won't fix the main issue, that it's not a much fun as MK8 Deluxe.
Some tracks are really a bit boring.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Will "Average" 30fps On Switch
Sounds ridiculous. I don't see a reason why it's not hitting 60fps on Switch 1.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.3.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Anti-Matter also, you know that the same thing can happen on your Switch 1, right?
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.3.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Removed
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Party Jamboree TV?
Whoa, that's a mixed result.
I was kinda interested, but heard about disappointment with that upgrade.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Blast Corps
Europe looks better.
Re: Review: Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV - A Fantastic Addition To An All-Time Party Game
Ok, elsewhere I read, that the upgrade is a bit disappointing. And that the base get didn't get any improvement is really lame.
But yeah, here at NL it gets a 9, why not...
Re: Hitman: World Of Assassination Has A Hidden 'Performance Mode' On Switch 2
I really like it so far. But I'm gonna wait for the summer patch.
Re: ICYMI: Here's A Look Inside Donkey Kong Bananza's Switch 2 Game Case
I will get it physical of course
Re: Video: Switch 2 Vs. Steam Deck System Face-Off, Digital Foundry Investigates
@Shmoo nobody forces you to watch their videos...
Re: PSA: You Might Want To Be Careful Buying Pre-Owned Switch 1 Games For Your Switch 2
Removed
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Tests Switch 2's GameCube Emulation
@BaldB3lper78 and you're just a fool. You should respect things more.