Norwegianguy

I think it was a big mistake naming this Prime 4. New fans who aren't interested in investing time playing a whole trilogy to understand the story, wont buy this probably. Also, they are purposely making this game look AS identical as the prime games, because they are continuing the story from prime 3. The game's title should of just been Metroid Beyond, and made a whole new story with new characters and such. I wouldn't be surprised if the space pirates, ridley and such are also part of the game. Looks like they were only aiming towards the existing fans of the franchise tbh..

@Qwiff

I meant 60$, my bad. But, wasn't Zelda TOTK the same price? If so, then that just isn't right. This game, along with every other 2D game in their first party line-up should be 40$ or less..

I mean its a good score, but goes to show that the brand name Mario means more than the game being actually good. Looks very samey as every other 2D game to be honest and adding to that, no real challenge is a big let down for me. The 70$ price tag isn't helping either. Its gonna be a pass for me.

@Its_Grim_Up_North Same. BOTW came out when I were a student and had no kids. Its the only game I've put over 100 hours into, and thats alot for me. Would love to play TOTK, but time is limited. Im happy for the people who gets to enjoy it.

Sadly no, as a parent and husband I dont really have time for gaming anymore.

Got to say, it feels weird to not have a Switch and not playing this game in May. I bought Botw on launch in 2017 and its my favorite game. I still hang out on this site and will be watching tomorrow with excitement, even though im not gonna play the game at all lol

Finding it odd that people dont think a MP4 trailer is gonna be shown. Im feel pretty confident about it actually. In terms of what Nintendo SHOULD be showing, I"ll say this about first party titles:
A proper Zelda trailer, story and gameplay. Pikmin 4 full trailer, Mario, either 2D or 3D. Its been long enough since Odyssey. A new DK game should be shown. A fully fleshed MP4 trailer. Not every IP need its own direct. Its time to show us something of Metroid.

Loved the first game back when I had a Switch. Believe it or not, but the first game got me into turn based RPG games. I cant remember if the first game had any difficulty options or not, but that game was pretty hard at times. That final was also one of the best boss fights i've played in a while, in terms of difficulty, soundtrack and just the visuals was so cool. Reading the review here saying the game is easier than the first game is a huge negative. It sounds like its Yoshi/Kirby in terms of difficulty, like a cakewalk throughout the game. I was seriously thinking about buying a new Oled Switch just for Bayonetta 3 and Sparks of Hope, but reading this review, along with the controversy that surrounds Bayonetta and Platinum games at the moment, im just gonna pass on it this time.

Man, I was going to write something on Reddit about Nintendo, but will say something here. This company has changed big time after Iwata died. I dont know if thats the case but it feels like it. I haven't owned a Switch since 2019 after suffering with drift on three pairs of joy cons and cracks that mysteriously showed up on the backplate of the console. Not only that, but the eshop is awful, along with the online service. I love Bayonetta, but Kamiya sounds like a self centered a-****. Dont really care for Furukawa aswell, as he only care about money and not the fans. Iwata would take a price cut in his salary during the dark days of the Wii U. He would make several appearances in the direct. The famous one with the banana and Luigis mansion with Miyamoto is my favorites.

I have never played A Link to the Past before, so really dont bother me that the game is nearly identical to Zelda. If they can iron out the technical issues with a patch, then im on board. I loved the first Blossom Tales game and would play the sequel if it were on macOS, and not only Windows. I guess and hope the price of 40 dollars is the console price, and that the Steam version would be akin to the Blossom Tales 2 price point? Really like the artstyle of this so im really tempted.

Bought Underhero and Ikenfell from the summer sale on Steam. Only played a couple minutes from both, but hope I enjoy them.

Can't even remember when the last direct was? People saying that theres enough content for the rest of the year is smoking something. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Splatoon 3 is enough first party titles for the next six months? Im definitely expecting a Bayonetta 3 release date this year, along with the Mario + Rabbids sequel also releasing this fall. I sold my Switch back in 2019 due to a lack of interest in Nintendo games that I want to play. Give me Mario + Rabbids, Metroid Prime, Zelda and Bayonetta 3 and im back in with Switch Oled! The wait for these games has been devastating, specially for Bayonetta 3 and Metroid Prime.

@NintendoByNature Yes, I agree. I was hoping for a new DK game and atleast Bayonetta 3, which was reveal in 2017 I think? I have no idea whats going on with Platinum Games

Whats the price for this collection?

@Taikuaile

Okay, but why not fully remaster it? This collection and that warriors Zelda game is what we get for the rest of the year. Why not make the Mario collection more than just ports? Even the menu screen looks rushed.. cmon, I can't be the only one seeing this as a lazy attempt.

@JuiceMan_V

Stop defending Nintendo. They took the easy way out. They could absolutely do an effort and make SMG 64 in HD and have even more people buy this collection, other than just Nintendo fanboys.

Its just a lazy cash grab port and nothing else sadly..

I honestly dont get the hype for this? Can someone explain it to me? I had a small hope that Nintendo would remaster Super Mario 64 in glorious HD and make the other 3D games in HD. But, this collection is just ports and they charge what? 50 dollars for this? I can play these games for free on my computer..

There is absolutely no value to this, other than that you can play it in handheld mode. Of course, Nintendo fanboys will buy it regardless..

@Crockin

Do not defend Nintendo.. this is just lazyness from their part

Am I missing something here? The big rumor were that Mario 64 was gonna be remastered in glorious HD, while the other 3D Mario games were included.

How exactly is this reveal exciting? Its just the same games for an insanely high price. I can play these games for free on my computer for god sake.

Try again Nintendo..

@Lord

The end of the Switch soon? Damn, that was fast. Its only three years old. I imagine its still atleast four more years of the Switch. My guess is that the next gen console will be realeased in christmas time around 2025.

If these ports of 3D Mario games is all Nintendo has planned for the rest of the year, then that is quite dissappoiting. I would go as far as to say its one of the worst year Nintendo has had in recent times.

I know New Horizons sold incredible well and maybe Paper Mario sold decent, but in terms of having variety in games to cater to most of the Nintendo fans, is non existing. Two big first party games, a bunch indies, Xenoblade which, lets be honest, is a niche game, and ports of all the 3D Mario games for the holiday season? It's insane if Nintendo thinks this is acceptable.

A new DK game and Metroid wouldn't be too much to ask for? Pikmin 3? They had time and resourches to realease Pikmin 3 deluxe, but not a new game? Whats that about? A sequel to Mario x Rabbids has got to be in works. Why not show that game? Create some hype. Same goes for BOTW 2. We know they have been working on that game since early 2017. Couldn't they come up with a trailer at least? Showing us the final name of the game.

Im just flabbergasted at Nintendo right now..

@COVIDberry

They are holding back information. Nintendos strategy the last couple of years has been to not show games that are one or two years away. Metroid were an exception. They have games to show, but dont want to for some reason.

@TheMadManSFX

But, being dead silence is also reflecting badly on Nintendo? Why can't they show some games coming next year? Create some hype. Its clear they didn't have any games to begin with this year.

@RhiannonRune

This I dont understand. How can you be fine with no new realeases this year? Having a new trailer for BOTW 2, saying it would come in 2021 wouldn't excite you? Or simply a Metroid Prime trailer slowing us the game for the first time?

I hate Nintendos approach to game realeases. They do not have to always show their games when their 6 or 3 months from realeasing. Hype for upcoming games coming a year or two later can sell consoles aswell. We've seen this with both Xbox and PS4 this gen.

I actually miss Nintendo communicating with their fans. We had two mini directs and so far this year we only had two first party games? E3 is not missed, but communication is.

This is shaping up to be Nintendos worst and slowest year. I would blame Covid19, but im starting to think Nintendo didn't really had that many games to begin with. The rumored ports of the 3D Mario games is probably real and will be their holiday games, but thats hardly exciting to me tbh..

Four more games and some announcements would easily saved this year for me. This could be a new DK game, Pikmin 3, a new 2D Metroid and a sequel or announcement of Mario X rabbids sequel, plus a realease trailer for both Bayonetta 3 and BOTW 2. This wouldn't be out of place to expect from Nintendo, pandemic or not.

Gotta say, 2020 is sharing up to be the worst year in Nintendos history. That is not just because of the lack of games, but the directs has been awful and Nintendos radio silence towards their fans has been very dissappoiting to say the least.

Pandemic or not, you need to communicate with your audience. We all know the reasons behind the lack of games this year and that some will be delayed, we're not stupid. But, at least tell us about development of the first party titles and some surprises. Nintendo did say in their investor meeting that Covid has not affected development of first party games. If thats the case, then whats up with their dead silence on games?

@Crockin

So, two first party games, one niche game, one DLC and Clubhouse games. That is a strong year in your eyes? Im flabbergasted

@Tyranexx

Let me remind you that Nintendo doesn't make a living on these niche japanese titles and DLC. Yeah, sure some people are excited by these games, but the majority of Nintendos profit comes from the likes of Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Smash etc..

Covid or not, Nintendo is a company that lives off their customers and their money. Games, games and games of first party titles every year is essential.

@Tyranexx

Please, stop defending Nintendo. We should expect more tbh..

@TheMadManSFX Whats the point of us waiting for more news soon when they already have that info? I dont get it. Just tell us what we can expect of games...

Hate to be "that" guy and its not like im losing any sleep over anything Nintendo related, but damn was that a terrible direct. Didn't expect anything major, nor should anyone have expected that, but just the announcement of another Direct Mini is dissappoiting.

Sony, who is also a japanese company had recently a big E3 like event which showcased a new console and a bunch of new games. Isn't Sony also affected by Covid? Why is Nintendo hiding their first party games? It's beyond pathetic that they give us a direct mini every few months and also makes a statement in everyone of them saying that more information will come in another direct soon. What the hell is the point of that?

Just give us a general direct showcasing games that are ready to be shown and create some hype, instead of feeding us tiny bit of info every mini direct and make us play the guessing game of what their plans is for the near future.

Theres been a big sale on the european eshop for some weeks now. The sale ends the 14th of june. Bought both of the darksiders games, which were 60% off

@ALinkttPresent yeah, weird. Didn't Nintendo cancelled the supposed E3 event? We will only get announements during the summer.

Nothing for me sadly. Just bought the Darksiders games in the big eShop sale. I was told darksiders were a mix of Bayonetta and Zelda, only played for two hours and can't really say its anywhere near Zelda. I can see the similarity with Bayonetta, but it's not as fast paced, which is a bummer. I also dont care that much about the main protaganist, reminds me of Geralt from the Witcher.

@kingbk Who really buys Nintendo consoles to play third party games? Not many I reckon. Its great Nintendo is getting third party support, but I dont play old games that realeased years ago. I want new games

Yawn. More old ports.. I thought it were first party titles. I want Pikmin already.

I loved Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and were told on Reddit and other sites that I should play Xcom next, cause those two games were pretty similar gameplay wise.

I do hope this turns out good. Anyone know when we can expect reviews?

@fluggy Yeah, lol. Its pretty messy. The chugging every two row is horrendous! I didn't even bother to go through all that mess..

Seen dozens of reviews giving this a 9/10. Im halfway through this game and dont agree with this score at all. The art style could use some colours, but other than that it's a solid 9/10 from me. The game feels great to play, controls are tight and responsive. Great variety in enemy designs. People here saying its too easy plays too much games in general tbh. I find the game hard enough and have died several times. Dont listen to this review, if the game interest you and you're a Metroid fan then buy this.

A pretty underrated game imo. The controls take some time to get into, but it's such a fun game with great characters.

Kunai! And where is the review for the game Nintendolife?

Been playing Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair! Trying to finish that off, before I move on to something else.

It looks cool, but I have no experience with this type of game.

@SuperWeird Who hurt you?

Bought both Bastion and The Mummy Demastered recently, and having a blast! Such great games.

Ah, man. I started Super Daryl Deluxe in like April and I need to finish that before Mario Tennis is out lol.