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It looked visually quite poor on the switch, so I passed on it at the time, but if this is coming to switch 2, I will give it some consideration.

@johnedwin the discussion is tariffs. Tariffs are political. I dont much like the subject either, but it’s not really possible to separate these two things.

Well I started with Requiem, it was a great game - I have no regrets. I may have missed a few story beats, but the gist is easy to pick up on.

Put quite a few hours into it over the weekend and I’ve gotta say 9/10. I may be overly enamored of this game because it’s the first “cozy” game that Ive played that really got the vibe right for me though. I dislike farming sims and the urge to homestead away from humanity isn’t something I’m particularly familiar with, but Pokopia let’s you make the world a better place to live in for yourself and the pokemon around you - definitely comforting and a little healing even.

@dystome I agree! It took a few play sessions for my nervous system to cool down a bit so I could play longer. It was way too stressful in the beginning!

Some of these look really great. I hope people support these devs and have a great time. My gaming schedule is currently packed and my gaming budget is limited, so I probably wont pick up any of these in the immediate future. Denshattack and Rotwood both looked pretty interesting.

I, a late 30’s man who played pokemon red and blue like they were the most important thing that happened to me up to that point in my life, had no idea there was a Jynx controversy up until I read this article and always wondered why that ‘Mon was so unloved. Now I’m a little wiser and a little more sad.

Since they didn't give us a date, Im guessing it will be available at the next direct in March, right? RIGHT!?

@TheExile285 I totally agree. XC3 seemed like it should be one of the most visually appealing of the 3, but the resolution was too poor to really make it pop. Im really hoping for a switch 2 upgrade.

It really doesn't matter how good this collection is without an online multiplayer component for me. I almost bought this day one and backed off when I realized. I’m really happy for all of you out there who can convince your friends to come over and sit on your couch to play bomberman.

@illmatic20xx Agreed. It’s fine. I had a good time with what I played of it. It’s a bit frustrating at times though. Eve over commits with each attack, so I felt like counterattacks were leaned on too heavily and agression was pretty much always punished. The platforming elements were kinda rough if I recall as well.

After this demo, I ONLY want to play metal gear solid as an octopus.

@thenikdavies they’ve only released 6 games for Switch 2 (that arent upgrades of previous titles). Mariokart World and Kirby Air Riders were the only two predominantly multiplayer games so far. I think that Metroid Prime 4, Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokemon Legends ZA, and Hyrule Warriors AOI were all pretty good single player games…

It was short and sweet. It introduced the mechanics well, and the boss fight was pretty exciting. There’s really nothing else coming out in April that I can think of anyway, so this is an easy purchase.

It was a great game. It felt too long at times, but I enjoyed it. Glad they added this soundtrack. I’m hoping that Nintendo adds one (or all) of the Famicom Detective Club soundtracks soon. I really enjoyed Emio, and I would enjoy re-experiencing the OST.

It was a great demo (for the 10 minutes that it is) and totally worth your time. Definitely picking this up on Switch 2 in April

They look…fine! If I really like the game maybe I’ll get a little trophy to put in my amiibo collection.

This is probably the closest thing to an online multiplayer game (outside of orbitals which I would need a dedicated coop partner for) that was included in the direct. I remember this game looking up my alley back when it released on PS5, so I’m looking forward to giving this a whirl when it releases.

I’m very thankful that Blizzard is finally going to give us a switch 2 upgrade. Im also thankful that they don’t appear to be winding down this game. I’ve logged a surprising number of hours on this game on Switch 1. It’s definitely one of the best competitive shooters out there in my opinion, but I fell off it because of the lack of Switch 2 upgrade.

I know that I am in the minority here, but I really want to see a few multiplayer games showcased here. Marvel Rivals, Duskbloods, and FFXIV are all on my wish list. Outside of that the obvious ones like Expedition 33 and Final Fantasy Rebirth. Kingdom Hearts natively would be a cause to celebrate also.

This is the kind of game I will need a review for. It looks entertaining, but I need to know how the whole thing comes together before making a decision.

Well Im not missing out on a captain toad amiibo!

I would like to see:

• FF XIV
• Diablo IV
• Metafor Refantazio
• Clair Obscur
• Marvel Rivals
• Marvel Tōken
• MiHoYo to remember that they announced Genshin for Switch back in 2020

Well that settles that. Ill be picking this up just as soon as I finish Age of Imprisonment in a week or two.

@JohnnyMind I would vouch for the quality of their products (I used the killswitch case and have purchased skins from them). The bigger problem is how hard it is to apply the skin perfectly on the joycon. I used their skins on a pair of joycons in the past and my own human error left me with a wrinkle in one that I wasn’t able to straighten out. I would be cautious with purchasing skins unless you are particularly dexterous and willing to risk it.

I mean, I dont have a great love for the franchise, but realistically these games are primarily multiplayer experiences , are they not? If they aren’t bringing a unique experience to the Switch 2, then Warzone would be the most logical. I won’t be playing, but there are plenty of people who do.

@clianvXAi heeeeey, some of us cough cough have been playing Mario Tennis games since they were 10 years old! It’s practically its own genre at this point. I loved the original on N64.

This would be a day 1 purchase and a worthy subscription. Ive been dying for an MMO on switch 2.

Sounds like we need a Nintendo Direct soon! Mario Tennis is the only Nintendo published game that’s got a solid release date that Im interested in. Resident Evil looks good, so Ill probably pick that up, and maybe Dragon Quest VII reimagined, but I’ve already played through FFVII inter grade twice, so I dont think I need another play through.

@Kingy I had forgotten the never ending cut scenes until just now … yeah. My experience with Wilds wasn’t great. Rise and World were the ones I played the most of.

@masofdas Rise was my favorite game in the series because it was clearly built for switch. I totally agree that I would prefer another made-for-Switch MH.

This game… oh boy. Well, I would probably buy it if it is released for Switch 2. I just found so much about the user interface, multiplayer, and performance issues frustrating. I just hope that Capcom has fixed this game up a bit.

I’d like to see Nintendo craft a brand new game with a heavy online multiplayer focus and a strong social component. I know that is pretty vague, but I’ve been craving some light social interaction online the past few years, and I trust Nintendo to provide an atmosphere that is well designed to allow positive interaction whilst keeping people with severely unresolved personal problems from souring the community.

@Lizuka I haven’t played KH3 yet, and Ive been waiting for a non-cloud Nintendo port. Hopefully 2026 is the year.

Hahaha I paid full price for this game only months ago. My eyes nearly popped out of my head when I saw the price this morning. It does make sense that it was an error.

@Lizuka @Axecon I played Soul Hackers 2 on PS5. I thought the character designs were pretty cool and the soundtrack was excellent, but the gameplay itself is really very weak for Atlus - pacing issues, boring environments, mechanics that are too trimmed back. By contrast, Metaphor is some their best work - I will definitely be double dipping for that port.

I’m glad they improved this. I know they didnt have a ton of time to optimize this port before they released it, and it already ran in an acceptable state, so frame rate improvements are a welcome surprise.

The main reason I’ve steered clear of this game is because it was described as a “brutally hard” game. I want to play a normally hard game where at difficult points I may die 2-3 times and be forced to correct my strategy and adapt. I had my fill of 15-20 deaths in a row with silksong - not looking to immediately repeat that experience. At the same time, I wish they would use a label other than “easy” mode…feels like it’s kinda insulting.

@nessisonett Sorry, I respect your opinion, but I feel justified in making a response. Fire Emblem Engage was an excellent game, and the characters were designed by Mika Pikazo - one of my favorite pop artists. I’m not sure if you are referring to just Shadows here, but the series seems pretty healthy to me.

@TCKuma Nintendo usually has pretty high standards of quality. I’m surprised they let it release honestly.

I downloaded this, played 30 seconds, then uninstalled it. I was worried that I didn’t give it the chance it deserved. I guess my instinct was correct?

I already own the game on Switch 1 that I got on sale a few years back because of its reputation, but I never actually gave it a fair shake. Maybe I’ll revisit it now with the free upgrade.

If Ubisoft can make a decent port of it then great, but I, like most Switch 2 owners that I know (at least personally) don’t expect every massive open world game to work well on the hardware. I think most of us are just hoping that reasonably scalable games make their way over in a well optimized state.

Metroid Prime 4 siphoned all my free time for the past week, but now that it’s finished I’m planning on shorter session games like Kirby Air Riders and Hyrule Warriors AoI, and maybe I’ll dip back into Persona 3 Reload. Happy gaming everyone!

Just finished this game today. Loved it. Thank you for the guide! (I did need it for one or two things)

I loved the Nitrodeck on my switch. Right now Im using the dbrand kill switch which is working well for me. I will happily pick this up on release barring any major issues reported with the device.

Wow, I’m glad this is free for people who already own the Switch 1 version. I mean…it’s a LITTLE better…

So I played a little of the first resident evil on PS1 when I was a teen, and that’s the only Resident Evil experience I’ve had. This is going to be my first foray back into this universe in decades (the trailer was just too good and it completely sold me). Based on this article, it seems like things have come a long way from shambling zombies in Raccoon City…

I feel a little sheepish for giving a score at 7 hours into the game, but I’m pretty sure I’ve experienced a fair amount of what the game has to offer, and it is very good. Definitely agree with the 9/10 score given by this site. I’ve read some criticism that it feels very linear - which it does. However, I saw on article on Polygon that compares the game progression to a traditional 3D Zelda rather than a metroidvania, and that helped my gameplay experience - like, the most recent upgrade becomes the key to solving the puzzles of the next area rather than a heavy focus on backtracking.

@John_Deacon Preach it! Miles McKenzie was an oddity at worst and didnt take that long to get past. The other NPC Ive encountered so far is perfectly acceptable, the blow back over this was so much nonsense!