@RupeeClock yes, the absence of a main Mario game is GBA's biggest con. We got new levels in SMB 3 and Yoshi's Island, but it's not the same as a brand new game. Maybe because it's from an era Nintendo hadn't made 2D Mario games in over 10 years. A Super Mario Land 4 would have been awesome.
Doesn't look appealing at all. Looks like a generic, low budget version of Runbow. Runbow is awesome, but this, It seems nobody asked for it. The last Atooi game that had me excited for was Xeodrifter, which is a pretty good Metroidvania. And Renegade Kid that an excellent run on the 3DS. But after announcing Treasurenauts and never finishing, seems like they entered a black hole in which bigger scale games are never finished and budget games such as Totes, Pictooi and now this, come like a dime a dozen, always disappointing. Really sad.
It is a classic. Many great tracks, some of which have returned (Baby Park, Mushroom Bridge, Mario Circuit, Sherbet Land, Yoshi Circuit and Dino Dino Jungle) and some which should have returned (Wario Coloseum, one of my favorites).
The main problem with this game is that you are always a victim of too many itens. Otherwise one of the series' finest.
But the coolest thing by far here is that some of the tracks make reference to other tracks, feeling like a one world.
@Aurumonado Big Apple 3 AM Alleycat Blues Sewer Surfin' Technodrome Let's Kick Shell Prehistoric Turtlesaurus Skull and Crossbones Bury my Shell at Wounded Knee Neon Night Riders Where no Turtle Has Gone Before
Yes, very expensive for a single table. Would have preferred if they had developed other Williams tables such as Taxi and Whirlwind, would be cheaper. At such a steep price price, It seems this table is only for fans of Indiana Jones.
Monster World was supposed to be in Sega Genesis Collection, as well as Monster World 3 if I recall correctly, but for some reason were cut from the Switch version.
It seems both Mii and amiibo are on the way out. It could be said that Mii are outdated in the HD era. But yeah It was disappointing not seeing them in Switch Sports. You what else related to Mii I miss? Wuhu Island, which made Wii Sports Resort super coherent and a superior package when compared to Wii Sports.
So looking forward to this. Physical please. Liked the GC title a lot and I felt the Wii game was a big improvement, and to this day Mario Strikers Charged is still my favorite Mario Sports title.
@gb_nes_gamer probably Kirby's Dreams Land 1 and 2 and other GB game (Pinball or Block Ball or Star Stacker, certainly not all 3), Kirby's Adventure and a G&W title (probably Helmet this time around).
WiiU was and still is an amazing console. But Nintendo wanted it to be everything, forgetting a jack of all trades is a master of none. It was a Wii HD, It was assimetric gameplay, It was off TV etc and couldn't be everything at the same time. Therefore, If the marketing is confusing, of course the consumers will be confused too. Wanna play ZombiU off TV? Tough luck. On the other hand, assymetric multiplayer and multiplayer where one plays on the TV and the other plays on the GamePad is still unmatched in my opinion. And remember some of the best selling Switch games are WiiU games, like Mario Kart 8 and Breath of the Wild.
@KingMike no. Wind Waker was released in December 2002 in Japan and March 2003 in América. And the Collection released around the same time. And ALTTP for GBA released in Japan in March 2003 and in América in December 2003. So, the conclusions: they didn't want to release both in the same month in the same territory, and they didn't include ALTTP on the Collection to not cannibalise sales of the GBA game (not having an emulator ready like Super Metroid is a possibility, but why give It for free when you are charging 30 on the GBA?)
It just might. But considering this is a hybrid, to match the success Nintendo had during the Wii/DS era, sales should be summed up, and 250 million is still far, far away.
The list is great. Would make a few changes though. For me, It could be ExciteTruck instead of Bots, Wii Sports Resort, Mario Strikers Charged, Deadly Creatures, Muramasa and Speed Racer. Too many good games on Wii.
Great game and well crafted just like all Shin'en titles. Wish they had already ported Nano Asault Neo at this point or released Touryst 2, since it's been 2 years since their last release on Switch.
Could never beat all the levels in Art of Balance though.
@TheRedComet you might be right, but some 10 years ago Nintendo released the NES version of DK (their code) with the factory level, but this was never seen again.
Wii Sports is still a blast to play, having aged very well. Wii Sports Resorts on the other hand is a improved cohesive version, too bad lacking Tennis and Baseball (and Boxing, but Sword Fighting is better). Recently I purchased additional copies of both game and funny they arrived on the mail today, on Wii's and Wii Sports' anniversary.
Loved that both GBA and NGC were the same color, mainly indigo. The design and the color of the NGC made it really look like a fun videogame. Quite the opposite direction Nintendo took with the Wii, which was designed to have a minimalist design and not to stand out in the living room.
No SNES titles will be available on G & W because of the extra buttons on the SNES pad. Having said that, including the Oracle games would have made more sense.
Not including the original Zelda Game & Watch title was indeed a missed opportunity. Yes, it's dual screen, but It was emulated 20 years ago on a single screen for G & W Gallery 4 for GBA.
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Re: New Footage From Kirby's Cancelled GameCube Game Emerges
@AlanaHagues yeah certainly E3 2005, because of the Game Boy Micro logo
Re: Feature: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles On Nintendo Systems - A Half-Shell History
Is the Platinum developed TMNT for PS4 and XboxOne any good? The trailers looked great and it never released on any Nintendo hardware
Re: Feature: 24 Game Boy Advance Games We'd Love To See Added To Nintendo Switch Online
@RupeeClock yes, the absence of a main Mario game is GBA's biggest con. We got new levels in SMB 3 and Yoshi's Island, but it's not the same as a brand new game. Maybe because it's from an era Nintendo hadn't made 2D Mario games in over 10 years. A Super Mario Land 4 would have been awesome.
Re: It Looks Like Nintendo's Game Boy Emulator For Switch Online Just Leaked
What will they make of it? GB and GBC for the basic subscribers and GBA for the Expansion Pack?
Re: Bethesda Sale Kicks Off On Switch eShop, Up To 67% Off Doom, Skyrim, Wolfenstein
And don't forget Bethesda Pinball (DLC of Pinball FX 3), also on sale.
Re: Feature: Which Is The Absolute Best Nintendo Console Generation?
My favorite are GBA and Wii.
Re: Mutant Mudds Dev Announces New "Casual Online Party Game" For Switch, Supports Up To 13 Players
Doesn't look appealing at all. Looks like a generic, low budget version of Runbow. Runbow is awesome, but this, It seems nobody asked for it. The last Atooi game that had me excited for was Xeodrifter, which is a pretty good Metroidvania. And Renegade Kid that an excellent run on the 3DS. But after announcing Treasurenauts and never finishing, seems like they entered a black hole in which bigger scale games are never finished and budget games such as Totes, Pictooi and now this, come like a dime a dozen, always disappointing. Really sad.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delayed To Spring 2023
I wouldn't expect Pokémon and Zelda to release in the same month.
Re: Feature: Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Is The Best Mario Kart, Right? Let's Find Out
It is a classic. Many great tracks, some of which have returned (Baby Park, Mushroom Bridge, Mario Circuit, Sherbet Land, Yoshi Circuit and Dino Dino Jungle) and some which should have returned (Wario Coloseum, one of my favorites).
The main problem with this game is that you are always a victim of too many itens. Otherwise one of the series' finest.
But the coolest thing by far here is that some of the tracks make reference to other tracks, feeling like a one world.
Re: Bandai Namco Is Releasing A Physical Version Of Pac-Man Museum+ On Switch
@nukatha PAC Man Vs, PAC Pix, Mrs PAC Man and PAC World are missing. Otherwise, a great Collection
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection Pre-Orders Go Live, Box Art Also Revealed
@Aurumonado
Big Apple 3 AM
Alleycat Blues
Sewer Surfin'
Technodrome Let's Kick Shell
Prehistoric Turtlesaurus
Skull and Crossbones
Bury my Shell at Wounded Knee
Neon Night Riders
Where no Turtle Has Gone Before
Am I missing any?
Re: Kit And Krysta Reveal Their Least Favourite Mario And Zelda Games
My turn
Least favorite Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons
Least favorite Mario: love them all but agree NSMB2 is super generic
Re: Shin'en Kicks Off 'Everything Must Go' 3DS And Wii U eShop Sale, Up To 80% Off
@HolyGeez03 Art of Balance release on Switch 3 years ago
Re: Shin'en Kicks Off 'Everything Must Go' 3DS And Wii U eShop Sale, Up To 80% Off
@Nymos Fast Racing Neo is on Switch as Fast RMX
Re: Pinball FX3's New Indiana Jones DLC Is Now Available, But It's Kind Of Pricey
Yes, very expensive for a single table. Would have preferred if they had developed other Williams tables such as Taxi and Whirlwind, would be cheaper. At such a steep price price, It seems this table is only for fans of Indiana Jones.
Re: Feature: "These Older eShop Titles Paid Our Office Rent" - 3DS And Wii U Devs Discuss The eShop Closure
@TheUnrestCure yes, really wish Nano Asault Neo came to the Switch
Re: Mythical Virtual Boy F-Zero Spin-Off Was 100% Complete, According To Former NOA Staffer
That's too bad, because not only Zero Racers, but also Bound High and Dragon Hopper looked really good.
Re: Potential Switch Port Round-Up - The Wii U Games That Haven't Come To Switch
I would also add Need for Speed Most Wanted U to the list, one of my favorite games on WiiU.
Re: Wonder Boy Collection Is Coming To Switch This Year
Monster World was supposed to be in Sega Genesis Collection, as well as Monster World 3 if I recall correctly, but for some reason were cut from the Switch version.
Re: Video: What's Going On With Nintendo's Mii, And Why Are They Dying Out?
It seems both Mii and amiibo are on the way out. It could be said that Mii are outdated in the HD era. But yeah It was disappointing not seeing them in Switch Sports. You what else related to Mii I miss? Wuhu Island, which made Wii Sports Resort super coherent and a superior package when compared to Wii Sports.
Re: Mario Strikers: Battle League Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
So looking forward to this. Physical please. Liked the GC title a lot and I felt the Wii game was a big improvement, and to this day Mario Strikers Charged is still my favorite Mario Sports title.
Re: Feature: 16 Tracks That Need To Be In The Mario Kart 8 DLC
Yes, Wario Coloseum, please!
Re: Best Retro Nintendo Switch Games - Modern Games With Old-School Style
No Actraiser Renaissance?
Re: Mario Strikers: Battle League Kicks Off On Switch This Summer
Best announcement in my opinion from an excellent Direct full of surprises.
Re: Random: The Man Behind Mother And Earthbound Just Tweeted About The Nintendo Direct
Low probabilty: Earthbound Remastered or Mother 3 in English
Medium probability; Earthbound and/or Earthbound Zero in NSO
Re: Nintendo And HAL Laboratory Have A "Variety Of Projects" Planned For Kirby's 30th Birthday Bash
@gb_nes_gamer probably Kirby's Dreams Land 1 and 2 and other GB game (Pinball or Block Ball or Star Stacker, certainly not all 3), Kirby's Adventure and a G&W title (probably Helmet this time around).
Re: Nintendo And HAL Laboratory Have A "Variety Of Projects" Planned For Kirby's 30th Birthday Bash
Game & Watch Kirby coming soon!
Re: Don't Say It Too Loud, But PS5 Has Outsold Wii U In A Year
WiiU was and still is an amazing console. But Nintendo wanted it to be everything, forgetting a jack of all trades is a master of none. It was a Wii HD, It was assimetric gameplay, It was off TV etc and couldn't be everything at the same time. Therefore, If the marketing is confusing, of course the consumers will be confused too. Wanna play ZombiU off TV? Tough luck. On the other hand, assymetric multiplayer and multiplayer where one plays on the TV and the other plays on the GamePad is still unmatched in my opinion. And remember some of the best selling Switch games are WiiU games, like Mario Kart 8 and Breath of the Wild.
Re: Metroid Prime Dev Confirms That Nintendo Blocked The Addition Of Super Metroid To The Game
@KingMike no. Wind Waker was released in December 2002 in Japan and March 2003 in América. And the Collection released around the same time. And ALTTP for GBA released in Japan in March 2003 and in América in December 2003. So, the conclusions: they didn't want to release both in the same month in the same territory, and they didn't include ALTTP on the Collection to not cannibalise sales of the GBA game (not having an emulator ready like Super Metroid is a possibility, but why give It for free when you are charging 30 on the GBA?)
Re: Metroid Prime Dev Confirms That Nintendo Blocked The Addition Of Super Metroid To The Game
@Falien It did not feature A Link to the Past. I still think this was due to the GBA version recently released.
Re: Random: The OG Tomb Raider Looks Amazing On Game Boy Advance
More impressive than Asterix & Obelix XXL for GBA? Maybe not
Re: Kirby's New Switch Game Appears To Include amiibo Support
Great to hear, because I have many amiibo, including all Kirby ones, and the amiibo support has been disappointing in the last few years.
Re: Talking Point: As Lifetime Switch Sales Jostle With The Mighty Wii, Can It Possibly Catch DS?
It just might. But considering this is a hybrid, to match the success Nintendo had during the Wii/DS era, sales should be summed up, and 250 million is still far, far away.
Re: Nintendo Is Adding A New Course In Mario Kart Tour's Next Update
Nothing against costume swaps, but why not new characters more often?
Re: The Studio Behind Excite Truck And Excitebots Has Been Acquired By iRacing
@fafonio Nintendo bought Next Level Games a few years ago. As for why they didn't buy Monster Games, I don't know.
Re: Charles Martinet Discusses Voicing Gaming's Most Iconic Character: "I Dream As Mario"
I honestly believe he will voice Wario in the upcoming movie.
Re: Best Of 2021: 14 Wii Games That Deserve Switch Ports
The list is great. Would make a few changes though. For me, It could be ExciteTruck instead of Bots, Wii Sports Resort, Mario Strikers Charged, Deadly Creatures, Muramasa and Speed Racer. Too many good games on Wii.
Re: Poll: So, How Would You Rate Nintendo's 2021?
Metroid, Bowser's Fury, Mario Golf, Mario Party and Cruis'n are excellent exclusives in my opinion.
Re: Masayuki Uemura, Creator Of The NES And SNES, Has Passed Away
Thank you for the great times. RIP!
Re: Art Of Balance Is The Next Nintendo Switch Online Trial (Europe)
Great game and well crafted just like all Shin'en titles. Wish they had already ported Nano Asault Neo at this point or released Touryst 2, since it's been 2 years since their last release on Switch.
Could never beat all the levels in Art of Balance though.
Re: Pac-Man Museum+ Brings 14 Games In The Series To Switch
@TheRedComet you might be right, but some 10 years ago Nintendo released the NES version of DK (their code) with the factory level, but this was never seen again.
Re: Soapbox: Wii Sports Wasn't Just Waggle, It Was An Important Gateway To Gaming
Wii Sports is still a blast to play, having aged very well. Wii Sports Resorts on the other hand is a improved cohesive version, too bad lacking Tennis and Baseball (and Boxing, but Sword Fighting is better). Recently I purchased additional copies of both game and funny they arrived on the mail today, on Wii's and Wii Sports' anniversary.
Re: Feature: 14 Wii Games That Deserve Switch Ports
Other: Deadly Creatures, ExciteTruck (better than Bots) and Mario Strikers Charged.
Re: Pac-Man Museum+ Brings 14 Games In The Series To Switch
Awesome. Too bad Ms Pac-Man and Pac-Pix are missing. Great package though (still love Pac-Man Collection for GBA)
Re: Random: This $10 Nintendo Switch eShop Game Has Suddenly Shot Up To A Whopping $250
This is Membrane Shorts Edition by Super Rare Games limited to 1.000 copies
Re: Nintendo's American Branch Didn't Like The Idea Of GameCube Being Purple
Loved that both GBA and NGC were the same color, mainly indigo. The design and the color of the NGC made it really look like a fun videogame. Quite the opposite direction Nintendo took with the Wii, which was designed to have a minimalist design and not to stand out in the living room.
Re: The GBA's Unreleased 'Dune' Game Is Being Revived On Kickstarter, Minus The IP Rights
Love me some GBA games. On the other hand, this project doesn't look as good as the recent Kickstarter project Goodboy Galaxy.
Re: Random: Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Just Bought An Xbox Series X
Fighter Pass 3 so far has 2 confirmed fighters: yesterday Epona and now Master Chief.
Re: Random: Look, It's The Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai On A Horse
Yes! Epona confirmed for Fighters Pass 3!!!
Re: Hardware Review: Game & Watch: The Legend Of Zelda - A Link To Link's Past
No SNES titles will be available on G & W because of the extra buttons on the SNES pad. Having said that, including the Oracle games would have made more sense.
Not including the original Zelda Game & Watch title was indeed a missed opportunity. Yes, it's dual screen, but It was emulated 20 years ago on a single screen for G & W Gallery 4 for GBA.