While this would be a major score I can't help feel it would be compromised running on Switch. While Ori and Cuphead are 'simple' 2D affairs each are very, very demanding under the hood and I believe even push a XB1 to the max. Still, could be interesting.
Seriously, I NEVER see why WiiU doesn't get better discounts. Either to persuade people to switch back focus to the WiiU or a thank you to those of us who still have theirs and haven't given up. Even VC games.
I have Guilty Gear XX Core Plus for Wii and Xrd Rev 2 for PS4. Always happy to see Guilty Gear being given love but I don't feel I've any reason to pick this latest Switch release up based on the 2 I already own on different systems. Maybe digitally if I see it on sale some point down the line.
Currently playing through Mr. Tako which I picked up only due to it being under £5. Fairy enjoyable thus far. Least it isn't mixed up enough to include a curved CRT filter as part of what it is clearly a GB homage.
It's not a demo it needs - least in PAL regions. It's either either a physical copy or price reduction. Im almost entirely digital on Switch except when game size is (roughly) bigger than 2gb OR physical and digital pricing is same.
Not a good Arcade Stick. My advice, based on my experience, you'll need to look elsewhere and spend more should you want an Arcade Stick you'll be happy. This is NOT a good item.
Got both West of Loathing, Slime-San and Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime already. Don't think I'm tempted too much by anything else here. Maybe Crawl, but probably not - with a backlog of games here WAY out of hand.
This. This is why calls for an Advance Wars sequel isn't required. Yes, some Advance Wars fans may find Wargroove a basic and unambitious attempt to stand on the shoulders of games like (for example) Advance Wars, but, a game like Wargroove proves ANY series stagnant needn't be the death.
Ghosts 'n Goblins? Hardly. The honour falls to Cursed Castilla which is arguably better than the games it homages. Already available on Switch and even though I rate it this highly I'd still not be able to recommend it entirely at it's current price, not unless you're a real fan of the genre.
@Lizuka your point? Videogames turned into movies don't require Emily Blunt or any award winning actor. Were talking Mortal Kombat here. Fun, yes, but seriously dumb.
Both are available on the NES Classic. Difference being once purchased you own said games. I myself haven't been persuaded paying for NSO being the state it's in. Massive fan of the Switch.
I've played through it upon picking it up on sale for my PS4, something like £4 if I remember correctly. It's a very good arcade game in the mould of the Ghost 'n Goblin series of games, but, it's not worth the £14 being quoted here imo. I'd definitely recommend picking it up but at some point down the line should it receive a similar price reduction.
Neat, but, when I can buy the game digitally for a quarter of the price AND not add to the clutter, I pick digital. Will this game ever go on sale for us tightwads?
@Gerald if anything like on PS4, terribly. I owned both collections previously and the many games that required this control method were near unplayable using analogue sticks. It was a real deal breaker for me and I traded them not long after. Shame really as the emulation and presentation felt spot on.
If this had been £19.99 for us in regions said game is only getting a digital release I think that price point would have been far, far more tempting. I'm far more digital than physical with the Switch, but on games priced more attractively. Anything £30 upwards I buy physically where possible, where not I leave it.
I picked up the collector's edition, mostly (ok, entirely) for the mini arcade cabinet. While the game itself is ok - I remember playing the original in the arcades, that's how far back I go - I can't help feel the package could have been improved a lot. The inclusion/option to unlock the original arcade rom for one, and perhaps some video/sound options.
If you only buy one, make it Forgotten Anne. Generally I scoff at the idea of videogames as 'art'. This is one of those rare occasions it could be argued.
This is going to sound REALLY bitter, but GOOD. Those who passed in it the first time for a variety of reasons - none of them good - missed an epic Zelda adventure with some of the best dungeon designs in the series to date.
Normally I'd agree. I couldn't have been happier than when she was announced to be playing CM, but, being Samus as well as CM just feels a bit greedy. Totally different universe, I get it, but I think give somebody else the gig. Maybe even an 'unknown'.
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Re: Ori And The Blind Forest For Switch Spotted In UK Wholesale Database
While this would be a major score I can't help feel it would be compromised running on Switch. While Ori and Cuphead are 'simple' 2D affairs each are very, very demanding under the hood and I believe even push a XB1 to the max. Still, could be interesting.
Re: Rumour: French Gaming Website Suggests Cuphead Could Come To Switch
Cup Head and Oni would be great, but, it's Rare Replay I really, really want.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st February (Europe)
Seriously, I NEVER see why WiiU doesn't get better discounts. Either to persuade people to switch back focus to the WiiU or a thank you to those of us who still have theirs and haven't given up. Even VC games.
Re: Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Edition Punches Its Way Onto Switch In May
I have Guilty Gear XX Core Plus for Wii and Xrd Rev 2 for PS4. Always happy to see Guilty Gear being given love but I don't feel I've any reason to pick this latest Switch release up based on the 2 I already own on different systems. Maybe digitally if I see it on sale some point down the line.
Re: Awesome Pea Is Rolling Onto Switch At The Start Of March
Currently playing through Mr. Tako which I picked up only due to it being under £5. Fairy enjoyable thus far. Least it isn't mixed up enough to include a curved CRT filter as part of what it is clearly a GB homage.
Re: Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom Appears To Be Getting A Switch Demo
It's not a demo it needs - least in PAL regions. It's either either a physical copy or price reduction. Im almost entirely digital on Switch except when game size is (roughly) bigger than 2gb OR physical and digital pricing is same.
Re: Reminder: Super Mario Bros. 2, Kirby's Adventure Now On Switch, Plus Two New SP Edition NES Games
Has the clunky/intrusive UI been improved yet? How's input lag compared with say NES/SNES Classic?
Re: Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, Wednesday 13th February
Cue the wildly unrealistic expectations.
Re: Unreleased NES Title Panic! Dizzy Hits Kickstarter
Give us the Dizzy Collection FFS.
Re: UK Retailer Lists Potential Release Dates For Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion 3 On Switch
Not happening. Any of it. Mark my words.
Re: This Officially Licensed Fighting Stick Mini Looks Perfect For Your Portable Beat 'Em Ups On Switch
Not a good Arcade Stick. My advice, based on my experience, you'll need to look elsewhere and spend more should you want an Arcade Stick you'll be happy. This is NOT a good item.
Re: Gods Remastered Is Bringing The Bitmap Brothers' Classic '90s Platformer To Switch
You had me at Bitmap Brothers.
Re: Get Up To 66% Off Some "Weird And Wonderful" Switch Games In Nintendo's Latest Sale
Got both West of Loathing, Slime-San and Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime already. Don't think I'm tempted too much by anything else here. Maybe Crawl, but probably not - with a backlog of games here WAY out of hand.
Re: Review: Wargroove - A Turn-Based Strategy Classic That Intelligent Systems Would Be Proud Of
This. This is why calls for an Advance Wars sequel isn't required. Yes, some Advance Wars fans may find Wargroove a basic and unambitious attempt to stand on the shoulders of games like (for example) Advance Wars, but, a game like Wargroove proves ANY series stagnant needn't be the death.
Re: Iron Crypticle Brings Smash TV And Ghosts 'n Goblins-Inspired Arcade Fun To Switch Next Month
Ghosts 'n Goblins? Hardly. The honour falls to Cursed Castilla which is arguably better than the games it homages. Already available on Switch and even though I rate it this highly I'd still not be able to recommend it entirely at it's current price, not unless you're a real fan of the genre.
Re: Prepare Your Wallet For This New Range Of Mario And Splatoon T-Shirts From Uniqlo
Hate the necks on these t-shirts. Way too open/wide.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th January (Europe)
Armello 50% off everybody. Highly recommended.
Re: Ronda Rousey Teases Mortal Kombat 11 Invitation
@Lizuka what I would pay to put her and yourself in a locked room and you make those same comments to her face...
Re: Ronda Rousey Teases Mortal Kombat 11 Invitation
@Lizuka your point? Videogames turned into movies don't require Emily Blunt or any award winning actor. Were talking Mortal Kombat here. Fun, yes, but seriously dumb.
Re: Reminder: Zelda II And Blaster Master Hit Switch Today, Plus Two New Special Edition NES Games
Both are available on the NES Classic. Difference being once purchased you own said games. I myself haven't been persuaded paying for NSO being the state it's in. Massive fan of the Switch.
Re: Talking Point: Which SNES Games Do You Want To See On Nintendo Switch Online?
Demon's Crest.
Re: Cursed Castilla EX Brings Its Arcade Brilliance To Switch Next Week, Pre-Orders Get 10% Off
I've played through it upon picking it up on sale for my PS4, something like £4 if I remember correctly. It's a very good arcade game in the mould of the Ghost 'n Goblin series of games, but, it's not worth the £14 being quoted here imo. I'd definitely recommend picking it up but at some point down the line should it receive a similar price reduction.
Re: Review: SEGA AGES Out Run - A Fantastic Update Of One Of Arcade Gaming's True Greats
@gungho_trucker Afterburner Climax please.
Re: Reminder: SEGA Classic Out Run Hits Switch Today, Here's A Launch Trailer To Celebrate
Releasing OutRun 2 would have been preferable, but, you know, OutRun is also good
Re: Looks Like Retro-Bit Is Resurrecting Sega's Switch-Like Handheld, The Nomad
What a waste and unnecessary expensive. Give us a well considered, well executed and generous Sega Collection handled by M2...job done.
Re: Guide: Every Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller Available Right Now
Nice 'feature' as a way of affiliated advertising. Shameless.
Re: Reminder: Nintendo's Huge Festive Sale In Europe Ends Tomorrow, Last Chance To Grab A Bargain
Discount Celeste, please.
Re: Sonic Team's Takashi Iizuka Wants To Remake Sonic Adventure
Don't bother. Please.
Re: Check Out The Celeste Collector's Edition, Pre-Orders Begin Next Tuesday
Neat, but, when I can buy the game digitally for a quarter of the price AND not add to the clutter, I pick digital. Will this game ever go on sale for us tightwads?
Re: Feature: 20 Years After The Release Of Banjo-Kazooie, We Speak To The Guys Who Made It
Rare Replay on Nintendo Switch would be incredible.
Re: Guide: Every Nintendo Console Ranked From Worst To Best
I'm not going to respond other than to say, pure clickbait at its worst.
Re: Random: New York Times Crossword Puzzle Forgets That The Wii U Was A Thing
Too soon. The wounds are only just starting to heal.
Re: Reminder: Atari Flashback Classics Is Out Now On Switch, 150 Games Included
@Gerald if anything like on PS4, terribly. I owned both collections previously and the many games that required this control method were near unplayable using analogue sticks. It was a real deal breaker for me and I traded them not long after. Shame really as the emulation and presentation felt spot on.
Re: Gunman Clive HD Collection Is Finally Making Its Way Across To The Switch
I'd really, really like to see the Duck Tales Remastered port for WiiU making the transition, of games which haven't already.
Re: Review: Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom - The Best Wonder Boy Game Yet, Even If It Lacks The Name
If this had been £19.99 for us in regions said game is only getting a digital release I think that price point would have been far, far more tempting. I'm far more digital than physical with the Switch, but on games priced more attractively. Anything £30 upwards I buy physically where possible, where not I leave it.
Re: Review: Toki - Gorgeous Arcade Platforming That's Over All Too Quickly
I picked up the collector's edition, mostly (ok, entirely) for the mini arcade cabinet. While the game itself is ok - I remember playing the original in the arcades, that's how far back I go - I can't help feel the package could have been improved a lot. The inclusion/option to unlock the original arcade rom for one, and perhaps some video/sound options.
Re: Gear.Club Unlimited 2 Speeds Onto Switch Tomorrow, New Features To Be Added After Launch
Why are people in the comments comparing this game to Smash? Apples and oranges.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects - November 2018
If you only buy one, make it Forgotten Anne. Generally I scoff at the idea of videogames as 'art'. This is one of those rare occasions it could be argued.
Re: Nintendo-Published Fitness Boxing Gets Free Demo On Switch eShop, Full Pricing Revealed
Mindless 'waggle' entertainment/exercise? No thanks. I prefer my mindless button-mashing sans as little exercise as is possible.
Re: Nintendo-Published Fitness Boxing Gets Free Demo On Switch eShop, Full Pricing Revealed
@sleepinglion "the idea"? Wii Fit sold pretty, pretty good - if I'm remembering correctly.
Re: The Dream's Over Folks, Nintendo Confirms There Are "No Plans" For Zelda: Skyward Sword On Switch
This is going to sound REALLY bitter, but GOOD. Those who passed in it the first time for a variety of reasons - none of them good - missed an epic Zelda adventure with some of the best dungeon designs in the series to date.
Re: Review: R-Type Dimensions EX - Two Arcade Classics For The Price Of One
@Cobalt it's a choice between, so, I don't exactly know what your point is here.
Re: Video: Pokémon's Switch Debut Predictably Results In A Much Prettier Cast
Don't get me wrong, both look great, I just have a preference for the pixel style art of the 3DS.
Re: Zen Studios Announces Williams Pinball Volume Two Is Coming To Pinball FX3 In December
@Sabroni burnt any books lately?
Re: Battle Princess Madelyn Fights Its Way To Switch On 6th December, Wii U Version Coming Next Year
Bit too on the nose this one.
Re: Review: Forgotton Anne - A Beautiful Blend Of Anime And Puzzle-Platforming That Makes You Forget Its Faults
I'm 100% all over it.
Re: Nintendo Will Remove Smash Bros. Ultimate's Offensive Depiction Of Native Americans
Funny thing is some will cite this as censorship, which, it really, really isn't.
Re: Random: Brie Larson Reveals She Wants To Make A Metroid Movie After Dressing As Samus For Halloween
Normally I'd agree. I couldn't have been happier than when she was announced to be playing CM, but, being Samus as well as CM just feels a bit greedy. Totally different universe, I get it, but I think give somebody else the gig. Maybe even an 'unknown'.
Re: Road Redemption Is The Next Best Thing To Road Rash, And It's Out On Switch Now
Giving this a WIDE berth, particularly when I can think of numerous better ways of spending £20.
Re: Review: SNK 40th Anniversary Collection - A Lovingly-Assembled Retro Anthology That Hits The Right Notes
This (for me) lived or died on the quality of its emulation. I'll pass.