"This decision stems from the recent performance of the company's free-to-play and "Games-as-a-Service" titles, with the firm calling out Sonic Rumble Party after its "weak performance". The plan now is to shift this focus and "over 100 people" to full game development, with "lowered priority of F2P" development." What a wonderful news!
My biggest gripe is the Metroid Samus Returns. It was a good remake, but at the time of its release, it was a run-of-the-mill metroidvania. I made myself finish it because of the IP, but it was okayish at best - been there, done that.
This is gonna be a holiday for me and my son. The first movie was our first trip to the cinema together, and now I booked tickets for the opening day. We invited other dads with their kids so this is gonna be an awesome afternoon!
Isn't Dyack basically a scammer at this point? His Eternal darkness spiritual successor kickstarter was a major flop. Also, I think he hasn't made a game since The Twin Snakes...
A pretty...inconsequential trailer? It showed a new character, a bit more of the Link construct, and some new cutscenes that told things already knew. I will probably get the game as I'm a sucker for Zelda lore (hopeless case) but this trailer failed to hype me up
@HammerKirby I was referring to a comment by other user where they say they wait for a physical Cronos release - which already happened in the form of a Key Card. I meant there's no precedence to release a game as a key card and then the SAME game as a game on card.
@DonierGunad Cronos has a physical (right, game key card) release on NS2 already. We don't have a precedence for releasing a key card and then a game on card version, so you either take what we have, or you skip. Just don't hold your breath.
The remake/remaster is a kind of all-in-one package with LoF1, LoF2, and kind of LoF 2.5 that ties all pieces together. It launched 2-3 years back. I'm sure this is this game.
I'm enjoying the game much but the review fails to mention that free movement was changed to selecting a location. I'm not sure whether it's for the better or worse... Maybe it is due to Switch limitations, maybe free walking was pointless anyway in the original version.
Between merging enemies, heavy reliance on charge shots, and soul harvesting, I fail to see how the game is in your opinion so unoriginal that it deserves -1 from the score. The pace of gameplay is unlike anything else, from modern survival horrors. This 7 is brow-raising especially in light of many retro-pixel obscure games that get 8s and 9s left and right here.
I had been pissed that it was supposed to be a DK Direct instead of a general one. But they "overexceeded" my expectations. I'd known the game was going to be good, but the Direct blew me away.
It's either GameCube or Wii. GCN: Luigi, Wave Race and Rouge Squadron is a killer trio. Wii: Twilight Princess and Exite Truck are great games, while Wii Sports and Red Steel were fun for the novelty factor. Plus Trauma as a hidden gem.
You are right in the video that this is gameplay, I'm 99% sure. But I think this is most probably an opening sequence, heavily scripted. Perhaps we will get a hub to explore, or maybe exploration phases before the battles, but not an open world.
The real news here for me is that there's an official live website with the Timeline. Last time I heard we got updated timeline only with new publishings such as Hyrule Historia.
@Giancarlothomaz I read in another review that provided the name of the developer is against embargo rules. Crazy, sometimes it's hard to understand Nintendo.
If there was a remake, then I'd go with a full revamp like RE4R. For example, with lots of BOTW mechanics and openness. In any other case, we already have the 3DS remake, which holds quite strong.
A Nintendo game or remake that is specifically made to show the best graphics first party teams can squeeze out of the console. Metroid Prime 1 Remake is close to this. But I'm also thinking F-Zero GX level of spectacle but remade internally by Nintendo magicians.
So we're all just gonna trust the "leaks" or do we have other evidence that Nintendo skips June? Do we take it for granted that N has no big guns for autumn?
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Re: Sega Has Officially Cancelled Its "Super Game"
"This decision stems from the recent performance of the company's free-to-play and "Games-as-a-Service" titles, with the firm calling out Sonic Rumble Party after its "weak performance". The plan now is to shift this focus and "over 100 people" to full game development, with "lowered priority of F2P" development." What a wonderful news!
Re: UK Charts: Tomodachi Life Stands Strong As Pragmata Falls Off A Cliff
How do they track PC sales? Are there boxed PC games in UK?
Re: We Might Have Just Got Our Best Look At Link In The Legend Of Zelda Movie
@setezerocinco Because when you travel in the wilderness, a cape keeps you warm and dry. Look at Strider, Aragorn II, known also as Elessar.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pragmata For Switch 2?
I played the demo and had fun with the hacking, but not the whitish, minimalist enviro kinda put me off. Also, too many games to play for me :/
Re: Feature: A Look Back At Every Game Nintendo Life Scored 10/10 Over 20 Years
My biggest gripe is the Metroid Samus Returns. It was a good remake, but at the time of its release, it was a run-of-the-mill metroidvania. I made myself finish it because of the IP, but it was okayish at best - been there, done that.
Re: So, Will you Be Watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
This is gonna be a holiday for me and my son. The first movie was our first trip to the cinema together, and now I booked tickets for the opening day. We invited other dads with their kids so this is gonna be an awesome afternoon!
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 5th February 2026
Mario + Rabbids 3 won't happen, ever, will it?
Re: FUR Squadron Phoenix Brings All The Star Fox Vibes To Switch Next Month
I kinda hate the Indie Copycat trend. I have nothing against nostalgia, I'm a sucker, but it mustn't be the sole foundation of a game...
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.5.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Polska gurom! (Poland wins!)
Re: A New, Gothic Title From 'Eternal Darkness' Creator Has Re-Emerged
Isn't Dyack basically a scammer at this point? His Eternal darkness spiritual successor kickstarter was a major flop.
Also, I think he hasn't made a game since The Twin Snakes...
Re: Poll: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Out On Switch 2 And Switch This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Pre-ordered and no review can change my mind - I waited too long for it to not play it.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Trailer Sets Up The Imprisoning War
A pretty...inconsequential trailer? It showed a new character, a bit more of the Link construct, and some new cutscenes that told things already knew. I will probably get the game as I'm a sucker for Zelda lore (hopeless case) but this trailer failed to hype me up
Re: EA Is Diving Headfirst Into Generative AI With New Partnership
I'd like to say that this will make me stop buying their games, but I haven't bought an EA game in years already.
Re: Anniversary: SNES Action RPG 'Terranigma' Is 30 Years Old Today, And It's Still A 10/10 In Our Book
Is it avaliable on VConsole/NSO?
Re: Bloober Team Is Revisiting 'Layers Of Fear' Again On The Switch 2
@HammerKirby I was referring to a comment by other user where they say they wait for a physical Cronos release - which already happened in the form of a Key Card. I meant there's no precedence to release a game as a key card and then the SAME game as a game on card.
Re: Bloober Team Is Revisiting 'Layers Of Fear' Again On The Switch 2
@Johnny_Arthur The game in question was released on other platforms before SH2 Remake.
Re: Bloober Team Is Revisiting 'Layers Of Fear' Again On The Switch 2
@DonierGunad Cronos has a physical (right, game key card) release on NS2 already. We don't have a precedence for releasing a key card and then a game on card version, so you either take what we have, or you skip. Just don't hold your breath.
Re: Bloober Team Is Revisiting 'Layers Of Fear' Again On The Switch 2
The remake/remaster is a kind of all-in-one package with LoF1, LoF2, and kind of LoF 2.5 that ties all pieces together. It launched 2-3 years back. I'm sure this is this game.
Re: Review: Star Trek: Resurgence (Switch) - '90s Trek Fan? This'll Transport You
I'm enjoying the game much but the review fails to mention that free movement was changed to selecting a location. I'm not sure whether it's for the better or worse... Maybe it is due to Switch limitations, maybe free walking was pointless anyway in the original version.
Re: Review: Cronos: The New Dawn (Switch 2) - Strong Story Elevates Otherwise Safe Survival Horror
Between merging enemies, heavy reliance on charge shots, and soul harvesting, I fail to see how the game is in your opinion so unoriginal that it deserves -1 from the score. The pace of gameplay is unlike anything else, from modern survival horrors. This 7 is brow-raising especially in light of many retro-pixel obscure games that get 8s and 9s left and right here.
Re: Review: Star Wars Outlaws (Switch 2) - An Underrated Adventure, A Super-Solid Port
Great to read it!
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong's Price Has Been Officially Announced
@Sylamp Oh, there was a video of games coming to NS2 in September around here.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong's Price Has Been Officially Announced
Isn't EA FC 26 coming this month as well?
Re: Publisher Acclaim Is Set To Host Its Own Showcase Next Month
Whose money is behind it? I get it is the revival of the brand, not the company itself?
Re: Video: We've Played Cronos: The New Dawn On Switch 2
Am I reading too much into it, or the subheader was meant as a joke, not a suggestion that the game looks bad graphically?
Re: Video: We've Played Cronos: The New Dawn On Switch 2
Pumped for it!
Re: Comic Adaptation 'I Hate This Place' Stalks Onto Switch This November
Intriguing. Day and Night sounds a bit like Dying Light, which is a god thing!
Re: Cronos: The New Dawn Delivers Scares And Thrills In Its Best Trailer Yet
Looks cool! Hope it runs great on NS2!
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2025 - Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
Really, really bad. Not a single game caught my attention. Probably the first time since Indie Directs air.
Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Teases New Construct In Fresh Trailer
It's Link.
It looks like him + they can't have a Hyrule Warriors game without Link, but canonically he shouldn't be there, so they made a construct.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
I had been pissed that it was supposed to be a DK Direct instead of a general one. But they "overexceeded" my expectations. I'd known the game was going to be good, but the Direct blew me away.
Re: Nintendo Shares More Artwork Of Diddy Kong's Brand New Design
I see no difference with Diddy.
Re: Talking Point: Does Switch 2 Have Nintendo's Best Launch Line-Up Ever?
It's either GameCube or Wii.
GCN: Luigi, Wave Race and Rouge Squadron is a killer trio.
Wii: Twilight Princess and Exite Truck are great games, while Wii Sports and Red Steel were fun for the novelty factor. Plus Trauma as a hidden gem.
Re: Nintendo: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Is A "Canonical Tale"
You are right in the video that this is gameplay, I'm 99% sure. But I think this is most probably an opening sequence, heavily scripted. Perhaps we will get a hub to explore, or maybe exploration phases before the battles, but not an open world.
Re: Community: What Questions About Switch 2 Do You Still Have For Nintendo?
When is Nintendo planning to tease more first-party projects, so we can know what to expect from the system beyond the first few months?
Re: Community: What Questions About Switch 2 Do You Still Have For Nintendo?
What is the launch window (quarter) for Metroid Prime 4?
Re: 'Pokémon Champions', A New Battle-Focused Game, Announced For Switch And Mobile
So basically Pokemon Stadium 3?
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Has Been Added To The Official Timeline
The real news here for me is that there's an official live website with the Timeline. Last time I heard we got updated timeline only with new publishings such as Hyrule Historia.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Mario & Luigi: Brothership?
I meant to but the reviews scared me away a bit, especially the handholding complaints.
Re: Donkey Kong Country-Inspired Platformer 'Nikoderiko' Hits Switch Next Month
When DK and Coco Bandicoot had a child... The character design oozes strong Crash vibes.
Re: Poll: With 'Switch 2' Rumours Swirling, Will There Be A September Direct This Year?
Don't let your hopes up, guys.
Re: Review: Princess Peach: Showtime! (Switch) - Peach Breaks A Leg In A High-Class Production
@Giancarlothomaz No idea, that didn't have a problem with that with previous games, like Yoshi.
Re: Review: Princess Peach: Showtime! (Switch) - Peach Breaks A Leg In A High-Class Production
@Giancarlothomaz I read in another review that provided the name of the developer is against embargo rules. Crazy, sometimes it's hard to understand Nintendo.
Re: Review: Princess Peach: Showtime! (Switch) - Peach Breaks A Leg In A High-Class Production
So, who's the developer? Which team?
Re: Talking Point: Does Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Need A Full Remake?
If there was a remake, then I'd go with a full revamp like RE4R. For example, with lots of BOTW mechanics and openness. In any other case, we already have the 3DS remake, which holds quite strong.
Re: Soapbox: What Do You Do When Nintendo Ticks Off Your ENTIRE Most-Wanted List?
A Nintendo game or remake that is specifically made to show the best graphics first party teams can squeeze out of the console. Metroid Prime 1 Remake is close to this. But I'm also thinking F-Zero GX level of spectacle but remade internally by Nintendo magicians.
Re: Review: Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case - An Original Mystery With Loads Of Loads
Looks more like a GTA protagonist than Hercules.
Re: Yep, There's A Metroidvania Inspired By 'A Christmas Carol' And It's Out In November
Christmas-themed games are rare nowadays, so colour me interested
Re: Poll: Will There Be A June 2023 Nintendo Direct?
So we're all just gonna trust the "leaks" or do we have other evidence that Nintendo skips June? Do we take it for granted that N has no big guns for autumn?
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Switch Games, And It's Slim Pickings
Baten Kaitos where?