Just started it up, have chosen my starter and cleared the first mission some minutes ago.
I agree that the graphics are not up to the standards you'd expect in this day and age, even on the Switch, but everything else seems pretty solid so far. Will see if it holds up in the long run.
A lot of awesome purchases for me personally, so would give it a 9/10.
The 2021 Switch games I bought are the following: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Bravely Default II Saviors of Sapphire Wings/Stranger of Sword City Revisited Monster Hunter Rise SaGa Frontier Remastered New Pokémon Snap Miitopia Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster World's End Club Game Builder Garage Legend of Mana Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! Ys IX: Monstrum Nox The Silver Case 2425 Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD NEO: The World Ends With You The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 WarioWare: Get It Together! Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set Astria Ascending Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Metroid Dread Mario Party Superstars Shin Megami Tensei V Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Danganronpa Decadence
I was hoping for Metroid Dread, but this seems like a deserved win. Josef Fares directed a lot of good movies here in Sweden, before moving on to video games. Cool that his studio got this recognition!
@AmplifyMJ Yeah, here in Sweden 8 hours per day (40 hours per week) is considered a normal full-time job. I think it's the same in a lot of European countries, but I'm not sure.
Might be that we work less hours overall though than the US? You might take into account some people with full-time employments reducing their working hours, to take care of their children or study or something else. I know a lot of people who are only working 75%, though they have full-time jobs, of course cutting their monthly salary.
I don't know if any of these games are bad, really, but the most boring ones to me are the two DS games. Couldn't get into those.
There's a lot of dislike for Zelda II, but is that because of the game's quality or its reputation? I've been playing it some on the new G&W and sure, it's hard and pretty primitive, but also kinda interesting and... yeah... fun! Would love to see a remake of it!
Never really gave the DS original a chance, but I relly dig this remake so far and find it more entertaining than Sword and Shield. It’s not perfect, but it has that classic Pokémon feel I remember from playing Red/Blue/Yellow/Gold/Silver as a child. I think the DS originals came out at a time when my interest in Pokémon had dropped, and even though I played it, I never really got into it. So I’m glad I got another chance on the Switch.
@Razzy Play whatever you like. If you think the games look bad, that's your opinion and it's fine as long as you don't insult other people's intelligence like the insecure fella above. I think these remakes look fine. Nothing remarkable, but not mobile quality either. Taste differs.
Regarding the sales argument: yeah, that's pretty stupid. But it also comes down to opinion. A lot of people like these games. I can't say that some of these titles are objectively bad, just not my taste. Some games I like sell like crazy, some games I like don't. I still enjoy them equally though.
Getting it after work today, didn't play the original that much so I'm looking forward to trying it again. Used copies of the DS games are expensive as hell right now, especially Platinum, so this is the easiest and cheapest way to play them, at least where I live.
Will get Diamond as I like the design of the legendary more. Great to play between Shin Megami Tensei V sessions.
"Small brains pay for low quality products like these so-called remakes, us big brains spit on them."
I can only see one small brain in the comments section.
Nice to see SMTV in the top 10. It's awesome! Maybe my GOTY.
@Otoemetry Pokémon Diamond and Pearl might debut at number one, but yeah: UK really likes their shooters and football games. Oh... and GTA 5 of course.
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Re: Random: Here's The Nintendo Switch-Like Steam Deck Compared To Some Other Stuff
@IronMan30 Yeah, what was I thinking? Of course it will.
It'll probably sell pretty well, but I don't think it will be the Switch rival everyone is writing it up to be.
Re: Random: Here's The Nintendo Switch-Like Steam Deck Compared To Some Other Stuff
I can see this easily outselling the Switch by the end of the year.
Re: Video: Zelda 64's Lake Hylia Has Been Reimagined In Unreal Engine 5, And It Looks Absolutely Stunning
I'm fine with the 3DS remake.
Re: Feature: Remembering The Newest Nintendo IP You'd Forgotten All About
How could I've forgotten about a game that I've never heard of and that probably will never come here?
Re: Random: An AI Broke Tetris On NES, And It’s Compelling Viewing
The future of speedrunning.
Re: Poll: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Just started it up, have chosen my starter and cleared the first mission some minutes ago.
I agree that the graphics are not up to the standards you'd expect in this day and age, even on the Switch, but everything else seems pretty solid so far. Will see if it holds up in the long run.
Re: Review: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel - A F2P Card-Battler With Potential, But Noobs Beware
@jarvismp Sorry?
Re: Review: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel - A F2P Card-Battler With Potential, But Noobs Beware
@jarvismp It's modern day Konami we're talking about...
Re: Review: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel - A F2P Card-Battler With Potential, But Noobs Beware
@JokerCK The other YGO game on Switch, Legacy of the Duelist also runs pretty bad with constant crashes. Hasn't been fixed.
Re: Review: Banjo-Kazooie - Peerless Platforming Perfection, And Now Available On Switch
Played it a lot as a child. Can't wait!
Re: EGGLIA Rebirth, A Fantasy RPG From The Artists Behind Secret Of Mana, Comes To Switch Next Month
@Specter_of-the_OLED Thanks! Hopefully we'll get a physical release, at least in Asia with English language options.
Re: EGGLIA Rebirth, A Fantasy RPG From The Artists Behind Secret Of Mana, Comes To Switch Next Month
Lovely art style! Is the mobile game any good?
Re: The Legend Of Heroes: Trails From Zero Is Getting A 'Limited Edition' Physical Release On Switch, Pre-Orders Are Live
Will there be a standard retail release, both in Europe and the US?
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise PC Port
It seems that some people only care about the graphics.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Shares More Screenshots Of Pokémon Legends: Arceus For Switch
@wolvesboy Excellent comment. Agree 100%.
Re: Mario Kart 9 Is "In Active Development" And Comes With A "New Twist", Analyst Claims
@RyanCraddock Why is this not labeled rumour?
Re: Poll: It's The Year Of Splatoon 3 - Are You Excited?
I hope it contains a great single player campaign this time.
Re: Metacritic Reveals The Highest-Scoring Nintendo Switch Games Of 2021
Shin Megami Tensei V got down from 87 to 85 since last time I checked. But it doesn't matter. It's my favorite game of the year!
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo Pocket Football Club Really Needs A Sequel On Switch
I don't care for football (or any other sport), but this game looks very charming!
Re: Bandai Namco Announces .hack//G.U. Last Recode Physical Switch Release
So no European physical release...
Re: Random: These Bot-Generated Pokémon Might Be Better Than The Real Thing
Some of them needs to be put down for their own sake.
Re: Poll: So, How Would You Rate Nintendo's 2021?
A lot of awesome purchases for me personally, so would give it a 9/10.
The 2021 Switch games I bought are the following:
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Bravely Default II
Saviors of Sapphire Wings/Stranger of Sword City Revisited
Monster Hunter Rise
SaGa Frontier Remastered
New Pokémon Snap
Miitopia
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster
World's End Club
Game Builder Garage
Legend of Mana
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
The Silver Case 2425
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
NEO: The World Ends With You
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1
WarioWare: Get It Together!
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set
Astria Ascending
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
Metroid Dread
Mario Party Superstars
Shin Megami Tensei V
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Danganronpa Decadence
Re: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Remakes Claim 3rd In November NPD Chart
Bodes well for future SMT titles. Best new game I've played this year!
Re: Poll: What's The Best Switch Game Of 2021? It's Time To Rate Your Favourites
I have played three (IMO) 10/10 Switch titles this year: New Pokémon Snap, Metroid Dread and Shin Megami Tensei V. SMTV is my favorite one.
Edit: Oh, I forgot The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles! That's also a 10!
Re: Poll: Paper Mario Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch Online, Will You Be Playing It?
Yeah, haven't played it and heard it's one of the best in the series. Only played Sticker Stars (yuck!) and The Origami King (good!).
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think Of The Game Awards 2021?
Didn't watch it and seems I didn't miss anything noteworthy.
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Stay Top, Big Brain Academy Lands In Top Three
@IronMan30 There are pros and cons with most countries. But the social security is pretty good here.
You can always apply for citizenship.
Re: The Game Awards GOTY For 2021 Is 'It Takes Two' By Hazelight Studios
I was hoping for Metroid Dread, but this seems like a deserved win.
Josef Fares directed a lot of good movies here in Sweden, before moving on to video games. Cool that his studio got this recognition!
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Stay Top, Big Brain Academy Lands In Top Three
@AmplifyMJ Yeah, here in Sweden 8 hours per day (40 hours per week) is considered a normal full-time job. I think it's the same in a lot of European countries, but I'm not sure.
Might be that we work less hours overall though than the US? You might take into account some people with full-time employments reducing their working hours, to take care of their children or study or something else. I know a lot of people who are only working 75%, though they have full-time jobs, of course cutting their monthly salary.
Re: Nintendo Loses German Court Appeal Over Switch eShop Pre-Order Cancellations
Great news! Well done, Germany.
Re: UK Charts: Switch Exclusives Dominate, But FIFA 22 Reclaims Top Spot
@HammerGalladeBro People prefer diamonds before pearls? But might've changed if Brilliant Diamond was called Brilliant Swine instead?
It's the same in my country: Diamond is more popular. Maybe because it shows up first in order?
Re: UK Charts: Switch Exclusives Dominate, But FIFA 22 Reclaims Top Spot
@JasmineDragon Same here. Though I play Pokémon Diamond as well at the moment. And I own Animal Crossing, but got tired of it early on.
But SMTV and Danganronpa are where it's at! Though my physical copy of the latter got delayed, hope it shows up this week.
I recently got Brigandine and Astria Ascending too, seems like two fine titles.
Re: Poll: What's The Worst Legend Of Zelda Game?
I don't know if any of these games are bad, really, but the most boring ones to me are the two DS games. Couldn't get into those.
There's a lot of dislike for Zelda II, but is that because of the game's quality or its reputation? I've been playing it some on the new G&W and sure, it's hard and pretty primitive, but also kinda interesting and... yeah... fun! Would love to see a remake of it!
Re: .hack//G.U. Last Recode Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Next Year
Looks interesting! Are these games good?
Re: UK Charts: Black Friday Deals See Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Back At Number One
Mario Kart is a beast!
Re: The Danganronpa Team Is Working On A New "Dark Fantasy Mystery" Game
Love the artstyle!
Re: AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative Official Box Art Reveal
The first game was good, so will check this one out.
Re: Random: 927 Artists Join Forces To Draw Every Single Pokémon For An 'Updated PokéRap' Video
Cheesy, but I kinda liked it, at least the artwork. The mixing sounded a bit off though.
But it wasn’t as cringe as this (first four minutes):
https://youtu.be/DCnpPOLMJXE
🙀
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Go Top In Tremendous Opening Weekend
Never really gave the DS original a chance, but I relly dig this remake so far and find it more entertaining than Sword and Shield. It’s not perfect, but it has that classic Pokémon feel I remember from playing Red/Blue/Yellow/Gold/Silver as a child. I think the DS originals came out at a time when my interest in Pokémon had dropped, and even though I played it, I never really got into it. So I’m glad I got another chance on the Switch.
Re: Random: Ever Wondered What Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Looks Like Without Cel-Shading?
I prefer the cel-shading. It will age better.
Re: Review: Ruined King: A League of Legends Story - A Brilliant Experience Beyond Its Franchise
"We feel special mention needs to be made here that you need no knowledge of the League universe to connect with this story."
Sounds great! Will there be a physical release?
Re: Star Wars: KOTOR Is Receiving A Limited Run Games Physical Release On Switch
Seeing as other SW games, that first got a LRG release, later got European retail releases, I will probably skip this.
Re: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Are Out Today On Switch, Which Version Are You Getting?
@Razzy Play whatever you like. If you think the games look bad, that's your opinion and it's fine as long as you don't insult other people's intelligence like the insecure fella above. I think these remakes look fine. Nothing remarkable, but not mobile quality either. Taste differs.
Regarding the sales argument: yeah, that's pretty stupid. But it also comes down to opinion. A lot of people like these games. I can't say that some of these titles are objectively bad, just not my taste. Some games I like sell like crazy, some games I like don't. I still enjoy them equally though.
Re: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Are Out Today On Switch, Which Version Are You Getting?
Getting it after work today, didn't play the original that much so I'm looking forward to trying it again. Used copies of the DS games are expensive as hell right now, especially Platinum, so this is the easiest and cheapest way to play them, at least where I live.
Will get Diamond as I like the design of the legendary more. Great to play between Shin Megami Tensei V sessions.
"Small brains pay for low quality products like these so-called remakes, us big brains spit on them."
I can only see one small brain in the comments section.
Re: Random: You've Met Animal Crossing Grandma, Now It's Time For Shin Megami Tensei Grandma
This lady is awesome!
Re: Poll: What's The Best Pokémon Game Ever?
Pokémon Yellow will remain my favorite, a true classic from my childhood.
Re: Shin Megami Tensei V Outshines Other Popular JRPGs At UK Retail
Words can't describe how good this game is. Well deserved!
Re: UK Charts: Shin Megami Tensei V Earns Top Ten Debut, But Animal Crossing Leads The Way For Switch
@UltimateOtaku91 Not strange, considering Persona is more popular and accessible than SMT.
Re: UK Charts: Shin Megami Tensei V Earns Top Ten Debut, But Animal Crossing Leads The Way For Switch
@Otoemetry Yeah, we'll see.
Re: UK Charts: Shin Megami Tensei V Earns Top Ten Debut, But Animal Crossing Leads The Way For Switch
Nice to see SMTV in the top 10. It's awesome! Maybe my GOTY.
@Otoemetry Pokémon Diamond and Pearl might debut at number one, but yeah: UK really likes their shooters and football games. Oh... and GTA 5 of course.