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It LOOKS so good. Reminds me of older games. Nice feeling. No idea how it plays yet so I'll wait for reviews. Hopefully no hidden agenda too.
Nvm, based on the images I see, looks like it has the agenda. I'll stay away.

@Jimmy_G_Buckets I'm always happy to see those. They caught and fixed/resolved issues quickly.
I do hope they add more content to this though. 20 hours is too short for this big title.

@AlonditeFE I love Dragon's Dogma 2! So much that I bought the first one also (Dark Arisen) and will play it in the future.

Got it a few weeks ago and been playing it ever since. Soooo much exploration, it's wild. Very long game as I like to explore everything. I imagine it was poorer when it first launched before the patches. It still needs a bit of work here and there but very nice, fun game.

To stay on point for this. Can't wait to buy Metroid 4, but a bit disappointed to see that it's only about 20 hours. I would expect 40 hours for this type of game.

Looks really good on Switch 2! Well done. I wouldn't play it on S2 since I have it on Series X, but glad to see it looking this good.

@Jumwa I played Metroid Dread (MD) and it was dreadfully hard. The normal fights were okay but I couldn't stand the boss fights. I hate boss fights in general unless they're fun and a bit challenging in a way that can be beaten, like in Mario, Kirby games. Those are fun. But MD required lots and lots of movements (which is fun but..) and precise aiming, and bosses were bullet sponges. I gave up around 75% progress but not just due to boss fights. I got really annoyed with how confusing it was to move around the map and the fast travel being all over the place, meaning that you don't know where you'll end up, and you're always somewhere far.

The levels were not organised and all over the place.
The game was fun other than the above.

The 3D Metroid games are fun, so those should be a blast to play.

I thought I wouldn't need one but after moving everything from the Switch 1 to 2 in June, and couldn't move all games due to storage being full, I searched for one online. I found it on eBay since the Onn brand one wasn't sold in Canada and it was cheaper than other brands. Brand new, 512 GB. Been using it ever since, no issues.

@FatWormBlowsASparky How's the DLC? Are you enjoying it? How do you compare it to the main game?

I'm still in the beginning of the game, keeping it for later. I did buy the DLC.

@h3s I liked the tutorials, but we need way more such as what are all these icons and powerups (no idea), what is really happening in City Trial, what are we doing there, how to win, what to do. None of that was explained well. Hopefully full game will have that. Can't wait to buy it.

@Jamie64326 Of course, I'm aware that it's different teams, and I am also aware that they've been developing the Switch 2 for many years now, and we should all be aware, given the years they've had, that they should have had way more of their own first party games updated on launch, especially recent ones. (We're all still waiting for Xenoblade Chronicles series, for example).

Don't forget that they have thousands of employees and I'm sure plenty of game developers. They do have the time and capacity.

The company decides where resources go and how they spend it and they decided that random mobile apps are more important, along with movies and theme parks. For a gaming company, they behave very strangely.

Edit: I was shocked yesterday when I launched those games I mentioned and they were all quite blurry. And some are recent games. It's a sad company to deal with.

They have time for these apps but no time for a much faster update of adding 60 FPS and higher resolution for Princess Peach Showtime, Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, etc.

Characters look fine but the environment... not my type . Tired of seeing these blocky-looking games. Especially for environments that are in the distance.

Really makes me wonder what they've been doing in the past years. They hardly did any updates for the Switch 1. It hardly had any features. Many years later, the Switch 2 is here and it has a few improvements in the software and that's about it. Now they're adding a few more (the icon for digital/physical was needed and I noticed it right away, and was surprised that they didn't think about this months ago. The HDR settings name also was confusing), but yet it's just not enough.

Look at the Xbox, packed with features and settings. A true entertainment machine. It's okay if Switch 2 is not but at least add more features, filters, settings, etc.
I somehow think they hardly do anything and just show off when they add one new feature.
I'm happy to see this update though. Finally a proper update.

I also feel like saying (even though I know it's not true) that they weren't actually working on this for the past years and just came up with it recently. Very bare-bones, once again. Other companies are actually innovating. Mouse mode is great but that's all they did. Lenovo Legion Go came up with it first though.

I work in Software and I'm a small business. They're a giant multi-billion dollar business that hardly does anything software-wise (hardware lacks as well).

Really loved Dragon Quest V.

Check out Forza Horizon 4 and 5 (maybe even 3 if I recall correctly) and The Crew Motorfest. Those have the best and most realistic fireworks and drone shows. Very nice mood too. You can fly between them in Motorfest.

No thanks, now they have 4 apps, or more, unsure, on Android.
I have 2 of theirs. One to manage parental controls (which really should be in the Switch 2 itself or on the website) and the other for Tears of the Kingdom extra content. It's more than enough.

They're very messy and increasing their mess. Yet, their Switch 2 remains featureless compared to an Xbox, for example.

@Profchaos I found the first level okay but everything else was horrid. I disliked Superstars a lot. Really badly made game. Every level looks the same as you progress through it and is extremely confusing. Bad controls also.
Coop was terrible too.
Frontiers was awesome. Generations too.

@LoroTalby It's a sad time :'(. You're so right and I have been thinking the same.

@Morsel @slowpoke_tail - thank you for sharing your experience! Are they still updating it with new content or fixes?

@Morsel Is it fun to play? Is it repetitive (in a bad way)?

We'll only buy this if they add cloud saves to it. Otherwise, not interested. My daughter already lost countless hours of playtime when switching from Switch 1 to Switch 2 in this game alone. The rest transferred well. What a mess Nintendo created. Just add cloud saves.

I enjoyed all the Luigi's Mansion games that I have played. They're all fun and unique.

@YoshiSage Probably my most favourite Mario game (single player). Mario Sunshine was really fun, great, and I still play it to this day. I have replayed it many times. Would love to see a remake for it with additional levels and refined levels. And, a better camera.

@Joeynator3000 That's the way .

@Jeronan
I really like my Xbox Series X. It's a way better console than the Switch 1/2.
It's better than a PS5, in my opinion, as it's very entertainment focused and Quick Resume solidifies that. I use it for many reasons and I hope they keep the DVD/Blu-ray player.
My wife and I watch shows on various apps on it.

Very nice social aspects of it too, very open. Switch 2 feels very limited, closed, and not fun at all. Only good for Nintendo games and exclusives.

But, Xbox controller is pathetic, low quality, and lacks features. I use the superb GameSir G7 HE (wired). PS5 controller has more features, is fun to use, but is not comfortable at all. Terrible shape. If it had the same shape as the Nintendo one, it would be spectacular. Thus, Nintendo takes the lead for now (not with Joy-Cons though lol).
I did try the Xbox Elite 2, I had it for a bit, but a bit too heavy, very buggy with buttons not working on 3 models, so I just sold it (after doing warranty twice also). Doesn't have a share button for some reason.

I also hope they keep Xbox going forward but I don't trust them. Their products are all buggy. They admitted that they use AI for a large part of their coding. Their websites are constantly bugging out. They're the same company that actually changed the awesome name of Office (or Office 365) to Microsoft 365. What were they thinking? They're really weird. What does that have to do with Office?
And now adding Copilot to everything (which is incredibly annoying). Not saying Copilot is bad but I don't want AI everywhere. I want to go back to simpler times.

I also one day would like to have a PS6 just for the exclusives.

Tried it on Xbox Series X and it's the same as the 2 previous games, but with some new gameplay elements. I'm glad it is because I really enjoyed the previous ones and will most likely get this one. Good old platforming that is fun. Runs very well.

@SplatRay001 Because they're showcasing another part of the game and not the beginning. It's a customised demo.

@GCBB I ended up buying it directly from Ubisoft since they had a sale and a 20% discount on top of that. Came out pretty "cheap" for the Gold edition.

@Liam_Doolan It's only fair if you add a note now in the review, stating that a recent update has resolved the FPS problem.

@The_Nintendo_Pedant Same here. I sometimes wait a few years. I learned patience many years ago . It is necessary in this world.

@Anti-Matter Same but Xbox Series X.

@John_Deacon I believe it has to do with the dev kit situation so I don't think that it's Playtonic's fault but Nintendo's.

Sonic Crossworlds demo was really poor (Xbox and Switch 2) because of the driving. If they can improve the driving to match an actual racer like Mario Kart rather than an arcade-only game, then it will be a blast and possibly equal to or better than Mario Kart.
It just feels really bad and low quality.

@Broosh Just keep checking Amazon warehouse deals every day. I grabbed a Pro 2 there for 65 CAD + tax.

@AgentGuapo and a headphone jack.

Can't wait for games to actually make use of mouse mode. I'm hoping some FPS or adventure games where aiming is required (Hogwarts, etc.) will make use of that.

@Yosher Lots of Nintendo games, those aimed at 1 player, have boring co-op. I wish they'd do a bigger effort. Even my children do not want to play like that in many of their games.

@Ultimapunch One of the best games ever to be honest. Of course, not about story but about gameplay. It's just so fun and replayable.

@OmnitronVariant I was thinking about that and wanted to reply here about how CRTs/old TVs behaved differently with low FPS. I was about to state that it's potentially due to the old screens compared to the new ones we have now, where having 60 is vastly superior.
Thanks for confirming it .

I tried the demo on Xbox Series X and it was great. High FPS, no issues. Excited for the full game since I loved the first one (first two actually but referring to the 3D platformer one). I'll skip the Switch 2 version then, simple.

You know, Nintendo keeps doing things that make me go "ok, I'll just get it on Steam/Xbox/GOG/laptop". Their loss. Obviously, exclusives must be purchased on Switch 2, but the rest, what's the point if it runs worse or is more expensive?

I honestly don't understand how others found the demo/test amazing.

I played it on both Switch 2 and Series X (way better on Series X).

The gameplay or at least the maps seem like it can be fun but the way they drive/handle is badly done. Poorly made. So much that I won't be buying this. Mario Kart (any of them) is way superior. Even the Nickelodeon one is superior.
Sonic All Stars Transformed was way better. It actually feels like they are separate teams working on this.
I'm actually really saddened by this as I was really looking forward to having a remake of Transformed or a new one similar to it. I am still hoping the test was to gather our feedback and that they'd fix the handling and driving.

Played it all, 100% if I recall completely, on Xbox Series X. Game Pass, to be precise. I do want to buy it but I'll wait for the DLC and buy both together.

Super fun game. Addicting. One of those games where you just don't want to play anything else since this one is so easy to start and play (Quick Resume really helps with that on Xbox) that you just feel like resuming it. Not being a chore to play really helps.

@Serpenterror Astro Bot ... And some other exclusives I guess. I don't have a PS5 since I don't see the need for it when I have an Xbox Series X and Switch 2 and laptop, but would love to play those one day.

Now that I look at the trailer, the game feels a bit too "dark" and lonely. I know Metroid always has that lonely feeling, which I don't like, but some were brighter and not so dark feeling.

@Daniel36 My thoughts as well

@SamSt565 Lol . Isn't he adorable? Ehem.

Watching it again now, this is reminding me Dragon Ball Daima. Japanese people.. always copying each other in different ways, yet making new unique elements.

@tourjeff A lot of their Switch games felt abandoned unfortunately.. Not all though. Aces is fun, Mario Golf Super Rush as well. Switch Sports can be fun but they need to add more to it.
I'm not liking what they're doing though. Charge full price for games, not a lot of content, then launch another one in a few years. I'm not going to support that anymore.

Their lack of patches/content updates is shocking considering most companies are now adding lots of content post-launch and are surpassing Nintendo (have surpassed actually).

Happy to see fun multiplayer co-op content! It will improve this game.
I didn't really like the main game, unfortunately. It was okay in single player. Didn't like it in multiplayer. I found it strange and not as fun as New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (can never remember the full name of this), which is way more fun.

That talking flower freaks me out for some reason. Its voice as well.
I think maybe it freaks me out due to its voice. It sounds like a human adult's voice rather than a cartoon character.
I'm also freaked out by the fact that they're adding that flower in Mario Tennis Fever.

I loved Crafted World - really great game. Can't wait for this one as well!

@PlushiePlushie I would get it too but it doesn't have a 3.5mm headphone jack which is bothering me lol. That's the only thing missing. I do have hace the Pro Controller 2. I always use the headphone jack.

@Bobobiwan where for 40? So early after release. Would love to know.

@Pillowpants that's because the demo showcases a different part of the game and doesn't start from the beginning. It's a really good game. Ubisoft ensures that it's AAA quality and the rest is fun gameplay.