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@90sRetroGaming It’s literally a dream come true for MK fans like us! I’ve probably watched the trailer about 10 times already haha.

Fingers krossed they include Trilogy (and hopefully Gold), as well as the likes of Mythologies and Shaolin Monks. But MKT alone (N64 and PS1 versions hopefully- perhaps exclusive to Switch/PS respectively?) would be the cherry on this already awesome cake for sure!

SO looking forward to perfect emulation, tons of content and all the ‘making of’ videos/archives. DAY ONE! 👍🏻

@90sRetroGaming It’s happening my friend! MK Legacy Kollection!! I kompletely lost it during that State of Play!

FINALLY, finally it’s happening! I’ve wanted this for absolute years. Arcade versions, plus the console versions, plus the awesome documentary/archive content. All handled with total TLC by the best studio imaginable for this kind of work. And I love that more games will be revealed over time. Surely that includes MK Trilogy, Mythologies and Shaolin Monks… Honestly so freakin’ happy this has been announced!

Excellent review, PJ- SC2 has always been a perfect 10 in my book and I’m pleased you share that opinion! Genuinely one of my all-time favourites. The graphics, audio, score, presentation, gameplay, content, just the whole atmosphere of this game is perfection IMO. Very excited to have this and the incredible F-Zero GX day one on NS2!

@90sRetroGaming I absolutely agree 100%. What you’ve described is EXACTLY what I’ve been hoping for too. Arcade and console versions of all the klassics, beautifully presented with real TLC in one neat package with flawless emulation. Much like the awesome TMNT release as you say.

Of all these great collections we’ve had over recent years that have graced the Switch, MK has always been sorely missed. If only they could see sense and announce it already!

No mention of Switch 2 compatibility? Or am I missing something? 🤔

Well that’s a cast iron, 100% guaranteed purchase right there! How many of us will be downloading this immediately after our digital copies of MK World on June 5th 😉

“an Arcade Archives release of the original PS1 title”
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‘an Arcade Archives 2 release of the original arcade title’ (which also famously saw a PS1 port at launch)…
Fixed 👍🏻

Bit tricky to speculate on price without knowing the final specs/features but yeah, it has to be less than say a PS5. No doubt Nintendo is keeping an eye on these comments! “Right, £400 is the sweet spot for everyone, let’s go with that!”

@Pillowpants You’re right, we can surely expect those. Much as I love the RE4 remake though, I’m not sure I’d want to play through it again at 30fps even with portability in mind 🤔. Different story though if they can hit 60fps, but we know that’s unlikely…

Hope it’s a good port, though personally after PoE2 I’ve lost interest in D4. However D2 is still very dear to my heart so if they can do a 60fps patch for D2 Resurrected (because it’ll be BC of course) I’ll be very happy!

Wake up, it’s SLAYING time!

KILL KNIGHT. An absolutely insane twin-stick shooter. Perfectly judged mechanics, score multipliers, cool aesthetic, flawless controls and a rocking soundtrack. Bit like a top-down, full throttle Doom where movement is key, but in shapeshifting horde arenas. Very decent performance on Switch. Deliciously addictive, devilishly difficult. It’s great!

@Tayrailbridge Totally agree on that, Switch NEEDS Ridge Racer! Even a collection of the originals would be awesome (especially Type 4). New RR for Switch 2 launch anyone?

Thanks @Ooyah and @Pillowpants for helping me out! Yeah, ‘Liepard’ especially is perfect 😉

Well, leopards clearly don’t change their spots I guess. ( Wish I had a better reference to a ‘spotted Pokémon’ instead but I don’t know the games well enough!)

Jokes aside I absolutely don’t condone this kind of behaviour and feel sorry for those that were clearly duped. Sad reality is that it happens all too often in this world…

@hippoeater Nice, thanks that’s reassuring! Not-so reassuring though is the lack of music as you pointed out? Could be a bug in the demo 🤷🏻‍♂️.

Regardless, downloading now. Hope the gameplay clicks!

Unless I’ve missed something, I take it this demo includes the 60fps patch? Surely it’s not the older code?

If so, quite interested to check this out!

Yeah, thought so. Must be super frustrating for the devs given that the game was cleared before release. I can understand some indecision maybe from the ratings board during their initial review, yet allegedly they themselves confirmed their concerns were “unwarranted”.

Now POST-RELEASE they seem to have changed their minds again? Are boards like PEGI allowed to do this after certification? I mean it looks like they can, but AFAIK this is pretty unprecedented.
Will PEGI be compensating the devs for potential loss of sales as a result?

I’m inclined to side with the devs here given their detailed statement and wish them well. I’ll be buying this game as soon as it returns to the eShop!

@Picola-Wicola Same here, I’ve just searched the UK eShop this evening and get no results?

However! It appears in my Switch news feed, and by following that link to the eShop you are indeed taken to the game page, yet it says:

“Not Available for Purchase”
🤔

I sincerely hope this game isn’t clashing with some BS gambling laws at the last second (for absolutely no reason)? Because clueless officials can do this sort of thing…

Anyway, whatever it is I really hope the devs solve it quickly! My wallet is ready!

@FarewellToGibdos Agreed, that kind of fist pump feeling any Into the Breach players will recognise!

Thank you Kate for championing this fantastic little game! I remember you highlighted it in a previous article some weeks back (a ‘What We’re Playing’ or similar) but it’s criminal how little coverage this gem has received in the mainstream gaming press.

In fairness I hadn’t heard about it myself before reading EG’s 5/5 review leading up to Christmas. As a huge fan of StS it was a very easy (full price) purchase for me on Switch and I instantly fell in love with it. The design, the pixel art, the audio/music, the mechanics: perfect. Obviously takes a lot of inspiration from StS (spent my first few runs just spotting all the similarities!) but in a very good way. The movement system (first ‘single axis deckbuilder’) is great and really sets it apart; nothing like a perfect dodge then nailing the enemy ship with a critical counter!

And as you say, the characters themselves are brilliant, the little exchanges they have amongst themselves (and enemies!) are so cute and endearing, not to mention very cleverly in context too as you pointed out. Perhaps they took a small leaf out of Hades’ book for this and the evolving storyline the further you play, but it totally works. It’s certainly holding my interest still many runs and unlocks down the line!

Also if any of the devs are reading this, can I just say I really appreciate the option to slow down the background scrolling. It’s a nice touch for longer sessions in handheld mode.

TLDR: I love this game and it’s earned its spot in my daily rotations amongst the very best indies. It really deserves to do well!! Everyone needs to tell their friends about it

(Literally created an account to comment in this. That’s how much I like this game!)