RenanLK

If the final build is as bad as it sounds, why even release it? It would be better to delay the game…

Wow. I did NOT expect this level of depth at all out of this game!

Totally deserved. Bananza is one of Nintendo’s very best 3D platformers to date! I hope they patch it to address the motion sickness that some people are experiencing, so even more players can enjoy DK’s new adventure.

They’re doing the smart thing of studying the platform now to release 007 later. This is my wish list now!

This is looking great! The only problem is that Silksong is the GTA of 2025, so this game will have to wait a bit longer. Definitely getting it later though!

Never played Borderlands, but isn’t Nintendo the go-to platform for gamers who enjoy local coop? Sounds like an awful idea to drop the feature.

I want to expect Resident Evil Requiem and the remakes announced for Switch 2. Realistically though, I expect nothing.

As a long-time fan of Pokémon, I still have no interest in this game, and that has nothing to do with how poor Scarlet & Violet turned out to be on a technical level. As others have said, it’s like it has no soul. Legends Arceus was a spin-off but it felt unique and a step forward. I don’t get what ZA is going for.

I do hope those who want it have a chance to try the demo, though. It might be a good idea to check how well it is running.

Can’t wait for the reviews for the Switch 2 version. The genre is perfect for portable gaming. It’s looking really good so far!

Welcome to the club of family first-name tradition, Pauline!

Yours truly,
Zelda

I agree with others that Nintendo will likely do nothing, apart from stickers or highlighting Mario games you can play right now. Maybe a Switch 2 Edition of Wonder if we’re lucky.

I really enjoyed the gameplay, not entirely sure about the graphics since I expect more for Switch 2 games and HD-2D is burned in my brain as Switch 1, but it’s beautiful as usual.

I hope they implement quality of life improvements, though. Going through menus to change equipment and skills instead of quick on-demand changes like Breath of the Wild or Assassin’s Creed feels dated. Also “Prioritize graphics” mode is broken, the frame rate is all over the place.

The gameplay feels very Zelda-like, but I’m not sure about the graphics. HD-2D needs a facelift for the new generation, they all feel like a Switch 1 game for me.

I wonder if The Americas mean US & Canada, or if it includes Latin America. Would be nice to see the figures for LATAM specifically.

I’m playing a lot on my Switch 2, but honestly, I have zero games I want to purchase for Switch 2 in my wishlist right now. I was hopeful this Direct would show at least ports of games already launched in other systems or confirmation that any highly anticipated game is also coming to Switch 2. Unfortunately, my wishlist remains empty for now.

Granted, I have Switch 1 games yet in my wishlist so there is a lot to play, I just didn’t really need a Switch 2 for these.

I had the impression games such as this sell better on Nintendo and PC than Xbox and PS. Kinda odd that they didn’t put much of an effort in a Switch 2 port. Maybe they just didn’t get dev kits yet?

I enjoyed but didn’t love DK Bananza at first, but then a few layers in something changed. Now I love this game as one of Nintendo’s very best platformers, 10/10! Such a good balance of platforming and complete player-driven chaos

THPS was the default game to go for local multiplayer back in the day. Glad this remake turned out to be as good as the first one, despite some changes to THPS4!

They’re definitely using this as a test drive for 007. Hopefully it can be fixed, it’s in my buy later list.

Speaking of launch games, I wish Hogwarts Legacy devs also provided a patch for the overall lighting of the game - whenever it illuminates things properly the game looks gorgeous, especially in portable mode, but then more often than not the lighting is completely off.

I wonder what they’re gonna do for the next Mario game. After DK Bananza, Mario’s acrobatics in a sandbox world as in Odyssey will feel like a downgrade. Perhaps they could go back to the Mushroom Kingdom and make it open-world?

It feels like old Windows downloads where it’s initially quite fast and after reaching a certain percentage it slows down to the point you wonder if it’s even making progress. Overall, it’s faster than Switch 1, though.

I’m very happy with my Switch 2! Between Cyberpunk, Mario Kart World, replaying my favorite games from Switch 1 and retro games from N64 and GCN, I’m strongly inclined to consider it my primary console, which is a first for a Nintendo console.

All it takes is for Capcom to announce Resident Evil Requiem for Switch 2, then I’m sold.

I totally forgot about this! DK Bananza and Pactroidvania in the same month?? My poor wallet…

I can’t wait for their next game! Xenoblade became my favorite RPG series ever.

I would also pay for Switch 2 Edition upgrades to XC2 and XC3, brilliant games that deserve improved graphics and performance.

Mario Kart World and Cyberpunk are both GOTY contenders so far, but I think the award will go to DK Bananza or Metroid Prime 4!

Hopefully they can now release the full FFXV instead of the weird pocket edition. Would definitely buy it again to play on the go.

I appreciate their review, but it’s a very positive thing that most of their criticism is not noticeable by casual players. Also, I completely disagree with their take on virtual cards being worse than primary/secondary accounts - clearly he is talking about one person with multiple consoles, not a family with kids. Virtual cards aren’t perfect, but they’re a lot better for families.

At least with Switch 2 we may finally have a new Pokémon game that looks like a GameCube title, that’s progress from the DS textures we were stuck with, I suppose.

Measuring 3rd party sales less than 1mo since launch is just pure juice of capitalism. I really want to get Cyberpunk and Street Fighter 6, but can’t justify spending on a new console and multiple launch games, I guess others are in a similar situation. I’m also considering Hogwarts Legacy, but NL didn’t review it yet.

Analysts should wait longer before jumping to premature conclusions. I can already hear them doubling down on these statements next month as everyone buys DK Bananza instead of 3rd parties.

I know this is user-based, but it makes absolutely no sense. GameCube didn’t sell well at all, which means not a lot of people played Double Dash, no way it should be higher than World.

Also, given how iterative Mario Kart has been since its first game, every sequel should be higher ranked than its predecessor. World is Mario Kart at its finest, easy #1.

I did, but then I realized I was feeling frustrated by not having that perfect 1st place result in any given race instead of enjoying the game.

Something I feel hasn’t been mentioned properly is how the difficulty went up with much better AI and also that the items were better balanced. MK World’s free roam has potential but needs updates, everything else though makes it the very best Mario Kart so far.

Knockout Tour online is so perfect!! It’s like an interactive real-time version of that Hanna Barbera racing cartoon, pure chaos and fun!

Never had the OLED, the NS2 screen is gorgeous and a huge upgrade. It’s also far less of a gap in quality from my 4k TV to the portable screen.

An OLED screen would obviously be better but, come on, the NS2 screen is gorgeous in person.

They’re all such brilliant courses that I wish we had at least 2 laps on each. Maybe Nintendo could patch this.

@Tempestryke You do realize you can patch the software that is draining the battery, right?

Mine arrived yesterday and so far I only played docked. A bit too soon for this poll, I think, but ask again in a few weeks! 🙃

The art style is beautiful, but animation feels off. Still, I'm interested in where this is going.

‘You think I’m made of money?’ – says all of us after purchasing Nintendo Switch 2 with a huge backlog of Switch games that easily cost more than the new console.

Nice features, but emulators could do all this and much more in computers of 20 years ago. There is no reason for locking anything to Switch 2.

A valid question given all the other non-eatable power-ups. The whole interview is very much worth reading! They mentioned a power-up that changes the weather which I don’t remember seeing in the shared videos so far.

Isn’t this a cartoon in Gravity Falls? 😁

If I wasn't already convinced to buy it this year, I would now. This looks outstanding!

Since most PS5 games so far have actually released on PS4 too, I see no reason why Switch 2 is going to be left out by 3rd parties. It is an efficient portable PS4 Pro with modern features after all.

It’s a bold claim but I agree that Nintendo will likely receive way more 3rd party games on Switch 2. It’s their first “stable” upgrade in a while with the potential to migrate most if not all Switch 1 owners over time. And as others said, the increasing cost of AAA game development means 3rd party wants their games everywhere for increased sales.

With Microsoft nearly out of the hardware business and GTA 6 being the first convincing next-gen game for PS5, relying on PS6 exclusively for AAA sales might not be the best idea.

Also, I have a PS5 but I’m not planning to get the inevitable PS6 since I don’t think Sony delivered enough value yet for me. It just feels like a high-end PS4 to be honest, not enough new experiences to justify another console.

Who put Diddy’s shirt in the dryer? DK should buy him some new clothes, poor thing!

I finished Xenoblade Chronicles 1 on Switch recently, great game! Recently started XC2 and the evolution between the games in terms of animation, graphics, battle system and storytelling is amazing!

To me, they’re the perfect replacement for Square Enix when it comes to RPGs on Nintendo consoles. I can’t wait to see what they’re making for Switch 2.

Please keep in mind this is 1.0.0, Nintendo is likely to optimize a lot of its system resources over time as it understands developer needs, improve its own system software and possibly iterate on GameChat features.

I'm curious about how it fares against Xbox Series S and mobile hardware like iPhones and M-series Macbooks that also use ARM architecture.

I can totally see kids making good use of it - which they should honestly have put in the commercials. Adults playing different games together with online chat? No way, that just won't happen. If it can be used as a channel for private sessions like a Mario Kart tournament from NL, that would be cool, but with real-life friends? Can't see that happening.

I’m really curious if mouse mode will work for me in real life since it requires a surface, but it does look great for some games!

Also, perfect replacement for DS touch screen if they ever bring it to NSO.

It’s funny that Mario Kart is a series that always looks like an early generation game. Super Mario Kart was amazing back then with its 3D visuals on SNES, but most popular SNES games look better. MK64 brought the series to real 3D but the character sprites look awful, again you can find far better graphics in most popular N64 games. The trend goes on with each new entry, even now with MK World - I’m so excited about it for many reasons, but it looks like a Switch “Pro” game more than a game taking full advantage of Switch 2 hardware.

It’s still an amazing series, though, and I can’t wait for the NL Cups we’ll be able to set up in the coming months.

I’m not mad at $80, I understand how inflation impacts the prices and if this ends up allowing more people to land a job or get a promotion, that’s great.

I am annoyed at Nintendo for not localizing their prices, though. $80 in US is just that, it’s far more in Latin America and we have lower salaries.