Reprise

£39.99 for what looks like a straightforward port job? Yeesh I'm fine, thanks. I'll stick to my PS3 version.

@Tryffel Yeah, honestly I have read and watched a lot of reviews now and the game really doesn't look like a 9/10 game.

@Ryu_Niiyama Stadium Stampede was a match they held twice during the pandemic. Hangman Page actually rode a horse during the first one.

I might check these out some time. I am just that annoying person who is still annoyed that these aren't the Tomb Raider games I wanted. Tomb Raider 2013 and Rise of the Tomb Raider were both on 7th generation hardware. They should easily run on Switch, even if the last one in the reboot trilogy might not.

As a big Sonic fan who skipped this release initially, due mostly to the poor reviews and reactions of fans and also because it was obvious a physical 'Plus' release would eventually come, I am really enjoying it! I really don't understand all the criticisms at all. These feel like the best versions of these games (and I have recently replayed the original versions). The Sonic 3 music issue isn't ideal (the prototype music is pretty naff as well, to add insult to injury), but it's not make or break for me, especially as it isn't all stages affected.

All of these complaints are nit-picky frankly.

Really? I see no reason why it wouldn't look and play just like MK11 did.

It was on sale the other day and so I picked it up. I have only completed the first chapter so far (I chose Throne as my starting character), but so far I am really enjoying it. I had forgotten how enjoyable the first game was and this seems to even better. I only just discovered that you can now speed up the battles, so that is a cool improvement.

What is frustrating for me, is that I pre-ordered the game not realising that the restored content wasn't launching with the game. I guess it teaches me a lesson for not researching properly, but because it was part of the trailer and they were advertising it before the game even launched, I assumed it would actually be part of the game when it released.

When the game came out, I started playing and then I read the restored content was DLC that was coming out later. Then I read that you would need to start a new game to experience it, so I stopped playing. And I waited... And I waited... I haven't played it since, because I was waiting for this restored content DLC that they would never update us on. Now it has been cancelled and it has left such a bad taste in my mouth, that I don't know if I even want to play it. I wasted my money. And they can shove their free game code.

@Zulzar The team is having huge issues. They are working on the KOTOR Remake which is allegedly an utter disaster and so deep in development hell that it will probably end up cancelled very soon, unless another studio is brought in to save it.

@HammerKirby You need a modified console to play it. It's just a mini DVD with the game on it.

I am ridiculously excited for this one. Jet Set Radio has been one of my favourite Dreamcast games (hell, one of my favourite games period) since it came out nearly 23 years ago.

I know the controls take some getting used to and are an acquired taste, but it you can get past that, the game is soooo much fun and oozing with imagination. I wish Sega would re-release the HD port and package it with an HD port of Jet Set Radio Future on Switch and modern consoles. Alas Sega never do anything with their incredible back catalogue unless it's Sonic or the Genesis/MD.

Hopefully Bomb Rush Cyberfunk feels like the spiritual successor we all want.

No one trusts or cares about Famitsu's review scores. Come on, guys.

I agree that throwing in Knuckles Chaotix and some of the other more obscure Sonic games would be a great move. It would be cool to see some of the Game Gear, Master System and handheld games included (like the Neo Geo Pocket Color one and Sonic Advance)

Ah, classic Sega. I knew there was totally going to be a physical version later down the line to get people to double dip (assuming that's what this is). I am glad I held off buying it, not just because of all the problems, bugs and flaws it had, but also because I knew they would eventually release an "enhanced" version (probably the version they should have released in the first place) with a physical release.

I know people criticised this release a lot, but my son loves Sonic and is fascinated by the original series, so it would be cool to get an enhanced version of Origins to play with him on the Switch, if that's what they are doing.

This is a bit weird, because this is the third instance this week I have seen of someone importing something video games related and customs literally ripping the item open and borderline trashing it.

I know someone who ordered a couple of sealed video games (not graded) that arrived earlier this week with the parcel having been ripped open, the games unsealed and damaged.

What are they playing at?

@RupeeClock It says "These are Square Enix Store exclusives" sadly.

No mention of UK/Europe physical preorders? Edit: Oh ok, found it. Sold out, but at £65, it's an absolute rip off!

@WanzerAce The Genesis Collection is crap... Mediocre emulation, poor sound and input lag.

Target Earth (Assault Suit Leynos) is way too low!

Why can I not see Sonic Frontiers in your list? It's not next to Sonic Origins anyways (in case I am blind and it is there somewhere...) 🤔

@AmplifyMJ No problem. If you're interested, there's a lot of info about it over here https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2015/04/the-bugs-of-msr.html and here https://tcrf.net/Metropolis_Street_Racer

The comments on the Dreamcast Junkyard article (turns out I once commented on it haha) also have some interesting information about how the recall worked.

@AmplifyMJ Are you from a PAL region? It didn't affect the North American release, as that came out later. Basically, from what I remember, there were three major bugs and then a number of minor ones.

The major ones were:

1. The Championship mode. Each chapter had a set number of races and challenges to complete before you could move onto the next chapter, but they also had a set number of Kudos (points) to achieve as well. You could move onto the next chapter without reaching the required number of points, rendering the Kudos system basically broken and pointless.

2. It was either impossible to unlock every car in the game or if a set number of conditions were met then it would become impossible to unlock every car.

3. The multiplayer quick race option didn't work at all.

I think all three bugs plus some minor ones were fixed by the 3rd revision.

@ModdedInkling Yup, exactly. There's a game called Metropolis Street Racer on the Dreamcast and 3 different versions were released in PAL territories (all appear identical other than the version number written somewhere on the underside of the disc). The initial launch version was considered so buggy that the publisher was offering refunds and allowing people to return their copies for a fixed version once it was available. I've owned all 3 versions at some point.

Or how about that save bug in WWF No Mercy? We had to wait around 6 months for a fixed cart for that one if I remember correctly.

Yeah, those were the days...

@farrgazer From what I have read, this is the original voice actor. It gets complicated, because, although Rita wasn't a playable character until now, the character was in the story mode and was voiced by a different actress. The actress for her DLC character is the original though as they managed to get her to reprise her role (unless what I read is rubbish, but it definitely sounds like the original and it's definitely a different actress from the one who voices Rita in the story mode).

@Blackrosewaifu9000 I do! It's a great fighter and the developers have put loads of work into developing it and improving it since it launched. It's a far better game than when it launched. People still play it online, but it probably does spike around the time when they release new DLC and then peter out a bit.

Hey, I'm excited to hear this. I thought the first game was ok and The Impossible Lair was amazing. Hopefully they can refine the sequel and fix some of the issues the first game had.

I assumed it was intentional... How do you accidentally make a screen larger than intended and not notice? It doesn't really bother me much, but they should patch in an option to make it smaller for those who find it bothersome.

Where did you guys get the 25.4GB figure from? According to the eShop in the UK it's 13.1GB. Which is the correct figure? I hope they haven't cheaped out on having a 16GB cart...

Why do other consoles get all three games packaged in one physical retail release at standard RRP for one game, yet Switch owners have to shell out for them individually at £35ish a piece? (excluding additional fees for those who import the LRG releases)

What an utter rip off.

Eesh, yeah I would advise staying well clear of this crowd funding campaign.

"It looks fine, I suppose"

It's a Sonic game and a Wii game, I think I'll live with it looking "fine", but those loading times sound bad. Just what happened? Getting a Wii game to run on a Switch and look and perform better shouldn't be an issue.

This is awesome. That said, I'd love a Quake 3 Arena remaster! And one of its rival, Unreal Tournament. I really miss those old arena shooters.

@faint as long as 6 months?

@DTfeartheBEARD It is according to retailers, but "requires a download" ugh...

@Wavey84 No it doesn't.

@shining_nexus Yes! I have been begging for a Shining Force III trilogy port for years... decades even! It's such a tragedy that the West never got the whole trilogy and that the games are stuck on the Saturn.

I already told you guys... It had already been confirmed that the Switch version is 30fps.

"in addition to the doubling of framerate to 60fps - here's hoping the Switch version can deliver that full-fat framerate along with solid HD visuals"

As far as I remember, it had been announced that the Switch version will only be 30fps...

@BulbasaurusRex Sure, I probably will. I always get confused why Nintendolife always insists on only including the 'Nintendo versions' and only the games available on Nintendo platforms in these lists. I know, I know, the clue is in the name of the website, but still... it would be nice to have a list of reader's favourite Sonic games without any limitations on what can be included.

@TheFrenchiestFry It might partly be because of muppets like me who rated it highly because I forgot they were talking about just the versions on Nintendo platforms (basically I didn't really read properly and thought it was the main console version)

I didn't want to be that guy, but I'm going to do it. This isn't news, it's been up for pre-order from various retailers for weeks.

@WhiteTrashGuy This is why I haven't bothered contacting Nintendo, as I can tell it would be a waste of time. It always is with issues like this that clearly aren't the end user's fault and are complex issues.

@Papichulo Loooool I've actually had shipping confirmation. Even got a real tracking number and everything! What is this madness? Maybe a bunch of rocks will arrive.

@Steviis_Father I backed Saber Rider too. Elysian Shadows as as well... Damn, what was I thinking.

@Papichulo Oh I know. I also preordered Pier Solar on the Dreamcast and remember that fiasco. I still have the support tickets saved in my account from then and had fun reading them last night now the site is back.

The annoying thing is I'm supposed to be moving in a month or two. What's the betting they don't ship the games out for months just like what happened with Pier Solar and I never get my copy? (hopefully Royal Mail Redirection actually works).

@impurekind Interestingly, Joe from Game Sack revealed that he was invited to see a playthrough a few months back. Otherwise, nope, public footage isn't available. I think the lack of launch trailer or final gameplay footage probably says it all.

I nearly had a heart attack when the 'ready for shipment' email landed in my inbox!

"There's no word on western release just yet"

Aw man, that's annoying. I had assumed opening this article that it would have a worldwide release. I've had my eye on the PS4 releases for a while, but the price has been climbing recently and I would rather wait for the Switch collection. Hopefully they announce a Western release soon.

Sounds interesting. Will the physical version have a wider release or is it exclusive to Quantic Dream's site?