It could have been worse, getting it from Germany or France - heck, even Italy if it'll ever hit the shelves here... - shouldn't be too hard and/or more expensive (I think).
My favorite gaming book? Definitely Masters of Doom by David Kushner, DOOM and the other ID Software's shooters being some of the first games I've ever played on my first PC. Lots of nostalgic vibes there.
An the evidence of approval he's posting on Kickstarter are plain ridiculous... he posted an application for a sponsorship/event he made on Versaic (funny sidenote - rejected) saying he received approval from Nintendo. Oh god. Is there a way to report scammers on Kickstarter? Because someone HAVE TO do it.
@meppi64 I recently cancelled all of my Amazon.it pre-orders to buy everything on base.com... I saved myself more than 25 euro for SF Collection, Crash Collection and DK Tropical Freeze combined... how they can make those prices is beyond my understanding!
I'll go against common consensus: I think it's a decent (as far as shooting is concerned), hugely over-hyped game.
Story-wise it pales in comparison to The New Order and also The Old Blood. Quite boring, despite starting really well. Level design feels erratic at best, there's little to no diversity and some areas (i.e. post-atomic NY) feels really bland.
Didn't like B.J. Blazko's character developement. AT ALL.
He switched from the silent hero that carried the weight of the world on his shoulders to an Inglorious Basterds-parody thrash-talking brat. Which he SHOULDN'T be.
Ending is lackluster to say the least. I won't spoil it, but if you didn't already play it on PC/Console prepare yourselves to be hugely disappointed.
Epic boss battles? Forget about it. No London Monitor, no Deathshead, no Rudi Jäger... almost nothing memorable on that side. Just lesser enemies zerging you from all sides, with the occasional super-trooper or iron-man joining the party.
It's without a shadow of doubt my biggest letdown of 2017.
They pushed it too far and failed to bring the franchise to new (and deserved) heights. I would give it a 6.5, max 7 (on a sunny day when my mood is right) on 10, and mostly because shooting feels more than decent and (often) satisfying.
Now 7 isn't bad per-se, you know... but I was expecting more, way more.
@Lroy in my opinion: yes, without question. BMUP isn't where Neo Geo catalog shines the most; CPS1/2 is the clear winner with the likes of Final Fight, Cadillac & Dinosaurs, Knights of the Round, Dungeon & Dragons etc.
@Fake-E-Lee yeah not meaning to sound harsh towards anyone, I know that every indie developer feels like his game will be the next big thing... I really hope they will learn the lesson and manage to channel their passion in the right direction next time.
Knew it from the start this one wasn't worth my money. I'll repeat myself, with this "indie invasion" taking place on Switch we (gamers) have to BE EXTRA PICKY.
@OorWullie I partially agree with you, I'm not too picky either and as you know I play a lot of 2D games, SHMUPS & arcades... but while the thumbstick is more than decent for generic movements, sometimes I feel the need for a proper D-PAD to input precise single-tap steps (I know I can move my thumb down to press the single buttons, but it would be awkward... call me lazy )
Since I use my Switch 99,9% in handheld mode I think this one could suit my needs. Another option will be to convert the original with the enclosures one can already find on the web... mmmh, dunno.
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Re: Save Your Loose Change With SNK 40th Anniversary Collection On Switch
@GrailUK ahah dead on mate! That's exactly what I was thinking about!
Re: Save Your Loose Change With SNK 40th Anniversary Collection On Switch
You say SNK, I say OOOOOOOOOKAY!
Re: Save The First Meal Of The Day From Evil In Breakforcist Battle on Nintendo Switch
@EmirParkreiner of course, I played the arcade version back in the day and I really liked! Thanks for the insight
Re: Video: Here's What Wolfenstein II Looks Like Running On Nintendo Switch
Played on PC, HUGE fan of Wolfie franchise & ID shooters in general: didn't like it that much, easy pass for me.
Re: Astro Is Launching Some New NES-Themed Headsets And Rad Speaker Tags
:Q___________.
Re: Hands On: Cleaning Up The Streets With Raging Justice On Switch
@Fake-E-Lee

Not digging the animations AT ALL. Look so fake.
Re: Save The First Meal Of The Day From Evil In Breakforcist Battle on Nintendo Switch
You had me at "exorcism"
BTW, hate to say it but I dig the oh-so-manly art style and I'm a breakout addicted guy, so...
Re: Video: Here Are Seven Minutes Of Glorious Shovel Knight: King Of Cards Gameplay
Waiting for this to come out so YachtClubGames has no more excuses not to release a PHYSICAL VERSION for treasure trove...
Re: A Listing On Nintendo's Official Store Suggests Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Is Coming to Switch
Re: Review: Gotcha Racing 2nd (Switch eShop)
If I'm being honest, I don't like the look of it. Graphics looks very generic... but then again, 8/10 is a very solid score... mumble mumble
Re: Chicken Wiggle Workshop Has Been Successfully Funded For The Switch
Worth it for the music alone (i'm guessing)
Re: Arcade Classic Toki Will Return With A Brand New Remake On Nintendo Switch
YESSSSSS!! officially going APE RIGHT NOW!
Brilliant one!
Re: Video: There's A Chill In The Air With This New Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer
@subpopz I second this, but I skipped WiiU so I may sound a little biased
Re: Rule From Upon High As Skies Of Fury DX Swoops Onto Switch On 12th April
The game itself seems to be interesting, but I pity the lack of online play... that would have been great.
Re: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze On Switch Loads Twice As Fast As On Wii U
Totally skipped WIIU, this one's a no brainer
Re: Spin Your Six Shooters Because Wild Guns Reloaded Is Coming 17th April
@Gerald @Lroy Couldn't agree more. Sunset Rider, what a game!
Re: Spin Your Six Shooters Because Wild Guns Reloaded Is Coming 17th April
Well we all love this game, we're not even discussing that but... that price? Ugh...
Re: Psyonix Reveals Details Of The New Graphics Update For Rocket League
@Lroy @gb_nes_gamer @Deanster101
Thanks for the insights guys. There's some time left before the end of the sale still, I'll think about it. Cheers
Re: Psyonix Reveals Details Of The New Graphics Update For Rocket League
Still wondering if I should buy this. I'm mostly an offline guy and MK8 is already filling my MP needs but damn, this one seems just so much fun...
Re: Penny-Punching Princess Won't Be Getting A Physical Release In The UK After All
It could have been worse, getting it from Germany or France - heck, even Italy if it'll ever hit the shelves here... - shouldn't be too hard and/or more expensive (I think).
Re: Samurai Shodown III, Ninja-Kid And Dragon Blaze Are Next Week's Arcade Games On Switch
Dragon Blaze, ça va sans dire. What an amazing game! Hope to see it in the Arcade contest thread sonner or later
Re: Nintendo Comments On Third-Party Docks Bricking Switch Systems
All in all it's just another brick in the wall
Re: All-Star Fruit Racing Powerslides Onto Switch This July
Too generic and uninspired.
Besides, no online play? No effin' way.
Re: Competition: Win A Set Of Third Editions Books, Including Zelda, Dark Souls And Final Fantasy
My favorite gaming book? Definitely Masters of Doom by David Kushner, DOOM and the other ID Software's shooters being some of the first games I've ever played on my first PC. Lots of nostalgic vibes there.
Re: Nintendo Knows It Needs To Improve Discoverability On The Switch eShop
More stabil... Err discoverability
Re: Random: Super Mario World Kickstarter Aims To Bring The Lost Chapter To Switch
@Randomname19 yeah mate, don't get me started on (most of) my countrymen's tastes for videogames...
Re: Hardware Review: The Hyperkin SupaBoy SFC Is A Portable SNES For Under £100
I know I don't need it, but I also know I want it.
I already have a gronwing Switch backlog and a huge Steam backlog, and three is the magic number...
Re: Random: Super Mario World Kickstarter Aims To Bring The Lost Chapter To Switch
An the evidence of approval he's posting on Kickstarter are plain ridiculous... he posted an application for a sponsorship/event he made on Versaic (funny sidenote - rejected) saying he received approval from Nintendo. Oh god.
Is there a way to report scammers on Kickstarter? Because someone HAVE TO do it.
Re: Random: Super Mario World Kickstarter Aims To Bring The Lost Chapter To Switch
A blatant scam attempt. And he's even Italian, as I am.
Picture me slowly shaking my head in disapproval and depression.
Re: Rogue Aces Is Cleared For Take-Off On Switch This April
Dunno. Looks like Luftrausers in TECHNICOLOR, but somehow I still prefer the "original"
Re: Developer Iconoclasts Says Porting The Game To Switch "Would Be Fun"
Pleeeeeeeease
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease
Re: Devious Dungeon's Randomised Medieval Mayhem Will Hit Switch On 30th March
Awww... I'm a sucker for this kind of games, think I'll need to give it a go.
Re: Nintendo Switch Version 5.0.1 Is Now Available For Download
Sorry.
I just... had to.
Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Is Getting A Retail Ultimate Edition With All The Extras
@meppi64 I recently cancelled all of my Amazon.it pre-orders to buy everything on base.com... I saved myself more than 25 euro for SF Collection, Crash Collection and DK Tropical Freeze combined... how they can make those prices is beyond my understanding!
Re: Video: Fox n Forests Is Looking Particularly Gorgeous In This Latest Footage
Count me in for this one. Sweet, sweet retro vibe.
Re: Rumour: New Wario Land Trademark Suggests New Instalment Might Be In The Works
Oh god yes, Wario Games on GB were the real deal. Platforming at its finest!
Re: Video: Here's Almost An Hour Of SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy Footage
Repeating myself here, not the greatest fan of an all-female fighter, but again, maybe I'm the only one
Re: The OJO Projector For Switch Has Completed Another Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
@OorWullie super-nice cab mate! Well done! Now you REALLY need an arcade-stick to go with that
Re: Punch-Out!! Is Your Next Nintendo Arcade Archive, Releases Next Week
Whoaaaaaa excellent!!!!
Re: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Will Be Playable On Switch Next Month At PAX East
I'll go against common consensus: I think it's a decent (as far as shooting is concerned), hugely over-hyped game.
Story-wise it pales in comparison to The New Order and also The Old Blood. Quite boring, despite starting really well. Level design feels erratic at best, there's little to no diversity and some areas (i.e. post-atomic NY) feels really bland.
Didn't like B.J. Blazko's character developement. AT ALL.
He switched from the silent hero that carried the weight of the world on his shoulders to an Inglorious Basterds-parody thrash-talking brat. Which he SHOULDN'T be.
Ending is lackluster to say the least. I won't spoil it, but if you didn't already play it on PC/Console prepare yourselves to be hugely disappointed.
Epic boss battles? Forget about it. No London Monitor, no Deathshead, no Rudi Jäger... almost nothing memorable on that side. Just lesser enemies zerging you from all sides, with the occasional super-trooper or iron-man joining the party.
It's without a shadow of doubt my biggest letdown of 2017.
They pushed it too far and failed to bring the franchise to new (and deserved) heights. I would give it a 6.5, max 7 (on a sunny day when my mood is right) on 10, and mostly because shooting feels more than decent and (often) satisfying.
Now 7 isn't bad per-se, you know... but I was expecting more, way more.
[EDIT] That cover tho... sick.
Re: Nintendo Download Special Offers: 22nd March (Europe)
Snagged runjumpgunjump, steamworld dig and mighty Gunvolt burst. For now...
Re: Double Dose Of Sengoku Arriving Next Week On Switch eShop
@Lroy in my opinion: yes, without question. BMUP isn't where Neo Geo catalog shines the most; CPS1/2 is the clear winner with the likes of Final Fight, Cadillac & Dinosaurs, Knights of the Round, Dungeon & Dragons etc.
Re: Double Dose Of Sengoku Arriving Next Week On Switch eShop
Stunning games. You had me from "Sengoku"
Re: Review: Castle of Heart (Switch eShop)
@SmaggTheSmug of course, let's hope the second time will be the good one.
Re: Review: Castle of Heart (Switch eShop)
@Fake-E-Lee yeah not meaning to sound harsh towards anyone, I know that every indie developer feels like his game will be the next big thing... I really hope they will learn the lesson and manage to channel their passion in the right direction next time.
Re: Review: Castle of Heart (Switch eShop)
Knew it from the start this one wasn't worth my money. I'll repeat myself, with this "indie invasion" taking place on Switch we (gamers) have to BE EXTRA PICKY.
Re: Your Prayers Have Been Answered, Hori Is Making A Joy-Con With A Proper D-Pad
@OorWullie I partially agree with you, I'm not too picky either and as you know I play a lot of 2D games, SHMUPS & arcades... but while the thumbstick is more than decent for generic movements, sometimes I feel the need for a proper D-PAD to input precise single-tap steps (I know I can move my thumb down to press the single buttons, but it would be awkward... call me lazy )
Re: Your Prayers Have Been Answered, Hori Is Making A Joy-Con With A Proper D-Pad
Since I use my Switch 99,9% in handheld mode I think this one could suit my needs. Another option will be to convert the original with the enclosures one can already find on the web... mmmh, dunno.
Re: Rocket League's Tournaments Update Will Go Live On Switch On 3rd April
Perfect time to snag this on on next sale... SOLD!
Re: Action Platformer Shadow Bug Will Put Your Speedrunning Skills To The Test Next Week
I dig the art style. I'll keep this under my radar.