DK Bananza 100% deserves it (except cutting part of the game out and charging is extra as DLC…). MK World shouldn’t even be listed, it’s a terrible game.
I wish he was in charge of Mario Kart’s development, Kirby Air Riders looks like such a fun and complete game day one, it’s not even a game I’d normally pick up but 100% will be with this. No DLC planned, tonnes of modes and options, complete on cartridge and lookalike great fun!
Really regret buying this game, it’s terrible in every aspect except the fighting mechanics (I prefer the traditional turn based but it’s refreshing I guess).
Not surprised the sales are 40% less than Arceus, this has to be the worst and most disappointing Pokemon game to date. I have in my collection and played them all. The only positive for me is the refreshing combat system, everything else is so lazy and clearly had the smallest budget.
Since I got the Switch 2 on release day, I’ve only bought 2 games. I used to buy 20+ a year for the Switch 1 and have a good sized physical collection.
Really disappointing direct, the paid dlc announcements really ruined it for me, Bananza just came out, so they ripped a portion of the game out and then Pokemon Legends day 1 DLC…
I’m really hoping for a bigger holiday release than this, Bananza has been amazing and I’m really looking forward to Metroid 4 but so far the Switch 2 feels very lacking. Mario Kart World has been one of the biggest disappointments in gaming for me and has not gave the best impression of the switch 2 so far.
Great review, thank you. Have to wait in the UK until mid September for it unfortunately. It looks great and compact. I have a traditional stick but been waiting to try one of these.
@Sambuc 100%! I’m very glad this is coming to switch 2! Will be waiting for it to drop on sale though via download as it’s not a real physical, Borderlands historically have dropped on sale drastically after a couple of months
7/10?? Really?? More like a 4, 5 maybe if being really generous. This score and the Mario Kart World score of 9/10 (wtf???) have thrown a lot trust away in Nintendo Life for reviews.
Love the switch for old games, dislike the screen against OLED though. Only having MK World as a first party launch game has been really underwhelming as it’s the worst in the series, so just been playing Zelda again. Really looking forward to more first party games and DK.
Only a 7/10 for me, this game is so disappointing it’s unreal, unless Nintendo are quick to make drastic changes.
Too many straight roads, close to no 3 lap races, it feels slow, grinding and wall riding are close to pointless and slower, no story mode, not enough options, no statistics anymore, awful character and kart select screens, still no online Grand Prix mode, free roam is boring and pointless (stickers, really?).
Its such a shame as the graphics are beautiful and I love the knockout tour mode, and rainbow road is epic.
I know Nintendo news is almost non-existent at the moment but the milk your milking is sour, still love you @NintendoLife until we here more about that sour PC cheese named Brie mentioned above.
Personally I would suggest some interactive bits and bobs for us fans during these 'dark times' for good continuity, you posted about a Pokemon Sword and Shield 'Battle Ready' Porygon 2 last week Wednesday but didn't follow up with a code which was presented to withdraw from a live event, would be happy to help in my spare time should you wish.
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Re: Feature: How Mega Starmie Became The Internet's New Queer Icon
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Re: ICYMI: Red Dead Redemption's Switch 2 Release Is A Free Upgrade For Switch Owners
Any word on a full physical release?
Re: Feature: How Mega Starmie Became The Internet's New Queer Icon
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Re: ICYMI: Red Dead Redemption's Switch 2 Release Is A Free Upgrade For Switch Owners
Will they release a switch 2 physical copy though?
Re: Top 100 Nintendo Games, As Chosen By Nintendo Life & IGN
Why would you infect your list with anything that IGN touches? They are the worst reviewers next to Kotaku.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC Scores December Release Date
Given up with this game, got to rank D and was so bored.
Re: Mario Kart World And Donkey Kong Bananza Shortlisted For 'Console Game Of The Year'
DK Bananza 100% deserves it (except cutting part of the game out and charging is extra as DLC…). MK World shouldn’t even be listed, it’s a terrible game.
Re: Review: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Switch 2) - Rounds Out The Erdrick Trilogy In Style
How does the Switch 1 version run on the Switch 2 I wonder? Only buying physical so will have to get the Switch 1 version annoyingly
Re: Best Pokémon Games Of All Time
Great list, Z-A is 100% is in the correct place as the worst.
Re: It's Official, Assassin's Creed Shadows Comes To Switch 2 In December With Cross-Progression
No thanks, 100% passing on this!
Re: Kirby Air Riders Direct #2: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate it?
I wish he was in charge of Mario Kart’s development, Kirby Air Riders looks like such a fun and complete game day one, it’s not even a game I’d normally pick up but 100% will be with this. No DLC planned, tonnes of modes and options, complete on cartridge and lookalike great fun!
Re: Opinion: Pokémon Legends Z-A Is The Creepiest Entry Yet, Not In A Good Way
Really regret buying this game, it’s terrible in every aspect except the fighting mechanics (I prefer the traditional turn based but it’s refreshing I guess).
Re: UK Charts: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Sales Almost 50/50 Across Switch And Switch 2
Not surprised the sales are 40% less than Arceus, this has to be the worst and most disappointing Pokemon game to date. I have in my collection and played them all. The only positive for me is the refreshing combat system, everything else is so lazy and clearly had the smallest budget.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Walkthrough
@Cronodoug couldn’t agree more
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Stellar Battles, But A Step Down From Arceus
I can’t get over how small this game is, been playing it most of the day, this game should be £35 at most.
Re: Poll: How Many New Games Do You Buy In A Year?
Since I got the Switch 2 on release day, I’ve only bought 2 games. I used to buy 20+ a year for the Switch 1 and have a good sized physical collection.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2) - DLC That's Ripe With Fun, But Could've Been More
This was 100% cut from the main game, absolute cash grab and I won’t be buying. From what I’ve seen and heard, how was this given a 7/10??
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
Really disappointing direct, the paid dlc announcements really ruined it for me, Bananza just came out, so they ripped a portion of the game out and then Pokemon Legends day 1 DLC…
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Friday, 12th September 2025
Long overdue, I am really excited for this!! Hope everyone else is and enjoys it too!
Re: 79 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The eShop 'Blockbuster Sale' (Europe)
Sonic x shadow is a great price on the shop for Switch 2, have been waiting for a sale on this
Re: Borderlands 4 Post-Launch Roadmap Outlines The "First Few Months"
The performance is concerning, targeting 30fps (which is not acceptable for a shooter), and frames are reportedly not hitting 30 consistently
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of Kirby Air Riders Are In
I’m really hoping for a bigger holiday release than this, Bananza has been amazing and I’m really looking forward to Metroid 4 but so far the Switch 2 feels very lacking. Mario Kart World has been one of the biggest disappointments in gaming for me and has not gave the best impression of the switch 2 so far.
Re: Review: 8BitDo Arcade Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - The Best Way To Play Street Fighter 6
Great review, thank you. Have to wait in the UK until mid September for it unfortunately. It looks great and compact. I have a traditional stick but been waiting to try one of these.
Re: Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.2.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
This is the worst Mario Kart game of them all. It has so much potential but it’s too far off reaching it.
Re: Borderlands 4 On Switch 2 Won't Support Split-Screen Couch Co-Op
@Sambuc 100%! I’m very glad this is coming to switch 2! Will be waiting for it to drop on sale though via download as it’s not a real physical, Borderlands historically have dropped on sale drastically after a couple of months
Re: Review: Drag x Drive (Switch 2) - A Real Baller With Friends, But Is There Enough To Do?
7/10?? Really?? More like a 4, 5 maybe if being really generous. This score and the Mario Kart World score of 9/10 (wtf???) have thrown a lot trust away in Nintendo Life for reviews.
Re: Feature: Three Laps, Two Players, One Vegas Jumpsuit - 10 Things We'd Love To See Added To Mario Kart World
Even with all these points highlighted in this article, how and why on earth did this game get a review score of 9???
Re: Talking Point: One Month On, How Did Nintendo's Switch 2 Launch Go?
Love the switch for old games, dislike the screen against OLED though.
Only having MK World as a first party launch game has been really underwhelming as it’s the worst in the series, so just been playing Zelda again.
Really looking forward to more first party games and DK.
Re: Review In Progress: Mario Kart World (Switch 2) - The Perfect Introduction To A New Console Generation?
Only a 7/10 for me, this game is so disappointing it’s unreal, unless Nintendo are quick to make drastic changes.
Too many straight roads, close to no 3 lap races, it feels slow, grinding and wall riding are close to pointless and slower, no story mode, not enough options, no statistics anymore, awful character and kart select screens, still no online Grand Prix mode, free roam is boring and pointless (stickers, really?).
Its such a shame as the graphics are beautiful and I love the knockout tour mode, and rainbow road is epic.
Re: Poll: So, What's Your Favourite Course In Mario Kart World?
The track that’s not just a straight road and has 3 laps! Some questionable choices were made at Nintendo.
In all seriousness, Rainbow Road is epic!
Re: The F-Zero Series Is Now 30 Years Old
Wish we had a 30th anniversary collection for the Switch at least, see the popularity for a new version!
Re: Rumour: New Switch Model Launching Early 2021, According To Taiwanese Newspaper
Rumor's and Brie Larson news - Sigh @NintendoLife
I know Nintendo news is almost non-existent at the moment but the milk your milking is sour, still love you @NintendoLife until we here more about that sour PC cheese named Brie mentioned above.
Personally I would suggest some interactive bits and bobs for us fans during these 'dark times' for good continuity, you posted about a Pokemon Sword and Shield 'Battle Ready' Porygon 2 last week Wednesday but didn't follow up with a code which was presented to withdraw from a live event, would be happy to help in my spare time should you wish.
Re: Random: Brie Larson's Boyfriend Said She Was Taking Super Mario Galaxy Too Seriously, So She Threw Him Out
Saddened to see an article of such a toxic man hating woman of the very far left in political stance, Nintendo related or not.