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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th July)

Rykdrew

Playing:

  • Rhythm Heaven Groove: I’m grateful to whoever convinced me to buy it; I’m really enjoying the game. I’m currently on "Stage 2." It’s a challenging yet lightweight game—perfect for short play sessions, much like Big Brain Academy or WarioWare: Get It Together! I usually play in bed using my iPod so I don’t wake up my wife, but unfortunately, there seems to be a lag between the audio and the on-screen visuals when I use it. The game itself explains that this can happen and recommends using wired headphones. Success in the game requires absolute precision. So, last night I played without the iPod or wired headphones (I don't like using them); I played on mute, just watching the animations. Yeah, that’s not the best way to play this game. At some point, I’ll have to give in and use my wired headphones.
  • Persona 5 Royal:I’ve owned this game for three years. I had played it for 10 hours and then stopped. I was never really into JRPGs. However, in 2025, I bought and earned the Platinum trophy for Persona 3 Reload on Steam, and it was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had as a gamer. I started Persona 5 Royal from scratch on the Switch, and wow—what an incredible, masterfully crafted game. I’ve already cleared the first Palace and am having a blast with the card game (based on "President," a game included in the Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics collection—and my favorite one in that set). I’ve become so addicted to this card game that I’m progressing through the story quite slowly. I’m at 45 hours of playtime so far. I put over 220 hours into Persona 3 Reload, but this one feels massive—much bigger than Persona 3. It’s easily going to be my second Switch game to surpass 100 hours of playtime (the only other one was Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with 370 hours and counting...).

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Re: PSA: Rhythm Heaven Groove "Starter Demo" Now Available On Switch

Rykdrew

@boxyguy Thank you for the tip. I'll check out this game on Steam. i sse it has a demo. It costs only $9 in my country. It is so close Rhythm heaven!

@EVIL-C I don´t buy physical games. only Digital here. I don´t have patience to exchange the cartridge everytime I play. I have 120+ games on Nintendo Switch, but only 6 physical games (gifts that I received). I have the same game (Clubhouse Games 51) on my Nintendo Switch for 2 years... and I'm incredibly lazy about finding where I put my Smash Bros. Ultimate or Metroid Dread cartridges to play (I don't even know where I stored them)... I'm just too lazy for physical games. I have 4000 physical games (36 different video game consoles, since 1978) and I threw them all in a closet in another house I own and never opened that closet again. It must all be moldy. Digital games are the best thing ever invented. You click on the game and you're playing in 5 seconds. Very practical.

Re: Gallery: Nintendo Shares Multiple Screenshots Of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

Rykdrew

I have 2 Quest 3 VR here, to play sport games in multiplayer.

I play Eleven Table Tennis (the best sport game all time), Archery, Boxe, Golf and Bowling the best way possible.

I have Switch Sports, but I still dont know if i´m gonna buy this one, one day.

It needs to have different golf lay outs.

100bowling is top!

I am gonna wait to know more about this game.

Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Volleyball, Bowling, I just have on the original Switch Sports.

If this game has different golf scenarios, airplane dogfight, disc golf, and a lot of tracks for jet ski I could buy this one, of course.

If not, I think it could be just a small DLC for Switch Sports.

Re: PSA: Rhythm Heaven Groove "Starter Demo" Now Available On Switch

Rykdrew

This game was on my wishlist. But now...I don´t know anymore.

Rhythm Heaven is a nice game. But not $40 nice. Maybe $5 - $10 nice for my taste.

I have $25 (on sale) Big Brain Academy (I Played 40 hours) and I have $30 (on sale) Warioware Get it Together (I played 45 hours).

Warioware has much more content and substance and Wario Cup online competition.

Even Big Brain Academy has the Ghost vs Ghost online competition and a lot of minigame versions.

But Rhythm Heaven has no online competition or warioware substance, only 80 small 1-minute scripted mini games (and small 30 coop minigames). Thats my impressions here.

Its not a $40 game in my opinion.

If I write a list of $40 games i bought with much more substance and content here, I'm going to write for two whole weeks.

Nice game, wrong price.

Re: Sega Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Rykdrew

I have Sega ALL Star Racing (Xbox and steam), ALL Star Racing Transformed (Xbox and steam), Team Sonic Racing (steam 2x...my account and wife's account...we play side by side, we have 2 Pc gamer).

I still dont need another Sonic Racing

I wont buy Mario Kart World. I still play MK8Deluxe. I dont need another Mario Kart.

Re: Nintendo Showcases Every Direct Game In A New Infographic

Rykdrew

Still not buying switch 2, because:

  • MK World: still not smaller and better arenas for balloon battle (the only mode i like. I have 360 hours playing MK8D, 320h only Balloon battle).
  • Splatoon Riders is not Turf War versus CPU. Its Salmon Run, a mode that the enemies have no AI. The enemies only run on you. Its boring so fast.

But... I like Switch Sports Resort (it needs to have Disc Golf and Golf cannot be exactly the same AGAIN...), Star Fox and Fire Emblem. Zelda I don´t like.

Other games like: Devil May cry 5, Space Marines 2 and others I just have on steam...

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th June)

Rykdrew

On Nintendo Switch: (total accumulated hours playing: Switch V2 + Switch Oled - Nintendo Store APP data)

I have 1 new game: Raiden Fighters Remix Collection

I am playing:

  • Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain: (40 hours)
    The online tournament in June is easier than May. I'm ranked #37 globally. I finished May tournament in #43 and it was ultra competitive. I could not put this game down.
  • Persona 5 Royal: (20 hours)
    I've had this game since 2023, and I only played the first 10 hours. Then I stopped because it was a time when I started playing more Steam games on PC. After finishing Persona 3 Reload on PC, I fell in love with this franchise. I waited a while and now I've jumped headfirst into Persona 5 Royal on my Nintendo Switch.
  • Raiden Fighters Remix Collection: (5 hours)
    This game just received an update to run at 54fps. And it looks great. The 3 games in this collection are incredible and much more difficult than Raiden IV Mikado Remix. The strongest point of this game is the World Tour Rankings. This is a mode with basic rules, no continues, and only 3 lives. Try to go as far as you can and see where you are in the rankings. Currently, I'm #31 in Raiden Fighters, #52 in Raiden Fighters 2, and #25 in Raiden Fighters Jet. I love these games so much.

Re: Review: Yoshi And The Mysterious Book (Switch 2) - Charming Enough, But Ultimately Lacklustre

Rykdrew

Like Princess Peach Showtime:

  • no coop
  • 95% of the game too easy (my 3 years old daughter said to me its too easy, and its better for her 1 year old brother), but....
  • 5% of the game is too hard for little children. Impossible for my daughter, and...
  • so many texts to read. My daughter does not know how to read yet...aaaand...
  • the game is not translated to our language. She does not speak or read english.

So this game is not for young children, but old children does not like this game when they come at home. Too strange target audience.

Re: Opinion: Replaying Star Fox 64 Convinced Me A Switch 2 Remake Is A Good Idea

Rykdrew

I've never bought any Star Fox game in my entire life.

In my teens, back in the '90s, I rented the Star Fox SNES cartridge and thought it was a 7/10. And I rented the Star Fox 64 cartridge at least 5 times (I loved that game back then, but I never bought it). I don't remember the game, and that's the only reason I'd consider buying the Star Fox remake the day I decide to buy Switch 2.

If I play Star Fox 64 TODAY, then I'm certain I'll never buy the remake. I can't play the same game twice because it's no fun playing it again when you remember absolutely everything.

Re: Don't Worry, Sega Is Still Reviving Multiple Legacy Franchises

Rykdrew

@BishopShiozawa i have Eternal Champions 2: Challengers from the Dark Side (Sega CD). This game is "mortal kombat like". Brutal fatalities. Some fatalities in CG movie. Amazing, amazing, amazing gameplay. A lot of insane combos. The last boss is wild. He has 9 transformations (9 life bars in one only fight), each transformation (animals or elements) = completely new and original movesets.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th May)

Rykdrew

On Nintendo Switch: (total accumulated hours playing: Switch V2 + Switch Oled - Nintendo Store APP data)

I have 2 new games: Dragon Blaze and Gunbird 2.

ME

  • Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain: (30 hours)
    The online tournament in May is super competitive and difficult. I'm ranked #43 globally. I lost 4 positions, even though I've had much better results with my training on the hardest difficulty. I will continue the daily battle, aiming for my dream of being among the top 10 someday.
  • Circuit Superstars: (10 hours)
    I'm in my fourth championship, on Pro-AM difficulty. It's still pretty easy, but fun. It's easy, but challenging. Any slip-up and you lose. That's how I like it. I want to finish soon so I can move on to the next difficulty.
  • Dragon Blaze: (1 hour)
    This spectacular classic is one of Psikyo's best shmups. You fly on a dragon, but you can detach from your dragon, positioning it anywhere on the screen, while you fly freely without it. But you can return to the dragon, or call it towards you, to make your weapon more powerful. It's really cool. You can make the dragon fire a special shot, or, when you're mounted on the dragon, you can perform a different special attack. Super strategic. I finished it without dying on Monkey difficulty LOL. It was super difficult. I feel like a Neanderthal. LOL. I'm going to the next difficulty to honor Homo sapiens.
  • Gunbird 2: (1 hour)
    Another wonderful classic shmup. Excellent design. Rich in detail. It's $2.90 on the eShop. The level of customization is excellent. Better than the level of customization in "Raiden Project" for the first PlayStation in the 90s. And that's saying a lot.

3yo Daughter

  • Super Mario Odyssey: (100 hours)
    After seeing the movie in the theater, I thought she was going to play Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, but she got hooked on Mario Odyssey.
  • Super Mario 3D World + Bowser´s Fury: (360 hours)
    We all have fond memories and affection for some childhood game. A special game. I feel that this will be the game that holds fond memories for my daughter.

Re: Star Fox Is Finally Getting Another Game, Out June 2026 Exclusively On Switch 2

Rykdrew

Okay, now I can think about buying a Switch 2 someday. The first game for this console that I want to own. Mario Kart World without proper arenas for battle mode, unfortunately, doesn't interest me. So I'll continue playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

This Star Fox is absolutely incredible. Not $80 incredible. Not $70 incredible. But, if it has the 4 x 4 OFFLINE battle mode with excellent AI, like we have in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, then it's legitimately a good $50 game for me.

If it's not possible to compete against a CPU AI in battle mode, I probably won't buy it, and I'll continue waiting for the first Switch 2 exclusive game that interests me.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)

Rykdrew

On Nintendo Switch: (total accumulated hours playing: Switch V2 + Switch Oled - Nintendo Store APP data)

ME

  • Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain: (30 hours)
    I finished the April Online Tournament #39 in the world. It was a daily and arduous battle. I'm training seriously to one day be among the top 10.
  • Circuit Superstars: (10 hours)
    All championships completed on "amateur difficulty". Now, I am gonna try Pro-Am difficulty.
  • EA Sports - FC 24: (10 hours)
    Playing with the son of a friend of mine. He loves this game.
  • Super Mario Bros U deluxe: (10 hours)
    Now I am playing serious. I am on the last world (not accounting the secret world). But i have a lot of coins to complete. I'm in love with this game. The more I play, the more I find it superior to Mario Wonder. It's my first "New Mario" series game, but I would love a compilation that includes the other New Mario games.

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Re: Pokémon Champions Ver. 1.0.3 Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Rykdrew

I tried, but this game is too boring for my taste. I don't think there is a possible patch that will make me download this game again. I don't think I'm the target audience for Pokemon, as I've never found the fun in this franchise. I had hope for this version, but wow, I thought the gameplay was horrible. I'm still on the "Magic the Gathering" team (I couldn't compare it to other games I play)

Re: Talking Point: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?

Rykdrew

The only thing I want isTurf War Battle against CPU AI, not humans. I have Splatoon 3 for 2 years and i only played 10 hours. Only side order DLC, and 1 or 2 Turf War against another players. I could play this game forever if i could play against the CPU AI, like I play Unreal Tournament (straight 26 years playing it every month). Unreal Tournament has a MOD splatoon - like and the AI is amazing. So, Nintendo can program AI for Turf Wars in Splatoon 3 / Riders...

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)

Rykdrew

On Nintendo Switch: (total accumulated hours playing: Nintendo Store APP --> hours of 2 Nintendo Switch combined)

ME

  • Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain: (25 hours)
    April tournament and I am #48 on global rankings now. Doing my best, daily.
  • Danmaku Unlimited 3 (2 hours)
    I bought this game last night. I'd never played it before. I need to recommend this game to everyone. It's a complete lesson on how to play bullet hell shoot 'em ups. Seriously. If you want to play this style of game well, start with this one. It's on sale for $2.90. And it's an spectacular game, with many difficulty levels and game modes for all tastes and skill levels.
  • Raiden IV Mikado Remix (1 hour)
    I finally took advantage of the game's sale: $8.90. I have the Raiden IV Overkill version on Steam, but the "Mikado remix" version is well worth it. The music is MUCH better. It has difficulty levels for all tastes. It's also a lesson in itself. But this franchise isn't "bullet hell." It's a shmup with less bullet density on the screen, however, the enemies target you. You can't stay still in the same position. You need to be much more reactive. It's very good and intense too.
  • Rogue Book (4 hours)
    If you, like me, love Slay the Spire (a game that, combining Steam and Switch, I played for 417 hours), please, I beg you: play Rogue Book. It's basically Slay the Spire, but you play in pairs. And you alternate between these two characters in "defense and attack" mode during battles. The game map (between fights) is spectacular and a fundamental part of the gameplay. I didn't expect to find such a good game in Rogue Book. I'm already hooked.
  • Circuit Superstars (5 hours) - My Most Played Game of the Week (image below)
    This game is wonderful. If you love top down racing games like me, this is one of the best.

3yo DAUGHTER

  • Mario Party Superstars (20 hours) - Playing with the mother. This game is definitely her new focus.
  • Super Mario Wonder: (75 hours) - Replaying the levels.

WIFE

  • Mario Party Superstars (40 hours) - Playing online, and with our daughter.

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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)

Rykdrew

On Nintendo Switch: (total accumulated hours playing: Nintendo Store APP --> hours of 2 Nintendo Switch combined)

ME

  • Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain: (25 hours)
    April tournament and I am #54 on global rankings. This is the best position I've ever been in.
  • Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp: (50 hours)
    Playing Advance Wars 2. Mission 19. I'm hooked again.
  • Vasara Collection (4 hours)
    I didn't think I would play this game so much this week. It had been a long time since I last played. But my anxiety for Moss to fix Raiden Fighters Remix is so high that I needed to play a Shmup. Since my daughter didn't give me any chances on Switch #1, this is the only Shmup I have on Switch #2. And the experience was great.
  • Mario kart 8: Deluxe (370 hours)
    Playing Battle Mode against my wife as usual. This game is going to last forever here at home.

3yo DAUGHTER

  • Mario Party Superstars (15 hours) - She is loving the experience. I discovered that my daughter is super resilient and has no problem losing. If she doesn't understand, she tries again. If she loses, she tries again. And again. And again. She doesn't get frustrated easily. I am proud of her. The variety of gameplay in this game is a lot for a child who just turned 3. But this isn't stopping her from trying. She always comes to me and says, 'Help me, daddy? Teach me, daddy?' And my heart melts.
  • Super Mario Wonder: (70 hours) - Replaying the levels.
  • Boomerang Fu (10 hours)
    Everyday. She plays versus CPU, or versus the mommy + CPU.
  • Super Mario Odyssey (95 hours)
    She is playing again.

WIFE

Nothing in her profile.

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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th April)

Rykdrew

@Yalloo

Wow, thanks for the tip. I will install this app.

As for Warioware, I'm having a lot of difficulty making Gold in the World Cup challenges. From what I understand, I need to have a score in the top 20% in the world in each challenge. I think I arrived late, because everyone has too good scores. I can't reach. I think it will take me around 200 hours to get it, but who knows, who knows, I might get it sooner? I'll post my progress here!

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th April)

Rykdrew

On Nintendo Switch: (total accumulated hours playing)

ME

  • Warioware Get it Together: (45 hours)
    Playing Wario Cup online and trying some achievements (if you want all achievements, it is a 200 hours plus game. I "lent" my digital copy to my second Nintendo Switch. Even though my save data transferred to the other Switch, my displayed "playtime" was reset to zero. However, when I returned the digital cartridge to the first Switch, my playtime magically returned to 45 hours. Why?
  • Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain: (20 hours)
    March tournament is over and i did #62 on global rankings. Now I am in April tournament and I am #60 right now.
  • Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp: (40 hours)
    Playing Advance Wars 2. Mission 12.
  • Donkey Kong Returns (1 hour)
    Second Island (Beach). Loving each minute.
  • Mario Maker 2 (7 hours)
    Story mode now.

Probably i will start playing Rogue Book (including all DLC).

3yo DAUGHTER

  • Mario Party Superstars (10 hours) - She is trying hard the minigames. She needs help in some games here, but she is serious.
  • Super Mario Wonder: (70 hours) - Replaying the levels.
  • Samba de Amigo: Party Central (6 hours)
    Playing with her friends.
  • Boomerang Fu (10 hours)
    Everyday!
  • Mario kart 8 deluxe (45 hours)
    Its hard for her, but she is obstinate.

WIFE

  • Mario Party Superstars (35 hours)
    Finally she is playing again in her profile.

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