It's OK, but not a patch on Richard Jacques' soundtrack from Sonic Racing Transformed. Which goes for the rest of the game too by the looks of it, unfortunately.
@GrailUK @Grumblevolcano To be clear, God of War 3 is not the newest one, it's a remaster that has even been 'free' on PS Plus before, so not too much of a surprise to see it that cheap. But the point stands, Nintendo are pretty crap when it comes to sales.
And there I thought Mr. Mime was disturbing in the Detective Pikachu trailer. Really hard to imagine this being anything but awful, but we'll see when the trailer drops I guess?
Adored Abzu on PS4 and if the port holds up well I'd strongly recommend it. Beautiful and relaxing with an exceptional soundtrack. It's one of those very minimal, arty type of games and it does it very well.
SO excited for this. With this, Gris and Forgotton Anne, my Switch really is going to be an indie machine. Loving these recent releases. Just need Red Strings Club now and I'll be set.
that looks absolutely incredible. Genuinely, I think this could be the best video game movie ever made. When I first heard of this I thought it'd be a train wreck, but love that trailer. Ryan Reynolds is perfectly cast.
@roadrunner343 I was about to say something but you said it much more eloquently than I could have. Someone that takes their life experiences and impartially judges the good and bad to be a better person is someone to be commended.
Adored Machinarium, but probably won't double dip. Would much rather have all the Samorost games ported across, been holding off on buying this for PC just in case they arrive on other platforms!
Not the right selection of SNK games for me, so I won't be picking it up. Emulation issues are a big problem too, you really need to nail it on a collection like this.
The next Rocket League? Seems a bit of a weird comparison, as Rocket League isn't a racing game.
Anyway, for me Grip seems like it has great gameplay, but from what I've seen the courses and visual variety seem to be a bit lacking, so I'm a little unsure how I feel about it. I'm sure I'd enjoy it but I think there are other racers that would be more worth my time.
LOVED the addition of Akira from Virtua Fighter and Yuri Kozukata from Project Zero/Fatal Frame - really unexpected but can't wait to see them in-game!
Mega Drive section? Check. Nice. Dreamcast section? OK cool, now we're cooking. Saturn section? Saturn section?
...SATURN SECTION? Get on it Sega!
Either way though, loving all of this. Hope to see some more arcade-inspired stuff like Out Run, Daytona USA, Afterburner, Space Harrier etc eventually.
Haha, I really like the look of this, definitely something I'd pick up in a sale. I do feel sorry for the joyless souls that look down on stuff like this.
Too flawed and too expensive for me to buy, but glad to see Korg improving it bit by bit. Maybe one day, but there's a lot of stuff that'd need to change for me to get on board.
Good times. And the controller really was great - remember the 6-button pad being a revelation with Super Street Fighter 2 - playing 2 fighters on anything else was just unthinkable back in the day.
Potentially a cool idea, but I'd much rather get an 8bitdo controller with a clip than that awful side-mounted thing. And then if that's the case I'll stick to my S8 for now, which runs my personal selection of games and emulators perfectly well already.
Looks fun, but too expensive for the complete experience (no interest in collecting toys for one game, sorry Ubisoft). Also the comparisons to No Man's Sky at the start of the review don't really make much sense, they're nothing alike.
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Re: Nintendo Unlikely To Bring Original Marvel Ultimate Alliance Games To Switch
The original games are best left behind. Hopefully the new one will be (much) better.
Re: Sega Releases Another Superb Song That Will Feature In Team Sonic Racing
It's OK, but not a patch on Richard Jacques' soundtrack from Sonic Racing Transformed. Which goes for the rest of the game too by the looks of it, unfortunately.
Re: Review: Gris - A Deeply Affecting Piece Of Interactive Art That Is Utterly Essential, Despite Its Brevity
So glad it's lived up to the potential. Will be buying it tonight, can't wait.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Might Be Renaming The eShop
@GrailUK @Grumblevolcano To be clear, God of War 3 is not the newest one, it's a remaster that has even been 'free' on PS Plus before, so not too much of a surprise to see it that cheap. But the point stands, Nintendo are pretty crap when it comes to sales.
Re: The Upcoming Sonic Movie Has Received Its First Poster, And It's Strangely Muscular
And there I thought Mr. Mime was disturbing in the Detective Pikachu trailer. Really hard to imagine this being anything but awful, but we'll see when the trailer drops I guess?
Re: Rumour: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Is Taking To The Skies On Switch
Always wanted to play Skyward Sword, if they can make the motion controls optional then I'll buy this day one.
Re: Out Run Races Onto The Japanese Switch eShop Later This Week
Can't wait. Gimme gimme gimme!
Re: Review: Nidhogg 2 - Crazy Couch-Play Combat Slightly Sullied By Poor Solo And Online Features
I adore Nidhogg 2 on PS4 and am very tempted to get it on Switch as well! Might wait for a sale though as I've already bought it before.
Re: People Are Review-Bombing Pokémon: Let's Go Across Major Sites, Amazon Japan Blocks User Scores
@Crono1973 Bad reviews are one thing, but review-bombing is something very different.
Re: Nintendo Embraces Opportunity To Share New Games At E3 2019 As Sony Opts Out
@FlashBoomerang Wow. That's some naive fanboying right there.
Re: Dive Into ABZÛ When It Swims Onto Nintendo Switch At The End Of November
Adored Abzu on PS4 and if the port holds up well I'd strongly recommend it. Beautiful and relaxing with an exceptional soundtrack. It's one of those very minimal, arty type of games and it does it very well.
Re: Rumour: PlatinumGames Is Working On Three Switch Titles
I'd love a port (and/or sequel) of Wonderful 101.
Re: Brains Behind Yooka-Laylee Demaster Wanted To Recreate "The Good Old Days"
It really didn't work. Nothing like an N64 game.
Re: Hoverbike Racing RPG Desert Child Releases On Switch eShop Next Month
SO excited for this. With this, Gris and Forgotton Anne, my Switch really is going to be an indie machine. Loving these recent releases. Just need Red Strings Club now and I'll be set.
Re: Video: The Pokémon Detective Pikachu Movie's First Official Trailer Has Landed
@Anti-Matter Dude, re-assess those priorities. Life's too short.
Re: Video: The Pokémon Detective Pikachu Movie's First Official Trailer Has Landed
that looks absolutely incredible. Genuinely, I think this could be the best video game movie ever made. When I first heard of this I thought it'd be a train wreck, but love that trailer. Ryan Reynolds is perfectly cast.
Re: YouTube Has Officially Arrived On Nintendo Switch
Can't say I was too bothered, but it's nice to have the option either way.
Re: Zelda-Inspired Hazelnut Bastille Kickstarter Successful, Switch Version Confirmed
Looks really nice, definitely interested!
Re: Nintendo Will Remove Smash Bros. Ultimate's Offensive Depiction Of Native Americans
@roadrunner343 I was about to say something but you said it much more eloquently than I could have. Someone that takes their life experiences and impartially judges the good and bad to be a better person is someone to be commended.
Re: Nintendo Will Remove Smash Bros. Ultimate's Offensive Depiction Of Native Americans
@Yosher Please, if you want overly sensitive, you need look no further than the outrageously toxic element of the Smash fanbase.
Re: Review: Machinarium - A Captivating Point-And-Click Adventure, Despite The Passage Of The Years
Adored Machinarium, but probably won't double dip. Would much rather have all the Samorost games ported across, been holding off on buying this for PC just in case they arrive on other platforms!
Re: Beautiful Puzzle-Platformer Gris Floats Onto Switch On 13th December
This looks sensational. I'll be pre-ordering as soon as possible.
Re: Nintendo Will Remove Smash Bros. Ultimate's Offensive Depiction Of Native Americans
@roadrunner343 I wish more people had your attitude. Well said.
Re: Nintendo Will Remove Smash Bros. Ultimate's Offensive Depiction Of Native Americans
Good on Nintendo for being proactive about it and doing the right thing. They explained clearly and have taken sensible action.
Re: Nidhogg 2 Brings Gruesome One-On-One Combat To The Switch eShop On 22nd November
Love Nidhogg already got it on PS4. If this had been released sooner I would have got it on Switch.
Re: Review: SNK 40th Anniversary Collection - A Lovingly-Assembled Retro Anthology That Hits The Right Notes
Not the right selection of SNK games for me, so I won't be picking it up. Emulation issues are a big problem too, you really need to nail it on a collection like this.
Re: Review: GRIP - An Exciting But Often Twitchy Combat Racer
The next Rocket League? Seems a bit of a weird comparison, as Rocket League isn't a racing game.
Anyway, for me Grip seems like it has great gameplay, but from what I've seen the courses and visual variety seem to be a bit lacking, so I'm a little unsure how I feel about it. I'm sure I'd enjoy it but I think there are other racers that would be more worth my time.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Includes 59 Unique Assist Trophies
LOVED the addition of Akira from Virtua Fighter and Yuri Kozukata from Project Zero/Fatal Frame - really unexpected but can't wait to see them in-game!
Re: Netflix Renews Castlevania Animated Series For A Third Season
Great news, loved the first two seasons!
Re: More Fighters Are Being Added To The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Line
Definitely want that piranha plant!
Re: SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Might Be The Best Version We've Ever Had
I'm really loving the Sega Ages approach right now, absolutely can't wait to get Virtua Racing and I'll probably pick up Sonic 2 as well.
Re: Sega Wants To Bring Star Wars Arcade To Nintendo Switch
@Trikeboy That would be a hundred times better. Loved that game so much.
Re: M2 Reveals Switch Can Already Run Sega Naomi Titles, Dreamcast "Definitely" Coming In The Future
Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram, Virtua Tennis, Cosmic Smash and Outrigger! Make it happen, Sega. Make it happen.
Re: Poll: What Do You Want To See From The Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct?
A strong singleplayer mode would be the absolute best thing for me and would take me from "I'll get it eventually" to instant pre-order.
Re: Review: Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San - Get Ready To Party Like It's 1989
Had never heard of this before, but it looks great - love that old Game Boy aesthetic!
Re: Sega Mega Drive Classics Hits Switch On 6th December, Physical And Digital Versions On The Way
I'd rather pick up the individual Sega Ages games, personally. But I'd consider getting it on sale, maybe.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct Announced For 1st November
Wow, 40 minutes is more than I would have expected. Looking forward to it.
Re: Rumour: Netflix's Castlevania Executive Producer Is Apparently "Working" On A Legend Of Zelda Series
Great news if it turns out to be true. Castlevania was fantastic. Would have loved to see him do the same thing with Dark Souls though.
Re: Sega Launches Official Online Merchandise Stores In UK And Europe
Looks at website
Mega Drive section? Check. Nice.
Dreamcast section? OK cool, now we're cooking.
Saturn section? Saturn section?
...SATURN SECTION? Get on it Sega!
Either way though, loving all of this. Hope to see some more arcade-inspired stuff like Out Run, Daytona USA, Afterburner, Space Harrier etc eventually.
Re: Circle Of Sumo Is An Obscure Fighting Game Arriving On Switch eShop Next Month
Haha, I really like the look of this, definitely something I'd pick up in a sale. I do feel sorry for the joyless souls that look down on stuff like this.
Re: Classic Sega And Taito Music Coming To KORG Gadget As DLC In 2019
Too flawed and too expensive for me to buy, but glad to see Korg improving it bit by bit. Maybe one day, but there's a lot of stuff that'd need to change for me to get on board.
Re: Random: These Stylish Rail Covers Will Protect Your Switch From Fall Damage
God they look awful. Really don't see the point.
Re: Hardware Classics: Sega Mega Drive
Good times. And the controller really was great - remember the 6-button pad being a revelation with Super Street Fighter 2 - playing 2 fighters on anything else was just unthinkable back in the day.
Re: Monster Hunter Movie's Milla Jovovich Shares New On-Set Photo To Reassure "Worried" Fans
I mean, no one was ever expecting this to be good, right?
Re: Video: Check Out Yooka-Laylee's Demastered Nintendo 64 Mode In Action
Just looks more like a filter, which isn't really great. Banjo and Kazooie certainly looked better than that...
Re: These Nintendo Piranha Plant Slippers Release This December And We May Have Fallen In Love
Haha, love it. Very clever.
Re: Huawei Is Launching A New Gaming Phone To Rival The Switch, And It Costs Over $1,000
Potentially a cool idea, but I'd much rather get an 8bitdo controller with a clip than that awful side-mounted thing. And then if that's the case I'll stick to my S8 for now, which runs my personal selection of games and emulators perfectly well already.
Re: Morphies Law Had Disappointing Launch, Devs Planning New Free Content To Bring Players Back
Very cool idea, but I'm just not that interested in shooters and if I was going to get one, I'd get Splatoon 2.
Re: A Zelda-Like Open World Pokémon Game Is "Still On The Cards", Says Junichi Masuda
That would be pretty awesome. Here's hoping. I'd just hope that the settlements/cities would live up to the rest of the world design as well.
Re: Review: Starlink: Battle For Atlas - A Shining Example Of Open World Star Fox Done Right
Looks fun, but too expensive for the complete experience (no interest in collecting toys for one game, sorry Ubisoft). Also the comparisons to No Man's Sky at the start of the review don't really make much sense, they're nothing alike.