Hopefully Nintendo gives something back to the community then. We still paid the higher prices even if Nintendo gets some money back. It would be a strong marketing tool to hand out a free game with those gains. Even if it's just in the style of something like Wii Sports or an older game that realisticly won't sell that many more units.
Would be pretty sweet if it's as big as hacker's memory. Let's just say there are already area's that would fit with the world being viewed from different angles in the base game.
Loving it. Currently about 30 hours in. It's basically just bigger and better. So glad the felines have a little bit less presence. I'd rate it an 8.5 out of 10 Some minor annoyances prevent it from hitting the 9/10 greats. That being crazy difficulty spikes once you reach the 2nd area and no longer getting exp from monsters if you reach a certain level. Also some qol that easily let's you see the weaknesses of monsters you've beaten before would have been nice. Yes I know you get tired of reading this but gkc made me get it for PS5 instead and this is about opinions. Will happily double dip should that ever change.
I got it digital day one. Figured there had to be something to it with such high reviews despite not really playing cozy games aside from fantasy life I. Haven't touched it after the initial few hours.
@GoproGO To be fair, those actually had some changes to them in the QOL department. This has nothing. For most people it will basicly be a pokemon game where they have to use B team due to a lack of realistic trading. They could have just used romhacks/their own modifications that added the phys/special split for example. Now I'll still get it because i'm a sucker for classic pokemon and end of the day it's just 20 bucks.
Not sold on the fairy companion but still one of the games i am looking forward to the most this year regardless.
The HD 2D goes so well with it.
Wonder if the past actually changes the future like in dq7.
@Tyranexx The field skills were my only gripe. They could work torna into the basegame. Ideally you would play that after chapter 7 for maximum impact. Some additional non waifu blades in the style of Roc or Wulfric would definitely help too.
Still at the store. While i applaud Nintendo for trying something different, this was too jank voor my tastes. That said, i am also not 5 so there is that.
Wich was to be expected. It has been out for years on other platforms. Most people who wanted it have it by now. It will just be a slow trickle as people slowly adopt more switch 2's. It also means sales soon are more likely
@EarthboundBenjy
Luckily they don't actually own some of the IP's.
Microsoft owns Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon while Nintendo owns The Last Story.
There may still be hope for a remaster/port by third party devs.
Especially after the succes of e33.
Just please, don't let Aspyr sully them.
A 6/10 compared to the original 10/10 score is a bit harsh. This makes it seem like the game itself is bad. A lot of people just look at the score after all. Something like 8/10 seems more rational.
Really? An issue over this? I did packaging and promo material for events for years until over a decade ago and let me tell you, we already photoshopped damn near everything and used the tools to do it rather than painstakingly draw the pixels ourselves. People didn't cry then and it was also a one man job just like it is now if you were to use AI. if anything it takes more time to edit prompt after prompt until you finally get it how you want. Nobody lost work here.
No. I almost exclusively use my switch 2 in docked mode along with a switch-2 pro controller. There is just no going back to joy-cons for me. Not because they are awful but the pro controller is just so damn good.
I'm probably in the minority but i actually prefer the Nintendo ones. I just like a slick and sexy device. The Dbrand version looks more like a toy to me. Love how quickly they came up with this though.
Already intended on getting it. it's going to be the ps5 version though. Would have loved to get it on switch 2 but it's a game i see myself replaying a lot over the years and gkc just isn't going to cut it for that.
@StarCollector I'd love a Xenoblade warriors game. It would be awesome to have "living maps" and generals fusing together temporarily into superbeings.
@Don Metroid only had a very short window in wich eshop sales were possible. It's also pretty niche. My guess is it probably would have hit spot 18-20 or something if it had more time to sell.
@Sylamp
That's unfortunate but i can understand nintendo not wanting to get flooded by complaints over issues that are actually on the userside (tv that doesn't support it)
That said, i'd still take 40fps non vrr over 30.
Just curious. Why don't they do say a 40-50 fps limit if 60 is too unstable? VRR has become very commonplace and someone who can buy a switch 2 likely has at least a 400 bucks tv with it from the past what? 5 years? Plus the built in screen supports it too. Cyberpunk did it just fine.
PC: Anno 177 Pax Romana, Europa Universalis V PS5: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (would absolutely double dip) Switch 2: Metroid Prime 4. Might pick up Raidou again too. Never played beyond the tutorial due to getting distracted by other releases.
I'd give it an 8. The device is what i wanted. Faster than the PS4 speed rumors before launch. Backwards compatibility is great. largely due to games running better than ever. I wouldn't call the exclusives disappointing games but for me none of them feel like the best in their IP.
Of course. Just got the shipping confirmation. While i don't like the bike, everything else looks amazing. Can't wait to explore those beautiful environments.
No nintendo flavor and regular controls, no sale. They could have done so many things with this like playing in the mario mountains, a match inside bowsers castle etc to make it just slightly less dull. Hell, i'd take monstertruck wheels powerups at this point.
Switch 2: Dragon Quest II HD 2D remake, Tomb Raider Definitive Edition and maybe some Coromon. If only gamefreak gave us another classic style pokemon game. PS5: Probably nothing PC: Anno 117: Pax Romana and Europa Universalis V.
@AndyRogan Too bad custom rules aren't a thing for switch/switch 2 it seems meaning you can't apply that. It's why i immediately put it down after getting it cheap. Hopefully that will finally change the coming updates.
Switch 2: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Yooka-Replaylee and maybe some Achilles Survivor (much better than expected) PC: Europa Universalis V and Super Fantasy Kingdom PS5: Persona 3 Reload
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Re: Random: Nothing Says "I Choose You!" Quite Like These Pokémon Engagement Rings
Hoopa is the only right answer for the engraving
Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
Hopefully Nintendo gives something back to the community then.
We still paid the higher prices even if Nintendo gets some money back.
It would be a strong marketing tool to hand out a free game with those gains.
Even if it's just in the style of something like Wii Sports or an older game that realisticly won't sell that many more units.
Re: Digimon Story Time Stranger Is Getting Major DLC In 2027
Would be pretty sweet if it's as big as hacker's memory.
Let's just say there are already area's that would fit with the world being viewed from different angles in the base game.
Re: Capcom Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Loving it.
Currently about 30 hours in.
It's basically just bigger and better.
So glad the felines have a little bit less presence.
I'd rate it an 8.5 out of 10
Some minor annoyances prevent it from hitting the 9/10 greats.
That being crazy difficulty spikes once you reach the 2nd area and no longer getting exp from monsters if you reach a certain level.
Also some qol that easily let's you see the weaknesses of monsters you've beaten before would have been nice.
Yes I know you get tired of reading this but gkc made me get it for PS5 instead and this is about opinions.
Will happily double dip should that ever change.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th March)
Switch 2: Pokopia
PS5: Monster Hunter Stories 3
PC: Whiskerwood
Re: Nintendo "Cagey" About Letting Games On Switch 2, Wants To Avoid "Slop Fest"
But then how will i play all those hentai games in glorious 4K.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th March)
PC: Whiskerwood (don't sleep on this one)
Switch 2: Brotato and the last bit of leaf green.
Maybe i'll give Pokopia another chance.
PS5: Nioh 3
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Pokopia?
I got it digital day one.
Figured there had to be something to it with such high reviews despite not really playing cozy games aside from fantasy life I.
Haven't touched it after the initial few hours.
Re: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
@GoproGO
To be fair, those actually had some changes to them in the QOL department.
This has nothing.
For most people it will basicly be a pokemon game where they have to use B team due to a lack of realistic trading.
They could have just used romhacks/their own modifications that added the phys/special split for example.
Now I'll still get it because i'm a sucker for classic pokemon and end of the day it's just 20 bucks.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th February)
PC: Sonic Racing: Crossworlds and Titan Quest II
Switch 2: Grid Legends: Deluxe Edition
PS5: Nioh 3
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Pokémon Pokopia
Nice.
Was kinda worried you'd only be making basic farms but the preview footage actually shows towns.
Can't wait to make my own city.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th February)
PC: Europa Universalis IV (anbennar mod)
Switch 2: Grid Legends
PS5: Nioh 3 and Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined
Re: Oblivion, Skyrim And Fallout Switch 2 Physicals Will All Be Code-In-A-Box, Bethesda Confirms
That's actually better than gkc.
It means cheaper keys will likely become available fast through resellers.
Re: Square Enix's Gorgeous HD-2D Zelda-Like 'The Adventures Of Elliot' Launches This June
Not sold on the fairy companion but still one of the games i am looking forward to the most this year regardless.
The HD 2D goes so well with it.
Wonder if the past actually changes the future like in dq7.
Re: Oblivion Remastered Is Adventuring Onto Switch 2 This Year
This looks so much worse than expected.
Don't think i'll double dip for this one.
Re: Rumour: Xenoblade Chronicles Voice Actor Might Have Leaked Evidence Of A New Release
@Tyranexx
The field skills were my only gripe.
They could work torna into the basegame.
Ideally you would play that after chapter 7 for maximum impact.
Some additional non waifu blades in the style of Roc or Wulfric would definitely help too.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct February Partner Predictions - What Do You Want To See?
I am once again asking for a lufia 2 remaster/remake.
I'll even be happy with the snes version.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Super Zelda RPG.
Do it, Nintendo (and Square-Enix)
Re: Talking Point: Where's Your Nintendo Labo Now?
Still at the store.
While i applaud Nintendo for trying something different, this was too jank voor my tastes.
That said, i am also not 5 so there is that.
Re: UK Charts: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Plummets As Familiar Faces Retake The Podium
Wich was to be expected.
It has been out for years on other platforms.
Most people who wanted it have it by now.
It will just be a slow trickle as people slowly adopt more switch 2's.
It also means sales soon are more likely
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st January)
PC: Sonic Racing: Crossworlds
Switch 2: Donkey Kong Returns HD
PS5: God of War 3 Remastered and Octopath Traveler 0
Re: Anniversary: 'The Last Story' Helped The Wii Go Out On A Real-Time High 15 Years Ago
@EarthboundBenjy
Nintendo owns that as well.
Re: Anniversary: 'The Last Story' Helped The Wii Go Out On A Real-Time High 15 Years Ago
@EarthboundBenjy
Luckily they don't actually own some of the IP's.
Microsoft owns Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon while Nintendo owns The Last Story.
There may still be hope for a remaster/port by third party devs.
Especially after the succes of e33.
Just please, don't let Aspyr sully them.
Re: Rumour: A Nintendo Direct May Be Coming As Soon As Next Week
Lufia 2 to switch online expansion, please.
Hell, give me an HD-2D remaster of it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th January)
Switch2: Yakuza 0 - Director's Cut
PS5: Octopath Traveler 0
PC: Guild wars 2
Re: Ball x Pit's First Free Content Update Bounces Onto Switch Next Week
Guess i'm playing with balls again.
Re: Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cheap Upgrade, But Lacking Substance
A 6/10 compared to the original 10/10 score is a bit harsh.
This makes it seem like the game itself is bad.
A lot of people just look at the score after all.
Something like 8/10 seems more rational.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2025 - Our Most Played Games
58 games played over 417 hours
1. Xenoblade Chronicles X (96 hours)
2. Digimon Cyber Sleuth (84 hours)
3. Dragon Quest III HD 2-D remake.
Gaming style:
RPG 45%
Action 31%
Adventure 11%
Platforming 5%
Shooting 5%
Survival 3%
Re: Nintendo Accused Of Using AI Images In New 'My Mario' Marketing
Really? An issue over this?
I did packaging and promo material for events for years until over a decade ago and let me tell you, we already photoshopped damn near everything and used the tools to do it rather than painstakingly draw the pixels ourselves.
People didn't cry then and it was also a one man job just like it is now if you were to use AI.
if anything it takes more time to edit prompt after prompt until you finally get it how you want.
Nobody lost work here.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting The New Joy-Con 2 Set?
No.
I almost exclusively use my switch 2 in docked mode along with a switch-2 pro controller.
There is just no going back to joy-cons for me.
Not because they are awful but the pro controller is just so damn good.
Re: Disappointed In The Switch 2's Joy-Con Colours? Dbrand Has You Covered
I'm probably in the minority but i actually prefer the Nintendo ones.
I just like a slick and sexy device.
The Dbrand version looks more like a toy to me.
Love how quickly they came up with this though.
Re: Poll: The Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Demo Is Now Available, What Are Your First Impressions?
Already intended on getting it.
it's going to be the ps5 version though.
Would have loved to get it on switch 2 but it's a game i see myself replaying a lot over the years and gkc just isn't going to cut it for that.
Re: "Let's Make It!" - Nintendo And Koei Tecmo On The Genesis Of Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
@StarCollector
I'd love a Xenoblade warriors game.
It would be awesome to have "living maps" and generals fusing together temporarily into superbeings.
Re: Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Reportedly Hints At Nintendo Release
Just when i thought i was out, they pull me back in...
Re: Here Are Japan's Best-Selling Switch and Switch 2 eShop Games For 2025
@Don
Metroid only had a very short window in wich eshop sales were possible.
It's also pretty niche.
My guess is it probably would have hit spot 18-20 or something if it had more time to sell.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (27th December)
Switch 2: hades II
PS5: Warhammer 40.000: Space Marine 2 and Octopath Traveller 0
PC: Guild Wars 2
Re: Square Enix Wants Feedback About The Final Fantasy Series In Its New Survey
I'm not a greedy man. I only asked for a remake of 8, 9 and X.
Oh and to stop sitting on lufia 2 while they were at it.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Reviews Skyrim On Switch 2, And Yeah, It's Bad
@Sylamp
That's unfortunate but i can understand nintendo not wanting to get flooded by complaints over issues that are actually on the userside (tv that doesn't support it)
That said, i'd still take 40fps non vrr over 30.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Reviews Skyrim On Switch 2, And Yeah, It's Bad
Just curious. Why don't they do say a 40-50 fps limit if 60 is too unstable?
VRR has become very commonplace and someone who can buy a switch 2 likely has at least a 400 bucks tv with it from the past what? 5 years?
Plus the built in screen supports it too.
Cyberpunk did it just fine.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th December)
PC: Anno 177 Pax Romana, Europa Universalis V
PS5: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (would absolutely double dip)
Switch 2: Metroid Prime 4. Might pick up Raidou again too. Never played beyond the tutorial due to getting distracted by other releases.
Re: The Game Awards 2025: Time, Date & How To Watch
They better include a "oh one more thing" at the end.
We need a switch 2 port of expedition 33.
Re: Talking Point: Six Months Since Launch, How Would You Rate Switch 2?
I'd give it an 8.
The device is what i wanted.
Faster than the PS4 speed rumors before launch.
Backwards compatibility is great. largely due to games running better than ever.
I wouldn't call the exclusives disappointing games but for me none of them feel like the best in their IP.
Re: Poll: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Out On Switch 2 And Switch This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Of course.
Just got the shipping confirmation.
While i don't like the bike, everything else looks amazing.
Can't wait to explore those beautiful environments.
Re: Switch 2 Exclusive 'Drag x Drive' Scores Its Second Major Update, Here's What's Included
No nintendo flavor and regular controls, no sale.
They could have done so many things with this like playing in the mario mountains, a match inside bowsers castle etc to make it just slightly less dull.
Hell, i'd take monstertruck wheels powerups at this point.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (22nd November)
Switch 2: Dragon Quest II HD 2D remake, Tomb Raider Definitive Edition and maybe some Coromon.
If only gamefreak gave us another classic style pokemon game.
PS5: Probably nothing
PC: Anno 117: Pax Romana and Europa Universalis V.
Re: Civilization VII 'Tides Of Power Collection' Free DLC Now Available For Switch
@AndyRogan
Too bad custom rules aren't a thing for switch/switch 2 it seems meaning you can't apply that.
It's why i immediately put it down after getting it cheap.
Hopefully that will finally change the coming updates.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th November)
Switch 2: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Yooka-Replaylee and maybe some Achilles Survivor (much better than expected)
PC: Europa Universalis V and Super Fantasy Kingdom
PS5: Persona 3 Reload
Re: Nintendo States Its Intention To Acquire More Development Teams
Rare + Playtonic.
Basicly unite the old team and return to pre microsoft glory days.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (October 2025)
Ball x Pit followed by Xenotilt.
Put so many hours in these the past weeks.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st November)
Switch 2: Yooka Replaylee, 20 minutes Till Dawn
PS5: Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO
PC: Super Fantasy Kingdom, Necesse