Solomon_Rambling

I’m all for throwing people in prison for random reasons, so thank god this criminal has been apprehended. Now I can play my eight-year-old game with total peace of mind.

I heard the new Switch 2 Joycons won’t have a magnetic rail like some believe it will. Instead, the entire controller will be made of a putty-like substance that you knead on and off the Switch 2. There can’t be a Satisfye/Nintendo partnership when Playdoh has exclusive partnership rights.

I wasn’t interested in Shenmue 3 until I read @Kestrel’s take. Now I look forward to the possibility of having an incredibly awful time.

@AJWolfTill

One reason I don’t like Tooie is because I prefer the self-contained worlds of Kazooie that can be completed in one go. I grew tired of Tooie (and ultimately gave up after getting to and completing some of the Jolly Roger Lagoon or whatever it’s called) because it felt like I was spending so much time just jogging from A to B. Both Mumbo Jumbo and the transformations felt like padding (i.e. you can’t press A here unless you’re this person, and then you can’t progress until you change back). Mini-games seemed more prevalent and took away from the platforming, and the upgrades felt underwhelming.

I have less time to spend on games these days, so admittedly, I am more impatient with games that don’t click with me immediately. Maybe I’d have a better opinion of Tooie if I finished it, but I don’t think I’ll return to it when I have several other games to play or replay.

Thanks for asking!

@Banjo-

There is absolutely no way I’ll convince you of my opinion in an argument about the merits of Banjo-Tooie, and I know we agree that Banjo-Kazooie is a phenomenal game. There are several aspects of the second game that I found endearing, but I was bummed by the sheer amount of back-tracking/traversal and the reduced focus on platforming. It’s not for me, but I’m glad you enjoy it so thoroughly!

Would it make sense to release DK64? Yes. Do I want it? No.

Although I’m interested in trying Rare’s other games that have yet to be released on Switch, Banjo-Tooie was such a disappointment (to the point I gave up on it) that I’m now worried how the others have aged. DK64 was somehow better, and I loathed it when I replayed it on the Wii U. Hopefully Diddy Kong Racing holds up as well as I remember it did as a kid.

I heard that Will You Snail? was actually a fun game, but when I looked for it on the eShop, it’s nowhere to be found. The Nintendo website also says it’s unavailable. That was about the only game that would have made me try out this promotion.

After the Wii U era, there’s something comforting about Nintendo products being so in-demand that they consistently run out of stock.

Mind you, I’m not in Japan nor do I intend to get an Alarmo.

There are few things that interest us Nintendo Life readers as much as an article about nudity and censorship. Those other few things are articles about Nintendo takedowns/lawsuits or Switch 2 rumors.

Can anyone tell me if the developer/publisher patched the bugs in the console version of Wildermyth? Although I'm interested in the game, the few impressions/reviews I have found online have not been the most positive...

@RetroGames

I found the 1 in 10 statistic from this report and this report.

Please don't assume my opinions. I was explaining why the LGBTQ+ measures are relevant and why age may not be factor in the survey or its report. Nintendo made some headlines when they announced they recognized same-sex marriages. Does this make Nintendo's partnership system relevant enough to mention in the survey results? Yes. Does this mean LGBTQ+ workplace measures are more important than others? That's a matter of opinion.

I believe a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace does take into consideration all aspects of diversity, including age, sex, and gender. When progressive measures happen, I think that is cause for celebration. Additional measures need to be taken, but that doesn't mean one measure should be called irrelevant.

@RetroGames

To start, we can agree that age is an important factor to recognize when pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusion. I would argue it’s a bit inconsiderate to say same-sex initiatives are “irrelevant” to “99.99%” of employees when 1 in 10 people in Japan identify within the LGBTQ+ community. Japan doesn’t recognize same-sex marriages at this time, so it does seem highly relevant to me that this survey highlights Nintendo’s inclusive policies. In regards to why age isn’t highlighted by this survey, I would assume it’s because the people surveyed were university students who aren’t quite worried about the age factor yet.

I played Dauntless for quite a while with my friend group. Although I think it’s a good, free game, it’s a watered-down version of Monster Hunter. A great introduction for those interested in trying out Monster Hunter eventually, but if you can commit to Monster Hunter, that’s the way you should go.

Personally, I’m just happy the Switch outsold the Wii U.

I totally get the “8” score, but those are some nasty bugs. I also get that patches are so expected these days that we can tolerate some bugs, but it’s still frustrating that we sometimes have to wait for a game that’s already out to be playable. Both the Case of the Golden Idol and Backpack Hero had similar issues. While the former was just fixed, the latter still is a hot mess that randomly deleted one of my files. I’ll definitely wait for a fix for this game.

I enjoyed neither of the first two movies but watched both to stay hip with the kids. Too much focus on the non-Sonic humans, too many pop culture references/product placement, and a little too much of the power of friendship. Jim Carrey is fun, and Idris Elba is an absolutely hoot, but those two aren’t enough to bring be back to this third one.

We have leaderboards now? We’re entering an intense new era here at Nintendo Life.

I have never understood photo modes, myself. I imagine they exist so that people can more easily appreciate the details of character models. I assume one of the appeals of the photo mode in a game like Guilty Gear is to explore the “naughty” angles. I’m not usually one to criticize the removal of content like this, but this Guilty Gear fix is inelegant, to say the least.

If someone here appreciates a photo mode, I’d love to hear why.

Now that you mention it, GTA 5 has always been my favorite entry in the Pokémon series. I hope LudicrousBeach sues Nintendo and PocketPair for patent infringement.

@Olliemar28

If you all use “gustatorily stimulating” in a future article, I will buy an eShop card from you all. I will always support the use of outrageous descriptions.

If I had a nickel every time Nintendo Life described a deal/game as “tasty,” “delicious,” or other taste-based adjectives, I could pay for a scrumptious set of four appetizing N64 controllers.

I’ve had a family membership of Nintendo Switch Online since it launched (and the Expansion Pack when it did), so these deals never apply to me. It seems like there are so many ways to get a free trial of NSO or a great deal for it (like Jamboree having three free months bundled with it).

For those who don’t always have a subscription, are these deals worth it? How often do you end up having a NSO subscription?

I don’t have any games from the Gold Master Series yet and probably won’t go for this one. After Tetris Connected and Puyo Puyo Tetris, I’m not able to enjoy the older variants as much. If the documentary elements of Karateka and Llamasoft wow me, then I might dive into Tetris’ history.

We’re almost there, my fellow Americans. We just need a few more of us, and we’ll have the majority needed to take over Nintendo Life. No more “blimeys” or “colours,” just bald eagles and patriotism.

@Dr_Lugae

It would also help if I read the article carefully. Thanks for pointing that out!

Don’t get me wrong, $33,000 (or $66,000 plus late fees) is a ton of money if we’re talking about individual finances, but it seems like pennies if that’s all the Palworld developers would have to pay. I was expecting the demands to be some exorbitant number that would put Pocketpair out of business and into financial oblivion.

@Xbox_Dashboard

I wonder if further expanding Stardew actually promotes his creativity. Sure, it could be cool to see how he experiments with other genres (we’ll at least get Haunted Chocolatier at some point, probably), but I think it’s cool to see how he builds upon the game to give it more depth (especially for people who routinely go for perfection) without bloating the game. You did mention that you’ve not wanted to play the updates (or at least you haven’t downloaded them). What do you think of the content updates you have played?

I personally don’t like Stardew, but I’ve been fascinated by how devoted the fan base (including my wife) is to this series. My favorite game, the Binding of Isaac, conversely, has become bloated with all of its content updates, even if a ton of the added content is fun.

@ManaOwls

Definitely didn’t mean I would play 400 games over a year or two, although this would explain why I had commented on starting a new hobby! I meant I’d have 400 games to choose from. Last time I looked at my library, there was around 30 games I wanted to replay. That said, I do play and finish around 50 games a year, so I can’t pretend I don’t invest a chunk of my everyday life to the Switch.

I’m as excited for the Switch successor as the next person, yet I’ve come to appreciate the Switch’s long life. I still have over fifty games on my wishlist that I want to eventually play, and after that, I’ll have a library of around 400 games that I could revisit and enjoy for at least another year or two. Heck, if I grow bored, I might even find a reason to stop playing as much as I do and add a new hobby. If Nintendo wants to take their time, I’m all for it, investors be darned.

I think we need a new description for review scores. A “9” doesn’t mean “Excellent” but instead means the reviewer was bought off. A “5” must then signify the reviewer didn’t understand the game. And don’t get me started on “6” scores. That score obviously means Nintendo Life only knows how to give out those scores.

Although I love the first Mario & Luigi game, I haven’t been excited for this one in the slightest, even after all the praise it’s received. Hopefully it sells well enough to allow the developer another shot at making the series even better.

Slay the Princess is the first game in several months that I bought within a month of its release. It’s fun to play games as they’re being reviewed and people are giving their impressions (rather than reading about them months or years later when I finally get to the games). I want to play five of the games listed above eventually, so if anyone wants to revisit this article in two years, I’ll join you for a spirited discussion on new games released this month.

The performance issues have been frustrating, largely because the game doesn’t seem to tax the Switch. I’ve played only one story of my second play-through, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that things don’t get buggier.

I’ve enjoyed the story and how much the Princess changes based on your interactions. It’s definitely a wordy game, so although the writing is often excellent, many conversations between the player’s voices can drag. I hope to see all of the endings, but I don’t think this game is quite as impactful as Doki Doki Literature Club and the Stanley Parable.

Although I would love to be able to buy individual songs, this app is pretty darn cool! Now we just need the Donkey Kong Country soundtracks from the Wii and Wii U!

It seems Deathtanz on Twitter is upset the character creation is neutered, but aren’t we supposed to spay and neuter our pets/video games?

I’m joking, of course. This censorship is ludicrous. When I think of Xenoblade Chronicles X, the first thing I think of is the boob slider, followed by the mechs. You just can’t censor these elements without losing a fundamental part of the game

Super glad this was reviewed. I was worried the Switch version wouldn’t be good enough given the lack of reviews for it. I’ll probably tackle this game with my wife, but with the 1.6 update for Stardew Valley coming out this week, I likely won’t see her for the next two months. Core Keeper will then kick off the new year for me!

@ScalenePowers

I appreciate your perspective on the third game! I’ll probably still not get it (unless it’s on sale for something like 75% off), but I’ll have to look into the Kbash video to see what you’re talking about.

The original two No More Heroes games made me a Suda51 fan back in the day, so I was bummed to miss out on Lollipop Chainsaw and Shadows of the Damned when they first came out on non-Nintendo systems. I’ve since replayed the two NMH games on the Switch, neither of which aged well in my opinion (particularly NMH 2). I’ve little desire to check out Suda’s other work now because his style no longer appeals to me. I get why Suda and these games have cult followings, but these days I’m an ex-member.

Thank you for the review and confirming I’m not missing out on this one.

I heard the Switch 2 will be the first console to be primarily supported by fourth-party developers.

@batmanbud2

I would never use sarcasm in a post this serious. If Sega can get away with censorship now, it’s only a matter of time before they force Big the Cat to wear pants. Then all hope will be lost.

We all know the best Mario Party was Mario Party-e. No one is brave enough to say it.

These changes have caused irrevocable damage to the Sonic lore and metaverse. I am no longer invested in this “blue hedgehog goes fast” storyline or game due to this egregious misuse of censorship.

Inscryption is great! Buy the game, people. I don’t care what your video game preferences are; just buy Inscryption.

Although a cool project, I haven’t been interested in Tetris Forever until seeing this Time Warp mode. I enjoy Tetris, but I may need a deep discount on Tetris Forever to actually buy it, considering I already have Puyo Puyo Tetris and Tetris Effect on my Switch. If Tetris DS was remastered, I’d buy that in a heartbeat.

I would’ve missed this game without this review, so thank you for checking it out! There’s a ton of horror games I’d love to purchase and play this month, but I’m trying to finish up my backlog before the Black Friday sale (eight to go). Hopefully, I’ll snag a few by the end of the year.

@NINTELDRITCH

I agree that it’s a hoot to follow new releases and their publishers. Sometimes You has published quite a few peculiar games (non-hentai-related), but not a single game seems worth the risk of purchasing it. I currently loathe Baltoro Games because they’re responsible for most of the “new” editions of old games, most of which are just free but minor content updates. I hate shovelware as much as the next person, but rereleasing games as bundles that clog up the new release section is a greater sin to me.

Arco has looked interesting and has been on my wishlist. Probably won’t get to it until there’s a sale.

I purchased Gun Rounds on my phone, and I just can’t get into it. The gameplay is a little too simplistic, and the passive upgrades don’t change up the individual battles that much. Maybe it’s better on the Switch because your fingers won’t obscure the screen, but I wouldn’t recommend it.

Books should be about art rather than making the next Harry Potter franchise.

Movies should be about storytelling rather than creating the next Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Art should be about money rather than painting Campbell Soup cans.

Dreams should be about childhood whimsy rather than reruns of my biggest school and work stressors.

I believe in humanity. This time, for this one playtest for Nintendo, everyone will unite and agree to follow the rules. If we can’t do it here, we’ll never be able to.

Huzzah! This is fantastic news! I thought I was going to have to wait until the Switch 2!

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