Oh it's a great machine, wasn't overly convinced by the paddle though, felt well off. I've updated the firmware which is supposed to fix it, not tried it out yet though.
What on earth is the point? Both out already as perfectly emulated, lag-free AA releases. Yes, the Puzzle Bobble pack includes the third game, but much of a fan as i am, i won't be paying approx £35 for it when the first two exist as AA titles.The mind boggles.
I've been eyeing it up, but the price is a killer at the moment. Plus, since I bought the Mjnu, there's another six of its games released on the AA series!
Ordered. Enjoyed the hell out of Gato Roboto and being in my mid 40s, this art style hits me right in the nostalgia gland. Currently playing Bloodstained, and while excellent, it's not half over busy visually at times.
The controls never clicked for me. I appreciate it was never an FPS, but there was a massive dissonance between the way it controlled, and the way I wished it did. I'm just getting my series X set up with Retroarch, maybe I'll try once more.
@-wc- Relax, it's just an opinion. On the Internet. F-Zero GX, Burnout 2, Pikmin, Sunshine, Monkey Ball, Luigi's Mansion.... the list of games I'd rather play than this oddly-controlled FPS half-breed is a large one.
Looks really nice, all about the handling though. Last good one of these I played was Mantis Burn Racing on PS4, really enjoyed that. Still got Art of Rally in the pile of shame.
@premko1 Nowhere near. The slipstream mechanic was dreadfully implemented, and the track design was dull, as well as the harder difficulties all needing a stupid number of laps.
@RandomNerds I don't like the two click controls, it introduced absolute random shot effects if trying to use the full distance of your club, I'm not a fan of the whole 'super' side/back/top spin elements.... Just didn't feel like a good game of golf, whereas 64 and Everybody's both play a great game underneath all the trappings.
@pilonium64
I'm neither a Zoomer or a hipster, I'm a 45 year old that WAS around when these were first released that enjoys having a physical collection of carts released at a very decent price point. The Capcom games are just a nice bonus. I own both Stadiums on Switch already, but this device is far more convenient for out and about. And 'riddled' with input lag is a huge overstatement, I'm guessing you've never bothered to play this particular platform. Finally, I prefer to support things like this in the hope of more, licenced releases, rather than just pirate ***** willy nilly.
Puzzle Bobble has been pretty naff since 2 and 2X - too many gimmicks diluted the core gameplay. I doubt this will be any different given that BB4 was nowhere near the level of BB/Symphony.
Just to give a different view, as a fan of older horror games, I finished it on PS5 and enjoyed it far more than Resi 77, REmake 2, or any Silent Hill since 3.
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Re: Taito's Action Platformer 'The NewZealand Story' Is This Week's Arcade Archives Game
@Teksetter
I'm eying the new expansion, but its a pretty eye-watering cost..... I do love Gekirindan though.
Re: Taito's Action Platformer 'The NewZealand Story' Is This Week's Arcade Archives Game
@gojiguy
I like it don't get me wrong, but of those 40 games, about 25 if them are now on Switch, and if the other 15 at least half a dozen are crap.
Re: Taito's Action Platformer 'The NewZealand Story' Is This Week's Arcade Archives Game
@Teksetter
Oh it's a great machine, wasn't overly convinced by the paddle though, felt well off.
I've updated the firmware which is supposed to fix it, not tried it out yet though.
Re: Taito's Action Platformer The NewZealand Story Is This Week's Arcade Archives Game
Ah, that Egret Mini purchase looks sillier every month.....
Re: Poll: Do You Want Weapon Degradation To Return In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
No. That and the ***** climbing meant I played no more than maybe 20 hours.
Re: Classic Taito Games Get Enhanced Re-Releases On Switch In February
What on earth is the point? Both out already as perfectly emulated, lag-free AA releases. Yes, the Puzzle Bobble pack includes the third game, but much of a fan as i am, i won't be paying approx £35 for it when the first two exist as AA titles.The mind boggles.
Re: Taito Corporation Preparing For 70th Anniversary Celebrations In 2023
@MediaKing
I'm sure I reas that the tune becomes public domain very soon. Was gutted to only get Extra on the Egret, just not the same.
Re: Taito Corporation Preparing For 70th Anniversary Celebrations In 2023
@jrt87
I've been eyeing it up, but the price is a killer at the moment. Plus, since I bought the Mjnu, there's another six of its games released on the AA series!
Re: Soapbox: 2022 Was A Watershed For Companies Taking Retro Compilations Seriously
@Kiyata
There are two decent Intellivision comps on Evercade, seeing as they're about ready to go bust I'm assuming their IP will be up for bids soon.
Re: Atari Announces Ultra Rare Arcade Shooter 'Akka Arrh' Is Coming To Switch
It's a Minter game, so instant buy. Live his stuff, despite being rubbish at most of it.
Re: Review: Astronite - 1-Bit Metroidvania Adventuring With A Dash Of Dark Souls
@nymbosox
The main one on XSX. Thoroughly enjoyed Curse 1, 2 in the backlog.
Re: Review: Astronite - 1-Bit Metroidvania Adventuring With A Dash Of Dark Souls
@sketchturner
Mostly agree, but they'll have to pry my vinyl collection from my cold, dead hands.
Re: Review: Astronite - 1-Bit Metroidvania Adventuring With A Dash Of Dark Souls
Ordered. Enjoyed the hell out of Gato Roboto and being in my mid 40s, this art style hits me right in the nostalgia gland. Currently playing Bloodstained, and while excellent, it's not half over busy visually at times.
Re: Arcade Archives Nintendo Collection Goes On Sale For The First Time Ever, 30% Off
@sleepinglion
Some people have really weird ideas about pricing.
Re: Anniversary: Fans Celebrate As Metroid Prime Turns 20 Years Old
@-wc-
The controls never clicked for me. I appreciate it was never an FPS, but there was a massive dissonance between the way it controlled, and the way I wished it did. I'm just getting my series X set up with Retroarch, maybe I'll try once more.
Re: Anniversary: Fans Celebrate As Metroid Prime Turns 20 Years Old
@-wc-
Relax, it's just an opinion. On the Internet.
F-Zero GX, Burnout 2, Pikmin, Sunshine, Monkey Ball, Luigi's Mansion.... the list of games I'd rather play than this oddly-controlled FPS half-breed is a large one.
Re: Anniversary: Fans Celebrate As Metroid Prime Turns 20 Years Old
Still? It never was!
Re: Super Woden GP Brings Retro Isometric Racing Back To Switch This Month
Looks really nice, all about the handling though. Last good one of these I played was Mantis Burn Racing on PS4, really enjoyed that. Still got Art of Rally in the pile of shame.
Re: Best Resident Evil Games Of All Time
I genuinely don't know what to say to people that think Resi 0 us a worse game than some of the crap placed higher here.
Re: Review: Easy Come Easy Golf - Everybody's Golf Spiritual Successor Scores A Birdie On Switch
Lag? I've not experienced any. Great game, way better than Super Rush so far.
Re: Virtua Racing-Inspired 'Formula Retro Racing World Tour' Speeds Onto Switch
@Ratchet916
Couldn't agree more. Sega Rally 2007 was the last one that nailed it for me.
Re: Ion Fury Follow-Up Phantom Fury Announced For Nintendo Switch
@reidar_vincenzo
I'm play9mg it at the moment and have literally never seen it drop to 10 frames, even once.
Re: Virtua Racing-Inspired 'Formula Retro Racing World Tour' Speeds Onto Switch
@premko1
Nowhere near. The slipstream mechanic was dreadfully implemented, and the track design was dull, as well as the harder difficulties all needing a stupid number of laps.
Re: Dev Behind PlayStation Series 'Everybody's Golf' Releases New Game On Switch
@RandomNerds
I don't like the two click controls, it introduced absolute random shot effects if trying to use the full distance of your club, I'm not a fan of the whole 'super' side/back/top spin elements....
Just didn't feel like a good game of golf, whereas 64 and Everybody's both play a great game underneath all the trappings.
Re: Out Now: Treasure's Classic Arcade Shmup 'Radiant Silvergun' Surprise Drops On Switch
@RandomNerds
It was designed for a full screen?
Re: Out Now: Treasure's Classic Arcade Shmup 'Radiant Silvergun' Surprise Drops On Switch
I find this game rigid, too reliant on memorisation, and beyond frustrating to play. And yet this will be the third time I've bought it. I'm an idiot.
Re: Dev Behind PlayStation Series 'Everybody's Golf' Releases New Game On Switch
Definitely pick this up. Super Rush was a huge disappointment, the N64 game is so much better it's not even funny.
Re: Out Now: Treasure's Classic Arcade Shmup 'Radiant Silvergun' Surprise Drops On Switch
A game I want to love far mire than I do.
Re: Dispatch Games Posts Several Updates Around Its Company Status And Products
It's the Intellivision Amico all over again...
Re: Evercade EXP Handheld Will Come Bundled With 18 Classic Capcom Titles
@KoopaTheGamer
I did indeed, edited!
Re: Evercade EXP Handheld Will Come Bundled With 18 Classic Capcom Titles
@pilonium64
I'm neither a Zoomer or a hipster, I'm a 45 year old that WAS around when these were first released that enjoys having a physical collection of carts released at a very decent price point. The Capcom games are just a nice bonus. I own both Stadiums on Switch already, but this device is far more convenient for out and about. And 'riddled' with input lag is a huge overstatement, I'm guessing you've never bothered to play this particular platform. Finally, I prefer to support things like this in the hope of more, licenced releases, rather than just pirate ***** willy nilly.
Re: Talking Point: What Was Your First Mario Kart Game?
The first, its tied with Super Circuit and 8D as the best.
Re: The 'Unofficial Strider Sequel' Cannon Dancer Is Finally Coming To Consoles
Holy balls, great news!
Re: Horizon Chase 2 Brings A New Arcade Racing Experience To Consoles In 2023
Really looking forward to this, hope the aggravating stutter from the original is gone though.
Re: We're Getting A New Four-Player 'Puzzle Bobble' Exclusively On Switch Next Year
@RubyCarbuncle
How is the VR game?
Re: We're Getting A New Four-Player 'Puzzle Bobble' Exclusively On Switch Next Year
Puzzle Bobble has been pretty naff since 2 and 2X - too many gimmicks diluted the core gameplay. I doubt this will be any different given that BB4 was nowhere near the level of BB/Symphony.
Re: SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 Is Officially Coming To Europe
@Dimey
Yeah but SH1 never appeared on the MD, so I'm pretty interested to see how it turns out.
Re: Poll: So, Wave Race 64 Or Blue Storm - Which Is Best?
64 just feels perfect, BS never felt as slick to me. It's one game I miss the N64 pad with though.
Re: SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 Is Officially Coming To Europe
Space Harrier? Is this a new port? It was only the sequel came out on MD?
Re: Review: Arcade Paradise - An Addictive Arcade Management Sim That Proves Laundry Can Be Fun
Hoping my physical shows soon, can't wait.
Re: GAME's 'Home Arcade' Range Lets You Build The Arcade Of Your Dreams
I love my Midway cab. Novelty, sure, but it's just a really nice thing to have.
Re: Video: 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In August 2022
Arcade Paradise and Arcade Archives Gun Frontier for me.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Special Edition - Street Fighter II
@Rambler
Yeah, 2as for all the Euro home ports.
Re: Review: Wreckfest - An Absolute Banger (In A Good Way)
@Rykdre
Mixed. You have one-off races and derbies, but whack season will have a few race series with points etc.
Re: Metroidvania 'Astronite' Brings Heavy 'Gato Roboto' Vibes This October
Loved Gato, so intrigued by this.
Re: Video: The Switch eShop Is Bad, And It's Making Us Sad
Must only be me that has no issues with it then.
Re: 'Zero Tolerance Collection' Brings Classic Mega Drive Arena Shooters To Switch This Year
@Magician
Was gonna ask the same, their preservation work seems great?
Re: 'Zero Tolerance Collection' Brings Classic Mega Drive Arena Shooters To Switch This Year
No. It sucked first time around. Did anyone know there was a second one? Exactly.
Re: Mini Review: Tormented Souls - A Survival Horror Homage For Genre Nuts Only
Just to give a different view, as a fan of older horror games, I finished it on PS5 and enjoyed it far more than Resi 77, REmake 2, or any Silent Hill since 3.
Re: Backlog Club: Week Zero - Hello, And Welcome To Backlog Club
Oh god, the backlog.... I'm up to about 200 unplayed on my Switch, and have 10 PS5 games I've not started.