After purchasing and playing this over the weekend in single player and online with a group of friends, "7" seems high. The driving model is uninspired, the tracks are long and boring and the environments are unremarkable.
With the lack of content and shallow gameplay, there was nothing compelling me to keep playing. Bleh.
@earthinheritor - I wouldn't call higher res textures and reduced aliasing a big graphics improvement. Seems more like bare minimum effort. And don't forget, if you want a quality of life feature that should have been included for free, Nintendo is happy to charge you another $25 for the convenience.
@Kilamanjaro - Amico doesn't own Centipede (or Centipede Recharged), it's published by Atari Inc and developed by Adamvision Studios and is launching on every system currently on the market including the VCS. Amico's marketing had nothing to do with the trailer.
With the SNES, arguably, having the greatest games library of any system, you'll never get the order right on this list, as it will be different for everyone. That said, this list is completely invalidated by the omission of Mario Paint.... and Axelay... and Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts... and Super Star Wars... and Pilotwings... and Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse... and Earthworm Jim... and Super Smash TV... and Tiny Toons: Buster Busts Loose!
How is this screen bigger? It's very difficult to tell what's going on from the images. Is it just wider with no height increase? The height looks the same as the current Switch.
@ThomasBW84 Unfortunately, the trackball/spinner add-on is a must-have if you want to "legitimately" play the games that natively use that type of controller. Pricey? Indeed, but arguably worth it if you're a fan of those titles.
Metroid is an Amazon best seller!! Thanks to scummy scalpers. Check ebay and you’ll see. Nintendo needs to put some effort into solving this never-ending issue.
June to do list: Game Builder Garage Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Legend of Mana Mario Golf: Super Rush Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Zombies Ate My Neighbor / Ghoul Patrol Sky: Children of the Light
This list is all kinds of wacky. Up is down. Day is night. For example, not placing Mega Man 2 or 3 at the top spot is blasphemous on its own but to set them 5 spots apart is truly bizarre. I thought they were "two sides of the same coin".
Initially, I played in handheld mode and couldn't crack 30th, then I played it docked normally placed between 10 and 20. I'm guessing it's due to the crazy amount of noise on the screen during a match, so when I played on a larger screen, it was easier to see what was going on and I felt like I had more time to react.
There are still so many great options left for new characters: Streets of Rage, Battletoads, Knights of the Round, Sir Arthur, Popeye, Bluto, Golden Axe, Bonk, Final Fight, Strider, Ōkami, more SNK, etc. but we'll probably just get more Fire Emblem and Pokémon additions.
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Re: Feature: 14 Wii Games That Deserve Switch Ports
Excitebots is the correct answer.
Re: Poll: Which Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Should You Play First Via Nintendo Switch Online?
I've been playing Genesis games (50, in fact) on my Switch since 2018. Thanks, SEGA Genesis Classics!
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass Price?
lol everyone predicting it would be a 20% price increase.
Re: Talking Point: What Would You Like To See From The Animal Crossing Direct?
All I want is to be able to build more than 8 ramps.
Re: Soapbox: We Need To Talk About The One Thing Nintendo Got Wrong With The Switch OLED
What Nintendo really got wrong was the mirrorlike, incredibly glossy bezel. Why??
Re: Review: Hot Wheels Unleashed - Probably The Best Hot Wheels Game Ever
After purchasing and playing this over the weekend in single player and online with a group of friends, "7" seems high. The driving model is uninspired, the tracks are long and boring and the environments are unremarkable.
With the lack of content and shallow gameplay, there was nothing compelling me to keep playing. Bleh.
Re: Actraiser Renaissance Hits Nintendo Switch Later Today
This looks awful.
Re: Random: Krispy Kreme Launches A Tasty Pokémon Dozen Doughnut Set
Australia only?? Aw, crikey!
Re: My Nintendo Now Has A Legend Of Zelda Smartphone Ring Up For Grabs
@Deviant-Dork If they did, then you wouldn't have to click the article to find out.
Re: Back Page: Ranking Every Version Of Fairy Fountain From The Legend Of Zelda
@earthinheritor I was agreeing.
Re: Back Page: Ranking Every Version Of Fairy Fountain From The Legend Of Zelda
@earthinheritor - I wouldn't call higher res textures and reduced aliasing a big graphics improvement. Seems more like bare minimum effort. And don't forget, if you want a quality of life feature that should have been included for free, Nintendo is happy to charge you another $25 for the convenience.
Re: New Fighters Revealed In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl eShop Leak
Crossing fingers for:
Rocko's Modern Life
The Angry Beavers
The Fairly Odd Parents
(and stretch goal) Pete and Pete!!
Re: Best Mario Music Ever: Our Top 10 Mario Songs - Super Mario Playlist
Mario 64 music is pure magic.
Re: Atari's Classic Arcade Shooter Returns When Centipede: Recharged Fires Onto Switch
@Kilamanjaro - Amico doesn't own Centipede (or Centipede Recharged), it's published by Atari Inc and developed by Adamvision Studios and is launching on every system currently on the market including the VCS. Amico's marketing had nothing to do with the trailer.
Re: Best Super Nintendo (SNES) Games
With the SNES, arguably, having the greatest games library of any system, you'll never get the order right on this list, as it will be different for everyone. That said, this list is completely invalidated by the omission of Mario Paint.... and Axelay... and Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts... and Super Star Wars... and Pilotwings... and Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse... and Earthworm Jim... and Super Smash TV... and Tiny Toons: Buster Busts Loose!
Re: Feature: 20 Super NES Classics Nintendo Should Bring To Switch Online
Nah... none of that stuff. Just give us a couple bargain bin titles every few months. Nintendo knows best.
Re: Community: What Was Your First Ever Nintendo Game?
Game & Watch: Ball
(Take THAT, young people!)
Re: Soapbox: Playdate Sold Out In 20 Minutes - Is It Time For A New Nintendo Handheld?
20 minutes? More like 10 minutes for me.
Re: Video: Hot Wheels Unleashed Shows Off Its Licensed Launch Day Cars
Are these actually free "in the game" or DLC?
Re: Nintendo Employee Tells Fans To Stick With The Current Switch, If They're Not "Digging" The OLED Screen
Someone's got a case of the Tuesdays.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Switch OLED Model Looks Lovely, But May Also Disappoint
How is this screen bigger? It's very difficult to tell what's going on from the images. Is it just wider with no height increase? The height looks the same as the current Switch.
Re: After Months Of 'Switch Pro' Rumours, Nintendo Officially Unveils The Nintendo Switch OLED Model
@NeonPizza Sorry, I meant true Bluetooth wireless that doesn’t require a janky transmitter.
Re: After Months Of 'Switch Pro' Rumours, Nintendo Officially Unveils The Nintendo Switch OLED Model
And still no wireless headphone support, which would have made this worth getting (for me). lol, Nintendo.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Switch OLED Model In All Its Glory
Can we still not connect wireless headphones to this thing??
Re: Want More Cool Mini Game Systems? Say Hello To The Taito EGRET II Mini
@ThomasBW84 Unfortunately, the trackball/spinner add-on is a must-have if you want to "legitimately" play the games that natively use that type of controller. Pricey? Indeed, but arguably worth it if you're a fan of those titles.
Re: Best Nintendo 64 Games
Mario Golf at 25 invalidates the entire list.
Re: Best Sonic Games Of All Time
@doctorhino Agreed. I don't understand why that wasn't done ages ago.
Re: Metroid Dread Tops Amazon's "Best Sellers" Chart
Metroid is an Amazon best seller!! Thanks to scummy scalpers. Check ebay and you’ll see. Nintendo needs to put some effort into solving this never-ending issue.
Re: Inti Creates Shares A Fresh Look At Blaster Master Zero 3
Nice to see the Movie Phone announcer working again.
Re: Video: 14 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In June
June to do list:
Game Builder Garage
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
Legend of Mana
Mario Golf: Super Rush
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
Zombies Ate My Neighbor / Ghoul Patrol
Sky: Children of the Light
Ouch.
Re: The Original Super Mario Bros. Movie Gets An Extended Cut Fan Release
125 minutes? I've never made it through the original 104.
Re: 30 Years Later, SNES Street Fighter II Confirms One Of The Franchise's Biggest Myths
Wait. The SFII SNES ports are "bad" and "a complete mess"?
Golly, I never knew.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #85 - Dragon Quest
"If this one doesn't win, you're all quite mad."
That's called leading the witness.
Re: Guide: Mario Golf: Super Rush Full Character Roster And Special Shot List
The only sport video game I play yet I despise golf in real life.
Re: Feature: Every Mega Man Game Ranked
This list is all kinds of wacky. Up is down. Day is night. For example, not placing Mega Man 2 or 3 at the top spot is blasphemous on its own but to set them 5 spots apart is truly bizarre. I thought they were "two sides of the same coin".
Re: How Do You Feel About Mario After His 35th Anniversary? Nintendo Apparently Wants To Know
Participating in Mario's 35th anniversary celebration in no way influenced my decades-old perception of him.
Re: Review: New Pokémon Snap - The Best-Looking Pokémon Game Yet, And A Joyous Revival
This is nice and all but a Pokémon Pinball would be fantastic.
Re: Random: Someone Turned A Nintendo GameCube Into A Flower Pot
Few of us are given a second chance in life. Congratulations, my purple friend. May your 1-ups never end.
Re: Random: Hacker Creates The Game Boy Tetris Of Your Dreams
Make it generate only 10x4 tetrominos and THEN you've got yourself the world's easiest game of Tetris.
Re: PAC-MAN 99: Tips, Tricks And Rules - Everything You Need To Know To Be PAC-ONE
Initially, I played in handheld mode and couldn't crack 30th, then I played it docked normally placed between 10 and 20. I'm guessing it's due to the crazy amount of noise on the screen during a match, so when I played on a larger screen, it was easier to see what was going on and I felt like I had more time to react.
Re: Rumour: Is Something Going On Between Microsoft And Nintendo?
Whatever you think is happening, lower your expectations by 90% and you'll still be disappointed.
Re: Feature: Best NES Games
That's a pretty good looking list, now, even though Dragon Warrior III at the number 2 spot (currently) is a bit generous.
Re: Feature: Best NES Games
With the exclusion of Contra, Blades of Steel, DuckTales, and Battletoads, there's no way this is an official top NES list.
Re: Surprise, Surprise! Super Mario 3D All-Stars Prices Skyrocket As Scalpers Set Up Shop
Scalpers are the worst but selling a game once it exits the retail market isn't scalping.
Re: Animal Crossing Sanrio Amiibo Cards - Hello Kitty Items, Furniture And Villager Guide
I'd love to give Nintendo my money for these but they don't seem all that interested.
Re: Where To Pre-Order The Limited Edition Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Con
These are going to be a full-blown nightmare to find.
Re: Talking Point: Which Old Game Series Would You Like To See Revived?
Uniracers
Diddy Kong Racing
Wave Race
1080
ExciteBots
Re: Feature: Can't Buy Super Mario 64 On Switch Anymore? Psst! The N64 Original Is Better
If you can find one, the Sony WEGA TV is the best CRT gaming experience by a long shot. I never should have sold mine. Stupid! Stupid!
Re: The Price Of Animal Crossing's Sanrio amiibo Cards Are Already Skyrocketing On eBay
Typical Nintendo. Tone deaf when it comes to this nonsense.
Re: Team Ninja Says It's "Waiting" For Ryu's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Invite
There are still so many great options left for new characters: Streets of Rage, Battletoads, Knights of the Round, Sir Arthur, Popeye, Bluto, Golden Axe, Bonk, Final Fight, Strider, Ōkami, more SNK, etc. but we'll probably just get more Fire Emblem and Pokémon additions.