Valheim looks like it was made for the 3DS or PS1, absolutely atrocious soft and pixelated graphics, they should be ashamed to show this off in the year 2026.
The biggest problem with this game is it’s just kind of boring. I’m 25 hours in and I think I’m going to quit. It never really gets any better.
And I know everyone disagrees, but I think the music in this game sucks. If this was a movie soundtrack people would walk out of the theater. Generic and uninspired at best, irritating at worst. First Metroid game where the music was not up to snuff.
Are we expected to believe the Switch 2 versions of Space Invaders are somehow better than the Switch 1 versions? Or are they just charging us more and ripping people off?
The music in Prime 4 is weak, uninspiring, and annoying at times, it’s the first Metroid game I’ve played where I felt compelled to turn it down. I usually turn the music up for this series because it’s so good, but not with this one. The gameplay is kind of boring too, almost feels like I’m doing work rather than enjoying a game.
I’m currently playing Prime 4 and Dread simultaneously, and I can say without a doubt that Dread is by far the superior Metroid experience.
@Gaviin The music in Prime 1 is better than Prime 4, it’s more iconic, but it’s similar. Some of the music in 4 is good, but overall it just feels kind of underwhelming and generic. First time I’ve ever turned the music down in a Metroid game.
And the reason the soundtrack to Dread is so good is because it’s based heavily on Super Metroid remixes, which is arguably the best music and atmosphere of any Metroid game.
I wish the music was better. Some of it actually gets pretty annoying, with bad rock guitar rifts on repeat. I had to turn it off completely for the towers level. The music in Dread and many previous Metroid games is much better. I would prefer something more dark and electronic, instead of the weak cinematic movie score it currently has.
This game has too much dialogue in general. The ongoing cutesy conversations that occur between every level are annoying. Reminds me of Animal Crossing's nonstop drivel.
What the hell are Kameo Fighters? Are these characters playable or not? Jax had better be in this game, and not as just some cameo appearance. And those DLC characters suck, easily the worst selection in the series so far.
@Kainbrightside Eugenics as we know it was popularized by an American lawyer named Madison Grant in his 1916 book The Passing of the Great Race. It was this book that directly inspired Hitler and the Nazis to develop their own brand of white nationalism. It was very popular among Americans too, including progressives such as Margaret Sanger, who simply accepted scientific racism as fact.
The joycons are stupid anyways. They sacrifice the playability of the entire system for those rare opportunities where 2 people are actually going play with a single joycon set. Who actually does that? What sane person wouldn’t just buy a 2nd controller? I’m sure there’s a few kids out there who’s parents won’t buy them a 2nd controller and they’re forced to split the JoyCons, but that number has to be incredibly low and the rest of us suffer for it. Joycons suck.
Not seeing the original title screen and music in Zombies is a major let down. That was one of the best parts of the game, the attract mode was pure spooky joy. This game is awesome, bu that is a significant omission.
Shantae is the best part of this announcement and the music track is a fantastic bonus. Wish she was a main character, but at least she's playable and not some lame spirit or whatever.
There’s already so much shovel wear on the eshop that I never bother browsing for games anyone. I’ll go there if I know a specific game is available, but never for browsing, it’s too much of a pain in the ass to bother with.
Apple Arcade just means for shovel wear. No thanks.
If Nintendo doesn’t give us folders soon I’m going to sell my Switch, that’s how I’m annoyed I am by.
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Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
Valheim looks like it was made for the 3DS or PS1, absolutely atrocious soft and pixelated graphics, they should be ashamed to show this off in the year 2026.
The rest of the direct was forgettable at best.
Re: Talking Point: Metroid Prime 4 And The Burden Of Being 'Good Enough'
The biggest problem with this game is it’s just kind of boring. I’m 25 hours in and I think I’m going to quit. It never really gets any better.
And I know everyone disagrees, but I think the music in this game sucks. If this was a movie soundtrack people would walk out of the theater. Generic and uninspired at best, irritating at worst. First Metroid game where the music was not up to snuff.
Re: Opinion: The Nintendo Console Nobody Wanted To Review Returns Soon, And I'm Here For It, Again
This is going to be what finally gets me to upgrade my online membership to the expansion pack.
Re: Nintendo Accused Of Using AI Images In New 'My Mario' Marketing
AI is now embedded in Photoshop, so if it was edited there, AI was likely part of the process.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th January (North America)
Are we expected to believe the Switch 2 versions of Space Invaders are somehow better than the Switch 1 versions? Or are they just charging us more and ripping people off?
Re: Nintendo Suggests Metroid Prime 4's Tortured Development Meant It Was "Divorced From The Changing Of Times"
The music in Prime 4 is weak, uninspiring, and annoying at times, it’s the first Metroid game I’ve played where I felt compelled to turn it down. I usually turn the music up for this series because it’s so good, but not with this one. The gameplay is kind of boring too, almost feels like I’m doing work rather than enjoying a game.
I’m currently playing Prime 4 and Dread simultaneously, and I can say without a doubt that Dread is by far the superior Metroid experience.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime 4: Beyond?
@Gaviin The music in Prime 1 is better than Prime 4, it’s more iconic, but it’s similar. Some of the music in 4 is good, but overall it just feels kind of underwhelming and generic. First time I’ve ever turned the music down in a Metroid game.
And the reason the soundtrack to Dread is so good is because it’s based heavily on Super Metroid remixes, which is arguably the best music and atmosphere of any Metroid game.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime 4: Beyond?
I wish the music was better. Some of it actually gets pretty annoying, with bad rock guitar rifts on repeat. I had to turn it off completely for the towers level. The music in Dread and many previous Metroid games is much better. I would prefer something more dark and electronic, instead of the weak cinematic movie score it currently has.
Re: New Contra: Operation Galuga Update Is Heading For Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
Let me know when it's fully patched and working smoothly on the Switch and it's on sale again, and then maybe I'll buy it.
Re: Soapbox: 30 Years Later, Super Metroid's Foreboding Atmosphere Is Still Unmatched
Super Metroid is the best Metroid game of all time, and one of the best games ever made. The atmosphere is amazing.
Re: Sonic Superstars' Sales Were 'Slightly Weaker' Than Sega Had Anticipated
I like this game better than the new Mario game. It's easily one of the best Sonic games ever made. Everything about it is really good.
Re: Soapbox: No, Mario Wonder's Most-Annoying Character Isn't The Talking Flower
This game has too much dialogue in general. The ongoing cutesy conversations that occur between every level are annoying. Reminds me of Animal Crossing's nonstop drivel.
Re: Soapbox: 'Switch 2' Doesn't Really Need Backwards Compatibility
This web site doesn't really need this article.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Will "Absolutely Be Getting An Update" On Switch, Says Ed Boon
@Edu23XWiiU You definitely have time to see what it looks like, and it looks like crap.
Re: Video: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & 3DS)
I hope they add save states. The 3DS version required brutally long play sessions to reach a new check point.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Online Multiplayer Revealed, No Online Co-op
This is beyond lame. Guess I won't be playing it with my nephew.
Re: Guide: Every Mortal Kombat 1 Character, Kameo Fighter & DLC Reveal
What the hell are Kameo Fighters? Are these characters playable or not? Jax had better be in this game, and not as just some cameo appearance. And those DLC characters suck, easily the worst selection in the series so far.
Re: King Kong Switch Game Announced Following Amazon Spain Leak
Why do the graphics suck so bad?
Re: Random: Sakurai Explains Why True Twin-Stick Controls Weren't Possible For Kid Icarus: Uprising
This game sucked because of the control scheme.
Re: Shuntaro Furukawa: Switch Successor Will Utilise The 'Nintendo Account' System
They had better allow our existing libraries of digital games to carry over, otherwise I'm out. In this day and age there is no excuse not to.
Re: Streets Of Rage 4 Gets A Massive Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
This is the best SOR game of all time, even (amazingly) toppling SOR 2 as the GOAT.
Re: TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Helped Publisher Dotemu Net A Bodacious $22 Million In Revenue
They deserve every penny.
Re: Review: Final Vendetta - A Violent Love Letter To '90s Arcade Brawlers
Needs online multiplayer
Re: Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Serves Up Icy New Gameplay Footage
Where the hell is the online multiplayer they promised like 3 years ago?
Re: Check Out The New Official Pac-Man Theme Song
That song is terrible. The lyrics are atrocious. Ugh.
Re: Poll: Are You Finding Sonic Origins' Various Editions And DLC Packs Confusing?
What the hell is "Sonic Origins"? Even after reading this article I still don't know what it is.
Re: Metroid Prime Was Once A Third-Person Shooter About Eugenics
@Kainbrightside Eugenics as we know it was popularized by an American lawyer named Madison Grant in his 1916 book The Passing of the Great Race. It was this book that directly inspired Hitler and the Nazis to develop their own brand of white nationalism. It was very popular among Americans too, including progressives such as Margaret Sanger, who simply accepted scientific racism as fact.
Re: Nintendo Adds Super Mario World And Super Punch-Out!! Switch Online Special Versions
What a stupid update.
Re: Watch: This Is What Grand Theft Auto Definitive Trilogy Looks Like On Switch
Looks like an N64 game. Where the hell is GTA5?
Re: Two Classic '90s Games Are Being Reprinted On SNES, And Pre-Orders Are Open
I love Jim Power for SNES, but that game is so ridiculously hard!
Re: Random: Don't Worry About Masahiro Sakurai's Health, He's "Okay" Right Now
Removed
Re: Deathsmiles Collection Brings More Shoot 'Em Up Action To Switch This December
Deathsmiles is my favorite Cave shmup. These games are freaking epic. Looking forward to this collection.
Re: Former Nintendo Of America President Reveals His New Book
I’d read it if he sent me a free copy along with a check for $5,000 or more.
Re: Nintendo Won't Say Whether Switch OLED Joy-Con Fixes Drift, So Don't Count On It
The joycons are stupid anyways. They sacrifice the playability of the entire system for those rare opportunities where 2 people are actually going play with a single joycon set. Who actually does that? What sane person wouldn’t just buy a 2nd controller? I’m sure there’s a few kids out there who’s parents won’t buy them a 2nd controller and they’re forced to split the JoyCons, but that number has to be incredibly low and the rest of us suffer for it. Joycons suck.
Re: This Ultra-Rare Copy Of The Original NES Zelda Just Sold For $870,000
Whoever bought that is a moron. Whoever sold it is a genius.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 12.1.0 Is Now Live
Every update that doesn’t include folders makes me hate Nintendo more.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Switch OLED Model In All Its Glory
Will it have folders?
I’m done buying Nintendo consoles until they re-implement folders.
Re: After Months Of 'Switch Pro' Rumours, Nintendo Officially Unveils The Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Oh wow it has a new kickstand! Better go out and buy it!
This upgrade is weak. The system needs more horsepower.
Re: Review: Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol - A Classic That Deserves Better
Not seeing the original title screen and music in Zombies is a major let down. That was one of the best parts of the game, the attract mode was pure spooky joy. This game is awesome, bu that is a significant omission.
Re: Dante, Shantae And More Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate As Mii Fighter Costumes
Shantae is the best part of this announcement and the music track is a fantastic bonus. Wish she was a main character, but at least she's playable and not some lame spirit or whatever.
Re: Review: Mushihimesama - A Cave Classic With The Right Kind Of Bugs
Bug Princess 1 & 2 are some of the very best Cave shooters. Stoked for this one.
Re: Doug Bowser Responds To Reports About "Upgraded Switch Replacement" (Again)
If their next console doesn’t have folders I’m not buying it.
Re: Metroid Games You Need To Play Before Metroid Dread
You gotta play Super Metroid with the lights off and the music loud. Preferably alone. The atmosphere is sublime.
Re: Feature: "Samus' Adventure Will Continue" - Metroid Dread Producer On The Series' 2D Revival And Future
You can’t beat Super Metroid, that is one of the greatest games of all time. Definitely looking forward to Dread though.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Want To See More Apple Arcade Games On Switch?
There’s already so much shovel wear on the eshop that I never bother browsing for games anyone. I’ll go there if I know a specific game is available, but never for browsing, it’s too much of a pain in the ass to bother with.
Apple Arcade just means for shovel wear. No thanks.
If Nintendo doesn’t give us folders soon I’m going to sell my Switch, that’s how I’m annoyed I am by.
Re: Shiva Will Join The Fight In Streets Of Rage 4 'Mr. X Nightmare' DLC
Rad
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Switch 'Pro' Reveal Expected Before E3, Out This Year
The Switch Pro better have folders.
Re: Nintendo Switch eShop Accounts Could Soon Display Personalised Game Suggestions
Another useless feature. Just give us folders already!!
Re: Soapbox: Be Happy, This Is The True Golden Age Of Gaming
The golden age had folders.
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 12.0.2 Is Now Live
I hate Nintendo. Every update that doesn’t include folders just makes me hate them more.