Swiftstorm

Some great picks.

I feel the list is 'deep and artsy' mostly than, 'what was actually just great gameplay'.

Getting back to games being fun, and ok with it, would make me happy. Maybe I'm wrong 🤷🏻‍♂️

For anyone not Danish, watching the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter's Pass Vol. 3 trailer. That guy Navn Mand (Name Man) is talking about how he needs to pass time to make it seem like he is talking about the game. Then he continues on about how he took a picture of grass as he wasn't sure if that normally is green, then talks about farting and then a visit to his doctor. Smooth 😅

I just want it now. With Covid & continous lockdowns this is all I need to feel it's ok not having a life.

I hate that the 8th, isn't the 8th, but some time during the day when the store updates.

Same with preorders, nothing as great as preordering a game only to have to wait with being allowed to play it - hours after you could have picked it up in a store.

Maybe I am just tired of Covid and need to be angry about something else 😬

Give me Burnout 3, Portal, RDR, Fable 2, Crackdown, Hunters 2 (from the Warhammer Quest guys - on iOS), and Elder Scrolls Online and I will be a very happy Switch owner.

And yes several reasons why especially the last one might not happen, but one can dream 😅

Bring on BurnOut 3: Takedown and I'm happy.

Here's to a more fun 2021 😅
Merry Christmas NL!

One hefty update! 👍🏼

Hoping Immortals Fenyx Rising gets some deserved love ❤️🥳🏟

One thing that is the main reason I play Switch (apart from loving the system). I have a shoulder injury, which means holding my hands in the same position for prolonged play sessions will hurt. So the Joycons are great as I can change position and how I keep my arms during play to avoid that. I guess you covered it with "avoid repetitive motions", so just sharing my personal experience.

Also great to see an article like this!

Holy crap what a well-written, engaging, informative and fun review to read. Thanks Chris!

Also... "8?! Why the score?! WTF are you even doing your job?!" 😬

Happy Birthday and thanks for a ton of great reads over the years 🥳😊⭐️

90% play on TV docked. But happy for those 10% of times where I can continue in handheld.

Pachter says he doesn't understand how great that is. But that just goes to show you shouldn't talk about something "you don't understand" and then decide someone "aren't smart" for having a different view.

@felony211662 Oh yes, agree... the Syndicate event was such a breath of fresh air. I honestly didn't expect another major update this fast, because of that.

So many great content updates for A9 in 2020. I keep having fun with this. And only got a few of the cheapest offers to keep supporting the game.

@sloridin Hey. Yeh still playing. But honestly only as a late night solo stealth experience. I never plan for when to play and almost always only play in short bursts of a few rounds. Got my 114 upgrades, so not a ton for me to do currently with my approach.

Hahaha not a problem?
I have had five Joycon issues so far on five different left side JoyCons. And I take good care of mine. In the same period no issues with my PS controllers or other hardware.

I still love my Switch

Glad I got mine at Elgiganten (DK retailer) as they send them in, and extend the warranty each time). So never really cost me more than a bit of time over the three years or so (apart from needing to have an extra spare).

Green Beret YAY

Totally up for this. Several mechanics in BoTW ruined the experience for me (such as breaking weapons), but I loved the style. This could be the game for me, for that reason.

Yup. Great review, but also some great and helpful comments. I don't think I ever liked as many comments before in one thread. Thanks!

@Zimon OHO awesome... Hope I can make it then. Thanks!

... also damn impressive technical achievement on the Switch and something everybody should check out, at least for that ❤️

Looking forward to this after a couple of months away. 🥳

Just wish there was a way for my "dog" not to be unhappy after a break, without putting it in hiatus. It truly makes me feel like not wanting to return as often as I normally would.

#firstworldproblems 😬

Love this game. Currently my most played Switch game. Not as a shooter, but as a stealth game. I love the gameplay loop here. On a technical side textures are an issue, but to me the style and atmosphere makes up for it just enough for it to be acceptable. Great review. I would probably rate it 8/10 - and as a pure shooter the 6/10 seems spot on.

@TG16_IS_BAE ... actually an odd argument here. But the reason I prefer Switch is due to three spinal injuries, and needing to hold my arms in a fixed position hurts like hell after awhile. So the Joycons are amazing.

Btw. not looking for pity as I run, lift weights, hike and do all other normal stuff but my limited time with a mouse/keyboard is spend on working hours and a controller is really bad for me.

So a different angle on why I prefer Switch.

The "Switch tax" though and seeing my PS4pro gather dust. Oh my... that sucks.

Good selection. Maybe I missed it, but the Borderlands has been a great addition to the Switch. And recently Vigor.

Oh and Warframe keeps impressing me. Glad to see that included 🥳

@TG16_IS_BAE

Not having to have different texture qualities in the package for different formats and specs is a way to get file size down.

But GPU's and engines get better in, what is it 13 years, since the original? And that significantly reduces the amount of actual code/data needed for handling images.

And to unpack compressed data we have much more CPU/GPU power now, so we can compress files harder as unpacking won't slow us down as it used to.

So file size - and especially not between formats - is really not the way to compare.

But none of us really know about this specific game until we see the result. Not you, not me. So it feels unfair to bash the title based on assumptions.

If it is worse, I'll be happy to join your crusade

There's a fine article on some of the basics of compression on 100tb if you are curious. Not sure if that's what you're looking for, but here's the link: https://blog.100tb.com/image-compression-strategies-for-game-developers

@Tonyo Not at all. And the only one insulting anyone is you, by using terms as fanboy, bootlicking etc.

Just accept that people have different opinions.

The definition of a remaster still stays.

You can agree or disagree with buying the game. And that's your call as well as mine. I'm still not sure I need this game in my Switch collection. But I wait until I have actually seen the game before passing any judgement, so should you.

"remaster - Computer Definition
To create a new version from the original. It may refer to audio, video or film remastering, in which the original recording or film is located and becomes the input to more modern or sophisticated editing and publishing processes. It may also refer to software remastering, which enhances a version of source code for distribution to a new audience."

So yes this is a remaster. File size is little indication of how well it has been compressed. If for example certain items in the original was being drawn while not visible, you can get better fidelity with lower file size, by not drawing those, by optimizing the code and by using newer tools. No need to bloat a file size to make people think it gives more bang for the buck.

But TG16 based on your reasoning so far, I guess you have decided how you feel and no logic or arguments can make you change your mind?

Nothing to do with corporate bootlicking, just sticking with facts and possibly ways as to how this remaster is indeed that - which by definition it is in the moving of format no matter improvements - instead of assumptions based on a lack of programming understanding. Otherwise we are back to the golden days of Amiga gaming where people assumed a game was big based on the amounts of discs. Which resulted in devs no longer compiled code well, as to up the number of discs. Now that was a rotten practise. Much more than calling a remaster a remaster, even if you interpret that word in a different way.

Remaster does not mean improved. It means remastered. And often improvements happen with a remaster. Too early to say here. And in no way possible to say by something as simple as file size comparisons between systems.

Personally I'm looking forward to this... remaster.

@Bunkerneath ... and it is an old PC game. So yes.

This is such an offensive and silly game. Used to love it. I think I have to get it on Switch for that nostalgic political incorrectness and some juvenile laughs😬😅

Any price communicated?

@PlayedNSlayed I know you didn't ask me. But I suppose it doesn't hurt to tell you my opinion. Get the full Borderlands collection.

1 has a certain charming vibe and slower pace as well as more random loot. Plus some of the DLC is great. Which makes it my favourite and the one I keep returning to.

Pre-quel has fun new mechanics, and the story I like the best.

2 is well done, very varied, but I find the loot system more uhm... dull.

I wouldn't want to miss any of the games for those reasons. I play solo btw

As for Bioshock I was happy only to revisit the first. And the pricing for the collection vs each game made it easier to go for one at a time, where savings on BL is better for the collection.

I'm having a blast again on Switch. My PS4Pro must be thinking I'm insane with it already on there. But there's just something extremely satisfying with playing it on Switch. Great port, great games (yes I love the less loved Pre-sequel one a lot). YAY!

Also I recommend getting all three. 1 for it's more quiet and vanilla tone + the excellent DLC, middle for some fun crazy mechanics and 2 for just an all-round solid game.

@Razer ... just missed the sale, but keeping an eye on them both now. Thanks for the replies!

@Razer Yup got that 😅 I liked the first one on mobile and held off on buying it here as it had - as you mention pretty bad review scores. And wasn't tempted by the sequel. But judging by your enthusiasm for this I'm grabbing it/them on the next sale. Which one do you prefer on Switch?

@Razer Ah sorry thought you meant both. But yes one of them is.I was just talking about the series in a general sense.

@Razer It's not really exclusive as it is a port of a fine mobile game. If it had music I would probably jump on it on sale on Switch. And I agree it's not a 4/10, closer to a 6-7/10😊

@SegaBlueSky Ohhh Skyrim has 3rd person! As far as I remeber the left bumper changes that. I know for sure so dive back into that 😊

Sounds good.

However I thought this had a third-person view option. And without it's not going to be a buy.

Borderlands just again had me convinced that I still don't enjoy FPS enough for RPG's - no matter the setting.

Doesn't Koch Media also own Sacred 2? Now that would be a party on my Switch🥳

Edit: Yup Deep Silver is their label

Bought the Borderlands collection. Got all 3 games. No issues. 😊

Just wish it would stop showing purchased games at least. It's already painfully slow and cumbersome. Next let's be able to "mute" titles.

Surprised I'm this hyped about this. And the video definitely made me even more excited 🥳

Great to hear a bit about the developers thoughts and challenges, not just on the port. Thanks! 😊

Skyrim... again, again. Got a ton of new games, but just feel like another run at this... maybe with a summoner, stealthy and strange combo? Who cares so long as I can kick back and listen to the gorgeous music while I explore. 😊

I feel it's misleading and a crap move by the dev that all screens show 3rd person as it seems it is 1st only. What a shame, it looks great.

It is strictly 1st, right - and not changeable as in Skyrim?

It looks great. Total surprise to see it being this polished.

Haha loved this review, especially "Exquisite Leather Hood of Resist Buying Green Gems" 😅

The review is also spot on.

I do still enjoy this for what it is: a zen-like, mindless rinse and repeat for ten minutes of play here and there.

That header tagline! Hahaha so good! 😅

Also got them on advice from here. Never any regrets. Great article 😄