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Re: PEGI Rating Suggests XCOM: Chimera Squad Is On The Way To Nintendo Switch

TimboSlice

I just wish they made it with a different graphics engine so it would run smoother. I had to stop playing XCOM2 because of the horrible load times and laggy play. I live this franchise but it’s just too demanding in the switch.
I would have preferred them go to a cell shaded look in-game like the cutscenes if that meant easier time on the system....

I’ll wait on a review for this one...

Re: Soapbox: Grinding Is Poor Gameplay Design That Doesn’t Respect Your Time

TimboSlice

I haven’t even read this article, tbh.
But I love grinding.
If the game is fun and the mechanics smooth, I don’t mind at all grinding.
Most recently, I’ve put 300+++ hours into MUA3 grinding all character levels, getting rainbow iso-8’s, and unlocking rewards.
That game is so fun and grinding infinity rifts is mindless fun that I can do while watching horrible shows as chosen by my wife 😏!

The switch hand held function allows this. I love it.

Re: Fitness Boxing 2 Quietly Sells 500,000 Units, Reaching 1.5 Million Across The Series

TimboSlice

@Desrever I like fitness boxing much more and felt I got a better exercise out of it, both cardio and muscle building.
I eventually sold my ring fit and stuck with FB.

The game gets boring in RingFit I found, and too much time between exercises.
I’m a fit individual so I’m coming from it from that angle, to be fair.
I also think that the ring fit game can actually cause more muscle imbalance and stress injuries due to the repetitive nature of the exercises... in playing the game youll unlock some moves that do so much more damage so suddenly you find yourself doing a very lopsided number of one motion which is NOT good for you.

FB is also multiplayer and my wife and I have a great time with it. Ring fit has no such option.

Re: Pokémon Unite Leak Reveals You Can Dress Up Your Monsters In Dapper Outfits

TimboSlice

Can’t wait fir this game!
Looks great and if it plays smoothly I’ll be all in.
Never been against FTP games and haven’t had problems with pay to win. Played Spellbreak, Warface, Ninjala, etc and I’ve been extremely competitive in all of them paying absolutely $0. I’d eventually pay some money (mostly to support the developers in thanks) for cosmetic accessories just for fun. It seems from the photos that this will be the same. Not sure why people feel forced to pay money.
On top of it, there’s normally pretty good deals on a one time starter package that gets you some currency for cheap, so that always helps.
Anyways, game looks great and shaping up very nicely. Would love videos on it though...

Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl #74 - Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

TimboSlice

I’m always surprised at how people vote.
In most cases the majority overwhelmingly votes for one I don’t like. In this case, I was really torn as I thought all were pretty decent and I was looking for a close 33-33-33% race, but then BAM! NA takes it by a landslide! I did vote for NA, but in this case I think all regions were winners!

Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch Fitness And Exercise Games

TimboSlice

Having tried most of these, I’d say fitness boxing is actually the most engaging and effective. Of course, they all require you to actually put in effort... but if you do, FB provides the most cardio and strength building benefit.
I’ve been training in martial arts fir most of my life and the combos and moves in FB are pretty legit and actually is helping me to maintain some training during quarantine.

I really liked RingFit but found it a bit boring after a while and actually a bit straining on some muscle groups and joints due to the excessive repetition of some of the exercises... and not in a good way. You need balance in working out and this game can get a bit funny.

Re: Switch Owners "Most Likely" To Own A Rival Console, 2020 Study Shows

TimboSlice

Zero interest in another console. I have become fully integrated into the hybrid lifestyle. Being able to play handheld while wife watches tv, then docked while she sleeps, handheld while “remotely working”, and docked when friends come over... it’s all far too convenient. And the game selection is just fine for me. I’m not a sucker for mainstream games and umpteenth sequels... so I welcome the new IPs and indies I can find on Switch.
I’m good!

Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Five More Titles

TimboSlice

I think someone put the games in the wrong order... they are picking from worst to first, instead of the other way around.... yikes. Like not ONE reason to get excited. And if you say DKC3 you are crazy. They should have released all 3 at one time. Spacing them out is only appealing to the same people each time... fir those that don’t care about that franchise it’s a waste....
So sad.

Re: Scott Pilgrim VS. The World: The Game – Complete Edition Pushed Back To 2021

TimboSlice

@nessisonett
Right, but if you are new to the game or haven’t had the nostalgia of Pilgrim, then this would not be a choice beat em up to pick up, compared to other games you could now buy.
Understandably newer games are better, but that’s kinda my point.
And I did play through this whole game when it came out and liked it.. but even then thought castle crashers offered a bit more value and enjoyment..

I just wouldn’t recommend this to a new player looking for a beat em up game today, who didn’t love the pilgrim franchise.