I've used the app for splatoon to see other people's setups after a match, or to see if any customized gear was being sold. (sometimes they offer gear with different ability options. Like, the striped Tshirt is sold in game with Swim Speed, but in the app, they sold it with Ink Saver(sub).)
I'm very OK with the cars not moving. The biggest problem with the track is that it's too difficult to trick off the steps at mall entrance, and trick off the ledge exiting the mall from lower floor. Tricks often fail to register at those two spots.
Pretty sure Square's decisions are steered by shady, scam-loving shareholders, and they'll never understand. They are just metaphorically rearranging deck chairs on a sinking Titanic.
Prove me wrong, Square.
(I had fun with the demo. If this was a regular retail game, I'd totally buy it.)
@Snatcher I think Nintendo, or creators, can still see the dislike number, as it's still a metric they keep track of. They hide the number to avoid feeding trolls. edit, if they axed the dislikes completely, there's be no reason for the dislike button to remain.
@SteamEngenius There's still a dislike button (I looked). They just don't show the number of dislikes. I still think Nintendo can see the number of dislikes.
@AlanaHagues This is the second recent Disney game that's free to play. (Speedstorm, the Disney kart racer coming this summer, is the other free2play.) It looks like a worrying sign that game devs, or Disney IP gatekeepers, are giving up on regular retail game experiences for the micro-transaction-addiction structure. I mean, is this the new iteration of Disney Magical World (3ds)/Disneyland Adventures(Xbox)? If it is, oof!
Liked the demo, but avoided the game because of too much micro transactions. I've got a feeling the Disney kart racer, Speedstorm, will suffer the same fate.
Immortals Fenyx Rising Recently gave the game another try, and I've been having a great time. Much of this map is gorgeous & fun to explore. Just past the twenty hour mark.
Probably will do a few Rocket League matches. One of the greatest games ever. (most played game on my console)
"Procedurally generated" = very unsatisfying to feel like you're constantly missing the best possible game. I like a crafted full story/game rather than randomly pieced together.
Great looking game otherwise, really, but I'll pass on this. I'm done trying procedurally generated.
Looks awful. That's looks like a generic Unreal tech demo of a city from several years ago. Where are the Disney environments? (That definitely can't run on the switch)
Mario Sunshine (3d all stars). Got the turbo nozzle & rocket nozzle, started playing Sirena Beach (the haunted hotel), no idea how I got through some of these challenges on the cube back in the day. Some things are tougher than I remember. Also, playing Rocket League.
Possibly Skyward Sword. Stuck on that pirate ship, have to free those friendly bot guys locked in a cell.
Oof. Crash Drive 3 has performance issues with poor frame rate, and I tend to be more forgiving of performance issues than some people. I deleted the game, no idea if that's been patched. I got it from japanese eshop around january with leftover money (500 yen = $5 USD).
If someone made money off something I created, I totally get it. When you see someone making a living or millions off something you created, spawned from your skill & personality, you will feel ripped off.
I agree with kit. I think NES, SNES, possibly some N64 games, are like the silent movies of video games for younger people that didn't grow up with them.
I played 5 online matches of Mol Soccer last night. I won 4 of those matches, and it placed me in Bronze rank. Makes me wonder if I'd still get bronze if I won all five matches.
The gameplay is acceptable? Not the most precise game, but it's not terrible, and it's pretty amusing/charming, I think. Especially for a free game. I'm probably going to play again. I've played for at least 2-3 hours. It's a fun distraction for now.
And so far, this free-to-play Lite version is still rewarding me with new Molcars & customizations with each match I won. I'm getting rewards/customizations without having to grind really. SO FAR, that is. There's a "DLC" menu out of the way, to buy customizations, but it's not needed. This plays like a paid game so far. I can play offline against bots or online. I dont have another person to try splitscreen multiplayer, to comment on that aspect. *Note: my Platinum/Diamond 1 Rocket League skill puts me at an advantage.
@Tisteg80 Really? Pui Pui Molcar Lite works here in the US, for english. It only has soccer. I hit Play Game, then press Y for game mode(all soccer modes), and you can play training, or play against ai. I hadnt' tried online play yet.
I think there's more than one Pui Pui page on japan eshop. If you open japan eshop, you can find the game in most recent releases, second row down at the moment. Here's a link to show you the Pui Pui Molcar Lite eshop page, so you can see what it's picture looks like - picture shows the MOLs with a soccer ball. It says MOL SOCCER ONLINE Lite in the top of the picture (small print). Hope that helps. https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000049809.html
@Travisemo007 Yeah, Cave Story's Secret Santa was like that - Japan-eshop-only, but it did support english. Absolutely baffling that it wasn't available for english regions.
If you do have a japanese account set up, Pui Pui Molcar Lite is free to download from japanese eshop, and it does support english. I downloaded it this evening and played it for a bit. Side note, you can't find the game searching for the title "pui pui molcar", I discovered. But, the game is right there in recent releases.
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Re: The Nintendo Switch Online App Now Lets You Toggle Between Light And Dark Modes
I've used the app for splatoon to see other people's setups after a match, or to see if any customized gear was being sold. (sometimes they offer gear with different ability options. Like, the striped Tshirt is sold in game with Swim Speed, but in the app, they sold it with Ink Saver(sub).)
Re: Former Nintendo Manager Joins The Forza Team As Its 'Director Of Quality'
I see this as a good thing for Forza Horizon series. (not a criticism of forza horizon.)
Re: Negative Fan Reaction To 'Return To Monkey Island' Made Its Creator 'Sad'
@Fizza No, Ron Golbert's og Monkey Island games aren't on the Switch, but the more recent Thimbleweed Park is.
Re: Negative Fan Reaction To 'Return To Monkey Island' Made Its Creator 'Sad'
@Fizza It's a new game.
Re: Video: Is Nintendo Switch Sports Really That Bad?
It was still a needed game. Wii Sports bowling needed to be on the Switch.
Re: Don't Worry, Genshin Impact Is "Still In Development" For Nintendo Switch
Genshin Impact coming to the switch seems so dubious now.
Re: Random: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Players Really Want Nintendo To "Fix" Coconut Mall
@UsurperKing Thanks for the reminder about shaking the controller to trick. I keep forgetting to try that.
Re: Random: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Players Really Want Nintendo To "Fix" Coconut Mall
I'm very OK with the cars not moving. The biggest problem with the track is that it's too difficult to trick off the steps at mall entrance, and trick off the ledge exiting the mall from lower floor. Tricks often fail to register at those two spots.
Re: Ace Attorney's 20th Anniversary Concert Takes Place Later This Week
There's an Ace Attorney article on NL, and no Kate Gray. I hope she's ok. 😁
(No offense to Liam. I'm just messing around.)
Re: Square Enix Extends Season One Of Chocobo GP
Pretty sure Square's decisions are steered by shady, scam-loving shareholders, and they'll never understand. They are just metaphorically rearranging deck chairs on a sinking Titanic.
Prove me wrong, Square.
(I had fun with the demo. If this was a regular retail game, I'd totally buy it.)
Re: Nintendo Updates Its 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack' Trailer With New Footage
@Snatcher I think Nintendo, or creators, can still see the dislike number, as it's still a metric they keep track of. They hide the number to avoid feeding trolls. edit, if they axed the dislikes completely, there's be no reason for the dislike button to remain.
Re: Nintendo Updates Its 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack' Trailer With New Footage
@SteamEngenius There's still a dislike button (I looked). They just don't show the number of dislikes. I still think Nintendo can see the number of dislikes.
Re: Rumour: Super Mario Bros. Film Might Feature Redesigns For Mario & Luigi
Leak of the music 🙃
https://youtu.be/e1Wq9cLoRew
Re: Nintendo Shows Off A Splatoon 3 Weapon That's Both New And Familiar
I keep hoping to see single player footage.
Re: British Gas Advises Consumers To Turn Off Games Consoles To Save Money
I only do what nintnedo life tells me.
Or, Eel.
Re: Disney Dreamlight Valley Is A Free-To-Play Life-Sim That's Coming To Switch In 2023
@AlanaHagues This is the second recent Disney game that's free to play. (Speedstorm, the Disney kart racer coming this summer, is the other free2play.) It looks like a worrying sign that game devs, or Disney IP gatekeepers, are giving up on regular retail game experiences for the micro-transaction-addiction structure. I mean, is this the new iteration of Disney Magical World (3ds)/Disneyland Adventures(Xbox)? If it is, oof!
Re: Nintendo Shares Advice For Those Suffering Switch Battery Issues
Thanks for the update NL
Re: Poll: Will You Play Splatoon 2's DLC Now That It's Included In Switch Online's Expansion Pack?
Already had the dlc.
Re: Disney's Upcoming Free-To-Play Switch Racer Reveals A Second Jungle Book Racer
I forsee chocobo level acceptance with this due to free to play model.
Re: Square Enix Rolls Out Chocobo GP Version 1.0.5, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Liked the demo, but avoided the game because of too much micro transactions. I've got a feeling the Disney kart racer, Speedstorm, will suffer the same fate.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 23rd)
Immortals Fenyx Rising Recently gave the game another try, and I've been having a great time. Much of this map is gorgeous & fun to explore. Just past the twenty hour mark.
Probably will do a few Rocket League matches. One of the greatest games ever. (most played game on my console)
Re: Historic Village Remains Found On Nintendo Museum Construction Site
If it was Jomon period, they might uncover BOTW guardians & shrines! (Nintendo's making-of-Botw videos said some of the design was Jomon inspired.)
https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=joman+period+art&atb=v320-3&iax=images&ia=images
Re: Splatoon 3 Gets September Release And Extended New Footage
Ahh, september, darn. I wanted it sooner. Still glad it's coming.
Re: Daedalic Entertainment Launches eShop Sale With Discounts Up To 90% Off
@Specter_of-the_OLED I think the Deponia games have been well regarded for the point & click genre. I don't' know about the other games there.
Re: Nintendo Make Changes To Switch Online's Automatic Renewals
@ModdedInkling thanks<3
Re: Nintendo Make Changes To Switch Online's Automatic Renewals
That's great news.
Now to look up what CMA stands for.
Edit: Competition and Markets Authority (UK) in case that helps anyone else.
Re: 'Paper Cut Mansion' Cuts Some Roguelite Mystery Into Paper Mario X Luigi's Mansion
"Procedurally generated" = very unsatisfying to feel like you're constantly missing the best possible game. I like a crafted full story/game rather than randomly pieced together.
Great looking game otherwise, really, but I'll pass on this. I'm done trying procedurally generated.
Re: Nintendo Acquires Land For New Development Building In Japan
That rendered photo seems quite optimistic about the number of employee cars they will have.
Re: Square Enix Officially Announces Kingdom Hearts IV
Looks awful. That's looks like a generic Unreal tech demo of a city from several years ago. Where are the Disney environments? (That definitely can't run on the switch)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 9th)
Mario Sunshine (3d all stars). Got the turbo nozzle & rocket nozzle, started playing Sirena Beach (the haunted hotel), no idea how I got through some of these challenges on the cube back in the day. Some things are tougher than I remember. Also, playing Rocket League.
Possibly Skyward Sword. Stuck on that pirate ship, have to free those friendly bot guys locked in a cell.
Re: Hands On: 4K Gamer Pro - A 4K 'Silver Bullet' For Your Nintendo Switch?
It looks like I could achieve the similar results if I played with my TV's sharpness and other picture settings.
Re: Nintendo Reminds Us Splatoon 3 Is Still On The Way (Again)
Splatoon is one of my most played Switch titles. I'm ready! Psyched for more single player, too.
Re: Random: Everyone Is Trying To Kill Child Anakin In LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, But He Can't Die
Angels don't post stories like this, @KateGray.
(😁 Just messing. Amusing story)
Re: The Spirit And The Mouse, A "Ratatouille-Esque" Adventure, Scampers To Switch This Fall
Looks charming. I'm into this.
Re: Ron Gilbert Is Back With Return To Monkey Island, Out This Year
Coming this year, but not revealing which platforms? Weird.
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For April And May 2022
Oof. Crash Drive 3 has performance issues with poor frame rate, and I tend to be more forgiving of performance issues than some people. I deleted the game, no idea if that's been patched. I got it from japanese eshop around january with leftover money (500 yen = $5 USD).
Re: Video: Nintendo Switch Sports Gets A Brand New Overview Trailer, Out April 29th
Wow, no Direct this month. Just dropping videos instead. BOTW status and Switch Sports. Interesting.
Re: Epic Games Faces Lawsuit Over The 'It's Complicated' Fortnite Dance
If someone made money off something I created, I totally get it. When you see someone making a living or millions off something you created, spawned from your skill & personality, you will feel ripped off.
Re: Former Nintendo Employee Admits He's Frustrated With Switch Online, Calls For More Transparency
I agree with kit. I think NES, SNES, possibly some N64 games, are like the silent movies of video games for younger people that didn't grow up with them.
Re: New Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Footage Showcases Gnarly Master Sword
Indeed, the sequel continues to look totally gnar. 😉
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delayed To Spring 2023
Hoping this means we are getting Wind Waker HD this year.
Re: Rumour: A New Zelda: BOTW 2 Name Is Gaining Traction Online...
Duality doesn't give anything away. This title is more subtle,
The Legend of Zelda: Sword Breaker 2 with a Paraglider
Re: Feature: Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Is The Best Mario Kart, Right? Let's Find Out
I've never played double dash.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 26th)
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
MOL SOCCER ONLINE Lite
Rocket League
Re: Step Aside, Rocket League - There's A New Car Soccer In Town, And This Time, It's Guinea Pigs
I played 5 online matches of Mol Soccer last night. I won 4 of those matches, and it placed me in Bronze rank. Makes me wonder if I'd still get bronze if I won all five matches.
The gameplay is acceptable? Not the most precise game, but it's not terrible, and it's pretty amusing/charming, I think. Especially for a free game. I'm probably going to play again. I've played for at least 2-3 hours. It's a fun distraction for now.
And so far, this free-to-play Lite version is still rewarding me with new Molcars & customizations with each match I won. I'm getting rewards/customizations without having to grind really. SO FAR, that is. There's a "DLC" menu out of the way, to buy customizations, but it's not needed. This plays like a paid game so far. I can play offline against bots or online. I dont have another person to try splitscreen multiplayer, to comment on that aspect. *Note: my Platinum/Diamond 1 Rocket League skill puts me at an advantage.
Re: Step Aside, Rocket League - There's A New Car Soccer In Town, And This Time, It's Guinea Pigs
@Tisteg80 Really? Pui Pui Molcar Lite works here in the US, for english. It only has soccer. I hit Play Game, then press Y for game mode(all soccer modes), and you can play training, or play against ai. I hadnt' tried online play yet.
I think there's more than one Pui Pui page on japan eshop. If you open japan eshop, you can find the game in most recent releases, second row down at the moment. Here's a link to show you the Pui Pui Molcar Lite eshop page, so you can see what it's picture looks like - picture shows the MOLs with a soccer ball. It says MOL SOCCER ONLINE Lite in the top of the picture (small print). Hope that helps.
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000049809.html
Re: Random: Bloodborne Kart Is Real, And It's Coming "When It's Ready"
I love kart racers, and can have fun with very average or sub-Nintendo quality. There is some charm to what I see in that trailer.
I had fun with Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2, Mini Motor Racing X, Meow Motors.
Re: Step Aside, Rocket League - There's A New Car Soccer In Town, And This Time, It's Guinea Pigs
@Travisemo007 Yeah, Cave Story's Secret Santa was like that - Japan-eshop-only, but it did support english. Absolutely baffling that it wasn't available for english regions.
If you do have a japanese account set up, Pui Pui Molcar Lite is free to download from japanese eshop, and it does support english. I downloaded it this evening and played it for a bit. Side note, you can't find the game searching for the title "pui pui molcar", I discovered. But, the game is right there in recent releases.
Re: Poll: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Pre-ordered physical it after reviews came out. Should arrive tomorrow.
Just noticed Kirby articles have pink theming. Nice work.👌 Maybe I'm very late to the party noticing.
Re: HAL Laboratory Talks About Kirby's 3D Future, Hopes New Entries Can Be "Even More Wild And Free"