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@Anti-Matter it’s available on mobile platforms, steam and switch.

It isn’t on Tidal

Why do people keep saying this soundtrack and that soundtrack should have been on the service since day one?

If they were all there in the first place what would we have to look forward to?

The n64 was a powerhouse graphically, but the lack of a dedicated sound chip meant that it was a real mixed bag sonically, at least for me.

Love SM64 though. The most impressive launch title ever.

@SwitchplayerJohn which of those switch games released in 2024 were better than the game of the year, Astro Bot?

Looking for the December option.

Tetris DX was far more than just a colourised upgrade as stated in the lazily cobbled together description.

Music is different.

Gamemodes are Marathon, 40 lines and Ultra for DX instead of A-type and B-type (though Marathon is basically A-type, not the modern 150L).

DX also has an account system that tracks your "power" (read: your single/double/triple/tetris ratios in recent plays) and a VS CPU mode.

DX has a much faster DAS and pieces don't lock as soon as they touch the ground.

I believe DX's Marathon has a different speed curve than GB's A-type, but I know for a fact it caps at level 30. Score also has an extra digit in DX.

DX has a different rotation system.

You can save your current run in DX by pausing and turning your console off. When you turn it back on, you'll be given the option to continue where you paused.

Never mind Nintendogs where is Teddy Together????

Empire magazine have awarded it a 2 star review, but then said it was the best in the franchise so far.

I think they are missing the point .

What is Pep Guardiola doing there standing next to DK?

Tetris DX plays so much better than original GB Tetris. Great addition.

@KeeperBvK Man, that's an old discussion, I'm amazed it's still going.

The PS1 version lacks the slowdown, even with wait set to on (which is supposed to replicate the PCB's slowdown) doesn't slow it to the same extent as either the Saturn or the PCB. It plays faster more consistently, which , ultimately is a taste thing as some people prefer it even though it makes the game a fair bit harder than both the Saturn and the PCB.

Sound on the PS1 is the best by a fair way, even better than the PCB, which in turn is better than the Saturn.

There are differences in presentation that are both different to the PCB, also a taste thing, but I would say the Saturn's is the closest to the PCB with the scrolling score table and main menu text content.

The Saturn has the better Yoko version and can switch to Tate while the PS1 is Yoko only.

The PS1 has faster load times, not massively, but it's far closer to the PCB in that regard with the Saturn lagging half a second to a second behind.

Ultimately it's down to taste.

Can we have a rhythm heaven theme please?

……….and a switch game release?

It doesn’t perform that well on PS4, so a switch conversion would be pointless.

If this was the best choice, there must have been some stinkers between the other 99.

Another lovely review.

And there lies the fragility of your entire game library being held on their servers and not your shelf at home.

The android version desperately needs an in built cast function like every other music streaming app.

The Switch will always be seen as a hybrid console, so history will be skewed regardless of where it's sales figures end. The PS2 will remain the biggest selling dedicated home console, the switch will end up the runner up to the NDS.

The fact they have managed to shift these numbers for a dated system even at launch with zero price cuts is astonishing.

Human made some great games series, especially for the PC Engine and Super Famicom.

Fire Pro Wrestling
Formation Soccer
The Fireman
Final Match Tennis
Septentrion (SOS)
F1 Circus
Clock Tower
Vasteel

A unique company who had their own school and many of their games were developed by their own students. They even developed the first ever rhythm based video game on the Famicom in the 80’s.

@Duncanballs all they need to do is overclock the cpu 😄

@Anti-Matter where have you been???????

@zidane4028 it could be a soundtrack licensing issue preventing it from being released outside of Asia.

Hopefully it'll happen, however I'm still crossing my fingers for a switch port of Rhythm Heaven

Anti matter incoming in 3….2…..1……….. 😁

NL announces leaked pirated release of major new game, half of the readers disappear to find leaked game online. 😖

World
Galaxy
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I’ve got a Good Feeling it’ll be back very soon

It’s laughable how people brag about pirating thousands of games on a website which promotes the purchase of games through official channels.

I AM ASTRO BOT!

@kevinm360 the arcade game was released a couple of years earlier and was a typical superscaler sit down style game. This was a nasty port in every respect. I doubt it was seen as an Outrun for the SFC since they were very different games and F-Zero was already released. Top Racer/Top Gear was probably the first decent outrun inspired game on the system, but that was still some way off at that point.

Big Run on the SFC was garbage even when launched short;y after the console itself.

@YourDaddy it’s far far beyond princess peach imo.

This news is /was direct-worthy.

@Ruler-Of-All-Evil She has posted on X her condolences a few hours ago.

@speedracer216 it was also released on the Saturn and that was the superior port of the arcade.

@Hyrulewarrior I agree, textures look OK, but plenty of room for improvements on switch 2.

Obviously sonic adventure 1&2 remasters and Sonic Unleased (if they remove the awful werehog levels).

if you want to play tabletop style with a pad, the ipad pro 12.9" is a brilliant choice as it has a 4:3 ratio screen. Perfect for most retro systems.

We need an option for ordering the DELUXE Japanese edition

@Ironcore A blind kid could beat Mario Land…..you’re not trying hard enough. No need for rewind on the easiest ever Mario platformer.

P.s. it’s short, but perfectly formed. The jump mechanics are weighted beautifully and it shows far more playfield than the sequel.

@Franw Really good to have you around Fran, but you can’t leave us hanging like that!

Come on, just a little clue 🕵️‍♀️

Here's hoping they are better than the generic garbage the last one was.

I’d imagine it’s going to be hoardings, shop signs, trucks etc.

But if they place 30 second ads ingame, they shouldn’t charge anything upfront. Similar to the average mobile phone game model.

@Nintendo_Thumb so PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5 didn’t work out for Sony?

If Nintendo call it anything other than Switch 2, the average person with no prior knowledge will just assume it’s just an add on or upgrade to their existing system. It’ll be the Wii U all over again.

Surely the next reveal trailer must be for the Switch 2.

They are obviously protecting the switch library since it'll be playable on the next gen system. Otherwise, I doubt they would have gone so hard on Tropic Haze.

If you're missing Yuzu, there are forks still out there that are offering the latest firmware support.

Maybe they will use the rail and add magnets to prevent any instability when connected and prevent any rocking.

The description of Tetris DX proves they haven't played it describing it as the same game as the original GB one, only in colour.

It controls far more tightly and accurately. Play them side by side and the diffence was huge.

More love for Super Mario Land here too.

The sequel always felt off and sluggish. Loads more content and graphics similar to the SMW but it was too zoomed in with a small playfield. The Mario animation is strange too. He always looks like he's running with a stick up his @$$