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That would have been a fun article to read on April 1st ... but today ... it's just a very disappointing thing to read ... not that it was extraordinary, it never delivered huge amounts of cash, but it always felt so special to get some gold points to use small discounts on more games. 😢 Just got 23 points yesterday, and even though you'd give me 23 cents I'd wonder what's wrong with you, these 23 gold points just made me happy ... it's silly but still, those little things in life ...

@roy130390 Thanks for that. I've just checked a couple of videos online and added this one to my wishlist. I was always curious to get into one of the "original" warriors games after enjoying both HW so much but never knew which one. I think this one will do the trick.
My backlog is pretty big, and I'm getting my fix with Age of Calamity right now, but I'll certainly get to 8 Xtreme one of these days.
Very much appreciate your recommendation 🙏🏻🧡🎮

The top-down view just doesn't do it for me.
Playing through Age of Calamity at the moment, and that one really works. I'd rather they work on a new Hyrule Warriors game, even though I'm not sure what they could be adding to really give it a new feel ..

Sure, with all of the studios they now own, it would be a really dumb business decision to release games to such a small audience only on Xbox consoles ... but turn it around please and make this something to talk about 😝🤑

• Stray: that was a cute little sci-fi story, I was looking for the remaining memories but figured I have to re-do the full chapters so I'll leave it at that. 81% is also fine.
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calimity: going to get back to this one, reading about the new warriors game really got me in the mood!
• Avicii Invector: after reaching 95+% on every track, I'm going for A rank or better. Gameplay is a bit lose but still plenty of fun and even though there are only 36 tracks, most of them are pretty good.
• Tetris Effect Connected: participating in the weekly ritual & full moon (my weekend routine).
• Tetris 99: I got mine already, don't forget to unlock your DKC Returns theme!
• Ghost 'n Goblins: I got back into this NSO game, I've beaten it once (fake ending) and I'm at part 4 again on my way to beating it for real this time ... I think I'm using rewind just as much as jumping and shooting XD

Happy gaming everybody! ✌🏻🧡🎮

@-wc- Thanks for that. And sorry to read that you can't enjoy this game.
Luckily there is the comments section here on NL to clarify what's missing from the review 😬

I did get the physical edition of Animal Well but haven't gotten to playing it yet. Heard it deserves all the awards and praises it can get.

I did play through Echoes of Wisdom, and however fun that was, it's far from the amazing game TotK is for instance.

I haven't played or bought any of the other mentioned games.

This makes me want to get right back into Hyrule Warriors 😱 Oh man, here goes my time...

Looks like a cool idea to have kind of mix and match circuit parts throughout races ...
I'd be affraid to get tired of them much quicker though since they just keep on coming back anytime.

Unfortunately never been a fan of Sonic and the characters don't appeal to me either, so I probably won't be trying this anyways.

So ... a game on drugs ?! 😵

I almost didn't get the Switch OLED thinking the difference wouldn't be that big. I have completely changed my mind since I've gotten one. The difference is like night and day. Don't want to go back. Got an OLED TV since then and I can't go back either.

If the Switch 2 isn't OLED, they will need some seriously amazing games to convince me to buy it before the OLED upgrade comes along.

WB games can announce whatever they want ... I have no interests in giving them my money. Knight is the only game out over a 100 that I didn't see through on Switch, its performance was an insult.
Reading that they managed to lose 200 millions trying to make a videogame, what a sad bunch. How is that even possible?!

@Axecon Blue Fire starts off a bit weird with an old-school Zelda-like dungeon and no maps. But right after that in turns into a tough 3D platformer. There's also a free DLC with lots of extra challenging levels. I had a blast with it. Maybe try to get over the first 1h30 of the game and it goes straight to the point!

Love that they're adding more themes, and the DKC Returns music is stellar. Probably the first thing I'll do when I wake up on Friday! 😍

@somnambulance It would be so cool if they brought back Super Mario 35 or who knows even a new " Super Mario World 40 " 🧡🎮

I've just reached the 200% in DKC Returns HD which was pretty fun and also challenging in mirror mode, I just won't be playing the time attacks as I'm sure that it would drive me insane.

I've also completed Melatonin to the 100%, which was super satisfying. I've very much enjoyed my time with this little rythm game.

I'm now going to start Stray, participate in the Tetris Effect Connected weekend ritual, and I'll play Avicii Invector as well as it has been a while and I will need my rythm game fix.

Happy gaming everyone! ✌🏻🧡🎮

@Discostew Thanks for sharing. Good that you could pinpoint the issue and resolve it. Would be a shame not to be able to download anything on your Switch anymore. Hope you'll have fun with it!

@burndive You will see for yourself, but long load times is a lie. I mean, it could always be faster of course, but when I don't bother timing them, it's not too long even for an impatient person like me 😅

Slightly related, I've just read the linked article about Inky Pen and I had the following question, I'm posting my comment here as well in case someone knows:

Bit late to the party here ... but before I'd pay for a service I really like to know exactly what they have. Now looking at my favourite story ever Battle Angel Alita, it seems like they have all three stories, including The Last Order and Mars Chronicles ... but searching their website reveals they only have the first volumes. Can that be? If so ... pretty lame to start a story and not get the ending.

Bit late to the party here ... but before I'd pay for a service I really like to know exactly what they have. Now looking at my favourite story ever Battle Angel Alita, it seems like they have all three stories, including The Last Order and Mars Chronicles ... but searching their website reveals they only have the first volumes. Can that be? If so ... pretty lame to start a story and not get the ending.

I had already played this on the Wii years ago and finally decided to get it. I've finished the game, collected all of the K-O-N-G letters and puzzle pieces, and now I'm replaying it in mirror mode. It's a lot of fun, looks and sounds great, I would definitely recommend it to platformer fans. Trying the demo will certainly give you a good idea of exactly what the game is. Very inventive and fun. Now the price is one of a good game. Double-dipping is another story ...

@Discostew There was a similar issue months back after a system update. Maybe check if you've got the last update?

@BANJO Don't hesitate a second, the story is what it is and not everybody digested it, but the gameplay is just as good and tight as always.

People tend to forget that games are also art and it can't please everyone.

I'm not voting since I haven't played the games yet ... but in my backlog I have Ender Magnolia, Arranger, and Animal Well. When they will bring us physical editions, I will also get Tails of Iron 2 and Tetris Forever.

@-wc- Really nice of you to share a different opinion. I almost got interested in this game, I like a challenge and I love when they try new things ... but at the same time I've already learned that my taste in games is just completely different from that of the reviewer. I was just listening to the soundtrack, and as much as I appreciate them using acoustic guitars, it certainly is nothing that sounds amazing to my ears, some sort of whining pop-y full of filters almost atmospheric music. Tells me enough about the game already. Curious about your opinion when you give it another go ... but just reading about laggy controls makes me lose interest instantly.

Good thing there are different kinds of games for different tastes in any ways. Wouldn't want to sound too negative 😅 Reviews can be very subjective.

I have completed both Echoes of Wisdom and Schim this week, which were both fine, I had a good time.

I've started Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and will mix that up with some more Melatonin and Tetris Effect Connected.

Happy gaming everyone! ✌🏻🧡🎮

Oh - Just seeing on the eShop Robobeat, a new roguelike rythm shooter game ... anybody's played it? Includes music from BPM ... which makes me want to jump right back into that one too 🎸🤘🏻

@mazzel Yeah, there's some of that for sure, and I think I also got them confused with Dead Cells and The Rogue Prince of Persia somehow 😵‍💫😵 You know, using the backbone of a successful game to create a similar game based on a famous IP (with Evil Empire being the developer) ..... Anyways, happy you were there to set things straight! 🙏🏻 I had to go and look it up to understand how I mixed this up 😅

@mazzel Thanks for correcting me. I'll delete my comment to avoid confusing anybody else.

@tylerryan79 Sorry, I haven't heard anything, that's why I ordered mine already through Play-Asia. But they sometimes wait to see how the game sells before they make physical versions.

Ender Lillies did get a regular retail release, at least here in the Netherlands, that's how I got mine a year or so ago, and I heard that it was a re-release then.
I can only imagine the same will happen with Ender Magnolia ... but don't take my word for it.

Happy the physical is coming in a couple of months like they mentioned last year ... Unfortunately it seems they can't deliver to the Netherlands ... ? Will wait and try again another time. How strange.

@Falien I couldn't agree more!
They released the previous game twice here in Europe apparently, and it was quite popular (over 1.5 million sold) ... so chances are with a bit of patience they will do the same for this one.

I've ordered the physical version off Play-Asia, and it should get on its way soon.
I really enjoyed my time with Ender Lillies, especially the combat and the soundtrack, which I listen to regularly. I have high hopes for this sequel as well, and according to the review, I won't be disappointed 🙏🏻

4th in a row going to Amsterdam! 🧡🎮

@cosmograph Thank you for your kind words! Believe it or not, I almost didn't get the game purely based on the art direction ... and when I started it, I never planned to go this far either. But I had a great time with it and I'm really glad they made all those little challenges, and I'm sure I will keep on playing with it for years to come. Hopefully they come up with something as good on Switch 2!

Hey all, I'm playing this weekend:

• Melatonin: need to get perfect scores at one last night's mix (hard) and both morning's mixes.
• Echoes of Wisdom: doing some side-quests before going to the Eternal Forest.
• Tetris Effect Connected: going to participate in the weekly community event.

Also wanted to mention that after 400+ hours playing the game, 230+ hours of body moving, 58,000 kcal and roughly 650 km, I've unlocked the final title in Ring Fit Adventure: Ring Fit Grand Master. I'll focus on the titles in Fitness Circuit for now ... before I start another playthrough ?!

Happy gaming!! ✌🏻🧡🎮

@Ladasta Funny, I thought the same after watching the trailer. I get big Bayonetta 3 and Astral Chain vibes from the art direction/colors used.

Certainly something I'll keep an eye on, should it come to Switch 2.
Happy P* has been busy with what looks like a cool project. Just not one of their IPs, which is too bad.
Still waiting to hear about what the 15 years of Bayonetta celebrations will bring to the table.

Looks and sounds really good + challenging.
Please a review and a physical 🙏🏻🧡🎮🎸

@johnedwin Never says never 😉 But thanks for the heads-up. 🙏🏻

Other third-party games I'm eager to see on Switch 2:

• Stellar Blade
• Sekiro
• Elden Ring
• Lies of P

Bring it on! 🎮🎮🎮

Nope, I have unfortunately not tried this Tetris collection yet, as I am still waiting on the physical edition ... I'll let them finalize the game properly first though!

@cosmograph Congrats on beating the game! And congrats on beating it again and again 😅
I remember I was disappointed the third time as I had gotten used to starting over and I imagined it would be endless...
That actually pushed me to move to the custom mode, which is more to-the-point.
Have fun with reading and weight training!

@JS_Comics Have you already played Caveman Ninja and Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics? Both SNES, same genre as DKC. I had fun playing them again on NSO.

@Zuljaras What ... only 224 physical games 😍😍😍 Is that The Office playing in the backgroung? Cheers!!

I just reached the Gerudo Temple in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

I scored perfects in two full nights of Melatonin and I'm going to keep on trying the remaining mini-games and mixes for the same.

I will participate in the community event in Tetris Effect Connected.

And I also plan to start playing Schim this weekend.

Happy gaming & a great weekend to you all✌🏻🧡🎮

@Toastmaster Thank you 🙏🏻 I'm aware of what's included in the DLCs. I just find the 10-15 EUR a bit much for such old games and a bunch of documentaries. Not that I am not interested ... just not at this price point. More likely around the 5 EUR. I hoped that they would distribute both DLCs for free to the adopters of the initial Atari 50, since they're selling the "expanded" version for the same price I bought the original.
But I also understand how marketing works 😅

I got Atari 50 last year, but still haven't checked it out ... maybe when the DLCs get a significant price drop, then I can enjoy it all in one go.
Also looking forward to a physical version of the Power Rangers game sometimes this year.

Good for them that not only did they do a good job, but also that they are proud of themselves ... how rare is that nowadays!!

I'm honestly unsure if I'll be pre-ordering it like the OG switch. That may depend on the hands-on event, if I can try it and really can't resist.
Now, if new games like Bayonetta, ARMS and Silksong are exclusives to Switch 2, I will have to have one ASAP, no matter the price. Otherwise games will always be available and I'll wait for an OLED version or a special edition.
Too early to tell. Let's wait and see...

I'm actually getting hyped for this, thinking of taking my 10 year old along too. But how unfair, why isn't it first come first serve.
Like @DragotheKomodo mentioned it's actually not in Amsterdam but very closeby, just a ferry ride away.
I remember hesitating to get the OLED Switch, thinking the difference with the OG would be minimal, while it was more like day and night, and I couldn't be happier with it. So I'm pretty curious about Switch 2. Fingers crossed the screen is OLED too.

They thought about us here in Amsterdam, really ... I may just have to go 😍

Happy to read all the positive comments.
Still don't know if it's OLED or not though ...

I'll get this one when the physical comes out ... it's been on my list for a little while. Happy it turned out so good (at least in this review).

@WiltonRoots 🙏🏻 Well ... if this page right here doesn't convince you, I don't know if anything else will 😅 Just do it, Brother!
I'm playing with my Wii U almost everyday, just not online, and I would certainly not take any risks to break it, especially since I've got 3 Switch and can play online on them whenever I want. 🧡🎮

Love all the passion on this page. Amazing, I'll leave now before my phone catches on fire 🔥🧡🎮