Yup, I made use of this pretty much immediately when the camera controls felt weird to me. The game world pauses anyway when you use the wind waker, so there's no pressing matters when you pull that out, but the camera will need to be used at pretty much all times, including when you're in the heat of battle and whatnot, so it's an easy choice there.
It's safe to say that the Switch 2 is off to a strong start, but will it be able to keep up this momentum? Gonna have to wait and see on that front.
And seeing game key card games doing well is actually immensely disappointing, but hey, so long as the people buying them are enjoying them, then more power to them! I just fear for what it will mean for the future of gaming. And my personal Switch 2 specific catalog will probably be rather thin as a result of this, I imagine.
I don't really see this as game breaking. Especially since this doesn't seem to work on surfaces you can't normally ink, so it can't be used to cheese your way faster past uninkable terrain. (ThatSRB2Dude tested this in a video.)
It's just a funny little glitch, I don't see it as very game breaking, or very useful at all.
@Max_the_German Except they're offering only one option for full physical cart size which is probably why so many opt in for the game key card. I still call shenanigans. More would have gone full physical if they offered smaller cart sizes.
I want it if only so I can have a controller without any kind of jank. Switch 1 controllers all have some broken quirks, mostly the drift issues, and it is annoying as heck.
Due to the price though I'll only get the one, at least for now.
Only very few titles so far making use of it. Wonder if it'll be similarly supported as Download Play was on the (3)DS systems. I'm kind of expecting not that much support for it, but I'll be happily proven wrong.
This set looks really really cool. I might get this sometime!
Also, I know it's because Link is the main character and all, but he should've been the knight (riding Epona), with King Rhoam as, well, the king. Just a minor nitpick, it's still a really solid looking set.
Voted Japan because I just like that art a bit more, and it doesn't have the Dreamcast text covering a good deal of it.
Also, the Everybody's Golf article next to this one made me think. That pose on Everybody's Golf is like, one of the most used poses for a golf game. Which makes sense, it's like the pose when you think of golfing.
So maybe sometime down the line, the box-art brawl thing can be expanded upon a little? Taking various box-arts from the same gaming genre (even if it's just within the same series) and pitting those against one another. Could mix things up a little bit, though question would be how far you'd want to take that.
I just got past the water hall, and if you know anything about Resident Evil 4 OG, especially the randomizer, you know this room can be incredibly toxic lmao. It was SO cursed. Two Mendez, a Regenerator, plenty stun rod guys, a couple rocket launching guys, some of those big armored island ganados. Probably the most difficult part of the game right there lol.
@Bigmanfan I certainly can't blame people because the game key card thing is genuinely a massive turn off for actually getting the game. I certainly won't be getting any games that release on those things. Unless I can find them for INCREDIBLY cheap which won't happen until at least a year down the line, probably several.
I was like, who cares since you're already downloading it anyway, what with that scummy game key card thing and all...
But then I read the part where the DLC code expires.
They found a way to make it even worse somehow. I'd say they deserve kudos for that but I'm all out of kudos to give from this whole game key card ordeal to begin with.
I still have my copy of this game and I'm definitely looking forward to playing it again on my Switch 2. Although I wish Nintendo also got a version that included Heihachi and Spawn as well, but we still do have the best guest character anyway.
I don't think it's necessarily an improvement over the static image(s) of previous games. But it's not a downgrade either. It's just different. Not a bad thing, of course!
@N00BiSH Her voice sounds more like one of the baby girls now. It feels weird! Probably need to get used to the new sound. I wonder if they replaced any other voice actors for this one.
You know what. Much as I've been negative about the series, I think pokémon fans deserve this. There's plenty of places to keep complaining about the series. And it will continue to be done because, well, you know.
I wonder how well this is gonna turn out in practice though. Negative comments will probably still come through regardless.
Drop a version of the game that comes with everything unlocked or properly unlockable without paying extra, all for 20 bucks tops, and I may download the game again. Otherwise I'm not touching this game anymore.
It's funny as a meme but ultimately I personally can't bring myself to really care for this addition. I'm one of those guys who is hoping for characters with actual... character. Tosdsworth, E. Gadd, Poochy, Kamek, Polterpup, Koops, Fawful, Captain Syrup, King K Rool, etc etc etc etc.
I'm happy for you cow fans but having all these random creatures added instead of actual characters feels... really weird to me. Almost insultingly so, as it feels like a spit in the face to both the people who fleshed out these characters, and to fans of these characters.
I dunno, maybe I'm thinking too deeply into it. 🤷🏻♂️
The real reason they sold Metroid Prime Remastered for 40 bucks is so they can eventually sell the entire Metroid Prime Trilogy to us for 120 bucks without people complaining they sold a 60 dollar Wii compilation for 100+ bucks.
Japan is exactly the same but more, I guess you may prefer the western one if you don't like the faces but the Japanese one is just superior in every way.
As probably the biggest Yoshi fan of this website, I too cannot really say Yoshi Falls is much of a standout track. It is incredibly boring and bland. Maybe having it return could make it more interesting somehow. But every other Yoshi track in the series is VASTLY superior to it.
@MrDocena Thanks for the explanation! Honestly, both games sound a lot better than the usual GTA fair to me there. I'll certainly be thinking about making a purchase then. Cheers!
Not planning to get this but the two controllers I did get from 8 bit do convinced me of their high quality. Absolutely would recommend as such for those interested.
Much as I'd like to applaud them on it, they're also the ones not making smaller cards available for smaller games and having several others opt for the game key cards as a result.
At least we won't have to worry about the first party games though, I guess.
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Re: PSA: Remember, You Can 'Fix' The Camera In Zelda: The Wind Waker On Switch 2
Yup, I made use of this pretty much immediately when the camera controls felt weird to me. The game world pauses anyway when you use the wind waker, so there's no pressing matters when you pull that out, but the camera will need to be used at pretty much all times, including when you're in the heat of battle and whatnot, so it's an easy choice there.
Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Switch 2 Annihilates The Competition In Its Debut Week
It's safe to say that the Switch 2 is off to a strong start, but will it be able to keep up this momentum? Gonna have to wait and see on that front.
And seeing game key card games doing well is actually immensely disappointing, but hey, so long as the people buying them are enjoying them, then more power to them! I just fear for what it will mean for the future of gaming. And my personal Switch 2 specific catalog will probably be rather thin as a result of this, I imagine.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Scores Switch 2 Release Window
If it's not a game key card: day 1!
If it's a game key card: hahahahaha you can keep it, but thanks anyway.
Re: Game Freak's Upcoming Action RPG Looks Awesome, But Don't Expect It On Switch 2 Yet
The elephant in the room has never taken up as much space as it has right now, holy smokes.
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - Surprising, Delightful, And You Know Where It Belongs
@StewdaMegaManNerd Yes, clearly that's what I meant. LOL
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - Surprising, Delightful, And You Know Where It Belongs
I don't care if it was the best game ever. It should have been a pack in game. I refuse to buy this interactive manual.
Re: Random: Splatoon 3 Squid Roll Bug Reportedly Surfaces On Switch 2
I don't really see this as game breaking. Especially since this doesn't seem to work on surfaces you can't normally ink, so it can't be used to cheese your way faster past uninkable terrain. (ThatSRB2Dude tested this in a video.)
It's just a funny little glitch, I don't see it as very game breaking, or very useful at all.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics Physical Switch Release Has A Free Switch 2 Upgrade
If this is what it takes then I'll take it, honestly!
Re: Switch 2 eShop "Top-Selling" Games At Launch Revealed
I'm glad to see Cyberpunk there, but why on earth is Welcome Tour there.
Make it make sense!
Re: Publishers Are "Thanking" Nintendo For Game-Key Cards On Switch 2
@Max_the_German Except they're offering only one option for full physical cart size which is probably why so many opt in for the game key card. I still call shenanigans. More would have gone full physical if they offered smaller cart sizes.
Re: Officially Licensed 'The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition' Chess Set Now Available For Pre-Order
@SmaggTheSmug That sounds correct and incorrect and then correct again for some reason.
Re: Video: "It's Actually...Really Good" - Our Hot 'Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour' Preview Take
Still needs to be a pack in game.
Re: Video: Do You Even Need A Pro Controller For The Switch 2?
I want it if only so I can have a controller without any kind of jank. Switch 1 controllers all have some broken quirks, mostly the drift issues, and it is annoying as heck.
Due to the price though I'll only get the one, at least for now.
Re: Fear Not, Using GameShare Between Switch 1 & 2 Looks Super Simple
Only very few titles so far making use of it. Wonder if it'll be similarly supported as Download Play was on the (3)DS systems. I'm kind of expecting not that much support for it, but I'll be happily proven wrong.
Re: Officially Licensed 'The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition' Chess Set Now Available For Pre-Order
This set looks really really cool. I might get this sometime!
Also, I know it's because Link is the main character and all, but he should've been the knight (riding Epona), with King Rhoam as, well, the king. Just a minor nitpick, it's still a really solid looking set.
Re: Video: 27 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 In June 2025
I truly hope any and all votes for Welcome Tour are troll votes lol.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Trailer Highlights New Minigames & Tech Demos
Still should be a pack in game.
Funny thing is, they could have done just that, increased the console price by 10 bucks, and everyone would have been just fine with it, honestly.
As is, I'm definitely not paying a single penny for this.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Marvel Vs. Capcom 2: New Age Of Heroes (Dreamcast)
Voted Japan because I just like that art a bit more, and it doesn't have the Dreamcast text covering a good deal of it.
Also, the Everybody's Golf article next to this one made me think. That pose on Everybody's Golf is like, one of the most used poses for a golf game. Which makes sense, it's like the pose when you think of golfing.
So maybe sometime down the line, the box-art brawl thing can be expanded upon a little? Taking various box-arts from the same gaming genre (even if it's just within the same series) and pitting those against one another. Could mix things up a little bit, though question would be how far you'd want to take that.
Re: Gallery: Here's Another Look At GameCube Games On Switch 2
Yup, those sure are Nintendo GameCube game screenshot on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for the Nintendo Switch 2 video game console.
Re: Nintendo Appears To Have Updated Mario Kart World's Switch 2 File Size
Neat. More space for other junk!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st May)
Resident Evil 4 OG Randomizer!
I just got past the water hall, and if you know anything about Resident Evil 4 OG, especially the randomizer, you know this room can be incredibly toxic lmao. It was SO cursed. Two Mendez, a Regenerator, plenty stun rod guys, a couple rocket launching guys, some of those big armored island ganados. Probably the most difficult part of the game right there lol.
Re: Random: Xenoblade Chronicles X Pops Up On Microsoft PC Game Page
I think if any Nintendo game would appear there, Xenoblade Chronicles X would be a decent fit.
Though I doubt it's actually happening. Maybe AI put it there because of the X. You know, Xbox being a thing and all.
Re: New Yakuza 0 Opening Movie Builds The Hype For Switch 2 Launch
@Bigmanfan I certainly can't blame people because the game key card thing is genuinely a massive turn off for actually getting the game. I certainly won't be getting any games that release on those things. Unless I can find them for INCREDIBLY cheap which won't happen until at least a year down the line, probably several.
Re: Japanese Charts: Fantasy Life i Caps Off The Switch 1 With A Big Win
Man, even with the Switch 2 looming, the Switch 1 is still the top selling system. I do wonder how the Switch 2 is gonna perform.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online App Undergoes Major Revamp For Switch 2
It looks better now in my opinion. Like it has more personality now. Just a bit more. I like it.
Re: Street Fighter 6 Somehow Combines Game-Key Card And Code-In-A-Box On Switch 2
I was like, who cares since you're already downloading it anyway, what with that scummy game key card thing and all...
But then I read the part where the DLC code expires.
They found a way to make it even worse somehow. I'd say they deserve kudos for that but I'm all out of kudos to give from this whole game key card ordeal to begin with.
Re: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Launches October, Switch 2 Version Confirmed
Cool, a Switch 2 version!
What's that? Game key card? Hahaha no thank you.
Re: Nintendo Today! Update Prevents Users From Recording Promotional Videos
Does Nintendo miss out on revenue or something if people don't download the app? I genuinely don't know how that works with free apps.
Re: Review: SoulCalibur II (GameCube) - One Of The Best Fighters Ever, Playable Oh-So-Soon On Switch 2
I still have my copy of this game and I'm definitely looking forward to playing it again on my Switch 2. Although I wish Nintendo also got a version that included Heihachi and Spawn as well, but we still do have the best guest character anyway.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)
These are just about equal, but I gave it to the western one because Kirby has the puffy cheeks in it!
Re: Feature: Limited Run Talks Switch 2 Game-Key Cards, Huge Carts & Difficult Pitches
I really don't know if I want to support LRG anymore honestly. Though good on them for sticking to fully physical (for now) I guess.
Re: Video: Here's A Sneak Peek Of Mario Kart World's Start Screen
I don't think it's necessarily an improvement over the static image(s) of previous games. But it's not a downgrade either. It's just different. Not a bad thing, of course!
@N00BiSH Her voice sounds more like one of the baby girls now. It feels weird! Probably need to get used to the new sound.
I wonder if they replaced any other voice actors for this one.
Re: How Well Do You Remember Super Mario Galaxy 2?
I got 11 out of 13. Not bad! The ones I was wrong were, when did the game return on Wii U, and how many galaxies are there.
Still an absolutely wonderful game. Would love for it to return on Switch (2) one day.
Re: Check Out This New YouTube Channel For Negativity-Free Pokémon Chat
You know what. Much as I've been negative about the series, I think pokémon fans deserve this. There's plenty of places to keep complaining about the series. And it will continue to be done because, well, you know.
I wonder how well this is gonna turn out in practice though. Negative comments will probably still come through regardless.
Re: Rumour: New Datamine Suggests Nintendo Isn't Done With Mario Kart's Mobile Entry Just Yet
Drop a version of the game that comes with everything unlocked or properly unlockable without paying extra, all for 20 bucks tops, and I may download the game again. Otherwise I'm not touching this game anymore.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.5, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Can we go for a triple whammy of final updates for Mario Kart 8 before Mario Kart World?
Re: Nintendo Alarmo's Latest Update Adds Another Free Theme
I would love one based on Woolly World.
Re: "This Is It!" - Nintendo On Why It Added 'Cow' Into Mario Kart World
It's funny as a meme but ultimately I personally can't bring myself to really care for this addition. I'm one of those guys who is hoping for characters with actual... character. Tosdsworth, E. Gadd, Poochy, Kamek, Polterpup, Koops, Fawful, Captain Syrup, King K Rool, etc etc etc etc.
I'm happy for you cow fans but having all these random creatures added instead of actual characters feels... really weird to me. Almost insultingly so, as it feels like a spit in the face to both the people who fleshed out these characters, and to fans of these characters.
I dunno, maybe I'm thinking too deeply into it. 🤷🏻♂️
Re: Pokémon Scalpers Are Ignoring Tornado Warnings Just To Nab Latest Card Collection
These people really have no shame, nor common sense.
Re: Random: Some Switch Fans Are Convinced Mario Paint Is Returning
I mean, when the whole mouse thing was confirmed, Mario Paint seemed like a shoe in anyway, so...
Re: Random: Is This The Best Piece Of Final Fantasy Merch Ever?
I need it. I NEED IT!!!
Re: Exclusive: Fast Fusion Will Contain 12 Tracks, Free Content Update Confirmed
That does explain the relatively low price but it's still such a high quality product that it still feels like a steal.
Re: Nintendo Renews A Couple Of Metroid Prime Trademarks
The real reason they sold Metroid Prime Remastered for 40 bucks is so they can eventually sell the entire Metroid Prime Trilogy to us for 120 bucks without people complaining they sold a 60 dollar Wii compilation for 100+ bucks.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: F-Zero X
Japan is exactly the same but more, I guess you may prefer the western one if you don't like the faces but the Japanese one is just superior in every way.
Re: Feature: The Long & Rainbow Road To 'Mario Kart World' - Part 2
As probably the biggest Yoshi fan of this website, I too cannot really say Yoshi Falls is much of a standout track. It is incredibly boring and bland. Maybe having it return could make it more interesting somehow. But every other Yoshi track in the series is VASTLY superior to it.
Re: Fortnite Turns To The Dark Side With New AI-Generated Darth Vader Chats
As if I needed more reason not to play this game. No thank you lol.
Re: Rumour: Red Dead Redemption 2 May Be Heading To Switch 2 Pretty Soon
@MrDocena Thanks for the explanation! Honestly, both games sound a lot better than the usual GTA fair to me there. I'll certainly be thinking about making a purchase then. Cheers!
Re: Fight Fans Rejoice, 8BitDo Is Launching A New Arcade Controller For The Switch
Not planning to get this but the two controllers I did get from 8 bit do convinced me of their high quality. Absolutely would recommend as such for those interested.
Re: Rumour: Red Dead Redemption 2 May Be Heading To Switch 2 Pretty Soon
Is it like GTA where sex and drugs play into the story and environment a lot or does this game have dignity?
This may impact my decision to buy.
Re: Nintendo Has "No Plans" To Use Game-Key Cards For First-Party-Developed Titles
Much as I'd like to applaud them on it, they're also the ones not making smaller cards available for smaller games and having several others opt for the game key cards as a result.
At least we won't have to worry about the first party games though, I guess.