Sorry, couldn't disagree more with this review. The one they made for the OLED model is fantastic. However, for switch 2 the plastic they used feels horrible, like rough sandpaper in your hand. I immediately requested a refund, super disappointed in the quality drop.
THPS3 is an all time fave gMe for me, grabbed this on Series S and already poured 6 hours in. Think it looses the vibe the OG ones had, feels more off than the 1+2 remake but the gameplay is still as awesome as ever, so no regrets!
I find it kinda chill and relaxing and I guess in a way it's what a lot of ppl asked for - a glorified mission mode.
Just wish it had a structure, a story or that you could drive up to tracks or characters to start races or Grand Prix, now wouldn't that make sense Nintendo?
I think it's possible to justify a 7, 8 or 9 out of 10 depending how you spin it.
The open world is a pleasant, chill place to be in, basically a souped up mission mode but it has No structure, adventure or hook to make you spend more than a handful of hours there.
The world design is ace, Grand Prix mode offers variety but the driving between tracks detracts from enjoying actual 3 lap tracks and it feels a bit off.
Knockout tour just works though and is a flawless experience, love the lack of interruption and the tracks flow better into each other than in Grand Prix.
Meanwhile battle mode is undercooked.
I think everyone agrees, sadly, it isn't a 10/10. But boy it could have been with a bit more thought and purpose applied to free roam, dangit Nintendo, you have all the ingredients for perfection but undercooked it slightly.
I don't really get the sudden desire to change voice actors, the existing ones were perfectly great and seem like they would happily continue if permitted
I think MK8 is better, had better track designs. This game feels a bit all over the place in grand prix mode and free roam could have been a structured adventure.
Knockout mode is amazing though and I have no idea why but the tracks feel much better in that mode.
Prob an 8/10 for me - it's still Mariokart, still makes me smile and multiplayer is fun as hell, but just feel a bit of disappointment with some of its choices.
@OorWullie for Prime 4, will it make financial sense to buy the OG switch version and then just get the upgrade pack? Also means you get better box art 😂🎨
Have the limited run version, was fun to play it again and complete it, because back in the day my save file glitched and erased itself when I reached the final world and I didn't have the will to restart it. So 25 odd years later, I got to do just that and complete the bugger 😂
Great article, highlights a perspective I never considered as a non parent but now it feels crazy to force specific characters on small children. Do better Nintendo!
What a rubbish reveal, oh here, you can play Mariokart again, zero reason to upgrade. No info on specs, no demo of the mouse functionality with a game, no 3rd party surprises, no show off of its power.
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Re: Review: Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Sometimes 'Good Enough' Is Just That
Hmmmmm.... Was hopeful for this but review suggests wait for a sale
Re: Mini Review: tomtoc FancyCase-G05 For Switch 2 - A Slim Case That Nails The Fundamentals
The Timovo case is the best budget one I have found, am in disbelief how good it is at such a low price point : https://amzn.eu/d/237dAyw
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Donkey Kong Bananza
Level design in Odyssey was absolute pants so hope it's improved here
Am excited to give it a go and hope for some Banjo vibes
Re: The First Review For Donkey Kong Bananza Is In
1/10, No Funky Kong
Re: Review: Savage Raven By Skull & Co. NeoGrip For Nintendo Switch 2 - Does The Job Very Nicely
Sorry, couldn't disagree more with this review. The one they made for the OLED model is fantastic. However, for switch 2 the plastic they used feels horrible, like rough sandpaper in your hand. I immediately requested a refund, super disappointed in the quality drop.
Re: Tony Hawk Reiterates Decisions Behind Song Choices In Pro Skater 3 + 4
I'm just glad this game happened at all, I love THPS3, Peak Hawk
Re: Review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Switch 2) - A Welcome Reminder Of The Series' Glory Days
THPS3 is an all time fave gMe for me, grabbed this on Series S and already poured 6 hours in. Think it looses the vibe the OG ones had, feels more off than the 1+2 remake but the gameplay is still as awesome as ever, so no regrets!
Re: Digital Foundry Is "Happy" With Switch 2 But Feels The Screen Is "Problematic"
I prob would have paid more for OLED but appreciate Nintendo have to consider a price point that won't alienate consumers
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have A New Go-To Racer In Mario Kart World?
Sidesteppin 4 lyfe 🦀
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
A zebra and an ostrich. Just let that one sit for a minute... 😂🦍🦓
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?
Funky mode please, that will justify the price tag
Re: Review: Gex Trilogy (Switch) - A Happy Throwback That Couldn't Be Any More '90s
I guess all of a sudden Switch 1 is superior to Switch 2, cos it can play Gex... Crazy times
Re: Talking Point: How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
I find it kinda chill and relaxing and I guess in a way it's what a lot of ppl asked for - a glorified mission mode.
Just wish it had a structure, a story or that you could drive up to tracks or characters to start races or Grand Prix, now wouldn't that make sense Nintendo?
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - Surprising, Delightful, And You Know Where It Belongs
I haven't bought this partly on principle and partly reviews saying it's boring. Should I change my mind?
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Mario Kart World
I think it's possible to justify a 7, 8 or 9 out of 10 depending how you spin it.
The open world is a pleasant, chill place to be in, basically a souped up mission mode but it has No structure, adventure or hook to make you spend more than a handful of hours there.
The world design is ace, Grand Prix mode offers variety but the driving between tracks detracts from enjoying actual 3 lap tracks and it feels a bit off.
Knockout tour just works though and is a flawless experience, love the lack of interruption and the tracks flow better into each other than in Grand Prix.
Meanwhile battle mode is undercooked.
I think everyone agrees, sadly, it isn't a 10/10. But boy it could have been with a bit more thought and purpose applied to free roam, dangit Nintendo, you have all the ingredients for perfection but undercooked it slightly.
Re: Feature: 11 Games With 'Secret' Performance Bumps You Should Revisit On Switch 2
I have ordered Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition to scratch my Zelda itch and hoping it runs awesome
Re: Charles Martinet Explains How He Wants To "Maintain The Integrity" Of Mario
I don't really get the sudden desire to change voice actors, the existing ones were perfectly great and seem like they would happily continue if permitted
Re: Mario Kart World: Full Character Roster List - How To Unlock All Racers
So many unlocked by transform via kamek, could take forever to get those ones?
Re: Review: Fast Fusion (Switch 2) - The Most Accomplished Entry Yet, And A Visual Showcase
So much racing on switch 2.... Mariokart World, this and F-zero GX, might get this at a later stage cos it feels like racing overkill 😂
Re: Review In Progress: Mario Kart World (Switch 2) - The Perfect Introduction To A New Console Generation?
I think MK8 is better, had better track designs. This game feels a bit all over the place in grand prix mode and free roam could have been a structured adventure.
Knockout mode is amazing though and I have no idea why but the tracks feel much better in that mode.
Prob an 8/10 for me - it's still Mariokart, still makes me smile and multiplayer is fun as hell, but just feel a bit of disappointment with some of its choices.
Re: Best 4K TVs For Nintendo Switch 2
Which is better, LG C4 or Samsung SD90 and why?
Re: Grant Kirkhope Apparently Got A Bananas Reason For His Missing Mario Movie Credit
Happy to fund a kickstarter for Grant to sue their ass 😂
Re: Poll: GameStop Offers A Tempting Switch 2 Trade-In Deal, But Is It Really Worth It?
Just sell on ebay, that's what I did for my OG switch which had stick drift, bagged £140
Re: Nintendo Removes Variable Refresh Rate TV Mention On Switch 2 Websites
I think Nintendo recently discovered the word variable in the dictionary and made it their favourite
Re: Did Donkey Kong Bananza Key Art Accidentally Leak A Big Surprise?
It's the Odyssey developers so more Pauline makes sense
Re: 'Switch 2 Editions' Are Supposedly A Switch Game Card And Download Code For The Upgrade Pack
@OorWullie for Prime 4, will it make financial sense to buy the OG switch version and then just get the upgrade pack? Also means you get better box art 😂🎨
Re: Nintendo Museum Expands Its History With A New Exhibit
Some guy who can't get a Preorder is gonna smash that glass and get themselves their Switch 2
Re: Nintendo Drops Teaser Video For The Switch 2's 'C' Button
It just brings up Nintendo Today! Biggest anticlimax ever.
Re: Hang On, Are People More Excited For Tomodachi Life Than Switch 2?
@Maxz does this mean a microphone for listening in each joycon?
Re: Rumour: New Switch 2 Rumour Makes Wild Claim About Mysterious 'C' Button
@KryptoniteKrunch Maybe the C on the button stands for Convoluted 🤷
Re: Rumour: New Switch 2 Rumour Makes Wild Claim About Mysterious 'C' Button
If it was a cast button, could it take the image off the switch 2 and turn it into a Wii U without the need for another switch?
Also, I read somewhere the button might just bring up Nintendo Today 😂
That would be the ultimate Nintendo thing to do, overhype then underwhelm
Re: Random: Chances Are You've Been Pronouncing 'Balatro' Wrong
@Maxz This comment made the story worth publishing
Re: Looks Like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 On Switch Will Require A Mandatory Download
Preordered on Xbox so, don't care.
Re: Activision Teases Tony Hawk's Return In A New Update
THPS3 is one of my favourite games of all time, I'd be all over a remaster/remake.
Even though I've played it countless times, it has the best levels and goals, love it.
Surely the date being 03.04, it would be insane if it wasn't related the the 3rd and fourth games.
And kudos for picking that date
Re: Cult N64 Platformer 'Glover' Finally Gets Switch Release Date
Have the limited run version, was fun to play it again and complete it, because back in the day my save file glitched and erased itself when I reached the final world and I didn't have the will to restart it. So 25 odd years later, I got to do just that and complete the bugger 😂
Re: Nintendo Switch Hardware Sales Pass 150 Million, With PS2's Record Still A Way Off
Now that's a helluva comeback from the Wii U. Comfortably selling over 10x as many consoles 🎉🎊
Re: Review: Laika: Aged Through Blood (Switch) - A Supremely Unique Motorcycling Metroidvania
@Ziondood Bullet Time and Zion.... Have we entered the Matrix?
Cool game BTW but yes it's hard, I have died every other second 🦊☠️
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Namco Classic 'Ridge Racer 64'
EXCELLENT CORNERING!
Re: Opinion: My Daughter Made Me Realise That Mario Wonder's Difficulty Options Need Work
Great article, highlights a perspective I never considered as a non parent but now it feels crazy to force specific characters on small children. Do better Nintendo!
Re: Xbox Is "Really Looking Forward" To Supporting Switch 2
Don't understand some of the negative comments, all this does is boost the Switch 2 library. Portable Halo, like that's ace.
Re: New Star Wars 'Prequel Pack' Launching Alongside Jedi Power Battles This Week
@TheBoilerman I love the first Rogue Squadron, it's so replayable!
I do have a soft spot for jedi power battles, was silly fun on the Dreamcast back in the day
Re: Random: Astro Bot "Almost Outdid Nintendo At Its Own Game", Jokes Reggie
@IceClimbersMain Agree, much better level design
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Donkey Kong Country Returns HD?
7 is fair, good game but it's a really mediocre port, should have been brushed up to Tropical Freeze standards, then we could talk about a 9.
Re: Talking Point: Did All The Switch 2 Leaks 'Damage' Nintendo Or The Console's Reveal?
The leaks gutted it for sure, every feature down the the U shaped kick stand, "C button" and release trigger for the joycon were not a surprise
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
Nintendo has never been so safe and boring
Re: New Mario Kart Teased For Switch 2
It just looked like Mariokart 8 😂
What a rubbish reveal, oh here, you can play Mariokart again, zero reason to upgrade. No info on specs, no demo of the mouse functionality with a game, no 3rd party surprises, no show off of its power.
You know what? Genki did the reveal better xD
Re: Nintendo Is "Very Upset" About The Switch 2 Leaks, It's Claimed
"The Internet is very upset about Nintendo showing us nothing"
Re: Nintendo Is "Very Upset" About The Switch 2 Leaks, It's Claimed
@VoidofLight y'all got Rick Rolled by Nintendo
Re: Rumour: 'Switch 2' Will Reportedly Be Officially Revealed This Thursday
Tuesday 28th January folks.
I said it so you will believe it baby.
Re: Review: CRKD NEO S Purple Wave Edition Switch Controller - Fine For Fortnite Festival, But Not So Rockin' Elsewhere
@Ultimapunch Said to my pal this morning no way it's happening this week. It's their DK returns week.
More likely, Tuesday 28th January.