Been playing tonnes of Tropical Freeze - nearly finished it on original mode on second playthrough. Enjoying it more now that I've gotten better at the game - having 2 hearts isn't such a big deal
Hopefully like Spyro, Nintendo is saving Shenmue announcement for a Direct... there is no logical reason to leave Switch out on a pair of old very runnable games
The level design is lackluster - there just isn't much craft or design to the levels. The Sand Kingdom in particular - all that open space and very letter clever nuance or structure.
I get that it's sandbox but for me once I got to 500 moons, I was done with it.
Mario 64 on the other hand, you wanted to get all 120 stars and some of the worlds were terrifically designed. There were still some dud levels and dud stars but overall I feel it's just a better designed experience.
With the possible exception of Donk City, I can't name a world in Odyssey that left a mark on me, that was special. Strangely, my most memorable aspect of the game was capturing and playing as the caterpillar in Lost Kingdom. Well that and the 2D Donkey Kong sequence in Donk City, that was pretty fabulous.
I would have preferred 4 traditional dungeons with varied themes over the Divine Beasts. I think that was really lacking. Everything else, shrines included - fine. But there is no way those beasts come anywhere close to some of the rich and varied dungeons in Zelda's history.
I disagree with the review. Massive fan of Banjo back in the day and it still holds up. The worlds in this are meandering and aimless - remember the zippy joy of running through the first world of Banjo Kazooie and getting all the jiggies? It was easy but also unbridled fun.
In Yooka Laylee, the Pagie challenges don't have much sense of flow - you wander around until you find a pagie in a cage and then complete a task that isn't always fun or natural.
Jiggies were never in cages - Banjo Kazooie had a more cohesive, buzzing confidence about it.
That's my impression so far - I think it's a 6 or 7 /10 at best.
It was decent but not amazing. The highlight was the Odyssey trailer which was incredible. Other than that the next best footage was Ubisoft's Rabbids..
All well and good for Nintendo fans and dedicated gamers to express their opinion here but the broader market will want these apps accessible on switch. Especially as it can be used like a tablet - it's nonsensical not to include a few.
I think he's talking about a subscription service - so there won't be a discount just a typical Reggie PR spin "pay this small amount each month and get access to ALL our retro software"
Tried demo, feels like a blatant cash-in to me. Very simple, short levels. There's nothing wrong with it but it's not groundbreaking and probably get as much fun out of jetpack joyride.
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Re: Random: Bowsette Is Now A Thing Thanks To A Near-Endless Supply Of Nintendo Fan Art
Basically Peach but 3.9 times hotter
Re: Anniversary: Retro Studios Celebrates 20 Years In Gaming
How can they celebrate 20 years when they've spent the last 5 years doing nothing?
Re: Random: How Much Would It Cost To Buy A House In Breath Of The Wild In Real Life?
Rupees higher value than the pound? Thanks Brexit.
Re: Gallery: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Full Character Roster (Updated)
Do you think if Nintendo released waluigi as DLC for $20 people would buy it?
Re: Video: New Team Sonic Racing Trailer Showcases All-New Team Mechanics
Where's Team Waluigi?
Re: Review: Pool Panic (Switch eShop)
Sounds like it's worth buying when it gets a discount
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Been playing tonnes of Tropical Freeze - nearly finished it on original mode on second playthrough. Enjoying it more now that I've gotten better at the game - having 2 hearts isn't such a big deal
Re: Rumour: Retro Studios Is Working On A Secret Star Fox: Grand Prix Title For Switch
Sounds made up - combine two undernourished franchises fans are gagging for...
But I really hope retro are working on a straight-up F-zero game
Re: Retro Studios Handled The Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Port On Nintendo Switch
4 years and all they come out with is a port
Re: Kimishima Says Nintendo Has Plans For The 3DS In 2019 And Beyond
They should just publish their 3DS release schedule running till 2030
Re: Sega Announces AGES For Nintendo Switch, Mega Drive Mini Console
Hopefully like Spyro, Nintendo is saving Shenmue announcement for a Direct... there is no logical reason to leave Switch out on a pair of old very runnable games
Re: Lost N64 Title 40 Winks Is Resurrected Thanks To Kickstarter
It has a review of 4.1 from gamespot and it looks terrible... "move over mario" has to be the most arrogant strapline of all time.
Re: Aqua Kitty UDX Will Give You Paws For Thought On Switch Next Week
Involves Cats 🐱. Day One.
Re: Rumour: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Might Be Spinning Its Way Onto Switch
Can't think a better platform to enjoy some crash bandicoot on. Hope it happens.
Re: Soapbox: Is Super Mario Odyssey the Best Mario Game Ever?
I don't get the undiluted praise for Odyssey.
The level design is lackluster - there just isn't much craft or design to the levels. The Sand Kingdom in particular - all that open space and very letter clever nuance or structure.
I get that it's sandbox but for me once I got to 500 moons, I was done with it.
Mario 64 on the other hand, you wanted to get all 120 stars and some of the worlds were terrifically designed. There were still some dud levels and dud stars but overall I feel it's just a better designed experience.
With the possible exception of Donk City, I can't name a world in Odyssey that left a mark on me, that was special. Strangely, my most memorable aspect of the game was capturing and playing as the caterpillar in Lost Kingdom. Well that and the 2D Donkey Kong sequence in Donk City, that was pretty fabulous.
Re: Nintendo Switch Is The Fastest Selling Console In US History With 4.8 Million Units Sold
I wonder if this concerns Sony and Microsoft or do they still see Nintendo as occupying a neighboring but not overly overlapping market?
Re: Here’s Why Traditional Dungeons Got Axed in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
I would have preferred 4 traditional dungeons with varied themes over the Divine Beasts. I think that was really lacking. Everything else, shrines included - fine. But there is no way those beasts come anywhere close to some of the rich and varied dungeons in Zelda's history.
Re: Review: Yooka-Laylee (Switch eShop)
I disagree with the review. Massive fan of Banjo back in the day and it still holds up. The worlds in this are meandering and aimless - remember the zippy joy of running through the first world of Banjo Kazooie and getting all the jiggies? It was easy but also unbridled fun.
In Yooka Laylee, the Pagie challenges don't have much sense of flow - you wander around until you find a pagie in a cage and then complete a task that isn't always fun or natural.
Jiggies were never in cages - Banjo Kazooie had a more cohesive, buzzing confidence about it.
That's my impression so far - I think it's a 6 or 7 /10 at best.
Re: Reminder: Join Us for The Game Awards - Here's Hoping for Nintendo Wins and Reveals!
How long is the show set to be?
Re: Nintendo UK's Official Store Launches Amazing 'Mario Christmas' Competition
1 in a bajillion chance of winning
Re: Ubisoft Thinks The Next Console Cycle Isn't Far Away, So Where Does That Leave Switch?
@Anti-Matter My money is on "Switch Plus"
Re: Anniversary: It's Been 10 Years Since Super Mario Galaxy Landed On The Wii
A valid question but the granddaddy of them all, Super Mario 64, is simply unsurpassible
Re: Super Mario Odyssey Is The Best Rated Game Of All Time
It's a fun game but far too easy - like "climb a tree — get a moon!"; "do a backflip - oh look another moon!"
You just trip over moons and it makes it far too passive an experience where you just ride along and don't think too much.
A fun ride but just not a patch on 64. I do love the homages though.
Re: TriForce Announces The Yooka-Laylee Collector-Boxie
These characters are kinda lame compared to Banjo Kazooie so not sure why anyone would want this
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th September (Europe)
Golf story is beautiful
Re: Video: The First 30 Minutes Of Golf Story Sure Do Look Pretty
Move over steamworld! Eshop game of the year is in town
Re: Review: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (Switch)
Got this in the post on Friday and it's fab - once you get into it, boy do you get into it!
Re: Review: Sonic Mania (Switch eShop)
Beautiful game. 10/10. Better than Mario.
Re: Feature: Basking in Nostalgia and '16-Bit' Goodness in Sonic Mania
Midnight is too far away
Re: Slime-san
Great game
Re: Poll: 99 Games and Counting - Are You Pleased With the Switch eShop Library?
I got 18 games, kinda surprised by that. Cannot WAIT for Sonic Mania
Re: Editorial: The Switch eShop Library is Starting to Look Like the Real Deal
I've spend about 300 quid on switch software and I think half of that has been Eshop exclusives
Re: Review: I and Me (Switch eShop)
Sleeper by name, sleeper by nature - the reviewer took a full week after release to publish this review!
Anyway, I bought it cos I'm a sucker for anything cat related. It's relaxing and pleasant, a touch repetitive so a 7/10 I think.
Re: Guide: Where to Pre-Order Your SNES Mini / Super NES Classic Edition
I just went to a physical Argos store and got my pre-order in - top tip!
Let's hope it doesn't get cancelled
Re: The Industry Is Stronger When Nintendo Is Strong, Says Sony's Jim Ryan
Sony are not wrong and see Nintendo as a potential sidekick in kicking Microsoft like a dead pony
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo at E3 2017?
It was decent but not amazing. The highlight was the Odyssey trailer which was incredible. Other than that the next best footage was Ubisoft's Rabbids..
Re: Reggie "Can't Say" If A Cloud Save Solution Is Coming To Switch
Does Reggie have a massive notebook of "messages he's heard"?
Re: I and Me Will Have Switch Owners Feline Good in July
Play as two cats simultaneously
SOLD
Re: Advance Wars Producer Doesn't Have A Clear Idea For New Entry
Advance Wars for me is the greatest video game franchise of all time and it would do incredibly well on Switch. MAKE IT HAPPEN!!
Re: Golf Story Combines RPG Goodness With The Classic Sport
Pokemon Golf!
Re: Video: This Fan-Made Clip Is The Best Commercial For The Nintendo Switch Yet
Way too cool - great gorilla impression
Re: Poll: Does Nintendo Switch Need Streaming Apps and a Web Browser, Or Is It All About Games?
All well and good for Nintendo fans and dedicated gamers to express their opinion here but the broader market will want these apps accessible on switch. Especially as it can be used like a tablet - it's nonsensical not to include a few.
Re: Tatsumi Kimishima Expects Nintendo Switch To Sell "About As Well" As The Wii
If he thinks he's the next Iwata, he can think again.
Re: Super Mario Run Now Costs £9.99 To Unlock In The UK
Why didn't big Dave Cameron use this in his campaign? "vote remain, keep Mario games affordable"
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Briefly Addresses Topic Of Carrying Over Online Purchases To Switch
I think he's talking about a subscription service - so there won't be a discount just a typical Reggie PR spin "pay this small amount each month and get access to ALL our retro software"
Re: Rumour: Target Will Sell Nintendo Switch For $299.99, 15 Titles Possible At Launch
@FX102A with the value of the pound tanking, perhaps it will end up closer to parity with US price
Re: Rumour: Target Will Sell Nintendo Switch For $299.99, 15 Titles Possible At Launch
Maybe the 15 placeholders include 5 versions of Breath of the Wild with a different amiibo packed with each one.
Re: Prepare To Be Blown Away By Nintendo Switch, Says Nvidia CEO
Yeah Boy!
Re: Feature: It's Time to Vote for Your Nintendo Life Overall Game of the Year
Trust you to be talking about Freudian slips, @k8sMum
Re: Review: Super Mario Run (Mobile)
Tried demo, feels like a blatant cash-in to me. Very simple, short levels. There's nothing wrong with it but it's not groundbreaking and probably get as much fun out of jetpack joyride.