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@Lynn22 thank you!!

I tried, and completely failed, to explain to my wife how impressive this feat was. What an achievement!

Anyone have a good recommendation of posts explaining to parents why introducing their kids to Minecraft is a good thing?

$24 for complete Starlink 😲 jump on that people! I had boat loads of fun with this game.

+1 on hope for online play. Overcooked 2 was vastly superior because of online functionality.

Tough crowd. Seeing some really harsh comments on here.

Seems like Ubisoft actually did treat the Switch version properly. Looks like there were hundreds of people hours to optimize this game with care and an eye for detail.

Especially when other publishers don’t do any of this (EA), I’m of the opinion that we’re way better off praising the effort rather than slamming them because it doesn’t add up to a late 2020 home console or because the art style isn’t your thing.

@JayJ thank you!

What are the differences between Skies of Fury and Red Wings? They seem very similar.

This one I’ll keep an eye in. I like the mix of air and ground targets.

I feel like the Black Friday deals are never very good for Nintendo products... oh well.

And crowd, if you don’t do this yet, I strongly recommend checking out dekudeals.com. They track sales across all vendors (at least in the US) and you get to see how good the discount is by comparing with previous sales. Unless it’s launch title I really want, I’m almost always able to get my games at their historic lows. I’m not sponsored by them in any way. I just use their site a lot.

Pilotwings, Mortal Kombat & Top Gear. Huge omissions IMO.

Otherwise, pretty good list!

Also, why don’t they re-release TMNT for the Switch? That was fun couch co-op!

@Hylian_Greaves thanks mate, same to you! I'm excited to get into it this weekend. Have a great one!

@Hylian_Greaves I've been reading a lot about the game, tried the demo and couldn't get into it. The genre just never appealed to me, even though I love Zelda and its lore.

Something about how you wrote this post got me interested again. I think I need to dial up the difficulty and see it as a challenge, rather than as an easily-kill-everything-that-moves game. Thank you!

@NoMoreRobots thank YOU for stopping by and keeping us posted on the progress. The game seems lovely! Added to my list.

Starlink isn't for everyone, but it was easily one of my favorite games to sit back and relax with. I really enjoyed flying in and out of planets completing missions and shooting baddies. Great gameplay!

I would certainly recommend the digital version though. I can't imagine having had the fun I did if I had to play with plastic toys hanging from my controller.

I always thought it was weird that they never updated the original game or offered DLC. Now I understand the strategy: make more $$ with a fresh sale.

That being said, I do really enjoy the first one. While I wish it were just a quality of life update, I’m so tired of the songs and little issues with the first that I’ll be happy to get this. I especially love the new feature of removing some of the motions. The front and side stepping never captures well on the joycon.

Definitely interested. Would love to see how it reviews.

A perfect little gem. I think the 10/10 is well deserved.

Given how fun it was, and how tight the controls were, I really hope they expand the world and make a longer experience with Claire. I would love having a 20-hour + game in this universe.

Re: pixelation, I played on the smallest pixel setting, which was more to my liking.

Also, a note to completionists: the game was updated for the Switch release and a different gold feather was added. This is not reflected on most guides online.

@TimboSlice ditto!

@Nikoriki your comment made me all the more excited for this. Any one of those references would have my eyes glistening, but all three?! Wow!

This game seems delightful. I’ll pick this up this week. It’s exactly the type of game I love playing.

Got it a few weeks ago and love it. The best part is that now I don’t need an extra charger/adapter for my Macbook. It works perfectly well with my computer and allows me to easily hook up to a screen. Then, I unplug the USB-C, plug it into the Switch and in 2 seconds I go from having a work screen to a Switch screen. Perfect!

If it is anything like Overcooked, I’ll get it.

The question is, is there online multiplayer?

• Yes: 2020 purchase, likely day 1
• No: 2021/22 purchase, after a massive backlog of couch coops.

Looks like a fun mini party game

I wish they would put the DLCs on sale. Spending on DLCs what we spent on the full game feels off. If they discounted the season pass, I’d be happy to get it.

I do appreciate the free DLC though.

Tough crowd. It's too soon to write it off. If the controls are tight enough this could be a fun palette cleanser!

I know lots are complaining about the price and, well, $50 is steep. That being said, it does seem like they're listening. It's a full Switch port, 60fps, all included DLC and no microtransactions shenanigans. Seems like the arcade racer I was waiting for on the Switch. I don't like the price tag, but do think it's worth it given how much I like the genre. If this is not a genre you particularly love, seems like a wait-till-discount proposition.

I wish there was just some quality control for what makes this onto the store. This kind of game being in there is just a waste of space and people’s money.

I know it’s not for everyone, but personally I had a ton of fun with this game. The combination of the overworld puzzles, colorful pretty visuals, uplifting soundtrack and challenging impossible lair level made this one of my favorite 2D platformers.

I thought it was very similar to DK:TF, which I loved too. However, the impossible lair level raised the bar and created one of the platforming levels I most enjoyed getting destroyed by until I beat it.

@citizenerased exactly what you said.

Just isn't fun to have to wait 6 months or so to pick this up when the price is fair. I have the money and am happy to spend it in games, but I refuse to do it for this because the last thing I want is to reward EA for their shenanigans.

I’m of the opinion that if they choose to add microtransactions or lootboxes after ratings they should be forced to release a new SKU and game. I think rating agencies should block the game from being sold if changed in this way.

Movies that have new, previously censored, scenes added to DVD releases need to do it. I don’t see why standards should be more lax with games.

Personally I can’t stand them. Stricter policy would keep publishers from engaging in Activision-like shenanigans and protect us gamers who can’t return a game we bought that was fundamentally altered.

If only my joy-cons weren't in UPS limbo....
They were on the way to be repaired when Nintendo closed down shop because of COVD-19. Better to keep the employees safe, though I do miss my joy-cons.

@sandman89 so interesting. We have very similar taste, but different on YL. Oh well. Good thing there's no scarcity of good games around.

@PlayedNSlayed turn up the sound and enjoy! And prepare to be crushed (in a good way) by the impossible lair.

@sandman89 oh wow! I guess tastes have a big range. All fair though. There are some games that really don’t appeal to me that others love. Out of curiosity, what would you say is the most visually beautiful game you played?

For those who haven't yet tried this game, I think it's a really good fit if you like the Donkey Kong Country games. While some parts are punishing, the controls are tight enough that with enough practice you will get through it. Also, the visuals are stunning and the soundtrack is one of my favorite in any game. Also, the little puzzles in the overworld are a fun pallette cleanser in between levels.

I like these quality of life improvements in the game. Making the golden try easier to try and breaking the impossible lair into parts seem like great simple additions.

@KingBowser86 ooh, I'd still give it a try. There's a little adaptation to the looseness, but it is rewarding. It's tight enough that it doesn't feel unfair while being fluid enough that you get to enjoy the gorgeous visuals.

@KingBowser86 fair points. I would love to see the double jump! It can add such richness to a game. I'm currently playing Ori (I know, a little late to the party) and boy do I love the mechanics. While the controls are not as tight as Celeste, it's just so bafflingly gorgeous!

I was about to write a comment about how I prefer them having this and offering a cheaper physical option. Then I saw the $49.99 price tag. It's unjustifiable for 8GB cartridge. What a pity! I agree with the comments above about how XCOM is a genre-defining game. They should've packed the 8GB with the 24GB into a single 32GB cartridge.

@KingBowser86 I'm with you on keeping 2D, they know how to do it well and they're tiny.
I think trying for 3D could easily backfire. There's too much to get wrong and polish in 3D. I'm happy to leave that to the major studios. Nintendo took forever to build Odyssey with all its transformations, and they're Nintendo! I liked Playtonic's Yooka Laylee, but they got crushed in reviews for the 3D game - even though the game was good, with polish and made by former Rare devs.

This does it, buying it now! Happy to support a committed developer like this. The game looks awesome!

I got an email from them about this. My drifting joy-cons are now stuck in some UPS limbo. It's ok though, I would much rather the employees stay home and safe, and flatten the curve.

Anyone know if there's online coop too? Would be nice in times of social distancing. Day 1 either way.

I loved the richness and variety on BFD. Such a fun game and surprisingly fun multiplayer too. I would like to see more developers playing with the genre the way the pre-Microsoft Rare did. I don't think the genre is dead, as Mario Odyssey will show. It's just that development hasn't really gone that route anymore.

I would include Valkyria Chronicles 3. A Japanese PSP exclusive that was absolutely brilliant!

The Mari Kart experience was the most enjoyable entertainment I ever paid for. My wife and I looked far and wide for anything Nintendo we could do in Japan, and there was nothing – absolutely zero – other than this and a Mario themed bar, which we went to right after the kart tour.

Nintendo is right to want some compensation for improper use of their IP. However, to block what is in my view amazing Mario Kart advertising, without offering a licensing deal or a similar service, is a disservice to fans of the brand.

I will miss Mari Kart.

As others have commented in the youtube announcement, I'm very grateful for the guy who broke his PS4 over this. It wouldn't have been on my radar otherwise and it seems like a great game!

While it does copy BOTW a lot, I say "keep 'em coming"! There isn't enough BOTW to quench the thirst that such phenomenal gaming creates.

@Mchi5 same

Does anyone know if these games have or could have coop?

I’m surprised A Hat in Time didn’t show up on the list or comments. Oh well, another great year for the Switch!

Tough one. Adding my weird list:

1. Valkyria Chronicles
2. Valkyria Chronicles 4
3. BOTW
4. SM Odyssey
5. Skyrim
6. SM 3D Land
7. Mario Kart 7
8. SM Galaxy 2

Now I’m just waiting for Rockstar to take note and give us GTA V.

Until then, please take our money Saber. You earned every penny of it with this masterpiece.

@Normendo well noted. What a time to be a gamer!

@jockmahon yup! The gameplay is excellent. I wish other studios gave this gameplay style a shot too.