Had absolutely zero interest in Build so if there’s something I didn’t want, that was it. I suspect others didn’t either, which is why it didn’t do as well as expected.
Heist, on the other hand, was fantastic and I absolutely wanted more of it. Looking forward to this!!!
Surprised that not only has 1000xRESIST not been mentioned but also hasn’t even gotten a review on Nintendo Life. It’s a fantastic dystopian set game that’s close to a visual novel but does have more game play and exploration. Somber, beautiful and one of the best games of the year so far for me. It’s also reviewing very well elsewhere (9/10 IGN, 9.6 Paste, 100 GamingTrend).
It varies. I absolutely regret spending $60 on Super Mario RPG. Game itself is probably overrated and for some reason the remaster made it feel even more blah and outdated.
The Thousand Year Door was much better IMO. Maybe it’s just that it’s a better game. Period.
Overall though, yeah, most of these should be like $40.
That’s a shame to hear about the issues on Switch. Been playing on Series X and it’s been a fantastic game. Haven’t really had any issues and it’s reviewing quite well elsewhere (80 average on OpenCritic) so I’m assuming they are Switch specific issues?
In any case, highly recommend this on other consoles. It’s a really cool game with some neat ideas.
Hope this sale comes to the US. Thinking I might pick up Pentiment on Switch even though I have it via GamePass. Definitely is a great fit for a mobile device.
Been playing this on Xbox and it’s good but not only Defender 2000 but all newer Minter games in the 2000s were skipped. Wish the collection could have been more comprehensive in that respect. I guess it’s all due to rights.
I need to get back to this game. Started playing it on my Series X with GamePass. Seems like it’s be perfect for Switch though….if I didn’t have to pay for it.
Ended up grabbing the bundle on mobile for $47.99. Cheaper and JRPGs control pretty well on a touch screen. Also finally getting updates to bring them in line with the console versions.
Loved this game on iOS so was shocked to see the 4/10 review here for the Switch version. It never was updated to full screen on newer phones so was thinking of picking it up. Guess as other comments here suggest, I’ll just ignore the review. 😃
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Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
I really want this but for like $30. Not $60.
Re: Sea Of Stars 'Dawn Of Equinox' Free Update Arrives Today, With Co-Op, New Combat & More
Started this on Xbox but I’m really tempted to get it on Switch where I might have more time to dig into it.
Re: Review: Angel At Dusk (Switch) - A Magnificent, Grotesque Gateway To An Entire Genre
Wasn’t even aware of this game but sounds very cool and right up my alley. Probably be picking it up with the current discount.
Re: Batman Arkham Trilogy Games Now Available Individually On Switch eShop
So I’m guessing there was never any patches for Knight to at least make it more playable?
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library Next Week
Microsoft cutting another deal with the N. Have this on Xbox but will be nice to have on Switch as well!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom?
9 for me so far with, as others have said, the only negative being the framerate issues.
Re: Review: WitchSpring R (Switch) - A Tasty Slice Of Whimsical RPG With Some Sour Notes
I’d be curious how this compares to the mobile adaptations of the game.
Re: Review: The Lullaby Of Life (Switch) - A Kaleidoscopic Puzzler With Plenty Of Bite
Started to play this on Apple Arcade (which it was sadly pulled from). Really enjoyed what I did play. Will probably buy it to own at some point.
Re: Surprise! DOOM + DOOM II Get Newly Enhanced Release On Switch eShop
@VHSGREMLIN Smaller companies? They’re owned by Microsoft.
Re: Review: New Star GP (Switch) - A Stylish, Moreish Homage To The Likes Of Virtua Racing
Saw this is on sale for $11.99. Did it ever get any patches to improve framerate?
Re: Poll: What's Your Switch Game Of The Year Of 2024 So Far?
@Rainz It’s very good. I was annoyed because I bought it the week before it went on sale. Was shocked that it was 50% off already!
Re: Earn 4x Gold Points When You Buy A Pair Of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers (Europe)
Still nothing in the US. 🥲
Re: Tales Of Kenzera: Zau Studio Is Reportedly Facing Layoffs
@UltimateOtaku91 It actually only launched on PS Plus Extra and not GamePass. But got pretty mediocre reviews so who knows what happened sales wise.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Free 7-Day Trial Now Available (US)
Now just give us the 4X coins offers for buying vouchers in the US.
Re: Earn 4x Gold Points When You Buy A Pair Of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers (Europe)
Still like to know which page and what it says exactly in the EU so I can be on the looking in the US on the same page.
Re: Earn 4x Gold Points When You Buy A Pair Of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers (Europe)
Where on the eShop is the deal located? Just want to keep my eye on the same page in the US!
Re: Earn 4x Gold Points When You Buy A Pair Of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers (Europe)
Pretty nice deal. They better not skip the US with this offer.
Re: Poll: What's Your Switch Game Of The Year Of 2024 So Far?
Very hard to pick one but went with Unicorn Overlord with Paper Mario a close second.
Have just started Megaton Musashi W: Wired and having a blast so it may be in the mix. 1000xResist and SMT V: Vengance would be near the top as well.
Re: Hands On: SteamWorld Heist II Expands On A Beloved 3DS Title, But Is It What Fans Really Want?
Had absolutely zero interest in Build so if there’s something I didn’t want, that was it. I suspect others didn’t either, which is why it didn’t do as well as expected.
Heist, on the other hand, was fantastic and I absolutely wanted more of it. Looking forward to this!!!
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
OpenCritic score of 79 isn’t bad but pretty low for a Nintendo game. Anyway, this is one I’ll wait for a sale on.
Re: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Pre-Orders Are Now Being Cancelled (US)
I need to start preordering Nintendo games from Wal-Mart. I’d happily take a $25 credit. 😂
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance?
Strong 9 bordering on a 10. Absolutely fantastic!
Re: Review: Monster Hunter Stories (Switch) - Showing Its Age But Still Worth The Hunt
Curious to know how it compares to the iOS version as that was also an upgrade from the 3DS version.
Re: Former Xbox Console Exclusive 'Echo Generation' Lands On Switch This Month
@obijuankanoobie This isn’t a Microsoft game. It was just a timed third party exclusive.
Re: The First Review For Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Is In
@BTB20 Oops. Yes, meant to say Atlus.
Re: Review: Star Wars: Hunters (Switch) - A F2P Hero Shooter That's Fast, Fun, And Force-ful
@Axecon This site along with PS and PX still operate independently. IGN has no influence on editorial content.
Re: The First Review For Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Is In
Looking forward to this game and hoping Atlus’ “mistake” of putting GamePass on one of the trailers was not a mistake but just put out too early. 😀
(I’ve been spending way too much money lately including on Paper Mario!)
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (May 2024)
Surprised that not only has 1000xRESIST not been mentioned but also hasn’t even gotten a review on Nintendo Life. It’s a fantastic dystopian set game that’s close to a visual novel but does have more game play and exploration. Somber, beautiful and one of the best games of the year so far for me. It’s also reviewing very well elsewhere (9/10 IGN, 9.6 Paste, 100 GamingTrend).
Hope NL reviews it soon!
Re: Poll: Is $60 Too Much For Nintendo's Switch Re-Releases?
It varies. I absolutely regret spending $60 on Super Mario RPG. Game itself is probably overrated and for some reason the remaster made it feel even more blah and outdated.
The Thousand Year Door was much better IMO. Maybe it’s just that it’s a better game. Period.
Overall though, yeah, most of these should be like $40.
Re: Review: Hauntii (Switch) - A Beautiful Tale In A Bad State
That’s a shame to hear about the issues on Switch. Been playing on Series X and it’s been a fantastic game. Haven’t really had any issues and it’s reviewing quite well elsewhere (80 average on OpenCritic) so I’m assuming they are Switch specific issues?
In any case, highly recommend this on other consoles. It’s a really cool game with some neat ideas.
Re: SteamWorld Heist Is Getting A Surprise Sequel On Switch This Summer
Nice! Original was such a great game.
Re: Review: Pepper Grinder (Switch) - A Cracking Platformer That Drills Down & Strikes Gold
Absolutely loving this but could have done without the boss battles because, well, I suck at them, lol.
Re: 65 Switch Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's Blockbuster Sale (Europe)
Hope this sale comes to the US. Thinking I might pick up Pentiment on Switch even though I have it via GamePass. Definitely is a great fit for a mobile device.
Re: Exclusive: Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron Blasts Off On Switch Next Month
Actually owned this on iOS and it was pulled from the store and not available at all to redownload. Nope…not buying this again.
Re: Save Up To 70% On Square Enix Titles In The Publisher's Latest Switch eShop Sale
Highlight is Star Ocean Second Story R getting its first sale. Fantastic game.
Re: Review: Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story (Switch) - A Dazzling Trip Into A (Gold) Master's Mind
Been playing this on Xbox and it’s good but not only Defender 2000 but all newer Minter games in the 2000s were skipped. Wish the collection could have been more comprehensive in that respect. I guess it’s all due to rights.
Re: Balatro Surpasses 500,000 Sales In First 10 Days
@Yalloo You clearly haven’t played the game. There’s much more to it than just a card game. And to say it isn’t a video game is just plain stupid.
I guess Slay the Spire also isn’t a “video game”.
Re: Review: Pentiment (Switch) - Obsidian's Medieval Murder Mystery Is Portable Perfection
I need to get back to this game. Started playing it on my Series X with GamePass. Seems like it’s be perfect for Switch though….if I didn’t have to pay for it.
Re: Most Addictive Nintendo Switch Games
Balatro needs to be on this list. The game is crack.
Re: Review: qomp 2 (Switch) - The Spiritual Successor That Pong Deserves
Got an early copy of this on my Series X and it’s pretty dang hard but a blast. Cool idea that really worked!
Re: Best Donkey Kong Games Of All Time
@milliag Agree. I’ve been playing the Mario vs Donkey Kong remake and honestly at having a blast with it. Should be much higher on the list IMO.
Re: Dead Cells Will Receive No New Content After Next Update, Confirms Devs
I mean they have supplied an incredible amount of content so I’m happy with what’s there
Re: Fate/Samurai Remnant 'DLC Vol.1' Arrives On Switch This Week
Maybe along with a good sale on the game itself?!? Please?!?
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series For Switch On Sale, 20% Off Every Title & Bundle
Ended up grabbing the bundle on mobile for $47.99. Cheaper and JRPGs control pretty well on a touch screen. Also finally getting updates to bring them in line with the console versions.
Re: Soapbox: As A 'Slay The Spire' Addict, I Can't Believe I Almost Missed This 2023 Gem
Welp, now I have another game on my wish list. Thanks NL for spending my money!
Re: Review: Gunbrick: Reloaded - A Painfully Tedious Puzzler Which Isn't Worth The Effort
Loved this game on iOS so was shocked to see the 4/10 review here for the Switch version. It never was updated to full screen on newer phones so was thinking of picking it up. Guess as other comments here suggest, I’ll just ignore the review. 😃
Re: 103 Switch Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Hits For The Holidays' Sale (US)
Also known as 103 ways to bankrupt your readers.
Re: Nintendo Launches 'Festive Offers' Switch eShop Sale, Discounts On Over 3,000 Games (Europe)
When does the US sale start? Both PSN and Xbox are having their year end sales.
Re: Disney Illusion Island Announces Free 'Keeper Up' Update, Out This Week
Keep hoping for a good sale on this.
Re: Sega Appears To Be Teasing A Game Awards Surprise
What did she say? I got a bit distracted…