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The first section sounds very similar to Gollum’s theme from The Two Towers. I like it…

I’d buy it again. Played it on Xbox and it was an 8/10 for me. Having it on Switch 2 would be great (but it may be worthwhile to wait for a couple of updates based on the PS5 issues). I understand the complaints about it, but overall I had a lot of fun with it.

I wasn’t planning on getting it (beat it on PS5 and it’s truly one I have no desire to revisit due to the difficulty) but it is an excellent game. I think it’s worth the price with the added DLC for someone who hasn’t played it before. Don’t love that it’s a game key card, but they aren’t going away anytime soon it seems.

I buy physical when I can, and I’m okay with this. Kinda surprised that it took this long for this to happen though. I’ll also say that the extra $10 for Switch games this generation is making me a bit more selective as to which games I buy. I’m not making as many impulse purchases lately.

@the_beaver my dad is an actual baby boomer, and I seem to remember him playing Duck Hunt once. Is that a "boomer shooter" I wonder?

I still have anxiety over the level where Juggernaut is chasing Wolverine in Arcade’s Revenge. I never could get past that part.

I played the original on the NES in 1988. The NES was my first console, and I asked for games for Christmas that year. My older brother bought me the first Zelda. I’d seen the commercials for it, but I truly had no idea what it was (and tbh the graphics didn’t look as good as some of the other games I asked for as well). The game was absolutely mind blowing for its time. When Dodongo ate a bomb that I dropped in front of him, my jaw dropped and I ran to tell my family (who were obviously not as impressed as I was). It was unlike anything I’d experienced in a game previously. It made me a lifelong fan of Nintendo and the Zelda series.

Looking forward to jumping out of my skin again from the loud banging noise of a Peeper colliding with my Seamoth.

I was holding out on buying this in hopes of a Switch 2 version. I'm a sucker for Bethesda games, so I'll definitely be picking this up. I was hoping for Starfield as well, but with the rumors of a big update coming they may be waiting to show the Switch 2 version alongside that announcement.

I was surprised to see how much time I had sunk into No Man's Sky. After the Switch 2 release, I revisited it, and I put more hours into it than any other game:
1. No Man's Sky
2. DK Bananza
3. Star Wars Outlaws

This looks pretty nice. I find myself playing my Switch 2 in handheld mode over 90% of the time, so this would be helpful for playing N64 games in that situation. Looking forward to some reviews on this.

I'm in the endgame now, revisiting the "dungeons" to collect the items I've missed. I do not agree at all with the continued criticism of this game. Nintendolife's 9 score is spot-on for me. It feels like a Prime game through and through (with some new wrinkles). The open world/motorcycle parts could be better, but aren't bad (much better than the sailing in Wind Waker) and the side characters (maybe a little cheesy) really aren't in the game enough to ruin it for me. It really feels like a bit like the classic 3D Zelda games in a way.

@Potimarron this is true, however the one advertised was the NES version. I honestly had no idea the MSX version even existed until many years later, and TBH I often forget it exists since my only experience is with the NES version.

Funny enough, I saved up to buy the NES just to play the original Metal Gear after seeing it advertised in the G.I. Joe comics I was collecting at time. I really didn’t know anything about the Mario/Duck Hunt cartridge that came with the system. I’m sure I ultimately ended up playing Mario the most out of the three games. It was such a unique gaming experience in those days.

Eh, I liked it on my Series S. I'd give it an 8/10. Definitely some frustrations with it, but overall I enjoyed my time with it. I don't think it deserved the online hate it received. If it comes to Switch 2 I'd buy it again.

I have the original Switch version, and will be a sucker and buy the update. There’s just something comforting about returning to Skyrim for the millionth time.

They better hurry up! I just picked this up again after a hiatus, and am in the last section of the post-game content. Truthfully, I don't think it looks bad as it is, but it would be nice to experience it in its best form.

I’ve waited 18 years for this, and I’ll wait for a few more weeks because I’m 100% sure I will get it for Christmas.

@IronMan30 I sent my wife a link to Metroid on Amazon with a “If you only get me one Christmas gift, please let it be this game” message. She’s never let me down yet!

The character definitely seems jarring, especially in a game franchise that has focused on the feeling of isolation in the past. That said, the other parts shown look like a classic Metroid Prime game, and I’m still pretty hyped for the game. Hopefully this guy is just part of the tutorial (and hopefully there are lots of new players playing their first Metroid that can use a tutorial).

Here's to another 20 (at least)! Your website is seriously the best out there for Nintendo news (and your sister sites are pretty great too). Keep up the great work!

Looks amazing. Really hyped to play it. Not sure what it is about the motorcycle gameplay, but it just looks odd to me. Nevertheless, I’m looking forward to taking time off work over Christmas and playing this and Outer Worlds.

For the most part, I use the Switch Online app, with the exception being a couple games that aren't available there which I play on my iPad (like Tecmo Bowl with updated rosters). I still have my original NES and games stored away in the closet, but the convenience of Switch Online means I probably won't ever need to get it out again.

I'll definitely be picking up Battlefield next month, but I'm trying to work through Donkey Kong and Star Wars : Outlaws right now. Between BF6, Outer Worlds 2, and Metroid, I think I my fall/winter gaming is set (and I might throw the Oblivion remake in there too... hopefully it comes to Switch 2 though).

I’m not rushing to buy a next gen PlayStation or Xbox at this point. Sony has abandoned all of the franchises I enjoyed and who knows what Microsoft is doing at this point. As for a Sony hybrid console, I’m not sure that’s what Sony fans are clamoring for, and I wouldn’t put it past Sony to completely abandon it if it doesn’t sell (see PSVR2 as exhibit A).

I kept the controls as they were and decided to push through and try to make it work. I'm at sublevel 800 now, and I still occasionally hit the wrong button, haha.

I enjoyed my time with Starfield on Xbox and if it comes to Switch I’ll definitely buy it again. It’s not as good as Skyrim or Fallout 4, but I’d still give it a 7 or 8 out of 10 for me personally. It’s got the Bethesda experience, with some frustrating gameplay mechanics that I hope they fix eventually.

This isn’t even the kind of game I typically play, but I might seriously pick it up just for nostalgia reasons.

I would have bought it on Switch 2 if they made it available. Having Battlefield on a handheld device would be perfect for my gaming habits as of late. I’ll probably still play it on PS5 as it’s the only shooter franchise that I still enjoy.

Costco has it for $62.99, but it's not available for preorder as of yet.

8.5 for me. My main issue is the 24 racers in online Grand Prix. I wish there were options for number of racers. It’s just a bit too chaotic for my liking, and it feels like the majority of the race is spent with a large pack of other players bouncing off each other with items flying around haphazardly. It’s fun at first, but I just don’t want to play for extended periods.

I've honestly been playing this more than Mario Kart World. I picked it back up a few weeks ago on Switch 1 after a long hiatus, and I've been obsessed. The Switch 2 update is almost like a brand new game. I'm just having a ton of fun with it right now.

No Man’s Sky seems to be a bit of a battery hog as well. I played it for about 20 minutes on my lunch break the other day, and the battery was at about 85%.

I’m really enjoying it. I’ve been playing No Man’s Sky (what a massive improvement on Switch 2) and Mario Kart. NMS kills the battery pretty quickly, but it’s fine for the amount of time I can play. Unfortunately, a large amount of moronic “influencers” trying to drum up clicks by bashing the Switch 2 are polluting my social media feed now. Hopefully Nintendo breaks some sales records and shuts them up.

I literally jumped back into this game about a week ago on Switch. Looking forward to continuing my journey with the enhanced version tomorrow in between some Mario Kart fun.

Madden is a perfect game for me to play in handheld mode. Disappointing that it’s a keycard though. Might pick it up digitally if it goes on sale, but $70 is too much for the number of hours I’d actually play it.

One of my most anticipated games. Glad that it's still expected this year. I'd prefer to play it on Switch 2 for the portability, but I'd pick it up day one on PS5 if it doesn't come to Switch.

Glad it’s finally been added. These old NES tunes are like a time machine, and the original Zelda in particular has a special place for me. That intro music puts me back in my parent’s basement (complete with wood paneling) playing Zelda on a 32” tube tv in a wooden enclosure.

It will summon the ghost of Yamauchi, and he'll hang out in your living room.

I'm actually hopeful for this. I play my Switch in handheld mode nearly 100% of the time, and I've been using a Portal to play my Playstation. Still playing XBox on the TV, though. I'm a Nintendo first gamer, but if I could get the big games that don't come to Nintendo's platform on another portable device, that might fit my evolving gaming habits. Sony doesn't seem to care about the fans of older franchises like Socom and Killzone, so I am having second thoughts about getting the next Playstation at this point. Might jump ship and just be Nintendo and Microsoft next gen.

It was the 80's. This stuff was the norm... I still remember seeing this commercial and having no clue what the game was even about. I asked for TLOZ for Christmas 1988 even though I didn't know what it was. What a stroke of luck. It's turned out to be a lifelong source of fun for me (and my son).

I just realized that I’ve not played a single shooter on Switch other than Splatoon. I’d probably pick up a Halo collection to scratch that occasional itch. This is the older version of Flight Simulator from 2020 I believe, which was a bit of a hog for SSD space. Don’t think I’d double dip on that one, especially since the 2024 version is out (albeit a bit broken at times).

I usually tune in and am usually left disappointed, so that's my expectation once again. I'll have the Game Awards on my iPad while watching football on the big screen (go Rams!).

The joke's on him... When Switch 2 comes out next year, he'll have to redo the whole setup!

I’ve been using it to play Tecmo Bowl with more current rosters. Pretty fun (except the computer is a dirty cheat).

He's definitely making sure he's getting his money's worth out of this game.

Definitely matches the vibe of previous Prime games (which were great). Can’t wait to see what surprises are in store.

If Nintendo would make their own remake of the original Zelda, I'd probably be more excited for that than 90% of the other game announcements happening nowadays. This looks pretty great.

@HolyGeez03 no, it's not really anything like Subnautica (which I love). More of a third person walking sim with puzzles that need solving to advance. I played this on PS5. It was short, but an enjoyable experience, mainly for the atmosphere. No real need to revisit it on the Switch though.

In a way, I'm hoping that the "live action" is something akin to The Dark Crystal or something unique like that. I don't think having an actor dress up like Link is something I'm really looking forward to. Nevertheless, I'll be there opening day with the rest of my crew to (hopefully) experience some of that Nintendo magic.